Learning to see the beauty in what time has touched.
About Stephen Keys
The Place We No Longer Have
One of the strangest things about England is how few places exist that are designed simply for human gathering.
One of the strangest things about England is how few places exist that are designed simply for human gathering.
In Praise of the Physical
When was the last time you read a newspaper?
When was the last time you read a newspaper?
Let Everything Happen to You
And don't let the old man in.
And don’t let the old man in.
Be Here Now
"Life is what happens while you’re making other plans." - John Lennon
“Life is what happens while you’re making other plans.” – John Lennon
Handle Hard Better
The why's and wherefores of long distance running.
The why’s and wherefores of long distance running.
The Midlife Health Check That Doesn’t Cost a Fortune
The good news is that the fundamentals of staying well in midlife are neither mysterious nor particularly expensive. They’re just not very glamorous.
The good news is that the fundamentals of staying well in midlife are neither mysterious nor particularly expensive. They’re just not very glamorous.
He Who Would Valiant Be: Pilgrimage and Midlife
Last year, more than half a million pilgrims walked the Camino di Santiago, the highest number ever recorded. I am curious as to why.
Last year, more than half a million pilgrims walked the Camino di Santiago, the highest number ever recorded. I am curious as to why.
Where Is Home?
A letter to a friend, and a reflection the meaning of "home.
A letter to a friend, and a reflection the meaning of “home.
Strength Looks Different at 50
There was a moment somewhere in midlife when I realised the rules have changed.
There was a moment somewhere in midlife when I realised the rules have changed.
How Much Is Enough?
Enough is a decision, not a destination.
Enough is a decision, not a destination.
When the Wells Run Dry
The numbers are staggering. They arrive as abstractions.
The numbers are staggering. They arrive as abstractions.
Breaking My Saunter
Your playing small does not serve the world.
Your playing small does not serve the world.
The World’s End?
An Ipsos poll cited by the economist Tim Harford in a recent article for the FT Weekend reveals something quietly astonishing.
An Ipsos poll cited by the economist Tim Harford in a recent article for the FT Weekend reveals something quietly astonishing.
Growing Up
Midlife revealed in the beauty of small things.
Midlife revealed in the beauty of small things.
What’s in the Box?
When midlife hits hard, it's time to find purpose and meaning.
When midlife hits hard, it’s time to find purpose and meaning.