One of the meataphysial principles I ahve used a lot is the Law of Release and Attract. When I know I need to be done with something, be it object, relationship, job, or whatever, or, when I want to attract something to me, I try to remember to create an empty space. Not that my space is finite, but because I want to keep growing in consciousness and to do this, IMO, I have to elarnt o let go, then move on to the, hopefully, next level. Easier said than done on those days I am feeling sentimental or reluctant to toss out years of collected treasures, etc. But, whenever I take that action, I do create a vacumm for the Universe to flood with what might be next in a lesson for me.

As for society or government destoying architectural structures...it has ever been the plight of the Rocky Mountain West, at least where I've grown up, to want to embrace the brash and young notion of "shinier and newer is better." In Denver, alone, countless landmarks, the Tabor Opera House for one, were leveled in the name of progress; as we write, they are doing the same to the prairie east of Denver, building huge roadways for subdivision after subdivision of the million and more people they expect with no clue of what they will do for water.

It would be nice, imo, if we could get the larger group/society to make the same considerations we can/do in our own lives when contemplating making such sweeping changes.

Kevin, that was very interesting. Reminded me a little of the Burning Man Project, held every year in the Nevada desert, but with not nearly the history of the Straw Bears. When I used to be on the Greenpeace BBS, the sysop told me he was one of the first to organise it. Even back in 1993 he was really upset at how mainstream and popular it was becoming. The last year I heard from him, I think in 1994/5, he wasn't even going to attend anymore.

Good thoughts, as ever Peter. Thank you,

kat