For months, I’ve been struggling with diagnostic fatigue when it comes to this blog. I realized long ago that I speak from upstream of a culture that has deliberately moved downstream and dammed itself there. Only recently did it fully land that this does not render the work pointless. It simply means the audience wasContinueContinue reading “The Retardation of Reason”
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Broken, But Not Destroyed: What Every Sacred Text Says About Suffering
There comes a point where suffering isn’t just something you go through—it becomes you. Where life strips away everything you thought you were, everything you thought you had, and leaves you standing in the wreckage, wondering if you were ever real to begin with. And what then? What do you do when you aren’t justContinueContinue reading “Broken, But Not Destroyed: What Every Sacred Text Says About Suffering”
Sunday Sessions: It’s a Beautiful Day
There’s a song I think we’ve all heard at least once in passing, whether on social media, in reels, or shorts: “Lord, thank you for sunshine, thank you for rain. Thank you for joy, thank you for pain. It’s a beautiful day. It’s a beautiful day.” I haven’t been on social media much lately. TheContinueContinue reading “Sunday Sessions: It’s a Beautiful Day”
The Virtue of Temperance: A Path to Balance and Freedom
Temperance is one of the oldest virtues known to humanity, and it remains as relevant today as it was in ancient times. Historically, temperance has been associated with combating the sin of gluttony—not just in terms of physical indulgence, but also in how we allow ourselves to be consumed by excessive desires or passions. MoreContinueContinue reading “The Virtue of Temperance: A Path to Balance and Freedom”
Solar Return 46: Threadbare Elegy
The profound nature of art and truth is that what’s meant to be about someone else often feels like it’s written just for us, holding a mirror to our own soul. That’s the gift of true connection—even the darker ones we share as souls. I think that’s part of what agape love truly is: notContinueContinue reading “Solar Return 46: Threadbare Elegy”
The Mirror Within: Reconciling My Self in Love and Spiritual Growth
There’s a duality in me—two people, one who has lost themselves and another who never found themselves to begin with. These two selves lived within me, at times harmonizing, but often clashing, pulling me in opposite directions. They’ve shaped how I’ve experienced love, growth, and loss, both within myself and in the relationships I’ve attracted.ContinueContinue reading “The Mirror Within: Reconciling My Self in Love and Spiritual Growth”
Stoicism: A Path to Mental Healing
Generally speaking, we all live in a reality where everything moves very quickly. Technology keeps us constantly connected, responsibilities pull us in many directions, and the demands of daily life rarely pause. This fast pace can leave us feeling overwhelmed, struggling to find a moment of calm. In times like these, many of us areContinueContinue reading “Stoicism: A Path to Mental Healing”
Grieving with Grace: Reflecting on How Stoicism Became My Sanctuary
Grief is a storm that never quite leaves; it lingers in the spaces between breaths. It’s in the way my chest tightens at unexpected memories and in the quiet moments where everything feels a little too loud. For the longest time, I felt like I was adrift, grasping at anything that might pull me outContinueContinue reading “Grieving with Grace: Reflecting on How Stoicism Became My Sanctuary”
Stoicism in a Nutshell: A (Better?) Path to Inner Strength and Resilience
As we journey through life, we often encounter chaos, adversity, and uncertainty. These challenges can easily overwhelm us, leaving us anxious, frustrated, and powerless. But what if there was a philosophy that offered a different path—a way to find peace, purpose, and resilience amid the noise? This is the essence of Stoicism. For The TwinContinueContinue reading “Stoicism in a Nutshell: A (Better?) Path to Inner Strength and Resilience”
The Twin Tree Project 