Window Gazing
I love how when I'm looking out at the world through a glass pane, I know intuitively that it is all outside and, for now at least, "none of it depends on me". "Windows are, in (a) sense, a powerful existential tool: a patch of
Eye contact
Babies and toddlers are notorious for looking at you, right in the eye. It’s a capacity that seems to diminish as we grow older.
Shadows as Things
Shadows get a bad rap. They are commonly considered evil, sinister, or at best inferior (who would ever want to live in somebody else’s shadow?). But give them a chance and you’ll discover that shadows are fascinating things. They are creative interpretations of the objects that block their
What is Mindfulness?
For a long time, I used to believe mindfulness is positive vibes and feeling good. I’ve since learnt that it’s much bigger than that.
Unlikely Rainbows
Those big rainbows in the sky after a sun shower are actually pretty rare sightings. But smaller, everyday rainbows can be found in the most unlikely places. If only we pause to look. And, thanks to frequency illusion (technically known as the Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon) once you see one the chances
Taking In The Good
Our brains are primed to notice what’s wrong with intensity. Some scientists say our minds are like velcro for negative experiences, and Teflon for positive ones.
All the Surfaces I Want to Touch
We may be missing touching people and things these days, but we can still look! Textures are an excellent place to focus our attention. It’s hard to look without imagining how it would feel –
Every Day is Different
When it all starts to feel the same, it’s important to tune in to the differences. Nuance your perspective with this exercise.
Background Noise
Do you tend to notice the rustling of leaves in the wind when you're out on a walk? Leaves can be loud - they tend to make an average of 10dB of sound. Whether you notice it or not will, of course, partly depend on how much you
Portrait of a Tree
How are feeling right now? Perhaps it’s a good time to pause and take three deep breaths. At your own pace. Nowhere to go, nothing to achieve. Give yourself the gift of being fully present and resting right here. Suffering has a way of reminding us of what matters
