Lucid Practice

One World Trade Center Time-Lapse 2004-2013

CC: In Praise of the ‘Shala’

I always feel a pang when I hear a shala is closing; distance is no matter, so the closing of a Jois studio makes me sad for the students. My very first Ashtanga class was at Yoga Path in Irvine, California–across from where I worked. I blundered into the Ashtanga class by accident; the Iyengar class was […]

B.F Skinner. Teaching Machine and Programmed Learning

Is this prediction from 1954 the foreshadowing of online education?  

Wishing you a happy and fulfilled day. Stay Lucid. – Brian and Tim

9/10 Destination: Damascus, Syria

GMO OMG

Unlikely Heroes: The California Teen Responsible for Feeding Thousands of Hungry Families

At twelve years old, most of us were trudging through the awkwardness of adolescence, developing friend groups, and struggling to master pre-algebra. But at that age, Kiran Sridhar, a teenager from California’s Silicon Valley, had larger concerns on his mind. According to the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, nearly 4 million people in California are […]

What is miso and why is it good for you?

Miso is a traditional Japanese seasoning produced by fermenting rice, barley, and/or soybeans with salt and the fungus kōjikin, the most typical miso being made with soy. The aging process may last between two months and three years. The result is a thick paste used for sauces and spreads, pickling vegetables or meats, and mixing […]

Martin Luther King on Meet The Press, 1963

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Information about Water and Hydration

1)      YOU DON’T HAVE TO DRINK PLAIN WATER TO HYDRATE. Oatmeal is 84% water, low-fat milk is 90 percent water, coffee is 99.5% water, lettuce is 96% water, tomatoes are 95% water, broccoli is 89% water, low fat vanilla yogurt is 79% water, ice cream is 60% water. 2)      Thirst pains are real. Yes, we […]

9/9 Art: Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga Slideshow

  Check out the rest of the slideshow at MBG —- here.

Julian Assange Vanity Fair Profile: Trapped in Ecuador

Julian Assange hasn’t set foot outside Ecuador’s London embassy in more than a year—avoiding extradition to Sweden, where he faces allegations of sexual assault. But physical confinement seems only to enhance his reach. The WikiLeaks founder has video-addressed the U.N., launched a Senate campaign in absentia in his native Australia, entertained Lady Gaga, and played a key […]

What it Means to Be in Your Element (with Sir Ken Robinson)

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 the common threads between Mother Theresa, Mahatma Gandhi, and Martin Luther King? Love….and??

Seth Godin: Nature and nurture (professional edition)

The boss, conference organizer, co-worker, interviewer, parent or client who wants your best work, your art and your genuine enthusiasm: …can demand that you bring your best possible work the first time, can point out that they are paying you well, that they’re busy, that they’re powerful, and that they accept nothing short of high […]

9/9 Quote: Waking up to who you are requires letting go of who you imagine yourself to be.” ~Alan Watts

Is Malcolm Gladwell Underrated?

Ian Leslie makes the case in a piece for Medium  “I know – it’s like proposing The Beatles are underrated. Malcolm Gladwell is the king of non-fiction writing and publishing. His new book is a million-seller lock. His writing is referenced hundreds of times a day in newspapers, magazine articles, talk shows, boardrooms and bars. He could pay off […]

Teahupo’o: Inside the Monster

Maya Angelou: ‘Every Age, I’ve Been Grateful’

Christy Turlington Talks Yoga

Check out USA Today’s article — here. Some excerpts: On how she’s learned to embrace her age and stay in the present: “Modeling, I realize, is how we see beauty, but I try to look at people in my life: my mom, my grandmas. I associate wisdom and grace with age. I’m 44. This is midlife. […]

Mark Owen- Stars

Must See Astounding Map Depicting True Size of Africa

The traditional maps and globes that we look at are not always drawn to scale. Consider this phenomenal portrayal of Africa’s true size: Thanks to Creative Commons for the innovative map!

Join us in Prayer for Peace in Syria

Pope Francis has asked citizens to pray and fast on Saturday, September 7th. One day in prayer, thoughts and intentional sacrifice for peace. That is the definition of a lucid practice. And for those of us that believe that our collective thoughts and consciousness (yes all 7 billion of us) can change the world, then […]

Rick Rubin “Music and Spirituality”

9/6 Destination: To Sua Ocean Trench, Samoa

Notes from St. Francis Discussion:

I had the opportunity to listen in on a discussion about St. Francis. St. Francis was an Italian Catholic friar and preacher. He lived in the 12th and 13th centuries. I listened in on a man talking about him a few weeks back. Here are my notes: –In order to go out and evangelize – […]

9/6 Quote: “Whatever a person chooses to put before his religion becomes his religion even if it be his own desires.”

What comes first in your life??

The Way of The Master

“There is one single thread binding my way together… the way of the Master consists in doing one’s best… that is all.” ~ Confucius from The Analects of Confucius One of the main themes of Confucianism is becoming the ideal person, chun yu, who embodies virtue, which is very similar to the Greek concept of areté.  The classic […]

9/5 Art: Yoga meets Zen

I Forgot My Phone

9/5 Quote: “Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.” – Maya Angelou

How Cranberries Are Harvested

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Sir Ken Robinson: Being In Your Element

How to Know Which Fruits and Veggies Have the Most Pesticides

How to Know Which Fruits and Veggies Have the Most Pesticides When shopping for groceries, as consumers, we’d like to know which fruits and veggies have the most pesticicdes. Most consumers would buy organic produce if the prices were the same as non organic produce prices. If you have the money, always buy organic. If […]

9/4 Art: Hanuman Chalisa

9/4 Travel: 3 Things That Make Costa Rican Holidays Unique

Costa Rica may be small, but it’s utterly filled with natural splendor. Located between the Caribbean and the Pacific, this jungle-studded wonderland is paradise for adventure seekers. Volcanoes tower in the distance, rare birds soar through the canopies, and charming villages perch at the base of achingly beautiful mountains. If you take only one vacation […]

Amazing Photography

Hawaii is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Wayne Levin traveled there and captured some of its marine inhabitants in a breathtaking series of black and white photographs. Check them out here.

New for Now.

That’s the only kind of new there is. Unlike used, old, established, tested, discarded or broken, new is always temporary. Tomorrow, we start over and you get another opportunity to do something new if you choose to. Via Seth Godin

9/4 Quote: “Be kind to unkind people – they need it the most.” -Ashleigh Brilliant

Our Mindset Determines Our Luck

We recently blogged about a Q & A from The Atlantic on awareness and attention span in modern society. The interviewee, Linda Stone said makes the point that cultivating a relaxed state of presence leads to what we perceive as “good luck.” Stone points to an experiment: “A U.K. psychologist ran experiments in which he divided self-described lucky […]