The name of this blog, Greater Life, could not be any more ironic to this article, but I’ve never been a fan of labels anyway. For some reason, we always find the need to spot patterns in things and categorise…
Van Life In Portugal, 2020
** BONUS: VIDEO AND GALLERY AT THE END ** It’s been one month now and I sit here on a campsite (my first in a while), 7am, blaring out Frank Sinatra’s My Way on my Bluetooth speaker. It has an…
Wellbeing, Mindfulness And The SCL
I’ve realised that nothing is more important to work on than our inner world. The external things we splash out on only provide temporary satisfaction to influence our inner world. I run a company called Ruby Datum, pioneering in Virtual…
Being Present, Trusting Intuition And Living In A Van
A few years ago, I got my first taste of van life. I bought a converted LDV Maxus, threw in some clothes and took to the road. I just drove, with no destination in mind, discovering many things on the…
If Energy Is Infinite, Do We Ever, Truly Die?
I ponder this question a lot, and even though I have no true answer, take great comfort in the teachings of the likes of David Hawkins about how energy is infinite and our consciousness collectively shared. I’m about to share…
Relinquishing The Need For Control, The Comfort Zone and COVID-19
For those that know me well, will know I’ve recently read up a bit by Eckhart Tolle. I haven’t delved too deeply into his teachings yet, and I am mindful that perhaps not everything he says should be taken too…
Ten Things I Wish I Knew About Life Sooner
The past 10 years have been an important learning curve for me, but 2019 has had the biggest impact on my life. Here are 10 things I just wish I knew about earlier on in life.
London: So Long, And Thanks For All The Fish And Chips
I’m leaving my flat in central London to spend the summer in the camper van. One week in and I feel like it’s the best decision I’ve made in years!
Romania: The Gift That Just Keeps On Giving
The barrier approached fast as I jammed the clutch in and dabbed the brake round the first corner, the car shaking like a shitting dog, it’s way of saying “hey, I’m just reminding you of my capabilities here” – it…
Finding The Northern Lights In Iceland
It was my first time travelling with my dad since I was young. We’re similar in many ways, but don’t have lots in common. Our spirit for adventure made Iceland the perfect choice for a week long break away from the everyday…