Author: Shaun
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Shield of Faith
Sometimes when I talk to mental health professionals I feel like a politician. The professional obviously has their own politics and follows an ideology of their profession. I can sometimes be trying to explain myself in a coherent way that is grounded in philosophy and theory. It can be challenging as I can be pressed…
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Horses for Courses
I started a short MS Teams course today with my Trust on Anxiety and Social skills. I’ve done a lot of these kinds of courses since 2010. Anxiety was explained and we were introduced to CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and SMART goals. I once had an interest in ACT. I…
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Christian Sacraments
I’ve been reading about Christian sacraments this afternoon. My academic theological textbook has a chapter on it which has been most useful.Although I have participated in holy communion (a sacrament) on a Sunday since July it’s taken time for me to comprehend the meaning to me. A sacrament conveys God’s grace. God’s grace is usually…
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My Love of Reading
Those new new non-canon books of the Bible just arrived. I doubt I will read them in full or consider them an alternative to the New International Version of the Bible. I like to read Christian theology and others interpretations these days. Most of my reading used to be in economics. Computer programming was just…
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DIM US Framework
I was feeling traumatised this morning and needed an outlet for my experiences. So I have created my alternative “Recovery in the Bin” inspired framework that attempts to mirror the realities compared to the CHIME Framework for personal recovery. I call it the ‘DIM US’ framework #RITB. I think the CHIME framework is a nice…
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Star Wars Rewatching
Saturday 15th April I got the Star Wars Saga (EPs 1-9) for a good price on blu ray in CEX recently. Not seen it since DVD so great to see it in hi Def at full bitrate. Lots of parallels to the rise of fascism and how the good people (Jedi) make many mistakes that…
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Special Interest Excitement
I had a very overactive sleep last night. Like I was sleeping and my mind was going a million miles per hour with my meds trying to sedate me at the same time. I think what got me excited was I ordered a copy of The Complete Gnostic Gospels which is unpacked by Christopher Davidson…
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Gospel of Thomas
I’ve finished scanning my collection of old photos into my computer. There was a sermon in Church today on Thomas who doubted the resurrection of Christ but believed in his divinity once he touched his wounds. Sometimes the sermons lead me to do self-study on a Sunday afternoon. As I scanned the photos I found…
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Saturday Sorting
I’m having a really chilled day today. I really like spending time alone at home. Cleaned my bathroom and scanned 55 photos so far. I’ll lift the afternoon curfew on social media today so I have something to distract myself as I wait for photos to scan. I’m trying to streamline and minimise my home…