by BK Johnsen Thump, thump, thump What’s in this shell? Beating so proudly striding swiftly to hell God, how it thrills These moments before I go in for a kiss Is this heaven’s holy bliss? No time for answers I must make my move Tender pupils, they luster Cheília, so moist Cheeks, rosy pleasures May …
An Exercise In Self-Introspection I was watching an “interview” with Andrew Tate and at one point he provided a profound exercise I would recommend we all do on at least a week-to-week basis. He said something like the following: “Go over all your beliefs in life. Then ask yourself 1) Where did they come from? …
by BK Johnsen What if eternity was fleeting? What if we all become one? The end is near, they say Yet tomorrow will bring new sun The moon keeps waxing, waning The water — vast and deep The misty air and dewy leaves — awaken from their sleep The world goes on, as does all life and death is …
There Are Many to Choose From What is your most valuable currency? I asked my wife this question and she didn’t know what currency was because it’s not a word she uses often in English. I also did not know the word in Japanese, so there was a long moment of confusion for both of …
by BK Johnsen When the lights turn low Do not squint in alarm Sandman does not linger Golem’s tears pelt the ground Fear not the unknown For all of life dwells in shadow Only courage shall prevail Love and humility – its only allies Nightshade is coming Do not quiver nor cry Yes, in soft, …
by BK Johnsen Take me to the skies over oceans bright azure As mother earth slumbers humanity soldiers on None disturb her soft silent peace Gliding to lands of rising sun the far east Engines humming soft snoring beehives Meal 3 of 10-hour flight arrives Bitter warm coffee nori, seaweed snow-white rice a strange cookie …
Mr. Pink Was Right I moved to Japan nearly six years ago, and one of the things that took the biggest getting used to was the lack of tipping. In America, where I’m from, it is customary to tip waiters, bartenders, valets, taxi drivers, and many other services. But in Japan, tipping is considered rude. …
by BK Johnsen Oh, temptations of the mind. Let go of your magnetic pull. Release me from my horrors. This pain is too much to bear. Soft and gently, you come to me. A little rest. A little calm. Like an avalanche, peaceful times accumulate. The sun is gone. The day is done. Oh, so …
Overcoming Obstacles With a Furry Friend In poker, they say you forget all the lucky hands you won but will always have a crystal-clear memory of the times you got extremely unlucky and lost big. The same seems to hold true for any obstacles or fears you overcome throughout your life. Because I don’t remember …
Weakening Your Self-judge, Strengthening Yourself Last week, I made myself a list of things to look back on at the end of each day. I wrote to myself: “What would make you feel accomplished each day?” Here was what I first came up with: Write a blogpost Walk/Run at least a mile. Do at least …
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