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Ash of Incense Falling: What Difference Does It Make?
[DISCLAIMER] As Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is informed by Stoic philosophy, this blog entry is part of an ongoing series regarding a book entitled The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman. The authors quote ancient Stoic philosopher and Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, who stated, “We are like many pellets of incense falling on the same altar. Some collapse sooner, others later, but i
Deric Hollings
Jul 276 min read
I am as I am
[DISCLAIMER] When listening to an electronic dance music (EDM) DJ set by Sara Collado, I heard her spin the track “I am as I am (SHNNG Rework)” (2026) by Jonasclean. Lyrics include, “I don’t believe it if he says, ‘Neither pearl nor jewel.’ It is not even that, o brother. I am as I am.” For context, the tautological phrase “I am as I am” regards acceptance of oneself without use of inflexible conditions, reflecting self-acceptance, unyielding truth, and the fundamental st
Deric Hollings
Jul 265 min read
That's the Bad Guy
[DISCLAIMER] Photo credit, property of Universal Pictures, fair use On the collaborative album From El Barrio, With Love (2020), by lyricist UFO Fev and producer Termanology, is the song “The Bad Guy” that features an audio sample from the film Scarface (1983). In particular, the character Tony Montana states in a restaurant room full of patrons: What you looking at? You’re all a bunch of fucking assholes. You know why? You don’t have the guts to be what you wanna be? You
Deric Hollings
Jun 225 min read
FUBAR vs. a Pragmatic, Instead of the Moralistic, Approach to Wealth
[ DISCLAIMER ] When assigned to the Marine Security Guard (MSG) detachment in Lima, Peru (2000-2001), I attended a United States (U.S.) Marine Corps Birthday ball without a date. A fellow MSG, who often expressed disdain for me, took as a date someone to whom I’ll refer as “Chaparrita.” Regarding how I met her, I stated in Non-Monogamous Desires that “there was the matter of another Marine’s date in Lima, Peru who liked me more than him, and who became my rave partner wh
Deric Hollings
Apr 412 min read
Kno One: A Negative Evaluation - People Aren't Their Behavior
[ DISCLAIMER ] There was a time when I set out to write blog content regarding the Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) book Creative Marriage (1961). However, I admittedly haven’t contributed many posts to it in a while, and perhaps won’t do so again (current post excluded). That’s because I don’t endorse “sucka shit,” as one source thusly describes this term, “Anything that is not acceptable or violates the G code . This includes snitching, switching up on your t
Deric Hollings
Apr 37 min read
Evaluations and Appraisals: Men Are Gross, Trash, and Pigs
[ DISCLAIMER ] The Scenario I once adopted principles of feminism (the supposed belief in and advocacy of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes). That was until I realized that the ideology is expressed especially through organized activity on behalf of female rights and interests . When referencing the term “female,” I’m referring to girls and women. When I realized that the belief system and associated movement was largely unconcerned with ma
Deric Hollings
Dec 5, 202517 min read
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