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HI, I’M MIKE. YOU’RE YOU.

LET’S DO SOMETHING AWESOME TOGETHER.

ABOUT ME

I'm a Social Change Enthusiast!

INSPIRATION

WHAT MOVES ME

Discover…
A LITTLE ABOUT

ME

Connect…
PEOPLE SAY

NICE THINGS

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WHAT I CAN DO

WITH YOU

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PROJECTS

#followyourbliss #passion #makeadifference #culture #care #havefun #beawesome #inspirelearning #community #socialchange

Origin Magazine

ORIGIN MAGAZINE

We are the Platform for: Art, Culture, Conscious Lifestyle, Humanitarianism, Sustainability and Yoga. We are creating a cohesive and connected Art+Conscious Community that Collaborates + Creates, builds bridges and breaks barriers. We are a channel for transformation, connection, vision, intention and creation.

I’m grateful to make my contribution as a music editor/columnist.
Organizational Culture

ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE

An organization’s culture is why people contribute to an organization’s success.

I was the lead facilitator in a health care industry federal research study on changes in the way that work is designed that reduce conflict between work and family and can improve the health of workers and their families, and also benefit the organizations they work for.

I’m a student of the Results Only Work Environment (ROWE) and passionate about affecting positive workplace change.

I’m happy to speak with your organizational representative about what I can offer. You can reach me:

p 570.861.6149 e [email protected] t @michaelbarata
Luzerne County Community College

LUZERNE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

I have the awesome opportunity of meeting, teaching, and learning from amazing students as an adjunct faculty member. One of the most rewarding things in my life. I teach general and developmental psychology.

Visit LCCC online

MY BLOG

I blog about life, love, work, people, and awesomeness. Read. Comment. Share.

IN TEN MINUTES

AUTHOR: Michael Barata // CATEGORY: #CreateSomething, Awareness, Careers, Culture Change, Culture Jamming, Do What You Love, Dreams, Follow Your Bliss, Goals, Happiness, Inspiration, life, LOVE, Mindfulness, Optimism, Passion, people, Philosophy, Positivity, Psychology, Purpose, Relationships, Self-Discovery, Sharing, social change, Thinking
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Positively Positive blog post from Rose Alma
THE PUSHBACK

AUTHOR: Michael Barata // CATEGORY: #CreateSomething, Art, Awareness, Awesome, Business, Careers, Change, Communication, Community, Creativity, Culture Change, Culture Jamming, Do What You Love, Dreams, Education, Experience, Follow Your Bliss, Goals, grateful, Happiness, Ideas, Inspiration, Leadership, life, LOVE, Mindfulness, Passion, people, Philosophy, Positivity, Psychology, Purpose, Relationships, Self-Discovery, Sharing, Small Towns, social change, Thinking, Unity, Yoga
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There have been times when I realized my idea was not good. There have been times when others around me have told me my idea was not good, and after further thought, I agreed.

visual: gapingvoid

There has been music I created I did not much enjoy after the fact. I’ve made attempts at writing song lyrics, poetry, and even a book that did not develop as I would have liked. I also tried painting. I have tried and will continue trying to be creative rather than regurgitative.

We ridicule people who bear their creative souls. We ignore things we are unfamiliar with. We mock the ones whose ultimate definition of success is being their own true selves. We dismiss change as being radical instead of creative.

The status quo pushes and I’m pushing back.
SIT DOWN SUNDAY

AUTHOR: Michael Barata // CATEGORY: Awareness, Culture Jamming, Dreams, Education, Experience, Follow Your Bliss, Ideas, life, Mindfulness, Philosophy, Relationships, Self-Discovery, Sit Down Sunday, Thinking
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Sit Down Sunday is a series meant for you to take a break from the hustle and bustle of your life and sit down to have your soul touched, your mind expanded, and your heart warmed. I hope you enjoy and are inspired by these stories, videos, images, and thoughts…

All you have is NOW.
3 QUESTIONS FOR YOU

AUTHOR: Michael Barata // CATEGORY: #CreateSomething, 3 Questions, Art, Awesome, Careers, Creativity, Culture Jamming, Do What You Love, Dreams, Follow Your Bliss, happy, Inspiration, life, LOVE, Music, Passion, people, Performance, Relationships, Sharing
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I like people. And I love to hear the unique stories everyone has to share. I also believe the more we discover about each other, the more we can understand each other.

I reached out to Tom Moran, music promoter, and asked him these 3 questions.

Tom

MB: What are three words you would use to describe you?

TM: Honest. Fun. Determined.

MB: Why is the world fortunate to have you in it?

TM: Because I spread fun and music for people to enjoy.

MB: What is your favorite quote or saying?

TM: There are those that look at things the way they are, and ask why? I dream of things that never were, and ask why not. - RFK

Now you know a little more about Tom. I hope to chat with YOU soon
MAKE IT ABOUT PEOPLE

AUTHOR: Michael Barata // CATEGORY: #CreateSomething, Business, Caring in Business, Change, Communication, Community, Compassion, Creativity, Culture Change, Culture Jamming, Education, Effort, Happiness, Ideas, Inspiration, Kindness, Leadership, life, LOVE, management, Organizational Management, Passion, people, Philosophy, Psychology, Public Policy, Purpose, R.O.I., Relationships, Sharing, Small Towns, social change, Thinking, Trust, Unity, Work Life Control
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THE WAITING GAME

AUTHOR: Michael Barata // CATEGORY: #CreateSomething, Art, Awesome, Careers, Change, Community, Creativity, Culture Change, Culture Jamming, Do What You Love, Dreams, Education, Effort, Entrepreneur, Follow Your Bliss, Goals, grateful, Happiness, Ideas, Inspiration, Kindness, Leadership, life, LOVE, Money, Passion, people, Philosophy, Positivity, Psychology, Purpose, R.O.I., Relationships, Self-Discovery, Sharing, social change, Thinking
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DISRUPT THE GAME

AUTHOR: Michael Barata // CATEGORY: #CreateSomething, Art, Business, Careers, Change, Communication, Community, Creativity, Culture Change, Culture Jamming, Education, Ideas, Inspiration, Leadership, management, Organizational Management, Passion, people, Philosophy, Positivity, Psychology, Public Policy, Purpose, Relationships, ROWE, social change, technology, Thinking, Work Life Control, workshifting
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A SIMPLE REMINDER

AUTHOR: Michael Barata // CATEGORY: #CreateSomething, Art, Awesome, Careers, Change, Creativity, Culture Change, Culture Jamming, Do What You Love, Dreams, Education, Follow Your Bliss, Goals, grateful, Happiness, Ideas, Inspiration, life, LOVE, Passion, people, Philosophy, Positivity, Psychology, Purpose, Relationships, Self-Discovery, Sharing, social change, Thinking
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I am so unbelievably excited to have had the opportunity to collaborate with Jenni Young and Bryant McGill to create a Simple Reminder.

visual: jenni young

Simple Reminders is a co-creative project of inspiration by Jenni and Bryant. They are both photographers, writers and designers who love inspiring others and sharing all of the beauty they observe together on their path through life. Bryant and Jenni’s Simple Reminders and photos are regularly seen in books, magazines, newspapers, television and around the web including places such as: WashingtonPost.com, Lifebyme.com, MindBodyGreen.com, TheDailyLove.com, TinyBuddha.com, Origin Magazine, PsychologyToday.com, PositivelyPositive.com, Examiner.com, Los Angeles Times, Yoga & Joyful Living, Yoga Magazine UK, LA Yoga and The Advocate.
WANT V NEED

AUTHOR: Michael Barata // CATEGORY: #CreateSomething, Art, Awesome, Business, Change, Communication, Community, Compassion, Creativity, Culture Change, Culture Jamming, Do What You Love, Dreams, Education, Experience, Follow Your Bliss, Goals, Happiness, Ideas, Inspiration, Leadership, life, LOVE, Optimism, Passion, people, Philosophy, Psychology, Purpose, Relationships, Self-Discovery, Sharing, social change, Thinking
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SIT DOWN SUNDAY

AUTHOR: Michael Barata // CATEGORY: Art, Change, Community, Compassion, Creativity, Culture Jamming, Do What You Love, Dreams, Education, Effort, Follow Your Bliss, grateful, Happiness, happy, Ideas, Inspiration, Kindness, life, LOVE, Music, Optimism, Passion, people, Philosophy, Positivity, Psychology, Purpose, Relationships, Self-Discovery, Sharing, Sit Down Sunday, social change, Thank You, Trust
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Sit Down Sunday is a series meant for you to take a break from the hustle and bustle of your life and sit down to have your soul touched, your mind expanded, and your heart warmed. I hope you enjoy and are inspired by these stories, videos, images, and thoughts…

Just breathe…

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Phone. // 570.861.6149

E-Mail // [email protected]

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