June 2nd episode: Father Scott Elliott, Amma the hugging Saint, Technology and Yoga

June 2nd episode: Father Scott Elliott, Amma the hugging Saint, Technology and Yoga
by Leslie Godbold

This week on Positively Living, Father Scott Elliott joins me to discuss healing, meditation and monasteries. We learn about  Mata Amritanandamayi, "the Hugging Saint"  and Technology aids in rebuilding Jewish history.


Mata "Amma" Amrtanandnmayi - The Hugging Saint

Positively Living Moment: Amma, the healing Saint- Amma "Mother" has hugged millions across the world. She is currently on tour across the United States. Who is she? What is her message? Is she real or fake? You decide!
                                            Technology aids in rebuilding  Jewish History- the Genizah project is part of a growing movement to piece together fragments of the past via technology.
                                          

Our Focus on World Topic: On face book this week , we saw a school where parents were in an uproar over yoga classes. The parents and community leaders said practicing this type of yoga was a type of  religious brainwashing. Is Yoga religious or physical training?

Our guest is Father Scott Elliott of New Seeds Priory in Black Mountain NC. Father Elliott enlightens us on new monastic movement, healing, meditation, Celtic spirituality and more.

Questions:
Is meditation mentioned in the bible? What does Jesus say about it? Is healing by prayer possible?

More about:
Fr. Scott is the Prior of New Seeds Priory... New Seeds Priory is an Inter-Spiritual,  contemplative practice community.  We are a community of Christians walking a spiritual path together that integrates simplicity, mindfulness, meditation, and prayer.  We are a community of inquiry, practice, learning and service.

Our practice is grounded in traditional Christian practices of contemplative prayer and simple monastic life and in the Buddhist practices of mindfulness, meditation, and deep insight. Our community is inclusive, welcoming, and open to anyone seeking a deeper experience of the Divine in their daily lives or in incorporating the Buddhist practices of mindfulness to enrich their practice of being a Christian.

We meet regularly in Black Mountain, NC for a Day-of-Mindful-Practice that includes mindful work, study, prayer, worship and spiritual direction. We also meet weekly for an informal, contemplative Celtic Eucharist on Sundays and a Christian-Zen Buddhist meditation and study group on Thursday evenings. Both weekly gatherings are held at the Prior's home in Black Mountain, NC.

and their web site New Seeds Priory

After show resources: episode Quakers in the Positively Living series - Religion, Faiths and Spiritual Journeys

After show resources: episode Quakers in the Positively Living series - Religion,Faiths and Spiritual Journeys

Our thanks to Steve Livingston with the Asheville Friends Meeting for appearing on Positively Living  and for sharing the history, beliefs, practice and more on Quakers!

We hope you enjoyed meeting Quakers in this first episode our series "Religions, Faiths and Spiritual Groups"

After Show notes:

"It is more about our practice than our beliefs that brings Quakers together" Steve Livingston, Asheville Friends Meeting

Steve asked to include more about the Monthly Quaker's Business Meeting - The upside down hierarchy of the Quaker structure continues into the planning of each Meeting's activity, plans and outreach. So this means that all friends in each Meeting will have a active and responsible voice.

Some historical people in the Quaker aka Religious Circle of Friends:
George Fox
William Penn
Mary Dyar

More info on conservative Quakers of today. http://conservativequakers.com/

Some of the "Quaker Alaphabet Soup that Steve spoke of :
FWCC-  Friends World Committee for Consultation
FUM- Friends United Meeting-
Evangelical Friends

May 26th episode : Religions, Faiths and Spiritual Journeys- Meeting the Quakers

May 26th episode : Religions, Faiths and Spiritual Journeys- Meeting the Quakers
by Leslie Godbold host of
Positively Living

Sydney's Society of Friends meeting house

The first show of  Positively Living's Series "Religions, Faiths and Spiritual Journeys" airs this Sunday Noon-1pm.

Join host, Leslie Godbold, as she interviews a member of a local group of Quakers aka  Religious Society of Friends.

Steve Livingston , a member of  Asheville Friend's Meeting. Steve shares some of Quakers'  history, their journey, beliefs, practices and modern day Quakerism.

Tune in Sunday Noon - 1pm on am1350 or online at http://www.1350wzgm.com

If you would like more information

Asheville Friend's Meeting

227 Edgewood Rd Asheville, NC 28804

(828) 258-0974

web site - Asheville Friend's Meeting

Interesting resources:
 Society of Friends and NC    http://www.learnnc.org/lp/editions/nchist-colonial/1969

Positively Living Radio Show , Asheville NC: Positively Living Moments, Religious discrimination in the workplace and religions, faith and spiritual journeys Sundays noon- 1pm

Positively Living Radio Show , Asheville NC: Positively Living Moments, Religious discrimination in the workplace and religions, faith and spiritual journeys Sundays noon- 1pm
by host Leslie Godbold

May 19, 2013

Positively Living Moments- This is a weekly segment where host, Leslie Godbold, brings news , events and tools to help you become a positive voice, light and influence. You will positively impact and change your family, friends and coworkers! 

Business Enrichment Focus
Religious discrimination in the workplace. Do you have to make allowances for your employees religious practices? Do employees have to participate in your religious activities? We discuss the EEOC regulations concerning this and answer your questions. http://www.dosomething.org/tipsandtools/11-facts-about-religious-discrimination

Introduction to PL's new exciting and thought provoking series: "Discussing Religions, Faiths and Spiritual Journeys" We are bringing to the airwaves leaders and spoke persons from various religions, faiths, worship places and spiritual groups/practices to educate us on the truth behind the names.

Quakers
Buddhists
Jews
Church of Scientology
Mennonites
Mormons
Celtic Healers
Christian Scientists
Freedom Biker Churches
Native American beliefs
& More.

Let us know your questions , thoughts and other topic, you are interested in hearing.

 As always , Positively Living is a format for sharing information and beliefs in a non threatening, conversational atmosphere that fosters understanding, compassion and knowledge.

"Understanding Religions, Faiths and Spiritual Journeys"

Understanding Religions, Faiths and Spiritual Journeys
by Leslie Godbold,
Host of Positively Living

What comes to mind when you think of  certain faith based groups?  Quakers might stir up images of a farmer with a wide brim hat or peace keepers of the world.  If the topic is Mennonites, maybe former Amish with electricity? Our understanding of a particular religion, faith or group is often based on whispered  gossip, misunderstood points or media stereotypes.

Positively Living is dedicating a series of episodes, to provide a leader or member of a particular faith or following, to shine the light on the truth about their faith or spiritual community. The guest may address:
outsider misunderstanding or untruths
their doctrine or creed
their  beliefs
Does their faith dictate their accepted lifestyle
We will provide some of the history of their faith.
Explain their worship styles
and answer your questions ........

 As always , Positively Living is a format for sharing information and beliefs  in a non threatening,  conversational atmosphere that fosters understanding, compassion and knowledge.

Often the unknown is the biggest factor in negativity and fear of others. Let's clear the air by removing the unknown.

We have episodes scheduled or seeking to bring the truth on :
Quakers
Buddhists
Jews
Church of Scientology
Mennonites
Mormons
Christian Scientists
Freedom Biker Churches
& More.

Please add to our list!
Is there a religion, spiritual group, faith or denomination that you don't understand? Are you a member that would like listeners to understand the truth on your faith or group? Do you have questions that you would like to have answers to? Let us know and we will try to bring the truth to the airwaves! You can contact us with your comments here, "Liking"  our Facebook page at  or email lesliegodbold@aol.com .

As Always We want to listen to our show but We want to listen to you. Please share your thoughts, needs and encouragements!

Thanks!

Sunday May 12th, 2013, Our special guest on Positively Living's Mother's Day Episode is Luella Whitmire

Sunday May 12th, 2013, Our special guest on Positively Living's Mother's Day Episode is Luella Whitmire


Our Mother's Day Special Guest was selected for several reasons:

While interviewing a guest, I often ask "Who was a driving force behind your accomplishments"?

One of our previous guest glowed when speaking of the person who made the difference- her Mother! At the end of the interview I asked the guest, if I could meet her Mother. I had to meet the Mother, little did I know the impact of this little woman and how it has been felt by most of Asheville!

May I introduce to you our special guest, Ms. Luella Whitmire

Luella Whitmire is a native of Asheville, the Mother of 3 daughters and 1 son, a community activist and the Pastor at Living Water Ministries located in Asheville NC.

I interviewed Pastor Whitmire over a Month ago but held back the episode because I had to have her as the Mother's Day focus. She was our choice because of her relationship with her children, her relationship and service for God and His children, and  the difference she has made in our community.

I hope you will join us Sunday May 12th Noon to 1pm to be inspired by Pastor Luella Whitmire. This Mother, Woman, Child of God had to be our Positively Living Mother of the Year on Mother's Day 2013.

Positively Living: May 5,2013 episode- "Stop Bullying"

Positively Living: May 5,2013 episode- "Stop Bullying"
by Leslie Godbold


Positively Living guest, Terra Weaver, episode Bullying

Our next episode of Positively Living addresses an issue that over half of us have been the target of- Bullying.
10% of children and teens are victims of constant bullies
50% of children have been bullied.
1 out of 4 teachers will step in to stop bullying (http://www.nasponline.org/about_nasp/index.aspx The National Association of School Psychologists) .(Every teacher I know would step up to fight bullying!)
80% of male bullies will be arrested for a crime by age 24. 40% will be a multiple offender
Almost all serial killers claimed to have been a victim of bullies!

The victims are hurting. Victims are of any race, size, age, gender, religion/non-religion, political party or group of people!

The best person to stop bullying.....is the bystander.
If you don't stand up for the bully's victim, You are standing for the bully!


What do you do when you realize your child is the target of a bully? What if the autorities at the school, daycare or any place- do nothing to stop the bullying?

For more answers- Join our show Positively Living Sunday noon- 1pm on am1350 or listen online at www.1350wzgm.com. Our guest will be Terra Weaver of community Coordinator of Zeal to Heal.

Let me introduce you to our guest for this Sunday's episode "Bullying" .........


Terra Weaver, Founder of Zeal to Heal, Inc. and ZealSource Media & Communications, enjoys combining her passion for wellness with her experience as an educator. She holds degrees in Secondary Education—Language Arts & Public Speaking, Bible, and an Med in Curriculum and Instruction using Technology. Last year, she created and directed an anti-bullying video, Allies Matter, for the state of NC. She advocates and practices peaceful parenting with her three children. She currently serves as Vice-President of the Board for the Ethical Society of Asheville where she helped create and develop YouthQuest, a local Ethics Education program.

Thanks for joining us Terra!

Learn more :

Abour Terra and Zeal to Heal  http://zealtoheal.com/about-us/team

How you can help;  http://www.stopbullying.gov/

Teachers: http://www.ed.gov/blog/2012/04/top-5-ways-educators-can-stop-bullies/


Video showing skits that kids use to fight bullying!
http://zealtoheal.com/girlsatdesk

ZealSource produced this video for NC Healthy Schools and NC Department of Public Health to support their "How to be an Ally" workshop. The video highlights several NC youth who have experienced bullying as a direct result of their sexual orientation.

http://youtu.be/FYGZdfJQ4_g