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 / self inquiry (57 Posts)

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The Shame Engine: Awakening from the Mimetic Noise

17 January 2026 (rev. 26 January 2026) ~ 11 minute read

Long before we question what we want, we’re taught what to want, who to admire, and what to fear so we won’t be cast out of the herd. Most never notice when that bargain is made, or what it costs. This reflection is about the moment the noise becomes unbearable, borrowed desires grow heavy, and the suspicion arises that freedom may require letting go of far more than we were ever told.

Laziness of Mind and Spirit: Outsourcing Our Souls

30 December 2025 ~ 7 minute read

There is a particular kind of decay that does not announce itself through violence or ruin, but through forgetfulness. It is the forgetting of how to listen inwardly, how to sit with uncertainty, how to sense truth without being told what to think. Over time, this forgetting hardens into habit — reliance on systems, experts, devices, and doctrines that promise clarity while dulling discernment. The events of recent years did not create this condition; they merely revealed it. What we are facing is not a crisis of information, but a crisis of mind, spirit, and attention.

Don’t Linger

11 January 2025 ~ < 1 minute read

You’ve learned something that shifts your paradigm. You’ve even found a group of like-minded people who support and agree with the idea. Who knew? Don’t linger.

Raising Consciousness

10 January 2025 ~ 4 minute read

What does it mean to raise consciousness? The phrase has become a rallying cry in spiritual and self-help circles, suggesting a journey toward enlightenment, clarity,…

The Freedom Paradox: In Search of Home

19 November 2024 (rev. 21 November 2024) ~ 6 minute read

My life has been a journey of seeking freedom while grappling with self-imposed limitations, financial constraints, and a nomadic existence that, while offering unique experiences across various communities, reflects deeper struggles with discipline, alignment, and the challenges of being a creative in a system that often stifles authenticity.

Navigating the Chaos

15 November 2024 (rev. 19 November 2024) ~ 5 minute read

In a world dominated by illusion and control, we find ourselves trapped in a system that distorts reality, while the true freedom of an awakened individual remains beyond our grasp. Hidden in the chaos and complexity we must navigate each day, we struggle to find meaning, peace, and a way to cope with the absurdity of it all.