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The Best Science Documentaries on Netflix in May, Ranked Sure, Netflix has a bevy of cheesy rom-coms, sexy capers, and superhero content. But, it can also boast a number of visually stunning science documentaries on everything from microbes to food to our personal favorite — space. Whether you need some fun facts for a cocktail party or have a dire need to debate with people on Facebook, these Netflix documentaries are sure to give you a solid dose of trivia, and then some. 7 Life-Learnings from 7 Years of Brain Pickings, Illustrated by Maria Popova “Presence is far more intricate and rewarding an art than productivity.” In the fall of 2013, as Brain Pickings was turning seven, I wrote about the seven most important things I learned in those seven years of reading, writing, and living. Much to my surprise and humbling delight, I began receiving a steady outpour of letters from readers, people for whom these notes to myself had struck a deep chord of resonance in their own lives, on their own journeys. Eventually, my friends at Holstee — makers of the beloved Holstee Manifesto — reached out and suggested a creative collaboration that would bring these seven learnings to life in visual form. Having known the Holstee crew for many years, and having long shared an enormous kinship of spirit and values with them, I instantly in.

16 Things I Wish They Had Taught Me in School I am 28 now. I don’t think about the past or regret things much these days. But sometimes I wish that I had known some of things I have learned over the last few years a bit earlier. That perhaps there had been a self-improvement class in school. Top 10 Mind-Blowing Movies One Must See Source: www.learning-mind.com | Original Post Date: August 7, 2013 – Here is a short list of the best movies that open your mind and alter your perception of reality. 1. “Fight Club” (1999) The film was based on the book of the same name by Chuck Palahnuik. It refers to a consumer society imposed on false values, the dependence of modern man on material things. Why Crafting Is Great For Your Brain: A Neuroscientist Explains Knit one. Purl one. Knit one. Purl one.

How Creativity Makes Us Feel Alive 141 15Share Synopsis The process of inner transformation is itself a creative process, for through the process of advanced inner development, you are literally creating a new self. Adapted from Wired to Create: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Creative Mind, by Scott Barry Kaufman and Carolyn Gregoire Our selves are constantly evolving as we learn more about the world and our own identities and seek meaning in our experiences. 300+ Mind Expanding Documentaries Source: www.diygenius.com | Original Post Date: January 12, 2014 – I watch a lot of documentaries. I think they are incredible tools for learning and increasing our awareness of important issues. The power of an interesting documentary is that it can open our minds to new possibilities and deepen our understanding of the world.

18 Fantastic Ways to Let Go. Letting go is the ultimate zen habit we all must master, sooner or later. Letting go has also become somewhat of a cliche and is often misused in spiritual contexts. But it is the single most powerful, simple (not easy) skill we can cultivate in life. Let’s take a deeper look at what letting go isn’t and is—and some concrete ways to practice it. What Letting Go Isn’t. 3 ADHD Myths That Just Aren't True By Jeff Emmerson Published Oct 27, 2014 I went to hell and back with undiagnosed ADHD until the age of 35 (three years ago), but during that journey I gained insight from people going through similar struggles all over the world.

9 Sci-Fi Movies That Will Profoundly Change Your Perspective On Life Source: www.learning-mind.com | Original Post Date: March 13, 2016 – Here is a list of some of the most influential and thought-provoking sci-fi movies of all time. They will certainly rock your world and make you question your way of thinking and believing in what is possible. These sci-fi movies had a great impact on me the first time I watched them and, to be honest, I’ve re-watched them several times in a state of awe.