Philanthropy - Blog Posts

Since you may be wondering why this blog doesn't share anything, it's because Tumblr deleted my original page, (InfiniteSolutions-Group), with *NO* reason whatsoever, even though it was about a philanthropic project I'm working on, to end poverty and facilitate prosperity; establishing and supporting the development of self sufficient agorist communities, providing infrastructure, security, education, healthcare, food, and clothing.

If you're curious what it's about, there's a link at the bottom of this post, to the page I'm using to explain things, on the Minds platform.

While I had started building it under the InfiniteSolutions_Group name, it occurred to me that it would make more sense to keep Infinite Solutions Group content limited to the business projects that we're undertaking as the holding company that is part of the FathomDeep project, so that's why the page name where all this is being explained, is under FathomDeep.

I do still have the InfiniteSolutions_Group page there, but it doesn't have much content yet

On my original Tumblr page, I'd already explained the political/fiscal reasoning behind starting the project, my philosophy for why I 'm building it, how the project will work, and started explaining some of the reasoning and steps to building prosperity, how to develop the success mindset, and quite a bit more.

I see no reason to start it up again here, when Tumblr may just shut it down again, without any warning or explanation whatsoever.

I invite you to join me on my journey; striving to change the World in a fundamental way.

https://www.minds.com/fathomdeep?referrer=fathomdeep

My take on an ideal Christmas.

So, I saw a lot of people blogging about their ideal Christmas. It, frankly, tempted me—though I'm quite aware this'll go unread. Just a place to share my thoughts.

Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. You know, the guy that died for our sins and was initially condemned for it but later returned in full glory, embracing every nook and cranny of the world as a religious breakthrough. The main idea he propagated was basically that we care for everyone, spread love and abide by some basic principles—most important of which was to stay humble and kind.

Then, tell me, why do we feel the need to be extravagant on the very occasion that is supposed to celebrate the birth of someone who is the humblest of all?

The idea of people throwing small, domestic parties is quite fine—comforting and valuable, in fact. Cosy gatherings with your family and friends, all huddled up close with fulfilling and hearty but not necessarily extravagant food, a piping hot cup of coffee and a crackling fireplace, whilst helping out those in your locality with warm food and clothes—even the street pets; the perfect idea of Christmas. Being grateful for all you have but not indulging too much.

Usually, I'd never comment on these things—it's none of my business on how people splurge their money. But recently I've been seeing posts about people having extravagant, over-the-top and simply infuriatingly indulgent Christmases. Not just that—these are the same people who refuse to help someone in need. They'll come up with excuses like, "Oh, I'm not rich enough to help this person."; or worse, "Oh, I don't have anything to give to this poor stray.—and then they proceed to make themselves look like a kind person by sharing quotes like, "give back as much as you can." Very ironic, isn't it, considering that a sandwich for a starving homeless person is barely 3 dollars at a Walmart and a sausage even lesser for the poor shivering dog on the streets? Don't you realise that the time you spend preaching, you can use that time to actually help people in need and make a difference? Even the smallest difference counts, people! Make a change! Splurge less on things you already have and start splurging on kindness—no matter how less you can give away!

Anyway, this felt more like a rant than a take on an ideal Christmas. This post is just futile. People don't change. But I need to channel the angry humanitarian inside me, so—Here goes nothing.

100 days of productivity

Day 12/100

Week 3 assignment review

Self advocacy training

Day 13/100

Introduction lecture

2 readings

Study Break!

painted nails and added stickers

experimented (largely unsuccessfully) with DIY beauty products

rewatched What's New Scooby Doo for the nostalgia

finally finished my hmc crochet blanket

played a lot of Hello Kitty Island Adventure

100 Days of Productivity

Day 9/100

duolingo (three languages)

looked into Irish textbook options

attended lecture

Day 10/100

Reorganised craft space

duolingo (three languages)

Day 11/100

three readings

forum contribution

reviewed lecture notes

developed work style matrix

100 days of productivity

day 8/100

reading assignment 1

reading assignment 2

planning essay 1

05.11.25 - weekly studying summary

phd chat

started 100 DOP

chose essay question

introduction lecture

assignment review and planning

started OSINT course

maintained duolingo streak with new languages

song: bulletproof heart by my chemical romance

adhd brain has been a bit all over the place this week so giving it some rest time with hello kitty island adventure and the new spy x family chapter. wrangled myself enough to put together a compassionate study plan for next week and re-energise myself.

100 Days of Productivity

Day 6/100

reorganised desktop background

self defence class

careers research for my brother

Day 7/100

Introduction lecture to African Philanthropy

Finalised essay question

weekly planning

100 days of productivity

day 4/100

colonising philanthropy webinar

reviewed webinar transcript

day 5/100

completed learning log

completed assessed forum contribution

reviewed next week's assignments

100 Days of Productivity

Day 2/100

Attended virtual webinar

Reviewed and summarised notes

Set up/tidied OneNote

Day 3/100

PhD Chat

Prepped for lecture

Reorganised uni folders

Updated email inboxes

100 Days of Productivity

1/100

2 assignment readings

Lecture prep

Set up OneNote for new module

Prepped for PhD meeting

Prepped for political forum

Cleaned bathroom

04.05.25 - weekly study summary

set up for module one

read four texts

intro video lecture

reviewed language goals

100 most common words list

reviewed assignment feedback

set up phd meeting

prepped for module assignments

song: old regalia's hidden school for the magically impaired by kyle stibbs

glad i took a bit of a break last week as really crossed a lot off my to do list this week. i've also shifted my language goals a bit. i realised i wasn't really engaged with learning french beyond maintaining my duolingo streak so, in an act of self-compassion that would make my therapist proud, instead of berating myself for it, i leant in and asked why i was struggling with it. edited my pinned post to show new goals.

27.04.25 - weekly study summary

Maintained duolingo streak

Completed glean training

Contacted supervisor

Song: fearless (taylor's version) - taylor swift

Not a lot of studying this week. Ended up submitting an assignment 2 week early, new module doesn't start for another week and prep materials haven't been released yet, and waiting for my supervisor to get back to me before I can start my phd application. Took advantage to have a break and enjoy some crafts.

21/04/25 - weekly study summary

defined phd questions

submitted final module assignment

emailed phd supervisor

rearranged desk set up

song: come with me by chxrlotte

desk photos from top left to bottom right: before, empty, after wide, after close (with room lights off). not a huge visual difference on my desk, but feels much tidier and i love the fairy lights <3

Study break!

My favourite non-study things this month:

sewing a dress

nature walks

craft night with a friend

reading non-fiction for fun

baked brownies

preparing for the easter egg hunt battle royale

Why is there always one photo that doesn't match the colour pallet lol

13/04/25 - weekly study summary

first draft of essay

researched phd supervisors

completed assistive tech training

set up zotero

song: john hughes movie by maisie peters

feeling so much better now the first draft is done. it's taken a long time to get the assistive tech i need, but oh my god it's so good. i can't believe i've been working without adhd support this whole time. drafting this essay with the proper support was a breeze after struggling with it and previous essays for weeks. i may even had it in early.

06.04.25 - weekly studying summary

phd supervisor meeting

intro chapter from authoring a phd

lecture-focused assistive tech training facility

perfect march in duolingo

recorded lecture

song: what else can i do? from encanto by diane guerrero, stephanie beatriz

i had little to no motivation to do anything last week, but got a lot of my motivation back this week. constantly reminding myself that - especially with adhd - motivation follows action, not the other way around. also had a lovely couple of cafe study sessions with my sibling and my mum.

"The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled." - Plutarch

This Month's Goals:

Refine PhD Proposal Core Questions

Finish Fundraising Essay

Set PhD Application Plan with Supervisor

Reorganise Desk/Study Space

Learn and Integrate Study Support Software

23.03.25 - weekly studying summary

submitted essay assignment

watched one lecture

read one chapter

set up dsa support software on laptop

forum post for module

duolingo french march badge

song: feminine rage by peggy

pretty happy with this week, given how busy work has been. still working on my desk set up - I'm thinking fairy lights or leds under the shelf, and something better for file organisation.

Studying Goals

studyanthropy = studying philanthropy

My Academic Goals:

Finish Postgraduate Diploma in Philanthropy

Apply for PhD

Write 100 personal essays on philanthropy (min 500 words)

Other Learning Goals:

Develop competency in Open Source Intelligence

French, Latin, Japanese, Irish Gaelic: basic competency

Develop career skills

Learning Context:

Full time worker, part time learner

AuDHD

Distance learner

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