Jazz Singh Hothi

I studied with Lindsay at UEL. She is a wonderful human being.

Her and her husband have been detained in Iran whilst motorcycling through the country, accused of being ‘spies’.

This happened 6 months ago in Jan 2025. Such a terrible ordeal.

Please take a moment to watch this, and to sign this.

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After a day in London, I’d thought about skipping tonight’s show @ The Exchange, Twickenham.

I’m very glad that I didn’t. Live At The Exchange was really quite something. Songs new and old, across all genres.

Lots of fun, v. emotional, and heartwarming performances by all involved. So, so good.

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From the South Bank to the London Eye, the Palace of Westminster to Wetherspoons… even in the midst of train delays and heatwave weather, London is without a doubt one of the greatest cities on Earth

I’ve been following the 1000 Hours Outside project.

All of us can benefit from spending less time on screens and more time outside.

Research suggests that an hour of walking outside reduces activity in the brain’s amygdala, responsible for emotional regulation, including those of fear and stress.

This (below) in today’s Metro newspaper.

Science to support the human experience of watching your favorite sports teams and players, on the telly or in real life. The same for films in the cinema and plays in the theatre.

I would also add, Strictly is brilliant. One of the best shows on the BBC.

I was impressed by Jurassic World: Rebirth. Original, with artful nostalgia from the 1993 film.

It was refreshing to see both male and female central characters — with a nuanced portrayal of emotions and differences in opinion. To prioritise humanity or financial gain?

I’d like to watch it again.

Probably the closest I’ll get to watching this year’s tennis at Wimbledon… I’ll be back.

I continue to adjust streamline my digital profiles online. I’ve found it’s necessary to do this regularly.

A friend recently told me about solipsism: on social media, it’s become somewhat “normal” to post selfies alongside posts – I’m not sure how healthy this is for us, and the research agrees.

“It was broadcast for the world to see; a crowd of thousands, voices raised in unison, chanting “Death, death to the IDF”… And it was met, not with disapproval, shame or even silence, but with a thunderous ovation. Herein lies the problem when hatred presents itself as virtue, it becomes seductive.”

The Prince of Egypt ~ one of the greatest stories ever told

Netball Super League Final @ the 02

I purchased a copy of TYFYT after attending a workshop w/ the author ~2018.

The book is research-backed, practical and thorough.

Given the events (lockdowns) and associated patterns (increased screen-time, anxiety levels) of recent years, it’s only now more relevant.

I’m glad to have found yoga.

Wishing everyone across the pond a happy 4th July 🇺🇸

I spent 2 life-changing months in Texas this year. Fort Worth, Dallas, Pittsburg, Gilmer, Austin & San Antonio.

May we come together, as friends and families and neighbours, and realise all that we have in common.

I wish the same for the UK 🇬🇧

TikTok + AI… a concerning combination.

Everyone should be aware of, and wary of, this.

Ongoing unregulated technology whose power we do not understand is how we arrived here.

Our adult minds can’t cope with this stuff, let alone the still-developing brains of children, teens and young adults.

Whilst no party will ever be perfect (have you ever tried running the country? — that’s no mean feat), I’m encouraged by the Labour Party’s words lately re: healthcare and communities reform.

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“We’re handing power back to where it belongs – to people with skin in the game.”

Plenty of little snails about this morning…

8 years ago, I spent two weeks at Roland Garros and watched a lot of junior tennis.

I watched Fran Jones, sat with her parents and brother, and saw the same then as I did watching her match at Wimbledon today. Grit. Resilience. Determination.

She is a remarkable athlete – one to keep an eye on.

I leave reviews sparingly these days, but now and then I can’t help myself.

Victoria is a lovely human being who happens to be a Kundalini & Sound practitioner.

Based in SW London, there are a few ways in which you can experience her work. I don’t know exactly how she does it, but she’s got it.

”The best pilot is he who has had a moderately hard time learning but who finally adapts himself through recognition of his shortcomings and through his ability to avoid repetition of his errors.”

— more from ‘Safety After Solo: How To Fly 10,000 Hours’, by John R. Hoyt 📖

It’s amazing what you can find on your local pub’s bookshelf…

“Learning correctly from the start is like laying a solid brick foundation for a mansion.”

”…the best pilot is he who is still learning to fly.”

Sound advice for learning any pursuit - whether it’s sport, yoga or a musical instrument.

A minute past midnight on Tuesday 1st July; we’re officially into the second half of the year.

I hope it’s a good one for you and, remember, it’s okay to run your own race. In fact, a snail sticker, from the Fort Worth Botanic Garden sits on my iPad casing.

Slow and steady wins the race 🐌… 🐌… 🐌

A record day for British tennis at Wimbledon — 7 players making it into R2 so far.

This is also the first year in the tournament’s 148-year history that line judges have been replaced with technology. More on that here via BBC Sport.

Roland Garros is now the only Grand Slam using human line judges.

I’m quite new to Padel, playing for the third time this lunchtime and experiencing a mixed group session with players better than I am.

A humbling experience — something to aspire to.

What I enjoy about this sport is the camaraderie, the communication, and the “mental chess” in a safe environment 🎾