May 25, 2012
“Don’t go through life, grow through life.” ~ Eric Butterworth
During times of economic, social, political or personal upheaval, people more actively seek escape and look for things that bring them a sense of inner peace and fulfillment.
Some individuals look inward (finding ways to rebuild life through self-examination, spirituality and religion) and others search for answers outside of themselves – perhaps a bigger home, an exotic vacation, more money, a new car. Attached is an article that may provide some insight into why each of us explore different avenues and what we value when looking for personal fulfillment. http://bit.ly/LevZ8M.
Today is Film Friday. Our focus is top spiritual movies that help people discover inner ways of finding satisfaction in their lives. Here are ten suggestions:
- What the Bleep?
- Peaceful Warrior
- The Celestine Prophecy
- The Secret
- From Ambition to Meaning
- Wishes Fulfilled
- Conversations with God
- Small Miracles (Family appropriate)
- The Blue Butterfly
- The Kid (Family appropriate)
- You Can Heal Your Life
I do more reading and writing than anything else, so I have only seen a few of these films. It’s time I put down my reading glasses and do more “inner work” by gaining new perspectives through film. A journey through cinema can be equally as satisfying.
If you were to cast a vote, what is your favorite spiritual movie? I would love to hear more suggestions from our readers. Click on the comment section, below and send it in.
Have a good Memorial Day weekend, everyone!
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May 14, 2012
“Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” ~ Confucius
Last week I had an enjoyable three days exploring the art scene in Park City and Sundance, Utah. Both places you’ll you find yourself nestled between steep canyons that have a high emphasis on nature, recreation, art and culture; literary, visual , performing arts and filmmaking.
I came across two wonderful bookstores while exploring downtown, historic Park City. Dolly’s Bookstore http://bit.ly/dfGVjX is a small, independent bookstore but the selection of titles was impeccable. The organization of the store was flawless with a cheerful, bright atmosphere. 
They must have known I was coming! One of the first books I noticed as I walked into the store was a book that has been nagging at me for a long time, yet I have not read it. This time, without blinking, I bought! It has been said that it takes 10 times for someone to see a book before they decide to buy. I believe it! Good argument for the need for continual marketing!
My book of my choice was Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott. What a surprise when I turned to the author’s bio. I discovered Anne Lamott studied writing at Goucher College http://bit.ly/huNMDI - a University well-known for it’s outstanding writing program, in the town where I grew up -Towson, Maryland. Perhaps the reason so many have told me to read the book!
The second bookstore was called the Expanding Heart http://bit.ly/KdulFo - a retail place filled with books, music and other wares all focused upon spirituality and personal fulfillment; subjects such as angels, miracles, yoga, meditation, mysticism, religion, the power of attraction, miracles, chakras, and much more filled the shelves. So much to absorb; I could have spent forever in that space.
If you are ever in the area of the Wasatch Mountains in Utah, do stop by both Park City bookstores! Plan on extra time so you can visit historic Main Street in its entirety! Their retail establishments and restaurants, including Robert Redford’s Zoom are outstanding. I can understand why Park Cityand Sundance draws a huge audience to their annual film festival. It is a great place to visit or live!
Tomorrow, I’ll give you an overview of my fulfilling trip to Sundance and an upcoming literary event which is scheduled for this coming weekend. More independent thoughts, words and views from www.CornerstoneFulfillmentService.com.
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May 10, 2012
“A person without a sense of humor is like a wagon without springs. It’s jolted by every pebble on the road. ~ Henry Ward Beecher
The Department of Behavioral Sciences at my alma mater, Johnson State College in northernVermont, is involved in a research project on infant humor. http://on.fb.me/KDvKjj. Professor Gina Mireault’s findings were presented at the International Conference on Infant Studies in Baltimore in 2010. Since then, the study on infant humor has gained a very positive response worldwide from infancy researchers. In October 2012, this project will air on PBS’ NOVA. A very fascinating subject, I think.
Infant humor leads me to wonder whether an individual’s feelings of a life time of happiness and fulfillment has it’s beginnings with parenting and in the home or is it innate; a human being’s personality? How much of our lifetime experience is determined by whether a child is raised in home filled with laughter versus a home with an austere environment? In my opinion, there could be a very real correlation.
We have so often heard that “laughter is the best medicine.” http://bit.ly/ZRPQp. According to research, humor, positive attitudes and faith are all components to rapid healing and fulfilling living. In recent years, hospitals have begun inviting professional clowns to visit sick patients. There is a whole website devoted to the art of humor for healing. It is called www.AHeart4Clowing.com. Books, audios and training videos are available through this site for people who are interested in sharing laughter with others and making life brighter for people suffering from an illness.
I look forward to seeing the NOVA production on infant humor. Perhaps the PBS production will answer some of my ponderings. I’ll keep my eye on TV programming for it. Stay tuned to this site, All Things Fulfilling, and we will share what we find out.
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May 4, 2012
“An animal’s eyes have the power to speak a great language.” ~ Martin Buber
Has the real potential for films about people and their canine friends ever been fully explored? Interactions between humans and their pets is fascinating as well as the social aspects of animal to animal relationships. We can learn a lot by listening to our pets! Everytime I hear a story about a heroic rescue between a dog and it’s owner, I yearn for more.
According to the Humane Society, there are approximately 78.2 million dog owners alone in the United States – but the market for reaching all animal lovers through film is even greater. What better way than to communicate about animals than through visuals in film that tug at the heart strings?
On this film Friday, we have scouted out just a few popular dog films, most all available on DVD:
- Old Yeller (1957)
- Homeward Bound (1993)
- Marley & Me (2008)
- Turner & Hooch (1989)
- Beethoven (1992)
- Eight Below (2006)
“You’ve already seen these?” you say. Here is a link to 70 of the most popular dog films ever http://bit.ly/r5lWzx.
Have a fun-filled film weekend, everyone! And remember, things are heating up in many areas of the country. Fulfill your animal’s needs for plenty of clean water and be pet smart! Don’t leave your dog in your car!
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April 25, 2012
When you have vision it affects your attitude. Your attitude is optimistic rather than pessimistic.” ~ Charles R. Swindoll
All winter it felt as if I was trying to describe a scene, while looking through dirty windows; everything was cloudy and blurred. No matter how hard I tried, I could not find a clear vision for my writing project.
Suddenly, it is as if a shade has been lifted from the window pane, and things are now crystalline. I have made more progress over the past few days on my project than I had in a few months.
Did the rant I posted the other day entitled “Moving Heaven and Earth” actually work? Or did change come with the official arrival of spring? What is it that has given rise to a renewed spirit and creativity? Perhaps it is inside of me.
It really does not matter what the catalyst behind the incoming stream of inspiration is. Now I’ve got better focus! A clear direction and faith in what I am writing about. I will keep going and not stop until I have reached my goals.
Today’s blog post is just one way to celebrate the arrival of a shipment of fulfilling thought. There are plenty more ideas on how I can celebrate success as I move closer to the culmination of my endeavor, here’s a list http://bit.ly/A8gXuR.
Today, I will simply lionize by saying “I feel great and have the courage and momentum needed to finish this publishing project!”
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April 23, 2012
“Expectancy is the atmosphere for miracles.” ~ Edwin Louis Cole
Yesterday was Earth Day. Today, I am left wondering “Why on earth did I do it?” Wasn’t I told many, many months ago when I began writing a book “never, never trash any of your work?” Hadn’t I already gone through mourning the loss of a film script with my son? His computer had a serious meltdown sometime ago and his work in progress was devoured with no chance of recovery. “He would move heaven and earth ” he said “if only he could retrieve the script again.”
Why, oh why, didn’t I learn from that?
And, why, dear God, didn’t I listen to Harriet? She’s the co-leader of the Steamboat Writers Group; full of wisdom and good advice. My source of encouragement! “Keep it going,” She says. “Don’t stop!”
Now, this leaves me with a confession to make. I am in desperate need of some of the writing I had cast aside as no good. I can never get it back; it’s trashed. Some of what I now see as my best laid chapters are kaput! Sure, I can try to recreate, but that is a difficult thing to do. I am no longer in the same mindset.
According to an article, the first step in learning from our mistakes is to acknowledge where you went wrong. Ok, I’ve done that. Then, you have to stop blaming others. I’ve already said “sending my writing to the trash bin was my own fault. ”
All I can think to write right now is -
- Don’t delete, modify!
- Don’t delete, modify!
- Don’t delete, modify!
- Don’t delete, modify!
A third step in learning from our mistakes is to categorize. http://bit.ly/ySPFr. Trash is no longer an option. All words can be modified. I have already started a new file called Don’t delete, modify!
Why, oh, why am I still hindered in creating more text for this book?
That’s it. I am finished; I am done. I will no longer bemoan the fact that what I trashed is lost. I am moving ahead. Nothing good will come out of wondering “Why on earth did I do it?” I am also moving Earth Day to every 4 or 5 years. That way I’ll have more time to celebrate every time the heavens open up and I receive a new fulfilling shipment of creative thought.
When I finally publish my book, I will indeed be celebrating a miraculous birth. “I am a believer; it can be done. ” I will shout out. “Hallelujah and Amen.”
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April 17, 2012
“We could never have loved the earth so well if we had had no childhood in it.” ~George Eliot
Ok, I am a push-over for nostalgia, I’ll admit . Last week I stumbled upon a book in the library that satisfied my need to sometimes look back. Patty Jane’s House of Curl tickled me pink with its references to Dippity Do, Motorola televisions, permanent solutions, gingersnaps, jukeboxes, and Duz detergent.
The author of this book, Lorna Landvik, writes with warm humor and has crafted a book of charm without the storyline being too sappy sweet. Much of the special appeal of the tale is a result of where the narrative takes place – in Minnesota among a strong community of Norwegians.
Landvik effectively bridges the gap between an era gone by and present day by approaching issues that have always existed, but were much less talked about. The human emotions of the characters in dealing with topics presented in the book run the spectrum in a very real sense.
I really liked this book. Check it out of your local library! Pour yourself a grape Nehi, settle into your armchair, pull up a footstool and enjoy a delightful read. Have a handkerchief and the antimacassars on the arm of the chair ready to catch the tears of both laughter and sorrow; you may possibly need them. Patty Jane’s House of Curl is a fun and fulfilling read on a very humanistic level.
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April 13, 2012
“Joy is not in things; it is in us.” ~Richard Wagner
Talk about a feel good family movie - last Thursday evening I was flipping through the channels and came to Rocky Mountain PBS. The documentary “Being Elmo: A Puppeteer’s Journey” by filmmaker Constance Marks, was being aired. What a delightful film – I couldn’t help but love it!
Kevin Clash, the puppeteer behind the Sesame Street character, Elmo, is from my native soil of Baltimore. At 10 years old, Kevin began creating characters with foam, fleece and other materials that suited his needs. His puppet creations almost ran his parents out of their house!
If you followed our blog last Friday, entitled Living with Easter Spirit, Kevin is a perfect example of living with joy and delight. His career necessitates that he dwell in the world of awe and wonder and the emotions of a child.
Kevin’s advice ”focus on what makes you happy” clearly has brought him fulfilling things in life including success. His heartfelt dedication to his industry and his creative abilities has given him the opportunity to work with Stu Kerr at CBS Channel 2 in Baltimore and also with Bob Keeshan’s show Captain Kangaroo, which aired for more than 30 years. Finally, as his talent was recognized by Jim Henson, he forged a successful career with the folks at Sesame Street.
For more information on the film and how to purchase this fabulous award-winning documentary, aired through PBS’ Independent Lens, please visit this site http://bit.ly/ekBVJ4.
Although Christmas is many months away, it will be at the top of my list as a gift for our filmmaker/visual effects artist son, Marc. Shhhh! Don’t tell him! He may not be able to wait; he may beat me to the punch and purchase it himself.
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April 12, 2012
Why do so many creative people work with great intensity and then crash? Filmmaker Mark Moskowitz of Point of View Productions, delves into this subject in his film Stone Reader.
As an 18 year old, the filmmaker began reading the book “The Stones of Summer.” Despite wonderful reviews, he couldn’t get beyond the beginning. As a mature adult, he returned to the book , and was hooked; struck by what a extraordinarily talented writer Dow Mossman was.
Moskowitz was so enthralled with the book that he wanted to find out everything about the author, Dow Mossman that he could. The authors voice meant as much to him as the storyline. While trying to locate Mossman he found that like many other authors of great American novels, such as Harper Lee, J.D. Salinger, Ralph Ellison, Poe and Margaret Mitchell, Mossman’s book was highly touted for a first time publishing attempt yet disappeared from literary scene with hardly a trace.
“How can this be, with an author as talented as that?” filmmaker Moskowitz asks. He attempts to find answers to this question and tries to make sense of the world of publishing in the production of his film ”Stone Reader.” It takes an in depth look at books that are first rate, loved and then the author vanishes.
“Stone Reader” is an excellent film for discussion for book clubs, writers groups, bibliophiles, college writing programs or writers workshops. Moskowitz made an important contribution in producing this film, The Stones of Summer is no longer out of print! Barnes and Noble is now selling this book.
Check your local library for this wonderful film. It captivated me, and now I want to read “The Stones of Summer” which has been said to be “a book that will change lives.”
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April 9, 2012
Happy Easter Monday, everyone! Hope you had a fulfilling weekend, I did!
On Friday afternoon (Good Friday) I ran to the store. Upon my return, I found a long, narrow box on my door step; a delivery of flowers. Tulips! Bright yellow and a deep lavender mix. Stunning, and a most appreciated gift from my twin sister and the rest of the family on the East Coast. “How nice,” I thought!
Having recently read the book The Language of Flowers, I began, of course, to diagnose. What does a shipment of tulips symbolize and what do they mean color-wise? Tulips, as I found in my research, are generally a declaration of love.
If you read the April 5th blog titled Color Provides Nourishment for the Spirit, you will already know yellow is a color of joy. Lavender is an intuitive color. It is spiritual and thoughtful; shy sometimes and at other times kingly. Violet (or deep lavender) also denotes high values, sensitivity and dignity. “A power-packed, versatile hue,” I’d say.
On Sunday, I arose, as usual in time to see the Easter Sunrise, and went to church. The sermon was brief and meaningful – just what I like! The Reverend Tim related a story about of a group of deaf children, able to tune in and hear the vibration of dolphins in the sea. He parlayed this tale into a lesson about the importance of tuning in to life. “Well done!” I thought.”
After the sermon, I made a decision.- “I’d take a stroll around the Steamboat Botanic Park.” It was the perfect place to witness and explore what nature has in store for the coming months. Spring has arrived and has brought, to the Botanic Park, an awakening. My Easter spirit fully came alive. There were signs everywhere of the renewal of life in the gardens.
“What is this supposed to mean?” you might ask. Today’s blog is simply a fulfilling rambling of my stream of consciousness. Hope you don’t mind! Remember to tune in to your own thoughts. Life will come alive more vividly!
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During times of economic, social, political or personal upheaval, people more actively seek escape and look for things that bring them a sense of inner peace and fulfillment. 
