outdoor

After an uncomfortable shuffle along a 800-metre long trail, long enough to make me regret my choice of footwear – flip flops were considerably slowing down my progress.

Don’t feel disheartened if this didn’t click for you or if you struggled to focus your senses. As with any skill, the more frequently you practice mindfulness, the easier it will become.

Time to read a fiction novel without feeling guilty, time to listen to a favourite album or watch endless trashy movies on the inflight entertainment, there’s rarely a more liberating feeling than being free from our usual routine.