Labels
by James Blake Beene
(originally posted May 9, 2018) We all wear them. Mom. Dad. Brother. Sister. They classify our family roles. Our sexuality. Our personality. Some people wear their labels proudly, while others are forced to wear the labels that society designates them. The labels that divide us strip away the multi-faceted aspects of our spirit. We are […] “read more…”
Is “Self-Help” Really the Antithesis of Self Loathing?
by James Blake Beene
(originally posted Dec 1, 2014) Some people would argue that self help techniques are actually counter productive to their very aim, because self help implies that there is something within you that needs to be fixed. Are we becoming too heavily concerned with correcting imperfections when our very existence was actually intended to be perfectly […] “read more…”
What is the Truth of this Life?
by James Blake Beene
(originally posted Dec 1, 2014) Why are we here? What is the meaning of life? These questions pervade my mind almost daily destroying any shred of serenity I have garnered. Is truth subjective or objective? The Hermeticists would say that in this illusive reality of dualities there are no truths but half-truths, because they are […] “read more…”
“ABC’s for a New America”
by James Blake Beene
Another price is paid. Brothers and sisters ripped apart Cry out in Disbelief, Echoed in the Faces of their families. God’s Human’s Inciting violence in the name of Justice, Killing adults to protect unborn babies, Led by a lustful Misogynist, a Narcissist, “Ordained by God,” Protected by the people. Queer Rights are Stripped away To […] “read more…”
The Infinite Perspective
by James Blake Beene
Riddled with rage and reeling over how to move forward after the election, I reminded myself of my true beliefs. I have my conscious beliefs and my subconscious beliefs. So that’s what I’m going to talk about today. For those here who just wanted to tune into my political outrage posts, please stay tuned because […] “read more…”