Watch. Breathe. Think about perspective. Repeat. 'nuf said ~~TGIF- each Friday I rejig & re-post a blog entry from my www.life-lenses.com blog, which is about enhancing our perspective & worldview.~~ … [Read more...] about Powerful perspective thanks to Keira Knightley
I wish you a return to yourself (with a little help from a Beagle)
Tonight marks the departure of family from Vancouver who've been visiting us in Nairobi for almost 5 weeks. We've seen a huge male lion defending his recent kill against howling hyenas & the all elusive leopard. We almost hooked an aged, injured hippo while fishing & we've shared more … [Read more...] about I wish you a return to yourself (with a little help from a Beagle)
What's your take on shame? Check out Brene Brown's perspective
One of my many interests is change. As in how do you effect it, well, effectively? As my son & some of his friends were gathered for dinner last night they were talking about their experiences being camp counsellors this summer. It was uber interesting listening to their take on what to do with … [Read more...] about What's your take on shame? Check out Brene Brown's perspective
3 Beyoncé Songs That Sound Totally Different When Spoken
This is delicious & delightful. I first say it on Upworthy. Beyonce has declared herself a feminist, which some people totally love and some people don't understand — often because they can't see past the fact that she totally owns her sexuality on stage. So let's take away the fantastic … [Read more...] about 3 Beyoncé Songs That Sound Totally Different When Spoken
Perspective changing wish from a fairy godmother
Love love love this perspective enhancing cartoon from Mighty Girl. Enuf' said. ~~TGIF- each Friday I rejig & re-post a blog entry from my www.life-lenses.com blog, which is about enhancing our perspective & worldview.~~ … [Read more...] about Perspective changing wish from a fairy godmother
30 Feminist Lessons in 30 Years
The Christmas holidays are soon here. What better gift than 30 years of lessons from feminism. (This post is from the Huffington post.) Which one is your favourite? I recently crossed over into my 30s. The lead-up to the day was a slurry of thoughts and feelings about this huge milestone, marked … [Read more...] about 30 Feminist Lessons in 30 Years
4 Step to Critical Thinking via Edudemic
Life Lenses® is all about peeling back the layers of perspective. Changing the view. Shifting the sands so new, previously unseen, patterns emerge. To do that requires critical thinking. Here's some great tips on how to think critically thanks to Edudemic. See the original post here. Quoted … [Read more...] about 4 Step to Critical Thinking via Edudemic
Oh Canada- this one's for you
Even though I'm about as far away as you can get from Canada, without leaving the planet, my heart lives in Canada. Thinking about home. Thinking about how the concept of home has changed since I've been living in Kenya. Thinking about what others think about my home. Thinking about culture. Oh … [Read more...] about Oh Canada- this one's for you
The intersection between creativity, human behaviour & effecting change – via Terry O'Reilly
I adore the CBC podcast by Terry O'Reilly called 'under the influence.'Â It's technically about marketing but really it's about the intersections between creativity, human behaviour & effecting change. Here's a fantastic example. In Israel, radio stations got together with the Israel Cancer … [Read more...] about The intersection between creativity, human behaviour & effecting change – via Terry O'Reilly
How to extend, apply & transfer learning from TEDxNairobi
I've been having a hoot working with the TEDxNairobi folks to put into place a strategy to extend, apply & transfer the learning from the event. A WasTED World? TEDxNairobi throws a spotlight on waste in all its forms - Reduce, Revise &/or Reclaim! By the time you read this I'll have … [Read more...] about How to extend, apply & transfer learning from TEDxNairobi
Einstein's Problem-Solving Formula, And Why You're Doing It All Wrong
This Fast Company article, by Drake Baer, caught my attention. It's a Stop Life Lens' delight. Contemplation. Reflection. Analysis. All soothing words to & strengths of a Stop Life Lens®. Too much efficiency (a.k.a. being hellbent on action) can stifle innovation. Check out the excerpts below … [Read more...] about Einstein's Problem-Solving Formula, And Why You're Doing It All Wrong
18 Things Highly Creative People Do Differently (via Huffington Post)
Love this post from Huffington Post. Here it is, edited for brevity. Read the entire article here. Here are 18 things highly creative people do differently. How many do you do? 1. They daydream. Creative types know, despite what their third-grade teachers may have said, that daydreaming is … [Read more...] about 18 Things Highly Creative People Do Differently (via Huffington Post)
