A Walk Into The Gardens Of My Mind

Let me tell you about something personal that I had encountered earlier on this year. Me and my friend had travelled to The Old Bailey court to collect some money from friends nearby. It just so happened, that the day we decided to go there, the Lee Rigby case in relation to the Woolwich murders was commencing. I remember seeing a group of white people stood outside the court, chanting ‘ Justice for Lee Rigby’ , holding up banners and posters. While this was going on, I made the observation that a lot of press had arrived at the scene. There was cameras everywhere. As I enjoy being in front of the camera, I hurried along to where the camera man was along with my friend. A white woman, who was part of the group of Lee Rigby’s protestors, gave my friend a poster to hold up and encouraged my friend to participate in the chanting. I felt a little bit out of place, just standing there, google-eyed, so I joined in the chanting as well. As I did so, a white man remarked, ‘F*** you’ .

Before I begin my argument, I would just like to establish that I am in no way, shape or form a fundamentalist. In the modern day time where drinking alcohol every weekend is the norm, and pre-marital relationships between the opposite genders encouraged, for some, religion does not seem to have any significance in their lives. And this deeply saddens me. How can you be so immersed in the creations of God and man-made things (made by the creations of God) and not be moved in recognition of the creator himself? What is growing apparent to me is that people who do actually believe in God, are afraid to challenge non-believers in an attempt not to be labelled extremist or radical. I'm sorry, for the love and faith in my religion and God, I would most happily take that risk. I do not care how many degrees you have, whatever your academic background may or may not entail, who your dad is, how much money you have in your bank account, how many countries you have visited, the depth o

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Duke Of Cornwall , is soon to receive his well-deserved seat on the throne and play the role of King. And though there is public anxiety about most figures in power, luck seems to be on the cards for Charles, as those far and close to him have faith in his power to reign. With his known advocacy in voicing the opinions of the public despite the controversy raised in relation to his status in society and campaigning for various issues, his consistency and philanthropic nature is admired. Sources including a person who is said to have known Prince Charles for years, has told The Guardian , "He will be true to his beliefs and contributions," . While this is something to be comfortable about and celebrate, I cannot help but stress on the thin ice Prince Charles is skating on. Reports identify that if his 'black spider memos' are leaked and show an inking of going against government policies, then his post as King could be held at s

A new report revealed by the Association of teachers and lecturers has discovered that the number of students in private schools 'is rising at its fastest rate since the financial crash of 2008' . And while there may be a huge debate around whether or not, private school tuition is worth the money, for the most part I believe it is, due to the social and financial investment it can bring to a child's life. Many a times I have overhead parents having conversations amongst their peers, stating clearly that they would have sent their children to private school, had they been able to afford to do so. I think the expensive fees put parents off private schools and therefore this negative perception fuels a discourse around this type of tuition which acts to deter others from opting for this option. But there is many advantages that private education can bring for both students, the workforce and the economy. Ultimately this is portrayed in the way that private school st

How important is it for us to celebrate and commemorate the army members that were killed in World War 1? How significant is Armistice day to the younger generation, who may be less willing to relate and empathise with the cultural meanings of this day of remembrance. These are some of the questions I have been contemplating about on the lead up to the 11th of November (Armistice day). Lets take the cultural artefact of a poppy for example, why do people decide to buy this and wear it and why do some choose not to? I, for one, have always admired the red poppy as something quite serious and sentimental, but I have never bought one or wore one. Me not wearing a poppy however, I believe is the least of the publics' worry in comparison to an authoritative figure or someone with a good following and scope for mass influence. News presenters and reporters are a prime example of industry figures that would be looked down upon for not wearing the poppy, out of respect. And this is wha