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The grace of time: why the young and the old must learn from each other
(5 minute read) “Everything beautiful that a society has is related to the roots of the elderly”, argues Pope Francis.
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Seduced by the glib: the power (and risks) of inspirational quotes …
(7 minute read) Lisa Fraser has come to the conclusion that basing the big decisions of life on ‘inspirational quotes’ is a mug’s game.
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Such a time as this
(3 minute read) A Ukrainian poet helps Nicole Law find light even in ‘the darkest of days’.
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Our future depends on being able to disagree without being disagreeable
(7 minute read) Mihaela Czobor-Lupp finds deep wisdom in the ideas of Hannah Arendt.
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Finding center
(5 minute read) Katelyn Hannel shares a few tips on staying sane in the culture wars … with a little help from writers, past and present.
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Flying kites
(3 minute read) Nicole Law ponders on how to learn the virtue of detachment.
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Take a break and ask the Big Questions
(2 minute read) Nicole Law sees the danger in a life of workaholism.
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Lessons in love
(2 minute read) Valentine’s Day teaches Nicole Law that love is more than a hot flush or missed breath.
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No room at the inn of modern Britain
(6 minute read) Maddy Fry enters the maze of rules and regulations which keep thousands of people in the UK trapped in a circle of homelessness and despair.
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Colouring the world: Angélica Dass
(2 minute read) Tulika Bahadur, the founder of OnArtandAesthetics.com, introduces the work and themes of photographer Angélica Dass. For the full interview, click on the link at the bottom of the page.
