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 / shame (14 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?

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.

Authentic, Real, and True

22 November 2024 (rev. 23 November 2024) ~ 7 minute read

In a world saturated with distractions, false narratives, and societal conditioning, the quest for what is authentic, real, and true about ourselves and this earthbound life requires courage and deep introspection. It is a journey that calls us to break free from the influence of external forces — be they social, cultural, religious, or spiritual — and to reconnect with the inherent power and wisdom that resides within us, waiting to be awakened.

And Tomorrow

21 May 2019 (rev. 02 August 2020) ~ < 1 minute read

Don’t put off for tomorrow that which you’ll wish you’d done today. What’s present is past, and what’s to come is in the vast probabilities.

Lost

17 November 2016 (rev. 05 December 2024) ~ < 1 minute read

I could have lost myself in you Willingly But life doesn’t obey lines And schedules Never mind all our whims and wants Paths diverge and…

Transcendence

13 November 2016 (rev. 05 December 2024) ~ 2 minute read

We stand at the edge of a profound shift, tethered to the past by the weight of all we’ve known. As we inch toward transformation, we’re caught between the longing for change and the fear of letting go. The world around us mirrors this inner tension, reflecting the battles we fight within. The journey is slow, the resistance palpable, yet it is only by moving through this discomfort that we can awaken to what lies beyond.