Sour cherries, sweet cherries, serviceberries, mulberries, apricots, plums, crabapples, apples, pears, quince, grapes, peaches, sumac, black walnuts, pawpaw, elderberries, and ginkgo nut are some of the 1.5 million pounds of fruit grown in an unlikely place - the city of Toronto. A volunteer group, Not Far From The Tree, picks fruit from trees registered with the organization. The fruit is shared in thirds with the tree owners, the volunteers and local food banks and shelters, benefiting all three communities.
I will be a hummingbird
When confronted with adversity, when the odds are stacked up against you, you can either stand aside - helpless, frozen with fear - or do the best you can. Nobel Laureate Wangari Maathai stood up to seemingly insurmountable challenges all her life, and won. Like the hummingbird in this story; to give up was never an option for her. Her spirit lives on in the millions of trees she helped plant.
The Calm Within
Dewey Bozella was locked up for 26 years - a lifetime - for a crime he did not commit. This story is about the triumph of human spirit and living proof of the maxim: "never give up". One man's journey to reclaim his life, against all odds; a man fighting his biggest fight - inside and outside the boxing ring, without any hatred or bitterness towards the system. Dewey Bozella - courageous, persistent, human and finally...free.
Steve Jobs Stanford University Address
At the 2005 Stanford commencement address, the late Steve Jobs, Founder of Apple Inc., shares three inspirational stories from his own life with the graduates of Stanford. Watch this amazing speech where Steve urges young graduates to pursue their dreams. "Stay hungry! Stay foolish! And have the courage to follow your heart and intuition; they somehow know what you already want to become."
What does 'peace' mean to you?
If you were to spread peace, how would you do it? These questions and others are raised in this playful film that calls us to service and compassion. This short trailer ought to whet your appetite for more information and, hopefully, for action.
The surprising truth about what motivates us
Watch this fascinating talk visually unfold before you through witty and beautiful illustration. Dan Pink makes the case that there are hidden truths behind what really motivates us. Namely that it's not the age-old motivators of money and power that drives us, but our desire for autonomy, mastery, and purpose.
The Power of Vulnerability
Brene Brown studies human connection - our ability to empathise, belong, love. In a poignant, witty, and highly relevant talk, she shares a deep insight from her research; one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand humanity.
What Does It Mean To Be Kind
In honour of World Kindness Day on November 13th, this video by the Humanity Healing Network takes you on an enchanted journey through the teachings of kindness. With a soundtrack by Enya, mesmerizing photos and wide ranging quotes from an Arabian proverb to Mother Teresa to Marianne Williamson, this photo essay aims to give you a multi-media experience of its lead question: What does it really mean to be kind?
How Can We Create
More Heroes?
Can modern science help us to create heroes? That's the lofty question behind Philip Zimbardo's Heroic Imagination Project, started by a Stanford professor who has spent 50 years teaching and studying psychology. The goal of the project is simple: to put decades of experimental research to use in training the next generation of exemplary Americans, churning out good guys with the same efficiency that gangs and terrorist groups produce bad guys. In this video, he inaugurates the project.
ADHD—Labeling normal kids "mentally ill"
A diagnosis of ADHD is not based on any medical tests. It is based solely off a checklist of behaviors - yet millions of kids have been diagnosed and put on drugs such as Ritalin, Dexamphetamine and Concerta, which the Australian Government places in the same category of drugs as cocaine, morphine & opium.
Chewing gum art from the heart
Artist Ben Wilson produces amazing pieces of art that are free and accessible to the public...using old chewing gum litter on the sidewalk as his canvas. The work is laborious, painstaking, and intricate. It is a true labor of love and a selfless gift to his community. Ben hopes that neighbors noticing his work will develop a sense of belonging and responsibility to the community, which hopefully will reduce tendencies to litter. "Everything has beauty but not everyone sees it." -- Confucius.
Milky Way Time-Lapse Video
Some things are worth losing sleep over. Norwegian landscape photographer Terje Sorgjerd trekked to the highest mountain in Spain (El Teide), camped outside without a tent or sleeping bag, and slept only 10 hours over the seven days it took to capture this breathtaking time-lapse footage of the Milky Way galaxy. Sprawled out over the lush landscape, the stars seemed close enough to reach out and touch. A tribute to the majesty and beauty of both heaven and Earth.
Story of Electronics
Thinking about tossing out your new year-old phone for the newer, sexier smart phone? Electronics manufacturers make it hard for us to stick with products by churning out new, incompatible versions every year or two. But this type of disposable designing is creating 25 million tons of e-waste, poisoned workers, and an increasingly toxic environment. Learn more about how our electronic products are made, what happens once we are done with them, and how we can support smarter, greener practices.
Stop Labelling Our Kids
20 Million Kids and Adolescents are labeled with "mental disorders" that are based solely on a checklist of behaviours. There are no brain scans, x-rays, genetic or blood tests that can prove they are "mentally ill", yet these children are stigmatized for life with psychiatric disorders, and prescribed dangerous,life-threatening psychiatric drugs. Child drugging is a $4.8 billion-a-year industry. Get the facts about this multi-billion dollar industry that is labeling and drugging kids for profit.
Natural Therapy Expo
Watch this video of an interview of Catherine Mercer, Editor/Publisher of The Art of Healing magazine at The Natural Health Conference and Expo held in Australia in 2011. This event is Australasia's foremost trade event for complementary healthcare professionals, naturopaths, beauty therapists, pharmacists and health food retailers and brings together key suppliers of natural health: natural medicines, supplements, energy medicine, functional foods, massage and yoga supplies, homoeopathic remedies, business and clinic services, magazines and publishers, industry associations and training providers.
How to be Alone
This charming video pays tribute to the happy wholesomeness of being alone. Tanya Davis recites her poem about the ways of solitude, gently cataloging all the places where aloneness can bring freedom and healing. Whether at a lunch counter, park bench, mountain trail, or on the edge of a dance floor - all you have to do is love yourself enough, to love being alone.
Unemployed Man is Hunger
Lifeline for Many
For elderly and disabled residents of the Bernal Heights neighborhood in San Francisco, Herman Travis is a lifeline. It is nearly impossible for them to bring the food that they need to their homes, so every Tuesday Herman partners with the San Francisco Food Bank to bring 1,300 pounds of food directly to them.
Evolving with Empathy
Over the last 10 years there has been some very interesting developments in the field of evolutionary biology, neuro-cognitive science, child development, research and other fields which is beginning to challenge the shibboleths and long held beliefs about human nature and the meaning of the human journey.
Poverty tells many stories
This short, but powerful film begins with a simple question: What was your most exciting day last week? In answer, we hear a fairytale threaded through scenes of a stark reality - as seen through the sweet, innocent eyes of a little boy named Max. What the actual story being told by this film, is left for you to decide.
Karma Clinic:
Giving the Gift of Health
Dr. Aumatma Shah believes that health is SO valuable that it should be given as a gift. Moving beyond words and debate, she just started an experiment: Karma Clinic. At Karma Clinic, conventional and alternative medicine doctors see patients in need of healing the body, mind, and spirit.
Give Love - MC Yogi
Just like The Beatles, MC Yogi wants to remind you that "The love you take is equal to the love you make". So what's stopping you? If you want love, give love away. Or even better -- give love away because it's just plain awesome.
The Story of Cosmetics
Our relationship with our personal care products can be one of the most intimate relationships we have. We use them daily, all over our bodies, and sometimes in our bodies. What's in our products? Is everything safe and regulated? There is a lot of debate and confusion over the answers. Watch Annie Leonard's film for one viewpoint on our cosmetics industry.
The Tao of Tarot
The tarot is a deck of cards that uses symbolic imagery to express universal truths. With each movement of the wheel, a deeper understanding into the cycles of life and the seasons of the soul becomes accessible. In this video, Christina Bjergo talks about how Taoism and dreaming are interconnected, she gives tips on how to increase your dream recall, and talks about the benefits of working with dreams.
The Gerson Therapy
The Gerson Therapy is a powerful, natural treatment that boosts the body's immune system to heal cancer, arthritis, heart disease, allergies, and many other degenerative diseases through the consumption of nutrients from thirteen fresh, organic juices which are consumed every day, providing the body with a superdose of enzymes, minerals and nutrients.
Learn about Naturopathy with
Stephen Eddy
Find out what a naturopath actually does and how they practice preventative healthcare and treating the cause of illness and dis-ease so you can live a healthier and happier life.
Foundation for the Advancement in Cancer Therapy (F.A.C.T.)
FACT was established in 1971 by Ruth Sackman and is a non-profit educational organization that supports non-toxic, biologically sound approaches to cancer prevention and treatment. The goal of FACT is to educate practitioners and patients about a different concept of cancer and other chronic degenerative disease in the hope that the public will gain an understanding of all viable medical options
Deepak Chopra Interview with Richard Dawkins
Quantum Theory accounts for the anomalous behaviour of light and atoms, and whilst it is astonishingly accurate, it is also notoriously difficult to grasp. In this interview with Deepak Chopra, Richard Dawkins asks how quantum theory can be applied to healing.
Codex Alimentarius (CODEX)
Dr Robert Verkerk is Executive and Scientific Director of the Alliance for Health, an organisation that is based in the UK to protect and promote natural health worldwide. In this video Dr Verkerk talks about CODEX and explains what this organisation has been set up to do, and what it has actually done.
An Interview with Dr Andrew Wakefield by Dr Mercola
In this interview Dr. Andrew Wakefield shares his personal and professional insights into a number of topics with Dr Mercola (www.mercola.com), from the gut-brain connection so often seen in autistic children, to the safety of a number of childhood vaccines.
The explosion in brain tumours and the truth about the wireless society!
World-renowned neurosurgeon Dr Charlie Teo speaks about the major increase he is seeing in brain tumours which he says is directly attributable to the increase in use of mobile phones and other appliances.
An interview with Dr Charlie Teo also appears in the Jun/Aug 2010 issue (Vol 2, Issue 31) of The Art of Healing magazine.
From left brain to right brain - an amazing transition from a stroke survivor
At the age of 37, Dr Jill Bolte-Taylor, a Harvard trained and published neuroanatomist and spokeswoman for the Harvard Brain Tissue Resource Centre, had a serious stroke that traumatised the left hemisphere of her brain and eliminated her Maths and language skills.
