Envy consists in seeing things never in themselves, but only in their relations. If you desire glory, you may envy… Read more

This article first appeared in the spring 2017 issue of Thresholds, published by the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy©’…. Read more

It’s a sad fact these days that most people in the West learn about death second hand – usually from… Read more

Been talking to quite a few women this week.  Their stories about menopause are touching, particularly those who are struggling… Read more

Some statistics Around 500,000 people die in England each year. Two-thirds are aged 75 and over. 18% Home, 58% Hospital,… Read more

It’s okay to be afraid of facing the death of your relative or friend. But the gift of being prepared… Read more

I love the latest sex discrimination tale concerning the menopausal Mary Bassi who at the age of 56 was sacked as… Read more

Colin died on Monday 7th September 2020. ‘I have always been interested in engines and vehicles’ says sixty-five-year old retired… Read more

I don’t know about you, but I am maxed out with suggestions on how to cope with lockdown and COVID-19. Yesterday,… Read more

I was very heartened to read yesterday’s Daily Telegraph’s piece, Emergency staff to be told if you want to live or die…. Read more

Helen Baker runs Helen Baker Design and she is passionate about using Craftivism as a way of promoting non-aggressive activism. Her mini pants… Read more

Last week was a bit of an emotional roller coaster for me.  So, while I applaud Lord Richard Layard’s enthusiasm… Read more

A recent survey commissioned by the Dying Matters Coalition (set up by the National Council of Palliative Care to promote… Read more

I’ve just read yet another article (this one from Menopause Relief) about how you can ‘cure’ low libido during and after… Read more

It’s Valentine’s Day.  A card arrives on the early morning tea tray. I clasp my hands to my bosom and exclaim,… Read more

I knew the average age for an IVHQ volunteer is mid to late twenties, but I hadn’t expected older volunteers… Read more

Misha Norland has been investigating the philosophy of and practicing homeopathy for the past 50 years. He speaks of the… Read more