Don't forget that when you think it is amazing what others think, those same others may think the same of you. However, I do agree with you that "all the world's a stage" but I disagree about there being no karma. Yes, I think we set up all the major interactions we have with others in this life and we agree to play various roles while in the body. This is all chosen on the other side but it is chosen with clear knowledge of what and individual needs to bring their soul back into balance and further their spiritual growth. Bringing things back into balance is the Law of Karma. It should also be noted that because of free will the "actors" once in a physical body may occasionally choose to stray from the original play. But, I don't believe it is the product of some angry God who becomes displeased with us over some action we have taken. The Law of Karma according to Cosmic Awareness is as follows: The Law of Karma is that Law wherein entities arrange within themselves, on any level, to make just payment for any action committed that affects the welfare of oneself or another. The Law of Karma is irrevocable and may be depended upon to bring those who stray from the Law Of Unity back into balance through this Divine Justice of the universe.

: Since I'm speaking of beliefs, why not believe that life is an
: adventure, a stage play, a movie, an entertaining
: (sometimes not so entertaining) reality show and we are all
: actors.

: After the show (after you finish playing YOUR CHARACTER) you
: sit with the cast and say things like, "Wow! George,
: you played the devil AWESOME!"

: BECAUSE of what people BELIEVE there are over a thousand
: religious philosophies/theologies, most claiming to be the

: ONLY TRUE ONE.

: My take is, those are philosophical / theological GAME PIECES,
: like being born black, brown, yellow, in Russia, and
: somewhere in time and space next to a hillbilly bar in the
: outback.

: EVERYTHING HERE makes life interesting, and certainly there is
: no lack of adventure, excitement, challenge and "Holy
: Shit, Martha, that's the second time you won the
: lottery."

: If you're gonna have a belief, and if you're gonna believe in
: a spirit world before this world and one after this world,
: just think of the before and after life as a travel agency
: for your next adventure. Works for me. nem.