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  Barbara Streisand (72)   What a fantastically, beautiful collection of songs by such a talented artist.   When I first heard Barbara Streisand had released another album out at the age of 72, I wondered what she could sound like and wondered if her voice had stood the test of time ... Lately there has been a steady stream of mature women songstresses (Kate Bush, Agnetha Fältskog, Annie Lennox, Cher and Tina Turner).   Through collaboration with their men-folk and encouragement of their loyal fans, they’ve been confident enough to make their dreams come true.   And it was so wonderful to hear that Barbara Streisand was going to do her bit, too. As soon as I knew Ms Streisand had released an album, I didn’t hesitate to get online, on Amazon, and buy a CD.   But, in this day and age of instant gratification, I couldn’t wait a week for postie to deliver - so got modern technology (chiefly unavailable during the time when ...

When I first heard these words from Professor David R. Hawkins, I thought “What an uncaring attitude for such an enlightened man!”   It wasn’t until after I gave it some serious thought that I began to understand how refreshingly ‘releasing’ that statement was.   Think about it yourself.   When situations have gotten particularly bad and you’re feeling sad and down about it, try to catch yourself during the midst of your worrying and ruminating and say it: “So what!”   It can be quite liberating.   It kind of stops the anxiety in its tracks. Strangely, I’m reminded of one of Aesop’s fables ‘The Fox Without a Tail’.   Aesop’s fox didn’t have a tail, felt odd and set out to slyly convince every other fox in the neighbourhood to get rid of their tails too.   After reading this piece you may make out the metaphor in that story. I got to thinking of all the many scary events that seem to be raising their ugly heads all over the world just lat...

Sorry if I'm breaking my Blog 'mould' here, but this Ebola virus seems to be taking the world by storm.  And as I've had so many people come to me (as a therapist) stressed out about the helpless situation they feel they are in, I have no option but to help relieve some of those fears. First off, if I could ask for anything, I would ask for calm handling of the situation and for sensibilities to take hold instead.  Part of calming fears and lowering stress about a situation you feel you have no control over is to understand a little about it, what it can do to you and how you can help to stop it.  Obviously, there is no guaranteed, fool-proof way of stopping it altogether.  We just need to be sensible about it and try to do the best we can - to help ourselves and those we love. So, what is it? - Ebola began in Western Africa. - It is classed as a Level 4 bio-hazard virus. - It appears to be prevalent in hot and humid conditions - so deserts are ok, but ju...

My first wish would be that all women on Mother Earth could get together and make a difference to the way the world is.  It's not that I'm against men, they are lovely, they are great, they are heroic and they can make me (and women everywhere) feel protected.  I work amongst so many of them, I know that for sure.  But, come on guys, there is a point when you simply have no option but to listen to your women-folk.  For instance, I know that it takes a woman's ideas to resolve an argument.   Guys, you have an intuitive gut feeling that all women need to feel secure is for you to protect them from harm.  And, you are right.  As long as you show your appreciation for what she's done for you (even down to making you a lovely hot mug of tea), she'll love you and do all that she can for you, till the cows come home.    When I look at the state of the world, I see a tremendous amount of good in it....