Two Minds

Man has two windows to his mind: through one he can see his own self as it is, through the other, he can see what it ought to be. It is our task to analyze and explore the body, the brain and the mind of man separately; but if we stop here, we derive no benefit despite our scientific knowledge. It is necessary to know about the evil effects of…

Choices

When you stop chasing the wrong things you give the right things a chance to catch you. As Maria Robinson once said, “Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” Nothing could be closer to the truth. But before you can begin this process of transformation you have to stop doing the things that have been holding you back….

Safe Places

Being Safe Places for Others When we are free from the need to judge or condemn, we can become safe places for people to meet in vulnerability and take down the walls that separate them. When people realise that we have no hidden agendas or unspoken intentions, that we are not trying to gain any profit for ourselves, and that our only desire is for peace and reconciliation, they may…

Consciousness

Consciousness THE DRAMA OF THE HUMAN CONDITION COMES SOLELY FROM CONSCIOUSNESS.  OF COURSE, CONSCIOUSNESS AND ITS REVELATIONS ALLOW US TO CREATE A BETTER LIFE FOR SELF AND OTHERS, BUT THE PRICE WE PAY FOR THE BETTER LIFE IS HIGH.  IT IS NOT JUST THE PRICE OF RISK AND DANGER AND PAIN.  IT IS THE PRICE OF KNOWING  RISK, DANGER, AND PAIN.  WORSE EVEN: IT IS THE PRICE OF KNOWING  WHAT…