October, the clocks had just gone back which meant the two or three hours walk Daisy had after work was now a thing of the past and while we looked forward to the 21st March and light nights again it was a long way off. And being a Border collie made matters worse as mental and physical stimulation are a … Read More
Can Anyone Act?
There is a simple truth. Anyone can act. You who are reading this have it within yourself to be an actor. Of course, whether or not you decide to pursue a drama career is a matter of personal choice. Some people may not find the idea of being on stage in front of an audience appealing. Others may find the … Read More
Does the Ketogenic Diet Work?
Does the Ketogenic Diet Work? The ketogenic diet also known as the keto diet will only work if you keep below your daily calorie allowance the same as you need to with any other diet. In other words the ketogenic diet works providing you stay under your daily calorific allowance so that you’re burning off more than you are ingesting. … Read More
Nostradamus
The Predictions of Nostradamus Nostradamus is best known today for “Les Prophéties”, or “The Prophecies” in which he collected 942 verses set out in quatrain (poems consisting of four lines) style. These are said to predict future world events and have provided Nostradamus with a legacy which has persisted since the book’s initial 1555 publication. Over the centuries since his … Read More
Darwinian Theory
Charles Darwin and his evolution Theory Being open to and advocating change ran in Charles Darwin’s blood. Both of his grandfathers had played significant roles in altering public perception. Josiah Wedgewood had been an industrialist by trade but is now better remembered by history as a tireless anti-slavery campaigner and his efforts helped bring an end to the slave trade. … Read More
Self Defence Psychology
Self Defence Psychology We never know when we may need to defend ourselves against physical assault. Should the occasion ever arise, and hopefully it won’t, it is far better to know what to do in order to protect yourself than to not. But, what else can self-defense classes provide? The answer to this question is: a surprisingly large amount, some … Read More
Do ghosts really exist?
Do ghosts really exist? Ghost hunting is the act of investigating sites which are reported to feature paranormal activity. These can include poltergeists, unexplained sounds and various other apparitions. Ghost hunters, sometimes known as paranormal investigators, use a variety of equipment in their work, from technology such as digital video recorders and audio recording devices to interviews and other research … Read More
Attachment Theory
Bowlby’s Attachment Theory for Beginners Who is John Bowlby? John Bowlby (1907-1990) worked as both a psychologist and a psychoanalyst. You may be familiar with the term “psychoanalyst” as being chiefly associated with the work of Sigmund Freud. It consists of the belief that all people possess thoughts, feelings and memories in their unconscious. Bowlby’s work revolved around his theory … Read More
PTSD Suffering
PTSD explained Although the term “post-traumatic stress disorder” is a relatively new one, the condition which it describes has been recorded as far back as ancient times. The eponymous main character in The Epic of Gilgamesh, widely regarded as the earliest surviving great work of literature, is plagued by constant nightmares and flashbacks to the death of his closest friend … Read More
Buddhism & Nirvana
The way to Nirvana Among major world religions, Buddhism is unique. There is no worship of a specific deity, no ongoing debate concerning origin and no theology. Even Buddha, the central figure of Buddhism, is not venerated as a deity or prophet. Rather, Buddhism focuses on the human condition. In all, Buddhism counts around 300,000,000 followers worldwide and may be … Read More
