Imagine you’re watching old film, with people moving around in monotone. Do you, like me, get drawn into thinking that these people actually lived in a world that was black and white? Of course, their reality was just as colourful as ours. The sky had a thousand hues of blue; … Continue reading
Category Archives: New Perspectives
As I write it’s snowing so hard I wonder if the universe has a sense of humour – this time last year the UK was basking in unbroken sunshine with temperatures in the twenties! The weather right now is so unseasonal that somehow I can’t take it seriously. If it … Continue reading
Have you ever been inspired in the presence of natural beauty, a piece of music, or a work of art? Or maybe you’ve been inspired by a particular quote, some grand architecture or a special companion? I can say yes to all the above and, of course, there are hundreds … Continue reading
What would you do if you were completely free to choose? When I played this question in my mind recently, I thought of myself lying in a hammock slung between two beachside palm trees. Pina Colada in one hand, I could feel the heat of the tropical sun, tempered by … Continue reading
Life is like shopping; sometimes it’s inspiring and sometimes it’s frustrating. Understanding what makes the difference is life-changing. When I go shopping, I like to visit a range of stores. Each has its own characteristics, some more enjoyable than others. There’s one budget supermarket where you can get some good … Continue reading