Sunday, December 26, 2010

Kevin Spacey on Success

Years ago I had a chance to have a short conversation with Kevin Spacey and he was very gracious. Since then I have  followed his career and enjoyed his work.

As we review our year and plan for our next one listen to what he says about success.

Wednesday, December 08, 2010

Unity Long Island: Everyday The Oak Ridge Boys

Unity Long Island: Everyday The Oak Ridge Boys: "Here is the video we watched at our service on Sunday. Remember you are the love of God in the world. Have some fun today! Everyday..."




Everyday Lyrics
You know a smile
Never goes out of style
So brighten up the one that you wear
Let it shine
And you just might find
You'll lighten up the load that you bear.

Wednesday, December 01, 2010

Free Bible App for your phone

THE BIBLE APP

Now you can have the Bible in the palm of your hand, featuring 41 translations and 22 languages. Choose from dozens of unique reading plans to help you read the Bible consistently. Bookmark your favorite verses. Read contributions from other users from YouVersion.com.
Available for iPhone, iPad, Android, Blackberry, Palm, or any device with web browsing capabilities.


Monday, November 22, 2010

The Four Gratitudes

The Four Gratitudes

As we celebrate thanksgiving we remember & give thanks to all who have contributed to our lives.

In Aikido we are reminded of this daily. In our training we consider the principle of the Four Gratitudes.

Gratitude toward:
I. The Universe/Divine-the source of all life.
II. Our Ancestors & Parents who are responsible for our existence.
III. Nature which provides daily sustenance.
IV. Other human beings who help us in our daily lives as contributors to our society.

Thanks to all who have contributed to my life.


John

Tuesday, November 09, 2010

2 Minute video of Alice

Here is a two minute video of Alice. Catch what she says about the need for food and what is in your mind.

Monday, November 08, 2010

Alice Dancing Under the Gallows

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Alice is the oldest living Holocaust survivor getting ready to celebrate her 107th birthday this month.

Sunday, November 07, 2010

"As you change your thinking and bring it into line with Truth principles, a transformation will take place in your consciousness. Your mind will become keen, awake, alert, illumined, and your body temple will be filled with new life. You will be inspired with new and practical ideas that will enable you to succeed in a larger way."
Myrtle Fillmore

Friday, September 10, 2010

10 tips on writing

As thought leaders our ability to write and share our ideas is critical. Some good ideas here.



chronicle.com
Most academics, including administrators, spend much of our time writing. But we aren't as good at it as we should be. I have never understood why our trade values, but rarely teaches, nonfiction writing.



http://chronicle.com/article/10-Tips-on-How-to-Write-Less/124268/

Friday, September 03, 2010

Benjamin Zander Classical Music with shining eyes



Conductor Benjamin Zander has two infectious passions: classical music, and helping us realize our untapped love for it — and by extension, our untapped love for all new possibilities, new experiences, new connections. (Recorded March 2008 in Monterey, California. Duration: 20:46.)

Monday, August 02, 2010

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Derek Sivers: Weird, or just different? | Video on TED.com

Derek Sivers: Weird, or just different? | Video on TED.com

Check out this video by Derek Sivers. It's just a few minutes long and makes a great point that the opposite may also be true.

Enjoy.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Walking on Water (Liquid Mountaineering)

Hi Friends are you ready to walk on water?

check out this 3 minute video you might find it inspiring and fun.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oe3St1GgoHQ

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Rewriting Your Future

This is a 5 minute video of a presentation by Dave Logan discussing our default future and how to change it.
Enjoy it and share it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Z3r9dw_Jso


Friday, July 16, 2010

Unity of Gulf Breeze Prayer Request

Please join us in prayer for Unity of Gulf Breeze:
Unity of Gulf Breeze is a family size church located on the road between Pensacola and Pensacola Beach. Yesterday the oil landed on our beautiful white beaches, there is no swimming allowed now due to the oil and other toxins that have washed in. While we are affirming a solution, we are experiencing first hand the loss of the lives of so many beautiful creatures . We need your prayer support. I am asking that you send written prayers to us words from your hands and heart are very powerful. We will post them on the walls of the church to lift us up. Many of us have completed the training to qualify as volunteers and are on standby. See us empowered by faith not constricted by fear. Help us with this process. We know the church walls will be filled soon. We will provide meditation and prayer services and recreational activities for the community. There are many church communities impacted by this event we affirm we are all surrounded by love and strength.
In Love and Grace
Beth Boilott
Spiritual Leader

Please mail to:
UNITY OF GULF BREEZE
#26
913 GULFBREEZE PARKWAY
GULFBREEZE FL 32561

Thursday, July 01, 2010

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Creativity where does that special spark come from?

"Eat, Pray, Love" Author Elizabeth Gilbert muses on the impossible things we expect from artists and geniuses -- and shares the radical idea that, instead of the rare person "being" a genius, all of us "have" a genius. It's a funny, personal and surprisingly moving talk.

Link here.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86x-u-tz0MA

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Now there's Church on Facebook


now there's Church on Facebook

Not to be confused with the book titled "The Church of Facebook" by Jesse Rice, as of this weekend, there will be two churches that are on Facebook, with their own Facebook apps, hosting worship services there -- Flamingo Road Church and Northland Church. [links go to their Facebook apps]


Tuesday, March 09, 2010

The Spiritual Journey of Charles Fillmore

Have you read The Spiritual Journey of Charles Fillmore: Discovering the Power Within?
It's a great look at Charles's Journey. I came across it while looking through my books.
I plan to do a review in June.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

How do we explain what Unity is?

Check out this video by Dan Heath the author of  Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die and Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard
How do we explain what Unity is in a compelling way? if Netflix is like blockbuster +... or a car is a horseless carraige... You get the idea.
Enjoy Click here if the video doesn't show up.

Monday, February 15, 2010

Brain Rules for Presentations

Check out this presentation for some ideas on improving your talks & lessons  It is based on the book
Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School   Enjoy & I hope you get a few ideas you can use.

John