The biggest problem facing humanity is that human beings have a collective case of mis-identification. We believe that we are small, finite, physical hunks of matter that need to be secured. The truth is that we are infinite, impersonal, aware beingness that is borrowing unique bodyminds to experience creation and to create.
Schooling acts as the reproductive organ of society and reproduces its thought patterns. One of the strongest criticisms of western culture is its over-consumption and resulting environmental degradation of the planet. Schooling created this wacky consumer culture by training us to be consumers whose perceived value increases the more we consume.
When someone says something to you or an event happens and you immediately start to take offense and feel anxious or upset, do you know how to get rid of anxiety quickly? Below are 7 natural remedies for anxiety. 1. Pause You just need to pause. Do not let your lizard brain take over. Most of …
On my spiritual journey through this lifetime, I’ve come to understand that every human is unique and no human is special. Being unique and not special has set me free in so many ways! I’m excited to share this insight with you in the hopes you will find freedom and joy in it as well.
Do a Soul Map instead. It’s more fun and creative. And you can tap into your inner wisdom to create a map that aligns with your souls calling. It’s also a great way to get rid of anxiety because you have a map of your values, work themes that get you excited, and projects you …
Healing Your Self-Doubt Virus: Confidence Boosting for Women of All Ages and Stages Self-Doubt is a psychological virus that affects most women. Our society conditions women to doubt their own power and brilliance. It’s too widespread to be an individual issue. It’s a cultural virus. The first thing I want you to hear is: IT …
Ten years into my journey of education entrepreneurship, I had to give back half a million dollars. You can skip to that part, or see how I got there… Here was the nail that sealed the coffin on the two charter schools that I was developing for SelfDesign Learning Foundation: “On the one hand, you …
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We all know that profit is the oxygen or fuel of a company and that it won’t motivate employees to engage and do their best work. Here are the 7 things that will: 1. Clearly state the values of the organization and ensure that the actions of the leaders model these values. 2. Declare a …
The only valid path into adulthood in this uncertain time is as a freelancer with real skills that solve problems and create value. I’ve been creating education programs and alternative schools for the past 12 years. In 2013, I won $500,000 in federal startup grants for two charter schools, and had to refuse the money. …
If you clearly understood the difference between learning, education, and schooling, would you make different choices for yourself and your children?
Since 1852, when Massachusetts passed the first Compulsory Education Law based upon the Prussian model, learning has been taken from the realm of natural human experience and replaced by schooling. It is time to re-claim or natural birthright: learning.
Continuing the conversation about how children and teens don’t want to be locked away in school surrounded only by their peer group… Psychologist Robert Epstein published a book in 2007, “The Case Against Adolescence“, that shows how the more young people are infantilized, the more psychopathology they show.
