Sometimes we need to look back to find our way ahead; it’s only by cherishing the past and what it teaches us that we can unearth forgotten wisdom to help us live our lives. History is punctuated with moments of change, but recognising what we have now and the things we love is just as important. It might be something simple like passing on a recipe for fruit cake or recording a weekly treasure in your journal; noticing the colours change on the trees, or exploring a derelict building. Observing and collecting are not merely pastimes, but also creative prompts for a more contented life.
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