Les Dyer Your immediate response is probably: how on earth can suffering possibly ever be a gift??! I believe the answer is that suffering can be used as a gift…. And that’s good news as everybody suffers in one way or another. And there’s lots of ways to suffer: emotionally, mentally, physically, financially, socially, racially….. And we … Read more
In the 14th Century a writer wrote “the proof of a pudding is in the eating’. In other words, unless you experience a thing for yourself you cannot be sure. Unless you bite into the pudding how can you know what it tastes like? Others may tell you it’s good, it’s bad, it’s tasty, it’s … Read more
Let’s be frank. The world is moving into turmoil – economically and socially. Sadly, it is getting worse and becoming more chaotic. Most of us turn to medications when ill-ness or crises comes. We reach for the pills, the drugs, the drink or the avoidance. We blame it all on ‘them’ and suffer in silence. … Read more
I do all I can to stay out of politics. I am a Spiritual Guide. So this is about as political as I get……. Peace is the natural behaviour of every sentient being. Everything else is insanity. That is obvious (and if it isn’t my point is proven). Peace is the only effective, loving, constructive, … Read more
Many of us are in remission. Some in remission from cancer. Some in remission from physical pain. Some in remission from emotional trauma. Others have had a debt or a penalty remitted. Or even a jail sentence. In all these cases (and more) the sense of remission is often like a heavy weight that hangs … Read more
Welcome to the greatest show on earth! You have a ringside seat – and will also be able to play your part and join in the circus!!!! And what a circus it is! There will unfortunately be very few animal acts as we are removing most of the animals from the planet. Just a few … Read more
Someone once wrote: “Humanity is on a journey to allow a greater presence of love in our lives”. Our teachers can arrive at any time…… This is part of my story….. I once had a very small pet baby piglet. I named her Matilda and called her ‘Tildy’….. Tildy lived with the dogs, slept … Read more
Bill Gates, one of the wealthiest people in the world, is reputed to have told this personal story. He had been asked if he knew anyone wealthier than himself – and his answer was spiritually uplifting. “Yes, I know a person who is far wealthier than myself” he replied. One day when he was young … Read more
Many of us seem to be having to deal with the recent death of loved ones. Others haven’t yet resolved past deaths that still cause much grief. And some of us are facing the issue of our coming own demise….. Please allow me to offer a healing balm…… I understand man’s desires to avoid death … Read more
This week for a change I’d like to mention a few things briefly.……. They are things that have come up in my outbox…… Firstly, there are NO “lost souls” due to suicide. EVER. That’s catholic-developed nonsense. Everyone hurts at some time in their life. Many reach breaking point. Everyone makes mistakes and takes risks that … Read more