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by John Bellamy

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

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EXCELLENT spiritual web site for gay and lesbians - click below

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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.

Size matters: Carbon boy, 15, charged after exposing himself at school

June 02, 2009

A 15-year-old was charged by Lehighton State Police for exposing himself to prove his penis size, police said.

The boy was charged with open lewdness at the Palmerton High School in Lower Towamensing Township in Carbon County.

The boy was defending his size to two other male students when he pulled his pants away from his body to expose about two-thirds of his penis to prove it was not little, police said

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Personally speaking, we are going backwards if this kind of silly thing happens to kids as it sends all the wrong messages about our bodies and our sexuality. Now - DO NOT give me the clap trap about it being dirty, disgusting and perverted to 'expose' yourself in this manner as it was just kids together - no rape - no sexual contact, just showing off and it is the 'do gooders' who cause more harm and more emotional, sexual and self destruction of a teenagers mind than anything else and it is time these holier than thou people were stopped before too much damage is done.

The guy in the picture about is just for fun and is NOT the boy in the article... just thought it might get your attention. Obviously he is a vacuum Pumper who has taken it - absolutely - to extreme lengths - and my guess is that he is also full of silicone and will come to regret it as it goes hard and lumpy and is then VILE .... But just look at the size of him... how on Earth do you manage to live with that monster cock and balls, how do you buy trousers to fit and how do you walk without that being obvious from 200 yards and without it being a nuisance as you walk... and as for running... forget it... and sex... well expect for a one time play which i'd love to have, not sure what the point would be,,, you can't suck it or get fucked by it... so why ???

Answers on a postcard please....

SPECIAL EVENTS

EXPERIENCING INNER POWER AND PROTECTION

Saturday 12 September, 7:00 - 8:45pm

A special evening of wisdom and meditation with BK Mohini

Event in HINDI (English translation available) ( ??? er ??? JB )

Every day, people everywhere rely on their inner strength and
courage to make the right choices in life, often finding an
experience of protection and strength that is beyond human capacity.
How do we harness our inner strength? Is Divine protection possible?
How do we access this? What effect do such experiences have on our
own lives and the lives of those around us?

The Brahma Kumaris project Experiencing Inner Power and Protection
can help us face the challenges of the uncertain world we live in
today. The simple yet profound techniques of Raja Yoga meditation
open up our inner world and release the eternal energy and
transformational power deep within the soul.

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BELIEVE AND ACHIEVE - BREAKING THE BARRIERS OF SELF-LIMITATION

Sunday 13 September, 2:00 - 5:30pm

Part of the popular 'Spirit of Coaching' series

Each of us is a unique being with unlimited potential. We have the
inner resources to achieve whatever we set our minds to but, all too
often, deeply-held subconscious beliefs about the self undermine our
hopes and dreams.

By becoming aware of the beliefs that hold us back and adopting a
more powerful mindset based on the principles and practices of
spirituality, we can find the faith, motivation and energy to achieve
the life we want.

Speakers: Davide de Angelis, Monica Porter and Pascoe Sawyers

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THURSDAY NIGHT LECTURES

RETREAT, REFRESH, RECHARGE

Thursday 10 September, 7:00 - 8:30pm

First in a series of eight fascinating talks on 'The 8 Great Powers
of Raja Yoga'

With Anthony Phelips

The Power to Withdraw is to focus our attention inside while being
aware of everything outside. With almost constant focus on other
people and external events we have come to depend for our happiness
on physical, sensual experiences. we have allowed our habits and
personalities to be shaped by the changing world around us. Invite a
changing and chaotic world in and your inner world will be the same.

The first step in restoring calm and finding internal focus is to
withdraw attention away from everything external, disengage
temporarily from the world around you. A few minutes will do. Time to
reflect and be quiet, a protective space of peace, free from external
influence, from which you can emerge re-energised.

FROM THE DARK NIGHT OF THE SOUL... INTO THE LIGHT

Thursday 17 September, 7:00 - 8:30pm

With Nikki de Carteret

There is a tendency in human nature to want the easy way out. When
obstacles and challenges come we want them to stop or go away. We
don't realise they are important signposts on our journey through
life. Mythic tales abound of the hero/heroine's journey - overseas,
underground, up mountains, into the forest or desert. And this
metaphor is true for each one of us. We will get crunched, flattened,
picked up, raised high. We will experience both success and failure.
We will love and be loved. We will witness injustice and experience
pain. And through it all, the ego will get gradually dissolved and we
will be humbled.

In her book Soul Power Nikki traces the nine stages of spiritual
development from awakening to illumination. Tonight she will share
important prescriptions for journeying with grace: how to embrace
obstacles fearlessly, turn challenges into gifts, and return to the
light of soul power.

FROM EXCESS TO ESSENCE - TRAVELLING LIGHT

Thursday 24 September, 7:00 - 8:30pm

Second in a series of eight fascinating talks on 'The 8 Great Powers
of Raja Yoga'

With Maureen Goodman

The Power to Pack Up is the ability to stop wasteful, unhelpful
thinking and take back control of my mind. I am able to apply a full
stop to what I don't want, learning from experiences and carrying
only what is useful. In this state of lightness and freedom I can
easily change direction, respond to unforseen hurdles and even help
fellow travellers with their 'excess baggage' for a while.

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COURSES

RAJA YOGA MEDITATION - WEEKDAY SESSIONS

Experience peace, inner strength and wisdom through 'yoga for the
mind'

Learn how to:

* meditate anytime, anywhere

* experience the beauty of the true self

* understand the nature of consciousness

* connect with the Divine

* use your eight spiritual powers

Starts: Monday 7 September, 10:00 - 11:30am OR 7:00 - 8:30pm

A three-week course, two sessions per week on Mondays and Wednesdays

It is essential to attend all SIX sessions of the course

SELF-ESTEEM

Discover the secrets of self-esteem and uncover the way to a happy
and balanced life

Learn how to:

* discover and know the true you

* accept your uniqueness and identify your personal strengths and
abilities

* make the right choices to maintain inner balance

* realise your purpose and become the best you can be

Starts: Tuesday 8 September, 7:00 - 8:45pm

Continues every Tuesday evening for four-weeks

POSITIVE THINKING

Explore the power and influence of thought and the impact of
positive attitudes

Learn how to:

* become a master of your thoughts and feelings

* tap into the natural positivity of the mind

* finish energy-draining self-talk and language

* improve the quality of your relationships

* remain free from negative influence and pressure

Starts: Wednesday 9 September, 7:00 - 8:45pm

Continues every Wednesday evening for four-weeks

ONGOING

SPIRITUALITY & MEN (SAM) - ME AND MY SHADOW

Sunday 6 September, 2:00 at 5:30pm

The 'shadow' refers to those 'negative' parts of the self which we
often prefer to ignore or suppress because they generate feelings of
shame and guilt and can lead to depression, anger and low
self-esteem. How can we bring the shadow into the light and become
whole again?

SAM is a self-development group run by men for men, aiming to
explore the spirit of man through informative dialogue, honest
interaction and the silence of meditation.

This group meets on the first Sunday of every month at Global
Co-operation House.

ALL MEN WELCOME

NEWS

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Latin and Greek words imported into English:

"The discord that we now call the Reformation had immediate consequences for English, in the form of new translations of the Bible [from Latin and Greek] into the vernacular. By 1611, when the King James Bible appeared, over fifty different Protestant or Catholic translations had been made. There were heated arguments over the linguistic choices made by the translators. Charges of heresy could be leveled at a translation depending on whether it used congregation or church, repentance or penance, charity or love.

"One of the issues which exercised the minds of the early Bible translators was: would the English language be able to cope? For a start, were there enough words available to express everything that was said in the Latin and Greek originals? In the early decades of the sixteenth century, the general opinion was that there weren't. ... If the problem was obvious, so was the solution, ... all writers had to do was borrow ... [and] the sixteenth century saw an extraordinary influx of new words from Latin and Greek, especially the former: anonymous, appropriate, commemorate, emancipate, relevant, susceptible. ...

"The translator George Pettie affirmed their importance by stating 'if they should be all counted inkpot terms, I know not how we should speake any thing without blacking our mouthes with inke.' Inkpot terms. Inkhorn terms. These two words, both meaning a receptacle for ink, ... came to refer to words which are so lengthy (because of their foreign origins) that to write them down would use up a lot of ink. Accordingly, 'inkhorn terms' became an abusive label to describe the writing of anyone who welcomed Latinate neologisms....

"It was not surprising to see the pendulum swing to the opposite extreme, in which such coinages were avoided like the plague. Even a scholar of Greek, Sir John Cheke, was hotly opposed to them. In a 1557 letter he writes: 'I am of the opinion that our tung should be written clean and pure, unmixt and unmangled with borrowing of other tunges.' ... The row went on for half a century--and indeed it has been rumbling ever since. Four hundred years later, George Orwell would be haranguing people for their reliance on classical words: 'Bad writers ... are nearly always haunted by the notion that Latin or Greek words are grander than Saxon ones.' "

David Crystal, The Fight for English, Oxford, Copyright 2006 by David Crystal, pp. 36-40.

So there you have it... the English Bible is inaccurate in its translation as many original writings were impossible to translate into a language that - quite simply - did not have enough words. The Catholics and Protestants fought over its translation and it was MASSIVELY edited - again - and so many of the truths were changes just by changing - or mistranslating - a single word - so the Bible is not worthy of serious study as it is incorrect in its English form.

ASSISTED SUICIDE - THE DEBATE GOES ON

You might have caught us on the BBC / ITV / SKY / CNN and various local news channels today ( Tuesday May 5th 2009 ) as we hosted a workshop for Exit International and the media, as expected, were all over us.

Last year various venues in the UK cancelled at the last minute and I approached E.I. and offered Hamilton Hall and this was the first venue in the UK to host a workshop for this group. The local paper had us on the front page along with the headline 'Dr. Death's Suicide Lessons' and a few days later something similar and again Hamilton Hall and myself was mentioned, somewhat favorably - which was a surprise.

On the local Evening Echo's web site, the article was available and members of the public could leave comments and there were about 20 - with EVERY SINGLE ONE COMPLETELY SUPPORTIVE - and I had around 75 e mails from people offering support and congratulating us on being brave enough to host such an event, and I took scores of phone calls of which only one said he was against what we were doing, while all the others were full of approval and praise.

Dr. Philip Nitschke ( here with his partner Fiona and myself ) is a very eloquently spoken man of great wisdom and speaks with a passion on the subject and I admired his guts. His message was simple, we need to have choices and when given choices, we can then make up our own minds. He is not a Doctor Death as proclaimed in the media here and that label really is irresponsible journalism. Whenever a serious topic like this raises its head people go into attack mode and say and do irresponsible things and bring up old ladies saying 'They want to kill us old folk off' - which is so far from the truth is just muddies the water. Dr. Nitschke is to be admired for standing his ground and for bringing to the foreground a topic that desperately needs approaching from a loving and thoughtful position and not one of blind panic and fear such as that offered by the anti euthanasia groups.

It seems that personal choice is denied to some by those who should have a more informed opinion and an open and honest debate seems impossible as long as some seem content to live in their own fear and deny others the right to take some control over their own lives.

My Mother always said that when God slams a door in your face, S/He always opens a window somewhere else for you - it just might take a while to find it - and I truly believe in life - in living - in laughter and fun - in hard work and love making – in children and family - in eating and taking holidays, in loving and being loved, in people and nature, in passion and in tears, in sad movies, Streisand songs and poetry that touches you deep, - in drinking wine and watching the sun come up over the ocean and in foggy days and star filled nights. I believe in the wonder of every breath and every beat of my heart and I LOVE my life and live it as fully as I can - in every moment - and when my moments come to an end - and my health fails and I cannot live the life I have enjoyed and I am - maybe - paralyzed or in severe pain,- mentally impaired or even clinging to life through a machine... then switch it off and let me die peacefully with my happy memories intact and spare my friends and family and spare me the indignity of a slow and lingering torturous death. Please, above all else, spare me that.

If you are depressed or lonely or any other reason that may make you feel suicidal then counseling and the Samaritans are the first step and suicide is NOT the way out. ( http://www.samaritans.org/ tel: 08457 90 90 90 ) There are many good and worthy places to seek help and I would encourage this to anyone and everyone who feels suicidal. I believe that strict guidelines need putting in place with legal regulations strictly adhered and followed - maybe - with your doctor, priest, various family members and lawyer - proving you are not being bullied or pushed into something you do not wish for and that you are of sound mind and know exactly what you are considering.

I truly value and respect how this is an emotive and passionate subject matter for many and how emotions run high. There is much misinformation being branded about on this subject and the truth is often lost about the suffering, the pain and the anguish of those who are terminally ill and just wish to end their suffering. Denying others the right of freedom of speech and education on such a subject is denying people the right to an educated opinion and is not promoting or encouraging – as if that was the case, every party political broadcast would be manipulative and endangering the vulnerable and taking away their right to a free mind and a free decision of their own. Giving information EMPOWERS PEOPLE, it DOES NOT encourage them do act on the information, whatever the information may be about... it just informs and educates.

I spoke to several women on the phone who were too ill to attend and my heart TRULY went out to them. One told me how she had terminal cancer throughout her body and she lives in extreme agony - and all attempts at pain management either just knocked her out or were ineffective and I was truly almost in tears. I remember back in the 80's watching friends die, some by AZT poisoning and others with brain tumors, dementia and numerous other HIV related illnesses that were new to us back then and the fear that some lived through was palpable. One friend could not open his eyes, hardly knew we were even there and drifted in and out of consciousness - more or less - all the time. He lived like that for months on end until dying one day of pneumonia and it was such a relief for him, for his family and for everyone. It was cruel - several times a day, his lover had to give him a handful of tablets that he obviously did not wish to take, and yet did because of his lover, and they hurt his throat swallowing them and even eating was hard for him and he had lost over half his body weight. He was weak and demented 75% of the time, not knowing who we were and we all agreed right back then, that if there was a magic tablet that could have ended his pain, it would have been the kindest and most humane thing to have done.

A local vicar was quoted recently that he was worried about vulnerable people being at risk, and I would answer that I thought the church already had a handle on abusing and manipulating vulnerable people for hundreds of years, so they are hardly whiter than white and should keep to the facts. It is NOT about vulnerable people, it is about those who are terminally ill making a rational and educated choice of their own.

My personal view is that no-one should impose their views on another person who is fighting with this dilemma; no-one should be 'sentencing' another person to suffer immeasurable pain and distress. I do not regard suicide in these situations as choosing to put an end to their life; I regard it as choosing to put an end to their pointless suffering. And I regard the many doctors and others who label this desire to end suffering 'depression' as foolish, cruel and insensitive. And I regard the many doctors who claim that intense pain can always be relieved or reduced by palliative care and drugs as ill-informed, patronizing and dangerous.

Margaret Wilde

Since this event. I have received e mails from numerous countries and from scores of people full of praise for us hosting such an event. Just this week, a woman and man who attended came to our front door and just wanted to check that we were okay and that we had not been under attack from anyone and they left a £20 tip - which was completely sweet and so thoughtful of them. They said that they had felt lost before and now at least had some answers.

I am very proud to have hosted this event here and proud and pleased of, and for, everyone who attended. This was the first one ever in the UK and I am pleased to have been a part of it.

It makes me giggle, as it has now been 3 weeks since the event detailed above and some of our guests were in town last night and said that all the people in the bar were talking about Hamilton Hall and suicide, so it seems that after all these years of being here and so many people on the gay scene had never heard of us before, now we are the talking point of the gay scene. And so we bloody well should be... we are the ONLY gay mens hotel in Bournemouth. The ONLY gay mens retreat style hotel in Europe and the ONLY clothing optional hotel for gay men in the UK.

Some of the comments overheard by some of the worlds media about Hamilton Hall when they were here recently.

'Nice place. Best small hotel I have ever seen.'

'What a lovely atmosphere. Good for you John.'

'Your incense are lovely - what is it ?'

'Your garden is a haven of peace and calm, perfect for our filming.'

'Wow - what a lovely bedroom. This isn't what I was expecting at all.'

' Mmmm lovely rooms John - wish you were a normal venue, I'd bring my wife here, she'd love all your spiritual atmosphere and stuff. '

'What a wonderful idea for a venue. Very interesting concept John. Well done, you deserve to do well.'

'Great place. Very nice. Not your run of the mill small hotel at all.'

'Love your decor John. Very warm and inviting. I've been listening to comments made by everyone and they are blown away by your place.'

'We hardened journalists see a lot of things, but your place John, - I tell you - (chuckling) - is amazing.

'Is this your place John ? It's really lovely.'

'Off the record, I think its wonderful you are hosting an event like this. well done.'

ha ha ... and some of the media were bloody cute as well - some really hunky guys

lugging camera gear and sound equipment around ...

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Taken from the local Evening Echo's web site - a reader responds - ( and I completely agree 100%.)

Who's pressuring who here, Father?

9:00am Saturday 2nd May 2009

What a refreshing change to read that Hamilton Hall boss John Bellamy has had enough of “religious claptrap” and intends to let controversial speaker Dr Philip Nitschke put forward his views on euthanasia (Daily Echo, April 30).

However, I was surprised to see that Father Anthony Pennicott of the Sacred Heart Church voiced fears that “vulnerable people” could be “manipulated and pressured” by “people who think they know best or who have ulterior motives”. Why?

Maybe Father Pennicott considers, after doing precisely that for hundreds of years, that the Church has established sole rights on that subject.

Nigel Bryant, Haymoor Road, Poole

an e mail received today (06/05/09) from a women who attended our Cindy Doll weekend last year which was the greatest weekend we have had in YEARS... It was BRILLIANT.

Hi John - It is Eileen over here in Australia. How's things with you these days?.

I was on the phone today and had the news on TV and when I looked up there was Hamilton Hall staring me in the face. Someone was interviewing a Dr. Philip Nitschke but I have no idea what why he was at Hamilton Hall. He is a Dr. from Darwin here in Australia and he helps people who want to finish their life. I rather like the man and will pay him a visit if I feel I need to one day. Hope you don't mind me asking . I am quite curious.

Hope business is going well for you. I often pop in on line and read what you are all up to and what workshops you are running. Keep up the good work.

Bye for now. Eileen

Hi John, was very keen to attend - if only because I teach Health and Social care at the local college and it would have been interesting info. I couldn't get away from work unfortunately but did see it all on the news last night. It never fails to surprise me how stupid some people can be......we are surrounded by intolerance (as I'm sure you will appreciate...) and bigoted attitudes. This man is basically a good bloke with some very practical and sensible information who has possibly helped a lot of people to make difficult decisions and choices - don't get me going...........
I just think it was very brave of you to provide the venue and if there is ever anything else 'interesting' going on in the hotel please let me know - as long as I can keep my clothes on!
Mind you - I hope you feel you got some good publicity out of it, the hotel name was emblazoned across our tellys! Regards J.

The debate goes on :-

http://news.uk.msn.com/uk/article.aspx?cp-documentid=147679831

So as not to be outdone by all the Redneck, Hillbilly, and Texan jokes, somebody came up with this.

You know you're from California if:
1. Your coworker has 8 body piercings and none are visible.

2. You make over $300,000 and still can't afford a house.

3. You take a bus and are shocked at two people carrying on a conversation in English.

4. Your child's 3rd-grade teacher has purple hair, a nose ring, and is named Flower.

5. You can't remember . . . Is pot illegal?

6. You've been to a baby shower that has two mothers and a sperm donor.

7. You have a very strong opinion about where your coffee beans are grown, and you can taste the difference between Sumatran and Ethiopian.

8. You can't remember . .. . Is pot illegal?

9. A really great parking space can totally move you to tears.

10. Gas costs $1.00 per gallon more than anywhere else in the U.S.

11. Unlike back home, the guy sitting in Starbucks at 8:30 a.m. Wearing a baseball cap and sunglasses who looks like George Clooney really IS George Clooney ..

12. Your car insurance costs as much as your house payment.

13. You can't remember . .. . Is pot illegal?

14. It's barely sprinkling rain and there's a report on every news station: 'STORM WATCH.'

15. You pass an elementary school playground and the children are all busy with their cell phones or Ipods.

16. It's barely sprinkling rain outside, so you leave for work an hour early to avoid all the weather-related accidents.

17. HEY!!!! Is pot illegal????

18. Both you AND your dog have therapists, psychics, personal trainers and cosmetic surgeons.

19. The Terminator is your governor.

20. If you drive illegally, they take your driver's license. If you're here illegally, they want to give you one!