On appreciating the little moments
"Wonderful" can refer to the latest poetry collection by World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker and his associated show, which explores themes of joy, grief, vulnerability, and the preciousness of everyday life, blending mathematical insight with poetic expression to connect with a global audience. The work has been described as a celebration of life itself, with poems that find wonder in mundane subjects like wellies, German wheat-beer, and even funeral planning.
The slow living movement in the UK involves a shift towards a more intentional, mindful, and balanced lifestyle, emphasizing quality over quantity and deeper connections rather than a constant rush. Originating from the Slow Food movement in Italy in the 1980s, the slow living ethos has expanded to encompass various aspects of life, promoting practices like slow food, slow travel, and slow aesthetics to foster greater well-being, meaning, and appreciation of the present moment.
Getting out for walks or to pick your own fruit and veg are great ways to enjoy simple pleasures. This super cute blog highlights some of the best bits of Somerset. Walks, farms, lovely places to visit and more.
Pure joy: The Tiny Chef Show...an incredibly creative offering that is pure joy.
Strange Planet: A look at a distant planet, which looks much like Earth, full of hilarious but sharp observations about life, love and friendship, told in a peculiar way. A little bit of joy to remind you of the silly sides of the human experience.