Playing for Change

Video from KarmaTube This inspiring and uplifting video illustrates how through simple action and the sharing of ourselves we can collectively make a difference in the world. In this video, musicians from around the world came together in song to speak up for equality and social justice for all. Whether they were performing from backyards,…

The Breakfast Club

Video from KarmaTube This video was a great reminder to me of our human need to give and receive kindness. It also reminded me of how the simplest act can make a huge difference especially in challenging times. Follow the story of a group of 8th graders that decided to undertake an experiment of doing…

Repair Cafe

Our world is currently showing signs of being crushed from over consumption. This depressing situation has been the source of anxiety for many for quite a long time. At the same time a woman in Amsterdam came up with a novel solution. She called it the repair café. Once a month her coffee shop provides…

The World

Video from KarmaTube This uplifting video reminded me that we do have the power to change the world in a positive way. Over the course of the pandemic school year all 500 students from Clarksville Elementary School in Indiana worked with their music teacher to create this heartwarming music video to showcase their talents and…

Sand Dancer

Creativity once again serves as an antidote for the harshness of life as it tries to erode love and joy from our daily existence. As the morning tide recedes at a beach near Christchurch, New Zealand, Peter Donnelly arrives to go to work. Peter, the Sand Dancer, with a simple stick and a rake (and…

Flowers

Video from KarmaTube This beautiful short video, animated by Azuma Makoto, is a great reminder of the interconnectedness of all life and the continuous cycles of life that endure, even in the most challenging times. Every day nature reminds us of the strength and frailty of life. Though it is our willingness to be present…

Change the World

Video from KarmaTube How can we change the world? Is it possible for one person to change the course of history? If it is, does this person need to be a politician, authority figure or could a simple street artist lead the way? This wonderful video tells the story of RJ, a French street artist,…

The Piano Man

If the pandemic has taught me anything, I feel it has taught me the importance of connection and the importance of sharing of our authentic self with others. It doesn’t matter if we are musicians, artists, dancers, singers, bakers, mothers, fathers or children, we all have the capacity to make a difference in other people’s…

Art You Can Touch

Video from KarmaTube This inspiring video tells the story of an artist, Andrew Myers, who was so moved by a blind man’s joy at “feeling” three dimensional art that he is inspired to create three dimensional portraits to be experienced by people who are blind or visually impaired. Andrew’s work, besides creating fine art that can…