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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 ·
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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Oct 27, 2011

Welcome Power

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This week I hit the trifecta!  Not the horse races though. I took a new step beyond the ego’s rat race and into greater clarity.  While visiting with a chiropractor friend he surprised me and said, “I want to offer you a gift.”  Based on what he saw, he described me as a “kidney personality” according to the work of Bob Cooley, author of The Genius of Flexibility.  He went on to describe a simple stretch I could do that would mechanically support my personality type.  In a matter of seconds I was completely energized.  During our discussion he also shared some of the characteristics of the kidney type. The one that stood out the most for me was “detached.” That certainly struck a chord!

Shortly after that I called my sister to wish her a happy birthday!  She’d thrown herself a party with the special needs class that she teaches at school.  “It felt really good to take care of myself and celebrate with my class.  You know, she said, “I have a really hard time saying ‘thank you.’”  We both laughed since this is certainly a family trait.   In fact, we both admitted that we still squirmed when some one thanked us for doing something.

The third call was the most amazing of all.  Talking with my friend and master web designer, Roger MacRae, helped me with another piece to the unworthy puzzle. He asked me if I said, “You’re welcome” when people said thank you.  I don’t very much.  From those two simple words, I got to see all the ways that I deflected people who said, “Thank you.”  In fact, it was a way to dismiss their thanks, detach from others and play small!

Here’s a challenge I’ve accepted, and hope you will too:   Look for opportunities to say “You’re welcome” and notice what happens when you validate someone’s thank you.

 

Filed Under: Gratitude, Values ·
May 26, 2011

Unlikely Angels – “On Toby’s Terms”

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A unlikely angel is coming to town, and I’d like you to meet him.

His name is Toby, a rescue dog with an unlikely mission.  He will be joining the elite ranks of movie stars whose life has inspired a film.

How did Toby hit the big time?

He had friends, who stuck with him through their dark night of the Soul.  Ironically, their dark night showed up when Toby moved in.  Angels come in all shapes and sizes, including destructive retrievers with big brown eyes.

This hilarious, heart felt and inspirational book is destined to be a classic.  Not only that, it’s a testament to the power of loving.

There’s a second story behind Toby’s story though. It’s one of relationships, networking, and cooperation among colleagues who united to make “On Toby’s Terms a best seller on Amazon.  If you want see what it takes to take it to #1 on Amazon, check out my friend Dave Albano’s blog post. For every aspiring best selling author with a story to tell, it’s a great uplifting read that takes us from dreaming about #1 status to an inside look at how to actually become a best selling author.

Now back to Toby.

“Toby is a Chesapeake Retriever and he makes Marley look like Mother Teresa! The stories are incredible of what he did & what he destroyed. But Toby has a secret, a gift.”

I read the previews on Amazon when I ordered the book, and I was hooked by the end of the first page. You see, I had my version of Toby. Her name was LC, which stood for last chance.  LC, like Toby, was a four legged angel whose antics and muddy paws opened my heart.  I’m sure Toby will open your heart to the infinite ways that love moves when God sends his gifts in unlikely packages.

Kudos to Charmaine Hammond for this lovely gem of a book.  Join me in celebrating life On Toby’s Terms.  I’m stocking up to get my holiday shopping done early!

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Relationship, Marriage & More
Apr 21, 2011

Relationship, Marriage & More

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The world would tell us that we need someone in order to be someone.  I say we must be someone who delights in being with someone.

The world’s wisdom says life will be better when we have the perfect partner, wear the right clothes, drive the right care, or earn enough money. Not so.  Those things can be taken away in a heartbeat.  Then you will be left with yourself.  Sooner or later, we are all left with our self…

Don’t wait for someone or something to make you happy.  You may wait a long time.

Dare to listen to your heart’s desire. Even if it seems you’ve lost everything. Even if it seems dark and the future uncertain.

One thing I know for sure is that loving nurtures your Soul.  It doesn’t need to be fancy, nor does it need to be perfect.  You just need to be willing.

And when you’re not, it’s okay.  Just love the fact that it’s not okay, and you will be in the land of loving.

Imagine a world where we choose loving, no matter what…and if we can’t see it at first glance, we put it there.  Imagine what would happen to your relationships if you stopped, looked, and listened beyond the voices of fear or judgment.

Imagine.

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