Benjamin Franklin was by all accounts a fairly prolific character. His modest resume includes, being a founding father, an author, a printer, a scientist, an inventor, a soldier and a diplomat. In his time aboard planet earth, he invented the lightening rod, bifocals, a stove. Many of us are plagued by an overwhelming plethora of … Continue reading A Frank(lin) guide to self-improvement
Simple vs ‘smart’, why advertising is the new heroin
This morning, feeling slightly fluey and wanting to take it easy on myself, I picked up a copy of GQ Magazine, a magazine that promises to help me ‘look sharp and live smart’ that is read by ~1m every month globally. A closer reading of that catchphrase might indicate that vanity is something to be … Continue reading Simple vs ‘smart’, why advertising is the new heroin
Simply stand and stare – ‘Leisure’ by WH Davies
This was sent to me by a friend Lucy, and I wanted to simply stand and share... Leisure - WH Davies What is this life if, full of care, We have no time to stand and stare. No time to stand beneath the boughs And stare as long as sheep or cows. No time to … Continue reading Simply stand and stare – ‘Leisure’ by WH Davies
Simplification and your perfect day
A perfect day, with friends, deep on Hampstead Heath... Here’s a little exercise or for you, dear reader. Not, I should add, the type of exercise that convinces self-help junkies they are minutes away from enlightenment. Nor one that has the slovenly amongst us feeling droopy-lidded. Instead, an exercise that should be fun… Try to … Continue reading Simplification and your perfect day
Simplicity is simple
'There is no path to peace. Peace is the path.' ~ Mahatma Gandhi, "Non-Violence in Peace and War" Here's a beautiful piece by mnmlist. Please excuse me for repeating, but some things are best left as they are... Simplicity, many people think, is an end in itself But they're getting it backwards Simplicity is the … Continue reading Simplicity is simple
The greeneration gap
You don't necessarily need an expensive MBA or a degree in environmental sciences to learn about social and environmental responsibility. In fact, many could learn from school children armed with about $17. One of my favorite quotes I was lucky enough to hear in person. It was imparted by one of my favorite people -- … Continue reading The greeneration gap
The Story of Stuff (part 2)
You’ll be relived to know that this is still the well-buttered/battered computer in action. In the last post, I didn’t even have to bang on about the environmental rationale behind keeping this old beast alive – it makes sense, even before I have to leap into the pulpit. But for those of you that like … Continue reading The Story of Stuff (part 2)
The story of more stuff (part 1)
The computer I’m tapping away on has seen better days. As a result of a couple of butter-fingered moments, it’s sporting some curves that the designer never intended. As a result of a couple of more literal butter-fingered moment, pointing to no-doubt fascinating points, the screen is more colourful than it should be. Plus it’s … Continue reading The story of more stuff (part 1)
The Energy Matrix – the cost of pollution
Here's a post I wrote for Sublime Magazine and Max Gladwell: Who would have predicted the world of science fiction films would prove so prophetic? Our planet is being over-run by machines and we need people like Arnold Schwarzenegger to save us. In the world of the film The Matrix, robots, machines and other perennially … Continue reading The Energy Matrix – the cost of pollution
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
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