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Ken Robinson talks about education, intelligence and creativity. And he's funny.

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thanks Buddha!

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Buddha seemed quite unruffled by the insults hurled at him by a visitor. When his disciples later asked him what the secret of his serenity was, he said:

"Imagine what would happen if someone placed an offering before you and you did not pick it up. Or someone sent you a letter that you refused to open; you would be unaffected by its contents, would you not? Do this each time you are abused and you will not lose your serenity."

from the Happiness of Being:

Happiness lies deep within us, in the very core of our being. Happiness does not exist in any external object, but only in us, who are the consciousness that experiences happiness. Though we seem to derive happiness from external objects or experiences, the happiness that we thus enjoy in fact arises from within us.

I was thinking..... some rest

from everyday craziness including cell phone checking every 5 min and I searched that on Google and came upon an interesting article by a normal person about! living without a cell phone. GASP!

im working on this happiness thing where you don't stress over everyday things you have no control over and enjoy the everyday things u do get to do like walking, exploring, talking, movies, music and other glorious things like.. sunshine and raindrops! and peanut butter with apples.

also i saw a wonderful movie called "Small Change" , made in France in 1976. it showed a couple weeks in the lives of children in a small village in France. live was very simple. you went to school. made jokes. had small allowances. had structure. had first kisses. it was interesting and colorful and calm too- and really funny in some parts. lets be kids again.

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Videos and Values

I started a Vimeo channel to showcase all the fun time and presenters that appear at the unStandard show. WATCH HERE The first one up one of Baron Vaughn- a funny guy. Many more soon to come. Also the next show is Tuesday, Dec 8. RSVP because that is the right thing to do ;)

As well, yesterday I came across a community center for acupuncture. The Brooklyn Acupuncture Project which is part of "a nonprofit network of practitioners, patients, and supporters whose goal is to make acupuncture more affordable and accessible." Its good to know preventative and holistic care isn't only possible for the people who can afford big prices. I believe in treating the person as a person and not separate from their ailment. That's just me and my opinions. So its great that there's people interested in spreading alternative healthcare to anyone who seeks it.

When I Google "how to live a better life", the top result was: VALUES.COM or

They are the ones who create billboards about being a better person or something along those lines. So.. apparently ' a better life' had something do do with

' values'. The Foundation for A Better Life, is a privately funded foundation, whose "sole objective is to promote positive values, using print and broadcast media." Thats very nice. I wonder who the founder is. Really, though it would be awesome to be able to build something like this just because you can and have the money to. Maybe you've seen this poster:

Hear.. See.. Talk

very interesting radio show combines science with modern life and questions our everyday life desicsions. RadioLab is where" your ears are a portal to another world. Where sound illuminates ideas, and the boundaries blur between science, philosophy, and human experience". Go listen!

visit the rain forest lately? Watch this documentary about "Ayahuasca, which is a natural substance been used by Shamans for rituals, healing and spiritual awakening. Found all over the Amazon, Ayahuasca and it's incredible ability to heal has been slowly but steadily creeping into western consciousness."

and this is funny or disturbing...

"Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind."

- Rudyard Kipling

the unStandard Show 11/10/09

On Tuesday Nov 10th, the third unStandard show was held at Tea Lounge. From 7pm- 10pm there was music, comedy, thankfulness, poetry,discussion on legalizing weed and fun fun fun!

Check these some of the wonderful artists. Many thanks to the audience, presenters and Tea Lounge. In addition, to the ones listed below there were some others that if you came.. you got to meet and experience. Next show coming very soon!

Alyson Greenfield music

Baron Vaughn comedy

Charley Crockett music

Zach Kangas music

Ilya Gutner poet

Gio music

David Bienenstock editor of 'High Times'

Wylie Toms music

Ibrahim Siddiq spoken word

James Kennedy music

K.I.M. motivational artist

And many thanks to Eric who did the video of the whole event, so soon there shall be evidence of the show!