Introduction
​Welcome to the Gramblings web site and blog.
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Gramblings stands for Grandad’s amblings, so a grambling is a “thoughtful amble” on a subject or topic by this Irish Grandad. I am in my 60s and I have a loving wife and family. I am retired after a working career of over 40 years. I know that I am privileged, and I am grateful for all that I had and all that I have in my life. However, even at my age and stage in life I am still on a continuous spiritual and life journey. There are many things that I know now that I wish I knew when I was 20, or 30, or 40, or even 50, but then would I have listened to or appreciated such advice then?
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Today’s world can lead us to despair as so much of our news is negative; there is much misinformation online. Worldwide there appears to be a growth of corruption, greed, and aggression; we are experiencing more and more serious weather events across the globe; many are trying to find solace or escape through alcohol and other drug consumption. So, in such a world how can we “escape”? If we want to live in the “real” world we cannot “shut ourselves away” but how can we find moments or periods of inner peace and contentment? How can we, at least occasionally, protect ourselves from the negativity of the world? How can we form a “bubble” or a “shell” to protect us and help us focus on the positive in the world, in our community, in our family and social circle, and in ourselves?
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As well as the pressures from the “external” world, we have to handle our “internal” world. Our personalities, our past, our relationships, and how we manage our thoughts, behaviours, and actions, impact our well-being and our sense of inner peace. So, in such a world of both internal and external pressures and influences, how can we cope? How can we develop? How can we flourish?
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Anyway, that is what this site is about. There is no single theme covered but topics related to philosophy, spirituality, mindfulness, and other related subjects will be discussed. All of the content is my own and none of it is AI-generated, unlike much content online today. There is no advertising on this site, and I am not being funded or sponsored by any individual or organisation. I am not an affiliate of any author whose writing that I review.
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There will be nothing prescriptive in these discussions. You are welcome to read, reflect upon, and then use, or ignore, what is discussed. These are just thoughts and considerations on how to live in the real world, handling real emotions, human interactions, successes, and failures. Nothing stated here will replace other practices, therapies, or religions, that you find are useful for you, and which provide you with support and purpose. Also, nothing here will replace any professional help or support that you may need. However, maybe one or two gramblings will resonate with you. If so, then I would be delighted.
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Thank you,
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Grandpa B (GPB)
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* A new post will be added monthly from April 2025.