by Admin | Apr 26, 2017 | Blog, Life/Personal History/Goals, Philosophy, Wisdom/Advice
Chiara Townley Contributor Twitter For me, feeling alive is usually connected to a new experience and to the appreciation of the present moment. Travel There is nothing better than discovering new places and cultures. Travel keeps me grounded in the present...
by Admin | Apr 25, 2017 | Blog, Creativity, Philosophy, Psychology, Wisdom/Advice
Brad Cavanagh Contributor Twitter The walk begins with a steep ascent to the campsite. The grass pathway beneath my feet is still worn from the winter’s snow, barely waking from its long slumber. The expansive fields on each side of the path, tall and vibrant...
by Admin | Apr 20, 2017 | Homepage, Podcast, Wisdom/Advice
I enjoyed the heck out of my conversation with Kathy Rampsperger. Listening and talking to genuine people always brings a smile to my face. Kathy has done a little bit of everything in her life; journalist, humanitarian, speaker, Reiki instructor, certified coach,...
by Admin | Apr 19, 2017 | Blog, Learning/Education, Philosophy, Psychology, Wisdom/Advice
Sarah K. Stephens Contributor Twitter When I first started lecturing in Human Development and Family Studies at Penn State, I would literally shake before each class. As I’d try to calmly put on my lapel mic and cue up my slides of content my hands would betray...
by Admin | Apr 12, 2017 | Blog, Life/Personal History/Goals, Philosophy, Wisdom/Advice
Jessica Reino Editor Twitter I don’t think there is a better time to reflect on what makes me feel most alive then on my birthday. April 12th is a special day, not only because I have now officially entered my mid-thirties, but because there have been moments...
by Admin | Apr 2, 2017 | Blog, Philosophy, Psychology, Relationships, Wisdom/Advice
Jon Filitti Editor Twitter Welcome to April and a new month of essays! One of my favorite features of Mindsoak is the moment in the podcast when the guest and I take our conversation and descend deeper in to their lives and their philosophy on life. It happens during...