Author Archives: thecrankyguru

A prayer for Peace

Today I invite you to offer prayers of hope and peace for all those caught up in violent conflict around the world. I ask that we view them in a non-judge mental way, not seeking wrong-doers and casting blame, but … Continue reading

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“The world is one country and all its people citizens” Bahá’u’lláh’

Today, I wanted to share a beautiful poem by Bahá’u’lláh’ founder of the Bahai faith. Born in 1817 to a prominent family in Iran, he was banished into exile for forty years because of his teachings. Eventually, this took Him … Continue reading

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Reason and Spontaneity are poor bed fellows!

Do you think it might be that if we trusted our natural impulses instead of ‘second guessing’ everything we do with our intellect, we might find ourselves closer to our true natures? I think it’s a terrifying thought for many … Continue reading

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Can we quantify Love?

Dinner the other night was a most interesting one. Not only did we have our usual group of beautiful friends, but also the famous blogger and author of the book ‘Advanced Style’ Ari Seth Cohen with us. Over dinner, the … Continue reading

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Daily Philosophies from The Cranky Guru

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Time to call a halt

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My book is launched!

And so after 35 years of rumination and five years of contemplation, my book ‘The Cranky Guru-Adventures in Metaphysics’ is now birthed! Please feel free to purchase it through Berkelouw Books Paddington (and soon in their other stores) Lane Cove … Continue reading

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NOT LONG NOW!

The launch of The Cranky Guru – Adventures in Metaphysics is now just two weeks away! Please let me know if you are coming so I can arrange catering. By our launch date on 30th July at Berkelouw Books 19 … Continue reading

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FINALLY! THE CRANKY GURU BOOK LAUNCH!

I’m so thrilled to be able to give a firm date for the Launch of my book ‘The Cranky Guru – Adventures in Metaphysics’. It will be launched at Berkelouw Books, 19 Oxford Street Paddington on Wednesday 30th July, from … Continue reading

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We are awesome, multi-dimentional beings.

I was asked recently (in a most aggressive fashion) to prove categorically that what I espouse is ‘real’, and of course human perception being what it is, (based on our five senses) it’s hard to do. Most things I speak … Continue reading

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