The ideas library
“How do I know what I think until I see what I say?" E.M. Forster
Welcome to my ideas library, dear reader. I’m glad you’re here.
Explore a collection of essays and articles I’ve written exploring psychological concepts through attachment, spirituality, modern culture and humour.
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Reflections on Buddhist psychology, mindfulness and contemplative practices taken from various world religions and different spiritual traditions. Putting together mind, meaning and spiritual life.
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Exploring attachment theory, relationships and psychotherapy.
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Clear, accessible explorations of psychological ideas and research.
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Essays on AI, ethics and how technology is reshaping our lives.
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Reviews and reflections on books, films and the ideas they provoke.
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Looking at deep concepts through a lighter side of life.
Everyone Is Anxious, Nobody Is Scared
I have a theory. I believe that a great deal of anxiety can be understood as fear we don’t want to acknowledge or cannot acknowledge.
Attachment theory and Winnie-the-Pooh
Attachment theory becomes surprisingly simple when explained through Pooh, Piglet, Tigger and Eeyore. A fresh look at one of psychology's most influential ideas.
What was Jesus’ attachment style?
This article is just a thought experiment, not to be taken too seriously. It draws on religious texts combined with my personal interpretation, and might just make you think differently…
Walk with Thích Nhất Hạnh
Thích Nhất Hạnh speaks of walking meditation not as exercise, but as a way to be present. He encourages us to walk with awareness, to feel each step, to truly arrive in the moment. Each step is a reminder that we are here, now, alive.