Wondrous Stories

Have you ever noticed how time seems to fly by when you're having fun, but drags on when you're bored out of your mind in an empty room with nothing but a ticking clock to keep you company? I often experience it as one hour of fun last 10 minutes while one hour of boredom lasts two hours. Does this make sense to you? This fascinating paradox of time perception has been a topic of debate for centuries, with two prominent thinkers, Henri Bergson and Albert Einstein, offering conflicting views on the nature of time and its measurement.

Life at Ancient Purity, well it's Christmas now here, so I'm going to talk Father Christmas. I actually quite like Christmas, it is more than just a season; it’s a time of magic, reflection, and connection. From multi-coloured lights to the nostalgic aroma of mulled wine, the festive period invites us to step into a world where traditions weave together in beautiful, unexpected ways.

I have always been captivated by the enigmatic wonders of our planet, those inexplicable phenomena that leave us both awestruck and puzzled. From the colossal stone statues of Easter Island, which whisper tales of a lost civilisation, to the majestic Great Pyramids of Giza that continue to baffle archaeologists and historians alike, the world is replete with mysteries that ignite our imagination. Black holes, with their gravitational pulls that warp the very fabric of space and time, challenge our understanding of the universe. The Nazca Lines in Peru, sprawling geoglyphs etched into the earth, evoke questions about ancient cultures and their connection to the cosmos.

During my time living in the Netherlands, my friends and I would frequently venture to a quaint nearby forest to feed the squirrels. Our ritual would begin by gathering hazelnuts before finding a peaceful spot on a bench to await the arrival of our furry friends. As soon as the squirrels appeared, we would extend our arms outwards offering them their favourite treat. To our amusement, they would eagerly snatch the nuts from our hands.

I worship the Sun! That magnificent celestial powerhouse! It was this brilliant star that inspired my leap of faith to relocate to the tropical land of Thailand back in 2001. After years of enduring the grey, often gloomy Dutch rainy climate, I found myself yearning for a brighter, sunnier existence. I firmly believed that embracing life in a sun-kissed destination would not only elevate my spirits but also enhance my overall well-being.