When you have to spend your time at home, you explore the old games and DVDs you haven’t used in years. And there, suddenly, forgotten at the back of the shelves, you stumble upon an old DVD box of the Inspector Morse. The iconic TV series from the 1990s has aged in places, but there’s a timeless quality to John Thaw’s interpretation of Morse. Morse on paper sounds harsh, grumpy, and like an unbearable know-it-all. But Thaw has given the eternal bachelor a touching grace. And while you laugh at the fashion or the desperate attempts that Morse makes to chat up women, there’s something inspiring about his life. And, perhaps, just for a moment, you can turn to Inspector E. Morse for tips on how to make your lifestyle feel a little sophisticated. After all, Morse is a man of taste. So what can we learn from him?
There is no Morse without a Jag
Morse drives a Jaguar Mark 2. The burgundy Jag has become iconic of the character, and anyone who has been watching the prequel about a younger Morse, Endeavour (that’s Morse’s first name), has expected to find out more about the car. Nowadays, you wouldn’t dream of buying a Jaguar Mk 2, as the make was produced until 1967. But you can check your local Jaguar dealers for the latest models. It may not match precisely the classic elegance of Morse’s Jag, but you will get a modern and reliable model with a unique style. There’s something comforting about driving a beautiful car! However, if you fancy giving the Mk 2 a try, you can find plenty of classic car rentals with beautiful old Jags. Why not pass a booking for a weekend adventure in a Jaguar Mk 2 when it’s safe to go outside and pretend, for a brief moment, that you work with Morse?
Morse is a thinker
Unlike modern crime detective shows, Morse is a slow-paced series that focuses on the thought-process. Morse keeps his brain cells active throughout the show by making time for mental exercise. He loves a quiet and peaceful space where he can think and complete his favourite crosswords. You may not be a crossword fan, but you can certainly take a tip from him when it comes to creating a peaceful office. We all need a place where we can sit down and reflect on current projects. It doesn’t have to be a huge home office. A small desk in a cosy corner can do wonders too.
Rediscover the joy of classical music
You need to enjoy classical music to love Morse. Morse finds inspiration in music. While it doesn’t mean that you should ditch other styles, classical music has many benefits on your mood and your cognitive skills. It’s no wonder that Morse could solve crimes just by listening to the most famous pieces by Mozart or Vivaldi. Listening to classical music sharpens synaptic neurotransmission, an essential process that sharpens memory and learning abilities. Besides, you also get a boost of feel-good dopamine.
Whether you enjoy the stories of Colin Dexter’s detective or you are rediscovering the adventure of Inspector Morse, there are certainly a few ideas you could steal from the TV series to enhance your lifestyle. Unbelievable, but true, we could all learn a tip or two from Endeavour Morse about how to live life to the fullest!
This is a contributed post.
