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I am an author, a life-coach, a Healer, a management consultant. I also lecture and run workshops on personal evolution, effective communication, professional development and various aspects of adoption.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Apathy: 1 of 36
It doesn't really matter,nothing does!The world will keep turning,Probably!The sun will go on burning,even if she doesn't see!There is a stillness in the roomNothing much stirs, except her coffee spoon.But the coffee is long since cold,The cobwebs hang, dismal, grey.She is growing tired, growing oldAnd daunted by the long, lo... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Reality: 2 of 37
I Cannot Be Tied DownWhen I'm hung up on the nails you scratch my back withYou'd be nice to spend some time withBut I cannot be tied downIf I curl up in the place we call affectionThen I need no more protectionAnd I don't want my world turned round Knowing this I'm gonna miss you There's a chance I'll always love you But I ca... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Writer's block: 11 of 179
I've never know the awful shockwhen words or rhythms just don't flow!I've heard, of course, of writer's blockThat makes you stop or very slow!It's bound to happen, I supposeTo low and mighty, bright and dull,To those who rhyme or scribble proseIn Dallas, London, Leeds or Hull.The cogs get clogged the thoughts are dire,The bra... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Ways to make yourself happier every day: 5 of 22
To make yourself 'happier' every day,I recommend that you give up the trivial pursuit of happiness!'Trivial' in what way? you might be wondering.Doesn't every one want to be happy? Isn't it our right?Is it not written in to the American Constitution?Oh, sure, but the notion that we 'should' be happy seems to discount thefact ... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: The power of love: 19 of 78
ALL THE WAY FROM LONELINESSYou were looking for a spinnerSpinning webs of fantasyWho would tell you you're a winnerSo you wouldn't stay with meIn tones of deep sincerityas if you really knew it allYou mentioned blind realityI came in answer to your callI came all the way from lonelinessTo feed your need of comfortBut you neve... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Breaking up: 60 of 240
Love Me - Leave MeYou wear your beauty like a maskthinking no one ever seesYou hide behind your own illusionsFooling everyone but meOur love - our laughter's only habitWe just don't have it any moreIt's crystal clear we've really had itHow did we go from bold to bored?Love me, leave me, let me lie hereLet me think it through ... More..
Education > Education (Other) Should parents or schools lead the way in teaching children about homosexuality?: 8 of 30
Parents should discuss everything with their children from the outset.Ideally, from a very young age, parents would be able to talk freely aboutissues of bullying, war, procreation, sensual pleasure, different sexualorientations, different versions of creation, and countless other topics.These topics are all interlinked - Par... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Is eighteen too young to vote?: 6 of 20
I say 'yes' not because the person is 'only' eighteen - after all,most of my clients, be they managers, CEOs, company directors, eventherapists and counsellors and, dare I say it, some of them are script writers,authors... most are incredibly immature and many are also insecure.Many, probably most, are frozen in emotional ado... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Skills The craft of listening in a caring family: 1 of 3
CRAFTY LISTENING AND THE CARING FAMILYGood listening is a rare gift! It shows people that their thoughts and feelings matter to you. Crafty listening is much more than merely good listening, however, because you focus all your attention on the other person. Crafty listening involves self-awareness, self-management, empathy, c... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing The meaning of discombobulate: 1 of 3
I have just invested the word combobulate with meaning!I will use it to suggest 'arriving at understanding' ["The combobulation of their argument meant that each knew where the other was coming from. Unfortunately, neither wanted to take the other's lead, so they went their separate ways!"]Or what about 'gaining clarity' ["Al... More..