Maciolekism

Spirituality

  • The Four Constant Disciplines

    Religion is a formula of rites, rituals, mores, and norms that have evolved, or been designed to build and maintain a community. If I were to start a religion these would be the four corners of the foundation; The Four… Continue reading

  • A society that raises their children solely with positive reinforcement conditions them to overvalue praise and approval. Continue reading

  • “Identity Politics” is nothing more than the act of finding leverage over the public. Since, the public is highly adaptive and only remains enamored or stunned for a short period of time, Identity Politics must evolve rapidly. Nothing that must… Continue reading

  • There is a particular type of genius, where a person is able to convince others, over and over again, despite mountains of evidence, that they are working to make things better, when in fact they are always, with fervent religious… Continue reading

  • Improving Upon A Self-Balancing System

    The Four Labors of Life Physical labor – regular old manual work. Intellectual labor – manual work in the brain. Emotional labor – the work of building, maintaining, and breaking-up relationships. Spiritual labor – the work of getting to know… Continue reading

  • The Politics of Emotional Responsibility

    Our emotions are the foundation of our beliefs, motives, and behaviors. Being aware of our emotions, and honest about them, at least with ourselves, will alter our beliefs, motives, and behaviors for the better. Making the effort to be aware… Continue reading