January Joys of Existence

When walking after the flesh, you will constantly find all to be vanity…most done in chaos and indecency. All for naught. Nothing. At all.

I briefly found myself searching for happiness in food and drink. What soda, what beer will quench my thirst? What food can fill me to the brim of satisfaction? Which pretty girl will kiss my fears and hide my shame? How much money do I need to ease my families burdens and send me to unknown land for my magic feet? Where are the Joneses and what are we in competition for this week?

What happened in the news to make us weak? What holiday approaches so we can momentarily ignore the sorrowful time warp we call life? Who would you be if drugs had devoured you?

How dark is the Black Hole anyway?

[Article] Existential Depression in Gifted Children and Adults

Happy Friday! This one is solely for the thinkers. My homeboy, Day, sent me this article a few weeks ago and I was just blown away. We often have discussions on existentialism and how people have a need for purpose. This article from the Davidson Institute for Talent development opens us up to the mind of gifted individuals, traumatic experiences and how they affect the mind. It is a long read, but it really makes you think. Enjoy.

http://www.davidsongifted.org/db/Articles_id_10554.aspx

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