Philosophy
Sadhguru: What is Enlightenment?
Enlightenment!! For many it’s the ultimate goal in life, but do we actually know what it is? Sadhguru shares his vision of what enlightenment really is. Love, Damani Read More »
Daisy Da Veiga: The Power of the 3...
Daisy da Veiga is a public speaker and a social entrepreneur. After graduating in International Communication Management she worked as an international media consultant in the Middle East. Quickly she became aware of 3 personal forces: Her passion, her vision and her ability to act towards a more sustainable society. These three elements are the source of World... Read More »
Anais Nin on Anger and the Artist
I think that emotions are the primary source of inspiration for artists, they can also make the difference between great work and work you’d like to forget about. Knowing (or lack thereof) your emotions is the key to tipping the balance in either direction. This rings true for all emotions, but anger definitely takes the price for bringing... Read More »
Power music: kirk franklin “lean...
I went to Church today and the message of today was not turn your head when someone is in need cause helping that person might be your blessing!!! So thats why I’ve chosen this beautiful song. Enjoy!! Much love, Marisa aka Diva Read More »
Amir Junaid Muhadith: “A Wake Up...
Amir Junaid Muhadith (born Chauncey Lamont Hawkins, June 20, 1975) better known by his stage name Loon, formerly an African-American rapper who was part of P. Diddy’s Bad Boy Records. Amir (Loon) accepted Islam in Dec. 2008 whilst on tour in Dubai, UAE. His inspiring story of rising up from the ghettos of Harlem, NY to street-hustling and... Read More »
Living Islam: Serving Humanity by...
Finally, I felt what Muslims feel when they are in true prayer: a bolt of sweet harmony, a shudder of joy in which I was grateful for everything I have (my children) and secure in the certainty that I need nothing more (along with prayer) to be utterly content. I prayed in the Mesumeh shrine in Iran after... Read More »
Iyanla Vanzant: “Keep it...
Iyanla Vanzant shares a wonderful story about a time when she was feeling down and being depressed, she deeply wanted and needed to know what the secret to success and happiness was. She went to great lengths to find it, check out the video to know what happened. Love, Damani Read More »
The Other Side: Lightworkers
I hear the term lightworkers so often, and I kind of knew what it was but never really got into it. Mirabai Devi gets to the bottom of living in the divine light and consciousness. Mirabai Devi is a new paradigm spiritual teacher. Her teachings emphasize the importance of spiritual practice for self-realization, combined with a commitment to... Read More »
Sabrina Starke: My Inspiration!
I want to start off by thanking my sisters Mara and Marisa for the opportunity to share my thoughts, experiences & inspirations with you. It’s a beautiful thing…. Inspiration. I’ve learned to be open to it the past few years, to recognize and also trust it. Another important element of this process is “intuition,” that’s the trust I... Read More »
Intuition Vs. Fear: How To Tell The...
Sometimes you feel that you shouldn’t do certain things, a gut feeling that lets you know what’s the best decision for you. Then again, maybe you’re just scared and giving in to that fear. How can you tell the difference between intuition and plain old fear? Find out below. Love, Damani Read More »
Follow Your Dreams!!
Follow your dreams!! It sounds so easy, and it really is. However, we often make it more difficult than it really is. listen well to these wise words, especially if you feel that following your dreams isn’t as easy as you’d like it to be. This video by Padraig Hyland is one of the funniest ever, and it... Read More »
Swami Beyondananda: Wake up Laughing...
“It’s time to take humor seriously, and seriousness humorously.” Swami Beyondananda Our mission at Wake Up Laughing is to promote awakening and laughter: Awakening to the evolutionary understanding that we are each and all cells in a new super-organism called Humanity, and laughing compassionately about the obstacles we humans have put in our own way. We seek to... Read More »
Bill Cosby’s: “Just Be...
Check out Bill Cosby’s speech at Carnegie Mellon University’s 2007 commencement ceremony. I love how Bill Cosby always uses his comedy to bring across an amazing message, personally, I think he’s one of the best comedians ever. Enjoy! Love, Damani Read More »
Erykah Badu on being an Artist, a...
I always love to listen to my big sister Erykah Badu because it doesn’t matter if she sings or talks she always shares words of wisdom. This woman is a source of inspiration for everybody who is open to be creative reinvented. I have found a couple of videos, which you will Love, where she talks about being... Read More »
Making a Change: Hot Chicks of Occupy...
A lot of fantastic media has been created about the “Occupy” movement. I was watching one video in particular and commented to a friend, “Wow, seeing all those super smart hot chicks at the protest makes me want to be there.” He replied, “Hmmm… Yeah, let’s go with that.” We instantly went to Tumblr and made hotchicksofoccupywallstreet.tumblr.com. Our... Read More »
The Holstee Manifesto: Lifecycle
The Holstee Manifesto is a call to action to live a life full of intention, creativity, passion, and community. The LifeCycle Film came about as a desire to bring the energy and passion behind the Manifesto to life through something we love–biking. As we seek to live mindful lifestyles that leave a positive impact on the people and... Read More »
The Other Side: Panache Desai
Panache Desai is a spiritual leader helping people to walk their own path, watch what he has to say on spirituality and what stage the world is heading to. I’m here as an example to all that no matter what your life experiences are or how you feel about yourself we are all divine with amazing gifts and... Read More »
AwesomeSexyEcoGreen: Raw Granola for...
I have to admit I can be really vein sometimes, and when Spring arrives, and Summer is just around the corner I always attempt to get that bangin’ GQ body. I start really working out and watching my diet, for me this means incorporating more raw foods. But what should one eat when tired of smoothies for breakfast?... Read More »
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