Life in the Right Direction

12/09/2022

The new crisis in energy prices is more proof that we have a broken economy. It works great for the rich, who just want to get richer, but is pretty pathetic in every other way. Unfortunately, it's the rich who also hold the power. We need a new economy and we need it now.

18/07/2022

It's urgent that humans stop taking nature for granted and give it real respect. We can't live without it, however we are continually pushing it to the side with disregard. Our pollution is increasing, temperatures are going up, species are dying quickly. Life is down for the count! Including us!

12/02/2022

I'm so pleased that my company has done some excellent environmental work and that it has caught the attention of this popular TV programme in the UK.

What was Peter Whiting, our Geoscience EVP, discussing with Matt Baker and the BBC Countryfile Extra team? Find out on BBC One on Sunday at 6pm UK time, or via the BBC iPlayer https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0014jgc

28/12/2021

The temperature of the Earth has been remarkably consistent for the last 10,000 years. One of the main reasons this has happened is because of a natural thermostatic process where the concentration of greenhouse gases changes. Humans are now breaking this process with their CO2 pollution.

03/08/2021

I've recently been reading a book called "The Practice" by Seth Godin. It's the first book I've read from Seth and I found it an unusual surprise. He explains why committing to a practice is an essential part of life, and his way of writing is different and what he has t ...

24/05/2021

I enjoyed reading this short book. Worth a read if you're interested in science, or simply curious about the world we live in.

"Seven Brief Lessons on Physics" is a short book written in 2014 by Carlo Rovelli in a style suitable for the lay person. While finishing off this book, I received a copy of "Idler" magazine that contained an interview with Carlo. He certainly seems to be an interesting man & now has a new book out.

15/02/2021

New from Life in the Right Direction -

This is an important book for, really, everyone to read. The author is Greg McKeown and he’s done a really good job putting this work together. I found most of the book very interesting and thought provoking, being annoyed by its style just a few times. The main premise of the book is that if you ...

03/01/2021

https://www.lifeintherightdirection.com/life-is-worth-the-heartache/

Even though lots of bad things happen in this world, it is also magnificent - life is worth the heartache. Heartache defines the excitement.

06/12/2020

The marvels of science and spirituality as closely linked as ever in a humble photograph.

The Pale Blue Dot is a photo taken of Earth from 6 billion miles away. The Earth is a just a blue speck. Does this make us insignificant?

31/08/2020

A very interesting, short video.

The Great Realisation - a short video from Tomfoolery - what could our future be? What do we want it to be? Coronvirus gives room to reflect.

09/08/2020

Enjoy another guest post from Cassie Steele.

Enhancing your natural beauty requires carefully selecting personal care products, practicing meditation, dealing with stress & helping others

22/07/2020

Had to write this article because this common comment just makes me mad.

"China should have stopped it" says the USA regarding the coronavirus. But a single case of the virus entered the USA on Jan 21 and they couldn't stop it.