The Beauty of Imperfection
I never fail to be tickled by some Japanese expressions. To date, Irusu which means pretending to be out when someone knocks at your door or Shinrin-Yoku which means visiting a forest for relaxation a...
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Editorial - Carolyn Asome
In Praise Of Elegance
A return to elegance was big news during couture week in Paris last summer. Nowhere was this more apparent than on the Dior catwalk where designer, Maria Grazia Chiuri appeared to give a two finger sa...
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Why You Should Embrace A Little Failure
I don’t remember the precise point when I stopped putting limits on myself – or if I was even aware that I was doing so – but much like the smug mantra, ‘remember when you wanted what you currently ha...
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The Utter Joy And Transformative Effect Of Listening To Music
I know, I know. You don’t need me telling me you about the utterly transformative effect that music (as little as 15 minutes a day) can have on our lives, releasing dopamine and decreasing our cortiso...
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Why We All Need To Be More Curious
“The real enemy is the man who tries to mould the human spirit so that it will not dare to spread its wings,” Abraham Flexner. How good is your chat? Last month I wrote that it was our civic duty to...
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Life Hacks For The Hamster Wheel And Why Good Is Good Enough
Clearly you don’t need me reminding you there are only 28 something days left to Christmas, possibly fewer if you’ve been slow to click onto Gill’s December opus. As we emerge hazy eyed (and far poor...
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