The Intentional Spirit ... Seeing and Being

Wayne Muller is an executive leadership mentor, therapist, minister, community advocate, consultant, public speaker, and best-selling author of several books. A graduate of Harvard Divinity School, he has spent the past 35 years working with people who suffer from abuse, alcoholism, poverty, illness, and loss. In addition to collaborating with individuals in significant life changes, Wayne consults with numerous community organizations, educational institutions, and health care corporations. He is the founder of Bread for the Journey, which is a network of ordinary people who engage in grassroots, neighborhood philanthropy through microgrants. He has served as senior scholar at the Fetzer Institute, extended faculty member at the Institute of Noetic Sciences, and has received numerous awards for his work with those in need.

This is the extraordinary story of one man who has driven more than 1 million miles to rescue thousands of dogs from hunger, abuse, and neglect and give them a second chance at life and love. For years, Greg Mahle struggled to keep the last of his family-run restaurants afloat in Ohio. When it finally closed, he was broke and unsure what to do next. This was when a stranded van-load of puppies changed his life forever. Join journalist Peter Zheutlin as he travels with Greg from Ohio to the Gulf Coast on his Rescue Road Trips. They bring hard-luck dogs from the Deep South to loving "forever families"who are looking to adopt a pet, with the help of many selfless volunteers along the way. From Houston's impoverished Fifth Ward-where thousands of strays roam the streets-and high-kill animal shelters in Louisiana, to joyous scenes of adopters embracing their new pups in the Northeast, Rescue Road is full of heart. It's an inspiring story about the unique bond between dogs and humans, and how going the extra mile can make a life-changing difference for these loyal canines-and for us all.

How do married couples stay happily together? How do parents ensure great relationships with their children? How do CEOs stay on top? What keeps salespeople at the top of their game? They all share the ability to listen effectively. Listening effectively is the key to increased knowledge, emotional intelligence, business success, career mobility, and productive and growing relationships. Author, listening consultant, and facilitator Leslie Shore, M.A., is an expert on something most of us take for granted-the surprising and exhilarating power of listening.

Author of The Earth Citizens Guide and UEE founder, Duane Stjernholm (pen name Dane Starland) was born in La Junta, Colorado, a small town in the southeastern corner of the state. Seeking to explore the world in search of adventure, he joined the Peace Corps and spent two years in the Philippines. Recovering from "Reverse Culture Shock" upon his return to Colorado, he attended the Iliff School of Theology in Denver, earning a Master of Arts in Religion degree, specializing in religious philosophy and metaphysics. Soon after graduation from Iliff, he was fortunate to attend a live speech by the renowned world citizen and inventor R. Buckmaster Fuller, who inspired him on his current 35-year mission of changing the prevalent mindset of humanity from competition to cooperation and collaboration in order to cocreate the greatest and highest good.

It is frequently said that Alison Kay has crammed a lot of living in her 40 years. She is an experienced natural healer using energy medicine with more than 20 years in the human potential movement, Buddhist meditation community, and natural healing community. She has also been involved in the yoga, personal training, vegetarian, environmental conservation and political organizing, literary, and globe trecker/international teachers' communities. She has used her bachelor's in English literature/creative writing for her certified classroom teaching, her master's in public administration/environmental policy, and Ph.D. as a holistic life coach.

Paula Vail founded Wellness Inspired in 2008 because she wanted to share the beautiful gift of Reiki. Her goal was to help others expand their knowledge and gain new insight about Reiki as well as gain their own self-empowerment. It all started because of her love of animals. Paula first discovered Reiki because of her beloved dog Shotzy. She was getting old and became ill. Someone suggested that she learn Reiki and give that gift of healing light and love to her dog. She saw how beneficial the Reiki healing was to her. Paula immediately became passionate about Reiki and the wonderful things it can do. Reiki is Paula's love and passion; she has made giving and teaching Reiki her career. She started her Reiki business, Wellness Inspired, so she could offer Reiki healing to others and share Reiki through teaching.

Jim Lefter is the executive producer/founder of The New Thought Channel. He has a background in television and public relations. He was a producer and editor (from freelance to full-time) with Discovery Networks (Discovery, TLC, Animal Planet, and so on) and was a producer and on-camera on the A&E television series, Random 1. He's worked at Vocus, Inc., a leading public relations software company. Currently, Jim runs a boutique book publishing company (Millington House Publishing) and media production company (Cosmic Stuff Media, LLC). Jim is also the host of the New Thought podcast, Cosmic Thoughts, a show that's been blessed enough to have folks like Julia Cameron, Pam Grout, Edwene Gaines, Jesse Jennings, and many other wonderful people on the show. He's very pleased to be working with a variety of consultants, friends, and mentors to create this New Thought Channel adventure!

Ryan Hite is an author, philosopher, and real estate professional best known for his first work, Through Minds' Eyes, and books based off it. He is also known as the founder of the associated philosophy and the Inner and Universal Aquarian Epochal Chancellate, to keep the book and philosophy under the protection of a guiding authority. His works and blog have won him critical acclaim. His book is published through Hay House, by way of the self-publishing division, Balboa Press. He is also the brainchild of C-City and the Hite Corporation and is working on many writing projects.

Lyric Benson Fergusson is a spiritual teacher and activist who pushes the envelope of how God is traditionally spoken of. Her mission is to spread the message of peace, love, and divine realization in the transformational poetry book, French Kissing God: A Journey to Enlightenment. At 22 years old, Lyric became a celibate monk and remained so until she was almost 30. She devoted her life to silence and awakening, often spending eight to 10 hours a day in eyes-closed meditation or prayer. It was during these transformational years that she composed her poetic mysticism. Lyric grew up in Hollywood as the daughter of actor/director Robby Benson and singer/songwriter Karla DeVito. She spent most of her young life on television sets such as Ellen and Friends. Before her 21st birthday, Lyric experienced several life-changing events: she was a student at NYU during the attacks of September 11 where her godmother passed away in one of the Towers, then while studying at the Maharishi University of Management in 2004 a dear friend was murdered in front of her in the college dining hall. These circumstances along with a number of personal and family health challenges spurred her to diligently seek freedom from suffering and pursue God within.

Will Schneider is an adventurer at heart and naturally drawn to the "edge" of things. His current passion is kayaking along the wild Pacific coast. Will has equally experienced a calling to explore and push the boundaries of his inner world. He has spent decades deeply immersed in the study of various metaphysical traditions. Thirty-five years of deep training from a variety of exceptional spiritual teachings has allowed him to develop a wide-ranging platform of knowledge and understanding regarding the human inner landscape and our potential range of consciousness. Lucifer's Game is the title of his first novel. Will is currently writing a sequel to this novel focused on the Shadow world of relationships. He is also preparing workshops and events focused on understanding the Shadow and "waking up" to our Presence.

John Skoryna has been immersed in athletics as far back as he can remember. He first came to California as a member of the Anaheim Jr. Ducks hockey team. After retiring as a player, he cofounded the San Diego Samurai Roller Hockey Organization. Throughout a four-year period, his teams achieved great success, winning a national championship and a bronze medal at the AAU Jr. Olympics. For the past 12 years John has committed himself completely to child development through fitness. As founder of Lionheart Fitness Kids, he has proven every aspect of the curriculum throughout a lifetime of experience. John considers himself blessed to be given the opportunity to work with kids.

Robert Clancy's first book is titled The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Soul, an evocative collection of inspirational stories and transcendental journeys that will transform the way you think about community service while bringing deeper meaning to your career path and your life. His second book, Daily Downloads and Fortune Cookies From the Universe, offers inspirational thoughts within nine uplifting categories to help you center your spirit and encourage your compassion for humanity. As early as age 6, Robert committed his life to assisting others, whether volunteering, helping them to succeed, or even just offering a friendly smile. Robert is a husband, father, and fourth-degree master black belt instructor of tae kwon do. Robert is a dedicated volunteer who completely embodies the spirit of service-a selfless commitment to helping others make a positive difference in the world.

Robert Tremblay's love story with his wife Carol and his courageous tale of hope and survival has been shared around the world, and on the heels of his book Twenty-Seconds, which broke the amazon.com record for five-star reviews. For most people who are diagnosed with an illness or disease, they believe their lives cannot go back to the way they were before. They struggle with trying to understand "why this happened," while also trying to move forward and navigate through life. Robert is a catalyst for connection. An ordinary man's extraordinary journey: Robert, a former chief of police, veteran, national speaker, and trainer, lived a fast-paced life until the revealing of his illness (AIDS), which left him with one-tenth of the normal human immune system. His story redefines hope, positivity, and healing, proving that miracles are real and can happen for anyone!

Sandra Ingerman, M.A., is an award-winning author of ten books, including Soul Retrieval: Mending the Fragmented Self, Medicine for the Earth: How to Heal Personal and Environmental Toxins and Walking in Light: The Everyday Empowerment of Shamanic Life. She is the presenter of seven audio programs produced by Sounds True, and she is the creator of the Transmutation App. Sandra is a world-renowned teacher of shamanism and has been teaching for more than 30 years. She teaches workshops internationally on shamanic journeying, healing, and reversing environmental pollution using spiritual methods. Sandra is recognized for bridging ancient cross-cultural healing methods into our modern culture, addressing the needs of our times.

Bob Burg is a sought-after speaker at company leadership and sales conferences. He has shared the platform with everyone from today's business leaders and broadcast personalities to even a former United States president. In addition to coauthoring the best-selling Go-Giver books with John David Mann, Bob has authored a number of very popular books including the critically acclaimed Endless Referrals: Network Your Everyday Contacts Into Sales and Adversaries Into Allies. His total book sales are well over a million copies. Bob is an advocate, supporter, and defender of the free enterprise system, believing that the amount of money one makes is directly proportional to how many people they serve. He is also an unapologetic animal fanatic and serves on the board of trustees of Furry Friends Adoption and Clinic in his hometown of Jupiter, Florida.