Just Think Vol.37: The Importance of Positive Thinking
By A.Evans
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Disclaimer: As always, I write these articles to stimulate minds and to get the thought process in motion...
While watching a film titled Henry Poole is Here I found myself in a state of shock because I saw myself in the main character who was a jaded loner, not to say that I'm always like that but I do have my moments. Anyways this film definitely awoke something in me. The concept of the movie questions faith, belief systems, and positive thinking. What I begin to notice was, people all want something to believe in regardless of religion, we all want something to believe in even if it is ourselves. If that belief isn't present I truly "believe" the concept of feeling lost begins to arise. This week I would like to dance around the idea of faith, beliefs, and the importance of positive thinking.
What Do You Believe?
It appears no matter what you believe you are always right. Regardless of your belief system, religious figure etc. We are usually told that seeing is believing, with faith and positive thinking "believing is seeing". I say this because faith resonates from within not from without. Faith and positive thinking is an attitude and chosen perception to know that everything is already ok, or in progress. The mind is a very powerful instrument ad when it gravitates around negativity or nonsense the results can be very detrimental to one's well being. I'm not here to place judgment or question anyone's belief system nor am I here to tell you what to think, but I do believe ultimate whatever you think is what you will experience. If you believe you are having a crappy day you are, if you believe that smiling keeps you in a positive mindset, you are also correct, if believe the world is against you, you are also correct. With that being said, what do you think about? How do you think? What is your perception like? Who or What do you believe in? What is your belief system? How would your life be without it? What changes do you think would be useful in your day to day thinking?
Final Thoughts
Watching Henry Pools is Here, made me realized how important it is to have faith and a positive outlook. Negative thoughts are toxic and painful, I mean you can actually feel like crap when you think crappy thoughts, yet we tend to do this knowingly. In this film Henry refused to have faith in a positive manner, he had faith in a negative one, and in doing so he was correct, he continually thought his life sucked and that's exactly what he got. Faith isn't just belief in a religious figure, greater power etc... Faith is what we believe to be true right now so be mindful of what you accept as truth in your heart because it will show up. Meditation and Prayer or whatever you want to identify it as, is also important, in theory it is a series of concentrated positive thoughts. We give many labels and different names to these things due to our upbringings and backgrounds, but one thing remains universal and that is; faith and positive thinking is necessary, but at the same time your thoughts are your own. I urge you all to adopt a positive attitude outlook and perception this year... As Always Peace & Love
What Do You Think?
Marketing Buzz: Confusion Over Marketers Haiti Relief Donations Goes Viral
By Steve Canal
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http://twitter.com/ThinkGroupMedia
American Airlines, UPS Use Social Media to Separate Fact From Fiction in Their Charitable Efforts
As marketers scrambled to assemble donations and matching programs for relief in Haiti, Twitter users began scrambling their announcements. By this morning, the airwaves were so flooded with news about who was making a donation, and how to participate, that consumers became understandably confused and it spread.
American Airlines and UPS became victims of their own benevolence, as consumers came up with relief efforts that sounded more fitting. UPS, which announced one of the more ambitious donation programs -- $500,000 in cash and $500,000 worth of in-kind donations to UNICEF, the American Red Cross, CARE and other relief organizations -- soon heard that it was also offering free shipping to Haiti for any box with a postage fee of $50 or less.
What marketers are doing
Below is a snapshot of the numerous marketers that have stepped forward to offer assistance in Haiti.
MICROSOFT
The company made an initial commitment of $1.25 million, including cash and in-kind contributions. Microsoft is also activating its disaster response team, calling for matching employee donations, working with impacted customers and partners and helping drive awareness for relief efforts through MSN and Bing.
NESTLE WATERS NORTH AMERICA
Estimating that 2 million people in Port-au-Prince and the surrounding area are without potable drinking water, the company pledged $1 million in bottled water.
MCDONALD'S
The Oak Brook, Ill.-based company will be donating up to $1 million, including an expected $500,000 match from Arcos Dorados, the company that operates nearly 1,700 McDonald's restaurants in Latin America.
Through Arcos Dorados, the company will also donate 50 cents if any Big Mac or Big Mac value menu purchased between January 16 and January 22 in the 19 Latin American companies where Arcos operates. The company estimates that those efforts will generate another $500,000.
BANK OF AMERICA AND MORGAN STANLEY
$1 million in aid.
COCA-COLA CO.
The company's charitable arm is donating $1 million to the American Red Cross efforts in Haiti, in addition to bottled water and other beverages. In a memo to employees dated Wednesday, the company said that it is awaiting news of the 850 people who work for bottling partner Brasserie de la Couronne.
ABBOTT LABORATORIES
The Abbott, Ill.-based company and its foundation have committed to $1 million in aid.
KRAFT FOODS
Will be donating up to $500,000 toward relief programs through its foundation. The sum includes an expected $100,000 employee match.
WAL-MART
Will donate $500,000 in cash and $100,000 in supplies. The company has also launched a microsite for employee and consumer donations.
GODADDY
Donating $500,000 to Hope for Haiti.
FOOT SOLUTIONS STORES WORLDWIDE
On behalf of Soles4Souls, it's collecting gently used footwear at its 240 locations for distribution in Haiti.
T-MOBILE
Customers can make donations (free of charge) in $10 increments to the Red Cross by texting "HAITI" to 90999. Donations to Wyclef Jean's Yele Haiti fund can be made by text messaging "YELE" to 501501 in $5 increments.
GENERAL MILLS
The package food company has pledged $250,000 for earthquake relief through its foundation.
KELLOGG COMPANY
Has committed $250,000 to the American Red Cross. The company has additionally asked employees and retirees to participate in a dollar-for-dollar match.
CAMPBELL SOUP CO.
Has pledged $200,000 in donations, and is mounting an employee donation effort.
CON AGRA FOODS
The Omaha-based company's foundation has pledged $100,000 to the International Red Cross Relief Fund.
AMAZON.COM
Has established a microsite for donations to Mercy Corps.
WESTERN UNION
Will give $250,000 to earthquake relief efforts. The company's agents will also waive transfer fees on money to Haiti from the U.S., Canada and France for the first week after service has been re-established.
JETBLUE
Looking for ways to offer free travel for vetted non-profit organizations and officials that are working in tandem with the Haitian consulate.
YAHOO
Driving consumers to donation resources via web and mobile, including UNICEF banner ads going live Monday. In addition to a $25,000 emergency grant to UNICEF, Yahoo will match gifts from full-time U.S. employees, up to $1,000 per person.
Real Talk: Wake Up In Heaven
By Cedric Shine
http://twitter.com/NativeNotes
One day I'mma fall asleep and wake up in heaven
Not a worry, not a care in the world
The atmosphere, light and airy
The smog, the filth and troubles of nyc will be no more
No more wars being fought over oil
Children starving to death
Greedy bankers ruining the lives of millions of people
Yeah one day I'mma fall asleep and wake up in heaven
Sitting at the dinner table with God himself
Breaking bread with Jesus and all the prophets who have come to guide us Through troubled times
Building with Malcolm and Thurgood
Laughing with Billie and Dorothy
Admiring Adam and Gandhi
Yeah one day I'mma fall asleep and wake up in heaven
My grandmother and grandfather will receive me with open arms
Hopefully no discussions of my past transgressions I always knew they could see
I'll tap Sean and let him know the kids are good, Hov put together a trust fund for their education
But even in heaven where I thought I'd be without worry
I find myself looking down and seeing my people in hell
Praying for them still because I want them to make it here
I want to ease their fears and let them know to not be afraid of death
There's a better place up here, all the beds are heavenly
Sleep has never been better, happiness is bliss
No bill collectors, student loans, refinanced mortgages we can't afford
None of that
Yeah one day I'mma wake up in heaven, and I hope you're right there with me.
Ella Bleu Event Review
By The Fabian
http://twitter.com/TheFabe
Ella Bleu Events and EducateToday.org event at Chocolate Bar
The Ella Bleu Events Appreciation party at Chocolate Bar in Atlanta,ga also became the collection point for EducateToday.Org/Haiti for clothes, food and donations for victims of the earthquake that devastated Haiti. A laid back atmosphere, football on the tv and friendly people made for a successful event where not only did receive a good amount of donations some good networking also took place. Also on the scene was Christopher "YoungFace" James who is currently filming a documentary on independent women and this was the perfect place as there were many independent women in attedance. Congrats to the ladies of Ella Bleu for yet another successful event and the official launch of their website
Indie Film Review: HENRY POOLE IS HERE (2008)
By A. Evans
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Staring: Luke Wilson, Radha Mitchell, Adrina Barraza, George Lopez, Richard Benjamin
Directed by: Mark Pellington
No Matter What You Believe You Are Always Right ...
Henry Poole is Here circulates around the life of a bitter, angry, and depressed Henry Poole (Wilson) who learns he has a rare disease and little time to live. In an attempt to live his remaining days in solitude Henry moves into a small house in his old neighborhood, with the hopes of being left alone to wallow in self pity junk food and alcohol. Henry's life begins to really get interesting when his neighbor Esperanza (Barraza) claims to see an image in a stain on the side of his house and claims it is a sign from a greater power. Henry refuses to believe that the stain on the side of his house is a sign, even after a mute girl speaks for the first time in years and a practically blind supermarket clerk can see clearly. Henry goes out on a limb to jade everyone's belief system, while at the same time refusing to alter his attitude and perception towards having a more positive outlook on life especially with positivity all around him, or does he?
Herny Poole Is Here delivers an insightful message regardless of religious practices beliefs etc. I recommend Henry Poole to everyone; this film confirms the notion that no matter what you believe in you are always right. I definitely saw glimpses of myself in Henry. Faith in something beats faith in nothing. Enjoy.
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