In the video clip below, Will Smith talks to Tavis Smiley about creating the life you desire.  He emphasizes how important it is to decide who you are going to be and what you want in your life.  He says in that moment of decision, the Universe will open up and get out of your way.  The underlying message is that you need to develop the mindset that you deserve to live the life of your dreams and that you are in the process of living the life of your dreams.  Once you become committed to to following your dreams, all of the obstacles in your life transform into building blocks that help you develop the necessary muscles to carry out your life purpose. 

Will Smith not only talks the talk, but he walks the walk.  He knows that his calling in life is to be actor and once remarked that it would be spiritually criminal for him to ignore his talents as an entertainer.  This type of mindset propelled him into stardom and also inspires him to give back to his community by spending his time working with inner city youth.

Will Smith’s interview with Tavis Smiley is below:

Eli Stone, the drama on ABC about a lawyer who receives prophetic visions, had its season two premiere this past Tuesday.  The episode begins with Eli questioning whether he wants to continue to receive his visions or return to what he believes to be normal.  He wrestles with this decision and is given direction along the way.  His psychiatrist, played by Sigourney Weaver, bluntly tells him, “Eli, you are one of those people who normal is considered a failure of potential.”  This causes Eli to reconsider what his role in life should be.

This show does an effective job of asking whether faith and vision can be accepted and useful in a society that often value logic above all.  The main character is a lawyer who needs documented evidence to advocate for his clients.  Yet, he must use Divine inspirations as a resource to gather the hard facts needed to win his cases.  This asks us whether we can trust that a Higher power or God is actively providing beneficial instruction in our life.

It is exciting to see a major network bring this show back for a second season and promote it during its prime time lineup.  It aires Tuesday nights at 10:00 pm on ABC.  The promo for season two is below.

The video clip below is a discussion between Wayne Dyer and Ellen about acts of kindness.  The segment also features guests talking about the impact of acts of kindness in their own life.  The show ends with Ellen doing an act of kindness for everyone in the audience.

In the video clip below, Dr. Wayne Dyer talks to Ellen about how much an impact a single act of kindness can have.  He cites an example from his own life where one act of kindness resulted in a one million dollar endowment 40 years later.

Last Friday, 20/20 did a show on forgiveness.  One of the segments featured a man who have been wrongly convicted of a murdering someone.  He spent 19 years in prison and was finally released because the real murderer came forward and confessed to the crime.  The man in prison said that the only way he was able to make it through prison during those 19 years was because he chose to forgive.  He forgave the prosecutor who prosecuted him for a crime he did not commit.  He even helped the prosecutor campaign for reelection after he was released from prison. 

He said that he had a choice to forgive or remain filled with hate.  He could either choose to believe that he was a victim while he was in prison or he could choose to forgive and free himself from his anger.  He chose to forgive. 

This takes incredible courage and strength to forgive something like this.  But this type of forgiveness really is not for the person who did the wrong.  It is for the person who chooses to forgive.  Forgiveness like this simply means to let go of a resentment.  The results are both practical and profound because in that moment of letting go of a resentment a person begins to heal themself on a conscious and unconscious level.

Daryn Kagan’s new book What’s Possible is a book about real people overcoming great odds and inspiring others.  She was recently interviewed on CNN.  She says that her favorite example is about a man who is a double amputee with two artificial legs who completed an Iron Man event which consists of running, swimming and biking.  This man is also interviewed by CNN.  The link to both of their interviews is below. 

http://video.aol.com/video-detail/book-of-inspiration-and-hope/4173750586

James Ray is offering visitors to his website free access to video clips of him on television and radio interviews.  In the last year, Ray has been on the Oprah tv show twice, the Larry King show and interviewed on the CBS news show.  Many of these interviews highlight the success that people have experienced as a result of reading Ray’s books or watching him on The Secret.

 However, not everyone is a believer in James.  His interview on CBS news show experts debating with him and critically examing some of his teachings in The Secret.  James’ career has really taken off in the last year with media appearances, book deals and DVD roles. 

You can watch the free video clips of James Ray at the link below: 

 http://jamesray.com/resources/multimedia.php

James Ray, author of Harmonic Wealth, was interviewed on the Today Show yesterday.  James Ray is a true “modern man’s mystic”.  I refer to him this way because he has devoted much of his life to studying ancient spiritual practices and applying them to the modern world.  For example, he was a top salesman at AT&T before becoming a full time author and speaker.  Yet, while at AT&T, he began to apply his spiritual practices to his work.  Eventually, this led him to create his Harmonic Wealth books and programs.

On the Today Show, James spoke about how true wealth goes far beyond making money.  He says that wealth occurs when a person’s spiritual, financial, relationships, physical and mental lives are all in harmony.  He also responded to some of the criticism in The Secret about its emphasis on just thinking your way to success.  The Secret helped launch Ray into the national spotlight with appearances on Oprah and Larry King.  But, Ray did mention that one point not stressed in The Secret is that a person needs have their thoughts, feelings and actions all in alignment to create what they value in life.

You can read the first chapter of his new book is at:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24263288/

Oprah’s TV show “Big Give” finale won its time slot Sunday evening.  There were 10 million viewers, 3.2 rating among adults 18-49, and a 9 share.  It is unclear whether Big Give will return next season.  ABC will wait until its upfront presentation to advertisers next month before it makes any official announcement.  But, it is likely to return.

Big Give is a reality show that defies current reality show standards because contestants are competing to give rather than to get.  The show has 10 contestants who must use their creativity and resources to give back and make a difference in the lives of complete strangers.  Throughout the show Oprah and many other celebrities appear to lend their support.

Fox is launching a networkwide public service campaign: “Green it. Mean.”  The campaign starts today and will lead up to Earth Day on April 22.  Some of its stars including Kelsey Grammer and Omar Epps will offer viewers green tips.

Viewers are often skeptical that these green tie ins are just for promotional and marketing initiatives.  Regardless of its reasons, some parts of the entertainment industry are trying to use its visibility to raise awareness for issues that have a great impact on our world.  This Fox campaign may only be an attempt to draw in more advertising revenue and increase ratings, but it also serves a greater purpose in helping people become more environmentally conscious.