James W. Cleveland's Page

Hometown:

Calhoun City, MS

Relationship Status:

Single

About Me:

I'm a writer, photographer, editor and longtime student of spirituality, including the Urantia Book, A Course in Miracles, Humanity's Team and Unity Fellowship. My 5 books are at www.authorhouse.com under Jim Cleveland. 5 CDs of spiritual poetry and music with partner Mark Austin are at www.cdbaby.com/all/lightandlife

Website 1:

http://www.lightandlife.com

Website 2:

http://www.cdbaby.com/all/lightandlife

Website 3:

http://www.associationforlightandlife.org

Favorite Music:

Van Morrison, Jackson Browne, Bob Dylan, Enya, Emmylou Harris, Nina Simone, Mark Knofler, Andres Vollenweider, Allison Krauss, Joni Mitchell, Chris Issaks, Alanis Morrisette

Favorite Books:

The Urantia Book, A Course in Miracles, works by Dr. Andrew Weil, Neale Walsch, Deepak Chopra and Marianne Williamson.

Favorite Movies:

Million Dollar Baby, Tender Mercies, Transamerica, Gladiator, Good Will Hunting, Nurse Betty, Bridget Jones' Diary, On the Waterfront, From Here to Eternity, Out of Africa, Tootsie, Raising Arizona, Unforgiven, Sideways, Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?, Master and Commander, LA Confidential, The Big Lebowski, Fargo, Boogie Nights, The Shawshank Redemption, A Very Long Engagement, Blow-Up, 3:10 to Yuma, In the Heat of the Night, Saturday Night Fever, Mad Dogs and Englishmen, 2001: A Space Odyssey, To Kill A Mockingbird, Driving Miss Daisy, Aliens.

Favorite TV Shows:

Deadwood, Entourage, Rome, Saving Grace, baseball

What do you do to make a living?

Publish books, music/poetry CDs, and other media. Manage website.
Retired from career in public relations, marketing, news and publications. Miss. coordinator for Humanity's Team.

What kind of hobbies do you have?

Writing, Photography, Volleyball, Hiking, Travel.

In a world where you were pursuing your deepest, most heartfelt callings, what would you be doing?

Music, sports, literature and journalism.

What is the most important thing you have learned in your life?

Our relationship to God and the ascension plan for mortals in time and space.

Describe a belief that you previously held and then subsequently changed. What caused you to change your mind?

I used to think that Christianity was a superior religious path and that the churches represented Jesus better than they do.

Who do you admire most in the world (past and/or present) and why?

Currently, Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson, Andrew Weil, Neale Walsch, Dennis Kucinich, peace activists, new spirituality advocates, Jackson Browne, Bono, Joan Baez, Cindy Sheehan, Starhawk, David Sunfellow, Robert Redford, Paul Newman, Bishop Spong, Rabbi Michael Lerner, Jimmy Carter, Al Gore, John Edwards, Michael Moore, Ben and Jerry, Drug Policy Alliance, NORML, Dr. Lester Grinspoon, Jack Herer, whistleblowers,

At this turbulent moment in history, what do you think is the most important thing a person can do to help humankind (and the rest of the planet) survive the many dangers that confront us?

Energize one's mind, body and spirit via the daily Stillness time with God, for worship, prayer, forgiveness, and clarified subsequent service to bring truth, beauty and goodness to the world. We are all One under God.

What are your answers to the big questions: Who are we? Where are we from? Why are we here? Where are we headed?

Our planet is a classroom/laboratory for material experience. Our true identity should be our indwelling spirit, and in recognition of the bodies, minds and personalities with which we work and the freewill and unique siblings around us.

Why did you decide to join this community?

Rapport and good vibes with people who care about the environment, spirituality, new and enlightened perspectives, acquisition of knowledge, and bringing peace and good will to the planet with a rainbow of service projects.