It is very strange to realise that, at the ripe age of 45, I have never had more than £150 to my name. And never earned more than £12 in a single week.
What an odd life I've lived so far.
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Ben
Lecturing
About Me
- prisonerben
- United Kingdom
- Previously known as "one of Britain's best known prisoners...he constantly questions authority and exposes the futility of the system" The Times, Ben was finally released from prison after 32 years in August 2012. Pleading guilty to the murder of a friend when he was 14 years old, he renounced violence and fought for the recognition of the inherent dignity of all human beings. As a result of speaking truth to power, he served far longer than the recommended 10 years, leading Education Secretary Michael Gove to argue that he had "been punished excessively for a crime committed as a child". One of the more intellectual of prisoner-campaigners, Ben chose to educate himself from schoolboy level to having both undergraduate and post graduate degrees. He is currently one of very few prisoners in Britain ever to attempt a Doctorate. Ben's speciality is non-violent action and the Human Needs Theory. Now on Life Licence, He is forging a career as a CJ policy consultant, writer and - as ever - campaigner.
Ah, Ben its only money, the riches you have in your mind and soul are worth far greater than pounds, shilling and pence. Man cannot live on bread alone ... and all the other many quotes from religious texts that say what is in your heart is what really matters, render your heart and not your garments, is another one. I am sure there are many other more famous quotes, but basically it is probably true that it is better to be poor and humble. Once I saved up some money, a couple of thousand, and then spent the lot on a man, its best not to worship money.
ReplyDeleteAnyhow, I will ding some your way 'cos I love your blog xx
I agree with Sophie - you have something money cannot buy - decency and consideration for others. Keep strong Ben - will also send you a Xmas pressie.
ReplyDeleteNote for Ed. - my Chrissie present for Ben comes under a different name!! Not that it matters as long as he gets it and enjoys it.
ReplyDeleteHere here to Sophie and Mary's comments above! Poor you may be, but you are precious (dare I say in God's sight?) and to many people who care about you.
ReplyDeleteBesides Ben, you may have little money, but your strenght of spirit and your determination to make change happen makes you truly wealthy. Keep writing, keep enriching.
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