Why does modern life seem so noisy?

Why does modern life seem so noisy?

Why does modern life seem so noisy (even when your notifications are turned off)? At the weekend, while standing around for hours on end at a two-day athletics meet for the kids, I counted the number of apps on my phone required to keep on top of their schedules....
Shield Up, Recover Fast, Get The Next One

Shield Up, Recover Fast, Get The Next One

My kids are sporty, very sporty! If you know me in real life, that probably surprises you. And I hear you! I am on a steep learning curve, and following their lead. That said, they are also a little sensitive – beautiful, but tough. Things players, competitors, and...
Where are you going?

Where are you going?

Somewhere over the Irish Sea, cup of tea in hand, a brief glance down at the cup has something catch my eye and pause. “Where are you going?” The question is printed on the cup, a standard issue Ryanair cup; one that I have had many times but never really noticed....
A Time for Renewal and Awakening

A Time for Renewal and Awakening

Is it time to renew and grow? Spring is beginning to stir, and with St Brigid’s day and the Celtic festival of Imbolc upon us, we are entering the season of renewal, creativity and sowing the seeds for what is to come. As nature begins to awaken, it is the perfect...