About

In 2012, I moved from my home country of Scotland to Dubai with little more than two suitcases. It was one of the best decisions I made. I met people from nearly every corner of the world, took up photography and running, saw a lot more of the planet, gathered a little more wisdom, and created a lot of experiences and memories I’ll always treasure.

Just recently, I made another move, this time from Dubai to Murcia, Spain. This move was for different reasons. With a view to the next decade and what I’d like that to look like, Murcia’s slower pace of life, strong sense of community, and beautiful, natural surroundings felt pretty good. Now that I’m even more focused on writing, having the right environment is everything.

Deep Life Journey, which I created in 2022, has naturally evolved from solely a place for my writing and photography to somewhere I also offer my professional services. They are all connected by the philosophy of Deep Life Journey: a commitment to living more deliberately.

That feels even more important to me now.

I’ve always had a strong focus on sports and health.

Inspired by my grandfather, who was a professional footballer for Leicester City, I’ve followed a lifelong passion for sport, especially football and running. As an ambassador for ASICS and a three-time marathon finisher, I promote the philosophy of “Anima Sana In Corpore Sano”, which means “a sound mind in a sound body.”

This philosophy became even more crucial in December 2023, when I underwent open-heart surgery to replace a severely damaged heart valve. I wrote about my experience and recovery. I’ve always been grateful for my health, and never more so than today.

I also love films and documentaries, playing my acoustic guitar, photography, world history, music, and reading. I aim to read three books a month, mixing up fiction and non-fiction.

I enjoy visiting places that inspire me, deep conversations, and helping others wherever I can through my coaching, writing, and friendships.

Whether you’re interested in working together or simply want to follow along through my essays and photography, I invite you to spend some time exploring Deep Life Journey.

Feel free to drop me a message if you see something that interests you.

James