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Morning Musings: When Reality Feels Like a Game

I've been sifting through a lot of thoughts this morning, as I often do between 6 AM and 8 AM. It's a time when the world hasn't quite solidified, and the patterns beneath the surface seem clearest. What's become increasingly apparent to me is that much of what we experience isn't organic or natural, but part of a sophisticated "game" being played at the highest levels. This game, as I see it, aims to manage us from cradle to grave, subtly orchestrating our perceptions and our very understanding of reality. The Dumbing Down of Our World One of the most powerful tools in this game is the media. What started with a hopeful vision for diverse and independent broadcasting has, in my view, devolved into a pervasive "dumbing down." It's everywhere – the endless parade of baking shows, garden makeovers, antique appraisals, and even the casual scroll through endless cat memes. This isn't just entertainment; it's a deliberate shift towards the...

An Essay.

Introduction. My name is Pilgrim. I walk through this life much as I walk through my allotment – a space I often describe as disorganized, yet to me, it feels profoundly holistic. I don't fear wasp stings; I stride through nettles and thistles and brambles, finding a curious interest in the cut skin, a quiet control over the bleeding. I have no fear of the dark or the unseen. What truly disturbs me is the chatter, the small talk that ripples through existence, obscuring the profound truths unfolding before our very eyes. I prefer chaos to order, perhaps because the imposed order I witness around me feels so deeply, fundamentally false. I literally eat things along the path, unbothered by what others might deem unsafe, for my perceptions lie far beyond the superficial. I’ve come to see this world as a grand, unsettling performance, a "game" played at the highest echelons, designed to "manage the populace from cradle to grave." It's not a conspiracy in the nea...