The Enlightened Enigma is a personal blog-based project by Kindra Martinenko.
This is a static website developed using Github, Forestry.io, Netlify, and the Persian Hugo Theme by Themefisher.
Why “The Enlightened Enigma”?
I chose “The Enlightened Enigma” to be the name of my blog because I enjoy combining words that have opposing meanings together. In this case, “enigma” can be viewed as the question, and “enlightened” is the answer.
Definition of enlightened
1: freed from ignorance and misinformation an enlightened people an enlightened time
2: based on full comprehension of the problems involved issued an enlightened ruling
Definition of enigma
1: something hard to understand or explain
2: an inscrutable or mysterious person
3: an obscure speech or writing
I consider myself to be personally, somewhat of an enigma. We as humans are to some extent, all “enigmas” in that we maintain parts of ourselves that are hard to define, are mysterious, and cloaked with layers of unique experiences that shape who we are and what we believe. Life, in and of itself, is an enigma.
Becoming “enlightened” is a quest to becoming. It is the end goal to fully comprehend and understand what we see, hear, touch, and feel. An enlightened understanding transcends the bias associated with our unique experiences, and encompasses multiple experiences that are separate from our own.
What You’ll See Here
I wanted a place where I could curate my thoughts, share my experiences, and have an open platform for expressing my creativity. I am not a great talker. I prefer to express my self through written word, photography, and music.
My intent is to share with you a “playlist” of my mind and my quest to becoming. From short stories, poetry, and photography; to knowledge sharing and life hacks that have made me happier and more productive over the years.
What You Won’t See Here (move along!)
Fear mongering and angry hotheaded rants.
“Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering.” - Master Jedi Yoda
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