Keep Calm & Carry On
Today’s Inspirational Find: A short film that tells the story behind the ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ poster. Its origins at the beginning of WWII and its rediscovery in a bookshop in England in 2000, becoming one of the iconic images of the 21st century. Film, music, script and narration by Temujin Doran. http://www.studiocanoe.com/index.php?/profile/. Concept [...]
Be Positive, Smile & Make it Count
Change and uncertainty are in the air – wafting in & sticking to everything like the damp cold of the bay area fog. Along with change, as if connected on a string, comes emotional swells, release of old patterns and relationships, and the testing of coping skills. Sometimes when the fog is too thick, you [...]
30 Things to Start Doing for Yourself
I’m not in the habit of directly copying someone’s post content, but Marc and Angel’s Hack Life‘s “30 Things to Start Doing for Yourself” was just too good not to share it in its entirety. Please read…guaranteed nodes and smiles to follow. Remember today, for it is the beginning. Today marks the start of a [...]
Exploring Resilience: A Look into Self-Practice & Process – Episode 5
This week’s process interview is with Jen Matthews. Jen is a doctor at Oakland Children’s Hospital. Passionate about helping her patients, Jen partnered local food justice advocates to help grow Phat Beets Produce – a collective committed to creating a healthier, more equitable food system in North Oakland. When not in the clinic, market or [...]
Defining a Self-Practice – Part 2
Last weekend I attended the Association for Experiential Education West Region‘s Winter Summit at the California Alpine Club on Mt. Tamalpais. What fun groups of people! There are few groups I know that could rival their enthusiasm for life, learning and adventure! If enthusiasm for life, learning and adventure is something you are interested in, [...]
How do you define your Self-Practice?
I’ve been in a bit of a rut with my research recently (being sick doesn’t help I’m sure). When I get in these stuck spots I turn to writing for help. This time my writing took me to the idea of developing a self-practice and what goes into it. I’d like to share what I [...]
