Are you a hugger? For some people, hugging comes so naturally that they’re happy to throw their arms around complete strangers in a warm greeting or envelop their loved ones in a strong, lingering bear hug. Others might only feel comfortable hugging loved ones and dislike similar physical contact with colleagues or acquaintances. And there …
In this issue: Let’s go outside – Share the moment – Stories from the shore – Primal instinct – Weaving through time – Letters of friendship – Different wavelengths – The artist’s presence – Unlikely organisers – All by myself Tap, tap, tap… ding! At first listen, the clattering of an old-fashioned typewriter may have …
The word ‘community’ conjures many images. Maybe it’s running the tombola at a bustling fair or sitting in a cosy living room, dissecting the latest novel at a book club. It could also be smaller, more everyday things – chatting to your neighbour as you take out the rubbish or smiling at the dog-walker you …
Unexpected, strange, delightful – the stories and characters of dreams have long provided inspiration for novelists, film-makers, artists and poets. But this well of ideas and insight might seem out of reach for the layperson, particularly those who don’t recall their dreams regularly, even though it’s something every single person does every single night. And …
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 …
