It’s a familiar setting. Another new year rolls around with its shiny promises of better things to come. First, you need to clear out the old to make way for this wonderful potential. I know clutter isn’t good for my mind. The clearer and tidier my house is, the more energised I feel and my thinking seems clearer. So, getting rid of stuff is a good thing. Win win, right? Except I have a problem. I find it hard to throw things away. Really hard. Now, I’m not talking about rubb

One of my favourite TV programmes is “The Repair Shop”. I am always amazed and seriously impressed at the artisans who can take something...

Today is Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent in the Christian tradition. Yesterday, I was busy mixing the batter, flipping the pancakes and...