When pleasures have corrupted both mind and body, nothing seems tolerable - not because the suffering is hard, but because the sufferer is soft. Seneca

This is Izzy. She bites me a little but mostly because she loves me. Also she’s semi insane.

“His gods and demons have not disappeared at all; they have merely got new names”.

“Angels on the sideline Puzzled and amused Why did Father give these humans free will? Now they're all confused Don't these talking monkeys know that Eden has enough to go around? Plenty in this holy garden, silly monkeys Where there's one, you're bound to divide it… Right in two. Angels on the sideline Baffled and confused Father blessed them all with reason And this is what they choose? Monkey killing, monkey killing, monkey over Pieces of the ground Silly monkeys Give them thumbs, they forge a blade And where there's one, they're bound to divide it… Right in two. Right in two.” - Tool (2006)

I’m at a point in my life where I’m realizing I didn’t listen to nearly enough Deftones growing up.

I’m a Bitcoin maxi but I’m having real regret at not following through on buying some Monero this past year as originally planned. True privacy is valuable.

We are not required to have an opinion on everything.

Are all the girls named Roxie gone now? Has that name died out officially?

I’ve been an atheist most of my adult life (a very antagonistic one as well). This quote from the opening of The Rule of St. Benedict has really shifted that in the past couple of years. Stop telling what you know, either out loud or in your own head, and just be quiet and listen - instead of running through all the reasons for something, just ask and listen. Even the quiet observation of what I hear has been impactful in today’s world. I don’t preach to anyone and I still am working on what I believe is true or not - but I would like to find as much truth in this life as possible.

“Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does” - William James

Whereas resentment is possibly the greatest poison for the human soul, gratitude is instead the soul’s salvation. Gratitude is the ultimate leveler. Actively choose to be grateful today and every day. It is an active choice. From Epictetus Book 2, Chapter 16:

A huge unlock for society would be to select for individuals who do not exhibit high scores for personality disorders like narcissism/borderline/psychopathy/etc. There is no political system that can survive when power selects for these sorts of individuals.

You are here 🎯 “In a world where abundance is possible, it is a flawed system that gives rise to extreme inequality. The output of that inequality will lead to a negative feedback loop of more extremism.” @Jeff Booth

We are returning to the age of empire. Keep your mind whole and focus on what you control. “Be indifferent to events beyond the will’s control.” - Epictetus “He dies for lack of discipline, and because of his great folly he is lost.” - Proverbs 5:21-23

Buying more Bitcoin today.

“You…are…a particle of God himself.” Behave accordingly.

I read The Black Company series years ago when I was in college and decided to return to them recently with the announcement that Glen Cook would be adding new books to the series. Most people seem to hate this last one, Port of Shadows, but I thought it was a fun return and found it a quick and easy read with an interesting payoff/conclusion. Sprinkling in some gritty fantasy books lately has really improved my pace and volume of reading. I usually am reading something heavy or complex (at least to me) so having other books to balance that has been really helpful. Sometimes mixing it up and revisiting things you enjoyed from the past is exactly what is needed.

Every year we are fortunate enough to sell out of honey quickly, but I try to keep a few jars during the off-season in case someone calls or as gifts. It’s always good to keep a little extra for the new year. I’m hoping to make 2026 quieter - more about the actual world than the digital world that is screaming about things I can’t control. Here’s to the amazing little bees that create this honey. Im going to try and do the same myself and turn this year into more sats and more awesome life experiences

I bought more Bitcoin today. Highly recommend.

When a female mentions she is/has done shadow work I never can decide if I should be turned on or terrified.