The Little Things You Do Matter
People don’t understand the impact they have on other people. I know this, because people often don’t realize the impacts they’ve had on me. When I explain it to them, they’re often surprised, because...
View ArticleAgreeing With the Group and Consensus
In the circles I run with, people value independent thought. It’s considered a sign of intelligence when you can consider things from every angle and form your own beliefs. And I agree that it is....
View ArticleHow to Help Someone Find Employment
Unemployment is currently a huge problem through much of the world today. Chances are good you know someone who doesn’t have a job, or has one but would like a better one. If you do, this person may be...
View ArticleThe True Power of the Bible
The Bible is truly an interesting work. Written thousands of years ago, many people still hang on it’s every word today. Even more still find the Bible to contain great wisdom, though they would never...
View ArticlePascal’s Wager Is a Poor Reason to “Believe” In God
Pascal’s Wager is a horrible, horrible reason to “believe” in God. The reason is simple. You don’t choose to believe. You either believe or you don’t. Events over the course of your life may change...
View ArticleInfinity’s Edge
Note: This post is a work of fiction. In case anyone had any doubt. Just a very short story I felt like hammering out. I’m the man who made the world. You wouldn’t know it looking at me though. Nothing...
View ArticleStruggling for 50s
In most classes in most institutions, getting a grade of 50 means, in the eyes of the institution, and often the teacher, you’ve failed, or at the very least have a lot more work to do before you’re...
View ArticleGetting Restarted
So anyone who’s still been checking back here has probably noticed the lack of updates since August. I’ve been busy with offline responsibilities, especially work. Holding 3 jobs tends to take time,...
View ArticleSome Random Thoughts On Magic
Magic isn’t about changing the world around you, it’s about changing yourself. That’s not to say you won’t see amazing things stem from your practice if you keep with it, but the focus isn’t on the...
View ArticleMy Current Exercise Plan
Note: I am not a doctor or physical trainer, and have no fitness or health training of any kind. This is not medical advice, just me detailing what I’m doing for myself. I can’t take responsibility for...
View ArticleMeditation Is About Acceptance as Much as Discipline
So you’ve decided you want to meditate. Maybe you’re doing for the relaxation and to bring your stress levels down. Perhaps it’s a part of your religious or spiritual tradition. Either way, it’s time...
View ArticleDairy Free Eggnog Recipe
Ingredients 2 tbsp. sugar 1/4 cup egg substitute such as Egg Mates or Egg Beaters (if they’re available in your area, you can replace this with one pasteurized egg and a pinch of salt) 1 1/4 cup...
View ArticleThe Perfect Cold Bulletproof Coffee – Just Beyond Reach
For those unfamiliar with the term “bulletproof coffee”, it’s commonly used to refer to coffee flavored with coconut oil and butter. It’s a common treat amongst people eating low carb diets, though I’m...
View ArticleDairy Free “Creamy” Fish Chowder Recipe
Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 chopped onions 1 clove chopped garlic, or about a teaspoon of pre-chopped garlic 4 chopped celery stalks 2 chopped carrots 2 cups instant mashed potatoes 1...
View ArticleThe (not so easy) Trick to Sensing Energy
So I’m going to start off with the trick. The trick is that sensing energy is instinctual. It’s not something we realize or pay any attention to, because it’s generally not the first information we...
View ArticleHow to Hard Boil Eggs
To hard boil eggs, I used to just toss my eggs in a pot of boiling water and let them cook for a bit. After that, they’d be hard cooked and ready to go. Unfortunately, the results were unreliable, and...
View ArticleSpinach and Egg Salad Recipe
Ingredients 1 Bag of Spinach (8 oz) 4 Eggs 1 Onion 1 Package of Sliced Mushrooms (8 oz.) 1 Bottle of Bacon Bits (3 oz., make sure they are made with real bacon) 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil Salt and...
View ArticleI Don’t Shop At Wal-Mart
And if practical for you and your living circumstances, you shouldn’t either. As has been noted recently, Wal-Mart thrives by paying their workers too little to meet their needs and letting the...
View ArticleReddit’s Best Resources for Improving Yourself
For those who don’t know, Reddit is a social media site designed to allow people to share interesting Internet content sorted by topic. These topics are created by making a “subreddit”, which is...
View ArticleObamacare Has a Glaring Coverage Gap
The idea behind Obamacare is great: get everyone in the United States affordable health insurance. It could have been done better, such as with a single payer system, or even providing a public option,...
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