Category Archives: Inspiration and Motivation

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Light Strikes My Darkened Heart

Posted on August 26, 2021 by mitchteemley

Photo by Hernan Pauccara When I was a young man, I began searching for the meaning of life. Along the way, I wrote a travel journal, a mix of prose and poetry, and labelled it Fool’s Odyssey. I’d returned home empty-handed. … Continue reading →

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My Own Private Easter

Posted on August 19, 2021 by mitchteemley

‘A Boy in the Forest’ by Pikila When I was a young man, I began searching for the meaning of life. Along the way, I wrote a travel journal, a mix of prose and poetry, and labelled it Fool’s Odyssey. Having … Continue reading →

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My Own Good Friday

Posted on August 12, 2021 by mitchteemley

Photo by Tim Umphreys When I was a young man, I began searching for the meaning of life. Along the way, I wrote a travel journal, a mix of prose and poetry, and labelled it Fool’s Odyssey. I was back home … Continue reading →

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Mourning Becomes Elective

Posted on August 5, 2021 by mitchteemley

Photo by Yousef Alfuhigi When I was a young man, I began searching for the meaning of life. Along the way, I wrote a travel journal, a mix of prose and poetry, and labelled it Fool’s Odyssey. Having failed to find … Continue reading →

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Hanging From the Ledge of Heaven

Posted on July 29, 2021 by mitchteemley

Harold Lloyd in Safety Last When I was a young man, I began searching for the meaning of life. Along the way, I wrote a travel journal, a mix of prose and poetry, and labelled it Fool’s Odyssey. I was still … Continue reading →

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Why?

Posted on July 22, 2021 by mitchteemley

Photo: Daily Mail When I was a young man, I began searching for the meaning of life. Along the way, I wrote a travel journal, a mix of prose and poetry, and labelled it Fool’s Odyssey. Why? Why do we need … Continue reading →

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Parable of the Bricks

Posted on July 15, 2021 by mitchteemley

Photo by Suliman Sallehi When I was a young man, I began searching for the meaning of life. Along the way, I wrote a travel journal, a mix of prose and poetry, and labelled it Fool’s Odyssey. I knew the … Continue reading →

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My Life of Radical Idealism Comes to an End

Posted on July 8, 2021 by mitchteemley

Palau Nacional, Barcelona – photo by Stephen Stringer When I was a young man, I began searching for the meaning of life. Along the way, I wrote a travel journal, a mix of prose and poetry, and labelled it Fool’s … Continue reading →

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When Your Favorite Delusion Starts to Fade

Posted on July 1, 2021 by mitchteemley

When I was a young man, I began searching for the meaning of life. Along the way, I wrote a travel journal, a mix of prose and poetry, and labelled it Fool’s Odyssey. I was young and confused (I know, … Continue reading →

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My Life of Radical Idealism in Spain

Posted on June 17, 2021 by mitchteemley

When I was a young man, I began searching for the meaning of life. Along the way, I wrote a travel journal, a mix of prose and poetry, and labelled it Fool’s Odyssey. I was young and in love–with whatever I … Continue reading →

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