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Eternal optimism.

Lessons from Dananjaya Hettiarachchi’s Story

This is a powerful performance by Dananjaya Hettiarachchi of Sri Lanka. Dananjaya shares a story about his path in life explaining his early troubles including failing out of high school at age 17. He says, “Mothers cry tears of joy, tears of sorrow, and tears of shame. After I was arrested, I saw my mother cry […]

Giving is Great

Make someone’s day. Hakuna Matata

Mentawai Islands Surf Video

Enjoy some swells on your hump day. Hakuna Matata!

Why Aren’t We Awesomer?

We change the angle with which we hold the camera.

The Sandlot Fireworks Scene w/ Ray Charles America the Beautiful

This scene depicts the quintessential American 4th of July celebration. Care free summer fun with friends, family, and in this case…. baseball! This is also an amazing rendition of America the Beautiful by Ray Charles. Happy Independence Day to all our American friends and readers!

One minute speech by Jim Carrey can change your life

Thomas Jack Presents – Klingande

One of my favorite groups to listen to today, Klingande, sitting in for Thomas Jack and his Tropical House podcast. Easy listening for your hump day. Enjoy! Hakuna Matata

The Most Powerful Video on Spirituality and Happiness

I’m grateful that I had a chance to read Eckhart Tolle’s book A New Earth last year. Very interesting man and mind.

Must See Video on Possible Consequences of Technology

Relating this Viral Video to Our Lives I was at a college baseball game recently and I observed that most kids were playing on their iPads and phones instead of interacting with each other or watching the game. There was however, one kid (probably 8 years old) who brought his own baseball and glove. With […]

The Real Reason to Tie Up Your Running Shoes on Vacation

The Real Reason to Tie Up Your Running Shoes While Traveling Finding time and energy to exercise while traveling is not an easy task. Sometimes your schedule is just packed a little too tight. And sometimes after a day when your schedule was packed too tight, the last thing you want to do in the […]

Diving into Yeak Loam Lake – Cambodia

Beautiful Reflections on Mother’s Day (Short Video)

Sarah Kay’s video, “If I Should Have a Daughter” is a beautiful testament to the relationship between a mother and child, stressing the importance of truly experiencing life. As Sarah says, “Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.” Sarah is an […]

“Great Bright Morning” – Casey Abrams

In honor of all of our friends wandering that beautiful world out there. Hakuna Matata

Life is best lived (short video)

Everybody’s Free To Wear Sunscreen

Sometimes you’re ahead, sometimes you’re behind. The race is long and, in the end, it’s only with yourself.

We were so humbled and inspired by our experience at Machu Piccu.

More to come on the experience soon!

The Joy in Embracing Everything

If you are present in this moment, you are successful…right now, this moment….this is where we are meant to be.

“Rise Up” – Yves LaRock

Simply the best. Hakuna Matata

How Living Abroad Can Be Great For Your Business

Throughout our time building the Lucid Practice Community, we’ve met some incredible people. Dave Schneider is one of those people. After graduating from Harvard, Dave could have done basically anything. Instead of going the traditional route, Dave decided to travel the world with his girlfriend and inspire others to do the same. Dave’s site, A […]

We trekked 10 miles in Colombia’s Valle de Cocora

“Changes” – Seu Jorge (The Life Aquatic Studio Sessions)

I first heard Brazilian musician Seu Jorge in Wes Anderson’s The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. I really love the movie, especially the music in it. Seu Jorge covered David Bowie’s classics in Portuguese for much of the movie, the movie’s soundtrack is fantastic, and I hope you enjoy his rendition of “Changes”. Hakuna Matata

5 Tips for a Successful Interview

5 Tips for a Successful Interview Interviews, whether a job interview, college admission interview, or a fellowship interview, can be daunting and intimidating so we put together this list of 5 Tips for a Successful Interview. I’ve been implementing these amazing 5 tips for the past two years in interviews for fellowships. Follow my tips […]

“Love the life you live. Live the life you love.”

~ Bob Marley Happy birthday to a great man and a true inspiration to so many.  

Season of Life: A Football Star and a Journey to Manhood

I played with a dear friend at Penn who was also a “Gilman Boy.” His name is Brandon Copeland. Brandon was a three time all Ivy League football player as well as a solo captain on the 2012 Ivy League Champion Football Team. He currently plays for the Tennessee Titans.

Happy people plan actions, they don’t plan results.

~ Dennis Wholey

By accepting yourself and being fully what you are, your presence can make others happy.

~ Jane Roberts

What makes you smile?

Should schools teach meditation?

Meditation can help students be less stressed and more compassionate. But how many districts are ready to sign on? More and more studies are showing direct links between meditation and health benefits. A study led by researchers at John Hopkins found that just eight weeks of meditation training was as effective as medication in treating depression, anxiety, […]

Culture – “Behold”

Learning about the world of Reggae music is always an uplifting experience, and today I was lucky enough to come upon the late Joseph Hill and his group Culture. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! Hakuna Matata

Basecamp – “Rydia (Joe Hertz Remix)”

A cool vibe for this wintry weather.

Derrick Coleman’s Reply to Young Fan

Derrick Coleman, who was discussed earlier here on LP, is a deaf fullback for the Super Bowl bound Seattle Seahawks. It is no surprise that he has inspired countless people around the country with his story, but read here to see how he responded to a young fan’s letter. It brought a huge smile to […]

Carrying a Woman, A Short Zen Story

Carrying a Woman, A Short Zen Story Two monks were returning to the monastery in the evening. It had rained and there were puddles of water on the road sides. There was a beautiful young woman standing there, unable to walk accross because a large puddle of water. The elder of the two monks went […]

Suicide Prevention: How to Help Someone who is Suicidal

In April 2011 one of my best friends, Owen Thomas, committed suicide. I miss him more than words can describe. Earlier this week I heard another case of a Penn athlete taking her life.

Bill Murray on the best experience with a fan.

“The best experience with a fan? It happens sometimes where someone will say “I was going through a really hard time. I was going through a really hard time, and I was just morose or depressed.” And I met one person who said I couldn’t find anything to cheer me up and I was so […]

Pipeline Winter 2013

Pipeline Winter 2013 from Eric Sterman on Vimeo. Photographer Eric Sterman attached a GoPro to a quadcopter drone to film surfers at the famous Pipeline break in Hawaii. This video is the breathtaking result. Hakuna Matata

Enjoy drinking good beer? This map has over 2,500 American Breweries.

Click on the map to zoom in and find the breweries around your home.

We are all one. How we can extend our empathy. (Video)

A very fast paced yet very enlightening video. 

Live life the way you want. This man hugs and plays with grown lions. (Video)

Kevin Richardson is known as the lion whisperer, and I think that term is perfectly accurate. He has literally made himself part of a pride of lions, as well as a group of hyenas. Watch Kevin hug, cuddle and play with these wild predators. He also attaches Go-Pros on the backs of some of the […]

Why Matthieu Ricard is one of the happiest monks alive

Originally published on the yoga blog.  Matthieu Ricard has been a Buddhist monk for some 40 years since he left his life as a molecular geneticist in the 1960′s. He left it all behind to live a life of renunciation in the Himalayas. It was during this time, he says, that he learned how to be […]