self-reflection
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Weightlifting Is Not Moral Heroism
A surrogate activity is generally defined on the Internet as, “an activity that is directed toward an artificial goal that people set up for themselves merely in order to have some goal to work toward or merely for the sake of the ‘fulfillment’ that they get from pursuing the goal”. With the YouTube censorship of… Continue reading
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In Pursuit Of The True Self
The true self is realized a number of ways and all of them require honesty. Honest work over time will yield good results. An honest attempt at dream interpretation, over and over again, will yield results. Thinking about our childhoods, practicing empathy for that person of the past, and allowing difficult realizations is another path.… Continue reading
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People Who Struggle To Have An Inner Dialogue
A not insignificant proportion of the world population lacks an inner dialogue. This means they basically just live like mammals and go with “the flow” (the herd). When you present to the herd the prospect of self-knowledge, the most common reaction is marked by disdain, scorn, apathy, and general disinterest. Concepts such as property rights,… Continue reading