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Shawn Madden's Visionary Journey

Posted on Oct 9th, 2007 by Michael : Revolution Rock Star Michael

I'm passing on this Vision Cafe pod broadcast from Shawn Madden, fellow zaadzster and not VisionForce Boot Camp registrar.


[Vision Cafe - Visionaries Unite!] BOOT CAMP!

Hi there -

My name is Shawn David Madden.  I am a musician, entrepreneur, and visionary event producer.  We may have met already on the playground here at Zaadz, we may not. 

Either way, I am compelled to write to you today, because the world is burning - and baby, I'm driving a FIRE TRUCK!

I know - sounds crazy right?  Check this out:

Back in January of this year, I was minding my own business, setting up my profile and wandering around making friends, when I stumbled upon an organization that was calling for 30 Visionaries Willing to Face Everything and Avoid Nothing to Stand for Humanity to come to Austin and participate in a Boot Camp in March.

They talked about a young man in Uganda named Clovis, who had taken their training materials and transformed his own life and the lives of the people in his community. They issued a challenge to all visionaries to take on their lives in this fashion.

I was totally and completely inspired.  Finally!  After all this time and preparation, I was finally being called to action.

I registered, and the impact was immediate: my life suddenly took on a new dimension of urgency and importance.  It was time to kick into high gear and start bringing my best to everything I did.

In the context of living my life as one of 30 visionaries from all over the planet chosen to come to Austin and train as a world-changer, the everyday details of my life were suddenly very simple to handle, and I found myself operating at a much higher level.

Eating more healthy foods, meditating, exercising, and showing up early everywhere are some examples of how the process of simply PREPARING for Boot Camp brought new energy to my life.

Was there adversity? You bet – people telling me I was crazy, financial barriers, the ever-helpful voices in my head that tell me I should just give it up and live a normal life already …

It didn't matter. I had heard the call, and I needed to answer. I didn't really have a choice.

By the time I arrived in Austin, I was ready to get down to business; to “face everything and avoid nothing” - and I really had no idea what that meant!  I only knew that I was READY.

I met thirty-plus individuals from all over the planet – many of them Zaadzsters – all of whom were as committed to having an impact on the world as I, and all of them passionate about creating a future world that works for everyone.

Simply put: it was AWESOME.

Here's an idea what it was like.  Imagine:

Early morning runs in the warm dark mists of central Texas …

Long, hot yoga sessions, leaving you long and lean with deep open breath …

Delicious organic food lovingly prepared by a couple of wonderful, sweet ladies and eaten with reverence and gratitude …

Deep late-night conversations with other visionary leaders, leading to intimate connections that I am certain will last a lifetime …

… And five days of conversation grounding each and every one of us in a profound feeling of Honor, giving us each a platform upon which to STAND for humanity …

… Five days of being so moved by the power that each and every human being on the planet is capable of generating with an open heart, a Stand, and the power of Vision …

That was in March. Since then, I have relocated to Austin to build my vision from scratch and to help bring VisionForce to the next level.

My fiancee Jennifer also participated in Boot Camp in July, and the two of us together are creating what we call 'The Most Amazing Relationship EVER” based on the Honor that we feel for ourselves, each other, and our relationship.

Every day I experience Honor as a tangible feeling that guides my actions, and when I find myself experiencing doubt or guilt or shame – as does every Visionary that has ever walked the earth – I have tools to bring me back to square one.

I am grateful that I heard the call – and even more so that I acted upon what I heard - and I invite you to check yourself – in your gut, right now – and ask:

Are you *destined* for something greater than your life as it is now?

Haven't Iyou always been looking for an opportunity to create YOUR vision for the future?

Can you really afford to wait another day?

If you are reading this and you find your body beginning to buzz with excitement, then you're hearing the same call I heard back in January, and you owe it to yourself to heed the call.

The next Boot Camp is November 28 through December 2. I'll be here, taking my game and my vision and my life to the next level.

I hope you will, too.


Much love,

Shawn David Madden
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The Force of Honor - A Human Emotion

Posted on Oct 24th, 2007 by Michael : Revolution Rock Star Michael

Force of Honor

Today, we held a live tele-seminar (MP3 File) about reconnecting powerfully with the Force of Honor in your life. Click the play button below,or download the MP3 to listen.

Honor is a distinct human emotion, although it’s not yet been named as one. It’s part of our inner compass that is squashed
in a world of hierarchical institutions. Our leaders play upon our starvation for this emotion when they tell us that the other side is “evil.”

Having direct, ongoing and lasting access and control of this emotion can empower you to stay steadfast in your commitments to create
a better life, a better world.

When you FEEL this inner force, you

- have nothing to prove,
- react to nothing and no one,
- have no doubt about your path or purpose,
- are completely fulfilled, nothing missing,
- feel one with god/universe/life/nature,
- have unlimited access to love as your source
of courage
- naturally become more conscious and awake,
- inspire others to open their hearts,
- and much more.

Today, we talked about how social conditioning has left us without Honor as a powerful emotion, and how we now compromise ourselves and suffer
silently as result. (and what we can do to regain this source of courage, power and love)

Listen to the complete audio to get a good grasp of this natural force within you.

You’ll also hear how we tap into this force at our VisionForce Boot Camps. At this posting, there are still some seats available for
the November BOOT CAMP for world-changing parents, teachers, leaders, entrepreneurs, artists… and YOU!

Register here: http://www.visionforce.com/bootcamp


MP3 File

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