Tag: philosophy

  • Musings

    Musings

    Massive potential resides in tiny bits of matter—a single atom can destroy or energize on a vast scale. In a parallel sense, I believe abundance resides in each circumstance, waiting for us to physically realize it.  Through creativity and openness, we can shape our environment to reflect our potential.  I believe there is inherent joy…

  • A new Strained Brains podcast with me and Burt, Part 5 of 5, is UP!

    A new Strained Brains podcast with me and Burt, Part 5 of 5, is UP!

    On this episode, we discuss my recent retirement, snake venom, and when Burt gets roofied.  This one was recorded on August 15.  Check it out here:  Strained Brains  Part 5 of 5 In Strained Brains, I interview my best buddies, alternative medicine practitioners, military “elite,” a massage therapist who grew up in the third world…

  • Musings

    Musings

    In my opinion, pain and joy aren’t punishment or reward.  They’re information, subject to our personal interpretation. As conscious beings, however, we are free to interpret them as punishment or reward. Get Kor’Thank here:  Kor’Thank:  Barbarian Valley Girl.  Get Echo Vol. 1 on Kindle here:  Vol. 1 on Kindle.  Vol. 2 on Kindle here:  Vol.2 on…

  • A new Strained Brains podcast with me and Burt, Part 5 of 5, is UP!

    A new Strained Brains podcast with me and Burt, Part 5 of 5, is UP!

    On this episode, we discuss my recent retirement, snake venom, and when Burt gets roofied.  This one was recorded on August 15.  Check it out here:  Strained Brains  Part 5 of 5 In Strained Brains, I interview my best buddies, alternative medicine practitioners, military “elite,” a massage therapist who grew up in the third world…

  • Musings

    Musings

    Most people seem to believe that pattern recognition is a laborious necessity, or a critical methodology that minimizes punishment. I don’t think it’s either of those things, not at its core anyway.  I think it’s a video game tutorial that clues you into the general direction you’re supposed to be going.  Once you attain a…

  • A new Strained Brains podcast with me and Burt, Part 4 of 5, is UP!

    A new Strained Brains podcast with me and Burt, Part 4 of 5, is UP!

    On this episode, we discuss my recent retirement, snake venom, and when Burt gets roofied.  This one was recorded on August 15.  Check it out here:  Strained Brains  Part 4 of 5 In Strained Brains, I interview my best buddies, alternative medicine practitioners, military “elite,” a massage therapist who grew up in the third world…

  • Musings

    Musings

    Contrary to what is taught in society and religion, I believe it’s possible to be rewarded without sacrifice, toil, or screwing someone over.  Mystics have stated that true happiness can be achieved in the moment, free of condition and without cost, and I believe them.  The folly of conditional happiness can be found in the…

  • A new Strained Brains podcast with me and Burt, Part 4 of 5, is UP!

    A new Strained Brains podcast with me and Burt, Part 4 of 5, is UP!

    On this episode, we discuss my recent retirement, snake venom, and when Burt gets roofied.  This one was recorded on August 15.  Check it out here:  Strained Brains  Part 4 of 5 In Strained Brains, I interview my best buddies, alternative medicine practitioners, military “elite,” a massage therapist who grew up in the third world…

  • Musings

    Musings

    All too often, gratitude seems overly transactional and justification-heavy—I have to be grateful FOR something.  I prefer to appreciate. I feel stilted and awkward if I try to express gratitude for the clump of bushes on a roadside median, but I can easily appreciate the green color and easy arrangement, the hum of my car…

  • A new Strained Brains podcast with me and Burt, Part 4 of 5, is UP!

    A new Strained Brains podcast with me and Burt, Part 4 of 5, is UP!

    On this episode, we discuss my recent retirement, snake venom, and when Burt gets roofied.  This one was recorded on August 15.  Check it out here:  Strained Brains  Part 4 of 5 In Strained Brains, I interview my best buddies, alternative medicine practitioners, military “elite,” a massage therapist who grew up in the third world…