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I am OPTimist

I am OPTimist. I am not willing to be defined by a few words—what I do is a living journey. I am a multidisciplinary artist, empirical polymath, writer, evolutionary astrologer, libertarian/Bitcoiner. My philosophy integrates Eastern, ancestral, and cosmological traditions with psychological inquiries, praxeology, and Austrian economics, emphasizing liberty, value, resources, and self-worth in the quest for individual and societal service. I create public art commissions and immersive

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5:01

Voices#4 with Simon Vorster: Transformative and...

I am OPTimist ·

2024/03/13

When one wishes to pause time for reflection, time continues its wave. What we remember is just a snapshot of an event, something that made an impression and prompted us to respond or react based on our level of awareness.All hidden intentions or events that have yet to see the light sometimes emerge suddenly, violently, or with no notice, triggering reactions. If one is aware, these reactions that emerge from our psyche can be not only recognized but also seen in a new light and felt in the present

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4:05

Equilibrium is a process

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2024/03/07

Every March 7th, give or take, the light of the Sun shines on my vulnerable Chiron at 17°28’ Pisces, which over the years after my return, has allowed me to show up without armor and be myself.The fear of not being able to sustain my needs, or of being in codependent relationships, creating addictive behaviors because I may feel awkward when in the spotlight, as well as experiencing self-doubt especially when I am aware of how I contribute to the world, became very clear in my meditation this

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8:05

PRE-SALE: BOOK LAUNCH:

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2024/03/01

NOTE: I am stoked about this project, I have not been this excited in a long time, and I thank you for your time! When I feel disempowered, I secretly resent everyone and my inner chatter cries with, “Why me!?!” I have been in shame and blame, but now, in my full power, if this image or thought enters my space, I pause, and I nurture a breath in the now with compassion:-Monika, why are we traveling to the past or buying a ticket for an unknown future? The healing is here now, my love.~Quote from

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8:51

VOiCES#3: JoY, INTEGRiTY, aND PuRPOSE with ARi MoSHE...

I am OPTimist ·

2024/02/22

Click here to read this newsletter in your browser"And there's that freeway. We can only hear what we're willing to and capable of hearing in the moment. But if I can see someone and their struggles in life without a conflict in mind, if I can see with forgiveness, and if I can hold them in their power and actually deeply honor and respect the gift and the beauty of the healing process that they're in, I'm going to receive the benefits of that because I'm elevating my mind by way of seeing them in

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6:41

The value of time

I am OPTimist ·

2024/02/16

Since I began my Substack in February 2022, one of its main themes, tied to individuation, has been exploring the concept of Value. As I conclude the last paragraphs of my book,‘THE NATURE OF MY REALITY, EVERYTHING I NEED IS IN MY BODY' I'm reflecting on how my understanding of value has evolved.Initially, I was ignorant about how to spend money, either due to a lack of awareness of my spending patterns or simple carelessness. Over time, I've started to recognize the subjectivity of my needs and

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16:19

Individual action! New Moon in Aquarius Square Uranus

I am OPTimist ·

2024/02/08

-If you want to read this in your browser-There are NO more cookies in the cookie Jar….Enough is enough! all the BS can lead to individual action, it is what triggers single individuals to R3-Volt.I am not enticing anything; I am just observing and rejoicing that the heavens are supporting this. In the meantime:I am reflecting on how best to handle the rapid pace of life. I've found myself increasingly focused on managing my attention and aligning with the receptive nature of my mind. This involves

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8:36

Voices #2: living in synthesis...

I am OPTimist ·

2024/02/05

Read this article in the browserAt its core, synthesis is the ability to take information from multiple sources and distill it into a cohesive and actionable insight. ~Says the internet As expressed in my recent posts, my perception of time has undergone a profound shift. Rather than feeling constrained by it, I find myself immersed in its flow, not soaring aimlessly pushed by unseen forces, but rather navigating through what feels like multiple timelines.I consciously make an effort to revisit

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7:13

The Time is Nigh

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2024/01/24

“For those who pass it without entering, the city is one thing; it is another for those who are trapped by it and never leave. There is the city where you arrive for the first time, and there is another city which you leave never to return. Each deserves a different name; perhaps I have already spoken of Irene under other names; perhaps I have spoken only of Irene.”―Italo Calvino, Invisible CitiesIf you have received this newsletter through email, please click here to view it in your web browserIn

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3:25

Wrapping time

I am OPTimist ·

2024/01/16

Note: I took my time to listen and edit this long-form dialogue with Ellery that I cut into three parts. Initially, I did so because I wanted to take my time and create some visuals, but now, after weeks of listening and digesting, it is clear that I wanted to savor what I consider the remnants of a past way of relating.Times have changedOn many levels, we have all grown since four years ago. Remember? We had no idea what would unfold, and then it came like a large dark cloud. Confusion led to fear

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7:54

Treading at my pace while shedding skin

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2024/01/08

Fire is the artificial light against Nature, as Consciousness is the light which Man has made against Nature. Nature herself is unconscious and the original Man is unconscious; his great achievement against nature is that he becomes conscious.~ Carl Jung, Zarathustra Seminar, Page 128Voices: The thin veil between passion and obsessionMiami Beach, at this time of the year, embraces a notable humidity, essential for life as it acts as a moisturizing agent against dryness. However, when the humidity

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4:17

VOiCES oN CREATION + iNITIATION

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2023/12/29

Hello beautiful friends, as the year 2023 nears its end, I reflect on a year where I practiced the virtue of generosity, experienced my second Saturn return, and witnessed the peaceful passing of my amazing mother. I am extremely grateful for my life and the opportunities I both generated and embraced as part of my evolutionary journey. I read or heard once that once you lose both of your parents, you are completely free. In that sense, I must agree, as it has been my time to embody both inner and

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1:24

When the Sun stands still

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2023/12/22

To go in the dark with a light is to know the light.To know the dark, go dark. Go without sight,and find that the dark, too, blooms and sings,and is traveled by dark feet and dark wings.~ WENDELL BERRY Such things should never happen but we die The swallow finds an oak to nest her young Defenceless between the earth and the sky Uncounted beneath a vast, indifferent sun A mother holds her baby to her breastShe trusts in you yet does not dare to breatheAs the baby swallow falls from its nestAs the

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22:34

Energy, power & motion

I am OPTimist ·

2023/12/14

Note: I missed one week, so here it is, a bit long article, enjoy!Greetings, beautiful souls who graciously take the time to delve into my thoughts amidst the chaos that surrounds us, both internally and externally.I can’t recall another schizophrenic time like this, honestly; it feels like a whirlwind, evoking memories of surreal times when I was high on substances, navigating altered states, disconnected, soothing my pains temporarily behind a veil.Back then, my imagination sprinted as it was on

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11:46

Where heaven is

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2023/11/29

Their Absence is my PresenceI talk to my mom all the time. Even after her passing, I could hear and feel her deeply. Over time, the constant sense of her nearby presence would bring tears—tears of immense love, the same love I now have for myself.I knew that, with time, this feeling would subdue. Not fade away, but become a constant, integrated part of me.A few weeks ago, I asked her if she was around because I wasn't sensing her presence. She responded that if I wanted to feel her, I should be near

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25:57

Unplug + reset

I am OPTimist ·

2023/11/24

Note: You don’t have to abide by my views; this article explores how delicate it is to show up, perhaps disagree, and yet leave space for non-aggression cultivating the emergence of dialogue.Inside your bones lies the marrow, akin to the earth beneath your feet—a grounding essence that defines your home.~paraphrased from Sarah Blondin’s meditation Aiming towards truth [Liberty]Let me put it this way: If the ideologies or the science of ideas you hold dear haven't evolved in the past three years,

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28:29

Purpose: La difference

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2023/11/16

Note: As you have noticed through these articles, my writing is prompted by insights and these spur from periods of contemplation, and other times from feelings and sensations when I am actively responding to my environment.This article is a bit lengthy, so thank you for engaging.Time stamps:02:29 - Is excellence a virtue?05:35 - Purpose and environment: Vertical and horizontal parameters 07:45 - Upcoming cycles 10:16 - The possibility of living your purpose13:56 - Natural law and subtle quality

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11:45

On education

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2023/11/07

I must've been around 4 or 5 years old, already diving into the world of reading at an early age. My parents fueled my endless curiosity by encouraging my torrent of whys and hows. So, they figured, why not teach me to read and write, letting me explore things on my own?Before 7 am, the morning papers would arrive, El Tiempo and El Espectador, and both my parents would sit, exchanging sections. Following their lead, I'd eagerly wait for my share, reading out loud everything, even the classified

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18:58

"Ad infinitum?"

I am OPTimist ·

2023/11/02

Despite the inherent nonexistence of time itself, our perception often vacillates between envisioning it as boundless, stretching infinitely, and the practical recognition that, in reality, we should regard it as scarce."~Me :)TIME IS SCARCETime is insufficient, limited, and scarce. Therefore, I must allocate all my attention, energy, and value to it. Why? Because the duration of my perception or what I term my life in quantity remains uncertain.Do I contemplate this? Yes, but for me, it's

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12:34

Contemplation

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2023/10/26

The original meaning of Latin contemplari was "to mark out a space for observing auguries or omens," and the temple was a holy space reserved for this purpose. Latin contemplatus, past participle of contemplari "to gaze attentively, observe," from the prefix com- "together" plus templum "temple."“The Self (God) is a circle whose centre is everywhere, whose circumference is nowhere.”C.G. Jung and Herman Hesse:A Record of Two FriendshipsMiguel Serrano (Schocken 1968).“It may be that universal history

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11:57

I can lose myself

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2023/10/16

“The best political, social, and spiritual work we can do is to withdraw the projection of our shadow onto others.”— C.G. JungSwimmer's Ear - Temporarily DeafIt has been several weeks since I can't hear from my left ear.Perhaps it's due to excessive noise from the external environment? That's what my inner voice has been emphasizing...Or could it be the water that clogged my Eustachian tube?, I can barely perceive music, and it's quite frustrating.I've tried everything —Polyvagal exercises,

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