A venture into ideas
January 8, 2026
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Introducing the process philosophy of A N Whitehead
A beautifully sculptured garden
where we can walk around,
explore different perspectives
and connect with flowing water,
with constancy and change
The ‘Botanics’ are one of Edinburgh’s treasures.
They have been carefully nurtured and tended
as a free gift for locals and visitors alike.
Over the years, I have spent many happy and peaceful hours here
either alone, or with family and friends.
It’s a great place to savour our connection
to each other,
to the natural world
and to the passing of time.
It is our connection that gives our lives meaning and purpose
Will we engage?
Introducing the process philosophy of A N Whitehead
The turning of the year reminds us that each moment – each step on the journey of life – is both an ending and a beginning and we cannot begin anything without letting go.
Meaning lives in the moments we experience
in our sense of connection to each other and to the constant creativity of life in development.
Remember a walk in development In the Autumn stillness a blackbird’s whistle echoes childhood voices and the crunch of broken glass while the steam from
When we walk in development the moments we experience inform our long-term development
How can we foster interaction?
All life has its own pace
Let’s take our time
