Halsey’s Moving Speech at the NYC Women’s March Have you seen this moving poem from singer Halsey, yet? Truly moving. I encourage everyone to take the time to watch it and share with your family and friends. Incredibly strong. I’m woke — if you’re not, wake up! I know my posts on this issue add nothing of weight to the …
Michael Josephson’s NBC4 Interview: “What 2017 Says About America’s Character”
Michael Josephson’s NBC4 Interview: “What 2017 Says About America’s Character” As 2017 came to a close, Michael Josephson sat down with NBC4’s Conan Nolan to discuss what the year 2017 demonstrated about the country’s character. Both segments of Michael’s interview (which was a part of the NBC4’s NewsConference segment) are worth watching — especially as we think about how character …
Worth Watching: Louie Schwartzberg – Gratitude
Louie Schwartzberg’s time-lapse photography shows us how grateful we should be for nature and the world surrounding us. Enjoy!
Video: Special Easter
A Special Easter
Video: History of Freedom
An epic Passover mashup celebrating freedom throughout history.
Video: Passover Funk
Passover Funk . Something to make you laugh. A musical parody.
Set Yourself Free
Enjoy this powerful video about setting yourself free. What is holding you back from freeing yourself?
Amazement
We all have our own talents, take a few minutes to enjoy the unbelievable talents of these two young singers.
Tiny & Talented
No matter how small you are (or how small you feel) you can accomplish great things!
The Good from 2016
016 was a difficult year in our world, but let’s take a minute to recognize and appreciate all of the good that came out of 2016.
Garden of Beauty
It’s amazing how a beautiful garden can instantly grasp our attention, making us forget all our worries.
I Wish You Enough
Strive for a life that is “enough”…a life that fulfills you and brings you joy.
Everyday Beauty
Allow yourself to draw inspiration from anywhere, even the clouds.
Be Flexible
Sometimes we have to be flexible! Don’t let the ups and down of life get the best of you, learn to dance through the change!
Finding Your Soulmate
Finding your soulmate may take time, but true love is worth the wait!
Video: Living for significance not just success
LIFE PURPOSE . Tim Tebow Interview. What really matters? Seeing greater purpose in your life. This is an awesome interview.
WORTH WATCHING: Understanding the LGBT World
I strongly recommend that anyone with strong feelings on the subject of homosexuality and gay rights watch these short videos and leave your comments – regardless of your position and how strongly you feel about it, take some time to hear some first hand perspectives.
VIDEO: Before You Speak, Listen.
“Before you speak, listen. Before you write, think. Before you spend, earn. Before you invest, investigate. Before you criticize, wait. Before you pray, forgive. Before you quit, try. Before you retire, save. Before you die, give.” – William Arthur Ward
The Case for Endless Gratitude
This is a video you should watch regularly – perhaps once a month — really! It introduces a perspective on gratitude that can enrich your life. TED presentation by Louie Schwartzberg – Gratitude and Beauty
How to Achieve Real Change – Part 2
How an Elephant Chose My Daughter’s College: Emotions are Stronger Than Logic.
How to Achieve Real Change – Part 1
It took me a long time to realize the limitations of logic. For much of my life, including a 20-year stint as a law professor, I relied on discourse
COMMENTARY: Ask What Can You Do for Your Country
In 1961, President John F. Kennedy, invoked my generation to “Ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country.” We are fortunate to live in a free and democratic society where millions of civilians and soldiers serve their fellow citizens.Today is Veteran’s Day and the weekend provided the nation a special …
9-11 – THE DUTY TO REMEMBER AND TEACH
Nine-Eleven. Two Numbers which took on new meaning on September 11, 2001. Since then, these numbers together have become a phrase that will forever be a prominent turning point event in American history.There is a natural tendency to repress painful lessons and the grief we experienced, yet we must not forget or fail to educate our children about what we …
NINE-ELEVEN VIDEOS
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COMMENTARY: Competition in the Arts
Competition often brings out the best performance but it doesn’t always bring out the best in people. Even in the arts, actors, singers, dancers, and musicians must survive and thrive in a competitive community as rude and rough as any. Ambitious parents often introduce toxic gamesmanship and back-biting attitudes very early as their children are judged and ranked by the …
COMMENTARY: The Ultimate Solution to Bullying in Schools: A Student-Led Culture of Kindness
Olivia Gardner was a sixth grader in Northern California when her life began to unravel. It started when she suffered an epileptic seizure in front of her classmates. Immediately, the name-calling began. The hallway insults and ridicule — “freak,” “retard,” “weirdo” — escalated into cyber-bullying when a few particularly nasty students set up an “Olivia Haters” website. One student dragged …
COMMENTARY 987.5: The One-Minute Graduation Speech
I’ve given lots of commencement addresses and, despite the silly hat, it’s a head-swelling experience to tell a captive crowd how they should live their lives. The problem is, speakers are to graduations what turkeys are to Thanksgiving, except people are much more interested in a turkey on a platter than a turkey behind a podium. What we need is …
Commencement Speeches: The Best Of
Steve Jobs at Stanford University: John F. Kennedy at American University: J.K. Rowling at Harvard University: Ellen DeGeneres at Tulane University: Conan O’Brien at Dartmouth College: Oprah at Spellman College: Denzel Washington University of Pennsylvania:
Something for Teenagers to Think About: A Graduation Speech for Middle and High-School Graduates
This is graduation season. Many high-school and middle-school students will be moving on to the next stage of their lives. Some will be sad to say goodbye to their school, classmates and, maybe, even a teacher or two. Others can’t wait to leave it all behind.