Truth is God

Your closest friends, partners or family – do they know how you really feel? I feel that as a society, we tell people too often what they want to hear. ‘Oooh, what a nice dress’ or ‘yes I absolutely agree’, or ‘what a nice little dog’ are expressions that spring too rapidly to our lips, … Continue reading Truth is God →

Inside Simplicity

"Our lives are frittered away by detail; simplify, simplify." — Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862) First published in 1854, Henry David Thoreau’s work Walden is considered an American classic. It is an autobiographical diary, of sorts, that details Thoreau’s time living in a cabin in the woods near Walden Pond, in Massachusetts. Thoreau lives in the … Continue reading Inside Simplicity →

Simplicity – Honest Good Intention or Sheer Naivety?

I try to imbue this blog with good intention. My hope is that the result doesn’t come across as too naïve, blithe or insincere. I am trying to explore simplicity honestly. I’m not testing the concept with the ferocity of some who seeks an immediate truth. I haven’t necessarily pushed the extremes, I've merely tickled … Continue reading Simplicity – Honest Good Intention or Sheer Naivety? →

How To Prevent Aging – Working Backwards

“I grow old… I grow old… I shall wear the bottoms of my trousers rolled” – T. S. Elliot In the last week I’ve had two glimpses into old age: One was offered by re-reading one of my favourite books of all time – Any Human Heart by William Boyd. In the book, Boyd tracks … Continue reading How To Prevent Aging – Working Backwards →

The Most Valuable ‘Self-Help’ Course Ever (Yet It’s Free) – Vipassana

Earlier this year I did a 10-day Vipassana silent meditation retreat and wrote a blog post on Bright Green Talent, which I wanted to share again, because even 6 months on, it continues to have a powerful effect on the way I think: Vipassana one of those things that I was a little coy about … Continue reading The Most Valuable ‘Self-Help’ Course Ever (Yet It’s Free) – Vipassana →