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2007 Conference: Consciousness in Action
Voices of wisdom and hope are reimagining our civilization to become sustainable, integrated, and whole. Consciousness is at the heart of the shift, and action is the worldly expression. At ...
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Stories from the Heart: Hafsat Abiola and Lynne Twist (sample)
Nigerian Hafsat Abiola shares how her parents were killed for political reasons and how that spurred her to live a committed life of service, one in which she joined in a beautiful partnership with former IONS Board Chair Lynne Twist, who then shares her side of the story.
- Audio Lectures
- 2007
- 00:03:00
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"Shamanic Wisdom and Healing" with Angeles Arrien
Join us for a soulful hour with Angeles Arrien and former IONS President James O’Dea, as they explore shamanism, love, and the medicines necessary for our times. Together, Angeles and James explore the role of muses, quote from beautiful stories, and connect to each other through playful wisdom.
- Audio Teleseminars
- 2006-12-20
- 01:01:02
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The Sacred Neuron
Extraordinary New Discoveries Linking Science and Religion
The Sacred Neuron provides a new way of understanding our emotionsand faith. Drawing on cognitive science, John Bowker examines such questions as, Why do we think that things happen in the way that they do? Or, that some things are beautiful, and other things ugly, some good, and others evil?
- Publications Books
- May 12, 2005
- 150 pages
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"Born to Be Good" with Dacher Keltner (sample with discussion questions)
The Science of a Meaningful Life
Author and professor of psychology Dacher Keltner talks with host Marilyn Schlitz about his research on the biological and evolutionary origins of human goodness, with a special concentration on compassion, love, and beauty. Following the presentation, we provide questions to guide discussion about the teleseminar.
- Audio Shorts
- 2010-08-03
- 00:17:01
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Teleseminar with Rassouli
Rassouli , a visionary artist, talks with host Angela Murphy about his inspirational work and process. He will often climb a mountain in the dark, usually on a Sunday before the sun rises, to watch the change from the darkness into light. This time of transformation is the essence of creativity for Rassouli.
- Audio Teleseminars
- 2008-02-26
- 00:59:38
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"Consciousness in Film" with Stephen Simon
There are many films that look at the dark, ugly, negative, violent, greedy sides of humanity, and there is no question that these dark elements seem to be part of ...
- Audio Teleseminars
- 2011-03-02
- 01:03:32
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Cassandra Vieten at TEDxNapaValley
The Science of Interconnectedness
Presenting at TEDxNapaValley, Cassandra shares how interconnectedness has inspired people in important ways throughout history, what modern science is telling us about interconnectedness, and the work that we're engaged in at IONS exploring interconnection in ways that go beyond the traditionally understood five senses.
- Video Lectures
- 2012-12
- 00:20:37
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Monkeyluv
and Other Essays on Our Lives as Animals
How do imperceptibly small differences in the environment change one's behavior? What is the anatomy of a bad mood? Does stress shrink our brains? What does People magazine's list of America's "50 Most Beautiful People" teach us about nature and nurture? What makes one organism sexy to another ...
- Publications Books
- September 15, 2005
- 224 pages
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Stories from the Heart
This program features remarkable speakers from the IONS 2007 conference who deeply touched our hearts, including IONS Founder Edgar Mitchell, Van Jones, Hafsat Abiola, Lynne Twist, and Swami Chidanand Saraswati.
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"Shamanic Wisdom and Healing" with Angeles Arrien (excerpt)
Angeles Arrien and former IONS President James O’Dea explore shamanism, love, and the medicines necessary to heal the damage of our modern times. Angeles, a weaver of story and wisdom, draws upon teachings from indigenous peoples and modern wisdom to explore the initiation that Western culture is undergoing and how to navigate it successfully.
- Audio Shorts
- 2006-12-20
- 00:04:41
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"Huichol Shamanism" with Brant Secunda
The Huichols believe healing is a way of life that permeates every aspect of our existence, not just a response to illness. By living in balance with Nature, and incorporating ...
- Audio Teleseminars
- 2011-07-13
- 00:54:04
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The Secret History of Dreaming
What do the first major oil discovery in Kuwait, Mark Twain’s fiction, and Harriet Tubman’s success conducting slaves to freedom via the Underground Railroad have in common? They were all experienced first in dreams.
- Publications Books
- December 16, 2008
- 352 pages
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Talking to God
Portrait of a World at Prayer
Essays by internationally renowned writers of faith explore the universal significance of prayer in this inspirational volume of lush images and meditative words.
- Publications Books
- October 28, 2006
- 176 pages
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"Rise of the Integral Worldview" with Steve McIntosh
Defining the integral worldview as one that simultaneously addresses both one's "inner" experience and "outer" conditions, Steven outlines its power to help address global legacy problems while preserving local historical and cultural values.
- Audio Teleseminars
- 2008-07-09
- 01:12:16
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Intention Downloads Interview: Dean Radin
Can chocolate and ice crystals provide clues about the mystery of intention? Find out in this engaging interview with IONS Senior Scientist Dean Radin, as he describes a double-blind study with Dr. Emoto (of What the Bleep!? fame) as well as "intentional chocolate."
- Audio Interviews
- 2006-06-01
- 00:35:16
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Journey with IONS to a Sustainable Future
This short video debuted at IONS' 40th anniversary celebration at EarthRise Center on January 20th, 2013. This was the opening day of our new Environmental Education Center, which showcases plans to develop EarthRise into one of the most environmentally sustainable retreat, education, and research centers in the world.
- Video Shorts
- 2013-01-20
- 00:02:30
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The Diamond in Your Pocket
In her new book, The Diamond in Your Pocket, she describes our never-ending search as human beings to find fulfillment—which, paradoxically, already exists if only we will stop long enough to experience it.
- Publications Books
- May 1, 2005
- 280 pages
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A Spiritual Hitchhiker's Guide to the Universe
Travel Tips for the Spiritually Perplexed
A Spiritual Hitchhiker's Guide to the Universe is the perfect book for readers who feel that their religious tradition no longer satisfies their spiritual needs. An elegantly written memoir and meditation, the book explores the many paths of enlightenment available to readers looking beyond today's churches, temples, and synagogues.
- Publications Books
- May 22, 2009
- 296 pages