…and the land of plenty. After a week in the USA, I felt compelled to record my journey—or, more accurately, my astonishment regarding the general population.I spent my time in the Midwest and won’t be so naively absolute as to suggest that this phenomenon is nationwide (Hollywood and the Military, I know, stands apart), but I

Well isn’t this nice, here we are, surviving our current era of human existence. It may be a far gentler version of the Black Plague, using the broad shoulders of Netflix, Zoom and Uber eats for our support, however, surviving we are.  I’m all for suffering, and personally, I am enjoying our latest and greatest human

I have recently debated philosophy of law with my best friend. One of the biggest difficulties in interpreting (and thereby) enforcing, our constitution is that while human rights have been both recognised and included in our law, it is insurmountably difficult to define exactly what these rights are. Dignity and respect may seem synonymous on the

None of us are totally bereft of self worth, we may acknowledge ourselves worthy in our artistic talent, our negotiation skills, a subject we excelled at, or a sport we thoroughly enjoy. Where we lack true worth, are the areas within ourselves that we feel we have to pay for in some way, before we can

I have long pondered the difference between radical zealots, versus the ordinary citizen who is content watching YouTube videos and complaining about their neighbour. To me the defining difference is obvious: purpose. Our energy, creative power, focus and passion are all contained within the structure of purpose, it provides a road that our energies can navigate and

A rather wonderful ability of human beings is our ability to find the positive and celebrate crisis with memes and good humour. We are resilient little mammals that keeps us bravely (and sometimes ignorantly) marching through the challenges of our times. Up yours The Great Depression we will invent new industries! Screw you Covid-19 we will continue

Wow it has been a looooooong time since I have put pen to paper. Like you, I entered lockdown with a list of things I would accomplish that ordinarily I didn’t have time for. Things like learn a new song on the piano, paint, cook, begin writing my new book… hell, even ‘get more sleep’

It’s no stretch of the imagination to see how all human creation is a reflection of our psyche. From industry to geography, we have carved our mental and emotional shadow into the construction of our world.All human invention is a road map of our evolution of consciousness. As we individually and collectively expand in awareness, so

Victimhood. Don’t deny it now, there have been times in your life when you were unapologetically, completely justifiably, a suffering victim.I am not speaking about being a true victim of crime or economic disasters, but rather when some nefarious person or circumstance conspires to make your life difficult or painful in some way. A situation where you were

Change is the ultimate paradox of the human experience; we are constantly changing through the aging process, our experiences and our environment, and yet the vehicle in which we operate pretty much hates change of all kind.You know what I’m speaking about…you want to start a goal (or finish a project you began 12 years ago),

Let’s be honest, we’ll never know if Covid-19 was manufactured, merely a common flu, an airborne zombie creator, or a convenient excuse for politicians to change legislation and increase their power. I am sure you are as saturated with conspiracy theories, data confusion and frustration as I am. Meh. It’s not the first time in

Leo Tolstoy described time and patience as ‘the two most powerful warriors’. He wrote these words in War and Peace and while he was referring to how best to outmanoeuvre your enemy during war, I would like to offer a different interpretation.I have had the opporunity to speak to many people during the lockdown, spending

As the world pulls down the roller-doors on social engagement and commerce, the media predictably explodes with conspiracy theories, racism, fear-mongering, and profiteering. I am personally excited to see the growth potential that this time brings us. For the first time since WWII, we have the opportunity to suffer. Yes. I said opportunity. In our efforts to

Recently I got honest with myself (I do this frequently but I tend to shy away from the deeper truths I need to ignore in order to fight another day). The true status of my anxiety and stress levels was one such truth I preferred to keep in a shoebox. Sealed. Buried. Ignored and disavowed.

I had an enlightening experience two days ago—after many weeks of being ill (with a ridiculously slow recovery) my rock-climbing ability had suffered. I had dropped around 5 grades in my fitness and as a result, I was feeling despondent, weak, and not at all like myself. You see, I draw my emotional and spiritual

It is human nature to keep seeking more and better, when this urge is upon us we know it is time for a change. But over time we lose perspective on why we wanted this change or set a goal. We forget our motivators and begin focusing on what we are missing rather than what we are gaining.We shrink

I could lie and tell you that I am deliberately writing my first article of 2020 after the hoards of New-Year-Motivational-Emails to illustrate my following thoughts. But the truth is that I haven’t felt enthusiastic to start this year yet. Considering that we are almost at the end of January, and (*gasp*) my career is based

We speak about ’emotional intelligence’ and how important it is for self-awareness and the enjoyment of life and healthy relationships. But are we truly feeling our authentic emotions? Or are we convincing ourselves that we feel love, happiness, acceptance, and peace?

There are some of us born with a restlessness that is so infused within our being it can never be quenched.A yearning for new:New horizons.New experiences.New challenges.A yearning to relieve ourselves from a fear of nothingness. That empty void where conformity, boredom and time threaten our sense of self. We try to fit within the

This is for the singles, the never married, the divorced and the ones who worry that by living differently they are somehow wrong. I’ll admit that the first few months post my separation I felt… exposed.

I am a person who likes to plan; in order for my detailed intentions to manifest I need information. My research into Marrakech and the mountain I would climb outside its walls weaved a strange feeling within me.

We all entwined in a myriad of ropes that both strangle and propel. Our genders, societies, cultures, dreams and deepest desires – nothing escapes the rules that duality imposes. Even within the freedom of our souls or the supposed autonomy of our minds –

I love the mountains – especially when they’re coloured white and far away from any town or person – I feel more myself when I am immersed in their majesty than at any other time. I used to visit them often, either to walk their paths or board their slopes.

I am currently reading Bill Bryson’s A Short History of Nearly Everything and the section on atoms and quantum states has had me deep in thought the last few days.

I consider myself an overly positive person – there isn’t much that can get me down, at least not for long. However the question must be asked: what the fuck is up with 2016?

I have avoided writing about my daughter, because the depth of both the love and the fear I have for her is so tremendous, sometimes I don’t think I can contain it.