I used to write journal-style entries in this blog, which I have cut down on mostly, except where inspirational and interesting. So you might have heard of the guys who I used to call my "teachers". Out of embarrassment I deleted that from some of my prominent posts, because the fact is I don't know what I was smoking but it was strong stuff! Those teachers were silly, manipulative bastards who just happened to believe their own lies so strongly that it drew other people in. I hope you don't think I'm not qualified to write a website about finding truth then - I think this may make me more qualified, as it taught me one important lesson - "Don't be a guru".

There was one lesson however which they accidentally gave me that I haven't tried to clear out of my head; whatever book they stole it from had been a good one. When they replied to the word "thankyou" they would say "thanks to you" instead of "don't worry about it" or anything like that. I took the essence of it - I don't say "thanks to you" but I really like the idea of not negating the other person's sincere thanks.