Show #12 - April 23, 2012

Today is a line of demarcation from where we began to where we are going next. I’ll be reviewing all the Angel Messages and Power Thoughts that I have shared this far, and I’ll play music that I saved up in between.

Our Angel Message this week is “synthesis”

The dictionary definition of synthesis is: The creation of an integrated whole by the combining of separate materials or abstract entities.

A beautiful quote on synthesis:

“Love is the affinity which links and draws together the elements of the world... Love, in fact, is the agent of universal synthesis.”

Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

Read more athttp://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/synthesis.html#3UDVODFRzvJIjr5G.99

Power Thought of this week:

“My future is glorious. This is a new day, one that I have never lived before. I live in limitless love, light, and creativity – and I enjoy every moment. All is well in my world.”

Quote of this week:

“We want a society in which making it better for ourselves make it better for everybody.” Tim Jackins

All of these messages are meant for you to hear and use in your life let them into your heart and souls for encouragement and empowerment.

Angel Messages from all the shows:

Show #1 Grace

Show #2 Tenderness, Willingness, Courage

Show #3 Perseverance

Show #4 Collaboration

Show #5 Sharing and Serendipity

Show #6 Letting Go

Show #7 Knowledge

Show #8 Efficiency

Show #9 Forgiveness

Show #10 Community Service

Show #11 Sustainability

Show #12 Synthesis

This week's music selection:

What Can I Say/Boz Skaggs

Thankful/Johnny Lang

You've Got The Love I Need/Al Green & Anthony Hamilton

Hello Sunlight/Sons of Champlin

Let's Get Together/The Youngbloods

Shining Star/Earth, Wind & Fire

Amor, Amor/Gypsy Kings

I Feel Free/Eric Clapton

When You Come Back To Me/Garth Brooks

Om Tare Tuttare/Deva Premal

Some personal thoughts:

When I was originally thinking about the title and topic for this show I realized that striving to inspire and empower others to find their voices would be an equally valuable exercise to do for myself as well.

I am grateful for college radio as a welcoming environment for this experiment, but I am particularly grateful that you have been out there listening and encouraging me, it has been a super fun ride talking to you all these weeks, and you have given me a community where I could test my thinking and practice my own critical thinking and life skills along the way.

Lastly, I realize that this can sound corny at times, but I am truly grateful to the universe for the gifts of family, friendship, mentors, and the immense love that is out there in the world.

Thank you!

I'll be back on the radio in the fall semester - I'll keep you posted as to show times and dates.

All the shows are podcasted in case you want to listen http://radio.dominican.edu/podcasts.htm

Signing off for now,

Finding Your Voice with DJ Noni  - radio.dominican.edu

Show #11 - April 16, 2012

This week's Angel Message is: Sustainability - inspired by http://www.olliesworld.com/

Sustainability is the quality of stewardship and the capacity to endure by stepping up to reduce, reuse, recycle,  and rethink our actions in the areas of waste, water, energy, air, biodiversity, and our community at large.

Here are a few words of wisdom on sustainability:

“The very process of the restoring the land to health is the process through which we become attuned to Nature and, through Nature, with ourselves.”

~Chris Maser, Forest Primeval

“I know of no restorative of heart, body, and soul more effective against hopelessness than the restoration of the Earth.”

~Barry Lopez, Helping Nature Heal

"There is a sufficiency in the world for man's need but not for man's greed."

~Mohandas K. Gandhi

“The best investment on earth is earth.” ~Louis J. Glickman

“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.”

~Native American Proverb

“The earth is what we all have in common.” ~Wendell Barry

“He who plants a tree, Plants a hope.” ~Lucy Larcom

This week’s Power Thought, inspired by Louise L. Hay is:

There is a rhythm and flow to Life and I am part of it. There is plenty for everyone, including me, to have and share. I am a thoughtful steward and my good comes from everywhere, everyone, and everything. I love life.

Earthday is coming up on Sunday, April 22nd, 2012

San Rafael Pacifics Baseball Club is holding a Jobs Fair on Saturday, April 28th, 9am-Noon

at the San Rafael Community Center, 618 B St, San Rafael

Dominican University offers classes for adult students to reach their educational, personal, and professional goals through a convenient evening bachelor's degree program: Pathways.

Visit http://www.dominican.edu/admissions/pathways/ for more information.

Thank you to special guest, Kathy Robertson, Pathways Class of 2011 for sharing about the program.

Many thanks to all of you for listening to Finding Your Voice with DJ Noni on radio.dominican.edu

Life? We can do this thing!

Show #10 - April 9, 2012

I have just returned from an emotional, physical, and spiritual journey to Tijuana, Mexico, where I was part of a group of people helping build homes for families along the Mexico/United States border.

I wish that this kind of service work would not be needed, but the reality is that there are many families, not only in Mexico, but also all over the world, living in substandard conditions – and who cannot on their own afford to change their living circumstances.

Perhaps if the world were organized differently there wouldn’t be a need to go out on mission trips to help people in this way, but until that time I am committed to helping families stay together by building safe, secure homes.

 

I am grateful to be able to do this work and to encourage others to participate as well.

 Thank you to my family, friends, listeners, and supporters for encouraging me to live a life of service.

 

In dedication to cross-cultural understanding and compassion toward one another, this week's Angel Message is: "Community Service" - Good deeds done for others.

Here is a thought on community service from Fred Rogers, American Educator, Presbyterian Minister, and Television Host of Mister Roger’s Neighborhood:

"At the center of the universe is a loving heart that continues to beat and that wants the best for every person. Anything we can do to help foster the intellect and spirit and emotional growth of our fellow human beings, that is our job. Those of us who have this particular vision must continue against all odds. Life is for service."

This week's Power Thought, inspired by http://www.self-help-and-self-development.com is:

When my intentions are clear, the Universe cooperates with me and I can accomplish anything. I live in peace and harmony with nature, myself, and my neighbors near and far. I am grateful for all I have, what I can share, and all I am about to receive.

Food Sovereignty Movement:

http://positivenews.org.uk/2011/environment/agriculture/5572/food-sovereignty-movement-global/

The Principles of Food Sovereignty
Food is a basic human right.
The land belongs to those who work it.
Food sovereignty entails the sustainable care and use of natural resources.
Food is first and foremost a source of nutrition and only secondarily an item for trade.
A strictly enforced Code of Conduct for Multinational Corporations is needed.
Food must not be used as a weapon.
Smallholder farmers must have direct input into formulating agricultural policies at all levels.
Everyone has the right to honest, accurate information and open democratic decision-making free from all forms of discrimination.

Opportunities for developing life-skills, self-confidence, self-esteem, creativity & community building for young people this coming summer:

http://www.dominican.edu/academics/specialprograms/camps/
Dominican University Camps: Sports Camps - teamwork and fair play, Summer Odyssey - for the academically gifted, Camp Doodles - arts, crafts and music, Techsplosion - Hands on Science.
June, July, August 2012

http://www.cafilm.org/education/jury.html
Young Critics Jury - A Movie Immersion Workshop.
July 17-19, 2012

http://lifesupportm.org/
Young People Making Good Things Happen in the World - Mexico House Building Mission
June 16-24, 2012

This week's music selection:
Los de Abajo/El Indio (Macaco Remix)/Nuevo Latino/Putamayo
Bella Maria De Mi Alma/Los Lobos
Inspiration/Gypsy Kings
Helplessly Hoping/Crosby, Stills & Nash
You Get What You Give/New Radicals

Thank you for listening in and visiting my blog. Life? We can do this thing!

I look forward to talking with you next Monday on Finding Your Voice with DJ Noni, 4-5pm, on radio.dominican.edu

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