Like many people, I feel 2016 was one of the worst years of my life – a year mad

Like many people, I feel 2016 was one of the worst years of my life – a year made bearable only by the gratification of not having to live in a world further influenced by the Clintons and watching the loss of the supreme court. (Albeit one that will be influenced by the Obamas.)

Not that 2015 or 2014 were that much better: between my government’s immorality and consequential conversion of me from a radical to a revolutionary, and the decline of life Ukraine I had only the progress of my work in philosophy to enjoy. Thankfully I have people who I love and who love me. Without them I would see no point in continuing this journey. (really)

I added many friends who I care about deeply and appreciate. I learned this year yet again who my friends are and who my friends aren’t. I learned this year yet again that I am too trusting, and that I hang on too long – counting on my own heroism. I learned that Veronika was right: most people just use you.

I learned that there are enough men of conscience and character in this world that we can alter it for the better if we try. And I learned that despite my fears it will be possible.

And to mirror the words of my friend Ayelam, I am coming to terms with being a bit insane – and that such insanity is merely the early adoption of a state of mind prior to it’s evolution into a normative state of mind. And that like many men who have come before us, we can be thought mad, foolish, troublesome, or dangerous. And ignored, ridiculed, ostracized, or persecuted.

I start 2017 with pretty clear objectives: launching the product, creating a course (video classes) for propertarianism, and working to complete the book that now suffers from my need to split my time in three directions at once. I feel I need to make one more heroic effort. But afterward, the dreams (and money) will again flourish, and I can continue the effort of a lifetime.

Love to all.