I Feel, Therefore, I Write.
I’ve wanted to write about Spiritism for quite a while now. Spiritism’s world, as codified by Allan Kardec in the 19th century, is the closest reality mirroring that experienced by Near-Death Experiencers (NDEs). Spiritism is also very close to that Continue Reading
A perspective inching towards acceptance of a grander divine design unfolding beyond my comprehension. I realise with sincere humility that everything in life happens as it should and couldn’t happen any other way. Continue Reading
Most people are happy to go along with the status quo. Things are explained to be a particular way and any questioning or challenging of those explanations causes serious existential stress. That’s why there’s usually violent opposition or an apathetic Continue Reading
No matter where you are in the world, distraction is a certainty. Work, family duties, household maintenance, social circles, pursuits and social media feeds are just a few of the things that drain our physical, mental and emotional energy. Whether Continue Reading
Watch a few times first. The short film is packed with archetypes and symbolism. You may even consider pausing each scene to take in the nuance infused by the artist. Please enlarge to full screen and increase volume for an 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
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
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
Thinking is hard. Thinking through a complex problem is even harder. We all have thoughts, but we’re rarely thinking in an efficient manner. Thoughts seem to pop-up into a narrative that feels correct. Through repetition, those thoughts become justified beliefs. Continue Reading
Heraclitus is one of my favourite philosophers. His small book Fragments is easy to read and fundamental to understand. His core teaching that the only constant in life is change was crucial in my future outlook with Motor Neuron Disease (ALS). Continue Reading
Epicurus was one of the last great Greek philosophers to focus on the subject of living a happy life. His approach, commonly known as Epicureanism, has been a widely misunderstood term often associated with a lifestyle of excess pleasure, particularly Continue Reading
