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 – 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 – Appreciate each and every moment

It is tempting to live as though life will go on forever. Because of this, we forget to appreciate each and every moment.   More words of wisdom this morning from the Headspace app that I use for daily meditation. It is true … I wonder how often I live in the moment and appreciateContinueContinue reading “#depression – Appreciate each and every moment”

#depression – Red the blood of angry men…

Red – the blood of angry men! Black – the dark of ages past! Red – a world about to dawn! Black – the night that ends at last! There is nothing quite like driving into work on a bright winters morning with the windows down, wind in your hair, and singing, loud and clear,ContinueContinue reading “#depression – Red the blood of angry men…”

#depression – ReworkingJoseph breaks the 100 follower mark!

Well what a morning … the merry band of followers has broken the 100 mark today! So a very big thank you to all those who have clicked the like button or even added my little space on the web to their following list. Most of all I hope that my thoughts and sharing hereContinueContinue reading “#depression – ReworkingJoseph breaks the 100 follower mark!”

#depression – What are you..?

We are not what we do, what we wear, or even what we think. Meditation reminds us that our true nature is beyond all of this. An interesting point of view here. One that I struggle really to fully understand. It does make me question who and what I am. Both to myself as wellContinueContinue reading “#depression – What are you..?”