How bad do you want it?

Go back and remember a time in your life when you wanted something or someone REALLY bad… Maybe it was a job, some money, a man or a woman, a car, a house, or maybe even a drug or a drink. You KNOW what it feels like to want something REALLY bad don’t you? To hunger and thirst for it-- even at times when it wasn’t necessarily a good thing, like a craving or a dangerous desire… Now, don’t your noble and admirable Dreams and Visions deserve that SAME kind of effort? Why don’t you go after it like you REALLY want it— like you’ve already proven that you could do at earlier times in your life. (Because we always get what we really want, IF we are willing to pay the price for it)

2013 News!

God is SO good... Here's just SOME of what's coming in 2013 for The Power of Peace Project: We begin our weekly LIVE internet video show/broadcast entitled "Unshackled." We're releasing the third book in the 40 Day series: "40 Days of Prayer" -Seven Steps to a Spiritual BreakThrough. We're releasing our new DVD series entitled "Peace Behind the Wire" filmed LIVE inside an Ohio Prison. AND we'll have our new theme song "I See You" available for download. And that's just in the EARLY part of 2013... Imagine the Possibilities!

Dare to Dream

Dare to DREAM again... A big, scary, audacious dream. One that takes REAL faith to accomplish. One that gets you up early in the morning and keeps you up late at night. Dream a dream with a childlike faith-- no excuses, no safety-nets, and no back-door options. You know, an all-or-nothin dream... What have you got to lose? Has playin it safe really worked out for you? Dream like a KID again-- it'll make you young and set you free. How about this-- no more New Year’s Resolutions, but rather Brand New Year Dreams. Write them down, post them up, look at them daily, and shout them from the roof tops. It's a NEW Day-- time for a new way of thinking: its time for Impossible Dreams!

Expansion

Today you are either in a state of Expansion or Contraction. You are either advancing or retreating. You are conquering or defending. Your body is in a state of Fight or Flight, or it’s in Healing, Growth & Love. It all comes down to Awareness. IF you are awake, aware and alive in the present moment, then you are in a state of expansion, transformation and healing; where ALL things are possible. That is the way that I intend to BE today... Rather than sleepwalking through life with the masses, trapped in fear, worry, stress and doubt, simply because I chose to live in yesterday or tomorrow-- never really coming “alive” in the fascinating, limitless NOW. My wish for you today: Healing, Growth & LOVE, right now.

Thoughts & Emotions

I know the holidays can be tough for many people, and I feel for you… Holiday parties, festive music and family gatherings can just bring up feelings of sadness, loss and regret. The holiday “blues” set in and it’s tough to shake it (however, the blues can be much different from clinical depression, which often requires professional help and modern medicine)… I have some encouragement for you that has helped me in the past: Today you will have somewhere in the neighborhood of 50,000 unique thoughts invade your headspace. That "voice in the head" will rattle off countless assumptions, expectations, beliefs and perceptions with or without your awareness. Many of those feelings that set into moods come directly from these unchallenged THOUGHTS. Just because you've thought it thousands of times, does not necessarily make it TRUE. If we don’t get involved in the conversation and challenge/correct these automatic negative thoughts, then our brain just does what it is SO well-designed to do: send electrical signals/messages and respond by producing powerful chemicals, which affect EMOTION-- and shift into Fight or Flight Reponse (that's why so many people are stressed out!). What we focus on expands, and thoughts become things. Today, focus on what you desire, what you hope for, and what is true. EVERY time a mind-virus invades your precious headspace, just take it captive, quarantine, and DELETE. Replace it immediately with what you KNOW to be true. Your emotions most times will follow your thoughts— and it’s not as difficult as it seems— like anything, it just takes practice and discipline… I wish you a very HAPPY Holiday, filled with thoughts that are lovely, true, admirable and trustworthy!

Proclamation

Today's Proclamation: I will observe with fascination this thing called LIFE. I will be a student FIRST, and always seek to understand... I will do my BEST to learn the lessons set before me, and make the most of the opportunities put in front of me; to reconcile our differences, build bridges, deconstruct barriers, friend the friendless, love the loveless, forgive, trust, obey, remember, go after the stray, bind up the broken-hearted, set the captive free, lead the blind, preach good news to the poor-- proclaim the year of JUBILEE! (Now I'm gettin' fired up). Yeah, let's have THAT kind of day... Let it be done.

Special Offer!

A special offer for Managers, Coaches and Sales Teams: Are you looking for inspirational, motivational, and educational Team Meeting ideas to kick off the New Year? I have just released a new book entitled “40 Days of Power: Seven Steps to a Power Shift” (see attached) and I have designed a 45 minute Team Meeting Presentation around it for YOUR team... Imagine if you could get your people to commit to the following “Seven Steps to a Power Shift” for the First 40 Days of 2013: 1) I will not complain about anything or anyone 2) I will not blame anyone for anything--I will search for solutions 3) I will not make excuses for my problems or mistakes 4) I will not be a victim; I will take 100% responsibility for my life, no matter who is at fault 5) I will not prejudge people, opportunities, or situations-- I will observe with fascination 6) When I am wrong I will promptly admit it and quickly make amends 7) I will treat all people the way that I wish to be treated How much more effective would your team be in their business and their lives if they took responsibility and ACTION? This simple, but powerful project takes direct aim at complaining, excuse-making and blame-shifting, and requires responsibility-- and only a few minutes of focus and attention to begin and end each day. Do anything for 40 Days and new habits, pathways and patterns are formed. Contact me now so that we can book a date--spots in the New Year are filling up fast! Here's to the BEST year of your career. Kit Cummings Founder & President The Power of Peace Project, Inc.

Modern Day Miracle

Ok, so here’s what happened… On Friday we had a special “feast” for some of the guys at Hays State Prison (because He said “when you have a banquet, don’t just invite those who ALWAYS get invited to such things, right?). Gary prepared a Special Fish Fry, and we invited 12 guys that we know really well from our “Power of Peace Project." These are leaders, and several are leaders of particular “organizations” if you know what I mean… Well, the word got out I guess, because we had MANY more show up than we had invited. So we had ourselves a potential problem. And some of these guys were real “bad guys” that we don’t even know, and half of them were from the rival, Muslim organization (some would call it a "gang" up there). So what would YOU have done? This wasn’t an easy situation… One of our main leaders stepped forward and said, “What we have is what we have, but we will not turn ANYONE away. We’ll just all have to SHARE.” (You have no idea how rare that is in a hi-max prison— to share?) All I can tell you is that we only had a certain number of fish; EVERYONE ate until they were completely satisfied; there was laughter among enemies; and there was one piece left over… A genuine first century miracle? That’s up to you to decide. (But this was a day these men will NEVER forget, and neither will I)

My Latest Book

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Prayer for Today

This prayer seems appropriate today-- it has changed my life... (attributed to Saint Francis of Assisi): Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. Where there is sadness, joy. O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled, as to console; to be understood, as to understand; to be loved, as to love. For it is in giving that we receive. It is in pardoning that we are pardoned, and it is in dying that we are born to Eternal Life.

Great Year 2012!

Today’s LENS through which I will see the world: GRATITUDE… What an incredible year for “The Power of Peace Project, Inc.” that 2012 was: 18 states, 30 major cities, South Africa and Mexico… Schools, prisons, churches and corporate events; Speeches, concerts, and LIVE events… Two new books released, an Audio book, a DVD series, a new CD set, a documentary in production, and a new theme song written! What an unbelievable year… I saw convicts transformed; students turned around; minds changed; and bona-fide MIRACLES happen… I can’t wait to see what 2013 will bring. Are YOU ready for a Miracle? Stay tuned…

Good News!

I left the country last week with a fractured shoulder joint, and the Doctor said that I definitely needed surgery to repair it when I returned from Mexico. The church there had a special service for me and prayed that I would NOT need surgery when I returned to the U.S... I saw a Shoulder Specialist this morning and he said that I did NOT need surgery anymore! God is SO good, and we have much work to do-- No time to be laid up! VERY grateful-- thank you all for your prayers-- Prayer is SO powerful and effective... Much Love, Kit

Redemption

I just returned from a life-changing, prison mission trip to Puebla, Mexico! Here are some highlights: I had the amazing opportunity to speak in a Mexican hi-max prison, teach at a leadership conference which was televised, speak to a group of at-risk teens about the Power of Peace, and preach at the most wonderful little, outdoor church right beside the “Popo” Volcano outside of Puebla… I’ll NEVER be the same. (More details and video to follow) And don’t even ask about my arm—its “classified.” I could tell you, but then I’d have to kill you.

Bad Guys?

The highlight of this trip for me was preaching in the Hi-Max Mexican Prison, in the middle of nowhere. It was like I was staring out at hundreds of REAL Mexican Convicts that looked like they were straight out of the movie “Scarface.” But after I spoke, they lined up and wanted to hug me, thank me, and ask me to pray for them, as they expressed genuine love and gratitude. As I travel around and meet real “Bad Guys” around the world, I realize that they aren’t so bad at all, if you show them genuine love without judgment—they are just real men looking to be set free and not forgotten anymore… The other big moment for me was preaching to this wonderful little church right beside the “Popo” Volcano (pictured below). We danced and sang and I witnessed true JOY in the midst of extreme poverty. I will never forget these beautiful, hospitable people, who didn’t speak my language, but we all spoke the language of LOVE. You should try it-- it’ll set YOU free…

Authenticity

Kit's "Attitude Science" Tip: Authenticity is VERY attractive, but sometimes difficult to maintain... Which "Self" will you live from today? The Ego is the false self and will attach itself to whatever you give it: possessions, accomplishments, titles, reputations, successes, failures-- WHATEVER you give it, as long as it is not the real you. Signs that the ego is in control: defensiveness, blaming, excuse-making, complaining, bragging, self-pity, embarrassment, excessive worry, etc. (and the ego is obsessed with the past or the future-- unable to operate in the PRESENT). Now, the TRUE self is the Soul: eternal, gifted, and beautiful; your personality, strength and power. The Soul is ageless, joyful, does not fear, has no need to defend, always loves, always forgives, and lives in the eternal present moment... Remember who you REALLY are today-- even if it is buried deep beneath layers of ego. You are unique, one of a kind and perfect just the way you are-- just be YOU... Why are so many trying so desperately to "fit in" when we were born to STAND OUT?

Today

Today is THE day... Something amazing is going to happen today-- something extraordinary, unexpected, unexplainable, incredible, too-good-to-be-true, out of this world, AWESOME... Do YOU believe? I do, whether you do or not-- can't wait to discover what it is, but I got a feeling on this one. (Can't wait!)

Rise Up

How different would your life be if you faced your biggest fear, and bagged your best excuse? Give it a shot-- neither of those imposters have ever done anything significant for you... 99% of fear is illusion, and excuses are just "beautiful lies" that allow you to stay right where you do NOT want to be. Go ahead-- Rise up.