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The Magic of December: London Streets and Seasonal Reflections

There is something unmistakably breathtaking about walking through the streets of London in December. The winter light is low, softening the stone façades and gilded lettering that mark centuries of human endeavour. This weekend, as I wandered near St James’s Palace, I found myself pausing before a grand Georgian facade. Its windows were frosted, the…

academia

Filling the Well: Notes from Sabbatical

My research sabbatical is coming to an end, and while I have made a lot of good progress on my next book, I’ve also been delighted by the sublter transformations that I’ve encountered. Alongside the core research for my new projects— on occult print culture and the strange fidelities between intimacy and texts—I’ve been tending…

coaching

How I’m Making High-Level Coaching Accessible to Creatives

As I sit here planning the year ahead—scribbling ideas in the margins of my notebook, and gathering the threads of my personal and professional goals—I can still feel the calm from a few days spent on the Norfolk coast. Those few days away with my partner were a gentle break before the busy holiday season…

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About Me

Hi, I’m Allan. I’m a professor, coach, and meditation teacher interested in how we can live and think more creatively in a complex world. My work bridges mindful living with the craft of scholarship, bringing together literature, philosophy, and contemplative practice.

Alongside my academic writing, I share reflections here on the art of academic practice, slow living in a fast city, and the small rituals that make daily life meaningful. This blog serves as a library and archive for my wider projects across Substack, YouTube, and beyond.

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