Have you ever been for a walk on a dark night or pitch-black morning and been struck by the beauty and depth of a winter sky? Or been wrapped up under the duvet after a tough day to be embraced by the quiet stillness? Perhaps you’ve meditated by candlelight and found a new level of …
In this issue: Ode to summer – The joy of rummaging – Means of connection – Art without borders – Building hope – To tease or not to tease? – Nature’s gift – In no small measure – Embrace the Night Self – Let’s dance What makes you angry? Rudeness, unfairness, lack of effort? Do …
It’s 8am in Querétaro, Central Mexico, and I’m following a miniature schnauzer as she charts a course through the city with her nose. We’ve chased pigeons in the plaza, disrupted the line of nuns filing into the Convento de la Santa Cruz and trekked as far as the mirador with its view of the aqueduct …
A leisurely browse of the sunglasses, a spritz of Jo Malone’s latest scent, I even consider buying a giant Toblerone, just for the fun of it. Breezing around London Gatwick’s north terminal on a quiet Monday afternoon, I’m in my element. It’s the most relaxed I’ve been in months. Far from being bored or lonely, …
Some say that wellness is a journey, not a destination – an ongoing process where personal health is incorporated into every aspect of your life. And few would disagree that looking after and maintaining personal wellbeing is a positive aim. Occasionally, however, it can go awry, particularly if the pursuit of optimum health involves following …
In this issue: Lasting impression – At home with nature – Pick of the bunch – Well intentioned – Paws and reflect – Tribute to the temporary – Look sharp! – Play to your strengths – Equal to the task – Vote of thanks ‘Sorry seems to be the hardest word,’ lamented English singer-songwriter Elton …
In this issue: In tune with nature – Back to the drawing board – Ode to spring – Are you oversharing? – A life in painting – Myth of the finishing line – Make a splash! – Talk, talk – For the love of gongoozling – Hand in hand David Bowie, Madonna, Kylie, Beyoncé. They …
Poetry. Perhaps you’ve thought about writing it but were too shy to try. Or you tried but were put off by the idea of rules or rhyming. If so, you’re not alone. The prospect of composing a poem can strike fear into the heart of anyone who thought they’d left the subject behind at the …
Canals are an often overlooked – yet deeply significant – part of the cultural landscape. They pass through urban sprawl and peaceful countryside, providing an opportunity to pause, reflect and embrace the unhurried rhythms of life. Once bustling arteries that connected industrial towns and cities during their commercial peak, canals worldwide have undergone a remarkable …
Have you ever woken from a dream and found yourself puzzling over an encounter with an animal? The details might be vivid and strong, or you might recall only hazy fragments, but you’re certain that during your slumber you were visited by a beloved pet or perhaps a more mysterious creature whose presence felt unclear. …
