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# Well, liberty-loving cats, it is Monday again, and that means I am here at my local coffee shop, getting ready for another week of full-Steem ahead.

# This is the Monday Steem Desk from Tully's Coffee, Niigata City, June 5th, 2017!

*(Current Steem Price @ coincap.io: $1.35 )*

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# Why "KafkA"?

Just this morning a friend of Voluntary Japan asked my I use the name "kafkanarchy84" here on Steemit. Why "Kafka"? 

The inspiration for the name is kind of three-tiered. First, I was pumped about Steem so I wanted to pick a cool name, and as an anarchist was inspired by @andrarchy's user name.

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*Japanese language version of Kafka on the Shore.*

The name Kafka I borrowed from Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami's book *[Kafka on the Shore.](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kafka_on_the_Shore#)* This novel still resonates with me deeply, and so I thought it fitting.

Prior to reading this I of course was familiar with and had read [Franz Kafka's](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franz_Kafka#) "The Metamorphosis." Franx Kafka was, I believe, the inspiration for the name of the main character in the aforementioned Murakami novel, as well.

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*Kafka's signature.*

I really can identify with the main character, Gregor, in "The Metamorphosis," who awakens one morning to find himself transformed into a disgusting insect, while still remaining completely human inside. I highly recommend reading. 

A brief description of Kafka and his work from [Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franz_Kafka#) nails the nature of Gregor's struggle in "The Metamorphosis," which is one I think is relevant to all of us attempting to live freely in an often robotic, shame-centered, and violence-based world.

>Franz Kafka[a] (3 July 1883 – 3 June 1924) was a German-language novelist and short story writer, widely regarded as one of the major figures of 20th-century literature. His work, which fuses elements of realism and the fantastic,[3] typically features isolated protagonists faced by bizarre or surrealistic predicaments and incomprehensible social-bureaucratic powers, and has been interpreted as exploring themes of alienation, existential anxiety, guilt, and absurdity.[4] His best known works include "Die Verwandlung" ("The Metamorphosis"), Der Process (The Trial), and Das Schloss (The Castle). The term Kafkaesque has entered the English language to describe situations like those in his writing.[5]

It is my goal, through Voluntary Japan, to set some of the Gregory's of this planet free, first and foremost myself, and to become, in the word's of the main character in *Kafka on the Shore,* "...the strongest 15 year old alive." 

So, that's that.

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# Call for Voluntary Japan LIVE Interviewees!

If you love liberty, and are doing something special to make the world a more voluntary place, or have a unique and important story you wish to share, please let me know. I am currently looking for interesting individuals to interview on my weekly live show ["Voluntary Japan LIVE."](https://youtu.be/je4IMtqdPV4).

I am especially looking for folks with personal experience relating to vaccine injury at present, but any topic related to Voluntaryism/Anarchism/Freedom is great. Please contact me via the comments here, or in Steemit chat. Same username. 

Thanks!

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# Finally, a brief thought on the brevity and amazing-ness (I am making that a word, now) of being alive today.

As I was typing the title for this post, I accidentally mistyped the year "2917." It fucking cracked me up because of how ridiculous it looked and because of ***HOW GONE I WILL BE BY THEN!*** Hahahahaha. I don't know why but it makes me laugh.

Barring some new innovation in modern medicine (which may be coming soon, actually) we are only here for such a tiny, little, short flash of time. It is my wish for myself and for all of you as well that your time here on this planet will be well spent on timeless and invaluable moments, bringing yourself, your family, your community, and your planet, closer and closer to a truly free, safe, and loving existence.

# Peace!!!!

# ~KafkA

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***Graham Smith is a Voluntaryist activist, creator, and peaceful parent residing in Niigata City, Japan. Graham runs the "Voluntary Japan" online initiative with a presence here on Steem, as well as Facebook and Twitter. (Hit me up so I can stop talking about myself in the third person!)***

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