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Mad Mister Mark

adventures in waking up
©2022 Mark J. Royse

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essays on life, love, and liberation

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Now, It’s Like This

Posted on August 26, 2020
Now, It’s Like This

“RIGHT NOW, IT’S LIKE THIS.”― AJAHN SUMEDHO

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The Dharma of Disgust

Posted on June 29, 2020
The Dharma of Disgust

In tracking divorce statistics, relationship researchers have identified the number one indicator that predicts a relationship will fail: contempt.

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Kiss-Kiss Bang-Bang

Posted on August 5, 2019
Kiss-Kiss Bang-Bang

Active shooter. Somewhere crowded. Dense. Densely populated. Pop-pop-pop.

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Don’t Forget, You’re Going to Die

Posted on July 25, 2018
Don’t Forget, You’re Going to Die

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