Journal – Trance Blackman

Here you’ll find my philosophical meanderings in the form of articles, essays, and occasional poetry. My interests and curiosities are broad, but the central focus remains the pursuit of what is authentic, real, and true.

Lux et veritas

Journal Entries / heart (50 Posts)

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The Why of Excitement

23 April 2019 (rev. 29 July 2020) ~ 2 minute read

Follow your bliss. Move toward what is most exciting. What feels right, right now? Do that.

But, why?

Uncoupled

09 February 2019 (rev. 29 March 2020) ~ 2 minute read

Relationships in our society really do have all the odds stacked against them: Religion and spirituality, finances, education, career, emotional intelligence, values and priorities, sex,…

The Fearful

23 August 2018 (rev. 27 January 2020) ~ 2 minute read

We are so afraid. You can see the evidence everywhere: how we treat ourselves; how we consciously and unconsciously control and manipulate each other; how we raise our kids; how we treat employees; how we need lawyers; how we troll on social media, and how the vast majority of snap judgment is biased toward the negative and fearful.

Take My Hand

17 July 2018 (rev. 21 January 2020) ~ < 1 minute read

If they won’t, can’t or aren’t available to meet you halfway, move along. Spiritual connection takes precedence over the animal/carnal needs (perhaps a tall order in a hyper-sexualized society). If it’s to be, it will.

Stealing Focus

27 May 2018 (rev. 02 January 2020) ~ < 1 minute read

Be aware of that which steals or misdirects your focus — not to guilt or shame yourself, nor the source, but simply to reclaim your creative energies; to discharge and depolarize any and all flow or substance that would better serve you elsewhere.

Heart’s Accord

05 May 2018 (rev. 02 January 2020) ~ < 1 minute read

It took a lot of blazing fires, twisting gales and drowning floods before I realized I was the spark, the agitator, the torrent and the…