Tag: mysticism
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Musings
Some like to declare all of it as grain, some like to declare all of it as chaff, but in my opinion, that’s just lazy thinking; separating the grain from the chaff is the art of life. (And it has to be done on a continual basis, with the frustrating acknowledgment that yesterday’s chaff may…
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Continual growth through voluntary discomfort is the surest protection against involuntary suffering.
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In my opinion, [patriotism/loyalty/allegiance] has nothing to do with being [liberal/conservative/etc.], and has everything to do with the ability to deliver a sound, well-thought out argument that contributes to the conversation. The employment and articulation of critical thinking not only makes for a stronger individual, but a stronger collective as well. Blind endorsement of a…
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If someone is better than me at something, then that means they can teach me a lesson. If someone is a screw-up, they can serve as a cautionary tale. Either way they can still help me, and I get to improve no matter what. There’s no need to hold a grudge or be vindictive; there’s…
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Delaying immediate gratification at the right time (which is more often than not) is like making a sound investment that will earn interest for you down the line. Indulging in immediate gratification at the appropriate moment is like cashing out on that same investment, and spending it on a luxury or vacation that’s super worth…
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There are few things more rewarding to me than knowing in my heart that I did my best, and that I did everything I could with what I had. Ironically, I find that when I do this, I’m not focusing on the reward at all; I’m too busy trying to do my best.
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If you can soundly argue you’ve done everything you can, then the next conclusion would be to refrain from worry, because it can only be detrimental from that point on. There is literally nothing left to worry about.
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Maybe there’s no correlation, but when I finally admitted/forgave myself (just to myself) for my top 5 “darkest secrets,” my creativity kicked into high gear. My theory is they were taking up “processing power.” Just to be sure, I made my friend sit there and listen while I told him what they were. I suspect…
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Regardless of my beliefs/suspicions concerning the underlying nature of reality, it seems that if I take phenomena instance by instance, without giving into the emotional whirlpool fostered by the idea that intangible forces are for or against me, then I am simply solving problems, advancing through levels, and enjoying the challenge of managing my energy.…
Kent Wayne 