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I deeply resonate with and respect Richard's work. Many males have thought about taking their own lives, and the rates are disproportionately high, especially in younger men. My long-time readers know why this is of importance to me. Like Richard said, it is not a zero-sum game. We do not have to uplift one gender by decimating the other - however, to do so requires compassion and the willingness to learn. We are fundamentally different because we are complementary, in the best of ways. Mainstream society tends to reduce constructs into their most reductive binary forms because doing so incites attention and controversy, perfect for performative clout-chasers with TikTok brain. It reduces souls into shallow archetypes - which is incredibly insulting and spiritually decaying. Often those doing phenomenal work in this area have integrity, humility, and possess immense empathy - thus, their energy is much more understated and peaceful. Men need purpose. They can be so remarkably generous, kind, and loving, but their devotion is much less loud and not packaged in the way that mainstream culture likes to sell imagery and expectations to us. It is no easy feat for younger men who have such desires to rise when they are repeatedly beaten down with little to no support during their formative years. For those of us on a more integrative spiritual path know intimately that finding your purpose is a feat in itself, even without the undercurrent of crescendoing social pressures piled on. Furthermore, the unspoken difficulty is that many men desire autonomy, it is within their nature. They lean towards critical thinking and will naturally question authority if they possess healthy levels of testosterone. For men, wisdom is essential, but it is gained through surviving tough shit - thus, males need to discover their purpose for themselves to claim ownership with full conviction. Guidance from resonant male mentors who have made it through the mud is helpful, but it remains a personal crucible. It is not something that can be spoon-fed, only supported and shaped over time. For the men who are in a dark place right now - you are not a burden. You are on your way to discovering your path to ascension and to living your purpose. And it will be holy. I am grateful that you exist.

The public reception of Jiri Prochazka is a perfect example of why we don’t deserve, and don’t produce, greatness. Read the comments below and you will see the problem. There is a Czech warrior-mystic madman who believes himself to be a samurai; he fights in the biggest gladiatorial arena in the world. Everything about him is completely genuine — this is legitimately who he is and how he views the world. He trains in the forest by meditating in frozen lakes, striking trees, climbing rocks. He genuinely believes in the power of ritual magic and esoteric tradition. His style of choice is unique and old, nothing like what the rest of the sport pursues. When he fights, it is with reckless abandon — a strategy of “leave it up to the gods,” centered around creating moments of pure 50/50 chaos such that his “spiritual superiority” can shine through in these violent gambles. Despite this insane, “nonsensical” strategy he has only lost to one man in ten years. All others he has knocked out or choked out, including legends of the sport and countless highly-dangerous men. He actually *is* what he presents as — his essence is his face — there is complete honesty with the crowd. Yet how does the public receive him? They infantilize him, speaking of him as autistic or underdeveloped or foolish. “The only reason one might be so eccentric is social malformation, retardation” — this is our belief. Greatness is “auto-nerfed” by this lens; he is treated as a child and a moron by the masses and the media. This is why we do not (and can not) have Alcibiades, or Fawcett, or even Elagabalus. We are structurally incapable of imagining that someone may “unironically” engage with the world, because none of us “unironically” exist. Everything is either a “bit” or a symptom of some disorder. Any small shimmer of genuine expression, even when paired with true prowess and accomplishment, negates one’s “image,” flattening it into a craven trope or insult. Real engagement must be held at arm’s length, nervously laughed at and othered. We prevent greatness by smothering this genuine existence in the cradle — crabs in a bucket tearing down any small example of earnest life to the same level of ironic sludge as the rest. You can be the indisputable second-best LHW fighter in the world with a 10-year finishing streak and people will still treat you like a child autist if you don’t kneel at the altar of ironic autohumiliation. This is our crisis. This is hell, and we are its stewards.

To forgive does not mean to deny evil, but to prevent it from generating further evil. It is not to say that nothing has happened, but to do everything possible to ensure that resentment does not determine the future.

this freaking guy exists so much in smash and its infuriating

banjo players gotta be iron deficient or something idk

Breegull blaster

I'm getting off this bitch but I will leave you with this.. We sometimes look at the modern world as a miracle. Electricity, cell phones, easy life.. But what have we given for this modern life of comfort. Idk man... something ain't right... idk what it is but it ain't right

@SaturnZelda Maryland, courtesy of @BirYAH06, requirements: 4 Maryland events in the past 6 months and US must be your most played country and MD must be your most played state

@RiddlesMK Survive, prosper, conquer

What is the point of life in your opinion

When under pressure, athletes often revert back to their old habits. This is why it's important to train new skills and techniques until they're fully ingrained into your muscle memory.

12 damage

Unfortunately, regrettably, indubitably, harrowingly, despondently, inexplicably stuck... Yes! I do require assistance...

Reckless approach and bad DI on my part. And don’t ban Steve, he’s funny

スティーブ使ってもあcolaにはなれないし、 クラウド使ってもSparg0にはなれないし、 ピット使ってもザクレイにはなれないし、 ゲッチ使ってもミーヤーにはなれない。 結局は人強。キャラパワーじゃない。 そういうことですよね。

forgiveness is For you, not them Holding anger at someone = a low vibrational emotion that over time will harm you To forgive is to let go, your energetic state is higher + at peace; bodily processes work better Being angry is drinking poison + expecting other person to suffer

I know I've changed my mind on this 30 times by now, but please don't ban Steve. The character is disturbingly overpowered, but I don't want Steve players to lose their character. They don't deserve that. I want to be able to learn how to Win.

steve is not unbeatable, his options have counterplay, he isn't required to be played to be good at the game results wise, he's a good character but like every other character that's in ultimate he isn't bannable. learn the match up, trust me, it makes you better at the game.

Thy cause for trepidation is palpable! Thou'st regard me with derision, but consider one day that I shall wear an amazing cape, with seven stars upon it. When I ascend, and further, make a friendly handshake with the luminous Helios, wilt thou be so inclined to laugh still?

@LiquidHbox Him right now

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