Author: Lori Deschene
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Meditation Remixed: Movies, Pop Culture, and Inner Peace
DJ/VJ and Audio Visual Artist Brett Belcastro created an awesome remix video using over 80 scenes from movies and TV shows to entertain and inspire viewers to find peace within their minds. And entertain and inspire it does!
As a huge movie buff, I appreciate how Brett used pop culture to share the power and importance of meditation.
From the Vimeo page:
“The idea for this video remix came to mind about a year ago while I was listening to a guided meditation by the Deepak Chopra. I was so inspired after attending his ‘Seduction of Spirit’ seminar this past April that had decided to create this video.
In April of 2012 I myself had such a ‘spiritual awakening,’ a dramatic shift of perception in my conscious awareness during the 3rd time I had ever mediated, that I just knew I had to share the experience.
Since that moment it has a personal mission of mine to share my new found passion for meditation with this many people as I can.”
It’s my pleasure to help support that mission…enjoy!
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Color Your World with Kindness
This is not only an adorable video with a great message, it’s also for a good cause.
When this video reaches 1,000,000 views on YouTube, The Better Worldians will fund surgeries allowing ten children to walk for the first time.
This campaign is part of their mission to build a caring, positive community of people that work to change the world—the BetterWorldians Community.
Their partner in this “Color with Kindness” campaign, CURE International, is a nonprofit organization that operates hospitals and programs in 29 countries worldwide. They have seen over 2.1 million patients, provided over 150,000 life-changing surgeries, and trained over 6,600 medical professionals.
Watch and share to support the cause!
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Fireflies: An Inspiring Short Film by The Jubilee Project
Since I have a chronically bleeding heart dripping down my sleeve, it’s not hard to get me teary eyed, but this video by The Jubilee Project really moved me. It’s both a touching short film, and a project with a great cause: building autism awareness.
From the YouTube Page:
“Fireflies” is a simple reminder that we each have beauty and can connect with others in unique ways. It is the passing glance of a stranger, the earnest offering of a flower, and the knowing smile of a shared secret. In “Fireflies,” a young boy and his new autistic friend discover a shared language of their own.
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You May Have a Super Power You Never Knew You Had
Not sure you have a gift or anything special to offer humanity? After watching this you may have a whole new perspective on how you make a difference.
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Yoga Dudes for Movember Photo Contest ($1000 Yoga Gear Prize!)
I credit yoga with transforming and possibly saving my life, so I knew I wanted to get involved when I learned about Yoga Dudes for Movember.
In case you’re not familiar, “Movember” is a mustache growing charity event that takes place during—you guessed it—November.
Every year, men around the world grow handlebars and Fu Manchus to raise awareness for prostate cancer and other men’s health issues.
This year, Yoga Trail’s running a photo contest called “Yoga Dudes” to encourage men to grab a mat and reap the many physical and mental health benefits of a consistent practice.
You don’t need to “like,” buy, or subscribe to anything to enter. All you need to do is upload a picture of yourself in a yoga pose for a chance to win $1000 worth of yoga gear.
Twelve pictures will be included in the Yoga Dudes 2014 calendar—but you don’t need to be a dude to enter. Women, you can participate too, so long as you’re wearing a mustache in your photo.
Visit Yoga Dudes for more details, and then strike a pose!
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Inspiring Video About What We Can Do: Are You a Hummingbird?
I feel happy just looking at this woman, with her bright yellow attire and joyful face, but it’s her message that compelled me to share this. Watch it and ask yourself: Are you a hummingbird?
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Win a Free Copy of Tiny Buddha’s Guide to Loving Yourself
UPDATE: The winners for this giveaway have already been chosen.
The winners:
- Antwanette Miller
- Rebecca
This may seem like Déjà vu, because I published an almost identical post last Friday. It’s now a new week (soon to be weekend) and a new chance to win a copy of Tiny Buddha’s Guide to Loving Yourself!
For those of you who already bought a copy, I hope you’re enjoying it!
And I have a special request for you: Since it’s brand new, there are currently only four reviews on Amazon. (Thank you so much to those of you who responded to my request last week and wrote one!)
Those reviews go a long way in influencing people who may benefit from the book.
If you’ve found the site and the book helpful, I would be so grateful if you would take five or ten minutes out of your day to support me and the site by reviewing Tiny Buddha’s Guide to Loving Yourself.
Whether you write two words, two sentences, or more, it will make a tremendous difference.
Now on to today’s giveaway!
This one’s a little different, in that you won’t be entering to win a copy for yourself; instead, its an opportunity to have a copy mailed to someone you love, directly from my publisher, with a special note from you.
About Tiny Buddha’s Guide to Loving Yourself
Tiny Buddha’s Guide to Loving Yourself is a collaborative book featuring a collection of stories from Tiny Buddha contributors, along with tips to help you feel good about yourself and your life.
The book shares 40 unique perspectives and insights on topics related to loving yourself. It will help you:
- Release shame about your past and the limiting beliefs that keep you stuck
- See yourself as beautiful and valuable, with all your flaws and weaknesses
- Accept yourself more and judge yourself less
- Forgive yourself for your mistakes and stop being hard on yourself
- Minimize the need for approval to feel more confident
- Let go of the comparisons that keep you feeling inferior
- Feel complete so that you no longer look to others to fill a void within yourself
- Find the courage to share your authentic self for deeper connections with others
- Learn to take care of yourself instead of putting everyone else’s needs first
- Believe that you’re valuable so you can start creating a life you love
I started Tiny Buddha and created this book because I believe there is a healing power in recognizing that we are never alone with our challenges.
And there’s nothing wrong with us for what we’ve been through or what we’re going through.
No matter how we’ve struggled, no matter what our flaws or weaknesses, we are worthy of being fully seen—and we can make a difference in the world by doing it.
I hope this books helps you remember, in times of doubt, that you are beautiful, imperfections and all, and you can thrive not in spite of them, but because of them.
The Giveaway
To enter to win one of two free copies of Tiny Buddha’s Guide to Loving Yourself, to be mailed to someone you love with a special note from you:
- Leave a comment on the post sharing one thing you think other people appreciate about you
- Tweet: RT @tinybuddha Enter to win a free copy of Tiny Buddha’s Guide to Loving Yourself! http://bit.ly/16yY2ru
If you don’t have a Twitter account, you can still enter by completing the first step.
You can enter until midnight PST on Monday, October 28th. Have a great weekend everyone!
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Kindness Keeps the World Afloat
Kindness is contagious, as the beautiful video from Life Vest Inside illustrates. How can you start a chain reaction?
