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On freedom and choice within the Matrix trilogy

Note: this post contains significant spoilers for not only the Matrix (1999), but also the Matrix Reloaded (2003) and Revolutions (2003). If you somehow haven’t seen these movies, go watch them! Then read this post. Neo meeting the Oracle in the original Matrix (1999) During the second act of the original Matrix film, the Oracle… Continue reading On freedom and choice within the Matrix trilogy

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The discomfort of awakening and my journey with food

Early in 2016, I was sitting at a diner in Colorado Springs when I had an awakening experience. I was eating a plate of eggs and bacon, and suddenly their visage was revolting: I felt I could not finish the meal. I plucked up a piece of bacon, dipped it in the yolk of an… Continue reading The discomfort of awakening and my journey with food

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Awakening from the Matrix: on the purpose of “agents”

Recently I’ve been feeling like I’ve been awakening from the Matrix. What I mean by this is I’ve been coming into my power: trusting my intuition, unleashing my creativity, knowing that I don’t need to wait for anyone’s approval. This is a form of initiation. As this has happened, it’s been illuminating to see the… Continue reading Awakening from the Matrix: on the purpose of “agents”