What does it take to change the world for the better? This hour, TED speakers explore ideas on activism—what motivates it, why it matters, and how each of us can make a difference: TED Radio Hour
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Why Did Humans Become The Most Successful Species On Earth?
Historian Yuval Harari explains how human imagination powered the growth and spread of homo sapiens around the world: Yuval Harari: Why Did Humans Become The Most Successful Species On Earth?
Power of Awareness: Power of Awareness
Netflix’s ’Our Planet’ Exposes The Devastating Collapse Of A Glacier
Filmed entirely in Ultra High Definition, the project was first announced back in 2015 but is finally dropping this week: Netflix’s ’Our Planet’ Exposes The Devastating Collapse Of A Glacier
Buddhist View of Love and Compassion
Another great wordpress.com blog…
By Venerable Jampa Drolma and David Mayer.
The definition of love in Buddhism is something quite different from the ordinary term ‘love’ we regularly use in our daily life. It is not in relation to attachment or lust but love with a sense of good-will and from the depths of one’s heart that we direct a sincere wish for sentient beings (all living beings with a mind) to be happy and have the causes that gives rise to happiness.
So from this definition, we can translate it as loving-kindness, or unconditional love.
We all have this potential within ourselves and it arises from a gentle- warm heart. If we are willing to activate this and allow ourselves to open our heart and open our mind, this loving–kindness is the most powerful emotion. Why? Because with love our suffering is relieved, it brings protection…
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This May Be Why You Can’t Communicate Well In Your Relationship
Here’s how to deescalate a conversation that’s going off the rails: This May Be Why You Can’t Communicate Well In Your Relationship
Day 90: Lesson 5 from quitting booze and sugar. Exercise self-compassion.
Another great wordpress.com blogger…
My goodness! What a difference this made!
I used to think that the harder I was on myself, the more likely I was to succeed. As much as I hated the mental beatings, they felt like a necessary evil. How was I ever going to get anywhere if I went easy on myself?
I had no idea that all I was doing was creating the illusion of control. I never felt better and rarely did better as a result. All I did was stress myself out and since stress is the enemy of willpower and mental strength it’s fair to say I was actually making the situation worse. I had to find a way to reduce stress and gain genuine control.
I found the key in “The Willpower Instinct” by Kelly McGonigal PH.D. It is absolutely packed with useful and fascinating information but one of the most surprising…
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When is the Best Time to Fix the Roof
Hint: When the Sun Is Shining
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Psychology Explains 10 Ways To Let Go of Worry
Worry can be debilitating, but it doesn’t have to be. How to let go of moments and feelings of worry, you’ll be able to live life to the fullest: Psychology Explains 10 Ways To Let Go of Worry
Why is human quotient getting lost?
Another great post from another great wordpress.com blog…
Running behind life,
Catching up breaths,
Aiming to make more and more,
Are we forgetting less is more?
Wandering between desks,
Staring at our screens,
Struggling with our dreams now bigger,
Are we missing on life’s little treasures?
Boasting of being connected,
Thousands of emails to check,
Hours spent texting and messaging,
I ask,Are we really talking?
Phones talk on dinner tables,
Mental maths has taken a toll,
Gadgets have replaced family values,
The question remains, Are we even caring?
Now eyes don’t meet in person,
Neither is laughter shared in real,
In pursuit of higher Intelligence
Are we ignoring the Human essence?
When humans remain no human,
Technology replaces emotions,
Grannies don’t tell stories any more,
Kids ask questions to “Alexa” more.
I know it all, thanks to Google,
The mind has forgotten to doodle,
Life’s become so dependent,
And we call ourselves independent.
In pursuit of higher IQ
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WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR? Fred Rogers Documentary
What a great documentary – it brought tears to my eyes…
Bright, shiny objects! 
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