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Lessons from Actors 2023

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Summary We imagine that successful actors rise to stardom through having had all the right opportunities combined with being confident before the camera and audiences. In reality, it’s often the least likely to succeed who seem to be the most likely to succeed as is evidenced by the list below. This page offers examples of… Continue reading Lessons from Actors 2023

World Wedding Traditions 2022

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Summary This page provides a sampling of wedding videos from different cultures around the world. They are listed in chronological order with the most recent at the top. A description and date is provided for each video. Note that wedding videographers may not approve their videos for embedding on websites. So, they must be viewed… Continue reading World Wedding Traditions 2022

The Grand Lama of Tibetan Buddhism Has Arrived

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Summary At over 28,000 feet, Kangchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world. With a view of the mountain, the community of Darjeeling in the Eastern Himalayas is now welcoming the the Grand Lama of Tibetan Buddhism as reported in the video below. ABOUT — Ratak Puntso seems like any other 2-year-olds, but he… Continue reading The Grand Lama of Tibetan Buddhism Has Arrived

Hassidic Music Sampling 2022

Summary This page offers a selection of Hassidic celebratory songs. Videos below are in chronological order with the most recent at the top. The purpose of this page is to inform and inspire. Hachnosas Sefer Torah Event (9 Nov 2022) “Hachnosas Sefer Torah in Bobov” — [Source] ״הבן יקיר לי״ — “My Dear Son” (31… Continue reading Hassidic Music Sampling 2022

Mike Pence — So Help Me God

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Summary In So Help Me God by Mike Pence, we get an unfiltered candid look at the former Vice President from one of his greatest critics — himself. This page offers some of the information found on the book’s Amazon page. At the bottom of this document is the review and commentary I posted to… Continue reading Mike Pence — So Help Me God

Religion Report 2022

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Summary This document provides some commentary and news about the state of world religions. A better understanding of diverse views helps promote more effective interactions between people. Four Major Religions When measured by the number of adherents, there are only four major religions in the world: Christianity (31%), Islam (24%), Hinduism (15%), and Buddhism (7%).  Minor… Continue reading Religion Report 2022

Book Report 2022

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Summary This page offers some commentary on books for those interested in reading as an alternative to social media and source for a way to stimulate the mind. These entries are in chronological order with source and date as a heading. Some commentary is provided at the top of the page. Commentary TIME TRAVEL —… Continue reading Book Report 2022

Thich Nhat Hanh Reference 2022

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Summary This document offers some recent video documentaries and other resources relating to the life and teachings of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. (11 Oct 1926 – 22 Jan 2022) Books For readers of eBooks, books by Thich Nhat Hanh available for instant delivery are available on Amazon. [View] A list of popular titles from… Continue reading Thich Nhat Hanh Reference 2022

PBS DOCUMENTARY — “From Jesus to Christ: The First Christians”

This is four-hour series on the rise of Christianity examines how Judaism and the Roman empire shaped Jesus’ life and traces the beginnings of the “Jesus Movement” in those early years before it was called Christianity. (PBS FRONTLINE, 22 Dec 2020) PART 1 (1h 49m) PART 2 (1h 51m) [Video Date: 22 Dec 2020. Posted:… Continue reading PBS DOCUMENTARY — “From Jesus to Christ: The First Christians”

VALUES: Why monkeys (and humans) are wired for fairness

About “Fairness matters … to both people and primates. Sharing priceless footage of capuchin monkeys responding to perceived injustice, primatologist Sarah Brosnan explores why humans and monkeys evolved to care about equality — and emphasizes the connection between a healthy, cooperative society and everyone getting their fair share.” (TED, 21 Dec 2020) Video [Video Date:… Continue reading VALUES: Why monkeys (and humans) are wired for fairness

“Peace” – 1896 Painting by William Strutt – Depicting Isaiah 11:6-7 Lion and the Lamb

Summary The 1896 painting “Peace” by William Strutt shown above depicts the lion and lamb described in the Bible scriptures Isaiah 11:6-7 and Isaiah 65:25. [Source: Wikipedia] The painting has been an inspiration and reflective focus for the Resources for Life dot com website. Below is the full text of the scriptures that were the inspiration… Continue reading “Peace” – 1896 Painting by William Strutt – Depicting Isaiah 11:6-7 Lion and the Lamb