...21 September 2012 Mike Hagerty Hagerty’s publishing 242 Publisher Lane Blue Springs, Mo, 64015 Dear Mr. Hagerty, As a proud citizen of my community, I believe that there are heroes amongst us all and they are just hiding behind their true self. The reason is that they are too scared to stand up for what they believe in or what they believe needs to be done, in order to create unity. And, that is why I am writing the publisher because I want to try and convince our community that heroes are all around the world and show their powers in different ways. Ohhh… and I’m not talking about NO ordinary superheroes that have all these magical powers; I’m talking about the heroes that simple just uses pure wisdom to influence the ones around them. This story will show the world that there are heroes out there in all different shapes and sizes. And, as far as the story goes, here are the ideas behind my story, so here we go: Way up high in the majestical forests, in the mountain of Emei, in China lives the Somaki people, who had the most inspirational/wise man that ever set foot on the lands called Mr. Morrison. For the people call their village the Spiritual Oracle because of Mr. Morrison; who takes on the form of a monk because of his vibrant white beard and bald head, the fact that he wears glasses and is as short (5’2 to be exact), his face looks as though it is wrinkled in certain areas giving him the effect of audacity allowing him to have the appearance of wisdom...
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...marketing strategies TOMS was founded in 2006 by Blake Mycoskie, inspired by a trip to Argentina where he saw extremepoverty and health conditions, as well as children walking without shoes. at’s when he recognized the tradi-tional Argentine alpargata shoe as a simple, yet revolutionary solution. e traditional shoe is normally a casual at, that usually have a canvas or cotton fabric upper and exible sole mad of rope or rubber material molded tolook like rope. Worn by Argentine farmers for hundreds of years, alpargatas were the inspiration for the classicstyle of TOMS. Mycoskie quickly set out to reinvent the alpargata for the U.S. market with a simple goal: to showhow together, we can create a better tomorrow by taking compassionate action today. Mycoskie considered sustainability when creating TOMS, in that by starting a business rather than acharity would help his impact last longer. In Mycoskie’s speech at the Second Annual Clinton Global Initiative,he recalled that children without shoes were not only susceptible to health risks, but were also not allowed toattend school. He noted one particular disease, Podoconiosis (also known as “Mossy Foot”), which is a soil-transmitted diseased caused by walking in silica-rich soil and a ects the lymphatic system of the lower legs. esimple solution of shoes, miniaturizes health risks such as this. According to the TOMS Shoes web page, thereare over one billion people at risk for soil-transmitted diseases around the world...
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...History, with which I would like to be a teacher. I developed an interest in history at a young age, as I found it interesting and directly related to my life. I have been fortunate to travel the world and through those travels have gained real life experience in world cultures and their stories. These real life activities directly effect my school work and the inspiration from travels can add extra spirit when I become a teacher. My love of history must be accredited with my humble beginnings as a child in love with understanding the immense world around me. I had always wanted to know more and my expression of that was in inquiring. My father is in the military and thus I moved around a lot. Each new locale gave me a increased appreciation for the new and unexplored. Living in great cities like Kansas City, Philadelphia, and San Diego created diversity. History was a subject which helped me understand my new surroundings. My love of history started with the classes I took even in elementary school , absorbing information so fast I couldn’t get enough. My school and early life was not the only source of inspiration in my wanting a history degree. My general love of humanity lends to my inclination of history. No where can this be better explored then in traveling the world and seeing it first hand. The experience of travel is exponential in creating memories of places and events. These memories add life when learning and eventually teaching history. A spark of being well-rounded...
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...reader with feelings of youthfulness and warmth. It goes to great lengths to give the reader an image of that time of year. “Canvas of Encouragement” centers around an artist without inspiration and out of time. The author of “Canvas of Encouragement” tries to give the reader a sense of helplessness. While different in tone, both of the poems are excellent in their execution of different techniques. The poem “Fall” by Ivy Tech Student Cynthia Long painted a very familiar picture of the fall. She makes the poem have a very warm feeling about it early on, mentioning the colors of the leaves golden-yellow, brown, and orange. Cynthia continues her playful imagery by telling us she jumped in the leaves and tells about her father raking them on top of their, suggesting a child-like innocence. Her explanation of stomping on leaves just to hear them crunch only strengthens her playful nature of the poem because almost every person has done this as a child.Also, the usage of the word “crunch” and describing the pile of leaves as “crisp” makes us almost hear the leaves crumbling. Another poem “Canvas of Encouragement” by Rebecca Hancock paints a much different picture, or doesn't. This poem is much more adult and serious, centered around a blank canvas and someone who is unable to find the inspiration to paint. The first line makes the reader feel very empty and hollow, using the words blank and empty, which describe the canvas. The second line mentions the painter hanging his head...
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... Throughout the movie “12 Angry Men”, different examples of influence techniques were portrayed through the various interactions and discussions among the jurors. As in many other cases in our daily lives, in this movie it was fascinating to see how powerful and influential one can be depending on the strategy one decides to implement, one’s attitude towards others, and the perception that others have of oneself. Throughout this analysis, I intend to explain and showcase with examples the many different techniques of influence that affect the day to day relations one could have with others. At the beginning of the movie all the jurors except for Juror 8 were ready to sentence the accused young man to death. Through the use of the inspiration influence technique, Juror 8 was able to inspire all the other man to reevaluate their decision by emphasizing the holes in the evidence and by reminding them that sentencing someone to death is a big responsibility. Juror 8, whose name was Davis, argued that a decision of this nature should not take only five minutes, especially when there was reasonable doubt. He was unsure if the young man was innocent or guilty, but one thing he was sure of was that all the jurors should discuss the matter elaborately through a meaningful exchange of ideas. Another example of the use of the inspirational influence technique in the movie was portrayed by Juror 5’s sharing of his background story. Some of the Jurors were convinced that people who...
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...INSPIRATIONS AND ASPIRATIONS Raven S ENG 090- Writing Fundamentals Prof. Moses September 6, 2015 A single mother making a change to be a better me. With doing so I have decided to join a major empire known as Strayer University for a wonderful start on my path to success. Mother, friend, sister &, daughter! Stuck in a dead in job, and working pay check to pay check. Not loving the job, looking for a career change. I have now chosen to return to school to better myself for my daughter, gain financial stability, and be happy with my career field. First off, I joined Strayer University as a single mother, looking to better herself for herself and her daughter. I want her to look at me and be proud that she has a mother that she can look up to and be very proud of! I look at my life and the way that I raise my daughter. I look back at when I was a little girl and my mother would do everything in her power to make sure that my brothers' and I was well taking care of. My mother was and still is that positive role model in my life and I follow in her footsteps, hoping my daughter would follow I mines and be proud to call me her mommy!! Another reason for me joining; is because I need financial stability in my life. Being financial stable would help me make sure that I have all the proper tools to have a well secure life. Meaning I’ll no longer have to struggle and live pay check to pay check. I could take my family on a vacation and not have to depend on a hope and...
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...INTRODUCTION Biblical inspiration is the doctrine in Christian theology that the authors and editors of the Bible were led or influenced by God with the result that their writings may be designated in some sense the word of God. Etymology The word inspiration comes by way of Vulgate Latin and the King James English translations of the Greek word θεοπνευστος (theopneustos, literally, "God-breathed") found in 2 Timothy 3:16–3:17: All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. Omnis Scriptura divinitus inspirata utilis est ad docendum, ad arguendum, ad corripiendum, et erudiendum in justitia : ut perfectus sit homo Dei, ad omne opus bonum instructus.[3] πᾶσα γραφὴ θεόπνευστος καὶ ὠφέλιμος πρὸς διδασκαλίαν, πρὸς ἐλεγμόν, πρὸς ἐπανόρθωσιν, πρὸς παιδείαν τὴν ἐν δικαιοσύνῃ, ἵνα ἄρτιος ᾖ ὁ τοῦ θεοῦ ἄνθρωπος, πρὸς πᾶν ἔργον ἀγαθὸν ἐξηρτισμένος.[4] When Jerome translated the Greek text of the Bible into the language of the common people of Latium (the region of central western Italy in which the city of Rome is located), he translated the Greek theopneustos as divinitus inspirata ("divinely breathed into"). The word "inspiration" comes from the Latin noun inspiratio and from the verb inspirare. Inspirare is a compound term resulting from the Latin prefix in (inside, into) and the verb spirare (to breathe). Inspirare...
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...Making my decision on whether or not to go to college was an easy determinant for me. I knew that going to college, I would gain information and skills that I could use no matter what career or job training I choose. The world is changing rapidly; more and more jobs require education beyond high school. College graduates have more jobs to choose from than those who do not pursue education beyond high school. Earning a college degree will enable me to start my own business, earn more money, and have self satisfaction. Upon completing college, I want to start my own business. In order to do that, I need to get a business plan together, and I need to have all of the aspects of opening and running the business worked out for the short and long term. It will be hard work, but I know I can do it because I will develop the skills, techniques, and knowledge from college to successfully operate and own my business. Also, I will have the ability to communicate effectively and be able to direct others within my business. It is exciting to know that a bachelor’s degree will help me to obtain these particular abilities and master the latest methods. In fact, owning my own business will allow me to earn more money. In owning and operating my own business, I want to be comfortable in making decisions and taking responsibility to ensure that I will be able to earn more money. Financially, earning a college degree is a wise choice. The rate of return in future earnings for every dollar...
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...Nelson Mandela Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was born in Transkei, South Africa on July 18, 1918. He joined the African National Congress (ANC) in 1944, and went on trial for treason in 1956. Mandela was arrested in 1962 and sentenced to five years' imprisonment with hard labor. In 1963, when many fellow leaders of the ANC and the resistance movement were arrested, Mandela was brought to stand trial with them for plotting to overthrow the government by “violence”. Even though the crimes he was unjustly accused of were not necessarily his, Mandela took the blame for them as to protect others he cared and worked with, including his own family. However during his prison sentence, Nelson Mandela's reputation grew and grew. He became widely accepted as the most significant black leader in South Africa and became a hopeful symbol of resistance as the anti-government movement gathered strength. He consistently refused to compromise his political position to obtain his freedom. Mandela also spent much time during his 27-year imprisonment contemplating how to reform and repair the fractured country he wanted to love so much. Mandela was released from Robben Island Prison Facility on February 11, 1990. Not hours after his release, he plunged himself whole-heartedly into his life's work, focusing to reach the goals he and others had set out almost four decades earlier. To me, this illustrates pure dedication and devotion, especially after so many years in prison for a crime you did...
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...Cindy Rodriguez June 14, 2014 English 52 Essay #2 You Never Know Who would have thought, a hero could be an average everyday person? In "My Heroes," by Elizabeth Berg, whom is a bestselling author. She realized who her heroes were when her eight-year-old daughter, Jenny, was given a school assignment, to write about her hero. When I was asked by Jacob, my four -year-old neighbor, who my hero was. He definately wasn't expecting the answer I gave him. He later told me his hero was Spider-Man. At first, Berg, asked her daughter who she thought on doing her assignmnt on, she expected Jenny to say a historical figure: such as, Rosa Parks. Instead, Jenny said, Laura, her friend from cross the street. Berg, was disappointed at her daughters answer because she thought she didnt understand the concept of what a hero is. But when Berg asked herself who her hero was, historical figuers weren't among them. The people Berg considered as hero was her eighth grade English teacher, her grandfather, her mother-in-law, and other people such as mail carriers, people with chronic illness, and people who have been married for sixty years. Berg let some time go by as she collected the thoughts about her different heroes. As that time went by she wondered why Jenny had chosen Laura as her hero. Berg asked about it when Jenny brought Laura over to play. Jenny said it was because Laura had saved her from drowning in a creek. Berg went ballistic, she just didn't understand at that moment, how being...
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...Coaching Assessment Questionnaire This tool enables you to provide feedback so that your colleague can continue to improve his or her coaching skills. Use the ratings given below to assess your coach’s proficiency level with each skill listed. In the box next to each skill, type in the number that reflects your assessment. |Rating |Proficiency |Description | |1 |Not Proficient. |Little ability, needs significant improvement. | |2 |Somewhat Proficient. |Uses, still finds it awkward. | |3 |Very Proficient. |Considerable ability, uses frequently. | |4 |Extremely Proficient. |Outstanding ability; can teach others. | |NA |Not Applicable. |Was not relevant for our coaching sessions. | |Skill |Rating | |Coach helped me clarify my goals. |3 | |Coach helped me explore my current thinking about a situation. ...
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...Inspirational Stories: The Power of a Concentrated Mind One day, a master and his disciple arrived at a big city. They had no money with them, but they were sourcing for food and accomodation. The disciple was sure that they were going to beg for their food, and sleep in the park at night. “There is a big park not far from here. We can sleep there at night”, said the disciple. “In the open air?” The master asked. “Yes”, responded the student. The master smiled and said: “No, tonight we are going to sleep in a hotel and eat there too”. The student was amazed, “That sounds optimistic. But how?” “Come and sit down”, said the master. As they both sat down on the ground, the master taught, “When you focus your mind intently on any subject, it shall come to pass.” With that, he closed his eyes and began meditating with full concentration. After some time, the master got up and continued to walk, with his disciple following him. Finally, they arrived at a hotel. “Come, let’s go in”, the master said to his disciple. And the moment they entered the hotel lobby, a well-dressed man approached them. “I am the manager of this hotel. You look like traveling swamis and I believe you have no money. Would you like to work in the kitchen, and in return I’ll give you food and a place to stay?” “Fine”, responded the master. The disciple was perplexed and asked the master: “Did you use any magic? How did you accomplish that?” The master smiled and said, “I wanted to show you how the...
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...Ant the limo begins, we do into many people. So, this is fact to state that it is tough that the one for all, but yet not for all. Many reasons behind this. Some can be revealed, some can’t be. But it is an honor to state the situation not just because I am facing but because many people might face it in the long run. So, for the sake of their salutation and help this can be termed as a great contribution. Contribution can vary time to time, place to place, season to season and year to year. Also person to person. So, do not loose hope. Just deal with it. It is not you who is responsible for all this sometimes and most of the time it is us who are so casually distorted that we are putting you in such a situation. Do not need to find with us or with the society. This all means nothing if you do not give a dam. Some things just do not worth your time to be remembered. But you need to fight with yourself. Fight with the inner you. Rediscover it, bring it, cheer it, expect the best but be prepared for the worst. Then only you will be satisfied. Otherwise, life will remain as frustrating as most of us in the world. But remember losers has lot of explanations and reasons behind their failure, winners does not like excuses….he just need a chance to prove. When have that chance, just grab it. Winning is not everything, trying to win is the most important...
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...Inerrancy and Inspiration Morgan Sikes Liberty University THEO 201-B18 Inerrancy and Inspiration Although, contrary to some who believe otherwise, the Bible is an all-authoritative book. As Christians we believe, that scripture is God breathed and because it is from God, it is accurate and authoritative. The Bible is directly from God, written through his disciples. Since the authority belongs to God, our command as Christ followers is to follow Jesus’ example of how he lived in the Bible. According to the Evangelical Dictionary of Theology, “Authority is the right and power to command, enforce laws, exact obedience, determine or judge.” In respect to the Bible, this means that because it is authoritative, we must follow the laws given by its word. This empowerment belongs to God, and to God alone. Matthew 21:23-24 states, that Jesus’ authority came from God his Father, the one who sent him to Earth. The Bible’s authority, comes from God, but was not written by God, or Jesus themselves. The people chosen to write the books of the Bible were chosen specifically by God, and were inspired through the work of the Holy Spirit. Along with authority and inspiration, comes the discussion of inerrancy. Inerrancy is the view that the entire Bible is completely accurate and true. There are four arguments for inerrancy, including The Biblical Argument. This argument states that if God has authority over the Bible, then it has to be inerrant because God is truth. The Bible is...
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...What is Inspiration? Inspiration is define in the book as supernatural influence of the Holy Spirit upon the Scripture writers. The dictionary has inspiration defined as the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something; the quality of being inspired; a person or thing that inspires; a sudden brilliant, creative or timely idea and lastly the divine influence believed to have led to the writing of the Bible. The word inspiration is derived from the word inspire which in Greek is theopneustos meaning God-breathed. We have Scripture because God spoke the words. The Holy Spirit moved the writers to record the word of God. Inspiration is receiving the word of God. In a supernatural way the Holy Spirit used man to write the words of God. The Bible was the result of these writings. It is a product of the inspiration given to the writers. God inspired the writers leading them speak and write his words. The Bible is error free as the words are God infallible. It is Gods way of communicating his will for his people. The Bible is the authoritative word of God. Erickson states that there are five types of theories of inspiration. Intuition theory in which the writers possessed a high degree of insight. They were great religious and philosophical geniuses that had great insight on the moral of man. Illumination theory states the Holy Spirit influence the writers of the Scripture. With the help of the Holy Spirit the people will understand the word of God. Dynamic theory...
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