From the monthly archives:

September 2007

The Burmese Monks are Human too:-)

30 September 2007

The world has been amazed with the courage shown by the monks in Burma over the last few days. They have risked their lives and limbs to protest against the military dictators and sadly many have made the ultimate sacrifice.

During the march in London today to support the Burmese people, I came across a number [...]

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Peace March for Burma – Every Voice and Every Step Counts

30 September 2007

A couple of days I go I wrote how it was time to support the people of monks and people of Burma.

Well, today I was able to put my words into action as I marched through central London along with around an estimated crowd of 3,000 people.

Amazingly, we had excellent summery sunshine and it was [...]

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Time to Support the Monks and People of Burma

27 September 2007

awesome courage, lofty hopes, justice will prevail

We are right now living through a major turning point in history. As we all anxiously watch and await the unfolding events in Burma, I feel that the world will never be the same again. With the advent of the internet, video technology and email, it will be virtually impossible for a military government to [...]

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The Littlest Things can Make the Biggest Difference

27 September 2007

As we all try to improve our lives and the world around us, it is important to remember that the littlest things make the biggest difference. So often we look for the big act or the largest perceived reward before doing anything.

Here is a famous story called “An Elf’s Tale” by Tyree Dillingham. Though it [...]

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Education Dashed to Ashes – Time to Make Things Happen

26 September 2007

Earlier this year I visited my old school after almost 20 years and delivered a few workshops to students about to make their career and university choices.

Yesterday I was again visiting my family in Coventry when my old school was devastated by fire. The smoke was visible from miles and today some of the buildings [...]

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Time to Make Peace Happen

21 September 2007

Today, September 21st is International Peace Day.

Check out this website and the video to learn more about the day. It is inspiring how the vision of one man a few years has created this international peace day. On this website you can also make state your commitment to what you will do today for [...]

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The Legacy of 9/11 – Peace in our Time?

11 September 2007

make peace amongst all the children of the world

Today is the 6th anniversary of 9/11, that fateful day when 2 planes demolished the World Trade Centre in New York.

Everyone remembers just where they were when they heard the news. I was working in the City of London and watched the world changing events unfolding on a screen at a hairdressing salon. There was [...]

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Krispy Kreme Doughnut Sales Dipping – a Sign of Things to Come?

10 September 2007

Krispy Kreme doughnuts can be seen in many UK high streets and also sold in UK supermarkets. But as people wake up to just what’s good and what’s not good for their bodies, it is debateable just how well such food products will do in the future.

So right on cue I have just learnt that [...]

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