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Three Powerful Words Used to Judge Others and to Block Their Development

    It is very easy to judge others mainly because, at the heart of any kind of judgement, is a fear of difference and a desire to make others more like us, and thus more comfortable to deal with. Hence why we might say that we don't notice a person's colour becau …

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Why the notion of valuing true diversity is a false and uncomfortable one!

Many people who know me and my pioneering equality work in the UK will find this post, in particular, rather strange, and might, in fact, fall off their chairs in some surprise! But that is the beauty of evolving in life from one stage to another. If we are learning, we are alwa …

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Should Ashleigh and Pudsey (a dog act) have won Britain's Got Talent? Judge for yourself (VIDEO) Poll

I have a problem with this year's final of Britain's Got Talent. And that is, by giving it to a dog act, while robbing some talented humans of the title, it really goes beyond what the show is about. One cannot argue with the fact that the act did deserves to be in the final, an …

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Is there a difference between Passion and Love?

Many of us, when we speak about Love, treat Passion as an entirely separate thing from it. We often hear about dates 'falling into lust' at the beginning of a relationship when the two people are so into each other, so attracted and mesmerised by one another, they want to spend a …

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Two Simple But Essential Reasons Why Barack Obama Will Have a Second Term (Poll)

Sometimes the best things in life are the simplest and what we often take for granted, yet they are likely to make the biggest impact on others and their life quality. In everything he does, President Barack Obama exhibits those two assets in abundance, which have raised his sta …

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Understanding The Real Causes of Ageing

For me, there are three main causes of ageing. First and most important is the brainwashing people have from society and the media around the ageing process. As soon as we are born, we soon learn about the negative things we can expect from being older, because of society's fear  …

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Is The Death Penalty Really A Deterrent? (Poll)

(The death penalty was abolished in Britain years ago, so this article really refers to America's continued use of it.) For me the death penalty is not a deterrent because, quite simply, people do not think about the consequences of their crime when they are committing it. They  …

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Three Key Reasons Why Some Parents Find it Difficult Dealing With Teenagers

Bringing up a teenager in our modern world is not an easy task for any parent. There are so many things that are different now to even 20 years ago, the pace of change has been frightening, and no one has written a handbook of how to deal with youngsters in view of those changes. …

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The main reasons why teens lie to their parents (Poll)

Many parents have experienced it at some time or other: teenagers who lie and the loss of trust that results. Lying is a common occurrence but there are clear reasons, and obscure ones too, why teens do lie. Understanding those reasons could foster a better relationship between  …

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Is any woman too ugly for television when all kinds of men are pushed in our faces? (Poll)

There is a little debate going on now in Britain started by the critic A A Gill who complained that the presenter of The Romans on the BBC 3, Mary Beard, is 'too ugly' for television. That is the silliest statement, anyway, in an age where everyone can video themselves and put i …

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Is there a book that has influenced your life the most?

Yes, and it has to be Awaken the Giant Within by Anthony Robbins. A fantastic masterpiece of self empowerment, it is not for the squeamish, and I certainly wouldn't recommend it to newcomers until after they have read the much lighter, "Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway" by Susan Je …

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Should smokers and the obese be denied non-emergency medical treatment? (Poll)

In a UK survey, the majority of doctors supported measures which would deprive smokers and the obese of medical services. Confirming an attitude of personal responsibility for one's health which would be deserving of NHS help at a time of scarce resources, the report adds to the …

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Should drug issues be treated as a health problem than a criminal one? (Poll)

According to the BBC's informative 'facts behind the drug fiction': - 4 million people in the UK use drugs, that's 15% of our population; - More than 5% of those are problem users, and they seem to cause more than half of all crime; - The number of heroin users have doubled ever …

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Why the Teaching of Values is a Very Difficult Task in Our Modern Age

Teaching solid values which help to build character is very important in families.Values are the legacy of a good home and provide the basis of acceptable behaviour. They also decide the moral standards of a family, they give confidence in dealing with specific issues and si …

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Which of the Seven Deadly Sins do you tend to commit the most? (Poll)

The Seven Deadly Sins are supposed to be: Pride, Envy, Wrath, Sloth, Greed, Gluttony and Lust. I can easily say that I am most guilty of the sin of 'Pride'. I am very proud in my life, proud of myself, my talents and achievements. Sometimes I feel that it gets in the way of …

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How do you deal with stupid people in the workplace?

Personally, I don't, because I don't hold to such labels. Perhaps the question is invalid in the first place because the label of a 'stupid' person mainly suits our own prejudices and boosts our own ego, rather than the presence of actual stupidity.  The plain fact is: No on …

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Diary of a 2012 Olympic Ambassador(2): Training Day!

Recently, I had the most important training day as an Olympic Ambassador. We certainly learnt a lot on that day, especially to do with the public and our interaction with them. That was the first time I felt the excitement of the event kicking in, with so much to learn and take  …

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Should foreign doctors be struck off who can't speak proper English? (Poll)

The British Health Secretary, Andrew Lansley, has announced that doctors practising in the UK who fail the required standard of English will be barred from practising medicine. It seems that a basic lack of English among some foreign doctors has put some patients lives at risk.& …

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Is calling someone 'gingerbread man' racist? (Poll)

In the final analysis, it really isn't about avoiding racism or any other ism. It is about simple, unambiguous RESPECT to another. This is usually demonstrated by positivity, not negative labels or odious descriptions. 'Gingerbread man' might come into one of those neutral categ …

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Are Americans being deeply divided by their self-imposed political labels? (Poll)

In an election year, not surprisingly, political labels are being cast around like confetti. Some people take great delight in creating an artificial 'them and us' environment where if one isn't this, then they must be that. Yet labels can be extremely misleading and do not give …

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Which you do think is more important for your body? Eating or sleeping? (Poll)

Judging this question purely on which one allows you to live longer if it were stopped, which of these two essentials would be more important? We all know how crucial food is to having a healthy presence, and how equally crucial sleep is for repairing the body and maintaining th …

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Are you afraid of getting older? Here's a challenge for you... (Poll)

I have always boasted about my age, feeling proud of who I am and gradually becoming a champion of change and ageing until a lady put things in true perspective. I am 60 years old. I shout it to the world and will keep shouting it even when I am 90. That attitude is no easy feat …

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Feeling Unhappy in Your Job? 3 Essential Tips For Changing Your Career (Poll)

Seeking a new job, is a very important life-changing decision, but a necessary thing to do. Any change means growth, development and evolution, and can only make you a better person. When we dread change, we hang back in fear and lose the opportunities for surprises, personal fu …

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What are your TOP 3 favourite quotes, and why?

I like this question because I tend to live my life being guided by the experience of others through their quotes. It is a very difficult choice choosing just a few but here they are: 1. "Aspire to inspire before you expire!". (Author Unknown) An excellent one to remind me to mak …

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How Chemistry Works in Attraction: The Four Key Elements

A friend of mine recently met someone she described as a 'wonderful' man. But though he was clearly smitten with her and wanted to progress their meeting, she said she didn't 'feel' anything and wondered if any light could be thrown on her situation. If he liked her so much, why  …

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