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Presence

I’ve just begun reading the Count of Monte Cristo, and I’ve reached a point in the story, which caused me to engage in a bit of reflection. Edmond, is betrothed to the beautiful Mercedes, at the height of bliss. He’s enjoying his feast, surrounded by both friends and backstabbers alike, and the scene set isContinue reading “Presence”

Where Silence Ends

How do you know when it’s time to unplug? What do you do to make it happen? Silence. The absence of sound. Peace. This is truly, a lost way of life. As I sit here, I contemplate the silence I am comfortably settled in. It washes over me. It soothes my mind. I am usedContinue reading “Where Silence Ends”

The Idols We Carry

Do you practice religion? “Well. What can we do, except try to do better?” -Sand dan Glokta, The Blade Itself Everyone practices religion, in their own way. From the devout Catholic headed to mass, or the Muslim on his sajjadah, facing towards Mecca, to the avid video gamer plugged into his screen, we all practiceContinue reading “The Idols We Carry”

Forgotten

What is the legacy you want to leave behind? I do not want to leave behind a legacy. I long to be forgotten. To live a good life, and to die. What is the point of a legacy? To inspire others to be like me? I challenge any man to do better. Whatever my impactContinue reading “Forgotten”

You People Have Favorite BRANDS?

What are your favorite brands and why? Dear God, what have we done? I don’t have favorite brands, and you shouldn’t either. To allow an emotional bond to develop between you and someone selling you a product (typically not even a necessity) is madness. Favorite brands? Insanity. This culture needs a hard reset. We’re pretendingContinue reading “You People Have Favorite BRANDS?”

Dead Men Tell a Lot of Tales, Actually.

List the people you admire and look to for advice… I don’t like most of you. And when I say “Most of you”, I’m talking about most people out in the world. You’re obnoxious, flawed, hateful, and angry. Based on what I’ve seen and read, it’s always been that way. But. There are a fewContinue reading “Dead Men Tell a Lot of Tales, Actually.”

Holy Words and Hope

What gives you direction in life? Direction.. it’s a hard thing to achieve. Long have I floated, much akin to a leaf being pushed about by the wind. Drifting, from place to place, from one event to the next. My path through this life has always been uncharted, aimless, and indirect. Where most people haveContinue reading “Holy Words and Hope”

The Sorrow I Know

Today, I had the pleasure of caring for a number of people whose sorrows I will never fully understand. The circumstances with which they found themselves were, to them, insurmountable. This crushing weight has lead to a number of visible effects in their lives, each one diverse in ways innumerable. The DNA, as it were,Continue reading “The Sorrow I Know”

End of Day

I am at rest, after a long, long day. I have everything I need. I am fed, I have clean water, I have shelter. I have love and a community of good friends. I am blessed beyond measure. Truly, what need of mine has not been met? Bless the Lord, oh my soul. For whoContinue reading “End of Day”

A Hard Days Work

To bed I go, To rest my head The day is done, The sun is dead The moon has risen, I must sleep A hard days work, I will repeat Calloused hands, and iron bones Work away, to crumble stone Oh dark disease, tear it down! A hard days work, will be my crown ForContinue reading “A Hard Days Work”