Battling Boredom

Research has shown that in addition to trauma, another common classroom disrupter and hindering factor in the learning process is boredom. According to Professor Jackie Andrade of the School of Psychology, University of Plymouth, “If someone is doing a boring task, they may start to daydream. Daydreaming distracts them from the task, resulting in poorer…

Generosity

  Video from KarmaTube What if our institutions and organizations catered to our deeper motivations and inner callings? What if we were encouraged to approached life from the concept of Giftivism: the practice of radically generous acts that change the world. This inspiring video explores what the world might look like if we designed it…

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…

Beauty

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. I think every day nature quietly reminds us of the strength and frailty of life. Though it is through our…

Postcards From the Womb

This short animated video illustrates how the neurological development of our brain is impacted by the messages we received while we are growing in our mother’s womb. Science also now shows us that our perceptions of the outer environment have an enormous influence on the expression of our genetic code, biological responses, mental health, and…

Imagination and Delight

Art should not be reserved for the elite few nor should it be isolated in fancy galleries. It should be part of life. Our life needs to be filled with whimsy and delight because then it can help us shift from our reactive mind and fear into our conscious problem-solving mind and love. This in…