This video shows you how universal the emotion of love and affection is. The difference in species here does nothing to stop the seals obvious need to share warmth and simple contact.
Validation – A short film guaranteed to make you feel good
Think for a moment about the definition of validation. Modern society has turned it into a stamp on your drivers license or a tick from some government official.
This short film shows us the power of giving real sincere compliments. Validation.
Every time you take a moment to say something nice or just simply sharing a moment with someone, you remind them of their worth. Cool music in this too!
The Orangutan and the Hound Dog
When Surya, the orangutan, meets a hound dog called Roscoe down by the river, the two recognize each other as if they were best friends.
Louis Armstrong – What A Wonderful World – Cat and a Deer Lovin’
Well its time to get the tissues out people. Bambi meets a kitten in this charming little montage of love and togetherness. Love truly is a universal quality that crosses all barriers.
Just for this moment lets remember, we do live in a wonderful world. Thanks Louis! (and Bambi and Puss)
Elizabeth Gilbert: A different way to think about creative genius
Best selling author Elizabeth Gilbert talks about how to step aside and minimize the self-doubt and criticism associated with creativity.
Her perspective is both refreshing and sensible at the same time. Much like her writing her talk here is filled with quirky humor and human insights.
Read more about her and her books right here: http://www.elizabethgilbert.com
Ethan Bortnick – Amazing child piano player on Jay Leno
Have a listen to how articulate this kid is, AND an amazing piano player too.
My Shot Minute: It Takes Two – National Geographic
A selection of some of National Geographic images of pairs of animals and people. Beautiful stuff!
See All National Geographic Videos at http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/?source=4001
Why are we happy? Why aren’t we happy? Ted Talks – Dan Gilbert
Dan Gilbert, author of Stumbling on Happiness, challenges the idea that we’ll be miserable if we don’t get what we want. Our “psychological immune system” lets us feel truly happy even when things don’t go as planned.
Old Age is a Gift
Old Age, I decided, is a gift.
I am now, probably for the first time in my life, the person I have always wanted to be. Oh, not my body! I sometime despair over my body, the wrinkles, the baggy eyes, and the sagging butt. And often I am taken aback by that old person that lives in my mirror (who looks like my mother/father!), but I don’t agonize over those things for long. (more…)