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…
DetailsMy 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…
DetailsIn 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…
DetailsIn 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…
DetailsIn this short video, Dr. Bruce Perry describes how relationships directly impact how we learn. Dr. Perry has found that relationships, which provide a sense of emotional safety for a child, can exponentially foster their capacity to learn. When teachers are encouraging towards students and show genuine interest in them, it builds a relationship of…
Details“I am stronger because I had to be, I am smarter because of my mistakes, happier because of the sadness I’ve known, and I am wiser because I have learned.”–Unknown Personal growth does not magically happen. Growth takes place because we are challenged and instead of running away, we step up and accept the…
DetailsThis 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…
DetailsMr. Rogers used to say, “There is only one you.” If we are all unique, then how can we possibly compare ourselves with other people? This is like comparing apples with pineapples. On the other hand, if we accept that we are different, then I think the question could change to: How can I become…
DetailsIn this short video, Dr. Bruce Lipton reminds us that upheaval is an invitation to creatively participate in the evolutionary process. When we feel things collapsing around and within us, it is a sign that evolution is in process. How we relate to upheaval determines what we will create from the opportunity presented. As Bruce…
Details“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…
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