In the blog post How Plein Air painting differs from Perceptual Painting? Larry Groff muses over the difference between the popular painters … [Read more...]
Our need for safety and the Nesting Instinct
As individuals we're vulnerable to the world. We can be killed in numerous ways. Ever since our species has existed we’ve had to find … [Read more...]
Loneliness by John T. Cacioppo and William Patrick: Book Review
A brief review of the book Loneliness: Human Nature and the Need for Social Connection by John T. Cacioppo and William Patrick. … [Read more...]
A welcome interruption
For the past few weeks have been frustrated by the monotony of my life. The same routine each week. I was desperate for something to … [Read more...]
Book Review: At The Existentialist Café: Freedom, Being, and Apricot Cocktails
As part of my suffering to overcome my anxiety. I looked at many fields, including that of philosophy. Years ago I read up on some ideas … [Read more...]
Life is about play, and why we need more of it
What's missing in my life? Well many things but one I can identify is time for fun. Messing about, play. Sometimes I don't want a goal a … [Read more...]
Most men lead lives of obvious desperation
'The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation' - Henry David Thoreau. Thoreau was right, but he was also wrong. We don't live our … [Read more...]
My Minimalist journey Part 1
I have never had much in the way of possessions. But my desire to live a more authentic happier life was rekindled after reading the book … [Read more...]
Diversity Reigns: There is no mainstream culture (and what it means for us)
Is it a sign of the modern times that mainstream thought has shrunk? In the past, there was a core culture of attitudes, beliefs norms … [Read more...]
