Tag: minimalism
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Sometimes
Sometimes, you don’t have to know what you want to do for the rest of your life. Sometimes, you just need to know what you want to do next. And sometimes you just need to do something – however small to move forward. What are you going to do?
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Autumn
There is no doubt now that summer is over here in Granada. It’s been raining and it’s even a tad chilly. It is mid-October after all. However, although I love the heat of the summer, the comforting chill of autumn is probably my favourite time of year. As I was having my coffee this morning listening to…
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Ridicule Is Nothing To Be Scared Of
I recently fulfilled a childhood ambition to see Adam Ant in concert. I remember buying my first ever single ‘Kings of the Wild Frontier’ by Adam and the Ants and it was a huge (admittedly nostalgic) rush to see him after all this time. However it also made me think about why he was still…
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A Little Salt Is Good For You
I’ve been watching “Rick Stein’s Spain” recently and have enjoyed his exuberance and passion for Spain and its simply prepared food. One example was a recipe for a local fish which was grilled with a little salt. And that was it. Rick’s face was joyous on trying this seemingly simple dish. It got me thinking…
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Do It And Enjoy It
What do you like doing? Really like doing? Reading in your favourite coffee shop? Skiing? Whitewater rafting? Lying on a beach? Going to the gym? Working? Gardening? Spending time with your family? Life can be short. So whatever it is, make time for it, do it and really enjoy it…
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How To Get More Done By Doing Less
On a train journey recently, I noticed a man was simultaneously: – looking out of the window at the scenery – listening to music on headphones – reading a magazine – sending/receiving texts on his phone How many of these things do you think he really focused on and got the most from? I bet he…
I Am Away From The Noise 