The Forgotten Compass
Chapter 1· 3 resources

Introduction

The Clap for Carers became an unexpected moment of national tenderness — and the spark for a wider exploration of kindness.

The Inspiration for the Book

Illustrated portrait accompanying the introduction to The Forgotten Compass
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The Inspiration for the Book

The trigger for this book and my mission! The clap for carers was thought up by Annemarie Plas, a Dutch yoga teacher living in the UK. She thought it would be a great idea, having seen it take place in her homeland. Interestingly, a few of my colleagues were cynical about this but when it came round to the first Thursday, it was surprisingly uplifting! It got me thinking. How can something as intangible as putting hands together and clapping move so many people deeply?

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The Clap for Carers Inspiration

A video resource connected to the collective Clap for Carers moment that sparked the book's mission.

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Clap for Carers: A Collective Moment of Kindness

A video resource showing the uplifting public response to Clap for Carers.

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