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Brexit, David Cameron, Boris Johnson, Michael Gove, Theresa May, Politicians and the plot of Macbeth

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Macbeth, William Shakespeare’s renowned play,  explores the suffering inflicted on people owing to brutal, naked ambition, ruthless desire to take power and a willingness to cut anybody down who stands in the way.

The story revolves around Macbeth, a popular general in the Scottish army, who believes three influential deceivers who promised him the kingdom. Following his wife’s scheming, Macbeth murders the King of Scotland and takes the throne. …

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The Sense of Belonging and Living on the Edge

Dharma Reflections, The Buddha, Spiritual / /

Human beings sometimes engage in a deep search for a sense of belonging. The formation of an identity with the ‘other’ fulfils a certain need running deeper than the movements of feelings. We might think of this sense as a gut instinct to connect with a presence of the ‘other’ rather than confinement to our mortal self.

We have devised all sorts of formations of the collective to satisfy this need, this rather primal urge, to feel engaged with a group, network or collective with shared values and priorities.

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Have voters in England and Wales decided that they want the far right to run the country?

Political / /

HEADINGS

The Shift to the Right

The Plight of the Poor

The Vote to Leave the EU

The Divided Nation

The Warning Signs

The Future

The Policies of the Far Right

We Need to a Spiritual Revolution

 

The Shift to the Right

Great Britain seems to be moving towards sharing a similar political ideology as Donald Trump, the National Front of France, Freedom party of Austria, Law and Justice party of Poland, Golden Dawn of Greece and Alternative for Germany.

No wonder these far right parties were delighted with the UK vote to quit Europe. …

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Vote to RemaIN in the EU on Thursday or we go back to the Little Englander mentality.

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Thursday, June 23, 2016, people in Britain have to make up their mind whether they wish to stay in the European Union or withdraw into an insular existence.

The opinion polls show the vote could go either way. The duality of staying in or get out does not leave much room for manoeuvre. …

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Vote to RemaIN in the EU on Thursday or we go back to the Little Englander mentality. Read More »

The Difference between Guilt and Regret/Remorse

Daily Life / /

Guilt

I heard from a friend about a man involved in serious car accident. His girl friend, who sat beside him, died in the accident. The driver knew his share of responsibility for what happened. He said he experienced terrible guilt. …

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