I Feel, Therefore, I Write.
How much of what I think is truly mine? How much of what I think is purposefully generated, instead of random, unconscious dictation? I’m sitting in my wheelchair with my headphones on in the middle of a meditation. This particular Continue Reading
The last post of the series. Continue Reading
In this instalment we finish NDE, explore Simulations and Reincarnation. Continue Reading
In this instalment, we explore Near-Death experiences. Those who experience it, the doctors that witness it, and what it may reveal about our reality. Continue Reading
If you’ve been following the series from the beginning and wondering how each instalment relates to Death, then this summary should start to paint a picture. Continue Reading
What is Consciousness and how does it affect our existence? Continue Reading
Are you your body or your mind? In this post, we’ll explore the concept of Identity and of Self, and whether they’re one and the same. Continue Reading
I’d like to apologise for the technical depth this series is burrowing into. As I write each post, I discover the need to explain underlying concepts which may be unfamiliar for the reader. I could just tell you a conclusion, Continue Reading
In the last instalment, I guided you through a thought experiment facing the stark reality of Nature’s unforgiving brutality. Separated from civilisation and any man-made objects, you hopefully discovered that your naked body is insufficient to cope with the natural Continue Reading
Warning: Going forward, some posts will be traversing darker truths. If you have the inclination to read further, then I urge you to not accept or dismiss something out of hand. You’ll get the most benefit from careful environmental observation Continue Reading
In the first instalment of this series on death, I described a heart event that made me suspect I was having a heart attack. Instead, it was a strong arrhythmic event that reduced the flow of blood to the head Continue Reading
This is the first instalment in a series about death. Their purpose is to share my reasoned beliefs and hopefully, offer solace to those who feel torn, afraid or grief-stricken. I want to emphasise my intent is not to challenge Continue Reading
Surprisingly, you may find many people don’t know how to answer this question. Try it, ask someone. Ask yourself. What’s your answer? Why do you do what you do? Resist the temptation to make up something on the spot. You may realise Continue Reading
Anyone with a debilitating condition will probably confirm that their main concern after their health (and its limitations) is their ability to financially support themselves or their dependents. A core disabling illness reduces one’s options to find work and earn Continue Reading
Socrates is the father of western philosophy. He became famous for using a method of questioning to arrive at the truth of a statement, forever know as dialectic or the Socratic method. The method consists of challenging certain beliefs with Continue Reading
So you got a terminal diagnosis. Congratulations. This is your chance to discover what you stand for. Continue Reading
What does a New Year mean for you? This post explores the possibility that excitement may be correlated with our courage to choose. (7 min. read) Continue Reading
In the previous post “6 Steps to Thinking like Socrates” I outlined my 6 C’s process of thinking through an issue: Clarify, Contemplate, Critique, Counter, Consequences, Conclusion. Whether large or small, simple or complex, thinking in a methodical manner has Continue Reading