I had the wonderful opportunity to spend an hour making Land Art with preschoolers at the Fiddleheads Forest School in the Arboretum with my son’s outdoor class. The excitement of their motivation to make these works and their careful placement of objects was so inspiring!
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Less Stress, Better Work, And 6 Other Ways Meditation Can Transform Your Life
From boosting our hearts and minds to fighting addiction and stress, meditation can truly transform our lives. Transcendental Meditation, one of the more popular forms of meditation, has been praised in boardrooms and box offices as an effective method of cultivating some inner calm. The practice involves sitting comfortably for several minutes and repeating a… Continue reading Less Stress, Better Work, And 6 Other Ways Meditation Can Transform Your Life
Left Brain vs. Right: It’s a Myth, Research Finds
by Christopher Wanjek | September 03, 2013 12:21pm ET published in Live Science The idea that one side of the brain is dominant is a myth, researchers say. It’s the foundation of myriad personality assessment tests, self-motivation books and team-building exercises – and it’s all bunk. Popular culture would have you believe that logical, methodical… Continue reading Left Brain vs. Right: It’s a Myth, Research Finds
The Art of Chess: Playing with Fire – a personal collage for Valentine’s Day
A humble man playing with Fire overseen by the intent eye of Gaia This collage represents a lot of my personal history. I was on the chess team in grade school, making it to the state championships in my 6th grade year. I used to blame my dad for my obsessive game play, but I eventually recognized… Continue reading The Art of Chess: Playing with Fire – a personal collage for Valentine’s Day
Celestial Grace – A soul collage of light and hope
Dancing Between Dimensions Celestial Grace I am the one who is illuminated by celestial grace, bounding between the stars. What I give to you is the freedom to rest in trust of the majestic structure of the divine universe. What I want from you is to joyfully surrender to the cosmic joke, dancing between dimensions.… Continue reading Celestial Grace – A soul collage of light and hope
Here’s why this founder asks employees to meditate together every morning – Business Insider
It’s no secret that meditation is good for you. Business Insider’s Kevin Loria recently laid out the plethora of research-backed benefits that meditation offers, including its ability to help us deal with stress, improve memory, and even boost our immune systems. Those are just a few reasons the 10-person team at Soma, a San Francisco-based… Continue reading Here’s why this founder asks employees to meditate together every morning – Business Insider
Remembering an honored teacher with Soul Collage
Mrs. G. 1943 – 2014 An echoing laugh of illumined brilliance Incubated in compassionate acceptance. Swirling strength of gentle ingenuity In gratitude of intricate forces. Enshrouded in dancing hearts. -Karah Pino
The Top 10 Good News Stories of 2014
The Top 10 Good News Stories of 2014 Uplift Inspiring by Good News Network – December 30, 20140 In many respects 2014 was a rough year, with Ebola, the Islamic State, and deaths in Ukraine, but it was also one in which social media-inspired kindness, numerous health breakthroughs and positive trends took center stage at… Continue reading The Top 10 Good News Stories of 2014
New Glasses Help the Color-blind to See Reds, Greens for First Time; Plus the Top 10 Good News Stories of the Week!
Happy New Year, Karah! So many opportunities to look forward to… I hope you make all your dreams come true. These stories are sure to inspire your way. xxoo, Geri Top 10 Good News Stories of the Week Garbage Man Returns Gift Card, Family Repays His Kindness A sanitation worker in Colorado returned a Christmas… Continue reading New Glasses Help the Color-blind to See Reds, Greens for First Time; Plus the Top 10 Good News Stories of the Week!
Christmas Giving Top 10 Good News of the Week!
Top 10 Good News Stories of the Week Employees Donate From Paychecks for 6 Months to Help Strangers A group of 55 employees donated money from their paychecks for six months to buy a wheelchair accessible van for someone they didn’t even know, a family of seven who has a little boy with a rare… Continue reading Christmas Giving Top 10 Good News of the Week!
