self-knowledge
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You Can’t Do Things Halfway
I have been doing lots of reflecting on my years of publishing political commentary and the bit of peaceful activism I did. I did not focus on politics until 2016. If I had to put a ratio on my years involved with politics, I’d break it down like this:2016: 25% politics, 75% philosophy2017: 40% politics,… Continue reading
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People Who Struggle To Have An Inner Dialogue
A not insignificant proportion of the world population lacks an inner dialogue. This means they basically just live like mammals and go with “the flow” (the herd). When you present to the herd the prospect of self-knowledge, the most common reaction is marked by disdain, scorn, apathy, and general disinterest. Concepts such as property rights,… Continue reading
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Cortisol Addiction
Cortisol is the primary stress hormone in your body and it increases your blood sugar, curbs bodily functions that are non-essential for fight or flight situations, suppresses digestion, and alters your immune system response. From Mayo Clinic: The long-term activation of the stress response system and the overexposure to cortisol and other stress hormones that… Continue reading