The Election is over.

When I looked at the new UK political map at the BBC, I couldn’t help noticing something…

Is it just me, or is there a Dragon in Wales - bowing its head and unfurling its wings? Take another look… Read more…

Fairtrade Fortnight has been and gone, as has the all-night vigil outside 10 Downing Street for trade justice, which happened last Friday the 15th of April. Fairtrade is an important step in moving towards a just society - which, in today’s world of corrupt, exploitative capitalist businesses seems a long way off.

One of the current problems with Fairtrade is the lack of products on offer - if you look on the Fairtrade website you’ll find these listed - mainly luxuries like chocolate, coffee, etc

However, if you really want to take fairtrade to the next level, I’ve discovered a great site which sells (amongst other apparel)… fairtrade sneakers! And again… fairtrade sneakers! Read more…

It is not often recognised that there is an intrinsic link between spirituality and social activism.

Spiritualists are commonly viewed as people whose ideals are a far cry from our wordly reality and whose time is spent indulging in the bliss they might find within, but not without. Their quest is one for Knowledge.

Activists, on the other hand, are the ones out on the street, marching and attempting to shake up the social order. Their cry is for Action.

Yet, surely, knowledge without action is futile, while action without knowledge is unwise. There needs to be equilibrium, the two need to exist in balance with each other. Read more…

Well, the Prime Minister has confirmed the day of elections in the UK as May 5th, 2005.

And all I hear are people disillusioned and confounded by the utter lack of representation that is available to them.

It is too clear that the ethos and values in their hearts have been fundamentally disjointed from them by the ethos and values of their leadership. They may dismiss this as the inevitable conclusion of fate, they may not feel that anything else could ever be possible, but deep down, they know that all is not right. Read more…