In times of high stress, humans generally revert to Fight, Flight or Freeze mode, and we’re seeing this so clearly in the response to the global anti-racism movement: Fight – those of us who are passionate about the cause, keen to get involved and help make change happen (or those who are actively, aggressively againstContinueContinue reading “Why am I doing what I am doing?”
Author Archives: Siobhan Kangataran
I can’t breathe.
My heart is broken. That poor boy. Barely a man, and begging for his life. He should never have been put in that situation. He should never have been treated that way. He should never have had to try to negotiate for his life. It just should not have happened. (C) @mattymillerstudio #justiceforelijahmcclain That sweetContinueContinue reading “I can’t breathe.”
When is racism a surprise?
When is racism actually a surprise? Speaking to a colleague yesterday, I mentioned the racist, prejudiced actions shown by the far right “football lads” supposedly defending statues last weekend, and his response was to imply there hopefully weren’t that many people there. Because we don’t like to think that racism is a big problem inContinueContinue reading “When is racism a surprise?”
The Danger in Being Different
How old were you when you first realised that being different was dangerous? That it was safer to fit in? To wear the right clothes, use the right words, have the right attitude, and do all the right things? Go to the right school. Get the right job. Have the right car. Marry the rightContinueContinue reading “The Danger in Being Different”
Creativity For The Sake Of Creativity
When you work for yourself, it can feel like everything you do needs to have a purpose. You must always be maximising your time, increasing your productivity, and getting the best return for your efforts. The same can be true when you work for someone else too! We’re conditioned to be productive. Useful. Purposeful. So,ContinueContinue reading “Creativity For The Sake Of Creativity”
Siobhán Kangataran 