mental-health

February 7, 2025

“And what importance do I have in the courtroom of oblivion?” Pablo Neruda

A good friend and I were talking about current affairs recently, and he made the observation that envy is the most prevalent emotion experienced by humans, and this chap would know. I wasn’t surprised, given the nature of the economic system we exist in. As someone trying to lead an examined life I have seen Continue reading

Negative Emotions

envy, jealousy, life, love, mental-health

About Me

I have what some might consider an unusual c.v. I was an early school leaver, dropping out with no secondary education. I served in the military for over 20 years before deciding to move on and try my hand working in civvy street for a while. I then opted to return to full time education for four years and got a degree in the social sciences. I worked as a project worker in a community based organisation for twelve years before retiring from that post. Now, because I have the most precious thing of all – time, I can be a scholar. You may have heard of the term a ‘scholar and gentleman’, which referred to a person with a private income who could afford to be a scholar. Such a person could afford to study whatever took his or her fancy, most often the humanities though. I have many interests, but I am passionate about the human mind, particularly the differing perspectives of mind held by eastern and western philosophy. I am fascinated by how science is now confirming many of the ideas that were outlined thousands of years ago. I also own a 8″ Dobsonian telescope, I feed the birds daily, enjoy stillness, silence, qigong, tai chi, a good laugh, my family, my friends, reading and the leisurely pursuit of wisdom and knowledge.

mental-health

“And what importance do I have in the courtroom of oblivion?” Pablo Neruda