about this thoughtpage, article-making, internet space.
what is the mystic sage?
the mystic sage is a pseudonym for my online internet persona. in this reinvention, i choose to explore:
my inner thoughts and subconscious
prose vs. poetry
ethical travel, sustainable societal resources and opinions
queer artists, enigmas, and souls to rejoice about
countercultures
land areas i like to explore and the history behind them
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who is the mystic sage?
Caitlin Virginia (C8/Cait) is a 28-year old agender artist of language, photography, music, mystics, and theatre, based in west philly. they’ve worked in multiple disciplines of theatre over the past ten years, including performance, design, management, and education. in 2022, they self-published a book of poetry entitled the days i wait until i see you tomorrow. as well as self-produced a music EP called ‘Insider.’ Cait is a working tarot card reader as well, providing healing and spiritual services to philly locals.
follow them on insta (if u like that kinda thing): magic_c8_ball OR themysticsage.jpg
view their photography on deviantart: deviantart.com/themysticsage
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what happened to ‘joie de vivre'?’
if you were previously a reader, or are just curious, this blog/site/thoughtpage was once known as ‘joie de vivre,’ described as the following (which i think is still relevant):
"the quiet joy in being one's self...a spontaneous relaxed enjoyment, a primitive joie de vivre". - Abraham Maslow
“…in the latter half of the century – a time when its emphasis on enthusiasm, energy and spontaneity gave it a global prominence with the rise of hippie culture.” - an idea proposed in Slow is beautiful : new visions of community, leisure and joie de vivre by Cecile Andrews
see also:
Falstaff, one of Shakespeare’s painted jesters full of life
“Carpe, carpe diem;” resurrect the tomb of Dead Poet’s Society
Ikigai, or purpose
“Wine, women, and song” which might be my new favorite phrase
my life’s joys have included (but are not limited to): pantheism, butterflies, sunsets at harbors, fireplaces in houses that are not my own, kissing friends, new years’ eves, melodic harmonies, my mother singing, laughing at jokes with a crowd or in solitude, anything by craig childs’, sex and self-pleasure, change, and talking to someone older who wants to share their life story.
thank u 4 being here <3
