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WHO CARES?

‘It is your responsibility to live your life for yourself. If you don’t, who will?’ So writes Michelle Elman in The Joy of Being Selfish, published earlier this year.

Tragic. Dangerous. Unnecessary.

It’s unlikely Paul had red hair, nor do I think he was particularly musical. I’m pretty sure Ed Sheeran couldn’t make a tent, and probably hasn’t ever been shipwrecked. So, what’s the link?

They both know the power of habit.

THE GLORY OF SUMMER SPORT

‘Why should I run round this field? I’m only going to get back here again, but sweatier.’

Trigger warning: This article makes reference to abortion.

Trigger Warning: This blog post makes reference to domestic violence and trauma.

LEADING FROM YOUR KNEES

Monday was supposed to be ‘freedom day’ – the glorious moment when social restrictions were finally and completely lifted. After more than a year of lockdown we were looking forward to enjoying one another’s close company again at events and hospitality venues.

The world is changing. It’s a cliché I know, but it’s on an accelerated path towards some worrying possibilities on the horizon. 

I’ve written on a tombstone ‘In my house there’s no God’

But if you find time’s meaning you’ll climb back up from your oblivion

And there’s no wind stopping the natural power from the right point of view

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