Christmas and Materialism – Has The Meaning Of Christmas Changed?

Christmas and Materialism – Has The Meaning Of Christmas Changed?

What immediately enters your mind when you think of Christmas? Food, presents, laying down... oh and family time. What's happened to being grateful, living in the moment and attending midnight mass? Unheard of in today's generation. Indoctrination here is key. The decline in appreciating the meaning and concept of wholesome family time without the bells [...]

When Should You Put Your Christmas Tree Up?

When Should You Put Your Christmas Tree Up?

There's no right or wrong time to bring out the old tree to decorate. Or is there? Real trees of course have a specified shelf life which is usually December. But with artificial trees... now you're talking. I have been known to decorate a Christmas tree once or twice in September. I neither confirm nor [...]

Contraceptive Pill as Easy as Buying Tic Tacs? One Step Forward or Two Steps Back For Women?

Contraceptive Pill as Easy as Buying Tic Tacs? One Step Forward or Two Steps Back For Women?

In 2023, a child can walk out of her local pharmacy/drugstore with a new shampoo... oh and 'the pill' to prevent pregnancy. How did we get here?! - Children by law in England and Wales, are those up to the age of 18. How I knew it when I was growing up, which was a few [...]

Are We Making Ourselves Happy or Fulfilling Societal Expectations?

Are We Making Ourselves Happy or Fulfilling Societal Expectations?

Job, marriage, mortgage, kids; are these the expectations that narrate our reality? What makes you happy? We're constantly on a hamster wheel day in, day out. Sure, our life sequence is quite repetitive and may not be uplifting, but we've become so engrossed into what we should do and fulfil, the mass and materialistic consumption, [...]

Consent or Choice? The Difference Lies With You.

Consent or Choice? The Difference Lies With You.

What happened to choice? You're asked repeatedly throughout life whether you agree / consent to something. But who's making the initial choice, why can't it be me? And can you involuntarily consent? This can cross over into many different aspects in life. Something as minor as a dental appointment or more meaningful like signing a [...]