Have your Cake and Eat it

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 →

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 Reluctant Sacrifice

Chaplain: “This poor man has been battered by violent winds, sharp daggers of sound, pitch perfect, piercing and fearsome”. Priest: “But he is protected is he not? Do not his vestments provide shelter? Do not his long coat and heavy boots provide a sanctuary for his weary feet and broad frame?” Chaplain: “No, for his … Continue reading The Reluctant Sacrifice →