Reflections

Ramesses II, popularly known as Ramesses the Great, was perhaps Egypt’s greatest Pharaoh. To the Greeks, he was known as Ozymandias. In 1817, there was great excitement in London as a colossal statue of this legendary Pharaoh was being moved from Thebes to the British Museum. Two poets, Horace Smith and Percy Bysshe Shelley, entered […]

The day this is published (September 21st) is St Matthew’s Day in the Christian calendar. Although many of us are ‘non-Christian’ in terms of belief, most of us are not anti-Christian and we can still draw inspiration from Christian stories and characters. Stories of profound transformation captivate and inspire us. Often, these tales are tinted

What a beautiful Sunday morning! As I’m preparing to leave shortly to chair at my church, I feel in a very healthy reflective mood, so I thought I’d share a discussion I had with a friend the other day about cults (as there are many in the world). My friend stated, “They do not know

Ever feel like you’re on a never-ending quest for happiness? Like if you could just get that promotion, buy that new car, or lose those last 10 pounds, you’d finally be content? Well, you’re not alone. But here’s the kicker: this way of thinking might actually be the very thing keeping you from being happy.

Animism: A World Alive with Spirit As a practicing Spiritualist, I’ve always been fascinated by the connection between the physical and the spiritual realms. This fascination has led me to explore various spiritual traditions, including animism and its unique approach to honouring ancestors. Today, I want to share my perspective on the role of the

I was watching a YouTube video titled ‘Why smart people believe stupid things’. It was addressing bias and delusion. The more intelligent a person is, the more they are susceptible to bias. Bias that clouds the truth.  The antidote relates to the Brotherhood of Man and what this article is all about.  Imagine a world

Imagine a library where stories aren’t confined to the printed page, where the wisdom of lived experiences surpasses the written word, and where ‘borrowing’ means engaging in a transformative conversation. This is not a futuristic vision but a heartwarming reality rooted in Denmark and spreading across the globe. It’s called the Human Library, a place

January is a pretty dreary month for most of us.  Exciting things are either behind us or a long time in front. I find this poem by John Drinkwater {1882~1937} captures the mood of January perfectly and brings comfort to unpromising times. Drinkwater is old fashioned and out of date,.but so am I and perhaps

Embracing the natural world has always been an intrinsic part of human existence, and as we navigate the fast-paced demands of modern life, it’s easy to forget the profound connection we share with the environment. However, there is a simple and delightful way to rekindle that connection and bask in the wonders of nature: hugging

In the heart of winter’s embrace, amidst the chill and the cheer, stands a figure both mythical and mystical: Santa Claus. This beloved icon, transcending mere folklore, captures the essence of Christmas and resonates with a deeper spiritual significance, intertwining with the principles of the Spiritualists. Let us traverse the historical landscape of Santa Claus