Tag: philosophy

The more I stray from my personal standards, the more vulnerable I am to malicious actors—those who seek to impose their standards on me. 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 Kindle  Vol. 3 on Kindle here:  Vol. 3 on…

Refuse to follow your truest self, and what you misinterpret into truth will lead you astray. 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 Kindle  Vol. 3 on Kindle here:  Vol. 3 on Kindle  Vol.4 on Kindle here:  Vol. 4 on Kindle  Echo…

Sure, the game can be rewarding when we get tangled and twisted in nuance and possibility, but that doesn’t change the fact that it’s still a game.  And the purpose of a game is to have fun and revel in fulfillment. Because after all is said and done, after we take our place in the…

As strange as it seems, I believe apathy is useful. If I’m stressing out over specifics and expectations, I can restore my perspective by relaxing into the knowledge that life is a game, and that I’ll pass away soon enough.  My tension melts away, and my mind perceives options that wouldn’t have been apparent without…

It’s pretty obvious the world isn’t fair—we’re bound by the actions of our peers and predecessors. I believe the foundation of freedom is based on perception.  We can choose to see our circumstances as grips, levers, and pulleys.  Maybe we can’t activate the one we’d like, but by working with what we have, we can…

I’ve tried justifying my actions as right or wrong, but over time, my justifications reverse their value again and again.  Now I try and focus on perspective; everything seems to be good in the end.  I try to make the best choice possible, and enjoy the unfolding as much as I can. Or I could…