PinnedHappiness vs.GratificationAs with many things, the definition of something differs for many people. A definition of a word changes over time and varies according to context. A word can also mean something totally different depending on just how you say it. Take the word, “shit” for example. “that’s the shit or…Happiness4 min readHappiness4 min read
PinnedWhat happened in the past two months in USA?What happened? July 14. 2022 Hello America! Greetings from Thailand! On May 14th, just two short months ago, I began a journey that I had been dreaming of since Before Covid. Yes. BC. BC now stands for Before Covid in my mind. BC (before covid) we lived a normal predictable…USA4 min readUSA4 min read
PinnedCapitalism and Christianity at Christmastime: Hubris and Hypocricy ExploredCapitalism and Christianity at Christmastime: Hubris and Hypocrisy Explored The holiday season, during the time of a global pandemic, offers us a chance to reflect on issues that are important. I like to think and write about existential issues of seemingly opposing forces and how they coexist. Capitalists and Christians…Religion And Spirituality16 min readReligion And Spirituality16 min read
PinnedThe American Moral Divide: A Faustian Bargain or Solomon’s Dilemma?Did the Democrats steal the election or is blood on the hands of Donald Trump for inspiring a riot that ended up with 5 people dead? This is a lightning rod for division in America. What you see depends on where you stand. I wrote a book of essays with…Election 20205 min readElection 20205 min read
Aug 23, 2022Pushing Your Limits: Good or Bad?I shouldn’t be here. If it weren’t for divine intervention or something like it, I wouldn’t be here. Sometimes things happen to us in our lives that we can’t explain. Often when we can’t explain something, we default to the principle of Occam’s Razor, the reductive philosophy which says that…Limits8 min readLimits8 min read
Jul 15, 2022Ocean Appreciation EssayOcean Appreciation Essay I enjoy staring at the ocean from different perspectives while absorbing its beauty and power. It clears my mind but also helps me think more clearly. The ocean is spectacular and amazing. It has a unique, dynamic relationship with everything. The ocean gives another dimension to life…Oceans5 min readOceans5 min read
Jul 15, 2022Hypocrisy and Ignorance LegislatedJoe Manchin is a selfish turncoat. And that is the nicest thing I can say about him. He has no integrity or moral compass. Here is what he did: Manchin Pulls Plug on Climate and Tax Talks, Shrinking Domestic Plan https://nyti.ms/3o2lNsb I am a capitalist. I enjoy a free market…Sustainability2 min readSustainability2 min read
May 31, 2022Faith, Reason, Freedom, and PowerHow do demagogues use faith and religion by avoiding reason to control others and gain power? There is a convenient Achilles heel in Christianity. Christianity requires followers to suspend reason and take a leap of faith to unconditionally believe in some things that cannot be proven: Specifically, an omnipotent, omniscient…Faith7 min readFaith7 min read
May 2, 2022The Irony of FaithWhat is the definition of Faith? First, faith according to the dictionary is a noun. It must be a noun before it can be a verb. You cannot do or practice something until you know what it is. faith noun 1. complete trust or confidence in someone or something. 2…2 min read2 min read
Feb 11, 2021Darwinism Revisited Through the Lens of MoralityHow about this for a conspiracy theory? I believe the administration led by Donald Trump would have employed strategic malfeasance in the poor implementation of vaccine distribution to eliminate those members of society that he considers weak. …13 min read13 min read