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How to Fake Your Way to Happiness

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Editor

In this TED Talk, Stumbling On Happiness author Dan Gilbert explains that scientifically, we can be just as happy by manufacturing our own happiness (synthetic happiness) as we can if we get what we want. The reason for this is … Continue reading →

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National Lampoon’s Deteriorata

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Editor

This is National Lampoon’s 1972 parody of “The Desiderata of Happiness,” an early 20th century poem about how to live happily in the world which became a pop cultural icon in the form of a poster which hung ubiquitously throughout … Continue reading →

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Amazing Facts to Blow Your Mind Pt. 2

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Editor

Like the title says, here are more amazing facts. If you missed part 1 you can watch it here.

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Beyond Me; Beyond Belief; Beyond Reason

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Editor

Enjoy this free Trilogy of profound and thought provoking documentaries about Science and Spirituality. These films are a gift to you and your mind. Beyond Me is a film about how we tend to get stuck in patterns of behavior … Continue reading →

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The Biological Advantage of Being Awestruck

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Editor

“He who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead” – Albert Einstein

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Affluenza

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Editor

This old classic from 1997 is a ground breaking film about consumerism, materialism, commercialism and the antidotes. Affluenza diagnoses a serious social disease – caused by consumerism, commercialism and rampant materialism – that is having a devastating impact on our … Continue reading →

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How to Develop True Confidence

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Editor

In this three-minute video, Philosopher’s Notes author, Brian Johnson, explains why having self-confidence takes more than just having faith in your ability to succeed. Surprisingly, and somewhat reassuringly, true confidence actually stems not only from your ability, but from your … Continue reading →

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Brainwashed to Kill

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Editor

A recent Discovery Channel documentary proved that individuals can be mind controlled into carrying out murder, proving the so-called “conspiracy theory” that it is possible to create brainwashed assassins. A similar documentary was also aired on Channel 4 in the … Continue reading →

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Is LSD A Gateway Drug To Buddhism?

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Editor

Dr. Rick Strassman, a psychiatric researcher with a specialization in psychotropic drugs, on the “enlightenment experience” and hallucinogens as a pathway for Westerners into Buddhism and Hinduism: “I went to a Zen temple in my early 20s, and, ever the … Continue reading →

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Orgasmic Meditation?

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Editor

In this 15-minute TED talk, Nicole Daedone talks about the practice of OM, or orgasmic meditation, a unique technique that combines the extended orgasm with Buddhism and semantics. Get your free meditation MP3 from Omharmonics here…  

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The Dangers of Positive Thinking

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Editor

Acclaimed journalist, author and political activist Barbara Ehrenreich explores the darker side of positive thinking.

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Mind Control – America’s Secret War

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Editor

This is the History Channel’s excellent documentary exposing top secret government mind control programs. This powerful documentary reveals how for decades top secret government projects worked virtually non-stop to perfect means of controlling the human mind. Though for many years … Continue reading →

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The Habits of Happiness, by Matthieu Ricard

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Editor

What is happiness, and how can we all get some? Biochemist turned Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard says we can train our minds in habits of well-being, to generate a true sense of serenity and fulfillment. Read more at MindPowerNews.com: The … Continue reading →

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Music and the Psychedelic Mind

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Editor

“Music and the Psychedelic Mind” is a 20-minute documentary that explores the relationship between music and psychedelic drugs. It includes an interview with Charles Grob, M.D., professor of psychiatry and pediatrics at the Harbor UCLA School of Medicine, about his … Continue reading →

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The Real You, by Alan Watts

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Editor

Who are you really? An amazing lecture given by Alan Watts a British philosopher, writer, and speaker. He wrote more than 25 books and numerous articles on subjects such as personal identity, the true nature of reality, higher consciousness, meaning … Continue reading →

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