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The diversion of my libido

No, it's not quite what you're thinking. In psychology the term became widely known through Sigmund Freud, who used it more broadly. For Freud, libido was not only sexual desire but a basic life energy that drives human behaviour, creativity and relationships. I obviously have a desire to write; otherwise, you would not have seen the best part of 2 million words on this website. A new chapter of...

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Some reflections on behaviour at job interviews

While visiting Chard, I attended Community Showcase Day, where I spoke with a man who had spent many years in business and who had considerable experience interviewing people. He was also involved in a choral group. Our conversation moved across several topics. At one point I mentioned a phrase I had once heard: the whole body is a resonant instrument. We briefly discussed how posture affects...

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In these crazy times….

Are we at the start of World War 3?  -this may bring some sort of sanity Subject: I found this on the internet. The real weapon we’ve always had. Transmutation. Not fighting darkness with more darkness. Not waiting for a saviour. Not even “defeating” anything. Just transmuting, turning every low-frequency hit back into light. Here’s how it works in practice, step by step, from the heart throne:...

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My last Freedom Breakfast at Wetherspoons?

For some reason I set out to have breakfast at Wetherspoons — and for equally good reasons, I did not. Over the past few days I have been watching some thoughtful YouTube videos about the gradual degradation of our food supply — how once-respected brands are absorbed by larger corporations, only to have their ingredients diluted, reformulated and padded out with artificial additions, all while...

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Returning from an unknown journey

I have just returned from Torquay, part of the larger conurbation known as Torbay — several towns pressed together along the curve of the bay, sharing a coastline but retaining their own distinct characters. We stayed in a modest two-star hotel a stone’s throw from the harbor. About 160 guests were on the same three-night bargain break, most of them in their seventies. It was cheerful rather...

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Role Models – Marcus Aurelius

One thing I really do need in life is a role model, or should I say several role models. I need to admire people and I've long given up admiring any politician because I discover they are in it for what they can get out of it. I came across a man yesterday in an ALDI store who radiated love and caring and stood out from the other so much I wanted to give him a hug but on this occasion he was...

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