Blog Articles
We all want to have a fulfilled life. I create articles related to meaningful living, elderhood, how we can use nature to gain a deeper understanding about ourselves and to share inspirational tips.
A Slower Trip
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xD0KOJ34ua8 Hi, it's Dr Denise, down in my wood. I was talking to a couple of people about the Cotswold Way. This is one of these walks that you can do that can take several days. A good number of days to do. I was talking to Guy, and...
Taking things slowly
Hi, it's Dr. Denise, down in the wood, and I’m just taking things slowly. I've been here for a few hours. I'm just listening to the birds and it's so nice and peaceful. And I know at home I could just sit quietly and read a book, but there are always demands, aren't...
Reflections on being ourselves
Hi, it's Dr. Denise Taylor on this beautiful sunny afternoon in the wood. And this morning I went and visited a different wood and it's really interesting to see what other people are doing. This is a community wood and there was a group of wood owners and...
Time in Nature – Singing with Nightingales
Owning a wood, I enjoy spending quiet time alone with the trees; listening to the sounds of birds and other wildlife. However, I’ve never heard musicians playing along to bird song. I found out about an event Singing with Nightingales, last year on a visit to a...
I’m now on Substack
I've not posted here for a while ... I'm now writing more on Substack. It's a place that encourages writers to create thoughtful articles to share. Once I'm into my rhythm there, I'll alternate between the different sites. On Substack my title is: Rethinking...
Retirement Inequality
Let’s get real. Not everybody is going to have a fulfilling retirement. Not everybody has the luxury of being able to do well-paid consultancy or to have a significant income so that work becomes something they can choose to do. There are so many people out there who...
Living in a Maasai Village, part 1
Back from living with a Maasai tribe, and ‘off grid for over 2 weeks. I’m home and in a state of wonder, and tiredness for what I have experienced. I have travelled extensively around the world for over 17 years, but never before have I had such a deep connection and...
I could live to 100
Or 93 according to the Living to 100 web site It’s a really interesting assessment to do, and better if you can add accurate blood pressure and cholesterol readings. You also get a detailed report for how to add years with suggestions. For a free assessment I highly...
An Exploration of Reflexivity in Retirement Research
Echoes of Experience: An Exploration of Reflexivity in Retirement Research Let's take a break from the practical articles I’ve been sharing, and dive into the contemplative side of my research, particularly focusing on reflexivity. Whether you're in the midst of...