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Contortions of reality
It is my belief in the good that is possible that has been the cause of my greatest regrets when I realised that I was alone in seeing the world that way. It’s that same belief that has driven me towards offering myself into spaces for which I was inadequate, or social circles for which…
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Probably Possible
It seems that one area of frustration for me is that I have a tendency to look at what is possible and then pursue that as the end goal, while most others look at what is probable, and surrender to it before even starting. Probabilities are so much easier to work with. But even in writing that…
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The Purge
Today was one of those days when I needed to be purged of everything vile that I am compelled to deal with. It was a day in which I was reminded of the stench of betrayal, the slithery undertones of ingratitude, and the arrogance of authority. But in between all this I was faced with…
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They miss the point!
I have a tendency to seek the potential in people and then proceed to encourage them towards realising that potential. I do this because I am naïve enough to believe that that is truly the aspiration of all of us. You know? That age old claim that says that we want others to believe in…
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Elusive
Indulgence in distractions is a worldly pastime because it’s desperately needed. Reality, for the aware, will always be excruciatingly burdensome. Despite my most enthusiastic efforts to convince myself that the reality behind the burdens is in fact the truth, and that the burdens are in fact the distractions, I keep finding myself sobered up by…
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No Forever Afters
It’s natural sometimes to feel fear when life suddenly takes a turn for the better, because a history of disappointment or challenges conditions us to expect the worst. So instead of embracing our new experiences, we end up bracing ourselves for what we expect might happen. It’s part of our survival instinct. However, because we’re…
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It’s not your fault…
It’s not your fault if you grew up in a dysfunctional home, and now find yourself going through life trying to find a niche to call home, as long as that niche is not with family. It’s not your fault if you grew up in a functional home and can’t relate to the restlessness and…
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Cheap Wisdom
The obvious truths about life often escape us because we’re too distracted trying to figure out the complex issues. However, just as common sense is not so common, remembering the basics requires more than just a basic understanding of what life is about. It’s odd that those that have achieved much are trying to simplify…
