Monthly Archives: December 2023

“Nuclear” … heinous wars. Putin has put his name forward for fifth term. Original Child by Thomas Merton below. Beware, be Aware, we live in unsafe times.

Posted on December 8, 2023 by michelleclarke2015

THE ORIGINAL CHILD Cistercian Monk Thomas Merton I found this poem in 2001 in search of personal inner peace.  Each year I try to remember to circulate it; joining Twitter ensures that my canisgallicus followers receive the links too; alongside … Continue reading →

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Geographic Spread, “I came, I saw, I conquered” Caesar. Rome the empire spread to Syria, Gaul and so far. Empire raises its head again. Palestine is being flattened by bombs from Israel, with increased funds from the US $14 billion. Palestine described as one of the most densely populated remnants from the theft by Zionists with the British and French are mostly women and children suffering death, carnage, unjustifiable onslaught from an extreme of Right Wing President Netanyahu of Israel (before the courts for fraud) while seeking to lessen the power of the Israeli judiciary changing the very core of the Separation of Powers, the Checks and Balances basis of the Rule of Law. Netanyahu must be stopped from this murderous onslaught. Then we have Russia and Putin taking over Oblasts in Ukraine with its aim to regain its Empire and encroach more on Europe. US like EU, UK and other countries are supporting the Ukraine but the US are waivering, an election looms and Republicans may not be so supportive of the Ukrainians and the funds they need. But then this Christmas we need to start thinking about what “murder”. Day in Day out human beings, some children, and infrastructure is being flattened to the ground and where will all this end. I think it is time to take “Nuclear weapons” and who has them as a serious matter. I will introduce you via an article in the Irish Times to Thomas Merton, Cistercian monk. If you go to Poems on this blog and search Original Child then you will understand in depth nuclear bombs and the concept of “cute” names so those who engaged in their manufacture and decision to use, would not feel so responsible of the aftermath. Palestine … Sykes Picot. Recommend search Detente on this blog. Then consider the attrocities being carried out by Israel and Russia — Netanyahu and Putin —. Thomas Merton, the Cistercian monk, it is time and a duty of people the world over to reflect this Christmas time 2023 and reflect on what nuclear weapons do … See “Original Child”.

Posted on December 8, 2023 by michelleclarke2015

Opinion When Pope Francis addressed the American Congress in 2015 he listed Thomas Merton as one of four exemplary Americans who provide wisdom for today, besides Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King jnr and Dorothy Day: “Merton was above all a … Continue reading →

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Christmas can be a very harrowing time for some people: Bullying is a good place for people to hone in on the vulnerable person. 10 SIGNS YOU’RE THE FAMILY SCAPEGOAT // A scapegoat is a person who is blamed and shamed for other people’s wrongdoings, and quite undeservedly so. Family scapegoating is a very common phenomena in dysfunctional families, whereby one member of the family will be cast as the family scapegoat. Remember you can mimic home reality of childhood into long-term relationships, like children of alcoholics can end up in relationships with alcoholics … Why? Familiarity

Posted on December 7, 2023 by michelleclarke2015

174,058 views 16 Sept 2022 #unlockyourfreedom#tamiemjoyce#narcissism 10 SIGNS YOU’RE THE FAMILY SCAPEGOAT // A scapegoat is a person who is blamed and shamed for other people’s wrongdoings, and quite undeservedly so. Family scapegoating is a very common phenomena in dysfunctional … Continue reading →

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Ian Bremmer: first introduction was interview with Charlie Rose – worth Googling. World at war deserves recognition by everyone. Just listen to our reality … add to this ecocide. See Link below “State of the World”

Posted on December 5, 2023 by michelleclarke2015
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Sheena Josselyn, neuroscientist: ‘Eliminating a memory is fairly simple, once you have the right tools’

Posted on December 4, 2023 by michelleclarke2015

NEUROLOGY Sheena Josselyn, neuroscientist: ‘Eliminating a memory is fairly simple, once you have the right tools’ The researcher in brain mechanisms talks about creating and destroying memories, something she has already managed to do in mice JESÚS MÉNDEZ GONZÁLEZ Barcelona … Continue reading →

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Coercive Control: listen to this and be aware. The Ancients had the wisdom or some had like Marcus Aurelius

Posted on December 3, 2023 by michelleclarke2015

In this thought-provoking video, we delve into the topic of 10 common behaviors that lack respectfulness. Join us as we explore the insights of renowned philosopher Marcus Aurelius and uncover why these actions should be strictly avoided. Whether you’re in … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2023, a time of excess but the New Year is about New Year Resolutions. Psychology is focus of this site but here you can engage with what the Philosophers of ancient times have to say. Stoicism worth some consideration. (video)

Posted on December 2, 2023 by michelleclarke2015
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Warnings : Smartphone, what is the downside? Latest Jonathan Haidt “Smartphones v. Smart Kids”. What have we achieved now but “Safetism”? Smartphone has developed faster than any other technology. Recommend this. Before Christmas 2023 share this and discuss it. Too much mental illness in young people today. Time to prepare for alternatives to CAMHS.

Posted on December 1, 2023 by michelleclarke2015
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“Dignity in Death” for discussion in Ireland. Recommend this article in Salon by the wife of Robin Williams RIP

Posted on December 1, 2023 by michelleclarke2015

Robin Williams’ widow opens up about his suicide: “It was not depression that killed Robin” Susan Williams spoke to Good Morning America about her husband’s struggles with Lewy Body Dementia By ANNA SILMAN PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 3, 2015 5:12PM (EST) Robin Williams (AP) … Continue reading →

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Corporate Social Responsibility, checking through files I found this. It was written by canisgallicus (Blake) and replied to July 2014. Almost a decade … who could ever have foreseen realities of recent years, COVID-19, Ukraine War, Hamas-Israel war. What can we learn, if anything.

Posted on December 1, 2023 by michelleclarke2015

Corporate Social Responsibility  by Blake – Trade Unions Wed Jul 24, 2013 16:41 ‘Summer time and the living is easy fish are jumping and the cotton is high….’ But in Ireland too many are now unemployed; too many are under … Continue reading →

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