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Blue Sky
An ocean of blue Blazing sun Beautiful Earth Crying
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The Bible and the Qur’an
Both the Bible and the Qur’an are considered to be sacred Scripture by billions of people collectively. But how should one discern which Scripture to read and reflect upon? The answer is very simple: read both. Not only is there much in common between the two, it’s simply conscientious to have an understanding of both.…
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Meditation and Neglect of God
If you saw yesterday’s post, you’ll know that I started meditating again. However, I want to consider how meditation relates to the Day of Judgement and the major Abrahamic religions. This is something I have written about in my books. Those who meditate are seeking an experience of bliss and freedom from suffering. This is…
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Self-Enquiry
In my debut book release (The Philosophy of a Mad Man) I described the experience of self-enquiry, a yoga practice propounded by the late Indian guru Sri Ramana Maharshi. The practice, which I undertook for several years, involves asking oneself the question ’Who am I?’ and investigating the mental tendencies associated with the ‘I’ thought.…
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Meditation Mantra
Contrary to my own sometimes overly dogmatic judgement, I love Eastern philosophy. I recently started meditating again after a way too long break. I’m actually thinking of writing a book about how meditation can benefit people with paranoid tendencies like me. I thought I would share a short ‘meditation mantra’ I wrote in case it…
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The Church
Greetings, friends. Today is beautiful and sunny here in London. The crisp breeze entering my hospital room is refreshing. I am feeling more grounded than I was yesterday. Thanks be to God. In terms of my aspirations and ambitions, I have for a long time argued that the only way to truly discern the will…
About Me
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