Dissected Threads
Tread One : How Hook up and Porn Culture Destroys Sacred Intimacy
Thread Two : Hedonism vs Virtue Ethics.
Tag: god
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So far this year, I have spent most of my time speaking to God and creating art by writing poems to escape this current reality. I do have friends, but as I grow older, my circle of friends becomes smaller. Most of my time these days is spent increasing my knowledge and expanding my world
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Rich Dad Poor Dad This book taught me about the financial economy and how money truly works in circulation. Robert Kiyosaki explains how his poor dad taught him to earn money the traditional way (go to school, college, university, graduate, and find work—money comes in). His rich dad taught him to understand money, meaning to
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Description This poem captures a moment of introspection and emotional conflict, portraying the poet’s inner turmoil and sense of isolation. The poet is deeply absorbed in their own thoughts and struggles, reflected in their refusal to answer a caring call, choosing instead to remain “in the zone.” The setting is stark and evocative: the poet
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Description This poem reflects on profound thoughts and spiritual musings while the poet partakes in a simple, mundane activity—eating a slice of pizza. The juxtaposition of the ordinary with the extraordinary serves to emphasize the depth of the poet’s contemplation. The poem begins by introducing the concept of an “unseen Perfection,” a divine or transcendent
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Description This poem offers a contemplative glimpse into the poet’s mind as they engage in everyday activities. The poem begins with the poet reflecting deeply while eating a slice of pizza, contemplating their spiritual fate. They reject the idea of going to hell and express a preference for going to heaven, demonstrating reverence and seeking
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When it’s time to unplug, my mind, body, and soul warn me in advance that it’s time to rest. During my resting hours, I have been writing constantly for the past few years, which has helped me ease my mind. I am an overthinker, which is a bad habit I really need to stop because
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Description This poem explores the deceptive nature of lust, contrasting its initial allure with its eventual destructiveness. It begins with an idealized perception of lust, likening it to a beautiful, innocent woman whose gaze captivates the narrator. This initial portrayal emphasizes the superficial charm and attractiveness of lust. However, the poem takes a darker turn
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Here is the refined version of your text with grammar corrections: Loyalty and honesty are the most important qualities I look for in friendships and relationships with women. Without loyalty and honesty, relationships will eventually crumble like the 9/11 buildings.
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don’t believe in religion because many teach that by your own might and power, you shall attain a heavenly spot. This is far from the truth because, without being perfect, your chance of getting to heaven is nearly impossible. Christianity is unique in that it provides access to God through our mediator, Jesus Christ of
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Description This poem captures an intense, almost obsessive affection from a woman towards the speaker. She explains her obsession by revealing that she perceives him as wearing a “violet mask,” likening him to Prince, whose iconic presence is both captivating and enigmatic. In her world, his “purple presence” reigns supreme, making him irresistible to her.
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So far this year, I have spent most of my time speaking to God and creating art by writing poems to escape this current reality. I do have friends, but as I grow older, my circle of friends becomes smaller. Most of my time these days is spent increasing my knowledge and expanding my world
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Rich Dad Poor Dad This book taught me about the financial economy and how money truly works in circulation. Robert Kiyosaki explains how his poor dad taught him to earn money the traditional way (go to school, college, university, graduate, and find work—money comes in). His rich dad taught him to understand money, meaning to
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Description This poem captures a moment of introspection and emotional conflict, portraying the poet’s inner turmoil and sense of isolation. The poet is deeply absorbed in their own thoughts and struggles, reflected in their refusal to answer a caring call, choosing instead to remain “in the zone.” The setting is stark and evocative: the poet
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Description This poem reflects on profound thoughts and spiritual musings while the poet partakes in a simple, mundane activity—eating a slice of pizza. The juxtaposition of the ordinary with the extraordinary serves to emphasize the depth of the poet’s contemplation. The poem begins by introducing the concept of an “unseen Perfection,” a divine or transcendent
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Description This poem offers a contemplative glimpse into the poet’s mind as they engage in everyday activities. The poem begins with the poet reflecting deeply while eating a slice of pizza, contemplating their spiritual fate. They reject the idea of going to hell and express a preference for going to heaven, demonstrating reverence and seeking
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When it’s time to unplug, my mind, body, and soul warn me in advance that it’s time to rest. During my resting hours, I have been writing constantly for the past few years, which has helped me ease my mind. I am an overthinker, which is a bad habit I really need to stop because
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Description This poem explores the deceptive nature of lust, contrasting its initial allure with its eventual destructiveness. It begins with an idealized perception of lust, likening it to a beautiful, innocent woman whose gaze captivates the narrator. This initial portrayal emphasizes the superficial charm and attractiveness of lust. However, the poem takes a darker turn
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Here is the refined version of your text with grammar corrections: Loyalty and honesty are the most important qualities I look for in friendships and relationships with women. Without loyalty and honesty, relationships will eventually crumble like the 9/11 buildings.
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don’t believe in religion because many teach that by your own might and power, you shall attain a heavenly spot. This is far from the truth because, without being perfect, your chance of getting to heaven is nearly impossible. Christianity is unique in that it provides access to God through our mediator, Jesus Christ of
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Description This poem captures an intense, almost obsessive affection from a woman towards the speaker. She explains her obsession by revealing that she perceives him as wearing a “violet mask,” likening him to Prince, whose iconic presence is both captivating and enigmatic. In her world, his “purple presence” reigns supreme, making him irresistible to her.
Dissected Threads
Tread One : Poetry as a Katana: The Philosophy Quest To Cleanse And Illuminate Society.
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So far this year, I have spent most of my time speaking to God and creating art by writing poems to escape this current reality. I do have friends, but as I grow older, my circle of friends becomes smaller. Most of my time these days is spent increasing my knowledge and expanding my world
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Rich Dad Poor Dad This book taught me about the financial economy and how money truly works in circulation. Robert Kiyosaki explains how his poor dad taught him to earn money the traditional way (go to school, college, university, graduate, and find work—money comes in). His rich dad taught him to understand money, meaning to
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Description This poem captures a moment of introspection and emotional conflict, portraying the poet’s inner turmoil and sense of isolation. The poet is deeply absorbed in their own thoughts and struggles, reflected in their refusal to answer a caring call, choosing instead to remain “in the zone.” The setting is stark and evocative: the poet
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Description This poem reflects on profound thoughts and spiritual musings while the poet partakes in a simple, mundane activity—eating a slice of pizza. The juxtaposition of the ordinary with the extraordinary serves to emphasize the depth of the poet’s contemplation. The poem begins by introducing the concept of an “unseen Perfection,” a divine or transcendent
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Description This poem offers a contemplative glimpse into the poet’s mind as they engage in everyday activities. The poem begins with the poet reflecting deeply while eating a slice of pizza, contemplating their spiritual fate. They reject the idea of going to hell and express a preference for going to heaven, demonstrating reverence and seeking
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When it’s time to unplug, my mind, body, and soul warn me in advance that it’s time to rest. During my resting hours, I have been writing constantly for the past few years, which has helped me ease my mind. I am an overthinker, which is a bad habit I really need to stop because
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Description This poem explores the deceptive nature of lust, contrasting its initial allure with its eventual destructiveness. It begins with an idealized perception of lust, likening it to a beautiful, innocent woman whose gaze captivates the narrator. This initial portrayal emphasizes the superficial charm and attractiveness of lust. However, the poem takes a darker turn
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Here is the refined version of your text with grammar corrections: Loyalty and honesty are the most important qualities I look for in friendships and relationships with women. Without loyalty and honesty, relationships will eventually crumble like the 9/11 buildings.
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don’t believe in religion because many teach that by your own might and power, you shall attain a heavenly spot. This is far from the truth because, without being perfect, your chance of getting to heaven is nearly impossible. Christianity is unique in that it provides access to God through our mediator, Jesus Christ of
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Description This poem captures an intense, almost obsessive affection from a woman towards the speaker. She explains her obsession by revealing that she perceives him as wearing a “violet mask,” likening him to Prince, whose iconic presence is both captivating and enigmatic. In her world, his “purple presence” reigns supreme, making him irresistible to her.
The concept of “broken soul ties” in the poem resonates with Martin Buber’s I-Thou philosophy, which champions authentic, mutual relationships where individuals encounter each other as sacred subjects. When soul ties break, it signals a collapse of this I-Thou dynamic, reducing others to mere objects (I-It), fostering isolation and distrust. This erosion of trust, as the poem suggests, extends beyond human connections to a profound alienation from “God up above,” reflecting an existential crisis where both human and divine relationships are fractured, leaving the self disconnected and wary.
Biblical Take: The poem’s portrayal of broken trust echoes Psalm 55:12-14, where David grieves the betrayal of a trusted companion, capturing the deep wound of severed soul ties—intimate emotional or spiritual bonds. Biblically, such ties can turn destructive when rooted in sin, as seen in 1 Corinthians 6:16, which warns against unholy unions. The poem’s distrust in God mirrors a spiritual rupture, yet scriptures like Proverbs 3:5-6 offer hope, urging reliance on the Lord to mend brokenness and restore trust in both divine and human relationships through faith and healing.
The Problem of Trust: Broken soul ties, whether philosophical or biblical, create a pervasive trust deficit that destabilizes relationships and spiritual grounding. Philosophically, the shift from I-Thou to I-It dehumanizes connections, breeding suspicion and disconnection. Biblically, betrayal and sinful bonds deepen this wound, challenging faith in God and others. The poem’s lament of distrust reflects this dual alienation, yet both perspectives suggest a path forward: Buber’s call to re-engage authentically and scripture’s promise of divine restoration point to rebuilding trust through intentional, faithful reconnection with the human and the divine.
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So far this year, I have spent most of my time speaking to God and creating art by writing poems to escape this current reality. I do have friends, but as I grow older, my circle of friends becomes smaller. Most of my time these days is spent increasing my knowledge and expanding my world
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Rich Dad Poor Dad This book taught me about the financial economy and how money truly works in circulation. Robert Kiyosaki explains how his poor dad taught him to earn money the traditional way (go to school, college, university, graduate, and find work—money comes in). His rich dad taught him to understand money, meaning to
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Description This poem captures a moment of introspection and emotional conflict, portraying the poet’s inner turmoil and sense of isolation. The poet is deeply absorbed in their own thoughts and struggles, reflected in their refusal to answer a caring call, choosing instead to remain “in the zone.” The setting is stark and evocative: the poet
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Description This poem reflects on profound thoughts and spiritual musings while the poet partakes in a simple, mundane activity—eating a slice of pizza. The juxtaposition of the ordinary with the extraordinary serves to emphasize the depth of the poet’s contemplation. The poem begins by introducing the concept of an “unseen Perfection,” a divine or transcendent
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Description This poem offers a contemplative glimpse into the poet’s mind as they engage in everyday activities. The poem begins with the poet reflecting deeply while eating a slice of pizza, contemplating their spiritual fate. They reject the idea of going to hell and express a preference for going to heaven, demonstrating reverence and seeking
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When it’s time to unplug, my mind, body, and soul warn me in advance that it’s time to rest. During my resting hours, I have been writing constantly for the past few years, which has helped me ease my mind. I am an overthinker, which is a bad habit I really need to stop because
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Description This poem explores the deceptive nature of lust, contrasting its initial allure with its eventual destructiveness. It begins with an idealized perception of lust, likening it to a beautiful, innocent woman whose gaze captivates the narrator. This initial portrayal emphasizes the superficial charm and attractiveness of lust. However, the poem takes a darker turn
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Here is the refined version of your text with grammar corrections: Loyalty and honesty are the most important qualities I look for in friendships and relationships with women. Without loyalty and honesty, relationships will eventually crumble like the 9/11 buildings.
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don’t believe in religion because many teach that by your own might and power, you shall attain a heavenly spot. This is far from the truth because, without being perfect, your chance of getting to heaven is nearly impossible. Christianity is unique in that it provides access to God through our mediator, Jesus Christ of
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Description This poem captures an intense, almost obsessive affection from a woman towards the speaker. She explains her obsession by revealing that she perceives him as wearing a “violet mask,” likening him to Prince, whose iconic presence is both captivating and enigmatic. In her world, his “purple presence” reigns supreme, making him irresistible to her.
From an existentialist perspective, the “perfect cycle of lust” encapsulates humanity’s entanglement with inauthentic desires, a concept deeply explored by philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre. Lust, as depicted in the poem, emerges as a repetitive and ultimately hollow pursuit that diverts individuals from a meaningful existence. Rather than fostering genuine connection or love, it ensnares the speaker in a loop of fleeting gratification, devoid of deeper purpose. This cycle mirrors Sartre’s notion of “bad faith,” where individuals evade their inherent freedom and responsibility by surrendering to base impulses, thus forsaking authentic selfhood.
The poem’s speaker grapples with a profound sense of entrapment, caught in the relentless rhythm of desire that promises fulfillment but delivers only temporary satisfaction. This struggle reflects the existential tension between the pursuit of immediate pleasures and the search for enduring meaning. Sartre argues that humans are condemned to be free, yet the speaker’s immersion in lust represents a flight from this freedom, a refusal to confront the anxiety of crafting a purposeful life. The cycle of lust becomes a distraction, a way to avoid the daunting task of defining one’s essence in an indifferent universe.
This entrapment is further compounded by the speaker’s awareness of their predicament, yet their inability to break free. The “perfect cycle” suggests a self-perpetuating system, seductive in its predictability, that lulls the individual into complacency. Sartre’s concept of bad faith is evident here, as the speaker chooses the comfort of repetition over the uncertainty of authentic existence. The poem illustrates how lust, while momentarily exhilarating, becomes a form of existential stagnation, chaining the individual to a life of superficiality rather than one of self-determined purpose or genuine human connection.
Ultimately, the poem serves as a poignant critique of the human condition, highlighting the seductive yet destructive nature of inauthentic desires. The cycle of lust, as an existential trap, underscores the challenge of transcending base impulses to pursue a life of meaning and authenticity. Sartre’s philosophy reminds us that breaking free requires embracing freedom and responsibility, a daunting but necessary step toward true connection and purpose. The speaker’s plight resonates as a universal warning: to remain ensnared in lust is to risk a life unexamined, forever circling but never arriving at the core of what it means to be human.
The Second Tread From “No One Else“
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So far this year, I have spent most of my time speaking to God and creating art by writing poems to escape this current reality. I do have friends, but as I grow older, my circle of friends becomes smaller. Most of my time these days is spent increasing my knowledge and expanding my world
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Rich Dad Poor Dad This book taught me about the financial economy and how money truly works in circulation. Robert Kiyosaki explains how his poor dad taught him to earn money the traditional way (go to school, college, university, graduate, and find work—money comes in). His rich dad taught him to understand money, meaning to
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Description This poem captures a moment of introspection and emotional conflict, portraying the poet’s inner turmoil and sense of isolation. The poet is deeply absorbed in their own thoughts and struggles, reflected in their refusal to answer a caring call, choosing instead to remain “in the zone.” The setting is stark and evocative: the poet
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Description This poem reflects on profound thoughts and spiritual musings while the poet partakes in a simple, mundane activity—eating a slice of pizza. The juxtaposition of the ordinary with the extraordinary serves to emphasize the depth of the poet’s contemplation. The poem begins by introducing the concept of an “unseen Perfection,” a divine or transcendent
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Description This poem offers a contemplative glimpse into the poet’s mind as they engage in everyday activities. The poem begins with the poet reflecting deeply while eating a slice of pizza, contemplating their spiritual fate. They reject the idea of going to hell and express a preference for going to heaven, demonstrating reverence and seeking
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When it’s time to unplug, my mind, body, and soul warn me in advance that it’s time to rest. During my resting hours, I have been writing constantly for the past few years, which has helped me ease my mind. I am an overthinker, which is a bad habit I really need to stop because
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Description This poem explores the deceptive nature of lust, contrasting its initial allure with its eventual destructiveness. It begins with an idealized perception of lust, likening it to a beautiful, innocent woman whose gaze captivates the narrator. This initial portrayal emphasizes the superficial charm and attractiveness of lust. However, the poem takes a darker turn
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Here is the refined version of your text with grammar corrections: Loyalty and honesty are the most important qualities I look for in friendships and relationships with women. Without loyalty and honesty, relationships will eventually crumble like the 9/11 buildings.
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don’t believe in religion because many teach that by your own might and power, you shall attain a heavenly spot. This is far from the truth because, without being perfect, your chance of getting to heaven is nearly impossible. Christianity is unique in that it provides access to God through our mediator, Jesus Christ of
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Description This poem captures an intense, almost obsessive affection from a woman towards the speaker. She explains her obsession by revealing that she perceives him as wearing a “violet mask,” likening him to Prince, whose iconic presence is both captivating and enigmatic. In her world, his “purple presence” reigns supreme, making him irresistible to her.
Dissected Threads
Tread One : The Cycle of Lust as Existential Entrapment
Tread Two : Broken Soul Ties And the Problem Of Trust -
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