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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... ?

 

Want to know more about solstice.

http://en.wikipedia.org:80/wiki/Solstice

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....  Quite an elegant house with roses around the front door and just look at all those net drapes.... What a grand old lady she is.

 

 

 <<< STRESS >>>

HOW TO FIND SOME INNER PEACE AMID OUTER CHAOS AND STRESS

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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 steps 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

  1. 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 )

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

 

WHY IS THE WEATHER FORECAST SO OFTEN SO WRONG

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.

 

STEAM FARE

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.

 

OPEN DAY

 

 

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

 

 

Edward Carpenter Community

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


  1. Send someone a hand written note of thanks.
  2. Buy your mother some flowers
  3. Buy a lottery ticket for a stranger.
  4. Put some coins in someone else’s parking meter.
  5. Cut your neighbor’s hedge.
  6. Walk your friend’s dog.
  7. Give a compliment about your waiter/waitress to his/her manager.
  8. Remember other peoples Birthdays.
  9. Stop and help someone replace their flat tire.
  10. Let someone jump the line at the bank.
  11. Have sex with an old man, and watch his face light up. ( ha ha )
  12. Treat a friend to the movies for no reason.
  13. Give a huge tip to someone when they least expect it.
  14. Hold the train door open for someone rushing to get in.
  15. Give up your seat for someone, not just an elderly person.
  16. Write notes of appreciation at least once a week.
  17. Talk to a homeless person and have a “normal” conversation.
  18. Pick up some rubbish in the road which would otherwise be lying around.
  19. Compliment a work colleague for their excellence.
  20. Recommend a competitor to a potential client.
  21. Give another driver your parking spot.
  22. Say thankyou to the cashier in Tesco.
  23. Help an elderly neighbor carry the rubbish out.
  24. Tell all your family members how much your appreciate them.
  25. Leave a copy of an interesting magazine on a train/bus.
  26. Buy an inspirational book for a friend.
  27. Send a thank you note to a person who has helped you in the past.
  28. Smile a lot.
  29. Listen when a friend repeats themselves when complaining about their lover for the 500th time.
  30. Apologize and be responsible.

I have adapted a list I was sent...  www.ActsOfKindness.orgBut you get the point....

 

 

 

"Be kinder than necessary,

for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."

 

 

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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.

 

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OSCAR

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

  • running a programme of theatre activities, including training through workshops, classes and  theatre productions.
  • 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?

See the original advert and read comments about it on my blog at: http://mc4bbs.livejournal.com/183580.html and at http://mc4bbs.livejournal.com/184097.html

 


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Gay and Christian

Got a problem with that  ?

Check out the web site listed below.

http://www.spiritualfruits.com/

LIGHT WORKERS

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.

GLOBAL WARMING AND
THE AQUARIAN AGE

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

 

 

STOP THE WAR COALITION
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

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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

IN NEED OF SOME HELP ?

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!

© Hamilton Hall Promotions / John Bellamy / 230906