The Archive
Explorations of consciousness, critical inquiry into culture, and reflections on the art of being human.
Expectations are the cause of our tendency to be nervous and anxious in certain situations assessed by other people. When we desire a particular positive outcome from that person, only then do we get nervous prior to confrontation. For the individual, it depends on that particular desire. So, what happens when we remove all expectations;…
Meaning and existential purposefulness cannot be universally defined. Work (labour, occupation, industriousness or employment) doesn’t automatically equal an objective meaning. Yet, society forces this on us – the idea that work is the answer to all things meaningful or purposeful. I see no objectivity in the notion of work being humanities central meaning of purpose.…
I. Atheists are militant and aggressive. Some, but not all. Whilst there are personalities that will use any opportunity to debate the believer, and will even use unfriendly approaches such as bullying or constant questioning, those who adhere to the atheistic stance are not fundamentally on the attack against disbelievers. It is not an atheistic…
Devotion and conviction to one particular source is to be avoided as you will make it difficult to change your mind in the face of evidence or new experiences. This is not to be encouraged. A person will do this to find something that which they can feel some sort of arbitrary belonging. Their in-group…
People have a subconscious tendency to believe their own bullshit. That these behaviours and thoughts are correct or just. This is one of the reasons (in my opinion) why people struggle with psychological analysis from a professional. They are not accustomed to the interrogation of mind that will make them truly vulnerable and exposed to…
What brings about more anxiety over hypothetical matters are thoughts that which persist before an event arises. This event or scenario can be an upcoming reality or even a hypothetical situation. This method of thinking is usually maintained by questions beginning with “what if” – the precursor to incessant worry. Our worry mechanism that resides…
I just wanted to briefly welcome you to the very beginning of this archive, where I’ll be putting my observations, thoughts and experiences on display. Additionally, I have for a long-time experienced various troubles such as certain anxiety disorders and depression as well as misfortunes and afflictions during parts of my upbringing through to early…