Excellent thoughts Chris. This concept of chasing perfection has always been in the human psyche, but I think what has changed is that modern social media has amplified it in so many ways. As you refer to the John Lewis Xmas ad and others like it, have always been there, setting out some kind of utopian ideal. Whereas now, we are bombarded by curated lives that are personally related to us in ways that were never possible before social media as these are often friends or friends of friends, and so much closer to us and thereby amplifying their affect. Please continue the blogging, it’s really great content and it’s so good if people can find contentment in their own lives, however imperfect they are. I also didn’t realise we also share an interest in sourdough which I’ve taken up since leaving my job in July. Great fun and very therapeutic. A possible future article?
Sourdough chronicles is a great idea, I did actually keep a diary of my earliest attempts during lockdown (remember when we could not even find a bag of flour at the shops?) another example of simple things bringing so much pleasure.
Excellent thoughts Chris. This concept of chasing perfection has always been in the human psyche, but I think what has changed is that modern social media has amplified it in so many ways. As you refer to the John Lewis Xmas ad and others like it, have always been there, setting out some kind of utopian ideal. Whereas now, we are bombarded by curated lives that are personally related to us in ways that were never possible before social media as these are often friends or friends of friends, and so much closer to us and thereby amplifying their affect. Please continue the blogging, it’s really great content and it’s so good if people can find contentment in their own lives, however imperfect they are. I also didn’t realise we also share an interest in sourdough which I’ve taken up since leaving my job in July. Great fun and very therapeutic. A possible future article?
Thanks Howard
Sourdough chronicles is a great idea, I did actually keep a diary of my earliest attempts during lockdown (remember when we could not even find a bag of flour at the shops?) another example of simple things bringing so much pleasure.
I will dig it out, you can do anything! 😀 🥖🥖
Very interesting read 👍
Thanks Neil, you are always such a great barometer - you can do anything 💪