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Perception
We all see the world in a slightly different way. My reality is different from yours and yours from the person next to you. Upbringing, past experiences, cultural, social and religious beliefs all play a part in shaping how we … Continue reading
Opinion
We have probably all done it at some point, but there really is no point in living our life to try to elicit the good opinions of others. Opinions are transitory and can change in an instant – even our … Continue reading
Posted in Philosophy
Tagged authenticity, being true to yourself, discipline, meditation, philosophy, stillness, understanding
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Dumb?
I bought a scented candle recently. The photo below is from the top, before I have taken off the protective cover: At some point in the development of the packaging for this candle, someone has decided that there is a … Continue reading
Aspiration
There is currently a profusion of self help books, videos, classes and gurus peddling the promise of unlimited wealth. The quantum genie is out of the bottle and suddenly all the old snake oil salesmen are experts in physics, meditation, … Continue reading
Posted in Philosophy
Tagged aspirations, Buddhism, diet, exercise, guru, happiness, live your life in colour, manifestation, meditation, moderation, quantum physics, yoga
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Conscience
How would we act if we thought that no-one would ever find out what we had done? How many of us are capable of performing a kind act for someone, without ever telling another person? Perhaps more pertinently, how many … Continue reading
Posted in Musings
Tagged awakening, connect, conscience, consciousness, enlig, extinction, hope, meditation, pollution, programming, selfishness, spirituality
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Beginner
Those who know me will often hear me say that life is ‘all possibilities’. By this I mean that each day brings a fresh opportunity to make a new start. Whatever life has thrown us up until today need not … Continue reading
Posted in Philosophy
Tagged all possibilities, beginner's mind, Buddhism, business, curiosity, expertise, meditation, questioning, zen
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Television
It is difficult to exhibit independent thought whilst locked into the programmed world of 24 hour news and TV. Like a demonic stage hypnotist in the corner of the room, the TV has taken over the lives of the majority of … Continue reading
Candle
We all have those black corners in our mind where we would rather not go. They are home to our worst fears, biggest regrets and darkest secrets. For most of us they remain closed off to our conscious minds, only occasionally leaking their … Continue reading
Posted in Musings
Tagged candle, courage, darkness, inner light, live your life in colour, meditation, soul
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Misogyny
We live in a male dominated world. Culturally, historically and financially, the world is run by men. It is incredibly difficult for any woman, no matter how intelligent, enlightened or talented to reach the top in any profession, discipline or … Continue reading
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