The city of Geel in Belgium has a history of what has been called “radical kindness” dating back to the thirteenth century – taking people with mental illness into their homes as permanent ‘guests’ and looking after them for life. Although according to this cheering article in today’s Guardian, the practice is dying out, all kinds of researchers from around the world are looking to Geel’s age-old tradition of caring for inspiration.
Feeling deeply in awe and ashamed – I’m someone who is irked by visitors’ muddy footprints on my bedroom carpets and cup rings on my furniture. Watch the video.
The Persistent Woman 