There are nine Muses of poetry, daughters of Zeus or some say Apollo, and the Titaness, Mnenosyne, goddess of memory, past and future. And of these nine the most important is Kalliope, she of the Lovely Voice, and the muse of epic poetry; and she is considered by Hesiod and others, rightly in my opinion,Continue reading “Review: Apocalypse by Frederick Turner”
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Belief, the Ideal Self and Alexander the Great
As a Quaker committed to peace, the thought of saying anything good about Alexander the Great may seem odd. It’s fashionable after the event to speak well of conquering tyrants (Hitler excepted): what a splendid leader Napoleon was, and how amazing Julius Caesar was – why he even came to England, the first wave, andContinue reading “Belief, the Ideal Self and Alexander the Great”
Homer’s Odyssey and Personal Development
‘Narrative may be regarded as a primary act of mind’, as someone once said, and so it proves true in all great stories: they tell us the primary truths about ourselves, and often what seems to be only an objective narrative is also an internal account of what is going on in the soul ofContinue reading “Homer’s Odyssey and Personal Development”
Understanding more about mentoring
There is much written about coaching, which is undeniably an incredible and powerful way to develop people. Far less is written about mentoring; yet mentoring is one of the most powerful tools for personal development known to mankind. Speaking generically, there are three major ways to improve oneself: first, trial and error – a necessaryContinue reading “Understanding more about mentoring”
The Mapping Motivation Series 