We found 89 results for your search.
…yawn! Ahgh… here he goes again, yadda yadda ‘mindfulness’ yadda… “a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations…” I know mindfulness is the buzz-thing at the moment, you can’t go anywhere without hearing about the wonders of McMindfulness. And, yes […]
“Imagination is more important than knowledge.” – Albert Einstein I recently had an invigorating chat with old university friends about creativity, performance and art… I was then questioned via twitter; “what do the words ‘creativity performance art’ actually mean in combination? 🙂 Until now I haven’t had time to compose a reply. Of course Creative […]
Be still… Calm down, calm down! “Calm down, and learn that I am God!” That’s how the Americans’ Contemporary English Version of the Bible puts it. Psalm 46:10 Although “Be still…” is the most popular translation, it’s interesting to note a few others: Be at peace in the knowledge… That’s enough! Now know… Desist, and […]
Nowt specific to focus on, but lots of eddies and currents going on. After the advent-urous Christmas excitements, January sees a wake of settling sediments. I caught these two magpies this morning on the early morning walk with the dog. It’s usually Em that takes Bracken out, but occasionally, usually a Sunday, I’ll get up […]
Time, ferry me down the river, Friends carry me safely over Life, tend me on my journey Love call me home. Peggy Seeger – Love Call Me Home The act of singing releases endorphins, the brain’s “feel good” chemicals. Singing in front of and essentially with others can be even more rewarding. Singing is arguably a […]
Inspired by “Free Wheeling” and the “thoughts of a welsh brummie” Another, celebration of cycling: Like many, I started cycling up and down along the kerb as a youngster in the early ‘70s. A Mini Moulton, a Grifter, a Chopper and then a Raleigh Sun Solo if my memory is correct. In my early teens I […]
It’s an ongoing, daily, or even hourly practice! Travelling, or indeed ‘being’, with a ‘mindful’ approach. Mindful of ‘yourself’, mindful of ‘the space you inhabit’, mindful of ‘what you share’, and mindful of the ‘conflictus differentia’ that one encounters! Where possible, I now cycle on the cycle-path if it’s available and usable. However, daily I […]
I recently heard someone, a scientist, refer to what they saw as ‘awe-inspiring’. To inspire awe? It’s a common notion, even in this age where we know how everything works and are masters of our own kingdoms. Supposedly. An off the shelf definition: magnificent, amazing, astonishing, awesome, breathtaking, grand, impressive, majestic, mind-blowing, remarkable, stunning, wonderful… Wikipedia quotes […]
Our jobs, our families, our homes and our social-lives* what else is there? A lot of our energy is taken up with the above and indeed we cherish and put effort into maintaining “our” lives. Tending to our “gardens”, polishing our “treasures”, getting, doing, being. Yes, I agree, there’s a lot of shit out there […]
Absorbed… If you know me you’ll know that music is one of those things that floats my boat. I’ve always had music† in varying forms around me. I, like most, enjoy, value and try to find new ways of seeing through music. However, it’s been a year or so since I valued any ‘specific’ recorded music. […]
Jules P Richards 