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Cult vs. Occult: The Hexagram and the Truth We Can’t Ignore

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When most people hear the word cult, they think of blind devotion. When they hear occult, they think of mysticism and secrecy. But what happens when the two blur — when a hidden, mystical symbol is turned into a political and national identity?

That’s where the story of the hexagram comes in.

🔯 The Hexagram Isn’t Just the “Star of David”

We’ve been told for generations that the six-pointed star is uniquely Jewish. But the truth? History says otherwise.

  • In Hinduism, it’s called the Shatkona, representing the balance of male and female energy.
  • In alchemy and medieval Europe, it was known as the Seal of Solomon, used in magic texts to symbolize the union of fire and water, spirit and matter.
  • In Islamic art and manuscripts, the hexagram appears across mosques and dynasties, centuries before modern nations existed.
  • In Morocco, the hexagram appeared on flags in the 19th century.
  • Ethiopia, India, and other countries have also used it in seals and banners.

So why do we pretend it belongs only to Israel today?

⚖️ Cult vs. Occult

  • Occult: The hexagram is one of the most recognized occultic symbols in history — tied to magic, alchemy, esotericism, and the search for hidden knowledge.
  • Cult: When that symbol is placed on a flag and declared a national emblem, it becomes something else. It demands loyalty. It becomes an emblem of conformity. That’s cult-like power.

This doesn’t mean the shape itself is evil. A triangle, a circle, a star — they’re just geometry. But once institutions declare them sacred, unquestionable, or untouchable, they stop being symbols of wisdom and become symbols of control.

🌍 The Bigger Question

Why have so many powerful nations and systems chosen the same symbol? Why has an occultic pattern become a cultic demand?

That’s the truth no one wants to talk about. Because if a symbol is used across religions, nations, and centuries, then it means the story is bigger than the one we’ve been told.

And yes, it’s troubling when the official narrative says “this is the Star of David, this is who we are” — while history shows it was global, ancient, and deeply occultic long before it was political.

This is why this is so important….

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📚 References & Resources

  • Gershom Scholem, The Star of David: History of a Symbol
  • Barbara Walker, The Woman’s Dictionary of Symbols and Sacred Objects
  • Amira El-Zein, Islam, Arabs, and the Intelligent World of the Jinn
  • Mircea Eliade, The Occult and the Sacred

🎤 About the Author

A.L. Childers is a writer and researcher who refuses to stop at the surface of things. Her work digs into history, symbols, and the hidden stories that shape culture and politics today. By blending truth, curiosity, and raw honesty, she writes for the people who are tired of being told half-truths.

⚠️ Disclaimer

This blog is for educational and historical purposes only. It does not endorse or condemn any religion, culture, or nation. Its purpose is to examine the historical and symbolic use of the hexagram and to explore how symbols move between occult traditions and cultic institutions.

To the Dreamers of the 80’s… and the Scroll-Weary Generation of Today

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“To the dreamers of the 80’s who made mixtapes, traded secrets under neon lights, and believed time was theirs to spend.
And to today’s generation—may you learn that your hours are worth more than algorithms.”

🎶 When Time Was Ours

The 1980’s were alive with creativity and connection. We spent hours making mixtapes for friends, recording songs off the radio, hanging out at malls and roller rinks, or sitting on bedroom floors trading secrets under neon posters. Time felt abundant, and boredom wasn’t a curse—it was a spark.

Back then, we weren’t refreshing feeds. We were living.

📱 When Time Became a Product

Fast-forward to today, and our hours feel stolen. Social media has monetized boredom, turned attention into currency, and replaced presence with performance. As Shoshana Zuboff writes in The Age of Surveillance Capitalism, we’ve become raw material for an attention economy that profits from our distraction.

Studies confirm it too: according to the American Psychological Association (2023), adults spend an average of 3+ hours per day scrolling social media. That’s over 45 days a year—gone. Not spent on creativity, love, or freedom, but swallowed by algorithms.

💡 Why I Wrote About This

I’m A.L. Childers—author, truth-seeker, nostalgic soul, and someone who has lived through both the mixtape era and the TikTok age.

  • In Silent Chains: Breaking Free from Conformity and Injustice, I exposed how conformity and systemic control shape our daily lives.
  • In The Hidden Empire: A Journey Through Millennia of Oligarchic Rule, I revealed how power has always stolen time and freedom from ordinary people.
  • And now, in The Endless Feed, the Empty Day: From 80’s Mixtapes to TikTok, I’m bridging those truths with lived nostalgia—reminding readers that our hours are sacred, and they belong to us, not to screens.

I know what it feels like to lose time to systems built to exploit us. I also know what it feels like to take it back. My writing is here to show you how to do the same.

📚 Why You Should Read My Books

Because they aren’t just books. They’re lifelines.

  • If you’ve ever felt trapped in the cycle of endless scrolling, I’ve been there.
  • If you’ve ever felt crushed by conformity, I’ve fought it.
  • If you’ve ever felt like your hours are slipping away, I’ve found ways to reclaim mine—and I’m sharing them with you.

I’m not writing for corporations, for clicks, or for algorithms. I’m writing for you—for the dreamers, the seekers, the rebels, the ones who know life is more than likes.

📖 Resources & References

  • Zuboff, S. (2019). The Age of Surveillance Capitalism. PublicAffairs.
  • American Psychological Association (2023). U.S. adults average 3+ hours per day on social media.
  • Newport, C. (2019). Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World. Penguin Press.

🎤 About the Author

A.L. Childers is a multi-genre author whose work spans history, health, metaphysics, and memoir. Raised in the 80’s and living in the digital age, she brings a unique perspective that blends nostalgia, truth, and raw honesty. Her catalog—including Silent Chains and The Hidden Empire—exposes hidden systems of control while offering practical and empowering ways to reclaim freedom.

She is not afraid to say what others won’t. And that’s why her books stand out.

💥 Final Word

If you want to laugh, cry, reflect, and finally take your life back from the algorithm—pick up one of my books. Because I’m not just writing words. I’m writing weapons for freedom. And yes, I’m that fucking fantastic.

From Mixtapes to TikTok: Why Time Feels So Different Now

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“Time is money.” We’ve all heard it, but in today’s world of endless scrolling, likes, and algorithms, it feels truer than ever. Social media has become a thief of hours, and the saddest part? Most of us don’t even notice it happening until the day is gone.

Back in the 80’s, time was spent differently. We weren’t chasing notifications—we were chasing songs on the radio, waiting to hit “record” on our cassette decks at just the right moment. We weren’t refreshing feeds—we were riding bikes, hanging at the mall, or making mixtapes for friends.

The 80’s weren’t perfect, but they gave us something we’ve lost today: space. Space to be bored, to imagine, to create, and to actually live in the moment instead of performing it for a screen. Today, every second feels monetized. Scrolls, clicks, swipes—it’s all designed to keep us busy but not fulfilled.

And that’s not an accident. In my books, I’ve written about how systems—whether political, economic, or digital—are built to control us. Books like Silent Chains: Breaking Free from Conformity and Injustice and The Hidden Empire: A Journey Through Millennia of Oligarchic Rule dig into how power has always found ways to steal our time, our attention, and our freedom. Social media is just the latest disguise.

Maybe that’s why we feel so burnt out. Because our hours have been turned into someone else’s profit.

So here’s the challenge: reclaim your time. Spend it like we did in the 80’s—on music, creativity, connection, and things that actually matter. Because once time is gone, no app can give it back.

🎤 About the Author

A.L. Childers is a multi-genre author and creator who blends nostalgia, truth, and modern insight into stories that matter. Her books—spanning health, history, and hidden truths—expose how systems of control shape our lives, while offering a path toward freedom and authenticity. From Silent Chains to The Hidden Empire, Childers reminds readers that reclaiming time and truth is the first step toward reclaiming ourselves.

⚠️ Disclaimer

This blog reflects personal perspective and commentary. It is not an endorsement or critique of any specific social media platform.

Why 80’s Love Songs Still Break Our Hearts (and Heal Them Too)

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The 1980’s gave us many unforgettable things—cassette tapes, neon lights, shoulder pads—but maybe the most lasting gift was the music. Buried in the playlists of that decade are songs that weren’t afraid of vulnerability, songs that weren’t ashamed to admit longing or heartbreak. Richard Marx was one of those artists. With his timeless ballads, he gave us a soundtrack for love and loss.

When Marx sang “I remember how you loved me…” it wasn’t just a lyric. It was a mirror. Suddenly, listeners could see their own heartbreak, their own first love, their own moments of connection reflected back at them. It’s no wonder people still cry when they hear his songs today—they weren’t just pop hits, they were confessions.

💔 Why It Still Matters Today

In our fast-paced, digital-first world, love songs are still being written, but often they’re designed to trend, to go viral, to last thirty seconds on TikTok. The ballads of the 80’s were different. They were written to last. To be played over and over again, not because they were catchy (though they were), but because they carried truth.

And truth doesn’t expire. We still long for love, we still fear heartbreak, and we still remember the ones who got away. That’s why Richard Marx, and artists like him, still matter today: because they remind us of the depth we’re all capable of feeling.

✨ What It Means to Me

As an author, I’ve spent years writing about history, health, hidden truths, and metaphysics. But no matter what subject I touch, the goal is always the same: to create connection. To take raw emotion and make it visible on the page. When I think about Richard Marx’s music, I realize he was doing the same thing with sound. He wasn’t just singing—he was telling stories.

That’s why 80’s ballads still inspire me. They give me permission to be honest. To not worry about perfection, but to lean into vulnerability. Because whether I’m writing a book, a blog, or even stepping into music myself, the one thing that matters most is authenticity.

🔮 Bridging Past and Present

I believe the best art lives in the balance of memory and imagination. Richard Marx gave us music that defined an era, but it’s still alive today because it speaks to something universal. In my own journey, I want to do the same: to create work that feels nostalgic and fresh, that bridges what we’ve lost with what we still have.

That’s why I look back at those 80’s love songs—not as relics, but as reminders. Reminders that love is messy, memory is powerful, and music is one of the few things that can carry both without breaking.

🎤 About the Author

A.L. Childers is a multi-genre author whose work spans history, health, metaphysics, and memoir. Known for blending raw honesty with timeless storytelling, Childers is now channeling that same energy into music inspired by the 1980’s—bringing the vulnerability and connection of classic ballads into a modern world.

⚠️ Disclaimer

This blog is for commentary and promotional purposes only. I do not own or claim rights to Richard Marx’s songs or lyrics. All references are for cultural appreciation and critique.

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The Sound of a Forgotten Decade, Reimagined for Today: Why 80s Inspired Music Still Hits Hard

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The 1980’s were more than neon lights and cassette tapes. They were a movement—an era where sound and emotion collided to create something unforgettable. Today, the rise of 80s inspired music and retro synth music proves that the energy of that decade never really left. Instead, it lives on in new forms, reimagined for a modern audience.

From gated snares to shimmering synths, artists are rediscovering the beauty of imperfection. There’s something magnetic about the nostalgic 80s sound—raw, bold, and deeply human. It was chaotic but unforgettable, a style that was as vulnerable as it was powerful.

🎼 Why the 80s Still Echo in Modern Music

In an age where streaming encourages quick singles and polished perfection, it’s no surprise people are searching for something real. The chaotic but beautiful music of the 80s reminds us that it’s okay for songs to breathe, ache, and move us in ways words alone cannot.

This isn’t about recreating the past—it’s about creating a modern 80s style music that carries the same fire, but speaks to today’s listeners. Think of it like stepping into a club in 1986 and hearing a track that feels familiar yet completely new.

🔮 A Project in Motion

I’ve been working on an original piece that taps into this very energy. It’s layered with atmosphere, pulsing rhythm, and raw emotion. The goal isn’t to copy the past, but to craft a sound that feels timeless—music that could exist both then and now.

This is just the beginning. Every track in this upcoming body of work will carry its own heartbeat, its own story, and its own version of that nostalgic 80s sound listeners still crave.

🎤 About the Author

A.L. Childers is a multi-genre author and creator with a passion for weaving truth, imagination, and raw emotion into unforgettable stories. With books spanning health, history, metaphysics, and memoir, Childers is now stepping into the music world—bringing the energy of the 1980’s back to life through original compositions that are nostalgic, yet undeniably fresh.

⚠️ Disclaimer

This blog is for commentary and promotional purposes only. All upcoming music referenced is original work by A.L. Childers. No lyrics, melodies, or production details are being disclosed at this time to protect intellectual property.

✨ Closing Thoughts

As this project takes shape, expect songs that balance past and present—songs that blend nostalgia and originality. Each track will be a piece of something bigger, a reminder that music isn’t just sound—it’s experience. And in every note, you’ll hear the voice of an indie artist 80s vibe finding its place in today’s world.

The Sound of a Forgotten Decade, Reimagined for Today

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The 1980’s were more than fashion trends, neon lights, and cassette tapes. They were a movement—a cultural shift where music reached beyond entertainment and became experience. Synths shimmered like city skylines at night. Drums cracked like thunder, echoing through gated reverb. And voices carried an honesty that was both fragile and powerful.

It was a time when artists weren’t afraid of contradictions. Songs could be both chaotic and controlled, hopeful and heartbreaking, danceable yet devastating. That spirit is what I’ve been chasing, not to copy the past but to channel its energy into something original.

I’ve been quietly building a project that feels like stumbling onto a vinyl you never knew existed—hidden in the back of a record store, still sealed, waiting decades to be discovered. The sound? Familiar enough to spark nostalgia, but new enough to make you wonder how you’ve never heard it before.

A Hint of What’s Coming

The track I’m working on lives in that liminal space between memory and imagination. It’s the pulse of a neon-lit street at midnight, the echo of words you wish you’d said, the ache of wanting to hold on while everything slips away. It doesn’t try to polish every edge—because life isn’t polished. It thrives in the chaos.

The music doesn’t beg to be understood—it demands to be felt. And that’s the secret to why this project excites me so much. It’s not about recreating the 80’s; it’s about creating something that feels as alive now as it would have then.

Why Now?

In a world of auto-tune perfection and disposable singles, I wanted to bring back the humanity in sound. To make something that isn’t just heard, but experienced. Something that makes you stop scrolling, stop rushing, and remember what it feels like to get lost in music.

This is only one piece of a bigger body of work I’m building. Each song in the project will tell its own story, carry its own atmosphere, and take listeners on a different ride. But together, they form a mosaic of raw emotion, retro energy, and new expression.

🎤 About the Author

A.L. Childers is a multi-genre author and creator with a passion for weaving truth, imagination, and raw emotion into unforgettable stories. With books spanning health, history, metaphysics, and memoir, Childers is now stepping into the music world—bringing the energy of the 1980’s back to life through original compositions that are nostalgic, yet undeniably fresh.

⚠️ Disclaimer

This blog is for commentary and promotional purposes only. All upcoming music referenced is original work by A.L. Childers. No lyrics, melodies, or production details are being disclosed at this time to protect intellectual property.

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