Category: Reflection
Reflection: Organisation
Writing this on Sunday night, I found it ironic that I was reflecting on organisation today. But here we are. The most useful definition I found find online of Organisation was “to arrange parts by creating a structure”. During the summer, my screen time increased a lot. An abundance of time with little things to…
Reflection: Imagination
As Albert Einstein once said, “Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.” Imagination is often seen as a quality reserved for artists, musicians and industry professionals yet everywhere you look imagination is present. Imagination isn’t just about dreaming up fantastical worlds or envisioning magical creatures; it’s a power…
Reflection: Perseverance
In my opinion, perseverance is one of, if not the most, important trait that a person can have. The ability to put in continued effort to do or achieve something, even in the face of difficulty and adversity, is arguably the key to success in life. One of the greatest inhibitors to reaching this success…
Reflection: Diwali
When I was tasked with writing a speech on Diwali, I thought, as a Hindu, this would be a walk in the park. However, although I loosely knew the story behind the celebration, I realised that I couldn’t fully explain some of the traditions. Why exactly do we light fireworks? What are the teachings? And…
Reflection: Remembrance Service Address
On the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month, the United Kingdom and countries across the Commonwealth fall silent. For two minutes, we unite in remembrance, to pay tribute to the fallen, to those who endured horrific conditions and fought when victory could hardly be told apart from defeat. And yet they…
Reflection: Reflection
In the academic environment we find ourselves in, the word reflection often carriers a somewhat negative connotation. The word frequently surfaces in the aftermath of disappointing tests, unsuccessful sports fixtures or if you find yourself sitting in S01. It is far too often associated with what could have been better and our failures, rather than…
Reflection: World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day is tomorrow and I’m going to use the next few minutes to try to give an elevator pitch for the value of counselling and therapy. So, first, some stats. According to the American Psychological Association, therapy has an average effectiveness of 75%. Additionally, the International Institute of Mental Health showed that…
Reflection: 75 years of Windrush
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the Empire Windrush. The cruise liner, bringing 492 Caribbean people to the United Kingdom, was more than just a ship. It symbolised hope, opportunity and the promise of a better life for the thousands of Caribbean immigrants who followed in the footsteps of those aboard…
Reflection: Collaboration
The iconic opening lyrics to the song Ice Ice Baby by Vanilla Ice seem an excellent way to start today’s Reflection: to use those words, “All right, stop, collaborate and listen.” I am sure collaboration is something we are all familiar with. Yet I would just like to highlight one particular definition that I believe…
Reflection: Pride
When writing this Reflection, I wasn’t sure I would be able to convince all of you about the importance of Pride – maybe I will prove myself wrong. But what I did know, and what I do know now, is that I can convince every one of you in this room to care about the…