Comments on: Mindless Media, Limitless Possibility

By: Alex Newell

Alex Newell — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:43:09 +0000

I just felt joy when she started to sing.

It was clear what the judges and the audience thought before she started singing but I sized her up when she walked onto the stage -I saw strength and she proved it.

I forget who it is – one marketer I subscribe to has in his footer of his emails -there are no failures just people who give up before they succeed…

But she did not get where she is because she had a dream – but because she kept going. Lots of people with dreams did not enter the talent show she was on…

When the law of attraction meets the law of action magic happens!

Alex

By: dileepa

dileepa — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 11:16:24 +0000

My hats off to Susan Boyle

Then again – why have we forgotten Paul Potts.

Have a look see please.

By: milko

milko — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 23:35:55 +0000

I couldn’t agree more with everything you say, Dr. Mani! I’d just like to add something, because I’m sure you realize most people won’t interpret that video in such a way, as you or I do. Lot’s of people prefer to listen to their inner nay-sayer, to stay in their ‘comfort zone’. To them it’s much easier to rule out their ability to accomplish great deeds, and attribute such accomplishment in others to ‘talent’ or ‘luck’ or ‘connections’… when really IT IS about all the passion you can muster and follow through on with persistence and dedication… but the first most essential step is recognizing the mental barriers we have, telling us ‘I can’t do that’ or ‘this is impossible’… that’s the hardest obstacle. I hope someone reading this thinks about it. PEACE, doc!

By: untacticcal000

untacticcal000 — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 23:20:34 +0000

Dr. Mani, when we were children we played with our toys and dreamed a thousand dreams in sleep. But when we grew older and turned into young men, most of those dreams faded. As time robbed us of the essence of our youth we held onto the belief that anything was possible. And…when our realties became clear we started to focus mostly on what was important to us in our lives. All of a sudden we all crossed one particular boundary that reminded us that we had to address other issues that concerned others around us. It is without claim that we do care and support a variety of worthwhile charities and projects around the world, but the underlying factor is that we are just ONE and we all need to make a more assertive effort to stamp out poverty & Injustice forever. I hope there other people around the world who are like minded and as an online community, we can pool all of our resources & knowledge to achieve this and many other possibilities.

By: davidturley

davidturley — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 20:42:15 +0000

A very moving “happening”, Hopefull, and yet the lyrics so true of life of how life batters one relentlesly to the point that the “Dream” looses its validity, to stand up, and try again is verbalised, but there isnt any real belief that “Dream” will be realised.

By: Lalitha Brahma

Lalitha Brahma — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 18:55:16 +0000

Very inspiring article. Yes ! We need to wake up, think differently, stop waiting for some one else’s approval.

By: Rich Newell

Rich Newell — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 18:10:16 +0000

Great post Dr. Mani. I enjoyed the video of Susan Boyle’s performance. It was truly inspiring. My opportunity is coming!

I, also, view television coverage of the Kutcher-CNN Contest. I was outraged by this mindless movement. It was reminiscent of mob mentality.

I would like to see people put more thought into the causes that they support.

By: Lucille

Lucille — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 16:44:17 +0000

From the first with her actions I felt that this
was a special person. She was herself no matter
who she was in front of. She had a large sense
of humor to to help her confront a huge audience,
and judges and to set others at ease. They say
that she is ugly, I did not see that. A different
hair styling would make a big difference, The way
she carried herself, her very demeaner was very
impressive. I have seen that in my sister who
was badly burned and scared in face.

But it was when she opened her mouth and that first
note came out of her mouth. Shivers ran though
my whole body. I feel like I am in shock. I want
to record that song and hear it every morning when
I first awake. I can hardly carry a tune much less
a note, but I have always within myself heard my
own voice and seen my self sing just like her. but
when I open my mouth it is just the opposite.

There are very few singers that I have really been
impressed with that could reach down and pluck
my heart strings. I could probably count them on
one hand. Yet she is like the whole hand.

I see much more than just her beautiful voice.
I see her courage, tenasity, her inner control,
her being able to pull joy up from within herself,
her inner strength. I can only imagine how comforting
she and her voice was to her mother and others.

Even though I could not hear all the words, It
has struck a deep cord within me. Perhaps
I too can develop those same type of qualities
that I seen in her. It is worth working for.

Thank you for the words

Virginia “Lucille” Crabtree

By: linda

linda — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 16:37:26 +0000

I, too, am stunned each time I watch the video. I pay particular attention to a different section at each screening. I know I had a dream when I was younger, but I don’t remember what it is. I buried it very deep, I guess. After the second time watching, I decided no matter what, I’m doing the work to remember my dream, pick it up and dust it off. It may need a little tweaking here and there, but it will look as close to the old one as I can make it.

Linda

By: Gary Gile

Gary Gile — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 16:31:09 +0000

First, thanks for sharing the words to the song.

When I first heard the song, I hit the replay button several times also and shared it with others as well.

A month or so ago I read a quote in the newspaper that basically said, “Now is not the time to dream…”. Well, more than ever, now is the time to dream and dream big and then take massive action to bring your dreams into reality.

In truth, there is no shortage of money in the world. Heck, the USA is printing more and more everyday. What there is a shortage of are dreamers who believe in themselves and take action.

Susan Boyle is an amazing woman and she chose the perfect song to sing at BGT.