Justice

The Royal Coat of Arms came into being in 1399 under King Henry IV. It is used by the reigning monarch. The Royal Arms appear in every courtroom in England and Wales (with the exception of the magistrates’ court in the City of London), demonstrating that justice comes from the monarch, and a law court is part of the Royal Court (hence its name). Judges and magistrates are therefore officially representatives of the Crown. The presence of the Royal Arms explains why lawyers and court officials bow to the judge or magistrates’ bench when they enter the room. They aren't bowing to the judge - they are bowing to the coat of arms, to show respect for the Queen's justice. My blip foto was taken outside such a building today. I was passing and considering my own injustices, a chaotic path by some others' standards. Perhaps I should let go, go with the flow, stop trying too hard, give up, what will be will be, agree to others' terms and "let it be" Hmm... That's not the new me though is it I find myself saying. The new me has emerged, yes, look forward and take the courageous first step. In order to seek out new horizons one must first leave the shore - ok here goes ....