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 / patience (10 Posts)

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Urgency

17 January 2021 (rev. 30 November 2022) ~ 2 minute read

What’s the rush? Why do we believe there’s ever a need to hurry anything?

On Building a Highway

08 December 2019 (rev. 10 July 2021) ~ 4 minute read

There’s a psychological trick we may unintentionally disrupt the flow in our life with, only because, as per usual, we’re not even aware that we’re doing it. In fact, we employ a lot of paradoxical or conflicting programs all the time, so it’s no wonder that we often find ourselves flailing about or otherwise overwhelmed, confused, frustrated and stumped. This inevitably leads to a variation of the blame/shame game, and more often than not, it turns inward.

How to Take Some Decent Photos

09 December 2018 (rev. 18 February 2020) ~ 2 minute read

Since about 2007, I have snapped about 1000-5000 photos per year. When I was working on photo or video projects, that number would probably multiply by 10. In contrast, for this past year, I’ve only had my phone for photography, so I am much more selective.

Watersand

01 July 2017 (rev. 03 December 2019) ~ < 1 minute read

Water. So patient, violent, peaceful, persistent, forceful, easygoing, unpredictable and just plain effortless. It’ll carry gold and minerals for countless miles. It’ll wash away your…

Light Touch

20 March 2017 (rev. 01 December 2019) ~ < 1 minute read

Why? Why do, just to do? Why waste your precious self In emptiness? Why give them exactly What they want? Perpetual unconscious motion Subjugates elevated…

Patterns in the Storm

26 December 2016 (rev. 25 December 2024) ~ 2 minute read

There’s a space within each of us, quiet and still, where everything we’ve ever sought resides. It’s easy to overlook, buried beneath layers of noise and distraction, but it’s always there — waiting, patient, like the pulse of the earth beneath our feet. We wander far, we search wide, but the greatest journey is the one within.