Technology vs. the Human Condition

So.... my consciousness was greatly challenged as I tried to rescue my computer from the nasty viruses and worms that chose to invade it.  Those who know me understand that my brain does nothing less than ache when I have technical diffulties.  You see, my brain just doesn't work like a computer.. nor understand them.  I simply choose to consciously acknowledge my deficit in the area of computer language.

For those of you who follow my newsletter, you may have noticed an almost 2 month gap since you received the last one.  The saga began as I inadvertently (and unconsciously!) emailed a 1/2 written newsletter to my entire address book rather than forwarding it to my home email as originally intended.  A few days later I went to actually send it out only to find that the completed newsletter had disappeared!  Try as I might, I could not retrieve it.  I decided that was my sign that I just needed to wait a month and redeem myself for July.

However, shortly before the new month, I realized the computer had been invaded by the lovely worms and viruses that are circling the web right now.  So, off to the 'doctor' it went... along with my laptop which also caught it's brother's cold.  After over two weeks, about 6 trips to the computer wizard, and way too much money later, my magical boxes are back in service.

My own consciousness about this period of time took me through many twists and turns.  At first I was frustrated with not being able to deliver my promise of the newsletter... which then turned plural as the computers were being resuscitated.  Then it turned to my awareness of the frustration I had at those who have misused their energy to actually sit and create these viruses to send through innocent bystander's systems.  Then, at last, I returned to the place of peacefulness in knowing that everything happens exactly as it is supposed to... and I once again let go and let life happen.

Now that I am back at the keyboard, I feel even more aware of the world around me.  And increasingly grateful for the technology in front of me.  For in only in this way can I consciously connect and touch the worlds of those who read my blog, facebook, twitter, etc....  May the consciousness expand and continue despite our human technological glitches.

Namaste

K Kelly