Where is the life force?
Author: editor18
Stephen Russell-Lacy is a retired clinical psychologist. He acts as a tutor at the Swedenborg Open Learning Centre. He is interested in the links between various branches of psychology and spirituality.
Cause of suffering
Is life futile
Was Swedenborg right about sex differences?
Male and female – How different are they?
By Stephen Russell-Lacy In modern times, men and women are no longer seen as vastly different in terms of mental and emotional capacities, as was once widely believed. Traditionally, men were expected to work and provide for the family, while women were confined to homemaking and child-rearing. Before World War II in Britain, men typically controlled … Continue reading Male and female – How different are they?
Two sexes – Is there a reason for this?
By Stephen Russell-Lacy There are good reasons for saying that there are just two sexes. Nearly all us human beings inherit only male or female sex chromosomes in every single cell of our bodies and these are responsible for our sex hormones. There are obvious differences in sexual anatomy. Also, on average, men tend to be … Continue reading Two sexes – Is there a reason for this?
Personal growth – Does marriage help?
By Stephen Russell-Lacy Emanuel Swedenborg was a spiritual philosopher. He believed that a good marriage helps each partner in their personal growth. As humans, we all have limitations, which is why this is so important. Sometimes, we know what’s right but still struggle to act on it. According to Swedenborg, nobody can be blamed for this … Continue reading Personal growth – Does marriage help?
Sex relationship – When does it last?
By Stephen Russell-Lacy Spiritual philosopher Emanuel Swedenborg introduced the doctrine of ‘conjugial love’ to express the deeper side of a lasting sex relationship. Sexual loyalty Swedenborg emphasized the importance of faithfulness in a lasting sex relationship. Loyalty creates a foundation for trust and intimacy, helping couples navigate life’s challenges together. Infidelity, whether through physical actions … Continue reading Sex relationship – When does it last?
Marital happiness – What matters?
By Stephen Russell-Lacy Marital happiness can be hard to sustain. Living with someone can be a lot tougher than living on your own. In a relationship, you must figure out the day-to-day stuff together—money, kids, all of it. That means making decisions as a team and learning to compromise, which isn’t always easy. Couples often have … Continue reading Marital happiness – What matters?
Going Within – Useful or Risky?
By Stephen Russell-Lacy Emanuel Swedenborg lived about three centuries ago. In the first half of his life, he was all about science and engineering, focusing on public and worldly matters. But the second half? That was all about his going within his inner world and writing down those experiences. Stepping into the Spiritual World Swedenborg … Continue reading Going Within – Useful or Risky?