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Last week I said that the days of people being shackled in chains have gone, but that a new generation of ‘slaves’ has replaced them — those enslaved b…
Neil Hawkesford
Oct 31
What does freedom mean to you? What image pops into your head when you think about it? Is it one of William Wallace (aka Mel Gibson) screaming “Freeeee…
Neil Hawkesford
Oct 24
“Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas any more” Last week we saw how governments and powerful people with an agenda have historically been able to …
Neil Hawkesford
Oct 17
Howdy partners, glad you could saddle up and join the posse. We’re heading out into the badlands searching for outlaws, so let’s ride! Sorry, I ended l…
Neil Hawkesford
Oct 10
Last week I suggested that when it comes to news, information and media, we’re now living in a ‘Post Truth’ world. There is more information available …
Neil Hawkesford
Oct 3
When I started The Experientialist my aim was to post a new article every week. Last week was the first time I didn’t, and here's why. My writing has t…
Neil Hawkesford
Sep 26
I have realised that the past and future are real illusions, that they exist in the present, which is what there is and all there is. -Alan Watts Where…
Neil Hawkesford
Sep 12
CONTROL: The power to influence or direct people's behaviour or the course of events. Control = good - Out of control = bad That’s what we’re taught is…
Neil Hawkesford
Sep 5 1
For weeks now I’ve been writing about the importance of experience; real life, hands dirty, down to earth experience. But I have a confession to make; …
Neil Hawkesford
Aug 30
Last week we asked; What is Experience? That article finished with a summary. Things happen (EVENTS) We form opinions about them (probably wrong) Our o…
Neil Hawkesford
Aug 22
Let’s begin with a definition. There are many to choose from, but I like this one from Merriam-Webster: The conscious events that make up an individual…
Neil Hawkesford
Aug 15
We’ve had friends visiting this week, like us they’ve sold their boat and are now living life ashore, in a home on wheels. Inevitable we got talking ab…
Neil Hawkesford
Aug 8
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