Marianne Williamson - Superhero, Spiritual Activist

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Founder of The Peace Alliance

Marianne Williamson is a best-selling author, lecturer, a Spiritual Activist and the Founder of the Peace Alliance, a citizen action organization representing a growing constituency for peace.

For spearheading the Campaign for a Department of Peace and Nonviolence, being an inspirational author and lecturer and authoring some of my favorite inspirational quotes, I would like to introduce this superhero Marianne Williamson.

I Stand for Peace 

I Stand for Peace

I Stand for Peace focuses attention on the systemic cycle of youth violence in the U.S. and provides the public and communities with access to nationally recognized solutions to combat this issue.

You can sign a petition sponsored by the Peace Alliance to encourage those in Washington to make violence reduction and prevention a national priority.

The petition will be delivered on September 11, 2008.

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I Stand for Peace Video on YouTube 

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I Stand for Peace Campaign Focuses on the Epidemic of Youth Violence in the US
A press release about the Peace Alliance: I Stand for Peace Campaign.
I Stand for Peace Campaign
Learn more about youth violence in the U.S., several nationally recognized solutions to combat this issue, and how you can help by taking a stand for peace.

Blog Posts about I Stand for Peace 

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I stand for peace, honor, truth and justice. I stand for freedom. I am confident. I am arrogant. I am proud. When I am flown with my fellow banners, my head is a little higher, my colors a little truer. I bow to no one! ...
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I stand watch in America's halls of justice. I fly majestically over institutions of learning. I stand guard with power in the world. Look up and see me. I stand for peace, honor, truth and justice. I stand for freedom. I am confident. ...

Marianne Williamson Department of Peace Interview 

Marianne Williamson Department of Peace Interview

Marianne Williamson talks about why it is time for a US Department of Peace and Nonviolence http://www.thepeacealliance.org

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The Peace Alliance Website 

The Peace Alliance is a nonpartisan citizen action organization representing a growing constituency for peace. A 501(c)4 organization established in May 2004, our mission is to empower civic activism for a culture of peace. Our vision is a future in which the practical programs and principles of peacebuilding are the bedrock of our personal, national and global interest and investment.
The Peace Alliance - Campaign for a Department of Peace - Home Page
The Peace Alliance - Campaign for a Department of Peace and NonViolence.
The Peace Alliance - Student Peace Alliance
The Student Peace Alliance unites youth from across the country around the common goal of establishing a Department of Peace. The Student Peace Alliance advocates for the creation of a Department of Peace through education and grassroots action.

Campaign for a Department of Peace

Department of Peace Campaign Video 

Department of Peace Campaign

Azim Khamisa, Marianne Williamson and others discuss violence in our culture and what solutions might be available through a US Department of Peace and Nonviolence

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The Department of Peace and NonViolence on Wikipedia 

The U.S. Department of Peace (federal bill HR-808) is a proposed cabinet-level department of the executive branch of the U.S. government.

The Peace Alliance 

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Department of Peace Supporters on Flickr 

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The Student Peace Alliance on YouTube  

Student Peace Alliance Director, Aaron Voldman 2007

Aaron Voldman, Director of the Student Peace Alliance, during the Feb 2007 Conference in Washington, DC. Video recorded by YouTube user, peacedragon12. http://www.studentpeacealliance.org/

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of Peace and Nonviolence.

Is Marianne Williamson your superhero too? 

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Yes. She's an Inspiration.

Aquavel says:

She's a special lady doing great work. I met her when she was a club singer in NYC just starting A Course of Miracles. Seeing how she's transformed her life and what she continues to accomplish & do for the world is a tremendous inspiration.

Tiddledeewinks says:

She's one of many, Jesus Christ being my top pick. I'm all for peace.

chefkeem says:

I attended one of her very inspiring lectures many years ago here in Austin, Texas. Her book "A Return To Love" gave me spiritual breakthroughs. A wonderful lady!

No. I have another person in mind.

 

Marianne Williamson on Wikipedia 

Marianne Williamson (born July 8, 1952)

is a spiritual activist, author, lecturer and founder of The Peace Alliance, a grass roots campaign supporting legislation currently before Congress to establish a United States Department of Peace. She is also the founder of Project Angel Food, a meals-on-wheels program that serves homebound people with AIDS in the Los Angeles area.Marianne Williamson - The Miracle Matrix She has published nine books, including four New York Times #1 bestsellers.

Her newest book, THE AGE OF MIRACLES:Embracing the New Midlife, was published in January 2008 and spent five weeks on the New York Times Best Seller list. Her latest professional venture is a weekly radio show on "Oprah & Friends", which airs on XM Satellite Radio.

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Thoughts Behind the Department of Peace and Nonviolence 

Marianne Williamson in her book A Return to Love, discussed some of the early thoughts on the Peace Alliance and the anti-war, anti-violence stance:
    Several years ago I was at a cocktail party where I got into a very heated debate about American foreign policy.

    Later that night, I had a kind of waking dream. A gentleman appeared to me and said, "Excuse me, Miss Williamson, but we thought we should tell you: In the cosmic roll call, you are considered a hawk, not a dove." I was incensed. "No way," I said indignantly. "I'm totally for peace. I'm a dove all the way." "I'm afraid not," he said. "I'm looking on our charts, and it says very clearly right here: Marianne Williamson, warmonger. You're at war with Ronald Reagan, Caspar Weinberger, the CIA, in fact the entire American defense establishment. No, I'm sorry. You're definitely a hawk."

    I saw of course that he was right. I had just as many missiles in my head as Ronald Reagan had in his. I thought it was wrong for him to judge communists, but I thought it was okay for me to judge him. Why? Because I was right, of course! I spent years as an angry left-winger before I realized that an angry generation can't bring peace.

The Age of Miracles in the Amazon Spotlight 

The Age of Miracles: Embracing the New Midlife

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The latest book from Marianne Williamson looks at change and transitions.

The purpose of this book by best-selling author and lecturer Marianne Williamson is to psychologically and spiritually reframe this transition so that it leads to a wonderful sense of joy and awakening.

I consider Marianne to be one of
our most profound teachers of transformational wisdom.

Wayne W. Dyer

Marianne Williamson Quote - Our Deepest Fear 

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.

We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world.

There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us.

It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

Return to Love in the Amazon Spotlight 

A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of "A Course in Miracles"

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A Return to Miracles includes the often quoted excerpt, "Our deepest fear," used by Nelson Mandela in an inaugural speech along with her motivation for starting the Peace Alliance.

Marianne Williamson's Response to 9/11 

Neale Donald Walsch, Marianne Williamson, James Twyman, James Redfield and Doreen Virtue created a prayerful response to the recent terrorist attacks on the US.

This is only part of the Seven Days of Prayer:
    What can you do TODAY...this very moment?

    A central teaching in most spiritual traditions is: What you wish to experience, provide for another. Look to see, now, what it is you wish to experience-in your own life, and in the world. Then see if there is another for whom you may be the source of that.

    If you wish to experience peace, provide peace for another.

    If you wish to know that you are safe, cause another to know that they are safe.

    If you wish to better understand seemingly incomprehensible things, help another to better understand.

    If you wish to heal your own sadness or anger, seek to heal the sadness or anger of another.

    Those others are waiting for you now. They are looking to you for guidance, for help, for courage, for strength, for understanding, and for assurance at this hour. Most of all, they are looking to you for love.

    We love you, and we send you our deepest thoughts of peace.

    Neale, Marianne, James, James and Doreen
Source: Seven Days of Prayer. The Text This Week: Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources.

Marianne Williamson Website 

Marianne Williamson :: Official Website
The Official Website of Marianne Williamson.
Oprah & Friends Radio
'Oprah & Friends' on XM Radio features Gayle King, Bob Greene, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Jean Chatzky, Dr. Robin Smith, Nate Berkus, Marianne Williamson and Dr. Maya Angelou!
Marianne Williamson - The Miracle Matrix
The Miracle Matrix Community allows you to get a weekly audio download with Marianne, Video downloads & teleclasses with Marianne along with Special message boards.
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Marianne Williamson's Journal (Blog).

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Miracle Cards

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50 beautifully realized cards that reflect the miracles inherent in our everyday lives.

On subjects ranging from relationships to the future of the planet, Williamson applies universal truths to issues that confront all of us on our daily journey.

Advancing Your Spirit in the Amazon Spotlight 

Advancing Your Spirit 4-CD Set: Finding Meaning In Your Life's Journey

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Marianne Williamson pairs up with Dr. Wayne Dyer in this audio set to help listeners find meaning in their life's journeys.

They offer advice on how you can transform your challenges and concerns into spiritual triumphs.

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Tiddledeewinks wrote...

Great inspirational lens for all to read. I'm all for PEACE! Let's all do our part to create it.

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thinkoutsidethebox wrote...

Very nice. Check my Last Lecture Randy Pausch lens out. Very inspirational man, lot similar to Marianne!

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Great site ***** thank your for joining my Activists Sound Off Group

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jacquelinestone wrote...

I love Marianne Williamson. Thank you for doing a lens on her.
I'm glad to have it in Empowerment & Enlightenment.

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