I was giving this some thought the other day. I think it was due to a book I was reading and the mixed feelings of reaching the conclusion of something I’ve enjoyed reading. A sense of satisfaction, some sadness when I’ve warmed to and engaged with the characters and also a sense of wonder, excitement and nervousness what the next book that I read might be and will I enjoy it as much etc. I appreciate this is hardly life altering, though reflecting on the smaller things can

I read a short article by Arti Shah. For those unfamiliar with her I can share that she is an actress and currently on stage in the West End of London performing the role of Paddington (she is in the bear costume). There was a line she wrote that said, ‘if you don’t love yourself, how can you expect others too’. For context, this was in relation to her not being very tall and many years ago contemplating surgery to extend the length of her legs. She didn’t go ahead as she r

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