Tag Archives: know thyself

Whitby weekend: Making soul cakes?

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Sue Vincent

There is more to a Silent Eye workshop than a simple wander in the landscape, but although the shape of the weekend may be carefully crafted, much of what happens next comes from the intent of those who attend. Working … Continue reading →

Posted in Spirituality, symbolism, The Silent Eye | Tagged baking, Enneagram Types, esoteric psychology, know thyself, looking within, spiritual turning around, understanding | Leave a comment

The perception of memory

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Sue Vincent

I slowed to let the young lad on the bicycle pull out onto the roundabout. That looks like… I raised my hand to wave to my son’s friend and instantly realised my mistake. It might have been his son, but … Continue reading →

Posted in The Silent Eye | Tagged childhood, consciousness, emotional memory, experience, inner help, know thyself, modern mystery school, spiritual turning around, spirituality, symbolism | 5 Comments

Reflections

Posted on June 11, 2019 by Sue Vincent

‘Know thyself’… Pausanius tells us it was inscribed in the court before the temple of Apollo at Delphi. We are given to understand it is associated too with the Inner Temples in ancient Egypt. It is one of the first … Continue reading →

Posted in mystery, Spirituality, The Silent Eye | Tagged consciousness, know thyself, masks, responsibility, self image | 8 Comments

Shift #midnigthaiku

Posted on March 30, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Lift your eyes from earth Seek a unique perspective Learn to know your Self

Posted in photo prompt, Photography | Tagged haiku, know thyself, perspective | 12 Comments

Cold comfort

Posted on February 25, 2018 by Sue Vincent

The bedroom was seriously cold… I had left the window open all day and all night and the temperature has struggled to get above freezing lately. I smiled… because that is exactly how I like it. I don’t care for … Continue reading →

Posted in The Silent Eye | Tagged adulthood, central heating, childhood, childhood influences, growing up, know thyself, psychology, relative poverty | 12 Comments

The puzzle of being

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Sue Vincent

“I can usually work people out,” he mused. “What their underlying motives and reasons are, what is really behind how they are. Can’t do it with myself though. Doesn’t matter how much I look… I never know if I am … Continue reading →

Posted in Life | Tagged emotions, jigsaw puzzle, judgement, know thyself, personality, understanding | 24 Comments

Child’s play?

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Sue Vincent

She orders him around unmercifully while he looks at her with utter adoration in his eyes. If ordering does not work, she brings out the secret weapon…the smile, the cheeky glance from beneath her eyelashes. Very seldom does she resort … Continue reading →