Welcome to the Quiet
I started this journal as I entered what you might call a quieter phase of life — not quiet in the sense of slowing down, but in the sense of tuning in more deeply to what matters.
These days are still full: of creative work, ideas, personal projects, and a focus on wellbeing. But I’m no longer chasing money, mindshare, or someone else’s definition of success.
I’m here to reflect — to write things down while I still can. If something I share helps you along the way, I’m glad. But this space isn’t about building a following. It’s about reconnecting with what feels real, lasting, and quietly worthwhile.
Latest Reflections
In God’s Name
There’s something about the silence of a cathedral that gets under your skin.
For some, these are signs of holiness. But there’s also something else: power dressed as humility. Shame disguised as virtue. Silence that has hidden too many secrets for too long.
The History Behind Unseen Souls
Before industrialisation, Dowlais was a quiet, scattered upland community nestled in the Brecon Beacons. That’s quickly changed forever …
J.M.W. Turner: A Trailblazer in Art
Joseph Mallord William Turner (23 April 1775–19 December 1851), the English artist, is one of my favourite artists and a huge inspiration. His work was ground breaking and unique. He changed the ‘rules’ and painted light and colour rather than objects and scenes.