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Dispatches: From the Edges of Imagination

A question of relocation
Loving Imaginative Places

A question of relocation

When I announced I was leaving my role at Teesside University to set up my own business, I was asked a few times whether this meant I would also be relocating. It was a question that hadn’t even crossed my mind. Where would I go? And why would I leave? It’s a question that…

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March 5, 2026March 5, 2026
On Deep Work in the Dark Months
Living an Imaginative Life

On Deep Work in the Dark Months

As we hurtle towards the end of the year, the pressure to finish everything can sometimes be overwhelming. The systems we work in demand speed. But imagination and ideas often require the opposite. If you are feeling the “end of year” burnout today, this 5-minute read is for you. – Kieran The Season of…

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December 17, 2025December 17, 2025
On Taking a Day
Living an Imaginative Life

On Taking a Day

I came down to London yesterday for exciting One Little Spark work meetings and catch ups. Today, I had six hours free in London and woke up unsure what to do. I immediately start thinking about how to best use my time, make it count, and where would be the best place for me to focus.…

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November 17, 2025December 17, 2025

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