Reluctance to Meditate

Ena explores the concept of meditation and talks about her journey and experience with different meditative practices such as breathing.

Unity versus Equality: Transgender Rights

Halloween, 2014. All the girls are crowded around the mirror in Kat’s miniscule upstairs bathroom, making the final touches to make the perfect cute/creative/scary costume for tonight’s party. I however, was working on a different project.…

Unity versus Equality: Transgender Rights

Halloween, 2014. All the girls are crowded around the mirror in Kat’s miniscule upstairs bathroom, making the final touches to make the perfect cute/creative/scary costume for tonight’s party. I however, was working on a different project.…
Unity versus Equality: Transgender Rights

Unity versus Equality: Transgender Rights

Halloween, 2014. All the girls are crowded around the mirror in Kat’s miniscule upstairs bathroom, making the final touches to make the perfect cute/creative/scary costume for tonight’s party. I however, was working on a different project.…

A Sense of Belonging

The city often wakes up before I do. Birds singing salutations to the rising sun, the low hum of wheels caressing pavement, and the murmur of chatter from passerby’s float up through my window in the early morning. It’s 7 a.m. London is…
Was the US Air Strike on Syria Justified?

Was the US Air Strike on Syria Justified?

Just this morning the US government announced an air strike on Syria, after the recent news of the chemical warfare usage killing many innocent Syrians. Now, President Trump is both backed and facing backlash for his approval and planning of…

Myself in the Mirror

*Beep beep beep* Rolling over, my hand reaches out with free will to press the snooze button. A sigh escapes my lips as I force myself to sit up. The clock mocks me with the godawful hour; 7:45. Too early. Falling out of bed, the harsh light…

Spirituality vs. Religion: Is there a difference?

In our modern world, we often find things to ground us, coincide with our morals/values and overall, round out our general character. This can range anywhere from having certain, special people in our lives, or participating in a hobby that…

Dealing with Writer’s Block

Writing inspiration comes out of nowhere, one moment you’re making macaroni and cheese, the next a great idea for an article, story, poem, or whatever it may be has popped into your mind. Taking that idea and running to the nearest pen/paper…

Ignorance is Bliss

“Where ignorance is bliss, tis folly to be wise.” -Thomas Gray It is a blessing to be ignorant in the sense that functioning throughout the day unawares leaves this wonderful cover of bliss and happiness. And yet, this ignorance is also…

82 Seconds Changed Westminster (A Reflection)

Wednesday, March 22nd, has impacted London deeply. The attack on Parliament in Westminster came as shock to the city, happening out of nowhere. With the suddenness of this came rapid-fire news updates from many news media outlets, members of…