Dissected Threads
Tread One : How Hook up and Porn Culture Destroys Sacred Intimacy
Thread Two : Hedonism vs Virtue Ethics.
Tag: jesus
-
-
Dissected Threads Tread One : Inspired By :
-
Introduction: A Love Beyond the Veil of Time In a world captivated by fleeting appearances and societal norms, the poem Her Mature and Seasoned Soul unveils a love that transcends age, judgment, and time itself. With vivid imagery of a woman’s radiant soul and a youthful speaker’s boundless spirit, the poem captures a connection that
-
The poem “A Tool of Lucy” presents a chilling narrative of a soul ensnared by sin, embodying the archetype of a cold-hearted predator who spiritually and emotionally devastates others. Through its vivid imagery and raw confession, the poem invites exploration of profound philosophical and biblical themes: the nature of evil, the consequences of free will,
-
Dissected Threads Tread One : Inspired By :
-
“At a young age, he was forced to prevail through hell, throwing pennies into the wishing well, hoping the wishes would heal the scars on his fleshy shell…” “At a young age, he was forced to prevail through hell, throwing pennies into the wishing well, hoping the wishes would heal the scars on his fleshy
-
Dissected Threads Tread One : Inspired By :
-
Introduction I am joseph le artist, an artist unravelling the depths of human existence, yet I find myself haunted by a poem that paints the streets in blood and despair. The “roadmen” it describes—lost youths shaped by violence and fatherless homes—are more than figures in an urban tragedy. They are a mirror to a world
-
The poet’s words—“The weight of God’s glory / leaves me hunchbacked, like Notre-Dame. / Still, I am capable of withstanding / and bearing the glorious pain / from the colossal weight in my mind”—strike at the heart of a profound philosophical tension: the encounter between the finite human self and the infinite divine. This brief
-
-
-
Dissected Threads Tread One : Inspired By :
-
Introduction: A Love Beyond the Veil of Time In a world captivated by fleeting appearances and societal norms, the poem Her Mature and Seasoned Soul unveils a love that transcends age, judgment, and time itself. With vivid imagery of a woman’s radiant soul and a youthful speaker’s boundless spirit, the poem captures a connection that
-
The poem “A Tool of Lucy” presents a chilling narrative of a soul ensnared by sin, embodying the archetype of a cold-hearted predator who spiritually and emotionally devastates others. Through its vivid imagery and raw confession, the poem invites exploration of profound philosophical and biblical themes: the nature of evil, the consequences of free will,
-
Dissected Threads Tread One : Inspired By :
-
“At a young age, he was forced to prevail through hell, throwing pennies into the wishing well, hoping the wishes would heal the scars on his fleshy shell…” “At a young age, he was forced to prevail through hell, throwing pennies into the wishing well, hoping the wishes would heal the scars on his fleshy
-
Dissected Threads Tread One : Inspired By :
-
Introduction I am joseph le artist, an artist unravelling the depths of human existence, yet I find myself haunted by a poem that paints the streets in blood and despair. The “roadmen” it describes—lost youths shaped by violence and fatherless homes—are more than figures in an urban tragedy. They are a mirror to a world
-
The poet’s words—“The weight of God’s glory / leaves me hunchbacked, like Notre-Dame. / Still, I am capable of withstanding / and bearing the glorious pain / from the colossal weight in my mind”—strike at the heart of a profound philosophical tension: the encounter between the finite human self and the infinite divine. This brief
Dissected Threads
Tread One : Poetry as a Katana: The Philosophy Quest To Cleanse And Illuminate Society.
-
-
-
Dissected Threads Tread One : Inspired By :
-
Introduction: A Love Beyond the Veil of Time In a world captivated by fleeting appearances and societal norms, the poem Her Mature and Seasoned Soul unveils a love that transcends age, judgment, and time itself. With vivid imagery of a woman’s radiant soul and a youthful speaker’s boundless spirit, the poem captures a connection that
-
The poem “A Tool of Lucy” presents a chilling narrative of a soul ensnared by sin, embodying the archetype of a cold-hearted predator who spiritually and emotionally devastates others. Through its vivid imagery and raw confession, the poem invites exploration of profound philosophical and biblical themes: the nature of evil, the consequences of free will,
-
Dissected Threads Tread One : Inspired By :
-
“At a young age, he was forced to prevail through hell, throwing pennies into the wishing well, hoping the wishes would heal the scars on his fleshy shell…” “At a young age, he was forced to prevail through hell, throwing pennies into the wishing well, hoping the wishes would heal the scars on his fleshy
-
Dissected Threads Tread One : Inspired By :
-
Introduction I am joseph le artist, an artist unravelling the depths of human existence, yet I find myself haunted by a poem that paints the streets in blood and despair. The “roadmen” it describes—lost youths shaped by violence and fatherless homes—are more than figures in an urban tragedy. They are a mirror to a world
-
The poet’s words—“The weight of God’s glory / leaves me hunchbacked, like Notre-Dame. / Still, I am capable of withstanding / and bearing the glorious pain / from the colossal weight in my mind”—strike at the heart of a profound philosophical tension: the encounter between the finite human self and the infinite divine. This brief
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.
-
-
-
Dissected Threads Tread One : Inspired By :
-
Introduction: A Love Beyond the Veil of Time In a world captivated by fleeting appearances and societal norms, the poem Her Mature and Seasoned Soul unveils a love that transcends age, judgment, and time itself. With vivid imagery of a woman’s radiant soul and a youthful speaker’s boundless spirit, the poem captures a connection that
-
The poem “A Tool of Lucy” presents a chilling narrative of a soul ensnared by sin, embodying the archetype of a cold-hearted predator who spiritually and emotionally devastates others. Through its vivid imagery and raw confession, the poem invites exploration of profound philosophical and biblical themes: the nature of evil, the consequences of free will,
-
Dissected Threads Tread One : Inspired By :
-
“At a young age, he was forced to prevail through hell, throwing pennies into the wishing well, hoping the wishes would heal the scars on his fleshy shell…” “At a young age, he was forced to prevail through hell, throwing pennies into the wishing well, hoping the wishes would heal the scars on his fleshy
-
Dissected Threads Tread One : Inspired By :
-
Introduction I am joseph le artist, an artist unravelling the depths of human existence, yet I find myself haunted by a poem that paints the streets in blood and despair. The “roadmen” it describes—lost youths shaped by violence and fatherless homes—are more than figures in an urban tragedy. They are a mirror to a world
-
The poet’s words—“The weight of God’s glory / leaves me hunchbacked, like Notre-Dame. / Still, I am capable of withstanding / and bearing the glorious pain / from the colossal weight in my mind”—strike at the heart of a profound philosophical tension: the encounter between the finite human self and the infinite divine. This brief
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“
is The Cycle of Lust As Existential Entrapment (Blog)… -
-
-
Dissected Threads Tread One : Inspired By :
-
Introduction: A Love Beyond the Veil of Time In a world captivated by fleeting appearances and societal norms, the poem Her Mature and Seasoned Soul unveils a love that transcends age, judgment, and time itself. With vivid imagery of a woman’s radiant soul and a youthful speaker’s boundless spirit, the poem captures a connection that
-
The poem “A Tool of Lucy” presents a chilling narrative of a soul ensnared by sin, embodying the archetype of a cold-hearted predator who spiritually and emotionally devastates others. Through its vivid imagery and raw confession, the poem invites exploration of profound philosophical and biblical themes: the nature of evil, the consequences of free will,
-
Dissected Threads Tread One : Inspired By :
-
“At a young age, he was forced to prevail through hell, throwing pennies into the wishing well, hoping the wishes would heal the scars on his fleshy shell…” “At a young age, he was forced to prevail through hell, throwing pennies into the wishing well, hoping the wishes would heal the scars on his fleshy
-
Dissected Threads Tread One : Inspired By :
-
Introduction I am joseph le artist, an artist unravelling the depths of human existence, yet I find myself haunted by a poem that paints the streets in blood and despair. The “roadmen” it describes—lost youths shaped by violence and fatherless homes—are more than figures in an urban tragedy. They are a mirror to a world
-
The poet’s words—“The weight of God’s glory / leaves me hunchbacked, like Notre-Dame. / Still, I am capable of withstanding / and bearing the glorious pain / from the colossal weight in my mind”—strike at the heart of a profound philosophical tension: the encounter between the finite human self and the infinite divine. This brief
Dissected Threads
Tread One : The Cycle of Lust as Existential Entrapment
Tread Two : Broken Soul Ties And the Problem Of Trust -
LifeandTimelessart 