Marie’s Blog
Is Military Training Brainwashing or Sacred Transformation?
This piece explores the dual nature of military conditioning—how it can strip individuality and enforce obedience, while also creating deep bonds, purpose, and structure for those who serve.
When the Sky Breaks Open: Alien Dreams and Apocalyptic Fear
A reflection on an alien dream that unearthed lingering fears of collapse, surveillance, and the fragile line between vigilance and overwhelm in a post-religious world.
How Patriarchy Shapes the Human Psyche
This piece explores patriarchy not as a vague cultural problem but as a structured system of control rooted in ownership, lineage, and fear—tracing its influence from ancient history to your nervous system.
How the Self Develops—and What Happens When It Doesn’t
This essay explores the foundations of human behavior through the lens of self-development, adaptation, and what it costs us when the self is shaped by survival instead of safety.
Understanding Narcissism Without the Pitchforks
A deep dive into the roots of narcissism, how it forms, what it looks like in relationships, and why some people become hollowable while others stay intact.
Why Thinking About Aliens and Abuse Survivors Hurts So Much
A reflection on cosmic terror, psychological manipulation, and the quiet power of reclaiming your inner voice—tied together by watching The Shrink Next Door and wondering who we become when no one intervenes.
What I’d Say If the Whole World Was Listening
If I had one moment with a mic and the entire planet tuned in, I wouldn’t give a pep talk—I’d explain what it actually means to be human.
The Precision of Plain Language: Why Simplicity Signals Depth
People who truly understand consciousness don’t perform complexity—they clarify it. If someone really gets it, they’ll speak plainly, because they’re not trying to impress you. They’re trying to connect.
When Plain Speech Reveals Real Understanding
The deeper someone understands consciousness, the simpler they tend to speak. Real insight doesn’t require metaphysical acrobatics—it demands clarity, humility, and connection.
What It Means to Care for Each Other in a Fractured World
What if the urge to care for others isn’t just a moral impulse—but a practical survival strategy in an interconnected world? This piece explores how our sense of tribe is evolving, and what it means to show up for each other in a culture that still worships individualism.