Anzac Day: An Old Soldier Finding Peace
Today is ANZAC day, I awoke to the sound of planes going over. According to Wikipedia Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand, originally commemorated by both countries on 25 April every year to honour the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who fought at… Continue reading
Into the Wild: Adolescence, Manhood and Wisdom
I saw this film for the second time tonight, having seen it in Santiago, Chile. I cried that time too. This time I saw more in the film. Into The Wild is based on a book by author Jon Krakauer which was released 21 September 2007. This date is the International… Continue reading
Are Men Remembering Their Birthright?
MEN ARE REMEMBERING THEIR BIRTHRIGHT
What happened to our world?
When did it lose its soul?
Where was the beginning of isolation?
And the end of family?
What happened to the helping hand?
That gave without thinking,
What happened to those in need?
Welcomed home with warm soup and friendship,
What happened to those lonely?… Continue reading
Wholistic Economics Evokes Happiness Naturally and Sustainably
When I was studying Economics Ross Gittins was an often quoted economist. There were a series of books called State of Play, the Australian Economic Policy Debate which I referenced extensively, I recall. I found Ross Gittins an excellent economist. I was walking through a shopping mall today and to my surprise saw his latest… Continue reading
Alternatives to War: Civilian Peace Forces
The real courage in this world is never at the end of a gun, it will always be found in love, where those who truly care have the courage to be selfless and assist those who are calling out for help. This is the sign of civilisation, the other consciousness or world is where no-one… Continue reading
The Horizon of Forgiveness
THE HORIZON OF FORGIVENESS
For every reason there is a season,
When you sit and wonder why this why that,
Remember the distance from where you sat,
You will never know,
Unless you go,
many miles in those moccasins,
travel the open roads,
take on the heaviest loads,
and even then you’ll only get a… Continue reading