Author: Mike

  • The power of detachment

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    Achieving true happiness When we have been doing something for many years it becomes familiar territory. It’s our reality, our way of life and feels comfortable. We may not recognise any need to change. So we do get attached to what is familiar behaviour. But none of us is perfect and we can all improve.… Read more

  • Dealing with health problems

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    Our immediate response We are all different. Not only in respect to our appearance but also in the way we think. Our thoughts and attitudes to life change as we grow older and we all become older with each passing day. This brings with it inevitable changes to our health and well being. How we… Read more

  • The psychology of belief

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    Seeing our own faults In my earlier post titled, “Our awareness” I mentioned that we notice what is important to us. If we value or believe something we will seek out information that confirms our point of view. We do this automatically but this narrows our field of view. It prevents us from seeing and… Read more

  • Hearing and connecting with God

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    Our centre of focus Life is hectic and the demands of our human existence pulls on us for attention. We are more often than not focussed on things that we need as individuals. That seems natural but it prevents us from connecting with our spiritual side. There’s no problem with ensuring that we have all… Read more

  • Peace Prize for Trump

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    President Donald Trump has again been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize. Before discussing the merits of this I would like to comment on a previous nominee for that award. Irena Sendler Irena Sendler was born in 1910 and died in May 2008 (aged 98) in Warsaw, Poland. She was a Catholic social worker who… Read more

  • Homelessness

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    Helping homeless people Immediately after my epiphany I had a very strong urge to help the homeless people in our society. Both my wife and I started helping with the provision of meals and groceries for homeless and disadvantaged people. This was something happening through our local church, which we joined at that time. As… Read more

  • Gaining wealth and power

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    Being successful You are a powerful and successful person. Someone who exudes a level of confidence that brings respect. Your status and performance has brought you financial rewards that allow you to have a satisfying lifestyle. That sounds great and if it’s you I have no doubt you will be feeling proud. We all need… Read more

  • Bringing about change

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    We are all equal We are all equal in the eyes of God. That’s how we should treat each other. We should see everyone in the same way as we see ourselves. Skin colour, racial differences and other characteristics are irrelevant. What is important is that we connect at a spiritual level. I may be… Read more

  • Christian Values

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    In the last post I commented on the differences between dictatorships and democracies. I noted that dictators were non-Christian in their behaviour whereas democracies were more Christian in their approach. I suggested that you consider which way you lean.  The following table may help you in that process of self-reflection. In viewing this table please… Read more

  • Tolerance and Acceptance

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    Do you get frustrated with other people. Sometimes I do and I wish that wasn’t the case. It only happens when I am being intolerant. When I feel that my views are not being heard or accepted by them. If I had tolerance I would accept that everyone is entitled to their point of view.… Read more