Integral Life Video Contest - Attend the entire ISC 3 Conference for free!

Would you like to attend the upcoming Integral Spiritual Center conference for free? Just submit a short video (about two minutes long) answering the question: "What does it mean to live an integral life?" The lucky winner will attend the third annual Integral Spiritual Center gathering for the full three days, at absolutely no charge*, from October 28th - October 31st.

Video submissions are due October 8th, 2007.

* Grand prize only covers the cost of the seminar itself, and does not include airfare, room and board, or other expenses.

INSTRUCTIONS

Upload all submissions to YouTube. Here are some step-by-step instructions:

- Go to www.youtube.com and login to your account, or create a new one.
- For detailed instructions on recording and uploading videos, click here.
- Set viewing permissions to "public."
- Give your video the title "My Integral Life," and use the tag "myintegrallife" in the keywords field.
- Post a link to your video in the comments section of this blog post.

 

UPDATE

Here are all the submissions we've received so far. Thanks for the great work guys, this is some truly wonderful stuff! Winner will be announced soon....

(Doug's video has been added to this list!)

elitist

ISC 3 is too expensive for most. It's becoming elitist and upper class. Shame, it could of been a movement with vast and profound repercussions. We will have to wait.
there is still too much green in the Integral movement.

ISC3 Contest

Is there a way that I can enter this contest without a video? I can't do all that, but would be able to send you a written submission.

It seems it narrows down the field to techies, if this this the only way to submit.

Thanks,
Barbara Erb

I dito barbara

I too am curious if written submissions could be a possibility as I am very computer illiterate(-:

whats for dinner?

It means you put a label on your life...and some face time with Ken?! This is happening, you are a budding flower, a drifting grain of pollen, a germinated seed, whatever, and ever...If you are "integral" you live an integrated life...this is what it "means" to be anything. Who is this integrater who integrates the integral life? If you is, you is. I am, I am. I is, I is. Isis.

luv
mike

Selling the sunlight

I lost interest in the integral movement the day I went to integral naked online and saw a trademark symbol. Truth doesn't need a trademark, or a marketing plan, for that matter. What's sad is, there are many generous souls with extra deep pockets who would gladly donate millions to promote solution-centered help for humanity, if inspired to do so. The integral movement itself is nowhere near integral in its flatland approach to survival and growth. The radiant, resonant pulse of life, the inner and outer sun, is not shining to the glorious, expansive degree it could on the integral movement. It has been eclipsed by the same hubris it seeks to subdue in the world.

selling the sunlight

What about "transcend and include"?
Is it possible that the trademark in and of itself is not the issue, but rather the consciousness behind the marketing plan?
Would it be desirable to market to make these ideas available to a wider audience?
Is everyone welcome here?

Elitist? You bet!

So an Integralist should not embrace Orange ambitions and strive for success? I think you're green with envy! I applaud the fun and generous contest and in the future I will gladly allocate the appropriate funds and support the wonderful work of I.I! In the meantime I have all the lovingly made and AFFORDABLE books, cds, dvds, websites, webcasts, podcasts, forums, magazines...

If you choose to offer this contest in the Spring, I'm down!

Thanks for all your hardwork!
Ev

Elitist is good?

I'm not sure that lashing out at someone for having concerns and an opposing opinion would be considered integral. Definitely not second tier thinking. And I have concerns as well. If, as the this site insists, ICS is the next big religion--making Ken the next big guru--what's to differentiate it from Scientology? Just another spiritual retreat for the rich and famous?

I believe that what Ken has to teach has great value in the world. Is badly needed. But I worry that the energy of ambition and ego that is insinuating itself into this movement could draw attention away from the message and the purpose--enlightenment. The fact that someone would proudly admit to being elitist is just an example of the undeveloped, non-transparent self expressing it's opinions. Invalidating someone doesn't make the issue go away.

May I suggest you consult your manual for suggestions on a more integral way of addressing the concerns of others. One that shows you acknowledge, understand, and embrace all levels of developement.

Elitist

I gotto say that I agree with Ev on this, that the integral movement needs to adopt orange drives and market themselves. In the relative world, people need symbols to relate to, and the integral movement needs money to continue. If they are financially self sustaining, then it indicates that they are adding some value to society. I also agree with LCG that the primary goal of the movement should be to work for the enlightenment of all. I have been following the integral movement for many years, and I have never felt that they have not been authentically committed to that goal. Some of the followers (myself included) get cuaght up in ego sometimes and misuse integral for our own purposes, and thats where we have to be a little self reflective on ourselves. I have some questions for LCG. How does he or she equate to someone admitting that they are elitist (with just reason) that they are just an example of an undeveloped non- transparent self expressing opinions?
LCG, I really percieve you reacting and not attempting to understand Ev's perspective. Maybe we could all honor the grains of truths in each ohers comments and laugh at ourselves a little more, because laughter is one of the great liberators.

Video Submission

I don't know if this will qualify as it is around 4 minutes..
Good luck to all, and thanks for the offer!

You Tube link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TsVeNnalIU

Video Submission

Integral Spirituality Center Conference 3, here I come!! Thanks for the opportunity and keep up the good/integral work.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLxbXGRRlQE

-Gary Ruiz

My Integral Life- kind of

Hi there,

I have tried to get my video to go onto You Tube, and I am having techinical difficulties... I am just emailing this to let you know that there is still a video coming, even tho ugh it is late in the day. my worry is that because it is in hte evening, the contest will be announced over, before my brother could come home and get this to work.

It will be on before midnight this evening... I am not looking for a time extension... I'm just hoping to let who ever is reading this know, that ther will be more than the 2 people that have entered so far.

I have my account, and i have a slot for a video, titled "my Intgegral life" with a breif description... but it says it is zero minutes long... and hwen i copy and paste the link, it shows up as nothing...
it is 6:02 in winnipeg canada, when i am sending this. My brother should be home by about 8 or 9 this evening, winnipeg time...

if for some reason you cannot wait, i undrstand but i figured i should at least send out a quick note explaininig what's happening.

My Integral Life Movie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StyaQwV84kI

Hello there!
this is the link to the video I have put together. It is farely basic and i am hoping that the link will work etc, as this is hte first video I've ever posted on youtube

if you have any questions or anything....

a_tataryn@hotmail.com
laf_out_loud@hotmail.com

Ali Tataryn

EDIT: (this is ali's brother) When I go to youtube and type "my integral life," Ali's video does not show up, but when I type in the link, it works just fine. Please copy and paste it manually into your web browser.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StyaQwV84kI
Thanks

Video Submission

Thanks for the offer. Win or not, it was a great assignment.
Ken

You Tube Link:

Video Submission

Hi Folks,

I have been working on trying to get this video uploaded for about 5 hours now. Ug :). No luck. I am retiring to bed now. Would love to be a part of this event. I'll see if I can get you this video tomarrow.

http://www.integralevolution.blogspot.com
http://www.integralevolution.zaadz.com

Best Blessings of Bliss,
John

Video Submission - second try

This was my first posting to You Tube and I found the learning curve a little steep. My movie was not in the right format and and didn't load the first time. This should work.
Again thanks.
Ken

You Tube Link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3tHnUV0958

My Integral Life

WOW!

It is still October 8th in California.

What a whirlwind - nothing like a Spontaneous Integral Life...

Uploading now...

LINK:

All Grace and All Best, Kris

My More Integral Life

Sure are a lot of us newbie videographers:

file formats, where is that editor - my computer is too new not to have one... Oh no - what is my itunes username... MAN: Last time I edited video it was 3/4" tape in the mid 80's!

My link just processed - nearly an hour after its sucessful upload:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqRQbIPQTUA

Thanks, and to all a good night!

My Integral Life

LOL... Well that was fun.... in a twisted kind of "lets get the technical bugs out" kind of way. The things I'll do in an attempt to win attendance at the full three day conference of awesome beings talking about awesomely important ideas....

My daughter also submitted, so it seems a bit weird to compete with her. Maybe we can work out a family deal. My wife and I are already booked for the 3rd day of the conference.

Lots of late night submissions..... LOL.. Video processing takes time.... And the final video seems to have lost some frames in the uploading translation.... Oh well.... close enough.

Good luck everyone...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5YdYXVoXW0

Doug T

Terrific Video Submissions

I just had a chance to view everyone's videos.

We are getting that Integral-AQAL word out there! Some terrific understandings and interpretations.

As Doug mentioned, my video lost a few frames - including the dramatic ending - wonder if it is inexperience or a youtube glitch?

Best to All, Kris

What is going on???

I received a message on youtube supposedly from the "VP of media" at integral life. If this was a valid message, you gave me an incorrect email address and a phone number that leads to a fax machine??
Has anyone else received any sort of confirmation/rejection?

What's going on???

Not I.... You could be the lucky winner..... Congrats if so....

I've not received anything

I've not received anything either....?

neither have I...

neither have I...

Embedded links

LOL.... Got me. I turned off "embedding" as I am, in general, a tad shy about sharing details of my life with strangers. I could wrap my head/ heart around doing it with the integral community (as in how many not-in-the-loop people query "MyintegralLife" on YouTube), but the idea of having random people be able to embed my video at a whim anywhere on the internet was just too much for me. LOL... I've submitted to and accepted those feelings of helplessness/ lack of control over my entry, and have now turned embedding "on" and you should be able to post my video here on this page with the rest of the entries. Have a good one!

Doug T

The battle of the egos has

The battle of the egos has begun. Whoever creates the "ideal" answer will win a free train ride through Gaia.

The battle of the egos has - Naw

Why do you say that "Anonymous"? We bought a ticket to a lottery. Someone will win. Nothing about egos as far as I can see. I don't even think we'll be able to attribute something like "better than the others" to the winner. They all have their strengths and weaknesses and with no criteria outlined for judgement I would say it'll be a pretty arbritrary decision. I just want them to choose soon, as who ever wins will likely have to buy plane tickets and its cutting that process pretty close.

A Vote?

Does the viewing public get a vote?

Megan Hackett's (I think-the first offering in the post above this) made me shed tears this morning when I watched it.
Truly beautiful, thank you.

Love,
Terri in Joburg

Sorry!

Hey thanks to those with the kind comments! I'm taking my name out of the running for this contest though. I am glad to have entered this contest definitely, and I will see those of you who are going on day 3. Good luck to the rest of you guys!

Gee...

To be rather honest, it's a bit of a disappointment that we, non-winners of the contest, did not receive any kind of rejection notice or update or anything! One puts a certain amount of heart and energy into a project that's devoted to a purpose they respect and suddenly they are left out in the cold. Not a very integrally organized contest this was. Well congrats to whomever did win and receive any kind of notification.

Love,
Gary Ruiz
Contestant #2

Hey Gary - i assume you did

Hey Gary - i assume you did not get the email i sent out last week? i didn't hear back from anyone, so i will assume the cyber-boogieman ate the message on its way to your inbox.

I wrote y'all just to thank you for entering the contest, and to let you know we will be gifting all of you who've entered the contest with a $25 certificate to our Integral Life Store. I should be sending these out at the end of this week.

My sincere apologies that my message didn't make it to you--sometimes you gotta practice a little voodoo to make sure all the 0's and 1's hang together the right way.... ^_^

Warmth,
Corey

OIC

Corey,

One can never predict the wrath of the cyber-boogieman ha ha! Thanks for the prompt response to my ill-informed message. Thanks also for the gift. Here is my e-mail just in case you've got it written down wrong or something. zimbabwe770@yahoo.com. Look forward to trying again next year.

Love and Gratitude,
Gary Ruiz

P.S. I listened to all your music on Zaadz and its hella good man, peace!

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