We are all familiar with the old metaphor about the time and distance it takes in order to alter the course of an oil tanker. It had never occurred to me that it might one day be applied to me! Right now, however, I’m becoming aware of its aptness to my situation. Having revved up … Read more
The famous French thinker Auguste Comte encouraged us to take up “mental hygeine”. * Whenever he was preparing to undertake any serious intellectual work he would avoid any newspapers, or superficial social contact such as cafes. He believed in the importance of cleansing the mind of trivia. Well, I reckon that I am embarked upon … Read more