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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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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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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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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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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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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(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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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"Over-Sixty, Sexy, Savvy, Soaring and Single!" but her avatar picture is cropped off at the bottom! When are you moving to America?
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Just wanted to thank you again for all of your inspiration. You truly are a treasure to this world. I have had a wonderful life so far but frequently have trouble with my confidence. But, when I read your columns my self-doubt diminishes. I am new to news vine and you brightened my day:) Have a great day and weekend.
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ms.cyprah, i so do enjoy cheking out your seeds daily. you show a great respect to all. i am a retired rail worker. at 55 that seems young to retire. after 33 years of swining an ax. i have a unique politics. i am a compassionate marxist. i abhorr the right,and do not accept that the left is the spokesman for the oppressed,and downtrodden. anyway, i do enjoy your upbeat,and provocative subject matter.
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For all the disagreements, Ms Cyprah, you are a class act. Now if we can only get you on the right political track %>)
Wonderful columns, a joy to read always. Your writing pushes the right buttons in the reader - respect, openess and very likely a new thought to peruse throughout the day.
When I was 18, I changed my name. Crucially, I gave myself a new middle name — Justine. Actually, it wasn’t new at all. It was the name my birth mother gave me before I was adopted. I can still remember the horror my teenage self felt when I saw my bir …
As every slimmer knows, it is when the diet ends that the hard work really begins. Despite the best of intentions, only a few lucky ones manage to avoid piling the pounds straight back on. Now experts think they know why – and it’s nothing to do with a lack of wil …
The Legion of Christ religious order, still reeling from revelations that its late founder was a paedophile, has been hit by another scandal after their most famous priest confessed to fathering a child several years ago. Rev. Thomas Williams, a moral theologian, lecturer and …
President Obama’s strong support for same-sex marriage is strong support for the institution of marriage itself. It's a vital step toward a revitalized institution better equipped to address the needs of today’s families. Those who think and talk like Rush Limbaugh …
Theresa May is being urged to reform a controversial law which bans ‘insulting words or behaviour’ amid mounting evidence that it is strangling free speech. Campaigners say the Public Order Act is being abused by over-zealous police and prosecutors to arrest Christ …
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