Being Grateful

From the Green Renaissance YouTube channel: It certainly doesn’t mean convincing yourself of some bogus notion that everything is fine and dandy.  Because we all experience struggles, loss and pain - that is part of life.  So it isn’t about blocking out these difficulties.  Instead, it is about approaching the tough times from a different perspective.

We can choose to focus our time and attention on what we appreciate.  And when we begin to turn toward the things that we cherish, the world opens to reveal that there is always some small thing for which we can be grateful.  It soothes our minds, and takes root in our hearts, by connecting us with the wonderfully ordinary things, great and small, that we might otherwise take for granted.
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Everyday leadership

From the TED.com YouTube channel: We have all changed someone’s life — usually without even realizing it. In this funny talk, Drew Dudley calls on all of us to celebrate leadership as the everyday act of improving each other’s lives.

Life Is Full Of Treasure

Life is filled with treasures. But sometimes we miss out, by believing that our treasures are somewhere down the road, not with us now, but in new things to be found at a later time and place.

Madiba In His Words

From the Green Renaissance Youtube channel: Madiba - your legacy will live on. You will always inspire us - thank you.

Happy Marriage

From the Green Renaissance Youtube channel: Ivy and Gordon have been married for 52 years. We asked them what they think the secret is to a long and happy marriage. “Be honest with each other. And if you make a mistake, talk it over. Don’t let it fester. We agree together, and we have fun together. Laughter - it’s a good medicine.” While all relationships have their ups and downs, it’s how you work together to get through the difficult times, that makes all the difference.
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How education can save the world

From the TEDx YouTube Channel: The leaders of tomorrow lay dormant in the children of today. Academic excellence is important, but essential skills such as love, empathy, resilience and acceptance cannot be overlooked. In this heartfelt talk, Gavin McCormack adjusts our perspective of what the word ‘education’ truly means. Gavin McCormack is a trained Montessori teacher, children’s author, teacher trainer, philanthropist and school principal. While working in the teaching profession for over twenty years, he has used his experience and training to understand what it means to truly educate with true intention.
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Reflections

This video was created by 18-year-old twin sisters (one filmed the video, the other scored the music) and has a great message to share with the younger generation!

Empathy (inspirational video)

Inspiring speech on Empathy by Simon Sinek from the Inspirastory YouTube channel.

Overcoming Women Stereotypes

From the Salomon YouTube channel:  “Her Way” illustrates how we all have the ability to be and achieve more if assumptions and stereotypes are ignored. The film tells the stories of three women who have chosen to ignore stereotypes as they chart unique life paths—a single mother and member of the first all-female firefighting team in South Africa; a Chinese-born structural engineer and trail runner in New Zealand; and a delivery nurse and mother of four with a love for America’s National Parks.
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How to have constructive conversations

From the TED.com YouTube channel: “We need to figure out how we go into conversations not looking for the victory, but the progress,” says world debate champion Julia Dhar. In this practical talk, she shares three essential features of productive disagreements grounded in curiosity and purpose. The end result? Constructive conversations that sharpen your argument and strengthen your relationships.

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