Get running negative self-talk? Unsolicited critical thoughts about others? Just because we can’t see hellish spirits, doesn’t mean they aren’t trying to mess with our minds. A brief video worth seeing from offTheLeftEye
Month: March 2014
Guilt — Why won’t it go away?
Who hasn’t done something that they believe they should not have done? Kicked the cat? Stolen stationary from the office? Disclosed what a friend confided? Or whatever? Nobody is perfect, we all make mistakes, and do something wrong. And so from time to time you are likely to experience a feeling of guilt. It may … Continue reading Guilt — Why won’t it go away?
Towards a Culture of Love and Wisdom.
Swedenborg Society Spring Lecture Thursday 3 April, 6.30 p.m. Swedenborg Hall Admission Free The Swedenborg Society’s vice-president, David Lorimer, will be speaking on ‘Towards a Culture of Love and Wisdom’. David Lorimer is a writer, lecturer, editor and educationalist. Originally a merchant banker then a teacher of philosophy and modern languages at Winchester College, he … Continue reading Towards a Culture of Love and Wisdom.
Heal distress — Can spiritual practices help?
According to established research, one in four of us experience some form of mild mental health difficulty each year. Even if you do not suffer – what the medics call – identifiable psychiatric morbidity – nevertheless you still may feel bad; fed up, irritable, worried or distressed. In which case, if you are to be … Continue reading Heal distress — Can spiritual practices help?
Angry with the Church?
A workshop led by Phil Wood Fri 28th March 2014 7.30pm – 9.30pm Talk to Christians and former Christians and a puzzling question sometimes arises. Why are so many angry with the church? Anger is understandable but it is hard to know what to do with it. How to Book Phone: 0161 7662521 By email: … Continue reading Angry with the Church?
Sympathy – Can I feel more warmth to others?
If there were no such thing as sympathy for the plight of others, then indeed the world would be a sorry place. In public life there would be no social harmony: at the workplace no cooperation: and within the home no loving kindness. On the other hand you might wonder whether sympathy is always a … Continue reading Sympathy – Can I feel more warmth to others?
Why does God want to be worshipped?
Open-minded – Are you this about spiritual ideas?
I wish Howard could be more open-minded. He is an 18-year-old student, and is in the same situation as many young people living away from home for the first time. I am concerned for him because he is not one to readily take up new opportunities for meeting new people, and for engaging in new … Continue reading Open-minded – Are you this about spiritual ideas?
Vision Day
Vision Day Sat 8th March 2014 10am – 4pm Swedenborg Open Learning Centre, 25 Radcliffe New Road, Radcliffe, Manchester M26 1LE tel 0161 7662521 Open to everyone with a SOLCe connection. Explore the way ahead in our enjoyable Vision Day. A great opportunity to share hopes, fears and fresh ideas. Cost: free Leader Phil Wood … Continue reading Vision Day