It seems to be that reflective time of year once more. I wanted to write a reflection a year since starting my PhD journey, but alas the beginning of October didn’t feel like the right time. Now feels like the right time. There are several strands to this braided journey that I have visualised inContinue reading “That time of year”
Category Archives: PhD Journey
Wabi-sabi
I came across the Japanese philsophy of wabi-sabi a while back now. You can distill into 3 simple words: impermanent, imperfect and incomplete. Wabi-sabi philosophy values the process and the journey rather than some end-point or goal. Are there actually any endings or just constant becomings? Having a vision to move towards is a usefulContinue reading “Wabi-sabi”
Dandelion dreams
Dandelions are beautiful and they are the first food for the bees. Their bright yellow flowers are a welcome burst of colour after the winter and early spring. The flowers are followed by heads of fairy-like floaty seeds, which create a sphere of softness and potential. My friend recently compared creating a PhD to aContinue reading “Dandelion dreams”
Reflection
It feels good to reflect on the last 6 months. 6 months ago I’d started on my PhD journey after a whirlwind of a year, becoming familiar in my new job role at Forestry England whilst completing my Postgraduate Diploma in Ecosystem Services Evaluation. I landed in the PhD position with but a brief pause.Continue reading “Reflection”
Becoming in Common 