Barbarous Words
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Retreat Schedule 2026 (and some interviews)
Hello!
Here’s my retreat schedule for 2026. Two online retreats as per usual (Spring and Autumn), plus a rarity: a seven day in-person retreat in Ireland in September. Haven’t done one in 7 years, so this will be a special experience.
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A reflection on New Year resolutions
Happy New Year everyone! I was invited by Conner Habib to contribute a new year’s resolution for this special episode of his podcast with Mitch Horowitz. I hastily cobbled together a ramble, Conner generously included it.
Listen to the ful...
Is a God to live in a dog? A comment on Aleister Crowley by Alan Chapman
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Carl Jung Lecture in Bristol 8th Nov
Here are the deets if you want to watch from home or come along (scroll down to 8th Nov):
https://www.cgjunginbristol.co.uk/index.php/lecture-programme-2025-26
Autumn Online Retreat (plus interview w/ Guru Viking)
Update:
Doing an 11 week online retreat soon.
Plus, did an interview with Steve at Guru Viking.
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