my religion

to which I pledge allegiance 

My lifestyle, every step trod on this path taken in its name 

COUNTERPHOBIA

My pursuit of truth necessarily requires thee

COUNTERPHOBIA

a reminder that fear is what blinds me 

COUNTERPHOBIA

to be liberated from its chains, to be free

COUNTERPHOBIA

Fuck fear; what am I afraid of? I will not deny that I am afraid; no, instead I will lean into what terrifies me, to feel the fear to its fullest extent and lean even deeper anyway–

This is bravery. This is walking the talk of spirituality.

Fear and discomfort– 

Come, my love. Embrace me. I will embrace you, and I will cackle as your cold embrace burns me. I will howl with laughter as the terror courses through my veins, alchemical vitriol that dissolves falsehood, antimony leaving only gold. 

What terrifies me? Let me sit with you and stare you in the face.

One must be like Mercury, though, versatile and clever, as what if you fear a life without fear? What if you fear love, what if you fear goodness? What if you fear not just “bad” things, but good things, too?

Be mentally agile in your conquest.