Conscious Ageing – the grand adventure?
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Oct 14 2009
Just a short (4’15″), simple reminder from SN Goenka, when speaking at the United Nations. Please note – unless you are very used to an Indian accent – you might have difficulty understanding him from time to time. Hang in there – what is clear is clear – no mistaking it!
Sep 29 2009
James Blunt wrote this song in 1993 and for me it is one of the most moving anti-violence songs written. This young singer, ex army captain – served in Bosnia. I would say that his heart had been horrified and touched. This is what is still happening all over the world and what he shares [...]
Sep 22 2009
A dear friend sent me this. I’ts about 30minutes long and worth every second – stay with it! Zander is a prophet of human potential and an unrivaled champion of joie de vivre. Watch as he helps unlock the boundless potential of a 15 year old cellist and teaches the entire Pop!Tech audience what it [...]
Sep 11 2009
On a shelf in my sitting room I have the books that have been pivotal in my life. These include John O’Donohue’s beautiful writings. Fairly recently I discovered another poet – David Whyte. In this video we have two for the price of one! Here David Whyte speaks of his friend John O’Donohue, who had [...]
Sep 08 2009
a) I love this poem, it speaks of life and ageing so exquisitely.
b) I am an unadulterated Sean Connery fan – how could I resist? So here it is – affectionately including the sibilant sss’s and whistles!
Aug 06 2009
6/8/09 Today is the day of Harry Patch’s funeral. I think this particular version would have pleased him – this is the one he would have remembered, and why he asked for this song to be sung at his funeral.
Jul 21 2009
So many of you logged into Gangaji’s piece that I thought you would like to see her and hear her in person.
For me this clip is very meaningful – to see one of my dearest teachers talking with one of my oldest and dearest friends is a joy. They talk about questions and concerns that affect us all. Persephone
Jul 18 2009
This early video of Sting with his beautiful words feels appropriate, coming at this time of long black hearses bringing home our dead.
Jul 15 2009
Try watching this without agreeing or disagreeing with it – see what happens! Persephone
Jun 15 2009
“A neuro-scientist named Jill Taylor gave a short talk at TED that was probably the most profound depiction of the “deep right brain experience” that I’d ever heard. After her talk, the vibe of the entire conference changed – people were more open, deeper, clearer. Truly remarkable. This video just went on-line today. There is [...]