The Campaign for Positive Development
On January 22, 2000, several of our members performed in a fun-loving, up-beat, empowering and comedic event called BRIGHT VISIONS, created by David Giller, founder of The Campaign for Positive Development, a non-profit organization dedicated to accelerating positive change in our communities.
WOVA member, Sonya Lugo, who refers to herself as "Midwife of the Soul", is the founder of Inner Dimensional Pathways of Healing, a center located in SE Florida through which Sonya brings forth education and healing combining her Shamanic mastery with hypnotherapy. Sonya led the audience in two meditations, one under The Think Positive segment of the show called, "Imagine", in which a kinder, gentler and cooperative new world was envisioned; and under the Peace of Mind...Don't Settle for Less segment, she led the audience through suggestions that could lead to Peace of Mind.
Cheyenne Chernov, a professional artist and facilitator of women's spirituality and meditation groups, led the audience in a relaxation meditation under the segment, RELAX. Silver Nightingale, flautist, singer and composer who has performed with Judy Collins and Justin Hayward of the Moody Blues, accompanied both Sonya and Cheyenne.
Oonaja Malagon, a musician/songwriter who has appeared at various festivals nationwide performed her original song, "For the Children", which is dedicated to all those who strive and work for the welfare of the planet. Raven Cohan, a well-known South Florida Tai Chi-Chi Kung and meditation teacher, sang and danced to her own original songs, "Junk Food Junkie" and "Tai Chi".
The evening was magical for all who performed and those who had the pleasure of participating in the audience. The program had eight positive messages for the 21st century:
- Look on the Bright Side
- RELAX
- Go for It
- Love is the Answer
- Think Positive
- Be Wise, Exercise
- I'm a Person...Handle with Care
- Promote Harmony
Twenty five talented and gifted children from North Andrews Gardens also performed during the show. North Andrews is a magnet school located in Fort Lauderdale which provides a Performing and Visual Arts Program to elementary-aged, creative children. One of the highlights of the show was when these children provided the "backdrop" for singer, Karen Jones, as she sang "The Greatest Love of All".
This show proved to be a living example of networking people and groups to provide a community forum for change and transformation. Not only are the women mentioned participants in our Women of Vision chapter, but also, through networking and being open to other opportunities to lend their talents and spread the word for positive change, have they found themselves collaborating on other projects such as Bright Visions. And, by David Giller, having been invited as a guest speaker at our September, 1999 Link-Up Day, he was able to invite these women to participate in his Vision....so, as you can see, networking can lead to collaborating and promoting each others' dreams.
And, this wasn't the first time Sonya Lugo and Karen Jones found themselves performing on the same billing. At last year's WOVA Conference, hosted by the SE Florida chapter, Sonya was the creator of the opening ceremony for which she wrote a play, Atlantis Rising, which she dedicated to Marianne Williamson, the Conference's special guest speaker. Karen Jones composed and sang several songs for the play. Another collaboration made in WOVA heaven.
The Campaign for Positive Development is dedicated to helping children and people of all ages develop self-confidence, higher self-esteem and greater well-being by providing the training and tools needed to surround them with more positive reinforcements and guidance for overcoming life's obstacles. CPD works with entire communities and the media to create the necessary support systems for positive transformation. It acts as a conduit for individuals, companies and organizations who have positive contributions to offer the community.