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Warning: If You Don’t Believe in Prayer, Buzz Off

Right now, in this very moment you have the ability to change everything about your future. You already knew that, though thanks to the theory of determinism. All your future actions will be the result of previous actions. Cool, now let me share the really enlightening information. Atheists will think I’m being sarcastic when IContinue Reading “Warning: If You Don’t Believe in Prayer, Buzz Off”

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The Struggle

Have you ever struggled with what’s real, what’s relevant? In this world we measure success on our ability to influence others. Artists create rebelliousness to draw discussion, they envision greatness in the form of what draws the most dollars, and are motivated by clicks, shares, and comments. How do you measure sanity? I measure itContinue Reading “The Struggle”

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Grief

Last Thursday I went to my grandmother’s sister’s funeral. Not my great aunt’s, my grandmother’s sister’s funeral. I went on her behalf, even though years of disagreements had left me unfamiliar with that side of the family. In fact, when my grandma still had lucid thoughts she got a phone call from her sister afterContinue Reading “Grief”

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Reminders

I keep getting reminders to keep writing. Thank you! I need that because Lord knows I get distracted. For example, I walked away from this post and forgot about it for three hours. But I’m back and the same thought remains. It’s time to get out of here. This suburb, this job, my grandma’s house…but mostlyContinue Reading “Reminders”

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Economics

I’ve always resented some key aspects of capitalism. In the pursuit of happiness we often sacrifice the purer side of satisfaction. In come greed and deceit, out go concern for your fellow man and integrity. Though I love the culture of my job because I get to help people daily, I’ve long resented the effectContinue Reading “Economics”