When Cracks Appear, Check Your Foundations
By: Sheridan Voysey
After wanting to for years, Merryn and I finally did the sums, held our breath, signed the papers, and embarked on a house renovation. Read more
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“Go at the Speed of Joy,” He Said. But Could I?
By: Sheridan Voysey
For the past few months I’ve been doing an experiment. Read more
It’s Those Who Truly Seek That Find
By: Sheridan Voysey
In 2010, an 80-year-old antiques dealer named Forrest Fenn walked into the Rocky Mountains, dug a hole, and buried an ornate box full of his finest treasures. Read more
Why You Should Deface Your Books
By: Sheridan Voysey
If you live in the UK and weren’t already onto it, all the Hermiones, Where’s Wallys and Cats in Hats at the school gates probably reminded you recently of World Book Day. Read more
Why Can’t Us Men Tell Each Other How We Feel?
By: Sheridan Voysey
For the last few weeks I’ve been swimming in numbers. Working towards Friendship Lab’s release into the world, we did a survey on adults and friendship. Read more
Are These the 3 Themes of Every Human Journey?
By: Sheridan Voysey
Apparently we are most likely to reflect on our lives at the turn of a new year or when we reach a milestone birthday. Read more
In the Age of the Social App, We Are All Rated and Ranked
By: Sheridan Voysey
I spoke at a conference recently. With hundreds of people involved, the organisers asked us all to download a smartphone app to keep track of the programme. Read more
We Don’t Bow to Zeus Anymore, But We’re No Less Religious
By: Sheridan Voysey
I’ve just returned from my first visit to Athens. I’ll never forget the red poppies blooming among the sandstone ruins, the friendly strangers helping us when we got lost, or the sweet, syrupy Portokalopita orange cake, which is reason enough to emigrate! Read more
There’s a Word for What I’m Experiencing: Wintering. Maybe You’re Feeling it Too
By: Sheridan Voysey
I came across a helpful word recently: wintering. Author Katherine May uses it to describe those moments when life turns cold through crisis or loss and we find ourselves living at a different, slower pace to everyone else.
Humility Hasn’t Always Been a Virtue. Here’s How its Meaning Changed
By: Sheridan Voysey
They may have no more authority than a scribbled-on napkin, but I get a kick out of unofficial holidays. This month alone has a Sticky Bun Day, a Sword Swallowers Day, and even an International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day! Read more