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’
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The Spiral of Life
Every so often I think think about the course of events in my life; the ups and downs, the excitement, disappointment, the mundane, the big and the little little events, adventures and gifts that I've experienced thus far. Quite often whenever I've experienced and overcome a challenging period of my life I consider it a … Continue reading The Spiral of Life
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
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
The Philosopher's Poet 