Every morning, in big cities, suburbs and small towns across America, parents send their children off to school with the highest of hopes. But a shocking number of students in the United States attend schools where they have virtually no chance of learning. We all have an opportunity to change this. We can all continue our learning and growth and I pray that Lucid Practice is a small venue for that.
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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 […]
When your meditation practice doesn’t seem to be going anywhere…
Via Wildmind Buddhist Meditation: I often hear from people who are worried because their meditation practice doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. I think it’s good to be aware of the different ways that change happens when we meditate since your practice hitting a plateau may not be a problem, but just part of a […]
TimeLAX: A Time-Lapse Video Series of Los Angeles
TimeLAX travels across the sprawled city of Los Angeles, connecting some of the city’s most iconic landmarks – Disney Concert Hall, the Griffith Observatory and John Ferraro Building – with over 200 locations that reveal the true essence of the city’s fabric.
Understanding the Myth and Reality of Left Brain and Right Brain Dominance
Via About.com Have you ever heard people say that they tend to be more of a right-brain or left-brain thinker? From books to television programs, you’ve probably heard the phrase mentioned numerous times or perhaps you’ve even taken an online test to determine which type best describes you. Given the popularity of the idea of […]