Maciolekism

The Pursuit of Context

It took me a long time to learn, frustratingly brutal trial and error, fighting presumptions and misconceptions, but eventually I realized that all of my writing leads to this work: Maciolekism. My very own philosophy.

Latest Posts

  • Throttle and Brake

    So far, in my fifty plus years of living, the hardest lesson to learn has been knowing when to press the throttle and when to press the brake. A lesson that is still playing out. Like everyone, information is continuously… Continue reading

  • Our brains are feedback machines, so it is important that we take responsibility with what we put into them when we can. Continue reading

  • The Next Trail of Tears

    A sleek Mercedes comes into the parking lot. There are only a few cars and plenty of open spaces. The Mercedes is slow, wiggles a little as if from indecision, and then pulls into the handicapped spot instead of the… Continue reading

  • Trolling With Truths

    This whole gas stove thing, it is trolling to be certain. They throw something less important in people’s faces with the intention of causing a reaction that distracts everyone from things that are more important. However, there is also value… Continue reading

  • Enlightenment

    Our environment is fundamental to our perception. Changes in our environment alter our perception… even if we are not paying attention. We can say the same thing over and over again, uncertain if we are being heard; we can try… Continue reading

  • Quiet Resistence

    A system of control that depends on the controlled to maintain the system that controls them is inherently flawed. Like Soviet Russia of old, the workers, slowly at first, stop repairing elements of their servitude. Starting with the small things… Continue reading

  • We can use logic and/or intuition to guide our own actions and choices, but we can only use logic to guide the actions of other people. This is how nature favors the individual. Continue reading

  • Not All Rats Flee The Same Way

    The greatest sign of approaching famine is how, in many different ways, people are relentlessly working to remove themselves from their environment. Physically, intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually. The danger of the growing wealth gap is that leaders who are aware… Continue reading

  • To Become A King

    We all have to grow up. Growing up requires that we go through a series of changes in attitude and perspective. An individual will have to change to become a successful spouse, then a successful parent, and grandparent. With each… Continue reading

  • Social Polarity

    Social Polarity: When something happens and everyone instantly thinks they know what happened, that they are right, and the other side is not only wrong but crazy,.. one way or the other. Social Polarity is a sign of an immature… Continue reading