"I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do." - Edward Everett Hale/quotegarden.com
Hello everyone,
Just a note to let you know that for the week starting Monday, April 2th, I will be away on a service trip helping young people build homes for families in Tijuana, Mexico. I'll miss hanging out with you on our regularly scheduled "Finding Your Voice" Monday afternoon show day, but all my past shows are recorded and saved in case you want to listen again. You can go to http://radio.dominican.edu/podcasts.htm to access the podcasts of of my shows and all my fellow DJ's shows as well.
It is a delight to connect with you and I'll be back in the studio on Monday, April 9th, 4-5pm, with plenty of stories to share from my time in Mexico.
Hope your life is going well and that you have your own opportunities to help and serve others locally as well as globally.
Talk to you soon!
DJ Noni
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Monday, March 26, 2012
Show #9 - March 26, 2012
On this week's show I started out with thanks and gratefulness for nature and the recent rains that have showered Marin County with a much needed drink of water.
Here is the Irish Blessing that went along with my note of gratefulness:
May the raindrops fall lightly on your brow;
May the soft winds freshen your spirit;
May the sunshine brighten your heart;
May the burdens of the day rest lightly upon you;
And may God enfold you in the mantle of His love.
From the book, Irish Blessings
This week's Angel Card Message: Forgiveness
On the flip side of forgiveness is the making of mistakes. Here are some quotes on mistakes:
"Do not take yourself too seriously. You have to learn not to be dismayed at making mistakes. No human being can avoid failures." Lawrence G. Lovasik
"If you have the guts to keep making mistakes, your wisdom and intelligence leap forward with huge momentum." Holly Near
"Even the knowledge of my own fallibility cannot keep me from making mistakes. Only when I fail do I get up again." Vincent Van Gogh
This week's Power Thought Card:
"I am willing to forgive. Forgiveness of myself and others releases me from the past. Forgiveness is the answer to almost every problem. Forgiveness is a gift to myself. I forgive, and I set myself free." Louise L. Hay
Forgiveness according to the Mayo Clinic
http://mayoclinic.com/health/forgiveness/MH00131
-Nearly everyone has been hurt by the actions or words of others.
-Wounds can leave you bitter, angry, and resentful.
-Forgiveness can be a challenge and is also a commitment to change from the inside out.
-By embracing forgiveness you can embrace peace, hope, gratitude and joy.
-Forgiveness can lead you down the path of physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
On Forgiveness From DJ Noni:
Here are some words you can use for asking for forgiveness, feel free to add specific information that pertains to your situation to personalize it and make it authentic and sincere.
To my dear friend, I am so very sorry for hurting you by my actions and/or words. It breaks my heart that I have hurt you and I hope you have space in your heart to forgive me. Going forward I commit to you to not do it again to you, or to anyone else, and I thank you for giving me this time to apologize and ask for your forgiveness.
-Whether the person you are asking forgiveness of bestows it upon you or not, your efforts will go along way to give you relief.
-You can ask for or give forgiveness to someone even if they have passed on or are not available for you to speak directly with them.
Interesting Opportunities:
Dominican's Earth Day Events - Scheduled for Friday, April 20th
11:30am Education Fair
4:30pm Local Food Reception
6:00pm Sustainability Showcase
For more information email allison.chapman@greenmba.com
Dominican Life Raft
Weekly support group for Dominican students - a confidential place to talk about feelings surrounding loss and disappointment to help you feel understood and cared for.
For more info email gay.lynch@dominican.edu
Mondays noon-2:00pm
Thursdays 5:30pm-7:30pm
The Khan Academy
Free world-class education for anyone anywhere - a library of over 3000 videos covering K-12 math, biology, chemistry, and physics, also finance and history. Free and available from any computer with access to the web. For more information and access to the videos go to: http://www.khanacademy.org
San Rafael Pacifics Baseball
Penguin Radio, radio.dominican.edu, is the flagship broadcaster of San Rafael Pacifics Professional Baseball Team
Music:
Please Forgive Me/David Grey
I Was Wrong/Keb' Mo'
Could You Be Loved/Bob Marley
Abundance of Spirit/Stephen Iverson
Thank you all for sharing your thoughts, questions, concerns, and ideas.
It is a delight to be here with you on Finding Your Voice with DJ Noni on radio.dominican.edu
Here is the Irish Blessing that went along with my note of gratefulness:
May the raindrops fall lightly on your brow;
May the soft winds freshen your spirit;
May the sunshine brighten your heart;
May the burdens of the day rest lightly upon you;
And may God enfold you in the mantle of His love.
From the book, Irish Blessings
This week's Angel Card Message: Forgiveness
On the flip side of forgiveness is the making of mistakes. Here are some quotes on mistakes:
"Do not take yourself too seriously. You have to learn not to be dismayed at making mistakes. No human being can avoid failures." Lawrence G. Lovasik
"If you have the guts to keep making mistakes, your wisdom and intelligence leap forward with huge momentum." Holly Near
"Even the knowledge of my own fallibility cannot keep me from making mistakes. Only when I fail do I get up again." Vincent Van Gogh
This week's Power Thought Card:
"I am willing to forgive. Forgiveness of myself and others releases me from the past. Forgiveness is the answer to almost every problem. Forgiveness is a gift to myself. I forgive, and I set myself free." Louise L. Hay
Forgiveness according to the Mayo Clinic
http://mayoclinic.com/health/forgiveness/MH00131
-Nearly everyone has been hurt by the actions or words of others.
-Wounds can leave you bitter, angry, and resentful.
-Forgiveness can be a challenge and is also a commitment to change from the inside out.
-By embracing forgiveness you can embrace peace, hope, gratitude and joy.
-Forgiveness can lead you down the path of physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
On Forgiveness From DJ Noni:
Here are some words you can use for asking for forgiveness, feel free to add specific information that pertains to your situation to personalize it and make it authentic and sincere.
To my dear friend, I am so very sorry for hurting you by my actions and/or words. It breaks my heart that I have hurt you and I hope you have space in your heart to forgive me. Going forward I commit to you to not do it again to you, or to anyone else, and I thank you for giving me this time to apologize and ask for your forgiveness.
-Whether the person you are asking forgiveness of bestows it upon you or not, your efforts will go along way to give you relief.
-You can ask for or give forgiveness to someone even if they have passed on or are not available for you to speak directly with them.
Interesting Opportunities:
Dominican's Earth Day Events - Scheduled for Friday, April 20th
11:30am Education Fair
4:30pm Local Food Reception
6:00pm Sustainability Showcase
For more information email allison.chapman@greenmba.com
Dominican Life Raft
Weekly support group for Dominican students - a confidential place to talk about feelings surrounding loss and disappointment to help you feel understood and cared for.
For more info email gay.lynch@dominican.edu
Mondays noon-2:00pm
Thursdays 5:30pm-7:30pm
The Khan Academy
Free world-class education for anyone anywhere - a library of over 3000 videos covering K-12 math, biology, chemistry, and physics, also finance and history. Free and available from any computer with access to the web. For more information and access to the videos go to: http://www.khanacademy.org
San Rafael Pacifics Baseball
Penguin Radio, radio.dominican.edu, is the flagship broadcaster of San Rafael Pacifics Professional Baseball Team
Music:
Please Forgive Me/David Grey
I Was Wrong/Keb' Mo'
Could You Be Loved/Bob Marley
Abundance of Spirit/Stephen Iverson
Thank you all for sharing your thoughts, questions, concerns, and ideas.
It is a delight to be here with you on Finding Your Voice with DJ Noni on radio.dominican.edu
Friday, March 23, 2012
Show #8 - March 19, 2012
I am thoroughly enjoying my work at Dominican University's radio station, radio.dominican.edu.
Every aspect of the job is fascinating and interesting; research, pre and post production, air time, responding to letters from listeners and talking to callers, technical trouble shooting, photography, station maintenance, listening to all the shows for FCC compliance, reviewing DJ Blogs, writing job descriptions and station reports, assisting the station manager/class instructor, and assisting and encouraging my fellow DJs. I love it!
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you to everyone for your interest, encouragement and support and I look forward to sharing more time with you on Finding Your Voice with DJ Noni, Mondays, 4pm-5pm, on radio.dominican.edu
Here are some tidbits from today's show:
Angel Message - Efficiency
"Ability to accomplish a job with a minimum expenditure of time and effort." dictionary.reference.com
Power Thought Message - from bmindful.com/affirmations/work
"I can accomplish anything I set my mind to. My work is recognized positively, my opinion is valued, and I possess an endless supply of creativity, energy and knowledge for any project that I take on."
Getting Things Done - Summarized from Dustin M. Wax lifehack.org
1. Do Most Important Tasks first.
2. Do 10 minutes of work, then rest for 2 minutes.
3. Focus on just the next action instead of the whole project.
4. Slow down. Take care of yourself.
5. Do similar tasks together.
6. Create personal privacy space with earphones.
7. Write details, appointments, and notes down to free your brain for thinking.
8. Make good use of Gap Time and do little tasks (write a quick thank you note, organize your wallet, read a chapter in a boo, clean out a desk drawer).
How To Make a "To Do" List - by DJ Noni
-Your "To Do" list can be handwritten or electronic - do what works best for you.
-Be detailed and specific.
-Break projects down into smaller bites.
-Review your list regularly.
-It is okay to drop things off the list if you are just not getting them done.
Here are a couple of resources:
FranklinCovey.com (handwritten and electronic)
Astrid Tasks (Android Apps)
Toodledo and Remember the Milk (iPhone Apps)
Money Management
-Quickbooks (Comprehensive software, couple hundred bucks)
-Mint.com (online and free)
-Mvelopes (online and free)
-You Need A Budget (iPhone and Android Apps, $4.99)
-Moneydance (online $49.99)
In The News
Dominican University partners with the professional baseball team, the San Rafael Pacifics, to be exclusive broadcaster of Pacifics Baseball and to create a "living laboratory"for Dominican radio students to learn the ropes of the professional baseball industry. For game information go to www.pacificsbaseball.com and listen on radio.dominican.edu.
First Amendment Rights - Know them and use them!
Future of Freedom Foundation Organization http://www.fff.org/freedom/fd0407a.asp
Rush Limbaugh and Freedom of Speech
http://www.webpronews.com/rush-limbaugh-and-freedom-of-speech-2012-03
A new social media outlet, Mr. Conservative, was recently founded by College of Marin Student, receiving over 700,000 visits. Go to mrconservative.com
Music
Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing/Marvin Gaye
You're All I Need To Get By/Marvin Gaye
The Gardens/Chris Michie/Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill
A Beautiful Morning/The Rascals
It's Magic/Chris Michie/Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill
Peace, Love and Happiness/G. Love and Special Sauce
It
is a wonderful joy to have you listening in and I look forward to
talking with you next week on Finding Your Voice with DJ Noni, 4-5pm,
Mondays on radio.dominican.edu
If you happen to miss a favorite show or would like to listen again: You can access shows on demand at our archived podcasts link at http://radio.dominican.edu/podcasts.htm
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Show #7 - March 12, 2012
This week I started my show with a word of gratefulness to the universe for my ability to exercise and move my body. I
do not say this lightly because I would prefer to do absolutely nothing - BUT,
when I do get out there, it ends up feeling great – some activities that I enjoy are walking,
biking, snowshoeing, and gardening. Even on the days that I find it hard to
get up and get out there to exercise, I am reminded how valuable and important it
is to infuse my body with energy. Thank you, thank you, thank you for energy to
exercise and move my body!
http://writetodone.com/2010/10/15/are-you-using-protection-free-speech-libel-and-covering-your-ass/
My
wish for you is that no matter where you are or what your capabilities, that
you have some way to flex your muscles, energize your body, and get out there
and move around. If you need help doing it, make a call – but get out there - and while you are at it, exercise your freedom of speech as well!
And,
even though I may not know you personally, I care for your well being, and I care for the well being of all people on the planet, and that
is why I am here rooting for all of us to have good physical, emotional, and spiritual
health. Life? We can do this thing!!
Angel Message
Knowledge
“There is one thing one has to have: either a soul that is cheerful by nature, or a soul made cheerful by work, love, art, and knowledge." Friedrich Nietczsche
Power Thought Message
My strength, perseverance, and personal experiences have made me the strong person that I am today. And I have the intellectual, creative, and zestful power, determination, and courage to pursue my dreams and complete my goals. Inspired by affirmations from http://www.drstandley.com/
In the News
This is Free Speech Week and to celebrate, Dominican University is sponsoring the Stand Up, Sit Down, Speak Out campaign to bring awareness to First Amendment Free Speech Rights. A FREE Comedy Night at Throckmorton Theatre in Mill Valley is Tuesday, March 13th. Go to http://standupsitdownspeakout.com/ for free tickets and more information about this and other events.
Blog Article by Alison
Kerr: "Are you using protection? Free speech, libel, and covering your
ass.”
http://writetodone.com/2010/10/15/are-you-using-protection-free-speech-libel-and-covering-your-ass/
Shut Up and Sing: A documentary on the Dixie Chicks in the wake of singer Natalie Maines' anti-George W. Bush statement at a 2003 concert. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0811136/
Thank you to call in listener, Greg, for sharing his views and concerns about freedom of speech. And thank you to our caller from Albany, New York, for the encouragement to keep sharing my voice.
Also in the News
Viral Video "KONY 2012" hits the airwaves. Fight against child kidnapping in Uganda by viewing the video and participating in any way you can. Here are links to help you view the video and subsequent information about Invisible Children.
KONY 2012 Video http://vimeo.com/37119711
KONY
2012 Controversy YouTube News Report
Ben Keesey, Invisible Children's CEO, 8-minute
video to thank those who have supported the organization and also to respond to
critics.
Anderson Cooper's interview clip with Jason Russell, filmmaker of KONY 2012
Music
Star Spangled Banner/Huey Lewis & The News (Live Version)
Not Ready to Make Nice/Dixie Chicks
For the Children/John Mellenkamp
School Bus/Sentimental Journey
Speak Ya Mind/Estelle
It is a wonderful joy to have you listening in and I look forward to talking with you next week on Finding Your Voice with DJ Noni, 4-5pm, Mondays on radio.dominican.edu
If you happen to miss a favorite show or would like to listen again: You can access shows on demand at our archived podcasts link at http://radio.dominican.edu/podcasts.htm
Show #6 - March 5, 2012
This week's Dedication:
Finding Your Voice with DJ Noni show #6 was dedicated to my friend Chloe, and her husband Ben, who at the time of airing were pregnant and expecting their first child. A few days after the show they welcomed their healthy baby girl, McKenna Lynn to the world. Congrats Chloe and Ben and welcome to the world McKenna!
Angel Message:
Let Go!
"God, Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."
Power Thought Message:
"I trust my inner wisdom. As I go about my daily affairs, I listen to my own guidance. My intuition is always on my side. I trust it to be there at all times. I am safe."
Louise L. Hay http://www.hayhouse.com/details.php?id=290
In the news:
Farewell to retired Marin County Supervisor, Hal Brown, who passed away Friday, March 2, at the age of 66 of pancreatic cancer at his home in Sleepy Hollow, San Anselmo, California. Donations in Hal Brown's memory can be made to the Marin Valentine's Ball Foundation, P.O. Box 1612, San Anselmo, CA 94979
A pair of earthquakes rattled the Bay Area at 5:33am on Monday, March 5th, 2012. The temblors were 2.9 and 4.0 in magnitude, a few moments apart, and were centered near El Cerrito in West Contra Costa County. The quakes also rattled Marin County and several after shocks, registering at 2.0 and 1.2, occurred shortly after the original quakes. There was no major damage reported.
Free Speech Week is coming up and to celebrate, Dominican University is sponsoring the Stand Up, Sit Down, Speak Out campaign to bring awareness to First Amendment Free Speech Rights. Go to http://standupsitdownspeakout.com/ for more information about events and dates.
Professional Etiquette Tips for Networking and Business Meals
As shared by Syndi Seid, Professional Etiquette Coach, at Dominican University's Professional Etiquette Dinner, sponsored by the Career and Internship Department.
Highlights for Networking:
1. Pre-plan your wardrobe and your driving directions at least a day before.
2. Write your full name in block letters on your name tag and place it on your upper right shoulder.
3. Arrive on time (not to early and certainly not late)
4. Confidently introduce yourself with a brief statement of your name and what you do/your company name.
5. Firm, brief handshake (no limp fish or vice grip squeeze)
Highlights for Professional Table Manners:
1. Refrain from drinking alcohol - especially if it is an interview meal
2. Enter and exit your chair from the right.
3. At the table, your bread plate is on the left and drink glasses are on the right.
4. When you are finished eating place your fork and knife in the "10:20" position to signal you are done.
5. At the end of your meal, before you stand up, place your napkin, gently folded, on the table to the left of your plate, and after you stand up, push your chair in.
"What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do"
Summarized from the personal blog of Michael Hyatt, Chairman of Thomas Nelson Publishers
http://michaelhyatt.com/
Just do the next right thing.
1. Forget about the ultimate outcome - many variables will change along the way - let go of it.
2. Focus on the next right action - what small thing that you can do will keep your project moving?
3. Do something now - something is better than nothing.
From our call in listener, James, of Petaluma
1. Step Back and take a breath for perspective.
2. Break the project/worry down into smaller, more manageable chunks.
3. Call in your support system (family, friends, professionals) who can either listen without fixing or who can give thoughtful, relevant, and non-judgmental advice.
Suicide Prevention Resources
If after everything you have tried, life still has gotten you down there IS someone here for you. Marin Suicide Prevention Hotline: 415-499-1100
Reading Resources on the Topic of Suicide Prevention:
Choosing to Live: How to defeat suicide through cognitive therapy, by Thomas E. Ellis and Cory F. Newman
How I stayed alive when my brain was trying to kill me: One person's guide to suicide prevention, by Susan Rose Blauner
Music:
Unforgettable/Nat King Cole
Beautiful Day/U-2
Cosmic Thing/B-52s
It's Alright/Huey Lewis & The News
If you happen to miss a favorite show or would like to listen again:
Thank you for listening to Finding Your Voice on radio.dominican.edu - it is a joy to be here with you!
DJ Noni
Finding Your Voice with DJ Noni show #6 was dedicated to my friend Chloe, and her husband Ben, who at the time of airing were pregnant and expecting their first child. A few days after the show they welcomed their healthy baby girl, McKenna Lynn to the world. Congrats Chloe and Ben and welcome to the world McKenna!
Angel Message:
Let Go!
"God, Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."
Power Thought Message:
"I trust my inner wisdom. As I go about my daily affairs, I listen to my own guidance. My intuition is always on my side. I trust it to be there at all times. I am safe."
Louise L. Hay http://www.hayhouse.com/details.php?id=290
In the news:
Farewell to retired Marin County Supervisor, Hal Brown, who passed away Friday, March 2, at the age of 66 of pancreatic cancer at his home in Sleepy Hollow, San Anselmo, California. Donations in Hal Brown's memory can be made to the Marin Valentine's Ball Foundation, P.O. Box 1612, San Anselmo, CA 94979
A pair of earthquakes rattled the Bay Area at 5:33am on Monday, March 5th, 2012. The temblors were 2.9 and 4.0 in magnitude, a few moments apart, and were centered near El Cerrito in West Contra Costa County. The quakes also rattled Marin County and several after shocks, registering at 2.0 and 1.2, occurred shortly after the original quakes. There was no major damage reported.
Free Speech Week is coming up and to celebrate, Dominican University is sponsoring the Stand Up, Sit Down, Speak Out campaign to bring awareness to First Amendment Free Speech Rights. Go to http://standupsitdownspeakout.com/ for more information about events and dates.
Professional Etiquette Tips for Networking and Business Meals
As shared by Syndi Seid, Professional Etiquette Coach, at Dominican University's Professional Etiquette Dinner, sponsored by the Career and Internship Department.
Highlights for Networking:
1. Pre-plan your wardrobe and your driving directions at least a day before.
2. Write your full name in block letters on your name tag and place it on your upper right shoulder.
3. Arrive on time (not to early and certainly not late)
4. Confidently introduce yourself with a brief statement of your name and what you do/your company name.
5. Firm, brief handshake (no limp fish or vice grip squeeze)
Highlights for Professional Table Manners:
1. Refrain from drinking alcohol - especially if it is an interview meal
2. Enter and exit your chair from the right.
3. At the table, your bread plate is on the left and drink glasses are on the right.
4. When you are finished eating place your fork and knife in the "10:20" position to signal you are done.
5. At the end of your meal, before you stand up, place your napkin, gently folded, on the table to the left of your plate, and after you stand up, push your chair in.
"What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do"
Summarized from the personal blog of Michael Hyatt, Chairman of Thomas Nelson Publishers
http://michaelhyatt.com/
Just do the next right thing.
1. Forget about the ultimate outcome - many variables will change along the way - let go of it.
2. Focus on the next right action - what small thing that you can do will keep your project moving?
3. Do something now - something is better than nothing.
From our call in listener, James, of Petaluma
1. Step Back and take a breath for perspective.
2. Break the project/worry down into smaller, more manageable chunks.
3. Call in your support system (family, friends, professionals) who can either listen without fixing or who can give thoughtful, relevant, and non-judgmental advice.
Suicide Prevention Resources
If after everything you have tried, life still has gotten you down there IS someone here for you. Marin Suicide Prevention Hotline: 415-499-1100
Reading Resources on the Topic of Suicide Prevention:
Choosing to Live: How to defeat suicide through cognitive therapy, by Thomas E. Ellis and Cory F. Newman
How I stayed alive when my brain was trying to kill me: One person's guide to suicide prevention, by Susan Rose Blauner
Music:
Unforgettable/Nat King Cole
Beautiful Day/U-2
Cosmic Thing/B-52s
It's Alright/Huey Lewis & The News
If you happen to miss a favorite show or would like to listen again:
You can access shows on demand at our archived podcasts link at http://radio.dominican.edu/podcasts.htm
DJ Noni
Show #5 - February 28, 2012
Show #5 of Finding Your Voice with DJ Noni aired live on February 28th and will be re-broadcast later in March or early April.
Featured Guest:
Alexandra Liss, San Francisco native and filmmaker of the soon to be released documentary film entitled "One Couch at a Time" about the worldwide phenomenon of couch surfing.
Featured Guest:
Alexandra Liss, San Francisco native and filmmaker of the soon to be released documentary film entitled "One Couch at a Time" about the worldwide phenomenon of couch surfing.
"One Couch at a Time", is a
full length feature documentary following Alexandra on her journey through 20 countries and 5 subcontinents for 6 months using
CouchSurfing.org as a platform through shared economy and utilizing access over ownership. On her journey Alexandra also explored crowd funding, micro-loaning, co-working, and ride sharing. Her journey and the film climaxes in the Nevada Desert at Burningman, the ultimate sharing society.
For more information on the movie "One Couch at a Time", Couch Surfing, and Burning Man you can go to:
Dedication:
Show #5 was dedicated to my brother G, who is an inspiration and is always there for me. Thank you G!
Our Angel Message:
Sharing & Serendipitiy
“If we have
no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.”
― Mother Teresa
― Mother Teresa
“The single greatest lesson
the garden teaches is that our relationship to the planet need not be zero-sum,
and that as long as the sun still shines and people still can plan and plant,
think and do, we can, if we bother to try, find ways to provide for ourselves
without diminishing the world.”
― Michael Pollan
― Michael Pollan
Serendipity. Look for something, find something else, and
realize that what you’ve found is more suited to your needs than what you
thought you were looking for.
― Lawrence Block
― Lawrence Block
Our Power Thought Message:
“The love within us is meant to extend outward. The
closer we grow to our inner light, the more we feel the natural urge to share
that light with others.”
― SerendipityUnlimited.com
Music:
The Sharing Song/Jack Johnson
33 Baby (Breakbot Remix)/Pnau
Brighter Day/Kirk Franklin
Searching/Ray Ayers
Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing/Stevie Wonder
If you happen to miss a favorite show or would like to listen again:
You can access shows on demand at our archived podcasts link at http://radio.dominican.edu/podcasts.htm
It is a wonderful joy to have you listening in and I look forward to talking with you next week on Finding Your Voice with DJ Noni, 4-5pm, Mondays on radio.dominican.edu
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