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Lost in Woonsocket Update

Posted: Sun 02/26/2012 01:02 PM


Curious to see how Normand and Mark are doing today? Five years after Lost in Woonsocket was first released, filmmaker John Chester shares how they're doing now—you may be surprised!

Find out more about Lost in Woonsocket and purchase the DVD at LostinWoonsocket.com.

No Matter How Dark, the Light Is Available to You! Reflections on Lost in Woonsocket

Posted: Fri 02/24/2012 09:00 AM
This week, "Super Soul Sunday" will feature Lost in Woonsocket, an inspirational film that documents the lives of two homeless men who attempt to get sober and start truly living again. TheDailyLove.com founder Mastin Kipp, who knows what it's like to suffer from drug addiction, shares his thoughts on Lost in Woonsocket and talks about what you can take away from the documentary.

This beautiful doc is about some very loving filmmakers who help two men stuck in the dark depths of alcohol addiction try to step back into the Light.

I won't talk much about the story because I know you are going to tune in to OWN Sunday morning at 11/10c to watch "Super Soul Sunday"! So what I'm going to talk about here on the blog is the deep meaning in this amazing piece and how it applies to YOUR life!

The takeaway for me from this moving film is that no matter how dark your life may be, no matter how impossible it may seem to overcome the challenges in your life, there is an answer, and there is a way out.

I'm reminded of one of my favorite Wayne Dyer quotes. He says, "I am realistic; I expect miracles." Wayne doesn't say this from an arrogant point of view! NO! Rather he understands how The Uni-verse works. The Uni-verse is like a miracle machine. And if we are looking for miracles in our lives, we will begin to see them everywhere.

John Chester on the Making of Lost in Woonsocket

Posted: Thu 02/23/2012 10:15 AM
While filming Random 1, a documentary-style reality TV series, director John Chester met two homeless men in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, that would change his life forever. These men became the subjects of his documentary, Lost in Woonsocket, and John learned many life lessons from filming this movie. Here, he shares some of his insights.

The real secret is...the ones who help others enjoy a healthy dose of positive energy feedback.

I often say making the film Lost in Woonsocket revealed that life secret to me.  In the beginning, we were making a documentary TV series about helping people. Regardless of whether our help worked, the team and I began to notice how amazing we felt inside. The feeling just kept building and building. It was pure energy.

Personally, I was left with a full heart and content to a degree that I had never felt before. Energized, empowered and proud. Yes, we were all frustrated that the good deeds were not always the cure for those we met, but somehow the act itself changed us. Fortunately, all of our brains are wired to respond in a positive way when reaching outside of ourselves.

Perhaps this is why firefighters are generally perceived as happier than cops.

Watch the Trailer for Lost in Woonsocket

Posted: Tue 02/21/2012 03:00 PM


This week's documentary, Lost in Woonsocket, is the real-life story of two homeless alcoholics living in the woods of Woonsocket, Rhode Island. With the help of the filmmakers, these men attempt to get their lives back on track. Watch the trailer to see why Lost in Woonsocket is a story of love, faith and forgiveness.

Signs, Secrets and Symptoms of Addiction

Posted: Tue 02/21/2012 10:30 AM
This week's documentary, Lost in Woonsocket, shows the real-life stories of two men dealing with addition, their recoveries, and finding hope and forgiveness.

You often don't notice the signs of addiction until it's a boiling crisis. Interventionist Brad Lamm shares the warning signs that every person should know.

Set you DVR to record "Super Soul Sunday" on February 26 at 11/10c.
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