Category: Philosophy

I Vote Because – VoteForward.org

Vote Forward (https://votefwd.org) connects volunteers to voters to increase voter turnout without resorting to partisanship. I have updated my statement that I’ve used on Vote Forward letters and also in my own postcard campaigns. It’s included below. I still have some of the Victory 2024 postcards left and I have been printing out and gluesticking […]

Dissolving Thoughts

First draft posted 6/19/2017 Technically speaking, the scatter of papers represents entropy, while the persistence of furniture represents illusions of permanence. There is no persistence of the construct of self, at best, a standing wave, yet we all act ‘as if’ it were so, and in time the elements wear on it. Meanwhile, in their […]

Policy Ideas to Unite Our Communities

One of two main text/image blocks I’m currently printing & attaching to my postcards (although this one has no image, I had too much to say!). The stuff handwritten on the left edge and the ‘fortune cookie’ glyph sequence are unique to each card. The other one has the last paragraph from this text block […]

Today, We Are Lucky

[…] objectively, I was a very, very lucky person and it was important to remind myself of this fact or else risk a self-absorption so complete that I might actually disappear into my own navel. /// I am not unlucky, I said aloud. I have a home; I have parents who love me, despite their recent abandonment; I have food; I have strong legs and a brain that works (usually) and my teeth are fairly […]

Laughter, #24

“No matter where in the world you go [ … ] the laughter of children is universally uplifting. The mirth of adults can be variously jealous, insecure, sadistic, cruel, or absurd, but the sound of playing children evokes the ideal of a simple and pure act”

LATEST UPDATE 12-8: Civics / Constitutional Flyer + My 2024 Featured Image Collages for ‘Coherent’ WordPress Theme

AI summary (edited): The post features resources for creating art and political flyers and emphasizes ongoing legislative issues in Kentucky, including fast-tracked bills limiting public involvement. It advocates for proposed constitutional amendments ensuring medical rights and equal treatment regardless of gender, urging community activism for democracy and civil rights.

T Thorn Coyle on Law, One Point on the Pearl Pentacle

The content explores the relationship between law, pride, and natural alignment. It emphasizes that true pride fosters community and connection, while distorted laws rooted in unworthiness lead to isolation. By recognizing personal laws and their impact, individuals can align better with natural law, fostering balance and harmony within themselves and the wider world.

Something Which Will Affect Everyone including Louisville / Neighborhood Non-profits

AI summary of post text (but not video) from Wordpress: The post opposes a bill that would allow the Treasury Secretary to label non-profits as ‘terrorist supporting’ without evidence. It encourages activism to safeguard essential community services, civil rights, and the rights of medical professionals and patients. Concerns are raised about potential authoritarian implications of the bill.

Smallness – #311 from 365 Tao by Deng Ming Dao

AI summarizes the Taoist … Chinese American person from San Francisco: Life is primarily composed of small, everyday moments rather than grand achievements. While aspirations for greatness are common, focusing on the small things allows for meaningful experiences to be recognized and appreciated. By cultivating attention to these minor opportunities, one can find fulfillment and avoid the trap of waiting for perfection.