the tiny mindful moments podcast
Stories, meditations, reflections. Short. Because we can all make time for a tiny mindful moment.
Episodes
When people are asked to help build futures they didn’t choose
I recently heard a story about writer whose role had shifted. They were no longer expected to write, but to help train an AI tool to write in their place. What does this mean for hope and sense of agency?
Silence is data, not failure
That awkward pause after a futures question? It’s not a problem to be fixed. It’s information.
O Henry’s “A Strange Story”
As we Walk the Tortoise today, let’s ponder O. Henry’s “A Strange Story”. Short, strange, and perfect for a quick pause!
Being a company owner in the UK: the end of the affair
Who would have thought that so much history, identity, and emotion would be tied into the simple task of filling in a short form on the Companies House website?
Hokusai says… Don’t be afraid (with thanks to Roger Keyes)
Roger Keyes kindly gave me permission to record and share he wonderful poem, “Hokusai Says”, and I am grateful. It’s a great fit for the Walk the Tortoise podcast!
#divitips Side-by-side buttons in Divi
How to use a HTML and CSS tweaks to add two or three or more buttons to a module in Divi, side-by-side. #divitips
The Man in New Orleans
In 2001, I travelled around the US in 30 days and I had an interesting encounter in New Orleans with a homeless gentleman that made me rethink kindness. Enjoy!
Are we just going in circles? Maybe not.
I came across an incredibly inspiring quote today from Lorraine Hansberry’s “A Raisin in the Sun”. If you’ve ever felt despair, convinced that the human race is trapped in an unbreakable circle, then this is for you.
Making presentations “sticky” with stories
I love this story: Christopher Wren was a famous English architect and builder who lived from 1632-1723. Legend has it that he was walking past three stone cutters working on the rebuilding of St. Paul’s cathedral. He asked them each what they were doing. The first...
Ponte: Tower of Dreams
Johannesburg’s Ponte City was built in 1975 to be the tallest residential building in Africa, with 55 floors of living space and a cylindrical form that still dominates the skyline. It fascinated me as a child and fascinates me still.
EmailOnDeck: The best way to sign up for stuff without your real email address
My preferred disposable email address provider. Simple, free and it just works.
In Defence of Open-Mindedness
A few thoughts on the closed minds of some people in rural, mostly white, mostly Catholic and mostly relatively well-off in a beautiful part of Austria.
Literacy first, please
Technology is changing and evolving in leaps and bounds. Tech literacy is touted as essential. But what about being able to read?
Is Zero Waste Living Really Zero Waste?
A quick post to lay out the definition of what “zero waste living” means, and a couple of questions about the “out of sight, out of mind” issue.
Can I offer you some plastic with your tea?
I love a good cup of tea and have been a devotee of Tetley teabags for the longest time. Until I discovered that I get a bit of plastic with every cuppa I consume…
Flora and the Flamingo
Beautiful illustrations in this fun, joyful children’s book.
How to host a clothing swap party
A couple of months after moving back to Innsbruck, I decided to organise a clothing swap party. I was a bit nervous because I didn’t know many people and wasn’t sure if someone would show up. However, it turned out great! So many people came, and it was super fun,...