I'm coming a bit late to this one, but White Tiger by Aravind Adiga has knocked me over. It's an absolute firecracker, narrated by a voice of dark, dark humour and rage about social injustice in the 'new' India. A must read. (Though Max dozed off when he found out it's not actually about tigers).

After a New Year's Day of sleet, snow and wind, today brought still water, sunlit snowfields and ice jewels on the branches. I remind myself to appreciate the beauty that comes after the hard days. #scotland #winterdays #walking #mentalhealth

Ultreia et suseia is a saying on the Camino Santiago. It means roughly 'beyond and upwards.' A while ago I led a creative writing workshop for women and on the last day the group crafted this collaborative poem. A solid reminder for the year ahead. #keepmoving #onwards

I must admit, seasonal depression hits me hard in December. After a bleak week of feeling ill, burnt out and sorry for myself, it was a joy to get out for a walk on this bright winter morning. This wee fellow seemed to be enjoying himself too. #walking #smallpleasures #winterblues

Something I love about teaching adults is reconnecting with the inner child through creativity. Last night we did art to illustrate our beliefs about death and after death. Tears and also lots of laughter: a powerful group experience. #counsellingtraining #adultlearning #creativity

Winter has hit hard today, in more ways than one. Here's to the little beams of light and the green things that will always find a way to grow.

From the church of the E-Street Band... ❤️🎷🎸

Taking a moment at the start of another busy week to appreciate the blue sky and the frost on the valley. #nature #peace #breathe

The reality of climate change in America. I took this in July as we were evacuating from my family's home near Lyons, Colorado. They've barely had rain since.

On the old platform, my post attracted a pile-on of climate deniers.
#climatechange #drought #wildfires

Evidently I have boxes of cats all over my house. Introducing (from left to right): Elsie, Maximus and Katniss.

Tonight's reading. From Love & Will by Rollo May (1969; p130). Written during the Vietnam war, recalling the rise of Hitler.

Hey everyone, just arrived here where hopefully the air is a little less murky! I'm a therapist and author based in Edinburgh, and here is a wee story I wrote a few years ago in the aftermath of the Scottish independence referendum. www.amazon.co.uk/Angel-Stone-...