Hey! I’m Alex. I’m husband to Ruth, father to Alannah and Millie. I’m a passionate Everton fan and devout Christian.

I had a problem. I was in an abusive relationship, but I didn’t realise it. I was always on edge, always anxious, always tired. I felt down about myself, my drive and motivation was gone. I wasn’t living, I was simply existing. Then one day I saw a program on TV and it all changed…

It was about the Greek island, Ikaria. It showed how the people lived for today, with a focus on providing for their needs, living in communities, laughing, being at one with nature. And the thing which hit home - their lives weren’t dictated by phones or clocks. It was an awakening. It was freedom.

And for the first time in a long while I suddenly felt an explosion of excitement and potential. I realised that I didn’t need to be subservient to my phone. I realised how much of a negative impact my phone was having on my life. It was the cause of all my anxiety and negative feelings. It was the reason I was tired. It was the reason I never had time for anything. That was my komorebi moment - I saw the light, and it wasn’t artificial…