by The New Agora | Jul 1, 2025 | Gary Z McGee, The New Agora
Everything is a Battlefield By Gary Z. McGee “Elevate yourself above the battlefield.” ~Robert Greene. Life is a battle. It’s a battle against bewitchment. It’s a battle against sloth. It’s a battle against the pollution of the mind,...
by The New Agora | Jun 28, 2025 | Gary Z McGee, The New Agora
www.self-inflictedphilosophy.com The Thorn in the Whirlwind: Disaster Shamanism Addendum by Gary Z. McGee “The influence of a vital person vitalizes.” ~Joseph Campbell Order, comfort, and tranquility are...
by The New Agora | Jun 19, 2025 | Open Forum
www.self-inflictedphilosophy.com The Ache of High Humor By Gary Z McGee “The secret source of humor is not joy but sorrow; there is no humor in Heaven.” ~Mark Twain In the face of an absurd universe, we have the choice to balk, to fear,...
by The New Agora | Jun 1, 2025 | Gary Z McGee, The New Agora
www.self-inflictedphilosophy.com The Power of the Void By Gary Z McGee “The power of the Void is the power of wombness in us all, the power of true creativity.” ~Peggy Andreas The status quo is a juggernaut. It’s excessive. It’s...
by The New Agora | Mar 2, 2025 | Gary Z McGee, The New Agora
Humorous Fallibilism “I’m not trying to be wise, that would be foolish.” ~Mary Oliver Humorous fallibilism, what a delightful little paradox to chew on. It tastes like one might imagine an Everlasting Gobstopper tasting. Fruity with a hint of...