The Saturday List #489 - Ten things I believe that are considered weird and whacky!

 I am not talking religion here. However mad religions seem to everyone else, they clearly seem entirely reasonable to the faithful, so I'm not going there. These are things that are really important to me, but are often met with incredulity by everyone else.

1. I believe that humans owe every other species on the planet an apology. We treat every other species on the planet in a terrible way. I try in my own way to do this. I have a wildlife pond and we have two rescue dogs, who had terrible lies before we rescued them.

2. I believe that greedy people can never be happy. To me, the true path to happiness is generosity to others.

3. I believe that nothing is ever as good or bad as it seems at the time. Hang on in there in the bad times and enjoy the good times, because they don't last forever.

4. I believe that Two Tone Ska and Punk Rock are the most important genre's of music in human history. I think all of the good social advancement of the last 40 years are due to these.

5. I believe that people should be taught at school to believe they have self worth. I think most of the problems people have is because their self esteem has been undermined. 

6. I believe that if you look in the mirror, you should always smile. If you can't smile at yourself, you need to do something to put that right.

7. I believe that people who are racist need to open their eyes and recognise the fact that we all share the same DNA apart from a few mutations that helped us adapt to different climates and diets. 

8. I believe that people who are sexists, especially violent misogynists are in fact deeply insecure individuals, who are in reality terrified little boys who never grew up

9. I believe that if you play music or a team sport, or preferably both, you will always have friends and be healthier and happier than if you don't

10. I believe that my Dad, who passed away 38 years ago is always three steps behind me, watching my back. So if you wanna stab me in the back, you might get a leather suppository from a scary Aussie ghost. 

If you re not doing anything today, why not nip down to The Jester Festival in Fortune Green, West Hampstead today. It's free and we are on at 5pm