Sciences have indicated that humor or a state of joy helps the creative problem-solving mind work more effectively. “…In a recent study, researchers at Northwestern University found that people were more likely to solve word puzzles with sudden insight when they were amused, having just seen a short comedy routine…” “…In their humor study, Dr.…
DetailsIn our desire to make the educational process uniform in this country, I think we have almost forgotten the true aims of education, especially with our youngest citizens. Education, at least in my mind, should entice, delight, intrigue and ignite a desire to know more, understand more and accomplish more—not numb or destroy in the…
DetailsWhat if we were taught to settle all our disagreements through a form of creative expression that captivated and inspired instead of hurting or destroying? What if we learned from a very early age that through the arts we could fully express ourselves? What if we also knew that without the ability to fully express…
DetailsWhy do we continue to view individuals with learning challenges as damaged, broken or less than? Why are we blind to the wealth of knowledge and unique abilities they possess, not in spite of, but because of the unique wiring of their minds? Science has shown us that our beliefs and perceptions control our biology…
DetailsI grew-up in an environment that lead me to believe that who I was and most of what I did was wrong. My mind took on this belief and stored it in my subconscious mind. As I got older that belief played out repeatedly––I was a perpetual magnet for people and situations that reinforced the…
DetailsOur body is designed to always reestablish balance, however the method of accomplishing this is learned in the first six years of life merely by observing the behavior of our parents, siblings and peers. So if we observed others trying to reclaim or maintain balance by criticizing, blaming or making others wrong then that will…
DetailsAre you tired of revisiting the same problem over and over again? Are you tired of feeling angry, frustrated, or like a victim? Do you want to increase those genuinely happy, and empowered moments in your life and also have the capacity to stay centered with your heart open even when life feels like an…
DetailsWithin each of us there is a deep knowing of our authentic nature and a profound desire to make a difference. Though these gifts cannot come into fruition if we are taught that who we are is wrong, or our ability to blossom is stifled. On the other hand, if we are taught from a…
DetailsAfter a year of teachers using the I Create What I Believe! program (ICWIB) in classroom settings, collecting data, and tracking results, the pilot study is finished! We will begin posting the results on our website (https://icreatewhatibelieve.com/) over the next several weeks. For now, I would like to talk briefly about the Labyrinth, one of…
DetailsWe all have moments where we feel genuinely happy, and empowered, but how do you respond when the Universe throws you a curve ball? Do you get angry? Frustrated? Blame someone? Become a victim? Make excuses? Or do you have the capacity to stay centered with your heart open, and consciously embrace the “learning opportunity”…
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