We take on aspects of identity at varying levels. You likely include things like your race and gender as part of the “who” that you are, but also perhaps your math ability, your dried flower collection, your preference for yellow sneakers… [This is a politics-free article] Belief Systems — keep it real The identity comesContinueContinue reading “Forming Identity — Beliefs & Biology”
Category Archives: Miscellany
The Scarcity Mindset
One mindset that I see making life hard for a lot of people around me is what some have called a “scarcity mindset”. This is the feeling that we don’t have enough – not enough of something specific, and often not enough in general in our lives. It is the polar opposite of the so-calledContinueContinue reading “The Scarcity Mindset”
Machine Reboot
A quick post first, to allow the boot sequence to finish. In a groansomely predictable cliché, this blog enjoyed an initial burst of creative output, and within a couple of months withered into idle obscurity. …just like 99%* of all other blogs. Well let’s see if I can’t proceed beyond this cliche. Inspired in partContinueContinue reading “Machine Reboot”
What Good is Evil? — Things the Sith got Right
The line between good and evil is more of a smudge. But it’s a sticky smudge we’re stuck in.
The skeleton in the closet might be that of a white elephant.
Idle Worship and Nontrivial Pursuits
That which you feel inadequate in, you will fundamentally pursue.
the Ego on Trial
Ego, what have you done for me lately?
About Me
Who would even think that?
… this guy would.
Who I Want to Be – The Repeat Offender
What sort of person were you, when you later said “oh, but I was drunk”?
Our Invisible World on Display
In observing others we see into ourselves – the things we do and think automatically, subconsciously.
Our Journey Begins
What is this?
this Wandering Mind of Ours 