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The Intersectionality of Pride
l Strange to think of how we should be wearing glitter, rainbows and drinking overpriced drinks while smiling at strangers as we feel united by being present to celebrate Pride. Strange to think that on the 50th anniversary of Pride, where globally there were massive celebrations planned most of us are sitting on our phones […]
What Buddhism means to me
In a guest blog to celebrate Buddha Day we have an inspiring personal story: As I write this I am reflecting on the title, what Buddhism means to me, I’m more inclined to ask: Why I am a Buddhist? I have been aware of Buddhism for most of my life. Growing up in Catholic Ireland […]
Adjusting to Self Isolation
Adjusting to Isolation: As we have been strongly urged as a nation to stay inside our homes for the foreseeable future, different people are having very different reactions to the change of circumstances. Psychologists have found that feelings of uncertainty cause us to have more extreme reactions to our circumstances, be that positively or negatively. […]
Today is World Theatre Day
Today is World Theatre Day and 2020 is a year with even more challenges for the performing arts community all over the world. The importance of art and culture cannot be understated, even in these very difficult and challenging times. Creativity is what’s going to be driving the economy forward. Under the Rainbow is very grateful […]
International Women’s Day 2020
Today we celebrate International Women’s Day. I have had the privilege of having an insight into the world of women. I grew up in very much a female dominate household. I have no brothers but two sisters. Early in my development, I gained a confidence of being in the company of women. I, perhaps, developed […]
Happy Pay Day Ladies!
Today, 4th March 2020 is considered to be Women’s Pay Day in the UK. Today is the date on which female employees start getting paid compared to their male counterparts, indicating that women work 63 days for free. In Ireland research shows that women are generally paid 16% less than their male colleagues. We are working our […]