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 / perspective (158 Posts)

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Motion Parallax

30 March 2026 (rev. 11 April 2026) ~ 6 minute read

We’re told to be inspired by those who overcome the impossible. But what if the real story isn’t about their exceptionality, but about the distance we’ve placed between their lives and our own?

Just Passing Through

13 May 2025 ~ 5 minute read

In a world obsessed with outcomes and productivity, it’s easy to overlook the quiet victories — the inner work, the subtle shifts, the moments of clarity that come without fanfare. This is a reflection on what it means to create for the sake of creating, to live deliberately, and to navigate the paradoxes of modern life: progress that often feels like distraction, freedom that still depends on screens, and a sense of purpose that resists being monetized.

Discernment

16 January 2025 ~ 4 minute read

Discernment is the ability to see clearly, understand deeply, and decide wisely. It’s more than just making choices — it’s the art of perceiving truth beneath the noise, of navigating life with clarity and purpose. In a world filled with distractions and half-truths, discernment acts as a compass, pointing us toward what is real, meaningful, and aligned with our values. But how do we cultivate such an elusive yet essential skill?

Say Less, Know More

16 January 2025 ~ 4 minute read

In a world saturated with noise and endless explanations, clarity often comes not from saying more, but from saying less. Truth has a way of emerging in the spaces left open for reflection, where curiosity and intuition can quietly take root. Sometimes, the most meaningful insights are found not in what is said, but in what is left unsaid.

Conditions on Love

16 August 2024 (rev. 20 August 2024) ~ 3 minute read

Conditions on love. The world is always in a state of chaos. The parasite class and their psychopathic minions continue to do their worst, knowing their version of the world is swiftly and absolutely coming to an end. They’ve ramped up their trusted, centuries-old, insanity-generation mind control machine to its highest level, and still their silly impish efforts fail to take hold. Certainly, there are many who fall into the traps. Lives are lost, avatars are snuffed out. Some still take the bait, biting down madly out of habit and practiced bewilderment.

Polarizing Figures: Divide and Conquer

06 January 2022 (rev. 16 February 2024) ~ 2 minute read

Today’s society is governed by a generation of “leaders” who seek to cultivate hatred. It’s no coincidence that we have the most ridiculous, feckless morons in the highest offices of the land.