2022

Often times, I wonder what the whole point of conflict is, and to whom it all benefits in the end. To the soldier on the ground, conflict is survival. You versus the enemy. Your life is in your hands, and your ability to be aware of your surroundings, your tactics, and the trust you have […]

Thought of the day – 2/28/22

Peace has always been an illusion. Conflict is a natural state of being for human. We wage war with our own inner selves, our inner demons. We are at odds in our interpersonal relationships, sometimes fighting losing battles against things larger than ourselves. Peace has always been a temporary state. I, like many of my […]

Thought of the Day – 2/25/22

I have been thinking of purpose a lot recently. Generally, the purpose of the West has revolved more and more around the individual in an ever shrinking whirlpool of self-centered obsession. For much of Western History, there were larger collective interests that helped us forge nations, philosophies, and empires. Whether it was the rise of […]

Thought of the Day – 2/24/22

I prayed last night. Not only for the Ukrainian people, but for the Russian people, Putin, Biden, and other world leaders. I prayed for a softening of hearts and clarity of mind. So much in the world is built upon the acquisition of power and control, and I am more grateful everyday that I believe […]