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Carol M. Swain PHD: Born into abject poverty in rural southwest Virginia, Dr. Carol Swain, a high school dropout, went on to earn five degrees. Holding a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an M.S.L. from Yale, she also earned early tenure at Princeton and full professorship at Vanderbilt where she was professor of political science and a professor of law. Today she is a sought-after cable news contributor, a best-selling author, a prominent national speaker, and an entrepreneur.In addition to having three Presidential appointments, Dr. Swain is a former Distinguished Senior Fellow for Constitutional Studies with the Texas Public Policy Foundation who has also served on the Tennessee Advisory Committee to the U.S. Civil Rights Commission, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the 1776 Commission.Currently, she is a Senior Fellow with the Institute for Faith and Culture. An award-winning political scientist, cited three times by the U.S. Supreme Court, she has authored or edited 12 published books including the bestseller, Black Eye for America: How Critical Race Theory is Burning Down the House, Countercultural Living: What Jesus Has to Say About Life, Marriage, Race, Gender, and Materialism and the Adversity of Diversity: How the Supreme Court's Decision to Remove Race from College Admissions Criteria will Doom Diversity ProgramsDr. Swain is an expert on civil rights laws, critical race theory, American politics, evangelicalism, and race relations. Her television appearances include BBC Radio and TV, CSPAN, ABC's Headline News, CBS, CNN, Fox News, Newsmax and more.In addition, she has published opinion pieces in the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, the Epoch Times, the Financial Times, and USA Today.She is the founder and CEO of Carol Swain Enterprises, REAL Unity Training Solutions, Your Life Story for Descendants, and her non-profit, Be the People.Support the showFor more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us on Social media @InformedDissentMedia
Carol M. Swain PHD: Born into abject poverty in rural southwest Virginia, Dr. Carol Swain, a high school dropout, went on to earn five degrees. Holding a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an M.S.L. from Yale, she also earned early tenure at Princeton and full professorship at Vanderbilt where she was professor of political science and a professor of law. Today she is a sought-after cable news contributor, a best-selling author, a prominent national speaker, and an entrepreneur.In addition to having three Presidential appointments, Dr. Swain is a former Distinguished Senior Fellow for Constitutional Studies with the Texas Public Policy Foundation who has also served on the Tennessee Advisory Committee to the U.S. Civil Rights Commission, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the 1776 Commission.Currently, she is a Senior Fellow with the Institute for Faith and Culture. An award-winning political scientist, cited three times by the U.S. Supreme Court, she has authored or edited 12 published books including the bestseller, Black Eye for America: How Critical Race Theory is Burning Down the House, Countercultural Living: What Jesus Has to Say About Life, Marriage, Race, Gender, and Materialism and the Adversity of Diversity: How the Supreme Court's Decision to Remove Race from College Admissions Criteria will Doom Diversity ProgramsDr. Swain is an expert on civil rights laws, critical race theory, American politics, evangelicalism, and race relations. Her television appearances include BBC Radio and TV, CSPAN, ABC's Headline News, CBS, CNN, Fox News, Newsmax and more.In addition, she has published opinion pieces in the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, the Epoch Times, the Financial Times, and USA Today.She is the founder and CEO of Carol Swain Enterprises, REAL Unity Training Solutions, Your Life Story for Descendants, and her non-profit, Be the People.Support the showFor more Informed Dissent visit our website at Informed Dissent Media Follow us on Social media @InformedDissentMedia
Watch the video version of this podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQkI9jGXbjs MORE FULL FILM COURAGE INTERVIEWS https://tinyurl.com/mr42eye2 BUY THE BOOK - STORY LINE: Finding Gold In Your Life Story http://amzn.to/2jDsroM BUY THE BOOK - CHANGE YOUR STORY, CHANGE YOUR LIFE: A Path to Success http://amzn.to/2ajP9e0 BUY THE BOOK - TV WRITING TOOL KIT - 2nd Edition: How To Write A Script That Sells https://amzn.to/3YJh7IQ International speaker Jen Grisanti is an acclaimed Story/Career Consultant at Jen Grisanti Inc., a 13-year Writing Instructor for Writers on the Verge at NBC, and a former 12-year studio executive, including VP of Current Programming at CBS/Paramount. Jen is the author of three books, Story Line: Finding Gold in Your Life Story, TV Writing Tool Kit: How To Write a Script That Sells, Change Your Story, Change Your Life: A Path To Your Success. Grisanti started her career in 1992 as an assistant to Aaron Spelling. He served as her mentor for 12 years. She quickly climbed the ranks and eventually ran Current Programs at Spelling Television Inc., covering all Spelling's shows, including Beverly Hills, 90210, Melrose Place, and Charmed. In 2004, Grisanti was promoted to Vice President of Current Programs at CBS/Paramount, where she covered numerous shows, including Medium, Numbers, NCIS, 4400, and Girlfriends. In January 2008, Grisanti launched Jen Grisanti Inc., a highly successful consulting firm dedicated to helping talented writers break into the industry. Drawing on her experience as a studio executive, where she gave daily notes to executive producers/showrunners, Grisanti guides writers to shape their material, write from their emotional truth, hone their pitches, and focus their careers. MORE VIDEOS WITH JEN GRISANTI http://bit.ly/2aPRWvW CONNECT WITH JEN GRISANTI http://www.jengrisanti.com https://www.facebook.com/jengrisanticonsultancyinc https://www.instagram.com/jengrisanti https://twitter.com/jengrisanti https://www.youtube.com/user/jengrisanticonsult VIEWERS ALSO WATCHED Screenwriting: Finding Gold In Your Life Story - https://youtu.be/pEL4QWOzk78 Story Maps: How To Write A GREAT Screenplay - https://youtu.be/pHBHjlb4y84 Why Most Scripts Are Rejected After The First 3 Pages - https://youtu.be/dEevGQ8Va_Y Beginners Guide To Story Development: Why Scripts Are Rejected - https://youtu.be/EUd5hZL62MA Pro Writer On The Art And Craft Of Screenwriting - https://youtu.be/PEvvyaZBrJI CONNECT WITH FILM COURAGE http://www.FilmCourage.com http://twitter.com/#!/FilmCourage SUBSCRIBE TO THE FILM COURAGE YOUTUBE CHANNEL http://bit.ly/18DPN37 SUPPORT FILM COURAGE BY BECOMING A MEMBER https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs8o1mdWAfefJkdBg632_tg/join SUPPORT FILM COURAGE BY BECOMING A PATRON https://www.patreon.com/filmcourage (Affiliates) ►WE USE THIS CAMERA (B&H) – https://buff.ly/3rWqrra ►WE USE THIS SOUND RECORDER (AMAZON) – http://amzn.to/2tbFlM9 Stuff we use: LENS - Most people ask us what camera we use, no one ever asks about the lens which filmmakers always tell us is more important. This lens was a big investment for us and one we wish we could have made sooner. Started using this lens at the end of 2013 - http://amzn.to/2tbtmOq AUDIO Rode VideoMic Pro - The Rode mic helps us capture our backup audio. It also helps us sync up our audio in post https://amzn.to/425k5rG Audio Recorder - If we had to do it all over again, this is probably the first item we would have bought - https://amzn.to/3WEuz0k LIGHTS - Although we like to use as much natural light as we can, we often enhance the lighting with this small portable light. We have two of them and they have saved us a number of times - http://amzn.to/2u5UnHv *Disclaimer: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, we'll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for your support!
Welcome to The Art of Memorialising (TOaM), Digital Legacy Edition #20.Whether you're interesting in exploring the cutting edge of digital afterlife and digital immortality, or curious about the art of preserving your life stories, TAoM is here helping you leave a meaningful legacy online and off.In This Issue:* How using music can help us connect with our memories, and create a unique digital legacy for life storytelling.* Exploring how #GriefTech and #GriefBots are reshaping our farewells to loved ones.* Can AI truly help end mourning, or does it risk extending grief indefinitely?* What will happen to our parents' social media posts after they pass?* Legal rights for digital twins: are new regulations enough to protect our #Digitallegacy?Featured Product - Playlist for Life - ‘Moments of happiness and flashes of joy.'* What piece of music can instantly take you back to a particular moment, person, or place in your life? * What song's opening notes are enough for you to recall a memory from your childhood perhaps years ago? (For me, it's Rosemary Clooney singing, ‘Me and My Teddy Bear.')Here's an amazing truth. For those living with dementia, music can reach parts of their world, when spoken words from loved ones cannot. This is the incredible work undertaken by the charity, Playlist for Life who I want to highlight this month. (I'm grateful for one of the readers of TAoM who introduced me to the charity.)Music has unique power.Playlist for Life harness it as a tool to help people, especially those living with dementia, reconnect with their memories. You may know a person or caregiver, who could find their resources of tremendous benefit by creating a personal playlist for someone.Even for those of us not facing life slowly taking our memories away a day at a time, we can use music to recover a memory from our past. It's another creative way of digitally documenting our life for the next generation.Playlist for Life encourages people to create personalised playlists that serve as bridges to their life stories.Imagine curating a soundtrack that reflects the chapters of your life—from the songs of your childhood, to the anthems of your adolescence, and beyond. This personal playlist could serve as a unique #DigitialLegacy keepsake, helping you capture your life story in an accessible, emotional way, to share with your descendants. Not sure which songs were the songs of your youth? Published by Playlist for Life, and based on the work of volunteer Music Detective Peter Grech, The 100 Year Book lists the top 100 tunes in the UK from 1915 to 2015.To explore their resources and see how music can bring stories to life, visit Playlist for Life.On Spotify you can find several Playlists for Life - Here's a link to Sir Alex Ferguson's playlist. Looking through the playlists there, you might find the perfect combination of either sports, movies, even faith based lists. If you would be interested in supporting the work of the charity, you can find details of how to donate to Playlist for Life HERE.Create Your Own Soundtrack To Your Life with Suno Scenes - AI Music CompositionWant to have you own soundtrack to life song created by AI for your memories? Now you can with Suno Scenes. Suno Scenes allows creators around the world to inspire new types of songs through captured memories and visual content. Upload photos or video, choose the genre of the song, and let AI create it for you. When I first looked at this, I was transfixed by the quality, variation and creativity of A.I to make music. Worth a look and creative experiment. But make sure you have plenty of time to play. It's incredible the ways you could use this to create life story memories. Sponsor Spotlight Opportunity!Are you pioneering the future of digital legacies or revolutionising how we preserve memories? Do have a non-profit or charity like playlistforlife.org.uk/? We're seeking innovative companies in the fields of AI, digital immortality, or life story preservation to feature in our next issues.This is your chance to showcase your product or service to an engaged audience passionate about leaving meaningful digital legacies.Interested in becoming our next featured sponsor?Contact me:5 Memorialisation MorselsQuick bites of #Deathtech #DigitalImmortality #LifeStory news:* How Is The Rise of #GriefTech and #GriefBots Changing Bereavement? BBC World Service Business Daily. The podcast looks at a growing trend of using artificial intelligence to ‘connect' people to loved ones who have died. According to TechRound, this business sector is on track to generate £100bn globally. What are the ethical issues when we may never have to say goodbye to those we have loved and lost? (via BBC World Service)* Who Will Win The Race to Optimise Grief and End Mourning As We Know It? In 2023, Sunshine Henle used a ChatGPT-powered “ghostbot” of her late mother to navigate her grief, finding solace in its comforting messages. Henle initially found the AI chatbot more helpful than traditional therapy. Platforms like Replika and HereAfter AI offer us the creation of digital twins and avatars, which could provide future virtual interactions with a deceased loved one. For many people, it's the ethical concerns around #GriefTech that persist. Questions about consent, dependency, and data privacy after death. What questions does this raise for you? (via vox.com)* Kwillt - A Creative Platform For Digital Life Story Preservation Launches. Kwillt is a new all-in-one platform for digital storytelling and memory preservation. It offers users a digital way to chronicle their lives or honour loved ones. You can use photos, videos, audio, and written stories to create a lasting legacy online. With Kwillt's two account types—Legacy Patch and Remembrance Patch, you can document your own life milestones or celebrate the memories of those who have passed. Kwillt wants to help in memory keeping and bring families closer during emotional transitions. (via PRN Newswire)* How Could Deceased Social Media Accounts Shape Your Families Future? Do your parents use Facebook? According to Herd Digital, 21.6% of people over 55 have a Facebook account. By 2060 estimated that it will hold 1.2 billion deceased users. Connecting with children, grandchildren, and friends, the platform has been a lifeline for many aging people. In keeping with the featured theme of this issue (playlistforlife.org.uk), what will happen to those accounts as our parents age? Maybe face the challenges of dementia, and eventually pass away? Without a plan, someone could leave these accounts inactive may even even get hacked. Privacy of our life after death is a growing concern for many. Adding a legacy contact is a critical choice to help secure our parents' wishes. Have your parents added a legacy contact to their Facebook account? Can you help them do it? (via chosun.com) See also: Digital Ghosts: Facebook's Birthday Alerts for Deceased Friends.* In The Rise of Digital Twins: What Will Be Our Legal Rights Under New EU Regulations? How might legislation answer the developing legal questions about privacy, ownership, and the ethics of legacy AI? Partners at William Fry, Barry Scannell and Leo Moore, consider the rise of unique contemporary legal questions about the ethics of digital immortality AI. In this article, ‘Legal Rights of the Undead AI…' a Halloween timed post, they consider EU laws, like GDPR, now only offer limited protections for the deceased, leaving digital twins in a grey area. Maybe developing new EU regulations—the AI Act and Digital Services Act—may soon classify legacy AI as high-risk, aiming to prevent misuse and protect users. A concluding question to ponder: Do we have a right to control our legacy in the afterlife, even in a digital sense? (via William Fry)* UPDATE - Eternal You a film by Hans Block & Moritz Riesewieck we profiled last month - is now streaming for free in the UK on BBCiplayer.The Digital Edition Life Story Writing Prompts.Here are four life story prompts this month that draw out the deep, often surprising, connections we have with music. Grab a coffee and a journal or blank document and remember. What is the Soundtrack of Your Life Story?* Was there ever a song that made you see things differently or feel deeply understood? Write about when you first heard it, what it meant then, and how it still resonates with you today.* Consider a major life event—birthdays, weddings, new jobs, or a farewell. Was there music that accompanied that moment? Revisit the scene through the lyrics, melody, and why it became tied to that event.* Reflect on the music passed down to you by parents, grandparents, or close family. Which songs were part of your upbringing? How have they shaped your identity or linked you to family traditions and cultural heritage?* Think of a time when music may have helped you through something difficult. Write about the song or genre you turned to and what it provided—a sense of hope, release, or peace. How has this song remained a support, and what does it mean to you now?In The Next Issue: The Sundial Series Edition - You Don't Mess With Memorials!In the next Sundial Series Edition of TAoM, I'll share an unforgettable event from my life. It concerns a small Methodist chapel, whose walls are etched with names. Each brick bearing a testament to past lives intertwined with faith, community, and resilience.I set out to preserve this place. I became its unlikely steward—a guardian of the past for the future. As events unfolded, I learned the importance of ‘Stones of Remembrance,' not just as markers of history but as living legacies that urge us to pause and reflect. Because, as Sundial Wisdom' reminds us while ‘Time Flies,' our memories and moments can endure.Heard of a startup in #Deathtech? Please let me know.Until the next edition of The Art of Memorialising, thanks for reading!PetePS: Whether we're discussing digital memorials or pen-and-paper memoirs, remember: your story matters. Let's make sure it's told, preserved, and cherished for your generations to come. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theartofmemorialising.substack.com
Have you ever considered how the twists and turns of your personal journey have led you to where you stand today? Sit down with Lyvita Brooks and her storytelling coach, Valeria Elliott, as they embark on a poignant exploration of the essence of our personal narratives and their profound impact on our lives. This episode isn't just a chat; it's a deep dive into the heart of our identities, spotlighting the significance of understanding and sharing our stories—not as exhaustive life summaries but as a tool to learning more about self and how we can help others.This episode elevates the art of the elevator pitch to an essential skill for anyone looking to leave a lasting impression. Whether you're seeking to captivate potential collaborators or simply longing to express your journey with more clarity, our conversation offers invaluable insights. As you listen, feel the warmth of encouragement to write your own story. So, join us—pause, reflect, and be inspired to articulate your life's narrative with the same conviction and clarity shared in this soulful exchange with Lyvita Brooks and Valeria Elliott.Resources Mentioned on the Episode and suggested reading & social media handles:Lyvitabrooks.com/contactValeria ElliottMs. V Storytelling PodcastMs VStorytelling online classes Calls to Action:· Sign up for The Me Project Academy Newsletter for resources on decluttering your mind in order to grow in Christ, academy news and new releases of the podcast. · Website: www.hangingoutwithjesuspodcast.com· support@themeprojectacademy.com (for comments)· YouTube Channel: Hanging Out With Jesus PodcastThanks for listening. I pray this episode was a blessing to you. Leave a comment or rate this episode . Then pass it on. Share this link: https://lyvitabrooks.com/
In this episode, Adam and Budi discuss their seventh choice for the Theatre of Others Book Club, You Are That by GangajiGangaji, born Toni Roberson, grew up in Mississippi. Like many of her contemporaries, she searched for fulfillment through relationships, careers, motherhood, subculture experiences, political activism, and spiritual practice. While she had never planned to go to India, it was on the banks of the Ganges River that her search ended. In 1990, Gangaji met her teacher, Sri H.W.L. Poonja, known as Papaji. Papaji gave Toni the name Gangaji and asked that she bring his teaching to the West. He said, “The Ganga now will flow in the West.”Today, as a teacher and author, Gangaji speaks to people from all walks of life inviting them to fully recognize the absolute freedom and unchanging peace that is the truth of one's being.She is the author of The Diamond in Your Pocket: Discovering Your True Radiance, Freedom and Resolve: The Living Edge of Surrender, Hidden Treasure: Uncovering the Truth in Your Life Story, and You are THAT. She and her husband Eli Jaxon-Bear live in Ashland, OR.Support the showIf you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To submit a question: Voice- http://www.speakpipe.com/theatreofothers Email- podcast@theatreofothers.com Support the Theatre of Others - Check out our Merch!Show Credits Co-Hosts: Adam Marple & Budi MillerProducer: Jack BurmeisterMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comAdditional compositions by @jack_burmeister
Is it possible to prepare for peaceful grieving? In this episode, I'm joined by Kimberly Best, a Civil and Family Mediator, Author, Speaker, Conflict Management and Mediation Specialist, and Coach. Kimberly thrives on helping others solve their conflicts in non-litigious ways, working tirelessly to find optimal solutions for all parties. In her book, "How To Live Forever," she takes the reader through a humanized guide on how to be prepared and ready to make difficult decisions and deal with end-of-life issues with ease, peace, and without headaches and unpleasant surprises. Throughout our conversation, we discuss the importance of acknowledging we are all going to die, and the sooner we sort things out and prepare for that moment, the better. Kimberly talks about her mediation, conflict-solving, and nursing background, how making peace with the idea of dying frees our minds, and the importance of having conversations about death with our loved ones before it is too late. Additionally, we discuss her book "How to Live Forever, A Guide to Writing the Final Chapter of Your Life Story," what inspired her to write it, why we should ask more questions in our medical consultations, and much more. Tune in and listen to episode 160 of Grief and Happiness to learn with Kimberly about the best way to plan for peace of mind when grieving, the moment you most need it. In This Episode, You Will Learn:About Kimberly's background and her passion for solving conflicts (1:30)Choosing a decision-maker before is too late (4:50)Talking about death to live a happier life (9:30)How to be in a peaceful place so you can laugh about death (13:20)Be prepared and take a step further: Discuss death with your loved ones (18:40)Interviewing for the right hospice (21:00)Why you should ask more questions in your medical consultations (25:30)Connect with Kimberly:WebsiteLinkedInTwitterFacebookInstagramLet's Connect:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestThe Grief and Happiness AllianceBook: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today on the show we have Hollywood Story/Career Consultant and former Studio Executive Jen Grisanti. Grisanti is also a Writing Instructor for Writers on the Verge at NBC, a former studio executive, a blogger for The Huffington Post and author of Story Line: Finding Gold in Your Life Story, TV Writing Tool Kit: How To Write a Script That Sells, and her recent book Change Your Story, Change Your Life: Using Shamanic and Jungian Tools to Achieve Personal Transformation.Over twenty years ago, Jen Grisanti started her career as an assistant to Aaron Spelling, who served as her mentor for 12 years.She quickly climbed the ranks and eventually ran Current Programs at Spelling Television Inc., covering all of Spelling's shows including Beverly Hills, 90210, Melrose Place and Charmed. In 2004, Grisanti was promoted to Vice President of Current Programs at CBS/Paramount where she covered numerous shows including Medium, Numbers, NCIS, 4400 and Girlfriends.In January 2008, Grisanti launched Jen Grisanti Consultancy, Inc., a highly successful consulting firm dedicated to helping talented writers break into the industry. Drawing on her years of experience as a studio executive where she gave daily notes to executive producers/showrunners, Grisanti personally guides writers to shape their material, hone their pitches and focus their careers.Since launching her consulting firm, Jen Grisanti worked with over 1000 writers specializing in television, features, and novels. Due to her guidance, over ninety of her clients have staffed as writers on television shows, fifty-three have sold pilots, and six of those pilots have gone to series.Enjoy my conversation with Jen Grisanti.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2664729/advertisement
Kimberly Best, RN, MA, is a Tennessee Rule 31 Listed Civil Mediator and Tennessee Rule 31 Trained Family Mediator. Kim's practice focuses on Family Mediation, Health, and Elder Care Mediation, Civil and Business Mediation, and Conflict Coaching. She is passionate about helping others resolve conflicts in a productive, non-litigious way using mediation, facilitation, and collaborative problem-solving, in order to find optimal solutions for all parties.Kimberly Best is the author of “How to Live Forever, A Guide to Writing the Final Chapter of Your Life Story.” Learn More at https://www.bestconflictsolutions.com/
Kimberly Best, RN, MA, is the author of “How to Live Forever, A Guide to Writing the Final Chapter of Your Life Story.” She is a speaker and trainer on the topics of conflict management, dispute resolution processes, life transitions, and how to make difficult decisions - including end of life issues. Her mediation practice focuses on Family Mediation, Health, and Elder Care Mediation, Civil and Business Mediation, and Conflict Coaching. In addition, she is a facilitator for challenging business and social conversations. Kim is passionate about helping others resolve conflicts in a productive, non-litigious way using mediation, facilitation and collaborative problem solving, in order to find optimal solutions for all parties. She believes that having challenging conversations in a safe, non-blame space can promote better problem solving and increase emotional connection. She is the proud mother of 5 grown children and the grandmother of 4 lively little ones. In this episode we discussed: The power of compassion The importance of living well The stories of people facing death The power of reflection Contact Kimberly Best: https://www.bestconflictsolutions.com/ Thank you for listening! Be sure to follow the show so you don't miss the next episode! You can connect with Dr. Robin on LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram or contact me via email at: robin@purpose-based.com Go to: https://www.createmasterfulcourses.com to get her free training on "How to Turn Your Book into a MASTERFUL Course" Also, you can learn more about Leadership Purpose and her books at: https://www.robinlowens.com/ Talk to you soon! Episode edited by Podcast Manager - LJS Creative Services https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz
"If our ending is our death it's not about dying well, it's about living well, all the way to the end." Kim Best is a powerful conflict mediation expert who has help people resolve issues in business, personal and end of life scenarios for years. Her passion and her mission is to Wake people Up to empowering themselves, their relationships and their loved ones to very end. This loving and lighthearted dive into things people may avoid is a perfect first step to your freedom and theirs. Where to find Kimberly Best: BestConflictSolutions.com kim@bestconflictsolutions.com Kim's Book: “How to Live Forever: A Guide to Writing the Final Chapter of Your Life Story” https://www.amazon.com/How-Live-Forever-Writing-Chapter/ Where to find Joni: Wakeupwithjoni@gmail.com Wakeupwithjoni.com
How do you handle conflict in order to prevent going to court?Kimberly Best, RN, MA, is a Tennessee Rule 31 Listed Civil Mediator and Tennessee Rule 31 Trained Family Mediator, owner of Best Conflict Solutions, LLC. Her practice focuses on Family Mediation, Health, and Elder Care Mediation, Civil and Business Mediation, and personal and organizational Conflict Coaching and Conflict Consulting. Kimberly is passionate about helping others resolve conflicts in a productive, non-litigious way using mediation, facilitation and collaborative problem solving to find optimal solutions for all parties. She is a speaker and trainer on conflict management, dispute resolution processes, life transitions, and how to make difficult decisions - including end of life issues. She is also a volunteer mediator with the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office, Dispute Resolution Program and Community/Police Unification Program.She is a working member of the Association of Conflict Resolution Elder Mediation Professional Development Group as well as a working member of Mediators Beyond Borders, International, and a member of the American Bar Association Dispute Resolution membership committee. Key Points And Time Stamps:[00:03:29] - how childhood affects how we handle conflict[00:04:51] - family conflict and disagreements during the pandemic[00:05:43] - what exactly boundaries are[00:07:40] - how we feel physically ‘threatened' during a disagreement[00:10:12] - how to communicate different viewpoints without feeling threatened[00:12:37] - how attorney meditators handle conflict during a divorce[00:16:01] - the biology of conflict[)0;18:18] - how mediation prevents potential lawsuits[00:20:19] - mediation work between the LAPD and communities in Los Angeles[00:24:49] - how to get involved in your community and mediate local conflicts[00:26:54] - how storytelling builds bridges and creates understanding[00:29:11] - how to understand and have empathy for those who hurt you[00:31:07] - how to handle workplace conflict[00:33:49] - why ask questions before jumping to conclusionsConnect with Kimberly:Website: https://www.bestconflictsolutions.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlybestmediator/Additional Resources:"How to Live Forever, A Guide to Writing the Final Chapter of Your Life Story" by Kimberly Best"Police 2 Peace" work by Kimberly BestJoin local organizations "Effective Conflict Resolution Techniques And Strategies" w/ Kristine ScottConnect with me:roberta4sk@gmail.comKindly subscribe to our podcast.Leave a rating and a review for the Podcast:iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mediation-to-prevent-lawsuits-w-kimberly-best/id1614151066?i=1000615151077Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/347DBhfsDxXE9v18O9v0D5YouTube: https://youtu.be/XC3ZSFCufT4
Kimberly Best, RN, MA, is a Tennessee Rule 31 Listed Civil and Trained Family Mediator Kim's practice focuses on Family Mediation, Health, and Elder Care Mediation, Civil and Business Mediation, and Conflict Coaching in Franklin, Tennessee. She is passionate about helping others resolve conflicts in a productive, non-litigious way using mediation, facilitation, and collaborative problem-solving, in order to find optimal solutions for all parties. Kim's unique, diverse experiences and her love of learning to inform her work in conflict management. She is the author of “How to Live Forever, A Guide to Writing the Final Chapter of Your Life Story” and is a speaker and trainer on the topics of conflict management, dispute resolution processes, life transitions, and how to make difficult decisions - including end-of-life issues. Guest Links Website: http://www.bestconflictsolutions.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kimberlybestmediator Twitter: @kimberly_a_best Facebook: @bestconflictsolutions Instagram: @kimberly_a_best SJS Website: https://thesuccessjourneyshow.com Facebook: @successjourneyshow Instagram: @successjourneyshow Twitter: @success_show TikTok: @thesuccessjourneyshow
Kimberly Best, RN, MA, is an author, speaker and a Tennessee Rule 31 Listed Civil and Trained Family Mediator. She is the author of “How to Live Forever A Guide to Writing the Final Chapter of Your Life Story”" and is a speaker and trainer on the topics of conflict management, dispute resolution processes, life transitions, and how to make difficult decisions. Kim is the proud mother of 5 grown children and the grandmother of 4 lively little ones. Resources:Kim's website: http://www.bestconflictsolutions.comGo to https://GreenChef.com/gratitude60 and use code gratitude60 to get 60% off plus free shipping! This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/GRATITUDE and get on your way to being your best self. Timestamps: The Power of Gratitude [00:00:00] Gratitude is a tool that helps mitigate life's challenges and empowers individuals to have options other than the bad things that happen. Conflict as an Opportunity for Growth [00:03:52] Conflict is normal and an opportunity to grow and learn more about oneself and others. It is not about who is right or wrong, but about learning and understanding. Dealing with Conflict in Personal Relationships [00:09:15] When dealing with conflict, it is important to identify the problem to be solved and the need that needs to be met. It is not about making the other person the problem, but coming from a place of vulnerability and understanding. Identifying the problem [00:10:09] Kimberly Best talks about how identifying the problem is the first step in solving it together. Valuing the relationship over being right [00:11:19] The speakers discuss how valuing the relationship is more important than being right in a conflict. Avoiding conflict [00:17:10] Kimberly Best shares her experience with being conflict avoidant and how honesty is key in resolving conflicts. Sharing and Verbalizing [00:19:44] The benefits of sharing and verbalizing our problems with others to gain perspective and reduce their perceived magnitude. Conflict in the Workplace [00:23:25] Discussion of how workplace conflicts can be similar to personal conflicts, including the importance of getting to know colleagues on a personal level and having a voice in the workplace. Seeing the Present from a Lens of the Past [00:28:01] The negative impact of seeing the present through the lens of past conflicts and how it can prevent resolution and growth in relationships. Conflict can be an opportunity for growth [00:28:57] Kimberly Best discusses how conflict can be an opportunity for growth and how to approach conflict in personal relationships, family, and business. People can change [00:29:47] The host shares a story about a business leader who changed in a year, and Kimberly Best adds that people can change, and we should not define them based on their worst moment. The impact of negative behavior [00:34:18] Kimberly Best talks about the impact of negative behavior and how our natural instincts are to protect ourselves, avoid being hurt, and want to be right. She emphasizes the need to be aware of ourselves and the impact of our actions on our relationships. Symbolic Release [00:39:13] Kimberly Best suggests writing down past hurts and burning the paper as a symbolic way of letting go. She also recommends picturing a foggy globe and putting concerns in it, then handing it out to the universe. Gratitude as Conflict Mitigation [00:44:53] Gratitude is a tool that helps mitigate life's challenges and empowers individuals to have options other than the bad thing that's happening to them. It is short-term work for long-term freedom. Taking a Pause [00:46:27] When feeling emotional and angry, taking a pause is the best tool to use. It allows individuals to see more than their side and reflect on what was going on with them instead of what was going on with the other person. How to Live Forever [00:47:27] Kimberly Best talks about her book "How to Live Forever" which is a guide to writing the final chapter of your life story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kimberly Best, RN, MA, is a Tennessee Rule 31 Listed Civil Mediator and Tennessee Rule 31 Trained Family Mediator, owner of Best Conflict Solutions, LLC. Kim's practice focuses on Family Mediation, Health, and Elder Care Mediation, Civil and Business Mediation, Conflict Skills Training, and Conflict Coaching and Consulting. She is currently serving her second term on the board of the Tennessee Association of Professional Mediators. Kim is also a volunteer mediator with the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office, Dispute Resolution Program and Community/Police Unification Program. In addition, she is a practicing facilitator for challenging business and social conversations. Kim is a working member of the Association of Conflict Resolution Elder Mediation Professional Development Group, The National Association for Community Mediation, The Trust Network, and Mediators Beyond Borders, International, and a member of the American Bar Association Dispute Resolution membership committee. She is passionate about helping others resolve conflicts in a productive, non-litigious way using mediation, facilitation and collaborative problem solving, in order to find optimal solutions for all parties. She is the author of “How to Live Forever, A Guide to Writing the Final Chapter of Your Life Story" and is a speaker and trainer on the topics of conflict management, dispute resolution processes, life transitions, and how to make difficult decisions - including end of life issues. #drdanamzallag, #drdanpodcast, #Happinessjourneywithdrdan, #ddanmotivation, #inspiringinterviews, #drdancbt, #drdantherapy, #drdancoaching, #drdanhappiness, #kimberlybest. #conflictresolutionexpert --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/happinessjourney/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/happinessjourney/support
Discovering the truth of who you are doesn't require a certificate of realization. You don't need to understand Sanskrit or Advaita to know the truth of who you are. The only requirement is the willingness to investigate the thought of who you are. This month on Being Yourself, Gangaji shares what she calls a “sutra from the streets”— a teaching story about the power of inquiry and what is possible for all. PROGRAM NOTES Learn more about Gangaji and her programs and events at gangaji.org Learn more about the Gangaji Foundation Prison Program Donate to the Prison Program here. About Gangaji Like many of her contemporaries, Gangaji searched for fulfillment through relationships, career, motherhood, subculture experiences, political activism, and spiritual practice. In 1990, Gangaji met her teacher, Sri H.W.L. Poonja on the banks of the Ganga River. Today, Gangaji invites people from all walks of life to fully recognize the absolute freedom and unchanging peace that is the truth of one's being. She is the author of The Diamond in Your Pocket: Discovering Your True Radiance, Freedom and Resolve: The Living Edge of Surrender, Hidden Treasure: Uncovering the Truth in Your Life Story, and You are That Volume 1 & 11. About Kenny Johnson After living behind bars for over 20 years, Kenneth Johnson went through a spiritual awakening that changed his life radically and ended his life as a criminal. Released from prison in 1997, Kenny later founded This Sacred Space, a non-profit organization dedicated to self-discovery. He is the author of The Last Hustle. Kenny@thissacredspace.org or 415-342-4807
In this AlzAuthors Live! Virtual Q&A Dementia with Difficult People (November 8, 2022) you'll meet four of our authors who either cared for a parent who had hurt them in the past, or dealt with siblings who made caregiving difficult, or both. A professional mediator is also on hand to offer advice on how to navigate a dementia journey with a difficult person. Potential discussion topics: Heeding the call to careReckoning with the pastSetting aside differencesProblems/issues encounteredForgivenessBuilding a support network without family Our Panelists Kimberly Best, RN, MA is the author of How to Live Forever, A Guide to Writing the Final Chapter of Your Life Story. She is a speaker and trainer on conflict management, transitions, and difficult decisions, including end of life issues. She is the owner of Best Conflict Solutions, focusing on Conflict Coaching, Civil, Family, Healthcare, and Elder Mediation in Franklin, Tennessee. Read Kim's AlzAuthors post here. Malia Kline is the author of Sisterly Shove, a memoir that tells the story of when she and her sister took on their parents' care despite their personal differences. She is the younger sister in the book. Read Malia's AlzAuthors post here. Susan Landeis is a member of the AlzAuthors management team and Board of Directors. She is the author of In Search of Rainbows: a daughter's story of loss, hope, and redemption where she writes about the gifts she found while caring for her mother with whom she'd had a tumultuous relationship. Read Susan's AlzAuthors post here. Barbara Ella Milton, Jr. PhD, LCSW is the author of Heeding the Caregiver Call: The Story of Barbara Ella Milton, Sr. and Alzheimer's Disease. This tells the tale of her caring for her estranged mother when she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease while she herself endured treatment for bladder cancer. Read Barbara's AlzAuthors post here. Vicki Tapia is a co-founder of AlzAuthors and a member of the management team and Board of Directors. She is the author of Somebody Stole My Iron: A family memoir of dementia, which chronicles her story of caring for both parents with dementia. She and her mother shared a difficult relationship, and Vicki found herself without the assistance of her only brother who chose to deny, rather than participate in, the situation. Read Vicki's AlzAuthors post here. About the Podcast Our podcast brings you insightful, moving interviews with our authors who share their personal dementia journeys. Please subscribe so you don't miss a word. If our authors' stories move you, please leave a review. And don't forget to share our podcast with family and friends in need of knowledge, comfort, and support on their own dementia journeys. AlzAuthors is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, and marketing expenses to promote our authors, expand our content, improve our reach, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer's and other dementias. To sustain our efforts please donate here. We are a WCN Featured Podcast Proud to be on The Health Podcast Network Want to be on the podcast? Here's what you need to know. Thanks for listening. AlzAuthors.com Shop our Store
Kimberly Best, RN, MA, is a Civil and Family Mediator. Her practice focuses on Family Mediation, Health and Elder Care Mediation, Civil and Business Mediation, and Conflict Coaching. She is a working member of the Association of Conflict Resolution Elder Mediation Professional Development Group as well as a working member of Mediators Beyond Borders, International, and a member of the American Bar Association Dispute Resolution development committee. She is passionate about helping others resolve conflicts by using mediation, facilitation and collaborative problem solving to find optimal solutions for all parties. Kim is the author of “How to Live Forever, A Guide to Writing the Final Chapter of Your Life Story."
In this AlzAuthors Live! Virtual Q&A Dementia with Difficult People (November 8, 2022) you'll meet four of our authors who either cared for a parent who had hurt them in the past, or dealt with siblings who made caregiving difficult, or both. A professional mediator is also on hand to offer advice on how to navigate a dementia journey with a difficult person. Potential discussion topics: Heeding the call to careReckoning with the pastSetting aside differencesProblems/issues encounteredForgivenessBuilding a support network without family Our Panelists Kimberly Best, RN, MA is the author of How to Live Forever, A Guide to Writing the Final Chapter of Your Life Story. She is a speaker and trainer on conflict management, transitions, and difficult decisions, including end of life issues. She is the owner of Best Conflict Solutions, focusing on Conflict Coaching, Civil, Family, Healthcare, and Elder Mediation in Franklin, Tennessee. Read Kim's AlzAuthors post here. Malia Kline is the author of Sisterly Shove, a memoir that tells the story of when she and her sister took on their parents' care despite their personal differences. She is the younger sister in the book. Read Malia's AlzAuthors post here. Susan Landeis is a member of the AlzAuthors management team and Board of Directors. She is the author of In Search of Rainbows: a daughter's story of loss, hope, and redemption where she writes about the gifts she found while caring for her mother with whom she'd had a tumultuous relationship. Read Susan's AlzAuthors post here. Barbara Ella Milton, Jr. PhD, LCSW is the author of Heeding the Caregiver Call: The Story of Barbara Ella Milton, Sr. and Alzheimer's Disease. This tells the tale of her caring for her estranged mother when she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease while she herself endured treatment for bladder cancer. Read Barbara's AlzAuthors post here. Vicki Tapia is a co-founder of AlzAuthors and a member of the management team and Board of Directors. She is the author of Somebody Stole My Iron: A family memoir of dementia, which chronicles her story of caring for both parents with dementia. She and her mother shared a difficult relationship, and Vicki found herself without the assistance of her only brother who chose to deny, rather than participate in, the situation. Read Vicki's AlzAuthors post here. About the Podcast Our podcast brings you insightful, moving interviews with our authors who share their personal dementia journeys. Please subscribe so you don't miss a word. If our authors' stories move you, please leave a review. And don't forget to share our podcast with family and friends in need of knowledge, comfort, and support on their own dementia journeys. AlzAuthors is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, and marketing expenses to promote our authors, expand our content, improve our reach, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer's and other dementias. To sustain our efforts please donate here. We are a WCN Featured Podcast Proud to be on The Health Podcast Network Want to be on the podcast? Here's what you need to know. Thanks for listening. AlzAuthors.com Shop our Store
Welcome to The Art of Memorialising - an audio newsletter by Peter Billingham from Death Goes Digital and Memorable Words Eulogy Writing services bringing you the latest news on digital immortality, digital legacy, digital life curation and all things #Deathtech.Sponsoring this edition is 4everstoryA lifetime comprises a thousand stories. 4everstory is a secure and private digital story platform. 4everstory specialises in capturing digital memories and preserving special moments in a single and secure location. 4everstory encourages sharing and connecting family memories, and life experiences, strengthening family bonds, family traditions, and is a simple way to continue telling life stories.What Will You Find In This Issue?Telling your life story using the digital heritage app After Cloud.Bringing artistic design to obituaries is start up MurialMemorial NFT's? Remembering our loved ones in the Metaverse.Photo by Etienne Girardet on UnsplashYour Life Is An Epic Story Waiting To Be Told. Will You Tell it?Once upon a time …‘He was an old man who fished alone in a skiff in the Gulf Stream and he had gone eighty-four days now without taking a fish.' ( The Old Man and the Sea, Ernest Hemingway)‘In my younger and more vulnerable years my father gave me some advice that I've been turning over in my mind ever since.' (The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald)How would you write the first line of your life story?A good life story captivates heart and mind. Stories inspire us. Encourage us. Make us laugh and cry. Stories make sense of life when everything is senseless.Gripping, captivating and memorable stories, says author Donald Miller, are about, ‘A character who wants something and overcomes conflict to get it.'Is that you? Is your life is an epic story waiting to be told? Now, more than ever, telling it is in the palm of your hand. It's challenging and demanding to write our life story. I know. I just published a memoir. Documenting lives for eternity - our digital heritage - is available with the click of a thumb. But will people write it? What Is The Shape of Your Life Story?Famous storyteller, Kurt Vonnegut, pens quirky, complex books. He believes stories have shapes. Especially life stories. He suggests the basic structure of all stories come down to eight story shapes. This infographic explains them all. As a eulogy writer, I often see and use the ‘Man In A Hole' and ‘Redemptive' epic story shape. The ‘Man In A Hole' story need not be about a man or a hole! It is a story of someone who gets into trouble and gets out of it again. The story has a happy-sad-happy trajectory. Many identify with the ‘Redemptive Story.' The story shape starts off bad then ends good. Another life story shape coined by Joseph Campbell is ‘The Hero's Journey.' This story involves a normal person who goes on an epic adventure, hits a pivotal crisis, wins a victory, and then comes home changed. Which is your life story shape?Digital legacy platforms enable the telling of life stories. But will they be told? After seeing too many ‘Dear Dad' or ‘Dear Mum' life story journals empty, I'm not convinced writing your life story online will happen for many.Unless … Unless an army of story tellers could help write those stories? Now, maybe there's an opportunity for the future? And they all lived happily after after …Startup Spotlights - AfterCloud.co.uk and Murial.LifeAfterCloud.co.ukWe profiled After Cloud in August 2021. What a difference a year can make committed to a vision of building tools for digital heritage. After Cloud celebrates and shares individual life moments. Helps to tell our unique life story preserving our family history.Approved by ORCHA (Organisation for the Review of Health and Care Apps) and part of the UK's NHS (National Health Service) digital app library, After Cloud is being used and adapted in many care situations.Moments enables you to record and store important daily thoughts and precious memories. Perhaps as a daily journal to share stories with your loved ones privately and securely, now or after you have died. Timelines - is to record your life events, so future generations can see and hear all the really important moments in your words. Timelines is also an app to assist with life story work in aged care settings and people living with dementia.You can sign up for Moments or Timelines here.Murial.LifeChatting this month with Gary Kisela, the founder and CEO of Murial, it was intriguing to learn of his desire not only to create a platform for telling and preserving life stories, but to do it with excellent design and creativity.When an entrepreneur experiences the loss of a loved one and finds the marketplace lacking, need and vision come together. This was the case with Gary. Disillusioned and unimpressed with the blandness of many obituary platforms, he is setting out to turn Murial into the best space to help people express tributes to remember their loved ones.You can create a Murial for free or unlock its full features by choosing the premium tier. Premium Murial gives you music, unlimited photos, and space to remember your loved ones more meaningfully.Heard of a startup in digital life curation or #Deathtech?Please let me know. Email info@deathgoesdigital.comSponsored Product or Service - 4everstoryThere is nothing worse than an untold family story lost forever. We forget valuable old photographs and family movies stored away in boxes. Memories fade. Every year, thousands of digital images and videos stored on smart phones are accidentally deleted or misplaced. Increasingly, family history is lost because family stories are no longer shared. Parents or grandparents are no longer here to tell their stories. So what is the solution?John Withers, the Australian founder of 4everstory, has announced its secure and private web-based digital story platform is now available.As life becomes increasingly complex and digital, so has the interest to build unique permanent online spaces. Now it is easy to create tribute experiences rich in mixed media content. These can be collectively shared with family and friends anywhere in the world to create a wider sense of connection. 4everstory creates lasting, meaningful, and dynamic digital stroies that connect lives today and will do tomorrow.Interested in sharing your new product or service with readers of The Art of Memorialising? We highlight your product, service, or idea sponsoring an edition. We give you the space; you get to tell the world about what you are doing or have created.You and your business can become part of the adventure now. Secure your month in 2022/23. MM's (Memorialisation Morsels) 5 meaty bites of news for YOU to stay ahead of the conversation on Digital Legacy, Digital Life Curation & all things #Deathtech.1 - Remember.Place - The World's 1st Commemorative NFTs & Dedicated Memorial MetaverseThe Metaverse is coming! What it will look like and how we will spend time working, being entertained, even socialising there, is in a state of creative evolution. One thing is for sure, it will encompass all of life … and increasingly death. Will remembering our loved ones in that virtual space do away with our need to have physical memorials for a loved one? Remember.Place is creating commemorative Memorial Stone NFT's. There are 5,000 one-of-a-kind stones. Each Memorial Stone is an original, delicately crafted artwork that provides you with a unique way to celebrate the story of your loved one. Check out a YouTube video here.2 - A Online Funeral For An Online Video Game - Really?Red Dead is a series of Western-themed action-adventure games published by Rockstar Games. As a reaction to the creator of the game failing to update it, the fans gathered for #RedDeadFuneral. What makes this interesting to me is mourning online has become the culture for a natural way of expressing loss. Fascinating how the community of gamers came together for the funeral posting condolences. I believe the step to mourn a loved one online will become as normal in the future. (via ruetir.com) Looks like the fans of Assassin's Creed are planing something similar.3 - Can Digital Afterlife Practices Keep Us Connected To Our Dead?Ginger Liu, the CEO/Founder Ginger Media & Entertainment, asks the poignant question in the article The Digital Afterlife of Grief. (via Medium/Illumination) She notes, ‘Kubler-Ross developed stages of grief as a linear process that has an endpoint but this view is gradually being replaced by the continuing bonds approach as our connection with the dead has been immortalised in the digital world.' The ‘Ethics of prolonging bereavement' is a subject being studied, but how it will play out for us all in the coming decades is unknown. 4 - My House of Memories App - From Liverpool Museums The theme this month is storytelling online. So I'm grateful to Ginger Liu who mentioned, My House of Memories app in her piece above. She used it when caring or her mother dying Alzheimer's disease. While not an after-death app, My House of Memories app has pictures of objects from across the decades, brought to life with sound, as an easy-to-use way to help people living with dementia explore things that resonate with them. What caught my eye about the app was the ‘My Memories' feature. This enables users to upload their own photos to share precious personal memories with the people they care for living with dementia/Alzheimer's. Stories stored in the last season of life.5 - #Deathtech startup Willed raises $6 million (via smartcompany)‘Death tech startups like Willed are disrupting a very traditional space by offering multiple services under one banner…' says smartcompany. Following on June's newsletter - Is Direct Cremation Disrupting The Legacy of Traditional Funerals in the UK Forever? - it seems it may also be the same in Australia. Online direct cremation - funeral planning the simple, affordable way on offer from Willed. Interesting both the $6m and adding funerals to a will company.Have You Found This Newsletter On Your Favourite Podcast App Yet?Thanks again for the support and feedback. I love hearing from you!Who do you know who would find this information interesting?Please, can you forward the email to them? I'd be very grateful. Let's start a conversation - info@deathgoesdigital.comUntil next month, keep safe, and keep going. Pete This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theartofmemorialising.substack.com
International speaker Jen Grisanti is an acclaimed Story/Career Consultant at Jen Grisanti Consultancy Inc., 13-year Writing Instructor for Writers on the Verge at NBC, and a former 12-year studio executive. Her last studio job was VP of Current Programming at CBS/Paramount. Jen is the author of three books, Story Line: Finding Gold in Your Life Story, TV Writing Tool Kit: How To Write a Script That Sells, Change Your Story, Change Your Life: A Path To Your Success.Grisanti started her career in 1992 as an assistant to Aaron Spelling. He served as her mentor for 12 years. She quickly climbed the ranks and eventually ran Current Programs at Spelling Television Inc., covering all Spelling's shows, including Beverly Hills, 90210, Melrose Place, and Charmed. In 2004, Grisanti received a promotion to Vice President of Current Programs at CBS/Paramount, where she covered numerous shows, including Medium, Numbers, NCIS, 4400, and Girlfriends.Grisanti's speaking points include: how to tell and sell your story, how to add fiction to your truth in your writing, how to define your voice, and how to be the author of your life. You can learn more about Jen at www.jengrisanti.comGrisanti has taught classes for the Screenwriters Safari (South Africa), Rocaberti Writers' Retreat (Spain, France, and Italy), Alta Yoga/Writing Retreat (Nicaragua), TV Writers Summit (in LA and London), The TV Writers Studio (in Australia), The Big Island Film Festival, Chicago Screenwriters Network, Scriptwriters Network, Screenwriting Expo, the Great American Pitchfest, the Northwestern Screenwriter's Guild in Seattle, and the Alameda's Writer's Group. Also, she has served on panels for the WGA, iTVFest, UFVA, PGA, and The Writer's Bootcamp, telling her story to inspire others.
Kim Best Untangles the Art of Mediation in Dementia Care Support AlzAuthors at https://alzauthors.com/donate Please leave a review and share this podcast with a caregiver or loved one on a dementia journey. * * * About Kimberly Best RN, MA When a family member is diagnosed with dementia, a number of complicated issues may arise: family conflict, the re-emergence of old slights and misunderstandings, disagreements on how to provide care or navigate the journey, and more. Mediator and conflict coach Kimberly Best is passionate about helping others resolve such conflicts in a productive, non-litigious way, and in finding optimal solutions to problems for all parties involved. She spent most of her career as a Registered Nurse in intensive care, trauma, and emergency medicine, where she cared for people in extreme need, and gained valuable experience in the healthcare system. This inspired her to become a Civil and Family Mediator. She is the owner of Best Conflict Solutions, where she provides conflict coaching and civil, family, healthcare, and elder mediation in Franklin, Tennessee. She serves on the board of the Tennessee Association of Professional Mediators. She is a speaker and trainer on conflict management, transitions, and difficult decisions including end of life issues. Kim is the author of How to Live Forever, A Guide to Writing the Final Chapter of Your Life Story. In this episode, we discuss the value of professional mediation in dementia care, why your story is your legacy, how to control the final chapter in your life, and the fine line in caregiving between hope and regret. Read Kim's AlzAuthors Post: https://alzauthors.com/2021/04/13/kimberly-best-how-to-live-forever/ Start reading How to Live Forever: A Guide to Writing the Final Chapter of Your Life Story now! Note: We are an Amazon Associate and may receive a small commission from book sales. Connect with Kim Website LinkedIn Twitter Instagram * * * Each season our podcast brings you six of our authors sharing their dementia journeys. Please subscribe so you don't miss a word. If our authors' stories move you please leave a review. And don't forget to share our podcast with family and friends in need of knowledge, comfort, and support on their own dementia journeys. AlzAuthors is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, and marketing expenses to promote our authors, expand our content, improve our reach, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer's and other dementias. To sustain our efforts please visit https://alzauthors.com/donate/ . Thank you for listening. AlzAuthors.com
0:00 - Introduction 1:12 - What's Your Life Story? 15:35 - What is Your Relationship With The Bible / View on Different Translations? 20:23 - Is Your Happy Life on Social Media REAL? Welcome to a new format here on the Jordan Green Podcast that You'll see from time to time! In this episode we dive into Pastor Jordan's life with three common questions we get whenever we host a Meet The Pastor on Sunday Mornings. We hope you enjoy this episode, and would invite you to send in any questions you have that you'd like to ask Pastor Jordan, who knows, they may just end up on a future episode! Jordan Green on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordan.green.98622 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjordangreen/ More About Jordan Green: http://pursuitchurch.org/our-pastor
International speaker Jen Grisanti is an acclaimed Story/Career Consultant at Jen Grisanti Inc., a 13-year Writing Instructor for Writers on the Verge at NBC, a former 12-year studio executive, including VP of Current Programming at CBS/Paramount. Jen is the author of three books, Story Line: Finding Gold in Your Life Story, TV Writing Tool Kit: How To Write a Script That Sells, and Change Your Story, Change Your Life: A Path To Your Success. Jen Grisanti's program Story Therapy is available for a limited time at a discount of $200 off for our listeners at this link until Feburary 15th, 2022. https://jen-grisanti.mykajabi.com/offers/FJ5WNgji/checkout 2022 STORY THERAPY EVENT AND STORYWISE 6-WEEK TV PILOT WRITING TELESEMINAR Jen's 13th Annual Storywise Teleseminar starts on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, and goes through March 23, 2022. This seminar is a live and interactive event that includes story instruction, pitching, and an opportunity to get feedback from top working TV writers. Classes begin LIVE on Tuesday, February 15th at 7:00 pm PST ONLINE. Want to learn all of the things that Jen taught in Writers on the Verge at NBC? Check out her Storywise 6-Week Teleseminar that includes an eight-module story instruction training series called “Story Therapy: How To Write A Story That Sells.” She gives writers full breakdowns for 5 shows and a breakdown for one feature. You'll take a deep dive into several story tools that could lead you to a sale. She designed the story modules for “Story Therapy” and the 6-week program to help you write a compelling script in six weeks. She teaches you how to write at a level that will help lead your script to a sale, get staffed on a show, place in a writing competition or get into one of the various writing programs. To date, 97 pilots sold from writers that took part in this experience and her one on one consults.
Kim Best Untangles the Art of Mediation in Dementia Care Support AlzAuthors at https://alzauthors.com/donate Please leave a review and share this podcast with a caregiver or loved one on a dementia journey. * * * About Kimberly Best RN, MA When a family member is diagnosed with dementia, a number of complicated issues may arise: family conflict, the re-emergence of old slights and misunderstandings, disagreements on how to provide care or navigate the journey, and more. Mediator and conflict coach Kimberly Best is passionate about helping others resolve such conflicts in a productive, non-litigious way, and in finding optimal solutions to problems for all parties involved. She spent most of her career as a Registered Nurse in intensive care, trauma, and emergency medicine, where she cared for people in extreme need, and gained valuable experience in the healthcare system. This inspired her to become a Civil and Family Mediator. She is the owner of Best Conflict Solutions, where she provides conflict coaching and civil, family, healthcare, and elder mediation in Franklin, Tennessee. She serves on the board of the Tennessee Association of Professional Mediators. She is a speaker and trainer on conflict management, transitions, and difficult decisions including end of life issues. Kim is the author of How to Live Forever, A Guide to Writing the Final Chapter of Your Life Story. In this episode, we discuss the value of professional mediation in dementia care, why your story is your legacy, how to control the final chapter in your life, and the fine line in caregiving between hope and regret. Read Kim's AlzAuthors Post: https://alzauthors.com/2021/04/13/kimberly-best-how-to-live-forever/ Start reading How to Live Forever: A Guide to Writing the Final Chapter of Your Life Story now! Note: We are an Amazon Associate and may receive a small commission from book sales. Connect with Kim Website LinkedIn Twitter Instagram * * * Each season our podcast brings you six of our authors sharing their dementia journeys. Please subscribe so you don't miss a word. If our authors' stories move you please leave a review. And don't forget to share our podcast with family and friends in need of knowledge, comfort, and support on their own dementia journeys. AlzAuthors is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, and marketing expenses to promote our authors, expand our content, improve our reach, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer's and other dementias. To sustain our efforts please visit https://alzauthors.com/donate/ . Thank you for listening. AlzAuthors.com
RN and author Kimberly Best is the author of “How to Live Forever: A Guide to Writing the Final Chapter of Your Life Story”. Kim talked with us about her career spent in nursing and conflict management, and the value of mediation for end of life decisions. Kim has a master's degree in Conflict Management, and is trained in Transformative Mediation and Healthcare Mediation. Her passion for resolving conflicts without litigation is evident in her work and her wisdom. According to her website BestConflictSolutions.com, Kim's book “provides you with tools that can help you have the difficult conversations regarding legal decisions, health care plans, relationships, and death. Recognizing the finite nature of our days, we can live purposefully, plan ahead for the end of our life story, and die without regret, living fully to the end and finishing well. Connect with Best Conflict Solutions and the mediation services they provide, including elder mediation, family and relationship mediation, conflict coaching, and speaking services. Buy Kim Best's book “How to Live Forever: A Guide to Writing the Final Chapter of your Life Story” here or here. Download the study guide to go with the book by clicking here. Connect with mediation services from Best Conflict Solutions by clicking here. Find more information about hospice philosophy, end of life care, and self care for both personal and professional caregivers here. Send your questions and comments to host@theheartofhospice.com. We'd love to hear from you! Find more podcast episodes from The Heart of Hospice here: https://theheartofhospice.libsyn.com/
Thank you for Listening to todays episodes where we will open up the lid on Fitness, Movements, Health, alternative healing to move you forward. Evolve Your Mind with your body, We have many aspects to our brain The conscious waking brain, Subconscious, Unconscious, and Super consciousness Mind. We will brush through these topics to wet your own interests and become advocates of your own health and fitness. Here is an excellent article on the brain waves and flow state (alpha) The 5 Brain waves and its Connection with Flow State (cwilsonmeloncelli.com). Think about how your mind and body are interconnected to better serve your fitness, yoga, routines. Check out Coach Brian's new website HYBRID FITNESS – "Your Body is Your Life Story" (living-dynamics.com) Amazon.com: Microgreens: A Cookbook Of Microgreen Recipes eBook: Harrington, Brian: Kindle Store Do You love Sharing your fitness journey with other's, Become a Fitness Trainer and Love what you do https://refer.issaonline.com/bharrington0045(ISSA PT) Subscribe to my Channels www.facebook.com/CoachBrianHarrington/ www.instagram.com/breathebrianharrington/ www.youtube.com/user/livinghealthdynamic1 Need Help with your Yoga practice I'm here for you and Your here for me CoachBrian1088@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brian-harrington/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brian-harrington/support
Dr. Jeanette welcomes Kim Best, author of How to Live Forever: A Guide to Writing the Final Chapter of Your Life Story to explore our final life chapter with all the challenges and hurdles put in front of us.What happens when the best laid plans go out the door and you are left feeling vulnerable to the healthcare, financial or social systems put in place as rescue services? What happens when you have made no plans and things alter your life and the quality of your remaining time is at risk? Who do you turn to, what do you ask for, and when is the right time to create a plan that may help others know what your End of Life wishes are?As we have seen over the last few years, death does not have a plan or a prescribed time frame in which to show up; it just does! We cannot control when or how we die, we cannot demand life saving services to keep us on this planet, and we cannot tell our body that is must perform with all the treatments and technology available. Death is a natural process, the cycle of life. Can we accept that aspect of life or do we continue to deny its existence? How do we deal with our natural aging? Are we angry at death, disease, frailty, loss, and the system of life that sometimes seems to fail? What are we seeking to write our last chapter of life? How would we like to take our last dance? Who will be there to guide us when we cannot see, hear, or talk?Angels and guides are all around us, just as planners, social workers, Drs., family, loved ones and even those we don't know who seem to show up from no where and catch us when we fall. Be open to the words we speak on this show, some may challenge your beliefs and your truths, and others may drive you make changes in your life plan today. Be kind to yourself and find the words as thoughts to comfort you in your transition from this life to the next.For more information on Kim Best and her work visit: www.HowToLiveForeverBook.com For guided support at End of Life and the challenges in our final quarter of life, Dr. Jeanette offers services on her website, also a free book and newsletter can be found there: www.DrJeanetteGallagher also www.MyPersonalAdvocate2.com
Before a motion picture movie is made … the creative team sits down to mock up a storyboard of the film. A storyboard is a sequence of drawings that help show the flow of the narrative beforehand. This process allows everyone involved to see a visual representation of where the film is headed … so there aren't any surprises. And as we move forward in our study today on Bold Steps Weekend, Pastor Mark Jobe explains that for some people… it's time to get back to the drawing board … to Re-envision Your Life Story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Taking the Pulse on Today's Energies!Dr. Jeanette and Kim Best discuss the processes of closing this life book that we put 'out of sight, out of mind' due to our fear of death. The story of your life; what is your legacy all about? What is closure? Have we cleaned up our regrets? Did we speak all the words that we needed to share before our last breathe?Are you prepared for death? What happens when all we have planned goes out the door, when our time of closure comes without a warning, and when the answers and plans have not been made; what next?Kim is the author of How to Live Forever: A Guide to Writing the Final Chapter of Your Life Story and has decades of helping others through their end of life process.Dr. Jeanette supports patients and loved ones through the End of Life process: Walking Souls Home in Grace. For a private session visit: https://MyPersonalAdvocate2.comFor more information on Kim and her services visit: http://www.BestConflictSolutions.comFor a free newsletter and book from Dr. Jeanette visit: https://DrJeanetteGallagher.com
Betsy Wurzel's guest on Chatting with Betsy is Jolene Hil, creator of Your Life Talks. Jolene Hill is providing an amazing app "Your life talks" which is available on Apple Store, Google Play Store, or YourLifeTalks.com. This app will be a great way to start a conversation about your loved one's life history and their end of life wishes. The questions to ask are very informative and Your Life Story is to know the history of someone's life. Your life wishes are to know how your loved one would like at the end of life. This app is available in 5 languages. This app is available in 5 languages. What a great gift for you and your family to share their stories for all to remember. Important to share one's, Life Story. "Everyone's life stories and Life wishes matter."For more information on this interview:http://bit.ly/3pdwGpX
Betsy Wurzel's guest on Chatting with Betsy is Jolene Hil, creator of Your Life Talks. Jolene Hill is providing an amazing app "Your life talks" which is available on Apple Store, Google Play Store, or YourLifeTalks.com. This app will be a great way to start a conversation about your loved one's life history and their end of life wishes. The questions to ask are very informative and Your Life Story is to know the history of someone's life. Your life wishes are to know how your loved one would like at the end of life. This app is available in 5 languages. This app is available in 5 languages. What a great gift for you and your family to share their stories for all to remember. Important to share one's, Life Story. "Everyone's life stories and Life wishes matter." For more information on this interview:http://bit.ly/3pdwGpX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jolene is motivated to inspire families to have conversations about what really matters in life. She was a full-time carer for her husband when he was diagnosed with terminal cancer, and with this knowledge and her background as a Funeral Director, she was inspired to create ‘Your Life Talks’.She is passionate about the importance of creating a record of our life journey for future generations, and having conversations about our wishes for our future including end of life healthcare.‘Your Life Talks’ was created with a mission to raise community awareness of the importance of initiating these meaningful conversations within families, to recognize our intrinsic need to remember and celebrate our life and achievements and talk about our future as we age.Jolene has recruited over 30 speakers to present talks to community, carer & multicultural groups in Australia & New Zealand.Jolene recognized that what most people need is a reason or a little bit of encouragement to kick-start these conversations, and that spending time reflecting on our life journey provides a natural seque into the more challenging conversations regarding our future.Her innovative Conversation Starter cards and mobile App, ‘Your Life Story’ & ‘Your Life Wishes’ have been widely embraced as an ideal way to assist families with kick-starting these conversations.Follow Knowledgeable Aging: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Knowledgeable-Aging-102638398162823 Twitter: https://twitter.com/KnowledgeAging Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowledgeableaging/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/knowledgeable-aging/?viewAsMember=true Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/05OHF9FkmhzCO5PDsyGfGq Newsletter: https://www.knowledgeableaging.com/newsletter/
Taking the Pulse on Today's Energies! Dr. Jeanette and Kim Best discuss the processes of closing this life book that we put 'out of sight, out of mind' due to our fear of death. The story of your life; what is your legacy all about? What is closure? Have we cleaned up our regreats? Did we speak all the words that we needed to share before our last breathe? Are you prepared for death? What happens when all we have planned goes out the door, when our time of closure comes without a warning, and when the answers and plans have not been made; what next? Kim is the author of How to Live Forever: A Guide to Writing the Final Chapter of Your Life Story and has decades of helping others through their end of life process. Dr. Jeanette supports patients and loved ones through the End of Life process: Walking Souls Home in Grace. For a private session visit: www.MyPersonalAdvocate2.com For more information on Kim and her services visit: www.BestConflictSolutions.com For a free newsletter and book from Dr. Jeanette visit: www.DrJeanetteGallagher.com
“What is Your Life Story? (1 Peter 1:10-12)” by Chris Kropf. Released: 2020. Genre: Sermons. The post What is Your Life Story? (1 Peter 1:10-12) appeared first on Grace Fellowship Church.
Stacy Brookman is a Resilience and Life Storytelling Expert who interviews fascinating people on the Real Life Resilience podcast. She helps smart, outwardly confident women who secretly have low self-esteem issues due to an emotionally abusive partner take back control and begin to develop the resilience they need to be themselves again. Her free monthly webinar will give you 4 Simple, Proven Methods to Writing the First Chapter of Your Life Story in Just 7 Days. She believes that life is a story…and it’s never too late to start telling yours. Stacy and I break down what happens when you go through the multiple stages of a breakup. She shares her story of how she left an emotionally abusive relationship with her 2 daughters in tow. Learn more about Stacy at www.stacybrookman.com. Follow Stacy on Instagram: @stacy_brookman If this resonates with you, DM me your thoughts on Instagram: @altheabranton --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brokenhearted/message
Jen Grisanti is a story career consultant, independent producer, writing instructor for Writers on the Verge at NBC, blogger for The Huffington Post and author of the new books, Story Line: Finding Gold in Your Life Story and TV Writing Tool Kit: How To Write a Script That Sells.Jen spent 12 years under the mentorship of Aaron Spelling, eventually running Current Programs at Spelling Television Inc., covering all of Spelling’s shows including Beverly Hills, 90210, Melrose Place, and Charmed. In 2004, Jen was promoted to VP of Current Programs at CBS/Paramount, where she covered such shows as Medium, Numbers, NCIS, 4400, and Girlfriends. While at CBS/Paramount, she served as a mentor in the CBS Diversity Program, which seeks out and nurtures young writers and directors.In January 2008, Jen launched Jen Grisanti Consultancy Inc., a consulting firm dedicated to helping talented writers break into the industry. By drawing on her 12-year experience as a studio executive where she gave daily notes to executive producers & showrunners, Jen personally guides writers to shape their material, hone their pitches, and focus their careers. Since launching, Jen has worked with over 300 writers working in television, features, and novels. In the first three years, already 20 of her clients have staffed as writers on television shows and two have sold pilots that went to series. In 2008, Jen was hired to be the Writing Instructor for NBC’s Writers on the Verge.Her brand is Developing From Within. Her company hosts Storywise Seminars and Teleseminars as a way to get this message out. In addition to her books, she has CDs and workbooks, and also has an excellent Storywise Podcast Series available on iTunes and her website.Visit her website at jengrisanticonsultancy.com.Follow Jen on Twitter: @JenGrisantiBuy Gray’s book for only $4.99! Look for it on Amazon – How To Break In To TV Writing: Insider Interviews.Didn’t get your questions asked? Make sure you follow Gray on Twitter (@GrayJones) so you can get the scoop on who is being interviewed and how to get your questions in. Also check out our TV Writer Twitter Database to find Twitter addresses for over 1,000 TV writers. Find our previous episodes and other resources at www.tvwriterpodcast.comor on Gray’s YouTube channel.First published June 24, 2011.
Jen Grisanti is a story career consultant, independent producer, writing instructor for Writers on the Verge at NBC, blogger for The Huffington Post and author of the new books, Story Line: Finding Gold in Your Life Story and TV Writing Tool Kit: How To Write a Script That Sells. Jen spent 12 years under the mentorship of Aaron Spelling, eventually running Current Programs at Spelling Television Inc., covering all of Spelling's shows including Beverly Hills, 90210, Melrose Place, and Charmed. In 2004, Jen was promoted to VP of Current Programs at CBS/Paramount, where she covered such shows as Medium, Numbers, NCIS, 4400, and Girlfriends. While at CBS/Paramount, she served as a mentor in the CBS Diversity Program, which seeks out and nurtures young writers and directors. In January 2008, Jen launched Jen Grisanti Consultancy Inc., a consulting firm dedicated to helping talented writers break into the industry. By drawing on her 12-year experience as a studio executive where she gave daily notes to executive producers & showrunners, Jen personally guides writers to shape their material, hone their pitches, and focus their careers. Since launching, Jen has worked with over 300 writers working in television, features, and novels. In the first three years, already 20 of her clients have staffed as writers on television shows and two have sold pilots that went to series. In 2008, Jen was hired to be the Writing Instructor for NBC's Writers on the Verge. Her brand is Developing From Within. Her company hosts Storywise Seminars and Teleseminars as a way to get this message out. In addition to her books, she has CDs and workbooks, and also has an excellent Storywise Podcast Series available on iTunes and her website. Visit her website at jengrisanticonsultancy.com. Follow Jen on Twitter: @JenGrisanti Buy Gray's book for only $4.99! Look for it on Amazon – How To Break In To TV Writing: Insider Interviews. Didn't get your questions asked? Make sure you follow Gray on Twitter (@GrayJones) so you can get the scoop on who is being interviewed and how to get your questions in. Also check out our TV Writer Twitter Database to find Twitter addresses for over 1,000 TV writers. Find our previous episodes and other resources at www.tvwriterpodcast.comor on Gray's YouTube channel. First published June 24, 2011.
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Episode 066 (LIfe Stories Series) - What's Your Life Story, Part 1 Mark Twain said, “THERE WAS NEVER YET AN UNINTERESTING LIFE. SUCH A THING IS AN IMPOSSIBILITY. INSIDE THE DULLEST EXTERIOR, THERE IS A DRAMA, A COMEDY, AND A TRAGEDY.” This is the beginning of our Life Story Series. Have you ever stopped to consider what your life story is? This question isn't about the specific details of what, when, how long. The question is about what's important, what did it mean, and other questions that unpack the WHY behind the what. Our goal over the next few episodes is to host guests that will share their unique stories and engage in a level of transparency of their past and present challenges that will allow us to not only learn from them, but appreciate their stories, what they are doing and then simultaneously appreciate our own stories and life narrative. This series has FOUR (4) Goals: We want you to think about your own life story Appreciate your own life story Listen to others' stories - their victories, challenges, and lessons learned Get a WISE IDEA about how other's stories could cause positive change in your own life. This series is sure to prompt smiles, evoke tears, and create "Ah Ha Moments". For Coaching, Questions, or Additional Information: You can contact us at info@thewiseideapodcast.com Subscribe via: iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, RSS Feed, and Spotify Enjoy what you're hearing & seeing? Do you mind Rating & Reviewing This Podcast? Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. Your feedback also lets me know how I can better serve you. If you have the desire to donate financially to The Wise Idea Podcast, you can do so here. A donation of any amount will be helpful in allowing us to creating the movement to INSPIRE WISDOM. DONATE HERE! About Our Host: Christopher J. Harris, a native of Palatka, Fla., is currently Executive Pastor of Crossover Church of Tampa, Fla. He is also the Director of Administration & Vision Implementation overseeing the day to day operations of the Atlanta Headquarters office for Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International. He's served at ministries in Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Chicago,IL. He's an author and blogger with two books, Temporary Assignments and Church Strategies and Ministry Systems. He's an alumnus of Florida State University, University of South Carolina, special studies at Princeton Theological Seminary and doctoral work at Nova Southeastern University. Harris currently resides in Florida with his wife Dr Carmen J Harris and their children. You can check him out here: www.ChristopherJHarris.com You can see his Social media here on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Periscope, and LinkedIn ALL at @CJHarrisOne Here are Christopher's Theological Beliefs: http://christopherjharris.com/what-i-believe/ He is affiliated with the following organizations (among others): www.CrossoverChurch.org , https://www.fullgospelbaptist.org/, http://www.mosaix.info/ , and https://www.biblicalleadership.com/ Thank You's: My family for their commitment to the vision to inspire wisdom in others and release me to endeavors like this. To my Producer, Kevin Scullion. (Note: Want your name listed here? Leave a review of this podcast and you may find your name listed here…)
Stacy Brookman is a Resilience and Life Storytelling Expert and produces the Real Life Resilience podcast. http://www.stacybrookman.com/podcast/ She helps smart, outwardly confident women who secretly have low self-esteem issues due to an emotionally abusive partner take back control and begin to develop the resilience they need to be themselves again. Her free monthly webinar will give you 4 Simple, Proven Methods to Writing the First Chapter of Your Life Story in Just 7 Days. http://www.stacybrookman.com/webinar/ She believes that life is a story…and it’s never too late to start telling yours. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Resilience In Real LifeNo industry is immune and no occupation is safe. All of us need to begin to think in terms of our own inner strengths, our resilience and resourcefulness, our capacity to adapt and to rely upon ourselves and our families. ~ http://geni.us/pressfield (Steven Pressfield)Stacy Brookman is a Resilience and Life Storytelling Expert and produces the http://www.stacybrookman.com/podcast-2/ (Real Life Resilience Podcast). She helps smart, outwardly confident women who secretly have low self-esteem issues due to an emotionally abusive partner take back control and begin to develop the resilience they need to believe in themselves again. She's producing an Emotional Abuse Recovery and Resilience summit (at http://stacybrookman.com/summit (stacybrookman.com/summit)) that provides a comprehensive resource for women who are either in or getting out of emotionally abusive relationships and the friends and family who want to help them. Her free monthly webinar will give you http://www.stacybrookman.com/webinar/ (4 Simple, Proven Methods to Writing the First Chapter of Your Life Story in Just 7 Days). She believes that life is a story…and it's never too late to start telling yours. She's straight to the point with an engaging, excellent perspective on next steps. Photo by https://unsplash.com/photos/fQM8cbGY6iQ?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Nikolas Noonan) on https://unsplash.com/@nikolasnoonan?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Unsplash) ------------ Books and Additional Referenceshttp://www.stacybrookman.com/podcast-2/ (Real Life Resilience Podcast) - Stacy Brookman Host Her free monthly webinar will give you http://www.stacybrookman.com/webinar/ (4 Simple, Proven Methods to Writing the First Chapter of Your Life Story in Just 7 Days). She believes that life is a story…and it's never too late to start telling yours. http://geni.us/rainer (Your LIfe as Story) - 2002, by Tristine Rainer - Global Amazon Link http://geni.us/mackenzie (Psychopath Free) - 2015, by Jackson MacKenzie - Global Amazon Link Previous CBJ Experts Report: MindsetCBJ Mindset Page: http://corebrainjournal.com/mindset (http://corebrainjournal.com/mindset) CBJ Relationships Page: http://corebrainjournal.com/relationships (http://corebrainjournal.com/relationships) CBJ Report: Life Mapping for Improved Travels - http://corebrainjournal.com/239 (http://corebrainjournal.com/239) CBJ Report: Teams, Leadership, and Boundaries - http://corebrainjournal.com/241 (http://corebrainjournal.com/241) ------------ Forward This Audio Message Link To a Friendhttp://corebrainjournal.com/242 (http://corebrainjournal.com/242) -----------ThanksThanks, Stacy, for joining us here at CBJ to review your interesting overview of insights for evolving life's next steps. It takes a plan. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/corebrain-journal/id1102718140?mt=2 (please leave an honest review for the CoreBrain Journal Podcast on iTunes). Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and much appreciated. Reviews do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each one of them. Be counted. If this post with these several references is helpful, please take a moment to pass it on. QuestionsIn closing, if you have any questions, drop a comment on any posting here at CBJ, and I'll get back to you. This discerning show of world-class experts is here for you, your families, and your clients - to tighten our collective dialogue for more precise answers. SubscribeAnd finally, don't forget to subscribe to the show on http://corebrainjournal.com/itunes (iTunes )to get automatic updates, or
Stacy Brookman is a Resilience and Life Storytelling Expert and interviews fascinating people on the Real Life Resilience podcast. She helps smart, outwardly confident women who secretly have low self-esteem issues due to an emotionally abusive partner take back control and begin to develop the resilience they need to be themselves again. Her free monthly webinar will give you 4 Simple, Proven Methods to Writing the First Chapter of Your Life Story in Just 7 Days. She believes that life is a story…and it's never too late to start telling yours.
Today, we are talking to Stacy Brookman, she teaches people how to write their life stories and get over all of the labels that we put on ourselves and that others put on us. For the full show note experience head over to www.MommysHomeOffice.com/resilient Links mentioned in this episode: Stacy's Free Webinar - The Four Simple Proven Methods to Writing the Very First Chapter of Your Life Story in Just 7 Days Asana Training - FREE Thanks for Listening! Special thanks to Stacy for joining me this week and to Carson Baker for being an awesome sound engineer. Until next time!
In 1990, the answer to her final prayer for true help came unexpectedly, taking her to India. There on the banks of the river Ganga, she met Papaji, who opened the floodgates of her self-recognition. Today, Gangaji travels the world speaking to people from all walks of life. She powerfully articulates how it is possible to directly experience the truth of who you are and in that, discover true peace and lasting fulfillment. Her books include: The Diamond in Your Pocket: Discovering Your True Radiance; Hidden Treasure: Uncovering the Truth in Your Life Story; and You Are THAT! Satsang with Gangaji.
Stacy Brookman is a Resilience and Life Storytelling Expert and produces the Real Life Resilience podcast. Her mission is to tell stories of recovery from life's most difficult trauma and provide tools for resiliency for kids and adults. Her free webinar will give you 4 Simple, Proven Methods to Writing the First Chapter of Your Life Story in Just 7 Days. Life is a story…it's never too late to start telling yours. Right-click here to download the episode to your computer! The Notes Stacy has always been interested in books and writing, and during a very difficult time in her life - when she was amid a very traumatic divorce from a sociopath - she took a memoir writing class. Writing her feelings and experiences was calming and therapeutic for her. It inspired her to study the therapeutic effect of writing and then paved the path for her current passions, helping other people experience the same benefits from writing their life stories. She shared some surprising stories of the experiences she encountered when her ex-husband cut the heat lines to her home during a frigid NY winter, called Child Protective Services on her, and even bugged her vehicle. Life Storytelling allowed Stacy to take these crazy things that had happened to her and turn it into a way for her to help other people. Growing up, Stacy's parents were pretty intent on her finding a traditional steady job. This was in the 80s, when entrepreneurialism was not as accepted as it is today. Now that she's an adult, her parents are very supportive. [bctt tweet="“Start small and make a lot of mistakes!” ~ Stacy Brookman, FamilyPreneur Podcast Episode #6" username="TheMegBrunson"] Being a single mom, and working a corporate job that was an hour commute each way, Stacy had no choice but to give her children added responsibilities like getting themselves on and off the school bus and chores around the house. She admits that the mom guilt was strong, but she also knows that her daughters are preparing themselves for the real world. Stacy describes the experience of having her oldest daughter travel to Japan alone for over a month. Her daughter was always interested in Japan and even taught herself the language. While she's unsure what she wants to pursue in life, her passions right now are taking her around the world and Stacy describes some of the entrepreneurial lessons she is learning as a result of those journeys. [bctt tweet="“Kids should fail often, fail early, and fail well” ~ Stacy Brookman, FamilyPreneur Podcast Episode #6 " username="TheMegBrunson"] When it comes to tricks and tips, Stacy recommends being organized, and delegating tasks whenever possible. We already mentioned that her kids are responsible for many of the household chores, and Stacy also delegates in business. She has used Virtual Assistants in the past and recently learned that her local college has students available for internships that can help with some of the time consuming tasks of running a business. Meet Stacy Brookman Stacy Brookman is a Resilience and Life Storytelling Expert and produces the Real Life Resilience podcast. Her mission is to tell stories of recovery from life's most difficult trauma and provide tools for resiliency for kids and adults. Her free webinar will give you 4 Simple, Proven Methods to Writing the First Chapter of Your Life Story in Just 7 Days. Life is a story…it's never too late to start telling yours. Find Stacy www.StacyBrookman.com http://www.stacybrookman.com/webinar/ https://www.facebook.com/stacybrookmanmedia/ https://www.pinterest.com/Stacy_Brookman/ https://medium.com/@StacyBrookman Stacy's Recommendations & Links Rochester Writers and Books www.wab.org/ www.KidsOutAndAbout.com Troon North Golf www.troonnorthgolf.com/ OnlineJobsPH www.onlinejobs.ph/ Last Show In the last episode we met Cat Stancik. Cat is a business coach known for her tough love and amazingly well-branded website. We explored the topics of revenues vs. profits, goal setting, taking focused actions, and more. If your business needs a kick in the pants to uplevel, you'll want to go back and give Cat's episode a listen! Next Show We meet Susie Parker in the next episode. Susie is a certified Sleep Consultant and founder of Sleep Baby Love, Child Sleep Consulting. Through personalized consulting and online courses, Susie helps many exhausted families teach their babies, toddlers and preschoolers to LOVE sleep. Susie and her husband both hold corporate jobs as well as self-employment and believe in the power of diversifying the household's income. If you have a little one who is struggling with sleep, or are balancing a corporate job and multiple income streams, you'll want to subscribe now, so you don't miss the next episode! #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; width:100%;} /* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. */ Get an email when the next episode is released: Learn more about the FamilyPreneur Business Accelerator and join today at »familypreneur.co« I'm committed to building an inclusive and anti-racist business. I support LGBTQIA+ rights and the rights of all intersectional identities. 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Stacy Brookman is a Resilience and Life Storytelling Expert and produces the Real Life Resilience podcast. Her mission is to tell stories of recovery from life's most difficult trauma and provide tools for resiliency for kids and adults. Her free webinar will give you 4 Simple, Proven Methods to Writing the First Chapter of Your Life Story in Just 7 Days. Life is a story…it's never too late to start telling yours. Right-click here to download the episode to your computer! The Notes Stacy has always been interested in books and writing, and during a very difficult time in her life - when she was amid a very traumatic divorce from a sociopath - she took a memoir writing class. Writing her feelings and experiences was calming and therapeutic for her. It inspired her to study the therapeutic effect of writing and then paved the path for her current passions, helping other people experience the same benefits from writing their life stories. She shared some surprising stories of the experiences she encountered when her ex-husband cut the heat lines to her home during a frigid NY winter, called Child Protective Services on her, and even bugged her vehicle. Life Storytelling allowed Stacy to take these crazy things that had happened to her and turn it into a way for her to help other people. Growing up, Stacy's parents were pretty intent on her finding a traditional steady job. This was in the 80s, when entrepreneurialism was not as accepted as it is today. Now that she's an adult, her parents are very supportive. [bctt tweet="“Start small and make a lot of mistakes!” ~ Stacy Brookman, FamilyPreneur Podcast Episode #6" username="TheMegBrunson"] Being a single mom, and working a corporate job that was an hour commute each way, Stacy had no choice but to give her children added responsibilities like getting themselves on and off the school bus and chores around the house. She admits that the mom guilt was strong, but she also knows that her daughters are preparing themselves for the real world. Stacy describes the experience of having her oldest daughter travel to Japan alone for over a month. Her daughter was always interested in Japan and even taught herself the language. While she's unsure what she wants to pursue in life, her passions right now are taking her around the world and Stacy describes some of the entrepreneurial lessons she is learning as a result of those journeys. [bctt tweet="“Kids should fail often, fail early, and fail well” ~ Stacy Brookman, FamilyPreneur Podcast Episode #6 " username="TheMegBrunson"] When it comes to tricks and tips, Stacy recommends being organized, and delegating tasks whenever possible. We already mentioned that her kids are responsible for many of the household chores, and Stacy also delegates in business. She has used Virtual Assistants in the past and recently learned that her local college has students available for internships that can help with some of the time consuming tasks of running a business. Meet Stacy Brookman Stacy Brookman is a Resilience and Life Storytelling Expert and produces the Real Life Resilience podcast. Her mission is to tell stories of recovery from life's most difficult trauma and provide tools for resiliency for kids and adults. Her free webinar will give you 4 Simple, Proven Methods to Writing the First Chapter of Your Life Story in Just 7 Days. Life is a story…it's never too late to start telling yours. Find Stacy www.StacyBrookman.com http://www.stacybrookman.com/webinar/ https://www.facebook.com/stacybrookmanmedia/ https://www.pinterest.com/Stacy_Brookman/ https://medium.com/@StacyBrookman Stacy's Recommendations & Links Rochester Writers and Books www.wab.org/ www.KidsOutAndAbout.com Troon North Golf www.troonnorthgolf.com/ OnlineJobsPH www.onlinejobs.ph/ Last Show In the last episode we met Cat Stancik. Cat is a business coach known for her tough love and amazingly well-branded website. We explored the topics of revenues vs. profits, goal setting, taking focused actions, and more. If your business needs a kick in the pants to uplevel, you'll want to go back and give Cat's episode a listen! Next Show We meet Susie Parker in the next episode. Susie is a certified Sleep Consultant and founder of Sleep Baby Love, Child Sleep Consulting. Through personalized consulting and online courses, Susie helps many exhausted families teach their babies, toddlers and preschoolers to LOVE sleep. Susie and her husband both hold corporate jobs as well as self-employment and believe in the power of diversifying the household's income. If you have a little one who is struggling with sleep, or are balancing a corporate job and multiple income streams, you'll want to subscribe now, so you don't miss the next episode! #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; width:100%;} /* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. */ Get an email when the next episode is released:
A mental health speaker just got real about his own mental health. Only 5% of people with chronic health conditions practice self-care says Mike Veny. “So statistically that’s zero. Basically, it’s a nonsense term that we throw around telling each other to do, but nobody’s doing it.” Mental Health is a Journey Highlights from the interview: Mike is America’s leading mental health speaker and a corporate drumming facilitator. Drumming helped him overcome his mental health challenges. Mike started his mental health journey when he was young. They manifested as behavior problems. He was the poster child for mental health issues: hospitalized three times, kicked out of three schools, attempted suicide at age 10, and was violent at home. He is still working on his mental health issues. It’s become more manageable. He doesn’t self-harm anymore, but he does have to manage his thinking. He still struggles with depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. He had a breakdown and was hospitalized early in 2017. One of the most powerful skills one can learn is to just sit with your feelings, and to admit that you are powerless over your emotions. That has been incredibly humbling and insightful. Mental health is a process, not a destination. Mental health issues are confusing and frustrating for everyone. He just wanted a solution as a kid and as an adult. He has to make the decision to be mentally healthy every day. Part of that includes 30 minutes of journaling. Sometimes he doesn’t want to do that because he knows how painful his thoughts were that day and he’d rather get a drink at the bar. But he promises to show up for himself, so he journals. Mike’s Health Central article on https://www.healthcentral.com/article/how-to-practice-self-care-without-being-selfish (How to Practice Self-Care Without Being Selfish). Mike’s TedX talk on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nma0Gey-KEU (Mental Illness is an Asset) Listen to the episode for the full story. http://stacybrookman.com/webinar1 () Stacy’s Journal Welcome to Stacy’s Journal! In this segment, I let you peek into my journal as I share my thoughts on a topic or resilience resource. One of the things that Mike recommended as a first step for anyone with tough issues is to talk about it. In fact, this interview has been one of my favorites because Mike himself was unafraid to talk about his suicide attempts and his struggles. We often find ourselves in a culture of secrecy. Just think about how many women spoke up in 2017 about sexual harassment and who kept those secrets for sometimes decades. And think about the women who are still not speaking up because they are afraid. I get it, I’ve kept secrets I shouldn’t have too. In fact, most of my life I never spoke up for myself, until I was in my 40’s. Writing my stories helped me to get clear about them and to share them with others. Listen, you should never suffer alone. Others may share your thoughts and opinions, or even have similar issues, but may be also unwilling to speak up. By speaking your truth and sharing your stories, you encourage them to voice their opinions as well. I can teach you how to share your story in my upcoming free webinar 4 Simple, Proven Methods to Writing the First Chapter of Your Life Story in Just 7 days. It’s for writers and non-writers and it’s a great way to get started, especially if you’ve been hesitant to tell your stories. Head over to stacybrookman.com/webinar for that. That’s all we have for today. Last episode, https://www.stacybrookman.com/sharonrothlichtenfeld (Sharon Roth-Lichtenfeld talked about finding peace and joy in the midst of adversity) – so if adversity has camped out at your house, you might want to go back and have a listen. Next week, we’ll interview Luis Congdon who talks about being homeless at age...
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This week on “The Blaze with Lizzie and Kat” podcast, we spoke with Jen Grisanti, an acclaimed script and career consultant, writing instructor, blogger, and the author of three books: Story Line: Finding Gold in Your Life Story, TV Writing Tool Kit: How to Write a Script That Sells, and Change Your Story, Change Your Life. Jen began her career as an assistant to none other than the Mister, Aaron Spelling himself, who served as her mentor for 12 years. She quickly climbed the ranks and eventually ran Current Programs at Spelling Television Inc., covering all of Spelling's shows including Beverly Hills, 90210, Melrose Place, and Charmed. Discussed in this episode: Actor David Youse's one-man short film, The Callback. Also, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free, confidential support 24/7 at (800) 273-8255.
Jen Grisanti is an author, network TV story consultant, independent producer, writing instructor for NBC’s Writers on the Verge, and featured blogger for the Huffington Post. She joins the Business of Story Podcast to explore how to draw from our emotional truths to achieve massive results. The Business of Story is sponsored by ACT!, Sigstr, and Zignal Labs. ACT! helps individuals, small businesses, and sales teams organize prospect and customer details in just one place, ultimately driving sales. Visit http://actstory.com and enter to win a pair of BOSE noise-cancelling headphones. A company of just 100 employees sends 1,000,000 emails per year on average. What if you had a million new opportunities to engage your key customers and prospects? Sigstr opens up the marketing potential of employee emails. Learn 3 creative ways to unlock the power of email signatures: http://bit.ly/1P0bE9A Zignal Labs is a real-time cross-media story tracking platform to make your life easier to see relevant data and reach your customers where they are. Stay ahead of what the world thinks with a free trial at http://zignallabs.com/story In This Episode The importance of finding your voice as a brand Failing forward and why your darkest moments lead to your brightest future Adding the four part story structure of trigger, dilemma, choice, and pursuit to your brand planning The story lesson found in the "I want to marry you" cookie recipe Resources Jen's books, "Change Your Story," "Storyline: Finding Gold in Your Life Story," and "TV Writing Tool Kit" "Making a Good Script Great," by Linda Seger "Start with Why," by Simon Sinek "A Passion to Win," by Sumner Redstone "The Motivation Manifesto," by Brendon Burchard "Storynomics: How to Create a Story That Inspires With Robert McKee" "How to Capitalize on Niche Story Markets With Justin Trevor Winters" jengrisanti.com Visit http://bit.ly/BizofStory for more insights from your favorite storytellers.
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Antoinette (Toni) Roberson Varner was given the name "Gangaji" by her teacher, H.W.L. Poonja, in 1990. Before that meeting, she had spent decades searching for lasting happiness. She had immersed herself in activism, psychological self-expression, and finally, various spiritual practices. Her meeting with her teacher, called "Papaji" by his students, allowed her to deeply inquire into herself. Through this inquiry, she discovered silent awake consciousness, and she realized that as herself, as everyone. Papaji asked that she invite all whom are interested to inquire and discover for themselves, and for the past 19 years she has traveled the globe offering this invitation, and supporting others' deep inquiry. She is the author of Hidden Treasure: Uncovering the Truth in Your Life Story, The Diamond in Your Pocket: Discovering Your True Radiance and You Are That. She lives with her husband, Eli Jaxon-Bear, in Oregon and offers retreats in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Visit her website for more information.
Gangaji shares a simple message-This is an invitation to shift your allegiance from the activities of your mind to the eternal presence of your being. Born in Texas in 1942, Gangaji grew up in Mississippi. After graduating from the University of Mississippi in 1964, she married and had a daughter. In 1972, she moved to San Francisco where she began exploring deeper levels of her being. She took Bodhisattva vows, practiced Zen and Vipassana meditation, helped run a Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Center, and had a career as an acupuncturist in the San Francisco Bay area. Despite her successes, Gangaji continued to experience a deep and persistent longing for fulfillment. She pursued many paths to change her life including relationship, motherhood, political activism, career, and spiritual practice, but even the greatest of her successes ultimately came up short. In the wake of her disillusionment, she made a final prayer for true help. In 1990, the answer to her prayer came unexpectedly, taking her to India and to the meeting that would change everything. There on the banks of the river Ganga, she met Sri H.W.L. Poonja, also known as Papaji, who opened the floodgates of self-recognition. In this meeting, Gangaji's personal story of suffering ended and the promise of a true life began to flower and unfold. Today, Gangaji travels the world speaking to seekers from all walks of life. A teacher and author, she shares her direct experience of the essential message she received from Papaji and offers it to all who want to discover a true and lasting fulfillment. Through her life and words, she powerfully articulates how it is really possible to discover the truth of who you are and to be true to that discovery. She is the author of The Diamond in Your Pocket: Discovering Your True Radiance and Hidden Treasure: Uncovering the Truth in Your Life Story. Learn more about Gangaji at www.gangaji.org. Summary and Transcript of this interview. Interview recorded 10/18/2011 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Buddha at the Gas Pump with Gangaji 00:02:14 - The Lottery of Enlightenment 00:03:53 - Meeting people as regular individuals 00:05:51 - Reverence for the Teacher 00:07:44 - Teaching from Fulfillment 00:09:20 - The Thunderclap Moment and the Removal of Self-Doubt 00:11:40 - The Global Shift 00:16:06 - The Power of Words and Transmission 00:18:12 - Different types of people and their spiritual awakening 00:20:16 - The Importance of the Sangha 00:21:43 - The Meaning of "Stop" and its Effect 00:23:54 - The Search for Identity 00:26:25 - Surrendering to the Overshadowing Nature of Thought 00:28:08 - The Invitation to Recognize Who You Are 00:30:15 - Recognizing the Role of Thought 00:32:23 - The Function of Storytelling and Overcoming Obstacles 00:34:48 - Discovering the Hidden Treasure 00:37:13 - Discovering Joy in Being 00:39:41 - The Fear of Nonexistence 00:42:22 - Fear as the Ultimate Gatekeeper 00:44:17 - Overcoming Fear and Distraction in Meditation 00:46:38 - Exploring Discomfort in Meditation 00:48:22 - Turning the Mind Back to Its Source 00:50:39 - The Beauty of Meeting Him 00:52:12 - The Beginning of the Journey 00:53:47 - The Growth Through Relationship Challenges 00:55:31 - Finding Love Amidst Chaos 00:57:44 - Love, Fulfillment, and Relationships 00:59:54 - Trusting Yourself 01:01:30 - Concluding remarks and future content
Gangaji shares a simple message-This is an invitation to shift your allegiance from the activities of your mind to the eternal presence of your being. Born in Texas in 1942, Gangaji grew up in Mississippi. After graduating from the University of Mississippi in 1964, she married and had a daughter. In 1972, she moved to San Francisco where she began exploring deeper levels of her being. She took Bodhisattva vows, practiced Zen and Vipassana meditation, helped run a Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Center, and had a career as an acupuncturist in the San Francisco Bay area. Despite her successes, Gangaji continued to experience a deep and persistent longing for fulfillment. She pursued many paths to change her life including relationship, motherhood, political activism, career, and spiritual practice, but even the greatest of her successes ultimately came up short. In the wake of her disillusionment, she made a final prayer for true help. In 1990, the answer to her prayer came unexpectedly, taking her to India and to the meeting that would change everything. There on the banks of the river Ganga, she met Sri H.W.L. Poonja, also known as Papaji, who opened the floodgates of self-recognition. In this meeting, Gangaji’s personal story of suffering ended and the promise of a true life began to flower and unfold. Today, Gangaji travels the world speaking to seekers from all walks of life. A teacher and author, she shares her direct experience of the essential message she received from Papaji and offers it to all who want to discover a true and lasting fulfillment. Through her life and words, she powerfully articulates how it is really possible to discover the truth of who you are and to be true to that discovery. She is the author of The Diamond in Your Pocket: Discovering Your True Radiance and Hidden Treasure: Uncovering the Truth in Your Life Story. Learn more about Gangaji at www.gangaji.org. Transcript of this interview. Interview recorded 10/18/2011 Video and audio below. Audio also available as a Podcast.
Breathe Life into Your Life Story is an essential read for anyone who aspires to write a life story—but not just any story, one your family and others will actually WANT to read. Written for both novices and experienced writers, this book presents techniques used by novelists to immerse readers in their fictional world—techniques like “showing” rather than just"telling”; creating interesting, believable characters and settings; writing at the gut level; alternating scene and narrative; beginning with a bang; generating tension, and more.
Breathe Life into Your Life Story is an essential read for anyone who aspires to write a life storyâbut not just any story, one your family and others will actually WANT to read. Written for both novices and experienced writers, this book presents techniques used by novelists to immerse readers in their fictional worldâtechniques like âshowingâ rather than just "tellingâ; creating interesting, believable characters and settings; writing at the gut level; alternating scene and narrative; beginning with a bang; generating tension, and more.
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