Gavin T. Murphy
Vigilant of the shadow
February 27, 2019
GAVIN T. MURPHY :: The first poetic reflection on mental health for young people in line with the Jesuits' new apostolic preference.
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Shining like angels
February 5, 2019
GAVIN T. MURPHY :: A reflection on how people influence others in a myriad of positive ways: as loved ones, acquaintances, strangers, even as perceived enemies.
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Surviving ‘Blue Monday’
January 15, 2019
GAVIN T. MURPHY :: Six guidelines on how to endure or even transcend the third Monday of January which has become known as the bleakest day of the year.
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Bursts of loveliness
December 19, 2018
GAVIN T. MURPHY :: A reflection on a Jesuit tradition of finding God in all things through the practice of Zen Buddhist meditation.
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Loving my support network
December 5, 2018
GAVIN T. MURPHY :: The blogger, who lives with bipolar disorder, goes on a mission to hear and respond to the needs of those who care for him.
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The intent and way of tea
November 28, 2018
GAVIN T. MURPHY :: The Irish tradition of tea drinking is meditative at its core, creating a “warm safe space” and celebrating “belonging” among people.
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‘Bursting out in praise’ in Cork
October 25, 2018
Mental health blogger Gavin T. Murphy presented a talk to a packed audience at the Dominican Retreat Centre in Ennismore
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Minding myself, minding others
October 16, 2018
GAVIN T. MURPHY :: For people with mental illness, there are certain critical considerations when it comes to living with others.
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‘The energiser Pope’
September 5, 2018
GAVIN T. MURPHY :: The blogger, who attended the Croke Park concert and the Phoenix Park Mass with his family, reflects on the tender-hearted Pope and his energising effect on...
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Dreaming on
June 19, 2018
GAVIN T. MURPHY :: Embracing the real, ordinary living and balanced mood are suggested as three factors that will enable our realities and desires to merge.
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