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Recent & Featured – Articles / Blogs
The Metaphysics of Depression
It took me a while to understand what people were actually...
Why Are Some Meditators So Smug?
There is a lovely human contradiction here. Meditators are strung out between being primal primates and transcendent gurus.
New Evidence for Health Benefits of Spirituality
Some good news. JAMA the journal of the American Medical...
Care versus Provocation for Personal Development and Spiritual Growth
Right now, with covid and global warming, my concern is...
Three Meditation Strategies to Manage Mind Chatter
This blog has three insights to help us manage mind...
New UK Register of Spiritual Caregivers
An unusual blog from me. Below you will see the full...
Healing & Psychology – Articles / Blogs
The Metaphysics of Depression
It took me a while to understand what people were actually...
Self-Healing, Internal Martial Arts and Mystic Love
There is an important connection between the internal...
Care versus Provocation for Personal Development and Spiritual Growth
Right now, with covid and global warming, my concern is...
Distant Healing – The Heart-Opening Technique
Many meditators, healers and people of goodwill are...
Past Lives, Trauma and Autism
Reincarnation and past lives are a natural part of...
Empaths Sensitives Stop Self-Soothing, Assert Clear Boundaries
It is obvious isn’t it? If you are sensitive or empathic...
Polyvagal Theory & Emotions
Like many folk I hugely benefit from talk therapy. It helps me understand who I am.
Polyvagal Whatsit
Most of you by now will have heard of Stephen Porges’ polyvagal theory.
What is Spiritual Health?
You can’t judge a book by looking at the cover,’ sang rock...
What is Health and Healing?
Every Thursday at noon I sit in St Joseph’s Chapel in...
Ten Secrets of Psychic Protection
Everyone is sensitive to atmospheres and vibrations. This...
Self-Care for Medics
Preventative Medicine and the Inner Smile This is a...
Gut and Nirvana
What is the connection between the state of your gut and...
Wrestling Demons and Transforming Paperwork
This year I was part of a significant breakthrough when...
The Spark in the Machine
Review The Spark in the Machine: How the Science of...
Post-Surgery Pain Reduced by Prayer
An interesting research paper was recently published in...
Ho’oponopono – Clarifying the Forgiveness Prayer
Many of my friends and colleagues are using the ancient...
Whole Body Listening
'The first three sessions were in complete silence. We...
The Real Value of Hugs
Hugs are good for us. This was a consistent message...
Psychological Resistance in Mind-Body Healthcare
This paper appeared in the August 2006 'Journal of...
The Art of Holding – Therapeutic Presence
What is the greatest single act of service we can give to...
Four Guidelines for Caring
Spring As I write this we can finally feel the bubbling...
Preparing for Surgery
2011 This article was also published in the Journal of the...
Managing Criticism
Dear William I attended a couple of your recent...
Managing Financial Anxiety
The Black Hole of Anxiety A while ago I knew one of the...
Liver Cleanse
Since my early twenties I have had an instinct for a clean...
The Insights that May Come with Illness
2010 We all want to feel well and have good health. And...
Grateful for My Illness
March 2010 I am currently enjoying the third big illness...
Humanistic Psychology – Mystics & the Transpersonal
This article was originally published in Self and...
Using Forgiveness for Family Conflicts
2007 If you follow my writings you will know that I...
Feeling Good – How It Feels
November 2008 When we feel good, we feel good....
Enjoying My Illness
26 February 2010 I am currently enjoying the...
Embracing Your Shadow
July 2013 When I worked in St James’s Church,...
Spirituality – Articles / Blogs
Booklist for Experiential Metaphysics
Your help is gratefully needed. I am putting together a...
72 Virgins and Ecstatic Spiritual States
Martyrs who die fighting for Islam are promised...
What is a Contemporary Mystery School?
So here you are. Your heart has opened. You have an...
Curiosity Is Wise and Intelligent
I like curious people. I do not mean people who are...
Self-Healing, Internal Martial Arts and Mystic Love
There is an important connection between the internal...
New Evidence for Health Benefits of Spirituality
Some good news. JAMA the journal of the American Medical...
Care versus Provocation for Personal Development and Spiritual Growth
Right now, with covid and global warming, my concern is...
Vaccines Culture Wars – Creative or Suffering – How We Think Really Matters
Am just back from my motorbike journey to Wales and...
What do spiritual teachers and leaders do when no one is looking?
What do spiritual teachers and leaders do when no one is...
Each Breath New Patterns
One of my problems, like everyone, is that I get stuck in...
How Mystics Manage Isolation
Isolation can be a recipe for anxiety and depression. Left...
Space Consciousness Love and the Pandemic
Recently a research project asked me for my definition of...
What is Spiritual Health?
You can’t judge a book by looking at the cover,’ sang rock...
Mainstream Statements that Include Spirituality
People who are engaged or interested in spirituality often...
Glastonbury Abbey Meditation & Prayer Walk
Glastonbury Abbey Meditation and Prayer Walk Introduction...
What is Health and Healing?
Every Thursday at noon I sit in St Joseph’s Chapel in...
The Spirit of Findhorn
Two decades ago I wrote a short article about the...
Gut and Nirvana
What is the connection between the state of your gut and...
BBC Radio 2 Moment of Reflection
This is the text of my BBC Radio 2 'Moment of Reflection'...
Your Daily Bath in Paradise
Published in Cygnus Review August 2017 Your Daily Bath...
Rewards of Spiritual Practice
DAILY SPIRITUAL PRACTICE Daily spiritual practice can...
Spiritual Maturity in Times of Agitation
SPIRITUAL MATURITY IN TIMES OF AGITATION 10 November 2016...
Church Times Review of Modern Spirituality
Bruce Duncan Church Times February 2012 WILLIAM BLOOM,...
Holy Water – How to Make It
Holy water is often used to cleanse objects and spaces....
As a Group of Souls Are We Fulfilling Our Mission?
2006 All through my life I have believed that I belong a...
Each Breath, New Patterns – A Prayer-Poem
EACH BREATH, NEW PATTERNS Life within me Life...
We Are All the Messiah
There is an idea that I love. People emerge out of...
The Rose on the Cross
The Heart of Christian Mysticism June 2012 Over Easter...
Are You Really Into Spirituality?
2009 I have a problem with people who spout about...
Bliss Experiences Followed by Turmoil
January 2008 I feel like ranting and being flip about...
Mother of the World
The Mother of the World, the Goddess, the female aspect of...
Kindfulness
14 December 2012 Recently I have been having an enjoyable...
Humanity’s Peak Experiences
I wish you waves of grace, inspiring experiences and real...
Whimsical Thoughts on Easter
Easter is a time of bad news. And GOOD NEWS Christ is...
How to Forgive When You Can’t Let Go
A few years ago I unfortunately offended a friend with...
Do You Want to be Love or Enlightened?
Do you want to be a full expression of love? Or do you...
‘Network Review’ on Power of Modern Spirituality
Book Review of THE POWER OF MODERN SPIRITUALITY Review by...
The Rabbi and the Mulla
2009 A version of this story also appears in my book The...
Blessing to All Beings – Prayer
This is a prayer which I often use to end workshops and...
50 RECOMMENDED MIND-BODY-SPIRIT BOOKS
This list was put together after a consultation process...
Meditation – Articles / Blogs
Why Are Some Meditators So Smug?
There is a lovely human contradiction here. Meditators are strung out between being primal primates and transcendent gurus.
Distant Healing – The Heart-Opening Technique
Many meditators, healers and people of goodwill are...
Three Meditation Strategies to Manage Mind Chatter
This blog has three insights to help us manage mind...
Three Reasons People Fall Asleep in Meditation – and Solutions
Over the decades that I have been teaching and leading...
Meditation is more than silence and emptiness
There is an exciting dimension to meditation, which is...
How Meditation Was Invented
First published in Cygnus Review Spring 2019. This is an...
Glastonbury Abbey Meditation & Prayer Walk
Glastonbury Abbey Meditation and Prayer Walk Introduction...
What is Health and Healing?
Every Thursday at noon I sit in St Joseph’s Chapel in...
An Autumn Meditation
Take some quiet time and sit or lie in a comfortable...
Why I Meditate – A List of Reasons
There was a mixed reaction from the audience when I said...
Meditation Masterclass Article in ‘The Independent’
This article appeared in the Sunday Independent 14...
Opinion / Activism – Articles / Blogs
In the Age of Zoom Do Tribal Spiritualities Have a Future?
When meditation, shamanic or pagan groups meet online...
Why Are Some Meditators So Smug?
There is a lovely human contradiction here. Meditators are strung out between being primal primates and transcendent gurus.
King’s Coronation Vow of Allegiance
A short comment about the coming coronation of King...
My Way of Making Important Decisions
A friend was recently faced with a life-changing choice....
Vaccines Culture Wars – Creative or Suffering – How We Think Really Matters
Am just back from my motorbike journey to Wales and...
Evolutionary psychology may explain the anti-vaccine conflict – benevolence versus terror
Evolutionary psychology provides an interesting...
We Now Live in Three Ecosystems
The Covid crisis has dramatically accelerated the use of...
Britannia Angel of Britain
Two days after the Brexit Referendum on 23 June 2016 I met Britannia, Angel of Britain.
Mainstream Statements that Include Spirituality
People who are engaged or interested in spirituality...
Share a Moment of Pride
SHARE A MOMENT OF PRIDE 30 January 2019 I want to share a...
Sex Scandals and a Buddhist Nun
Some would argue that the purpose of religion and...
BBC Radio 2 Moment of Reflection
This is the text of my BBC Radio 2 'Moment of Reflection'...
May 2017 Article in The I – half page
There is also a longer piece on The I website...
Holistic Leadership
Holistic leadership can make the world a better place. It...
Life is Good for Us
Just for the moment forget about spirituality,...
Holistic Leadership Hints
Here are a few reminders and hints about holistic...
The Problem with Discussing Compassion in Healthcare
June 2014 Last Thursday I had the pleasure of presenting...
The Global Brain – A Web of Hope
February 2014 Have you ever heard of the Global Brain? It...
Breakthrough in Mainstream Thinking About Spirituality
December 2015 Many of you may have seen in today's...
The Delusion of Life Purpose
I met a bewildered woman. She was a successful civil...
Are Our Minds Useful or Useless?
This is one of the great debates in spirituality:...
Why We Do Good Things
My dad was sometimes very cynical. He claimed that...
Why Self-Help May Not Work
Have you ever wondered why self-help and healing...
Talk Your Walk
November 2013 Here's a dilemma that many of us face. On...
Spiritual Pomposity, Hats and Hair Styles
May 2009 A writer recently contacted me about a book he...
Response to Criticisms of ‘Spiritual But Not Religious’
27 May 2014 It is fashionable to criticise Spiritual But...
Reframing the Wellbeing Debate
First published in the Journal of Holistic Healthcare —...
Pissed Off with BBC for their Rudeness to Me
December 2006 A few weeks ago, following the death of...
Notes from a Successful MBS Author
From 'Writers & Artists Year Book' — 2008, 2009,...
1 April 2014
DALAI LAMA AND THE POPE ANNOUNCE A NEW WORLD RELIGION 1...
Money: Getting it to Dance for God
The Essex Hall Lecture 1997 Keynote Address to the...
Measuring National Wellbeing
SUBMISSION TO THE OFFICE OF NATIONAL STATISTICSMEASURING...
HEART plus EARTH equals HEARTH
What do a rabbit and the Queen of England have in...
Findhorn’s 50th Birthday
I was very honoured to write the Foreword to the Findhorn...
Great Stories that Inspire
There is a startling scene in 'Things Fall Apart'...
New Year’s Resolutions and Cycles
Do you know some happy mystics? You may be one yourself....
Creative Aggression – a Force of Nature
2008 Thirty-five years on my past was about to...
GAY PRIESTS, SEX CHANGES AND REINCARNATION
2007 The media has been full of stories about an...
Asserting Spiritual Not Religious Values
August 2009 Do you know the worst accusation made...
Abortion – Towards a Holistic Approach
2005It was dismaying, wasn't it, that the head of the...
Death & Dying – Articles / Blogs
Dying – No More Doom and Gloom
I am in the middle of preparing a new seven-session course...
Death – Facilitating the Transfer of Consciousness
Death is a great and inevitable transition. Classical...
Soul Rescue in Disasters
Your hearts may be touched by natural and man-made...
Four Guidelines for Caring
Spring As I write this we can finally feel the bubbling...
Rescuing Lost Souls in the 2005 London Bombing
It has been a rich and paradoxical week. Last Tuesday and...
Final Years – Eileen Caddy and My Mum
Leading a retreat at the Findhorn Foundation in May 2003,...
Metaphysics – Articles / Blogs
Guided Meditation Catastrophes and the Temple of Infinite Unknowing
Guided meditations can be enlightening, inspiring, boring...
Experiential Metaphysics Booklist V2
First, big gratitude to all of you who sent in suggestions...
Draft Mystery School Curriculum
Following my previous blog on what a modern mystery school...
What Is the Angel of Findhorn? An Enquiry
This article is an enquiry into what people mean by the...
Three Crucial Skills for Exploring the Shamanic, Metaphysical and Mystic Worlds
Preparing to teach a coming course on metaphysics, I began...
Space Consciousness Love and the Pandemic
Recently a research project asked me for my definition of...
Some Cosmic Humour
Laughing out loud does not happen often in my meditation but it did happen a few days ago.
Britannia Angel of Britain
Two days after the Brexit Referendum on 23 June 2016 I met Britannia, Angel of Britain.
Ten Secrets of Psychic Protection
Everyone is sensitive to atmospheres and vibrations. This...
New Years Resolutions and Cosmic Balance
Ninety per cent of New Year’s resolutions fail. People...
Slumbering Colossus in the Sky
The largest known form in the universe has just been...
Ley Lines, Animals and Dance
Do animals move around following ley lines? This was the...
Psychic Powers Do Not Demonstrate Spirituality
What is the difference between spirituality and psychism,...
Past Life Memories of Atlantis and Anxiety
Some thoughts about the fall of Atlantis and the echoes...
Is the Law of Attraction Black or White Magic?
Thirty years ago, I watched a group of men in suits...
Jonah and the Whale – Initiation
Can you imagine what it was like for Jonah in the belly of...
Spirits That Accompany Spiritual Teachers
This article looks at the spirits and angels that...
Aging, Saging and Karma
Recently I had a long period of serene consciousness. Not...