Sunday Summary from Tom the Taxi Driver

Hey , Welcome back to my Sunday Summary, a collection of insights and my behind the scenes from the past week.

💂‍♂️ A London Experience:Taxi Brains Study - UCL LondonLast week I spoke about being part of the brain study of Taxi drivers at UCL (and in unfortunate irony, I nearly forgot I mentioned it!)On Friday I had the joy of experiencing an MRI scan, which the best description I can fathom is likeable to being stuck in a printer.  And here is the result!There's something super weird about being able to see your own brain! I'll let you know the outcome of the study as I learn more 😊 🎧 A audiobook I'm re-listening to:   Alcohol Explained 2: Tools for a Stronger Sobriety - William PorterFeeling compelled to drink and to hopefully remove all triggers for my skin issues. This series of quit-lit is probably the most effective I’ve come across, largely because of the way it dispels the myths society tells us about alcohol. I find it effective as it reframes how I look at alcohol, as apposed to the “oh go on mate, one will never hurt ya!”. Debunking things like “needing to drink on holiday”, that “ahh moment after a long day at work” and why “stealing happiness from tomorrow” is complete rubbish📱 An app that's slowly changing my world:Waking Up - Sam HarrisAnother previous mention, and I did wonder if using a meditation app is oxymoronic. What I love about this app and Harris’ guidance is that it’s not about the meditation, the supposed health benefits or how it might “change” you.  Anything you do whether that’s reading a book or eating something “changes” your state. I’ve found that by just doing the mindfulness sessions that I’ve been a lot more aware and open to sensations.  Particularly just driving in London, I spotted Ravenet Street off Queenstown Road, I never ever knew it existed or had looked that direction on Queenstown Road! 

👖 Clothing I can't stop wearing:Urban Jogger - Cotton:OnI purchased a pair of these last year whilst on holiday in South Africa, and have since bought 2 more! The cargo look is probably overdone but I just love the practicality of these trousers (notably the extra pockets). I've never dared to wear actual joggers in public, so coming from skinny jeans, these are a huge step up in comfort and functionality.  (Not sponsored on this, nor is anything else in this email this week!)💿 On heavy rotation:Cold Burn - Cult of LunaThanks Apple Music for this recommendation. At almost 10 minutes, this piece may sound a bit dark, but the progression of the song is intense.  It gives me goosebumps, electrifying, yet transcendental.  I’m going all hippy now but hey that’s the power of music! 

Coming This Thursday on YouTube...I collaborated with another London based YouTuber who put my Knowledge of London to the test!, I can't wait to share it with you! 

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Tom

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