Stimulus Package

There has been so much talk about the economy and the crisis that we are all facing. I'm sure you have all been a part of it or heard about it - unless you've been hiding under a rock in a cave for the last year or so. Governments all over the world are trying to ease the situation by introducing stimulus packages. Billions of dollars are being introduced in to countries to ease economic recovery.

As I was enjoying the beautiful sunshine this weekend and thinking of what topic I would write for this month's blog. I thought of the stimulus packages what the purpose is for - stimulating economy. Then I thought what the world also needs besides stimulating the economy is stimulating our souls. Where's the government funding for that? We certainly hear about it on the media when things are bad but rarely do we have programs or support to make things better or good. So this month's blog is just to make you feel good. That's it, I'm not asking you to donate time or money. Just think about what I wrote and think how you can be a part of the stimulus package for the soul. How can you stimulate your own soul and how can you positively impact someone else?

Please enjoy this video that stimulated me to write this blog and share it with you!
Enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EYAUazLI9k

Cycle It Forward!

I had the honor of meeting a wonderful speaker last month at Soul Power Seminar in Vancouver. His name is Brock Tully. Brock is an amazing 61 year old man that has a heart that is larger than his mission …Cycle it Forward, Brock is working to raise awareness for a kinder world.

http://suprememastertelevision.com/bbs/board.php?bo_table=fgg&wr_id=6%3Cbr%20/%3E
http://www.brocktully.com/

Brock's mission is to:

* To create a Culture of Kindness that inspires each of us to be kind and to
* become the change we wish to see in the world.

Certainly Brock is doing this one pedal push and kind word at a time. Brock, is a veritable Ghandi - a man who has given his life in pursuit of spreading the simple but power message of kindness. Brock travels from city to city speaking to schools and anyone that will give him the time and listen.

Brock will be celebrating the end of this journey on May 8th
http://kindnesscycle.ning.com/xn/detail/2231496:Event:4904

If you've not had the fortune to see this amazing human being, make sure you come out and take your family with you. I'll be there with mine.

and remember to be kind to yourself as well as others. Sometimes we forget that.

Orange Day March 27-April 10

Magnolia and Cherry blossoms are anxious with bloom in our city. It's been a heck of a cold and wet Winter brrrrrrrr. We are all ready for some sun and warmth. It's coming, reallly.... Cherry blossoms always remind me of Spring and Easter. For some of us this means its a time to share turkey dinner with loved ones. But let's pause for a moment and not forget the ones that are not so fortunate. Their lives are not so different from yours, maybe just some circumstances that have lead to current situations. Union Gospel has been helping feed the needy for many years and they are expecting to have over 3500 hungry people attend this year. So what is Orange day and what does it mean to you...it means Union Gospel wants you to get out and enjoy the city in a way that you are spending little or no money and the money that you save, can be donated towards Union Gospel to feed those hungry mouths. We all know we live in challenging economic times, but think of how much harder that is to the population that is already unemployed and homeless. So discover Vancouver - ride a bike, instead of driving. Make your coffee instead of dropping $5.00 for Starbucks and see how much you can give. It all makes a difference - here’s how far some change will get you: $0.32 (the price of an orange which will be given with every meal), $32.90 (10 full meals from UGM). Challenge yourself and see if you can get a group of friends or co-workers and either volunteer or donate some money. I promise you - it will make a difference not only for them but also for yourself.

Check out how you can help Union Gospel help others and then let me know of your experiences and how it felt to help out.

http://www.ugm.ca/blog/UGM1_03270901.aspx

http://www.youtube.com/uniongospelmission

Starting Out

Well I joined the world of Social Media today and created a blog. My very first blog. I wanted to see how this worked and how through Social Media I can impact the world in a powerfully positive way. My intention is to use this blog for good and not evil, as we have way too much of that anyways in this world. Recession, shootings, job losses, illness - ENOUGH. I will research and post articles on what good is happening in the world. I hope through this vehicle you will be inspired to do good in the world and know that there is hope for us all.