Towards the Advancement of Humanity
I just finished watching a video about the science of replacement organs. Not just transplanting organs from one body to the next – but actually building new replacement organs outside the human body. The speaker is Anthony Atala from the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine. There are, apparently, whole teams of people around the country spending time studying the creation of new organs for the body. They only need time, money, and effort to bring their dreams to reality. The film is inspiring beyond measure, at least to me.
What would the world be like if we, as a global people, focused our minds and money on hopeful technologies such as this one, rather than on the development of new weapons of destruction? What if we could somehow, someway, turn the minds that are now focused on the development of new ways to destroy one another onto the development of new ways to sustain each other? We could, without a doubt, advance humanity and the planet we live on. Call me a dreamer, I suppose, but I think about these things.
My hope is that the following film could help inspire one child, one person, to live a life for the advancement of humanity. The God given intelligence to advance our world has been given to each of us. It is up to each of us to use that intelligence.
Somthing to think about…..
The Best Statistics You’ve Ever Seen?
Are you ready for the best statistics you’ve ever seen? Are you ready to be blown away by great data? Get ready, because Hans Rosling will make that happen for you, AND he will also put those tools into your hands, so you can perform your own research. Hans studies world trends in disease, life expectancy, wealth, poverty, urbanization, population growth, and much, much more.
Hans has worked to collect quantifiable statistics from data banks across the world, and he has now made those databanks and statistical tools available to us at www.gapminder.org. Once there, you can create your own statistical analysis of the world over time.
Here, you can watch Hans at work, demonstrating his passion. You can recreate the graphical work you see him do, and much more, at www.gapminder.org. Enjoy.
Charter for Compassion
“I say that religion isn’t about believing things. It’s ethical alchemy. It’s about behaving in a way that changes you, that gives you intimations of holiness and sacredness.” – Karen Armstrong
As a former Roman Catholic Nun and a prolific religious writer, Karen Armstrong has studied the religions of the world at length. From her perspective, there is an underlying commonality amongst the world’s major religions. That commonality was expressed in her wish for a formal world-wide Charter For Compassion. In the video that follows, Karen makes her case for the Charter For Compassion. She won one of the 2008 TED prizes to help her actualize that dream. Today, her dream is being executed. For information on the execution of that dream, click here.
Jill Bolte Taylor’s stroke of insight
Jill Bolte Taylor got a research opportunity few brain scientists would wish for: She had a massive stroke, and watched as her brain functions — motion, speech, self-awareness — shut down one by one. What she learned as a result of that experience has implications for all of us. An astonishing story.
Enjoy.
We all have something to give
The next time you feel down or depressed, watch this video, then consider taking time to re-evaluate the gifts you have to give to your loved ones, and your world. If we were to all apply the same amounts of Effort, Love, and Optimism, we could quickly change our world.
Nick has travelled the world, has spoken to over 2 million people, has inspired many, and continues to make an impact. For additional information on Nick’s life, click here. What gifts do you have to give today?
Something to think about…..
Make a difference in someone’s life – An example
Making a positive difference in the life of another(s) is arguably the most important thing we can do while on this planet. This video provides an example of how one person can do just that, with just a bit of love and perseverance. To me, it’s an example of leading a meaningful life. Enjoy.
My life is my message - Mahatma Ghandi
Something to think about…..
About
I decided to put this page together at the urging of friends. Several of them were encouraging me to do this, as they were sure that my words were needed to help counteract all of the negativity out there. I’m not a pollyanna. I understand the problems of the world. I also understand that most of our problems are of our own making, and that the only way for any of us to solve our problems is to start exactly where we are, and solve what we can. We made the problems. We can solve them.
I know we cannot improve our lives by being negative. I know we cannot create what we want by fighting what we don’t want. It just doesn’t work that way, though the nightly news is full of people who are determined to do so using just that method. The only way out is to find a path of cooperation, Love, and compassion. This Blog is written so we can find a way to do just that. I hope you join me.
I work as a Life Coach at GLORIUS LIFE Coaching. If you are interested in Life Coaching Services, you can find more information about the services we provide at www.gloriuslife.com.
Mark
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