Brad Mathews, Author

Tag: truth

  • Wake Up and Smell the Illusion

    Wake Up and Smell the Illusion

    Waking up is a sometimes unpleasant experience as our internal clock, or whatever it is, signals to our bodies that it is time to arise. Oftentimes, amidst a particularly vivid dream, a ‘trigger’ jolts the mind awake, leaving the brain suspended in the shadow of a nightmare that clouds the reality surrounding us.  This semiconscious…

  • Fiction is Truth

    In 1868, American Civil War novelist John William De Forest penned an essay titled Great American Novel, a term that has been used for various purposes ever since. De Forest referred to fictional works by American authors that reflect American traditions, values, and culture. While tradition, value, and culture can reflect a diverse range of…