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
In Honor of My Father: John Wayne Bachman
Matthew Bachman
/ May 4, 2021
My more loyal followers may have noticed that I’ve been MIA for the better part of a year. For those...
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Hate Your Job or Does Your Job Hate You?
Matthew Bachman
/ April 28, 2020
Is it your employers responsibility to make you happy? Some may think so...
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Philosophy Through Video Games
Silent Hill 2: Restless Dreams
Matthew Bachman
/ April 9, 2020
Silent Hill 2: Restless Dreams is a psychological horror game that delves deep into the heavier themes of guilt and our perception of reality.
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Philosophy Through Film
The Platform’s Commentary on Classism
Matthew Bachman
/ April 1, 2020
One the films that the internet community is talking about is the 2019 Spanish film The Platform which rather heavy handily explores the theme of classism.
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COVID-19 Got You Stuck at Home? Learn a New Skill
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
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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How Censorship and Limitations Breeds Creativity
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Books are Usually Better than the Movies, but Why?
It's no secret that the movies are usually worse than the books they are adapting from, but why exactly is that the case?
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President Trump is at it Again: Libraries Facing Budget Cuts
Matthew Bachman
/ February 10, 2020
President Trump, once again, has the Institute of Museum and Library Services in his crosshairs. The proposed 2021 fiscal budget would eliminate the program.
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Spiritual Sunday
The Power of Prayer
Matthew Bachman
/ February 9, 2020
Whether it be to God or some unnamed higher power, prayer is quite possibly the most powerful tool any spiritualist can have in their toolbox.
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ALA Tackles Climate Change
Matthew Bachman
/ February 6, 2020
The ALA is not holding back on their ambitions to take the climate change crisis to your front door.
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ALA Responds to Recent Efforts at Censoring Materials
Matthew Bachman
/ February 5, 2020
The ALA officially responds to recent efforts by the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration to censor materials critical of President Donald Trump and references to the female anatomy.
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Intro to Searching Videos on YouTube: An Online Tutorial for Your Grandparents
Digital literacy is very important in today's world and the Public Library Association may just have the solution to teaching the technologically challenged.
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