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Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Be yourself and make miracles happen

You know, most of us live by prescription. This means that we develop a set of values, persona, and approach to life that are placed upon us by others. Think about it. For many of us, our political party affiliation, religion, where we live, how we dress, our personal interactions, who we marry, and career paths are largely based on assumptions and expectations are also usually the result of outside influences. They are consensus decisions, values and assumptions, which are shaped and molded by society and important figures and institutions in our lives.

Living by prescription prevents us from expressing our individuality, which denies our community and ourselves the unique gifts and benefits that we have to offer. Henry David Thoreau said, "When we bring what is within out to the world miracles happen. So get out there and stop living by prescription and make miracles happen. Be sure to ask about my "Spiritual Branding" sessions.

EXPRESS YOU INDIVIDUALITY!
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Me Accepting Humanitarian Award at Lincoln Center on November 10th
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