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The Mind of Sai Marie

The Mind of Sai Marie

By: I'm just a woman with a dream and a pen...~Sai Marie
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The Ongoings of Sai's World - things to BS about.

saimarie.substack.comSai Marie Johnson
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  • Healing Through Distance: Relationships and Growth
    Aug 15 2025

    In this episode of Mind of Sai Marie, I delve into the absurdities of modern leadership, the challenges of navigating personal relationships, and the impact of family dynamics on mental health.

    I also emphasize the importance of self-awareness, healing, and finding peace in solitude while addressing current societal concerns.

    The conversation encourages listeners to reflect on their journeys and the significance of setting boundaries for personal growth.



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    19 mins
  • How America Lost the Plot
    Aug 10 2025

    How America Lost the Plot

    The United States was founded by imperfect men.

    Many were sexist. Many were racist.

    But they had one thing in common: a revolutionary commitment to liberty, reason, and self-governance.

    Back then, liberal wasn’t partisan. It meant liberty. It meant individual rights, freedom of thought, and consent of the governed.

    These weren’t just pretty words. They were survival strategies against the British Crown.

    The founders studied, argued, and compromised to form “a more perfect union.”

    That union was never perfect. It was never great for everyone. It was an idea, a goal meant to expand as our understanding of justice grew. Greatness was only possible when liberty reached every person in this country.

    Somewhere along the way, liberty got twisted. That shift wasn’t an accident. It was engineered.

    Industrialization deepened class divides. Political machines took over.

    The Cold War turned politics into a false war between conservatives defending tradition and liberals supposedly destroying it.

    The very word that built America became a weapon against itself.

    Then came the most dangerous turn, intentional anti-intellectualism. Leaders stopped wanting an informed public. Smart, forward-thinking candidates were branded elitists.

    Complex issues were turned into slogans.

    History was rewritten to fit nostalgia. And voters were told to choose personalities, not principles.

    Now, we spin the political carousel: too old, too young, too liberal, too radical, too establishment.

    Labels replace substance. And we wonder why capable leaders get sidelined.

    We need something different: leaders who know that democracy is never done. Leaders who admit the country has improved but still hasn’t reached the dream. Leaders who move forward, not backward.

    The founders agreed on one thing: intention matters.

    They built a system to adapt, grow, and improve.

    The real question is whether we still have the courage and the will to keep building, or whether we will let fear and propaganda kill the dream for good.



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    2 mins
  • The Mind of Sai Marie S1 E 3 -Kindness, Usury & Boundary Setting
    Aug 6 2025

    Summary

    In this episode of 'The Mind of Sai Marie', the host delves into the complexities of kindness, usury, and the importance of setting boundaries. The conversation highlights the emotional toll of being a constant giver and the manipulative behaviors of those who take advantage of kindness. Sai emphasizes that kindness should not be a liability and encourages listeners to assess their relationships and establish healthy boundaries for self-preservation.

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    7 mins
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