The state of the world is so serious that these qualities may sound irresponsible. However, people in arduous conditions have traditionally had time out, such as respite care breaks, or shore leave. Frankly, normal life these days is tough, and we all need to balance that out.

     Innocence may seem an odd quality to invoke, when we’re deluged with bad news, and already know too much. The Latin roots of this word mean ‘without harm’: I’m suggesting that we need periods of innocence, when we can put aside the worries which can preoccupy us. Read more

In the past couple of years, the world has been rocked by a series of impacts, including the acceleration of the climate crisis, Gaza-Israel, and now Donald Trump, Iran, and more to come. Most of us did not see any of this coming: a few people did, and the ones I know are telling us to brace for more major shocks ahead. Read more

Rising Tide: The God Shaped Hole: July 31, 17.30-18.45 UK time
What role does the spiritual play in a time of crisis? Join us for an online conversation with Liz Slade, Chief Officer of the UK Unitarian Church, exploring how we might respond to the deep spiritual vacuum in our culture. More info and sign up here! 

The Meaning Harvest | September 11-17 | mid-Wales

For people aged 18-35, we’re hosting the Meaning Harvest on September 11-17 in mid-Wales. Early bird rates are £240 all inclusive till June 15. 
     If we are coming of age in an uncertain world, how do we find our purpose? How do we navigate these stormy times together, and in doing so reconnect with life’s deepest truths and mysteries? How do we make our daily lives beautiful again?
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Jebelli is a British neuroscientist who argues persuasively that we need a lot less hours at work, and a lot more doing little or nothing: such as walks in nature, baths and naps, and daydreaming. This is akin to giving more space and time to the imaginative right side of the brain, and less to the left side, which he calls the “executive network”. Read more