The Red Queen tells Alice: "Now here, you see, it takes all the running you can do to keep in the same place."
One would never imagine that a fairy tale like Alice in Wonderland could contain such profound wisdom — and yet, this idea links directly to the concept of entropy. Entropy, simply put, means that if you do not actively spend energy creating order — like telling your daughters a hundred times a day to clean their rooms — chaos will inevitably reign. And as anxious, fragile human beings, we do not like chaos. We will spend our own energy, and every cent we have earned by spending that energy, to create as much order around us as possible.
So we must try to minimise the effects of entropy as best we can — even if that means resorting to a few legal stimulants, like two or three espressos before you've even dropped the girls off at school. What I've noticed over the past six years, however — especially following the slow-living movement during COVID, which we so enthusiastically advocated for the sake of our mental wellbeing — is that it feels like we have to run harder than ever just to stay in the same place. And this feeling is more pronounced in 2026 than it has ever been before.
So, to simply prevent entropy — to stand still, as the Red Queen advises — we are already running at full pace. Which raises an important question: what about progress? What about actually moving forward in life?
Well, that means we need to move twice as fast as we currently are.
All of which suggests that caffeine alone is no longer going to do the trick.
So I think it's time to lace up a new pair of running shoes, pack your bag with energy gels and calorie sachets, fill your water bottle with electrolytes, mix up that protein shake, and do your warm-up stretches — because this marathon just turned into a sprint.
Practice Updates at Winelands Dentistry
- Welcome Dr. Caitlin Bradford
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Caitlin Bradford to our team. Based mainly in Somerset West, she practices general and paediatric dentistry. She has settled in well since joining us in March, and it's been great having her on board.
- Somerset West Upgrades
We apologise for the current construction at our Somerset West branch. These improvements include a larger kitchen, an additional surgery, and more parking — all aimed at improving your experience. Thank you for your patience.
- Welcome Shannon Smoog
Shannon joins us as receptionist at Somerset West, bringing valuable experience from Intercare. She will be assisting with bookings and patient queries. - Dr. Tilana Swartz – Orthodontics
Dr. Tilana Swartz has started her orthodontic training and is showing very promising progress. We are confident in recommending her for treatment. - Thank You
Thank you for your continued support. Your trust allows us to grow and provide better, more comfortable care for all our patients.