psychology – The Jade Stone

Amazed by Adichie’s ‘Americanah’

October 20, 2019November 6, 2019 by thejadestone, posted in books, food for thought, love, psychology, Sociology, Uncategorized

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

The Wolf

April 20, 2019April 20, 2019 by thejadestone, posted in food for thought, psychology, Sociology, travel

How do stories shape our view of the world as we get older? Does the 'big bad wolf' exist? Here is a travel story with a difference.

Book Review: Orlando by Virginia Woolf

January 16, 2018March 26, 2020 by thejadestone, posted in books, food for thought, psychology

With wild colours and surprising strokes, Woolf uniquely paints the multifaceted and morphing nature of people, history, personalities, sex, gender and sexuality.

How to Feed a Tiger

August 14, 2017July 16, 2019 by thejadestone, posted in food for thought, psychology, spirituality, travel

Unexpected nuggets: from Buddhist temples to budget hostels

Alice in the Shadowlands; Homelessness and the Looking Glass: Some Reflections

August 7, 2017March 25, 2020 by thejadestone, posted in books, food for thought, homelessness, psychology

Yesterday I received a hefty fine I couldn't afford. It was for £22,000 and doubled every 24 hours.