Comments on: Mind apples

By: iHanna

iHanna — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 21:50:19 +0000

Very inspiring list! I too love flickr and TED, and now I’m going to listen to that music you mentioned…

By: Steve's 5-A-Day

Steve's 5-A-Day — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:53:04 +0000

[...] Steve Bridger wrote us a very thoughtful post for his [...]

By: Stuart G Hall

Stuart G Hall — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:04:33 +0000

Like the 5 a day meme, thanks.

By: Citizensheep

Citizensheep — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 23:55:58 +0000

[...] a TED talk every day. Follow Steve Bridger’s example of trying to start each day with a TED [...]

By: Steve Bridger

Steve Bridger — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:36:15 +0000

Laura, Tessy, Mike, Howard, Andy… thank you all for reading – and commenting! I enjoyed thinking about this one. Enriching in itself.

Andy, I’ve started tagging some photos from my Flickr photostream “mindapples”, as you suggest.

By: Andy Gibson

Andy Gibson — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:32:53 +0000

Thanks Steve. Lovely to hear your five, and you’ve made me realise I daydream too! I wasn’t really conscious of the role it plays in my days, but tuning out into my own little world is most definitely part of mental health for me. (As long as I can manage to come back.)

On the Flickr point, I’ve just been playing with Flickr for Mindapples too, and I’ve started tagging images ‘mindapples’ that make me feel happy and mentally healthy. Only a very early idea, but if you like it, come and play!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/mindapples/

By: Howard Lake

Howard Lake — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:11:58 +0000

I’d say you’re a pretty grounded, sharing kind of person, and your five-a-day confirms it.

I agree regarding music. Listening to it or making it is an absolutely essential part of my day. Playing the piano takes me off to my world.

By: Amy Sample Ward

Amy Sample Ward — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:09:30 +0000

Great list, Steve! Thanks for sharing it.

I, too, am a huge fan of Sigur Rós’ Hoppípolla and use it and other similar songs (many from soundtracks) to fuel otherwise fuel-less afternoons.

By: Mike Amos-Simpson

Mike Amos-Simpson — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:32:55 +0000

I like your flickr stream very much – have found myself spending too long admiring your pics on more than one occasion.

Love the TED talks too – have kept me sane on some very long journeys.

I don’t think I have a ‘5 a day’ – maybe I should but just seems a bit unrealistic and maybe even a bit boring – although maybe I could get round that by having 5 different things every day?! On an ideal day though they would be 1. Spend some good time with the kids, 2. Same with my wife, 3. Read something pointless (which I do manage every day!), 4. Enjoy the fresh air & views in the countryside, 5. Get far too competitive in a sport – I don’t think I’ve ever managed all of that in one day though, I’m too single minded!

By: Tessy Britton

Tessy Britton — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 22:12:31 +0000

Absolutely Magic Steve. Thanks so much for all the thought you have put into these inspiring mindapples. I will ensure that we get a link to this great post on the Mindapples blog.
xx Tessy

By: Laura Whitehead

Laura Whitehead — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:30:10 +0000

Nice tips! Totally agree with the flickr one. Since joining a few recommended groups on flickr from people looking at pics, enjoy seeing others updates and finding new friends, images and inspiration. I treat myself to a 10 minute slot along with a coffee mid-morning for a ‘flickr’ break. Wonderful!