Malcolm Stern

Sep 2, 2024 | innerself.com | Malcolm Stern

Image by ImaArtist from PixabaySeptember 2, 2024The focus for today is:I am learning how, and when, to remove my armour. Today's inspiration was written by Malcolm Stern:Whether unconscious or conscious, we are all hungry for more depth of connection and more purpose. For good reasons we have learned to construct a suit of armour to protect us from being overwhelmed by the magnitude of painful experience. Perhaps as children we needed to escape from violence, or intrusion, or feeling overwhelmed.

Aug 19, 2024 | innerself.com | Malcolm Stern

Image by Layers from PixabayAugust 19, 2024The focus for today is:I am willing to take the time to self-reflectand to do the hard work of becoming conscious. Today's inspiration was written by Malcolm Stern:We need to examine the spells that hypnotize us and break them when they hinder us. Spells are words, deeds and judgements that go unquestioned, undigested and unchallenged.

May 27, 2024 | kindredspirit.co.uk | Malcolm Stern

Malcolm Stern shares his insights on living consciously and embracing old age When I was 60, I gave a talk at Alternatives on becoming an elder. I am now approaching my mid-70s and realise that I didn’t have a clue. In this, my final regular article for Kindred Spirit, I would like to explore what I am learning about eldership and, of course, the meaning and practice of living life as consciously and compassionately as possible. Buddhists talk of the inevitability of old age, disease and death.

Mar 14, 2024 | l8r.it | Tricia Hersey |Rupert Thomson |Malcolm Stern |Alison Davies

LoveReading Says About Press Reviews LoveReading Says “My commitment to rest as a form of resistance came from my everyday experiences of being a part of the machine-level pace of our culture and surviving the terror of poverty, exhaustion, white supremacy, and capitalism”.

May 30, 2023 | kindredspirit.co.uk | Malcolm Stern

by Malcolm SternWhen looking at what we really want from a relationship, it is useful to examine the following questions:Does our primary intimate relationship enhance our lives? Are there any deal-breaking differences? What are the aspects of the connection that truly matter? Looking at our interactions on four different levels – physical, emotional, mental and spiritual – can help us decide. You don’t have to give ten out of ten for each of these criteria for a relationship to work.