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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 > Songs Songs: The power of love: 1 of 63

ALL THE WAY FROM LONELINESS You were looking for a spinner Spinning webs of fantasy Who would tell you you're a winner So you wouldn't stay with me In tones of deep sincerity as if you really knew it all You mentioned blind reality I came in answer to your call I came all the way from loneliness To feed your need of comfort ...
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Reality: 2 of 33

I Cannot Be Tied Down When I'm hung up on the nails you scratch my back with You'd be nice to spend some time with But I cannot be tied down If I curl up in the place we call affection Then I need no more protection And I don't want my world turned round Knowing this I'm gonna miss you There's a chance I'll always love you B...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Writer's block: 31 of 193

I've never know the awful shock when words or rhythms just don't flow! I've heard, of course, of writer's block That makes you stop or very slow! It's bound to happen, I suppose To low and mighty, bright and dull, To those who rhyme or scribble prose In Dallas, London, Leeds or Hull. The cogs get clogged the thoughts are dir...
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Breaking up: 55 of 200

Love Me - Leave Me You wear your beauty like a mask thinking no one ever sees You hide behind your own illusions Fooling everyone but me Our love - our laughter's only habit We just don't have it any more It's crystal clear we've really had it How did we go from bold to bored? Love me, leave me, let me lie here Let me think ...
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Ways to make yourself happier every day: 6 of 15

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 th...
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing The meaning of discombobulate: 1 of 2

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' [...
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips How to use the three act structure in drama and fiction: 1 of 2

The Three-act Structure "Dramatic Structure" - the parts into which a novel, play, or poem, can be divided. With just 5 main plot points i.e. the Beginning, the Inciting Incident, Plot Points One and two, and the Ending, we can begin writing a story. Also useful for thawing writer's block! Aristotle divided drama into three ...
Relationships & Family > Communication Skills The craft of listening in a caring family: 1 of 1

CRAFTY LISTENING AND THE CARING FAMILY Good 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,...
Creative Writing > Poetry Best love poems: 256 of 506

THE LIGHT YOU THREW More than just my love for you Or your great love for me I loved you for the light you threw Which always helped me see More than just the words we said Or silences we shared I loved you for the light you shed And all the things we dared More than just the silent hours When smiles spoke more than words Wh...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Apathy: 21 of 41

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 room Nothing much stirs, except her coffee spoon. But the coffee is long since cold, The cobwebs hang, dismal, grey. She is growing tired, growing old And daunted by ...