personal growth
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In the early 20th Century – James Joyce wrote what many scholars consider to be one of the most important works in the English language “Finnegan’s Wake”. It is famously also an incredibly difficult book to read. If you take a look at the above section of text this is typical of the style. You…
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I have started thinking about levelling up – there are probably lots of areas in which I could level up but let’s start with writing. I am pleased that I already have something essential in place. That is, a writing practice where I show up for no matter what. I feel a sense of pride…
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In 2005 Prince Harry did something that I am sure makes him cringe and want to hide under a duvet to this day. He dressed as a Nazi for a fancy dress party. If he had devoted any thought to his wardrobe on that fateful night, he would have worked out that this was a…
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There is a TV programme that I have a vivid memory of in the 1980’s – Bertha. Each episode would illustrate, in some kind of comedic way, the problems that come about in the manufacturing industry. Bertha is a sentient machine who, when programmed and given the right materials, can make almost anything. You can…
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In the series Breaking Bad after successfully gunning down the maniac Tuco, Hank gets given a promotion working in El Paso. This is where the real action is close to the cartels where extreme violence is commonplace. It’s a plum job and recognition of what a good officer Hank is. Unfortunately he gets made fun…
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The end of the school year brings to things to it two things. Exhaustion in you and an increase in drama that goes on amongst students. I do not feel fully up for it today and in all honesty I think I’m probably going to feel some variety of this emotion right up until the…
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Metaphors are useful in that they cram a lot of information into a small space. Also, if you pay close attention to the metaphors that people use you get to know the kind of worldview that the person using them has. In fitness – you are often encouraged in various ways to be tougher. “Feel…
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In the series the Fall of The House of Usher the character of August Dupin made a statement that resonated with me. He is the prosecutor of a wealthy family responsible for a lot of bad stuff – pretty much like the Sacklers. He is in a frank discussion with the head of the Usher…
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Rick Rubin, if you didn’t know, is the founder of def jam records, and someone often described as a “legendary music producer” (unless you are Corey Taylor of the group Slipknot – he’s not a fan – check out wikipedia for full info). Well, I started listening to his book yesterday – my guard went…
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Left-brainedness is a fuzzy term not used by actual academics to describe people who are more logical and rational – Think Mr Spock over Captain Kirk – a scientist over an artist. I’m not sure if this is the right term for me but I am the kind of person who likes to approach things…