The Universe’s Spleen

The Universe’s Spleen

In Chinese Medicine, the debate rages about Spleen or Pancreas..Ok, I’ve over thought that..This debate isn’t raging anywhere except my head..Seventy percent of the teachers I’ve worked with go for Spleen as the organ concerned with the gathering of...
How can I convince you about Awareness?

How can I convince you about Awareness?

You have a tumour, I say “disassociate yourself from the pain” You suffered terrible abuse as a child, I say “disassociate yourself from your story” Your child dies at three years old from Leukaemia I say… what do I say? How do I explain any of it to you?I imagine...
Brave New World – Utopia or Dope-topia!?

Brave New World – Utopia or Dope-topia!?

We’ve recently been captivated in the UK by Sky Tv’s adaptation of Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World.But what would a non-dystopian version of a brave new world look like? The Drama was a lush, modernistic, sex-fest; well made, well produced and thought provoking, as...
Personality Crisis

Personality Crisis

Today’s sermon is based on the classical text from the wonderful punk band The New York Dolls.Chapter One – Personality CrisisVersus 1 to 20 And lo, David Johansen did scream “Personality Crisis – you got it whilst it was hot, but now frustration and heartache is all...