Dr Mark Rowe

23/04/2026

Sounds of Stillness
Pockets of Peace
Moments to Memories

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20/04/2026

Hello !

Nature at its finest …three wise deer 😎

18/04/2026

Hope & Optimism …

15/04/2026

Biophilia is the scientific term given for the innate biological need to connect with nature. It comes from the Greek phrase meaning ‘love of life and the living world.’ This innate tendency to react positively to nature comes from your DNA, hardwired into your physiology and is a key driver of your mental, emotional, physical and spiritual vitality.
Just think about the typical person who , spends the vast majority of their time (perhaps up to ninety percent) indoors. Much of that indoor time is now spent on screens, about seven hours per day on average. ‘Nature deficit disorder’ is my term for the potential consequences from this, with more people than ever suffering from negative stress and adverse consequences as a result.
Therefore selfprescribing time in nature, you might call it ‘Vitamin N’ is a really important strategy to consider if you are interested in improving your overall health, wellbeing and vitality.

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Photo: Mount Congreve Gardens

13/04/2026

Throwback above to seeing this Maoi statue from Easter Island.
Shibui is a Japanese term for the beauty of ageing, revealing inherent radiance. Ageing is often a time when the accumulation of life knowledge becomes wisdom of deeper ‘inner knowing’ A time of giving back, and perspective.
With all the current hype about longevity, it is worth remembering that the fundamentals of good health have never changed.

These include healthy ageing.

Exercise & Movement
Restorative Sleep
Good Food
Recharge from Stress
Supportive Relationships
Avoiding Noxious Substances
Time in Nature

Lifestyle change is powerful
Medicine is powerful when appropriate
Used together, thoughtfully, they are far more effective than either extreme.

It is the synergy of these elements that matters most.
Recent research published in the Lancet reveals just how beneficial very small positive tweaks can be, in terms of improving healthspan.
Heart Disease: 80% preventable.
Type 2 Diabetes: 80% preventable.
Dementia: 45% preventable.

None of us can change the past, and noone can live forever. That is simply magical thinking.
But…starting today you too can begin to step forward into a healthier more revitalised version of you. Simply start. Add more life to the time you have. Your future self will be glad you did.

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12/04/2026

To quote Albert Camus, ‘In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer.
And that makes me happy.
For it says that no matter how hard the world pushes against me, within me, there’s something stronger – something better, pushing right back’.

Mount Congreve Gardens.

After the hailstones of yesterday…even more radiant today.

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11/04/2026

"Nature always wears the colors of the spirit."

Ralph Waldo Emerson

30/03/2026

Today is , a day to remember the dedication, skill and unwavering commitment of physicians in providing high-quality health care to individuals and communities worldwide.
To paraphrase a very wise physician (William Osler), the good physician treats the disease whereas the great physician treats the patient who has the disease.
Just want to take this opportunity to recognise and say THANK YOU to the many doctors I know in Ireland and beyond who go the extra mile in terms of both human compassion and medical care.

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27/03/2026

When future generations stand before the Jubilee Clock, at St. Pauls Church Lisduggan our hope is that they will see more than a landmark.
They will see a community that, in a time of global turmoil, chose to build.

It is an opportunity to choose

Faith over Fear & Hope over Despair.

We want to build this Jubilee clock together.
In memory of all who were part of this parish from the beginning
For all of us here right now as well as
for future generations to come.
Let it become a symbol of real hope recognising these enduring values of faith hope and love.
This is a wonderful project. If you can support it in any way possible, please do so.
Thank you for reading this.

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🕰️ St. Paul’s, Lisduggan – Golden Jubilee Parish Clock

The Diocese of Waterford and Lismore is delighted to support a beautiful and lasting initiative emerging from the Parish of St. Paul’s, Lisduggan, following the celebration of its Golden Jubilee in 2022.

To mark this milestone, the parish has undertaken a project to erect a Jubilee Clock at the front of St. Paul’s Church — a visible and enduring symbol of faith, community, and gratitude for the past 50 years.

This clock, thoughtfully designed around the Christian themes of Faith, Hope, and Love, will stand as a daily reminder of the presence of Christ at the heart of parish life, and as a witness to all who pass by.

A dedicated Jubilee Clock Committee has worked diligently to bring this vision to an advanced stage, and the parish is now seeking support to bring the project to completion.

In the words of Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan:

“ This Jubilee Clock is a beautiful way of marking not only time, but the enduring presence of faith in St. Pauls Church Lisduggan — a legacy that will serve as a quiet witness for generations to come.”

🙏 We warmly encourage you to support this initiative — whether through a donation or by sharing this appeal.

👉 Support the Jubilee Clock here:
https://gofund.me/b2dc8a87a

Every contribution will help to create something lasting — a sign of faith, hope, and love for today and for the future.

“So faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” (1 Corinthians 13:13)

26/03/2026

When was the last time you experienced a sense of awe? A transcendent moment of wonder or amazement in the presence of
nature, inspirational art, or architecture?
Experiencing even five minutes of Awe each day builds curiosity about philosophy, poetry, people, art and life’s existential questions.
When you experience Awe, positivity neurochemicals including oxytocin and dopamine are released into your system. Oxytocin leads to more openness to others and recharge from the stress response via vagus nerve activation whereas dopamine enhances exploration and wonder. Awe is associated with lower inflammation, measured by the biomarker interleukin-6.
Awe moves you away from the fight or flight stressed state towards vagus and recharge from stress.

Can you make some time to experience awe today or this week? Something your future self will thank you for.

Here in Waterford, it is on our doorstep at Mount Congreve Gardens

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21/03/2026

It has been brought to my attention that adverts are circulating where I am seen to be promoting various products & creams.

Please note that these are FAKE & FRAUDULENT scams involving AI generated impersonation.

I do NOT publicly endorse any creams or medical treatments on- line. I have never given permission for my image or voice to be used for such products.

Unfortunately I am aware that these fake AI scams have conned some people. If you see these FAKE scams, please report directly to the social media companies.

Please share this message if there is someone who you think could be impacted.

Thank you & have a great day 🙏

20/03/2026

Perhaps the best definition of happiness I’ve come across is having someone to love, something useful to do, something to be grateful for and something to look forward to.

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