When the Mind Turns Against Itself AS I'M SURE you know, the human brain is often described as the ultimate supercomputer. Not only is it extraordinarily efficient and adaptable, it possesses a processing power which beggars belief. Our brain's 86 billion (or so) neurons each form thousands of connections, processing vast amounts of information simultaneously …
Using Tarot to Explore the Inner Life IN OCTOBER last year I published my post titled 'Threads of Fate.' It's purpose was to showcase the Tarot deck I use — the Runic Tarot — and to explain how it combines two divination traditions, Tarot and Runes, to create a unique and comprehensive system: 'Each card …
Why Euro Truck Simulator 2 is Good for the Mind I HAVE already waxed lyrical on here about my enthusiasm for PC and console games. Whilst some guys my age are content to chill out in front of the TV (and there's nothing wrong with that), I prefer to star in my own dramas. For …
I have recently shared on here details of my mental health crisis. It was one which, ostensibly, began sometime in 2023 but which had, in all likelihood, been present for decades. An inherent fault line. All that was needed was a trigger to set in motion a total collapse. My post 'The Raven' catalogues that …
Embracing the Beauty of our Flaws WE ARE, all of us, flawed. Sometimes those flaws are visible—a scar, a disability, a noticeable quirk. Some remain hidden in the recesses of our minds and hearts—anxiety, past trauma, low self-esteem, or simply the crushing weight of perceived inadequacies. And yet, we live in a world that idealises …
RAVEN MOON 