Category: News & Muse
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The Quiet Watchers by Edmund Janas, II
Lately, I’ve been thinking about the way some people wait—not to cheer for you, but to see if you’ll stumble. They don’t offer support, just quiet observation, as if your failure would validate something for them. It reminded me of a moment from my past, a seemingly small conversation that, in hindsight, said so much…
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The Meaning of “It Is What It Is” – A Comparison Between Trump Family and Black Community Usage
Language is more than just words; it carries history, culture, and the weight of personal and collective experiences. One phrase that has stood the test of time in different communities is “It is what it is.” While it may seem like a simple expression of resignation, its deeper meaning depends entirely on who is saying…
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A Moral Boundary Line
In all my adult life, I’ve never wished harm on another soul. At most, I’ve hoped for humble pie – that moment when reality breaks through and someone finally “sees the light.” That’s always seemed punishment enough. But watching billionaires play with lives like chess pieces while children starve and food rots in ports, while…
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Just…Gone.
[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] You know what’s strange? I keep hearing about people who’ve maintained their elementary school friendships well into their golden years. As a Gen X’er, I wonder if we’re built different. I did have one person cross my mind, someone who disappeared from my life in 2009… has it been 16 years already?! Yikes!…
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The Infinite Room
by Edmund J. Janas, II Daily, I write—no matter what. Daily, I execute—no matter what. Daily, I invest in my vision—no matter what. Even when I have very little, I pay myself first. It’s my way of honoring the work and the path I’ve chosen. It should be lonely, but I assure you, the…
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The Real Roots and True Meaning of Holding Space
The next time you hear someone dismiss “holding space” as just another trendy buzzword, remember this: what some call a modern wellness fad actually has deep, sacred roots in Indigenous cultures worldwide. Long before it hit Broadway or wellness circles, Naåtive American Council Circles, African Ubuntu gatherings, and Aboriginal Yarning Circles were practicing the profound…
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Drake’s New Variables: Why Earth Might Be Forever Waiting Outside the Cosmic Club
By Edmund – December 30, 2024 It hit me like a ton of bricks while pondering Drake’s Equation (and no, not that Drake—though imagine if Kendrick Lamar had dropped his own cosmic equation just to one-up him). There I was, sitting there in a galaxy of thoughts, when it suddenly hit me: Drake’s Equation is…
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Love at First Sight: The King and Hattie (Draft 1)
The King and Hattie scandalized the world with their forbidden love, but their triumph over Nazi occupation and the monarchy’s acceptance of their union will be remembered for generations to come.
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The Strawberry on the Cliff
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] The Strawberry on the Cliff by Edmund J. Janas, II I woke up today, 8 days after my 54th birthday thinking about the words of my 11th grade psychology teacher. He was always encouraging me…sticking…
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Web3: Building Bridges, Not Gates
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] Web3: Building Bridges, Not Gates – The Real Path to Digital Liberation The promise of Web3 has always been about creating an open and free internet, one that truly serves its users rather than…