Free Will
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Further Thoughts on Book Reviews
Hi friends! In yesterday’s article, I questioned whether or not it would be wise for me to read reviews of my books on Amazon and other retailer websites. Nobody commented, but I did talk it through with a friend over the phone. In the end I decided to leave it! I may change my mind… Continue reading
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Opening Up
I shared some thoughts several months ago around the subject of hearing the voice of God. The voice I heard, and still hear, tells me I am God of Earth. The voice is not audible, but it’s distinct from the voice I hear when I’m in regular contemplative thought. It is quite distinctly and undeniably… Continue reading
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Solipsism Explored
Solipsism is the philosophical idea that the contents of your consciousness is all that exists. So, under solipsism, you who are reading this and your experience of reading this represents the totality of what exists in this moment. The position makes sense, because you have only ever experienced your awareness, so how would you ever… Continue reading
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Appreciating Creation
God has created an astonishing Universe. But it’s also true that God is unable to create free creatures, because free will is impossible with an omnipresent God. When we say ‘thank you’ to God in prayer, this is in a sense God talking to Himself. Nevertheless, as part of the cosmic game He is playing,… Continue reading
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Self-Enquiry
In my debut book release (The Philosophy of a Mad Man) I described the experience of self-enquiry, a yoga practice propounded by the late Indian guru Sri Ramana Maharshi. The practice, which I undertook for several years, involves asking oneself the question ’Who am I?’ and investigating the mental tendencies associated with the ‘I’ thought.… Continue reading
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Gifting
I want to write a little about gifting. As Christmas approaches in our broken world, many people will be spending a fortune on gifts for their friends and family, without really considering their reason for doing so. I know it’s a bit of a cliché to say Christmas has been commercialised, but it’s absolutely true.… Continue reading
About STEVEN
Steven Colborne is an author, musician and counsellor from the United Kingdom. On this blog he writes about philosophy, religion and spirituality and shares a variety of personal articles.
Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind, and thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
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