Fear takes on many forms, some not very obvious. We have all been brought up to believe the classic notion that life is unfair and that the planet which we live in is a dangerous place. Often times as we are growing into adulthood, we are discouraged by our families from travelling and seeing the … Continue reading 500 WORDS, DAY 150: Fear
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500 WORDS, DAY 149: Changing Directions
Growing up and slowly realizing we don't have to fight the flow of life can be extremely refreshing and revitalizing, although at the same time it can feel very disorienting, especially when we start to perceive just how much energy we've been directing towards fantasies and illusions. It can be embarrassing when we find ourselves … Continue reading 500 WORDS, DAY 149: Changing Directions
500 WORDS, DAY 148: Emanation of God’s Light
As an extension of the light which pervades all consciousness, it seems to me like what we call the human spirit is nothing but the very force that give us life, the reason we continue to wake up every morning and strive to remain alive. It seems to me like something as sacred as the … Continue reading 500 WORDS, DAY 148: Emanation of God’s Light
500 WORDS, DAY 139: Meaning and Pleasure
In the face of a seemingly increasingly hostile world, it can be very tempting to retreat into the comfort of what we enjoy, and to think we can forever be comfortable in our own little bubble, with nothing the activities and interests we enjoy. It can be tempting to feel as if we have the … Continue reading 500 WORDS, DAY 139: Meaning and Pleasure
500 WORDS, DAY 134: We Have to Keep Moving
Wow. I can’t believe I’ve posted on here for one hundred and thirty-four days straight. I’m not sure what my last record was, but I’m pretty sure this is the longest I’ve gone with this goal. I’m almost half a year in, and in a way, it actually seems to be getting easier, as if … Continue reading 500 WORDS, DAY 134: We Have to Keep Moving
500 WORDS, DAY 131: Communication
Communication is so important. Whether we’re talking about friendships, family, romantic relationships, co-workers, or collaborators of any kind, everyone could benefit from having better communication, and therefore understanding, between each other. Even entire communities, nations, and groups of all kinds would benefit greatly from better communication with other groups in their communities. There are so … Continue reading 500 WORDS, DAY 131: Communication
500 WORDS, DAY 123: The Joy of Reading and Art
This post is part of an ongoing series, or writing experiment. I’ve challenged myself to post at least five hundred words a day on here, indefinitely. Some days I write the post that same day, some days I use something pre-written. I started with the idea of each day’s topic continuing from the previous day, … Continue reading 500 WORDS, DAY 123: The Joy of Reading and Art
500 WORDS, DAY 118: Melancholy/Nostalgia
Joy and sadness all come over me and converge into a constant feeling of melancholy, a faint satisfaction which is strange to try to describe, as I think of what I’ve sacrificed and what I’ve gained, both consciously and unconsciously, throughout the fleeting years of my life up until now. That melancholy has become so … Continue reading 500 WORDS, DAY 118: Melancholy/Nostalgia
500 WORDS, DAY 117: All Uniquely Similar
I’m not a guru of any kind. In fact, I’d consider myself somewhat of an idiot in a lot of ways. Don’t get me wrong, I do have confidence in myself and I’m quite proud of some of my achievements and some aspects of my personality. I feel like I’m very observant, and I notice … Continue reading 500 WORDS, DAY 117: All Uniquely Similar
500 WORDS, DAY 116: Words from a Mind
Appreciation for those who paved the way. Gratitude towards those who came before. Respecting tradition. Understanding it isn’t the end-all be-all. Some rules are meant to be broken. Things are meant to change. Change is the only constant. We need to exercise caution. There are so many ways to mess it all up. Venturing into … Continue reading 500 WORDS, DAY 116: Words from a Mind
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