The Handless Maiden: Healing a Dark Night of the Soul
Dark Night of the Soul

The Handless Maiden: Healing a Dark Night of the Soul

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The Handless Maiden is a myth that speaks powerfully to our dark and confusing times. It’s a fairy tale that was collected by the Brothers Grimm in 1812, but its roots are much older. The story is about a maiden whose father sells her to the devil in exchange for wealth and convenience. Her hands… Continue reading The Handless Maiden: Healing a Dark Night of the Soul

Buddhist Writing Prompt: First, Remember the Basics
Free Your Pen

Buddhist Writing Prompt: First, Remember the Basics

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First, Remember the Basics is about the intention behind everything you do, and in mind training practice is related to the basic facts of life that you can’t avoid. These are: life, death, karma, and suffering. How you feel about these basic facts will determine everything else in your life. For your writing to have… Continue reading Buddhist Writing Prompt: First, Remember the Basics

Free Your Pen now available in paperback!
Free Your Pen

Free Your Pen now available in paperback!

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Good news! My latest book is now available as a shiny new paperback! Discover the secret to mastering your thoughts and get your mind to behave itself so you can get some writing done. Here’s the inevitable blurb: Free Your Pen: Mind Training for Writers 59 Slogans to Cure Writer’s Block & Free Your Voice… Continue reading Free Your Pen now available in paperback!

Prometheus: the Alchemy of Space Aliens – Part 2
Film & TV

Prometheus: the Alchemy of Space Aliens – Part 2

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In part 1 we looked at how Prometheus can be interpreted as a gnostic creation myth and met some of the characters. In this post we’ll look at some of the other symbolism in the film, including the secret of immortality and the alchemy of creation. As always, EXPECT SPOILERS! Elizabeth Shaw is our moral… Continue reading Prometheus: the Alchemy of Space Aliens – Part 2

Prometheus: the Alchemy of Space Aliens – Part 1
Film & TV

Prometheus: the Alchemy of Space Aliens – Part 1

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As part of my occasional series on mystical and gnostic themes in film, I thought it would be a good time to tackle Prometheus, what with Alien: Covenant in cinemas as I write this. Prometheus is part of the franchise that began in 1979 with Alien, the classic horror film directed by Ridley Scott, and… Continue reading Prometheus: the Alchemy of Space Aliens – Part 1

Fantasy Reading List: 2001 – A Space Odyssey
Fantasy Reading List

Fantasy Reading List: 2001 – A Space Odyssey

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What can I say about this book that hasn’t already been said? 2001: A Space Odyssey was written at the same time as the film was in development. Arthur C Clarke and Stanley Kubrick collaborated on the story, and the book was published after the film was released, although they differ in detail and in… Continue reading Fantasy Reading List: 2001 – A Space Odyssey

Mental Health Awareness Week wants to know why you’re not thriving
Psychology

Mental Health Awareness Week wants to know why you’re not thriving

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It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and this year the focus is on why people struggle to thrive with good mental health. Instead of looking at why people get ill, the Mental Health Foundation is asking how we can cultivate good mental health and thrive rather than just survive. They’ll be publishing a report on why… Continue reading Mental Health Awareness Week wants to know why you’re not thriving