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.
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The Brain As A Tool
Father: “Time to get up!” Son: “It’s too early…” Father: “I will not accept such delay this morning. I want to leave by sunrise.” Son: “Why do we have to leave so early?” Father: “We need to get to the… Continue reading
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The Dodo Birds
“Do we need to get closer for a good reading?” “No, this should be close enough.” “According to the charts, this planet was called Earth. The stories say it was very beautiful.” “Yes. Unfortunately, it is just a rock now.”… Continue reading
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The End of Civilization
Jon came home from school in his usual way; he crashed through the kitchen door, dropped his bag on the floor, and opened the refrigerator. And, as usual, his grandfather was sitting at the dining room table reading the newspaper.… Continue reading
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Dating By Connection
From the perspective of “connection”, there are two types of relationships; balanced and unbalanced. The difference between these two is all about energy flow. In an unbalanced relationship energy flows linearly, in one direction, and the strength of the flow… Continue reading
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The Inverted Beehive
Over and over again we watch societies collapse in blood and fire because the ruling classes work to create a human community that resembles the structure and efficiency of a beehive. Sadly, it can never work. The reason it can… Continue reading
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Coming Home To A Script
I came in the front door, put my keys in the dish on the entry hall table, and placed my briefcase on the floor in its usual spot leaning against a table leg. I had no plans to do any… Continue reading
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Democracy As A Religion
Most Americans practice Democracy the same way many Christians practice their faith; as minimally as possible. They show up once a year and simply go through the motions, thoroughly convinced that it is enough. And when things do not turn… Continue reading
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Finding Peace
A boy stands atop a small hill of dirt in an otherwise flat and grassy yard. He is set like a crouching wrestler, waiting for the next assault. There are three other boys taking turns trying to get to the… Continue reading
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As The Waters Rise
Love is more powerful than reason. So is anger, hatred, sadness and fear. In fact, all emotions can reach a level of intensity where they can twist and distort, then turn-off reason. There are no exceptions to this. The mistake… Continue reading
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O, The Calamity!
O, the calamity it is to celebrate suffering. Like a badge of honor. Permission to punish. Absolution of immaturity. Growth requires work that is not seen by anyone. Impossible in a society where success is measured by praise. Continue reading
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