The Foundations of Brilliance

"When shall we teach them what they are? We should say
to each of them 'Do you know what you are? You are a marvel. You are unique.

In the entire world there is no other child exactly like you. In the millions of years that have passed there has never been another child like you. You may become a Shakespeare, a Michelangelo, a Beethoven. You have the capacity for anything. Yes, you are a marvel.' "

- Pablo Casals -

Who are the individuals who make a real difference in the world?

It is the innovative thinkers who say there is a better way and dare to dream that they can make a difference.

It is the "restless" and "brilliant" children who do not want to adapt or conform to the world around, when that world has limited expectations of what they believe a child, an individual, can do or achieve, at even a very young age.

It is Ann who was in my fourth grade class, and at nine years of age said,
"It is about time adults listened to children about how to raise children, not just other adults." And she helped write a nationally
distributed book.

It is the teacher who strives to challenge students to think differently and not merely adjust to his or
her environment.
It is the individual who is comfortable in an environment where there is motion, and action, and innovative thinking.

It is parents who help their children find their true purposes and help them develop their unique and special talents, and ensure their children develop a belief, a certainty, in their brilliance and an ability to overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams.

Shakespeare, Michelangelo and Beethoven were true individuals of brilliance, as was Pablo Casals.
How many of our children (and adults) are losing the opportunity to fulfill their true and powerful
destiny because they are not permitted to believe in themselves, their true potential, their brilliance?

Siobhan Gamble Roberson,
who was in my fifth grade
class, wrote this poem when she was 15 years old.

Afternoon in Virgo

The music comes sweet to me,
Like my lover’s breath
Enchanted, I absorb
Its delicate vapor
Floating all through my mind
Swirling and merging
Like liquid smoke
In rainbow hues
I close my eyes
And dance all around inside

A common ideal and goal individuals have is to really determine what they want to do for the rest of their life, i.e., what educational and/or career path is truly right for them. The Foundations of Brilliance helps those in school, those in the workforce and retired people find their areas of desired brilliance and become successful and inspired individuals - those who will apply what they know to pursue their dreams with passion.

The Foundations of Brilliance is a program, based on the works of L. Ron Hubbard, that achieves this goal by helping individuals - children, teenagers and adults - find and create in their area (s) of brilliance. (Think about children who know they are brilliant. What a great consideration/viewpoint to have as they travel through life!)

Van Goethe wrote, "Treat people as if they were what they ought to be and you help them become what they are capable of being". We KNOW they are capable of being brilliant.

Our concept is to help those we work with understand and align three key components of success – their abilities, their individuality, and their purposes - and based on this understanding determine what educational or career path best aligns with these components. We then help them create an Individual Brilliance Plan to achieve the success they desire.

What we are striving to achieve with The Foundations of Brilliance are individuals who are happy and certain about their educational/career path, and having faith in their ability to make their dreams become a reality.

Is a program that helps individuals determine and develop the brilliance (a definition of brilliance is clear, exceptional, as outstanding or well above average ability or success) that resides within themselves. It provides the foundation with which individuals can think, create, select, and enhance educational and career activities and programs that will foster their brilliance, as well as challenge and inspire them.
Helps individuals understand and align their purposes, with their abilities and their individuality, helping them identify their own areas of desired brilliance or potential brilliance.
Results in an INDIVIDUAL BRILLIANCE PLAN (IBP), specifically aligned to each participant's purposes, interests and needs.
Presents basic ideas, information, and activities that help individuals develop or enhance their ability and willingness to confront challenges with which to apply their brilliance.

Develop the certainty of their understanding, expertise and ability to be brilliant in some area (s) of life
Become certain of their ability to face up to challenges
Develop the attitude that they can resolve and overcome the challenges that confront them
Develop the belief that they can be the source of the answers and solutions needed to resolve challenges
Become involved in positive activities that motivate their pursuit of knowledge and skills for their area of purpose
Develop the joy and sense of self esteem that results from positive accomplishments

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