Category Archives: Humanity

Good Guys, Bad Guys

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Penny Houghton

Judgements – we make many of these on a day to day basis, but how many of these judgements, especially of others, do we really analyse before we make them? GOOD↔BAD Someone does something to offend you. Judgement: They are … Continue reading →

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Animal Behaviour

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Penny Houghton

It is often said that when a person behaves badly or aggressively they are behaving like an animal. I don’t think this is at all fair to the animals! Yes, animals MAY act that way, but usually through instinct and … Continue reading →

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Ways of Communicating…. My 5 for Today

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Penny Houghton

Why do we have an intrinsic urge to communicate with each other? YOU↔ME It can give us a sense of belonging and allows us to find others with something in common (or not). Sharing of our lives, thoughts and so … Continue reading →

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Lashing out!

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Penny Houghton

I am not so proud of myself at the moment. I just made a phone call to query some excess charges on a toll road account, only to be told I could not be given the information, as I am … Continue reading →

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What’s it All About……….Alfie?

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Penny Houghton

As in the words of the famous song by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, “What’s it all about, Alfie? Is it just for the moment we live?” Our life is made up of lots of moments strung together. Some moments … Continue reading →

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10 Ways to Change the World

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Penny Houghton

How can you help change the world for the better? Got it? Now think of 9 more. My list of 10 suggestions for ways the world can be changed is as follows (in no particular order – I will try … Continue reading →

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Victim consciousness

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Penny Houghton

I have known a lot of people who are victims. “Victims of what?” you might ask. Victims of themselves and their way of thinking. They cry “Poor me!” and love to tell of their woes and how their partner/boss/parent/society did … Continue reading →

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Labels – not just a name, a separation

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Penny Houghton

How do you see yourself? Do you use labels to describe who you are – a mother, father, male, female, English, African, a doctor, a teacher, Christian, Jewish …. the list goes on? A great cause of our separateness in … Continue reading →

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