10 ways activism makes things worse
When I was at university, being an environmental activist was such a central part of my identity that I was nicknamed Captain Planet. The belief system I had was that polluters and exploiters cared more about money than the harm they were doing, and the average citizen cared more about an easy life than taking […]
Three steps to letting go of fear
Fear is one of the major causes of suffering for we humans. It can keep us awake at night, ruin our relationships, make us addicted to our devices, distract us from pleasurable experiences, stop us making decisions, work too much and just generally feel unhappy – even miserable. Clearly, being able to deal with fear […]
The new macho
Going to an all-boys school, joining the hockey team at uni and watching Hollywood movies gave me a very clear idea of how men are supposed to behave. This included: - Drinking vast quantities of alcohol, quickly. - Sleeping with as many women as possible. - Making as much money as possible. - Owning a […]
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