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Arianna Huffington Arianna Huffington political powerhouse. media mogul. author.

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Seth Godin Seth Godin author. speaker. linchpin.

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Krishna Kaur Krishna Kaur yogi. philanthropist. dynamic teacher.

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Norman Lear Norman Lear producer. philanthropist. tv legend.

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Leilani Münter Leilani Münter race car driver. activist. carbon free girl.

Leilani Münter is a professional race car driver and an environmental activist who uses her voice in the number one spectator sport in America as a catalyst for change. [www.leilanimunter.com]

 
Kevin Bales Kevin Bales Freedom Fighter. Philanthropist. Game Changer.

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Mastin Kipp Mastin Kipp Writer. Entrepreneur. Daily Lover.

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Liz Phair is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. [www.lizphair.com]

 
Desmond Tutu Desmond Tutu archbishop. author. peaceful leader.

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Zainab Salbi Zainab Salbi author. ceo. humanitarian.

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Sean Stephenson Sean Stephenson speaker. psychotherapist. life embracer.

Despite his physical challenges, Sean Stephenson has taken a stand for a quality of life that has inspired millions of people around the world. He's a professional speaker, psychotherapist, and author. [www.timetostand.com]

 
Kia Miller Kia Miller yogi. meditator. teacher.

Kia Miller teaches Yoga at Yoga Works in Los Angeles, leads teacher trainings, and runs retreats and workshops on meditation, chakras, pranayam, and mantras, and other practices. [www.kiamiller.com]

 
Simon Mainwaring Simon Mainwaring creator. writer. idea geek.

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Shannon Bindler Shannon Bindler Strategist. Writer. Life Coach.

Shannon Bindler is a style editor, life coach, and the co-founder of Get Up Girl, an empowerment company that inspires women to shine. [www.getupgirl.com]

 
Mathieu Bitton Mathieu Bitton Designer. Art Director. Passionate Creator.

Grammy-nominated art director/designer/photographer Mathieu Bitton has designed over 450 CDs and movie posters. He's a renowned collector of and authority on black films and their soundtracks. [www.candytangerine.com]

 
Jorge Perez Jorge Perez Agent. Producer. Photography Enthusiast.

Opus Reps founder and agent-producer Jorge Perez travels the world producing photo shoots with great photographers and celebrities. He's also very involved with Meals on Wheels in Los Angeles. www.opusreps.com

 

serenity

David James David James mobile magician. recoverer. possibility seeker.

David James, Vice President of Possibility at Medl Mobile, strives for a spirit of experience, integrity, knowledge, and success. He believes in the power of being of service wherever he goes. [www.medlmobile.com]

Serenity didn’t come to me until I found sobriety. I’ve learned that we can be intoxicated by things other than liquor or drugs. We can be intoxicated by greed, lust, anger, jealousy, gossip. As I moved through the minefield of my life, I realized that the things I had thought brought me serenity actually brought more chaos and calamity into my life.

When I was at the bottom, I was spiritually and emotionally bankrupt. I’d thrown in the towel and surrendered unconditionally to God. But a little while later, I’d grabbed the towel back and started ripping off little pieces of it and throwing those in. Now I remind myself to let go of that towel entirely and re-surrender.

I’m learning that my role is to be of maximum service to God and to others. I don’t always know when I’m in God’s will. I just know when I’m not. I sometimes let thoughts of self-seeking and fear get in the way, but I know that all I need comes from God. It’s a constant letting go.

As I go slower now, in the second half of my life, I realize that the ride is much more enjoyable. I find my joy in things like the breath my wife takes as she’s about to fall asleep and the grins on my kids’ faces when they see a puzzle for the first time.

When I can truly surrender to my powerlessness over circumstances and things, I find that I have the ability to be more empathetic, to laugh deeply, and to enjoy everything.

– David James

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