It�s all about �ego,� isn�t it? I read and observe a lot (even when I�m entertaining) and one recurring thing I noticed is that when someone says something or writes something (here, there�.anywhere), even if it�s a good idea someone else will feel they have to offer an opposing view or a �superior� rebuttal to show that they are much smarter�even if they disagree with their OWN view! I�m not sure why this happens but it�s called �the ego takes charge.�

I do it too and I have to catch myself regularly or I�d be here forever posting my thoughts (I don�t write as well as you guys do so it goes slowly for me).

I got into Science of the Mind many years ago and this is what they teach you. How to run your life, your career, even your wife �more efficiently!� The point being that if you can override that ego, there�ll be room for positive info going in and out of the brain, such as the �exchange of musical ideas.�

Trying not to get too deep or it will close this thread down!

Zuki wrote:

�just read and enjoy.�

John wrote:

�I am starting to realize what you are saying is very true unfortunately. But I still try to read between the lines and extract what I can in bits & pieces & from doing searches on posts from years gone by too. There is a wonderful wealth of information here on the SZ.�

Correctamundo again on both counts�especially: �There is a wonderful wealth of information here on the SZ!� A few days ago that�s the decision I made��read and enjoy� (as Zuki said) unless I have something to post that I think will genuinely help someone. In the meantime, I�m spraying myself down with �anti-ego repellent!�