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Tuesday October 5, 2010
TEACH
"The indwelling Christ is active in me as i teach and learn"
Life offers many opportunitues to learn. Often those opportunites involve difficult experiences through which we achieve greater understanding of ourselves and the world.
When teachers teach in a classroom or other situation, they pass along knowledge from textbooks and their experiences as well as wisdom from their own hearts. They make the way easier for others. They also open themselves to learning from their students.
A sacred sharing occurs among students and teachers when all are open to giving and receiving their insights. Sharing reveals the love and wisdom we carry within us, and all are blessed.
Oct 4, 2010
Recently, my friend, Lisa, had this conversation with her son, Jason.
I had just come home from work and I only had a half hour to
pull my art stuff together, get myself together and leave for class.
Unfortunately this didn’t give me much time with Jason. While
I was packing my son asked me why did I have to go to art class?
I explained I wanted to learn more about painting. Jason said mom
you are already a good painter. Why do you have to learn more?
You already know how to paint! I said because I needed to learn
more about painting. There's always new stuff and I enjoy painting.
I told him even the teacher takes classes and workshops (she's an
artist too)so she can learn more and gain more experience and progress as an artist. I told him I want to get better.
This is a wonderful illustration of the need to learn more of anything we desire to become better at. I desire to become the best in network marketing and in The Freedom Project. Everything you and I have done since the first initial call from a Freedom Project member was learn about The Freedom Project’s compensation, mentoring model, promotion of Shaklee’s products and nuisances of The Freedom Project. You and I are learning how to read scripts and how to bring prospects through the Freedom Projects pipeline. But you have to learn more and more about yourself.
Peggy, my up line coach and a great one she is, is having us learn more about teaching ourselves how to think-successfully. She is working us through her boot camp learning from Jack Canfield’s The Success Principles, In network marketing you and I are making fundamental changes. We are saying to a skeptical world, to our family, friends and ourselves that there is another way. We are breaking away from conformity. We are saying to ourselves that our view of how the world works no longer satisfies our own new world view. We believe that network marketing is the better way to change our life’s course. Network marketing and in particular, The Freedom Project is our Life Launch(Hudson and Mclean,1995). In the forward of Life Launch, Hudson and Mclean explain that Life Launch requires fresh vision, new plans, and inner courage. Fresh vision, new plans, and inner courage is required of you when you are making a fundamental change in your life. This is what you and I are doing when we decided to sign on with the Freedom Project.
Now fear is creeping in. Will I be successful? How will I prospect people into my business when I never recruited anybody to do anything? Am I wasting money? My answer for myself is I will be successful, no matter how hard or long it takes. Napoleon Bonaparte said that the best trait a soldier can have is endurance. Endurance is needed not courage or anything else. Why endurance and how do we attain endurance? Because the road is long and there are many distractions, detractors and roadblocks. How do we attain endurance? Learning is the answer. To read self help books like,The Success Principle and the magazine I bought, Networking Times. Networking Times is wonderful because it is an easy read and when I doubt myself the articles pick me up.
In order to change our thinking we have to learn how to think to make those changes. A fundamental change for me is to read. I am not a reader but to be successful in the Freedom Project I will become a reader. I want to change.
You can read more of my blogs at www.genedjohnsonjr.blogspot.com
Sep 10, 2010
At 61, I have had a chance to look back on my life a little these days. I am amazed at how different everything in life looks to me now, compared to how it looked at different times along the way. At 25, I couldn't believe how much things had changed in the last 5 years. At 35, I couldn't even remember how I saw life at 25. At 50, I thought I might be getting the final take on lifes issues only to have it edited on a daily basis until now, Age 61(next Weds). Of all I have learned and forgotten and learned again, this is the truest thing I can tell you. The absolute best way out of your problems is to help someone else. Whatever it is that you want, well, give it away. Learning to treat others as we would like to be treated and the power of forgiveness are the biggest lessons I have learned. Those beliefs will not change. More to come.....
Dec 4, 2009
I know things are bad all over but there are alot of things we can do to help our selves. Plant a guarden this spring. Learn how to can food. Learn how to do simple repares your self. Insteed of buying gifts make them. Learn how to sew. That way you can make some of your our clothes, repare or remake them. Reuse every thing you can.
There are tons of books at the Liberary that can help you learn the things our Grandparents did every day. As well as DVDs and CDs.
We can all get threw the hard times if we just use our heads.
Oct 11, 2009
Timeless wisdom to enjoy and share with others:
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I've learned . . . .
that the best classroom in the world
is at the feet of an elderly person.I've learned . . . .
that when you're in love, it shows.I've learned . . . .
that just one person saying to me,
"You've made my day!" makes my day.I've learned . . . .
that I feel better about myself when
I make others feel better about themselves.I've learned . . . .
that having a child fall asleep in your
arms is one of the most peaceful
feelings in the world.I've learned . . . .
that what we have done for ourselves
alone dies with us. What we have done
for others and the world remains and
is immortal.I've learned . . . .
that one sincere apology is worth more
than all the roses money can buy.I've learned . . . .
that words harshly spoken are as difficult
to retrieve as feathers in a gale.I've learned . . . .
that being kind is more important than
being right.I've learned . . . .
that you should never say no to a
gift from a child.I've learned . . . .
that I can always pray for someone when
I don't have the strength to help him
in some other way.I've learned . . . .
that no matter how serious your life
requires you to be, everyone needs a
friend to act goofy with.I've learned . . . .
that sometimes all a person needs is a
hand to hold and a heart to understand.I've learned . . . .
that simple walks with my father around
the block on summer nights when I was
a child did wonders for me as an adult.I've learned . . . .
that life is like a roll of toilet paper.
The closer it gets to the end, the
faster it goes.I've learned . . . .
that money doesn't buy class.I've learned . . . .
that it's those small daily happenings
that make life so spectacular.I've learned . . . .
that once a relationship is over,
if you experienced more smiles than
tears, then it wasn't a waste of time.I've learned . . . .
that under everyone's hard shell is
someone who wants to be appreciated
and loved.I've learned . . . .
never to humiliate another person.
Always give him an honorable way to
back down or out of something and
still save face.I've learned . . . .
that the Lord didn't do it all in one
day. What makes me think I can?I've learned . . . .
that if you are still talking about
what you did yesterday, you haven't
done much today.I've learned . . . .
that to ignore the facts does not
change the facts.I've learned . . . .
that when you plan to get even with
someone, you are only letting that
person continue to hurt you.I've learned . . . .
that you view other people's children
in a whole different light when you
have some of your own.I've learned . . . .
that the older I get, the smarter my
parents become.I've learned . . . .
that when your wife simply answers,
"nothing" when you ask her what's
wrong, you're in deep trouble.I've learned . . . .
that love, not time, heals all wounds.I've learned . . . .
that the easiest way for me to grow as
a person is to surround myself with
people smarter than I am.I've learned . . . .
that I always think of the right thing
to say when it's too late.I've learned . . . .
that the fire of a past love will always
burn with a small flame.
I've learned . . . .
that even at the age of forty-nine,
you can still feel like a twelve
year old child when your mother is
talking to you.I've learned . . . .
that no matter what their ages or how
far away they may be, you never stop
wanting to keep a protective arm
around your children.I've learned . . . .
to gather all the crumbs thrown my way.
They soon form a lovely, thick slice
of life and memories.I've learned . . . .
that when you want a garment to shrink,
it won't, and when you don't, it will
come out of the dryer and fit your cat!I've learned . . . .
that commercials for feminine products
always comes on when you are sitting
in the living room with all men.I've learned . . . .
that the kind of adults my children
are now is directly related to the kind
of children I continually told them
they were.I've learned . . . .
that everyone you meet deserves to
be greeted with a smile.I've learned . . . .
that there's nothing sweeter than sleeping
with your babies and feeling their
breath on your cheeks.I've learned . . . .
that men would rather be lost for hours
than stop and ask for directions.I've learned . . . .
that no one is perfect until you fall
in love with them.I've learned . . . .
that life is tough, but I'm tougher.I've learned . . . .
that opportunities are never lost;
someone will take the ones you miss.I've learned . . . .
that there is nothing better than my
dog waiting for me on the front porch,
wagging his tail when I get home.I've learned . . . .
that when you harbor bitterness,
happiness will dock elsewhere.I've learned . . . .
that I wish I could have told my mom
that I love her one more time before
she passed away.I've learned . . . .
that it is just as wrong to be rude to a
child as to an adult. In fact, it may
be more unforgivable.I've learned . . . .
that you should never jump off a diving
board when wearing a bikini.I've learned . . . .
that one should keep his words both
soft and tender, because tomorrow
he may have to eat them.I've learned . . . .
that a smile is an inexpensive way to
improve your looks.I've learned . . . .
that I can't choose how I feel, but I
can choose what I do about it.I've learned . . . .
that a peacock today may be a feather
duster tomorrow.I've learned . . . .
that nobody wants to know what you're
doing until you're doing something that
you don't want anyone to know.I've learned . . . .
that when your newly born grandchild
holds your little finger in his little
fist, that you're hooked for life.I've learned . . . .
that those who reach their goals too
easily have aimed too low.I've learned . . . .
that everyone wants to live on top of
the mountain, but all the happiness
and growth occurs while you're climbing it.I've learned . . . .
that when packing for a vacation, you
should take half as many clothes as you
think you will need and twice as much
money. Your clothes and money should
run out about the same time!I've learned . . . .
that stain resistant carpet will stain.I've learned . . . .
that it is best to give advice in only
two circumstances; when it is requested
and when it is a life-threatening
situation.I've learned . . . .
that a good friend is the one who tells
you how you really look in your jeans.I've learned . . . .
that the less time I have to work with,
the more things I get done.I've learned . . . .
that we should be glad God doesn't
give us everything we ask for.
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Attributed to Andy Rooney - a man who has the gift
of saying so much with so few words. Enjoy . . . .
"The wise in heart will be called prudent;
And sweetness of the lips increases learning."
Proverbs 16:21 (NKJ)
Sep 18, 2009
Students with Learning Disabilities –
Top 4 Benefits of Disclosure in College
Whether or not to disclose your learning disability in college can be a difficult
decision for students who have endured the stigma of the “Special Educationâ€
label for their entire school career. To shed the LD stamp and feel like their
peers, students often choose not to disclose once high school has ended. Be
careful, however, because this decision can lay the groundwork for dire
consequences and should only be made with all the facts at hand.
Students often fail to realize that college brings a whole new set of rules regarding
disabilities -- in college, students with disabilities are anonymous. Disclosure is
confidential and involves only the Disability Services Office and any instructors
whom the student informs. Labels are non-existent.
Should you disclose in an application? Probably not -- unless you are applying to
a college solely for students with disabilities, or you have the need to explain
unusually poor grades or test scores. Generally speaking, you do not want to give
a college any reason to have preconceived notions. One might logically assume
that college admissions officers would have knowledge of disabilities and
understand that students with LD can be assets – they are often highly creative,
bright, "outside the box" thinkers. However, even among professionals, there is
still an extraordinary lack of knowledge. Why risk the possibility of an uninformed
individual reviewing your application?
Once admitted to a college, however, there are definite advantages to disclosure:
ï‚· Coming from high school, a supportive environment with lower
expectations and a lighter workload, you will likely have difficulty navigating
a new system without guidance or a safety net. Disclosure makes you
eligible for accommodations such as extra time, a distraction-free test
environment, a note-taker, specialized tutoring, etc.
Using these
accommodations does not provide you advantages – it simply levels the
playing field, giving you the same opportunities as other students. Think
about accommodations the way you would eye glasses.
ï‚· Disclosure provides protection under the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA), specifically Section 504. If your documentation supports
accommodations and you are being denied, you have the law on your side.
Without disclosure you are unprotected, despite the fact that a disability
exists.
ï‚· Disclosure and use of accommodations at the outset increase your
likelihood of success and bolster your confidence. It is far easier to
maintain a high GPA (grade point average) than it is to raise a low one.
Students who insist on “going it on their own†for the first semester
frequently struggle with college’s unique challenges, ending up with less
than optimal grades. They are then in a position of having to raise their
GPAs to an acceptable level -- which can take many semesters. When
you begin a new venture, doesn't it make sense to put your best foot
forward? Isn't it true good grades empower you? Conversely, poor grades
may cause you to doubt your very decision to attend college in the first
place.
ï‚· If you suspect you will be unable to handle a full college course load at the
outset, and your psycho-educational testing supports this, ask your
examiner to add "Reduced course load" to the list of recommendations at
the end of your documentation. Disclosure should give you permission to
take fewer classes, while still being considered a full-time student for
insurance purposes. Ask your college's disability services provider about
this.
Lack of disclosure and desire to "try it on one's own" is probably responsible for
the most dropouts among college students with learning disabilities. Consider
disclosure a safety net – it's there if you need it, and if a time comes when it's no
longer necessary, then you can "go it alone".
If you are interested in learning more about succeeding in college as a student
with a learning difference, you can visit www.ConquercollegewithLD.com and sign
up for a free copy of "Learning Disabilities: 10 Tips for High School Students with
College Aspirations".
Joan M. Azarva, Ms.ED is an expert college Learning Specialist and most recently
worked in this capacity at a local community college. She has nearly 35 years of
experience working with students with LD/ADD. Joan currently teaches "Conquer
College with LD/ADD" online in webinar format. You can read more about Joan
and connect with her at http://www.linkedin.com/in/joanazarva.
©2007 Joan Azarva
Dec 11, 2008
There are people in the neighborhood who once get together will be successful. That is what I call smart, they have put away pride and seen that hey both have needs and they both have gifts and talents and that together they can move mountains. And believe it or not these people did. I know they are my success story and they just needed a little help. We can build strong communities, we may not be strong by ourselves but it is very different when we put our heads together. So it you want to help and you have an Idea then call 813-994-0685 or 813-770-8780 Ask for Anna or Guy we are ready to hear what you have to suggest, Thank you for helping our little village.
Nov 10, 2008
Hi there! Currently I am doing an outreach program for children. I am doing feeding and some learning activities for them... These are children from disadvantage families in Cebu, Philippines. I would appreciate any help from anyone, in cash or in kind. You can check this post in my blog - http://mariposatells.blogspot.com/2008/11/sunday-special.html
Currently I am doing everything...and just spreading whatever I can spare with the children every weekend.
Aug 28, 2008
Hello,
I just came accross an incredible bit of information. If you're anything like me you love to learn but just can't afford, or don't have the time to continue with your education. Well I guess a few years back a handful of universities got together and decided to use the internet to offer FREE on-line courses,they call opencourseware. I'm talking Yale and MIT! Thier mission statement is "Universities working together to advance education and empower people worldwide through opencourseware". I checked all four of them out as I am trying to get funding to go for my associates as I am searching for work and everyone wants some sort of college degree nowadays. (It's like a H.S. diploma was in the 90's). They all look great and there is alot (over 2000) of classes offered. The only drawback to it is they do not give any certificates or credits for them, so it won't get you a degree but it will give you knowledge, and for those that havn't been in school for a while, it will give you the feel and get you back in the swing. Hey, I'm pretty sure this is the only way I will ever be able to say I took a few classes at Notre Dame. Here are the links:
MIT
Yale
Berkeley
Notre Dame
I hope some of you will get something from this and till next time remember Knowledge unlocks so many doors.
Keep Smiling!
Idnic
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Mar 29, 2008
Hi I have no hardship story really. I’m looking for philanthropy as opposed to charity. I’m an individual living in the Jamaica, trying to launch a small organisation to use Art as therapy. The idea is multifaceted but let me try to explain. It is easier to get funding where private interest is served. However my first project Writers Workshops serves is firstly in the interest of the participants. Hence I am having difficulty finding sponsors. First my motivationso There is a lot of violence in my country; people have a hard time communicatingo There is unemployment and people lack resources to START to help themselveso The art forms are reflecting the fall or our society without seeking any redemption through it. So I started thinking about my own life. I love poetry and am pursuing; to one day do this full time. My parents introduced me to Art and Classical forms and I have fostered these interests. I feel these experiences have fortified me to live differently. Many people here lack that exposure of nurturing environment. I see the creative industries as a useful tool to start dialogue, broaden horizons, provide jobs and use creativity as therapy; part of the process of healing a nation. The problem is accessibility. To achieve this I am trying to launch three projects. 1. Workshops for the public and persons in Correctional Facilities
The film industry is developing rapidly but there are limited scripts. This workshop is to teach people how to create a marketable product. It is a means of collaboration of people from different parts of society in a hope to start a dialogue that will be introspective and healing.
2. OperaRevive theatre in Jamaica as a window to different social commentaries. This will diversify our cultural products and generate new capital generating ideas. The music and theatre industry in Jamaica is a great source of information and helps to direct social norms but it is becoming a moral chop shop. Introducing classical forms will help impact on how music and theatre is produced
3. Touring FestivalThis is a channel for persons to exhibit the products being generated in society. To challenge stereotypes about the country and to redefine Jamaica to the Diaspora. This is to encourage a wider dialogue and an understanding of how social responsibility affects the global community.
My challenge is as a single person that works in Jamaica. I can’t generate the US currency to pay for resources.
SO WHAT DO I WANT?
I need assistance to pay mentors for the screenwriting workshops. This is for the public and persons in correctional facilities. This is because the project will not be charging participants. The first set in the series will cost 10,000 US dollars. 6 thousand for mentors and the rest for facilities. The mentor fee for the public class and the correctional facilities class are 3000 each. I would be grateful for anything.
I also need help in terms of planning the Festival, which is to tour the country. I’m trying to find commercial sponsors. And the Opera I’m also trying to find sponsors here. I know this isn’t the typical need here but I thought id post it anyway and hope I don’t offend those persons who are more in need.
NGO's are welcome
Mar 19, 2008
Here is a site that offers links to strengthen your English skills, to teach your children, or others who are struggling with English.
I am Male.
Enough about me. Lets talk about YOU.
ANYTHING else you want to know, just ask.
Sorry, Just trying to lighten things up and maby put a smile on a face or two. After reading the other peoples problems on here I just cannot in good consience ask for help as there are so many in so much worse shape than me. I wish I was Millionare and I would help all of you (and would not need help myself). All I can do at this point is to offer you moral support. Hence a little story.(just what you need huh?) Wisdom from a Handyman! Oh well, I was told around 1995 that I only had about two or three years left. Talk about an eye opener. Beleive it or not it was the best thing that ever happened in my life. I learned to appreceiat the very simple things in life, even the grass and trees where a miracle of life to me. I learned to love deeply and respect all life. They did find a cure so I am still here but I will never loose the blessing I received. Every day above ground is a good day. I know words won't put food on the table and sometimes dispair overshadowes our ability to see the light at the end of the tunnel but you must beleive something good is in store for you, Beleive it or not it WILL happen for you. I know this to be true as I have been there and am there now but somehow If you keep the faith and be happy it ALLWAYS works out. Sometimes not the way we want but it will work out. So TRY to be happy and thankful for what you do have and it will come to you. Happiness is not something you get it is something you create inside you. True happiness and thankfullness will make miracles happen. Im not a very religous person. More of a spiritioul person. But I know what works. I also read somewhere if you act like, and beleive it is already yours it will manifest itself. Dont know, but it might help keep your mind off your problems, and you never know it might work. Or they might think you are delusional and put you where you will get three squares a day, at least you wont have to worry about food or a place to sleep.
Good luck ALL and as they say keep your chin up or someone might trip over it then you will have a law suit to deal with on top of everything else.
Love Windjammer:
Please forgive my spelling.
Mar 2, 2007
I am a disabled man looking for a little help. I am doing an online course in web design and I've been learning about the web business. I need about $2,500.00 to start my own business. I want to be a productive member of society. I only make enough to live from SSI and just need a little help. I am a good person but my credit is not that great to be able to go to the bank. I've tried to ask my friends and family but they realy don't have any money. I have a lot of skills to offer, but my limited job history along with my disability makes it almost impossible to get real employment. I would like the money to be able to start a business I can do from home on my computer. I am a quick learner and I'm always learning and using the skills to better my self. Please can anybody help a man that wants to help himself become a productive member of society and help others.
