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Tag Archives: self-determinism
Baby Elephant, Walk!
When we are young, they begin to fit and clothe us in raiments for battle: the helmet of self-esteem; the breastplate of self-confidence; the shield of self-assurance; the sword of self-righteousness – before we understand the “self”, when what self … Continue reading
Posted in Poems
Tagged elephant training, fatalism, fear, hopelessness, indoctrination, self-determinism
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Inappropriate Happiness
Maybe sanity’s a side-effect of living; some folks get it, while some others never do. It’s just a minor irritation that can do no lasting harm; you can shake it like a slight touch of the flu. Besides, in a … Continue reading
Posted in Poems, Statements
Tagged acceptance, adjustment, happiness, living, sanity, self-determinism, therapy
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The Spell Kit
Why bother to meditate, chanting some mantra for years, servant to some potentate guru’s smoke and mirrors? You’re right to hesitate; what proof describes an answer a fool could appreciate? Only a clever dancer could be seen no hypocrit. Your … Continue reading
Posted in Poems
Tagged education, fraud, paganism, self-determinism, spells, Wicca, witchcraft, work
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Doing Nothing
Got up before seven, fed the dog and combed my hair, put a pot of coffee on to brew; spent no time deliberating what clothes I would wear: some jeans and an old t-shirt ought to do. Stood out on … Continue reading
Posted in Poems, Songs
Tagged achievement, expectations, illusions, peer pressure, self-determinism, self-respect, success
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