Life is a complex phenomenon. It is obscure as well as subtle. Are you interested in knowing the things people don’t usually talk about? Are you feeling low or having an existential crisis? Do you have the yearning to delve into the complexity of life? Join Matthew Bachman to immerse into the ocean of reality – full of intriguing writings about philosophy, wellness, literature, and the latest in library news. You can also write to him about your problems. He is here to elevate you spiritually through his words. For words have the power to change the world.
Latest Articles
Professional Development & Success
COVID-19 Got You Stuck at Home? Learn a New Skill
By Matthew Bachman / March 31, 2020
Being stuck at home during one of the worst crises in recent world history doesn't you have sit at home binge watching Netflix. Get learning!
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Spiritual Sunday
Spirituality vs Religion
By Matthew Bachman / March 29, 2020
spirituality and religion are two terms that tend to be used synonymously with each other, when in reality, the difference between the two is night and day.
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Movies & Entertainment
How Censorship and Limitations Breeds Creativity
By Matthew Bachman / March 27, 2020
Whether you're an painter, filmmaker, or writer it can be tempting to limit yourself. However, as creative minds, we are naturally puzzle solvers and with no limitations, there is no puzzle to solve.
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Philosophy Through Video Games
Silent Hill (1999)
By Matthew Bachman / March 26, 2020
Konami's legendary video game series Silent Hill is anything but mindless entertainment, it has a philosophy to the story. Like any good story, the series has layers like an onion that the player slowly peels away at to reveal an ultimate truth within the story's universe. Over the course of the the game there are two important themes that are explored: parental duty and humanity. There is certainly a lesson in philosophy to be learnt through Silent Hill.
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Spiritual Sunday
Keeping the Faith
By Matthew Bachman / March 21, 2020
Is belief the same as faith? An analysis of how our beliefs and faith (or lack of) in said beliefs affect our daily lives.
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Can Philosophy Help with Depression? Existentialism vs Nihilism
By Matthew Bachman / March 20, 2020
Whether or not philosophy can help with depression a tricky question to answer. The answer is not quite black and white.
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Books and Movies: The Coronavirus Self-Quarantine Survival Kit
By Matthew Bachman / March 11, 2020
Being in a self-quarantine is the perfect time to catch on your reading and watching some movies you haven't seen before.
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Spiritual Sunday
When Spirituality Goes Awry
By Matthew Bachman / March 8, 2020
Our spirituality is always going to be put to the test and sometimes it can push us off the rails.
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Building a Lasting Relationship with Inspiration
By Matthew Bachman / March 6, 2020
Inspiration is an intelligent lady that plays hard to get.
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No, I am Not Related to Randy Bachman of Bachman-Turner Overdrive
By Matthew Bachman / February 28, 2020
I was working my first job at Wal-Mart in the hardware department when my assistant manager called on me saying,...
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