{"id":2293,"date":"2010-06-11T23:38:09","date_gmt":"2010-06-11T22:38:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.chaosnode.net\/blog\/?p=2293"},"modified":"2010-06-12T22:59:21","modified_gmt":"2010-06-12T21:59:21","slug":"divine-intervention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chaosnode.net\/blog\/2010\/06\/11\/divine-intervention\/","title":{"rendered":"Divine intervention?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Sometimes the line between miracles and ordinary life are in the eyes of the beholder. <\/em><\/p>\n

It would seem I got no fat poisoning this time. \u00c2\u00a0That was a welcome surprise! I have had this condition since around Easter 2005, so I generally have a decent idea of where my limits lie. \u00c2\u00a0But either my limits have moved, or something was different this time. \u00c2\u00a0Divine intervention? Low-fat mayonnaise in the salad? It is kind of sad in itself that I can’t offhand tell the difference between divinity and mayonnaise, in a manner of speaking. But such is life.<\/p>\n

On a related note, Ryuho Okawa is now following me on Twitter. At least that was the mail I got from Twitter some days ago. I freely admit that my heart skipped a beat, or a chill ran down my spine or something like that. Actually it is the American branch of Happy Science that maintains his Twitter account, which makes perfect sense to me. I mean, can you imagine the Buddha using Twitter? Or Confusius, or Newton? \u00c2\u00a0OK, perhaps Newton… But generally, I suppose Grand Tathagatas are way too busy for such things.<\/p>\n

In any case, I may have my delusions of grandeur, but there are limits. On the other hand, a real God does not mind whether you are a Very Important Person or just an ant in the anthill. We are all pretty similar to Him – and all valuable. But whether this takes the form of outward fortune or misfortune… well, it may not be entirely random, but sometimes we just don’t know. \u00c2\u00a0I’m just glad I’m fine for now. \u00c2\u00a0This body won’t be along forever, but I appreciate it while I have it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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