Sep 27, 2021
We are hard wired for distraction. Is there something we can blame for our lack of focus? Technology, diet, sleep? We have always been distractible. How do we reframe our mindset when we're distracted by outside forces? Dr. James Lang with Assumption University shares tools that help us be deliberate yet flexible as we...
Sep 20, 2021
What can we learn from distraction? When we lack focus, is it from boredom? Do we have too many tasks taking our time or is it a lack of understanding? Paying close attention to what we are doing is like shining a spot light in a dark room says Dr. James Lang of Assumption University.
Our brains have a range of...
Sep 17, 2021
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and the release of Mitali Perkins Movie "Rickshaw Girl" we are re-posting this episode.
Which borders have you crossed? How do we view national, emotional, socio-economic, religious & cultural borders in our lives? As we consider border crossing stories and relationships with...
Sep 13, 2021
Eco-tourism is a huge vacation trend generating billions of dollars. Partnering our hobbies with a passion for global connections has far reaching outcomes. What are the personal benefits gained when we merge environmental concerns with support of the local economy? Everyone wins when we pair our leisure activities with...
Sep 6, 2021
What do curiosity and creativity have to do with coin collecting and gardening?
What do hobbyists and novices have in common with master beekeepers and birders? How does leisure promote work-- and vice versa?
Kerry Owens of Bee Well Honey and Simon Thompson, owner of Ventures Birding, say the joy of discovery is best...