Tag: Terror Management Theory
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Unforgiveness
Unforgiveness can be a deceptive security guard, shielding us from those we’ve unfairly and fairly deemed dangerous. It locks away feelings of safety, often healthily protecting us from repeat offenders. No act of kindness or apology can dismantle its grip. It’s a heavy yet convenient reminder, haunting us with the burden of unresolved grievances that…
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Hello kind reader – when realize and remember
The content reflects on death anxiety as a fundamental human concern, suggesting it shapes our computer online presence. It encourages confronting and accepting the reality of death, advocating for a compassionate approach to understanding human violence. The message is a heartfelt reminder of our shared mortality and the love that persists despite it.
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We’re NOT on a flat earth
From Whidbey Island, Seattle’s skyline dazzles on the horizon, but Tacoma remains an elusive ghost, hidden even under the stars. The curvature of the Earth shrouds it from view. Want to see Tacoma? Then ditch the distant perch and make the journey—experience reality, not just a skyline illusion.
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Nuanced Bobby Kennedy Junior
Bobby isn’t just another voice; he’s a cultural whirlwind challenging America’s complacent health system. Amidst a mass panic driven by death anxiety, he urges us to question the status quo of diet and medical care. Few grasp his profound insights—can we afford to ignore a true visionary?
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horses resting from human hypocrisy
Freedom is a seductive illusion. You preach autonomy while clinging to control over others, demanding they conform to your desires. When challenged, do you truly embrace the chaos of genuine liberty, or will you hypocritically attempt to stifle those who dare to defy you? The struggle for authenticity is fraught with contradictions.
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Testing Out a Talk Therapist
Bring your life’s companion Death Anxiety with you to any talk therapist Does the talk therapist listen and talk to Death Anxiety? Or is the talk therapist avoiding doing this? Yes.Then through the bones of your jaw and teeth say and ask “When come to realize that death anxiety is what humans are reacting to…
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My quote’s explanation
Humans’ reactions to death anxiety reveal a deeper truth about existence. If you don’t grasp this, do a quick Google search for clarity. AI effortlessly unpacks this profound concept. It’s time to confront the uncomfortable reality of life’s fragility. Seriously, don’t ignore it. Much love, Poet Deb.
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What Drives Academia?
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.
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For Extra Sanity
Poet Deb reflects on their “Sanity Meter,” which fluctuates based on external influences and groupthink. They emphasize the importance of fact-checking and maintaining personal sanity through poetry and mindful self-checks. The piece critiques black-and-white thinking and encourages a nuanced, thoughtful approach to understanding information and emotions.
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Your Youtube
The poem dives into the quirks of tech like web browsers and search engines, calling them creative yet tricky tools. In a fun twist, it compares the human brain to having its own chaotic digital world.
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I, Don Quixote Rise Up for Horses
This poem confronts the uncomfortable truth of human cruelty in the guise of equestrian romance. By depositing the saddle and spurs in The Museum of Human Cruelty, the poet provokes a stark reflection on humanity’s selfish reliance on horses for their own emotional baggage.
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Big Business at the Movies
The poem critiques Big Business watching movies about extreme weather while simultaneously congratulating Donald Trump for mitigating their financial fears related to environmental threats. It highlights a disconnect between entertainment and reality, as they remain oblivious to the alarming implications of climate change, represented by an unsettling, volatile atmosphere in American politics.
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Hoarding
Hoarding reflects a struggle with excessive control and anxiety, leading to a lost sense of freedom and diminished self-worth. Without self-reflection and guidance, our mental resources become depleted, impacting overall well-being. This message resonates with many, highlighting the importance of balance and mental health in our journey through life.
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A Break
Discover the exciting adventure of your life as the ultimate mystery is unraveled! Embrace the best-selling story you’re living, filled with suspense and potential. Take a moment to reflect, engage with your journey, and explore the possibilities ahead now that the answers are revealed. Embrace this thrilling new chapter!
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The Violence
This poem honors truth-tellers and scapegoats who disavow deception and superficiality, emphasizing the importance of authenticity over societal pressures. Ultimately, it advocates for living genuinely, unadorned by lies.
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Forbidding Unforgiveness
This heartfelt poem addresses the struggles of betrayal and the weight of forced forgiveness. It highlights the importance of standing up against deceit and encourages those who feel lost or hurt, including diverse groups, to unite. Embracing one’s truth fosters genuine connection and resilience among empathetic survivors.
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Protest Poetry Prompters – For writing your own poems
This poem presents various creative protest sign ideas from the “No King” demonstration on July 14, 2025. These signs express sentiments against wealth inequality, political figures, and fascism, highlighting humor and critique of current leadership. The author encourages lively, peaceful protests while fostering a sense of community and activism.
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Melania’s SOS
So, during her first term, Melania Trump was about tackling cyberbullying. Now, in her second term, she’s taking on deepfake porn too. But honestly, does she realize she vibes like she’s got issues with her husband? Just a thought from Deb Poems, March 2025.
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Censorship of Solar
A heads up for everyone who doesn’t know yet. That when haven’t seen enough good news about residential solar in the US, it’s because it’s being censored. It’s being deleted. It’s being “Reported” for this and that reason that have no merit by scaredy cats. Home solar works great! The censorship of home solar is…
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The Cut Diamonds of Grief
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in Broken, education, family, gardening, Healing, Health, Home, Organic, relationships, Self ReflectionGrief is a complex, multifaceted emotion that can evolve and affect our lives in profound ways. Instead of striving for a polished, socially acceptable form of grief, we should embrace its raw state, recognizing its unique beauty and value. It’s essential to honor our feelings authentically rather than comparing them to societal expectations.
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Inland Adults
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Adult Children, snug in their cozy cocoons, naively dismiss global warming, as mere bedtime tales told by Coastal People. They’re lulled into complacency, believing in fairy tales rather than facing harsh realities. As the ocean rises, they remain pampered and idle, swaddled inside their dry comfort.
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I death triggered my mom
Growing up in a family paralyzed by fear of death, the author reflects on feeling like a source of terror rather than joy. Their father’s absence at birth and the emotional distance create a poignant connection to their struggles with anxiety and isolation.
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For Rent
In a world where our daily lives are confined from 8 to 5, hidden emotions and experiences fill our spaces—bedrooms, closets, and tools. If we could share our true selves and understand one another better, we might cultivate a deeper peace and connection among all. Much love echoes through these reflections.
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death anxious parenting
The poem explores the intrusive nature of parents who hover over their children, symbolized by flying helicopters. It illustrates how this overwhelming presence can negatively impact children’s emotions and perceptions, emphasizing the damaging effects of excessive scrutiny and control in their lives.
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L.A.’s Professional Fires
This post seems to romanticize the hustle culture, portraying success as a relentless race fueled by adrenaline and flashy achievements. It suggests that merely showing up guarantees trophies and recognition. One must question the depth of this narrative, as it appears more focused on appearances than genuine accomplishment or fulfillment.
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Seeing the Fire Wider
In Los Angeles, there exists a knowledgeable perspective that understands and appreciates deeper truths, offering guidance and insight to those seeking enlightenment and clarity.
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Death Awareness At Work
The poem critiques corporate responsibility practices that lead to layoffs, age discrimination, and workplace anxiety regarding mortality. It highlights the fear of aging employees being dismissed due to a company’s obsession with profit margins, ultimately revealing the underlying dread surrounding death that influences human resource decisions in a corporate environment.
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Deeplyer Question Genius
The post critiques modern inventions and the arrogance of those in prestigious institutions who dismiss the Earth’s inherent wisdom. It emphasizes that true intelligence lies beneath our feet, as humanity obscures vital connections in pursuit of technological solutions. The critique argues that this ignorance leads to self-humiliation and destruction.
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At 50
Henry Bergh had his Ah-HA! Then he lived out 25 more years, til his death in 1888, as America’s Saint Francis of Assisi -in New York. ©️January 2025 Much Love, Deb Poems https://www.americanheritage.com/great-meddler https://www.animallaw.info/article/riddle-nineteenth-century-mr-henry-bergh https://observatory.wiki/States_Are_Doing_a_Terrible_Job_Enforcing_Laws_Meant_to_Protect_Farmed_Animals
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Grassy Freedom
The poem illustrates a compassionate figure freeing trafficked horses, drawing a powerful parallel to child protective services saving children from abusive situations, indifferent to societal judgment.
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Ingredients of a ‘High Vibes Only’ Meal That Causes Serious Bloating
Embrace the ironic spectacle: white privilege paired with Tibetan Singing Bowls, affluent beach vacations, and The Beach Boys’ “Good Vibrations.” This bittersweet medley highlights a superficial ascent from the masses, all while the High Vibe Only tribe perpetuates harm under the guise of enlightenment. Reality check: ascension isn’t so glamorous.
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I Trapped Myself
In a poignant reflection, the author shares their father’s last moments in the hospital, marked by denial of his impending death. The piece explores themes of death and capitalism, revealing the father’s struggle with financial burdens and missed conversations about life and death. Regret permeates the narrative, emphasizing the need for open dialogue.
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Stop Digging Little Holes
They’re not getting you anywhere away from a divorce death of a child and a violent assault Nor will this digging shallow escape you from overcrowding witnessing violence, and a guilty conscience Avoiding, denying, targeting, attacking, are the little holes you keep digging into There is no escape found in them to be found. A…
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What Haunts You
In a moment of raw truth, a comment on death anxiety provokes a visceral reaction—flagged and erased. Why suppress the haunting reality that gnaws at the psyche? The fear of mortality is pervasive, lurking long before any jarring words. Deleting the comment doesn’t exorcise the ghost; it amplifies it.
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”Invictus” is a motivation poem about heroism and the denial of death
This content expresses Deb’s journey of using poetry as a heroic response to death anxiety, aiming to inspire and alleviate destructive reactions. Through sharing her work, she hopes to foster understanding and compassion among all.
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I Hate My Bad Boss
Bad bosses thrive on control and humiliation, inflicting pain and despair while their victims languish in silence. Escape seems impossible in this toxic hierarchy.
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At Peace with Politics
It’s about staying calm in politics while promoting love, honesty, and creativity, and finding peace despite life’s challenges. Embrace beauty and positivity!
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Listen
I am wondering what we sound like – out in space. What with the bombings, we must appear to be noisy angry neighbors – to the stars. But maybe no one is listening – out there. The violent shrapnel is useless, when it comes to being heard. Maybe we all can for just one day,…
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