I know he’s beside me and his spirit is laughing at all the things I do that don’t make sense to anyone but him and me of course. He knew me so well.
I Think We’re Going to Be Okay
There were decades when I’d hear arguments of how theater is outdated because of cinema. Now, the challenge falls on those who love cinema to see if an era of streaming will spell their industry’s demise, or if it will push them to redefine their place in an evolving industry.
Where Art Begins in Silence: How Meditation Shapes Creativity
Creativity doesn’t always come from effort — sometimes it rises when we become still enough to hear it. Meditation has taught me that inspiration isn’t hunted or forced. It arrives quietly, in the spaces where thought softens and the imagination finally feels safe to speak.
The Core Competencies Educators Need to Effectively Support Diverse Learners
It’s not necessarily easy, but it’s also not as difficult as it might sound. By prioritizing variety in your lesson plans, you help ensure that the widest possible range of students are having their needs met.
How Over-70s Went From Invisible to Influential in Just 25 Years
A 70-year-old today looks very different to the year 2000. They’re online for a start, healthier, digitally savvy and more culturally aware. In short, an elderly consumer is now far closer to a young 20-something in terms of behaviour than ever before.
For Parents Doing It Alone, Every Small Victory Is a Big One
Approximately 30% of households with children living in them in the United States are single-parent families. In situations where a child is being raised primarily by one person, everything becomes more than twice as hard.
Back To Basics: What I Learnt About Skincare After A Year Of Travelling
The world of skincare can feel extremely overwhelming, with so many different products out there and 15-step skincare routines that people believe are a must. I used to be a part of the cycle, not going to bed before my 20-minute skincare routine was complete, swearing by every step and endless skincare treatments as an essential.
Here There Be Dragons
Ninety nine years ago, Explorers Club member William Douglas Burden mounted an expedition to the island of Komodo in the South Sunda Islands to research and obtain the first film footage of the island’s monstrous lizards. Just recently another Explorers Club member, George Burden (the author) followed up on his cousin’s journey with one of his own.
The Power of Empathy in a Profession Built on Healing
Empathy, often dismissed as a ‘soft skill,’ is, in reality, the critical foundation upon which trust, adherence, and resilience are built. It is the language that translates complex medical data into human understanding.
Micro-Adjustments for Moving Past Training Plateaus
For gym newbies, progress comes quickly, motivation is easy to find, and results can seem easy. But you can’t expect this to last forever. If you’ve found your progress stalling, it doesn’t have to be the end of your training journey. Here are four of my favourite ways to blast through a training plateau and rediscover your love for training!