How to cultivate awe with a walking meditation Science tells us that brief moments of awe can lead people to be more altruistic, less entitled, more humble and less stressed. We can find awe in many places, in listening to music, thinking abut inspiring people, in contemplation and mindfulness, but one of the best approaches for cultivating awe is the Awe Walk. See here how an Awe Walk can lead you into a state of wonder. READ MORE
Creative people physically see and process the world differently If you’re the kind of person who relishes adventure, you may literally see the world differently. People who are open to new experiences can take in more visual information than other people and combine it in unique ways. This may explain why they tend to be particularly creative. Openness to experience is one of the “big five” traits often used to describe personality. It is characterized by curiosity, creativity and an interest in exploring new READ MORE
Give the world’s women knowledge and power, and peace will follow As a disabled woman living in Afghanistan, you might think I would be the last person to tackle the traditions and practices that prevent women from receiving an education. In my country, many consider it shameful to send their daughters to school ñ it is a damaging mindset caused by a misunderstanding of religious teachings. But I consider myself lucky, since because of my disabled legs, I was allowed to learn to read. READ MORE
Pope Francis gives TED talk urging world leaders to be a bit more “humble” Pope Francis made a surprise appearance at a TED talk conference on Tuesday, urging powerful leaders “to act humbly” and said he hoped technological innovation would not leave people behind. The 18-minute video was filmed in Vatican City and broadcast to the audience at the annual TED 2017 conference in Vancouver. Five TED Talks that will change the way you work “The more powerful you are, the more your actions will have an impact on people, the more responsible you are to act humbly,” said the pontiff, while seated at a desk. “If you don’t, your power will ruin you, and you will ruin the other.” READ MORE
We are smarter together than we are on our own, we need groups to solve problems The mind is built for collaboration, yet we lionize individual achievement. We imagine our heroes toiling in isolation, mastering all necessary skills, and solving critical problems before moving on to their next world-altering pursuit. This is a myth. According to cognitive science professors and authors of the new book The Knowledge Illusion: Why We Never Think Alone, great accomplishments demand the ability to share knowledge and work together to solve problems. By worshiping individual achievement without appreciating the communal nature of thinking, we build unrealistic expectations of ourselves and react angrily with ourselves when we don’t know something. Rather, we should recognize that individuals cannot be masters of every topic and place more emphasis on how much an individual improves a group’s ability to solve complex problems. READ MORE
