So here is my story: In a previous e-mail I talked about racing Nancy when she was on her bike and always winning when I was younger. I didn’t win because she let me win but because I was that fast and could maintain that speed for quite a while. I am older now and…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the…
I have spoken about Hanks, my Portuguese water dog friend before, but today I want to talk about another remarkable talent he has. I think it is a window into what motivates Hanks. Hanks loves people and he especially likes to feel like he belongs. So, if two adults are talking in a room where…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the…
When I was going through my training to be a Medical Alert Dog for Nancy we lived in Southern Oregon. Several miles out of town and at a higher elevation was Lake of the Woods. It was a beautiful lake and because of the higher elevation it was much cooler in the summer. Nancy and…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the…
I meet Sofie when I was young. Nancy had taken me to see Rebecca, my groomer at the time, to get a bath and get my hair cut. That morning on the way to work Rebecca had seen Sophie running down the side of the road. She was obviously lost or had been abandoned. Rebecca…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the…
Is your collar choking you?? So here is my story: Several years ago, when Nancy and I were attending a conference, a woman approached us during a break. She began telling Nancy about her background in dog training and her level of expertise. She also divulged that she really like dogs and she especially like…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the…
Today I want to talk about Easter, well more specifically I want to talk about the Easter Bunny. Historians suggest that the Easter Bunny arrived in America through German immigrants who settled in Pennsylvania. They brought with them the tradition of a rabbit who would go from house to house, leaving eggs and gifts in…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the…
I love winter, and I also love Spring. So, why do I love winter? In winter the temperature drops and many of us often encounter snow. When this happens both the snow and even the temperature dropping can almost instantly change our perceptions. Once that happens, we can see things more clearly and respond from…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the…
There are many stories about where April Fools’ Day and the custom of making fools and/or playing harmless practical jokes on April 1st originated. Some historians suggest that April Fools’ Day originated in the Middle Ages, while others have different theories. In my mind it doesn’t really matter where it originated or has been used…
When I was a pup, I developed a habit of kissing people’s ears that I really liked. (I am the pup with the purple ribbon.) Everyone one thought it was really cute, but assumed that this behavior would stop when I got older—but it didn’t. I can remember the first time I met Nancy’s son.…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the…
When I was growing up, my mother said that everyone one has a purpose. You can see it in their true nature, what gives them the greatest joy, and how they move through life. I never realized the significance of what she was saying until I meet Hanks. Hanks was and is a Portuguese water…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the…
Do you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? If you do, do you know the history behind St. Patrick’s Day? Here is what I have discovered: The story of St. Patrick begins when he was captured by Irish raiders at the age of sixteen and brought to Ireland as a slave where he herded and tended sheep…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the…
So here is my story today: A couple of months ago, Nancy was having a conversation with one of the workers at Trader Joes. In that conversation the worker told Nancy about an incident that had happen in their store. Someone had brought their dog into the store under the pretense that it was a…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the…
I think we have all experienced scary and even traumatic moments. In these experiences we can feel crushed or gain the ability to breath deeper and feel more deeply loved. So here is my story: Nancy and I were heading home after a long morning walk. We were about 3 blocks from home when out…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the…
I think we have all experienced loneliness and the need for someone to witness the challenges we face at one time in our life. In the witnessing, we can provide the gift of listening, not giving of advice, but rather the gift of being present and open-hearted compassionate listening. Here is my story: It was…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the…
It is hard for me to grasp the lack of sensitivity in some humans. Here is my story: Nancy and I were walking across the parking lot to go into a store. Ahead of us I saw a man and a woman walking out of the store and walking towards us. The gentleman was walking…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the…
I love music! I love dancing! I love weddings! Whenever Nancy brings out my sparkly red bowtie, I get excited and begin dancing around the room. Why do I get excited? I know we are going to do or go someplace special. We have gone to parties, and special events, but on this day, Nancy…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the…
When my trainer was discussing what kind of dog would be good for Nancy Marie, she suggested a poodle. Nancy asked why. The trainer said two things: First they are hypoallergenic, and you will be in a lot of places where people are allergic to dogs, so you are thinking about them. The second reason…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the…
When I was young, I used to run like the wind. I would race Nancy on her bike and would always win even when we were on a downward path. I can remember it like it was yesterday. She would carry her bike over the railroad tracks to get us on a trail that wrapped…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the…
I know I am not supposed to interact with other people when I am wearing my Medical Alert jacket, but this day was different. So here is my story: Nancy and I were walking across the parking lot heading to a store when I felt this deep impulse to head over to a specific car.…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the…
I like people, but their behavior often confuses me. They say they want to accomplish something and yet they never find the time to develop the skill set necessary to accomplish their desired outcome. When I was in training, I had to learn a lot of unique skills. This didn’t happen miraculously. This was…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the…
Do you know that the celebration of New Year’s Day on January 1 is a human-made creation or a civil event? This is because it is not precisely fixed to any natural or seasonal marker. For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, where daylight recently ebbed to its lowest point and the days are…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the…
Winter is the time when all of nature takes a deep breath and goes inward. It is a time for self-reflection, deep healing, changing of perceptions, and gaining clarity about who we are and what we want to do in the future. It is a time of great joy over what we have accomplished and…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the…
I love to travel, but sometimes difficult situations arise. Now before I proceed with my story you need to know that when I fly, I need to fast for 24 hours before the flight, because there isn’t any place for me to relieve myself when we are in the air. Okay so here is the…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the…
To begin with, I love people, especially the short ones. Their hearts are pure, and they tend to have clarity about what they want and/or need. Here is my story for today: It was early in the morning, and we were in a big box store. As we moved down a large aisle, I notice…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the…
Over the years I have attended a lot of I Create What I Believe (ICWIB) workshops. Learning to be on stage and not respond to any of the attendees that tried to connect with me—even though they were told not to, was hard sometimes- because besides enjoying my job, I also love to play. One…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the…
When I was a pup, my momma told me that dogs are gifted with the ability to give unconditional love and that medicine is great for the heart and soul of a person. She also said that it was important to pay attention to how we give and how much we give. This awareness is…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the…
We have very sensitive noses, and we like to smell!! We also like a variety of smells—don’t you? Now sometimes a dog really likes to roll in a smell they discover on the lawn. I personally don’t. Often humans find the practice of rolling in a certain smell “gross” but then they go home and…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the…
Have you ever felt stuck or slightly boxed in? And wished a new life soon would begin? Did you feel trapped, confused, or upset? Were you filled with sorrow, anguish, or regret? And did you know how to set yourself free? And be the one you were meant to be? We are constantly bombarded with…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the…
It seems to me that many people today are so used to being stress that they no longer know when they are stressed. They also don’t seem to know how to approach life in a relaxed and unstressed out state. Now consider that science has found that when you pet a dog, and I think…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the…
Does the Truth Matter? As we roll into the USA election on November 5th, ask yourself: what is your truth, how can find your truth, and finally does truth matter? It appears that we have two different people with two very different policies and approaches to life and governing. Which one resonates closest to your…
I can’t believe it! Tomorrow is Halloween! This is the day we can officially wear a mask and pretend we are someone else. Are you going to choose to magnify an aspect of yourself or someone completely different. Are you going to be a mystical being, animal or something completely different? We all wear masks…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the…
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…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the…
When I was young I wanted a big dog with soft fur and a heart of gold. He also needed to be a noble being that helped me feel safe. My mother said dogs cost too much money and my father said they were too much work, but my grandfather, the owner of many dogs,…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the…
According to Robert A. Emmons, professor of psychology at UC Davis, California, and a leading scientific expert on the science of gratitude, has found that the practice of gratitude can improve your physical and psychological health, lower blood pressure, improve immune function and heart health, enhance empathy, reduce aggression, help you sleep better, improve your…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the…
Bruce shares more about the programming of our subconscious mind and the relationship of our cells with our mind. He talks about how our beliefs are programmed, in the womb, via our mother’s beliefs. His research at Stanford University School of Medicine, between 1987 and 1992, revealed that the environment, operating though the membrane,…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the…
The Bench from Cameron Burnett on Vimeo. This short video is a wonderful reminder of how the simplest action can make a difference in another person’s life. Many of us have lives that are overly busy and filled with too much stress. Now imagine the difference we could make in the world if each of…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the…
In this in-depth explanation, Dr. Bruce Lipton, PhD, the author of The Biology of Belief, outlines a new understanding of life based on his pioneering research with stem cells at Stanford University. In his book, Dr. Lipton states that genes do not control biology, and that cellular perceptions of the environment are the primary factor…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the…
In this podcast I want to talk about Tsunamis, not in the literal sense, but in the metaphorical sense. What am I talking about? To me a tsunami is an unexpected large force of energy that our system is not expecting and may have difficulty handling. A metaphorical tsunami may look like an out-of-control virus,…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the…
In this wonderful video interview, Dr. Bruce Lipton talks about how we have 50 trillion cells living inside our skin in peace and harmony. Each cell, which has a specific job and contributes to the whole, is like an individual being and even though they are different and have diverse jobs, they are able to work…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the…
A film by Green Renaissance. This wonderful video reminded me that everyone has days when things don’t turn out the way we’d hoped and when this happens, we must find a way to make peace with things as they are. Fortunately, the sun rises again each morning for all of us and when it does, we…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the ICWIB Program into…
Whenever I find myself embarking along a new journey or beginning a new project I ask myself a series of questions to help me focus my mind and stay on course. Here are some of the questions I ask: What is my ultimate goal or what am I trying to accomplish? Why is this important?…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the ICWIB Program into…
This very informative video talks about the rise in the number of people today who are experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction, and chronic Health disorders. So what can we do to rectify this situation? Is there a simple action that we could personally take that would help us reregulate our nervous system and subsequently become…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the ICWIB Program into…
In 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…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the ICWIB Program into…
This short film has a profound, and heart-touching message about the importance of giving, and the true value of wealth. The story revolves around a young boy who grew up not liking his father because he believed he was poor, unintelligent, and unsuccessful. This story is also a beautiful illustration of how we can deeply…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the ICWIB Program into…
In this entertaining and educational short video clip by Dr. Bruce Lipton, he describes how the human brain is akin to the musical conductor of our body’s biology. Our body’s biology is like a symphony, with our organ systems being the orchestra. The conductor— our brain—has the role of coordinating these systems so they work…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the ICWIB Program into…
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…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the ICWIB Program into…
In this short video, Dr. Bruce Lipton Illustrates how we are the living evidence of programs that have been passed down to us from previous generations. Studies show if we are not mindful, about 95% of our behaviors play out from the subconscious programming we acquired in the first six years of life, which means…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the ICWIB Program into…
This is one of my favorite videos because it is a wonderful reminder of the difference that one person can make and what many of our leading scientists and spiritual leaders have been telling us for centuries–our thoughts and emotions affect our biology! When we are living a life that makes us happy, we feel…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the ICWIB Program into…
What is reality? Is it the physical things that we see? Is it our perceptions? Or is perception a 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…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the ICWIB Program into…
In this charming short video Kelly Lim, shares how doing her artwork forced her to believe in herself and inspired her to make art that people could touch and connect deeply with. She wanted them to realize that art could take many forms. She also wanted her delightful installations to touch their hearts and their…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the ICWIB Program into…
In this short and very powerful video, Dr. Bruce Lipton explains how and why you might have difficulty creating the life you want. He begins by explaining that love opens you to the world, while fear closes you off to the world. He also talks about how unless you know how to activate your conscious…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the ICWIB Program into…
This short film video is a great reminder that we all need and deserve love. It also reminds me that love has no boundaries, love has no prejudices, love has no labels and love has no age. This simple message relates to all of us and is greatly needed during this time of division, conflict,…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the ICWIB Program into…
In this video “We Communicate Through Energy” Dr. Bruce Lipton explains that there is an evolution in consciousness taking place removing the past programming of beliefs such as life is a struggle, life is a competition, and survival of the fittest that have often separated us and have not serve us well as a society.…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the ICWIB Program into…
This short and very informative video was created to show teachers how trauma affects the brain in a simple and straightforward manner. Now even though this video was explicitly created for teachers, I think it is very useful for all individuals since 70% of the population has experience trauma at least once. I also think…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the ICWIB Program into…
In less than six minutes, Dr. Bruce Lipton explains the story of growth and protection, and how these biological responses impact our health and the evolution of humanity on a global scale. It is also easy to see how this perspective is playing out with our current global situations. Cells, like people, collectively cooperate for…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the ICWIB Program into…
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 subconscious-reactive mind and fear and activate our conscious problem-solving mind and love. This…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the ICWIB Program into…
In this fun video, Dr. Bruce Lipton reminds us that the perceived illusion of separation (light vs. dark) is essentially the cause of all the world’s conflict. Separateness divides and creates competition, which then leads to violence and war. Bruce also shares how “supporting duality, which is the very nature of our own brain (we…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the ICWIB Program into…
Drawing in the Now is a FREE transformative drawing class based on the research of Dr. Bruce Lipton and endorsed by him. Nancy Marie, the creator of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) program, invites you to join her in her studio for a FREE Drawing in the Now class. In each class Nancy Marie…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the ICWIB Program into…
Drawing in the Now is a FREE transformative drawing class based on the research of Dr. Bruce Lipton and endorsed by him. Nancy Marie, the creator of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) program, invites you to join her in her studio for a FREE Drawing in the Now class. In each class Nancy Marie…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the ICWIB Program into…
Drawing in the Now is a FREE transformative drawing class based on the research of Dr. Bruce Lipton and endorsed by him. Nancy Marie, the creator of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) program, invites you to join her in her studio for a FREE Drawing in the Now class. In each class Nancy Marie…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the ICWIB Program into…
Drawing in the Now is a FREE transformative drawing class based on the research of Dr. Bruce Lipton and endorsed by him. Nancy Marie, the creator of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) program, invites you to join her in her studio for a FREE Drawing in the Now class. In each class Nancy Marie…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the ICWIB Program into…
Drawing in the Now is a FREE transformative drawing class based on the research of Dr. Bruce Lipton and endorsed by him. Nancy Marie, the creator of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) program, invites you to join her in her studio for a FREE Drawing in the Now class. In each class Nancy Marie…
The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program is currently being used with tremendous success in Head Start and preschool classrooms throughout the US and in other countries around the world to help young children resolve trauma, increase their resiliency, learn to self-regulate autonomously, and place their mind in a learning-ready state. Our dream is to put the ICWIB Program into…
At the first Drawing in the Now class on January 15th, I was reminded how much I enjoy teaching others how to transform any inaccurate beliefs and perceptions they have that are hindering them from achieving their goals. Since the class was lightly attended, I had more time to illustrate how people can integrate the I Create What I Believe! activities into their daily…
Our dream is to put the ICWIB Program into the hands of as many teachers and parents around the world as possible. To help us achieve our goal we are offering 50% OFF Scholarships while supplies last. Contact us if you are interested in receiving a partial scholarship for the ICWIB Online Training and we will provide you with instructions on how to register.…
I Create What I Believe News March 8, 2024
Our dream is to put the ICWIB Program into the hands of as many teachers and parents around the world as possible. To help us achieve our goal we are offering 50% OFF Scholarships while supplies last. Contact us if you are interested in receiving a partial scholarship for the ICWIB Online Training and we will provide you with instructions on how to register.…
Drawing in the Now is a FREE transformative drawing class based on the research of Dr. Bruce Lipton and endorsed by him. Nancy Marie, the creator of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) program, invites you to join her in her studio for a FREE Drawing in the Now class. In each class Nancy Marie…
Our dream is to put the ICWIB Program into the hands of as many teachers and parents around the world as possible. To help us achieve our goal we are offering 50% OFF Scholarships while supplies last. Contact us if you are interested in receiving a partial scholarship for the ICWIB Online Training and we will provide you with instructions on how to register.…
Many decades ago, I came to the realization that art, at least for me, was not just about creating beautiful pictures for the walls of others. Art helped me find the walls, both internal and external, that were holding me back and find a solution. Approaching art from this viewpoint has ultimately helped me find, define,…
Our dream is to put the ICWIB Program into the hands of as many teachers and parents around the world as possible. To help us achieve our goal we are offering 50% OFF Scholarships while supplies last. Contact us if you are interested in receiving a partial scholarship for the ICWIB Online Training and we will provide you with instructions on how to register.…
At the first Drawing in the Now class on January 15th, I was reminded how much I enjoy teaching others how to transform any inaccurate beliefs and perceptions they have that are hindering them from achieving their goals. Since the class was lightly attended, I had more time to illustrate how people can integrate the…
Our dream is to put the ICWIB Program into the hands of as many teachers and parents around the world as possible. To help us achieve our goal we are offering 50% OFF Scholarships while supplies last. This means you will have access to the ICWIB Online Training Program for six months for only $75 (regularly $150). Contact us if you are interested in…
Drawing in the Now is a FREE transformative drawing class based on the research of Dr. Bruce Lipton and endorsed by him. Nancy Marie, the creator of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) program, invites you to join her in her studio for a FREE Drawing in the Now class. In each class Nancy…
Our dream is to put the ICWIB Program into the hands of as many teachers and parents around the world as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for all of us, and this is what we need…
Drawing in the Now is a FREE transformative drawing class based on the research of Dr. Bruce Lipton and endorsed by him. Nancy Marie, the creator of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) program, invites you to join her in her studio for a FREE Drawing in the Now class. In each class Nancy…
Our dream is to put the ICWIB Program into the hands of as many teachers and parents around the world as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for all of us, and this is what we need…
At the first Drawing in the Now class on January 15th, I was reminded how much I enjoy teaching others how to transform any inaccurate beliefs and perceptions they have that are hindering them from achieving their goals. Since the class was lightly attended, I had more time to illustrate how people can integrate the I Create What I Believe! activities into their daily…
Our dream is to put the ICWIB Program into the hands of as many teachers and parents around the world as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for all of us, and this is what we need…
Drawing in the Now is a FREE transformative drawing class based on the research of Dr. Bruce Lipton and endorsed by him. Nancy Marie, the creator of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) program, invites you to join her in her studio for a FREE Drawing in the Now class. In each class Nancy…
Our dream is to put the ICWIB Program into the hands of as many teachers and parents around the world as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for all of us, and this is what we need…
Drawing in the Now is a FREE transformative drawing class based on the research of Dr. Bruce Lipton and endorsed by him. Nancy Marie, the creator of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) program, invites you to join her in her studio for a FREE Drawing in the Now class. In each class Nancy…
Our dream is to put the ICWIB Program into the hands of as many teachers and parents around the world as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for all of us, and this is what we need…
Drawing in the Now is a FREE transformative drawing class based on the research of Dr. Bruce Lipton and endorsed by him. Nancy Marie, the creator of the I Create What I Believe program, would like to show you how to use the I Create What I Believe (ICWIB) activities, to reduce stress, restore balance, transform inaccurate beliefs,…
For many people the holidays are a joyous time of year, though for others it can sometimes be the most stressful time of year. Nancy Marie, the creator of the I Create What I Believe program, would like to show you how to use the I Create What I Believe (ICWIB) activities, to reduce stress, restore balance,…
Our dream is to put the ICWIB Program into the hands of as many teachers and parents around the world as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for all of us, and this is what we need…
Many decades ago, I came to the realization that art, at least for me, was not just about creating beautiful pictures for the walls of others. Art helped me find the walls, both internal and external, that were holding me back and find a solution. Approaching art from this viewpoint has ultimately helped me find,…
Our dream is to put the ICWIB Program into the hands of as many teachers and parents around the world as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for all of us, and this is what we need…
Our dream at Inner Eye Publishing is to put the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program, which is based on the research of Dr. Bruce Lipton and endorsed by him, into the hands of as many teachers, parents, and individuals as possible. This because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a…
Many decades ago, I came to the realization that art, at least for me, was not just about creating beautiful pictures for the walls of others. Art helped me find the walls, both internal and external, that were holding me back and find a solution. Approaching art from this viewpoint has ultimately helped me find,…
Our dream is to put the ICWIB Program into the hands of as many teachers and parents around the world as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for all of us, and this is what we need…
For many years I created a monthly newsletter, posted articles on Facebook and twitter, and did a weekly podcast. Then abruptly late last December it all came to a halt. What happen? What caused me to step away from my usual sharing? The simple answer is, I had heart attack. No need to worry, I…
Our dream at Inner Eye Publishing is to put the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program into the hands of as many teachers, parents and individuals as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for…
When I was around five years old, my father set aside some of his small hand tools in a toolbox for me to use. Often in the evenings or weekends when my father was working on a project, I would be there with him fashioning something from scrapes of wood he had discarded. It was…
This short video explains how continuous stress can change your brain’s size, structure and how it functions. It also talks about how movement, meditation and the use of the breath can reduce continuous stress so we can diminish its negative impact on both our body and mind. During this extremely stressful season I think this…
Our dream at Inner Eye Publishing is to put the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program into the hands of as many teachers, parents and individuals as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for…
Winter is a time when all of nature goes inward. It really isn’t the time to be running around trying to find the perfect present. Instead, it is the time to remember how to be still, listen deeply, and be present. It is a time for self-reflection, deep healing, changing of perceptions and gaining clarity…
This very informative video illustrates how fear affects the biology of our body and how these biological responses in our bodies can impact the evolution of humanity on a global scale. Remember what plays out inside of us is simultaneously playing outside on the big screen of life, all around us. In less than…
Our dream at Inner Eye Publishing is to put the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program into the hands of as many teachers, parents and individuals as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for…
When I was younger I would gleefully leave my marks on paper or any surface I could find. I didn’t care of my drawings were perfect. I just loved how I felt when I was drawing. I felt happy, energized and alive. Though as I grew older, I found myself comparing my drawings and myself…
Johnny The Bagger from ServiceSpace on Vimeo. This heart touching video reminded me that it is the seemingly small actions that we make that can make the biggest difference in our lives and the lives of others. This video tells the story about Johnny and how his heart felt desire to make a difference changed…
Our dream at Inner Eye Publishing is to put the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program into the hands of as many teachers, parents and individuals as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for…
Today I want to talk about Tsunamis, not in the literal sense, but in the metaphorical sense. What am I talking about? To me a tsunami is an unexpected large force of energy that our system is not expecting and may have difficulty handling. A metaphorical tsunami may look like an out of control virus,…
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…
Our dream at Inner Eye Publishing is to put the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program into the hands of as many teachers, parents and individuals as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for…
Several years ago when I was having lunch with my friend Barbara she began talking about how she didn’t feel like she was enough or what she had to offer the world was enough. At first I was startled because what she was saying didn’t fit with my experience of her at all, but instead…
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, and how with…
Our dream at Inner Eye Publishing is to put the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program into the hands of as many teachers, parents and individuals as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for…
When my daughter was about seven months old her father was injured on the job and I had to take on the role of primary breadwinner. This single event changed me, and my whole life. It pushed me out of my comfort zone and forced me to grow and change in ways I hadn’t before.…
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…
Many years ago when I first met Dr. Bruce Lipton he told me that our emotions were like the gauges on the dashboard of our car. They let us know if a situation was good or not good for our biology. Today I would like to elaborate on that metaphor and explain how you can…
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…
Our dream at Inner Eye Publishing is to put the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program into the hands of as many teachers, parents and individuals as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for…
“How can something as simple as scribbling shift your perceptions and bring about a change so quickly?” I was asked repeatedly as young and old were introduced to the benefits and joys of scribbling at the Annual Palo Alto Art Fair many years ago. Occasionally we encountered jaded teens who proclaimed, “I don’t scribble—scribbling is…
Landfill Harmonic from Landfill Harmonic on Vimeo. When I watched this video I was truly touched by the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the children and adults that guided them. They didn’t just learn how to play a guitar or cello, their instruments were made from garbage. A cello made from an oil can and pieces…
Our dream at Inner Eye Publishing is to put the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program into the hands of as many teachers, parents and individuals as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for…
Our Journey begins long before we are born. Like a seed buried deep within the ground we hold and carry our potential. At the same time, our mother’s thoughts, and experiences are chemically passed to us and these experiences affect the development of our body, mind and potential. If for some reason you acquired a…
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…
Our dream at Inner Eye Publishing is to put the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program into the hands of as many teachers, parents and individuals as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for…
Many years ago I read an article that said the best parent was not the one who was perfect and never made any mistakes. Instead it said, the best parent was one who made lots of mistakes, but also admitted their mistakes and made restitution. This is because within this process they taught their children…
Video from KarmaTube There are many amazing people, places and things around us every day, but all too often we don’t really see them in all of their glory, because we are too focused on something else or we are moving too fast. I suggest you take the time to view this very magical short…
Our dream at Inner Eye Publishing is to put the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program into the hands of as many teachers, parents and individuals as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for…
Many years ago one of my teachers said, “…Before Enlightenment chop wood carry water, after Enlightenment, chop wood carry water….”. What’s the difference? The tasks are the same. The need is the same. What about the frame of mind? Who is chopping the wood? And who is carrying water? I have also been told that,…
Video from KarmaTube Watching this inspiring video I was reminded that for every problem there is a solution and great solutions attract people who can and want to make a difference. South Central Los Angeles is a food desert and in area filled with liquor stores, fast food chains and vacant lots. It also has…
Our dream at Inner Eye Publishing is to put the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program into the hands of as many teachers, parents and individuals as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for…
When I was around five years old, my father set aside some of his small hand tools in a toolbox for me to use. Often in the evenings or on the weekends when my father was working on a project, I would be there with him fashioning something from scrapes of wood he had discarded.…
This very informative video talks about the rise in the number of people today who are experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction and chronic Health disorders. With this in mind, I think it would be a good idea to explore why this might be happening, how it may be impacting our well-being and how to resolve…
Our dream at Inner Eye Publishing is to put the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program into the hands of as many teachers, parents and individuals as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories with you to hopefully put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these very, very challenging times. Remember, we can move through…
Video from KarmaTube This video touched my heart so deeply I watched it several times. After each time I watched this video the words that arose in my mind was: This is what love looks like! Also when it is deep, and pure it has the capacity to transform all that witness it—even from a…
Our dream at Inner Eye Publishing is to put the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program into the hands of as many teachers, parents and individuals as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for…
When I was much younger and things didn’t magically fall into place I would push harder, try to endure, and stay on task. Sometimes it worked, and sometimes it didn’t. Then later in life when I experience a very serious head injury everything changed. All of a sudden, I was no longer able to override…
Video from KarmaTube This inspiring video reminded me of the impact a good and devoted teacher can have on child’s life. Rita Pierson, a teacher with more than 40 years of experience, talks about the value and importance of human connection (relationships) in a kid’s education. She believes that if most kids grew up not…
Our dream at Inner Eye Publishing is to put the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program into the hands of as many teachers, parents and individuals as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for…
As far back as I can remember I have been fascinated by stillness. Stillness is different than the absence of noise. In stillness there exists a richness where you can delve into the fabric and meaning of the moment or life. Everything I do or create is an extension of that stillness and my desire…
Video from KarmaTube This short animation video speaks clearly and poetically to what so many of us have or continue to go through these days with quarantines, lock-downs and stay-at-home orders. It tells us to “Lean into loneliness—and know you’re not alone in it.” It also reminds us that we are all connected and with…
Our dream at Inner Eye Publishing is to put the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program into the hands of as many teachers, parents and individuals as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for…
Recently on my morning walk I found myself exploring a playground and reminiscing about the playgrounds I used to play on when I was younger. I can still remember spinning around and around on the merry-go-round and squealing with joy, as my world became a dizzy blur. The older children would periodically jump off and…
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…
Our dream at Inner Eye Publishing is to put the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program into the hands of as many teachers, parents and individuals as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for…
Today I would like to talk about masks. We all wear masks from time to time. It is a way to protect ourselves, hide our inner most feeling, maneuver difficult situations, and explore new ways of being. Unfortunately, if you aren’t aware of your mask and the reason you feel a need to wear a…
“There’s only one problem in today’s world…we’ve polarized the force. We see there’s a positive and a negative side, a light side and a dark side… The problem of making polarities is very simple… polarities clash with each other… and when they come together, they devastate each other.” Dr. Bruce Lipton In this fun video,…
Our dream at Inner Eye Publishing is to put the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program into the hands of as many teachers, parents and individuals as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for…
Today I would like to tell you a story about how my daughter helped me shift from my reactive mind to my problem-solving mind one sunny afternoon over lunch. The reason I feel this is important is because there is an excessive amount of stress in the world today. With this in mind, I feel…
Video from KarmaTube Every time I watch this video I am reminded that we do have the power to change the world in a positive way. There is always a moment of choice. This mind set is not something I have just come to in my adult years. It was a value that was instilled…
Our dream at Inner Eye Publishing is to put the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program into the hands of as many teachers, parents and individuals as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for…
Today I would like to tell you a story about Whimsey, who was our family dog many years ago. Every morning after we took our morning walk I would sit down at my desk to work. While I was busy, Whimsey sometimes would play with a toy, though her favorite past time is finding things…
In this short and very powerful video, Dr. Bruce Lipton explains how and why you might have difficulty creating the life you want. He begins by explaining that love opens you to the world, while fear closes you off to the world. He also talks about how unless you know how to activate your conscious…
Our dream at Inner Eye Publishing is to put the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program into the hands of as many teachers, parents and individuals as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for…
Today I would like to share some excerpts from a poem I wrote many years ago because over the years I have found it to be a helpful reminder of what I need to do when I am overwhelmed or disoriented by stress. For many decades I have known that doing something creative or connecting…
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…
Our dream at Inner Eye Publishing is to put the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program into the hands of as many teachers, parents and individuals as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for…
Many years ago I had an extraordinary experience with a deer that opened my heart and mind. That experience I feel was a very graphic illustration of the research of both Dr. Bruce Lipton, and Dr. Hans Jenny. As my thoughts and emotions changed it impacted both my body and my mind. The deer felt…
A film by Go Inspire Go. Video from KarmaTube As I watched this video clip about Jorge Munoz I was reminded of how one person’s actions can have a powerful impact on many people’s lives. A school bus driver by day and an angel by night, Jorge is making a difference. Why? When asked that…
Our dream at Inner Eye Publishing is to put the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program into the hands of as many teachers, parents and individuals as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for…
Today I would like to talk about work. What does the word mean to you? Is it something you try to avoid? Do you only see it as a means to an end? Is it a way to avoid the rest of your life? Or is it a joy? There is a Zen saying, “Before…
“Presence is who you are,” says Deepak Chopra in this three-minute video. He shares how the journey of self-discovery through conscious sensory experience offers a wondrous experience of deep connection. Through this connection, we can experience the truth of who we are. Deepak reminds us that “when you experience love, compassion, empathy, joy, equanimity… you…
Our dream at Inner Eye Publishing is to put the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program into the hands of as many teachers, parents and individuals as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for…
Today I would like to talk about how the lifting the ‘shelter in place’ that is taking place in varying degrees throughout the world is bringing about many changes—some good and some not so good. So to begin with, I think we need to remember we are in the middle of a unique global challenge!!!…
Written and produced by Nimo Patel and Daniel Nahmod. Video from KarmaTube This uplifting video, inspired by the 21 day Gratitude Challenge, is a great reminder of the importance and power of gratitude. It can also remind us of how small things can add up and enhance fabric of our life. Musicians Nimo Patel and…
Our dream at Inner Eye Publishing is to put the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program into the hands of as many teachers, parents and individuals as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for…
Today I would like to tell you a story about my friend Judy and magic crayons. The previous week Judy needed her students to stand in line for a short period of time. Though within a few minutes she could feel several of her students beginning to have a meltdown. In a flash of genius…
Video from KarmaTube As the conflict in Ukraine increases and the Covid virus continues to ravage the world, I think it is important to focus on the good, and the joy because they can be a pathway to empathy and compassion. This insightful video highlights how gratefulness impacted seven different individuals all with different life…
Our dream at Inner Eye Publishing is to put the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program into the hands of as many teachers, parents and individuals as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories with you to hopefully put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these very challenging times. Back in the mid –seventies, I…
A film by Green Renaissance. Video from KarmaTube This wonderful video reminded me that everyone has days when things don’t turn out the way we’d hoped and when this happens we have to find a way to make peace with things as they are. Fortunately the sun rises again each morning for all of us…
We’ve had multiple requests since the May 31st deadline to get the ICWIB Online Training Program for the sale price of 50% OFF, so we have decided to extend the one-year anniversary sale until June 30th. This means you will get six months access to all of the training videos (36 in total), the supplemental materials and a weekly live classroom…
Many years ago, actually many decades ago, one of my teachers told me that when there was a tsunami I needed to run to the highest ground and tie myself to the biggest tree. To me a tsunami is an unexpected large force of energy that our system is not expecting and may have difficulty…
Video from KarmaTube What if we as a society decided to live a life propelled with the spirit of love, cooperation and nonviolence? What would it look like? What if we as a society decided we were going to “Study War No More”? This uplifting video reminded me that each of us has the capacity…
We’ve had multiple requests since the May 31st deadline to get the ICWIB Online Training Program for the sale price of 50% OFF, so we have decided to extend the one-year anniversary sale until June 30th. This means you will get six months access to all of the training videos (36 in total), the supplemental materials and a weekly live classroom…
It is not the cards we are dealt that decide our happiness; it is how we respond to the situation. Every turn of the road we have an opportunity to view ourselves as a victim or choose to be the hero in our own life. This is not something imaginary. As the Molecules of Emotion by Candace…
Video from KarmaTube This video is a wonderful reminder how pushing or the use of force is not always the best approach to accomplish something. When Dan Stevenson placed a stone Buddha across the street from his house in Oakland’s Eastlake neighborhood, it was out of desperation. The corner had become an impromptu dump. City…
We’ve had multiple requests since the May 31st deadline to get the ICWIB Online Training Program for the sale price of 50% OFF, so we have decided to extend the one-year anniversary sale until June 30th. This means you will get six months access to all of the training videos (36 in total), the supplemental materials and a weekly live classroom…
There has been an explosion of research over the past decade that shows how important the first few years of a child’s life are in terms of social, emotional, and cognitive development. For many years, preschool and infant toddler care providers have focused on helping children compensate and overcome traumatic experiences and home life deficits.…
A film by Kim Nicole Holl. Video from KarmaTube “The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” ~Jacques Yves Cousteau. Roger Hanson, a retired schoolteacher and an ocean advocate, has always loved the sea. He felt he was called to live near the ocean after a chance encounter…
We’ve had multiple requests since the May 31st deadline to get the ICWIB Online Training Program for the sale price of 50% OFF, so we have decided to extend the one-year anniversary sale until June 30th. This means you will get six months access to all of the training videos (36 in total), the supplemental materials and a weekly live classroom…
Many years ago when I first met Dr. Bruce Lipton he told me that our emotions were like the gauges on the dashboard of our car. They let us know if a situation was good or not good for our biology. Today I would like to elaborate on that metaphor and explain how you can…
Video from KarmaTube How do you bring kindness into the world when you see such big problems? This was the question that inspired two people with a simple idea to make the world a better place and in the process ended up creating a worldwide organization for peace. In 2006, Jill McManigal, a mother of…
We’ve had multiple requests since the May 31st deadline to get the ICWIB Online Training Program for the sale price of 50% OFF, so we have decided to extend the one-year anniversary sale until June 30th. This means you will get six months access to all of the training videos (36 in total), the supplemental materials and a weekly live classroom…
Today I would like to talk about surviving stress. I have talked about this topic before, but feel it is important to talk about it again because of all of the stress created by the pandemic. Within each of us is a tolerance or intolerance for the opposite states of chaos and order or predictability…
Video from KarmaTube Have you ever seen hundreds or even thousands of starlings fly in swooping, and intricately coordinated patterns through the sky? Every time I have had the opportunity to witness the aerial flights of these birds I am filled with joy and amazement. Scientists have various theories about what causes starlings to swarm…
Our dream is to put the ICWIB Program into the hands of as many teachers and parents around the world as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for all of us, and this is what…
I grew-up in generation when children were taught to be seen and not heard. At a very early age I learned to bite my tongue, and not correct, contradict or challenge anyone even if it meant I didn’t get what I needed. As a result I became silent and in the process I lost touch…
Video from KarmaTube This wonderful video illustrates quite eloquently how changing our perceptions we can change our life experience. We all know that feeling of contentment that can wash over us when we are at peace with life and ourselves. Many of us are also familiar with that feeling of wanting to jump out of our…
Our dream is to put the ICWIB Program into the hands of as many teachers and parents around the world as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for all of us, and this is what…
As a child with learning challenges I always needed to find the connection between things in order to understand, remember and apply them. I never realized the significance of this “gift” until much later in life, because I thought everyone had to reflect, connect, find the common denominator and cross-reference every new piece of information…
This sweet animated video reminded me that we can’t choose whom we love or what we love any more than we can choose to be who we are. Learning how to identity and embrace our authentic nature with all of its glory, short comings and desires is part of our human journey. The process of…
Our dream is to put the ICWIB Program into the hands of as many teachers and parents around the world as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for all of us, and this is what…
I have come to believe that when you find yourself searching for something to make you feel whole—be it a relationship or a new toy—what you may be looking for is your soul. The loss or disconnect from your soul can feel like an overwhelming emptiness, a disorientation, or even depression. In all cases, when…
Video from KarmaTube I found this video, with a sound track of the song ‘Hero’ by the Makepeace Brothers to be both uplifting and inspiring. It also reminded me that anyone can be a hero, you only need to emanate the qualities of a hero by being noble, being wise, and being human. In many…
Our dream is to put the ICWIB Program into the hands of as many teachers and parents around the world as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for all of us, and this is what…
Whenever I find myself embarking along a new journey or beginning a new project I ask myself a series of questions to help me focus my mind and stay on course. Here are some of the questions I ask: What is my ultimate goal or what am I trying to accomplish? Why is this important?…
In this short video, Dr. Bruce Perry, psychiatrist and expert on the long-term effects of childhood trauma on the brain, talks about how each year the next generation of preschoolers and kindergarteners begin their lifelong journey of learning. Here, he shares his opinion on the real goal of education, which is “not to pass a…
Our dream is to put the ICWIB Program into the hands of as many teachers and parents around the world as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for all of us, and this is what…
Our body is designed to entrain with its environment, but it actually has two environments to draw from—your external environment (the people, places and things outside and around you) and your internal environment—your authentic self. When you are in a calm, and balanced environment it is easy to restore and maintain balance in your body…
Video from KarmaTube This uplifting, inspiring, and transformative video gently reminds me that our thoughts, beliefs and stories mold and define us. Listen to Carrie Newcomer encourage us to sing out the stories that no longer serve us and claim the stories that are truer and more life giving. In these times of great upheaval…
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Our dream is to put the ICWIB Program into the hands of as many teachers and parents around the world as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for all of us, and this is what…
Many years ago, actually many decades ago I had a life changing experience. I was standing on the corner of Fillmore and Jackson in San Francisco, CA waiting to take a bus down to the financial district where I taught a movement class. At the time I was in my late twenties. I am not…
In 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, “…what we think we…
Bruce H. Lipton, Ph.D is offering 20% off all physical inventory during April! Books, Audiobooks, CDs & DVDs ~ Exclusively at www.brucelipton.com/store
Our dream is to put the ICWIB Program into the hands of as many teachers and parents around the world as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for all of us, and this is what…
What is more important? –The individual or the whole? How can we create a whole and just society if we don’t encourage development and inclusion of the whole individual? Our children face a far different world then we faced when we were their age. By the time a child is eighteen years old, he or…
We all want our children to have happy, healthy and successful lives, but I think it is obvious that more testing and more pressure is not the answer. What could be a solution in this fast paced ever-changing world we now live in? In our complex world, it is easy to get caught up in…
Bruce H. Lipton, Ph.D is offering 20% off all physical inventory during April! Books, Audiobooks, CDs & DVDs ~ Exclusively at www.brucelipton.com/store
Our dream is to put the ICWIB Program into the hands of as many teachers and parents around the world as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for all of us, and this is what…
The vulture is not a very attractive bird when it is just sitting on a roost, but I think the sight of a large vulture soaring effortlessly through the sky is magnificent and inspiring. With a body length of about two feet and a wingspan of six feet, this bird’s breathtaking and soul stirring presence…
In the final segment of this wonderful interview with Bruce Lipton, whose research at Stanford University School of Medicine, between 1987 and 1992, revealed that the environment, operating though the membrane, controlled the behavior and physiology of the cell, turning genes on and off. His discoveries, which ran counter to the established scientific view that…
Our dream is to put the ICWIB Program into the hands of as many teachers and parents around the world as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for all of us, and this is what…
Do you live in the moment? Or are you perpetually focused on your next destination or accomplishment? Do you believe that when you get to a certain place you will be happy, but you are unable to be happy now? If you have answered yes, then you may be suffering from a condition called…
In the continuum of this very candid video, Dr. Bruce Lipton shares how he then began to pay attention to his thoughts and in the process discovered that about 70% of our thoughts are negative or redundant. With this new awareness, he purposely worked on changing his thoughts, and in the process he then noticed…
Our dream at Inner Eye Publishing is to put the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program into the hands of as many teachers, parents and individuals as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for…
When I began my artistic career as a Sculptor my main media was either wood or clay, for two very distinct… When I began my artistic career, as a Sculptor my main media was either wood or clay, for two very distinct reasons. The pattern and integrity of the wood grain required that I include…
In the continuation of this wonderful interview with Dr. Bruce Lipton, Bruce talks passionately about the world within our bodies and how the 50 trillion cells are like 50 trillion individuals that live and work in harmony. He goes on to say that the technology within our bodies is far greater then any of the…
Our dream at Inner Eye Publishing is to put the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program into the hands of as many teachers, parents and individuals as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for…
When my children were very young, like many working mothers, I didn’t… Wholeness and your connection to your authentic self always exist within you, but when you become stressed that inner clarity can become clouded leaving you feeling unhappy, lost, and unsure of yourself. When this happens it is time to stop, quiet your mind,…
Over the last two weeks I have shared part one and part two of this highly informative and very candid interview with Dr. Bruce Lipton about the power of the Mind. In the complete interview Bruce talks about how parents’ attitudes, beliefs and emotions can affect the genetic expression of their child’s genes. In this…
Our dream at Inner Eye Publishing is to put the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program into the hands of as many teachers, parents and individuals as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for…
Today I would like to tell you a story about Trust, Respect and Learning… I read an article when my son was an infant that changed my life. The article said there is no such thing as a perfect parent. In fact being a perfect parent, i.e. never making a mistake, was not a good…
Last week I shared part one of this highly informative and candid interview with Dr. Bruce Lipton about the power of the Mind. In this complete interview Bruce talks about how parents’ attitudes, beliefs and emotions can affect the genetic expression of their child’s genes. He explains it very simply, “If the mother is happy…
Our dream at Inner Eye Publishing is to put the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program into the hands of as many teachers, parents and individuals as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for…
My father, who had grown up on a farm, was very connected to nature and great believer of the importance of… When I was around four years old my family lived in a flat in Chicago. At the time, my parents had also bought a piece of property outside the city where they were planning…
In this highly informative video, Dr. Bruce Lipton talks about how parents are genetic engineers because their attitudes, beliefs, and emotions can affect the genetic expression of their child’s genes. Dr. Lipton refers to this as “Mother Nature’s Head Start program.” If the mother is happy then the baby is happy. If the mother is…
Our dream at Inner Eye Publishing is to put the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program into the hands of as many teachers, parents and individuals as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for…
Several years ago when I was having lunch with my friend Barbara she began talking about how she didn’t feel like she was enough or what she had to offer the world was enough. As I sat there listening some questions began rolling around in my mind. Where did these beliefs coming from? Why did…
In less than six minutes, Dr. Bruce Lipton explains the story of growth and protection, and how these biological responses impact our health and the evolution of humanity on a global scale. It is also easy to see how this perspective is playing out with our current pandemic situation. Cells, like people, collectively cooperate for…
Our dream at Inner Eye Publishing is to put the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program into the hands of as many teachers, parents and individuals as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for…
I came to the realization that the only thing that had changed was… I would like to tell you a story about a dear friend of mine. Recently she discovered she had a life-threatening disease and probable wouldn’t live more than five years. Upon hearing this news, she like many people freaked out. I mean…
In this very informative video Dr. Bruce Lipton uses the analogy of a TV set and a broadcast to explain the interaction between the cell and the environment. He then goes on to explain that just understanding this interaction and the role of the subconscious and conscious mind alone cannot change your life because the…
Our dream at Inner Eye Publishing is to put the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program into the hands of as many teachers, parents and individuals as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for…
Today I would like to talk about a quote from… What did Albert Einstein mean when he said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge” and how can I adapt and integrate the wisdom of his quote into my life? Well, from my perspective, Albert Einstein was saying that the conscious mind is more important than…
Video from KarmaTube This wonderful video talks about the importance to feeling truly loved and how just feeling loved, not because of something we did, can be transformative. Jean Vanier goes on to say, “To be fully human is really to discover who I am, and to discover who I am, is to discover the…
Our dream at Inner Eye Publishing is to put the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program into the hands of as many teachers, parents and individuals as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for…
Our family moved to the seashore when my daughter was three and for several years our life revolved around the constant ebb and flow of the tide. Early each morning we would walk on the beach to see what “gifts” the ocean had brought to us. Sometimes we would find shells or smooth pieces of…
Video from KarmaTube On September 11th a 21-Day Kindness Challenge was launched that included 6000 people from 98 countries. They created a tidal wave of goodness that inspired many — including young rapper-activist “Nimo” Patel at the Gandhi Ashram in India, who channeled the inspiration into this infectious music video. “Being Kind” features footage from…
Our dream at Inner Eye Publishing is to put the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program into the hands of as many teachers, parents and individuals as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for…
I would like to tell you a story that happened many years ago, actually several decades ago. It was a sunny afternoon and my daughter, her best friend and my son were having lunch. I don’t remember where I was planning on taking them after lunch though I do remember wanting them to remain relatively…
This short video explains how continuous stress can change your brain’s size, structure and how it functions. It also talks about how movement, meditation and the use of the breath can reduce continuous stress so we can diminish its negative impact on both our body and mind. During these extremely stressful times I think this…
Our dream at Inner Eye Publishing is to put the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program into the hands of as many teachers, parents and individuals as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for…
Dr. Bruce Lipton has talked about the relationship between stress and the immune system. He has said that when the body is stressed our subconscious mind is designed to automatically take over and run our whole system. When this happens our normal blood flow is redirected to our limbs because the mind assumes a tiger…
Video from KarmaTube Are you happy? When you aren’t, do you know how to pull yourself out of fear and/or depression? Or are you only able to feel happy when things turn out the way you want them too? This short and uplifting video reminded me that real happiness is achieved through a positive mind…
Our dream at Inner Eye Publishing is to put the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program into the hands of as many teachers, parents and individuals as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for…
What I am doing is purposely shifting from… When I studied art in college I had a wonderful teacher for life drawing who changed the way I drew and actually changed my life. At the beginning of each class he had us draw on very large tablets of paper because he felt it was a…
Video from KarmaTube Danielson Okeyo of Cape Town, South Africa, saw himself as something of a Superman because of his physical abilities. A series of injuries made him question who he was when he was no longer defined by what he could do. Okeyo takes us along on his journey to connect with the healing…
Our dream at Inner Eye Publishing is to put the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program into the hands of as many teachers, parents and individuals as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for…
If you currently don’t have a technique to help you… Today I would like to talk about procrastination. Procrastination is defined as the action of delaying or postponing something—a kind of avoidance. Now I think it is important to not put ALL delaying or postponing of things into the same soup pot, because I think…
Video from KarmaTube In this short video the filmmaker shares a transformative moment in his life. He starts out talking about walking down a busy street in Edinburgh and how his eye caught sight of a sign resting at the feet of a man sitting on the pavement outside a posh hotel. It simply read,…
Our dream at Inner Eye Publishing is to put the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program into the hands of as many teachers, parents and individuals as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for…
Within each of us is a tolerance or intolerance for the… Today I would like to talk about surviving stress. I know I have talked about this before, but feel I it is important to talk about it again because of all of the stress that has been created by the pandemic. Within each of…
v A film by Andrea Dorfman. Video from KarmaTube The pandemic has created a situation where we need to find ways to be comfortable being with ourselves. This charming video illustrates the path to the happy wholesomeness of being alone. Tanya Davis recites her poem about the ways of solitude, gently cataloging all the places…
Our dream at Inner Eye Publishing is to put the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program into the hands of as many teachers, parents and individuals as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for…
Many years ago when I first met Dr. Bruce Lipton he told me that… Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories with you to hopefully put a smile on your face and help you keep your head…
Video from KarmaTube Earlier this year, I decided that I needed to not just talk about the role of the subconscious and conscious mind. Instead I felt it would be a lot more fun if I shared short videos with you that had the ability to shift you from your reactive mind to your conscious…
Our dream at Inner Eye Publishing is to put the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program into the hands of as many teachers, parents and individuals as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for…
I grew up in an environment that lead me to believe that… Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories with you to hopefully put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on…
Written and produced by Nimo Patel and Daniel Nahmod. Video from KarmaTube This uplifting video, inspired by the 21 day Gratitude Challenge, shines light on the small things that make up the beautiful fabric of our lives and reminds us of the importance and power of gratitude. Musicians Nimo Patel and Daniel Nahmod brought together…
Our dream at Inner Eye Publishing is to put the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program into the hands of as many teachers, parents and individuals as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for…
Winter is a time when all of nature goes inward. It really isn’t the time to… Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories with you to hopefully put a smile on your face and help you keep…
When times are stressful, I think it is important to find time to be creative. Why? When we are being creative or problem-solving we activate our conscious mind and in the process we also are able to reconnect with our authentic nature. I would like to share this short video with you today because the…
Our dream at Inner Eye Publishing is to put the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program into the hands of as many teachers, parents and individuals as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for…
Today I would like to tell you a story about Alex… Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories with you to hopefully put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight…
Video from KarmaTube Alice Fox manages a plot of land that provides her with food for her body, materials for her art, and sustenance for her spirit. Sustainability highlights all aspects of her life and work. She looks closely at everything she finds on this plot of land, engaging with it, finding ways to utilize…
Our dream at Inner Eye Publishing is to put the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program into the hands of as many teachers, parents and individuals as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for…
After I left the store I found myself pondering which kind of… Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories with you to hopefully put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on…
Video from KarmaTube This short film has a profound, and heart-touching message about the importance of giving, and the true value of wealth. The story revolves around a young boy who grew up not liking his father because he believed he was poor, unintelligent and unsuccessful. This story is also a beautiful illustration of how…
Our dream at Inner Eye Publishing is to put the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program into the hands of as many teachers, parents and individuals as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories with you to hopefully put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these very, very challenging times. Today I want to…
A film by Life Vest Inside. Video from KarmaTube If the pandemic has taught us nothing more, it has shown us how interconnected we all are and how little acts of kindness can make a big difference in our life and the lives of others. As the saying goes, “…What goes around comes around…” This…
Our dream at Inner Eye Publishing is to put the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program into the hands of as many teachers, parents and individuals as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories with you to hopefully put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these very, very challenging times. Today I would like to…
Video from KarmaTube I love this video, because it reminds me of how the simple things of life can make a huge difference. For six hours each day, Bermuda’s Johnny Barnes stands at a busy traffic intersection telling all who pass that he loves them. His delight and sincerity are infectious, and the people of…
Our dream at Inner Eye Publishing is to put the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program into the hands of as many teachers, parents and individuals as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for all of…
When I was about five, my mother, father, my two sisters, and I… Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories with you to hopefully put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed…
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,…
We are pleased to announce the launch of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Online Training Program. This means that now anyone, anywhere in the world can benefit from this training. According to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program (I Create What I Believe!) frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their…
To me a metaphorical tsunami is an unexpected large force of energy that our system is not… Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories with you to hopefully put a smile on your face and help you…
Video from KarmaTube What keeps us happy and healthy as we go through life? If you think it’s fame and money, you’re not alone – but, according to psychiatrist Robert Waldinger, you’re mistaken. As the director of a 75-year-old study on adult development, he shares three important lessons learned from the study as well as…
We are pleased to announce the launch of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Online Training Program. This means that now anyone, anywhere in the world can benefit from this training. According to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program (I Create What I Believe!) frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their…
Life is filled with lots of difficult challenges these days, but if we can… Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories with you to hopefully put a smile on your face and help you keep your head…
Since research shows that more and more people today are experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction and chronic Health disorders, I think it would be a good idea to look at how this may be impacting our nervous system, well-being and life. Many attribute this rise in adversity to early childhood trauma, and chronic stress. This…
We are pleased to announce the launch of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Online Training Program. This means that now anyone, anywhere in the world can benefit from this training. According to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program (I Create What I Believe!) frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their…
According to Deepak Chopra, it is important to remember that our biology is… Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories with you to hopefully put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed…
According to Deepak Chopra, it is important to remember that our biology is… Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories with you to hopefully put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed…
This short video talks about how both early childhood trauma and early childhood support changes the brain. It also explains how one secure attachment with a daycare provider, preschool teacher, or other adult in a child’s life, even if there are no secure attachments in the home, can give a child a seed for resiliency.…
We are pleased to announce the launch of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Online Training Program. This means that now anyone, anywhere in the world can benefit from this training. According to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program (I Create What I Believe!) frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their…
Some of the patterns we receive from our parents can… Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories with you to hopefully put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in…
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…
We are pleased to announce the launch of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Online Training Program. This means that now anyone, anywhere in the world can benefit from this training. According to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program (I Create What I Believe!) frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their…
What I do know is that since that day anytime I have had a similar opportunity… Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories with you to hopefully put a smile on your face and help you keep…
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…
We are pleased to announce the launch of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Online Training Program. This means that now anyone, anywhere in the world can benefit from this training. According to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program (I Create What I Believe!) frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their…
When I experienced a very serious head injury everything… Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories with you to hopefully put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these…
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…
We are pleased to announce the launch of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Online Training Program. This means that now anyone, anywhere in the world can benefit from this training. According to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program (I Create What I Believe!) frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories with you to hopefully put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these very, very challenging times. Remember, we can move through…
Video from KarmaTube This delightfully animated poem by Julie Flanders urges you to “construct an orchestra of positive beliefs in your head,” as an antidote for the doubts that can devour your dreams. What is she talking about? I think she is referring to the inaccurate beliefs and perception we might have acquired in our…
We are pleased to announce the launch of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Online Training Program. This means that now anyone, anywhere in the world can benefit from this training. According to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program (I Create What I Believe!) frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories with you to hopefully put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these very, very challenging times. Remember, we can move through…
Video from KarmaTube This lovely video reminded me, just like the pandemic has reminded me, that together it is possible for us to both survive and thrive from our daily challenges. At the same time, it also reminded me that I should never approach or live my internal life based on the beliefs or perceptions…
We are pleased to announce the launch of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Online Training Program. This means that now anyone, anywhere in the world can benefit from this training. According to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program (I Create What I Believe!) frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their…
Many years ago when I first met Dr. Bruce Lipton he told me that our… Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories with you to hopefully put a smile on your face and help you keep your…
Video from KarmaTube Watching this inspiring video I was reminded that for every problem there is a solution and great solutions attract people who can make a difference. South Central Los Angeles is a food desert and in area filled with liquor stores, fast food chains and vacant lots. It also has an obesity rate…
We are pleased to announce the launch of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Online Training Program. This means that now anyone, anywhere in the world can benefit from this training. According to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program (I Create What I Believe!) frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories with you to hopefully put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these very, very challenging times. Remember, we can move through…
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…
We are pleased to announce the launch of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Online Training Program. This means that now anyone, anywhere in the world can benefit from this training. According to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program (I Create What I Believe!) frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories with you to hopefully put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these very, very challenging times. Remember, we can move through…
A film by Sustainable Human. Video from KarmaTube In this animated short video, philosopher Alan Watts illuminates the concept of perspective through the story of the Chinese farmer. Since research has shown us that our beliefs and perceptions mold our life, it seems obvious that if we label something as good or bad we are…
We are pleased to announce the launch of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Online Training Program. This means that now anyone, anywhere in the world can benefit from this training. According to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program (I Create What I Believe!) frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories with you to hopefully put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these very, very challenging times. Remember, we can move through…
Video from KarmaTube Do you feel vibration and alive? Are your days filled with joy, passion and magic? Or are you walking through life feeling hollow, empty and unfulfilled? The question I am really asking is: Are you living your life or the one that others have told you that you need to live? If…
We are pleased to announce the launch of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Online Training Program. This means that now anyone, anywhere in the world can benefit from this training. According to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program (I Create What I Believe!) frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their…
How do you know if there is a conflict between your… Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories with you to hopefully put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight…
Video from KarmaTube You would think that being yourself—your true self—would be an easy task, but often it isn’t. Learning to distinguish the difference between being the person you were taught to be versus the person you were designed to be can sometimes be a complicated path to follow. If and when you do experience…
We are pleased to announce the launch of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Online Training Program. This means that now anyone, anywhere in the world can benefit from this training. According to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program (I Create What I Believe!) frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories with you to hopefully put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these very, very challenging times. Remember, we can move through…
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…
We are pleased to announce the launch of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Online Training Program. This means that now anyone, anywhere in the world can benefit from this training. According to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program (I Create What I Believe!) frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories with you to hopefully put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these very, very challenging times. Remember, we can move through…
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 for…
We are pleased to announce the launch of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Online Training Program. This means that now anyone, anywhere in the world can benefit from this training. According to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program (I Create What I Believe!) frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories with you to hopefully put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these very challenging times. Remember, we always have a choice!…
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,…
We are pleased to announce the launch of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Online Training Program. This means that now anyone, anywhere in the world can benefit from this training. According to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program (I Create What I Believe!) frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories with you to hopefully put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these very challenging times. Remember, we always have a choice!…
Explore Wholeness is not something we need to strive for or try to obtain. Wholeness exists within us. It is our perceptions or beliefs about life and ourselves that disconnects us from this awareness and can prevent us from moving through life in a full and integrated manner. The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB)…
We are pleased to announce the launch of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Online Training Program. This means that now anyone, anywhere in the world can benefit from this training. According to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program (I Create What I Believe!) frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories with you to hopefully put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these very challenging times. So if you are feeling stuck…
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…
We are pleased to announce the launch of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Online Training Program. This means that now anyone, anywhere in the world can benefit from this training. According to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program (I Create What I Believe!) frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories with you to hopefully put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these very challenging times. I also invite you to explore…
Video from KarmaTube This short animated video is a great reminder of how one simple act of kindness can impact many other people. We are currently living in a very challenging time. At the same time, imagine how different the world could be, if we all looked for just one opportunity each day to share…
We are pleased to announce the launch of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Online Training Program. This means that now anyone, anywhere in the world can benefit from this training. According to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program (I Create What I Believe!) frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their…
http:/www.icreatewhatibelieve.com/wp-content/uploads/podcasts/Podcast134-Pain.mp3 Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories with you to hopefully put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these very challenging times. So if you are feeling…
Video from KarmaTube This wonderful video offered me a new and uplifting perspective on life today. Think about this: When we turn on the news or we click on the Internet, what are we fed? Usually we are fed more negativity, and are bombarded with information about more pain and more suffering. In less than…
We are pleased to announce the launch of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Online Training Program. This means that now anyone, anywhere in the world can benefit from this training. According to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program (I Create What I Believe!) frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories with you to hopefully put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these very challenging times. So if you are currently experiencing…
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…
We are pleased to announce the launch of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Online Training Program. This means that now anyone, anywhere in the world can benefit from this training. According to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program (I Create What I Believe!) frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories with you to hopefully put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these very challenging times. I also invite you and the…
Video from KarmaTube This animated short video speaks of many things that have occupied our lives and have been branded into our psyche.” during the pandemic. Naomi Shihab Nye’s poem Kindness begins with; “Before you know what kindness really is you must lose things, feel the future dissolve in a moment like salt in a…
We are pleased to announce the launch of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Online Training Program. This means that now anyone, anywhere in the world can benefit from this training. According to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program (I Create What I Believe!) frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories with you to hopefully put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these very challenging times. I would also like to invite…
A film by Sky Door Films. Video from KarmaTube This uplifting video chronicles how a family traveled to Nepal in search of a more meaningful way of life. They then returned home with a new perspective on community and ideas on how to build a healthier and more balanced community. While in Nepal, they saw…
We are pleased to announce the launch of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Online Training Program. This means that now anyone, anywhere in the world can benefit from this training. According to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program (I Create What I Believe!) frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories with you to hopefully put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these very challenging times. I also invite you and the…
Video from KarmaTube This short video is a great reminder that even though the pandemic has created a lot of hardships; it has also served as a catalyst for vibrant mutual aid groups like the Crisis Kitchen. This mutual aid group, which emerged in Portland, Oregon, was created to help people who had become food…
We are pleased to announce the launch of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Online Training Program. This means that now anyone, anywhere in the world can benefit from this training. According to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program (I Create What I Believe!) frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories with you to hopefully put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these very challenging times. I also invite you and the…
In this short video Dr. Bruce Lipton talks about how the function of the mind is to create coherency between what we believe and the reality that we experience. About 2500 years ago, the Buddhists said that “what we think we become.” Now the field of epigenetics says, “What you are thinking is translated into chemistry that…
We are pleased to announce the launch of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Online Training Program. This means that now anyone, anywhere in the world can benefit from this training. According to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program (I Create What I Believe!) frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories with you to hopefully put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these very challenging times. I also invite you and the…
When times are difficult or challenging we need to feel a little more love and support. Though how can we accomplish this when everyone is stretched so thin it is hard to keep our head screwed on straight and our negative emotions in check? I am not sure how it all began, but at a…
We are pleased to announce the launch of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Online Training Program. This means that now anyone, anywhere in the world can benefit from this training. According to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program (I Create What I Believe!) frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories with you to hopefully put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these very challenging times. I also invite you and the…
This uplifting video is a great reminder of how the smallest creative action can make a difference in another person’s life. The Kindness Rocks Project was created to help unsuspecting recipients through random inspirational rocks dropped along the way. With all of the additional stress created by the pandemic there is a greater need for…
We are pleased to announce the launch of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Online Training Program. This means that now anyone, anywhere in the world can benefit from this training. According to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program (I Create What I Believe!) frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories with you to hopefully put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these very challenging times. We also invite you and the…
Video from KarmaTube Can you imagine how different your life might be now if the goal of your grammar school teacher was to help you understand how to be happy and care for other people? Instead of waiting until his students became adults, this teacher teaches his pupils to be aware of and honor their…
It is official! We are launching the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Online Training Program on April 23, 2021. This means starting April 23, 2021 that anyone, anywhere in the world can benefit from this training. According to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program (I Create What I Believe!) frees up the mind of a child (or…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories with you to hopefully put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these very challenging times. We also invite you and the…
Video from KarmaTube This heart touching video reminds me that it is the seemingly small actions that we make that can make the biggest difference in our lives and the lives of others. This video tells the story about Johnny and how his heart felt desire to make a difference changed the culture of a…
It is official! We are launching the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Online Training Program on April 23, 2021. This means starting April 23, 2021 that anyone, anywhere in the world can benefit from this training. According to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program (I Create What I Believe!) frees up the mind of a child (or…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories with you to hopefully put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these very challenging times. We also invite you and the…
Video from KarmaTube In this uplifting video a woman, who had experienced a traumatic past, uses her fingers, her eyes, and her heart to teach young people from difficult backgrounds the skill of origami. Why? She found that making something beautiful could be very healing and transformative. Even if their scars do not go completely…
Did you know that we are launching the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Online Training Program on April 23, 2021? This means starting April 23, 2021 that anyone, anywhere in the world can benefit from this training. Our dream is to put the ICWIB Program into the hands of as many teachers around the…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my podcast, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these very challenging times and in the process create a life that is supportive…
Video from KarmaTube This uplifting short video was created to honor the first responders and heroes of the COVID-19 crisis, but when the musicians of River Oaks Chamber Orchestra (ROCO) came together virtually from across the U.S. and Canada to perform ROCO’s commission “Anthem of Hope” by Anthony DiLorenzo they created something that offers hope…
Since the world is currently suffering from an immense amount of stress and loss, we feel this is the time for all of us to come together and create a new outcome. To facilitate this change, we want the I Create What I Believe! Online Training Program to be available to everyone in the world. This is…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my podcast, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these very challenging times and in the process create a life that is supportive…
Video from KarmaTube In this short and inspiring video Kathleen Taylor, who has spent over 20 years as a counselor and community engagement facilitator for the dying, talks about something wonderful that she discovered. She discovered that most people in the final chapter of their life become their authentic selves. They become courageous – they…
My dream is to put the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program into the hands of as many teachers as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for all of us, and this is…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my podcast, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these very challenging times and in the process create a life that is supportive…
Video from KarmaTube This short film video is a great reminder that we all need and deserve love. It also reminds me that love has no boundaries, love has no prejudices, love has no labels and love has no age. This simple message relates to all of us and is greatly needed during this time…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times and create a life that is supportive of your…
A film by The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation. Video from KarmaTube This inspiring video illuminates the human experience of give and take that transpires through music. Kindness and love are a reciprocal energy exchange that can inspire and uplift both the musicians and their audiences. The street musicians in this video reflect on how…
My dream is to put the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Program into the hands of as many teachers as possible, because according to Dr. Bruce Lipton “…This program frees up the mind of a child (or adult) and allows their creative nature to create a better world for all of us, and this is what…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times and create a life that is supportive of your…
Video from KarmaTube This heart-warming video reminded me that we often find love when we least expect it and when we do find love often it is different than we expected. This beautiful short film also illustrates the sweetness and transformative power of pure love. When I stepped back and viewed the unfolding of the…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times and create a life that is supportive of your…
Video from KarmaTube In challenging times it is easy to get lost in the pain and discordance of our differences, instead of celebrating our similarities—which ultimately can then become a source of strength within us. After hearing some street musicians outside a Subway station move some 200-odd pedestrians to tears, Mark Johnson, a Grammy winning…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times and create a life that is supportive of your…
This thirteen-year-old boy sings Josh Gorban’s song You Raise Me UP with such heart and soul that he was able to lift me up and moved me beyond a limiting belief. In the process I was reminded of the power of authenticity and song. This is definitely a video to turn to if you…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times and create a life that is supportive of your…
This sweet video is a simple reminder that we each have beauty and are able to connect with others in our own unique ways. It may be a the passing glance of a stranger, the earnest offering of a flower, and the knowing smile of a shared secret that becomes the foundation of our connection…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times and create a life that is supportive of your…
Video from KarmaTube This charming short video reminded me in less than two minutes what I need to do to be happy. The pandemic has created an excessive amount of stress in many people’s lives. This in turn has activated their subconscious or reactive mind. Unfortunately no thinking takes place in that part of our…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times and create a life that is supportive of your…
Video from KarmaTube I would like to share this inspiring video about Daniel Dancer, an art-activist who creates and films gigantic living paintings that are made up of people, but only make sense when viewed from the sky. He came up with the idea of this interactive art form, because he found it had the…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times and create a life that is supportive of your…
The Bench from Cameron Burnett on Vimeo. This short video is a wonderful reminder of how the simplest action can make a difference in another person’s life. During these challenging times, when our lives are filled with more stress and anxiety than usual, I would like you to imagine how each of us could make…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times and create a life that is supportive of your…
Video from KarmaTube I would like to share this inspiring video because it reminds me of the power of creativity and perception. Who would have thought that instruments could be created from castaway oilcans, pieces of discarded wood, spoons and buttons? Nicolas, a recycler with no previous experience making musical instruments, and living hand-to-mouth by…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times and create a life that is supportive of your…
Video from KarmaTube In this charming short video Kelly Lim, shares how doing her artwork forced her to believe in herself and inspired her to make art that people could touch and connect deeply with. She wanted them to realize that art could take many forms. She also wanted her delightful installations to touch their…
The coronavirus has created a lot of stress and upheaval in many people’s lives. In response to this dilemma, Nancy Marie, the creator of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) program, which is based on the research of Dr. Bruce Lipton and is endorsed by him, began offering FREE online Stress Reduction classes last spring. Originally the…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times and create a life that is supportive of your…
Video from KarmaTube I would like to share this uplifting video about happiness and positivity. During this time of great stress I feel it is important to have many ways to help ourselves remember what makes us happy and then do them. This is because our whole system works better when we are happy. Actually…
The coronavirus has created a lot of stress and upheaval in many people’s lives. In response to this dilemma, Nancy Marie, the creator of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) program, which is based on the research of Dr. Bruce Lipton and is endorsed by him, began offering FREE online Stress Reduction classes last spring. Originally the…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times and create a life that is supportive of your…
Video from KarmaTube I would like to share this delightful short animated video about an elderly lady waiting to board a train, because it illustrates quite graphically how an inaccurate belief can alter a person’s perceptions and subsequently create an undesired outcome. I would also like to invite you to explore some of the ICWIB! art activities…
The coronavirus has created a lot of stress and upheaval in many people’s lives. In response to this dilemma, Nancy Marie, the creator of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) program, which is based on the research of Dr. Bruce Lipton and is endorsed by him, began offering FREE online Stress Reduction classes last spring. Originally the…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times and create a life that is supportive of your…
I would like to share this short video where you can witness both the beauty and ingenuity of wind-powered sculptures. Theo Jansen, the Dutch creator of these amazing machines—where nature and technology meet—calls them “Kinetic Sculptures”. What is equally amazing is these sculptures are made completely of recycled items. The ‘stomach’ of the sculpture is…
The coronavirus has created a lot of stress and upheaval in many people’s lives. In response to this dilemma, Nancy Marie, the creator of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) program, which is based on the research of Dr. Bruce Lipton and is endorsed by him, began offering FREE online Stress Reduction classes last spring. Originally the…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times and create a life that is supportive of your…
Video from KarmaTube This charming video highlights the wonderment and power of the creative process. Why do I feel that is important? During challenging times we can become overwhelmed, unfortunately this activates our subconscious mind where no thinking takes place. On the other hand, when we are creative we activate our conscious mind. This in…
The coronavirus has created a lot of stress and upheaval in many people’s lives. In response to this dilemma, Nancy Marie, the creator of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) program, which is based on the research of Dr. Bruce Lipton and is endorsed by him, began offering FREE online Stress Reduction classes last spring. Originally the…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times and create a life that is supportive of your…
This uplifting video reminded me that we are all children at the heart and because of that we all need to find a way to play, have fun and enjoy our days. Life will always be filled with challenging moments, but we can choose how those moments affect our emotional and physical well-being. Edward Reid…
The coronavirus has created a lot of stress and upheaval in many people’s lives. In response to this dilemma, Nancy Marie, the creator of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) program, which is based on the research of Dr. Bruce Lipton and is endorsed by him, began offering FREE online Stress Reduction classes last spring. Originally the…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories to put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times. I also invite you to explore some of the ICWIB! art…
Video from KarmaTube This short video reminds me that I always have a choice. I can choose to create a life that fills me with joy and the wonderment of life or I can choose to postpone having a delightful experience. Life is what we create by the choices me make and how we view…
The coronavirus has created a lot of stress and upheaval in many people’s lives. In response to this dilemma, Nancy Marie, the creator of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) program, which is based on the research of Dr. Bruce Lipton and is endorsed by him, began offering FREE online Stress Reduction classes last spring. Originally the…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories to put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times. I also invite you to explore some of the ICWIB! art…
This short and uplifting video is a great reminder of the power of music, dancing and joy. In difficult and challenging times it is easy to feel overwhelmed and defeated and then react in a manner that doesn’t improve the quality of your life or the lives of others. On the other hand, when people…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories to help you put a smile on your face and keep your head screwed on straight in these very challenging times. I also invite you to explore some of the ICWIB!…
A film by Green Renaissance. Video from KarmaTube In this short video, a veterinarian reminds us that love is the gentleness of being with what is. He also reminds us of how the simple things of life can teach us how to be compassionate to everything, including ourselves. By focusing on and discovering what “lights…
The coronavirus epidemic has turned many people’s lives upside down. In response to this dilemma, Nancy Marie, the creator of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) program, which is based on the research of Dr. Bruce Lipton and is endorsed by him, is offering some FREE online Stress Reduction classes. Anyone, anywhere in the world is welcome…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories to put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times. With this in mind, I invite you to explore some of…
Video from KarmaTube This very moving video illustrates the importance and power of love, trust and connection. Ten days after the 2016 U.S. presidential election, Sulayman, Karim Sulayman- an Arab-American tenor from Chicago- teamed up with filmmaker Meredith Kaufman Younger to perform a trust experiment. Watch this silent video (set to Sulayman singing Sinead O’Connor’s…
The coronavirus epidemic has turned many people’s lives upside down. In response to this dilemma, Nancy Marie, the creator of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) program, which is based on the research of Dr. Bruce Lipton and is endorsed by him, is offering some FREE online Stress Reduction classes. Anyone, anywhere in the world is welcome…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories to put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times. With this in mind, I invite you to explore some of…
Video from KarmaTube In this poignant video, Sir Ken Robinson points out that we need to revolutionize education so that it is tailor made for each child. He believes human development is an organic, rather than a mechanical, process. From that perceptive he feels we need to make a radical shift from standardized schools to…
The coronavirus epidemic has turned many people’s lives upside down. In response to this dilemma, Nancy Marie, the creator of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) program, which is based on the research of Dr. Bruce Lipton and is endorsed by him, is offering some FREE online Stress Reduction classes. Anyone, anywhere in the world is welcome…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories to put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times. With this in mind, I invite you to explore some of…
Written and produced by Nimo Patel and Daniel Nahmod. Video from KarmaTube This uplifting video, inspired by the 21 day Gratitude Challenge, shines light on the small things that make up the beautiful fabric of our lives and reminds us of the importance and power of gratitude. Musicians Nimo Patel and Daniel Nahmod brought together…
The coronavirus epidemic has turned many people’s lives upside down. In response to this dilemma, Nancy Marie, the creator of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) program, which is based on the research of Dr. Bruce Lipton and is endorsed by him, is offering some FREE online Stress Reduction classes. Anyone, anywhere in the world is welcome…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories to put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times. With this in mind, I invite you to explore some of…
Video from KarmaTube This short animation video speaks clearly and poetically to what so many of us are going through these days with quarantines, lock-downs and stay-at-home orders. It tells us to “Lean into loneliness—and know you’re not alone in it.” It also reminds us that we are all connected and with the right perspective…
The coronavirus epidemic has turned many people’s lives upside down. In response to this dilemma, Nancy Marie, the creator of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) program, which is based on the research of Dr. Bruce Lipton and is endorsed by him, is offering some FREE online Stress Reduction classes. Anyone, anywhere in the world is welcome…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories to put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times. With this in mind, I invite you to explore some of…
Karim Sulayman – I trust you from Meredith Kaufman Younger on Vimeo. This very moving video illustrates the importance and power of love, trust and connection. Ten days after the 2016 U.S. presidential election, Sulayman, Karim Sulayman- an Arab-American tenor from Chicago- teamed up with filmmaker Meredith Kaufman Younger to perform a trust experiment. Watch…
The coronavirus epidemic has turned many people’s lives upside down. In response to this dilemma, Nancy Marie, the creator of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) program, which is based on the research of Dr. Bruce Lipton and is endorsed by him, is offering some FREE online Stress Reduction classes. Anyone, anywhere in the world is welcome…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories to put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times. With this in mind, I invite you to explore some of…
Click on image to watch video This short video is a great reminder how connection, empathy, and trust can flourish through the shared adventures of tandem cycling, mountain trekking, paragliding, and scuba diving between able bodied people and people with disabilities. Divyanshu Ganatra, founder of Adventures Beyond Barriers Foundation (ABBF), said you can learn more…
The coronavirus epidemic has turned many people’s lives upside down. In response to this dilemma, Nancy Marie, the creator of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) program, which is based on the research of Dr. Bruce Lipton and is endorsed by him, is offering some FREE online Stress Reduction classes. Anyone, anywhere in the world is welcome…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories to put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times. With this in mind, I invite you to explore some of…
This short video clip will guide you through the fourth activity in the ICWIB program. It is called the labyrinth. The labyrinth, which has roots both in yoga breathing and labyrinth walking meditation, can help you relax your body, increase your sense of well-being, and help you become fully present. The repetitive motion and use…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories to put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times. I also invite you to explore some of the ICWIB! art…
In this very informative video Dr. Bruce Lipton uses the analogy of a TV set and a broadcast to explain the interaction between the cell and the environment. He then goes on to explain that just understanding this interaction and the role of the subconscious and conscious mind alone cannot change your life because the…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories to put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times. With this in mind, I invite you to explore some of…
In this delightful video, Dr. Bruce Lipton and his wife Margaret Horton share with you the importance of choosing love and how that one single choice can change your whole life. It is important to remember that the body can only read two emotions—fear and love. Fear can trigger the reactive subconscious mind, which is…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories to put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times. With this in mind, I also invite you to explore some…
This morning when I was doing some research, I came across this video clip. I am sharing this with you today, because in many ways it is a great reminder of something Dr. Bruce Lipton said. “Don’t let your tapes, or anyone who has a diminished view of you, create your life.” Instead, take the…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories to put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times. I also invite you to explore some of the ICWIB! art…
Making a difference in the world or in someone’s life doesn’t require a lot of money or even a lot of time. It only requires us to “show-up,” and touch another person’s life in a positive manner. Walking on the beach looking for answers one day, Megan Murphy realized that every time she found a…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories to put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times. I also invite you to explore some of the ICWIB! art…
This heart touching short video reminded me of the power of a simple act of kindness. During these very challenging times, I feel this is important to remember. I also feel it is important to not only remember the power of kindness, but to find ways to activate and utilize the power of kindness as…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories to put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times. I also invite you to explore some of the ICWIB! art…
Neil deGrasse Tyson – The Most Human Activity from The Inspiration Journey on Vimeo. As I watched this wonderful video from astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson as he gives parents some simple advice on how to encourage children’s interest in science, the thought that dashed through my brain was: This is also the way to heal…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories to put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times. I also invite you to explore some of the ICWIB! art…
This short video explains how continuous stress can change your brain’s size, structure and how it functions, right down to the level of your genes. It also talks about how movement, meditation and the use of the breath can reduce continuous stress so we can diminish its negative impact on both our body and mind.…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories to put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times. I also invite you to explore some of the ICWIB! art…
In this short animated video, Dr. Brene Brown reminds us of both the importance of a deep authentic connection and how it differs from sympathy. I feel this is really important to remember during this time of great global challenge, because as Dr. Brown explains; sympathy places another person’s problems at a distance from us,…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories to put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times. I also invite you to explore some of the ICWIB! art…
This short and touching video reminds me of both the importance of connection and the importance of looking beyond our fear, prejudices and differences to find meaningful and love filled connections. If Tara and Bella can look past their immense differences and create a loving and trust filled relationship, then maybe we can too. All…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories to put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times. I also invite you to explore some of the ICWIB! art…
This is one of my favorite videos because it is a wonderful reminder of the difference that one person can make and what many of our leading scientists and spiritual leaders have been telling us for centuries–our thoughts and emotions affect our biology! When we are living a life that makes us happy we feel…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories to put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times. I also invite you to explore some of the ICWIB! art…
In this short 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 diminished, 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,…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories to put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times. I also invite you to explore some of the ICWIB! art…
This short and inspiring video reminds us that our lives are sustained by millions of gestures, big, and small made by everyday people who simply show up to do their little bit day after day in service of the greater good. It is also a reminder that we don’t have to be rich and powerful…
Reduce Stress and Restore Balance The coronavirus epidemic has turned many people’s lives upside down. In response to this dilemma, Nancy Marie, the creator of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) program, which is based on and endorsed by Dr. Bruce Lipton, is offering FREE online ICWIB workshops for young children and their parents…
Are you listening or have you lost your way? Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories to put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times. I also…
Contact with the Sacred from Katie Teague on Vimeo. When your stress levels rise and the world seems to be in a state of constant upheaval I think it is important to remember the power of connecting with the sacred everyday. What I am referring to here is the wonder of nature that surrounds us…
Reduce Stress and Restore Balance The coronavirus epidemic has turned many people’s lives upside down. In response to this dilemma, Nancy Marie, the creator of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) program, which is based on and endorsed by Dr. Bruce Lipton, is offering FREE online ICWIB workshops for young children and their parents…
Are you listening to the river or have you lost your way? Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories to put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging…
Poet and author Shane Koyczan narrates this poignant short video from the Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education on the importance of educating children’s hearts as well as their minds. This is important to remember, especially in this time of great upheaval, because while children need knowledge to prepare them for life, they also…
Reduce Stress and Restore Balance The coronavirus epidemic has turned many people’s lives upside down. In response to this dilemma, Nancy Marie, the creator of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) program, which is based on and endorsed by Dr. Bruce Lipton, is offering FREE online ICWIB workshops for young children and their parents…
What kind of relationships do you have? Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories to put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times. I also invite you…
This short video talks about how childhood trauma changes the brain. It also talks about how one secure attachment with a daycare provider, preschool teacher, or other adult in a child’s life, even if there are no secure attachments in the home, also changes the brain and can give a child a seed for…
Reduce Stress and Restore Balance The coronavirus epidemic has turned many people’s lives upside down. In response to this dilemma, Nancy Marie, the creator of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) program, which is based on and endorsed by Dr. Bruce Lipton, is offering FREE online ICWIB workshops for young children and their parents…
What kind of relationships do you have? Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories to put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times. I also invite you…
In this short video, Gordon Hempton, an acoustic ecologist who has spent over thirty years recording the steadily vanishing natural soundscapes, talks about the impact that one square inch of silence can have on nature and the world. After I watched this video, I began to ponder the possible the impact that each of us…
Reduce Stress and Restore Balance The coronavirus epidemic has turned many people’s lives upside down. In response to this dilemma, Nancy Marie, the creator of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) program, which is based on and endorsed by Dr. Bruce Lipton, is offering FREE online ICWIB workshops for young children and their parents…
How to become part of the solution Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories to put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times. I also invite you…
Circles in the Sand from LightCurve on the Road – Fousie on Vimeo. This lovely video reminded me of the many ways we can make a difference in the world. We don’t need a lot of money, or even a lot of time to add a little love, joy, and beauty to the world. Unfortunately,…
Reduce Stress and Restore Balance The coronavirus epidemic has turned many people’s lives upside down. In response to this dilemma, Nancy Marie, the creator of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) program, which is based on and endorsed by Dr. Bruce Lipton, is offering FREE online ICWIB workshops for young children and their parents…
Reduce Stress and Restore Balance The coronavirus epidemic has turned many people’s lives upside down. In response to this dilemma, Nancy Marie, the creator of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) program, which is based on and endorsed by Dr. Bruce Lipton, is offering FREE online ICWIB workshops for young children and their parents…
How to reduce stress with your imagination Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories to put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times. I also invite you…
In this short video, Wayne Dyer and Oprah Winfrey discuss the difference between the art of manifestation and the law of attraction. Wayne says, “I will attract into my life what I am, not what I want.” As simplistic as this seems it means that placing a new or different thought into our mind as…
Reduce Stress and Restore Balance The coronavirus epidemic has turned many people’s lives upside down. In response to this dilemma, Nancy Marie, the creator of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) program, which is based on and endorsed by Dr. Bruce Lipton, is offering FREE online ICWIB workshops for young children and their parents…
How to reduce stress with your imagination Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories to put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times. I also invite you…
In this short video, Paula Byrne, worldwide teacher of transformational dance, shares how movement gets us under the radar of our minds and deep into ourselves. When we listen with deep curiosity to our bodies, we shift from our subconscious reactive mind into our conscious problem solving mind and become grounded in the present moment.…
Reduce Stress and Restore Balance The coronavirus epidemic has turned many people’s lives upside down. In response to this dilemma, Nancy Marie, the creator of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) program, which is based on and endorsed by Dr. Bruce Lipton, is offering FREE online ICWIB workshops for young children and their parents…
Stress can Compromise our Body and Mind Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories to put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times. I also invite you…
In this three-minute video, Dr. Bruce Lipton offers a scientific look at the relationship between stress and the immune system. Being in the middle of a global pandemic I feel this is a valuable reminder of why decreasing stress is vital for good health and a well-functioning immune system! Bruce illuminates about how stress weakens…
Reduce Stress and Restore Balance The coronavirus epidemic has turned many people’s lives upside down. In response to this dilemma, Nancy Marie, the creator of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) program, which is based on and endorsed by Dr. Bruce Lipton, is offering FREE online ICWIB workshops for young children and their parents…
Changing Behavior Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories to put a smile on your face and help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times. I also invite you to explore some of the…
In this short video, Dr. Bruce Lipton shows how we are the living evidence of programs that have been passed down to us from previous generations. Studies show if we are not mindful, about 95% of our behaviors play out from the subconscious programming we acquired in the first six years of life, which means…
Reduce Stress and Restore Balance The coronavirus epidemic has turned many people’s lives upside down. In response to this dilemma, Nancy Marie, the creator of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) program, which is based on and endorsed by Dr. Bruce Lipton, is offering FREE online ICWIB workshops for young children and their parents…
Shifting Mind States Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times and create a life that is supportive of your authentic nature. I also invite you…
Mr. Rogers used to say, “There is only one you.” So if we are all different, then how can we possibly compare ourselves with other people? That is like comparing apples with pineapples. On the other hand, if we accept that we are unique, then I think the question could change to: How can I…
Reduce Stress and Restore Balance The coronavirus epidemic has turned many people’s lives upside down. In response to this dilemma, Nancy Marie, the creator of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) program, which is based on and endorsed by Dr. Bruce Lipton, is offering FREE online ICWIB workshops for young children and their parents…
Is your life congruent? Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times and create a life that is supportive of your authentic nature. I also invite…
In these difficult times I think it is important to remember that we experience wholeness through the web of interconnection—not the internet connection. Although science and technology offer us ways of connecting to each other and for understanding the connections between all of life, they can’t make us whole. In this two-minute excerpt from her speech, Dr.…
Reduce Stress and Restore Balance The coronavirus epidemic has turned many people’s lives upside down. In response to this dilemma, Nancy Marie, the creator of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) program, which is based on and endorsed by Dr. Bruce Lipton, is offering FREE online ICWIB workshops for young children and their parents…
Are we going to be part of the Problem or the Solution? Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times and create a life that is supportive…
In less than six minutes, Dr. Bruce Lipton explains the story of growth and protection, and how these biological responses impact the evolution of humanity on a global scale. It is also easy to see how this is playing out with our current pandemic situation. Cells, like people, collectively cooperate for growth and to thrive.…
A wonderful way to gain clarity and insight Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times and create…
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 its 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…
Reduce Stress and Restore Balance The coronavirus epidemic has turned many people’s lives upside down. In response to this dilemma, Nancy Marie, the creator of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) program, which is based on and endorsed by Dr. Bruce Lipton, is offering FREE online ICWIB workshops for young children and their parents…
How can we respond from a more conscious and centered place? Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging…
This short video clip of Oprah and Dr. Bruce Perry about childhood trauma brings forth a whole new perspective on how to view and approach making a significant difference in the world. Dr. Perry said, “That same sensitivity that makes it possible for a young child to learn language very quickly is also the same…
Learning how to listen can help us thrive Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times and…
I first met Dr. Bruce Lipton in 1990. At the time, he was a fellow in Pathology at Stanford Medical School. It was also during this time that he proved in a lab that our beliefs and perceptions, not our genes, control our biology. Out of his discovery came the logical corollary that a change…
Learning how to embrace new life opportunities 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 grew up listening to the radio, not looking at screens, this resonated…
Research has shown that art and music enhance the learning process. For some people this means we need to include art and music as part of school curriculum because it enables nonlinear thinkers a place to excel. Unfortunately this kind of thinking indicates a lack of awareness of how art affects the mind and how…
Many years ago I had an experience that changed the course of my whole life. Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on…
In this fun video, Dr. Bruce Lipton reminds us that the perceived illusion of separation (light vs. dark, Jedi vs. Sith, us vs. them) is essentially the cause of all the world’s conflict. Bruce go on to share how “…supporting duality is the very nature of our own brain—we have two hemispheres, the left and…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times and create a life that is supportive of your…
In this short 60 minutes interview, Oprah Winfrey talks about how her view of people and the impact that trauma had on their life has radically changed. She goes on to say that now she understands why some people still flourish after bad experiences and trauma and some do not. This answer, she says, is…
How my grandfather’s clarity gave me a different view of myself Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these…
This short and very informative video was created to show teachers how trauma affects the brain in a simple and straightforward manner. Now even though this video was explicitly created for teachers, I think it is very useful for all individuals since 70% of the population has experience trauma at least once. I also think…
The importance of cultivating your inner GPS Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times and create…
I grew-up in generation when children were taught to be seen and not heard. At a very early age I learned to bite my tongue, and not correct, contradict or challenge anyone even if it meant I didn’t get what I needed. As a result I became silent. In the silence I lost touch of…
Do you listen to your body or your mind? Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times…
Research shows the earlier in life children learn how to self-regulate and develop healthy social emotional skills, the greater their chances of academic success and developing/maintaining healthy relationships. “Teaching students self-regulation and social emotional skills… starting in preschool… leads to behaviors that give kids a greater chance for success, such as being able to stay…
How can we live an inspired life? Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times and create a…
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…
A simple way to rekindle your spirit and restore balance Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times…
In this short and very informative video Dr. Bruce Lipton explains that our life is an expression of our programs, because 95% of our life comes from our subconscious. He goes on to explain what would happen if our subconscious programs matched the wishes and desires of our conscious mind and how we can create…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times and create a life that is supportive of your authentic…
If stairs played musical notes when you walked on them, would you be more likely to take them? Volkswagen launched a popular campaign called “The Fun Theory” which is “dedicated to the thought that something as simple as fun is the easiest way to change people’s behavior for the better.” It turns out that 66%…
Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times and create a life that is supportive of your authentic…
In this short and very powerful video, Dr. Bruce Lipton explains how and why you might have difficulty creating the life you want. He begins by explaining that love opens you to the world, while fear closes you off to the world. He also talks about how unless you know how to activate your conscious…
The Importance of Purpose Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times and create a life that is…
Michael Jackson Tribute – Heal The World – Child Prodigy Cover | Maati Baani from Swapnil Patole (Sr.Colorist) on Vimeo. This wonderful video reminds me that even in the darkest moments healing is possible—especially from our children. Nirali Kartik and Kartik Shah of Maati Baani, brought together 45 child prodigies from across the globe to…
How to change internal struggle to empowered joy Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times and create…
Winter is a time when all of nature goes inward. It really isn’t the time to be running around trying to find the perfect present. Instead, it is the time to remember how to be still, listen deeply, and be present. When I lived in snow country, I was often forced to surrender to winter.…
Understanding how our mind is programmed Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times and create a…
In this wonderfully informative video Dr. Bruce Lipton uses the analogy of a TV set and a broadcast to explain the interaction between the cell and the environment. He then goes on to explain that just understanding this interaction, and the role of the subconscious and conscious mind alone can not change your life because…
How rigidity can erode our vitality Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times and create a…
In this 5-minute insightful video, Wayne Dyer reminds us that when we get squeezed (by someone or something in life), what comes out of us is what’s inside of us. If we have compassion for ourselves, our juice is flavored with compassion for others. If we have anger inside, our juice is flavored with anger.…
A Unique Way to Find Clarity Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times and create a…
The Bench from Cameron Burnett on Vimeo. This short video is a wonderful reminder of how the simplest action can make a difference in another person’s life. Many of us have lives that are overly busy and filled with too much stress, but imagine the difference we could make in the world if each of…
The importance of observing Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times and create a life that…
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…
One person’s choice can have a lifetime impact on others. Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging…
Recent research has shown that if by the end of third grade a child is not at reading level, they are at risk for not graduating high school. This is because in kindergarten through third grade a child is learning how to read. After that, they need to be able to read to learn. Students…
How our beliefs create our life Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times and create a…
In this very thought-provoking, short video clip, Dr. Bruce Perry talks about how our brain reflects the world we grew up in. Instead of focusing on how trauma impacts brain development, his usual topic, he brings light to the topic of how our compartmentalized and screen-dominated society is affecting brain development by not providing enough…
The importance of your inner voice Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times and create a…
This short video talks about how both early childhood trauma and early childhood support changes the brain. It also explains how one secure attachment with a daycare provider, preschool teacher, or other adult in a child’s life, even if there are no secure attachments in the home, can give a child a seed for resiliency.…
Stay connected to your values by navigating life from your internal GPS! Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in…
In 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…
The difference between mindless avoidance and mindful delay Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times and…
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…
“Self-discipline comes from mastering your thoughts. If you can’t control what you think you can’t control what you do.”—Randy Pausch Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help…
Research has shown that childhood abuse can damage the brain and reduce it up to 10 percent in size. This in turn can then create functional abnormalities of one’s mood and thinking process. Western science used to believe that by young adulthood the brain had lost its capacity for radical change, which meant that brain damage…
Who do you listen to? Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times and create a life…
In this short video, Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, CEO and founder for the Center for Youth Wellness in San Francisco, says that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress are the next massive public threat. This is because traumatic childhood events like abuse and neglect can create dangerous levels of stress and derail healthy brain…
There are three kinds of people—which are you? Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times and…
Is school igniting a love of learning in your child or turning them off to learning? Is school helping your child discover his or her unique learning style and how to maximize performance, or diminishing your child’s sense of value and self? In the book, Neurodiversity: Discovering the Extraordinary Gifts of Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and…
Every day we are given opportunities to make the world a better place. Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight…
A way to gain deeper clarity Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times and create a…
In this five-minute video Eddie Pinero, shares: “It’s no secret that if you look at things with a negative lens, they are going to appear negative. If you look at life as this giant tragedy and you’re always the helpless victim, guess what? You will remain that way. You’re essentially enabling a self-fulfilling prophecy.” It…
How our frame of mind impacts the outcomes in our life. Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these…
Over the years many teachers, therapists, parents and individuals have shared some of their novel adaptations of the ICWIB program with me. Today I would like to share some of them with you, because they might help you integrate the program more fully into your life or classroom. One woman who works with high risk…
Connecting with wholeness Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times and create a life that is…
In this short video of Lisa Nichols, a world-renowned motivational speaker and bestselling author, talks about how she refused to be limited by other people’s negative perceptions of her and ultimately how that changed her life. Instead of letting other people’s limiting beliefs of her hold her back, she found the courage to believe in…
How the choices we make can impact and affect others Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging…
Nature provides us with wisdom if we are open and present enough to hear it speak to us. This is something indigenous tribes have known for centuries. Unfortunately, it is hard to connect with nature on a deep vibrational level if we are disconnected from our authentic nature and ourselves. So how can we reclaim…
Wisdom and Insight from a Traffic Jam Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times and create…
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…
How to move out of conflict Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times and create a…
Randy Pausch, in his last lecture, said, “…Brick walls are there for a reason: they are there to prove how badly we want something…” “…A wall is not necessarily created to stop you, but rather to stop the people who don’t want something as much as you do.” Growing up with multiple learning disabilities, I…
How a simple choice can change your life Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times and…
During an interview on the TODAY show, Dr. Deepak Chopra, bestselling author and world-renowned leader in alternative medicine, was asked how he reduces stress in his life. To this question he responded, “Stress is the perception of a threatening thought- if you don’t identify with it, then there’s no stress.” So how does one embody…
A story about the power of a simple smile Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times…
In a short, one-minute, film, Elvis de Leon gave me a new perspective on the way I look at every day of my life. He asks the viewer to imagine that every day you wake-up with $84,600.00 in your bank account. This is not something you need to hold on to and save, but rather…
A wonderful story about letting go of what we don’t need so we can get what we do need. Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you…
How does your mindset impact your ability to learn? Do you embrace problems as opportunities or avoid them for fear of failing? After decades of research on achievement and success, Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck developed the concept of mindsets, which are the beliefs that we hold about ourselves and our basic qualities. This five-minute…
No one is impervious to pain Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging times and create a…
“We see people as physical particles and machines, but that’s an illusion, because what we are, are interacting waves.” Dr. Bruce Lipton In this fascinating ten-minute video, Dr. Bruce Lipton shares the science behind what we call “good vibes” and “bad vibes.” In a nutshell, our bodies are a community of 50 trillion cells, comprised…
One simple thing you can do to improve the quality of your life Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight…
Within each of us is a tolerance for the opposite states of chaos and order or unpredictability and predictability. This balance is innate to us. If you expect your system to tolerate either too much imposed external order or chaos than your body can handle—because it is designed to ALWAYS reestablish balance—it will need to…
Learning to gain a clear sense of purpose or direction Since every day we seem to be bombarded with more and more stress, Alex and I would like to share some simple tips, and stories in my new podcast series, ‘Did You Know?’ to help you keep your head screwed on straight in these challenging…
When I was growing up, I must have heard the phrase “Pay attention” at least a trillion times. “Pay attention to what you are doing,” “Pay attention to what you are saying.” “Pay attention to what you are thinking.” It wasn’t until a more recent re-reading of Ageless Body, Timeless Mind by Deepak Chopra that I crystalized…
In this artistic short video, David Bowden uses spoken word poetry to ask some provocative questions: When we plug into the Internet, are we unplugging from each other? As we search daily, what do we gain and what do we lose? Is there space for both in our life? As we become an increasingly technologically…
How to get older, but avoid becoming old 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 grew up listening to the radio, not looking at screens, this…
How following the threads of your life can help you discover your calling 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 grew up listening to the radio,…
In this entertaining and educational seven-minute video clip by Dr. Bruce Lipton, he describes how the human brain is akin to the musical conductor of our body’s biology. Our body’s biology is like a symphony, with our organ systems being the orchestra. The conductor—our brain—has the role of coordinating these systems so they work together…
Creating a life that encourages you to reach your full potential. 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 grew up listening to the radio, not looking…
Many years ago, Henry Ford said, “If you think you can do a thing or think you can’t do a thing, you’re right.” And Albert Einstein said, “You can’t solve our problems with the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.” What they were both talking about is what Dr. Bruce Lipton…
Learning the importance of being fully present and happy 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 grew up listening to the radio, not looking at screens,…
“The question isn’t, can you handle the situation—the question is, can you handle your mind? Can you manage the thoughts and the emotions that are trying to poison your progress? Forget managing the situation—manage your mind.” Will Smith, actor and producer This six-minute video, presented by the Video Advice YouTube channel, offers inspiration from a…
Learning to use the wisdom of what we learned when we were young 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 grew up listening to the radio,…
A study done at Drexel University, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, found that coloring, drawing, and doodling make us feel more relaxed because they activate the prefrontal cortex, which helps control the brain’s reward pathways and contributes to our emotions, decision-making capabilities, and motivation. In this study, the participants were given paper and markers and instructed to…
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 grew up listening to the radio, not looking at screens, this resonated deeply with me. With this in mind,…
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…
Learning how to create and live an inspired life 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 grew up listening to the radio, not looking at screens,…
The practice of gratitude can improve your physical and psychological health, lower blood pressure, improve immune function and heart health, enhance empathy, reduce aggression, help you sleep better, improve your self-esteem, and increase your mental strength, according to Robert A. Emmons, professor of psychology at UC Davis and a leading scientific expert on the science…
How to change and ‘Off Day’ into a great day 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 grew up listening to the radio, not looking…
“…You have to embrace chaos, uncertainly, non-linearity, and be open to the sounds, the textures, the smells, the colors, the forms and the feelings of the world… so I would say, feel like an artist, let your imagination roll beyond every limit.” Deepak Chopra In this two-minute video, Deepak Chopra, world-renowned author and speaker, shares…
The power and importance of authentic connection 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 grew up listening to the radio, not looking at screens, this resonated…
“There is one current running through each bulb, in the same way there is a singular energy running through each person on this planet. Despite race, gender, or nationality, we are all energy… energy has no color, no political or religious affiliation, energy just is.” Prince Ea In this three-minute video, Prince Ea asks, “What…
How my grandfather’s insight gave me a different view of myself 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 grew up listening to the radio, not looking…
“How many of you are blamers? How many of you, when something goes wrong, the first thing you want to know is who’s fault it is?” Dr. Brene Brown In this short video, narrated by Dr. Brene Brown, New York Times bestselling author and research professor, we learn how blame sabotages relationships—both with others and…
A simple way to rekindle your spirit and rebalance your energy 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 grew up listening to the radio, not looking…
Our Journey begins long before we are born. Like a seed buried deep within the ground we carry potential in the womb. At the same time, our mother’s thoughts and experiences are chemically passed to us and these experiences affect the development of our body, mind, and potential. Did she feel loved and supported or…
“Self-discipline comes from mastering your thoughts. If you can’t control what you think you can’t control what you do.”—Randy Pausch 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…
“We need to make sure that [children] see that learning a topic can be exciting, it can be gratifying, make you feel more competent and comfortable—and that all of these things lead to a sense of accomplishment and a sense of joy in learning that will be much more important in the long run, than…
How to change internal struggle to empowered joy 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 grew up listening to the radio, not looking at screens, this…
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…
How to change mindless avoidance into mindful action 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 grew up listening to the radio, not looking at screens, this…
“The important part of conscious parenting is to recognize consciously—first about yourself—that only 5% of our behavior is evident and visible to us. If we start to become aware of that, then we can start to say…when I wasn’t paying attention, my behavior was nothing that I want my kids to emulate either.” Dr. Bruce…
How rigid thinking can erode our vitality 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 grew up listening to the radio, not looking at screens, this resonated…
Just as there are many shades of colors in the rainbow, there are many perspectives, which all seem valid to their respective viewers. Every one of us has a unique point of view, one that’s shaped by our perceptions of the past and projected through our imagination into the present. Just as size and color…
How our beliefs create our life 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 grew up listening to the radio, not looking at screens, this resonated deeply…
“Perhaps we have relied too much on the power of science and technology to make our lives better… the future may depend on our remembering… remembering the power in the web of connection to one another- and having the courage to use that power.” Dr. Rachel Naomi Remen We experience wholeness through the web of…
The importance of your internal GPS system 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 grew up listening to the radio, not looking at screens, this resonated…
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…
A unique way to resolve disagreements 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 grew up listening to the radio, not looking at screens, this resonated deeply…
In this five-minute video, Dr. Bruce Lipton explains how biological responses are influenced by thoughts: cells respond to signals (chemicals in our bloodstream) triggered by the nervous system’s perception of the environment. This is how our perception of the outer environment impacts the chemistry of our inner environment. If we perceive a threat, our biology…
Learning how to embrace new life opportunities 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 grew up listening to the radio, not looking at screens, this resonated…
“Presence is who you are,” says Deepak Chopra in this three-minute video. He shares how the journey of self-discovery through conscious sensory experience offers a wondrous experience of deep connection. Through this connection, we can experience the truth of who we are. Deepak reminds us that “when you experience love, compassion, empathy, joy, equanimity… you…
Understanding how our mind is programmed and learning to succeed 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 grew up listening to the radio, not looking at…
“There’s only one problem in today’s world…we’ve polarized the force. We see there’s a positive and a negative side, a light side and a dark side… The problem of making polarities is very simple… polarities clash with each other… and when they come together, they devastate each other.” Dr. Bruce Lipton In this fun video,…
What to do when you are unsure on what to do 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 grew up listening to the radio, not looking…
“We have a potential within us, and as we embrace that potential, we begin to think of ourselves very differently, and see the world very differently, and to me, this is where the end of hate begins.” Gregg Braden Do you recognize that being kind to yourself is an act of kindness to others? In…
A unique antidote for the stress 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 grew up listening to the radio, not looking at screens, this resonated deeply…
“Once developing inside our mother, we are receiving postcards from the outside world. These postcards tell us if this world is dangerous or safe… Knowing nothing else, we learn from those messages.”Epidemiologist David Barker (1938-2013) Before we’re born, we’ve begun forming patterns and responses to the outside world via chemical signals from inside the sensory…
An antidote for the stress 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 grew up listening to the radio, not looking at screens, this resonated deeply with…
“Teaching students self-regulation and social emotional skills… starting in preschool… leads to behaviors that give kids a greater chance for success, such as being able to stay on task and learn, get along with others, and feel better about being at school,” shares the Committee for Children, in this two-minute video. As early childhood educators…
Observing the flow of water or energy can provide us with insights 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 grew up listening to the radio, not…
Here is a story about growth and protection, and how these biological responses in our bodies impact the evolution of humanity on a global scale. What plays out inside of us is simultaneously playing out on the screen of life, all around us. Cells, like people, collectively cooperate for growth and to thrive. However, when…
How losing power helped me learn how to regain my power 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 grew up listening to the radio, not looking…
A friend just sent me something that contained the following question, “Who would you be without your story?” The question caught my eye and intrigued me enough that I began pondering the question. What if I had been born a man instead of a woman? What if I was tall instead of short? What if…
Do you make things happen, watch things happen, or wonder what just happened? 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 grew up listening to the…
I have been posting about three newsletters a week for quite a while. Then this past November I launched my new podcast series entitled, Did You Know? My weekly podcast replaced one of the newsletters, so currently you are receiving two newsletters and one podcast a week. I wanted you to know I am making…
“I quit following everyone’s opinion of what’s right for me, I quit holding myself back, living emotionally trapped, and not being who I’d like to be.” Prince Ea In this three-minute video, Prince Ea, spoken-word artist, offers a thought-provoking speech with rhymes that remind us to choose wisely to what we hold onto and…
Stay connected to your values by navigating life from your internal GPS! 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 grew up listening to the radio, not…
“You get what you are, rather than what you want.” Wayne Dyer In this four-minute video, Wayne Dyer and Oprah Winfrey discuss the difference between the art of manifestation and the law of attraction. Wayne says of that, “I will attract into my life what I am, not what I want,” suggests placing thoughts of…
It doesn’t matter if you are young or old, rich or poor, what is important, especially in challenging times, is who and what matters to you. Once you are clear on this, then check to see where you are putting your time and focus every day. Just saying that something matters is not enough. You…
Every challenge presents us with an opportunity to be a true reflection of who we are and what we believe. 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…
In this six-minute video, Dr. Bruce Lipton shares the story of Bill, a boy who’s unconsciously acting out his parent’s behaviors and beliefs. Bill believes they are his own, unaware that, like a sponge, he subconsciously absorbed most of them during his early childhood development by observing his role models. This is how generational programming…
“… 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…
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…
“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.…
“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,…
What 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…
In 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…
“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…
Recently 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…
Are 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,…
“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…
Why do we act against our own self-interest? Self-sabotage is an expression of inner conflict- it’s when a part of our personality acts in conflict with another a part of our personality. This can take place under the radar of our conscious mind- because the behavior was formed and internalized so early on in life.…
“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.”–Lao Tzu We’re all storytellers. We tell ourselves stories—both consciously and unconsciously—about who we are, were, and who we’ll be. Sadly, some stories we tell ourselves about ourselves aren’t very nice. They distort our self-image and hold us back from becoming who…
Do you embrace problems as opportunities to learn? Or do you avoid them for fear of failing? After decades of research on achievement and success, Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck developed the concept of mindsets, which are the beliefs that we hold about ourselves and our basic qualities. This five-minute animated video presents the two…
In this three-minute video, Dr. Bruce Lipton offers a scientific look at the relationship between stress and the immune system. With winter coming soon to the northern hemisphere, this is a valuable reminder of why decreasing stress is vital for good health and a well-functioning immune system! Bruce discusses how stress weakens the immune system…
“Mindfulness allows us to see our thoughts and feelings as they are beginning. With mindfulness, we can choose what we’ll strengthen and bring into action, and we can choose what we’ll gently let go of.” –Sharon Salzberg This two-minute video, narrated by Sharon Salzberg, New York Timesbest-selling author and world-renowned meditation teacher, and animated by…
“The question is not what you look at, but what you see.” Henry David Thoreau Observational awareness is an active listening, with all our senses, to what’s taking place in the here and now. When we engage with life this way, we operate from our conscious mind, which keeps us open to enhanced learning and…
How do you approach your relationships? Do you approach them as a peer—meaning you view the other person as an equal? Or do you approach them as a pier—meaning you think you need to prop up the other person or carry more than your part of the load? Or do you approach relationships from the…
In this four-minute talk, Wayne Dyer offers a dose of wisdom, punctuated with humor, science, and spirituality. He reminds us that when we think that someone or something else needs to change (for our lives to look better), what we really need to change is our lens of perception! Old beliefs and misperceptions can cloud…
When you feel angry or upset, do you allow those negative feelings to pull you down and drain your positive life-force energy? If things don’t work out the way you want them to, do you get angry or sore? Or do you know how to shake off unconstructive and negative feelings and re-embrace your positive…
Is fidgeting the body’s way of helping your mind stay present? Although fidgeting has long been associated with inattentiveness, research and controlled studies show that movement (like fidgeting and doodling) helps children to pay attention, think, speak, and retain information. In this article published in BBC News, psychologists found that primary school children learn better when…
Despite all our perceived shortcomings, negative self-talk and inaccurate beliefs, we are worthy of love and kindness—most importantly, our own. One way to offer loving kindness to ourselves is to listen to the signals our bodies are sending us. By paying attention to these signals, we can learn what is needed to restore balance to…
In this short TED Talk, Paula Byrne, worldwide teacher of transformational dance, shares how movement gets us under the radar of our minds and deep into ourselves. When we listen with deep curiosity to our bodies, we become grounded in the present moment. Through movement, we invite the wisdom of the body to speak up.…
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…
Humor is a wonderful antidote for stress, a delightful way to release bottled-up emotions and ultimately change your perceptions. Some people are natural comedians, while others may find themselves stifled in this department. I grew-up in an environment where thinking differently was frowned on and poking fun at something was not tolerated, so my humorist…
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…
In this wonderful video interview, Dr. Bruce Lipton talks about how we have 50 trillion cells living inside our skin in peace and harmony. Each cell, which has a specific job and contributes to the whole, is like an individual being and even though they are different and have diverse jobs, they are able to work…
In this short video by New York Timesbestselling author and research professor Dr. Brene Brown brings our attention to how blame sabotages relationships—with others and ourselves. She goes on to share that blaming has an inverse relationship with accountability. Accountability requires vulnerability, whereas blaming is a way that we discharge anger, discomfort, and pain, and…
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…
My 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…
In 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…
In 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…
In 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…
“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…
This 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…
Mr. 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…
In 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…
“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…
In his research, Hans Jenny demonstrated that sound or vibration creates form and when you change the sound the form changes. You can see this phenomenon in nature and it is also true with us. When someone is stressed or inauthentic, their voice sounds different and their facial expressions and body language are also different.…
Many cultures view the elephant as a symbol of strength and power. It has also been praised for its stamina, mental faculties, cooperative spirit, and loyalty. These are wonderful qualities. In fact, these qualities are ones that I feel we all should to strive for within ourselves, especially in these challenging times. So how can…
In this fun remix video, Mr. Rogers asks his viewers, “Did you every grow anything in the garden of your mind?” “It is good to be curious about many things,” he continues. “You can think about things, and make believe in the garden of your mind. All you have to do is ‘think’ and your…
“…Don’t let the Noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice…”—Steve Jobs When we allow other people’s beliefs and opinions to control or define us, we can also lose touch with our own inner barometer and voice. This also means we can also lose touch with our authentic nature, our soul’s path, and…
In this 5-minute, insightful video, Wayne Dyer reminds us that when we get squeezed (by someone or something in life), what comes out of us is what’s inside of us. If we have compassion for ourselves, our juice is flavored with compassion for others. If we have anger inside, our juice is flavored with anger.…
In this short, playful video, Dr. Bruce Lipton reminds us that we have the power to shape the world we experience, according to how we engage in the field of consciousness and thought. Drawing a connection between the Jedi Force and what quantum physics refers to as the Field of Energy, Bruce explains how we…
According to Robert A. Emmons, professor of psychology at UC Davis, California, and a leading scientific expert on the science of gratitude, the practice of gratitude can improve your physical and psychological health, lower blood pressure, improve immune function and heart health, enhance empathy, reduce aggression, help you sleep better, improve your self-esteem, and increase…
“…If you’re not looking at the shadows, if you’re not looking at what is subconsciously running through the tape in your mind… telling yourself you’re not good enough, you’re not worthy enough, you’re not smart enough, you’re not enough… if you’re not conscious of that, then you end up acting out of that belief system,…
I have noticed lately that if I am unclear or in conflict with myself in any way, that it is more difficult to move forward effectively and/or accomplish things in a timely manner. When I was younger, I had lots of energy to burn, which also meant I had the ability to override or ignore…
“Your mind is the garden, your thoughts are the seeds, the harvest can either be flowers or weeds.” -William Wordsworth I love this little quote because when I see myself as the gardener of my mind, I feel inspired and empowered. I feel inspired because I am reminded that I can grow beautiful flowers by planting seeds of positivity and then nourishing…
In under six minutes, Dr. Bruce Lipton explains the story of growth and protection, and how these biological responses impact the evolution of humanity on a global scale. Cells, like people, collectively cooperate for growth and to thrive. However, when fear overrides consciousness, we stay in protection mode to survive. Our system can only move…
As far back as I can remember, I have been searching for my sense of self, a sense of value and purpose. For whatever reason, I experienced a lot of confusion around this topic when I was growing up. I can remember being told I was this or that, but often it lead to more…
In this one-minute animated video clip, Dr. Bruce Perry briefly lays out the six core strengths for healthy child development. He explains how the brain develops from infancy through childhood into adolescence, and how the acquisition of new capabilities is built upon the attainment of the core functions. He goes on to talk about how…
Sitting at an outdoor cafe recently, I overheard a conversation at a nearby table that I feel is worth repeating. Actually, the conversation was between two people from different tables. The conversation started when a woman who was in her late fifties was having a conversation on her cell phone. All we heard was, “I…
Last night on my evening walk, I met two young men. One was in his early twenties and the other was in his late twenties. As we stood in the local historical cemetery talking, both revealed they hadn’t finished high school: a label that had crippled both of them. One said he hadn’t finished high…
In this entertaining and educational short video clip by Dr. Bruce Lipton, he describes how the human brain is akin to the musical conductor of our body’s biology. Our body’s biology is like a symphony, with our organ systems being the orchestra. The conductor— our brain—has the role of coordinating these systems so they work…
In an ideal situation, our senses work together providing us with accurate information so that we can respond to a given situation most effectively. Unfortunately, there are many places this cooperative information-gathering system can break down. When we are emotionally hurt by what we see, hear, or feel, one of our senses can withdraw from…
Our Journey begins long before we are born. Like a seed buried deep within the ground, we carry potential in the womb. While there, our mother’s thoughts and experiences are chemically passed to us and these experiences affect the development of our body, mind, and potential. Did she feel loved and supported or did she…
In this short, very informative video Dr. Bruce Lipton talks about the link between the global debt crisis and how it relates to and impacts on our own biology. The premise is very simple: Money is energy. If we are frugal and we take care of our money, then we have money, or energy, in…
This lovely video reminded me of the many ways we can make a difference in the world. We don’t need a lot of money, or even a lot of time to add a little love, joy, and beauty to the world. Unfortunately, a stressed-out lifestyle can keep us in our reactive mind instead of our…
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…
In this short video, Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, CEO and founder for the Center for Youth Wellness in San Francisco, says that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress are the next massive public threat. This is because traumatic childhood events like abuse and neglect can create dangerous levels of stress and derail healthy brain…
The increased homeless situation where I live has been pulling at my heart and brought about a lot of reflection. Why is it that I can’t leave the parking lot of a store without encountering at least one person with a sign asking for help? I don’t remember this being the case 10 or 20…
Recent research has shown that if by the end of third grade a child is not at reading level, they are at risk for not graduating high school. This is because in kindergarten through third grade a child is learning how to read. After that, they need to be able to read to learn. Students…
Lately I have been pondering how the Universe sometimes guides me. When I was younger, I rarely looked behind life’s curtain. If I couldn’t find my car keys, I just saw the event as: “I can’t find my car keys.” Now when I can’t find my car keys, I am immediately aware of being over-extended,…
In this short and inspiring video, Ida Keeling, the national champion of the 60-meter dash of the 95-99 age group, imparts some wonderful wisdom. Life presents us with challenges—some are harder than others. So the question is: How do we respond?” Are we reactive or have we learned how to activate our conscious problem-solving mind…
In this very artistic short video, David Bowden asks some provocative questions: When we plug into the internet are we unplugging from each other? As we search daily, what do we gain and what do we lose? Is there space for both in our life? As we become an increasingly technologically advanced society, I think…
What makes us old? Is it the loss of the suppleness in our body or our mind? I think the loss of the suppleness of our mind, or stagnant thinking, ages us faster because it is our beliefs and perceptions, not our genes that control our body. As I have aged, I have become aware…
Do you jump into a challenge with enthusiasm and gusto or do you back away? Are you able to see the hidden golden opportunity or are you so caught up in the annoyance of the challenge that your vision is blurred? Yesterday morning I noticed woman walking her dog. Now there are a lot of…
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 this short video, Gordon Hempton, an acoustic ecologist who has spent over thirty years recording the steadily vanishing natural soundscapes, talks about the impact that one square inch of silence can have on nature and the world. As I listened to this video, I began to ponder what the impact that each of…
When I get overwhelmed by life, my usual response is “back to basics”! This is not the time for me to continue operating from the mindset of “just one more thing,” but rather the time for me to stop, shift gears, and reconnect with myself and what is important to me. This is a time…
In this very thought-provoking, short video clip, Dr. Bruce Perry talks about how our brain reflects the world we grew up in. Instead of focusing on how trauma impacts brain development, his usual topic, he brings light to the topic of how our compartmentalized and screen-dominated society is affecting brain development by not providing enough…
Sometimes when I draw I use a pencil and sometimes I use an eraser. I find the same is true with life. When I am clear about what I want or what I want to create, then I use a pencil to add in the necessary lines and details to develop the picture. On the other hand,…
I grew-up in an environment that held higher education in extremely high regard. It wasn’t until later in life that I came to realize that I also was taught indirectly that those who had a higher academic education were better than those without. I don’t feel this is true. I feel the most important thing…
This short video clip of Oprah and Dr. Bruce Perry about childhood trauma brings forth a whole new perspective on how to view and approach making a significant difference in the world. Dr. Perry said, “That same sensitivity that makes it possible for a young child to learn language very quickly is also the same…
How could something as simple as drawing facilitate change? Art is more than a subject. It is a language–a nonverbal language–that can help us uncover the subtle nuances of our feelings and emotions. Since it is also a form of biofeedback–meaning the real paintbrush is your body/mind state–it can help us identify and pinpoint beliefs,…
Did you know that if as a child you experienced emotional, physical, or sexual abuse; emotional or physical neglect; or were exposed to household substance abuse, mental illness, incarceration, separation or divorce, that you are at an increase of almost anything bad you can imagine? In fact, if you experience more than three of these,…
This wonderful video about Andy, the harmonica man, is a superb reminder of what many of our leading scientists and spiritual leaders have been telling us for decades and even centuries–our thoughts and emotions affect our biology! When we are living a life that makes us happy we feel better and quite often our health…
This short video talks about how both early childhood trauma and early childhood support changes the brain. It also explains how one secure attachment with a daycare provider, preschool teacher, or other adult in a child’s life, even if there are no secure attachments in the home, can give a child a seed for resiliency.…
What do you do when you find yourself feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and unable to focus or accomplish your goal? Do you push harder or do you step back and try to find your rudder, and a way to bring clarity back into the picture? When I was much younger and things didn’t magically fall into…
When I was young I wanted a big dog with soft fur and a heart of gold. He also needed to be a noble being that helped me feel safe. My mother said dogs cost too much money and my father said they were too much work, but my grandfather, the owner of many dogs,…
How do you respond when the outcome you envisioned is different than what you wanted? Does your need to be in control override your ability to see the humor and growth opportunity the situation has created? Are you able to laugh, look at the pattern you are tripping over and make a different choice? Or…
It doesn’t matter if you win or lose; it is how you play the game. Really? Winning the game may seem important in the moment, but if you walk away knowing you compromised values that are really important to you, you will have lost something more important— your integrity. With this in mind, ask yourself:…
I have come to believe that when you find yourself searching for something to make you feel whole—be it a relationship or a new toy—what you may be looking for, or trying to reclaim, is your soul. The loss or disconnect from your soul can feel like an overwhelming emptiness, a disorientation, or even depression.…
I would like to share this cartoon with you today, because it reminds me of how challenging it was sometimes to be a mom of small children. Now don’t get me wrong, I loved being a mom! I wouldn’t trade those years for anything, but at the same time I will also admit I often…
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…
When you feel angry or upset, do you allow those negative feelings to pull you down and drain your positive life-force energy? If things don’t work out the way you want them to, do you get angry or sore? Or do you know how to shake off unconstructive and negative feelings and re-embrace your positive…
How do you approach your relationships? Do you approach them as a peer—meaning you view the other person as an equal? Or do you approach them as a pier—meaning you think you need to prop up the other person or carry more than your part of the load? Or do you approach relationships from the…
Humor is a wonderful antidote for stress, a delightful way to release bottled-up emotions and ultimately change your perceptions. Some people are natural comedians, while others may find themselves stifled in this department. I grew-up in an environment where thinking differently was frowned on and poking fun at something was not tolerated, so my humorist…
Whenever I begin a new journey or project I ask myself a series of questions to help me focus my mind and stay on course. Here are some of the questions I ask: What is my ultimate goal? Why is this important? Who will it impact? Where is it needed the most? When does it…
Do you have to be in the right mood to create? Or does creating put you in the right mood? I personally feel that creativity is a simple and powerful way to put yourself in the right mood because it activates your conscious mind. When you are in the conscious mind, your brain dumps oxytocin…
I have come to the conclusion that nature is my best friend and teacher. It mirrors me, supports me, and constantly provides me with guidance if I am awake enough to hear it speak. Just going for a walk can clear my head, sooth the sadness in my heart, and lift weight off my shoulders.…
“OM, OM on the range. Where the deer and the antelope play. Where seldom is heard a discouraging word and skies are not cloudy all day.” What do you envision when you meditate or daydream? What would you like to change in your life? For centuries, wise teachers have been telling us that our thoughts…
We would like to thank everyone for their assistance and generosity, because our crowd funding campaign was very successful! We raised enough money so we can now offer the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) training to 76 teachers for FREE. This also means that we raised enough money to put the ICWIB Program into…
When life doesn’t play out the way we want, we can try and change others or we can learn how to go inward, identify what we need to change, and then change it. The first action of trying change a situation by changing others never really works and tends to be disempowering for all concerned.…
Several years ago I found myself in an extremely stressful situation. Normally I would get myself out of highly stressful predicaments, but that time it was just not possible. So what did I do? How did I handle it so that in the end I actually viewed the situation as a wonderful gift? To begin…
I have come to the conclusion that the trick to living a good and purposeful life is to figure out how to keep your head screwed on straight in the middle of adversity and challenges. When you do lose your clarity, I feel it is important to know how to re-screw your head back onto…
Some people have the capacity to see a bigger picture, while others may have a narrower view of life. Perspective, or changing your perspective, I think is the root of the two-party system. When we take the time to look not only at our actions but the impact those actions could have over multiple generations,…
My 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…
How easily do you freak out? What pushes your buttons? Are your every day challenges impacting you so much you feel like your head is on backwards? If you do, maybe it is time to take a break, go inward and figure out what isn’t working. I have come to the conclusion that when things…
A Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania study found that coloring, drawing, and doodling make us feel more relaxed because they activate the prefrontal cortex, which helps control the brain’s reward pathways and contributes to our emotions, decision-making capabilities, and motivation. In this study, the participants were given paper and markers and instructed to doodle in several…
One of the stumbling blocks I encountered with my first child was how to deal with toys not being picked up and put away. I knew I didn’t want to nag or yell, but being a new parent I didn’t know how to recruit my daughter’s cooperation in a consistent and effective way. I was…
In 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…
Do you feel like life is pushing in and compressing or depressing you? Do the events of your day make you want to recoil, retract, and pull away from life? Does the pressure to do things in a certain way or behave in a certain way make it more difficult for you to feel vibrant,…
This short video excerpt from the I Create What I Believe!(ICWIB) Instructional Guide DVD explains how and why What Do You See?, activity eight in the ICWIB program, which is endorsed by Dr. Bruce Lipton and based on his research, can help one restore balance in a positive and constructive manner. In a recent interview Dr. Bruce…
Have you ever said or did something that later came back to bite you in the butt? I know I have. When I was younger I tried to sweep those moments under the rug or downplay them because not being perfect and being caught in the act of not being perfect was too embarrassing. Now…
Whenever I find myself embarking along a new journey or beginning a new project I ask myself a series of questions to help me focus my mind and stay on course. Here are some of the questions I ask: What is my ultimate goal or what am I trying to accomplish? Why is this important?…
Over the years many teachers, therapists, and parents have shared some of their novel adaptations of the ICWIB program with me. Today I would like to share some of them with you. A woman who works with high risk children and their families told me that whenever she does a home visit she always carries…
We all know that feeling of contentment that can wash over us when we are at peace with life and ourselves. Many of us are also familiar with that feeling of wanting to jump out of our skin or react with behavior that is neither constructive nor conscious. Where could this disparity of such opposite reactions…
Procrastination can be a way of mobilizing internal panic, but why would anyone want to mobilize internal panic? Panic dumps adrenalin into the system, which can help focus your mind, and ultimately summon you into action. Think of first responders. Unfortunately, this approach places you in the non-thinking part of the mind, which makes it…
In 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 our…
This short excerpt from the I Create What I Believe!(ICWIB) Instructional Guide DVD explains how and why the Reflective Circle, the sixth activity in the ICWIB program, which is endorsed by Dr. Bruce Lipton and based on his research, can help one restore balance in a positive and constructive manner. In a recent interview Dr. Bruce…
“Self-discipline begins with mastering your thoughts. If you can’t control what you think, you can’t control what you do.” -Randy Pausch When was the last time you didn’t just think your thoughts, but consciously observed and dissected them so fully that you were able to uncover the underlying thread that linked them together? Several weeks…
When Albert Einstein said, “We can’t solve problems using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them,” what he was referring to was the role of the conscious mind versus the subconscious or unconscious mind. I feel most of the problems today are created when people are in their unconscious or reactive…
When was the last time you scribbled? I mean really scribbled with abandonment. When was the last time you allowed yourself to cut loose and do something as childish as scribbling? Well, today may be the day you need to cut loose again. Scribbling can serve many purposes. It can be an aerobic activity that…
Since Alex, my constant companion, has attended all of my presentations and workshops for the last four years, I decided that I needed to teach him how to scribble so we could do the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Activity Eight: What Do You See? together. It was fun teaching him how to scribble,…
Is school igniting a love of learning in your child or turning them off to it? Is school helping your child discover his or her unique learning style and how to maximize performance, or diminishing your child’s sense of value and self? In the book, Neurodiversity: Discovering the Extraordinary Gifts of Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and…
We are not victims to our genes; we can actually become masters of our genetic activity because we have the ability to change our environment and our perception of our environment. In the Heal Documentary that was released last year, Dr. Bruce Lipton talked about how the findings of his scientific research revealed that cells…
I am excited to announce that as of today we have received enough money from our I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) crowd funding campaign to offer the ICWIB training for FREE to 75 teachers! (Please note: our crowd-funding page doesn’t reflect all we have received because some people have chosen to mail us checks.)…
This short excerpt from the I Create What I Believe!(ICWIB) Instructional Guide DVD explains how the ICWIB Activity Four-Labyrinth-Activity Four can be used to relax the body and quiet the mind. This more harmonious mind state can help an individual connect more deeply to their authentic nature, create more peace in their life, and increase…
New research shows that meditation not only helps children feel calmer, but can also benefit executive functions such as memory, cognitive control, and flexibility. Additional research has also found that meditation can have its greatest impact on cognitive development in the first five years of life. This is because the brain develops connections in prefrontal…
When we are young, our minds are predominantly in a theta brain state—copy and paste. This allows us to learn an immense amount of information quickly as we adapt to new environments. Unfortunately, we don’t have the capacity to question the appropriateness of what we are learning during these early and formative years. This means…
“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…
Over the years Nancy Marie, the creator of the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) program, has filmed many of her presentations for teaching purposes. In this short video clip, from the archives, Nancy explains how to use an activity as simple as scribbling to spiral inward and transform your life. In a recent interview…
When I was growing up I must have heard the phrase “Pay attention” at least a trillion times. “Pay attention to what you are doing,” “Pay attention to what you are saying.” “Pay attention to what you are thinking.” It wasn’t until a more recent re-reading of Ageless Body, Timeless Mind by Deepak Chopra that…
Dr. Bruce Lipton has often reminded us that the body can only read two emotions—fear and love. Fear can trigger the subconscious mind, which is where our fundamental beliefs about life and ourselves are stored. While love, can activate the conscious mind. It is also important to remember that when we are operating from our…
This short excerpt from the I Create What I Believe!(ICWIB) Instructional Guide DVD explain the principles of constructive and destructive interference and how they can apply to everyday situations. It also explains how and why Explore and Ponder, the second activity in the ICWIB program, which is endorsed by Dr. Bruce Lipton and based on…
By Dorothy Law Nolte, Ph.D. If children live with criticism, they learn to condemn. If children live with hostility, they learn to fight. If children live with fear, they learn to be apprehensive. If children live with pity, they learn to feel sorry for themselves. If children live with ridicule, they learn to feel shy.…
I was in my twenties when I was first introduced to Contact Improv–an improvisational dance technique. The unrehearsed nature of this art form did not give me the luxury of knowing what I was supposed to do and getting good at it. It also didn’t give me any preliminary clues on what everyone else was…
Dr. Bruce Lipton’s research has shown us that our beliefs and perceptions, not our genes, control our biology. Additional research has shown us that only 5% of our day comes from our creative wishes, desires, and aspirations, while the other 95% of the time we operate on autopilot with the default program that resides in…
It’s official! After a year of preparation, we are launching our crowd funding campaign to raise $22,500.00 so we can offer the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) training to a 150 preschool and elementary school teachers for FREE. If we can reach this goal, then within two years we will have provided this life-changing program to over 4500 children.…
I invite you to view this wonderful video where Bruce H. Lipton, Ph.D talks about how the beliefs we acquire in the first seven years of our life impacts not only our ability to succeed, but also our health. He goes on to say, “…the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) program is a gateway…
It may look like you are merely moving your crayon around the paper aimlessly but doodling can help you shift effortlessly from the reactive (subconscious) mind to the problem-solving mind (where learning takes place). Harvard research has also shown that there can be a significant increase in comprehension and recall when an individual is allowed…
Randy Pausch, in his last lecture, said, “…Brick walls are there for a reason: they are there to prove how badly we want something…” “…A wall is not necessarily created to stop you, but rather to stop the people who don’t want something as much as you do.” Growing up with multiple learning disabilities, I…
Are you so focused on becoming successful that you have lost track of your own value? Are you spending so much time trying to get things done and check them off your list that you are no longer present in the moment or listening to your inner voice? Are you under the illusion that when…
I think this tongue-in-cheek twist of the Serenity Prayer (“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.”) is really quite brilliant, because it highlights the source of many of the problems we face today. Let me translate the…
Historically I have turned to nature for my answers. When I was a teenager, I found that going to the woods and listening would help me reconnect with myself and what was important to me. I also found that working outside with nature had a similar affect. One day when I was doing some landscape…
This short excerpt from the ICWIB Instructional Guide DVD explains that within us is an innate tolerance for the opposite states of chaos and order. It also explains what happens when that threshold is crossed and how and why this particular ICWIB activity can help one restore balance in a positive and constructive manner. ICWIB…
Nature provides us with wisdom if we are open and present enough to hear it speak to us. This is something indigenous tribes have known for centuries. Unfortunately, it is hard to connect with nature on a deep vibrational level if we are disconnected from our authentic nature and ourselves. So how can we reclaim…
Many years ago I read an article that said the best parent was not the one who was perfect and never made any mistakes. Instead, it said the best parent was one who made lots of mistakes, but also admitted their mistakes and made restitution. This is because in the process they taught their children…
As I stood at the gas station filling my car with gas a series of questions began to “pop” into my mind. “How full is your tank?” When was the last time you filled it to the brim? Are you one of those marginal feeders? You know, the ones that only put a couple of…
I like going outside the lines, because for me creativity, innovation, and magic happen outside the lines. On the other hand, some people prefer staying inside the lines because it helps them to calm and center their system. We all have an innate tolerance for chaos (unpredictability) and imposed external order (predictability) though the proportions…
If a learning situation doesn’t stimulate curiosity, awe, wonder and discovery, learning can become boring and difficult. Unfortunately, many schools, because of large classroom sizes, lack of funds and a focus on testing no longer ignite the innate desire to learn. This unfortunate situation is a breeding ground for failure. Learning is needs to be…
Mr. 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…
In this wonderful video interview, Dr. Bruce Lipton debunks the concept that humans only use 10% of their brains. It also touches on how to work with the right and left hemispheres of your brain to enhance your consciousness and your ability to effectively create your life. The I Create What I Believe! Program, which…
With this in mind, I invite you to explore some of the FREE ICWIB art activities and videos, because they can help us identify and transform beliefs that hinder our ability to learn, grow and thrive. Since the ICWIB program has repeatedly demonstrated it can help children reduce stress, release bottled-up emotions, resolve internal conflict,…
What do you do when you feel lost? What do you do when you feel disoriented or confused? What do you do when you or your mind wanders so far you can’t find your way back to yourself? When I was younger I used to try and muscle through those moments. I tried to pretend…
What do you do when you feel lost? What do you do when you feel disoriented or confused? What do you do when you or your mind wanders so far you can’t find your way back to yourself? When I was younger I used to try and muscle through those moments. I tried to pretend…
In a short, one-minute, film, Elvis de Leon gave me a new perspective on the way I look at every day of my life. He asks the viewer to imagine that every day you wake-up with $84,600.00 in your bank account. This is not something you need to hold on to and save, but rather…
Many years ago I heard a wonderful story about a woman who wanted to lose some weight because it was making it difficult for her to create the life she really wanted. Now even though Louise wanted to lose the weight, she wasn’t able to stop eating some of the foods she knew were contributing…
Is it possible to live an inspired life in our current stress-and-fear-filled society? Could living an inspired life help bring about the needed change? Or would it feel like an act of denial? Webster’s Dictionary definition of inspired is, “ …aroused, animated or imbued with spirit to do a certain thing by, or as if…
Our body is designed to always reestablish balance, however the method of accomplishing this is learned in the first six years of life merely by observing the behavior of our parents, siblings and peers. So if we observed others trying to reclaim or maintain balance by criticizing, blaming or making others wrong then that will…
Fredrick Franck, in his book The Zen of Seeing, talks about approaching drawing from a contemplative point of view. “What I have not drawn I have never really seen,” he says. “Once you start drawing the ordinary thing from the inside out you realize how extraordinary it is, sheer miracle.” He likens drawing in this…
As far back as I can remember, I have been searching for my sense of self, a sense of value and purpose. For whatever reason, I experienced a lot of confusion around this topic when I was growing up. I can remember being told I was this or that, but often it lead to more…
This short video clip from the I Create What I Believe!(ICWIB) Instructional Guide explains how an inaccurate belief can distort your perceptions and subsequently prevent you from being successful. For those who are unfamiliar with the I Create What I Believe! Program, endorsed by Dr. Bruce Lipton and based on his research, it is a…
When I was growing up, my mother often tried to end battles between siblings by saying, “Peace begins at home.” In those situations she was referring to peace in the house. I think the statement is accurate, but I actually think “home” refers to our body. When there is peace and harmony within us, we…
Are you bored? Do you believe that boredom is part of life and you need to endure it? Or are you aware that boredom, like confusion, discontentment, and frustration are signals from your body saying your current situation, or your belief about the situation, is not good for your biology. Boredom is not something we…
Do you act without thinking something through? Or do you spend so much time thinking about something that you never take action? When I was younger, I was a bit impulsive. I would get an idea and be off and running. Sometimes it worked, but often I wouldn’t end up with the result I was…
In this wonderful video interview, Dr. Bruce Lipton talks about how we have 50 trillion cells living inside our skin in peace and harmony. Each cell, which has a specific job and contributes to the whole, is like an individual being and even though they are different and have diverse jobs, they are able to work…
When I was a teenager, my father, a man of very few words, once said to me, “There is only one person in the world who you need to care about what they think of you—make sure you can look at them in the mirror every morning.” At the time, I thought he was telling…
Many cultures view the elephant as a symbol of strength and power. It has also been praised for its stamina, mental faculties, cooperative spirit, and loyalty. These are wonderful qualities. In fact, these qualities are ones that I feel we all should to strive for within ourselves, especially in these challenging times. So how can…
Times of great change are a superb time for us all to come together, because more can be accomplished through unity then through disparity. With this in mind, is there a simple action we could each take that would make the world a better place? Yes! The words that come to mind are ‘authentic’ and…
“Art has the role in education of helping children become like themselves instead of more like everyone else.” –Sydney Gurewitz Clemens With this in mind, I invite you to explore some of the FREE ICWIB art activities and videos, because they are a wonderful way to help you or the children in your life rediscover…
In his research, Hans Jenny demonstrated that sound or vibration creates form and when you change the sound the form changes. You can see this phenomenon in nature and it is also true with us. When someone is stressed or inauthentic, their voice sounds different and their facial expressions and body language are also different.…
It doesn’t matter if you are young or old, rich or poor. What is important, especially in challenging times, is who and what matters to you. Once you are clear on this, then check to see where you are putting your time and focus every day. Just saying that something matters is not enough. You…
Why would drawing on the palm of your hand make a difference? Drawing a simple tailor made pattern on your hand can help you activate your conscious mind. Since you can only be in either your conscious mind or your subconscious mind, when you activate your conscious mind you also suspend the subconscious mind and…
As we step into a New Year, traditionally people make New Year’s resolutions. These might be about losing weight, exercising more, or pursuing an interest that never seemed to make the priority list. Whatever the resolution, it really is about consciously choosing to approach life in a new way. This year I suggest a different…
I invite you to explore some of the FREE ICWIB art activities and videos, because they are a wonderful way to help you or the children in your life reconnect with his or her authentic nature, which is the true driving force of success. If you enjoy these messages, Like us on Facebook and share…
According to the dictionary, a mandala is a geometric figure representing the Universe in Hindu and Buddhist symbolism. I love drawing mandalas because the repetitive nature of drawing one has a very stilling and profound effect on my state of mind. When you approach drawing a mandala in the manner presented in ICWIB! Activity Six:…
We have all been in a situation that didn’t go well and most of us have been in a situation that didn’t go well, but where we had the presence of mind to take a break and do something we really enjoyed. This short video, an excerpt from the ICWIB Instructional Guide, explains how taking…
This short video, an excerpt from the ICWIB Instructional Guide DVD, explains how our conscious and subconscious mind are designed to work together to help us create the life we really want. When they work together in harmony it is easy to create this life. With this in mind, I invite you to explore some…
Research has shown that 70% of our thoughts are negative or redundant. Research has also shown that stress activates the subconscious or reactive mind, which is where the fundamental beliefs about life and ourselves that we acquired from our parents, siblings and peers are stored. So whenever we are stressed, our tapes, not our authentic…
I invite you to explore some of the FREE ICWIB art activities and videos, because they are a wonderful way to help you reconnect with what is really important to you and create an authentic life. If you enjoy these messages, Like us on Facebook and share it with others to enjoy. If you would…
I grew up in a generation when children were taught to be seen and not heard. At an early age I learned to bite my tongue and not correct, contradict, or challenge anyone even if it meant I didn’t get what I needed. As a result, I became silent and lost touch of myself. I…
Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University found that people’s self-reported stress levels have increased 10%-30% in the last three decades. This is not good because high stress has been linked to a large range of health conditions including high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, and diabetes, according to the Mayo Clinic. So what can we do?…
In this wonderful video, Dr. Bruce Lipton explains that in every civilization there is a source of truth. In our culture, the source of truth is science. Unfortunately, there are several scientific beliefs that have shaped our culture, which now have been found to be false. First, we were told our genes controlled our cellular…
Winter is the time when all of nature takes a deep breath and goes inward. It is a time for self-reflection, deep healing, changing of perceptions, and gaining clarity about who we are and what wants to be born through us in the spring. It is during this winter cycle that many people make News…
This short, very concise video clip from the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB!) Instructional Guide is a great reminder of how our emotions let us know when we are making a wrong choice. For those who are unfamiliar with the I Create What I Believe! Program, endorsed by Dr. Bruce Lipton and based on…
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…
Is there something we can do to create more harmony in the world today? Absolutely! Quantum Physics has shown us that we are not separate, but rather interconnected. This means when I am able to stay in my conscious mind, then it is easier for all persons I interact with to stay in their conscious…
This short video clip from the I Create What I Believe!(ICWIB) Instructional Guide explains how we acquired our fundamental beliefs about life and ourselves and how those beliefs can then either support or hinder our ability to reach our goals. For those who are unfamiliar with the I Create What I Believe! Program, endorsed by…
Imagine how different your day, or life, might be if everyone you met saw your full potential and inspired and encouraged you to fulfill that potential, instead of judging you or measuring you against some standard they hold in their mind. Michelangelo has been quoted saying that inside every block of stone or marble dwells…
Sitting on the bench for many years watching both my son and daughter play baseball and soft ball, I must have heard coaches say at least a thousand times, “Keep your eye on the ball!” I feel this phase can apply to many situations in life. When we let our minds wander, feel powerless, judge,…
Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University found that people’s self-reported stress levels have increased 10%-30% in the last three decades. This is not good because high stress has been linked to a large range of health conditions including high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, and diabetes, according to the Mayo Clinic. So what can we do?…
In this wonderful video interview with Dr. Bruce Lipton, he talks about how the environment that a cell lives in controls the fate of the cell. It doesn’t matter if it is one cell or the billions of cells that make up a fetus—it is still the same response. So the question is: What environment…
Do you remember the Where’s Waldo books? If you do, do you remember you or your children avidly scanning the pages looking for Waldo? I can remember spending many an hour with my children as we scanned each page in search of Waldo. There was always great excitement when they found him. I enjoyed those…
Do you often see the cup as being half-empty instead of the half-full? Are you more focused on things that make you sad instead of things that make you happy? If the answer is yes, then you might have some inaccurate beliefs that are distorting your perceptions, as in the comic above. If you want…
I have come to the conclusion that nature is my best friend and teacher. It mirrors me, supports me, and constantly provides me with guidance if I am awake enough to hear it speak. Just going for a walk can clear my head, sooth the sadness in my heart, and lift weight off my shoulders.…
Arrogant Justification is where someone unconsciously judges, criticizes, and/or inflicts harm on another individual and then justifies their behavior by saying they did it for your own good, to teach you a lesson, because they love you, or because you weren’t listening. The list is endless, but in all cases the statements are an untrue…
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…
If asked, most people will say they would like to live a happy life, but how many people actually know how to create a happy life? Remember, many of our beliefs, perceptions, and behaviors on how to approach life were acquired before we were even born. They then became part of the default system that…
Is there something we can do to create more harmony in the world today? Absolutely! Quantum Physics has shown us that we are not separate, but rather interconnected. This means when I am able to stay in my conscious mind, then it is easier for all persons I interact with to stay in their conscious…
In this highly informative video, Dr. Bruce Lipton talks about how parents are genetic engineers because their attitudes, beliefs, and emotions can affect the genetic expression of their child’s genes. Dr. Lipton refers to this as “Mother Nature’s Head Start program.” If the mother is happy then the baby is happy. If the mother is…
Around and around we would spin squealing with joy as our world became a dizzy blur. The runners would periodically jump off and pushed even harder––the adrenaline rush was thrilling but it also brought up ripples of fear, anxiety, and sometimes, even terror. If you were hanging on to the outer edge, the ride was…
I sat quietly as the first light of the day filled the sky. I wasn’t in a hurry—my whole day lay before me like a blank canvas. In fact, as I sat there watching the day emerge I imagined a blank canvas in my mind and allowed the Universe to paint my upcoming day for…
Why do we care about something that happened when we were really young? This short video explains the role of the subconscious mind and why it is important for us to know how we acquired our beliefs and if they are supportive. If we discover we have an inaccurate or non-supportive belief in our subconscious…
Change—even global change—starts on the individual level, and then if it contains clarity and vitality, can spread to the hearts and minds of many. This is important to remember because acts of anger and conflict seem to have become part of our everyday life. Unfortunately, this makes it too easy for these daily events to…
In this highly informative video, Dr. Bruce Lipton talks about how parents are genetic engineers because their attitudes, beliefs, and emotions can affect the genetic expression of their child’s genes. Dr. Lipton refers to this as “Mother Nature’s Head Start program.” If the mother is happy then the baby is happy. If the mother is…
Work. What does the word mean to you? Is it something you try to avoid? Do you only see it as a means to an end? Is it a way to avoid the rest of your life? Or is it a joy? There is a Zen saying, “Before Enlightenment, chop wood, carry water, after Enlightenment,…
To me, drawing is a sensing activity. This approach has the capacity to draw me fully into the present moment. I begin by allowing my hands and my whole being to sense the shape and texture of what wants to arise out of the paper. It is as if the image already exists— I just…
Do you live in the moment? Or are you perpetually focused on your next destination or accomplishment? Do you believe that when you get to a certain place you will be happy, but you are unable to be happy now? If you have answered yes, then you may be suffering from a condition called “destination…
This morning when I was doing some research, I came across this video clip. I am sharing this with you today, because in many ways it is a great reminder of something Dr. Bruce Lipton said. “Don’t let your tapes, or anyone who has a diminished view of you, create your life.” Instead, take the…
I have come to believe that when you find yourself searching for something to make you feel whole—be it a relationship or a new toy—what you may be looking for or trying to reclaim is your soul. The loss or disconnect from your soul can feel like an overwhelming emptiness, a disorientation, or even depression.…
In this short video, Bruce talks about how positive thoughts can help negate the toxic effects from the outer world, thus protecting us from the harm. He speaks of how changing his thoughts brought about positive changes in his own life. He goes on to say, “At one point, I realized that whenever I heard…
My dog has an amazing attitude about life—he loves everyone, and is happy all the time. One day I decided that I was going to try and approach my day like he did just to see what would happen. I found myself slowing down, and resting in the sun. No, I didn’t spend a lot…
Does your need to belong exceed your need to discover your authentic nature and speak your own truth? Or does your need to live an authentic life exceed your need to belong to the herd? When I was in high school, my hunger to fit in and belong was so great that during the summer—in…
Our body is designed to operate from a state of balance, though our culture perpetuates disconnection and imbalance with all if its striving to dominate. So what can we do when we find ourselves feeling overwhelmed, out of balance, or stressed by life? The simple answer is to Stop, Look, and Listen. It doesn’t matter…
This sweet animated video reminds us that we can’t choose whom we love or what we love any more than we can choose who we are. Learning how to identity and embrace our authentic nature with all of its glory and desires is part of our human journey. The process of embracing our true nature…
In this short but informative video, Bruce explains that how we see and perceive the world not only controls our genetics and behavior, but it also changes how we create in the world. That just knowing this information is not enough. We have to actively apply the principles to our life to facilitate change. Lets…
I have come to the conclusion that the trick to living a good and purposeful life is to figure out how to keep your head screwed on straight in the middle of adversity and challenges. When you do lose your clarity, I feel it is important to know how to re-screw your head back onto…
We all wear masks from time to time. It is a way to protect ourselves, hide our inner most feelings, maneuver difficult situations, and explore new ways of being. Unfortunately, if you aren’t aware of your own mask and the reason you feel a need to wear it, in a certain situation you can lose…
When you feel angry or upset, do you allow those negative feelings to pull you down and drain your positive life-force energy? If things don’t work out the way you want them to, do you get angry or sore? Or do you know how to shake off unconstructive and negative feelings and re-embrace your positive…
When I woke up one morning I found the word “congruent” lodged in my mind. At first it was an interesting experience, but after about an hour or two its presence became annoying. No matter how hard I tried I couldn’t get it to go away, so I decided I needed to pull it closer,…
Making a difference in the world or in someone’s life doesn’t require a lot of money or even a lot of time. It only requires us to “show-up,” and touch another person’s life in a positive manner. Walking on the beach looking for answers one day, Megan Murphy realized that every time she found a…
How do you approach your relationships? Do you approach them as a peer—meaning you view the other person as an equal? Or do you approach them as a pier—meaning you think you need to prop up the other person or carry more than your part of the load? Or do you approach relationships from the…
In this very informative video Dr. Bruce Lipton uses the analogy of a TV set and a broadcast to explain the interaction between the cell and the environment. He then goes on to explain that just understanding this interaction and the role of the subconscious and conscious mind alone cannot change your life because the…
“Self-discipline begins with mastering your thoughts. If you can’t control what you think, you can’t control what you do.” -Randy Pausch When was the last time you didn’t just think your thoughts, but consciously observed and dissected them so fully that you were able to uncover the underlying thread that linked them together? Several…
When I was around five years old, my father set aside some of his small hand tools in a toolbox for me to use. Often in the evenings or weekends when my father was working on a project, I would be there with him fashioning something from scrapes of wood he had discarded. Unfortunately, my…
“You can’t change the first thought that comes into your mind, but you can change the second and third thought.” In this short video, Abbe shows how she physically used affirmations to help herself and then others learn to transform negative thoughts and messages into a positive and supportive internal dialogue. Knowing how to transform…
When I was growing up I must have heard the phrase “Pay attention” at least a trillion times. “Pay attention to what you are doing,” “Pay attention to what you are saying.” “Pay attention to what you are thinking.” It wasn’t until a more recent re-reading of Ageless Body, Timeless Mind by Deepak Chopra that…
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…
What if we were taught to settle all our disagreements through a form of creative expression that captivated and inspired instead of hurting or destroying? What if we learned from a very early age that through the arts we could fully express ourselves and restore balance in our body, mind, and spirit? What if we…
In this wonderful video interview, Dr. Bruce Lipton talks about how we have 50 trillion cells living inside our skin in peace and harmony. Each cell, which has a specific job and contributes to the whole, is like an individual being and even though they are different and have diverse jobs they are able to…
When I was growing up, my mother often tried to end battles between siblings by saying, “Peace begins at home.” In those situations she was referring to peace in the house. I think the statement is accurate, but I actually think “home” refers to our body. When there is peace and harmony within us, we…
We all know that feeling of contentment that can wash over us when we are at peace with life and ourselves. Many of us are also familiar with that feeling of wanting to jump out of our skin or react with behavior that is neither constructive nor conscious. Where could this disparity of such opposite reactions…
The idea of having everyone do what I want and possibly fulfill my every desire may create a temporary delusional high, but I don’t think that approach to life could really give me long-lasting happiness or bring about inner peace. I have found that I experience inner peace when I am deeply connected to my…
Many years ago I worked at a clinic owned by a woman named Alicia. She was there for everyone and had a heart of gold, though for no visible reason, she was always in some kind of crisis. It was as if a cloud of chaos and unhappiness surrounded her at all times. If it…
I often joke about having an expiration date tattooed on my backside. It is in a place where I can’t actually see the date, but believing it is there helps me keep my mind clear and helps me approach each and every moment with the awareness that it might be my last. This does not…
We do not have to strive for wholeness—wholeness exists within us. Sometimes it may be clouded by false beliefs about life or ourselves, but it is always there. When we are moving from, and experiencing life from, our conscious mind we are able to both feel our wholeness and move through life from our wholeness.…
Have you ever felt happiness erupt in a corner of your mouth and then consume your whole face like a wave devouring the sand beneath it? It happened to me this morning, but it didn’t stop at my neck. Instead it ducked inside my skin just below my collarbone, seeking out every dark and tight…
Recently a friend and I were talking about how changing a single word and sometimes even changing a single letter could have a profound impact on the mind and ultimately create an empowering or disempowering situation. One of the words we were talking about at the time was the word “should.” Consider this: If someone…
When I studied art in college I had a wonderful teacher for life drawing who changed the way I drew and changed my life. At the beginning of each class he had us draw on very large tablets of paper because he felt it was a great way to encourage us to bring our whole…
In this short video Bruce Lipton talks about how fear is a great motivator and if you can get people to live in fear you can sell them anything. He goes on to explain that when we are in fear, our chemistry changes and our stress hormones change the operation of our brain so we…
I have been told that one should not touch or engage with a service dog when they are working because it can be distracting and stressful for the dog, but in situations like this I break all of the rules. I was in a store with Alex when this very young child spotted Alex, broke…
I have written many pieces about how we can acquire negative programs in the first six years of life, and how these patterns can make it difficult to realize our dreams and thrive. I think it is also important to remember that most of us have also acquired some good patterns. (I don’t think we…
I had known for a long time that I felt better whenever I was drawing, painting, or sculpting, but I didn’t really understand why until I met Dr. Bruce Lipton in 1989. It was at that first meeting where he explained to me that our mind actually consists of two minds—the subconscious and the conscious…
When I was young I wanted a big dog with soft fur and a heart of gold. He also needed to be a noble being that helped me feel safe. My mother said dogs cost too much money and my father said they were too much work, but my grandfather, the owner of many dogs,…
We weren’t designed to be merely linear beings. We are a blend of body, mind, and spirit and were born to be connected to all living things. Unfortunately, our lives today don’t always support this union. Consequently many people spend much of their lives disconnected from their spirits and walk through life as distant and…
When life doesn’t play out the way we want, we can try and change others or we can learn how to go inward, identify what we need to change, and then change it. The first action of trying change a situation by changing others never really works and tends to be disempowering for all concerned.…
Children see—even if they don’t have the capacity to articulate what they see—they see and their mind records what they see. This can be a good thing or a bad thing depending on the situation and how you respond. Many, many years ago when my son was about three-and-a-half, I went on an errand that…
A Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania study found that coloring, drawing, and doodling make us feel more relaxed because they activate the prefrontal cortex, which helps control the brain’s reward pathways and contributes to our emotions, decision-making capabilities, and motivation. In this study, the participants were given paper and markers and instructed to doodle in several…
A friend just sent me something that contained the following question, “Who would you be without your story?” The question caught my eye and intrigued me enough that I began pondering the question. What if I had been born a man instead of a woman? What if I was tall instead of short? What if…
Have you ever said or did something that later came back to bite you in the butt? I know I have. When I was younger I tried to sweep those moments under the rug or downplay them because not being perfect and being caught in the act of not being perfect was too embarrassing. Now…
Even today, medical students and practitioners are operating under the assumption that genes are the primary factors in biological processes and that we are essentially all just victims of our heredity. To put it simply, modern science has mistaken the blueprint, in this case the DNA, for the contractor who actually builds the house. The…
When I studied art many years ago, I was taught to draw and create beautiful things for others. The process was about pleasing and recognition—not transformation. I struggled with that approach because it placed me outside of myself and left me feeling off balanced, unsure of myself, and discontent. Then one day I came to…
When we are young, our minds are predominantly in a theta brain state—copy and paste. This allows us to learn an immense amount of information quickly as we adapt to new environments. Unfortunately, we don’t have the capacity to question the appropriateness of what we are learning during these early and formative years. This means…
At UPLIFT Festival 2014, Dr. Bruce Lipton shared how “your life is not coming from your conscious wishes and desires, your life is coming from your program.” He stated the function of the mind is to create coherence between beliefs and reality and simply put quoting Henry Ford, “If you believe you can, or you…
One of the stumbling blocks I encountered with my first child was how to deal with toys not being picked up and put away. I knew I didn’t want to nag or yell, but being a new parent I didn’t know how to recruit my daughter’s cooperation in a consistent and effective way. I was…
In this delightful video, Dr. Bruce Lipton and his wife Margaret Horton share with you the importance of choosing love and how that one single choice can change your whole life. It is important to remember that the body can only read two emotions—fear and love. Hate, anger, anxiety, guilt, and frustration can trigger the…
Worry is a form of negative prayer. True prayer is the act of deep listening, then sending out the positive energy, thoughts, and intentions needed. Because worry is based on fear, when you worry you are inadvertently sending fear and negative energy instead of love and support. With this in mind, it is easy to see that worry…
When Albert Einstein said, “We can’t solve problems using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them,” what he was referring to was the role of the conscious mind versus the subconscious or unconscious mind. I feel most of the problems today are created when people are in their unconscious or reactive…
The implications Dr. Bruce Lipton’s research has radically changed our understanding of life, specifically dispelling the myth that we have no control over—and are victims of—our genetics. This video shows that genes and DNA do not control our biology; instead DNA is controlled by signals from outside the cell, including the energetic messages emanating from…
What do you do when you feel lost? What do you do when you feel disoriented or confused? What do you do when you or your mind wanders so far you can’t find your way back to yourself? When I was younger I used to try and muscle through those moments. I tried to pretend…
Don’t try and understand your scribbles in a linear or logical way. Instead use scribbling to help you ask tap into your feelings, senses, and body sensations. The goal is to integrate your body, mind, and spirit, which means we need to get out of our head. There are many ways to accomplish this, but…
In an interview on E-Motion Health, Dr. Bruce Lipton shared that we’ve been programmed (similar to the Matrix) and that our lives have been driven by the program, instead of our deepest wishes and desires. He said that this programming resides in the subconscious mind, and once we let go of the program we can…
Mr. 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…
Humor is a wonderful antidote for stress, a delightful way to release bottled-up emotions and ultimately change your perceptions. Some people are natural comedians, while others may find themselves stifled in this department. I grew-up in an environment where thinking differently was frowned on and poking fun at something was not tolerated, so my humorist…
Within each of us is a tolerance for the opposite states of chaos and order or unpredictability and predictability. This balance is innate to us. If you expect your system to tolerate either too much imposed external order or chaos than your body can handle—because it is designed to ALWAYS reestablish balance—it will need to…
We begin with scribbling because that is where we began when we were very young. Rudolph Steiner talked about the need to activate all four limbs before the introduction of letters and numbers, because it was a way to prepare the system for learning and improve the potential for success. Drawing symbols such as houses,…
Most people have experienced at least a few brick walls and challenges, because they seem to be unavoidable and part of life. So the question is: How do you respond when you hit a brick wall? Do you get angry? Frustrated? Anxious? Or do you stop, go inside and look for the lesson the challenge…
In his Uplift podcast “Why We Are Stronger Together”, Dr. Bruce Lipton explains our world is not meant to be a battleground and how ‘survival of the fittest’ theories have led to a breakdown of community. Instead, he argues that humanity’s best survival strategy is unity. So how can a person change these negative ideals…
Many people have told me they love coloring in the new adult coloring books. While I find coloring in predesigned coloring books too restrictive, at the same time, I can see how they can be a great source of pleasure and creative expansion for others. On that note, I would like to offer some insights…
When we allow other people’s beliefs and opinions to control or define us, we can also lose touch with our own inner barometer and voice. This also means we can also lose touch with our authentic nature, our soul’s path, and lose track of what is really important to us. So how do I know…
In his video “We Communicate Through Energy” Dr. Bruce Lipton explains that there is an evolution in consciousness taking place removing the past programming of beliefs such as life is a struggle, life is a competition, and survival of the fittest that have often separated us and have not serve us well as a society.…
“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…
Over the years, I have found that people who are comfortable with their own creativity are rarely critical or try to stifle another person’s creativity. Instead, they usually are inspired by other people’s unique gifts and encourage their development. So if someone has said something negative about your creativity, please note they are probably just…
We are not victims to our genes; we can become masters of our genetic activity because we have the ability to change our environment and our perception of our environment. In the “Heal Documentary” to be released later this year, Dr. Bruce Lipton discusses the findings of his scientific research that revealed cells depend on…
Do you have to be in the right mood to create? Or does creating put you in the right mood? I personally feel that creativity is a simple and powerful way to put yourself in the right mood because it activates your conscious mind. When you are in the conscious mind, your brain dumps oxytocin…
What burdens your soul? What delights your soul? These seem to be very simple questions, but I think they are also the key to a balanced and joyous life. When I was young, because of circumstances beyond my control, I found that the only way I could feel safe was to make sure everyone around…
The concept that humans use only 10% of their brains has been debunked through the science explained in Dr. Bruce Lipton’s video “Using 100% of Your Brain,” which also touches on how to work with the right and left hemispheres of the brain to enhance your consciousness and your ability to control your life. The…
“Which is the Best?” “They are all the best!” Creativity is a marvelous thing, but don’t get caught in the trap of thinking it needs to look or be a certain way. Art is merely a vehicle for transmitting and expressing emotion. If you talk to a seasoned musician or visual artist, you will find…
This wonderful quote from Dr. Seuss I feel encapsulates some very profound wisdom. We only need to be who we are, not who we think we need to be or whom we were taught to be. When we do, life works. On the other hand, when we censor ourselves, or behave in a manner that…
“Make sure your worst enemy is not living between your ears.” It is easy to point fingers and blame others for our unhappiness, but the truth is we have a very strong role in the creation of our reality. Research shows that about 95% of a person’s life is run by the tapes they received…
Art, I think, is a delightful way to discover how you see, and can cultivate your ability to see more clearly. This is because a simple drawing, painting, or even a scribble can capture not only what you are seeing, but also your state of mind in that moment in time. In order to draw…
I read somewhere that an artist is someone who looks at something ordinary, but sees something completely different. To have an inner artist, I don’t think you need to have mastered a specific modality, though it can be a helpful vehicle for sharing your insights. You merely need to approach life with the creative awe,…
What makes us old? Is it the loss of the suppleness in our body or our mind? I think the loss of the suppleness of our mind, or stagnant thinking, ages us faster because it is our beliefs and perceptions, not our genes, that control our body. As I have aged, I have become aware…
Over the years many teachers, therapists, and parents have shared some of their novel adaptations of the ICWIB program with me. Today I would like to share some of them with you. A woman who works with high risk children and their families told me that whenever she does a home visit she always carries…
Do you feel like life is pushing in and compressing or depressing you? Do the events of your day make you want to recoil, retract, and pull away from life? Does the pressure to do things in a certain way or behave in a certain way make it more difficult for you to feel vibrant,…
“OM, OM on the range. Where the deer and the antelope play. Where seldom is heard a discouraging word and skies are not cloudy all day.” What do you envision when you meditate or daydream? What would you like to change in your life? For centuries, wise teachers have been telling us that our thoughts…
I think this tongue-in-cheek twist of the Serenity Prayer (“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.”) is really quite brilliant, because it highlights the source of many of the problems we face today. Let me translate the…
New research shows that meditation not only helps children feel calmer, but can also benefit executive functions such as memory, cognitive control, and flexibility. Additional research has also found that meditation can have its greatest impact on cognitive development in the first five years of life. This is because the brain develops connections in prefrontal…
Are you running your life or are you spending so much time with the “screens” in your life you have lost touch with the “screen” of your inner voice? I have found there is a direct correlation between my spending too much time focusing on external screens and my inability to maintain my center. To…
Many years ago I read an article that said the best parent was not the one who was perfect and never made any mistakes. Instead, it said the best parent was one who made lots of mistakes, but also admitted their mistakes and made restitution. This is because in the process they taught their children…
Are your comfortable or uncomfortable with your creativity? What ignites your creativity and what stifles it? Where are you the most comfortable being creative? At home? At work? In the kitchen? In the garden? Do you like creating with others? Or do you prefer creating by yourself? I think everyone is creative. I also feel…
Deadlines! Rules on how to do it! Grades! How can you be creative when someone is breathing down your neck? If a learning situation doesn’t stimulate curiosity, awe, wonder, and discovery, learning can become boring and difficult. Unfortunately, in many schools, because of large classroom sizes, lack of funds, and a focus on testing, they…
Several years ago I found myself in an extremely stressful situation. Normally I would get myself out of highly stressful predicaments, but that time it was just not possible. So what did I do? How did I handle it so that in the end I actually viewed the situation as a wonderful gift? To begin…
Do you look for ingenious ways to solve your problems? Or do you fall in the trap of thinking you always have to do something the same way every time? Trying something new or exploring a different approach are wonderful ways of activating your conscious mind. Why is this important? When you are in your…
Do you act without thinking something through? Or do you spend so much time thinking about something that you never take action? When I was younger, I was a bit impulsive. I would get an idea and be off and running. Sometimes it worked, but often I wouldn’t end up with the result I was…
Is school igniting a love of learning in your child or turning them off to it? Is school helping your child discover his or her unique learning style and how to maximize performance, or diminishing your child’s sense of value and self? In the book, Neurodiversity: Discovering the Extraordinary Gifts of Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and…
My 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…
Some people have the capacity to see a bigger picture, while others may have a narrower view of life. Perspective, or changing your perspective, I think is the root of the two-party system. When we take the time to look not only at our actions but the impact those actions could have over multiple generations,…
Are you so focused on becoming successful that you have lost track of your own value? Are you spending so much time trying to get things done and check them off your list that you are no longer present in the moment or listening to your inner voice? Are you under the illusion that when…
It doesn’t matter if you win or lose; it is how you play the game. Winning the game may seem important in the moment, but if you walk away knowing you compromised values that are really important to you, you will have lost something more important – your integrity. With this in mind, ask yourself:…
It may look like you are merely moving your crayon around the paper aimlessly but doodling can help you shift effortlessly from the reactive (subconscious mind) to the problem-solving mind (where learning takes place). Harvard research has also shown that there can be a significant increase in comprehension and recall when an individual is allowed…
When was the last time you scribbled? I mean really scribbled with abandonment. When was the last time you allowed yourself to cut loose and do something as childish as scribbling? Well, today may be the day you need to cut loose again. Scribbling can serve many purposes. It can be an aerobic activity that…
How do you respond when the outcome you envisioned is different than what you wanted? Does your need to be in control override your ability to see the humor and growth opportunity in the situation has created? Or are you able to laugh, look at the pattern you are tripping over and make a different…
How easily do you freak out? What pushes your buttons? Are your every day challenges impacting you so much you feel like your head is on backwards? If you do, maybe it is time to take a break, go inward and figure out what isn’t working. I have come to the conclusion that when things…
Creativity sparks the mind, nourishes the soul, and can help you weave your whole self back together again. Whenever I feel lost, overwhelmed, disoriented, or confused, I try to do something creative because I know it will bring me back to myself and help me remember what is important faster than anything else. The creative…
Whenever I begin a new journey or project I ask myself a series of questions to help me focus my mind and stay on course. Here are some of the questions I ask: What is my ultimate goal? Why is this important? Who will it impact? Where is it needed the most? When does it…
I like going outside the lines, because for me creativity, innovation, and magic happen outside the lines. On the other hand, some people prefer staying inside the lines because it helps them to calm and center their system. We all have an innate tolerance for chaos (unpredictability) and imposed external order (predictability) though the proportions…
I have noticed that my mind sometimes wanders when my system is overloaded and needs a break. It is as if my brain is saying, “That is enough! I am out of here! I need a mini vacation!” When this happens, even though my body is still in the room, my mind leaves the premises.…
Procrastination can be a way of mobilizing internal panic, but why would anyone want to mobilize internal panic? Panic dumps adrenalin into the system, which can help focus your mind, and ultimately summon you into action. Think of first responders. Unfortunately, this approach places you in the non-thinking part of the mind, which makes it…
Whenever I find myself embarking along a new journey or beginning a new project I ask myself a series of questions to help me focus my mind and stay on course. Here are some of the questions I ask: What is my ultimate goal or what am I trying to accomplish? Why is this important?…
All of our minds are wired differently, which means we also have a different tolerance for the opposite states of chaos (unpredictability) and imposed external order (predictability). Finding that balance point (your own), I feel, is the key to success. Some people need a great amount of order to feel safe and activate their conscious…
Everyone is intuitive; the challenge is learning how to accurately decode the information you receive. Often people try to decode everything mentally instead of learning how to use their breath to slow down the information and use their body sensations to reflect and decode the information. I find the first ICWIB activity Just Scribble is…
Do you see yourself as a victim of your genes or do you prefer to work on becoming the master of your mind? Do you take responsibility for your life and have the capacity to see the gifts and growth opportunities your current challenges have to offer? Or do you prefer to ditch responsibility and…
This statement reminds me of something my father once said to me and has helped me maneuver many a difficult decision throughout my life. He said, “There is only one person’s approval you need in this world. Make sure you can face that person in the mirror in the morning.” I feel this statement is…
It doesn’t matter if you are young or old, rich or poor, in challenging times it is important for everyone to drop their invisibility capes and step firmly into his or her authentic nature. This is because when you stand in your true self, your mere presence alone makes a difference. The ICWIB Program has…
It is too easy to point fingers, blame, and judge others. However, if we take the time to explore the inner terrains of our mind, and look at what we need to change in ourselves, then we have the capacity to create a more authentic life. I have found that the ICWIB activities are a…
In all relationships good communication is important. Unfortunately, good communication is often lacking when it is needed most. So what is the trick to good communication? Some may say that it is having the confidence and the ability to articulate your position. I think good communication stems from two things: a deep understanding of the…
Humor has always been a helpful tool for me in difficult situations because it instantly activates my conscious problem-solving mind and moves me out of reaction. Instead of being mad or frustrated I quickly find myself laughing at life and myself. Then in the middle of the laughter, a novel solution usually arises. This cartoon…
I have been writing one to two newsletters a month for many years, but with all of the current upheaval in most people’s lives I feel a need to change that format. I think most of us don’t have the time to read long-winded pieces, but we do need something to hold onto to help…
When parents and teachers talk about the need for good self-esteem, they usually mean that children should have “good feelings” about themselves. For young children, this also refers to the degree they feel accepted and valued by the adults and peers who are important to them. A child with a healthy sense of self-esteem feels…
I grew up in an environment that lead me to believe that who I was and most of what I did was wrong. My mind took on this belief and stored it in my subconscious. As I got older that belief played out repeatedly––I was a perpetual magnet for people and situations that reinforced the…
Many years ago Henry Ford said, “If you think you can do a thing or think you can’t do a thing, you’re right.” And Albert Einstein said, “You can’t solve our problems with the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.” What they were both talking about is what Dr. Bruce Lipton…
I began my art career as a sculptor, sensing and feeling the life-force energy running through the veins of my pieces as they came to life under my hands. It was an amazing experience! Creating from my senses in this manner lifted me out of my external view of life and drove me deeply into…
Winter is the time when all of nature takes a deep breath and goes inward. It is not the time to be running around trying to find the perfect present. Instead, it is the time to remember how to be present, and what you need to be present. Receiving and giving presents can be a…
When I was in my early thirties, I moved from doing sculpture to stippling, which is way of drawing a picture by only making dots or small touches. This was a rather drastic leap, and yet in retrospect, this huge change in medium allowed me to dive deeper into my awareness of the energy…
About thirty years ago when I was encountering some major challenges in my life I devised a mind-game I played with myself to help me step out of the turmoil and make good, clear, and conscious choices. I called the game “fast forward.” In the game I would imagine I had died and I was…
Over the last two years, many people have brought the new explosion of adult coloring books to my attention. Numerous people have spoken to me about how much they love the process of coloring in these books. This led me to explore the phenomenon myself. I personally do not like coloring in predesigned coloring books…
Is it possible to live an inspired life in our current stress-and-fear-filled society? Could living an inspired life help bring about the needed change? Or would it feel like an act of denial? Webster’s Dictionary definition of inspired is, “ …aroused, animated or imbued with spirit to do a certain thing by, or as if…
In our desire to make the educational process uniform in this country, I think we may have forgotten the true aim of education, especially with our youngest citizens. Education, at least in my mind, should entice, delight, inspire, and ignite a desire to know and understand more. The educational method should also promote the cultivation…
When I was growing up I was lead to believe that I was bad. This negative view of myself then led to more rule breaking and even more criticism. I truly tried to behave, but no matter how hard I tried I would eventually behave inappropriately and get in trouble. One day my grandfather’s response…
Why do we continue to view individuals with learning challenges as damaged, broken, or less than? Why are we blind to the wealth of knowledge and unique abilities they possess, not in spite of, but because of the unique wiring of their mind? Almost every week I meet someone who is still shackled with…
Randy Pausch, in his last lecture, said, “…Brick walls are there for a reason: they are there to prove how badly we want something…” “…A wall is not necessarily created to stop you, but rather to stop the people who don’t want something as much as you do.” Growing up with multiple learning disabilities, I…
Today I would like to share a lovely poem, Children Learn What They Live, which was written by Dr. Dorothy Law Nolte. I was touched by its clarity and simplicity. I hope you enjoy it as well. Children Learn What They Live By Dorothy Law Nolte, Ph.D. If children live with criticism, they learn…
It is not the cards we are dealt that decide our happiness, it is how we respond to what life brings. At every turn of the road we have an opportunity to view ourselves as a victim, or choose to be the hero in our own life. This is not something imaginary. As the Molecules…
If, when you woke up tomorrow, you were completely free of all financial and emotional debts, what would you do? What would you want to do? Pay attention to your heart’s response and your head’s response. Are they the same or are they different? If they are different, then ask yourself, which response really comes from…
This wonderful video is a superb reminder of what many of our leading scientists and spiritual leaders have been telling us for decades and even centuries–our thoughts and emotions affect our biology! When we are living a life that makes us happy, we feel better and quite often our health is greatly improved. On the…
We all have moments where we feel genuinely happy, and empowered, but how do you respond when the Universe throws you a curve ball? Do you get angry? Frustrated? Blame someone? Become a victim? Make excuses? Or do you have the capacity to stay centered with your heart open, and consciously embrace the “learning opportunity”…
We all want our children to have a happy, healthy, and successful life; however, I think it is obvious that more testing and more pressure is not the answer. What could be a solution in this fast paced ever-changing world we now live in? In our complex world, it is easy to get caught up…
According to the American Psychological Association, chronic stress is linked to the six leading causes of death: heart disease, cancer, lung ailments, accidents, cirrhosis of the liver, and suicide. And more than 75 percent of all physician office visits are for stress-related ailments and complaints. Chronic stress can also reduce your clarity, productivity, and ability…
For over 40 years, drawing has helped me gain a deeper understanding of myself and provided me with innovative solutions for my personal challenges. Drawing has also served as a form of biofeedback, providing me with insights into what was bothering me or keeping me from materializing my dreams. So with that in mind, I…
In a recent report released by Scholastic and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, behavior issues that interfere with teaching and learning have notably worsened in all grade levels. Concern about this increase in behavior issues was not limited to any particular demographic group; however, schools in lower-income areas reported concerns at a higher rate…
Wholeness is not something we need to strive for or try to obtain. Wholeness exists within us. It is our perceptions or beliefs about life and ourselves that disconnect us from this awareness and can prevent us from moving through life in a rewarding manner. The I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) activities are designed…
Our Journey begins long before we are born. Like a seed buried deep within the ground we carry potential in the womb. At the same time, our mother’s thoughts and experiences are chemically passed to us and these experiences affect the development of our body, mind, and potential. Did she feel loved and supported or…
Recent research has shown that if by the end of third grade a child is not at reading level, they are at risk for not graduating high school. This is because in kindergarten through third grade a child is learning how to read. After that, they need to be able to read to learn. Students…
No one is impervious to pain—it is part of the human experience. The thing to remember when pain comes knocking at your door, and it will, is it not the challenge but how we respond, that creates the person we will be tomorrow. The increased homeless situation where I live has been pulling at my…
More than 2 million American children have been identified by schools as being learning disabled, and approximately 5 to 10 million American adults are similarly affected. According to Harvard neurologist Norman Geschwind, practically all of us have a significant number of special learning disabilities. With the large number of tests available today, chances are one…
I have been pondering lately the packages my lessons sometimes arrive in. When I was younger, I rarely looked behind life’s curtain. If I couldn’t find my car keys, I just saw the event as: “I can’t find my car keys.” Now when I can’t find my car keys, I am immediately aware of being…
Research has shown that childhood abuse can damage the brain and reduce it up to 10 percent in size. This in turn can then create functional abnormalities of one’s mood and thinking process. Western science used to believe that by young adulthood the brain had lost its capacity for radical change, which meant that brain damage…
After several months of hard work, I am excited to announce the launching of the new I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) Global Classroom, and my two new websites. The websites addresses are the same: www.ICreateWhatIBelieve.com and www.InnerEyePublishing.com, but information is easier to find, and the websites are now mobile friendly. The ICWIB Global Classroom now…
I have been pondering two words lately: congruent and conflict. The reason for the reflection is because I have noticed that if I am unclear or in conflict with myself in any way, that it is more difficult to move forward effectively and/or accomplish things in a timely manner. When I was younger I had…
When we quiet ourselves enough to listen deeply we can discover our true nature, and the unique gifts we have to share with the world. Being quiet is very different than being silent. I grew-up in generation when children were taught to be seen and not heard. At an early age I learned to bite…
In a short, one-minute, film, Elvis de Leon gave me a new perspective on the way I look at every day of my life. He asks the viewer to imagine that every day you wake-up with $84,600.00 in your bank account. This is not something you need to hold on to and save, but rather…
Wholeness and your connection to your authentic self always exist within you, but when you become stressed that inner clarity can become clouded leaving you feeling unhappy, lost, and unsure of yourself. When this happens it is time to stop, quiet your mind, open your heart and reconnect with your soul and the Divine. I…
Winter is the time when all of nature takes a deep breath and goes inward. It is a time for self-reflection, deep healing, changing of perceptions and gaining clarity about who we are and what wants to be born through us in the spring. It is during this winter cycle that many people make News…
I recently had the opportunity to attend a writing group. For a couple of hours we spontaneously wrote and shared the thoughts, and images that sprung in our mind from a single word. This painting of words was a very uplifting and inspiring experience, because it fed my soul in a very deep way. One…
Nancy Marie is teaching a four-part I Create What I Believe!(ICWIB) workshop for preschool teachers in Medford, Oregon. The training begins October 2, 2014 and is funded through the Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities Inclusive Child Care Program. See attached Flyer for details of this amazing opportunity to receive the ICWIB training for FREE. To…
Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to teach the I Create What I Believe!(ICWIB) program to 22 wonderful Head Start teachers who teach at nine different schools in Shasta County, California. They did a remarkable job of adapting and implementing the program into their classrooms in a very short period of time. They said…
When I was a teenager my father, a man of very few words, once said to me, “There is only one person in the world that you need to care about what they think of you—make sure you can look at them in the mirror every morning.” At the time, I thought he was telling…
Our family moved to the seashore when our daughter was three and for several years my life revolved around the constant ebb and flow of the tide. Early each morning my daughter and I would walk on the beach to see what “gifts” the ocean had brought to us. Sometimes we would find shells or…
There has been an explosion of research over the past decade that shows how important the first few years of a child’s life are in terms of social, emotional, and cognitive development. For many years, preschool and infant toddler care providers have focused on helping children compensate and overcome traumatic experiences and home life deficits.…
When I was growing up I can remember spending a lot of time trying to be someone I wasn’t. Every year; through junior high and high school I can remember creating a new image or persona before the beginning of school. This was not just an image in my mind. I created new clothes, a…
As we step into a New Year, traditionally people make New Year’s resolutions. These might be about losing weight, exercising more, or pursuing an interest that never seemed to make the priority list. Whatever the resolution, it really is about consciously choosing to approach life in a new way. This year I suggest a different…
I first met Bruce Lipton in 1990. It was a magical meeting of two minds that shared a burning desire to facilitate educational change. At the time, he was a fellow in Pathology at Stanford Medical School. He had just proved in a lab that it is our beliefs and perceptions, not our genes, which…
You may have noticed that I haven’t sent out a newsletter or done any posting on my blog for quite some time—a year to be exact! My excuse is I have been really, really busy—not in a bad way because a lot of amazing things have been happening. So what has been filling up my…
Imagine how different your day or life might be if everyone you met saw your full potential and inspired and encouraged you to fulfill that potential instead of measuring you against some standard they held in their mind. Michelangelo has been quoted to say that inside every block of stone or marble dwells a beautiful…
As far back as I can remember, I have been searching for my sense of self, a sense of value and purpose. For whatever reason, I experienced a lot of confusion around this topic when I was growing up. I can remember being told I was this or that, but often it lead to more…
Many years ago I heard a wonderful story about a woman who wanted to lose some weight because it was making it difficult for her to create the life she really wanted. Now even though Louise wanted to lose the weight, she wasn’t able to stop eating some of the foods she knew were contributing…
Childrearing has many seasons, but the common threads of mutual love, respect and trust hold them all together. When these are present, growth takes place more gracefully. Most parents can remember the sleepless nights, diaper rash and teething. But it is the fond memories of when we first held our babies and their wonderful smiles…
Several months ago when I was driving back to Mount Shasta, I discovered that I-5 was closed and would be closed for many hours. At first I was annoyed, but then a wiser and more adventurous part of me took over. I decided to stop, ponder what “gift” or lesson the Universe might be offering…
Since intuition and creativity are natural phenomena and the by-product of a balanced and whole individual, my approach to developing them is the same – assist individuals through the identification and reclaiming of their authentic nature. Once your “self” has been reestablished, you are free to proceed through life in an unencumbered manner. Until wholeness…
Sometimes when I draw I use a pencil and sometimes I use an eraser. The same is true with life. When I am clear about what I see and want, I use a pencil to add in the necessary lines to develop the picture. On the other hand, when I am unsure of what I am…
I was in my twenties when I was first introduced to Contact Improv–an improvisational dance technique. The unrehearsed nature of this art form did not give me the luxury of knowing what I was supposed to do and getting good at it. It also didn’t give me any preliminary clues on what everyone else was…
The question, “Are you having fun?” crossed my mind one night while I watched my son’s baseball game. The players seemed to be having fun, though as I watched I began to notice a cause-and-effect pattern. From time to time a player would strike out or get thrown out at a base, but that one…
As I stood at the gas station filling my car with gas a series of questions began to “pop” into my mind. “How full is your tank?” When was the last time you filled it to the brim? Are you one of those marginal feeders? You know, the ones that only put a couple of…
How could something as simple as drawing facilitate change? Art is more than a subject. It is a language–a nonverbal language–that can help us uncover the subtle nuances of our feelings and emotions. Since it is also a form of biofeedback–meaning the real paintbrush is your body/mind state–it can help us identify and pinpoint beliefs,…
At times life reminds me of the merry-go-round I used to play on when I was a child. Holding onto the bars we would run and push the merry-go-round around and around and when we couldn’t run any faster we would leap on for a fun-filled ride. If you sat on the outside edge, it…
According to Daniel Pink, author of The Whole New Mind, when there is a simple set of rules and a clear desired outcome, then the old rewards and punishment approach to business works. This is because a reward system can help narrow the focus; unfortunately this approach also dulls thinking, limits our possibilities, and blocks…
Sciences have indicated that humor or a state of joy helps the creative problem-solving mind work more effectively. “…In a recent study, researchers at Northwestern University found that people were more likely to solve word puzzles with sudden insight when they were amused, having just seen a short comedy routine…” “…In their humor study, Dr.…
In our desire to make the educational process uniform in this country, I think we have almost forgotten the true aims of education, especially with our youngest citizens. Education, at least in my mind, should entice, delight, intrigue and ignite a desire to know more, understand more and accomplish more—not numb or destroy in the…
What if we were taught to settle all our disagreements through a form of creative expression that captivated and inspired instead of hurting or destroying? What if we learned from a very early age that through the arts we could fully express ourselves? What if we also knew that without the ability to fully express…
Why do we continue to view individuals with learning challenges as damaged, broken or less than? Why are we blind to the wealth of knowledge and unique abilities they possess, not in spite of, but because of the unique wiring of their minds? Science has shown us that our beliefs and perceptions control our biology…
I grew-up in an environment that lead me to believe that who I was and most of what I did was wrong. My mind took on this belief and stored it in my subconscious mind. As I got older that belief played out repeatedly––I was a perpetual magnet for people and situations that reinforced the…
Our body is designed to always reestablish balance, however the method of accomplishing this is learned in the first six years of life merely by observing the behavior of our parents, siblings and peers. So if we observed others trying to reclaim or maintain balance by criticizing, blaming or making others wrong then that will…
Are you tired of revisiting the same problem over and over again? Are you tired of feeling angry, frustrated, or like a victim? Do you want to increase those genuinely happy, and empowered moments in your life and also have the capacity to stay centered with your heart open even when life feels like an…
Within each of us there is a deep knowing of our authentic nature and a profound desire to make a difference. Though these gifts cannot come into fruition if we are taught that who we are is wrong, or our ability to blossom is stifled. On the other hand, if we are taught from a…
After a year of teachers using the I Create What I Believe! program (ICWIB) in classroom settings, collecting data, and tracking results, the pilot study is finished! We will begin posting the results on our website (https://icreatewhatibelieve.com/) over the next several weeks. For now, I would like to talk briefly about the Labyrinth, one of…
We all have moments where we feel genuinely happy, and empowered, but how do you respond when the Universe throws you a curve ball? Do you get angry? Frustrated? Blame someone? Become a victim? Make excuses? Or do you have the capacity to stay centered with your heart open, and consciously embrace the “learning opportunity”…
This wonderful video is a superb reminder of what many of our leading scientists and spiritual leaders have been telling us for decades and even centuries–our thoughts and emotions affect our biology! When we are living a life that makes us happy we feel better and quite often our health is greatly improved. On the…
When I was growing up my mother often tried to end battles between siblings by saying, “Peace begins at home.” In those situations she was referring to peace in the house. I think the statement is accurate, but I actually think “home” refers to our body. When there is peace and harmony within us we…
It is not the cards we are dealt that decide our happiness; it is how we respond to the situation. Every turn of the road we have an opportunity to view ourselves as a victim or choose to be the hero in our own life. This is not something imaginary. As the Molecules of Emotion…
Technology has helped give non-traditional learners a more level playing field, but the understanding or appreciation of what these unique minds can offer society remains an unknown to most people. I am a very non-traditional learner. When I was younger I was one of the children who was falling through the cracks. No one really…
Are you bored? Do you believe that boredom is part of life and you need to endure it? Or are you aware that boredom, like confusion, discontentment and frustration are signals from your body saying the current situation, your approach to the situation, or your belief about the situation is not good for your biology.…
We all know that feeling of contentment that can wash over us when we are at peace with life and ourselves. Many of us are also familiar with that feeling of wanting to jump out of our skin or react with behavior that is neither constructive nor conscious. Where could this disparity of such opposite…
Imagine how different the world would be if all children learned that they were brilliant beyond belief and they were encouraged to discover how their mind worked the best. We are all aware that school districts have faced repeated budget cuts. We are also aware that our teachers are required to teach more academic content,…
We all want our children to have happy, healthy and successful lives, but I think it is obvious that more testing and more pressure is not the answer. What could be a solution in this fast paced ever-changing world we now live in? In our complex world, it is easy to get caught up in…
When parents and teachers talk about the need for good self-esteem, they usually mean that children should have “good feelings” about themselves. For young children, this also refers to the degree they feel accepted and valued by the adults and peers who are important to them. A child with a healthy sense of self-esteem feels…
What can we do when we find ourselves getting overly stressed? The simple answer is simple– stop, look and listen. It doesn’t matter it you are a student struggling to understand a problem, a parent trying to make ends meet or a senior citizen trying to remember where they left their car keys. The answer…
“Discovery consists of seeing what everybody has seen and thinking what nobody has thought.”– Albert Szent-Gyorgy – This video is an excellent example of creative imagination and discovery. http://www.karmatube.org/videos.php?id=1781
After many years of experimentation and study I have come to realize that the creative process can have profound restorative benefits for the body, mind and spirit of an individual. I have also discovered that you don’t have to expensive art supplies, excessive art training or to be the next Leonardo Di Vinci to reap…
How can we come up with innovative solutions if we are afraid of making a mistake? How can we make changes if we are afraid of taking risks? How can we stand up for ourselves if we are afraid that who we are is wrong? Creativity is and needs to be an important part of…
After many years of observing children struggling with school, losing their sense of self and being turned off to learning, I wondered why the educational system couldn’t see the viable and long-standing importance of nurturing the whole child. Indeed, Daniel Pink, in his book A Whole New Brain, sites that our new global economy has…
All too often in schools, art becomes one more thing to learn, do and accomplish. The real power of the creative process is lost. This is unfortunate because art, even in its simplest form—scribbling—can be a profound form of mediation that centers and clears the mind. I liken the experience to pushing the refresh button…
Research has shown that art and music enhance the learning process. Some people stop at the notation that we need to include art and music as part of school curriculum because it enables nonlinear thinkers a place to excel. This kind of thinking discounts and indicates a lack of awareness of how and why art…
In the spring of 2009, I began teaching the I Create What I Believe! (ICWIB) program to a small select group of gifted teachers who had agreed to actively use the program in the classroom in the 2009-2010 school year and track the results. Our intent was to demonstrate that when a student understands of…
A friend of mine told me this year was going to be a “10”! I agree. I am sure there will be challenging moments, but if we focus on staying balanced and remember our thoughts, perceptions and beliefs mold our life, I think we can make this year a “10”!
I am not sure if I am more interested in the creative process or personal growth because they have always been so deeply intertwined. In college I had such a profound mind-altering experience while drawing, that it permanently changed the way I view both art and life. This singular event propelled me on a journey…