Tag: mysticism
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Musings
The essence of religious dissonance is a burning disagreement regarding cause and effect, and which labels to worship. The ironic thing is our greatest minds have yet to demonstrate a fundamental understanding of the causal foundation that dictates existence. But one thing everybody seems to agree on (in their most peaceful moments), is that we’re…
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The “unworthy” seem to get more than they deserve, while the “worthy” seemingly never get enough. That’s why Buddha answered Mara without words, without acknowledging the duality between himself and his questioner. Worth is an illusion borne from subjective judgement, both transient and fleeting. Focusing on what is eternal (the interconnectedness between all things, and…
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Have a positive attitude, even with problems. At the very least, they’re a skill-expanding puzzle. A solution-oriented mindset will open the perception to unexpected solutions (e.g Derren Brown’s mentalist experiments, or Chabris and Simon’s invisible gorilla test). And if you believe that existence is more than a transactional reality, it will open your mind to…
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When others try and convince you you’re crazy, they may be right. Or you might be way too sane for their collective comfort. Get Echo Vol. 1 on Kindle here: Vol. 1 on Kindle. Vol. 2 on Kindle here: Vol.2 on Kindle Vol. 3 on Kindle here: Vol. 3 on Kindle Vol.4 on Kindle here: Vol. 4 on Kindle Echo Omnibus…
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One of the key things that allows me to dream, to keep striving and seeing what I can do with my remaining time, is to accept that reality as I know it seems to be an illusion. If it’s all a dream, why not craft it into something amazing? Get Echo Vol. 1 on Kindle here: Vol.…
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The majority seem to like claiming they know the truth. But only the minority will call themselves out on self-directed lies. (Which, ironically, is integral to perceiving the unvarnished truth.) Get Echo Vol. 1 on Kindle here: Vol. 1 on Kindle. Vol. 2 on Kindle here: Vol.2 on Kindle Vol. 3 on Kindle here: Vol. 3 on Kindle Vol.4 on…
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It’s too bad that society discourages us from divulging our “weaknesses.” I think we should be proud of our injuries, proud of our scars, proud of what we did to manage or overcome them, and proud of how we cope with them now. To me, that’s not weakness. That’s the most alpha thing I can…
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In order to attain a high level of skill, you’re probably going to have to stick with the fundamentals. Occasionally, try and cheat them just in case. You might be a rare exception—you might possess unusual talent. You don’t want to shortchange yourself by refusing to be audacious. Get Echo Vol. 1 on Kindle here: Vol. 1…
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Depression and darkness can scar you forever. We see that throughout life and pop culture. But they can also force you into new depths of “fuck it mentality,” where you’re willing to try anything and everything. You can use that agony to become completely open, completely teachable, and rise to heights you never dreamed of.…
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To learn from my past, I ponder fault and blame, triumph and victory. But to excel in the present, I only focus on doing my best, and how in the end, everything will turn out better than I can imagine. Get Echo Vol. 1 on Kindle here: Vol. 1 on Kindle. Vol. 2 on Kindle here: Vol.2 on…
Kent Wayne 