The Janus Journal

/JĀN-US/ A publishing platform focused on authenticity, human experience, and beauty in the in-betweens. Your go-to Sunday morning coffee read. Now accepting art, photography, poetry, & personal short stories. Submissions may be sent to our email: [email protected] www.thejanusjournal.com

[amouthfulloflove]

“Margaret Atwood says, “if you get hungry enough (…) you start eating your own heart.” Mine ate me. What does that make of this hunger?”

— i’ll bite the hands that feed me, Grace Moloney

[philosophybits]

“Self-control is something for which I do not strive. Self-control means wanting to be effective at some random point in the infinite radiations of my spiritual existence.”

— Franz Kafka, The Zürau Aphorisms

[surqrised]

“Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. Tiptoe if you must, but take a step.”

— Unknown

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[werenotreallystrangers]

[robert-hadley]

The World of Interiors, February 1990. Photo - James Mortimer

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http://www.thejanusjournal.com/2021/02/02/being-a-friend-to-yourself-the-art-of-honoring-your-needs-and-showing-up-for-others/

Candid and open conversations that resonate deeply, which were once more of an occasional occurrence, have become more frequent in recent months. It’s funny how quarantine has a way of connecting people more honestly. After one of these talks with a friend over coffee a few days ago, I felt the need to share the heart of our conversation which made me reevaluate what it means to show up for oneself and others....

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http://www.thejanusjournal.com/2021/02/17/finding-the-harmony-in-difference/

What some people coin “The Cult of Righteousness,” or what I’ve personally deemed “being a tyrant of belief” is the idea that your opinion, your way of life, your ethics and values are “above” or “greater” than others. If people don’t agree with you or their opinion or belief differs from yours, they are “wrong” or “bad.” This is particularly the case in group-thinking, but I think we all suffer from it at some point personally. It can permeate many realms of our lives. It can come from thinking you are above someone else because of your lifestyle choices, interests, ideology, spirituality, financial status, job, culture, race, education level, sexuality, gender, even the way you see the world. Historically, this way of thinking has created much harm and has manifested itself to the point where we dominate each other because we believe we hold the “better” beliefs or opinions...

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[elle-may]

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Finding the Harmony in Difference • The Janus Journal

What some people coin "The Cult of Righteousness," or what I've personally deemed "being a tyrant of belief" is the idea that your opinion, your way of life, your ethics and values are "above" or "greater" than others. If people don't agree with you or their opinion or belief differs from yours, they are "wrong" or "bad." This is particularly the case in group-thinking, but I think we all suffer from it at some point personally.

Finding the Harmony in Difference

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FINDING HARMONY IN DIFFERENCE is a piece written by @saraelisalopez which delves into the concept of the cult of righteousness that permeates through society and the tyrant of belief that lives in the individual. Check out the full article now on our website! #cultofrighteousness #design #vintageposter https://www.instagram.com/p/CLZ2MRiJCX1/?igshid=n7se7nwgp08b

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http://www.thejanusjournal.com/2021/02/17/finding-the-harmony-in-difference/

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where is the freedom in that? #words by @saraelisalopez available on thejanusjournal.com https://www.instagram.com/p/CLZ3L2QJYn4/?igshid=1e2atfwslh3ub

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Our latest!

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Dream about writing for a publication? The Janus Journal is a small independent publication created to prompt conversation on the more important topics in life. We encourage the dialogue between different peoples, ideas, and lifestyles. Our latest theme, Metanoia, focuses on the transformation of one’s mind, heart, and self. Our sub-themes are Social Justice, Mental Health, and The Ego. If you’ve got thoughts on any of these topics or are a self-proclaimed writer, we’d love to hear from you! If you have any questions, you can message me or take a look at our Submission Guidelines.

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Edouard Boubat, Inde, Madras, 1971.

The essence of Boubat’s spirit is summed up in his own words: “Just as love at first sight erases everything and creates a kind of void, so I must confess that, when I take a picture, I have no desire, no intention, no memory. What I am photographing has taken control of me, it is a leap in the dark. It’s over in a second. This vacancy allows the fleeting instant to break through, the instant in which everything is plunged into one unique light.” (From Edouard Boubat: Pauses, 1983) https://www.instagram.com/p/CE2BmBzAAwk/?igshid=xhjsibsf5joy

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Frank Horvat, “New York Up & Down”, 1980s

[quotefeeling]

“Life has many different chapters. Don’t let one bad chapter end the book.”

— Unknown (via quotefeeling)

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OUR NEW THEME IS OUT! CHECK IT OUT ALONG WITH OUR NEW PROMPTS! METANOIA