In this 90-second video, American author, professor, and philosopher Sam Keen briefly shares his thoughts on the two ways of wandering. One is as lost, which can leave us feeling desperate and in panic. The other way of wandering is with an outlook of wonder—like an explorer discovering a new territory. In this example, we…
My mother used to say, “You need to learn how to listen!” It took me many years to understand the wisdom behind her words. Simple drawing techniques similar to the ICWIB art activities helped me learn to focus my mind, and still my heart so I could listen and hear the kind and gentle voice inside…
In this short video clip, Dr. Bruce Lipton and Dr. Wayne Dyer talk about how our perceptions don’t change our DNA—our perceptions change the readout of our DNA. Then that information goes in and affects the genes. Since we can create over 30,000 different variations from our original blue print, it’s easy to see that…
In this short video Dr. Bruce Lipton talks about how the function of the mind is to create coherence between what we believe and the reality that we experience. He then goes on to show us the different ways that dis-ease can be created. About 2500 years ago, the Buddhists said that “what we think…
This September, the next generations of preschoolers and kindergarteners have begun their lifelong journey of learning. In honor of them, we offer this short video by Dr. Bruce Perry, psychiatrist and expert on the long-term effects of childhood trauma to the biology of the brain. Here, he shares his opinion on the real goal of…
“Being whole doesn’t mean being more than who you are, at this very moment—it means being who you are, at this very moment.” —Rachel Naomi Remen, M.D. In this 5-minute excerpt from The Heart of Healing CD, Rachel Naomi Remen, M.D., the author of Kitchen Table Wisdom, shares heartfelt wisdom set to beautiful background music. Dr. Remen…
In his research, Hans Jenny demonstrated that sound or vibration creates form and when you change the sound the form changes. You can see this phenomenon in nature and it is also true with us. When someone is stressed or inauthentic, their voice sounds different and their facial expressions and body language are also different.…
Many cultures view the elephant as a symbol of strength and power. It has also been praised for its stamina, mental faculties, cooperative spirit, and loyalty. These are wonderful qualities. In fact, these qualities are ones that I feel we all should to strive for within ourselves, especially in these challenging times. So how can…
In this fun remix video, Mr. Rogers asks his viewers, “Did you every grow anything in the garden of your mind?” “It is good to be curious about many things,” he continues. “You can think about things, and make believe in the garden of your mind. All you have to do is ‘think’ and your…
“…Don’t let the Noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice…”—Steve Jobs When we allow other people’s beliefs and opinions to control or define us, we can also lose touch with our own inner barometer and voice. This also means we can also lose touch with our authentic nature, our soul’s path, and…