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Continue reading →: Be LegendaryWhat’s in a legend? Mystery, intrigue and wonder no doubt. More than that, though, legends hold the stuff of the human heart… The desire to become larger than life. A hunger to taste the bittersweet flavors of immortality. A zest for life that can only be found in the cheating…
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Continue reading →: The MissionThe Dantian Project aims to bridge political divides by finding common ground, advocating for empathy and understanding amidst growing misinformation and societal unrest, striving for a unified truth for humanity.
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Continue reading →: The Atheist’s Conundrum: Poker Night Insights“What’s your evidence for God?” Alan asked the group. Being that it was my turn to deal, I was busy keeping count, nonchalantly flicking our “hole” cards out around the table. Everyone else started thinking about how to best answer the question… Alan’s always been a great host. Agreeable music,…
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Continue reading →: Mineshaft Marauders Part II: The CaretakerCatch up! Ah, Central City… That shining mountain town, home to illustrious casinos, hotels and restaurants, all standing as monuments to the “boom and bust” heritage of the Centennial State. If Golden is the gateway to the Rockies, then surely Black Hawk and Central City serve as their foyer. In…
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Continue reading →: Time Tells AllIn terms of being a military leader, Julius Caesar was about as effective as a glass axe when he first started out. He blundered. He miscalculated. He made logistical errors that might very well have cost him his life, if only he’d been fighting a more capable enemy… But he…
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Continue reading →: The Escapism Artist Part III: MotherCatch up: “You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.” -Harvey Dent (The Dark Knight) Angelica did everything she could to locate the house Frank told her about: The one where wealthy patrons paid handsomely for a curated escape from reality. At the…
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Continue reading →: Mineshaft Marauders Part I: The “Big Mammoth”The dully lit, mahogany-paneled board room looked like the sort of place one might see a ghost if they were ever stuck there alone there on a quiet Sunday afternoon. The spontaneous creaks and knocks coming through the vents certainly didn’t help… Whatever may have happened there in the past,…
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Continue reading →: The Sleeping Giant“I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve.” ~Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto After Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto famously acknowledged the power of the American people. Like the rest of the world would soon come to realize, he…
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Continue reading →: The Escapism Artist Part II: A World of NailsAngelica’s journey continues into adulthood, as she carries the baggage of her tumultuous childhood with her. When an interesting case hits her desk, she finds that her past starts coming to life all over again.
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Continue reading →: Lights on the HorizonReflecting on times past, it becomes clear that either life passes us by, or it moves on without us, unless we pause long enough to take it all in.
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Continue reading →: Gaslight Me, Baby: A Discourse on Cognitive DissonanceI’d love for you to believe that I actually bought tickets to go see this play, but I won’t gaslight you. Fortunately, there’s a radio broadcast of it on YouTube that’s exceptionally well-done, and helpful for understanding the theme of this week’s article.
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Continue reading →: The Legend of “Old Mose”: Spirit of ResistanceWhat does the legend of “Old Mose”, King of the Grizzlies, tell us about the spirit of resistance against the path of progress? I’ll admit it, I may have gotten misty-eyed writing this one…
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Continue reading →: Practitioners of Power: Finding the DantianFinding the Dantian is a powerful source of balance and energy that can be used to foster societal health and well-being. But is it something anyone can do without years of training?
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Dastem
A student of life, seeking truth in a world of lies and illumination in a world of shadows, Dastem’s writing is both provocative and engaging.
His mission behind The Dantian Project is to find the center of what makes us each truly and uniquely human.
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