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This is my show. It’s a blog as hupomnemata. Michael Foucault defined hupomnemata as a personal notebook similar to a spiritual journal but with a different goal. He did not want “to pursue the unspeakable, nor to reveal the hidden, nor to say the unsaid [like a spiritual journal does], but on the contrary to capture the already said, to collect what one has managed to hear or read, and for a purpose that is nothing less than the shaping of the self.”
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You Already Know Something’s Wrong You’re interacting constantly. Texting, commenting, video calls, group chats, “staying connected.” And somehow you feel more alone than ever. Not because you don’t care about people. Not because they don’t care about you. But because somewhere along the way, almost everything...
We’re often told that being a good person means being open and welcoming to everyone. We hear phrases like “everyone belongs” and “we’re all connected.” These ideas are beautiful and true in an important way—every person has value and deserves to be treated with basic respect. But here’s something that doesn’t get...
What this is:A quick way to figure out which collaboration skill you need to work on right now. Not a diagnosis—just a mirror to see where you’re getting stuck. Why it matters:Sometimes conversations feel hard, but we don’t know why. This helps you identify the specific thing that needs attention. ✅ Seven Quick...
Evil: Between Circumstance and Disposition The claim that “evil does not exist” offers seductive comfort in our contemporary moment. It suggests that all human harm can be explained away through trauma, ideology, or circumstance—that beneath every atrocity lies a victim of forces beyond their control. Yet this...
Adift.site is an anonymous site for people to express their doubts. Editor note: probably best to assume that anonymity is not a real quality on the Internet.
Purpose To provide a structured self-diagnostic for romantic market positioning.Outputs: Preamble Before answering, define your dating pool: Who are the people you realistically meet and date (geography, culture, community, orientation)? Keep this in mind as you answer. Section 1: Market Reality Check (General Value...
This is a common question. Here are things to consider when selecting a new one. As a starting point, you can use Healthgrades.com to do an initial search for internists in your area. Under the About Me section for each doctor, you can find the information below. You want to find the best physician available. …...
Technically, zuihitsu are longer reflections than what I tend to collect. But, the general idea is right. Here’s this month’s installment. If you want the complete set, please download the fortune file.
The Big Idea Instead of asking “What’s wrong with me?” ask “Where should I start today?” This guide helps you pick the best place to focus your energy so you can grow and feel better. Step 1: Look at Four Areas of Your Life Think about these four parts of yourself: Your Body Your Emotions … Continue reading Finding...
What This Is About Ever wonder why some relationships feel good and others feel terrible? Or why the same person can be great in one place but awful in another? This guide helps you figure out what’s going on. The Three Types of Relationships Think of relationships like a traffic light with three colors: Red …...
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