Profound: November 2022 Archives

Principles, Linear Existence, and Deep Space Nine

Some deep thoughts from Juliette Ochieng (aka Baldilocks) on the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine pilot: "And it demonstrates something essential about the relationship between inner-core beliefs/principles and the fallen nature of humanity: temporarily falling away from the former doesn't make them any less true or correct ... and doesn't make them any less yours. And the great part about principles which are solid and true is that returning to them will help you dig yourself out of the ditch into which life has deposited you."