When my son was young I spent many an hour watching Mister Rogers with him. I loved Mister Roger’s slow and easy manner, his clear intention to instill great values, and strong self-esteem in young minds. I also loved seeing the many wonderful ways he conveyed his core statements: “There is only one you!” “I…
Neo-natal kittens need 24 hour care, because they need to be fed every few hours. The animal shelter didn’t have 24-hour, around-the-clock staff to care for these neo-natal kittens, but an ingenious solution was hatched that brought love, joy, and purpose back into many senior citizens lives. This video is a beautiful and touching account…
This very inspiring short video about Nicholas Winton, the father of 669 children, reminded me of the importance of being present, and the importance of making a difference. When we are present, it is easier to see a need, and then find a way to boldly fill that need. We can’t fix all the problems in…
In this two-minute video by YoursWisely, we’re reminded that chasing happiness won’t bring happiness, as this perspective frames it as something not yet present and requires more of “something else” before it can happen. From this mindset, happiness stays trapped in the future, unavailable in the here and now. Chasing happiness keeps it at a…
Traditional education focuses on the three R’s: reading, (w)riting and (a)rithmetic. Social emotional learning (SEL) focuses on a different set of R’s: regulation, reconstruction and resilience. This set of “soft skills” teaches a child to develop self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship skills. In this two-and-a-half-minute video, Arlo Laibowitz explains SEL and what takes place…
Instant 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…
What is reality? Is it the physical things that we see? Is it our perception? Or is perception reality? In this short video, Dr. Bruce Lipton addresses these questions with a biological description of reality: electromagnetic activity that affect our neurons. Using the metaphor of the Matrix, Dr. Lipton explains how our perceptions are influenced…
What makes you laugh? What makes you feel wildly alive inside? What brings joy to the “kid” in you? It is easy to get caught up in the day-to-day grind of handling adult responsibilities, but if you forget to feed the kid inside of you, you might find yourself feeling overwhelmed and unable to function…
When you hear the phrase “Super Hero,” what images does your mind produce? Batman? Superman? Wonder Woman? Do you have a favorite? If you do, what is their specialty? Do they fight for the underdog? Bring justice to the dark corners of life? Are they a spokesperson for the disenfranchised and disempowered? Or are they…
“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…