Vision provoking book
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Much different read than I was prepared for. I thought it would be the dad doing all the work. It turned out to be more about the importance of teamwork and belief in attaining the 'unattainable'. And that it is a true story makes it all the more remarkable.
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I really enjoyed reading this book, it hepls bring God message to light. Often in life we forget what's really important, but upon reading ths book you will regain and learn what our purpose is in life.
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Willful Blindness is a fascintaing, interesting book that I would recommend.....many examples of past and present are included with names, dates, and locations that are included....it is thought provoking and educational....
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This book by Steve Smith was a well laid out and well written fictional vision casting tool for No Place Left!

The book takes the reader through [what starts as] three plots that are wonderfully woven together. The main plot was beautifully crated and thought out in taking the reader through the process of "discovering" the No Place Left vision themselves. While it is a fictional work it has many real life implications. It has really re-fueled my passion and drive for the No Place Vision and desire to be that final gneration which hastens the day of our Lord's return.

To any missionary or church planter: I would highly suggest 2 things:
1.) You personally read this, I think it was good for my soul to be reminded of the end vision. I think it was also good to receive this vision in a new and less "instructional" manner.
2.) Give this to your short term teams, prayer partners and supporters. This will be a way to really vision cast and light a spark in their hearts for what you are doing!
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A relatively short book, opens a hidden window to view the world around us in different eyes. This book by Pierre Poulain goes much beyond photography to offer a more attentive observation within our daily life. For the enthusiastic photographer (or any artist), this book awakes a meaningful insight to the art and might be referred as 'the philosophy of photography'. I read it several times and can highly recommend it.
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This is an extraordinary book that thinks big, with vision. The author brings us new ways of thinking about media that expand to include all of the ecosystems.
There is a balance that starts with the individual and goes to the old, one to many media, then to the many to many media, and this book will have you thinking outside the box, thinking how Occupy ties in, how new media, how globalization and a lot more are all a part of the bigger media ecosystem. We need books like this that evoke, with almost mystical beauty, new ways of thinking about old systems. This book is a gem you will be happy you invested in.
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This book is so wonderful! The story starts out with some background on Richard and his life and then goes on to tell how he was called to work for World Vision. He emphasizes the call to action that is at the core of Christian faith that many other books do not address. It is true that works will not get you into heaven alone but Richard explains the purpose in which we were put on this earth. This is a fantastic book and I know it will inspire whoever reads it to start living life differently. I hope that this book gives each reader a new set of eyes to view the world. This book is such a blessing. Thank you, Richard.
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It's an excellent distillation of the most essential elements of creating and living a vision.  Don't let the size fool you.  It's a fabulous example of an easy-to-read and equally important easy-to-apply book.  This is the second edition of Blanchard and Stoner's book on Vision -- chock full of new material, thinking and value.  Fuzzy, lifeless visions plague too many organizations.  People let "life happen to them."  Full Steam Ahead is the antidote to both maladies.  Define your vision.  Unleash the power of it -- in your organization, life, family.  I've bought copies of the book for my team mates, wife and kids.  Get a copy.  Sit back and begin creating your preferred future.  Full Steam Ahead is a great guide to help light the way.
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I've enjoyed this book. The authors did a good job to braid insights from different angles into a solid vision on which choices we have to make to shape our collective and individual future. I recommend it to everyone who's eager to make a difference while he or she is on the planet...
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George is a pastor who lives for the simple, Pennsylvania life. One morning, as hes 516G4t+MFlLsitting on his front porch and talking to God, George is granted an unusual vision about the reality around us. As he slips deeper into the vision, George is guided by a strangely familiar voice. This voice sends him on a journey beyond the imagination; one full of self-discovery, and the realization that things are much bigger than they appear.

I greatly enjoyed the fact that this book is written in a journalistic style, which makes it easier for the reader to get absorbed in Georges experience. I like the unique way that the real world is described, and the author does a good job of making us feel Georges wonder, confusion, and profound realization at how the world really works. The dialogue is great for moving the story along, and I especially loved the conversations between George and the voice that guides him.
The author also explains that George was practicing a form of visual meditation, and he gives us examples that can help us try it for ourselves. This can be useful for someone who is curious about having visions of their own
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I found this book to be very educational on the subject of visions and dreams.  I enjoyed how the author shared his own dreams and visions and his insistence on writing down every detail immediately.  When sharing about these dreams he also shares in detail what the certain words mean. In chapter 7 he shares how most of his visions were received during prayer time and I agree when he says that this emphasizes the importance of prayer in our life.
(Review posted by Brad's Wife)
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This book is excellent and opens the reader to the possibilities of alternative practices through the use of color therapy for healing that are potent, powerful, and profound. I would also recommend "Light Years Ahead" for the first book, followed by this book. Dr. Liberman reveals a strength of vision and depth of experience in his new book which connects the reader to the many possibilities of very real healing with color.
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Very well written book . Quick to read . I have read lot about law of attraction and vision boards. And even seen people complaining that vision boards do not work for them. As they do not know what mistakes they are making unknowingly. it is first time ever this author has so clearly explained mistakes we make while creating our vision boards. It will be very helpful for those who want to attract more in their lives.
-Renu from womenmindbodysoul.com
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I would recommend this book to anyone with an eye disease or a potential to have one.  This book is exceptionally good for those who are looking for more natural treatment and for those who have been told there is nothing they can do.
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HOW TO USE YOUR EYES
by James Elkin

I am a strong believer in the power of observation. Learning to see, really see, is not as easy as we would like to believe. Observation simply meant to notice, perceive or watch attentively, as Webster's Dictionary suggests. Observation is more than looking, it is learning from looking.

Why is it so important to be observant? I have come to realise that it is the vital key to optimum performance in science, in business, in sports & in other life pursuits, e.g. reading & writing, photography, etc. In reality, it's a critical survival skill!

Thousand years ago, Leonardo da vinci had proven its significance in his varied field of expertise. He said, in order to attain a complete mind, one must learn how to use all our senses, especially learn how to see.

Edward de bono, recognised as the world's authority on creativity, talked about it - perceptual sensitivity - first in his seminal work, Mechanism of Mind, in the late 60's & then in his many subsequent books on lateral thinking.

Many consultants/authors have since then pursued & reinforced the same line of thought.

Interestingly, to share with readers, I noted that the common denominator in the following important business words:

vision, visionary, imagination, illumination, enlightenment, foresight, farsighted, perspective, viewpoint, spectacle, inspection;

has a visual component: 'seeing'. Come to think about it, the word 'seer' even has 'see' in it!

I have also learned that the word 'idea' has its origins from a Greek word, which means 'to see'. Even the word 'intuition' originates from a Latin word 'intueri' which also means 'to see'.

So, how does one develop & enhance the power of observation?

I have found one very good book on the subject. It's 'How to Use Your Eyes' by James Elkin, who shares many techniques & tips. His book is both visually stunning & mentally stimulating. It is more of a field guide as the reader needs to physically exercise the 'world experience' by himself rather than just sit back & enjoy the 'word experience'!

In terms of my own 'world experience', my favorite chapters in the book have been:

How to look at:

- a postage stamp;
- pavement;
- engineering drawing (should have known this when I was an engineer);
- mandalas (may be too esoteric for some readers!);
- perspective pictures;
- a map;
- a face;
- a fingerprint - with the aid of a magnifying glass, of course);
- grass;
- a twig;
- sand;
- sunset;
- inside of your eye;
- colours;
- nothing (this one almost drove me bonkers!);

Frankly, I did not realise that there are so many things to see from "universally unnoticed" objects around me.

To share with readers, I would like to suggest another very good book, i.e. 'Playful Perceptions: Choosing How to Exerience Your World' by Herbert Leff.

'Everyday Wonders: Encountering with the Astonishing World Around Us' by Barry Evans is worth exploring, too.
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I am still in the process of reading this book that covers the topic in question simply and thoroughly.  It is good to find out that the approaches to seeing with only one eye that I stumbled upon in the last couple of years are thoroughly covered and explained in this excellent book.  It will be a boon to someone who might become vision impaired more quickly that was my own experience.  I highly recommend this book.
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The authors of this book present an attractive vision of a world in which we revel in the goodness of God. I was drawn to their desire to live in a world where Christianity is assumed, where we understand that beauty comes from God and he wants us to feast on his gifts. It is hard to do this book justice in a short review, the vision soars beyond that. I particularly enjoyed their emphasis on having a poetic view of the world, and I think they must have applied it well as they tackled our need for high views of God, his church, hierarchies of authority, work, family, stories, our relationships, art and theology because I felt myself being carried to a place of greater understanding and appreciation for a full and contemplative view of reality.

I wish they had gone into a few more specifics, particularly on the federal understanding of marriage, and while I agreed with much of the concept they were attempting to communicate as they discussed Bible translation (church authority) I simply cannot stand with them on the AV translation for today nor the textus receptus.