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Being here, now, conscious, on earth, is itself a fantastically favourable combination of circumstances.
 • David Charles
Foiled: The Radio Show That Refused To Dye
Axed BBC Radio comedy Foiled is available to listen again - right here ✂️
Self-Care Not Working? Try Adventure
There’s a lot to be said for a steady salary, a loving home life and a game that involves throwing sticks at other sticks
I Could Have Been Nothing
Never forget that heartbeat pendulum of logic swings on our childish astonishment at the wonder of being alive. Grounding ourselves in the thought that…
Unbelievably Lucky...
It’s unimaginable that this nightjar had not been tracking me all this time, that he had not been fully aware of my intrusion, my intentions, my being…
A Lot of Botany
As Camus might say: ‘One must imagine the moon happy.’
Join Me On Night Shift
A therapeutic journey through darkness, designed for men. Redefine your place in the universe with a little help from midnight: stars, moon, owls.
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Seasonal nature practices for reconnecting with your life story, your relationships, and the living places that hold you. Evidence-based wilderness therapy, designed for real life.
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