Apr 21, 2012

Project Forgive Takes Off

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Project Forgive has arrived!

A group of 800 people made history today, when they succeeded in raising funding for an idea whose time has come.

Watch the video and see what all the buzz is about.  If it touches your life, let me know!

A special thank you to all those who have contributed their time and energy. A special shout out to Manny Goldman, Fabienne Fredrickson, Nick Ortner, David Boufford, John Morton and Drs. Ron and Mary Hulnick at the University of Santa Monica, for your openness and years of teaching forgiveness, all the Evolutionary Business Council members, and the countless folks who saw the video and decided to be a part of the conversation.  Thank you for sharing your hearts, your finances and your loving.  And huge appreciation to Shawne Duperon for your huge vision!

Forgiveness changes lives.  It changed mine.  It can change yours.

Stay tuned.

Filed Under: Conflict Resolution, Forgiveness, Gratitude ·
Mar 13, 2012

What You Believe Does Matter!

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Today I helped support the launch of Eldon Taylor’s new book, “I Believe: When What You Believe Matters.

I don’t do that often, but this book is a keeper!

Over the years, I’ve seen the miraculous shifts to joy-filled living as old outdated beliefs are transformed. It doesn’t matter where they come from, only that you recognize them for what they are, accept, and shift your belief system into something that supports you in living your life to the fullest. It takes courage, compassion and commitment to look inside and find the answers to your own life’s questions.  Life always questions you. How you answer (respond) is determined by what you believe.

If your life isn’t what you say you want, in spite of your best intentions, then it’s time to pay attention to the hidden beliefs steering your life.  Eldon’s book provides a look at the power of beliefs and shares how he was able to liberate himself from the tyranny of belief(s) and what he learned from working in the field of criminalistics, where he specialized in subliminal communication, lie detection and forensic hypnosis. He speaks first hand about the amazing impact of heart surgery in his own life, and how it further changed his life.  His book is a cookie jar filled with treats that illuminate and inspire!

Years ago I heard a wise elder in the Seneca nation say that, “What we say or do ripples out and touches seven generations to come.” Eldon’s tireless research into the mind brings the science into that statement.

The questions he asks will move you, if you choose, to look at every aspect of your life, to step free from the automatic responses that stem from unexamined beliefs, media induced mind viruses that breed mediocrity, and the myriad of other sources that contribute to what we  believe.  His stories will lift you into a state of mind that supports a life filled with “I believe I can.”

It’s time for all of us to live lives by design.  To do that we must take the leadership role in our life – starting with our beliefs.  Strong beliefs that support you will create strong habits, strong focus, and the willingness to live life with positive focus and positive self-leadership.

Eldon’s book is all about authenticity. I love what I’ve read, and can’t wait to have the hard cover in my hands!   Thanks Eldon, for sharing your wisdom, your humor, and your stories and your tireless commitment to making our world a better place – starting from the inside out.

To learn more about Eldon or to take part in his generous launch offer,  you can go to: http://tinyurl.com/i-believe-book

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Feb 24, 2012

The Power of Forgiveness: Project Forgive

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My friend Shawne Duperon is both wise and wonderful. She is a living example of what’s possible when you step into forgiveness. In her case, moving from the pain of incest into the power of presence, caring, sharing and living her authentic truth. She’s come a long way from her childhood and built a bridge for others who struggle with their own challenges.

Enter Project Forgive!

But first a little more about Shawne.

She’s a six-time EMMY winner,
has interviewed most US Presidents and hundreds
of celebrities. She’s an awesome presenter who
travels the globe speaking on transformational media

Here’s what I know about Shawne, my friend.
She’s down to earth. Generous. Kind.
Unafraid to speak from the heart. Compelling.
Funny. Wise. Committed. On a mission to share the power
of forgiveness in everyday life.

That mission is a documentary called Project Forgive. The script is done, Scott Rosenfelt has already signed on as producer.
He’s the guy who discovered Julia Roberts and produced more than 30 feature films – think “Home Alone” and Sundance Film Festival winner “Smoke Signals.” (I totally loved that movie!)
She has major celebrities on board offering to go public with their own forgiveness stories.

Today, her friends gave her a surprise birthday present – an early launching of Project Forgive on her behalf.
We’re doing it for her, for us, and for our world. It’s time for an antidote to fear, hatred, and hurt.

“The journey of forgiveness is not a journey of forgiveness. It is a journey of love. It’s actually the process of self-discovery, of what love really is. Then you get to this point where you can forgive the most unforgivable things and miracles really start to manifest…” Shawne Duperone

I’m reaching out to my friends and family to help make this movie a reality. If you’ve ever wanted to be involved in making a great movie, now’s the time!

We’ve had great momentum and big wins! Scott Rosenfelt has already signed on as producer.
He’s discovered Julia Roberts and produced more than 30 feature films – think “Home Alone” and Sundance Film Festival winner “Smoke Signals.” (I totally loved that movie!)

Here are some easy ways that you could play with us.

1. Send Light and Loving for the highest good.

2.Check out the “crowd funding campaign” and watch the short video to see why we want to
get this movie funded. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/330494084/project-forgive

The video alone is worth a look, plus there’s a lot of fun rewards for everyone who pledges.
(A pledge of as little as $10 can help get this movie off the ground and donors will receive an early release/download of the movie.)

3. Share your story. Let me know if you have a particular story of forgiveness and we can talk to Shawne and her team about your participation.
Think about all the people you could help with your story, or your contribution to help this documentary get off the ground.

5.If this project speaks to you, please spread the word of this great cause.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/330494084/project-forgive

In loving gratitude,
Lin

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Feb 23, 2012

Are You An Everyday Kind of Leader?

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TED talks are a source of amazing inspiration. This short video called Everyday Leadership came to me via via Marcy Cole of First Tuesday, Los Angeles. Her friend Alexa Fischer saw it before I did! Too many great videos and too little time to watch them all.

If you’re a leader, or believe you don’t have it in you, watch this and smile.

It’s not what we plan to do, it’s that we connect with the inner wisdom that knows what to do and when to do it. When you get out of your way, flow and leadership just happens.

Would love to hear about your everyday leadership moments.

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Dec 10, 2011

The Gift of Free Form Writing

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Are you in need of a little boost to get you going?  This is a little something to help you do some inner “house cleaning” of unconscious material that may be contributing to lowered energy or upset.  It will also help you let go of things that keep going round-and-round when you’re doing your best to sleep.

Free Form Writing

Drink some water before you start. Light a candle.
Turn off your phone and ask not to be disturbed.
Ask for the Light (a prayer) for the highest good for all concerned. (I actually write for the highest good of all concerned at the top of the paper. It acts as a “google search” for your unconscious, and brings up what needs to surface.

Use a pen and write what you are thinking for a minimum of 20 minutes.
Just keep the pen moving continuously.  For example, if you are thinking
“What am I going to write about for 20 minutes?” you write that down.
This helps get you out of your trance state, and you kinesthetically access your
unconscious mind.

When complete, burn what you have written. Don’t reread it. It re-anchors and is almost impossible to get out again.

Burn and flush if you like, (I use the kitchen sink)  then get busy and do something else. It helps to burn one page at a time, so as not to set off smoke detectors.
If you cannot burn your papers, then tear them up, although burning is far more symbolic to the unconscious.

I learned this technique from my teacher, John-Roger, about 19 years ago. It is
one of the easiest ways to help clear clutter from your unconscious mind! Even if nothing visible happens, things are going on…and you may also cry, get angry, etc. Don’t stop, just keep your hand moving with your mind’s thoughts.

Specific Writing to Clear a Person or Problem
Begin as directed above.

Write about what makes you angry or upset about the person or situation. Go deep and be as honest as you can!
1. What you hate about it (them).
2. What makes you sad about it (them).
3. What forgiveness you want to do toward that problem or person.
4. Then write about your love, care, concern, and/or gratitude for any clarity or understanding that surfaced as a result of this experiment.

Then burn what you have written.  Walk away and do something else to get busy.
You will likely find that there is a natural transition through the “topics” you are writing about.

These two writing exercises are a great way to release negativity that is pressing on you without hurting yourself, the planet or others.

Done frequently, it will transform your life!
Good luck!

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