In this episode, I share personal reflections on my recent silence and plans for future content creation. I discuss the importance of taking time for oneself, the development of a national archive project for survivors of grooming gangs, and my thoughts on the current political landscape in the UK, including new political parties and their potential impact. I emphasize the need for collective efforts to address societal issues and express hope for a spiritual awakening alongside political change.

This is a reading of the short essay "Symmetry and Repetition" written by Sir Lewis Namier. "Symmetry and Repetition" explores the tendency of people to avoid thinking by relying on established patterns and structures, particularly in political and historical contexts. He argues that this inclination towards symmetry and repetition, while seemingly efficient, can mask deeper, more complex realities and hinder genuine understanding. Sir Lewis Bernstein Namier was a British historian of Polish-Jewish background. His best-known works were The Structure of Politics at the Accession of George III (1929), England in the Age of the American Revolution (1930) and the History of Parliament series (begun 1940) he edited later in his life with John Brooke.

In this episode #94 of "Reflections & Reactions", I talk with Henry Bolton (OBE) about his life and the social and political landscape of Britain. While talking about his life we take many detours into the world of policing, military, and diplomacy. I hope you all like this fascinating conversation.