We have mistaken progress for preservation. We have built pyramids of glass and steel to enshrine our fear of mortality — yet the sand still slips through our fingers. To seek safety from death is to court a subtler kind of dying; one that erodes the soul grain by grain until only compliance remains. You …
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The Nature of the First Amendment
It proclaims liberty of thought, speech, assembly, press, and religion. Yet each is bounded, punished, or selectively enforced when the winds of power shift. Thus, what appears as freedom is in practice conditional tolerance—revoked the moment it conflicts with the interests of the state. This makes sense, for no government can actually give or take …
When Someone Famous Dies The Crack in the Wall Appears
As humans, the abrupt end of life is hard to imagine, yet we face it nearly every day in some form or another. You can’t help but wonder—what is its essence, what is its meaning? Perhaps the meaning is too deep to grasp. So, we explain it away, or some even curse its invention. But …
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The Quest for Truth: Map, Gear, and Fire
In my journey I’ve met two kinds of deep researchers.One defends a map; the other copies it—patiently, line by line—until the ink lives in their bones. It’s wise to decide which you are before you set out. The most mysterious—and frightening—part of deep research is that you will define yourself. For many, that feels like …
Hijacking The Word Love It’s Meaning And Embodiment
The meaning of words are important, are they not? I feel like sometimes we are in a circus and clowns are in charge of the meaning of words. At a moments notice one clown may not like a word, he then intends to demonize that word and retard its meaning. Is it not apparent, that …
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Avoid Ego Driven Individuals
Arrogance, pride and things of this nature reflect on the ego of an individual. The mine and yours illusion is fascinating to us who know we are all part of the whole. It is my intention in this article to help show you those people to avoid who are driven by ego centric mechanisms in …
Why Stoics Do Not Use Ad Hominem Attacks
A Stoic does not use ad hominem attacks because it is beneath them to do so. An ad hominem attack is an attack on someone’s character and not the issue at hand. What a less intelligent person will do is refer to a persons’ appearance, their past, in order to disregard a current argument. In …
I Am Damaged
“I am damaged” is a phrase some people used to express their frustration after failed romantic relationships. However, when a person uses this phrase and actually believes it they set themselves up for failure, do they not? Let’s take a look at the alternatives. I am Damaged or I have Learned Are you damaged, or …
Why People Insult Others
The only reason why you would insult another person is that you are, in fact, insecure. Insults will reveal your weaknesses, they are like a magnifying glass into your soul. As you go throughout your day, think of how many insults come off your tongue. Write them down and self reflect at a quiet time. …
Respect is Earned Not Given?
So is respect earned and not given? Well, that suggests that you have to work for respect, doesn’t it? This implies that you are not worthy of respect therefore, no one should respect anyone unless they earn it. Isn’t this like the dumbest thing you ever heard? Respect Starts With The Self Respect starts with …