Posted in Health, Mortality, Psychology, Therapy on May 28th, 2009
Sometimes (perhaps especially when on holiday) we often long for an anxiety-free existence. However, in my book, that would be a bad thing. Human beings have powerful emotional systems and anxiety is a natural feeling that arises in response to stress. It is part of the natural flight-or-fight response that have enabled the human race [...]
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Posted in Health, Mortality on May 23rd, 2008
Two becomes three …
Although I can write about it now, I have been ‘internally speechless’ for days (if that makes sense).
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Posted in Health, Morality on Apr 23rd, 2008
For any non-regular readers, there are two important things that you need to know in order to appreciate this post. The first, is that about three weeks ago I had a minor heart attack and spent a week in hospital (see The English Patient (1) and The English Patient (2)). The other, and [...]
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Posted in Faith, Health, Mortality, Religion on Apr 11th, 2008
Since my friends have got to know of my present health problems a number of them from throughout the UK have contacted me to assure me that they are praying for me, and I know that at least two churches are interceding for me. I am genuinely touched by the kindness of the sentiment [...]
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Posted in Health, Uncategorized on Mar 28th, 2008
Apologies, dear reader(s) for my less than prolific output in the past few days (I honestly don’t know how you have coped), but I have been living in ‘interesting times’. I have had several things preoccupying me and stealing the precious time that otherwise would have been devoted to filling this space. However, [...]
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