Footprints of Irish Women – Lady Gregory
This March we are celebrating International Women’s Day with a series of talks on influential women. Lady Gregory was one of the key characters of the Irish Literary Revival. A writer and editor, collector and publisher of the famous stories of Irish mythology and co-founder of the Abbey to produce and facilitate contemporary plays. She […]
Footprints of Irish Women – Countess Markievicz
This March we are celebrating International Women’s Day with a series of talks on influential women. Rebel, suffragist, champion of the poor and working class, first female cabinet minister in Europe. The legacy of Constance Markievicz demonstrates the life of a truly remarkable woman; courageous, loyal and fiercely proud of her country and people. An […]
Changing our Mind about Stress – Transforming Stress into Resilience
Why is modern life so stressful? From dusk to dawn, we experience many stressful experiences that diminish our quality of life. But today scientific research is shedding new light on stress, where stress can be transformed into something positive. By changing our mindset we can change the effect stress has on us. This scientific discovery […]
Inner Strength – a Remedy for the Chaos of Modern Society
Increasingly we find the social upheaval we’re experiencing is effecting our daily lives. Confusion, division, aggression, tribalism – these conditions of chaos we can see all around us make it more and more difficult to navigate the natural challenges of life. It is not the first time in history humanity has found itself struggling to […]
Overcoming Anxiety: What can we learn from Buddhism for today?
How often do we hear that everything is moving so fast and that we feel anxious about something? In our fast paced world it is not unusual to experience anxiety, uneasiness, apprehension, stress or fear in the face of uncertainty. But the events are often outside of our control. The question is, do we get […]
The Hidden Meaning of Dreams – C. G. Jung
What inspired C.G. Jung to courageously advance the study of dreams? Why do our dreams matter? Jung understood dreams to be “impartial, spontaneous messages of our unconscious psyche, showing us an unvarnished natural truth.” Through the study of dreams he discovered the collective unconscious and its archetypes. Their mysterious and obscure nature often makes it […]
Martin Luther King and the Timeless Need for Idealism
In celebration of Martin Luther King Jnr Day 2022 The Civil Rights movement was a defining chapter in American history which inspired the world. Though it was a collective effort its beating heart was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; a Baptist Preacher, a liberal intellectual and an advocate for non-violent civil disobedience. King led the […]
Martin Luther King and the Timeless Need for Idealism
In celebration of Martin Luther King Jnr Day 2022 The Civil Rights movement was a defining chapter in American history which inspired the world. Though it was a collective effort its beating heart was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; a Baptist Preacher, a liberal intellectual and an advocate for non-violent civil disobedience. King led the […]
Magic in the Renaissance: Paracelsus & the Art of Healing
Renaissance magic taught of the interconnected nature of life. Beyond mere superstition, magic was the pursuit of the magi, the sage, in search of wisdom. An expression of wisdom in the manifested world is health, to know what is best for us and to avoid excesses. This talk will explore the wisdom of Renaissance magic […]
How political ideas can inspire living together better?
Ancient Greece was the birthplace of our democracy, but the original political ideas of some of Greece’s greatest leaders may surprise us. Adopting different methods but seeking the same goal, two remarkable legislators aimed to bring out the best in their citizens. What can we learn from them to help us build a better society?