Monthly Archives: September 2014

I always feel like I’m guilty of something – Albert Camus.

Posted on September 25, 2014 by

Within intellectual society, I don’t know why, but I always feel like I’m guilty of something. It seems that I’m always breaking one of the rules of the clan.
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Perhaps there is a beast… maybe it’s only us.

Posted on September 17, 2014 by

Three score years ago today saw the publication of Lord of The Flies, William Golding’s allegorical tale about who we are, especially when we get together. I don’t know what he would have made of that modern question that is … Continue reading →

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Living With My Voices – Kevin Healey

Posted on September 12, 2014 by

Brief film interview with Kevin Healey, about his a personal journey of learning to live with and interpret the voices only he hears; then learning to using that to offer training for people who work those who might struggle with voices they hear. @The Trauma and Mental Health Report.
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do you pop a pill when you’re feeling ill?

Posted on September 11, 2014 by

…if you do then you’re in the minority.
Pill medicine is not the only medicine.
80% of the world’s population depends on other, traditional healing methods. Continue reading →

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those voices in your head that say “You’re Shit!” – Nick Cave

Posted on September 10, 2014 by

Interview with songwriter, playwright, novelist and cool icon Nick Cave on his creative process and how, for him, “those voices in your head that keep saying: ‘you’re shit’ you know, and ‘it’s no good‘,” are a part that process. . … Continue reading →

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George Clooney – the coolest “voice” in space ?

Posted on September 9, 2014 by

George Clooney, not hearing voices but playing  a “voice” Matt Kowalski in a key scene from the movie Gravity. Gives the lie to the “in space no one can hear you…”. Well, in Hollywoodland at least, Sandra Bullock can hear … Continue reading →

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July in Toronto 2014 – reflections by a friend from Taiwan

Posted on September 8, 2014 by

    Back row:  Kevin Healey, Carmen Carrasco, Leslie Morris, Karyn Baker, John Read, Heinz Klein. Front row: Dave Umbongo, Rufus May, Will Hall, Michael , Keris Myrick, Eleanor Longden. Photo: Ling. . Some say – and it is much … Continue reading →

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Worker Training- Workshop#1: Accepting Voices – Fri 21 Nov 2014

Posted on September 6, 2014 by

Innovative training designed to leave you feeling more competent and more confident to work one-to-one with people who hear voices and struggle with their experiences. Continue reading →

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Jack Kerouac reads from On The Road

Posted on September 6, 2014 by

Jack Kerouac reads from his On The Road. -Published 57 years ago yesterday. [And cheers to Mr.J. for that info]

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reality – much weirder than anyone’s imagination

Posted on September 5, 2014 by

I learned a long time ago that reality was much weirder than anyone’s imagination – Hunter S Thompson Continue reading →

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