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Science changes – and so should rational behaviour
This article is republished from The Conversation (24/11/2021) under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. Ruth Stewart, University of Johannesburg and Carina van Rooyen, University of Johannesburg The world around us, and the way researchers study and understand it, changes all the time. The constant change means that what we know through scienceContinue reading “Science changes – and so should rational behaviour”
Sexual Orientation
Frederik B O Nel April 2019 1 Introduction Discussing sexual orientation can be a lot more complex than allowed for by the time and space available today. We are confronted with acronyms like LGBTI+ LGBTIQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer/questioning), which already shows us how complicated sexual orientation is – even for thoseContinue reading “Sexual Orientation”
Dependence in Pastoral Work and the Church as Institution (in the mind)
DEPENDENCE IN PASTORAL WORK AND THE CHURCH AS INSTITUTION (IN THE MIND) Frederik B O Nel, SAAP Conference, August 1998 1 Introduction Pastoral work as a dynamic activity takes place within the sphere of religion, and in terms of the Christian religion, within the realm of the church. The church is not only a theologicalContinue reading “Dependence in Pastoral Work and the Church as Institution (in the mind)”
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The spiritual, moral and social needs of our youth today
The spiritual, moral and social needs of our youth today Talk given on World Religion Day 17 February 2019 1 Introduction Without proper research available to me, it is difficult to know what are the needs of the youth of today. Therefore my presentation today focuses largely on what I see as spiritual, moral andContinue reading “The spiritual, moral and social needs of our youth today”
Anxiety_stop censoring yourself and learn to lose – Olivia Remes
Anxiety: stop censoring yourself and learn to lose Olivia Remes, University of Cambridge This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article. Anxiety disorders are some of the most common mental health problems today. In fact, four out of every 100 people around the world have one, and research my colleagues andContinue reading “Anxiety_stop censoring yourself and learn to lose – Olivia Remes”
Unity in Diversity
Unity in Diversity World Religion Day Sunday 11th February 2018(hosted by George Baha’) I thank you for the invitation to say a few words on the topic: Unity in Diversity. Diversity is a given, and can be found in the whole of creation. Biologists classify organisms into genus, species and family. We, as humans, areContinue reading “Unity in Diversity”
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Philippians 1:20-26 Funeral of Ronald K Scholtz
Philippians 1:20-26 Funeral of Ronald K Scholtz 1. Text 20 Dit is my vurige verlange, en daarna sien ek uit, dat ek niks sal doen waaroor ek my sal hoef te skaam nie. Ek wil ook nou, soos nog altyd, met alle vrymoedigheid deur my hele wese Christus verheerlik in lewe en in sterwe, Continue reading “Philippians 1:20-26 Funeral of Ronald K Scholtz”
Mark 9:2-9 Transfiguration Sunday 2018
Mark 9:2-9 URCSA SKUINSKRAAL, GEORGE, 11 FEBRUARY 2018 1 Last sunday after epiphany. Transfiguration sunday Year B [1] Other Revised[2] Common Lectionary[3] (RCL) texts for today:[4] Psalm 50:1-6; 2 Kings 2:1-12; 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 2 Background information about the Bible Book and text: Author: We do not know who the author named Mark was. MostContinue reading “Mark 9:2-9 Transfiguration Sunday 2018”
Thessalonians 5:16-24 – 17 December 2017
1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 URCSA SKUINSKRAAL 17 DECEMBER 2017 1 Third sunday of Advent Year B [1] Other Revised[2] Common Lectionary[3] (RCL) texts for today:[4] Psalm 128:13; Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11; John 1:6-8, 19-28 2 Background information about the Bible Book and text: Author: Apostle Paul. Dated: One of the oldest books in the NT, and oneContinue reading “Thessalonians 5:16-24 – 17 December 2017”
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REST FOR THE RESTLESS MIND (PART ONE OF TWO)
By Stefan Blom• 19 May 2021 DAILY MAVERICK LIFE (WELLNESS) No matter what you experience, be it loss, trauma or everyday shocks that are making you restless, here is some guidance on how to find rest for the restless mind, says clinical psychologist Stefan Blom. It started with me documenting my own restless mind, in a kindContinue reading “REST FOR THE RESTLESS MIND (PART ONE OF TWO)”
DEEP SLEEP GIVES YOUR BRAIN A DEEP CLEAN
By SIMON MAKIN on November 1, 2019 (Scientific American: scientific.com) Why sleep has restorative—or damaging—effects on cognition and brain health has been an enduring mystery in biology. Researchers think cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) may flush toxic waste out, “cleaning” the brain and studies have shown that garbage clearance is hugely improved during sleep. They were not sure exactly how all thisContinue reading “DEEP SLEEP GIVES YOUR BRAIN A DEEP CLEAN”
A THREE-PART EXERCISE TO CREATE SAFETY AND TRUST
A THREE-PART EXERCISE TO CREATE SAFETY AND TRUST Author: Deb Dana (psychotherapynetworker.org The fundamental premise of Polyvagal Theory is that human beings need safety, and our biology is fiercely devoted to keeping us out of harm’s way. As most therapists know, the body’s rapid-response survival system is orchestrated by our autonomic nervous system (ANS). ToContinue reading “A THREE-PART EXERCISE TO CREATE SAFETY AND TRUST”
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A neuroscientist who studies decision making reveals the most important choice you can make
“The most important decision is who you surround yourself with” This article is published in collaboration with Business insider 04 Aug 2017; Chris Weller Ideas Reporter, Business Insider According to Moran Cerf, a neuroscientist at Northwestern University who has been studying decision-making for over a decade, the surest way to maximize happiness has nothing to doContinue reading “A neuroscientist who studies decision making reveals the most important choice you can make”
Why you could use a life coach
WHY YOU COULD USE A LIFE COACH? Frederik B O Nel 2019 Coaching is unlocking a person’s potential to maximise their own performance. It is helping them to learn rather than teaching them. (Tim Gallwey) Through the facilitation of a life coach you can discover/ rediscover what your dreams are about your future. Build yourContinue reading “Why you could use a life coach”
To get a grip on altruism, see humans as molecules
To get a grip on altruism, see humans as molecules ‘What is life?’ In 1943, Erwin Schrödinger posed this question in a series of lectures at Trinity College, Dublin. Already famous as a hero of the quantum revolution, he charged scientists with a new mission: to begin to account for the activity of living creaturesContinue reading “To get a grip on altruism, see humans as molecules”
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