Thoughts that provoke, stimulate and inspire.
Radio Ulster,·1202 episodes
In the Islamic tradition, time is one of the most sacred trusts given to us.
15 Jun 2026,·2 mins
I gathered books faster than I could read them.
14 Jun 2026,·2 mins
This wasn’t about feeding my body. It was about feeding my spirit.
12 Jun 2026,·2 mins
In the past few years I’ve come across images on social media I wish I’d never seen.
11 Jun 2026,·3 mins
Less well told are some of the stories about the day after that famous final.
10 Jun 2026,·2 mins
Some ingrained attitudes and long-held beliefs are difficult to shift...
09 Jun 2026,·2 mins
In the Islamic tradition, there is a beautiful concept called fitra.
08 Jun 2026,·1 min
My expression of grief became a place where another grieving heart felt seen...
07 Jun 2026,·2 mins
The band had lost none of their shine, in fact some argued they were better than ever.
05 Jun 2026,·2 mins
As a child I always felt sorry for pigeons.
04 Jun 2026,·2 mins
Nobody should have to wonder whether they are safe in their own home...
03 Jun 2026,·2 mins
It opens doors in the mind that no physical boundary can contain.
02 Jun 2026,·2 mins
The reality of many children’s experience across the world is quite different.
01 Jun 2026,·2 mins
She was like a child with a new toy – fixated!
31 May 2026,·2 mins
Nuri tries to nurture her, but knows with her condition that she won’t survive long.
29 May 2026,·2 mins
A new generation refused to let hatred tell them who they were.
28 May 2026,·2 mins
What stayed with me most was its hopeful theme of second chances.
27 May 2026,·2 mins
Our lives are enriched by carers.
26 May 2026,·2 mins
We know that carers take a great weight off society
25 May 2026,·2 mins
The Young Experts have approached the task with zest, commitment and enthusiasm
24 May 2026,·2 mins
He channels his anger into something magical...
22 May 2026,·2 mins
Stay calm. Float. Breathe. Trust that staying afloat gives rescuers time to reach you.
21 May 2026,·2 mins
Gratitude changes the way we see life.
20 May 2026,·2 mins
“What was the last good moment today?”
19 May 2026,·2 mins
One of the most striking museums I have ever visited is in Kigali, Rwanda.
18 May 2026,·2 mins
Young people who are disadvantaged are more likely to face adversity.
17 May 2026,·2 mins
"I'm going to die and it's my fault!" I thought.
15 May 2026,·2 mins
A smile and good manners more generally cost nothing and pay back so much.
14 May 2026,·2 mins
That freedom from resentment and anger has surely been part of his healing.
13 May 2026,·2 mins
It was a time when a single tulip bulb could be exchanged for the price of a house.
12 May 2026,·2 mins
