Category: The Vesica Nervous
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The Vertigo of Power: Empathy, Gaslighting, and the Fight for Reality
Experience has taught me that empathetic love yields far better results—personally, professionally, and societally. Vulnerability feels like weakness at first, but it builds protection that’s lithe and ergonomic, not hardened like stainless steel.
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buckle up
“You see this deep tectonically supersonically quantum mechanically cosmic anomaly. Moves up through me and I have a sense of hope that eluded me as horror deluded me and fear be-nuded me.”
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The Dehumanization of Healthcare
You can learn a lot sitting in an emergency room for 6+ hours. It’s a multi-sensory educational experience where the student/observer learns through sight, sound, and immersion the slings and arrows of a system designed to reduce human beings into insensate meat. People come and go in various states of distress. An elderly woman pushing…
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Anthony, The Pig, and The Lighthouse
On the anniversary of Anthony’s passing, reflections on his character and wisdom emerge. Though time was brief, his influence endures. Emphasizing the need for understanding in communication amid today’s divisive atmosphere, the narrator advocates for seeing beyond appearances, encouraging a genuine connection that acknowledges humanity in others.
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The Great Disassociation™: A Personal Revolution
January 20, 2025 marks the start of The Great Disassociation™ – my way of coping with this dystopian state of america. I’m not going dark, but I’m redoubling efforts to be the change. Today is the day to be so radically free with loving-kindness that my mere existence is an act of rebellion.
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The feathered flutter visceral churning forget to breathe remember release.
In a world where ignorance breeds fear, the author grapples with unacknowledged truths and the haunting dread of the unknown. This existential struggle reveals that some knowledge is too painful, leaving us paralyzed by night terrors. We are trapped in a cycle of knowing and forgetting, yet always yearning for release.
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Wisdom Begins At Foxwoods
Wonder. Wisdom begins with wonder. I wonder why my mind wanders, but wonder never wanders, leaping when it lingers. Have you ever had a new fact open your eyes to a reality that wasn’t there before? This is viral knowledge—once acquired, it becomes known and owned, carried through life like an inoculation.
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Marxist
Imagine Rudolph, the misfit reindeer, saving Christmas while dodging capitalism’s harsh spotlight! Turns out, he and his elf buddy are just pawns in a holiday propaganda scheme. From conformity to exploitation, it’s a jolly ride through a capitalist North Pole where quirks are only celebrated if they boost the bottom line!
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Why the New Superman Trailer Resonates with Today’s Challenges
The new Superman trailer triggers a wave of nostalgia and desperate hope amidst a chaotic political landscape. As eloquently dismantled evils threaten our well-being, the call for a pure-hearted savior resonates stronger than ever. In a world overshadowed by oligarchs, this blockbuster offers a flicker of light—will it be enough?
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Only a Pawn in Their Game
The oligarchs need to take note. Yes, they should be afraid. But I hope it’s more than that. I hope that their discomfort is more than existential fear. My hope is they receive a flash of empathy, a sliver of understanding of the misery they perpetuate for millions of people. I hope the initial fear…