Prose

Recognizing the Roots of Overwhelming Worry

If you find yourself grappling with feelings of stress, anxiety, or an overwhelming sense of worry, particularly regarding the possibility of losing control, missing out on valuable opportunities, or feeling trapped in the monotonous routine of your waking life, you are certainly not alone. These emotions can often weigh heavily on our minds, casting shadows… Read more

09/12/2026

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Ralph Gilbert

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Behavioral Science, Mental Health, My Personal Theory, My Thoghts, Prose, Psychology, Secular View

#emotions, #feeling trapped, #minds, #monotonous routine, #overwhelming
Spirituality as an Inward Journey of the Soul

Embracing spirituality is fundamentally an inward journey rather than a mere manifestation of physical attributes. While we inhabit our bodies made of flesh and blood, our essence transcends the tangible; it resonates on a higher plane comprised of ethereal light waves and harmonious sound vibrations. This intricate tapestry of existence underscores the profound belief that… Read more

09/01/2026

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Ralph Gilbert

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Beyond Knowledge, Meditation, My Personal Theory, My Thoghts, Philosophy, Prose, Psychology, Quotes, Secular View, Spiritual, Tenor

#essence, #inaudible, #invisible, #sound vibrations, #spirit
The Winding Stair of Spiritual Ascent

A tapestry of light and woven sound,No ghost or shadow in the dark confined,But frequencies where cosmic truths are bound,The architecture of the spark divine.Each note a step upon the winding stair,A unique chord the traveler must sing,Ascending through the heavy earthly air,To reach the octave of a higher king.We vibrate with the rhythm of… Read more

08/30/2026

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Ralph Gilbert

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Beyond Knowledge, Meditation, My Personal Theory, My Thoghts, Philosophy, Prose, Psychology, Secular View, Spiritual, Tenor

#cosmic truths, #realm, #shadows of night, #symphony of frequencies, #universe
Where Justice and Compassion Collide

Two battlefields are carved in asphalt gray, Across the heartlands where the shadows play. But on these fronts, the ledgers do not align, One draws the gold, the other left to pine. The War on Drugs is waged with iron fists, With helicopters rising through the mists, With tactical designs and heavy gear, A funded… Read more

08/19/2026

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Ralph Gilbert

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Behavioral Science, My Personal Theory, My Thoghts, Philosophy, Poetry, Politics, Prose, Psychology, Secular View

#A funded feast, #shattered glass, #shivers in the cold, #steps away, #stories of neglect
The War on Drugs: A Battlefield with Fewer Casualties Compared to the Crisis of Homelessness

The War on Drugs: A Battlefield with Fewer Casualties Compared to the Crisis of Homelessness In stark contrast to the so-called “War on Drugs,” which is waged fervently across law enforcement, political rhetoric, and the media, there is a glaring absence of a similarly declared “war on homelessness.” The disparate treatment of these two profound… Read more

08/15/2026

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Ralph Gilbert

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Behavioral Science, My Personal Theory, My Thoghts, Philosophy, Politics, Prose, Psychology, Secular View

#powerful industries, #rooted in economic incentives, #substantial financial rewards
Rethinking Divinity Through the Lens of Human Experience

The Dance of Opposites: Finding Balance in Life Many individuals hold a steadfast belief that the creators of our universe, whether they are perceived as a singular omnipotent being or a collective of divine entities, are intrinsically divine themselves. However, the existence of a world characterized by contrasts and oppositions casts a shadow of doubt… Read more

08/14/2026

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Ralph Gilbert

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Beyond Knowledge, Mental Health, My Personal Theory, My Thoghts, Philosophy, Prose, Psychology, Secular View

#creators of our universe, #divine entities, #inconsistency, #singular omnipotent, #various aspects of life
The Unseen Hands That Shape Our World

Beneath the glare of chandeliers and lime,They walk the boards, the players of our time.With tailored grace and speeches rehearsed well,They spin the yarns that throngs are thrilled to tell.Their hands bestow a token to the street,While hidden lenses catch the grand defeatOf anonymity they stage the care,And drink the applause of patrons gathered there.A… Read more

08/14/2026

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Ralph Gilbert

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Behavioral Science, My Personal Theory, My Thoghts, Philosophy, Poetry, Prose, Secular View

#architects of grace, #No cameras follow, #No headlines blossom, #Repair the fractured world, #well-placed, golden word
Life Doesn’t Owe Us Anything,but It Offers Us Everything

It’s a sentiment many people have expressed at some point in their lives: “I didn’t ask to be born.” This pang of existential frustration resonates deeply within us, a quiet yearning for agency in a world that feels overwhelming at times. But let’s take a step back and peel back the layers of this thought.… Read more

08/13/2026

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Ralph Gilbert

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Behavioral Science, My Personal Theory, My Thoghts, Prose, Psychology, Quotes, Secular View

#biological parents, #frustration resonates deeply, #overwhelming, #quiet yearning, #stark reality
Adversary of the People

He drapes himself in borrowed flags,And wears a hollow, painted grin,A wolf in holy, tattered rags,Who wears his malice like a skin. He claims a mantle from the skies,A prophet born to lead the blind,Yet speaks in endless streams of lies,With nothing godly in his mind. A television parasite,A con man spawned of stage and… Read more

08/13/2026

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Ralph Gilbert

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Behavioral Science, History, My Thoghts, Philosophy, Poetry, Politics, Prose, Psychology, Secular View

#bigot’s ugly growth, #broken trust, #cowardice, #predator, #tainted power
Everything is Peachy

If your future self could send you one sentence, what do you hope it would say? Imagine, if you will, a moment that defies the very fabric of reality; a moment that could easily belong to the annals of fantasy or the imaginative pages of a novel. Once upon a time, a woman named Erma… Read more

08/11/2026

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Ralph Gilbert

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Beyond Knowledge, Daily Prompt, Flash Fiction, My Thoghts, Philosophy, Prose, Secular View, Short Story

#daily prompt, #extraordinary event, #fantasy or the imaginative, #perception of time, #she answered the call, #utter astonishment, dailyprompt-2850
The Final Hours of a Doomed Faithful Following

A silver tongue, a heavy cross,A promise whispered in the shade,He measured power by their loss,And built a cage of fan-made jade. From Indiana’s stifling heatTo jungle vines in Guyana’s gloom,He drew the faithful to his feet,And led them down the hall of doom. A congressman in blood laid low,Triggered the panic in his mind;“The… Read more

08/11/2026

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Ralph Gilbert

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Behavioral Science, Beyond Knowledge, History, Mental Health, My Thoghts, Philosophy, Poetry, Prose, Psychology, Religion, Tenor

#doom, #faithful, #fatal, #Guyana’s, #poisoned cup, #The final
The X Bonanza

They migrated over, a chattering flock,Losers seeking a friendlier block,Repeating the catchphrases learned on the bird,Without an original thought in a word.A digital jungle of feathers and noise,Just parroting slogans, the echo-chamber boys. And look at the posers who borrowed a face,Snapping up headshots to fake up their place.With Tinseltown avatars trying to gleam,As dumb… Read more

08/08/2026

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Ralph Gilbert

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Behavioral Science, Mental Health, My Personal Theory, My Thoghts, Philosophy, Poetry, Prose, Psychology, Secular View

#borrowed applause, #dumb as the rocks, #fake, #posers, #Snapping up headshots