Tag: philosophy
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Why Not Now?
This is a question that I must start asking myself: why not now? In this world where we all believe that we must reach some arbitrary point, hit some milestone, gain some of whatever before we can do what it is we want, what is it that is really stopping us? Fear. Anxiety. Procrastination. Distraction.…
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Words to Ponder #11
“History books as kids get older are all about facts, they’re all about punching holes in things, in showing how the heroes of the past were all racists and hypocrites.” Ryan Holiday – from the “Daily Dad” email July 17, 2023 This one strikes me, given how so much of today’s world seems to focus…
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Words to Ponder #9
The forest was shrinking, but the trees kept voting for the axe. For the axe was clever and convinced the trees that because his handle was made of wood, he was one of them. Turkish Proverb I am not 100% certain if this is a true proverb from Turkey or if the verbiage is exact,…
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Experiments in Thought
As I’ve stated before, I do wish to start writing more essays/posts that have a social-commentary and political bent. This is one such attempt. Honestly, it might be rough for a bit as I hone my skills and ideas. Whether or not it is done well, it feels like a good idea to share throughout…
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Not Others
There are plenty to be distracted by. But they are distractions. They are the acts and behaviors of others. Other people. People who are not ourselves. This isn’t in a grand sense; this is in an interpersonal sense. There is the “I” and then there is the “others”, those who are not the “I”. Yet…