There are few words in the public consciousness that evoke both love and hate, fear and hope, and both omnipotence and impotence than the word 'god'. The etymology of the word 'god' in English stems from the Germanic Gott, which derives from the Gothic Gheu, which is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit: Hu, … Continue reading Taking back the word (of) ‘God’
Tag: self reflection
The Nature of Spring
Today is a day of significance for each and every one of us, whether we choose to view this significance through a Christian, Judaic, paganistic, humanistic, or New Age lens; or indeed whether we choose not to acknowledge it in any special way at all. From time immemorial we have celebrated new beginnings; the dawn … Continue reading The Nature of Spring
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 Philosopher's Poet 