This is a list of lines and ideas that I have come across over the past year of so while reading or enjoying a show, words that have inspired me enough to stop and quickly write them down. “What is love without risk?” “Greed is a bottomless pit that exhausts the heart.” “If you neverContinue reading “55 Powerful Quotes”
Category Archives: Thoughts
This is the place for any random thoughts and impressions that come to mind that don’t quite fit into the realm of history, literature, or religion!
The Need to Categorize and Set Apart
Why so many people feel the need to call out the validity of their specific group to those around them and how this has been a habitual thing seen throughout time. Something that has always befuddled me growing up is the term ‘gateway fan’. This typically refers to a person that stands at the frontContinue reading “The Need to Categorize and Set Apart”
A Truly Steadfast and Moral Man
My thoughts on the characterization of William Wilberforce in the 2006 movie, ‘Amazing Grace’. Something interesting that I noticed in the movie’s portrayal was the mixture of extremes in British society with the members of parliament partying, drinking, going to plays and comedies, and wearing lavish outfits. While here is William Wilberforce at the startContinue reading “A Truly Steadfast and Moral Man”
Finding the Humanity Within
Exploring my favorite aspect and part in the stories I read or watch. We are surrounded by story after story from the moment we’re born until the moment we die. Whether it is a book, a movie, a painting, a poem, a play, or a show, each is filled with new settings, conflicts, and boundaries.Continue reading “Finding the Humanity Within”
The Chaos of the World
My thoughts on the problems that can be created and caused by humanity. I wasn’t quite sure what I should write for my post today, what with the situation of the world right now. I don’t feel confident enough to talk about the events occurring in Ukraine right now, but I also don’t want toContinue reading “The Chaos of the World”
Connecting With Our Soul
An exploration on the reality and importance of our souls within our lives and on this earth. One of my favorite quotes is one by Francis Bacon that says, “It is a sad fate for a man to die too well known to everybody else, and still unknown to himself.” I love the powerful messageContinue reading “Connecting With Our Soul”
The Language Barrier
Exploring how language have evolved over time, creating walls between different people across the globe. Language is a really interesting thing when you think about it, yet it is something we often take for granted or don’t notice really until we come face to face with a foreign or older way of speech or tongue.Continue reading “The Language Barrier”
The Superhero Phenomenon
Exploring the popularity of this archetype and the profound affect it has on us. Ever since I was a little kid, I was crazy into superheroes. I was absolutely obsessed with Power Rangers, watching every season I could find and rewatching my favorite episodes and scenes again and again and again. Even now as anContinue reading “The Superhero Phenomenon”
Seeking To Find Rather Than Trying To Hide
The important distinction that needs to be made in our lives in order to come to a better understanding and knowledge. What is on my mind today is this idea, really. Day after day we meet people; some we have known for years while others are new faces and every single one of them isContinue reading “Seeking To Find Rather Than Trying To Hide”
A Balance of Pride
How pride can affect us in life and how we need to keep control over it. What is on my mind a lot this week is the idea of pride and how it influences our lives. In a story I’m reading right now, a main obstacle for the main character is the pride of thoseContinue reading “A Balance of Pride”
Seeking After Knowledge 