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Tell The Truth… Or At Least Don’t Lie

Recently, I did not tell the truth. I’ll admit it, I was not forthright, or accurate about the true-ness of my existence. I did not do what I knew I ought to do. Ok, this is a philosophical issue with moral implications. Everyone knows they should tell the truth —…

Philosophy

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·Jun 6

16 Daily Mantras That Saved Me From Antisocial, Apathetic, and Ungrateful Behavior

Last year, I started an unusual job. This new job allowed me to take six months off work. Odd as it sounds, that time was difficult. I struggled without a regular routine. Some days I woke up directionless. Other days, undisciplined and reclusive. …

Self

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16 Daily Mantras That Saved Me From Antisocial, Apathetic, and Ungrateful Behavior

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·Mar 22

Is It Good for God To Put Words in Your Mouth?

Today I read a chapter from the Bible. Jeremiah 1. I’d never really read this section, or this book specifically. It’s been a while since I’ve dug into a text — and really studied it. I began reading scripture in 2019. Before that, I guess I’d only studied text from…

Spirituality

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Is It Good for God To Put Words in Your Mouth?

Mar 20

…nd astronauts. Thus, it is also clear that the thinking of Musk’s Mars mission is a clear sign that he is not a religious man but rather someone who believes in the reality of this universe, and if you do not do something about it yourself, there is no way someone else is coming to save you. Similar to what happened with dinosaurs.

Elon Musk Religion: What Does Elon Think About Religion

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Your claim is laid out nicely.

Your claim is laid out nicely. While Elon is certainly motivated by science, logistics, and rationality, there's definitely something "religious" about him striving to expand human life into the future. Musk is highly intelligent, capable, and perhaps plagued with luck. Nietzsche explained Christianity as a religion of pity, one that denied people with exceptional capabilities to rise above (Elon). So how could Elon possibly fit into a traditional religious category? Well, he seems to be outside of it, in some sense—with his exceptional intellect and vision.

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Musk is highly intelligent, capable, and perhaps plagued with luck. Nietzsche explained Christianity as a religion of pity, one that denied people with exceptional capabilities to rise above (Elon). So how could Elon possibly fit into a traditional religious category? Well, he seems to be outside of it, in some sense—with his exceptional intellect and vision.

However, he certainly seems to be acting out the spirit of a hero, or a savior, by attempting to extend humanity forward in Mars. So while Elon does not "identify" with religion, there's deep truth for everyone in what he's pursuing.

Mar 7

Here’s the most insecure/honest thing I could think to write on a Sunday Night in March 2022

Addressing my problems. Putting dressing to my problems. The problem with problems is you’re not supposed to talk about them. It’s counterintuitive to narrow in on them. That’s why they are problematic. But I have problems. And you do too, if you’re reading this. Albeit awkward, it’s necessary to address…

Self

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Here’s the most insecure/honest thing I could think to write on a Sunday Night in March 2022

Feb 20

Where Am I Right Now?

Oh yeah. I’m here, where I’m supposed to be. I don’t know how, but I am. That’s the thing. I don’t know if I’m supposed to be here. But I trust that I am. The more I think about it, the less I know matters. The less I want to…

Philosophy

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Jan 22

Think About “PIE” Before You Write

Early in life, as a college freshman, I took a communications course. Introduction to Public Speaking. I remember this class exactly. I didn’t fear public speaking the way I do now. I saw speaking as a skill you could hone and cultivate. I wanted to get good at it. During…

Writing

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Dec 8, 2021

Being Controlled

One of my least favorite things is being controlled. But that is all life is. Controlling. Things influencing other things. By force. By nature. Everything is by force, in theory. I thought about gravity the other day. Made no sense. But we all know it and it’s there every time…

Humor

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Dec 2, 2021

I Have Writers Block

I’m a cerebral person. A thinker. Believe it or not, I listen to philosophical debates before bed most nights. I really do this. I forget it all the next day though. You would never refer to me as a “dramatic” person. I have the opposite issue. I’m logical, unemotional. Yeah. I touch the realm of apathy probably. Being fact-focused and…

Creativity

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Nov 30, 2021

Intentionality

Yeah, the title is too vague. Not good. I forget sometimes writing is about intentionality. And thinking and causing. Too many thoughts. Fast. Intentionality. Being intentional is important. Being intentionally unintentional about your intentions makes no sense. If I become more intentional. It takes attention to be intentional. …

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