American Dream, Chad Wright, 2013
When trying to wrap your mind around what Sir Ken Robinson means by “being in your element,” a state he hopes to help people achieve through his workshop How to Find Your Element on Big Think Mentor, it’s helpful to start with a counterexample: middle school in the USA. For those who have experienced this particular circle of hell, its […]
What is Flashpacking? 6 Differences Between Flashpackers and Backpackers What is Flashpacking? Like backpackers, flashpackers travel the world, often carrying backpacks and usually staying hostels — but there are some key differences. What defines a flashpacker? What’s the difference between backpacking and flashpacking? 1. Flashpackers are usually entrepreneurial. Flashpackers seek out business opportunities while traveling […]
“The secret of happiness is to count your blessings while others are adding up their troubles” said William Penn, Quaker founder of the Pennsylvania colony. He founded his colony on religious toleration and by doing so, he created America’s first great melting pot. English, Irish, Germans, Catholics, Jews, and an assortment of Protestant sects were drawn to […]
~ Pema Chödrön