Author Archives: Joseph H-J

Happy Birthday, Alan Watts!

There is perhaps no other philosopher of the 20th century who has had the impact of Alan Watts, both upon myself and to the world of philosophy. In his early years he was an Episcopal Priest. I once heard him say that he wouldn’t call his sermons “sermons,” rather, he preferred to call them “celebrationsContinueContinue reading “Happy Birthday, Alan Watts!”

#depression #meditation – Balancing on the tightrope…

Look for balance. The middle is the best bit. I often think that balance is overlooked in life. Though the older I get the more important balance becomes plain to see. Sleep is one aspect where good balance is important for me. Making sure that I get enough sleep directly effects my longer term moodContinueContinue reading “#depression #meditation – Balancing on the tightrope…”

#depression #meditation – The nature of the mind…

The mind is much bigger than we think. Where does it begin and where does it end? Ultimately, the nature of mind is limitless. Now this is a really thought provoking message. If we have the presence of mind to let go our shackles of self-doubt and fear of really exploring all the possibilities openContinueContinue reading “#depression #meditation – The nature of the mind…”

#depression #meditation – The limitless mind… conquer the fear of your potential!

The mind is limitless, as is our potential. Meditation just helps us to realise it. I am reminded every so often of the quote about how fear holds us back by Marianne Williamson… Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is ourContinueContinue reading “#depression #meditation – The limitless mind… conquer the fear of your potential!”

#depression #meditation – Clarity and perspective..

Clarity dictates our perspective, and  our perspective dictates our experience. Get more clarity in your life. Now this is a subject I need. Recent weeks have found my clarity very clouded and biased by the emotional roller coaster I have been on. So 2016 will see me seek more clarity and presence in the moment.ContinueContinue reading “#depression #meditation – Clarity and perspective..”