Essays, Articles & Tales

Even though it’s not easy, and it might cost you something seemingly significant as you possibly face criticism, today is the day to stand up for yourself. The truth is, by not standing up for your worth because you think it will cause conflict, you are accepting to harbor the said conflict internally, within you, which will displace your mental well-being and peace of mind, which you cannot afford in the long term.  Short-term pain for long-term gain is the best formula. We’re good at tricking ourselves into thinking we have too much to lose by protecting the status quo. But this is an illusion, cos you would only be losing what was harming you. This is a gain, not a loss. You’ve gained peace, self-respect, and happiness. If you stand up for yourself and your value, and it results in some people, jobs, or partners not wanting you anymore, then be grateful that this necessary adjustment happened sooner rather than later, and you’ve successfully cut ties with something that didn’t d...

Lamenting how I blew up trading accounts, or how difficult it has been predicting the market in an attempt to become profitable wouldn't be a good use of your time. I thought I had reached my breaking point when I quit soccer betting and would drop forex trading for good. But you know, when the reality of my situation hit me, I realized I was only fooling myself, as I had gone too far to turn back. This is my story. In the first quarter of 2015, freshly graduated from the University with a useless degree in Agriculture, majoring in Animal Science, I knew I wouldn’t look for a job on any farm, nor did I have a piece of land to cultivate and practice what I learned. I dreamed of being financially independent and believed music would take me there if I had the capital to build my studio, (where I would practice music production, release albums, and make a ton of money). The only legal means of generating large sums of money within a short period of time I knew was ...

Every popular idea was developed to tackle a particular challenge, of a people, in a geographical location, with its peculiar characteristics, for that dispensation... Time was a huge factor. Technology and information have come a long way, showing us how effective a change of mind can be. You're not a stone. You can change your mind on any subject matter. You might need enough evidence to do it, but you will eventually change your mind. Q: "Why is it hard to live in harmony with the masses, once you indicate a deviation from their predominant pattern of thoughts and convictions?"  A: How they live is a deep program, so they fear losing themselves if they entertain your new ideas. The propagandist goes through the back door, manipulating and influencing your subconscious mind. Rather than clashing with your ego, they target your shadow self. The sides to your psyche that are unknown to you, due to your unwillingness to evolve. The rules of the land were set for NPCs until...

This morning, I watched a video of a wealthy, influential businessman who was loved for contributing to his community and praised for being a huge motivation to the average man. His house (sorry... his ESTATE) was so huge that he rode a bike through the different quarters, at full speed, and there was enough space to enjoy himself as a kid would in a park. He had too many luxurious cars for a garage, so they were assembled outside in front of his different quarters, each comprising multiple-story mansions, with lavish designs. His courtyard crawled with people, well-wishers, and guests, taking pictures, making videos, and trying to get his attention. Unfortunately, this video was narrated by a sad voice, mourning his early departure from this realm. I didn't get the full details, but he is dead. It got me thinking about how many people would be scheming to take over all these properties and possessions he left behind. From his business partners, down to his drivers and cleaners. Hi...

Awareness grows in proportion to introspection. Pain calls our attention within. The invitation to examine abandoned or overlooked "relevant impressions" of the past cannot be ignored, except if you don't mind the alarm signal going on snooze, only to return in a different tone, (sometimes louder). Escapism through music, movies, materialism, egotism, fame, or lashing out to "share the misery", can only extend the snooze time. At some point (hopefully before irreparable damage), the call to the depths of the soul must be answered - Shadow Work. Sitting with the uncomfortable past and bringing it back to life in imagination to address your traumas, will avail you the opportunity for transmutation, (or alchemy). A chance to rewire our memories, renovating our inner spaces with new narratives that empower us and empathize with our abusers, who themselves were victims of poor circumstances and deep ignorance - sleepwalking It takes years of therapy and self-care, th...

A whisper sinks deeper than a yell My words are pockets of raw power Silence screams louder than rage Your conscience is my loyal ally Forgiveness is stronger than Vengeance Karma will deliver exactly what you deserve A sage's Mystery trumps a fool's Fame They can't critique what they can't observe Imagination, attention to ideas in detail Ideal for desire, if dreams must set sail Grand thoughts access higher frequencies Receiving broadcasts from sources beyond Creativity is a soul's expression of abundance Working with divinity to bring order from chaos Competition is a fearful reaction to "scarcity" This error of perspective limits the higher mind Life Force swaps matter with no favoritism Consciousness runs the show according to its plan Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen - flowing as it pleases A tree serves in honor, a termite as it does a man Importance is man-made. Nature won't discriminate Aligning with it's principles, it refuses to negotiate The Eg...

I went from being a bad writer to a good writer after taking a one-day course in “business writing.” I couldn’t believe how simple it was. I’ll tell you the main tricks here so you don’t have to waste a day in class. Business writing is about clarity and persuasion. The main technique is keeping things simple. Simple writing is persuasive. A good argument in five sentences will sway more people than a brilliant argument in a hundred sentences. Don’t fight it. Simple means getting rid of extra words. Don’t write, “He was very happy” when you can write “He was happy.” You think the word “very” adds something. It doesn’t. Prune your sentences. Humor writing is a lot like business writing. It needs to be simple. The main difference is in the choice of words. For humor, don’t say “drink” when you can say “swill.” Your first sentence needs to grab the reader. Go back and read the first sentence of this post. I rewrote it a dozen times. It makes you curious. That’s the key. Write short senten...