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Larry Culliford

About

Born on St Patrick's Day 1950, Larry is a psychiatrist in Sussex, England and the author of The Psychology of Spirituality. He has also written several books on happiness using the pen-name Patrick Whiteside. He was a co-founder of the Royal College of Psychiatrists' Spirituality and Psychiatry Special Interest Group. A former Chair of the Thomas Merton Society of Great Britain and Ireland, he is also a member of the International Thomas Merton Society and the Scientific and Medical Network.

Books by Larry Culliford
Recent Posts
The Rainbow's Promise
Lawrence shows how the dawning self-awareness marks an important step on the road to spiritual maturity but brings problems of doubt and uncertainty.
A Time for Heroism All Round?
Who Do You Want to Be?
Becoming a hero means simply being true to who you really are, according to the ancient Greeks. Here's what they recommend.
Ian Lecklitner
The Psychology of 'God's Voice' Experiences

This kind of healthy experience is common, especially in troubled times when people surprise themselves with acts of generosity and compassion.

This kind of healthy experience is common, especially in troubled times when people surprise themselves with acts of generosity and compassion.

Betty Steinhauer
Women of Wisdom

We are so lucky to have such wise women among us to make use of as mentors and guides.

We are so lucky to have such wise women among us to make use of as mentors and guides.

The beauty of an overgrown grave during 'lockdown'
Whoopee! We're All Gonna Die

As the ancient Greek philosophers knew, facing death without flinching can teach a person much about living well, enabling a pathway to wisdom, joy, peace, and contentment.

As the ancient Greek philosophers knew, facing death without flinching can teach a person much about living well, enabling a pathway to wisdom, joy, peace, and contentment.

Communications From the Void

I am so grateful for the mysterious message that has led directly to me being where I am, and who I am, today.

I am so grateful for the mysterious message that has led directly to me being where I am, and who I am, today.

Saluting UK's National Health Service workers
Coronavirus Lockdown: An Opportunity to Flourish

The deadly virus presents us daily with questions like, "How do I avoid feeling negative?" and "How do I discover valuable sources of strength, courage, compassion, wisdom, and hope?"

The deadly virus presents us daily with questions like, "How do I avoid feeling negative?" and "How do I discover valuable sources of strength, courage, compassion, wisdom, and hope?"

Panic buying or prudence? Who can say?
A Pandemic of Possibilities

Despite differences and diversity, this virus brings home the most basic truth: We are all kin, sharing a fragile existence.

Despite differences and diversity, this virus brings home the most basic truth: We are all kin, sharing a fragile existence.