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I realize that this is completely off-topic but I have been wondering about something ever since I joined this forum. Is this a Christian forum?. The reason I ask is because you folks seem especially cheerful and friendly compared to other forums I've been to and I see a number of people who have spiritual references in thier sigs. You people just seem so...er...happy and full of joy even though this is supposed to be a room full of depressed people:-)

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Hi Grey,

That's a good point. I've been around here for a while and I hadn't even thought of it!

I guess I'm just interested in helping out in any way that I can and getting some perspective on my own stuff in the process. The name 'Myzen' is a clue to my worldview, and I find that this form of Buddhism is very open and agnostic, which suits me fine.

My Dad did enough preaching to last until the end of time and beyond, so I don't bother with that approach. Maybe a quote by Jack Kerouac sums me up - "All I have to offer the world is my own confusion."

Well, it's not quite as dire as that, I do believe that we can find some strength within ourselves, even when we're faced with the heaviest difficulties. We do lose our way, sometimes for very long periods, and then we have to try to get back. Sharing helps.

Good thoughts to you, Myzen