COVID-19
Some Days are Diamonds …
(6 minute read)
Seeing the world with new eyes can turn the worst of times into the best of times, says teacher and tired-out mum Marie McCoy.
Easter hope in a time of pandemic
(5 minute read)
In his latest reflection on self-isolation, Richard Bauckham argues that we must dig deeper to discover the true nature of hope in the midst of this pandemic.
The Decameron and the power of stories
(5 minute read)
Though telling stories might seem an escape from our Covid confinement reality, Jaqueline Silverio believes that doing so will help us face up better to its challenges.
Harmed by hyperlinks and why fireflies spark: it’s time to rediscover books
(7 minute read)
Prakarsh Singh opens some unread books around the house and ends up in some very strange places.
The Colours of COVID
(4 minute read)
Sasha Perugini takes a deep breath, and reflects on how we will remember this period of lockdown, and what lessons we might learn from it.
Finding meaning in COVID 19
(4 minute read)
We should not only seek the “end in time” of this epidemic but ask ourselves what is “the goal to reach”, argues Martin Duran Lopez.
Log in, contemplate and transcend: an art lover’s guide to online viewing
(7 minute read)
Carolyn Morrison takes a look at what’s on offer on social media platforms while the world’s great museums and galleries remain closed.
Top tips for staying sane in a pandemic
(5 minute read)
Clinical psychologist Michael Killoran Ross suggests we can learn from astronauts and polar scientists to keep mentally healthy in this time of lockdown.
Mental health in an age of pandemic: three strategies for staying well in a crisis
(7 minute read)
Clinical Psychologist Dr Michael Ross analyses the challenges of staying well, and offers some strategies for good mental health
The sounds of silence
(3 minute read)
In his second reflection on self-isolation Richard Bauckham finds that forgotten sounds can be our best friends.
