By: Brian Harris
It’s a fractious age. Politics has always been divisive, but oh my, that has gone to new levels. Religion has been our second great divide, but even here, the arguments have sharpened and tolerance levels are low. Read more
By: Brian Harris
If you are part of the Christian world, you’ll know that we attach the descriptor “good” to Easter Friday. Read more
By: Brian Harris
The right of each individual to be astonishing, amazing, independent and – well, individual – has never been more firmly asserted than now. Read more
By: Brian Harris
What signs we can look for to indicate we are in a healthy relationship. Of course, if the signs aren’t there, we can move into the “what can we do about this?” territory. Hope it’s helpful… Read more
By: Brian Harris
I especially love the Jonathan Sacks insight that it is better to lose an argument, for when we do, we gain new knowledge, whereas when we win an argument, we simply have an established view reinforced. It’s a refreshing take. Roll on the losses! Read more
By: Brian Harris
My regular readers will know how often my blog posts are sparked by throw away comments from podcasts I have listened to that don’t necessarily have much to do with what the podcast was about, but do reflect how my mind worked after hearing the comment. Read more
By: Brian Harris
It was my very first assignment at University. The topic: “Discuss the nature, nurture controversy.” It was an interesting start to my academic career. Read more
By: Brian Harris
It is argued that a growth mindset can be developed, and educational programs have been designed to help people to do so.
By: Brian Harris
I imagine that many of my readers are Dr Seuss fans. What’s not to like about him? Green Eggs and Ham, The Grinch, and all the rest we are introduced to in Theodor Geisel’s wonderful world. Among my favourites are My Many Coloured Days, which attaches a colour to the different moods we encounter in life, with the liberating conclusion that whatever the colour of a particular day, “it turns out all right you see… and I go back to being ME.”