LIVE!

March 8, 2010 | Filed Under Inspiring, Watch this, monday motivation | Leave a Comment

New neural pathways = new ways of experiencing life?

January 23, 2010 | Filed Under Consider this, Do your research!, Health, Inspiring, Moment of Truth, Pay attention, Plain cool, Watch this | Leave a Comment

The concept of neuroplasticity was introduced to me a few years ago while watching What the Bleep Do We Know!? and has been popping up in my world recently. It’s quite fascinating and explains why change can be difficult, but very possible. Understand your biology and be inspired.

SPOTLIGHT: Nneka

January 10, 2010 | Filed Under Listen, Pay attention, Spotlight, Watch this, What My World Sounds Like | 1 Comment

I could barely contain myself as songstress Nneka (pronounced neck-ah) introduced this live performance of “Heartbeat” at the World Cafe in Philadelphia. The authenticity of her musicianship and the sincerity of its messages are immediately evident. Confrontational and political, yet humane, Nneka’s music forces you to feel. Perhaps she embodies Bob Marley’s message of being able to cure hate and anger with music. Perhaps…

“Nothing is for Nothing”

December 27, 2009 | Filed Under Inspiring, Moment of Truth, Watch this | 2 Comments

Jill Scott – “Nothing is for Nothing”

There’s purpose in every bit of the journey. You just have to find it. Facing the pain of the past can be quite a challenge, one that I’m handling right now. Yet I face this pain courageously, knowing that once I’m past it, I’m past it. A firm believer in ‘everything happens for a reason’, my days are filled with creating meaning. Why did this happen? What was this person’s thought process? How can I use this experience to help myself or others?

Will Smith’s secret to greatness

December 15, 2009 | Filed Under Inspiring, Watch this | 2 Comments

The seeds of greatness are within you; water them.

“If you’re not making someone else’s life better, then you’re wasting your time.
Your life will become better by making other lives better.”

- Will Smith

Video source: Akira Sieben

Think different

November 13, 2009 | Filed Under Challenge, Inspiring, Watch this | 2 Comments

What My World Sounds Like: “Come Alive (War of Roses)”

October 13, 2009 | Filed Under Listen, Watch this, What My World Sounds Like | 1 Comment

Janelle_Monae

Why do I love Janelle Monae? Because she’s friggin brilliant! Her music is phenomenal and this latest offering, as part of the Kia Soul Collective, is no exception.

Can you reduce your impact, be happy, and not go insane?

September 23, 2009 | Filed Under Challenge, Great ideas, Inspiring, Watch this | Leave a Comment

In 2007, New Yorker Colin Beavan embarked upon a dramatic project: reduce his environmental impact to zero. But it wasn’t just his project–he brought his family along for the ride. No electricity. Transportation limited to walking and biking. Buying nothing but locally grown food. No elevators.

The big question Beavan wanted to answer was could reducing his environmental impact lead to a happier life. The answer he discovered was a resounding yes. During the process, he started a blog, which turned into a book, which turned into a movie and a nonprofit that seeks to help people lower their environmental impact.

The movie is doing a screening circuit right now and looks pretty entertaining. After seeing this, I wonder if I could do it. The trailer doesn’t address how he wrote a blog without electricity. I’m curious because there are certain things in life I’m not entirely willing to give up.