What thoughts are colouring my world? The Daily Stoic Journal, Ryan Holiday & Stephen Hanselman. Sometimes, the Calm of a Sunrise.Sometimes, the Reason of a Wise Elder.Sometimes, the Method of a Carpenter.Sometimes, the Beauty of an Orchestra.Sometimes, the Majesty of the Sea; A solid two master cresting the waves. Sometimes, the Intimacy of a moment,Continue reading "The Colours Within."
The Poisoned Childhood.
Why do I care so much about impressing people? The Daily Stoic Journal, Ryan Holiday & Stephen Hanselman. A long time ago (in a galaxy far, far away...) I was an impressionable child growing up in a small country town where change was slow. At times, the modern world seemed forever out of reach toContinue reading "The Poisoned Childhood."
State Of Play – An Achilles Update.
This week, I'm sharing an update from my Instagram feed - an IG Live video I recorded a couple of days ago. To say things have been difficult of late would be an understatement. I reflect on my recovery from an Achilles tendon repair, the mental game that has forced me into. I will sayContinue reading "State Of Play – An Achilles Update."
Reviving Classic Narratives in Film: A Call to Action
In comments to the entertainment magazine Variety this past week, filmmaker Quentin Tarantino despaired at the state of the Hollywood movie industry. “Well, what the fuck is a movie now? What — something that plays in theaters for a token release for four fucking weeks?” Tarantino said. “All right, and by the second week youContinue reading "Reviving Classic Narratives in Film: A Call to Action"
Stingray – A Love Story.
It began so sweetly. A balmy morning on the last Sunday between Christmas and New Year. The promise of a beautiful Adelaide, summer's day. I got down to the water early, keen to rig up and get going. The conditions promised perfection in terms of sailing and I was so confident, I treated myself toContinue reading "Stingray – A Love Story."
How Do You Solve A Problem Like Star Wars.
For those of you who have been living in the real world and not in the world of one of my great pop culture loves - Star Wars - you probably wouldn't have heard about the most recent Disney Star Wars streaming series Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. To catch you up, Skeleton Crew is anContinue reading "How Do You Solve A Problem Like Star Wars."
A Better Onion.
Am I going to get a little bit better today? Ryan Holiday & Stephen Hanselman, The Daily Stoic Journal. My first impulse in trying to answer this question, was to say yes. It is the ideal answer - the answer I can declare from the outset and then push myself to achieve. In the companionContinue reading "A Better Onion."
Contending…
Are you living with dignity and courage?" Ryan Holiday & Stephen Hanselman, The Daily Stoic. I live my life with a focus on my duties as a provider, as a father, as a Nurse and as a husband. I don't always get these duties exactly right all the time. I make mistakes. I reckon withContinue reading "Contending…"
The Wisdom of Feeling.
I happened across this blog from Theologian Rod Benson this week and in his latest entry, he shares some thoughts from philosopher Bertrand Russell that I felt both compelling and moving. The basic thrust of his argument is that philosophy is not a pursuit whereby we have to surrender any and all emotions and orderContinue reading "The Wisdom of Feeling."
Israel.
What book are you reading right now? Hannah Arendt's 'The Origins Of Totalitarianism'. I began reading it because I wanted to understand the roots of antisemitism in view of the worldwide response following the October 7th attacks by Hamas terrorists in southern Israel in 2023. I have been, at various times, bewildered by the outrageContinue reading "Israel."
Dean Mayes - Australian Author & ICU Nurse 