Discipline, inner strength, and resolve. I have these in abundance, and I need neither deity nor religious faith to carry out my life in accordance with the universal concepts of right and wrong. I need neither rules nor structure imposed from without to live my life justly. It has been put forth that the structure…
Travis Bickle
Travis Bickle is someone I can identify with. I often quote him: "Loneliness has followed me my whole life, everywhere." He sees around him, "whores, skunk pussies, buggers, queens, fairies, dopers, junkies, sick, venal." That is not so different from the current state of affairs we are in right now. There is underage drinking, underage…
Writing is therapeutic
Writing is therapeutic. It is a form of catharsis for those who are literarily inclined. It provides an emotional release for those who have a way with words, those who have a fluidity and clarity of vision, the ones who have the gift of articulation. The ability to express oneself through words and ideas is…
The Purity of Love
The instant we become an adult is the moment when the instinct to love is greater than the desire to be loved. Steven Stosny, Ph.DI stepped into the shoes of the silent observer once again. I combed through the network, searching for inspiration. I read people's notes and looked at their relationships. I treaded through…
My absurd views on romance
My judgment of others is harsh. I judge myself even more harshly. I do not expect others to have the mental willpower and the inner strength that I do. No, I am not claiming to be perfect, and I have my weaknesses that lie elsewhere. But I am acknowledging the fact that there are not…
