Here is a story about growth and protection, and how these biological responses in our bodies impact the evolution of humanity on a global scale. What plays out inside of us is simultaneously playing out on the screen of life, all around us. Cells, like people, collectively cooperate for growth and to thrive. However, when…
How losing power helped me learn how to regain my power Recently an old friend of mine suggested that I have some of my newsletters be just audio files (podcasts) because then she could just lie on the couch, close her eyes, and listen deeply. Since I grew up listening to the radio, not looking…
“I quit following everyone’s opinion of what’s right for me, I quit holding myself back, living emotionally trapped, and not being who I’d like to be.” Prince Ea In this three-minute video, Prince Ea, spoken-word artist, offers a thought-provoking speech with rhymes that remind us to choose wisely to what we hold onto and…
“… It is really impossible to tell whether anything that happens is good or bad— because you never know what will be the consequences of the misfortune. Or of good fortune.” Alan Watts In this two-minute story, British-American philosopher and theologian, Alan Watts (1915-1973), illustrated how—while ideas of good and bad come and go—nature’s ever-changing conditions…
Instant gratification may bring temporary pleasure, but making the world a better place brings deep and lasting satisfaction. Recently an old friend of mine suggested that I have some of my newsletters be just audio files (podcasts) because then she could just lie on the couch, close her eyes, and listen deeply. Since I…
“My journey away from violent extremism began 22 years ago, when I denounced racism and left the American whitesupremacist skinhead movement that I’d helped build,” shares Christian Picciolini, in his TED Talk. Fourteen-year old Christian just wanted to belong. A lack of quality time with his parents had left him feeling abandoned and lonely. Having withdrawn,…
What is your tolerance for the opposite states of chaos and order? Recently an old friend of mine suggested that I have some of my newsletters be just audio files (podcast) because then she could just lie on the couch, close her eyes, and listen deeply. Since I grew up listening to the radio, not…
Why do we act against our own self-interest? Self-sabotage is an expression of inner conflict- it’s when a part of our personality acts in conflict with another a part of our personality. This can take place under the radar of our conscious mind- because the behavior was formed and internalized so early on in life.…
Is fidgeting the body’s way of helping your mind stay present? Although fidgeting has long been associated with inattentiveness, research and controlled studies show that movement (like fidgeting and doodling) helps children to pay attention, think, speak, and retain information. In this article published in BBC News, psychologists found that primary school children learn better when…
In this wonderful video interview, Dr. Bruce Lipton talks about how we have 50 trillion cells living inside our skin in peace and harmony. Each cell, which has a specific job and contributes to the whole, is like an individual being and even though they are different and have diverse jobs, they are able to work…