Here are 20 sound advice from the Bible on when to keep your mouth shut to avoid creating unnecessary tension and conflict in your life. (This article is part of a series of advice on how to add more laughter and joy into your life. My point is that laughter and joy are already within [...]
Spiritual wellness is about wholeness on all levels: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. It is about finding meaning and purpose in our life and our place in the greater universe; positively engaging with others, self and our environment. In this article I'd like to share my experience with a particular approach to laughter and the [...]
Linsey Pollack is my new hero. This gifted and most creative Australian musician has created a new chapter in the history of music and creativity. Watch the videos below and see for yourself. Who knew you could create a clarinet with a carrot or a watering can, and bagpipe with a condom or a rubber [...]
Don't know what to do? Here are 4 simple ideas to get you back on track. Effortless Focus This system was devised by Serge Kahili King, PhD. Here is the gist of it: STOP. Stop thinking, stop doing, stop trying. Just be aware and breathe in the present moment, doing only what is necessary for survival. [...]
The Strangest Secret was a 1957 spoken word record by Earl Nightingale (an American radio speaker and author) which sold over one million copies and received the first Gold Record for the spoken word, making it one of the bestselling voice recordings in history. It's a 30 minutes piece so make sure you have time [...]
Do you need to make a speech? This articles discusses different ways on how to write a speech like a pro. I am sharing here various techniques that have greatly helped me over the years in speech writing. Remember that ultimately written speeches are designed to be spoken, and there is nothing more boring or [...]
Words are powerful, and two word quotes can be enough to heal wounds, motivate or inspire yourself. Pick one that you resonate with and breathe it, eat it, hear it, touch it, be it for a while, and then pick another one and start over. Which is your favorite two word quotes to dream big [...]
The 4 Levels Of Physical Impact Of Laughter 1. Biophysically, through pressure waves Exercise. Physical fitness stemming from laughter is a benefit known to few. It’s a form of soft gymnastics that some people refer to as stationary jogging. The mere act of laughing exercises the diaphragm, as well as the [...]
This is the Qigong practice of the 8 Brocades, or Baduanjin. Regular practice is believed to improve organ function and overall wellbeing. You can adjust the pace or the reps to accommodate most any time frame and it can be done in very little space. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3K-0JpiJu-o I also like the Qigong shaking practice as it [...]
This is a very interesting article that explores the laughter of women, and how and why there was more smiling but less laughing around men.
