The Gratitude Stone and the Little Screwdriver
Twenty years ago, at the age of 28, I found myself swept up in a passion for golf. What began as a casual interest soon …
Don’t die with your music still in you
I recently answered a question. From my experience, although there is no direct relation between a psilocybin journey and a near-death experience, they may share …
The Difference between Indian classical and Western classical music.
The two main styles of Indian classical music are Hindustani and Carnatic classical music. I am studying Hindustani classical music with the bansuri (the Indian …
Express Yourself
I recently read a book that made reference that Botox causes depression. On further reading it seems true. Despite one of the most lethal poisons …
Water Flowing Again
I would like to share an extract from a letter I wrote a friend yesterday: WATER FLOWING AGAIN I was thinking of you as I …
The Bamboo Flute (and what it means to me)
I am a flutist. This is not defined by how I rate my ability to play. Or how often, when or where. I am a …
I am a Vagabond (and what it means to me)
I am a vagabond (and what it means to me) The word vagabond is derived from the Latin word vagabundus, meaning strolling about, roving or …
Colouring in, an exercise in mindfulness and meditation
ARTICLE; Cape Town; 5 April 2016: Colouring is an exercise in mindfulness and meditation. It has helped me focus on the present moment – where …
The measure of a man
My father taught me about hard work and how to chase your dreams with passion. He instilled in me a sense of honesty and integrity, …