I am a teacher. You may have heard that the National Union of Teachers (NUT) asked their members to vote about whether they want to strike about our pay or not. The vote was national and although individuals may have Read more…
I asked a learned friend the question (‘According to the Jain faith, why are incense sticks placed in the coffin?’) because my grandfather passed away recently. This made me think about the rituals that are in place and the fact Read more…
I needed to contact a consultant I saw about something and had no idea how to do it other than via the post. To make it quicker, greener and more cost effective, I typed ‘contact Northwick Park Hospital into a Read more…
I received this message by email. I think it is really important for us to be active citizens and voice our concerns as well as remember to praise others when it is due. This specific case is about a hall Read more…
I asked a learned friend the question (‘According to the Jain faith, what happens to the cloth that is under the coffin?’) because my grandfather passed away recently. This made me think about the rituals that are in place and Read more…
I wrote this after my father passed away. It was a confusing and traumatic time for my family. Writing was a great tool for me. It helped me understand, face up to and release my emotions. Although I may have felt Read more…
I asked a learned friend the question (‘According to the Jain faith why should we walk around the coffin?’) because my grandfather passed away recently. This made me think about the rituals that are in place and the fact that Read more…
