Spiritual substance, in particular, is hard for our material minds to grasp. We’re so used to thinking of everything solid as being material, and of everything non-material (thoughts, feelings, etc.) as being wispy and insubstantial. But dreams show us a world that is non-material, and yet solid when we’re in it. Dreams are more like … Continue reading Spiritual Substance and Material Reality
On the 14th May, there will be a ‘collaborative event’ with curator Gareth Evans and Soda Pictures. The Swedenborg Society will present a very special screening in Swedenborg Hall of Patience (After Sebald), the new feature documentary on the writer WG Max Sebald. The film’s award-winning director Grant Gee and the author Christopher Woodward will discuss Patience afterwards, and … Continue reading Patience (After Sebald)
On 10th May 2012, the wonderful writer and storyteller Sally Pomme Clayton will return to Swedenborg Hall, for her second artist residency performance. Eros & Psyche is a storytelling performance for adults, inspired by Ancient Greek mythology and philosophy. Emanuel Swedenborg was arguably influenced by Platonic ideas, and it is these which Sally hopes to … Continue reading Eros and Psyche
Personal tragedy visited Jack. Although in his sixties and retired, he still felt young. His whole life revolved around doing handyman jobs in his own home and in the homes of his three daughters. He greatly enjoyed the company of his family and their appreciation. But recently he was experiencing some troubling ailments. First he noticed he was getting … Continue reading Personal tragedy – How could I face it?
Swedenborg wrote many fascinating books for those interested in profound issues. But where does one start? Which one to read first? Dr Jonathen Rose tackles this question in this 6 minutes video giving a brief summary of some of the main titles. And in his new book Garden of Theology he gives further advice. [youtube_sc url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uG4ZF4DV_IU]
Even living as independent adults in their forties, people can still be haunted by their experience of being mistreated as a child. Such individuals also tend to have recurring negative moods and worry, and long-lasting problems like poor self-esteem, or low self-confidence. From my experience of over thirty years as a clinical psychologist, I can say that an … Continue reading Childhood — How do I tackle unhappy memories?
No Greater Love (Michael Whyte, 2012) Swedenborg Hall Film Screening + Director’s Q&A | Swedenborg Hall | 17 April 2012 The Swedenborg Society is pleased to present No Greater Love, a film by Michael Whyte. The screening will take place in the unique atmosphere of grade II listed Swedenborg Hall, on the edge of Bloomsbury, … Continue reading No Greater Love
Okay so you seldom shout at your teenage son to keep his bedroom tidy. In fact you don’t voice explosive anger, never mind verbal abuse or a threat of violence to get your own way. But perhaps without even realising it, do you sometimes use less obvious methods of manipulation?
Do your attempts at influencing others amount to trying to make them think, act, or feel the way you do? How do you assess the way you manage other people in your life? Do you get your own way too often?
Weekend Workshop 16.00 Friday 25/5/12 to 14.00 Sunday 27/5/12 Purley Chase Centre This workshop is for those who wish to understand their partners, friends and family better and to grow in closer harmony with them. We all differ in many areas of our lives: in how we communicate, our thinking patterns, feelings, emotions, love, values, priorities and spirituality. Relationships within … Continue reading Relationships
When I have a grumpy day It’s only fair I have to say, The grumpiness that people see, Is not the real me, It’s only my way of trying to say, I am tired, fed up, I feel unloved, And just a drudge. Sometimes it seems that they just don’t care, No-one listens to what … Continue reading Carer’s Prayer