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Cartoons!!

Robert Pruitt — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:58:28 +0000

When did life become so serious that there are NO Saturday morning cartoons on regular tv??? First recess was taken from several schools and now this!!! What’s next, removing swings and slides from parks? Taking the wheels off roller skates? How about taking the air out of balloons? Here’s a good one, let’s take the fun out of life!!!

Take a Breath!

Robert Pruitt — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 01:54:53 +0000

The promise of the winter season is revitalization. It’s a time when things slow down. It’s a time to take inventory. A time to rest!

Have you made time to rest today? It’s in a resting mode that we notice the power of our breath! Are you holding your breath while reading this blog? I invite you to take in love and blow out fear, concern, anxiety, doubt, confusion, chaos, hurt and pain!

Even leaders need to take a breath! Make time to stop and feel the power of your breath. It’s a life sustaining gift! Feel your lungs expand. Feel your heart rate quicken and then settle into a new rhythm. Notice if your thinking clears! And if you feel relaxed!

During this time of year when gifts are given, I offer you give yourself the gift of conscious breathing! Merry Breathmas!!

What’s Your State?

Robert Pruitt — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:58:58 +0000

Are you from the great state of confusion? The state of lack? The state of clarity? The state of happiness? Or the state of wellness?

When was the last time you stopped and checked your “state of being?” Our emotions are wonderful gifts! They tell us what’s going on in our lives. If we’re feeling happy then we can look at the behavior or choices which support the experience of happiness. If we’re feeling confused the same holds true!

Sometimes we refuse or are scared to leave our state! We make up if we leave the state of happiness we’ll never feel it again. Or If we travel outside of the state of denial we won’t know what to do and we’ll die. Human’s love predictability! And we will stay in a state we know doesn’t honor us or even does us harm because it’s familiar.

I offer you check the state you’re “reppin” (representing) and make sure it reps you back in a way that honors the gift you are to the world! Be willing to leave everything and move for the sake of your health. You are responsible for your current state of being. “To be or not to be?” This is your question!”
Take a breath!

“Talent Has No Boundaries”

Robert Pruitt — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:08:41 +0000

A talent is a natural ability to do something. Someone sings well with no formal training. Another person plays an instrument by ear. Yet another can speak effortlessly in public. And still another person connects easily with children. Our talents are the things we do well without working hard. They foster a sense of satisfaction, pride and accomplishment. Our talents serve one of many gifts we have to share with the world. Talents are designed to take us to far off places, help us build relationships and increase our value and worth. The ways in which our talents can be used seems to have no end-no boundary! Meaning they weren’t created with limitations. However, in many human moments we’ll create situations and experiences which support us in abandoning our gifts. Some tells us we aren’t good at singing, we believe it and put down our singing talent. A teacher suggests we need to study harder, we make up we’re stupid and put down the gift of mathematical computation. A coach says our jump-shot needs work, or our dive made too big a splash or our cheer doesn’t have enough energy and for some reason we interpret that comments as, “I’m not good enough.” and from that one faulty interpretation we bring out the shovel and spend countless hours burying our talent. We’ve done our best to put a limit on something which is limitless. A personal act of treason! A self inflected wound! A denial of self! What if we got that our talent is our superpower! And when used for good (in service to others) we’ll be a hero to someone; not because we seek that title but as a result of the limitless ability of our talent to help, assist, nurture, heal, aid and inspire! What’s your talent? Are you using it to serve another? Where do you envision it taking you? Can you handle the truth that your talent can take you further than you can envision? Can you handle the responsibility of developing your talent? Are you open to the idea that using your talent fosters happiness, peace, self-love, self-worth? Can you embrace the notion that you may have multiple talents and each one is multiplied by limitless possibilities? So, how might you use your talents today? “I don’t know” is an unacceptable response given that your talent has no boundaries!!

Press Release: Journalist Gwen Ifill and 173 Voices Feature of Handel’s Messiah on December 4

RPC Admin — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 17:08:03 +0000

Robert Pruitt Recognized at Annual Metropolitan Ame Church Event

WASHINGTON—Journalist Gwen Ifill and a cast of gifted vocalists, instrumentalists and a 173- voice choir will be featured when Handel’s Messiah is presented at the newly-renovated Metropolitan A.M.E. Church, 1518 M Street N.W. on Sunday, December 4 at 5 p.m.

In celebration of Metropolitan’s l73rd Anniversary Season, 173 “Connectional” voices — singers from various denominations, high school and college students, and the Metropolitan Arts Partners Program —will perform the beloved oratorio by George Frideric Handel. Metropolitan is the denomination’s National Cathedral of African Methodism.

Ms. Ifill, one of the nation’s leading journalists, is moderator and managing editor of “Washington Week” and senior correspondent for “The PBS NewsHour” and will serve as moderator. The presentation, which marks the beginning of the Advent Season, will be webcast for the first time.

Metropolitan’s presentation of this Christmas classic was begun 35 years ago during the pastorate of the late Bishop Robert Pruitt. In commemoration of this event, his son, Robert Pruitt II, will be acknowledged during the presentation. After the recital, he will sign copies of his book about his father, “It Is Well With My Soul,” and give 25% of sales to the church.

Rev. Ronald E. Braxton, senior pastor, said the entire Washington community is invited to this annual event. “Over the past decades, Metropolitan has helped to usher in this highlight of the Christmas season and we look forward to persons from across the Greater Washington area sharing this spectacular joy with us.”

Dr. Lester S. Green, Jr., who has performed with the Washington National Opera and is Minister of Music at Metropolitan A.M.E., will conduct the performance which will be accompanied by the Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra will accompany.

The performance is free and free parking is available.

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Self-less

Robert Pruitt — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:02:35 +0000

I’m in North Carolina with a group of youth and adults committed to serving people impacted by Hurricane Irene! Self-lessness requires us to think of ourselves less not think less of ourselves. For me, serving others highlights my selfishness and provides opportunities to continually develop a spirit of service. Sometimes I want credit, acknowledgment or a reaction for the service I provided. In those moments, I’m acting from a space of selfishness. My intention to serve from love or fear determines the meaning I give to my acts of service. Additionally, my intention determines whether I seek one’s approval or acknowledgment. My commitment is to continue to increase the frequency with which I serve from love because I recognize in these moments I don’t look for or seek external validation. Love validates itself. Love also brings up everything unlike itself (Paul Ferrini) for the purpose of healing. In other words, my selfish moments show me what I get to heal. The healing increases my ability to experience Agape love-love without conditions.

These service trips remind me that every moment (with my wife, sons, friends, clients, people in the street, the cashier at Starbucks, church members, you, etc.) is an opportunity to serve! I’m thankful for the National Relief Network and the National Student Leadership Conference for helping me/people develop my/our attitude of service!

It Doesn’t Have To Be Hard

Robert Pruitt — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 22:01:55 +0000

What would cause me to choose to make things harder than they are or need to be? My belief that life is somehow against me so I feel the need to fight. If life loved me then it wouldn’t deal me so many life altering cards. Hhhhhmmmm? Fortunately I recognize that for me, life means God. So, what I’m really saying is God is against me and as a result he deals me a bad hand sometimes. That’s my “I’m not good enough” victim conversation. It’s this belief that serves as the foundation for making things hard. I have made so many things hard: paying bills; fixing my car; sharing my thoughts or feelings; domestic duties, work, going to church, being myself and even deepening my relationship with God. But when I surrender and accept the truth, which is I am loved, I have worth and I am enough, I get life doesn’t have to be hard. In these moments, I experience joy, peace, fulfillment, ease of motion, connection, love, and the gift of life.

Take a deep breath through your nose, blow out your mouth and say, “It doesn’t have to be hard!” You are loved; enough; a gift!!

Everything Must Change!

Robert Pruitt — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:31:05 +0000

Everything Must Change!

This is a statement that I associate with a song-
“Everything must change,
nothing stays the same.
Everyone must change
nothing stays the same.

The young become the old,
mysteries do unfold.
‘Cause that’s the way of time
nothing and no one goes unchanged.

There are not many things
in life you can be sure of.
Except:

Rain comes from the clouds,
and sun lights up the sky,
and humming birds do fly.

Winter turns to spring.
Wounded heart will heal.
Never much too soon
everything must change…”

Change is at the heart of the fall colors associated with my logo! I’m thankful that over the years RobertPruitt.Com or RPC has evolved, grown, shifted, changed. The launch of the new RobertPruitt.Com site is evidence of RPC’s continued growth. I can remember writing the html for the first version of the site in 2000. Then God sent me Mark who modified the site in 2007. Now, I’m blessed with Mark and Chris who’ve brought their individual and collective talents, skills, abilities and experiences to the design and launch of the new RobertPruitt.Com. I feel like a kid as I navigate the site with ease and anticipation of what the next click will bring. What’s changing in your life? Are you resisting or embracing the change?

Check back often for news, updates, opportunities and insights at RobertPruitt.Com!

-Robert Pruitt
President/Founder

Press Release: It is still well with Bishop Pruitt’s Soul

RPC Admin — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 21:02:58 +0000

New book celebrates Bishop’s passing and son’s journey

Ninety-two days.
“Ninety-two days of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual changes.” So starts Robert L. Pruitt, II’s journey through Bishop Robert L. Pruitt’s passing in the upcoming book, It is Well with My Soul. Watching Daddy Die Live. Scheduled for release on August 22, Pruitt’s book serves as a support system for others as they journey with their loved ones through times of terminal illness and death.

Pruitt’s journal entries begin the day he learns his father is in the hospital, and continue through his father’s death and his ongoing grief. His outpouring of emotions and in- sights into his situation resonates with anyone who has—or will—live through similar times. Those familiar with his ministry will rejoice in stories of how Bishop Pruitt’s last months inspired his son to accept the transition from life to death. During an altar call just weeks before his death, Bishop Pruitt, “. . . used a tug boat analogy to refer to God calling him home. He said, ‘The lead boat has his name on it and he was told not to worry you’re in God’s care!’ I had never heard this story or metaphor used by Dad or anyone else.”

Even those unfamiliar with the Bishop will relish the heart-felt expressions of a son watching his father grow thin and frail as cancer takes its toll. One early reviewer notes: “This book shows the true hardship caregivers experience and how they wouldn’t give up this second job [of caring for the loved one] for anything.” The idea for writing the book came from Bishop Pruitt himself as he watched his son journal at his bedside, and commented about the benefit of the practice to others.

In the years since his father’s death, Pruitt continues the family legacy through his motivational speaking and coaching organization RobertPruitt.com. In the past 11 years, Pruitt has ad- dressed tens of thousands of young people and adults through the United States and internationally. Even the book’s publication continues to deliver a message since Pruitt plans to earmark proceeds from the sale of the book to benefit the development of a support center for caregivers and others helping family members dealing with cancer or other terminal illnesses.

“All proceeds from the sale of the book benefit a new spiritual retreat center to support care-givers in re-energizing and embracing a new normal.”

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RPC Life Coaching!

RPC Admin — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 20:39:17 +0000

Get more of what you want through RPC life coaching!

Learn about RPC Personal and Group Coaching…

RPC specializes in personal and group coaching, which supports and empowers participants in developing and actualizing their vision. RPC Coaching sessions are designed and available through personal/group participation, phone calls, and web-based sessions.

What is Life Coaching?

Think of the story of the Wizard of Oz. Glenda the “Good Witch” was really a coach? She asked Dorothy what she wanted (her goal) which was to get back to Kansas. And Glenda supported Dorothy along her journey. An effective coach doesn’t seek to give you the answers. Rather we support you in discovering what you weren’t aware you knew. It’s your life! It’s your vision, dream or goal! Life Coaching supports you in bringing to life what you say matters.

What Does a Coach Do?

As a certified life coach, I have the honor and responsibility of mentoring, encouraging, and motivating my clients to identify goals and objectives, develop plans and continue on their “yellow brick road” toward self-worth; self-love; fulfillment; purpose.

What Makes RPC Coaching Unique?

Our specialty is the development and expression of loving vision statements. We believe that every goal must be anchored in a larger context. And for RPC that larger context is a vision-an image and unique ideal of the future. Like the lyrics to “Somewhere over the Rainbow,” we help clients clarify what tomorrow looks like for them. Our clients recognize that visions are lived daily while goals are something they work towards and help their vision become a reality. Vision statements reduce the randomness or haphazardness of our living because we can easily determine if the goals we set support our vision. Not everyone knows what a vision is, does or how to develop and live one. We have experience and are willing to share our insight with you. Another thing that makes us unique is we don’t seek to compare ourselves to other coaching and leadership development companies. Every company is unique and has something to offer. We “stay in our lane” and honor our gifts (talents, skills, abilities and experiences) while appreciating what other companies have to offer.

What Is Group Coaching?

Simply put, several people share a collective coaching experience. It’s what happened when Dorothy and her friends journeyed to OZ. They each had a different objective however, they benefitted from working together. In group coaching, the participants benefit from hearing their peers share similar visions, goals, issues and solutions. RPC breaks our group coaching into youth and adults. This ensures the conversations and processes are age and developmentally appropriate which maximizes the experience.

Why Do We Provide RPC Coaching?

With each person supported we live our vision to create a loving world where people understand their significance and live their visions. We feel fulfilled when we see people “wake up” and see Kansas as bright and full of possibilities.

Who Can Benefit from Life Coaching?

Life or personal coaching is a wonderful tool for parents, students, employees, business owners-simply anyone who wants to be empowered in her or his life.

Adult Reviews

“Who do you want to be when you grow up? Robert stirs up the ingredients of your soul and presents you with a prize called your self. The person you always see but did not quite recognize. A person of limitless possibilities and love. It is such an empowering experience! Robert identifies your “being”. The rest is up to you. Thank you, Robert!”
-Rochelle, Age 51, USA

“Robert, I wholeheartedly thank God and you for this extraordinary life-changing and enhancing experience.

I am forty-nine years old, a seeker at heart, and have worked with several spiritual teachers, spiritual directors, and life coaches over the past thirty-three years. While all have their gifts, and have left their mark on my life for the better in some way, I feel as if the best thing they’ve done for me is get me prepared for you.

Your solid professionalism, natural confidence, accurate intuition, gifted communication skills, penetrating vision, supportive guidance, sense of humor, and inspired ability to seamlessly weave together the threads of various wisdom traditions and offer a consistent and reliable truth make your services unmatched in my experience.

My life has changed dramatically for the better since we starting working together just a few months ago, complete with results that are months ahead of schedule. Though it’s been less than an hour since we’ve completed the vision writing process, I can already feel its power and unfolding presence because it has mined the gold of my heart; and I feel as if my soul is finally free.

I look forward to continuous desired results with full confidence in our continuous efforts, and will unabashedly recommend your services to any and all concerned.”
-Michael, Age 49, USA

Student Reviews

“I got the opportunity to work with Mr Pruitt in an individual vision development session and it was fantastic. We talked about what was important to me, and what really mattered for my vision. It helped me get clear on my vision. Then he wrote a vision statement for me, and recorded it. It was a fantastic experience, and I’m grateful for it.”
-Nicole, Age 17, Lebanon

“My experience with the vision writing process was prosperous. I was able to take a more molecular look at my vision or at my purpose in life and reassure that that’s why I was placed on this earth for. Additionally I was able to have a more crystal look at my goals and make sure that they lead me to my vision. This experience was worth my time because I was in a convenient zone. I was carefully listened to, and the questions asked didn’t make me feel uncomfortable. I was able to express myself and I wasn’t judged furthermore, my vision was then neatly organized and accurately put together. Nevertheless the use of the MP3 player was genius because it motivated me more. To hear someone say your vision to you or to someone else makes it become more alive, because now someone else believes in your vision. The experience was overall great!”
-Perla, Age 20, USA

“The value of writing a vision statement is simple, yet powerful– it enables you to understand with clarity and authenticity your purpose in life. This is mainly attributed to the way in which you create your statement: it is not a restrictive narrative reflecting arbitrary goals, but a reflection of the person you strive to be. In many ways, its a mirror of everything you are, but have never claimed. E.g. to say ‘Allowing each situation to be what it is rather than defining it generates happiness in all of your relationships,’ may have seemed like a far reaching goal before writing your statement, but by the end of your exercise, it is your new reality–one that you created and have taken ownership to fulfill.

The best part of a vision statement for me, is that it is completely tailored to each individual’s needs, characteristics, ambitions and goals. Comedians like Adam Sandler, t.v. personalities such as Oprah Winfrey, even the late creative head of Apple Steve Jobs have all spoken to the power of identifying what really resonates with you (your passion), setting a goal for your future and imagining yourself achieving it. In many ways, a vision statement, just helps you cut through the ‘noise’ and ‘confusion’ in your mind about what you should do vs. what you truly want to achieve. It’s also not set in stone and in true authentic form, changes as you choose to change. If you want to expand your vision, you can. You can do whatever you want to do. The vision is your anchor for those dreams/ goals whenever you feel you’ve strayed from your purpose. It’s also wide reaching, and addresses your emotional, spiritual, financial and health related goals. Just engaging in the thought process of what I’d like to see for each area of my life, was a huge gift for me.

Since writing my statement, I’ve refocused on the positive things I’d like to achieve, rediscovered who I am and been a generally happier individual. When I get caught up in the bustle of daily life, work, family, friends and find myself thinking about all the things ‘i haven’t done and am not,’ I think of my vision statement and remember the vision I have decided to live. Incredibly, my relationships with friends and family have grown stronger since I declared what I wanted to do, as has my connection to God (I’m a spiritual person by nature, but never prayed regularly which surprisingly became a goal), and I’m achieving what I want to accomplish professionally one stride at a time. It sounds intense, and in some ways it is, but engaging in the vision writing process is by far one of the coolest things I’ve experienced in life. It is a gift that keeps on giving.”
-Nayantara, Age 23, India

It’s for you if you:

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Want to clarify what’s next for you
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