Month: July 2014
How a Few Thousand Strangers Inspired Me to Face My Fears
Living in the Bay Area, you hear about all kinds of awesome outdoor festivals. It seems like every weekend there’s a music festival, a street festival, a food festival or a wine festival to explore ... Read More
An Introduction to the Power of Positive Psychology
1. What is “Positive Psychology”? How did you first begin studying it? Positive psychology is the science of improving our quality of life. It is the study of positive states like happiness and gr... Read More
Veteran Steve Baskis Loses His Sight – but Gains a Whole New Vision
I can’t imagine losing my sense of sight. And neither could Veteran Steve Baskis – until it actually happened on May 13, 2008. Steve’s journey is one of many inspiring veterans stor... Read More
6 Life Lessons I Learned from My Kids
As moms I think it’s natural to stress ourselves out regularly, wondering if we’re doing all the right things for our kids. Are we teaching the right values and behaviors? Will our act... Read More
Dad Carries Daughter with Cerebral Palsy in Triathlons
“She is my heart and I am her legs.” That’s how Rick Van Beek describes his relationship with his 13-year old daughter, Maddy. In 2008, Rick quit smoking 2 packs a day and started ... Read More
“Swimming Behind the Waterfall” – How Meditation Changed ABC Anchorman Dan Harris’ Life
I don’t know about you, but I always thought that successful anchormen and women were cool as cucumbers 24/7. I just assumed that anyone who had the guts to speak to millions of people on a liv... Read More
Jason McElwain – Nothin’ but Net
“It felt like we won a championship. Everyone was so happy for me.” Those were the words Jason McElwain – also known as “J Mac” – uses to describe the only varsity ... Read More