Ernest Becker – Much Love, Deb Poems ~ Fresh & Thought~Provoking

9/11 and the seemingly endless ways humans try to be heroes – a video

Sep 11, 2025

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Deborah Marchant’

in Conscious Death Anxiety, Non-conscious death anxiety, Self Reflection

What Drives Academia?

Aug 16, 2025

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Deborah Marchant’

in Business, Conscious Death Anxiety, education, Health, Media, Politics, relationships

Every academic discipline reflects a fundamental human desire to deny death and death anxiety. Failures across various fields—medicine, economics, political science, psychology, and journalism—can lead to death.

Don’s Stalling

Aug 4, 2025

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Deborah Marchant’

in Business, Government, Non-conscious death anxiety, Politics

The poem explores the psychological state of individuals, particularly in the context of authoritarianism, as demonstrated by Donald Trump. It highlights their profound fear of death and longing for adoration, comparing their behavior to that of vampires. This reflects a human tendency to crave stability and eternal validation, often at the cost of truth.

the Real Deep State

Feb 11, 2025

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Deborah Marchant’

in Non-conscious death anxiety, Self Reflection

Nonconscious Death Anxiety lurks within our minds, causing us to perceive imagined threats. Instead of confronting this anxiety, many continue to battle these illusions, feeling unsatisfied and heroic. The struggle against these vague fears reflects our minds’ inadequacy in handling uncertainty and the unknown. Understanding this may lead to greater clarity.

Bezos

Jan 21, 2025

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Deborah Marchant’

in Business, Non-conscious death anxiety

Jeff, now a tech titan, pursued material wealth in his 20s, driven by a deep fear of death. Although he achieved financial success, this did not alleviate his existential dread but instead amplified his feelings of insignificance in a culture that often denies death.

wished dead

Jan 21, 2025

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Deborah Marchant’

in Business, Conscious Death Anxiety, education, Enlightenment, Healing, Health, Media, Politics, relationships, Self Reflection

In a world dominated by self-absorbed Alphas, my mere existence is seen as a threat. They wish me dead, for I challenge their materialism and expose their fragile humanity. Uncontrollable and unapologetic, I prioritize the greater good—not seeking divinity, but advocating for a more profound, peaceful existence.

Know the Unknown

Jan 20, 2025

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Deborah Marchant’

in Business, Conscious Death Anxiety, education, Healing, Health, Media, Politics, relationships, Self Reflection

The unsettling truth behind soldiers—known and unknown—unveils a sinister manipulation by mass media. Don’s reign feeds off our death anxiety, reliving horrors through theatrics in war cemeteries. This insatiable cycle of fear drives chaos and conflict, demanding we confront the unknown to break the chains of perpetual warfare and achieve world peace.

American Heartburn

Jan 16, 2025

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Deborah Marchant’

in Business, Health, Home, Politics, Self Reflection

The content suggests that engaging with provocative or spicy news can quickly lead to heightened emotions and intense reactions. This is depicted through the metaphor of chewing on such news, which results in the use of sharp or caustic language, reflecting the negative impact of sensationalism.

Christmas? What’s Going On With You?

Dec 22, 2024

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Deborah Marchant’

in Home, Self Reflection

In a poignant reflection on life’s fleeting nature, the poem challenges the significance of traditions and illusions, suggesting that even Santa could tire of his role and declare life’s meaninglessness. It echoes a rebellious spirit, urging us to confront the deeper truths behind our customs and beliefs.

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