Tag: mental impatience

  • the Real Deep State

    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.

  • In Honor of Gramma

    In the 2023-2024 US school year, over 10,000 book bans impacted more than 4,000 titles, with Florida and Iowa seeing the highest rates. Reading shapes critical thinking and empathy. The narrative reflects on personal experiences, particularly an elderly grandmother whose late-life reading challenged her past views, illustrating the complex relationship between environment and learning.

  • A Book Recommendation

    The content contrasts the curiosity and openness of an inquisitive mind with the fear-driven resistance of a know-it-all. The latter, terrified of change, rejects new ideas without exploration, while the former embraces transformative experiences that enhance understanding and personal growth, showcasing the stark differences in attitudes toward knowledge.

  • American Heartburn

    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.