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The Shadow of Excess Empathy and Largeness

Empathy is widely praised. Largeness of perspective is often mistaken for maturity. But when either grows without discipline, structure, and limits, they rot. This piece is not therapeutic; it is diagnostic. The Myth Modern culture treats empathy as an unqualified virtue and largeness as moral advancement. The assumption is simple: more understanding equals more goodness. That assumption is false. Empathy without hierarchy collapses into confusion. Largeness without boundaries turns into i

How I Upgraded Ghost CMS from 5 to 6 by Changing a Single Number

Sometimes, DevOps life is all about intricate pipelines, perfectly orchestrated deployments, and ten layers of CI/CD checks. Other times... it’s about casually editing one number and watching your entire site level up. The Situation I was running my site on Ghost 5, containerized and deployed via Docker on DigitalOcean App Platform, with images stored on DO Spaces (S3). Everything was stable, beautiful, and... starting to feel a little too comfortable. Ghost 6 had just been released, promisin

metaphysics

No Ground to Land On: The End of the Descent Myth

We think awakening is a descent into depth—but what if there’s no bottom to fall into? This post unravels the myth of “going deeper” and points to what’s always been here: the groundless field of awareness beyond seeking.

epistemology

The Most Artificial Belief of All: “The Real”

What if the most artificial thing isn’t fiction, but our belief in reality itself? This post dismantles the illusion of “the real” through metaphysics, Spiral Dynamics, and cognitive science.

adhd

Understanding AuDHD: A Deep Dive into the Research

AuDHD—having both Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)—is a complex neurological profile that has gained increasing recognition in research. Once thought to be separate conditions, studies now show that their co-occurrence creates a unique cognitive and behavioral experience. But what does the research actually say about how AuDHD works, why it happens, and how to navigate life with it? Let's break it down. Why Do Autism and ADHD Overlap? For deca

adhd

Social Life and Relationships: Balancing Logic, Emotion, and Masking with AuDHD

Navigating social life with AuDHD is like trying to tune a radio station with constant static interference. Some days, I feel deeply connected, completely in sync with my closest friends. Other days, every social interaction feels like an exhausting puzzle, where my brain is running calculations on tone, intent, and timing. The mix of autistic directness and ADHD impulsivity makes socializing both fascinating and frustrating. The Challenge of Communication: Direct Yet Unfiltered One of the bi

Healthy Paranoia Through the Lens of Spiral Dynamics

Introduction Paranoia is often seen as negative, but "healthy paranoia" is a nuanced, strategic tool. It allows us to navigate uncertainty, assess risks, and act intelligently in a complex world. Different Spiral Dynamics stages interpret paranoia in radically different ways—some reject it outright, while others overuse it. Stage Yellow, however, integrates it effectively, seeing it as a flexible tool rather than a rigid belief system. This post explores how different Spiral Dynamics stages re

Healthy Paranoia: The Art of Smart Skepticism

In both IT and life, there's a fine line between caution and paranoia. Enter "healthy paranoia"—a mindset that keeps you vigilant, secure, and prepared without slipping into irrational fear. It’s about expecting risks, preparing for them, and staying sharp while maintaining a balanced outlook. Healthy Paranoia in IT & Cybersecurity In the tech world, healthy paranoia is essential for security. Cyber threats are everywhere, and assuming everything is safe is a recipe for disaster. Here’s how p

Yuri Bezmenov’s Prophetic Warnings: Are We Living Through Them Today?

Yuri Bezmenov, a former KGB agent and Soviet propagandist, defected to the West to expose the subtle and long-term strategies of ideological subversion. He warned that the real war wasn’t fought with bombs and bullets, but with psychological warfare, media manipulation, and cultural infiltration—all designed to weaken societies from within. Decades later, his words seem more relevant than ever. Below are some of his most striking quotes, each followed by a question that begs us to reflect on th