by Benno | Oct 10, 2021 | Reflections
It seems like we have developed a particular inclination to filter selfishly, not by choice but by natural design as human beings. In the past, it was in our best interests to have a primary focus on our survival. Although mental filters are great for reducing...
by Benno | Jun 8, 2021 | Reflections
I am certainly no stranger to personal development seminars; this is far from my first rodeo. At 15, I started my personal development journey by buying books and audio programs from Tony Robbins, Brian Tracy, and Grant Cardone. I didn’t indulge myself in these...
by Benno | Apr 14, 2021 | Reflections
Listed below is a brief compilation of poems. These verses do not necessarily reflect my personal view, thoughts, or feelings. Some are a hybrid of fact and fiction. I leave the interpreting to your imagination. Enjoy. The Maze Runner In the maze of thought Your...
by Benno | Apr 7, 2021 | Reflections
Perfume made of toxinsIndulging in cheap wineConsuming endless gossipThe opposite of divine Having meaningless encounters.Doctors prescribing death sentences.Politicians tricking and dividing us.Broken psychiatrists becoming your life coach.Thinking for oneself is...
by Benno | Aug 25, 2020 | Reflections
I often feel like I am living within a videogame. It is like most people around me are hardwired to follow specific patterns set out by society, while I never stay within the confines of this mental “box.” I often think about many of the great minds that...