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The Will to Ask
Written for the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 20, Track 2, Year B, Revised Common Lectionary Words can themselves be magical in the sense that they exhibit power in the sense that both possess the ability to compel, receive, and affirm. Remember to say the magic words—“please” and “thank you.” But tied to their power […]
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Ozymandias Remains
Human fragility is oftentimes most evident in the lives of persons who wield considerable authority and power—for when one seems to be at the height of apparent success, there is no way but down. This fragility primarily lies in the folly of pride—for while a healthy self-confidence can propel oneself into opportunity and growth, a […]
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Faith is More
Have faith in yourself. I have faith in you. Because you’ve gotta have faith. Faith, trust, and pixie dust. For many, faith is nearly-synonymous with religion—a defined set of teachings and practices tied to particular texts, figures, regions, and historical developments. No one is to blame for this, for the assumption that faith is strictly […]
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Play With Sims, Play With Life
Eat. Work. Sleep. Repeat. When framed like this, life seems monotonous at best and dreadful at worst. But in reality, life is far, far more complicated, chaotic, and busy than that distillation. It’s the things in between—impromptu hangouts chance encounters, deep conversations, and leisurely activities—that give life its flavor, although sometimes it can taste more […]
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Despair, Anguish, & Human Responsibility
There is a fine line between will and control. A person may will something to be, desiring that it ‘be the case’ or become reality, but that will is rarely paired with control. As much as I would like—or will—my sibling to not eat the last slice of pizza in the fridge, I cannot control […]
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John Lee Wagas 