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by John Bellamy
'What I say - is responsible,
and I am responsible, for saying it.'
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Love me or hate me, I am not bothered one way or the
other. I know I talk too much, often all about me me me and I know I am loud
and pushy. I know I have strong and powerful opinions and I know I am
emotional and forthright in sharing my views. I am well read - intelligent -
no one's dummy and understand and appreciate global fears for the
environment, the various wars, politics, conspiracy theories, religion,
history and a million other things that I am fascinated about and love to
share with others. I know some fear me. I know others admire me. I know
at times I fear myself and talk about sex, drugs and rock'n 'roll
a lot, and I have a passionate belief that mankind will do the right thing
before it is too late, and I trust that the soul of mankind will awaken
to the realities of what is going on and how we are all responsible. Playing
dead and ignorant helps no one. I believe that women and gay men are largely
amongst the spiritual leaders and that we can, if we choose, make this a
better world for everyone.
I know some of my pages are long --- so what ?
A husband emerged from the bathroom naked and was
climbing into bed when his wife complained, as usual, "I have a headache."
"Perfect," her husband said." I was just in the bathroom powdering my penis
with aspirin. You can take it orally, or as a suppository, it's up to you."
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Jonathan Orchard
"THE PRESENT HAS THE POWER" WORKSHOPS
Jonathan
Orchard has been a friend of mine for over a decade. He joined the Gay
Spiritual Group which I created and ran from my home in
London. Almost straight away I recognised a special person and within
weeks he was sleeping on my couch for 6 months and facilitating
the Galaxial Alignment - a workshop which was amazing. He has
traveled all over, spent years in study, performed with song and
dance, taught yoga to children and opened the eyes of many to a more
spiritual lifestyle. The link below is for one of his pieces of
music and I hope he gets to finish the album he is working on soon, as I
loved his style and easy way of creating... it just seems to flow
through him.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQ8LhAiUuL0
He is currently based in Bath and his web site
can be found at
www.jonathanorchard.com
Hamilton Hall has just had the busiest June we
have ever had - and thankyou to Jimmy for helping me out as I am still
with no staff and have been running around on my own, which is tiring
and fun at the same time, as I love it here.
Who lives in a house like this ?

Robert Mugabe -
The President of Zimbabwe
While
people are dying of starvation in his country, he lives like a queen.
THE POWER
OF A SMILE
Psychology and body language experts agree that one of the most
important things you can do to make yourself more attractive (and
approachable) is to smile. Not a great big plastic game-show smile, just
your normal "I'm having a great time and I'm happy to be here" face will
do the trick. The smile is the international signal of friendliness."
Did you know it
takes a lot less muscles to smile than it does to frown - and a lot less
mental energy to love someone that it does to hate them... ?
The 10 dignity rules
1) Have a zero tolerance
to any form of abuse. 2) Offer everyone else the same
level of respect you would expect for yourself or your family members.
3) Treat others as individuals with a personalized service.
4) Enable others to be independent. 5) Listen and
offer support and allow others to express their needs and wants.
6) Respect peoples right to privacy. 7) Ensure
people feel able to complain without fear of retribution.
8) Engage with your family and carers, as friends.
9) Assist people to maintain confidence and positive
self-esteem. 10) Act to alleviate people's loneliness and
isolation.
I found this old picture of Hamilton Hall, I think from the 1960's
and it was an hotel then and no conservatory or extension on the
right hand side.... Q uite
an elegant house with roses around the front door and just look at
all those net drapes.... What a grand old lady she is.

HOW TO FIND SOME INNER PEACE
AMID OUTER CHAOS AND STRESS
http://products.mercola.com/inner-circle-2/?source=nl

The above link takes you to a short
video about stress and how we are (not) coping with it in our daily lives. Often
when we get stressed we cannot fathom a way out or figure what it is that is
causing the stress and we can get lost in a sea of confusion where everything
and everyone will be affected by our moods caused through stress. Our own
health will suffer and if not dealt with, will cause emotional, mental and
physical breakdown. Learning to recognise the signs leading to breakdown
helps and there are some easy s teps
to finding solutions to cope and to east that anxiety - panic attack and so
forth caused by overload of stress. For me - it is often this computer that
stresses me out, for while I appreciate it is my responsibility because I
am not computer literate enough to do what I would like to do, if and when
it does go wrong, it can really stress me out and cause such anxiety.
Watch the video link above and see
where it might be true for moments in your life and if it is here and now, then
start to address the fact that you are under due pressure and that it is causing
you to be stressed and recognise the symptoms - tiredness - headaches -
irritable and short tempered - sleepless nights - low appetite - off sex (
or going for it like a bunny ) drinking / smoking too much etc.
Below are some quick tips on how to unwind and cope
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BREATH. Take deep slow breaths filling the lungs and
allow the out breath to naturally fall away - and just take5 minutes to be
with your breath - making sure you take some really deep breaths. Sit
down for this, preferably where there
is an open window for fresh air. You cannot even begin to imagine
how powerful using your breath is in dealing with all sorts of anxiety, panic
and stress related symptoms AS THEY APPEAR in the here and now and the
breath will help your body from going into dis-ease and will integrate
the anxiety, panic stress etc. and so keep your emotional and physical body
healthy. ( For more on this, come to Hamilton Hall where we
teach breathing methods for inner health and peace )
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Look at something green. After long hours of starring at
your computer screen, looking at green plants have been scientifically proven
to be relaxing for the eyes.
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If you experience those days where you just feel
tired and unfocused, take a quick walk. I usually walk to the beach or
even up to the shops where I treat myself to breakfast out in a cafe.
Having a dog is good as it gets you out of the house / office and into a green
space ( park - local cemetery etc ) a couple of times a day.
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Set some time apart - just for you - and not for any kind
of activity or work (out) but to just sit and listen to a favourite piece of
music. Make yourself close your eyes and just be with the music, taking
between 5 and 30 minutes - listening intensely to every note, syllable and
nuance - focus the mind on the music - taking some deep breaths throughout.
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Drink water. We need to replace the water lost from
sweating, tears and the body’s heating and cooling system on a continuous
basis. Dehydration is associated with decreased energy, increased hunger,
tiredness, and aging wrinkled skin. In addition to actually drinking water,
you can eat more water-based foods, like fresh fruits and vegetables for
hydration.
Dear John: I saw this picture
logo thing somewhere fairly obvious but really thought you deserved
it for your wonderful web site as you deserve it more than anyone
else I know.
www.hamiltonhall.info
is my Home Page and I read it all
the time and notice all the new articles and jokes and spiritual
stuff and really do appreciate what you offer us all for free...
and I am so glad you have put a DONATIONS button so we can now
help out financially. I shall certainly send along £25 on pay
day - as my way of supporting your good work and as a way of saying
thankyou. One day I shall come and visit your establishment,
but in the meantime, Thankyou John... I feel I know you
through your web site.
Mark. ( London )

I was so moved by this e mail it actually
reduced me to tears... Thankyou Mark. It is e mails like
this that cheer my day after opening all the bills and depressing
bank statements etc. and makes all the hard work absolutely worth
while. Big thankyou Mark.
Dear John. Come upon your
web site. Love it. Spent several hours the first night laughing
through it. There is so much to enjoy. Always brings a smile to my
face. Thanks for that. Adam ( Surrey )
ha ha ... Thanks Mark.


This last
weekend - the weather forecast was for heavy rain
every single day with patches of sunshine. So
the tourist stay away and
we are quiet. But what happens. We have glorious - and I mean GLORIOUS
sunny days with beautiful sunshine good enough - easily - to spend the
day on the beach and although we had some light showers in the evening,
there
was nothing like the weather people stated and - as usual - it seems
like a conspiracy against small business. If the weather men
constantly stop people from coming to the coast with wrong forecasts -
many businesses will close - especially after the dreadful summer of
2007. I know Michael Fish retired lately, but are you sure he is not
still working for the weather people and still getting it wrong. -
So please be aware that
Bournemouth has its own micro climate that is almost always different to
what the weather men predicts.
HOLIDAY IN THE UK FOR A CHANGE
With petrol so expensive and everyone is being
screwed by the gas companies and our own government, why not
holiday in the UK for a change and come to the coast for a few days you
will always remember. It may not be Florida, Spain or Oz,
but this is England and you can have a great time here.
If all you want is to count how many fucks you get while away, then
fine, go to Spain and I wish you well,- but if you want to
NOURISH YOUR SOUL - AS WELL AS YOUR ASSHOLE,
then Hamilton Hall is certainly the place for you to visit. You
will also be helping keep the UK's gay hotel industry alive and
finding out that England has a great deal to offer. You
will be helping the environment with less flights that help destroy the
ozone layer;- if you come on the train ( easy from Waterloo ) or coach (
from Victoria ) you will be able to relax and 'let the train take the
strain' and you can chill out and enjoy the countryside as it passes you
by and no worries about traffic jams, road works, engine overheating and
the sky high prices of petrol. Having your own car is nice,
but not always essential, so why not help us, help yourself, help the
environment and help Mother Earth.

August 27th -
31st 2008

WE HAVE ALREADY
STARTED TAKING RESERVATIONS FROM GUYS ATTENDING THIS YEARS 40th
CELEBRATION OF THIS AMAZING STEAM FAIR WHICH GETS LOADS OF PEOPLE,
LOADS OF STEAM ENGINES AND IS A FANTASTIC EVENT.
 
Have you ever wondered why
millions read and re read our web site globally ?
Have you ever thought that
we might be a local venue you could get involved with ?
Are you ready for
something a little challenging and different ?
Do you have a mind that asks
questions and find interest in life, love and the universe - in other
words --- more than just sex, drugs and rock'n'roll.
Have you ever felt that
there must be more to life than what you have...
Come and see me here at
Hamilton Hall - view the venue, find out what we do here and stop
listening to inaccurate idle gossip. Open your mind, open your
thoughts and open your choices over a coffee here with me... just ring
me up and we can set a convenient time and come along, bring a friend or
two, and let's meet and chat.
Ring us
on 01202-399227


www.edwardcarpentercommunity.org.uk
Hamilton Hall offers all
our friends and supporters at the Edward Carpenter Community a
£50
discount on all of our Massage and Man2Man Workshop weekends through
the 2008 and 2009 season of events.
Only 3% of burglaries are
solved using CCTV in the UK - so what is the use....?
( from
the BBC News - 06/05/08
Carry
Out Random Acts of Kindness Every Day
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- Send someone a hand written
note of thanks.
- Buy your mother some flowers
- Buy a lottery ticket for a
stranger.
- Put some coins in someone
else’s parking meter.
- Cut your neighbor’s hedge.
- Walk your friend’s dog.
- Give a compliment about your
waiter/waitress to his/her manager.
- Remember other peoples
Birthdays.
- Stop and help someone
replace their flat tire.
- Let someone jump the line at
the bank.
- Have sex with an old man,
and watch his face light up. ( ha ha )
- Treat a friend to the movies
for no reason.
- Give a huge tip to someone
when they least expect it.
- Hold the train door open for
someone rushing to get in.
- Give up your seat for
someone, not just an elderly person.
- Write notes of appreciation
at least once a week.
- Talk to a homeless person
and have a “normal” conversation.
- Pick up some rubbish in the
road which would otherwise be lying around.
- Compliment a work colleague
for their excellence.
- Recommend a competitor to a
potential client.
- Give another driver your
parking spot.
- Say thankyou to the cashier
in Tesco.
- Help an elderly neighbor
carry the rubbish out.
- Tell all your family members
how much your appreciate them.
- Leave a copy of an
interesting magazine on a train/bus.
- Buy an inspirational book
for a friend.
- Send a thank you note to a
person who has helped you in the past.
- Smile a lot.
- Listen when a friend repeats
themselves when complaining about their lover for the
500th time.
- Apologize and be
responsible.
I have adapted a list I was sent... www.ActsOfKindness.org.
But you get the point....
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"Be kinder than necessary,
for everyone you meet is fighting
some kind of battle."

free promotion

Why Between the Worlds?
BTW 2008 Sep 9 - 14, 2008
in scenic southeastern Ohio, USA
Registration is now
open and closes Aug 17, 2008
http://www.betweentheworlds.org/
Queer men have, for many years
now, sought spiritual alternatives to mainstream religious paths that have
historically condemned their very existence. While New Age, Pagan, and
Earth-centered paths and gatherings generally welcome queer spiritual
seekers, they are often heterocentric in outlook and seldom address issues
specific to the needs of these men. With this in mind, the BTW Men's
Gathering was designed to provide a safe place for men who love men to
explore alternative spiritual practices and paths, to empower themselves,
and to plant the seeds of spiritual renewal within the gay community. BTW
offers rituals, workshops, drumming, dancing, performances, a marketplace,
and safe space for queer men to learn, workshop, network and explore.


Oscar Wilde: a name
that requires no introduction. He was a martyr and the first Gay Icon. His
success at the height of his fame and his spectacular fall from grace and
cruel incarceration was more dramatic than any work of fiction and has been
the subject of plays and films.
We are endeavoring
to present a reworking of his story as a Musical Play. It has been approved
by the few professionals that have read the script and heard the newly
composed music which contains sweeping melodic themes, comedy numbers and
bawdy music hall songs.
Backers, Angels, are
being sought, especially from the Gay Community, to enable us to present
this production.
Artemis Theatre are inviting individuals, business leaders, and
companies who have an interest in the arts and theatre to join our Patrons
Club…. Donate from £500 upwards if you believe in our work …
We
believe this excellent Musical Play has strong
Commercial appeal, especially now that Gay Marriage are legal; it highlights
the terrible downfall of one of our greatest playwrights. We wish to invite
audiences to come in Victorian Costume to a Launch Event in
Bournemouth, late
2008.
Artemis Theatre Foundation
UK is a Charity,
based in Bournemouth; a Company limited by guarantee with a strong Board of
Directors, all of whom have excellent management skills. All Artemis
Projects and Budgets are managed by them with a strong professional artistic
team. This dynamic company has an excellent track record, with 5 full scale
productions, since 2004, all original scripts.
Aims
We promote artistic
development within communities to increase confidence, talent and social
skills by
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running a
programme of theatre activities, including training through workshops,
classes and theatre productions.
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offering a
platform for new writers, emerging new artists and established
professionals
For More
Info: 01202 467789 M) 07886 427112
info@artemistheatre.com
Britain’s 3.6 million strong gay
community call for a boycott of all things Heinz!
( oh
really, funny, because the first I heard of this, was from friends in
America....)

Heinz found itself in
the middle of a PR disaster last week after pulling their ‘hilarious’ TV
ad for all the wrong reasons.
The ad in question tried to offer a humorous take on a family leaving
for the day with their packed lunches, but “mum” in the kitchen was
replaced by a male deli worker with a
New York accent.
It had a 30 second spot which was shown on terrestrial TV last week and
resulted in what can only be described as ‘outrage’ among middle England
where members of the public were horrified at the sight of two men
having a quick peck on the lips. Shock! Horror! How dare they?
The Advertising Standards Authority was inundated with more than 200
complaints after just one week of scheduling on terrestrial channels.
Some viewers had found it ‘highly offensive’ and ‘unsuitable for
children’.
Some red tops reported that parents were ‘angry’ because they had been
forced to explain same-sex relationships to their youngsters who asked
them about the ad. Not sure if that’s Heinz’s fault however, more like
bad parenting.
In response,
Britain’s 3.6 million strong gay community have called for a
boycott of all things Heinz to prove a point. Not sure if that’s the
right approach but good luck to them. It’s pretty upsetting to find we
are still in fact, living in rather homophobic times. It’s just an
advert for goodness sake!
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
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Got a problem with that ?
Check out the web site listed below.
http://www.spiritualfruits.com/


I am looking to put on a weekend for LIGHT WORKERS and wanted to see by your
reaction if there was enough interest to continue. If you do not know what
a Light Worker is - then chances are you are not a Light Worker so the event
would not be for you, as if you are one... you know... Many Light
Workers are frustrated and feel 'held back' and it can be hard for them to
get enough input on a level that is on - or beyond - their level... ( if that
makes sense ) and growth can be slow. These weekends stand to
address that and provide a respite weekend where sharing and growth can be
shared and wisdom's extended.
Let me know what you think. John.
 
We are not solely responsible for what is happening
with global warming, although we are responsible for helping cause a great deal
of damage to Mother Earth. Over millions of years and many lives and
civilizations, the human soul has evolved and grown to seek enlightenment and
when on an individual level a soul is ready, its energy awakens to a
higher plane of existence and the soul moves into a higher octave - or a higher
vibration of being, and moves up into the 4th - 5th and even higher dimension of
reality unknown to us here. Individually we have been evolving like this
for eons of time and now it is time for Mother Earth to move on with her
spiritual journey and like us - she is stretching her legs - reaching out and
awakening to the wonders that are before her, and if we are lucky, we will go
along for the ride. As Mother earth transcends to a new dimension of
higher energy, our weather will seem crazy and erratic, and there
will be far worse to come. Far worse, because we are creating it with our
negative and fear based lifestyles - created and nurtured by the government and
big business. As Mother Earth raises her energies ready for 'the
leap' - and as she looks forward into a new era of spiritual being, all
those who are not prepared - not ready - could find themselves left behind and
it is said that millions will not make the journey - millions will die -
although when re born, will join us again on the higher planes of existence.
And this new beginning means no more crappy karma from the past to drag around.
No more dealing with stuff from past lives and no more mysteries as to why
things happen. We start this new age with a clean slate and it is up to us
how we continue forward. Mother Earth is ready for the leap and if we are
not, then we will loose out. Those who have been preparing for this time -
like the Mayan's who wrote the first calendar where it was stated 'the end
of time' was in 2012 - or more accurately - the 'end of an era' - (
for the Mayans could not see beyond the ending of the old time - the Pisceans
Age - into the new age - the Aquarian Age,) will find the Diamond Age of
enlightenment before us and a whole
new
game will be in play.
The grids around Mother earth are colliding and re
joining - The Indigo Children's grid is nearly complete and the vast array of
grids that divide us as individuals - from each other and between our physical
and non physical ( light body ) are coming together - joining - to form a
powerful energy vibration that will assist Mother earth on her journey.
The grids are helped by many of the aspects taught here at Hamilton Hall as the
breath work we teach here is one of the strongest bridges between the grids of
the physical and the Light Body and as more people awaken to its vast energy
held within each of us - and as more people attend various workshops and read
articles and awaken to many of the truths, with each new enlightened
thought - action and deed - global warming and Mother Earth vibrations speeds up
- and it may seem as if time is running away from us. As the energies and
time speed up - the vibration of the earths orbit and heart beat slows down, and
it seems as if everything remains constant - the same - but you only have to ask
anyone how 'time flies' to know that something is happening - something
vast - and we are just part of a much bigger story in play.
So rejoice. We have chosen to be here at this amazing
time in Earth's history for never has anything like this, on such a vast scale,
happened before. Never have so many souls been alive and actively engaged in
assisting this to happen correctly and never before have so many of us been here
to witness this happening.
And happen - it will.
John Bellamy
How the Chinese came up with
the logo for the Olympics...



With its record on Human Rights and
Tibet, it is amazing how China got to be the host of the Olympics.

If Cadbury's merged with Nestles

NEWSLETTER No. 1041
06 May 2008
Email office@stopwar.org.uk
T: 020 7278 6694
Web: http://www.stopwar.org.uk
IN THIS NEWSLETTER:
1) PALESTINE AND THE ANTI-WAR MOVEMENT
2) CRITICAL MOMENT FOR THE IRAQ OCCUPATION
3) THE "UNINTENDED" MURDER OF CHILDREN
4) WHEN DID WE BECOME A TERRORIST TARGET?
5) THE RISING TIDE OF RACISM AT HOME
6) BROADENING THE ANTI-WAR MOVEMENT


Before
you do anything at all - before you start on any toxic medication from the
doctors - before you start thinking the worse and before you leave this
computer
right now
- click on
www.credence.org

If you really are
feeling bad, down in the dumps, depressed and maybe even suicidal, COME ON
DOWN TO HAMILTON HALL and we shall share a laugh and joke, watch some
telly together and just enjoy having some company for a while. It doesn't have
to be for an event as we have empty weekdays and special prices on offer ( 3
nights for just £75 ) and if you really are down and cannot afford it, we can
come to some solution between us for payment. I hate to think of people in
a bad place in their lives - feeling they have no one to turn to, no one who
cares etc. when the fact is, we are here. There is little we can do
to constructively help, but sometimes just to get away and have time to
breath, does help. Sometimes to be with someone who understands and who
allows you to be, - actually helps - and I shall always help where I can.
I had a wonderful man
here a few years ago who was like a coiled spring with pent up anger,
frustration and fear about his future and I took him to my own apartment here,
and we chatted for hours - and with a little guidance and help, he changed
right before my very eyes. It took a few weeks, but the nervous
energy went, he simmered down and we sorted most of his anguish out and he was
able to move on with his life a different man. Now - I did nothing - not really
- but just help him get sorted out - something he could have done for himself
except often we are too close to actually help ourselves and it - sometimes -
takes someone else - even a stranger like me - to say the very thing you KNOW in
your heart already, but NEED TO HEAR - and it's straight ahead from there.
The gay lifestyle can
be an empty shallow place for many and good friends can often let you down.
Family does not always appreciate or value your lifestyle and it can be lonely
and frightening sometimes.
So we are here. We
care. So do not feel ashamed or embarrassed to ask, to talk to me about
where you are at - boyfriend trouble, family problems, job, emotional
upheavals that leave you empty... whatever it is... it is good to share - in
COMPLETE CONFIDENCE - and to get it 'OFF YOUR CHEST' as that is the best therapy
and best way of hearing your own inner guides, by voicing it aloud.
So just give me a ring and see what
we can arrange. 01202-399227
John
Barrels of oil used per capita :
USA - 27 / China - 2 / India ½
Yup, you read it right... USA - 27.
Isn't that disgusting.
If you want to see something amazing,
take a look at this link below...
The first part is cute and quick, but it's the 2nd part that is incredible!
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