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Kulning: A Hypnotic Swedish Singing Tradition

January 24th, 2021|

by Justin Calderon: Singers of this ancient form of Swedish herd-calling corral farm animals with haunting melodies, drawing in cows, goats, sheep and ducks with each hypnotic note… […]

Plato’s Lie In The Soul

January 22nd, 2021|

by Joshua J. Mark; In his famous work Republic, Plato discusses the concept of the `True Lie’ or the `Lie in the Soul’.  […]

Charmides, or Temperance

January 22nd, 2021|

By Plato. Written 380 B.C.E. Translated by Benjamin Jowett: Yesterday evening I returned from the army at Potidaea, and having been a good while away, I thought that I should like to go and look at my old haunts. [...]

Apology

January 22nd, 2021|

By Plato, Translated by Benjamin Jowett: How you have felt, O men of Athens, at hearing the speeches of my accusers, I cannot tell; […]

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The Lost History Of Yellowstone

January 19th, 2021|

by Richard Grant: Debunking the myth that the great national park was a wilderness untouched by humans… […]

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Finding The Roots Of Japan

January 15th, 2021|

by (BBC Travel) Unwrap the mystery of Japan’s spirituality at UNESCO World Heritage site Kumano Kodo… […]

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Latroit – Don’t Give Up ft Charlz

January 15th, 2021|

A meditative visual journey showcasing the Tai Chi practice of Master Zi over the backdrop of ‘Don’t Give Up’… […]

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How To Be Bored

January 9th, 2021|

by Shayla Love: Boredom doesn’t feel good, but it isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Understanding it can help resist the urge to run from it… […]

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Signs That You’re Being A Pushover

January 7th, 2021|

by Amy Jen Su: If collaboration is key to succeeding in organizations today, doesn’t it pay to play nice in the sandbox? […]

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Where Dutch Directness Comes From

January 6th, 2021|

by Olga Mecking: Straightforwardness is so intrinsic in Dutch society that there’s even a Dutch word for it: ‘bespreekbaarheid’ (speakability) – that everything can and should be talked about… […]

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Donna Quesada: Art Review

January 5th, 2021|

by Donna Quesada: My dear friend Larry Payne mentioned that he had just purchased three watercolor paintings, so I arranged a visit to this exciting new artist’s atelier… […]

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Bare Facts Of The Sauna In Finland

January 5th, 2021|

by (Finland): Just say yes: If you want to get to know Finnish culture, don’t be intimidated by the sauna. With our beginner’s guide, there’s nothing to it… […]

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Dialog With Kiri Westby And Robert A.F. Thurman

January 4th, 2021|

by Robert A.F. Thurman: This video is a part of the Tibet House US Menla Digital Archives & is brought to you by the generosity of it’s membership community… […]

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Latvia: Europe’s Nation Of Introverts

January 3rd, 2021|

by Christine Ro: Latvians are often self-deprecating about their culture’s tendency towards introversion, but could this personality trait be the key to their creative identity? […]

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8 Questions To Ask Someone Other Than “What Do You Do?”

December 29th, 2020|

by David Burkus: We’ve all been in the awkward situation of meeting someone new and having to build rapport quickly — at networking events, industry conferences, charity events, dinner parties, and other social-professional situations… [...]

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The Polish Phrase That Will Help You Through Tough Times

December 23rd, 2020|

by Olga Mecking: In Poland, the concept of ‘Jakoś to będzie’ is acting without worrying about the consequences. It’s reaching for the impossible. It’s taking risks, and not being afraid… […]