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Martin Shaw • Navigating the Mysteries
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Martin Shaw • Navigating the Mysteries
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Frequently gothic settings are physically isolated and, for one reason or other, the protagonist is often isolated emotionally or physically too. But despite all of this horror, there is a sort of wild, wonderful beauty to the gothic—a stunning quality to the setting, secrecy, and suspense. Think of the hauntingly beautiful heathered moors of Wuthe... See more
A Guide to the Gothic
Make a covenant with honesty. Honesty is often a case-by-case disclosure. Orientate to what feels like truth. Endless fictions fatigue us. Be your naturalness, then commit to the lively disciplines such naturalness is calling forth in you. When you are trying to be honest in your loves, your dealings, your fundamental ground, you begin to become au... See more
Martin Shaw • Navigating the Mysteries
The term deformation has multiple definitions in science. In the life of a well—a structure underground to access water—the process of deformation is often unseen on the surface. Pipe deformations—when a pipe becomes dented and distorted—can occur due to the conditions of a geographic location. “Wellbore deformation” events are often discovered und... See more
Stories of Our Moral Deformation
If you want to know more about these sorts of mental states, I recommend José Luis Ricón Fernández de la Puente’s recent write-up of his experiences, Nadia Asparouhova on her experiences, and her how-to guide.
Almost anything you give sustained attention to will begin to loop on itself and bloom
what if public libraries were open late every night and we could engage in public life there instead of having to choose between drinking at the bar and domestic isolation
Erin Glasstwitter.comIn adulthood, finding community is really hard and requires effort. It tends to have cost attached to it (book clubs, cafes, bars, even now the silly little Eventbrite events specific to meet people)
The old stories say, enough ; that one day we have to walk our questions, our yearnings, our longings. We have to set out into those mysteries, even with the uncertainty. Especially with the uncertainty. Make it magnificent. We take the adventure. Not naively but knowing this is what a grown-up does. We embark. Let your children see you do it. Set ... See more
Martin Shaw • Navigating the Mysteries
Theoretically, a social media feed should heighten awareness and memory, and dilate time, because it selects for content that’s exciting, outrageous, and scary. And yet we seldom remember such content. The reason for this discrepancy is simple: when every post is alarming, your brain quickly becomes desensitised, and starts to interpret alarming co... See more