Waystations

If you would like to suggest a topic that you want us to explore, please send us an email on waystationsrkwm@gmail.com Today we will be discussing exploring without borders. The concept of exploring the earth without...

Today is the 20th episode of Waystations and over the past few months many of you have contacted us to say how much you’ve been enjoying the show. We’re now giving you the opportunity to contribute towards some of the...

In this episode we are joined by Mikhail Abdul-Latif to talk about his book, The Tao of War, which is a training manual of applied philosophy and a guide for those seeking to walk the path of the warrior poet. Mikhail...

People often lament they don’t have enough time. However, one could argue that time is really the only currency we have and its what we do with it. Though of course, there are times in our life, when we are truly...

If you said to traditional people that nothing matters, they would likely hold you up on that statement. They would say everything matters. Your belief, the way you talk, the way you dress, your general sense of being...

In this episode we focus on the traditional crafts and the importance of making things by hand. We talk to Mats about he starts a hand made project, the life lessons that come from making things by hand, as well as the...

Futuwwa has been translated as chivalry, or when you put the needs of others before yourself. In traditional civilizations this notion was also referred to as gallantry, valour, magnanimity and nobility. In fact, these...

Reading is in decline, though we are seeing a bit of a revival amongst some youth, who are rejecting the lure of social media and returning to books and board games. But they are a minority. With the decline of reading...

In this fascinating episode we are joined by Dr Muhammed Mekki, to talk about calligraphy and entrepreneurship. Two topics that you would not normally associate with one another. This is essential listening for all...

We have all experienced how the mood of one person can rub off on others — particularly if they’re leaders, managers, supervisors, head of a family, or generally someone who has influence on others. For example the...

Sacred scriptures, and the literary works spawned by them, are full of images of paths and passages, of wandering and wayfaring. Many other traditions speak of a path, often straight and narrow, and warn of roadblocks...

In this episode we speak with Peter Gould about his design journey and discovering a spiritual path. We discuss why design needs to have spiritual aspirations and how these can be applied. Book recommendations: Design...

The idea of a sacred space is found in every culture and tradition across the world. But what makes a space sacred? Is it the place or the people who occupy it? Or can all places be regarded as sacred? Book...

Mention Artificial Intelligence (AI) and for many this creates anxiety and uncertainty. In this episode we explore what it means to be human in the age of AI? What are the bold promises the technology offers and the...

The stories we tell explain our position in the world, and where we are going. They provide a narrative arc to our lives. Great stories explore the human condition throughout time, they help us navigate through life...