The Purpose of Power and Strength The following is a discussion and analysis of one of my favorite scenes in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba manga. This contains spoilers from the Mugen Train arc in the manga and anime. “Do you know why you were born stronger than other people?”
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Reading Experiment Update
In my previous post, admittedly some time ago, I explained a reading experiment I had begun. In short, it was to read only one book at a time, with some exceptions such as audiobooks, short stories, essays, etc. I actually forgot to mention the audiobook rule, but part of why I kept that rule isContinue reading “Reading Experiment Update”
An Experiment in Reading
I have begun an experiment. Years ago, I used to think that my habit of reading many books at one time was due to my lack of self-control. Then I decided: No, this is just what I like doing—I like to read different books at a time—who says that you have to read only oneContinue reading “An Experiment in Reading”
Christmas Reading List
Why, on the 30th of December, am I publishing a post on Christmas literary recommendations? Firstly because, in the words of Bob Cratchit, I was making rather merry—and still am! Hence the short post, as well. Secondly because (and this is for another post), Christmas has not ended! In the Church (outside of which ChristmasContinue reading “Christmas Reading List”
Blog Update: A Rule of Life
I recently began to reevaluate my rule of life, to take again a look at my ‘recipe’ for a life well ordered toward true joy and fulfillment in Heaven, beginning in this life and never-ending in the next. I began to do this near the beginning of Advent, and in light of a conversation withContinue reading “Blog Update: A Rule of Life”
No Blog Post Tomorrow—Spend Time in Friendship!
Spending the weekend with family, and due to factors which I shall explain later, I did not have time to write a post recently! So spend some extra time with your family, with a close friend, or especially with someone who is lonely or discourage. If you do not have someone and are isolated, pleaseContinue reading “No Blog Post Tomorrow—Spend Time in Friendship!”
Experience Beauty
Last Monday I made some imprudent decisions regarding sleep, and am bearing the consequences of a compromised immune system. Thus, I did not have time to write a blog post (since I was resting instead). But since the purpose of this blog is to discuss literature and other ways of experiencing beauty, I thought IContinue reading “Experience Beauty”
Blog Post Coming Soon
I am delayed, but preparing a short reflexion on the Virgin Mary that I’ve come to understand in my struggle to know and love Her. Our Lady of Good Counsel, pray for us!
Update on Blog and Post Schedule!
Since I’ve begun this blog while on a break from university, I have become increasingly convinced of the importance of beauty, especially as it is communicated in and through words. Beauty is a wonderful meeting of order and surprise, a mystery which awakens man from sleep and invites him into the dreamworld of a moreContinue reading “Update on Blog and Post Schedule!”
In the Garden of the Soul
Due to travelling and a wedding, I was not able to write a blog post last week. The question is, what were you doing instead of reading my blog? There are many more excellent things to do, and I pray that this blog does indeed inspire you to go and do them: to read aContinue reading “In the Garden of the Soul”
The Curious Critic 