Psychologist George Simon, author of Sheep’s Clothing and Character Disturbance:the Phenomena of Our Age outlines ten qualities required for building good character: *recognise the impact you have on the world around you *strive to be grateful *maintain a balanced sense of self-worth *be honest *live for more than the pursuit of pleasure *think before you [...]
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The Ten Commandments of Character Development ~ Dr George Simon
Posted in Behaviour, Psychology, Relationships, tagged Dr George Simon, Ten Commandments of Character Development on February 28, 2012 | 2 Comments »
Vault Paintings from the Catacombs of Rome
Posted in Art, Beliefs, History, tagged Catacombs of Rome, Early Christianity, International Catacomb Society, Rome, Vault Paintings from the Catacomb of Priscilla on February 11, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
One of the enduring images of Christian art is Christ the Good Shepherd rescuing his sheep. This image is from the Catacombs of Priscilla in a former Roman quarry used for burial from the end of the 2nd to the beginning of the 4th centuries: In this same location is the oldest known representation of [...]
Up Helly Aa: Festival of Fire
Posted in Festivals, History, Mythology, Tradition, tagged Festival of Fire, Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Up Helly Aa on February 2, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
The last Tuesday of January sees the Shetland Islands off Scotland celebrating their Festival of Fire: Up Helly Aa, with processions, lighted torches and a burning Viking ship: The festival originated in the 1870′s from Christmas and New Year celebrations and takes place on Scalloway, Lerwick, Nesting & Girlsta, Uyeasound, Northmavine, Bressay, Cullivoe, Norwick, the South Mainland [...]
