New Dimensions

Needleman’s portraits of Washington, Jefferson and other famous historical figures ignites our imagination, and instills in us a deep reverence and appreciation for the unwavering vision that was necessary to establish our government.Tags: Jacob Needleman, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, American forefathers, Bill of Rights, America, Iroquois Confederacy, American Constitution, Nation, Slavery, Native American genocide, George Washington, Term of Presidency, America's founding principles, racism, founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin,  Philosophy, History, Social Change/Politics, Indigenous Wisdom, Spirituality

How do our thoughts create our lives and impact others? How can we shield ourselves from the harmful thoughts and emotions of others? What do the words “abra kadabra” actually mean? How can sticky notes assist us in calming anger? Join this shamanic teacher and author to find out.Tags: alchemy, intention, decrees, transmute energy, shamanic nature, reaction, reflection, Blue Egg, healing, personal transformation, psychology, self help, Sandra Ingerman, Self Help, Personal Transformation, Psychology

Bedrick is a practitioner of Process Oriented Psychology. This branch of psychology acknowledges the diversity that exists in humankind and does not attempt to “normalize” clients to fit a certain mold. Eschewing labels, it differs from much of mainstream psychology as it follows the energy and allows the client to reveal their own cure or medicine.Tags: David Bedrick, identified patient, family systems, scapegoats, process oriented psychology, psychology, Dr. Phil, ADHD, compromise, shame, losing weight, dieting, Psychology, Personal Transformation, Self Help

How might we rapidly accelerate our creativity and contributions to the world? Jonas Koffler says it is never too late to explore our innate talents and unearth hidden opportunities, and tells us that the first thing to do is to break free of self-inflicted friction that is fear-based, lacks courage, and has a sense that we’re not worthy as we hustle our way to recharging our life and creativity.Tags: Jonas Koffler, curiosity, luck, creative synthesis, pattern recognition, creative momentum, entrepreneur, Nirvan Mullick, Caine’s Arcade, inspiration, hustle, debt, perfection, adaptive resilience, learned blindness, learned helplessness, Martin Seligman, personal opportunity portfolio, Art & Creativity, Personal Transformation, Self Help

This dialogue blends the scientific study of cells with the mystical mystery they contain. We learn that cells can be our teachers, that they need community to survive, and how our emotions affect our cells. If we are worried or fearful, the body prepares us to fight or flight. The more we understand how our cells work, the more effectively we can live our lives.Tags: Sondra Barrett, cells, guided imagery, Belleruth Naparstek, community, Qigong, tai chi, epigenetics, spirals, Science, Health & Healing, Shamanism, Spirituality

This dialogue with Robyn Posin, Ph.D. explores how we may become more consistently gentle, more kind, and more tender with ourselves in this mad-paced world. How may we develop the habit of listening to that little voice inside that is so often ignored in the name of expediency?  She suggests some words we may use to coax this “little one” to come out and be heard.Tags: Robyn Posin, abandoning ourselves, anger, gentle with ourselves, rush, belly wisdom, safe container, grief, gut feeling, listening, little voices inside, Paul Rebillot, personal Altar, portable altar, nurture, sadness, procrastination, efficiency, effectiveness, efficient, effective, caretaking, deep listening, re-parenting, inner voice, Psychology, Health, Healing, Self Help, Personal Transformation

We are on the cusp of a radical paradigm shift in worldviews. It is as if two tectonic plates are rubbing up against one another. One is called “Datastan” – the paradigm that quantifies, counts, measures, and commoditizes everything. The other is “The Republic of Stories” where diversity, the artist, individual stories, and every contribution matters. Tags: Arlene Goldbard, datastan, Republic of Story, Corporate Nation, No Child Left Behind, prisons, unemployment, Move to Amend, hope, Story Teller, Trash Dance, graffiti, billboards, customer service, storytelling, Katherine Boo, poverty, confirmation bias, art, artist, music, occupy movement, Roadside Theater, Augusto Boal, Social Change, Politics, Art & Creativity, Business, Community

In this deep dialogue we look at a new theory of God based on science. Abrams suggests that we need a God that can connect us spiritually to the “real” universe and can guide our now globally conscious species toward a long-term and honorable civilization. She describes emergent phenomena as well as the effectiveness of prayer.Tags: Nancy Abrams, God, atheist, double dark theory, a higher power, Genesis, Torah,Babylonians, Babylonia, supernatural God, cosmic congress, theory of emergence, emerging God, ants, emergent phenomenon, emergent phenomena, the emergent economy, the emergent market, aspirations, self-reflection, prayer, mindmeld, R. Buckminster Fuller, Bucky Fuller, Sunrise, Sunset, origin stories, creation stories, global civilization, Golden Rule, Honor your father and mother, stardust, truth box, Newtonian physics, Einstein, quantum physics.  Science, Religion, Spirituality, 

When messages abound that tell a young person they are not enough, they tend to concentrate their energies on being prettier, smarter, or more popular. Kelly and Tom Shelstad offer wilderness programs that have proven to be of help to teenagers as they traverse the treacherous waters from childhood to adulthood in a way that supports self-esteem and self-knowledge.Tags: Kelly Shelstad, Tom Shelstad, Kelly and Tom Shelstad, backpacking, wilderness, teenagers, classroom design, daydreaming, phosphorescent algae, Facebook, social media, boredom, circle, authenticity, guide councils, circle stamina, deep listening, intuition, attention, Ecology, Nature ,Environment, Personal Transformation, Relationship , Partnership, Sexuality, Travel, Parenting

Technology can enhance our lives or it can detract from our good health and well-being. Through the wise use of technology, gadgets, cognitive enhancers and supplements, we may receive help to have more peace, love, and joy in our lives. Robinson’s advice is to use the technology that opens our heart, makes us feel peaceful, and connects us more deeply with each other.Tags: Jonathan Robinson, Peace Chair, video games, PTSD, Heartmath, Slide Show app, heart coherence device, kindness, Marty Seligman, widgets of mass distraction, supplements, smart drugs, neutropics, coffee, tingle, gratitude, Steve Jobs, virtual reality, Thync, Sedona Method, 5 Rhythms Dancing