"...On October 13,1307, King Philip of France's forces descended on all the Templar
preceptories in France. The Pope was dismayed; technically, only he had juristiction
over the Templars. But Philip's force's threatened the Pope, so he quickly went along
with the king. Philip would soon be dismayed as well. Templar spies had gotten wind
of the impending arrests. having commanded a large fighting force, a large navy, and
a large merchant fleet, and having posessed the world's largest bank, through which
they were close to aristocrats and clerics throughout Europe, the Templars had intelligence
operations that were certainly surerior to those of the French king.Jaques de
Molay called in the order's books and had them burned. Many knights went underground.
And perhaps, most significantly, the treasure held in Paris, the second most desired
posession of King Phillip, vanished..."
But behind the veil of history, we know this treasure did not vanish. We know that this
treasure helped to support the survival of these underground knights, who had established
connections all over the world, through legal and illegal means. We know that from the time
of the Crusades through the 20th century an handfull of families have controlled the desting of
the world, it's course in history, through welth, status, and inter-marriage.
preceptories in France. The Pope was dismayed; technically, only he had juristiction
over the Templars. But Philip's force's threatened the Pope, so he quickly went along
with the king. Philip would soon be dismayed as well. Templar spies had gotten wind
of the impending arrests. having commanded a large fighting force, a large navy, and
a large merchant fleet, and having posessed the world's largest bank, through which
they were close to aristocrats and clerics throughout Europe, the Templars had intelligence
operations that were certainly surerior to those of the French king.Jaques de
Molay called in the order's books and had them burned. Many knights went underground.
And perhaps, most significantly, the treasure held in Paris, the second most desired
posession of King Phillip, vanished..."
But behind the veil of history, we know this treasure did not vanish. We know that this
treasure helped to support the survival of these underground knights, who had established
connections all over the world, through legal and illegal means. We know that from the time
of the Crusades through the 20th century an handfull of families have controlled the desting of
the world, it's course in history, through welth, status, and inter-marriage.
Yes, grades: I conquered a difficult semester, and drove my
GPA up .58 points. I got an A in Tai Chi, no small feat considering
my accumulated abscences. I think I was one of the highest ranking
students in the class, as well. I've had a great instructor and some
marvelous advice from my friend Zak, whose been studying martial
arts since the tender age of six. Alot of things are coming into perspective
now, the more that I practice. I think I will start to post more on some of my
studies in martial theory, it's fascinating stuff, if you can guide your way though
it. It's funny, looking back on highschool and seeing a C-D grade student who didn't
care much become an A-B student who cares alot. It's a nice move forward.
By the way, I wanted to say thank you to all of those who posted kind words in my journal
before. It's something that's sometimes hard for me to say; I'm not used to alot of positive feedback
as of late. So, thank you for your suport. Bless you all.
GPA up .58 points. I got an A in Tai Chi, no small feat considering
my accumulated abscences. I think I was one of the highest ranking
students in the class, as well. I've had a great instructor and some
marvelous advice from my friend Zak, whose been studying martial
arts since the tender age of six. Alot of things are coming into perspective
now, the more that I practice. I think I will start to post more on some of my
studies in martial theory, it's fascinating stuff, if you can guide your way though
it. It's funny, looking back on highschool and seeing a C-D grade student who didn't
care much become an A-B student who cares alot. It's a nice move forward.
By the way, I wanted to say thank you to all of those who posted kind words in my journal
before. It's something that's sometimes hard for me to say; I'm not used to alot of positive feedback
as of late. So, thank you for your suport. Bless you all.
So I saw the Matrix: Reloaded last night. Everyone else
is talking about it, so I thought I would as well. Well, I
agree with what alot of the people in the boards were saying
about trying not to compare it to the first one. The fist
movie was a precedent onto itself, the foundation on which
the rest of the series will stand. I think this movie had a
sense of the rawness of humanity, of testing the limits of
faith against the practical model of reality. That's why the
dance scene was important. I am reminded of the Old
Testament, and their lament for the fall of Zion. Historically,
it served a purpose as it was a recognition of humanities
responsibility to itself, in not just it's physical, but it's moral
perserverence. The whole movie was archtypal in that sense.
There is a powerfull message there. Hope can have a tangible
effect on the world.
is talking about it, so I thought I would as well. Well, I
agree with what alot of the people in the boards were saying
about trying not to compare it to the first one. The fist
movie was a precedent onto itself, the foundation on which
the rest of the series will stand. I think this movie had a
sense of the rawness of humanity, of testing the limits of
faith against the practical model of reality. That's why the
dance scene was important. I am reminded of the Old
Testament, and their lament for the fall of Zion. Historically,
it served a purpose as it was a recognition of humanities
responsibility to itself, in not just it's physical, but it's moral
perserverence. The whole movie was archtypal in that sense.
There is a powerfull message there. Hope can have a tangible
effect on the world.
I just wanted to catalougue an incredible day I've had. I suppose to someone else,
it might seem relatively simple. But lately, these simple days have become a source
of inspiration. Yesterday, I went to my Tai Chi class; we secured another section of Master
Chen's form today, one in which I'd been having some trouble with in application. My teacher
is knowledgeable and sensitive to the condition of his students; this may sound like a natural
pre-requisite for someone in his position, but as I've found out over the year's in the martial arts
community, this isn't always so. I went for a run and had a small lunch. Worked a few hours for
my mom at her new business. Then I got to hand out with Sarah, a lovely girl I met who waitressed
at a local restraunt I've been goping to for years. We walked around the campus on a lovely spring
night and talked about everything. I went home and read 3 chapters of Great Expectations
for class. The end.
it might seem relatively simple. But lately, these simple days have become a source
of inspiration. Yesterday, I went to my Tai Chi class; we secured another section of Master
Chen's form today, one in which I'd been having some trouble with in application. My teacher
is knowledgeable and sensitive to the condition of his students; this may sound like a natural
pre-requisite for someone in his position, but as I've found out over the year's in the martial arts
community, this isn't always so. I went for a run and had a small lunch. Worked a few hours for
my mom at her new business. Then I got to hand out with Sarah, a lovely girl I met who waitressed
at a local restraunt I've been goping to for years. We walked around the campus on a lovely spring
night and talked about everything. I went home and read 3 chapters of Great Expectations
for class. The end.
I'm writing this because I know noone will probably read it,
and then it will be gone forever. I am nearly paralysed with
unhappiness. I've lost all the hours this week from my job;
they didn't even call to tell me, I had to walk to work and
find out by asking. They gave my nightime hours to some-
one 6 years younger than me, who has no experience,( com-
praed to my 10 years in the restraunt business), and already
has another job, unlike me.
My mom cries to me on the phone because her life is falling
apart, her new business is failing, based on the foundation
of other people who don't have the guts just to say what they
mean. I'm going through the same thing, except she's 45 and it's
breaking my heart how hard she's trying.
I'm writing this here because I don't know anyone else who cares;
people don't like you when you fail. I'd put this in a written journal,
but then I'd be tempted to go back and burn it, so I wouldn't be re-
minded of such a difficult time in my life. ANOTHER difficult time.
But I'll keep trying, alone and without any strong sense of hope, be-
cause that's how I was raised to be. " A foundation of hardship is just
a stronger foundation." We'll see. We'll see.
and then it will be gone forever. I am nearly paralysed with
unhappiness. I've lost all the hours this week from my job;
they didn't even call to tell me, I had to walk to work and
find out by asking. They gave my nightime hours to some-
one 6 years younger than me, who has no experience,( com-
praed to my 10 years in the restraunt business), and already
has another job, unlike me.
My mom cries to me on the phone because her life is falling
apart, her new business is failing, based on the foundation
of other people who don't have the guts just to say what they
mean. I'm going through the same thing, except she's 45 and it's
breaking my heart how hard she's trying.
I'm writing this here because I don't know anyone else who cares;
people don't like you when you fail. I'd put this in a written journal,
but then I'd be tempted to go back and burn it, so I wouldn't be re-
minded of such a difficult time in my life. ANOTHER difficult time.
But I'll keep trying, alone and without any strong sense of hope, be-
cause that's how I was raised to be. " A foundation of hardship is just
a stronger foundation." We'll see. We'll see.
I'm writing this because I know noone will probably read it,
and then it will be gone forever. I am nearly paralysed with
unhappiness. I've lost all the hours this week from my job;
they didn't even call to tell me, I had to walk to work and
find out by asking. They gave my nightime hours to some-
one 6 years younger than me, who has no experience,( com-
praed to my 10 years in the restraunt business), and already
has another job, unlike me.
My mom cries to me on the phone because her life is falling
apart, her new business is failing, based on the foundation
of other people who don't have the guts just to say what they
mean. I'm going through the same thing, except she's 45 and it's
breaking my heart how hard she's trying.
I'm writing this here because I don't know anyone else who cares;
people don't like you when you fail. I'd put this in a written journal,
but then I'd be tempted to go back and burn it, so I wouldn't be re-
minded of such a difficult time in my life. ANOTHER difficult time.
But I'll keep trying, alone and without any strong sense of hope, be-
cause that's how I was raised to be. " A foundation of hardship is just
a stronger foundation." We'll see. We'll see.
and then it will be gone forever. I am nearly paralysed with
unhappiness. I've lost all the hours this week from my job;
they didn't even call to tell me, I had to walk to work and
find out by asking. They gave my nightime hours to some-
one 6 years younger than me, who has no experience,( com-
praed to my 10 years in the restraunt business), and already
has another job, unlike me.
My mom cries to me on the phone because her life is falling
apart, her new business is failing, based on the foundation
of other people who don't have the guts just to say what they
mean. I'm going through the same thing, except she's 45 and it's
breaking my heart how hard she's trying.
I'm writing this here because I don't know anyone else who cares;
people don't like you when you fail. I'd put this in a written journal,
but then I'd be tempted to go back and burn it, so I wouldn't be re-
minded of such a difficult time in my life. ANOTHER difficult time.
But I'll keep trying, alone and without any strong sense of hope, be-
cause that's how I was raised to be. " A foundation of hardship is just
a stronger foundation." We'll see. We'll see.
