Bacchus, not only the name of the lovely video above, but also the Roman name for Dionysus, the god of wine and intoxication. Now, personally I don’t drink any alcohol, but let it serve as a metaphor as of course there are many ways to open doors. I found this story easy to relate to. We all recognize this grey-ish feeling when daily life has become an repetition of behavioral patterns. Best illustrated with that moment when a picture is taken and your smile, instead of joy is nothing but an automated muscle contraction. Quite empty… You find yourself trapped and when there’s no one else to notice it, that’s can be a very lonely feeling. But then, like the lady in this video, how wonderful to discover a way out. A doorway that lets you reconnect with joy, passion and mystery. A world where daily life is a dance, grey a rainbow of colors and you feel intoxicated by just being – observing and participating. Only question now is if you dare to leave life as you know it behind and enter that door? I hope you so!
Watching this short film was like dreaming or better; like reviving memories of a magical journey through India. In my case however – since I’ve not yet had the pleasure of experiencing India – it was like remembering a journey I never made. But it made me forget western society and opened my senses to another way of life – very refreshing. Filmmaker Brandon Li: “I tried to capture daily life in the Indian holy cities of Rishikesh, Haridwar, and Devprayag. This region lies in the foothills of the Himalayas where the Ganges River descends from the mountains. I visited not knowing what to expect, and I was both awed and saddened by the experience. The beauty of nature and the Hindu ceremonies contrasted with the poverty and suffering on the streets. The people I met had a high-spirited resilience that seemed to stem from surviving and maintaining their devotion through a challenging life”.
I already knew actor/comedian Jim Carrey was not just a ‘funny’ guy. When he gave this wonderful speech to introduce Eckhart Tolle, I saw a brilliant communicator of ‘awakening’ and a profoundly inspiring and open man. The speech he delivers for the 2014 graduates of Maharishi University of Management, is one that brings you invaluable words, insights and ideas. It’s in one word: AMAZING.
This film is worth 16 minutes of your time. Because it’s beautiful, it will make you feel good and inspired and it might just change the way you view your life and career. The filmmakers describe the story as follows: “Disillusioned with his life, Dr. John Kitchin abandons his career as a neurologist and moves to Pacific Beach. There, he undergoes a radical transformation into “SLOMO”, trading his lab coat for a pair of rollerblades and his IRA for a taste of divinity. To me Mr. Kitchin or “SLOMO”, is a hero. A true inspiration. Because he’s a guide, showing us that underneath what we call “reality”, divinity is waiting for to be discovered. And he has the courage to do so in his own unique way, regardless of what others think of him, asking nothing in return. Now you may not need to abandon your career, maybe you can incorporate it in your career – but either way, I hope you feel inspired to find your own taste of divinity.
A lovely video and clear message: happiness is… free infinite energy. Enjoy this burst of visual poetry, that originally was created for a site-specific outdoor projection project in Beacon, NY, USA.
Being a Life Coach and Creative Consultant – how can I not love this video essay on creativity. You’re going to see the first of a two-part series on ‘our distorted view of creativity and success’. The filmmaker says: “Do you ever have that feeling that everyone else is more successful than you? If you think that’s bad – try being Leonardo Da Vinci”. Scroll down to see part 2. It’s worth your time!
Here’s part 2 of ‘The Long Game’. As I suggested earlier: take your time to achieve great things. And after seeing this video – I’m more convinced than ever: every phase is a chapter. And every chapter has meaning – even when it’s hard to see what it is at the moment you’re still in it. In the end it’s a bridge to the next chapter. So let’ not be frustrated over things if they don’t work out as quickly as we’d like. Let’s be aware that A) it’s just a phase and it will pass and B) let’s wonder what it’s trying to tell us. This way we can learn from it and be more at peace while being in the process.