Practitioner’s Blog
This blog page provides a platform for practitioners at New Road Psychotherapy to share their reflections and insights.
The Intersection of Freud's Drive Theory, Darwin's Evolutionary Theory, and Buddhist Philosophy
The convergence of Sigmund Freud's Drive Theory, Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution, and Buddhist philosophy offer a template for understanding human behaviour and consciousness. Each of these frameworks, while arising from different contexts and disciplines, intersects at critical points, providing a perspective on the nature of human existence.
Meditation, Discipline, and Generosity
Eliud Kipchoge, an elite Kenyan marathon runner, has eloquently compared discipline to the process of building muscle, emphasising its centrality to personal growth. His words reflect not only the determination required in sports but also resonate with deeper philosophical practices, such as meditation and generosity. This blog explores the connection between these seemingly disparate concepts.