By Stephen Russell-Lacy As we grow up, we become aware of our being a separate, self-contained individual. This sense of ego can be a positive thing as with self-development of personal skills, or self-reflection on inner feelings. The trouble is there is a risk that self-occupied thoughts can also lead us to: Seeing things from … Continue reading Ego – What causes its illusions?
My wife and I have a pet cat. We have got to know him quite well – his eating, relaxing, communication, play, and so on. Animals live on an entirely natural level and I realise it would be a mistake to attribute human emotions to them. But is there anything we can learn from our … Continue reading Pet cats – What can we learn from them?
There probably were some positive experiences you have had recently. Just small things really. Like the delight of bumping into a friend at the supermarket, a warm glow felt when someone shows you some consideration, or the delight you felt in observing your small grandchildren playing. But when bad things also happen, how easy it … Continue reading Positive awareness – How to find it?