Archive for 2007

Podcast 33: Vision Walk with Brandt Morgan

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at December 28, 2007 in Great Books, Personal Growth Courses, Podcasts and Retreats. 0 Comments

I have to say that Brandt Morgan and his, “Vision Walk” process is incredibly powerful. I recently went to a spiritual retreat in Virgina and read the book on the plane. I followed the advice that Brandt outlines in the book by asking a question prior to my meditation, then went into meditation and let spirit do the rest. During the meditation I found myself very peaceful and without any distraction. Upon rising from the meditation Brandt suggests that you go on a walk and listen to Spirit. I just happen to be in one of the most beautiful parts of the country and took an hour walk in the woods. I had never had an experience like the one I experienced on the walk. I was being guided by Spirit throughout the walk, about a very important project that had been on my mind. I am now consumed by “Heartfelt Connections” which is a project that has been divinely manifested.

Not only did Spirit speak with me, she gave me advice in detail as to what I was suppose to be doing with this project. The advice was so descriptive in detail that after the walk, I went back to my cabin at the retreat center and started recording what I had been told. When I was completed with the process I had over nine pages of detailed information to proceed forward manifesting my “Heartfelt Connections” project. If you would like to learn more about this project please click here for a link to our web site or read my blog entry by clicking here.

Brandt MorganIn all my years of personal growth and study I have never had a process that has so strongly connected me to Spirit as did the Vision Walk that Brandt Morgan outlines in his book. I highly recommend his book, retreats and learning more about this wonderful spiritual process. Please check out Brandt’s web site by clicking here and definitely purchase his book.

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Podcast 32: Meditation and Mind Chatter with Bill Harris

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at December 28, 2007 in Great Books, Meditation, Podcasts, Resources and Retreats. 0 Comments

Bill Harris is the director of Centerpointe Research Institute in Portland OR. He is the originator of a method of meditation called, “Holosync”, which is being practiced and used by thousands of people today.  Centerpointe Research Institute had its modest beginnings in the fall of 1989. Bill Harris and Wes Wait, both with a long-term interest in meditation and personal growth, had spent the previous four years with a small circle of friends researching and personally experiencing the effects of what later evolved into Centerpointe Research Institute’s Holosync® audio technology.

The idea of using precise sounds to alter a listener’s state of mind came from a 1973 article in Scientific American by researcher Dr. Gerald Oster of Mt. Sinai Medical Center in New York. In this article, “Auditory Beats in the Brain,” Oster describes a characteristic of the brain wherein electrical brain wave patterns resonate to certain precise frequencies when presented with audio tones of certain frequencies.

As long-time practitioners of Transcendental Meditation, Harris and Wait were familiar with research done in the 1970s establishing a relationship between specific brain wave patterns and a variety of states including those of meditation, superlearning, increased focus and concentration, and enhanced creativity.

After four years of personal experimentation, during which those in the research group experienced what could only be described as profound mental, emotional and spiritual changes, Harris and Wait decided to create a structured method for using Holosync, and in 1989 they began marketing this program to the general public. With electronic tone generators and frequency counters borrowed from a local university, the master soundtracks were recorded for a series of 13 program levels, each more powerful than the last.

The initial idea was to re-create, with modern high-tech methods, the meditation experience usually reserved to those dedicated few willing to meditate many hours each day for many years. To recreate the second ingredient of the meditation process—the “rescripting” that takes place as meditators reach an altered, meditative state and then reprogram their unconscious mind through mantras, affirmations, or prayers—they added, beginning with the second level of the program, silent affirmations chosen by the participant and recorded in his or her own voice, and delivered using Centerpointe’s proprietary Autofonix® silent messaging technology.

The results were spectacular and participant feedback extremely positive. Participants reported a dramatic acceleration of positive results in their meditation practice, often reporting more change in a single year of the Centerpointe program than in ten or fifteen years of traditional meditation.

Today, Centerpointe has grown to be one of the largest personal growth companies in the world, with program participants in 172 countries.

Bill HarrisI hope that you enjoy this interesting and informative podcast with a man who has revolutionized the art of meditation. If you would like to learn more about Bill Harris and the Centerpointe Research Institute please click here.

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Podcast 31: Life Journaling with Ruth Folit

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at December 28, 2007 in Journaling, Journaling Software, Podcasts, Resources and Software. 0 Comments

Life JournalIn this interview with Ruth Folit we explore the wonderfully powerful and rewarding aspects of journaling. I know that I have journaled from time to time and when I was inspired to journal, I found the process to be very cathartic.

In my interview with Ruth we explore the benefits of regular journaling and the various types of journaling. Ruth is the founder of a company called, “Chronicles Software“, and she developed one of the only software applications that assists journal writers in organizing their thoughts for easy retrieval. The software also allows the journal writer to:

  • Write securely and privately, journaling within feature-rich entries.
  • Be inspired with prompts and quotes to see new perspectives: your journaling becomes more consistent.
  • Track your health or energy levels; hours slept or miles walked (create up to 10 scales)–a unique journaling tool.
  • Search and review your diary entries effortlessly by topic, date, journal type and more.
  • Remember your past and create your memoir, as memories surface.
  • Understand your life better by making connections and gaining insight.
  • Customize your diary to make it YOUR OWN journal program.

Ruth FolitIf you are interested in learning more about the art of journaling and would like to know more about Ruth’s software please visit her web site by clicking here. I know you will enjoy our podcast if you are interested in becoming more focused on the regular benefits of journaling. I was inspired by our interview and am going to start journaling again.

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Podcast 30: Seven Dragons, A Guide to a Limitless Mind with Jen Blackert

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at December 28, 2007 in Business Growth, Great Books, Personal Growth Courses, Podcasts and Resources. 0 Comments

Jen Blackert is a wonderfully energetic person. I have never personally met her, but I feel as if I have known her forever. I decided to do this podcast about her new book because I believe she is very intuitive when it comes to the focus, direction and use of one’s energy. Her book is a guide to finding, identifying and changing our mental limits. It offers probing questions to ponder in an effort to get the reader to eradicate unhelpful habits and behaviors so you can live a life without limits.

So just what are the Seven Dragons that Jen has identified?

1. Mental Incongruence: Shift your subconscious feelings into alignment with logical thought.

2. Overwhelm: Clarify your needs and map your way to success.

3. Decision Procrastination: Change your procrastination habits for good.

4. Attention Deficit: Gain focus and concentration.

5. Resistance: Reset your mindset and go with the flow.

6. Finances: Learn to give, receive and feel confident with the flow of money.

7. Unworthiness: Be, do and feel fabulous.

Jen BlackertJen’s book is a guide to helping you overcome the Seven Dragons and achieve a limitless mind. I hope you enjoy this podcast and learning how to achieve personal mastery by working on your Seven Dragons. If you would like to learn more about Jen’s workshops, audio CD’s, and books please visit her site by clicking here

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Heartfelt Connections-Greg Voisen

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at December 19, 2007 in Announcements, Communications, Compassionate Communications and Social Change Agents. 2 Comments

CC logoI am currently involved in a project that was a co-creation with Spirit and has been divinely guided from inception. I am very excited about how rapidly it has manifested so I thought I would fill my loyal listeners in on some of the details and the status of our pilot launch.

Several years ago I was at a meditation retreat in the Orcas Islands off the coast of Washington and was inspired by a greeting card concept that I referred to as Compassionate Communications. At the time I was enrolled in a Master in Arts program at the University of Santa Monica in Spiritual Psychology, and I had stated my quality for the year was compassionate communications. In other words I was going to be working on becoming a more compassionate communicator. I remember making a comment to a friend at the time about creating a greeting card line that would be focused on sending heartfelt messages to others, and awakening in the business world a method of helping people be more compassionate with one another. I was inspired enough to go back home and reserve the URL www.compassionatecommunications.com, but that is as far as it went.

Several years transpired and I attended another Spiritual retreat in Virginia and had just been reading a book entitled “Vision Walk”, (which by the way I have completed a podcast with the author Brant Morgan on which will be posted shortly.) Brandt explains in the book a simple but powerful process where you mediate on a question that is important to you, then go on a walk in nature and listen for Spirits guidance and answers. Well, I took his advice and the first questions that popped up was , “What am I suppose to be doing with Compassionate Communications?” During the meditation my focus was on the question, but the mediation was quite peaceful and with no revaluations or insights. I then proceeded to take a walk in nature and listen for the answer to my question, and this is when I become one with Spirit and the guidance about what to do was crystal clear. Spirit directed me as to the exact details of this project and how I was going to be helping people. This was truly a magical experience for I can remember it vividly, touching butterfly’s as I walked through the woods, something that had never happened to me before. I must admit at times I thought that I might loose the detail, but when I arrived back at my cabin it all came flowing out in my journal.

The information was very clear, so much so that I wrote almost nine pages of detail about this project . The manifestation of this divine intervention with Spirit has been the creation of Compassionate Communications and a joint project with Hallmark Cards called, “Heartfelt Connections.” I must tell you that Spirits assistance did not stop that day in the woods of Virginia, she continued to guide me directly to Hallmark.

I came home from the retreat and asked my assistant Jennifer to find the phone number to someone in management at Hallmark, she did and I made the call. They responded and were willing to listen to the Spirit created idea about reciprocal healing greeting cards. They were so impressed with the idea that they sent out five people from the home office to meet with my son Sean and I. What prompted their visit was a meeting that I had set up with the Leukemia Society, San Diego to discuss a pilot program we wanted to kick off in the San Diego area.

I’d like to say the rest is history, but we are still writing the history book. We are currently in the middle of the launch of the pilot program. Over the last few weeks we have been able to enroll over 100 Compassionate Communicators to write 5 cards each to cancer patients and we have 16 patients who will be receiving the healing messages. Those patients will be able to respond to the Compassionate Communicators because inside each healing card being sent is a self addressed postcard to acknowledge the Compassionate Communicator. That is what makes this program reciprocal and healing to both the sender and receiver. The sender can send a card knowing that he or she has the gratitude that but for the grace of God go I, and the patients enrolled in receiving the healing cards are able to reach out and touch the lives of the sender with a compassionate note of acknowledgment.

Our intention and all of our efforts are being put on a web site that will facilitate the process. We will launch our web site in March where the Compassionate Communicator will be able to choose the patients, and view their profiles then pick healing cards that he or she wants to send. You will then be able to upload your picture to the healing card, and the picture of the patients chosen will be printed on the return postcard being sent back to the Compassionate Communicators. At that point the Compassionate Communicator will be sent a priority mail package with 5 healing cards ready for your message of inspiration and encouragement all postage paid ready for you to drop in the mail. Then just set back relax and enjoy the feelings of healing both you and the patients are receiving.

Greg VoisenIf you would like to learn more about our Heartfelt Connections program and become involved in our next pilot prior to the launch of our web site go to www.compassionatecommunicaitons.com and download the FAQ or just leave your email and we will put you on the list for the next pilot program or to be notified when our beta site launches.

I’d like to take this opportunity to wish everyone who has supported me throughout the years a Happy Holiday and a Prosperous and Healthy New Year.

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Podcast 29: What Next ?-Finding The Work That is Right for You with Dr. Barbara Moses

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at December 17, 2007 in Business Growth, Career Counseling, Consulting Organizations, Great Books, Personal Growth Courses, Podcasts and Resources. 0 Comments

Do you know what motivates you, or what your ideal work environment would be? In my interview with Dr. Barbara Moses author of, “What Next?-Finding the Work That is Right for You,” we explore the issues that could be holding you back from finding the work you love. Dr. Moses is a highly acclaimed career counselor and her books and career profiles have been used by millions of people to match them to their perfect career. In Dr. Moses’ comprehensive guide she provides self assessment tools and career advice for anyone wishing to explore a new path.

It does not matter if you are a Baby Boomer or a Generation X’er. My interview with Dr. Moses focuses on the issues of how anyone can find more meaningful work. We talk about skills and competencies necessary in the workplace of today, but we also explore the importance that all generations are placing on having more meaningful and fulfilling work. Dr. Moses helps people through a series of profiles, questions and self assessment tools to find the right work suited to match their unique personality and skills.

I was reading a recent statistic that said that our younger generation of workers will most likely have 13-15 different jobs in their lifetime. This is quite the contrast to the traditionalists and “Baby Boomers” who were conditioned to keep their jobs and not make many job changes. We live in a changing world and a fascinating work environment. Dr. Moses will provide you with the tools and assessments that make this new and ever changing work world not so daunting. I know you will thoroughly enjoy my interview with one of the most highly sought out experts in the field. Fast Company magazine is quoted as saying, “Dr. Barbara Moses is the career guru.”

Dr Barbara-MosesSo sit back, relax and learn how matching your skills, personality and aptitudes to the proper job can be fun and enjoyable. I recommend Dr. Barbara Moses’ book, “What Next?”, as a practical user-friendly guide for anyone looking for a career change. If you want more information on Dr. Barbara Moses’ assessments, profiles and workshops, please click here.

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Podcast 28: The Mandala of Being with Dr. Richard Moss

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at December 17, 2007 in Great Books, Personal Growth Courses, Podcasts, Resources and Retreats. 0 Comments

This is a thoroughly delightful interview with a very insightful and wise man, Dr. Richard Moss. I stumbled upon Richard’s work while I was doing a search in Google. I was fascinated by the information at his site, so I contacted his assistant and we were granted an interview. The focus of this podcast is Richard’s most recent book entitled, “The Mandala of Being: Discovering the Power of Awareness“. This book focuses on the four places our mind goes to when we leave the “now”, specifically; the past, the future, judgment of ourselves and judgment of others. Richard also shows us the way home by teaching ways to stay fully present which in turn leads to a life of authenticity.

Drawing from his own profound self-realization and more that three decades of working with people of diverse backgrounds, Richard encourages and accompanies the reader on a journey toward freedom from fear and any other limiting or threatening feelings. Deep self-understanding, inner ease, spontaneous healing, more fulfilling relationships, and enhanced creativity, are all wonderful blessings that can arise from reading and reflecting on the, “The Mandala of Being: Discovering the Power of Awareness“.

I know you will enjoy this podcast with a wonderfully warm man who has the ability to show you how to attain what he refers to as “radical aliveness”. Where the mind is silent and the body is filled with presence and a new enthusiasm for living is born. He discusses simple practices that meet the challenges of maintaining the aliveness in daily life without requiring the presence of a teacher or special sacred environment to gain this aliveness.

Richard MossI highly recommend this book and the workshops that Richard facilitates. If you would like to learn more about his on-line courses, books, audio programs and workshops please click here

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Podcast 27: In the Dreaming Room with Michael Gerber

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at November 23, 2007 in Business Growth, Communications, Consulting Organizations, Great Books, Great CDs, Leadership Courses, Personal Growth Courses and Podcasts. 2 Comments

It is with great pleasure that I bring you this interview with Michael Gerber. The focus of this podcast is on his soon to be released book entitled, “Awakening the Entrepreneur Within: How Ordinary People Can Create Extraordinary Companies.” For years, Michael Gerber has been known for his work around the E-Myth. He has transformed over 50,000 entrepreneurs lives through helping them develop systems to duplicate themselves and grow their businesses. He invented, as he puts it, “the Mc Donald’s of small business consulting.”

Michael emphasizes the main reason that small businesses fail is not because their dream is too big, but rather too small and too realistic—it isn’t big enough to sustain more life. In my interview with him we explore what happens when a entrepreneur is impassioned with an idea and a dream. We discussed what happens when he or she wakes up inside and is on fire about their new dream and defines their vision, mission and purpose around the dream to manifest it bring it into reality.

Michael has created this new place that entrepreneurs can practice a new kind of dreaming something he refers to as “Intentional Dreaming.” It has nothing to do with problem solving and everything to do with transforming your whole life and business in a radically creative and strategic way.

Michael GerberI was thoroughly mesmerized by Michael’s energy and passion for the new venture he has embarked upon. In our interview together, you can sense his passion for helping people. I know you will enjoy his ideas, wisdom and advice throughout this podcast. I encourage you to visit his web site by clicking here to learn more about his books, workshops, CD’s.

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Podcast 26: Mastery with George Leonard

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at November 19, 2007 in Great Books, Mentors, Personal Growth Courses, Podcasts and Wonderfully Inspiring DVDs. 4 Comments

I had the wonderful opportunity to be introduced to George Leonard through my good friends Joel and Michelle Levey. A couple of years ago I happen to be in the San Francisco bay area for a Bioneers conference when I called George to see if he would grant my son Sean and myself an interview. He gracefully accepted, and what a honor it was to meet the father of the human potential movement . George at the age of 83, is vivacious, outgoing, authentic and incredibly wise. He is still practicing Akido and is dedicated to helping individuals transform their lives through a program called the “Integrative Transformative Practice.”

George Leonard along with Michael Murphy are the original founders of Esalen in Big Sur, CA, a beautiful retreat center of which over 300,000 people have visited to learn how to integrate mind, body and spirit. Esalen offers over 400 courses per year in a wide range of topics relating to greater human capacity.

In my interview with George we dialogue about his book, “Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment.” We explore the five master keys of: 1) Instruction 2) Practice 3) Surrender 4) Intentionality 5) The Edge. In our dialogue you will learn how to apply these keys to assist one on their path toward personal mastery. We also discuss the five tools of Mastery: 1) Be aware of the way homeostasis works 2) Be willing to negotiate with your resistance to change. 3) Develop a support system 4) Follow a regular practice 5) Dedicate yourself to lifelong learning.

George LeonardI throughly enjoyed my interview with George, the father of the human potential movement. It is packed full of wisdom and advice which is invaluable to anyone on a path of personal mastery. I encourage every listener to visit George’s web site to learn more about Integrative Transformative Practice, and his many books.

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Podcast 25: New Agreements in Healthcare with David Dibble

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at November 19, 2007 in Consulting Organizations, Great Books, Leadership Courses, Personal Growth Courses, Podcasts and Social Change Agents. 2 Comments

I first attended one of David Dibble workshops a few years ago. He had just written a book called “New Agreements in the Workplace.” Some of you might recognize the similar sounding name to don Miguel Ruiz’s book entitled ” The Four Agreements.” This is by no means an accident for David studied the Toltec under don Miguel from 1990 to 1998. don Miguel ultimately kicked David out of his program and told him it was time for him to teach.

David has recently written a new book entitled, ” New Agreements In Health-care”, which focused on how to reform the systems and the thinking of the individuals in the health-care industry. David decided to apply his business knowledge and spiritual wisdom to helping reform health-care in the US. David articulates that the health-care system in this country is in dire need of resuscitation, yet when the questions of what needs to be fixed is thoroughly examined, we find that it’s largely a matter of simply acknowledging and addressing basic system problems. He states that we have become a nation of “sick-care” not health-care.

In David’s new book he stresses that we need to focus on the whole mind-body-spirit connection. That health-care in America as we know it, appears to be careening toward a terminal condition. The source of this disease is a slow and invisible killer that only exhibits its full potential for dysfunction toward the end of the life cycle. The pathogens that are making health-care so sick are the legacy health-care systems in which we are forced to deliver care. Like all systems that resist change in a changing environment, they become more complex and dysfunctional by the day.

In my interview with David, we explore his viewpoint as to what steps needs to be taken to reform the system. His simple but powerful new agreements are already having an effect on several hospitals and health-care providers. David has four simple yet profound agreements: 1) Find Your Purpose 2) Love, Grow and Serve Others, 3) Be a Systems Thinker 4) Practice a Little Every Day. David’s model for transformation of health-care is a combination of best practices, systems optimization, and universal spiritual principles.

David DibbleI encourage you to visit David’s web site by clicking here to learn more about his consulting services, books and workshops. I hope you enjoy this engaging interview with a bright, articulate man who’s mission is to reform our health-care system.

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