PERSPECTIVE LIVING MAGAZINE

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Modern Life

My Ghana story: African culture, smiles, colours, magic and all of life

When Westerners travel to far-flung places like India and Africa, they often see poverty and suffering. This is a story with a different angle. This is Mary Contrary’s perspective on life in Ghana and African culture. It is one of smiles, colours, spirituality, and death. In other words, that which we call life. And it is all available here for those who are open to it.

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Are early birds still catching the worm? A Danish initiative shows a different perspective

If we want to have a successful day, we have to get up early, right? After all, early birds catch the worm. But one initiative in Denmark shows us a different perspective. One that ensures we can tune into our natural rhythms and maximise productivity. And one that can be good for our productivity, health, companies and schools. We spoke with Camilla Kring: This is the story of the B-Society.

How different types of houses are shaping our future: Esther’s Story (VIDEO)

This is the story of a woman who has managed to find a home solution in one of the most densely populated countries in the world. Her way, a Tiny Home, may not be for everyone. But she has an interesting perspective to offer the world. Says Esther: People with different types of houses and alternative lifestyles hold the key to the way we live in the future. You can watch a documentary about her story below.

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Slow travel, integrity and a whole new view on ‘progress’: Santo Stefano in Italy

The restoration project behind a once abandoned Italian village offers the world a unique approach to the meaning of progress. Santo Stefano di Sessanio is all about slow travel, history, integrity, authenticity and local people. And now, in a small but symbolic step, the local government has shown its support for the project’s vision. We speak to Daniele Kihlgren, the ‘maverick’ behind this daring project in the mountains near Rome. (And don’t forget to watch the beautiful documentary trailer about the project at the end).