Sounding Circle

HUB - Actioning Your Brilliance Recap

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 21:17:34 GMT

Dear friends,

I was fortunate to attend and help produce the recent Humanity Unites Brilliance Actioning conference in Long Beach and I know many wanted to attend but could not make it.

Words are really quite inadequate to describe our experience. All I can do is hope that you get to participate and experience it yourself... soon

One of the participants wrote up this beautiful synopsis of our 5 days together.

We have been called out by master teacher and Social Artist Jean Houston to be the "Evokoters" - the mid-wives of the soul. More than just another "how to" session, we learned evolutionary practices for creating a world that works for everyone. Through archetypal embodiment, we were invited to be a part of the story and recognize the characters as ourselves. We scored our own music, dancing the dream awake, meeting our Inteleky (higher self) and allowing our brilliance to be received from it's reflection. Moving away of linear left brain into creative right brain expression, we used the language of Glasarania (Gibberish) to awaken our creativity and become the Sacred Actor and Holy Fool, discovering a whole new way of communicating and creating.

We have shaken off the "gunk" of ego with Dr. Sue Morter. We cried tears of joy when we felt the density dissolve, and the lightness of Unconditional Love flowing more freely inwards and outwards through the layers of our being. We have felt even the fear of death drop away when we really knew the indestructibility of the beings of love and light that we really are. We giggled when we saw that our challenges, like an obstacle course we have designed for ourselves, now allow us to become who we were born to be. We laughed when we knew that "it's hard, until it isn't"

And we have seen through the evolutionary eyes of Barbara Marx Hubbard, that we ARE the imaginal cells in the caterpillar that envisions the butterfly it will become. We have experienced, in spite of the old and difficult "evolutionary drivers", the hope and excitement of being among the early forms of a new species of human emerging that is moving, like the Universe itself, towards greater synergy and greater intelligence. And we were pleased to know that it's not that we are bad or wrong, but just mistaken. We have been using a faulty operating manual and we now have the opportunity to use a new one, in greater alignment with Truth.

And we have cried tears of grief with the "Angels in the Dust" film, confronting the worlds most unconscious, darkest shadow reflected in the AIDS crisis in Africa. And with Lynne Twist, Jack Canfield and the Pachamama Alliance we have squarely faced the environmental crisis facing our fragile planet. And we have felt the sadness of our own participation in the unconsciousness of our consumer culture. We have been humbled to see our own myopic focus on ourselves, while ignoring our roles as stewards of the earth. We have recommitted to living more responsibly as those planetary stewards. We have come through the darkness to see the light of what is possible for our planet and have seen the emerging vision of a world in balance and harmony. We have been called to being "hospice to the old", while being "midwife to the new", both requiring our loving attention. Later, we raised $280,000 for Pachamama with a generous $100,000 matching pledge from Jack Canfield. Wow!

We have celebrated the national launch of HUB in the US AND Canada with moving words from Charlie Gay and good news from Brandon Barnum. And we have danced until we were drenched in sweat, (especially Brandon). And spun and leaped and shook off the last remaining hard edges.

We learned from Feng Shui master Marie Diamond how important our working and living environment is in supporting our vision. And while action is important, more important is stating clearly what we want and asking for it, and then opening to receive.

Lastly, we learned from master learner Paul Scheele how our mind works and does not work to process and store information. We learned how the reptilian and mammalian minds work better when relaxed and content than when stressed out and fearful. And how the simple act of breathing can help. We found through a profound exercise in perception and refection, how easy it is to completely miss the beauty all around us and how equally easy it is to take it in when we stop and pay attention.

Throughout the event, we have known and felt our Oneness, not as a concept or metaphor but as the actual truth of our experience. We have looked into each others eyes and seen our own sweet divine selves smiling back at us. We have felt the inseparable connection of being individual cells in the body of God. We have held the hand of the being next to us and known that we were touching Spirit. And we have polished each others mirrors so that our brilliance is more clearly reflected in the world.

We have come to see that HUB is so much more than humanitarian aid or personal development. It is absolutely at the center (hub) of the multi-faceted 12 sided wheel that is allowing the new social and spiritual vehicle to roll down the road to the emerging New World. And as we develop, strengthen and lubricate that wheel, we will go faster and farther down that road. HUB will be a pivotal convergence of new thought and environmental and humanitarian efforts for the evolutionary leap into the next phase of the human journey. We can all be pleased and proud to be among the founding members and to be evangelists for the message of true hope and love and sustained abundance for all people that HUB represents.

Remember, there are two more amazing events coming up soon:
Awakening Your Brilliance August 15-17th in Long Beach, CA
Awakening Your Brilliance August 8-19th in MInneaplois, MN

Let me know if you or your friend wants to attend one of these events. Member price is $400, retail $500. If you can't afford it let me know. I have 3 tickets to give away. They go fast though. So, the earlier you register the better.

Love and blessings,

Raymoond Powers
Founding ArchAngel
of Humanity Unites Brilliance
805.640.1525
http://www.raymondpowers.hubhub.org

BE YOUR OWN PUBLICIST - TELECOURSE

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:19:55 GMT

"BE YOUR OWN PUBLICIST" TELECOURSE

A dear friend of mine Lisa Schneiderman, publicist extraordanaire,
book shephard and PR person for a list of who-whos is giving a "Be
Your Own Publicist" telecourse.
Telecourse Info. & Registration

It's a 4-week telecourse with a value of $3000 that she is offering
for $500. This is a chance to learn from one of the best. It includes
two, 30-minute personal coaching calls and one press release edit per
participant.

This is an amazing opportunity to have Lisa give you feedback and
concrete ideas for your company, non-profit, book, TV, music or film
project. Her specialty is taking those messages and turning them into
a concrete mainstream presence. Throughout her career, she has become
an internationally recognized leader in pioneering concepts and
developing brand messages for the marketplace.

Telecourse Info. & Registration

A bit about Lisa. As an expert in the game of "raising consciousness"
Lisa became the publicist and brand specialist representing clients
who, in her own words, "were called to the voice of their deepest
calling". Her unique niche and expertise spanned way beyond the
confines of publicity and marketing. In a time where "social and
spiritual causes" were just scratching the surface in becoming
household names, Lisa also became known as the bridge for messages
that were ready to cross over into the mainstream marketplace, often
pushing the status quo envelope. Whether it be a company, non-profit,
book, TV, music or film project, her specialty is taking those
messages and turning them into a concrete mainstream presence.
Throughout her career, she has become an internationally recognized
leader in pioneering concepts and developing brand messages for the
marketplace.

Steve Reich Program in Ojai, CA June 5-8

Sat, 7 Jun 2008 07:48:12 GMT

First I want to thank Tyler, founder of ojaipost.com, for posting the opportunity and Gina Gutierrez, the Marketing Director of the Ojai Music Festival, for allowing me to attend last nights concert at Libbey Bowl.

For me, particularly, it was a peak moment to listen to the music and meet the composer, Steve Reich, (Reich bio: http://ojaifestival.org/festival/bios/reich.htm) who has been an enduring force in my life for thirty years. It was his brilliance, his approach to rhythm and harmony that inspired and influenced me to go to conservatory and get degrees in voice and composition.

Last night Steve Reich returned to Ojai with his signature minimalist works of past and present; His new Daniel Variations, a tribute to the late American reporter Daniel Pearl, was paired with his earlier known pieces Eight Lines, Nagoya Marimbas and his unconventional Four Organs.

We were treated to the remarkable talent of the Signal Contemporary Ensemble conducted by Brad Lubman. (Quite fun that Libbey Bowl borders Signal Street) Lubman founded Signal along with cellist and co-artistic director Lauren Radnofsky. These young musicians, mostly between the ages of 27-33, brought to life Reichs music and infused it with their own vigor and enthusiasm. They are a force to be reckoned with. I highly recommend you get yourself to Libbey Bowl sometime this weekend and immerse yourself in this transcendent program of magnificent music and musicianship.

When I say Reich's music transcends something for me, I'm implying that his design and structure of sound affects our brain chemistry and can take us into non-ordinary states of consciousness. I experience deep meditative states listening to the repetitive, percolating rhythms as they shift and change. This has always been the case for me with Reich's music. more >

Awakening Your Brilliance Seminar A Huge Success - Thank You!

Wed, 7 May 2008 18:16:41 GMT

I'm so excited to share the success of HUB's Awakening Your Brilliance event with you all. We had close to 500 people attend and the feedback has been wonderful. People walked away with a clearer personal and global vision and tools to transform their lives and bring their dreams into fruition. Speakers such as Rev. Michael Beckwith, Mark Victor Hansen, Janet Bray-Attwood, Charlie Gay, Barbara Marx Hubbard, Kimmie Weeks, Freddie Ravel and others inspired a profound call to action and empowerment. that we are the

Humanity Unites Brilliance (HUB) is already making a huge impact in the lives of those who are in need. In a few short months we have over 1200 members and have funded $102,000 of humanitarian aid domestically and internationally. That's 40% of all of our profits we give away! As a member you have an opportunity to generate income for yourself, and in so doing, be catalysts for positive social change.

For those of you who attended partially or all of the event Thank You! Together we are making a huge difference.

If you would like to know more about how you can participate please contact me or visit our website. Humanity Unites Brilliance

Some Simple Brilliance

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 18:00:09 GMT

These are some words from Charlie Gay, visionary founder of Humanity Unites Brilliance His wise words are as follows.

It is simple, so very simple.

The world was created, went into its childhood, our minds led the world to confusion, it lingered in compromise, our frustrations raised, hurt and angered led us to conflict and then crisis.

Everything about the world, everything in it, everyone in it, every business in it. You, me, our relationships with our selves, with each other follow this path.

The path led the world to two thousand years of slowly becoming deaf. Nations became deaf. Our leaders became deaf.

Then today came. This hour. This second...

The very moment when our cries in ultimate crisis of God get me out of this may not have allowed us as people to continue.

The crisis was too great. The hurt too deep and the judgment too lost.

Inevitably we would have continued in the choice of being lesser than, slipping away and loosing the beauty and spirit of the world for ever.

But this was not too be.

Confessionas authentic as the worlds origin, and then self-compassion swept the world and us as a people.

As 2000 moved towards 2008 the ranks of those that could hear, swelled exponentially, with the knowledge that humanity, not the awareness of it but the very the action of humanity, could save us.

Humanitys dimension of grace given to us 2000 years ago with dont judge lest thee be judged and help those that dont have what I have became the heartbeat of a universal code that is felt by millions today.

The reopening of the heart through compassion now leads the world back through clarity, a consciousness that endorses not the survival of the fittest, but a new paradigm, a new law of cooperation.

This leads you and I to be connected...

Now we are joined, united with each others brilliance, free of judgment of color, creed, religion and politics. We are to become the true authentic crusaders of love.

Humanity Unites Brilliance

Affirmation & Visioning Software

Thu, 6 Mar 2008 03:55:51 GMT

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Heres what Jack Canfield, Co-author of The Success Principles How to Get From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be and The Power of Focus had to say:

'I love this product. It instantly gives the average person a cost-effective way to combine personalized background music with their own affirmations and visions of their ideal life and create a CD or MP3 file for their I-pod or MP3 player. Then you can listen to your affirmations every day and burn them deeply into your subconscious mind. This assures an accelerated achievement of your goals.'

HUB (Humanity Unites Brilliance)

Sat, 2 Feb 2008 08:19:54 GMT

Recently I have become a founding Angel of HUB. Together we are creating a breakthrough economic engine that will drive a comprehensive global sustainability plan in the places it is most needed. This organization is in pre-launch and there is a huge opportunity to become involved. Contact me, 805.715.0050, and I can share more about this amazing vision.

HUB's mission is to move all people of the world from survival to self-sustainability. HUB-In AID is a product our Angels can gift. This movement is committed to returning dignity back to nations. "We don't just give a man a bag of grain, we teach him how to grow the grain himself in the future."

HUB co-creates sustainment programs with field agents in chosen communities around the world. Currently we are focusing on three key areas in need: Kenya, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. We call the recipients in each community "Hub-Powerees" because they receive more than just survival-aid (like food and water). Through HUB's empowerment programs, they are also supported with village build-outs, schools for 200 children each, and micro-loans for the caregivers of the children.

FOOD + WATER + EDUCATION + MICROCREDIT = SUSTAINABILITY

What is a one HUBie's immediate Impact?

That depends on your level of involvement in HUB.

If you are an individual giver, your giving helps feed 3 people, educate 3 people, provide clean water for 10 and provide environmental sustainability training to 16. This means you personally impact 32 lives as a HUBbie.

If you are an exponential giver, you give and inspire others to do the same. If you inspire three others, who in turn each inspire 3 others, we now have a group of 13 (1+3+9) which means 416 people are impacted as a result of your exponential giving.

A "HUB-Poweree" Example

Who are you impacting as you give to empower
Meet "Elizabeth" a mother of 9 and a care-giver to a family of 10. Her son "John" was selected to enter a HUB scholarship school. Elizabeth is then given a trade banana silk weaving.

As Elizabeth's husband Joseph, a subsistence farmer, produces bananas, they are purchased from expert trainers in a co-operative of subsistence farmers. Around the same time, one of our HUBbies decides he has a passion to sell clothing made from natural fibers in the US Market. His Circle of Brilliance group encourages him to tap into John's production. This HUBbie buys product from Elizabeth at a discount and launches the successful clothing line "Threads for Life".

This example shows the multiple benefits of HUB's connections. A child was educated and trained, the family started a profitable, self-sustaining business, and one of our HUBbies realized his dream to impact the world in a positive way.

HUB-In Aid A "Full Package" Product

FOOD + WATER + EDUCATION + MICROCREDIT

When giving aid, HUB works to combine at least four critical components (also known as a "full package") that delivers powerful results and moves entire families from survival to sustainability

HUB works with the finest products and partners to develop, manufacture and distribute the needed elements for HUB-In AID

HUB "full package" product partners include:

Food:

Feed The Children the worlds finest distributor and provider of food, which in 2007 totaled $1 Billion of aid, goods and services. Larry Jones has worked closely with the HUB founders for the last few years in Africa.
Nourish the Children, manufacturers of over 100 million Vitameal since 2002 and supporters of the founders African programs since 2006.

Water:

Raincatcher.org. Founder by Jack Rose raincatchers position is that there is enough water on the planet. It rains. We just need to catch it and purify it. The raincatcher is one of the most effective, economic and easy to maintain water initiative with raincatchers being installed on all HUB school roofs.
Kenya Water Wells Trust. One of the most established well diggers in Africa with over a 95% success record in drilling

Education:

HUB has various education partners in different multi native language countries yet we are embracing Healing Bridges, formed by an African, Zebiba who after suffering genocide, traveled to the United States, empowered herself and then modeled her plan in her home country of Eritrea with education for the children and micro loans for the care givers

Micro Loan:

Guided by counsel from The Micro Credit Summit, micro credit field agents also vary from country to country. HUB is developing a program in association with Healing Bridges, The Green Children and the 2006 Nobel recipient, Grameen Bank.

Photography Gallery Now Online

Fri, 4 Jan 2008 08:58:20 GMT

I recently updated my Photography Website. All of the images are from the area I live, Matilija Sanctuary in Ojai,Ca. Enjoy!

Update On Lakota Sovereignty

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 03:34:13 GMT

As of Dec. 24, 2007

Lakota Freedom: Treaty Withdrawal For Elders and Children

Sovereignty Action Sparks World Discussion, Disagreement, Inspiration

Lakota - What began as sparsely attended press conference announcing Lakota sovereignty has grown into an international roar of freedom inspiring people on every continent and sparking excitement and discussion in homes, tribal councils, schools, and on internet blogs and message boards. Across Indian Country in particular, the impact of the sovereign action is creating both inspiration and concern as the reality of freedom sinks in.

But mixed with the excitement and joy are concerns the Lakota people's needs will not be fully met, especially needs and concerns of the youth.

Lakota Freedom delegate and Oglala Lakota Cante Tenza - Strongheart Warrior Society leader Canupa Gluha Mani (Duane Martin Sr.) issued the following statement after discussion with the Strongheart Grandmothers:

"The whole Lakota declaration of withdrawal from the treaty is vested on the power of the Lakota people and our children.

When we undertook the process of announcing the withdrawal, the capacity was far greater than most people anticipated about an individual. But throughout our history, the people have never excluded anyone within their own lifeway and when it becomes a listener's view that its about one individual, one individual does not represent the nation itself, the nation represents the individual, and that is Lakota. more >

Grand Opening of My New Travel Business

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 07:26:30 GMT

If you like to travel or want to start, please visit my new online travel business. If I can meet or beat the prices you see elsewhere, will you purchase from my site? The technology I use is like the Google of travel and scans the entire internet for you. I can even create a custom group trip for you and handle all the details. Also, I offer wholesale vacation packages on cruises, resorts and condos and you can find out how to travel for free too.

If you want a homebased business, like me, or have ever dreamed of being a travel agent watch this presentation and you can see what has me so jazzed. Then email me and I can answer any questions you might have and get you started right away if you want.

A couple of months ago a friend introduced me to World Ventures travel. I saw an opportunity for myself and my friends that was really exciting. I am so enthused at the trust and receptivity that people have had as I share about my new wholesale travel business. There has been incredible response. Close to 60 people in the last 1-1/2 months have chosen to team with me. I'm excited to be giving such an empowering opportunity to so many people and to help uplift them in their lives. Travel at wholesale or less and an income earning possibility. Pretty amazing.