Reflecting on the afterlife is becoming a growing interest of mine for various reasons, not the least of which is that my life is succumbing to the inglorious process of the body losing energy and functionally degrading day by day. I have studied many religions and philosophies in search of answers to the question of why life is so frustratingly short and without apparent meaning.

In this entry, I record notes related to a book that I was reading. The notes discuss stone casting and water divination as a way to use as oracles.

A mysterious woman is given a celestial gift and must learn how to use it. Thomas and his friends face their most dangerous challenge yet.

Having seen a terrible vision, the Reaper faces a deadly foe and has a rematch with a rival, and is reunited with his friends.

The warrior, now with a new friend, travels across the land and participates in a tavern brawl, makes more friends, saves a child princess, faces a deadly trial and sees a vision of the future.

the story begins with a mysterious man reminiscing about his childhood, and how he lost his mother and his quest to find her.

Snowy is a girl who seems like she stepped straight out of a royal fairytale. With her graceful elegance and natural charm, she carries herself with effortless poise that draws admiration from everyone around her. Her beauty is soft yet captivating, and her gentle smile holds a magical warmth that makes people feel at ease wherever she goes. To the world, Snowy appears bold, confident, and fiercely independent. She stands firmly for what she believes in, never afraid to speak her mind or follow her heart. But beneath her radiant presence lies a secret she keeps hidden from almost everyone—Snowy is a vampire, immortal and bound to a life far more complex than it seems.

Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale was published in 1985 and was awarded the Governor General's Award in 1985 and the Arthur C. Clarke Award in 1987. A dystopian novel set after religious radicals overtake the USA

Assault on the Liberty by James M. Ennis, Jr. is a personal account of the intentional Israeli attack on an American Intelligence gathering ship. It has been many years since this book has been written, but I believe its message should NEVER be forgotten.

Initially published in 1979 by Random House, with subsequent paperback editions from Vantage Books (Knopf Doubleday) and Penguin Books, The Gnostic Gospels by Elaine Pagels continues to offer a comprehensive overview of many of the 52 ancient texts discovered at Nag Hammadi, Egypt, in 1945. Elaine Pagels is widely recognized as a leading expert on the history of early Christianity -- 35 AD to the First Council of Nicaea in 325 AD.

Most stories begin with a moment. Mine began with a fall — into addiction, into secrets, into a world run by ghosts and men who never say what they mean. One domino fell, then another — through orphanages, crack epidemics, CIA backchannels, surf camps, corruption, betrayals, machetes, and jail cells. But at the end of it all, this isn’t just a crime saga or political thriller. It’s a love story. An orphaned Florida surfer collided with Cold War shadows in Nicaragua — and found redemption not in power or money, but in the heart of a woman trained to survive horrors of her own. Because sometimes the final revolution isn’t revenge. It’s forgiveness.

The only way I could do that was if you had to do a lot more work and then you would be done by yourself so you would be fine and then I could just go home to you if I needed you and you could just come over here or I can just go home if I need you can just let us go home if we need you guys are you still working I don’t want you guys going anywhere to go I just don’t wanna go anywhere I just wanna know that you’re not working or I just wanna make sure that you’re not doing it for you guys I just want you know that I love to know I don’t wanna do you guys are I don’t wanna go home I just wanna see if I don’t wanna get a job.

Published in 2003, but still relevant today. Elaine Pagels contrasts the Gospel of John with the Gospel of Thomas, a non-canonical text discovered in 1945 at Nag Hammed, Egypt. Very enlightening and controversial. This is a blog post from my author's website johnstrapasonbooks.com

The Sister Collection isn’t complete without their little sisters The sister era and The Poet Inside. In "The Sister Era," poetry becomes a lifeline. Each verse unravels the complexities of mental health and the struggles of everyday life mentally and emotionally. Through Ashley's raw emotion and vivid imagery from her point of view on life, this little sister collection explores the flexibility of friendship, the reality of hardships, and the quest for self-acceptance. Lovell captures the silent battles many face, inviting readers to reflect on their own journeys. As each poem unfolds, you'll find solace and strength in shared experiences. This powerful anthology speaks to the heart, urging you to confront your fears and embrace your truths. Join the conversation; your sisterhood awaits.

The literary exploration argues that the pursuit of societal approval, power, and status compels individuals to suppress their identity, ultimately destabilizing their psychological equilibrium. Through Macbeth, Shakespeare illustrates how external pressures—such as expectations of masculinity, ambition, and reputation—can dominate personal judgment and lead individuals to rationalize destructive actions. Overall, the exploration suggests that when individuals prioritize societal approval over selfhood, they sacrifice authenticity for superficial recognition, resulting in internal collapse rather than fulfillment. Shakespeare ultimately presents ambition as a destabilizing force when it is driven by conformity rather than self-awareness, warning that the suppression of identity in pursuit of validation leads not to empowerment, but to psychological disintegration.

First look at little Bright a young deer just wanting to live a life of thanks to God for every blessing, though the good and hard times. While his Two brothers see no need to be thankful for things they view is of their own will.

Change is inevitable. The twists and turns that come with it sometimes feels like undeafeated obstacles but letting go, letting go is one of the hardest parts of change. How do we change what is already against us? How can change happen so easily with every eb and flow? Does change only happen when we push the throttle onto full speed? Or does it matter what change has in its plans for us? Do we get to have a choice?

I was nine years old when my childhood was taken from me. I was hurt by someone I trusted in my community. I did not understand what had happened, only that I was afraid and in pain. When I tried to speak, nothing was done. The adults stayed silent. The person who hurt me faced no consequences. I learned early that my pain was easier to ignore than confront. I grew up carrying the trauma alone. I looked normal on the outside, but inside I was stuck at nine. Fear, shame, and silence followed me into my teenage years and adulthood. Time did not heal it. Silence nearly destroyed me. This is my story. I survived. I broke the silence. And my voice belongs to me.

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