You Never Know

“… 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…

Life after Hate

“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 Having withdrawn,…

Enhance Attention and Retention

“Doodling engages the brain’s planning and concentration centers just enough to keep you living in the moment.” Gloria Tebelman/Rd.com This Reader’s Digest article goes on to share the many benefits of doodling, including its ability to enhance your attention and increase your retention of information. Doodling stimulates not just your creativity, but your memory too! Feeling…

Rhymes and Reasons

Are you truly living? In this six-minute lyrical journey, spoken-word artist Prince EA encourages us to live fully, pursuing our dreams, sharing our gifts, and being whole-heartedly ourselves. However, self-sabotaging behavior can undermine the courage that’s needed to fuel our passion. As Prince EA rhymes in this video: “There is a thief in your mind,…