(24 lectures, 30 minutes/lecture) Taught by Barbara J. King The College of William and Mary Ph.D., University of Oklahoma
When we consider ourselves, not as static beings fixed in time but as dynamic, ever-changing creatures, our viewpoint of human history becomes different and captivating. The crucial element of "time depth" has revolutionized the very questions we ask about ourselves. "Who are we?" has turned into "What have we become? What are we becoming?" What makes this viewpoint possible is the evolutionary perspective offered by biological anthropology through the study of the evolution, genetics, anatomy, and modern variation within the human species.
If you are a human being, BUY THIS BOOK. Ms. Seale writes with profound knowledge about a subject we must all master if we are to find the right mate and a fulfilling relationship. The insight Ms. Seale provides is born of experience and thorough research. We are led gently through the "10 Questions," learning as we go about ourselves and that is the author's main point: We must know ourselves well, the good and the bad, before we can know others and most definitely before we choose a long-term mate.
Awakening the Global Mind: A New Philosophy for Healing Ourselves and Our World
We have heard that the most profound spiritual truths cannot be expressed in words. But is that truly the case, or can we develop a higher literacy that serves as a pathway to global wisdom? Groundbreaking philosopher Ashok Gangadean has spent more than three decades bringing forth such a language - a new spiritual grammar that builds on the planets wisdom traditions and unlocks the transformative power of the minds inner and outer dialogues.
Be the Hero: Three Powerful Ways to Overcome Challenges in Work and Life
Be the hero you want to be! At times we all feel frustrated, stressed, or out of control. What if you could be at your best when your challenges are on the rise? Well, you can. Be the Hero introduces us to the way of the "Everyday Hero" and shows how to turn self-defeating thoughts and behavior into heroic actions. The trick is in the stories we tell ourselves.
The global crisis we are all facing did not begin with the collapse of our financial system. It was actually in existence long before—rooted deep in human nature. To understand how we can bail ourselves out of this crisis, we need to understand why our own nature puts us on a collision course with nature and with each other.
