“I have no enemies.” This quote from Vinland Saga echoed through my mind recently when I stumbled upon it in a video by Brittany Simon. Brittany used it to reflect on how many so-called progressives, especially progressive men, harbor vitriol and hatred toward those they consider their enemies. It struck a chord with me because,Continue reading “I Have No Enemies: A Reflection on Radical Empathy and Compassion”
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How Optimistic Nihilism Quietly Mellowed Me Out Over the Years
Over the years, Iāve found that life has a curious way of throwing obstacles, irritations, and plain absurdities at us, sometimes in rapid succession, sometimes in a slow, relentless drip. Some people respond to these moments with anger, frustration, or despair. I used to be one of those people. I would take every inconvenience personally,Continue reading “How Optimistic Nihilism Quietly Mellowed Me Out Over the Years”
Anarcho-Compassionism: The Open Tent Philosophy
In our world today, division rules the day. You are asked to pick a side, wear a label, and join a camp. If you donāt, one will be assigned to you. Politics has become a game of categories. Religion too. Even lifestyle choices get sorted into camps. The lines are sharp: left or right, conservativeContinue reading “Anarcho-Compassionism: The Open Tent Philosophy”
Embracing Both Loneliness and Community in Anarcho-Compassionism
One of the often-overlooked aspects of anarcho-compassionism is the idea of embracing both loneliness and community simultaneously. At first glance, this might seem like a contradiction. How can you embrace solitude and connection at the same time? Isn’t community about being together, and loneliness about being apart? In reality, these two concepts are not oppositesātheyContinue reading “Embracing Both Loneliness and Community in Anarcho-Compassionism”