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@Tfmonkey @VooDooMedic I know that "the known world" is a common expression referring to the West, but Chinese culture has had numerous empires that spanned thousands of years.

We need to settle on one definition of "known world" that doesn't keep changing. I am aware this sounds pedantic; just think about China's history.

I had a wonderful evening recently with people from the Orthodox Christian community in my area. All under 40 and all couples except for those who are still un-integrated like myself. Not many kids yet though a few are on the way, and they are all for building a community.

Obviously, this was an inconsequential conversation, but I mention it here as the point is not lost on people entirely. The cause is plain to see. The solution is what is really uncomfortable.

I had an interesting conversation with someone I know who works at a doctor's office. She is an older lady and conservative in the 1960's way. We were speaking about having a family, and I lamented that so few young males are. She said she saw it too and asked what could be done.
I said plainly, "It's the laws." She looked at me confused. I proceeded with the business partner analogy, and I could see that she comprehended my point. She even said that made sense why men wouldn't take that deal.

On days like this between making my life better today than it was yesterday, I stand at the window, sip a beverage, and look out on the mountains.

"All shall be well, all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well..."

In all these situations, I find that my course of action following the experience of the melancholy is stable and aligns with my vision for the future in accord with the Order of the World.
Via these means to address melancholy, I have yet to take an action that I can say in hindsight was unwise.

There are times when I feel not regret for my decisions as they have led me to where I am today, but some melancholy.
In such cases, sometimes I let my emotions flow through the light of my consciousness. Other times, I ask myself pointedly if these emotions compel me to act, then what are these actions, and finally will these actions resolve the cause of the sadness. Still in other cases, I have a "conversation" with myself posing as a dear friend to aid...

I can see though that the political ground is not barren. There is potential to influence these younger people. The old folks are off in their own worlds going along with whatever there is.

Progress can be made gently, subtly, and with care to ensure that they believe they developed the correct means to build a healthy community that lives in accord with nature all on their own.

Also, I speak differently here than there, but the message is still the same though veiled as needed.

The females in this group of younger people (as I have seen in other groups) are all quite dominant as many eastern European or Mediterranean females can be.
The males act as your garden-variety liberal males, letting them drive the conversation.

Because what the females are saying is not original, I am pondering expressing my opinions as well. In social terms, this expresses dominance and drive while they pretend to do so by parroting male speech. Potential pitfalls exist of course...

I was in a group of Orthodox Christians today having a discussion, and the topic of Trump and Putin meeting was discussed.
Color me surprised but I heard one female state that she is "sick of the American Empire pushing feminism and globohomo around the world."

Those were her words. I'm glad she's listening to a male who says such things. I had an epiphany from the wider conversation as well...

The question of whether or not Communisim could work in theory was settled before even the rise of the Soviet Union. Ludwig Von Mises correctly identified the problem with all socialism, communist or otherwise: there is no method for economic calculation without the market.

We do not need to have this discussion again. If socialism is to be advocated then a logically consistent answer/solution must be provided to address this.

@Tfmonkey
A couple shows ago someone mentioned that a downside of being a trans woman is that the masons won't accept you. That is partially correct. Each state in the US has its own Grand Lodge, which are totally independent of one another. Some simply say you must have been "born a male". I would recommend anyone looking into Masonry check their state's Grand Lodge's ruling on the matter.

(This is a joke.)

St.Valentine's Day is great: all the fireworks are on sale from two day's prior.

@Mike_Microwave @shortstories @Based_Accelerationist @Mongoliaboo We will see what happens as I exert my influence within the community. I hope that my influence will lead people to conclude that indeed if the community is to grow, we have to do the opposite of female empowerment.

I had an excellent discussion with an Orthodox priest today. He agrees that the West is sick, that equality is a lie, and that divorce laws are terrible.

He agrees with all the specifics of TWRA, but his advice is hope that the right one can be found; so, there is hope for the younger part of the community provided they are willing to enforce patriarchy. Even if he doesn't openly advocate for patriarchy, I will take not standing in its way. Social enforcement of consequences is the key.

While TFM is correct about the West falling and the East rising, and I understand the point he was making, I believe in the Wed. show he wasn't thinking about the Chinese empires that were thriving during and after Rome.

The notion of "the known world" being ruled by a single dominant power is a bit flexible.

@KingOfWhiteAmerica I was just reading about The Divine Energies, and the language has given a more contemplative perspective on God.

"This supramental sensation of the Living God (which is experienced in contemplation) is accompanied by a vision of light, of light essentially different from physical light. Man himself abides in light because...he then neither sees nor feels his own material being or the materiality of the world."

This is great language for communicating this experience.