Reluctance to Meditate

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

“Why did I deserve to die?”: The Realities of Animal Cruelty

If you’ve ever had a family pet, then I’m sure you’ll understand how deeply they affect our lives. I have three pets of my own, imagining my life without them is out of the question. So, having to hear the words “dog”, “shot”,…

“Why did I deserve to die?”: The Realities of Animal Cruelty

If you’ve ever had a family pet, then I’m sure you’ll understand how deeply they affect our lives. I have three pets of my own, imagining my life without them is out of the question. So, having to hear the words “dog”, “shot”,…
“Why did I deserve to die?”: The Realities of Animal Cruelty

“Why did I deserve to die?”: The Realities of Animal Cruelty

If you’ve ever had a family pet, then I’m sure you’ll understand how deeply they affect our lives. I have three pets of my own, imagining my life without them is out of the question. So, having to hear the words “dog”, “shot”,…

Glued to Our Screens

I’m sure if you were asked to create a list of things that were important to you, the list would include family, friends, maybe a pet, a hobby or passion. That’s wonderful, but let’s think realistically for a moment. What is something…

Stop and Smell the...Pollution

Have you ever heard of a ‘smellfie’? Don’t worry I haven’t either, in fact it’s a relatively new term just recently coined through an article from the BBC written by Matt McGrath. Said article, Can city ‘Smellfies’ stop air pollution?…

What Does It Mean to be Politically Active?

Honestly, what does it mean in a time and age where it is vital to know your rights, your views, and your morals, how can we educate ourselves and be more politically active? As young people, maybe just reaching the voting age or just wanting…

Poverty in Britain

It’s a bit odd isn’t it? There is poverty in Britain. Poverty in the nation that once ruled the waves. Poverty in the fifth richest country in the world. It’s an oxymoron. According to 21st Century Challenges, poverty is, “people whose…

Global Politics Taken by Storm in 2016/2017

In 2016 we saw global politics taken by storm. Here is an overview of what took place. The Refugee crisis in the Middle East; the British Referendum (#BREXIT); and Donald Trump became the President Elect of the United States. Not to mention…