The journey can take us in unexpected directions. Sometimes the greatest moments come when we have no destination. Life, after all, is about the journey. Not all who wander are lost. J.R.R. Tolkien
What is revealed when we stay conscious in the midst of great upheaval? When we are willing to inquire with an open mind, we can move beyond simply coping with disaster and discover a life-changing truth untouched by any loss. Recorded in March of 2011 following a devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan, this monologue is relevant ... Read more
A People’s History of Climate Adaptation: Women + LGBT + People of Color Adapt to Climate Change Episode 75 of America Adapts. The host, Doug Parsons joins the Freedom to Breathe bus tour on location in New Orleans. During his visit, he attends a town hall on women and minority groups talking about climate resilience, ... Read more
“Without using your thoughts, associations, perceptions, emotions or memories… who are you?” There are so many labels, identities, cultures, religions, and even political affiliations that we can adopt to divide us. But our connection is so simple and greater than all these. Prince Ea presents his take on who we really are and our core ... Read more
This post explores the idea of leadership intelligence, or the areas of focus specific to developing leaders. While many skills have been said to cultivate proficiency in leadership, most of those actually only cultivate proficiency in management. As we increase awareness, we face what we do not know, which can be unsettling, and cause anxiety. ... Read more
Tony Zampella distinguishes each element of authentic trust, and explains how each element enhances or diminishes our capacity to become trustworthy.
Comedian Michael Jr. goes off the cuff at a live comedy show and uses this improvised moment as a great explanation for knowing your why and exploring one’s purpose in life. It’s not what you do, it’s the why that steers your journey. “When you know your why, your what becomes more impactful because you ... Read more
Oprah Winfrey talks to Thich Nhat Hanh about becoming a monk, meeting Martin Luther King Jr, and the powers of mindfulness, insight, concentration and compassion. Watch the insightful interview below.
This video looks at ‘Buddhism and Happiness’, as we ask: are they a match made in heaven, or something else? This eight minute epic reveals some incredible insights into human behavior and values that impact our happiness, particularly in the materialistic Western life so many are living and striving for. This excerpt is from The ... Read more
All of the problems that humanity has now, psychologically or otherwise, are the product of thought. We often pursue the same patterns of thought, but patterns that haven’t and will never solve any of our problems. The whole structure of the “me” is put together by thought. The “me” is a person’s consciousness, which is ... Read more