Well, it has been a long time since my last entry on livejournal. Between all of the needless livejournal drama, college, and other things getting in the way, I lost touch for a couple years. But after watching the news over the past few weeks I feel compelled to vent out a little bit of anger and annoyance. I warn you now it’s going to get long ( Read more... )

Today I stray from my usual philosophical ramblings to tackle a different subject. As I sat in front of my computer typing away, I listened inquisitively to names being called out from the television. At first I honestly didn't know what I was listening to, but when I rolled back from my computer to look at the screen I remembered that 'The Fallen ( Read more... )

Existence precedes essence; The heart and soul of existentialism. The 'that' precedes the 'what'. Whether we buy into this view is a matter of personal opinion, but I believe it at the very least brings forth an undeniably strong assertion. Existence is the state of being. From the moment that you and I wake up and come out of our groggy, ( Read more... )

If the old adage, "Ignorance is bliss" carries any validity, then what can be said for those who possess true knowledge? Are they too in a state of bliss, or does this indeed discredit the aforementioned adage? Many claim that ignorance may be beneficial to one if they find themselves in a situation where they would have rather been oblivious to ( Read more... )

It seems many are veiled in this world we live in today. One which is dominion to the negligent and oblivious. Heedlessly stumbling through the wreckage of the unknown, they look neither within themselves nor out upon the endless stretches of life that surround them. Instead of asking the 'why?', 'how?', or perhaps 'what if?'; a feeling of ( Read more... )

Ever wonder what is next in life? Some people say not to ever wonder what is next and to take everything as it comes. Well, in some cases that can serve as a benefit. For example, I try to just take problems one step at a time to make sure I don't rush up them and fall. Though sometimes not wondering can serve as a detriment to us, because if you ( Read more... )

Love. A four letter word that is constantly misconstrued and is used improperly just for effect. It seems like such an easy word; one syllable, four letters, short and sweet, yet it's meaning evades and mystifies even the most intellectual of us, along with people who have passed out of adolescence into adulthood. Love is one of the most misused ( Read more... )

Beauty. Is it truely as the saying goes "in the eyes of the beholder"? Many people including myself say that beauty is indeed in the eyes of the beholder. Different conclusions and reasoning for the answer to this question have been thought up and debated. But who are we to decide what beauty is or is not? No body. Yet everyday we take it upon ( Read more... )

Music. Why does it have such a profound effect on us? Many people can only conjecture and make stabs at the reason. Music can turn our days from dismal to outstanding within the few minutes it takes for a song to play. Music can take us away to a different place; a place in which all our worries diminish and melt away, a place in which we can ( Read more... )

Morality. Should it be enforced or should people be let on there own to do as they please? This question is quite controversial and is on the tip of the tongues of many. Both arguements to the question pose very interesting points which result in being trapped up as content in novels by the "intelligent". As in most subjects there are various ( Read more... )