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Tackling the ‘climate change’ dragon
What exactly do I believe about climate change? And why do I want to know? Lately I’ve found myself sometimes getting into a state of near panic when I think about it. Lurking in the background of my life these … Continue reading
The auntie thing…
As my nephew and I sat on the back deck drinking beer, watching the trees, and discussing the state of the world, I remembered my relationship with Aunt Mabel, when I was his age – mid twenties. We’ve lived nearby … Continue reading
Posted in aunties, awareness, experience, Insight, Memories, reflections, relationships
Tagged aunties, consciousness, feelings, relationships, self-centred
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That Cat…
Are you The fabled “tiger burning bright In the forests of the night?” You hint at ‘soul’ Through matted fur; your stripes. I reach to stroke, You growl; Yet I would swear It ended with a purr. Almost imperceptible; But … Continue reading
Posted in animals, body language, commercial, consciousness, empathy, Feelings, intimacy
Tagged body language, cats and dogs, communication, consciousness, intimacy, intuit
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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
That moment…
That moment The moment that affects all others That choosing of a different shade of life. The hair, a filament, That splits before and after. The root Of hesitation.
Posted in change, choices, consciousness, consequences, moments, personal choice, Poetry, reflections
Tagged choices, consciousness, consequences, moments, poetry, relationships
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Halloween – the ‘junk model’
The earliest Hallowe’en I remember I was about seven. Mom had made crepe-paper costumes (made from a bought pattern) for my sister and me. I was somehow not thrilled, partly because my sister got to be a rose (her name … Continue reading
Posted in awareness, commercial, competition, consciousness, Halloween, junk, materialism, modern life, pollution, reflections, social commentary
Tagged commercialism, community, consciousness, Halloween, holidays, 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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Politicians accountable?
The other night I watched a movie called “Margaret’s Museum”. It’s the first movie in a long time that made me ache. Not cry – though almost. Just ache, with a kind of profound sorrow. There was the sorrow of … Continue reading
Posted in accountability, exploitation, politics, poverty, reflections, social justice, suffering, values
Tagged consciousness, exploitation, political accountability, social justice, suffering
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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 →