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Fear

(“Creation Myth”, 2018, original encaustic)

Fear is the mother of violence. 
And fear of the other bonds the tribe. 
The best way to avoid this fear 
Is to stop identifying… 
Period.

(6/11/26)
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June 11, 2026 at 10:54 AM
The Mother of Violence https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hGJW5PpCSjI&list=RDhGJW5PpCSjI&start_radio=1&pp=ygUscGV0ZXIgZ2FicmllbCBmZWFyIGlzIHRoZSBtb3RoZXIgb2YgdmlvbGVuY2WgBwE%3D&ra=m
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