by Shay P | Jun 2, 2021 | To what extent do "highs" lead us to truth?
“For the ‘average’ being, ‘highs’ represent a temporary refuge – an escape from the sometimes overwhelming ocean of suffering most of us swim in. We swim in suffering because of a fundamental ignorance about our reality – a mistaken separation between self and other. Stemming from this ignorance, we project our desires upon what we deem as ‘other’ (people, things, experiences), and become accustomed to a life centered around the ebbing and flowing of desires being created and fulfilled. Yet our contentment is much like that of scratching an itch – temporary relief, but not lasting. So for those of us existing this way, our ‘highs’ are moments in time when the itch has been scratched and there is temporarily no ‘desire’. They’re the driftwood that lets us rest in the turbulent seas. They’re all we have (at least all we think we have). So why not indulge?”
by Shay P | Aug 23, 2020 | What is the value of a human life in 2020?
“There is no concrete ‘minimum wage’ on a human life in 2020. There never has been, and there still is not today. Just yesterday, multi-millionaire Lori Loughlin was sentenced to just two months in prison for paying bribes to get her daughters into USC, while Crystal Mason, a black mother of three, was sentenced to five years for voting when she didn’t realize a past felony conviction made her ineligible. A life’s value is a product of their fortune and fame, cloaked in the illusion of their benefit to the world. Simply put, if you have money, you are more likely to survive and be remembered. You can afford the necessary healthcare for most illnesses and injuries, the healthiest food, and many other amenities. And say you work yourself to death, you can buy plaques, donate money, and leave a financial legacy behind.”
by Shay P | May 3, 2020 | Miscellaneous
“Cats may be far more intelligent than we think they are. The ancient Egyptians,among other cultures, revered cats. They are the apex predator in every ecosystem they inhabit. They are the strongest, fastest, most agile animals in the world. They are extremely fine tuned to their surroundings, and demonstrate a meditative demeanor. Cats may be the most all-around evolved creatures on the planet, and perhaps are even a gift from another planet altogether.”
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