Leap of Faith or Fall to Death?

In life- we are faced with many challenges. Often times its with our careers, our realtionships, and our family. More often than not- those challenges present a crossroad to which we must choose a direction.

Do I choose a college on the east or west coast?

Do I want to have a baby?

Do I quit my job to follow my dreams?

Do I wanna get married?

Do I want to end my relationship?

These are many examples of some key decisons that we have had to make- or will have to make in our lives. The answer to those questions will have a profound effect on us forever.

But- before any of those decisions are made there is the... moment.  The moment that you are truely convinced to go with your gut instinct, trust the divine power of The Universe and choose Door A from Door B.The moment that you decide to take the "Leap of Faith".

But how often are we brave enough to choose The Road Less Travelled?

Not many people will ever be brave enough to do this- or are even comfortable thinking about the possibility of change. They will be stuck in a dead end job instead of going after thier dreams, they will doubt thier love and never propose and they will stay in the small town instead of leaving to educate in a big city.

If we look back at all the times that we have made big decisions based on a leap of faith- one can see that these are inspiring moments. Not just for us personally- but also for for the world. What would life be like if Scientists, Policticians, Activists and Educators- feared following that voice from within that said- "This is crazy and has never been done before- BUT I must do it!" Our advancements in life, technology and education would be simple, uninspiring and mediocore.

We must continue to challenge ourselves to never fear decision and take MANY "Leaps of Faith". If we trust the Universe- we will become fearless. The Universe will never fail in bringing you happiness and success. Afterall- dont we all deserve to have great things happent to us in life? Would you ever say to anyone "I dont deserve anything better than what I already have?"

NO!

Then allow yourself to make decisions based on DESERVING HAPPINESS and NOT fear! Take that leap of faith!

Those my friends... are words to live by.

Take a moment to be grateful

Big or small- there are so many things in life that one should be grateful for. Our family, the food we eat, the car we drive and the lover we come home to. The little things are almost always taken for granted. Be grateful- be thankful.

We get so caught up in life that we forget that- tomorrow is not guaranteed to us- and that we must live (and love) everyday like its our last.

So for just a second- call someone you love. Thank your best friend for being just that and try- just try to do somthing fearless today. After all- what do you really have to lose?

My bid for a show on Oprah

I will be the first to admit that June was a busy month. I didnt post a blog - not even once. The great news is that I was working on some pretty exciting things- one of them being that I submitted a video to Oprah.com for a spot on reality show for the new Oprah Winfrey Network- OWN!

I must admit I took my time on getting the idea and concept together- and two weeks into the online competition- I submitted my video. You had to ( In 3 minutes or less ) talk about your show concept and show the producers what makes you special- different! Why should you have your own show with Oprah! I went with what I knew best- love. My muse in life. I wanted to create a show that scoured the US for REAL love stories by real people- and share those with America. Im tired of seeing shows about Bachellors and cheaters and makeovers- I want to inspire people to fall in love again. Not only with great love stories- but with interviews with singers and songwriters about love- novelist's and heck even greeting card writers. I want to remind everyone that - Love does exist still.

Well- with the gusto and determination last seen on me in my college years as I ran for student body president- I submitted my video and launched an all out campaign to get votes and me onto this new show. I called in every favor to spread the word, Twittered, Facebooked, MySpaced, shook hands and kissed babies! I even got another story written about me in Pacific Daily News on Guam. I was a man determined. I was also a man with a sore throught!

In the end it was a noble journey ending with a little over 1000 votes and the blessings of many people wanting to see me succeed. That alone was gratifying. As of today- I sit and wait to see if I get a call- one of 40 people will be chosen to meet and draw the cast down to 10. I will update as soon as hear anything.

Wish me luck.

http://myown.oprah.com/audition/index.html?request=video_details&response_id=14148&promo_id=1

Levis.... Gets it

I saw this new ad from Levis & really felt like they got it right. This is beautiful.

From a creative and advertising point of view- it speaks to the consumer on so many different levels.

That in this time of recovery from a recession, in this time of repair- we can move forward. That- in our blood we have always been "workers" and now is the time to work again- to repair our great nation.

The iconic brand digs deep into its history to reclaim the industry that left it in the dust as the premium jeans market exploded. With a focus on classic style and timeless originals- and an ad campain that begs for emotional connection- Levi's really does get it right.

Bravo!