Melbourne-based medico that enjoys #NonFiction. Books about running, nature, music, health, medicine, science, mindfulness, meditation. Also biographies, crime, sci-fi, thrillers and other eclectic books.
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Immediately after the release of Blood On The Tracks (1975), most reviewers, journalists and fans โฆ
A journey through the possible influences underpinning Dylan's revered Blood on the Tracks album. Typical of Markhorst's analytical style, which usually has one looking up and listening to many other songs.
When Dylan enters the studio in Miami in January 1997 to recordย Time Out Of โฆ
The author discusses Bob Dylan's classic album Time Out of Mind. As with Markhorst's other books and blogposts, he connects past songs and their lyrics, trying to decipher Dylan's influencers and at times, his motivations. Very enjoyable
General running chat, biographical and philosophical musings by the author as he runs in County Longford, Ireland. Reminiscent of Murakami's What I Talk About When I Talk About Running
There was a time when running the mile in four minutes was believed to be โฆ
A great book about human determination. Nicely written. Really enjoyed it.
"Evolving Dharma is a next-generation book about meditation, Buddhism, and the contemplative path. It explores โฆ
The author speaks of his own experience with mindfulness and discusses how practice has adapted to various cultures and eras
The author discusses his views regarding Buddhist psychology and philosophy, focusing on the concept of desire
Enjoyed this book but it's pretty long and heavy in parts. The author discusses Buddhism and mindfulness. Some personal reflection.
