“… 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…
DetailsInstant 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…
Details“I realize how much of a person we miss when we don’t pay attention. People are people, not pieces of furniture.” Sharon Salzberg In this three-minute animated video, world-renowned teacher andNew York Timesbest-selling author, Sharon Salzberg, shares a great way to cultivate and practice compassion: by paying full attention to the people around us.…
Details“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 Having withdrawn,…
DetailsWhat 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…
DetailsIn this five-minute interview, Dr. Bruce Lipton explains how and when we learn the “rules” of being a functional member of a family and a community. In the first seven years of life—while in a theta brain state—we observe and download the programs that become the basis of our subconscious “operational manual.” Some programs we…
Details“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…
DetailsRecently an old friend of mine suggested that I have some of my newsletters be just audio files 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 at screens, this resonated deeply with me. With this in mind, I…
DetailsAre 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,…
Details“Whether you believe you can, or you can’t, you’re right.” –Henry Ford In this seven-minute video, Dr. Wayne Dyer and Dr. Bruce Lipton discuss the genetic code, the placebo/nocebo effect, and the power of the mind in healing (or hurting) ourselves. They remind us that positive and negative thoughts have equally powerful effects on our…
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