Nothing Good
whew, it’s been awhile … More Nothing Good
whew, it’s been awhile … More Nothing Good
For all those agreeable and open people out there, here’s some ruminations on what it takes to be satisfied and capable. … More Enlightenment, Meaning and Manhood
“Therefore, the Romans, foreseeing troubles, dealt with them at once, and, even to avoid a war, would not let them come to a head, for they knew that war is not to be avoided, but is only put off to the advantage of others; moreover they wished to fight with Philip and Antiochus in Greece so as not to have to do it in Italy; they could have avoided both, but this they did not wish; nor did that ever please them which is for ever in the mouths of the wise ones of our time: – Let us enjoy the benefits of the time – but rather the benefits of their own valour and prudence, for time drives everything before it, and is able to bring with it good as well as evil, and evil as well as good.” – Machiavelli, “The Prince,” (Third Chapter, P. 11-12) … More Short Story: Mr. Plumber
It’s the middle of the night, and I’m letting this be what it is – a gem. … More A young man looks at an older man’s painting
This one happened pretty quickly. And by quickly, I mean, in one sitting. Haha. Anywho, I’m just destroying the conception of time that has probably defined how you regard your life and been the bedrock of fundamental things you believe about the world which allow you to act confidently and enlightened…ly, so, no big deal. … More Life is an Acid Trip
This article talks about creativity and intellectual pursuit, reconciling them and settling some personal qualms about the trustworthiness/bias of creative inspiration. I also reference the show Psych. good times. sweet thang. … More Accomplishing the Truth
In some sense, this is an intellectual culmination of the last 8 years of my life. Let me know if it makes sense. … More The existence of Existence
This article confronts the non-material locus of truth and the complexity of pinpointing reality itself, as well as hinting at the arts & humanities being a kind of solution, but I wouldn’t claim that it does any of this particularly well at all. … More Dwight, You Ignorant Slut
Everything is vanity, but nothing is meaningless. In this article, I talk about the solution to nihilism. I know, I know, I’m only 18 i cant have the answers… but im fairly doggone close. Enjoy … More Our Modern Nihilism of Choice, Pt. 1
So I was talking to my friend the other day well she was talking I was… there I wouldn’t say I was listening But I suppose I was doing something approximating it And she decided to wrap up her little life synopsis with “Ryan, I am okay with my existence” This is a sentiment I … More i am okay with my existence