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Amazing, Engaging, Incredible, Innovative, Life changing ideas that have found me

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In this video, Alan Watts takes us on a walk through nature, and reflects on what it means to be a part of the world today. He probes at the fundamental discord many of us feel in the face of globalism and modernity. He deconstructs the western idea of humanity, and suggests new ways of thinking and self discovery that will allow us to continue, together on a new (and old) path to enlightenment. He does not offer answers, but rather leaves you to bristle to your own awakening. This video was so inspirational for me, and has really helped me define what I am looking for in my own personal journey.

I know this video is very old school. It was made in the 70's...but the message is timeless. Alan Watts has written many books that I have read, audio has had plenty of audio that I have listened to. He has so many great messages about truth and enlightenment.

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Incredibly relevant and well presented, Ivan Krastev captures for me an ineffable personal struggle on a political and social scale.

Five great revolutions have shaped political culture over the past 50 years, says theorist Ivan Krastev. He shows how each step forward -- from the cultural revolution of the ‘60s to recent revelations in the field of neuroscience -- has also helped erode trust in the tools of democracy. As he says, "What went right is also what went wrong." Can democracy survive?

From his home base in Bulgaria, Ivan Krastev thinks about democracy -- and how to reframe it.

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You will have to decide for yourself how "real" this is, but is definitely worth reading and giving a chance. After all, the things that have helped me the most are unprovable.

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Brené Brown studies human connection -- our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand humanity. A talk to share. (Filmed at TEDxHouston.)

Brené Brown studies vulnerability, courage, authenticity, and shame.

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What is happiness, and how can we all get some? Biochemist turned Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard says we can train our minds in habits of well-being, to generate a true sense of serenity and fulfillment.

Sometimes called the "happiest man in the world," Matthieu Ricard is a Buddhist monk, author and photographer.

Mind training is based on the idea that two opposite mental factors cannot happen at the same time. You could go from love to hate. But you cannot, at the same time — toward the same object, the same person — want to harm and want to do good. (Matthieu Ricard)

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In this talk from RSA Animate, Sir Ken Robinson lays out the link between 3 troubling trends: rising drop-out rates, schools' dwindling stake in the arts, and ADHD. An important, timely talk for parents and teachers.

Creativity expert Sir Ken Robinson challenges the way we're educating our children. He champions a radical rethink of our school systems, to cultivate creativity and acknowledge multiple types of intelligence.

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The power of every-day meditation by Andy Puddicombe for TED talks. This is a great general and modern introduction to the world of meditation, and very practical ways of understanding it. Don't be fooled, no doubt there is great understanding behind what he puts so simply.