Living Positively: It takes Courage and Collaboration

Hi everyone,

I recently got the privilege to meet a very encouraging person I want you to meet. Richard Devylder, Deputy Director, California Department of Rehabilitation gave a keynote at a conference I attended. Richard goes about life with a very positive attitude helping others. He also has no arms or legs. During Richard’s keynote, he showed the audience a very inspiring video. It is one you won't want to miss. It will change your perspective for sure.

VIEWING THE VIDEO
To view it, go to the following URL:
http://www.rehab.cahwnet.gov/rd_video.htm

Then click on "A Day In the Life: Richard Devylder"
Richard is a Department of Rehabilitation Director for the State of California.

You need Windows Media Player 10.0 or later to view video.

MY EXPERIENCE OF VIEWING IT
I cannot see Richard's video being completely blind myself, but with his great description (he tried to describe well enough for the blind to know what is happening; he has captioning for the deaf) I can tell the challenges I have daily are nothing compared to Richard’s. I would like to hear your thoughts after viewing or listening to video.

WHAT DID YOU SEE AND EXPERIENCE?
Did you learn anything new from Richard? Did you learn anything you can apply into your own life?? Go out and help others with a positive attitude and you not only will be helping others, you’ll be helping yourself as well.

Cannot wait to hear your thoughts after you view video and have met Richard virtually.

Read more Inspirational Stories and messages HERE.

Bill Tipton
Contributing Author,
Global Dialogue Center
http://www.globaldialoguecenter.com/

Comments

[Debbe]

Hi Bill,

Richard's story is so moving. It really helps put a perspective on taking personal responsibility for your life and also the power of collaboration.

Thanks so much for sharing Richard's story. I know it will inspire many to reach for more in their lives.

Best...
Debbe

[Bill Tipton]

Hi Jake, Debbe and everyone,

For those of you who took the time to watch the video I am so glad Richard had the same positive influence on you he had on me. Richard really exemplifies what it means to live positively.

Jake, you might not have noticed you could order Richard’s video on DVD or VHS video tape. Instructions for ordering are below where you watch video. Then your peers at CIF might be able to view easier if they had a DVD or VHS player. Go to the following URL.
http://www.dor.ca.gov/rd_video.htm

I ordered a copy on DVD to show others
I know who do not have a personal computer or maybe do not know how to use. They really enjoyed video and were really glad I took the time to think of them and help them to live a little more positively. After they watched video I could hear how their voices had more positive energy. I thought to myself these people who just watched the video were ready to collaborate with others more positively with more confidence.

I even share the URL to this blog post so others can see how positive thinking and collaborating can help you succeed! URL I share is below.
http://globaldialoguecenter.blogs.com/disabilities/2006/10/living_positive.html

Do others have any comments after watching video? I cannot wait to collaborate positively with you to help us all!

Bill Tipton
Contributing Author,
Global Dialogue Center
http://www.globaldialoguecenter.com/

[Niranjan Sridharan]

This video has changed the way i used to think about Perseverance and Postive thinking.

Thank you Richard and Bill for sharing the video.

[Bill Tipton]

Hi Niranjan Sridharan,

I am glad you found the video inspiring. When I listened to Richard give his talk as he played video to audience I was also forced to think about my perceived difficulties.

I may be completely blind, need two canes to walk and have other challenges. I will strive not to let these obstacles limit my happiness and prevent me from reaching my goals. I am glad the video had same effect on you as it did for me.

Have others been able to watch, or listen to video? What did the video mean to you? We would like to hear your thoughts.

Bill Tipton
Contributing Author
Global Dialogue Center
http://www.globaldialoguecenter.com/