Trekking at the Salto de Bermejo (Bermejo Waterfall) with Kate for My 26th Birthday

Morning Creativity Practice

How do you get started on a creative project? One way is to wait until inspiration arrives. But who knows when that flash will come? A better way is to get into the habit of working! Carve out a little time each day, maybe bright and early before your “real” day begins, and get in […]

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, in your opinion, is the distinction between silence, meditation and contemplation?

Megatron and the Detroit Lions Practice Yoga

Via CBS and ESPN Calvin Johnson, who recorded an NFL-record 329 yards in the Lions’ most recent game, does yoga as part of his pregame routine. The specifics of it vary based on what he wants to stretch out, but he definitely believes it is beneficial. He was no stranger to yoga but started doing it consistently […]