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Category Archives: personal power
Unlearning depression?
Would you, for a moment, entertain with me the possibility that depression is not “an illness”, so much as a perfectly natural response – or group of responses – to certain experiences or changes, or even to ‘good manners’? What … Continue reading
Conversations in the blogosphere…
I often talk about blogging as a new form of worldwide conversation that most people haven’t yet recognized as such – and of course most of humanity are still not even able to access. As one of my favourite fellow-bloggers … Continue reading
Posted in blogging, change, communication, computers, deafness, democracy, disabilities, globalization, Inclusion, Internet, modern life, old age, personal power, reflections, social change, voice recognition
Tagged blogging, choices, communication, human-rights, inclusion, social commentary
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Occupy?
In the sixties, computers like we have now hadn’t been invented. They were a ‘futuristic’ concept. Some of us dreamed that eventually there would be a computer on every desk in schools. We thought computers would be used to create … Continue reading
Posted in capitalism, causes, computers, equality, exploitation, history, ignorance, Insight, love, materialism, Memories, personal power, politics, poverty, reflections, social change, social justice, values
Tagged corporate greed, exploitation, Occupy, power, profit motive, social commentary
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Blogging consciousness…
Why do I blog? Probably the majority of bloggers ask themselves, occasionally, why they do it, what they are after. Am I posting too often, or too little? And ultimately “What is my goal?” * When I ask myself why, … Continue reading
Posted in awareness, blogging, consciousness, Insight, personal growth, personal power, Poetry, Reflection, reflections, social change, values
Tagged blogging, celebrities, consciousness, passion, personal growth, values
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Different drummer
“If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away. It is not important that he should … Continue reading
Posted in causes, community, consciousness, history, Inclusion, Insight, love, marijuana, personal growth, personal power, reflections, social change, social justice, values, volunteering
Tagged community, consciousness, openness, personal growth, political philosophy, reflections, social change, values
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Blogging Woes
As they say, “some days are diamonds, some days are pearls” and some are akin to lumps of coal. I spent yesterday doing research around a couple of pet subjects, instead of writing, and ended up frustrated. That’s rare for … Continue reading
Posted in blogging, Internet, personal power, psychology, Reflection
Tagged blogging, choices, consciousness, personal growth, power, psychology, reflections
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Personal power: Food, etc.
Back in 2006, I mused as follows: “Just when I think I’m in charge of my life, I discover myself eating that extra two hundred calories, or not bothering to get any exercise. Just when I think I’m feeling … Continue reading
Posted in awareness, consciousness, diet, Feelings, food, personal growth, personal power, Power, psychology, reflections
Tagged choices, consciousness, feelings, food, personal growth, power
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There but for luck… #1
Not everyone has the good fortune to talk with people who “live the life” in the street or at a level of extreme poverty. I’ve had that opportunity on many occasions for reasons not relevant here. But every time I … Continue reading
Posted in causes, compassion, consciousness, education, Inclusion, personal growth, personal power, poverty, Reflection, schizophrenia, suicide, values
Tagged consciousness, feelings, ignorance, reflections, schizophrenia, street life, values
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Imperfection welcome
I am wearing a simple ring that I made possibly 25 years ago. For decades it lay in the dark, unworn, because it was a failed, imperfect piece. It was hidden, in the same way I hid occasional creations – … Continue reading
Thinking and Dreaming 
Where’s the protest?
Okay, is it time to come out fighting yet? Some would say it’s overdue.* Talk about the emperor having no clothes! For example, the number of people who still believe that privatization of everything is the answer, is ridiculous. Pathetic! … Continue reading →