When I left Christianity all those years ago I fell from 'Heaven' to 'Earth', figuratively speaking. Despite my convictions in leaving the religion I was still subconsciously in contempt, feeling guilty, and alone; however, this was the price I paid to start again, re-discover myself, to get one-step closer to my true authentic self. Not … Continue reading From Earth to Heaven, then Earth again…and so on.
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The Three levels of Alchemy
Coming off the back of a rather chaotic January I've finally had the time to contemplate upon the last 6 months of my life. In which, I've had several significant lows, but also a few significant highs. Losses in one hand with regards to old relationships, mistakes, and work-life balance; but gains in the other hand with … Continue reading The Three levels of Alchemy
Taking back the word (of) ‘God’
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’
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 Philosopher's Poet 