Conditionality is an existential truth. It stems from our lack of knowledge. Without perfect knowledge, everything will seem to be conditional on something else. This
Tag: Politics
Have an inclusive Christmas
It’s Christmas Day, and everyone is doing the ‘season of goodwill’ as well as they can. We will all have our favourites – our favourite
A few secrets of successful relationships
We have to get on with each other. We are all crammed onto this planet like penguins on a shore, jostling for position and seeking
Containing yourself
I’m not a great fan of the psychology of self-containment. It is too often used by people who want to control others. ‘Contain yourself!’ says
Saying no to requests for help
Does your value system require you to say yes to requests for help? If so, how on earth can you make sure that your life
Kindness to others
Kindness is found in nature. Animals act socially, foregoing their own welfare for the welfare of others. Giving is not an exclusively human phenomenon, not
