Love it! A great perspective, he is always on the losing side! May the tide turn and may freedom win.

Ha, Neil Young, interesting that you thought of his words. He seems to be showing signs of being exactly that self-centred taker you are talking about. Trying to boot anyone who represents freedom of thought of Spotify is not a good sign.

The most inspiring person in my life is my mum. She is a selfless, warm, caring and angelic soul. I have never know a person who meets her and does not fall in love with her. I was blessed to have such a mum and miss her desperately. When I was a child she read me stories every single night, no matter how tired she was, she always had time for me and my sister. She is a wonderful listener, an empath, a mum who made me feel that I was trustworthy and able to decide for myself. When I was still teaching, I met a brilliant teacher and mentor who taught me so much of what I know about language teaching. We became friends and have stayed in touch over the years. Over the last two years I have been following Dr Zach Bush online. He is an incredible source of light in the world. I don't know him personally, but he is a source of comfort and inspiration to me.

I couldn't agree with you more, Christine Posta. I am 63, my father survived the holocaust, and I was blessed to grow up as a free spirit, thinking that such atrocities could never be repeated. How wrong I was.

A wonderful plan!

I'm in too Brendan!

Thank you for this article, DB, I agree with every word you said. This is a genocide. I am shaken to the core by what is being mandated and what is happening to our world. Save the children. Save us all.

@Brendan Moloney That is very kind of you. All advice graciously received!

@Brendan Moloney And I didn't even go to rock concerts or any other high noise events in my youth ;) It started about 15 years ago, but I am not sure exactly when. I hear this high pitched sound all the time, especially when all is silent around me.

goodtogrow, your plot of land, fruiting trees and vines, and your minimalist approach sound like a survival kit to me.

A beautiful and very interesting rant. I wonder if my tinnitus is a result of the conflict between electronic frequencies and that of my brain.

Love the word - jab-aholics - oh yes! Natural immunity you say? how dare you? You mean those selfish people who are filling the hospitals and denying deserving patients needed treatments. This I was told by someone who until recently was a close friend.

I admire you so much for having any thoughts and some profound ones at that, when you are so unwell. I cannot remember any thoughts other than the sensing the pain and discomfort. Unlike you, I think that illness is absolutely intuitive, it is when we are reduced to our physicality and have to let go of everything else.

Complete dependence on Big P, complete submission, isn't that the aim?

Dr B, sounds like you could do with some health coaching with me... I hope you feel better very soon. Activated charcoal works wonders for upset tummies.

So inspiring, Brendan. I too love the sea, the cool weather, and the empty paths in winter. What a joy it is walking along the water, listening to the sound of the waves, dipping my feet in, or looking at the sea from the promenade. I have lived near the sea for most of my life, on different continents, always seeking the water (I suppose it is not surprising as I am a Cancerian), always calmed and restored by it. A few years ago my husband and I went on a cruise. I hated being cooped up in that ship, and would never go on another cruise for many reasons, but I loved being on deck looking at the vast expanse of ocean all around me. I shall walk your route today...It is one delight they have not taken away from me yet.