Resources to inspire, equip, and encourage gentle rebels, deep thinkers, and highly sensitive people
Replays
An archive of replays from Kota gatherings, Courtyard workshops, and other live events in The Haven over the years.
When a Man Has Thunketh Too Much, Play He Must (Live Music)
I made a last-minute decision to play some songs in this week’s Kota. I needed to play after a lot of time thinking about thinking…
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Songs From The Sauna Cabin (Music Livestream)
Would you like to hear some songs from a sauna cabin? I spent the past month in Finland. Tuula and I have been finding fun…
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Songs For Autumn (Music Livestream)
Songs For Autumn was open for anyone to join on Sunday 13th October 2024. I found a quiet spot during my favourite time of year…
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A Blimp from the Blue: Using The Kishōtenketsu Story Structure as an Antidote to the Hero’s Journey (with Kendra Patterson)
The hero’s journey underpins a lot of storytelling. But is it all we have? No. Kishōtenketsu is the antidote to its toxicity.
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Creative Ways To Start and Maintain a Journal Practice (With Mandy Thompson)
Many people describe their journaling practice as a keystone ritual in life. But what’s the point of it? Is it worth it? What are the…
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Humour, Anxiety, and The Inner Critic (with Rox Alexandru and Neil Hughes)
Humour is a VERY important sense. Without it, we risk taking ourselves so seriously that we lose all perspective. Our sense of humour is a…
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Still Time (In The Courtyard with Andy)
My new single, Still Time was officially released on Monday 18th December 2023. I wrote and recorded Still Time in one week as part of…
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Using Coherent Breathing to Support a Highly Sensitive Nervous System (In The Courtyard With Emily Agnew)
For highly sensitive people, managing daily stressors and stimulation can be a persistent challenge. The heightened responsiveness of the nervous system means that stimulation—whether emotional,…
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Raise a Glass (Music Livestream)
To celebrate the release of my latest single, Raise a Glass, I did another livestream gig. Thanks to everyone who joined me for what became…
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The “Hunt” For Confidence
Most of us would like a bit more confidence at times, and the hunt for confidence can be a lifelong journey. True confidence grows when…
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