Snack

Video from KarmaTube I would like to share this delightful short animated video about an elderly lady waiting to board a train, because it illustrates quite graphically how an inaccurate belief can alter a person’s perceptions and subsequently create an undesired outcome. I would also like to invite you to explore some of the ICWIB! art activities…

Wonder

Video from KarmaTube This charming video highlights the wonderment and power of the creative process. Why do I feel that is important? During challenging times we can become overwhelmed, unfortunately this activates our subconscious mind where no thinking takes place. On the other hand, when we are creative we activate our conscious mind. This in…

Music

This short and uplifting video is a great reminder of the power of music, dancing and joy. In difficult and challenging times it is easy to feel overwhelmed and defeated and then react in a manner that doesn’t improve the quality of your life or the lives of others. On the other hand, when people…

Abled or Disabled, Adventure Awaits

Click on image to watch video This short video is a great reminder how connection, empathy, and trust can flourish through the shared adventures of tandem cycling, mountain trekking, paragliding, and scuba diving between able bodied people and people with disabilities. Divyanshu Ganatra, founder of Adventures Beyond Barriers Foundation (ABBF), said you can learn more…

Heal the World

Neil deGrasse Tyson – The Most Human Activity from The Inspiration Journey on Vimeo. As I watched this wonderful video from astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson as he gives parents some simple advice on how to encourage children’s interest in science, the thought that dashed through my brain was: This is also the way to heal…

How Stress Affects the Brain

This short video explains how continuous stress can change your brain’s size, structure and how it functions, right down to the level of your genes. It also talks about how movement, meditation and the use of the breath can reduce continuous stress so we can diminish its negative impact on both our body and mind.…

The Odd Couple

This short and touching video reminds me of both the importance of connection and the importance of looking beyond our fear, prejudices and differences to find meaningful and love filled connections. If Tara and Bella can look past their immense differences and create a loving and trust filled relationship, then maybe we can too. All…

Contact With the Sacred

Contact with the Sacred from Katie Teague on Vimeo. When your stress levels rise and the world seems to be in a state of constant upheaval I think it is important to remember the power of connecting with the sacred everyday. What I am referring to here is the wonder of nature that surrounds us…