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September 18, 2022

When Love and Hope Perform Modern Miracles

A realization has hit me, especially recently. A belief that I hold true but know with my all. We have come to hand our own souls and livelihood to others. There are concepts that have disappeared from our societal belief system: miracles, the healing power of love: hope. These things are all a pipe dream… Continue reading

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September 5, 2022

One of the “WHY’S”of my life

I don’t know why things happen. Perhaps there’s a reason. I truly believe some questions can’t be answered. Much of my life is a mystery. A problem that cannot be solved. Clearly: no one’s life is a PROBLEM. We have them, but they are not one. We got often get so entrenched with the idea… Continue reading

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August 31, 2022

The Miracle of Loving Each Other Through Pain

A realization has hit me, especially recently. A belief that I hold true but know with my all. We have come to hand our own souls and livelihood to others. There are concepts that have disappeared from our societal belief system: miracles, the healing power of love. These things are all a pipe dream if… Continue reading

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August 31, 2022

The Pursuit of “Impossible” Dreams

Many people know well of my pursuit of my dreams.It is not an attempt to somehow prove my worth to the entire world. It is for MYSELF. I spent most of my life in a state of misery and did not feel as though achieving anything at all was possible. At age 23, I found… Continue reading

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October 5, 2014

Judgements

“Judge lest not ye be judged.” Word to humanity, every form of life is just as valid as the next. Just because a person may not be a prime specimen does not mean they should be treated with less value or care as the next person. If an animal is old or disfigured it is… Continue reading

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September 24, 2014

On beauty

I simply love philosophy; namely for it’s questioning of things and breaking down pre-conceived notions. But there is a point at which I can get too “philosophy-y” and trip myself up by questioning TOO much. One of the first people I studied, my foray into this realm, was David Hume. I love this quote: “Beauty… Continue reading

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An English diarist and naval administrator. I served as administrator of the Royal Navy and Member of Parliament. I had no maritime experience, but I rose to be the Chief Secretary to the Admiralty under both King Charles II and King James II through patronage, diligence, and my talent for administration.

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