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"The time is NOW to step into, to breathe into our greatness and
become the blossoming genius inherent in us all!" - Kevin Szawala
VISION + ACTION = MISSION
Show Vision:
Our deepest need as human beings is love. Plain and simple. Newborn babies can die without being shown love through physical contact. Vision is composed of our deepest needs. Blossoming Genius is just that, a group of ordinary people who know they have the genius inherent to do extraordinary things with their lives! Carpe Diem! The days of mediocrity are a thing of the past! Now, is the time to see your true potential begin to unfold!
"The truth lies in us and will be with us forever. The more we unfold our genius within us the more we will be enabled to uplift the world to the level you have yourself have attained...Man is light when he knows he is light, through Gods light alone can man know him.God is all things centering them, and he is without all things controlling them, but he is not those things, which he centers. He controls all space surrounding them.
Power comes from within, power true power needs no outside force to make it manifest. True power has no need for money, glory or fame it does not waste time, emotion and effort on greed and control. True power is literally a breath away, just breathe in the universal power that is right here and free to all. True power takes no effort to create once you simply acknowledge that it is there.Just breathe and feel it in your body. True power compounds and multiplies beyond all measure. The more you give the more comes flowing back to you, it has no boundaries and no end. Multiply the power within you by the awareness of the light within you.Whatever your self is, your body will become. Whatever your thoughts your body will record weather balanced or unbalanced, good or bad, sickness or health, misery or supreme happiness. The eternal you is a glorious illuminated, divine being. Do You Know Yourself As That?" - Walter Russell
Show Action:
Blossoming Genius is an inspirational online TV show that will track 7 inspired visionaries (and 3 additional people each month, hence, blossoming geniuses, as more come on board, 2 shows per year, on their individual journeys as they live their missions to accomplish their ultimate dreams and aspirations, while keeping in mind all we do is to lift up others higher than ourselves. There will be 2 shows scheduled to appear in 2008. The show is all about unconditional love and what it means to put others' intentions before your own knowing that complete humility brings about a transformation so immense that this world will be forever changed by changing who we are, one person at a time.
Show Mission:
"There is not a man, woman, or child, who does not desire and need love, for the purpose of life itself is to know and manifest love. Love is all there is in this great universe of man which he calls his world." - Lao Russell from Love
"…You cannot take happiness away from another for yourself. You can only give happiness to find it for yourself. Likewise, you cannot take love – you can only GIVE love…If you desire love and friendship, you must first give love and friendship." - Walter Russell
Season One:
Season Two:
Coming Soon!
Season Three:
Coming Soon!
Ladies and Gentlemen...Meet the Geniuses:
2008-2011:
1) Duane Tarbet, 28 Pinckney, MI
Mission:
"To show potential and be there for others showing them constant support and love, all a part of our journey to build character and make us all better individuals."
Goals/Dreams/Aspirations:
- Help with introduction of Sense Therapy and Vwomp Art
- Be an example to others as Christ set the ultimate example; be a leader working from the inside out helping to change people's perspectives and outlooks on everything through sharing my struggles, hardships and experiences
- Change bad, destructive habits into good, productive and constructive habits; learn to adapt to change to break negative addictions
"I believe we all have the potential 2 be geniuses...I just needed to be told that!" - Duane Tarbet
2) Angel Tarbet, 21 Pinckney, MI
Mission:
"To prove that my life isn't about me; even if it takes my whole life, it will be worth it!"
Goals/Dreams/Aspirations:
- Begin courses at Lansing Community College (LCC) and then transfer to Michigan State University (MSU) for a 4 year degree in Parks & Rec. in order to become a Federal Ranger of the National Forest
- Develop patience (continue to work on this)
- Use tools God has programmed in me to change my life & the lives of others (it all starts with your thoughts)
- Help with introduction of Sense Therapy and Vwomp Art
3) Buddy Theodougherty, 25 Brighton, MI
Mission:
"To work with God to the point that it becomes effortless to empower others to do only that which makes them loved, by doing only that which makes Me loved."
Goals/Dreams/Aspirations:
- Introduce Vwomp: The double-sided pourable crystallizing liquid canvas.
- Be the best husband and dad by continually changing and adapting my schedule for the best interest of my wife and children.
- Release "Expanse Of Minds" hip-hop album that was finished back in January 09.
- Create enough material to produce 10-30 books of my own images. One of a kind prints bound into books.
- Design and create transformational family games ages 3 and up. Puzzles, stamp art, serenity mats lifetime paint and erase fearless canvases.
- Continue Sense therapy, spintrifocal theory.
- Teach classes...including batik, dance, vwomp, art philosophy.
- Explain the wave function collapse due to the observer phenomenon.
- Re-sensitize and re-hydrate mankind through lifting one man higher than myself.
- Keep supporting my closest friends in their passions such as publishing books, art work, etc.
- Graduate from Washtenaw Community College with a Associate's Degree in Graphic Design by end 09.
- Show the process of a cyclic, curved, radial, universe through the geometry of spherical space wave optics.
2008 Feedback:
My life has changed drastically since 2008. You can dream big, but remember you are only one man, or one woman...moreover human. I came to realize the restrictions and limitations of being a condensed, dependent human being. Remember you can always achieve a lot, but beware so as not to lose your identity and who you are in the process, because who you want to be could often times interfere with who God wants you to be. When you become convicted enough, and that conviction becomes so strong that others choose to assist you with that passion for free just because they witness the fire in your eyes, then you may be on the right track to success.
"You like it, you can't have it, but you can give it...for free!" - Buddy Theodougherty
4) Christine Theodougherty, 22 Howell, MI
Mission:
"To continue transforming myself, to become more and more Christ-like every day, because loving is changing."
Goals/Dreams/Aspirations:
- Be the best mother I can be for my daughters Genevieve (set aside time to foster her creativity) and Aurora (continue breast-feeding for 1-2 years).
- Embrace balance and grow in relationship with God and my surroundings.
- Continue to support my spouse, Buddy Theodougherty, with his art and visions; be open with our feelings and do more with him to be able to offer optimal constructive feedback.
- Go to school for a career in mission work to be a part of His ministry. Through this process, I wish to become even more well-versed in Scripture.
- Be able to interpret tongues through the power of God.
2008 Feedback:
I got married and Aurora started walking and talking in 2008. In 2008, I was able to become more knowledgeable of the times by diversifying my news sources. This has opened my mind and allowed for a wider perception and understanding of what is truly going on around us through becoming more informed. 2008 was a year of stirring up a deeper meaning in my life.
"I would never change anything I've been through...it has all made me the person I am today...and I like who I am!" - Christine Theodougherty
5) Shawn Brennan, 41 Otsego, MI
Mission:
"To use the life that God has given me to serve this world to create a more loving and harmonious planet."
Goals/Dreams/Aspirations:
Short-Term:
- Creating opportunities to support others in their growth as I create opportunities for self-improvement.
- To begin a painting business with the assistance of 3 friends.
- To continue to accomplish feasible, daily goals of enhancing my life and my surroundings.
Long-Term:
- Lecturing on the need of humanity within the correctional system.
- To finish my semi-autobiographical novel of my years in the Navy.
- Continuing involvement with The Mankind Project as the Southwestern Michigan Representative.
- Seeking to personify the word altruism by inspiring others to keep hope and positivity within their hearts.
2008 Feedback:
There was a lot of internal introspection for me in 2008. My commitment to the Mankind Project grew as did my responsibilities within the organization. I did a lot of letting go and accepting. I also continued to grow closer and more knowledgeable of both friends and family members in my life.
“Love is only a concept until it becomes a verb." - Shawn Jack Brennan
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.” - Margaret Mead
“He who wishes to secure the good of others has already secured his own.” - Confucius
“The greatest pleasure I know is to do a good action by stealth, and to have it found out by accident.” - Charles Lamb
6) David Szawala, 10 South Lyon, MI
Mission:
"To treat everyone as you want to be treated every day to make this world a better place."
Goals/Dreams/Aspirations:
- Go undefeated in my basketball season (8-0)...currently 3-0 (We went 8-0 last year for 3rd grade)
- Get all A's in school
- Start playing football and keep playing basketball and baseball this year
- Support my parents and bro bro and sis with whatever help they need
- Give a speech at one of my brother's Peace events and beat box for one of his raps
2008 Feedback:
All of my goals stay the same. I still want to keep doing well in school and sports and love my family.
7) Kevin Szawala, 24 Northville, MI
Mission:
"To create a world full of peace, freedom and awareness by serving others through unconditional love."
Goals/Dreams/Aspirations:
- Continue working full-time at global auto supplier Federal-Mogul as Sales & Marketing Analyst until beginning of Sep. 2009...then start speaking FULL-TIME! God-willing and contingent on several factors such as my health, financial status, etc....will stay open to deadlines and goals shifting...have to!
- Update my speaking demo, continue to intensely market my message throughout MI and the rest of the Midwest while staying very close to the guidance of my speaking mentor, Jim Tuman.
- Self-publish first book Six Degrees of Poetry by end of 2009; Being Who I Want 2 Be by end of 2010; A Path 2 Peace by end of 2011; Start distributing copies across the country through Trafford Publishing.
- Finish Season Two of "Blossoming Genius" (2 shows for 2009)...50 BG's by end of 2009.
- Complete MBA program at Wayne State University by end of summer 2010.
- Maintain "Students Empowering Students" (a Student Peace Alliance chapter) at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
- Get multiple resolutions passed in support of legislation for a Dept. of Peace and help form multiple SPAs across the 15th District of Michigan for 2009, specifically in Ann Arbor.
- 4th Annual P.E.A.C.E. (Promoting Ethnic And Cultural Equality) Day at U of M - Ann Arbor on Sep. 19, 2009 and 2nd Annual event at Spring Arbor University on Sep. 26, 2009.
- Finish 12 rap/freestyle tracks and publish first music CD by end 2008 with Darin "Dolla" Beals.
- Stay centered in my faith, in Christ, my provider, my source 4 everything.
- Maintain my health (physical, emotional, mental) through playing basketball, perfect push-ups, free weights, sit-ups, running and eating better through advice from my friend Jeff.
- Support my Dad with his Eagle Art website, support my sister in her school and brother in basketball...and look 2 continuously improve my current relationships with other friends and fam.
- Keep holy the Sabbath day to the best of my ability.
- Continue to teach my weekly 8th grade religious education course at St. Joseph's church in South Lyon, MI...I love these guys!
- Take me time...take time 2 rest, relax and SLEEP...it's a must...cured of Hep C by end of 09...God's will be done.
- In my spare time do that which I love 2 do...read, grow, learn, freestyle, write poetry and play basketball.
"2009 for me is 'The Year Of Healing'" - Kevin Szawala
2008 Feedback:
My motto for 2008 was "Don't waste a second, but remember to breath...deeply!" I did the first half of that pretty well in terms of not wasting a second, but I definitely did not take enough necessary downtime throughout the process. As a result, by the end of September, I had run myself completely down and contracted several diseases and a virus. It was God's way of telling me, forcing me really, to slow down. And that crucial balance that evades so many of us has become my main focus as I look to re-prioritize my priorities this year and hopefully, for many more years to come as follows: 1) My relationship with my Creator 2) my health 3) my relationships with family and friends 4) school/work (fun) 5) basketball and other personal pleasantries 6) social. Amen.
8) Patrice Kaufman, 55 Grand Blanc, MI
Mission:
“My mission is to create a world where all people experience Awakened Consciousness, know themselves and each other as extensions of the Divine, live their dreams with Passion and Purpose, and together create a World that Works for Everyone.”
Goals/Dreams/Aspirations:
- Create a transformational culture in my business American Medical Careers
- Launch our new business division, “American Green Careers”
- Get our school institutionally accredited by 2010
- Launch "Cause Your Life" website
- Create “Cause Your Life Transformational Centers” across the United States
- Create the “Institute for Transformational Activism,” a school, think tank, and networking hub for people on a mission to create a world that works for everyone.
2008 Feedback:
The highlight of 2008 was the strengthening of my connection to Source. My meditation practice deepened, and I experienced Guidance on a daily basis in a profoundly moving way. This helped me improve my leadership of my company. In July 2008 I began recording 3-minute “Daily Inspirational Videos” to train my staff in the transformational culture I’m committed to bring into our workplace. By January 2009 I’d recorded over 100 of these Videos. I joined Toastmasters International, and crafted 7 speeches on transformational topics that I’m turning into videos for my Cause Your Life website, which will launch in 2009.
Click here to read more about Patrice's Goals and Mission
9) Karl Kaufman, 50 Grand Blanc, MI
Mission:
"All people empowered by sustainable communities to fulfill their souls’ calling.”
This promise extends to all countries. I am committed that every Country, State and County will have a functioning long-term sustainable financially viable model of a Sustainable Community.
The model is viral, and is designed to integrate with the original indigenous communities of that region, and propagate into the surrounding communities as symbiotes. The model will include:
- Renewable energy production in the form of wind and solar photovoltaic electricity production and bio diesel production
- Water purification/desalinization
- Net-zero CO2/energy homes and community buildings
- Organic food production, processing and export
- Preventative Health Care, Urgent Care Medical Clinic, Senior Care Facility
- A Development and Construction Business whose purpose is the design, building and financing of new sustainable communities
- Early childhood, Primary and Secondary Education
- Career education in medical, education, renewable energy and construction
- Transformational education for adults in the emerging planetary consciousness
- Community sized at 150 individuals, which divides in half into a new daughter community when that size is reached"
Goals/Dreams/Aspirations:
- Establish Renewable Energy Technician career training program in partnership with educational institution
- License European wind turbine technology
- Establish North American distribution, installation and manufacturing company
- Establish career school and curricular licensing company
10) Athena Kaufman, 16 Grand Blanc, MI
Mission:
"My mission is to make the world a better place where everyone works together, we care for the environment, everyone gets their needs met and we help and care for each other.
Goals/Dreams/Aspirations:
- Graduate high school and enter into college at Naropa University by 2009
- Major in Environmental Studies and minor in Music at Naropa University
- Begin daily meditations for 2008
- Continue reading the Bible and A Course in Miracles
- Begin teaching voice and piano lessons
11) Hillary Szawala, 19 Ann Arbor, MI
Mission:
"To create a world of love and acceptance for who you are, how you look and what you believe in by being as authentic, genuine and real as I can each and every day...Gettin' Real with Hill, y'all!"
Goals/Dreams/Aspirations:
- Develop a closer relationship with God
- Grow closer with my relatives and family
- Continue commitment with sorority, Alpha Phi, through my senior year of college
- Graduate in 2011 with majors in Bio and Spanish. Then off to med school, yeah, you heard right
- Study abroad junior year
- Find a stable, well-paying job for this upcoming summer and heading into the fall
- Graduate with a 3.5 or higher
- Eventually work for a big TV station in New York or California??? Maybe still, not sure...
2008 Feedback:
I feel that in 2008 I really became focused on my goals and mission going forward, while still being able to have fun and maintain a that crucial life balance so many struggle to find. Despite all of the obstacles, staying true in my faith and who I am, deep down, I was able to stay on track with all of my goals. Several have changed as I may be pursuing a pre-med focus as opposed to communications now, but I'm just going to keep on doing the same, one day at a time.
12) Nick Sanchez, 23 Northville, MI
Mission:
“I will enjoy every day, and appreciate everything in life. I will always find the positives, even when life throws a curve ball.”
Goals/Dreams/Aspirations:
Life
- Enjoy every day and appreciate every day
- Always maintain a positive outlook
- Have a positive impact on the lives of others
- Weekly Web cam conversations with my nephew, CJ
- Go to at least one Piston's game court side
Health
- Lift weights 6 days a week
- Lasek eye surgery in 2010
- Beat the pants off of Szawala in our weekly food challenges...have a winning record end 09
- Play basketball as much as I can
Career
- Take and pass CFP exam (by June 2009)
2008 Feedback:
For the most part, I accomplished what I set out to accomplish. I made a lot of progress on my current goals such as passing the Series 24 and focusing on my physical health. I plan on continuing the trend throughout 09 and beyond.
13) Harold Stokes, 85 Redford, MI
Mission:
"My mission is to work everyday, tirelessly toward obtaining justice and creating a life sustaining environment."
Goals/Dreams/Aspirations:
- To continue fighting for peace and justice and equality until the day I die.
- Re-start the 'Alliance for Democracy' by the end of 2009.
- Maintain my roles in the 'Citizen's for Peace' and 'Great Panthers of Washtenaw' groups in the 11th District of Michigan to promote further peace and acceptance.
- Focus on my health and mission as top priorities of my life.
- Put an end to capitalism.
2008 Feedback:
So many people are focused on the outer aspects of their lives, their yard, or garden, on the things of life. Those are all important and great passions for many people, but we should be putting more attention on things that will last forever, worrying about our missions for this planet and the 'WHO'. Something is really wrong with 1% of the world's population controlling 80% of the wealth on this planet. Hell No! Something has got to change.
14) Stephanie Mansour, 22 Los Angelos, CA
Mission:
"To positively impact the world through the power of the media."
Goals/Dreams/Aspirations:
To get myself on track in terms of how to go about my mission! LOL I'll try to get more specific in the next couple of months...
15) Dennis Szawala, 56 South Lyon, MI
Mission:
"Everyday, in every way, to continue to support people and help as many people as I can by offering my gifts, time, energy and talents."
Goals/Dreams/Aspirations:
- "Wild at Heart" weekend April 2-5, 2009 with my son, Kevin and friends
- Declutter...finish special home projects that I've already begun (bar in basement, hot tub, fire pit in backyard, clean garage out, etc.)
- Eagle Art...revamp business...more precise in personalization (no more printing by hand)
- Expand mail order contacts...with newly designed website for business...get Denny, Spence and Kev's help
- Hunt more in '09 and fish more in the summer with my sons, David and Kevin
- Eat healthier, get more rest...live healthier lifestyle overall
- Heal...shoulder, wrist, crowns for teeth, orthotics for feet, glasses for eyes...get it squared away...
- Continue to support my daughter, Hillary, and sons, David and Kevin in all they do...my wife, Mary, too
- Upnorth (Alger, MI)...maintain house there and landscape, bills, etc.
- Mom (Busia's)...help my Mom out in Detroit at her house with whatever she needs...
2008 Feedback:
"My goals have changed a lot from last year as priorities in my life have shifted. I try to do something everyday. Make everyday count toward your goals in life. I will continue to do so."
16) Jason Martini, 35 East Bay, CA
Mission:
"To co-create a world where every child and our own inner child feels safe, loved and celebrated by creating community anywhere I go, connecting people with their purpose and aligning others with like-minded people to expand their vision for themselves and for the world."
Goals/Dreams/Aspirations:
- Men's healing work through the "Mankind Project"...helping out with initiation trainings to help men release their past traumas and wounds, communicate their feelings more effectively, learn how to carry out their missions and express their emotions in a healthy way.
- Utilize indigenous teachings to create more eco-villages, sustainable development and alternative energy sources through permacultures, improved communication and collaboration, problem solving, understanding the human dynamics in order to develop a highly effective system in harmony with the earth.
- Create a global network model/template that offers both an efficient and functional healthy and loving community.
"2009 is the year of manifestation and abundance." - Jason Martini
2008 Feedback:
2008 for me was about letting go, cleansing, surrendering and aligning with my divine purpose.
17) Lisa Schulenburg, 24 South Lyon, MI
Mission:
"To enjoy where I'm at, when I'm there ... including people (paying attention to who's around me and getting to know new people, as well as keeping up with those already important to me), jobs (being okay with where I'm at, even when I know I won't be there for long), and the places around me (enjoying what's to do and see in the area I'm in)."
Goals/Dreams/Aspirations:
- To work at a job I like, and that contributes...
- To find what I like!
- Would like to travel as well, to new places as well as to old friends when feasible ...
- Pay off student loans in under 10years.
18) Mary Szawala, 50 South Lyon, MI
Mission:
"To show good will at home and to be empathetic to everyone I come into contact with."
Goals/Dreams/Aspirations:
- Continue daily scripture readings
- Attend mass whenever I have the opportunity (weekends and during the week when able)
- Continue (and hopefully) increase the number of my walks per week
- Continue to de-clutter
- Volunteer at school and catechism
- Teach David a good routine for school, keeping his behavior in check and increasing his love for the mass (help him become more independent)
- Ensure that my Aunt Mary continues in good living conditions and keeps up her current, improving health and well-being
2008 Feedback:
I'm doing pretty well with reading the scriptures and going to church. I'm trying to increase the time duration for my exercising. I made a lot of progress with helping Aunt Mary. It's ongoing, but a lot was done with new doctors and better living conditions. I will look to keep helping her and others in 2009.
19) Derrick Denny, 23 South Lyon, MI
Mission:
"To spread unyielding compassion to anyone I interact with and continue to grow within my profession as a nurse."
Goals/Dreams/Aspirations:
- To complete my Second Degree BSN program by Winter 2010
- To start a Michigan based chapter of the American Assembly of Men in Nursing.
- To continue my training for a half marathon and to keep up with my exercise routine
- I want to continue to play for the Farmington Community Band
- I will continue to volunteer for St. Joseph Mercy Hospital.
2008 Feedback:
My goal is world peace. The way I get closer to that everyday is by following my passion, which over the past several years has shifted to nursing and medicine. By being an active part of my patient's lives on a daily basis, I am directly able to make a unique, positive difference on not only their health, but them personally as human beings, and leave the desired impacts on them that I otherwise would be unable to do in other professions.
20) David Grigg, 23 Northville, MI
Mission:
"To teach and help people who have been through serious trauma in their lives, both physical and mental. To help them learn from my mistakes so they don't have to go through the damage and pain that I went through...and it's no fun, it ain't."
Goals/Dreams/Aspirations:
- Receive Associate Degree from Schoolcraft College in Livonia, MI by summer 2011.
- Get my Bachelor's Degree from Eastern Michigan University by summer 2013.
- Get my Master's Degree in Counseling from Eastern Michigan. Expected graduation date Spring 2016.
- Be a good role model for people who knew me when I was living my old ways and now know me for who I am now, a changed individual, a changed man.
- Finish up with rehab and keep working to save up money for school and other things.
- Make my family the people in my life proud of me.
- Work on recording rap songs with Kevin Szawala and Dolla Beals
"I hope that through my knowledge and experience I will help others in the same position that I was." - David Grigg
2008 Feedback:
I'm still moving forward with all of my goals from 2008. All a work in progress, just taking one day at a time. I'm makin' it!
21) Will "Big Willie Style" May, 19 Paw Paw, MI
Mission:
"To create a world of joy by expressing one's self to others."
Goals/Dreams/Aspirations:
- Go to University of Phoenix. Start Jan. 2009 then transfer to Western Michigan University by Sept. 2009.
- Become a successful psychologist.
- Support my Mom financially and emotionally.
- Complete PIT Training for the New Warrior's Program by Spring 2009.
- Obtain part-time job (anybody hiring?) =)
22) Kishan Narayan, 24 Ann Arbor, MI
Mission:
"Take life as it comes for what it is and to make the most of
every opportunity given to you, and give back more than what you get
out of life."
Goals/Dreams/Aspirations:
Short term goals:
1.Secure a job at a top firm as a derivatives trader.
2. Personal growth alongside career growth.
3. Devote as much time and effort as possible to organizations
currently involved with such as Students Empowering Students,
Innerpace, etc... to continually support their causes and help them
grow as well.
4. Remain actively involved with my Graduate degree program as an
alumni member upon graduation and help my program in as many ways as
possible.
Long-term goals:
1. Run my own business in financial services.
2. Work for as many charitable causes as possible and possible start a
few organizations.
3. Live life to the fullest.
23) Wiebke G., 18 Germany
Mission:
My message, which I want to give to other people, is what I’ve had learned in my 18 years of living and especially during my years abroad.
“You can do everything in life, if you really want it. You have to believe in yourself and never give up. Even if there are hard times, continue doing, what you do, what you want and what you believe in and in the end you will reach your goal. Tell yourself everyday that you can do it and always picture the positive aspects of your goal and reaching the journey. Don’t be scared of leaving everything behind to start off new somewhere else. There is nothing you can lose because real friends stay with you no matter where you are.”
Goals/Dreams/Aspirations:
For the year of 2009:
- To do really well in school, so that I can get into veterinarian school, through being a hard-working student.
-To maintain my health by being optimistic in everything I do.
-To spend more time with my family and being thankful for what they have done for me.
-To improve my horse back riding by being critical towards myself.
-To get a job to save up enough money to be able to afford another trip to the US.
-To enjoy everyday of my life as if it would be my last one.
24) Sara Novak, 19 Ann Arbor, MI
Mission:
"To spread the word to stop drug abuse until my dying breath and to encourage everyone that life is a gift not a burden, so don't waste it."
Goals/Dreams/Aspirations:
- Continue classes at Washtenaw covering the basics and more.
- Work on getting a teaching degree to teach high school English and writing classes.
- Publish one book in the next two years.
- Travel the world if I ever have the money to do so. haha!
2008 Feedback:
I'm going to work to be more productive in 2009 and get my long-term goals more concrete and figured out.
25) Breanne Baker, 23 Warner Robins, GA
Mission:
"To give more to my family and friends and genuinely be there when people need me, but also allow others in my life to be there for me instead of thinking that I can get through everything alone."
Goals/Dreams/Aspirations:
- Reconnect with old friends who mean a lot to me. 3 in particular stick out in my mind.
- Search for and ultimately find what I am truly passionate about by getting back into activities and things that I already love, as well as exploring new ones. Use writing/blogging as reflection to relieve stress and stay focused on taking full advantage of each day.
- I would like to finish another marathon, finish my first triathlon, and help inspire others, particularly at my job, to adopt physical activity as a way of life.
26) Dave Spencer, 23 South Lyon, MI
Mission:
"To get the most out of life and help others do the same."
Goals/Dreams/Aspirations:
- Get the proper amount of sleep, eat healthy and exercise (sparingly).
- Obtain meaningful employment that is in line with my major of Computer Engineering.
- Continue to read books and play video games such as World of Warcraft.
- Keep my 'free' time MY time.
- More long-term, eventually own a networking company.
27) Lisa Barley, 43 Ann Arbor, MI
Mission:
"To merge different frequencies so people are completely honored and through this merger, the masculine and feminine aspects of themselves are balanced and in harmony."
Goals/Dreams/Aspirations:
- Project facilitating women groups called "Changing Woman"...hold them so they feel safe enough to release blockages in their feminine psyches.
- Through my teaching at EMU, to continue to show that through communication we're in union in all areas of our lives.
- Create sacred geometry design jewelry where the various colors reflect people's passions, lives, souls and serve as an inspiration.
- Remember my source every day; that God is central to my existence and essence.
"I want all people to feel whole and complete...to experience a heaven on earth." - Lisa Barley
28) Amanda Deschamps, 20, Rochester Hills, MI
Mission:
"To explore the world with hope and imagination in order to discover the secret to living my dreams."
Goals/Dreams/Aspirations:
- Continue to explore my passion for writings and fine tune my craft.
- Open up to humanity again and escape from my dream world every once in a while.
- Make new, real friends.
- Be more optimistic, open, and friendly.
- Delve deeper into any opportunities that may present themselves.
- Be brave, but still wise.
- Read.
- Write.
- Sing.
- Explore.
- Discover.
- Love.
- Live.
29) Andrea Mroz, 19 Ann Arbor, MI
Mission:
"To live up to the standards that I hold for others."
Goals/Dreams/Aspirations:
- Put more effort into earning scholarships
- Try to get an internship at an orthodontist/dentist to see if that is what I really want to do
-earn a 3.5 GPA this semester
- Spend more time with my family and friends who I live far away
- Keep up a lifestyle of exercise and healthy eating
- Be a more positive and open person
30)Robert Szeckzu, 24 South Lyon, MI
Mission:
"To live life to the fullest each everyday no matter what your situation is."
Goals/Dreams/Aspirations:
Short-Term:
- Obtain potential life-long career.
- Finish house in Walled Lake to get ready for move.
- Graduate with B.A. from Wayne State University by end 2009.
- Apply to Physician Assistant (P.A.) program for 2010
Long-Term:
- Continue working out on a consistent basis.
- Start running 5K races.
- Eat a healthier and nutritious diet.
- Finish P.A. school
31) Craig Paul Nowak, 26 Brighton, MI
Mission:
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Goals/Dreams/Aspirations:
- Maintain and continue to use my art in order to achieve my other goals.
- Take the money from the proceeds of selling my artwork and donate to charitable causes.
- Obtain Master of Fine Arts from Columbia University in New York.
- Begin and develop magazine featuring artists with purpose and personality, who I personally believe in, and who deserve the recognition.
- Start marketing CD for "Expanse of Minds" hip-hop group.
- Perform at this the 4th Annual PEACE DAY event in Ann Arbor, Michigan...make it a success in my mind!
- Overcome my fear of failure.
- Become more confident and comfortable in my friendships.
"If you're afraid to die, then you cease to live. But when you conquer your fear of death, then life becomes available to you." - Craig Paul Nowak
32) Darin "Dolla" Beals, 18 South Lyon, MI
Mission:
"To bring meaning to music and meaningful music that all people from various backgrounds and walks of life can relate to."
Goals/Dreams/Aspirations:
Goals:
- Finish entire production of full-length hip-hop album before I graduate college.
- Feature Dave "Chief" Reginek on one track from the full-length album.
- Complete Full Sail University Recording Arts Associate's Degree by January 1, 2011 in Winter Park, FL with all living expenses paid for in advance.
- Obtain a career in music, preferably studio engineering for a major hip-hop record label, that will maintain my passion for music until the day I die.
Dreams:
- Get signed by a major record label as a hip-hop recording artist.
- Have my music played by a local radio station
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