Month: June 2022

One Thing Leads To Another

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People are being desensitised, it’s pretty obvious, but just how far has it gone? There is a picture doing the rounds at the moment on social media around the Roe vs Wade ruling, a very pregnant bare stomach with the words “not yet human” across the front. And I thought, is she referring to herself? Obviously, she is not trying to refer to herself, but those words across her stomach made me think they were for her deep down and not for the impending life that hopefully makes it despite the odds.

Not yet human. Look around you, does it seem that there are some, if not many, lacking in what we used to call human qualities and attributes. Those qualities that apparently separated us from the animals, that gave us the potential for enlightenment and knowledge. Seems a long way off now doesn’t it? Certain people are not displaying any of their finer qualities that are apparently present, so I am led to believe that there are some who lack them, completely. Hence that phrase “not yet human” seemed to jump out at me.

There is also an msm article doing the rounds for a “Burger ‘that tastes like human flesh’ despite being vegan”, which is a disturbing headline in itself, but even more so once you unpick it. Firstly, why would you want a burger that tastes like human flesh (unless you would like to get people accustomed to the taste before they are forced to go down that road). Secondly, why the hell would vegans want to eat anything that tastes like flesh (let alone human), what is so appealing about eating something that mimics a dead animal for them? And why do they want to make the idea of cannibalism mainstream, and palatable in more way than one?

And here is where my mind wanders.

There have been times previous to the time we find ourselves in, where there have been underground cities and populations throughout various points in history. We have evidence of this all over the world, complex tunnel systems, actual cities, buried history. And of those underground wonders, there is one (which is actually many), that stands above the rest for me. Catacombs/ossuaries. And the photos below should show you why, if you haven’t come across these macabre subterranean relics before.

Czech Republic, Portugal, Paris and Poland (from top left)

The reasons for these are as graveyards and burial sites, and I hear that. But it’s not what I am seeing. So, back to underground, in these multitude of tunnels, caverns, cities and hidden worlds. I have given much thought to why there might be vast numbers of people living underground at any one time, for both just general wondering and fiction storylines. But recently I have started to uncover more to work into my theories, of what it was that drove people down there in the real world, and it’s not sounding good. But from those pictures of countless human remains being used to create alters, did we think it ever was?

This brings a film to mind, The Time Machine (1960). The future is split between human simpletons topside (eloi), and sinister humanoids who dwell underground (morlocks) who sustain the eloi as they are food to them. Hypnotising them to follow a siren to their fate.

Another that didn’t sit well with me when I watched it was The Descent (2005), creepy undergound setting, horrific humanoids, very tense. But it was the overall idea that there are still things living down there that caught my attention and never left, knowing that there could easily be things lurking down below.

All I know is, if there is ever a push to convince people of the need to go underground to be saved, I’m meant to take my chances topside.

(c) K Wicks

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Granary bread recipe

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A small loaf of granary, a very easy recipe and perfect for someone like me who doesn’t eat bread all time. I can whip up a loaf on the day and it lasts a week or so.

250g strong bread flour (200g country grain/50g white flour)

3.5g dried yeast

1/2 tsp salt

150 ml warm water

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 tbsp honey

Put flour in bowl, yeast on one side and salt on the other. Mix the oil and honey with the water, and then add to the flour. Mix together until you have a sticky dough. Knead on a floured surface for around 10 minutes (or 5 mins in a mixer). Oil a loaf tin, and place the dough in, cover and leave to rise for around an hour. Needs to be slight warm place to help the yeast.

Once risen, put in oven at 180° for 30-35 mins until risen and brown. Job done.

(c) K Wicks

It’s bigger than we… (poetry)

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It’s bigger than we

Could ever conceive

That’s why they’re trying

So hard to deceive

A fight it is coming

Of proportions grand

And you’ll need to decide

On which side you stand

Because it’s for more

Than can really be told

It’s something you feel

That can’t be controlled

So follow this path

It now seems a must

And within yourself

Know what you can trust

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There is much to lead you astray

(c) K Wicks

Perceptions of Self

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My understanding is that there are three perceptions of self that make up the whole view we create of ourselves, to ourselves on a basic level.

1) How we view ourselves

2) How we view other people, and

3) How we think other people perceive us.

You might think it’s just a given that people can understand these things that contribute towards your identity, internally and externally. But that’s not always so. Did you ever meet someone who seems to give no thought to how others view them? Some people just don’t care, I’m aware of that, but others completely lack the ability to view themselves from an outside viewpoint. That old saying we have of ‘put yourself in their shoes’ is for this very concept I believe. But not everyone actually can it seems, so it’s just a phrase to them.

Firstly though, there is how you view yourself. The perception of who you are, what you are and how you came to be. Formed through various experiences and actions, people, places, thoughts, feelings and time. You. But it’s not that simple is it, because along the way through all of that, there have been outside influences which have helped to shape that viewpoint and not everyone has had the time, space or inclination in their life to give it real thought. So, is it really you?

Secondly, how we view others. This is also based around you, and what you have taken in over your lifetime as with above. Many people have a judgemental view or like to presume things about others based on those perceptions, rather than facts. Others take a different view and fact find to build a sound assessment of someone, but it will still be based on perceptions usually, even once in possession of the facts.

And thirdly, how we think others view us, because we can’t really know for sure even if they tell us, we don’t see through others eyes, so can only have a projected imaginary view of this. Within that, that there are some people who have no concept of what others think of them, or the view they have, but we presume everyone can. We like to think though, that most people are able to understand that other people will see them in a certain way if they behave or act in a certain way. This is also influenced by a number of things, mainly how you present yourself to the outside world. Many people have suffered disappointment at not being viewed as they wished, although they have no idea why. The expectation not living up to reality. On both sides.

Perceptions of how we think we are meant to be and how we believe others should see us, is often at a discord to reality, (which is itself perceived) but possibly is why some people latch onto delusional thinking. It’s easier for them to remain in their own construct, rather than understand and learn about other peoples and yourself. And they often argue or fight to keep their delusions in place because it’s easier and familiar and take no work at all. It can just remain. It can sometimes be a long arduous process to think outside of yourself, but one that seems really important, even if it’s just to get to know yourself a bit better.

(c) K Wicks

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