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 / money (25 Posts)

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Wealth, Manifestation, and the Question of Inner Sovereignty

27 May 2026 ~ 8 minute read

There is a tendency to assume that wealth sits outside of us, as something to be acquired, measured, or finally solved. Yet much of what shapes our experience of it appears to operate beneath the surface, in quieter patterns of attention, belief, and emotional conditioning that repeat themselves until they are no longer noticed. What follows is an attempt to trace those patterns as they present themselves, without rushing to resolve them into certainty, but instead to observe how they move through perception, choice, and the way we relate to value itself.

Quick Fixes and the Long Game

18 January 2025 ~ 6 minute read

In an age of instant gratification, we are drawn to the illusion of quick fixes, often framed by a parade of success stories — whether on stage at motivational seminars or, more commonly, scrolling through social media. These narratives promise effortless fulfillment, yet they are ultimately a gamble. True stability and resilience come not from fleeting trends but from rising above them, seeking what is authentic and enduring. This path requires an uncommon commitment to self-awareness and introspection — questioning our beliefs and thoughtfully considering our actions.

Live Fully and Die Penniless

18 April 2024 ~ 5 minute read

What the hell does it matter if you die penniless? You can keep nothing from your brief time in this world except the essence of your experiences, life lessons, and the love you cultivated, explored, gave, received, and remembered along the way.

How to Stay Poor

23 January 2024 (rev. 14 February 2024) ~ 4 minute read

Imagine you came into a pile of money. Maybe you won the lottery, or perhaps you inherited some funds from a relative who passed on and left you a piece of their estate.

If you treat that money in a certain way, spending it as you need to and living off it, here’s a story to consider.

Popping Reality Bubbles

08 August 2023 (rev. 14 February 2024) ~ 2 minute read

Being defeatist and stuck in victimhood is precisely what “they” desire. Their AIs, ad firms, public education curricula, corporate lobbyists, brainwashed activists, “truther” news sources, controlled opposition, and, of course, useful idiot robot politicians work tirelessly to persuade you that what they say on repeat is true about the world.

For Richer, For Poorer, Then You Die

17 May 2023 (rev. 13 February 2024) ~ 4 minute read

Our minds are programmed and conditioned from our earliest moments of consciousness until our last breath. What is most important in this short life is becoming aware of these control and manipulation mechanisms in order to reappropriate and consciously use our creative energies. We should want to use them for our own benefit rather than letting them fall into the insatiable emptiness of someone else’s design.