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Coming Up: What’s on in November
From random acts of kindness and a collective exercise in free, reasoned thinking to a detox from consumerism, we take a look at November’s noteworthy campaigns and dates for your diary.
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The Stoic Path: A Framework for Clarity
In an era of person-worship and puzzling overconfidence among the incompetent, neuroscientist Ken Mogi explores how Stoicism offers clarity and the potential for change.
Slow Seasons: Create a Seasonal Memory Bank
In this exclusive extract from Slow Seasons, Rosie Steer shares a creative way to preserve happy moments so that you can revisit them on darker days.
Women & Wine: How to Make Midlife Magnificent
Alcohol affects us differently as we age and hangovers hit harder. Kate Muir explores the science and how changing our drinking habits can bring new joy.
Q&A: Suzy Reading – Chartered Psychologist
Self-care author Suzy Reading on using your ‘timeline of grit’ to challenge self-doubt, responding to your inner critic with compassion and instant ways to dial down stress.
On ‘Rewilding’ a Window Box
Micro-interventions towards nature recovery may not be on the same scale as true rewilding, but they can make a meaningful difference nonetheless, says nature writer James Canton.
A Floral Feast: Edible Flowers and Floral Syrups
Gardening author Carolyn Dunster shares her fragrant floral syrup recipe and explains why no edible flower garden is complete without at least one scented rose.
Q&A: Carolyn Dunster – Botanical Stylist and Author
Carolyn Dunster on the joy of growing edible flowers, her favourite ways to preserve a moment from the garden, and what motivates her to write.
Beetroot and Polenta Cakes with Faux Aioli – Recipe
Vanessa Seder discusses the inspiration behind her new cookbook and shares an irresistibly simple recipe for aioli that uses a surprising ingredient.
The Bright Side: Radical Climate Optimism
An ambitious Victorian megaproject could inspire climate re-engineering, but research is needed now, argues Sumit Paul-Choudhury, former editor-in-chief of New Scientist.
