Is Laziness Real? Understanding Motivation, Struggle, and the Human Experience

This article challenges the common belief that laziness is a character flaw, revealing it as a symptom of deeper struggles like burnout, fear, mental health challenges, or neurodivergence. It explores the real reasons people struggle with motivation and offers practical, compassionate strategies for working with those challenges. A helpful resource section provides further tools and support for readers seeking understanding or change.

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Biblical Prophecy, Fictional Fulfillment, and the Question of Jesus

This post critically examines biblical prophecy, highlighting failed predictions, misapplied Old Testament verses, and the possibility that Jesus’ story was constructed to fit pre-existing texts. It challenges the idea of divine foresight by exploring how narratives may have been shaped after the fact—and even questions whether the central figure of Christianity existed at all.

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The Brain, Belief, and the Illusion of Certainty

This post explores how the human brain constructs our experience of reality—both external and internal—and why that can lead to deeply felt but conflicting beliefs about gods, spirits, morality, and truth. It invites readers to examine the stories their minds generate, recognize the illusion of certainty, and adopt more reliable tools for understanding the world with curiosity and compassion.

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Words Are Just Tools: When Communication Becomes Manipulation

This post explores the true nature of communication, emphasizing that words are merely tools for transferring meaning. It highlights how miscommunication—especially when used intentionally—can be a manipulative tactic employed by politicians, evangelists, and apologists. True dialogue requires clarity, shared definitions, and a commitment to mutual understanding. Winning an argument through miscommunication is not a real victory; it’s a performance, not a pursuit of truth.

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Autism Appreciation: Moving Beyond Awareness to Understanding and Inclusion

This blog post encourages a shift from “Autism Awareness” to “Autism Appreciation,” highlighting the value of autistic people and their diverse ways of thinking and being. It debunks myths, amplifies autistic voices, celebrates strengths, and promotes true inclusion. The article offers practical ways to support and appreciate autistic individuals and includes trusted resources for further learning.

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