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Guides, Tips, and Stories for the Journey

For three decades, Heartbeat has produced educational programs and materials designed fo guide and encourage individuals in the well-lived life - everything from radio programs to seminars. Resources provides excerpts from these materials. Check out these pages periodically because new excerpts will be added.

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Feeling Good About Yourself Seminar Give your self-image, your relationships, and your sense of purpose a boost with excepts from this seminar, which was conducted by Landon Saunders throughout North America.	How to Win 7 Out of 8 Days a Week (book) Open a new chapter in your life; learn to take the time everyday to be and do what really matters. Excerpts from a book by Landon Saunders.	Heartbeat Radio Tune in to these 30- second sanctuaries from stress. These brief inspirations have been enjoyed by millions over NBC, CBS, ABC, Mutual and Armed Forces Radio Networks.	The Life Plans Get quick access to some very helpful ideas on such topics as Sex, Success, Loneliness, Marriage, Depression. Life Plans have been widely distributed by corporations and other organizations.

Radical Human Presence CLICK
Transcript of Vancouver Public Library seminar October 27, 2004. A presentation on human presence drawn from personal life experiences that captures a person’s inherent capabilities for joy, wisdom, compassion and courage in view of life’s brevity.

Characteristics of Soul CLICK
A concise description of a person’s inherent resource that is often overlooked.

ABC’s of Being Human CLICK
A simple but thought provoking seven-page essay on what it means to be human.

Book Interview of “Life That Loves To Happen” CLICK
Transcript of in-depth interview with Landon Saunders’ discussing content of his book “Life That Loves To Happen . . . no matter what happens” – 16 pages.

You Can’t Win By Fighting Failure CLICK
A brief discussion about the nature of failure and what is a healthy view of failure.

Below is a growing selection of life-messages that feature audio presentations by Landon Saunders. A simple click allows immediate hearing of the audio presentation - or right click and save audio files to your PC - burn CDs or transfer mp3 files to your PDA, iPod or cell phone. Learning manuals and listening guides are available in downloadable PDF format. Each life-message is rich in thought and insight.

The Course of Human Events for A Life That Loves To Happen . . . no matter what - six-parts (Right click to save audio to your PC)

For a copy of the 56-page manual "The Course of Human Events..." CLICK

To hear: (Pt #1) Finding Some "Dream Space" CLICK [audio: 14 minutes]
To hear: (Pt #2) Choosing Your Problems CLICK [audio: 14 minutes]
To hear: (Pt #3) Accomplishing Your Unique Task CLICK [audio: 14 minutes]
To hear: (Pt #4) Making Fear An Offer It Can't Refuse CLICK [audio: 14 minutes]
To hear: (Pt #5) Settling Your Accounts With Love CLICK [audio: 14 minutes]
To hear: (Pt #6) Purchasing Your Future CLICK [audio: 14 minutes]

For a copy of the listening guide to all six parts CLICK

You Surprised Everyone CLICK
Opening with Aaron Copland's "Fanfare for the Common Man" the listener is introduced to the "Imagineer." He gives people an image of who they really are and really could be if they only understood their higher self. He proceeds to liken people and their lives to ten metaphors but not in the world of "I" but instead in the world of "We." [audio: 22 minutes]

How To Start A Day CLICK
A man discovers a treasure chest and at the bottom is an old leather book. The first page said, “You discovered the greatest treasure any human being can possess. You have discovered, “Today.” A day is the only package the gift of life comes wrapped in. Take “today” and learn everything you can about what it takes to cherish a day – to cherish “today.” Set to music Landon shares thoughts that help appreciate a day more while we still have them. Six “day starters” are presented – some ideas to open the package the gift of life comes in - your day. [audio: 31 minutes]

A Father’s Parting Thoughts CLICK
Set to "Desiderata" with added commentary Landon Saunders passes on words most essential to young Jim and Sarah. Authored by former attorney and businessman, 55-year old Max Erhman pens his poem - thoughts on how to be a companion to life's amazement. In a time when insightful pondering and deep reflection seems passé Landon comments on “something desired as essential” – the Latin for “Desiderata.” [audio: 38 minutes] For a copy of Desiderata CLICK

Your Untold Story: Your Life CLICK
Your life is a place of great mysteries. The question is, "How do you get to places in the heart, the mind, the soul - that will let you know the true meaning of your life - that will unlock the mysteries?" Landon discusses the critical requirement for such a journey - to find the right word - the necessary word. People sense that something has not been passed on - our word-glut-media intensifies the hunger for a word. The more words you have the more you need the right word. [audio: 31 minutes]

Putting Something Back CLICK
Putting something back inside us is basic to our well being. It begins with the need to fill something inside and then it works outward to others. If we do not pay proper respect to this principle we feel a stronger sense of emptiness then is really necessary. In this insightful discussion Landon discusses the nature of emptiness, its crippling capacity regardless of status and age and the means to work with its mystery to the point of growth and maturity. The presentation concludes with nine reinforcements for the constructive use of emptiness. [audio: 29 minutes]

Begin By Being Happy CLICK
A compelling primer for understanding the nature of relationships. Landon discusses what is at the heart of relationships and the proper human response to their mystery. Other relationship aspects explored are; love is not enough, the meaning and response to "walls" in relationships, the ego's misdirected drive for relationship ownership, personality conflicts as conflicts with the self, resentments, expectations, and the imperative to listen. [audio: 35 minutes]

The Ten Commandments of Being With Others CLICK
Life always comes down to this; it is what you do with yourself and someone else. Landon discusses in-depth the nature of life in community – people look for community but in reality it is something a person creates. The “10 Commandments” a person can do to create community include: Be Human, Be Personal, Use Language That Connects, Be Hidden, and more are explored. This presentation is relevant for relationships in the home, workplace, and religious settings. [audio: 44 minutes]

The Truth About Yourself That You’ll Like CLICK
A rousing tribute to every person’s humanity. Beginning with Dances With Wolves that people look to find the trail of a true human being is weaved through the literary work of Zora Neale Hurston in “Their Eyes Were Watching God.” Landon tells story after story reminding listeners that already our needle within points true north and like Janie and Tea Cake people can remember who they are – made to shine. The challenge is not to breathe, but to live! The misguided notion of looks and performance attached to self worth are shared along with Landon’s work with troubled youth. Life comes a day at a time – strategies are presented to handle your day. Wounds can be turned to fire – Landon concludes with the one thing a person can do that definitely makes a difference. [audio: 67 minutes]