Inspirations

This page is a collection of various thought leaders, books, articles, videos, films

BOOKS

NVC

• Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life by Marshall B. Rosenberg
• Speak Peace in a World of Conflict: What You Say Next Will Change Your World by Marshall B. Rosenberg PhD

Evolutionary Analysis

• Darwin’s Dangerous Idea: Evolution and the Meanings of Life by Daniel C. Dennett
• The Meme Machine by Susan Blackmore
• The Red Queen: Sex and the Evolution of Human Nature by Matt Ridley
• The Selfish Gene: 30th Anniversary Edition by Richard Dawkins

Miscellaneous

• Punished by Rewards: The Trouble with Gold Stars, Incentive Plans, A’s, Praise, and Other Bribes by Alfie Kohn
• The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm Gladwell
• The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brene Brown
• The Better Angels of Our Nature: Why Violence Has Declined by Steven Pinker
• Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find?and Keep?Love by Amir Levine, Rachel Heller

Articles

• New York Times: Achieving Mindfullness at work, No Meditation Cushion Required: An author explains how seeing problems from a different perspective may have a similar outcome as the Eastern approach of suspending thought
• New York Times: How to Meditate
• New York Timess: The Best Way To Fight with a Teenager: New research suggests that constructive conflict between parent and teenager hinges on the adolescent’s readiness to see beyond his or her own perspective
• Alternet.com: Why We Cry: The Fascinating Psychology of Emotional Release
• New York Times: Choose to Be Grateful. It Will Make You Happier
• New York Times: The Ambivalent Marriage Takes a Toll on Health- Ambivalence in a marriage is sometimes inevitable, but research shows that couples with mixed levels of support and negativity pay a price in terms of health compared to those in fully supportive marriages.
• Men’s Journal: 12 Ways to Meditate During the Day
• Time Magazine: The Science of Bouncing Back
• Psychology Today: Why Saying Just One Word Can Calm Runaway Emotions
• Huffington Post: The Secret To A Meaningful Life In Just 7 Words
• Discover Magazine: Grandma’s Experiences Leave Epigenetic Mark on Your Genes
• New York Times: In Middle Schools, Empathy Becomes a Weapon Against Bullying
• New York Times, The Brain on Love, A happy marriage relieves stress and makes one feel as safe as an adored baby
• New York Times, One family’s trauma offers valuable lessons on how to comfort those in pain.

Videos

• TED Talk: The Surprising Science of Happiness, Dan Gilbert http://www.ted.com/talks/dan_gilbert_asks_why_are_we_happy
• TED Talk: Growing Evidence of Brain Plasticity, Michael Merzenich
• University of California Television (UCTV),Martin L. Rossman, MD, How Your Brain Can Turn Anxiety into Calmness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYJdekjiAog
• University of California Television (UCTV), Dr. Rachel Naomi Remen,The Art of Living Every Minute of Your Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1xBjIHEhtg
• TED TALKS by Brene Brown TK from JOce