About

My name is Bo Simpson, and I am dedicated to the process of finding truth in a world that is riddled with contradiction and disillusionment at every turn.

But what exactly is a “Way Fayer”? It is a play on the word wayfarer, which simply means a person traveling by foot. Meanwhile, fayer, in Yiddish, means fire. (It works especially well considering I live in Fayetteville, Arkansas—a connection made by a friend in conversation recently: Fay-er. Get it?)

I was inspired by Stephen Crane’s poem “The Wayfarer,” which is about a man “perceiving the pathway to truth” and finding it obscured. It’s clear to the wayfarer that nobody has traveled that path in a long time. In the end, he too determines it in his best interest to avoid the pain of seeking truth. I, on the other hand, will strive to find truth in spite of the challenges it may bring. I will consider myself worthy of suffering (as Dostoevsky would say), for through it, truth may become more accessible—ready for us to understand and share with others for their sake as well as our own.

To do this, the fields of Philosophy & Faith, Politics & Power, Fiction & Poetry, and Reflections will pave the way for authentic exploration and insightful conclusions. The intention behind this is to discover relevant information that can be assimilated into everyday experiences so that, together, we may better understand the heart of life.

My attraction to writing has fueled my passion to help others find real truth through it, and what has led me to write the words you are now reading. I’ve traveled to countries in Central America, the Middle East, and plan to spend time in Europe next spring to expand my own perspective. I hope to continue in my journeys alongside other truth-seekers curious enough to search the unsearchable and know the unknowable, if we can manage it.

Lastly, I invite you to make this an interactive experience, so feel free to share your thoughts with me—whether you agree, disagree, or feel I should elaborate more on things (or perhaps even shorten things up). And that should do it.

Sincerely,