Mark Wilkinson

Short: Tom (centre), a beloved neighbour and popular local ‘character’ recently died sooner than expected leaving the street quieter and our lives emptier. The lesson: don’t be complacent and assume people in your community who lend meaning to your life will carry on year after year, especially if they’re advancing in age. Remember that finitude applies as much to people as it does to life. So note who they are and cherish the people who make your life meaningful. Even record them and their...

This root vegetable and apple fritter recipe is a really tasty way of increasing the rainbow of foods in your diet. Eating colourful, fibrous, vegetables and fermeted foods (as provided by the yoghurt in the dip) helps increase gut friendly bacteria, and is very good for your health. They are one of the many delicious meals on the menu of my Personal Coaching Retreats. While more associated with autumn they make for an easy, quick, and delicious mid-week meal any time of the year. The fun...

Spring is one of the best times of year to take a personal development retreat in Cornwall. With longer days, rising energy levels, and a natural sense of renewal, it’s the ideal moment to step back, reflect, and plan your year ahead in these troubling times. Life is inherently uncertain. But it seems especially so right now. Rapid advances in AGI —the prospect of what may follow—and events in the Gulf, are making many people wonder what the future holds, for their work, the economy, and...