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.

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Journal Entries / truth and integrity (14 Posts)

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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.

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.

Self-Education

22 November 2024 (rev. 05 December 2024) ~ 5 minute read

Self-education is an expansive journey of discovery — a path that demands both curiosity and courage. It’s the act of questioning, exploring, and applying knowledge beyond the confines of formal institutions and accepted norms. In a world where information is abundant but wisdom seems increasingly rare, self-education becomes not only a tool for personal growth but an act of liberation — a way to reclaim autonomy over how we learn, think, and understand the world around us.

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.

Dismantling the Shadows: Learning the Truth

09 July 2024 (rev. 19 September 2024) ~ 5 minute read

The realm in which we live offers us an enormous amount of programming and conditioning that can impede and stifle our progress in life. At every turn, you may encounter new and more deceptive traps that will lead you away from your source of innate knowledge and wisdom. However, the path of truth is always present, as one cannot exist without the other. Do you accept their offer, or do you rise above?