I was in the gym some time ago and saw this slogan It was on someone’s t-shirt: “Live full – die empty.” I liked it – or at least half liked it… I liked the idea of living life to the full. I presume what he had in mind was… The experience of enjoying every […]
Meaning and purpose
Seven ways men can overcome loneliness
1. Move beyond the “manly” stereotype Our culture’s view of men and manhood is profoundly flawed, with its emphasis on external strength but neglect of inner strength and character. Some of the greatest men in history have been very much “in touch” with their inner life, unafraid to express emotions, both “positive” and “negative”. This […]
I want a framework, not just a formula
How many times have you read articles on “Happiness” that give you five (or eight, or ten…) tips to a happier life? They seem to be in almost every magazine and blog! Some of them are really helpful and are based on good research. Others – well maybe not so good! What they have in […]
Have you seen “Inside Out” yet?
I went to see the new Disney film, “Inside Out” recently. It was like no other Disney film I’ve ever seen. Fun and very child-friendly, but really all about the emotions going on inside the hero’s head (she’s 11 year old Riley). The main emotion is Joy, who tends to take control – she wants everyone […]
Tradition and a mono-cultural perspective
We live in an age of diversity, of openness to others’ culture, of multiculturalism We pride ourselves on being less dogmatic and blinkered than our forefathers. And so we are, in many ways. As the globe has shrunk, many alternative worldviews have emerged. We appreciate others’ cultures – we have a healthy cross-cultural attitude. Our […]
We moderns can control many things, but we’re vulnerable too
As moderns we have contrived to surround ourselves with conveniences, shelters, technology… All of which act to keep the storms of natural life at bay. Once upon a time, this had to do with literal physical storms (survival); in a later time, the threats came from diseases and other material hazards (security). More recently, our […]
