I didn't mean to imply psychopathy gives them some excuse, but rather that they are defective -- so why are they in positions of responsibility and power? We are the ones who let them seize/steal/trick/weasel their ways into them. "Calculating, methodical, dark, and skilled" people do pretty much everything they do by choice. Inhuman, uncaring choice. On our side, the "victim" side, succumbing to their extortions is also a choice.
Can you expand a bit on what you mean by “spiritual clarity?” I find the word spiritual nebulous. There certainly is a great lack of courage out there. I think it stems from the fear of being uncomfortable, ostracised and dead. But we are supposed to be imbued with principles and morals as a defence against this fear. I think I find this the most disturbing aspect: that nowadays most people are willing to throw out honour, dignity and morality in preference for comfort, safety and acceptance. And quite frankly that view of humanity is very ugly indeed.
By clarity I mean an understanding of how the world works, why each of us is here, clarity about what our general job is in this life time. It seems like it is easier to be brave and stand up for yourself if you understand why. That kind of thing.
Yeah okay ... so what is that? I wish I knew. I’m at a loss. I seem to define myself in opposition to the world these daze. I’d happily join in if I could somewhere I fit. Thanks for your reply. 😊
For example, I write because I want to do it. I was writing when almost nobody cared, and I am grateful, very grateful, that more people care today and that I can be a little helpful. But I write because I want to. it's like breathing. I have to.
I think it is something like what you want to do even if no one is looking or no one knows, if it's just you and the sky, and you can do anything. What do you want the world to be more of, and in what way. That kind of thing.
Gosh, Tessa, with all those Ho, ho, ho's turning tricks, I wont' be surprised if our inverted cartoon world tries to swap-out Loki or Wil E. Coyote or even Eris for Santa Klaus this coming Christmas season and sell us a whole new Full Three Card Monty (maybe visualize the Jack of Clubs in the Queen of Hearts's attire but with the Ace of Wands somehow grafted onto the card? I don't know much about Tarot, so if that's a sacrilegious or blasphemous image, feel free to delete this comment...but good luck getting the image out of your database).
The WHO and their recommendations about teaching 4-6 year-olds about what Samuel Beckett referred to as "the so-called joys of self-abuse", while ill-advised 'in and of itself' (pun not intended, but now that it has arrived, who am I to erase the phrase's solitary shot at self-esteam [not a typo]), will additionally set up a dynamic among us older folks, who, at least most of us, not having been given the opportunity to be such early achievers, will thus resent the kindergartners, for something else, or maybe everything else, leading to a new version of the old truism that Hurt People Hurt People.*
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Forgive me if you've already done it and I missed it somehow, in which case, link please...but do you have a plan or interest in having a MLGA conversation with Sasha Latypova?
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*Extra-credit linguistic rabbit hole re Hurt People Hurt People
Keep it c-----, it's endocrinologically beneficial...probably even better than laughter, although laughter doesn't require such a long recuperation time and you can do it in public without asserting that you are invoking and channeling your inner kindergartner.
Our consciousness doesn't seem in need of any validation, effective or otherwise. While the current reality is whole 'nother kettle of spaghetti, it sure as hell could use a byte of splaining 😏
“There is one human story. Dressed in new clothing and using new tools, we endlessly relive it. If we read philosophy, literature, history, poetry, and theology – we see greed, hedonism, and hubris easily defeat empathy and reason.” – The Last Act of the Human Comedy – Chris Hedges
“How we live is so different from how we ought to live that he who studies what ought to be done rather than what is done will learn the way to his downfall rather than to his preservation.”
And QE2 said, 'Because I'm still alive Sonny. And when I die you can have your Member anointed because nobody here understands that it's the PINEAL GLAND that must be anointed with the chrism in yo'SPINE, not the PENILE GLANS dressed with olive oil.
And by having some pretender priest bishop moocher of the cloisters rub the head of your Precious because that is now how tremendously inverted this world is in this Kali Yuga, we can keep the game going that we are fit to ruuule.'
Loved it, but since it wrote itself I guess I can't credit you 😂
Credit the good spirit that moved your hand.
Thank you, Steve, and I think it's accurate. :)
There's something happening what it is ain't exactly clear....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gp5JCrSXkJY
It might even apply somewhat.
Thank you, Tessa. This is both beautiful and wise.
Thank you, Transcriber B!!
Thank you Tessa for your wisdom. You shine.
Thank you, vj!! xoxo
Absolutely. But why not just call them what they are? Psychopaths. People in whom humanness has been severely damaged, if not destroyed?
They are also psychopathic, true. It' is also a choice people make sometimes.
I didn't mean to imply psychopathy gives them some excuse, but rather that they are defective -- so why are they in positions of responsibility and power? We are the ones who let them seize/steal/trick/weasel their ways into them. "Calculating, methodical, dark, and skilled" people do pretty much everything they do by choice. Inhuman, uncaring choice. On our side, the "victim" side, succumbing to their extortions is also a choice.
I was always the kid who asked "Why?".
it shows!! And I was always that kid, too. :)
Go Sister Tessa!
:-)
Thank you for that. Read my mind.
"Substack is the home for great writing"
Can you expand a bit on what you mean by “spiritual clarity?” I find the word spiritual nebulous. There certainly is a great lack of courage out there. I think it stems from the fear of being uncomfortable, ostracised and dead. But we are supposed to be imbued with principles and morals as a defence against this fear. I think I find this the most disturbing aspect: that nowadays most people are willing to throw out honour, dignity and morality in preference for comfort, safety and acceptance. And quite frankly that view of humanity is very ugly indeed.
By clarity I mean an understanding of how the world works, why each of us is here, clarity about what our general job is in this life time. It seems like it is easier to be brave and stand up for yourself if you understand why. That kind of thing.
Yeah okay ... so what is that? I wish I knew. I’m at a loss. I seem to define myself in opposition to the world these daze. I’d happily join in if I could somewhere I fit. Thanks for your reply. 😊
For example, I write because I want to do it. I was writing when almost nobody cared, and I am grateful, very grateful, that more people care today and that I can be a little helpful. But I write because I want to. it's like breathing. I have to.
And keep writing you shall! Me, the only thing I got is live - which I am currently doing. Beyond this I am clueless.
Thank you!!! The learning process is infinite for all of us!!
I think it is something like what you want to do even if no one is looking or no one knows, if it's just you and the sky, and you can do anything. What do you want the world to be more of, and in what way. That kind of thing.
Find*
This is such a wonderful read. Loved this with all my heart..
Attaching my read as well.
https://kallolpoetry.substack.com/p/maai-ferocious-as-much-as-loving
I'm sure you'll find the right title.
Gosh, Tessa, with all those Ho, ho, ho's turning tricks, I wont' be surprised if our inverted cartoon world tries to swap-out Loki or Wil E. Coyote or even Eris for Santa Klaus this coming Christmas season and sell us a whole new Full Three Card Monty (maybe visualize the Jack of Clubs in the Queen of Hearts's attire but with the Ace of Wands somehow grafted onto the card? I don't know much about Tarot, so if that's a sacrilegious or blasphemous image, feel free to delete this comment...but good luck getting the image out of your database).
The WHO and their recommendations about teaching 4-6 year-olds about what Samuel Beckett referred to as "the so-called joys of self-abuse", while ill-advised 'in and of itself' (pun not intended, but now that it has arrived, who am I to erase the phrase's solitary shot at self-esteam [not a typo]), will additionally set up a dynamic among us older folks, who, at least most of us, not having been given the opportunity to be such early achievers, will thus resent the kindergartners, for something else, or maybe everything else, leading to a new version of the old truism that Hurt People Hurt People.*
.
Forgive me if you've already done it and I missed it somehow, in which case, link please...but do you have a plan or interest in having a MLGA conversation with Sasha Latypova?
.
*Extra-credit linguistic rabbit hole re Hurt People Hurt People
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buffalo_buffalo_Buffalo_buffalo_buffalo_buffalo_Buffalo_buffalo
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Keep it c-----, it's endocrinologically beneficial...probably even better than laughter, although laughter doesn't require such a long recuperation time and you can do it in public without asserting that you are invoking and channeling your inner kindergartner.
I love Sasha!! And yes, I interviewed her some time ago!
https://tessa.substack.com/p/regulatory-manufacturing-fraud-sasha-latypova
Great to know...I will watch and, no doubt, learn later this evening.
She is awesome. :)
🗨 Nana korobi ya oki. Fall down seven times, stand up eight 🙂
All mantras are only as good as their chanters 😊
Our consciousness doesn't seem in need of any validation, effective or otherwise. While the current reality is whole 'nother kettle of spaghetti, it sure as hell could use a byte of splaining 😏
Nice to meet you too 😂
PS Imperial tons of [unvalidated] assumptions—yours and mine alike—are streaming beneath our exchange, doncha find? 😊
Neither is mine 😁
This format isn't conducive to in-depth conversations 🤷 I'm pretty sure you misread me; 'tis very likely I reciprocated. So it goes™.
“There is one human story. Dressed in new clothing and using new tools, we endlessly relive it. If we read philosophy, literature, history, poetry, and theology – we see greed, hedonism, and hubris easily defeat empathy and reason.” – The Last Act of the Human Comedy – Chris Hedges
“How we live is so different from how we ought to live that he who studies what ought to be done rather than what is done will learn the way to his downfall rather than to his preservation.”
― Niccolo Machiavelli, The Prince
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And Charles Said:
“Mummy, Why Can’t I Be King Of The World” ?
And QE2 said, 'Because I'm still alive Sonny. And when I die you can have your Member anointed because nobody here understands that it's the PINEAL GLAND that must be anointed with the chrism in yo'SPINE, not the PENILE GLANS dressed with olive oil.
And by having some pretender priest bishop moocher of the cloisters rub the head of your Precious because that is now how tremendously inverted this world is in this Kali Yuga, we can keep the game going that we are fit to ruuule.'
The King is really a naked fool wearing a clownish outfit of jewels, gold, and fur.
How ridiculous this tasteless pageantry is given the current state of the world.
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Imagine Being The Guy That Dreamed Up
Convincing The “Vaccinated Types” On An Entire Planet In The Galaxy
That There Is No Safe Air Left.
That Spread Faster Than Christianity.
Which I Think Might Be The Point.
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