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Don’t make a “Goal” instead make a “Promise”

January 17, 2012 By

This is the time of year that many of us start to think about ‘setting goals’.

I try to pull out my “Goal Plan” (a sheet of paper I wrote them on) to see where I am on their achievement on a regular basis.

I end up ‘hitting’ some and not others.

I started to give this more thought and study this month in anticipation of the New Year (Resolution). I came across a Bill Bateman video on iLG where he was talking about his “10 Step Goal Setting” process. It was all really good information – much that I had already learned, but it was good to revisit. He said ‘one thing’ that completely changed the way I’m looking at my personal and business ‘goal setting’.

He said to replace the word ‘Goal‘ with the word ‘Promise‘ when we go about this task. He offered up a study by Harvard that indicated that people “miss their Goals” 76% of the time – but “achieve their Promises” 98% – and that got me thinking about how my own mind interprets the difference between the two words.

First off, I am rare to make ‘Promises’ – I completely understand on a very “Conscious‘ level what that means and I always remember both Mom and Dad teaching ‘how you never make Promises you can’t keep’. Which explains on my subconscious level how I feel about this same word… It is to be taken very seriously!!!

As to ‘Goals’ – for some reason I seem to have an entirely different internal perspective about that word. I’ve made them most my life and if I did not achieve them I would refine either the goal or the time frame and simply forgive myself – or hit a mulligan (do it over).

This year I intend to do this one simply thing; I intend to create my ‘Promise Plan’ for 2009 and in it I intend to make some real ‘Promises’ on what I ‘will do’ both Personally and Business wise this coming year. So far the list is already much shorter as it forces me to ‘filter’ things better and interestingly it also ended up covering the ‘most’ important things.

Maybe this will help you as well. Best to you and yours in 2009 – I ‘Promise’ :)
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The Golden (Platinum) Rule = The Social Networking Rule

January 17, 2012 By

We speak of it and we try to live by it – “treat others as you would like to be treated.”

To me it’s the main rule one needs to follow within Social Networking.

The Golden Rule was a common principle in ancient Greek philosophy.

A few examples:

“Do not to your neighbor what you would take ill from him.” (Pittacus)

“Avoid doing what you would blame others for doing.” (Thales)

“What you wish your neighbors to be to you, such be also to them.” (Sextus the Pythagorean)

“Do not do to others what would anger you if done to you by others.” (Isocrates)

“What thou avoidest suffering thyself seek not to impose on others.” (Epictetus)

A couple snippets from different world views…

Christianity:

Matthew 7:12
“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.”

Luke 6:31
“Just as you want others to do for you, do the same for them.”

Judaism:

“That which is hateful to you, do not do to your fellow. That is the whole Torah; the rest is the explanation; go and learn.”

Buddhism:

“One who, while himself seeking happiness, oppresses with violence other
beings who also desire happiness, will not attain happiness hereafter.”

Confucius:

“Never impose on others what you would not choose for yourself.”

Hinduism:

“That man who regards all creatures as his own self, and behaves towards them as towards his own self, laying aside the rod of chastisement and completely subjugating his wrath, succeeds in attaining to happiness.”

Islam:

“Woe to those . . . who, when they have to receive by measure from men, exact full measure, but when they have to give by measure or weight to men, give less than due”

Taoism:

“Regard your neighbor’s gain as your own gain, and your neighbor’s loss as your own loss.”

The “The Platinum Rule” adds a nice addition to the “Golden Rule”…

“The golden rule is a good standard which is further improved by doing unto others, wherever possible, as they want to be done by.”

You’ll see lot’s of “Top 10 Rules of Social Networking” – pick any of the above and I think you’ll have it covered.
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I Choose Love by Shawn Galloway

January 16, 2012 By

I can see laughter, or I can see tears
I see a choice, love or fear

What do you choose?

I can see peace, or I can see war

I can see sunshine, or I can see a storm

What do you choose?



Now I choose to live with freedom flying

From my heart, where the light keeps shining

I choose to feel the whole world crying

For the strength that we can rise above

I choose Love

I choose Love



I can see sharing, or I can see greed

I can see caring, or poverty

What do you choose?

I can see gardens, or I can see bombs

I can see life, or death

Coming on strong

What do you choose?



Now I choose…



I see us healing, the darkness dying

I see us dawning, as one world united

So what do you choose?

Love or fear

Oh, we choose



Now I choose to live with freedom flying

From my heart, where the light keeps shining

I choose to feel the whole world crying

I choose to feel one voice rising

I choose to feel us all united

In the strength that we can rise above

I choose Love

I choose Love

Oh, I choose Love

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I Choose Love, the choice, the movement.

January 16, 2012 By

The Choice is a multimedia musical initiation that allows stories of our humanness to be told through the lives of eight brave men and women. In each of their profound suffering from life’s twists and turns, they come together choosing to heal, deeply loving themselves and transforming their spirits as well as the world around them. They consciously journey through their darkest fears, down a dynamic path that returns them to the essence of life: LOVE.


The Choice transcends traditional film and musical theater as it artfully unveils a way of life that can be shared with people of all ages and backgrounds regardless of culture, religion or economic status . It offers audience members the choice of reclaiming their authentic power and grace, allowing their gifts and passions to creatively serve our communities, humanity and the earth.



Love or Fear, What Do You Choose?

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LYRICS for LOVE WILL OVERCOME CD

January 16, 2012 By



GIVE PEACE A VOICE
Shawn Gallaway, Daniel Barber




Come listen closely

The droning and the drum

Are calling us together

In rhythm with the one

To voice the greater vision

Moving through our minds

Into the open circles

That dreams the dream to life



Give peace a voice

Let our hearts be heard

Sounding our choice

To love and preserve

There’s a light in us all

A polished pearl

Give peace a voice

Uniting nations of the world



As millions let us march

Beyond the walls of war

With the power of prayer

Imagine there is more

Choosing for our children

The dance of the dove

Coloring the cotton skies

With the language of Love

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I Choose Love DVD

January 15, 2012 By

This DVD is a powerful piece of our tour. As I sing and play guitar and Mary Beth Shannon is signing to the images on the tracks of the new I Choose Love DVD.




See Shawn Gallaway perform I Choose Love and other favorites!



This DVD offers humanity a choice.



Love or Fear?



How do you/we choose to create our world?



I Choose Love!



http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/ShawnGallaway





What about you, what do you choose?

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How do I say Thank You to my wonderful fans?

January 15, 2012 By

Your encouragement, love and support have meant the world to me and the mission we are all striving for… In Light, Shawn



“Shawn’s music has touched the listeners at Quantum Quest. His CD ” I Choose Love ” has been rated 5 stars and continues to be the most requested artist on our playlist.” Debbie Martin, Quantum Quest Radio




“I just had the pleasure of seeing your video “I Choose Love” on YouTube and bought a copy of the song at iTunes. Thank you for sharing your gifts and talents with the world through your music. You have created a powerful song and message for the entire world! I’ve been faced with some very difficult days recently and am inspired to stay focused on love, not fear. Your song has blessed me and my family in a special way. Thank you, Thank you! Sincerely, Marc Dansereau Sorrento, British Columbia Canada





To begin…I really don’t have words that can translate the feelings I feel when I listened to your song I CHOOSE LOVE and view the slide show video with it. It was everything I have believe in and professed for my life! We share the same gifts in our communication tools, LOVE, music and art. Man….what can I say, thank you thank you thank you….” Tony Brown





“Shawn’s music has touched the listeners at Quantum Quest. His CD ‘I Choose Love ‘ has been rated 5 stars and continues to be the most requested artist on our play list”. –Debbie Martin, Quantum Quest Radio





“In these difficult times, it’s nice to hear of people spreading a positive message.” –Irving Azoff, Azoff Music Management



“Shawn Gallway’s CD ‘I Choose Love’ is an insightful journey into the depths of our humanness that is destined to awaken, as well as open, the hearts and minds of all who listen.” –KaChina Davine Hummingword PR

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Letters From the Heart to SHAWN GALLOWAY

January 15, 2012 By


“I nominate Shawn Gallaway’s ‘I Choose Love’ as our new national anthem/first international anthem!”
–Bruce Mulkey Author of Peaceful Patriots: Taking a Stand For Peace In an Era of Endless War



Shawn,
I just had the pleasure of seeing your video “I Choose Love” on YouTube and bought a copy of the song at iTunes.
Thank you for sharing your gifts and talents with the world through your music. You have created a powerful song and message for the entire world! I’ve been faced with some very difficult days recently and am inspired to stay focused on love, not fear. Your song has blessed me and my family in a special way. Thank you, Thank you!



Sincerely,
Marc Dansereau Sorrento, British Columbia Canada



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Hi Shawn,

I felt compelled to write to you after our truly amazing 3 days of training. Thank you for sharing your music with all of us! Wow! I knew that after hearing “I Choose Love” that I needed to buy your CD so that I would have immediate access to it for inspiration, pleasure and connection. It has been that for me since last weekend. It is incredibly powerful!!



Also, my 10 year old daughter (an OLD soul) can’t get enough of it. Although it might sound like a strange compliment, my 12 year old son is “very 12” and particular about his music. He NEVER listens to anything I like. However, he is truly enjoying listening to that song. He told me, “It sure beats your Elvis Costello music, Mom.” That is as an extreme compliment. I just thought you might enjoy knowing how your music is impacting children.



While I don’t know where you stand politically, I keep having images of “I Choose Love” being sung at some event for Obama. I don’t want to be presumptive in any way. I’d love to send your song to someone I know (connected with the campaign). Of course, I have no idea where it might go (if anywhere). I’m curious to hear your thoughts.



Anyway, I am really writing with gratitude for sharing your music. You have touched my life deeply and I know that your music is doing the same for MANY others as well. The entire weekend was incredible. A lens has been removed and I am forever changed. I hope you are basking in similar joy.



With Infinite Love & Gratitude for sharing your Beauty, Lauren (Bondy)




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My gosh, Shawn,

You must hear my heart singing out to you and your music everday. I’m

just in bliss when I hear this cd… and it’s so upbeat. The higher

realms have been working with me so hard since the Eden Event. I’m a

purple, so I “feel” them. They will pull my ear up when there are certain

words they want me to take to heart… like, the other day, it was.. “to

the center of the sun”… which has to do with the work they are teaching

me. I just can’t express enough how much your music means to me… and

how very, very sorry I am for not being there to support your effort when

you came to Austin. “They” had me under a time crunch to complete

something… and I’m glad I did what they said, but it was just so very

hard not getting to go see you. Only and Ascended Master could write

music so beautiful.



From my heart to YOURS!!! Suzie Steakley Johnson

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For your journey of awakening…..

January 14, 2012 By



In the daze of great global angst and unrest, bombarded with fear-filled messages of war, partisan politics, poverty, racism, peak oil, weapons of mass destruction, hurricanes, tsunamis, global warming, governmental corruption, greed, pandemic disease, and terrorist threats, many feel the foundations we have created are beginning to crumble. A world of hope and promise is changing and what’s to come is uncertain. Millions of people world wide are awakening to a knowing that opportunity exists upon the horizon and are called to be a part of this Spiritual Evolution.


One of the ways I enjoy helping and serving my friends and fans is by offering information to continue your journey. Here is a comprehensive list of some of the amazing organizations I love.



New Energy Movement – http://www.newenergymovement.org/
People focused on education and action to “encourage intelligent public debate and discussion as to which energy alternatives are both effective and safe, and accelerate the widespread conversion to the best energy options.”


World Gratitude – http://www.worldgratitude.com/

World Gratitude is the evolution of Go Gratitude, flowing beyond experiment to experience. This is our sacred space – a place to grow in our Love, thrive in our passions and play with our growing family of Gratitude.



The Peace Alliance – http://www.thepeacealliance.org/

Follow and contribute to the efforts of a group trying to encourage the creation of an official “Department of Peace” as a cabinet-level position.



Awakening Artistry – http://www.awakeningartistry.com/

The Art Of Living your Dreams



The Men’s Leadership Alliance – http://www.mensleadershipalliance.org/

The Men´s Leadership Alliance is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring authentic manhood. We encourage and support soulful living in the service of a just, joyful, and sustainable world



What are you doing to continue on this path of discovery?

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