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?
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?
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?
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?
By Stephen Russell-Lacy New Year resolutions are quickly forgotten. What happened to that plan to gain control over an unhealthy habit? Where did the resolve go to be more tolerant of the noise and untidiness around us? When did we forget we were trying to find time for people who need us? It is all very … Continue reading Change of character – Is it possible?
By Stephen Russell-Lacy Just as there is an ego so there is a higher self. But what is it? People often think that human beings are inherently good. And that personal development simply involves getting in touch with one’s true self. They believe a life, filled with compassion, joy, and peace, defines the true nature of … Continue reading Higher self – How to get in touch with it?
By Stephen Russell-Lacy Climate change, risk of nuclear devastation, world poverty and global debt are all things that need to be addressed urgently. Cheap energy would be one important solution. Is the lack of significant progress is creating cheap energy due to random factors or human design? Or a bit of both. Climate change and … Continue reading Cheap energy – What’s stopping it?
By Stephen Russell-Lacy. Mindfulness is gaining growing popularity as a secular practice in daily life. It is a coming together of the contemplative traditions, particularly Buddhism, and modern science Mindfulness is learned through meditation and other practices such as walking and eating mindfully. It involves paying close attention to what is going on in … Continue reading Mindfulness – Swedenborg perspective
By Stephen Russell-Lacy. Play or download podcast of this post We are bewildered and indignant at the widespread extent of apparently arbitrary and undeserved suffering in the world. And many ask the reason why the universal power of love and justice doesn’t stop suffering. In the world of religion, this is known as the theodicy … Continue reading Providence – A new understanding
By Stephen Russell-Lacy. Play or download podcast of this post If there really were a power of love behind the universe, why doesn’t it stop widespread suffering in the world? The struggle to find a compelling argument for the existence of both pain and disease and a loving powerful God puts many people off religion. … Continue reading Power of love – No control over suffering?