I would be careful doctor. I have a fear of luxury. Every time I go to an posh restaurant or a mall, I can feel the ambience beginning to ensnare my senses. Strange desires, which appear nothing more than frivolous greed when dining at a roadside stall, begin to appear in my mind.
These places are built to hack one's mind. To artificially induce in oneself, a longing for them, when in reality, they are in sense built of illusions, and promises of a life one cannot quite ever get to. Enthralled by them, many give up on some of things which are most valuable in life, a honest mind and a pure heart. Such instilled desires can play weird tricks on one's psyche, and many have ended up unconsciously in the arms of evil.
My assumption here is, that your residence here was paid for by those who invited you. Ask yourself, such money does not fall ideally. May be they are nice people treating you well as a good man should be, but grand designs often start simply.
This is not idle worry. I am quite confident that you are aware of the science side of the Epstein scandal. A lot of good scientist got captured by luxuries they never had, and never needed. It is reasonable to assume that such tricks are not isolated to a single person.
Here is another piece of unsolicited advice. If you are married, take your wife with you most places. There are certain temptations even the strongest men find hard to resist, you are the last man I want to see torpedoed.
I like your comment because I do not understand why Mattias Desmet describes all these beauties which are really amazing but they are not relevant for this moment of history. I understand the beauty of American nature, and super artists etc. but I would like to hear something about Mattias's interview and his feeling about people that he had met.
While he falls for the recognition and luxury offered, and sides with those who dismantle administration (and everything else) and who find an argument in his assertions that the totalitarian system was the earlier sitting admistration, was the deep state... while a quite obvious form of a totalitarian rise seems to be happening now, ironicaly coming from the side that "warned" for it.
Also, it's a form of hypnosis, making you focus on some other thing, make you look away. from what's happening...
Snoepkont Matthias..op de golven van het geheim tijd ..pas op de deining. Tijd kronkelt zich overal omheen. Weer `n wiegend woord en laat me even meegaan. Dank je! En ga door.
Reading about the finer things in life and especially a pianist who can weave music with his fingers makes me shed a few appreciative tears for the potential of mankind. Imagine what a cathedral can inspire!
I'm so glad you enjoyed our beautiful nation. I would like it very much if you moved here. Become part of the fabric of this beautiful land, where you can be supported and grow academically. We welcome you back at your earliest opportunity. 🇺🇸
Thank you, Matthias Desmet, for putting into eloquent words the most elusive observations about our mysterious world and the crazy times that we are living through!
I just finished reading Michael D O'Brien's great book entitled Island of the World, and he echoes your sentiments in many places.
I would be careful doctor. I have a fear of luxury. Every time I go to an posh restaurant or a mall, I can feel the ambience beginning to ensnare my senses. Strange desires, which appear nothing more than frivolous greed when dining at a roadside stall, begin to appear in my mind.
These places are built to hack one's mind. To artificially induce in oneself, a longing for them, when in reality, they are in sense built of illusions, and promises of a life one cannot quite ever get to. Enthralled by them, many give up on some of things which are most valuable in life, a honest mind and a pure heart. Such instilled desires can play weird tricks on one's psyche, and many have ended up unconsciously in the arms of evil.
My assumption here is, that your residence here was paid for by those who invited you. Ask yourself, such money does not fall ideally. May be they are nice people treating you well as a good man should be, but grand designs often start simply.
This is not idle worry. I am quite confident that you are aware of the science side of the Epstein scandal. A lot of good scientist got captured by luxuries they never had, and never needed. It is reasonable to assume that such tricks are not isolated to a single person.
Here is another piece of unsolicited advice. If you are married, take your wife with you most places. There are certain temptations even the strongest men find hard to resist, you are the last man I want to see torpedoed.
I like your comment because I do not understand why Mattias Desmet describes all these beauties which are really amazing but they are not relevant for this moment of history. I understand the beauty of American nature, and super artists etc. but I would like to hear something about Mattias's interview and his feeling about people that he had met.
While he falls for the recognition and luxury offered, and sides with those who dismantle administration (and everything else) and who find an argument in his assertions that the totalitarian system was the earlier sitting admistration, was the deep state... while a quite obvious form of a totalitarian rise seems to be happening now, ironicaly coming from the side that "warned" for it.
Also, it's a form of hypnosis, making you focus on some other thing, make you look away. from what's happening...
I do not understand how Mattias Desmet can not see all these???
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Snoepkont Matthias..op de golven van het geheim tijd ..pas op de deining. Tijd kronkelt zich overal omheen. Weer `n wiegend woord en laat me even meegaan. Dank je! En ga door.
Beautiful.
Arvo Pärt is the best.
This song too is so beautiful it hurts.
It is an appropriate song for today.
But it is in Dutch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gc2G1KRDr9I
What a poetic piece Mattias, and a little more of a reveal of a heart within you that sparkles and resonates within all of us ❤️🙏.
My Mothers favorite color was Lapis Lazuli.
She had jewelry of the stones in small/medium/large assortments.
My daughter has her antique collection.
It makes for fabulous memories of days gone by.
Cool reminder, Thanks Mattias!
Wow. Beautiful, poetic description of those intangibles that, as Helen Keller says cannot be seen but must be felt with the heart. ❤️
Glad you got these moments… there is much to love about the beautiful places many of us call home. 🙏
Nice to hear that. Some different angle.
Arvo Part is a good choice.
Mattias, I love your poetic writing!
Enjoy the marvels , All the best , en nen dikke mercie ;)
Reading about the finer things in life and especially a pianist who can weave music with his fingers makes me shed a few appreciative tears for the potential of mankind. Imagine what a cathedral can inspire!
I'm so glad you enjoyed our beautiful nation. I would like it very much if you moved here. Become part of the fabric of this beautiful land, where you can be supported and grow academically. We welcome you back at your earliest opportunity. 🇺🇸
Thank you for this story about life presenting itself.
Such eloquent writing, a joy to read
Thank you, Matthias Desmet, for putting into eloquent words the most elusive observations about our mysterious world and the crazy times that we are living through!