Disconnection, the Ultimate Reconnection
In this new Spirit Level article, staff writer Mischa Gilbert explores how moments of absence can in fact deepen presence - reflecting on the balance between city and countryside, work and rest, showing how contrasts enrich life. From the pandemic’s reshaping of work to research on the restorative power of nature, this article reminds us that switching off isn’t about escape, but about making space for genuine reconnection - with ourselves, others, and the world around us.
