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Influence

The purpose of influence (Power) is to use it in service and contribution to those who may not have none...influence is a force for transformation and impact. Influence in service to others is a source of empowerment, inspiration & harmony. ~ Judah Isvaran

Alan Watts - The Real You (Video)

Living in the Moment

"Living in the Moment" is a necessary step towards living Truth. When our thoughts are filled with illusions and perceptions, and when we live in our thoughts, even in the present, we are still not truly Free. The good news is that by becoming increasingly aware of the stories we place on everything and everyone everywhere, we find ourselves on the path of Truth. - Forrest Kolb

Chip Conley: The Joy of Life

Source: TED - In 1987, at the age of 26 and seeking a little "joy of life," Chip Conley founded Joie de Vivre Hospitality by transforming a small motel in San Francisco’s seedy Tenderloin district into the now-legendary Phoenix. Today, Joie de Vivre operates nearly 40 unique hotels across California, each built on an innovative design formula that inspires guests to experience an "identity refreshment" during their visits.

During the dotcom bust in 2001, Conley found himself in the self-help section of the bookstore, where he became reacquainted with one of the most famous theories of human behavior -- Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, which separates human desires into five ascending levels, from base needs such as eating to the highest goal of self-actualization, characterized by the full realization and achievement of one’s potential. Influenced by Maslow's pyramid, Conley revamped his business model to focus on the intangible, higher needs of his company's three main constituencies -- employees, customers and investors. He credits this shift for helping Joie de Vivre triple its annual revenues between 2001 and 2008.

Conley has written three books, including his most recent, PEAK: How Great Companies Get Their Mojo from Maslow, and is at work on two new ones, Emotional Equations and PEAK Leadership. He consults widely on transformative enterprises, corporate social responsibility and creative business development. He traveled to Bhutan last year to study its Gross National Happiness index, the country's unique method of measuring success and its citizens' quality of life.

"Chip Conley is that rare breed of CEO who possesses both a brilliant business mind and a very big heart. He’s a true role model for anyone who wants to lead." - Gavin Newsom, Mayor of San Francisco

Top 10 Spiritual Movies

By: Matt Walsch, Spiritual Media Blog - What are the top 10 spiritual movies throughout history? I am not exactly sure.  But, below is my humble attempt to try to list them...As always, I welcome your feedback, both good and critical...Many of the summaries below come from the movie's description listed on Amazon.com

10. CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD movie

Based on Neale Donald Walsch's best-selling, acclaimed trilogy. Conversations with God is an entertaining yet practical exploration of perhaps the most spiritual experience a person can have, regardless of their faith.  The movie takes you behind thebook and shows Neale's personal journey.

Conversations with God DVD is available on Amazon by clicking here

9.  AVATAR

In Avatar, A paraplegic marine dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home.

After winning a Golden Globe, Director James Cameron explained what he felt the message of his movie is during his acceptance speech when he said:

"Avatar asks us to see that everything is connected, all human beings to each other and us to the Earth. And, if you have to go four and half light years to another made up planet to appreciate this miracle of a world we have right here, then well you know what, that's the wonder of cinema, that's the magic."

Avatar DVD is available on Amazon by clicking here.

8.  WHAT THE BLEEP DO WE KNOW

The unlikeliest cult hit of 2004 was What the (Bleep) Do We Know?, is a lecture on mysticism and science mixed into a sort-of comedic narrative.

What the Bleep is available on DVD on Amazon by clicking here.

7.  CELESTINE PROPHECY

The Celestine Prophecy is an action-adventure adaptation of the hit novel by James Redfield, a film about the magic of coincidences and following our intuition.

The Celestine Prophecy DVD is available on Amazon by clicking here.

6.  SPIRITUAL WARRIORS

Spiritual Warriors is an exciting, suspenseful yet heartfelt film that delivers the message, 'Every life has a purpose.' Along the way, we join Finn (Jsu Garcia) in his adventure as an out-of-work actor, through his harrowing escape from a drug deal gone bad into his unexpected, intriguing friendship with Roger (Robert Easton), a compelling and patient spiritual teacher.  A truly satisfying and provocative film, Spiritual Warriors inspires the Spiritual Warrior within us as we discover that we are the ones we have been looking for.

You can purchase Spiritual Warriors on Amazon by clicking here.

5.  THE BLIND SIDE

The Blind Side tells the true story of Michael Oher, a homeless child from a broken home, taken in by the Touhys, a wealthy family who help him fulfill his inner and outer potential.

The Blind Side shows that it is possible for people to act unselfishly just for the sake of wanting to help someone else.

The Blind Side is available on Amazon by clicking here.

4.  WHAT DREAMS MAY COME

Produced by Stephen Simon, Robin Williams and Annabella Sciorra star in this visually stunning metaphysical tale of life after death. Neurologist Chris and artist Annie had the perfect life until they lost their children in an auto accident; they're just starting to recover when Chris meets an untimely death himself. He's met by a messenger named Albert (Cuba Gooding Jr.) and taken to his own personal afterlife--a freshly drawn world reminiscent of Annie's own artwork, still dripping and wet with paint. Meanwhile a depressed Annie takes her own life, compelling Chris to traverse heaven and hell to save Annie from an eternity of despair.

What Dreams May Come is available on DVD on Amazon by clicking here.

3.  PEACEFUL WARRIOR

The movie based on Dan Millman's Peaceful Warrior novel that visually portrays the internal battle of a young man trying to overcome his ego's fears and desires so that he can connect with his Higher Self and the present moment.

Peaceful Warrior is available on DVD on Amazon by clicking here.

2.  IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE

George Bailey (played superbly by James Stewart) grows up in the small town of Bedford Falls, dreaming dreams of adventure and travel, but circumstances conspire to keep him enslaved to his home turf. Frustrated by his life, and haunted by an impending scandal, George prepares to commit suicide on Christmas Eve.

A heavenly messenger (Henry Travers) arrives to show him a vision: what the world would have been like if George had never been born. The sequence is a vivid depiction of the American Dream gone bad, and probably the wildest thing Capra ever shot (the director's optimistic vision may have darkened during his experiences making military films in World War II). Capra's triumph is to acknowledge the difficulties and disappointments of life, while affirming--in the teary-eyed final reel--his cherished values of friendship and individual achievement.

It's a Wonderful Life is available on DVD on Amazon by clicking here.

1.  FIELD OF DREAMS

A phenomenal hit when it was released in 1989, Field of Dreams has become a modern classic and a uniquely American slice of cinema. It functions effectively as a moving drama about the power of dreams, a fantasy ode to our national pastime, and a brilliant adaptation of W.P. Kinsella's exquisite baseball novel Shoeless Joe.

As just about everyone knows by now, Costner stars as Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella, who hears the mysterious words "If you build it, he will come," and is compelled to build a baseball diamond in the middle of his cornfield. His wife (Amy Madigan) supports the wild idea, but a reclusive  novelist (modeled after J.D. Salinger and played by James Earl Jones) is not so easily persuaded.

The idealistic farmer is either a visionary or a deluded fool, but his persistence is rewarded when spirits from baseball's past begin appearing on the ball field.

Field of Dreams is available on DVD on Amazon by clicking here.

Words of Love: I Am No Better Than You or Me

We are no better or worse than anyone else, not even our less experienced selves we knew just a moment ago. Realizing this frees us from the tension that arises from being trapped in the illusions of the mind, opening the floodgates to peace and love towards whomever stands in front of us. - Forrest Kolb

Arj Barker is the Sickest Buddhist (Video)

Deliver (Follow-Up and Trailer)

By Kate Whitney - On May 12, we embarked upon a mission.  We meaning the community.  Raising $10,000 in 10 days to make the film DELIVER in a way that would work for everyone.  In order to do so, we collected service donations valued at $100.00 from our local community ( which by the end had spread to Washington and Denver), and in exchange for these services we gave them advertisement on Love Angeles.  We then asked for money donations to make the film in exchange for the services.  At the end of the 10 days, we had raised $10,005.00 in service and money value!  AND, we shot the film DELIVER! 

We did it!  In a matter of 3 weeks, we raised the money, inspired many and shot the film!  What an incredible accomplishment.

A wonderful example of a community based on service, choice and the use of our gifts and talents.  And even more wonderful that this model created a film that is FOR the community itself.

DELIVER is a film with a message.  A message that we are all here to give from our hearts.  To give the gift and the talents that were bestowed within us and to live from a place of choice that serves the whole.  For when we do, when we give what we love to give and receive back all that we need to live well, at the same time building a world that works for ALL, we are living in harmony with the Universe.  And by law, when we live in harmony, harmony is reflected back to us. 

We have veered off of what is true.  Veered off from our truest essence of love, support, kindness and compassion.  We have chosen for many years, many centuries to serve Man instead of God.  Man must relinquish control to a power much greater than its desire for mere survival.  There is a much bigger picture here that has the capacity and the guidance for a new world.  A world founded upon the great gifts of the spirit of man and not the humanness.  We need to shift our perception, our thoughts and our actions to knowing we are greater than we’ve ever been and when we do this, when we log on to a greater world through the use of a greater power and knowledge within ourselves, we will create a new paradigm and our children will flourish in the freedom of creativity that they so long for.

DELIVER is a prologue: a 40 minute peek into a world commanded by a shapeshifting crow named CAW.  CAW is a fantasy creature with the knowledge of  the great power that lies within all of us and with her comes the wit and intelligence to DELIVER her message in a way that is powerful, sensational and deliberate.  Waiting in the wings of DELIVER is fantastical trilogy with CAW at the helm and in this series, we will see who she is, where she comes from,  and ultimately the power within her that catapulted the transformation of the world.

The intention with these films is to ignite the new world - to give those who have trouble believing in it's reality a way to SEE it, HEAR it and REMEMBER  how to get there within themselves.  For that is all we have to do:  REMEMBER THAT IT'S ALREADY HERE, IF WE WILL BUT SEE IT. Enjoy the trailer below!

Words of Love: Being Human

Our Emotions play a beautiful role in the dynamic drama entitled "Being-Human." Self Awareness directs the play, through each of its cycles, with balance and harmony. Without it, the play will more often than not, be misguided and misunderstood. - Forrest Kolb

Judahisms: Everything Begins Within

Who can give another what they do not have? And who can share what they deny themselves? No One can ask another to be healed. But can let themselves be healed, and thus offer the "other" what has been received. Everything begins within. What you give yourself is transfered and multiplied all around you. This is Oneness/One Mind. - Judah Isvaran

Words of Love: Remembering Who We Are

Nations can't hate nations but individuals certainly can express hate. And whenever hate is being expressed its only because for one reason or another people have forgotten who they truly are and why they're on the planet. When a person wakes up to that, they don't have room for hate! - Forrest Kolb

Judahisms: Time Mastery

My focus this week is Time Mastery. I AM committed to effectively utilize my 24 hours & 7 days. This means mapping out my day, writing things down, being organized, being mindful of over-booking, over committing & getting to bed a decent hour. All while being flexible. One cannot be a master of time without being flexi...ble, rigidity makes you time's slave & robotic. Remember, its Being Time vs Doing Time~ Judah Isvaran

F**K It! (Video)

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Awaken (Video)

When You Help Yourself, Which Self Are You Helping?

Source: Intent.com - Americans are great believers in self-help, and with good reason. There are more tools for personal growth today than ever before. Books, seminars, weekend workshops, and support groups of all kinds flourish in abundance. Cynics decry this as a symptom of narcissism, the navel-gazing of the Me Generation. Actually, self-help spans all generations, and according to studies, around 75% of people who improve their psychological state do so not with a therapist's help, but by themselves.

Yet the more one looks into the self-help movement, the more confusion seems to reign. It's common to meet people who tell the same story of being adrift. Having read many books, visited many teachers, and joined many groups, they continue to feel unfulfilled. Why? If self-help burgeons year after year, where are all these good intentions and well-meaning advice getting us?

I think a good deal of confusion can be cleared away if you stop for a moment and apply some realistic standards. In order for self-help to work, you need to know a few things with some certainty:

Who am I today?
Where am I heading?
What do I want my future to look like?

These are not abstract or airy-fairy questions. At bottom, self-help exists to offer a new direction. For that to happen, the old has to give way to the new. Old habits and conditioning need to be transformed, and that isn't possible except at the level of consciousness. "Who am I?" really means "How do I see myself?" Self-help doesn't work because you found a wise, all-knowing teacher or a quick fix for a tough problem.

Self-help works if it wakes you up, either a little or a lot. The best way to wake up is to know who you are, where you're going, and what the future could be. Present reality is the foundation. The future is a vision open to all possibilities.

The enemy of self-help is whatever closes off your consciousness and narrows your vision. Skeptical friends and people around you who are stuck in various ways are no help. A family that wants you to stay safe and secure in your box is no help. The reason that the human potential movement got off the ground is that a yearning to break free is innate in everyone, yet society is arranged to resist and quash that impulse.

Once you see the gap between who you are today and what you could be — I mean, really see it, with your heart as well as your brain — awareness will begin to expand. Nothing can stop it, in fact, because there is a hidden dimension to self-help. On the surface you seem to be improving the self you know, the one that gets depressed, overeats, or gets entangled in a bitter divorce.

But at a deeper level you are uncovering your true self. This self is at peace; it lives in silence, and its greatest joy lies in simply being. The true self is your source. At some point you find that self-help isn't really about self-improvement. It's about self-discovery. When that stage is reached, much of the confusion and frustration that now exists will change. With a clear purpose in mind, seekers can use self-help as a tool to reach their real goal, which is liberation in fulfillment.

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