DR. BEN CARSON: GIFTED HANDS AND GIFTED HEART

Ben Carson, the subject of the movie "Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story" and book of the same title, is more than remarkable.  In an interview to promote the movie, Carson explains why his life moved from poverty to success.  Here, in 5 minutes, he incapsulates his life.  This should be sufficient to interest you in his books, the movie about his life and the following videos and interviews.  With over 50 honorary doctorates, this exceptional man is unashamed of his life lessons.



In this Penn State interview, Dr. Carson is interviewed about his life.



As keynote speaker at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia in 2012, Dr. Carson lifts the spirits and ambitions of the graduating class.  In his intro, the moderator describes him as a man with"a wise heart harnassed to a keen and searching mind."  Dr. Carson receives Doctor of Humane Letters award and then gives the following inspirational and motivational speech.



In a CSPAN interview in November, 2007 on "Role Models," Dr. Carson talks about the link between societal success and
parental responsibility and ROLE MODELS.   When asked about criticisms of Bill Cosby's commentary on the state of black society Carson said, "We all have deficits and ways that we can improve in the African-American community." Don't miss the end of this video where Dr. Carson sites the accomplishments of black men and women throughout the course of American History.



In a Q & A Session video taped by an amateur attendee, Carson shares some of the lesser known facts about himself. Though the audio is not the best quality, it is well worth your time to hear the content of this session.



Here is an AUDIO ONLY of Dr. Carson speaking about "In His Image" and who made us.  As he said, "This lifts us to a higher plane."  Speaking to high schoolers specifically, Carson tells of his rise from dire poverty to his success in pedeatric neurosurgery.



Recently, this very gifted doctor was invited to speak at the National Prayer Breakfast (February 7, 2013).  What followed was certainly not what was expected by anyone, but has become an internet sensation.  Here, complements of C-SPAN2, is Dr. Carson's speech in its entirety.

NEURAL PATHWAYS AND HABIT PATTERNS

Here is a blog by Denny Coates called "Building Personal Strength" on Blogger

http://www.buildingpersonalstrength.com/2010/01/improving-personal-strengths-how-you.html?m=1

(See BUILDING PERSONAL STRENGTH.blogspot.com)

NEUROPLASTICITY: CHANGING YOUR BRAIN

https://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20130220201130-117825785-developing-emotional-intelligence?_mSplash=1&sessionid=46THTqDS2YYLeAJfl1fC

LEADERSHIP 101

You know, "there is nothing new under the sun" (Ecclesiastes 1:9). Some of the most profound a and proven methods of leadership are as old as time itself, yet we continue to deal with leadership VOID of these characteristics. Thanks to LINKEDIN, here is a comprehensive list of those simple yet profound traits.

11 Simple Concepts To Become A Better Leader

https://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20130128162711-15077789-11-simple-concepts-to-become-a-better-leader?_mSplash=1&sessionid=R6GvzEP2GB_sqt5OcGZ5

HYPERSEEING

In the daily publication, A SLICE OF INFINITY, Jill Carattini, managing editor, speaks of "hyper seeing."

(Jill works with the Ravi Zacharias International Ministries in
Atlanta, Georgia.)

She states,

"In the art and work of sculpture, there is a term used to describe an artist’s ability to look at an unformed rock and see it in its completed state. It has been said of the sculptor Henry Moore that he had the gift of “hyperseeing,” the gift of seeing the form and beauty latent in a mass of unshaped material.(4) Hyperseeing is a word used to describe a sculptor’s extraordinary gift of seeing in four dimensional space—that is, seeing all around the exterior but also seeing all points within, seeing in a rough piece of stone the astounding possibilities of art."

Here is the full article, titled "Hyperseeing From The Towers of Babel".

http://us5.campaign-archive2.com/?u=45b75085e6ab57e339ea89d67&id=b84877f828&e=4dcfd5b1ff

WHERE THERE IS NO VISION

CHALLENGE: What is Gods VISION for me?
Prov. 29:18 - where there is no vision the people perish
VISION=2387, vision in ecstasy, in night, divine communication/ oracle
From 2372, to see, perceive, look, behold

Job 19:25-27 "to SEE FOR MYSELF"

DILEMMA: no plan, goal, resolve...no VISION
THE WORD: Divine Communication