Spiritual Awakening: Arnel Pineda And Other Inspirational Lessons
I chose to highlight Arnel Pineda today as he shows us all the power of spirituality and using our talents to improve our life and the lives of others. When you read Arnel’s full biography at wikipedia you learn of the hardships he faced and how he never lost faith and kept doing what he loved to do. Being passionate and taking action will often lead to success. I found hos story to be inspirational and it is my hope that when things are challenging on your spiritual path that you will take his story and others shared here to help you face these challenges and continue on your path.
The lead voice in this song is that of Arnel Pineda, a young Filipino who was discovered on YOUTUBE by the lead guitarist of Journey. This is a snipet of Arnel’s story. Videos of The Zoo performing cover songs by Journey, Survivor, Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, Air Supply, The Eagles, Kenny Loggins, Stryper and other popular acts from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, began appearing on YouTube.com in February 2007. On June 28, 2007,[8] Neal Schon of Journey contacted Noel Gomez, a longtime fan and friend of Pineda who uploaded many of these videos, to ask for Pineda’s contact information. Schon sent an e-mail to Pineda inviting him to audition for Journey. Pineda initially dismissed the e-mail as a hoax, but after being persuaded by Gomez, he finally replied to Schon’s e-mail. Ten minutes later, Pineda received a phone call from Schon.[9] On August 12,[10] Pineda, along with his manager Bert de Leon, flew to Marin County, just north of San Francisco, for a two-day audition.[11][12] The star-struck Pineda was welcomed warmly but he described the audition as “nerve-wracking, tense”.[13] On December 5, 2007, Pineda was announced as the lead singer of Journey. CNN Headline News ran the story as part of their “News to Me” segment.[14]
Arnel pineda shows us all that sometimes just keeping on and following your dream and being an action take will lead to greatness.
Spiritual Awakening: Inspirational Lessons From Special Olympians
Many years ago I had the pleasure and honor to be a BUDDY at The Special Olympics and one thing stood out for me and that was there oath Let Me Win But If I Can Not Win Let Me Be Brave in The Attempt. The young man I was assigned to was entered in The Softball Throw he was very excitted and as I watched him through the softball like a shotput as those were the rules I was giving encouragement and his turn came to do it in competition and he released the ball and yelled coach Jon I did it to which I said yes you did and I applauded. A few months later I would be out shopping in the mall and a young man would run up to me and say Coach Jon I did it and I again would say yes you did. His mother came over and said thank you for your time that day at Special Olympics you made his day and he wears the ribbon from that day everywhere telling everyone I did it. I have this story as fuel to keep me going on my path to empower and inspire others along with many others.
Being involved as a volunteer with Special Olympics is definitely something that will enhance your spiritual development.
Spiritual Awakening: JDOGG’s Top 10 Inspirational Videos
10: Anthony Robles
9: Oscar Pistorious
8: Jimmy Valvano
7: Challenger Football League- Tommy Hinds
6: Matt Zeisel- Down’s Syndrome Boy Scores Touchdown
5: Julie Bellanger- An Inspirational Christmas Story
4:Sarah Tucolsky- Home Run- Assisted by Opposing Team
3: Iglesia Ni Cristo- Community Giving
2:Feel The Hugs – Leslie Bruce and Karen Binnette Goldberg Rapport
1: Kids Are Heroes – Mary Margaret
As I scoured the internet for inspirational stories I found so many and was reminded that there are many great events and great people doing great things and it is important to our spiritual development to find the good that is surrounding us.
I chose this song as a closing song for today as I wish you to find inspiration and motivation to continue to shine your light for others.
Remember when you do what is right and are guided by your heart great things happen and you become the hope for a better world- JDOGG Lederman
