Life gets hectic, and humanity has an amazing
ability to always be searching for something far
away.

Yet there are more resources, connections, and
abundant good things around you.

A fellow figured this out because of his own
journey, back in the 19th century, and his story
still touches lives today.

One of the most interesting Americans who lived
in the 19th century was a man by the name of
Russell Herman Conwell. He was born in 1843.

Dr. Conwell founded Temple University, a college for
the underprivileged who couldn’t afford higher education.
Remember – we’re back over 100 years…

What I find most interesting is how he raised the
money to start this university and turn his dream into
reality. His dream coming true touched millions of lives.
Way back then, he told a story that raised $6 million.

By telling the following true story, Dr. Conwell
attracted enormous crowds allowing him to raise over
$6 million…which is more than he needed.

This short movie is based on his true story. It is a
reminder that opportunity does not just come
along – it is there all the time – if only you see it.

I wonder how many lives this story has touched so far…?

Enjoy Acres of Diamonds

Be sure to share it with friends and family. They’ll
thank you for it!

AND –> Don’t spoil the fun, but after you watch the
movie find out what diamond mine this farm came to be!

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Can you look at the world through the eyes of a storyteller? I say yes, and in so doing, you uncover stories absolutely everywhere.

Storytelling for business is a powerful human connection tool you can start using right away. My chickens teach marketing lessons all the time, for those who have eyes to see them, and since I do, I can share their “wisdom” with you. When I am at a restaurant or out running errands, there are stories everywhere.

Here is an example.  In the video below, I’m sharing a story about my chickens. They have some things to share…

We have 12 nest boxes for the hens to use for egg-laying. Several of them liked the corner rather than the boxes, and they would line up in order to have a go at the corner – even though there were 10 or 11 empty nests waiting to receive their precious eggs.

So even though they had abundance all around them, the hens insisted they HAD to wait for the corner. They wouldn’t partake of the abundant nests around them.

Are YOU making a similar mistake? Are you so convinced that you have to do it this way or you have to wait for good things to happen that you fail to notice ample opportunities around you?

That is how you can take an everyday event … well for me that’s everyday. Your examples will probably be less rural … and turn it into a teaching story you can use for storytelling for business.

Resoruces

The Storytelling Templates(TM) Page shows you several “recipes” or templates for h ow to tell a powerful story. Some will be about storytelling for business and others will be about connecting through storytelling.

The Story Power DVD teaches you how to connect with anyone through the power of storytelling. This is from a live seminar, and it is a 90-minute jam-packed seminar. You’ll receive the handout participants had and a couple other bonus gifts.

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I’m always reading at least one book, so I’ve decided to share what I’m reading with you.  If you’ve read the book, please feel encouraged to add your own thoughts about it as well.

I just finished reading the Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield.  This is a story of intuition, insight and beauty. Instead of the author sharing his teachings in a nonfiction book, he chose to share them in a novel. This is the first of 4 books teaching the Insights that empower people to live from Source/beauty and stay connected wiht the divine power no matter what is happening around you.

The story begins as a restless former teacher hears from an old flame. She tells him about secret scrols and lost teachings in Peru that are being rediscovered, and every time she thinks of the scrolls, she thinks of him. Thus begins his H

ero’s journey and a huge adventure.

When John arrives in Peru, he discovers that government and church officials are trying to suppress the prophecy that he is now compelled to discover.

Here is the theatrical trailer for the movie based on the book:

This hybrid story/study guide for living connected with Source/divinity will hold your attention and give you something to think about as well. If you’re like me, you’ll gain a fresh appraoch to look at familiar understandings.

I am a person who has always let intuition guide me and someone who is aware of the energy of life around and within everything.  It’s fun to find a book that teaches people a way to live from intuition.

This book was a runaway bestseller, on the lists for 3 years. I first encountered the Celestine Prophecy because of the movie, which I watch several times a year. I actually found it at a WalMart, which surprised me for whatever reason. You can rent it from Netflix or your favorite rental place.

I am adding this to my recommended books section because I believe there are powerful insights that will help anyone along your path. The journey begins by understanding the power of meaningful coincidences that are truly messages.

The other insightstake you through a progression of adventure and understanding of how to awaken wisdom.

Most of the time, the book is better than the movie. I want you to read the book and see the movie, and in this instance, I feel the movie is better. And in the book you will gain some specific practices you can do yourself, revealed in the pages of John’s adventure.

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