We recognize instantly when a child needs lifting up, often without the need for words at all. We stop what we're doing. We respond. We lift them up - physically and metaphorically - and suddenly everything feels better. So why do we stop?
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Kindness, Kids & Rocks
For the past few weeks my head has been full of rocks. Rocks in waking moments, rocks in my dreams. Not just any rocks. Really special rocks. Kindness rocks.
On creativity
Creativity is a combination of discipline and a childlike spirit.
The Science of Kindness
Kindness is not just an admirable character trait. It's good for your health.
In Defence of Rhyme
To rhyme or not to rhyme? This is the question on my mind of late.
Asylum
Locked in a soundproof cell with padded walls is the place I am best able to find my sanity and lose my mind simultaneously.
Calm, Joy & Recklessness
"Don't be nervous. Work calmly, joyously, recklessly on whatever is in hand."
