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The Binding Of Issac Rebirth Turns 13 today

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  copyright: The Binding Of Isaac is property of  Edmund McMillen and Headup Games. Brevity And Ethics: I have no affiliation with the Binding Of Isaac, Edmund McMillen or Headup Games Today marks the release of a new entry in one of the most profoundly dark rogue-like dungeon crawlers. While I didn’t dive into it myself, I had the chance to watch my wife play, and the story really resonated with us. It's a haunting experience that delves into themes of religious anxiety and trauma, something that struck a chord given my own experiences growing up in a religious household. As she played, I became her co-strategist, observing enemy patterns, brainstorming optimal builds, and figuring out how to conquer the game’s tough moments—especially those iconic battles against "Mom." Watching her tackle each challenge brought a fresh perspective, making even the darkest aspects of the game feel less heavy and more about shared adventure.   I also appreciate how they revamped the game...

my time with jedism

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 Copyright:  Star Wars is owned by Disney and Lucas films brevity and ethics:  I have no association with Star Wars, Disney or the jedi temple A long time ago, in a Californian suburb far away. A young high school boy was trying to find himself. So many religions and factions to explore. In his ventures he found out about Jedism. That boy was me. In my life, I've tried to explore who I am and what I want to be and still am. I found myself in a cringy quest to become a Jedi.   I think every person even in their oldest of ages is trying to discover who they are. And in my quest to do that I became a little bit cringey. After my failed attempt to become a Buddhist, I found myself wanting to join Californa’s Jedi temple and become a padawan. Even though I had no way of going there and officially joining, I still wanted to feel like I was part of the crowd. I did not have any officially bidding or anything like that anyways so it wouldn't have mattered, but in my b...