The real author of The Present

I have heard a rumor through the internet saying:

"L Ron Hubbard wrote something in the 1970s that was not to be released until December 21, 2012 (when the planets are in alignment) because the world would not be ready for what it contains until then. What it says is supposed to change everything. It is called The Present, and you can read it here for free: www.truthcontest.com. It makes a lot of sense, and is supposed to replace the theology of Xenu that was science fiction intended to help the organization of Scientology look more like a church and help with the tax-exempt status from the IRS. "The Present" is the real truth, the hidden theological foundation."

I've always wondered who the real author of "The Present" is. It says it is Michael Smith, but that just sounds like a pen name to me.

Go Green

We need to follow natures example and not waste what we are given. Nature never wastes anything; it naturally recycles and reuses everything. There is a balance to all functions of the earth, and the earth naturally regulates itself. We have to find ways to use modern technology in perfect harmony with the natural balance. I was reading the other day that new technology can channel the energy from our heartbeat and recharge small items such as cell phone batteries. new technology could just find ways to channel natural energy like veins channel the blood in our bodies. I wonder if someday the energy that we are putting into using a machine would actually power the machine itself.

Using more than you need means that you are out of balance. The greater your wants, the more you will feel like you need, and it will build on itself. If you want a new TV, you will feel you also want a DVD player, speakers, more channels etc. You will become more and more distracted and you will never be able to turn your mind off, or concentrate on spiritual life. We spend to much time and energy feeding our minds with different technological devices, because we are uninterested in the present moment. We want to escape the thoughts we are having by immersing ourselves into fantasies, which sadly is the opposite way of escaping thoughts. Set aside a time during the day when you are not using any technology. Light a few candles and just be. Be fulfilled by the present moment.