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Being Human is a Development: Karen Johnson
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Karen Johnson, Co-founder of the Diamond Approach, reminds us that “human” comes from humus, the earth – and “being” is what we feel meaningless without – and we feel both these to be real – to…
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Connecting with the Heart’s Intelligence: Rollin McCraty
Rollin McCraty, Research Director of the HeartMath Institute’s Global Coherence Initiative, summarizes recent data which shows that our hearts are in sync with the earth and with each other, and introduces the Global Coherence Ap,…
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The Paradox of Awakening: David Ellzey
At the 2018 SAND Conference, David Ellzey physically and wordlessly tells the story that resolves the seeming paradox of being both human and transcendent. In a refreshing break from the intensity of wordy plenary talks he…
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Human Potential Is Infinite: A.H. Almaas
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At his SAND18 appearance A.H. Almaas talks about the importance and mystery of being human, and of the great opportunity and potential of human beings. He tells us that his aim is to expand our horizons…
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An Interview with SAND Founders Maurizio and Zaya Benazzo
New Dimensions Radio has generously agreed to let us repost this podcast from 2013. It introduces Maurizio and Zaya to those of you who may not know them, and tells the story of the early days…
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Self-Control is a Useful Illusion: Chris Fields
Approaching the problem from the perspectives of cognitive neuroscience and evolutionary biology, Chris Fields considers how the experienced self is put together out of memories and feelings. He observes that the history of Western philosophy is…
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What is a Healthy Mind? Daniel Siegel
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Daniel Siegel introduces the Wheel of Awareness, a representation of the structure of mind. Research has shown that using this tool as a mindfulness practice has helped thousands to integrate mental activities, such as feelings, thoughts…
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The Science of Consciousness: Stuart Hameroff
Stuart Hameroff, co-founder of the Toward a Science of Consciousness conference, follows a brief overview of quantum theory and general relativity with an update of the latest ideas and findings from the science of consciousness. He…
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