With a brand new semester afoot and economic gloom looming overhead, the community is invited to join Cal State Northridge faculty, staff and students for “An Evening of Inspiration with Michael B. Beckwith.”
The event, hosted by the University Student Union (USU), is scheduled to take place on Monday, Feb. 8, at 7 p.m. in the Northridge Center in the USU. The USU is located on the west side of campus located at 18111 Nordhoff St. in Northridge.
Though the event is open to the public, priority seating will be given to CSUN faculty, staff and students.
“Michael Beckwith’s teachings have transformed millions of people’s lives around the world including my own,” said Piero Procida, former USU board of directors chair. “This inspired me to bring him to CSUN so that the students here can also find peace in a world that is consumed in money worries, turmoil, and stress.”
Michael Beckwith is the founder and spiritual director of the Agape International Spiritual Center in Los Angeles. He is the author of the award-winning “Spiritual Liberation – Fulfilling Your Soul’s Potential,” “The Answer is You” and “A Manifesto of Peace.” Beckwith has received numerous humanitarian awards as well, including the 2004 African Peace Award, and the Humanitarian Award of the National Conference for Compassion and Justice.
“Beckwith could give a new perspective to students dealing with high tuition or anyone who is dealing with financial issues, and help teach them how to handle these situations in a new light,” said Hamid Jahangard, program coordinator for major events. “When you walk away from this lecture you should walk away motivated and inspired, and feel that you could overcome your challenges.”
Beckwith was a featured teacher in the best-selling book and film, “The Secret,” and has appeared on The Oprah Show and Larry King Live. His first PBS special, “The Answer is YOU,” is currently being aired nationally.
“After reading his book ‘Spiritual Liberation,’ I was able to take a step back and see life for what it really is,” Procida said. “I learned how well the Law of Attraction works and how the application of his teachings can make your life work for you and not against you.”
Tickets are free for CSUN students, faculty and staff with an ID at the Associated Students ticket office. There will be a stand-by line the night of the event for non-ticket holders and community members without a CSUN ID.
For more information call the USU at (818) 677-2491 or visit their Web site at usu.csun.edu/events.