Writing and Gifting the Honor Window Book
I notice that the YOUtube auto-edit cut off the top of my head. Maybe it’s a sign to think a bit less?
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I notice that the YOUtube auto-edit cut off the top of my head. Maybe it’s a sign to think a bit less?
Read MoreI filmed the following interview with a handheld iPad on the fly, while visiting a visionary elder and friend, Michael Richards in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The way he moves in this world fascinates me–and it relates to the gifting journey I’m on. I capture just some of his amazing story below.
I filmed this one year ago and posted it to another VF blog, but am here again now, and re-inspired by Michael Richards.
Read MoreMichael Skye has decided to open-source and gift the VisionForce technology. More to come…
Read MoreIn March 2004 a young Turkish man attended the VisionForce Boot Camp, and walked a way with a powerful vision for a documentary film to inspire the uprising of conscious Hip Hop Artists. The film was finally released last month via Video On Demand (check your local listings). Here’s the trailer:
And what the film producer, Emjed Hammas had to say about the influence of VisionForce:
Read MoreThad sat down with Swiss soldier of conscience, Gerry Rhis, after the 2010 VisionForce iStand in Australia, and interviewed him about his life, his experience with iStand, and his views on a possible upcoming iStand for Soldiers of Conscience.
VisionForce Founder, Michael Skye, and Soyawax Founder and Inventor, Michael Richards, are interviewed by Fernando Ausin, Executive Director of BioTU. Michael and Michael were collaborating after the great 2008 flood in Cedar Rapids, where Michael Richards lives. This conversation arose amidst the onset of the “Great Recession.” Michael and Michael shared concepts that they were preparing for a book about moving from the culture/economy that is collapsing of it’s own weight to a the a healthy culture and sustainable economy sparked by visionaries, the green shoots rising through the decay of the old forrest.
(Please forgive the terrible audio quality and poor video quality. This was shot without preparation in the moment by a volunteer.)
Big Heart, Bold Vision
When you take your stand, you are often alone at first. You are the lone visionary, the lone revolutionary, the lone entrepreneur, the person stepping off the beaten path. You are going where few dare to follow. And it is natural to feel fear, doubt, and even shame and guilt, when acting contrary to the customs of your tribe and the dictates of your tribal elders. In their eyes, you may be walking the path of shame. The given systems, culture and doctrine may be stacked against you.
But it’s your path. It’s the path your heart is calling you to walk, isn’t it? So why not walk with honor? And with people who understand you and honor you. Why not join a tribe of visionaries! Or, start your own tribe, visionary!
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