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Born-Again Idiocy or Why Sectarian Division
Having a powerful spiritual awareness does not automatically redeem the fallen intellect. I belong to a couple of religious discussion forums. Yes, it’s worth it. Sometimes. Most of the time it’s pretty harmless, not very helpful. Too often it’s repulsive … Continue reading
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Tagged history, psychology
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When Nice Is Wrong
He couldn’t think. There was an awful lot of noise in his head as he sprawled on his back. That back-elbow blow was vicious. Finally it all slowed down a bit as felt to see if any part of his … Continue reading
Spring Cleaning of the Soul
Eternity hopes you’ll spring. Being jumpy isn’t so good, but being ready to jump is. During my military service I never had a chance to experience a static line parachute drop. Let’s pretend someone decided I should do this, and … Continue reading
Blowing in the Wind or Blowing the Whistle
I’ve blown the whistle at times, and I’d do it again in a heartbeat. Try to understand, I wish harm to no one. At one time I suffered a bit of self-righteous pique, but it went away quickly enough. I … Continue reading
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Tagged peace, propaganda, resistance
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Paying Tribute
It’s one thing to recognize contributions for which you owe a debt of gratitude for the good things people have added to your life. It’s an altogether different thing when someone makes your life possible. There is one fellow out … Continue reading
Game Frame and Casual Social Encounters
I stood in front of the bookshelf at the thrift store, letting my gaze wander over the random titles. A fellow next to me crossed in front of me, offering the typical, “excuse me.” My response was, “You’re okay.” Then … Continue reading
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Fake Personality Inventories
Any personality inventory which forces you to make a false choice, or excludes your real choices, is fake — not just useless, but dangerous. One of the things I learned under Dr. Tom Yarbrough’s tutelage was never trust personality inventories. … Continue reading
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Game and Frame of Reference
The fundamental issue for a man is dominance in his own world. Something in the bigger picture of my college education made me understand something few of my peers would even accept, much less understand. This was the overwhelming necessity … Continue reading
Paying Dues
The only reason to celebrate those who’ve touched your life is because that touch made things work a lot better. Whatever else goes on in my life, I always know what I have to do. There may be some moments … Continue reading
Chasing That Uneasy Feeling
Neurosis is a layer of denial trying to hide from yourself some legitimate suffering or unease. I’ve had an uneasy feeling the past couple of days. At the time, the only thing I faced consciously was my first chance to … Continue reading
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