How to let altruism be your guide

From the TED.com YouTube channel: What is altruism? Put simply, it’s the wish that other people may be happy. And, says Matthieu Ricard, a happiness researcher and a Buddhist monk, altruism is also a great lens for making decisions, both for the short and long term, in work and in life.

Steve Goodier Wisdom: Leave the Past

In this inspirational article, master storyteller, Steve Goodier, shares a key piece of life wisdom . Enjoy!

Are you ever disturbed by memories? Wouldn’t it be nice to simply click the delete key and erase the pain while leaving only happy recollections?

I like the story of the minister who passed along to a beginning pastor a trick he used when he noticed the congregation nodding off. Read more

Billy Crystal eulogizes The Champ

A beautifully written and delivered eulogy honoring a true messenger of peace.

Steve Goodier Wisdom: A Great Word

In this inspirational article, master storyteller, Steve Goodier, shares a key piece of life wisdom . Enjoy!

I heard a funny story of an ancient monastery charged with copying old books and scrolls for the faith.

One day, Father Florian, who headed the work of the scriptorium, was asked by a new monk: “Does not the copying by hand of other copies allow for chances of error? How do we know we are not copying the mistakes of someone else? Are they ever checked against the  originals?” Read more

Gratitude

From the TED.com YouTube channel: Nature’s beauty can be easily missed — but not through Louie Schwartzberg’s lens. His stunning time-lapse photography, accompanied by powerful words from Benedictine monk Brother David Steindl-Rast, serves as a meditation on being grateful for every day.

The Power of Kindness

From the TED.com YouTube channel: Never underestimate the power of kindness. Brooklyn Decker, Hollywood actress and model, reminds us that even when things don’t turn out the way we want, kindness is the path to success. Decker’s inspirational talk reveals obstacles she has faced in her life and her ability to overcome them while remaining positive. She conveys the importance of compassion in our world today and the way it can impact our lives and the lives of the people around us. Her words evoke the idea of being secure in yourself while allowing others to do the same.
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Steve Goodier Wisdom: Believing in You

In this inspirational article, master storyteller, Steve Goodier, shares a key piece of life wisdom . Enjoy!

Did you know that Albert Einstein could not speak until he was four years old and did not read until he was seven? His parents and teachers worried about his mental ability.

Beethoven’s music teacher said about him, “As a composer he is hopeless.” What if young Ludwig believed it? Read more

My secret to staying focused under pressure

From the TED.com YouTube channel:  Athletes train their bodies to run faster, jump higher, throw farther — so why don’t they train their minds, too? Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson talks about the power of “neutral thinking,” which helps him thrive under pressure (both on the field and off) — and shows how you can use this mindset to make the right moves in your own life.

It’s Good to be Good

From the TED.com YouTube channel: Using Norman Rockwell’s iconic “The Golden Rule” as backdrop, and drawing on his recent research on the health benefits of helping others (increased happiness, ability to cope with loss, lowered anxiety and stress), Post underscores how in the most difficult of times  empathy and kindness benefit the giver as much as the receiver.

Steve Goodier Wisdom: Let Yourself Grow a Little

In this inspirational article, master storyteller, Steve Goodier, shares a key piece of life wisdom . Enjoy!

Did you know that the gestation period for an elephant is 22 months? And then, she will give birth to a bundle of joy that weighs 150-250 pounds? The fact that we’re not elephants reminds me that we always have something to be thankful for!

Growth takes time. That is true of humans as well as elephants. I attended a parent-teacher conference for my second-grade son. We sat in the children’s chairs. They were about two feet tall and certainly not made for adults! Those chairs were designed for little people. But we grow up. And that growth takes time. Read more

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