Health and Positive Thinking Guru Jack LaLanne dies this week at 96

Some of you may be old enough to remember Jack LaLanne prior to his branded juicer commercials.  I remember my mother exercising with Jack's famous nationally syndicated television show on our old black and white TV.  All he used for exercise equipment was a kitchen chair.  Smart marketing.  Everyone had a kitchen chair. 

Yes, believe it or not... once upon a time there was no color television, no high definition, no endless cable TV channels, no satellite dishes, and not even a WII or X Box.  Strange, isn't it?

And yet LaLanne's timeless positive message of health and happiness pre-dates all the modern health experts advice.

Here's a quote from Jack just for you today.

"Anything in life is possible if you make it happen."
Jack LaLanne

Listen to this TV news tribute to a man who lived the way he preached for others to do. This is absolutely amazing!

Some times the old timers, and Jack would never consider himself one, have some incredible wisdom for us youngsters to learn from, IF WE WILL LISTEN.

Click this link below...

Why Jack LaLanne Matters 

Listen to Jack's Goodbye Song

Inspirational Thoughts

Oral Roberts is the United Methodist preacher who started a top notch university in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Oral Roberts University. He  lived to be 91 years old and was a card carrying member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.  The University that bears his name has graduated thousands of students in every major field and their sports teams have an impressive history of success.  I visited the campus of O.R.U. in the 1970's on my way to my alma mater in Oklahoma City.  It is a very impressive campus that reflects Robert's values of excellence.

In the 1980's Life Magazine did a feature pictorial story on Reverend Roberts that talks about his life and legacy.

Roberts was known for making some powerful life transforming statements, that if taken serious could alter a person's life for the better.  The author of many books, Roberts had a powerful way with words.

This one crossed my desk this week:

"God always calls us to be and do more-
 to reach higher, believe for even greater things,

and to pursue even nobler goals.
God is never content with your status quo,

The truth is, your status quo is far below your God-given potential.!"

(From Roberts book, The Ultimate Voice)

An amazing story

I need Les Brown to autograph my copy of his book-Live Your Dreams

The great Les Brown was interviewed by my business partner Darryl Roberts just 4 weeks ago on how to capitalize on today's technology to teach, train, inspire and transform lives...

Okay, its pretty cool, I admit...

Do you know Les's story?  He was told at an early age he was labeled educable mentally retarded! Now, is an Emmy award winning public television personality.

CLICK TO HEAR LES TELL IT LIKE IT IS

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Homeless man with Golden Voice Hired by Cleveland Cavs

Wow, what a heartwarming story of a former radio announcer who was down and out, literally homeless as a result of his personal choices with drugs and alcohol.  He's been clean and sober for the last two and a half years and as a result of a YouTube video that went viral he gets interviewed on the CBS Today show and the Cleveland Cavaliers basketball team decides to hire him and get him a house.

He was really visibly  moved when he spoke about flying back to Brooklyn to see his 93 year old mother.  He would spend an hour a day during his panhandling praying and gives God the credit for making the dramatic change in his life.

Watch his inspiring interview on CBS-  CLICK HERE

A personal prayer request

A friend of mine passed away today.  She had been battling cancer for 3 years and as of early this morning her battle is over.  She was a very sweet lady and her husband was one of the pastor's at our church.  They have three children, the youngest being 5.  I'm sure some of you believe in prayer and I would ask that you keep this family in your prayers as they mourn their loss of a wonderful mom, daughter and wife.  

I don't mind sharing with you that my "positive attitude" isn't something I created from some kind of mental gymnastics.  It is the result of a hope and a faith instilled in me many years ago as a result of a personal choice I made, that there is one who is worth believing in who has the power to bring peace into our hearts and minds regardless of the personal storms we face.  I have experienced this peace firsthand many times in my life.  And not some kind of drug induced euphoria.  It would be fair to say it is a peace that surpasses understanding.  No, I can't explain it.  A gentle Spirit that brings calm and tranquility even in the midst of very painful and difficult times.

You may or may not be convinced of this or understand it, that's okay.  But there are many that believe that there is a far better place waiting for us after our time here has ended.  No, it isn't the Land of Oz and there is no wizard.  But I too believe that there is someplace "over the rainbow" that words can't even begin to describe.  Someone once wrote that in this place there will no longer be any pain, sorrows or tears.

Would you like to know more about this place?