Brainwaves & Musings
Ramblings of a Curious Mind: A space where everyday epiphanies meet philosophical musings—thoughts are observed, pondered, and free to run wild. Each entry is a journey into life’s complexities, written with curiosity and wonder, and explored in the endless pursuit of meaning.
Examining life, one idea at a time, and inviting you along for the company. Every piece you’ll find here is crafted by me [Guthrie Brown], offering a personal glimpse into how I see the world we share, expressed through the art of words.
“It is not the answer that enlightens, but the question.”
Resurrecting Awareness at the Mad Tea Party: I Think, Therefore I Am
Awareness, in its strange and spiraling ways, tends to creep in between sips of thought and bites of habit, asking curious questions like, “Who are you now?” or “Have you noticed you’re awake?”
Of Sparks and Stars: The Invisible Forces That Move Us Forward
There’s something else hanging heavy in the air, something older—something deeper. It’s not the familiar comfort of a spring thunderstorm, with its distant rumbles and the heavy earthy scent of rain. No, this is different. This feels ancient, like a pulse drumming…
The Human Roar: A Scream into The Abyss, “CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?!”
There’s a question that lingers in the quiet spaces between heartbeats, between unsent messages and words that dissolve on the tongue before they ever see daylight: If we cry out into the void…
Valentine's Day
However you may feel about this day, no matter if you cherish it, tolerate it, or roll your eyes at the spectacle—love, in its many forms, remains at the heart of the human experience.
When the Dam Breaks: The Cost of Silence and What Being Behind the Chair Has Taught Me About Humanity
That societal pendulum keeps swinging, from one extreme to another, carving an ever-deepening divide in our communities. The gap stretches wider, not just in our beliefs but in our willingness to truly listen..
When Passion Becomes Pressure: Adulthood in the Age of Performance
Where’s the line? I’ve been searching for it, the fine thread between passion projects, adulthood, hustle culture, performance, and the endless need to post it all on social media. Somewhere along the way, we’re expected to juggle it all…
The Adventures of 2024: A Multiverse of Enshitification
What started as a seemingly uneventful year turned into a volatile wooden roller coaster of Chaucer, stoicism, totalitarianism, mental breakdowns, and an attempt at career progression—all while my relationship and the U.S. teetered on the verge of collapse. Oh, and aliens
A Traveler's Guide to Self-Compassion: Attempt #1,257
In the hustle and bustle of life, amid the challenges and triumphs, there exists a profound journey— the journey of self-compassion. It's not just a buzzword..
Cognitive Awareness vs Cognitive Dissonance: The Societal Framework Showdown
Every decision you make and every belief you have, is guided by the thought patterns you may or may not have had a hand in creating yourself.
Caught in a Loop: The Human Paradox of Freedom and Control
The American Revolution, often celebrated as a noble struggle for liberty, was not simply just a quest for independence but may have been a strategic maneuver influenced by the British Empire's own interests..
It’s Not Just A Terrarium:They’re Tiny Compartmentalization Ecosystems
There is something about moss that I just love, starting with the way it smells of damp earth. After many failed attempts at making a terrarium, I finally figured it out—
Perception and Observation: We Are Our Own Reality Show
Here we are again, stuck choosing between being bitten by a venomous snake or drinking the Kool-Aid. Except we don’t know when..