Category Archives: spiritual values

IMMIGRATION

Posted on July 19, 2019 by wraxdec

I was recently inspired by a visit to Chester Cathedral. An exhibition makes clear that  compassion for new immigrants is alive and well in their community .It addresses fear of the unknown, fear of a different language, fear of  an exotic race, colour … Continue reading →

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UPANISHADS Vs Universe

Posted on April 25, 2014 by wraxdec

I couldn’t decide between these topics, so decided to combine the two: the Upanishads clearly link to the universe, and what better man of the 20th Century to offer a few of his ideas than the renowned scientist and thinker, … Continue reading →

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QUEST JOURNEYS

Posted on April 19, 2014 by wraxdec

In the mythology of every nation, quest journeys abound. It may be personal – the search for identity, for a missing parent, or for an object. In the Arthurian legend of Sir Galahad it’s the Holy grail. Merlin, the Wizard, predicts … Continue reading →

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PHILOSOPHY

Posted on April 18, 2014 by wraxdec

What is philosophy? Is it when a three-year-old child declares: ‘We must be thankful for having cream in our coffee?’ Or is this the wisdom of an old soul? What are philosophers? Are they some esoteric group beyond the imagination … Continue reading →

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INTEGRITY

Posted on April 10, 2014 by wraxdec

Every day one reads of some executive who’s helped him/herself to monies in some big company or union. This hedonistic lack of morals, with an ego-centric indifference to the property of others, indicates some people will go to any lengths … Continue reading →

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