The Fritz Letter is an interdisciplinary newsletter by Christopher J. Fritz featuring philosophy, psychology, spirituality, history, and original fiction.
Fritz Letters are weekly-ish updates where I write candidly about what’s on my mind, what I’m working on, and what music I’m enjoying on repeat.
The Art Of Living features short, actionable self-improvement advice rooted in philosophy, psychology, spirituality, and communication theory.
Soulosophy 101 features intro-level overviews of different schools, concepts, thinkers, and notable works in the disciplines of philosophy, psychology, spirituality, and communication theory.
Interdisciplinary Essays features longer works of original content addressing new philosophical ideas, current events, predictions and exhortations about the future, examinations of consciousness, and unanswered questions from history.
Original Fiction features short and serial original fiction, primarily in the genres of fantasy, sci-fi, and horror.
The Testimony of Jacob Cohen
The Testimony of Jacob Cohen by Christopher J. Fritz is a cosmic horror story about an archeologist on an Antarctic expedition who discovers a mysterious ziggurat that hides terrifying secrets from a forgotten past.It draws inspiration from the narrative style of Dracula, the real-life Endurance expedition led by Ernest Shackleton, and Dionysian cult mysticism, along with modern astronomy, astrobiology, and mycology.
The Fritzcast with Christopher J. Fritz is a long-from interview style podcast that explores philosophy, psychology, creativity, history, business, and more.
Acoustic Indie Folk
Roses from Bones is an acoustic indie folk singer-songwriter project from Christopher J. Fritz that emphasizes live recordings and minimalist production of male vocals and acoustic guitar.
Cyber Jazz / Synth Groove
FYGHT is a studio synth groove and cyber jazz project from Christopher J. Fritz that emphasizes vintage sounds, driving rhythms, and immersive sound production.
About Christopher J. Fritz
Hey, I’m Christopher J. Fritz, but you can call me Chris. 👋I’m a writer, podcaster, and musician with a passion for philosophy, history, and storytelling. I’m also a huge nerd who loves classic fantasy, Zelda, and D&D.I started my path as a creator in Tampa, Florida, where I used to play cover songs in downtown coffee shops and bars.After several years, I found myself working a corporate job that I hated as I floated through a life completely devoid of purpose.I didn't really know who I was or what I wanted, and I was wracked with a deep anxiety that I was wasting my life.However, instead of boldly setting out to discover a life worth living, I chose to silence my fears and still my cognitive dissonance with alcohol.I'd wake up daily and drink 1-2 beers, then drink 2-4 shots of liquor at lunch time, then crush a six-pack and / or a bottle of wine every night.I did this for nearly two years.Finally I reached a critical decision point.I decided that life, as I was living it, was not worth living.And so I was faced with a choice:Change or die.At the time, it wasn't an easy decision for me, because I didn't believe I was capable of accomplishing anything.Luckily, I stumbled across philosophy as I frantically searched Google for answers to life's biggest questions.What changed everything for me was the realization that nothing matters on a cosmological scale.I don't matter.For me, nothing could have been more freeing.For decades, I'd been trying to become someone and to live up to my potential.I'd held onto beliefs like:"Everything happens for a reason.""God has a plan for you.""You need to become successful so you can contribute to society."But, what I realized, was that none of that is objectively true.There was no "perfect" version of me.There was nothing that I was "supposed to be," that I had fallen short of.I had a life. That life was utterly devoid of direction or purpose.
And so it was entirely up to me to decide what to do with it."Success" and "failure" didn't matter.Fame, wealth, status, and accomplishments didn't matter.Nothing mattered.I realized that it's impossible to be a failure, because there's no template for a "perfect" or "successful" human.So I decided, "Fuck it, I'm just going to do whatever I want."At a glance, that might sound shitty, but for me, it allowed to to bring the elements of my personality that I'd hidden in my Shadow to light so that I could address them one by one.I broke free from my addictions – not because I had to, but because I realized that all of my addictive tendencies had been self-soothing habits that had originated in the deep-set feeling that I was a colossal failure.I became more naturally curious about the world and the people in it, so I became a better, more humble listener.I stopped trying to prove that I was right all the time, and instead began to seek knowledge from as many sources as I could.I broke my patterns of bullying, gaslighting, and manipulation, because I no longer needed external validation from my relationships, since I was finally comfortable with myself.I quieted the insecure voice of my ego that had always stopped me from trying new things, and instead began to boldly pursue my passions – even though I wasn't all that talented – because I finally understood that practice makes perfect.The end result is the person I am today.I am a storyteller.I write articles, books, and music.I interview interesting people on podcasts.I follow the thread of my curiosity and share what I learn in my videos.I walk a path that has no end as just a tiny piece of the Universe discovering – and loving itself.My deepest hope is that my work will help others experience more joy in their lives and draw closer to spiritual freedom.Namaste.– Christopher J. Fritz, Nov. 05, 2023
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