Why should I give up my greatest, and fondest desires to satisfy your sense of moral uprightness and 'objectivity'? Why should you give up your needs to satisfy the desires of others? Why should I suppress my own beliefs just because everyone else believes differently? Why should you live a compartmentalised life because your friends … Continue reading Have your Cake and Eat it
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My Indecisive Brunch
I sat in my favourite café, ordered my favourite coffee and began typing, and typing, and typing. Until I was hungry. Then I looked at the brunch menu and thought, “Should I order the same thing I did last weekend, or should I try something different? I like the way that they scramble my eggs, … Continue reading My Indecisive Brunch
Connecting with the things of the flesh
I've always struggled with dating and relationships. I would over-analyse an infinite number of permutations and consequences of either over-committing or taking a cavalier view; only to inexorably end up clutching a hand full of "what ifs". In my case long held beliefs, conditioning and experiences from a young age had radically shaped my perception … Continue reading Connecting with the things of the flesh
The Book of Life
As a child I was an avid comic book collector. I would save every week of pocket money towards next month’s edition. Washing up was a necessary evil, I likened the vacuum cleaner to a hungry hound sniffing every inch of carpet for crumbs and copper coins, my hands heavy with hot iron, heaving to … Continue reading The Book of Life
The Philosopher's Poet 