martyr13

kick ass man! practice makes perfect. and you and I both know that the harder and more time consuming a project, the most likely it's better for you, those that are close to you, those that are not so close to you, the strangers that walk by, our world and even our entire cosmic being. (oooo....... maybe? don't want to delve too deep into something that just pulls our heart/mind strings) but anyhow, keep it up! mine friend!

as for you and your love. I hope this time apart will in the end make you kids even closer. and remember that the seemingly "bad" stuff that is bound to happen in a relationship between two member of the opposite sex, is just an illusion. I wouldn't even say it's something to "get over" or "to be fixed" because it is such an immense illusion. just let it come in and then let it pass, like food turning to poo. just let it pass through you both.

as for the last statement. a really good book that helped me is by ken wilber called a theory of everything. it talks about "second-tier thinking" which is what you seem to be refering to. check it out, it might help. right now I'm reading no boundry by ken wilber and it's been helping me a lot as well.

well....... keep ye chin held high but not too high as to miss or downplay what's below you. and now I'll put my soapbox away. so take all that I've said here in stride and only take what you want. good luck in work, life, and love, mine friend. and I'll try too. peace.

Just remember the advice you always give me, my friend...stay steady, keep the faith.