Gaiam Life - Spirituality

Soaring with Spirit: The Story of Luis Perez

KFuller — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:33:32 +0000

Author:

Polly Campbell

Luis Perez, 42, felt like Peter Pan as the paraglider inflated and his feet floated off the surface into the warm September air 600 feet above the Colorado countryside. The Littleton man, who is also an airline pilot, was addicted to paragliding.

“It’s such an amazing feeling,” says Perez, who is called Lalo by most people. “You just feel your feet get lighter and lighter and then you’re up there in the air.”

Inspiration in a Minute: Easy Road vs. Hard Road

Kirs10 — Wed, 09 May 2012 21:31:07 +0000

When a decision rubs you the wrong way, it may be because it’s exactly what you need. In this Inspiration in a Minute clip, Buddhist nun Tenzin Palmo shares the metaphor that changed her life.

Watch the full program or check out more Inspiration in a Minute clips on GaiamTV.com.

We asked experts, authors and readers like you to share their stories of Hope. Every day for the next month, you’ll find new tips for optimism on Gaiam Life, the Stream of Consciousness blog and our social media sites: Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. And don’t miss the GaiamTV.com Hope Film Festival, with FREE films all month long.

3 Keys to Activating Your Life Purpose

Valerie Gleaton — Wed, 02 May 2012 16:03:57 +0000

Dr. Jean Houston on how to live a meaningful life

Author:

Dr. Jean Houston

As I travel around the globe speaking and training, I have consistently found that most people ask me the same question: “How do I discover my purpose in life?” In the past, who you became was determined by your family and circumstances. You didn’t have much choice.

Inspiration in a Minute: Keep Moving Forward

Kirs10 — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:57:30 +0000

In this inspiring clip from the documentary Cave in the Snow, Buddhist nun Tenzin Palmo describes why, even in her hope for acceptance of the nunnery as a respected spiritual path, she chooses to make changes slowly. When do you think it’s time to make waves, and when is moving forward progress enough?

Inspiration in a Minute: The Lifelong Gift

Kirs10 — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 16:16:45 +0000

What do Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, music entrepreneur Russell Simmons and 1 million school kids have in common? Meditation! Check out this clip from the documentary School of Thought to see why they call meditation the gift you can call on anytime.

Inspiration in a Minute: Who Are You?

Kirs10 — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:21:09 +0000

Deepak Chopra on finding your identity

To truly know yourself, you have to question yourself: Who am I? What do I want out of life? In this clip from The Happiness Prescription, personal growth guru Deepak Chopra explains that personal identity is the key to unlocking reality, since the way you see the world is an expression of who you are.

Watch the full program or check out more Inspiration in a Minute clips on GaiamTV.com.

Premonition: Could Tapping Into Your Intuition Save Your Life?

Kirs10 — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:50:45 +0000

An interview with author Larry Dossey, M.D., about his book ‘The Power of Premonitions’

A disturbing dream turned reality made internist Larry Dossey a believer in premonitions. His research has uncovered thousands of cases of premonition that prevented health issues, accidents and money misfortunes. Here, Dr. Dossey explains how we can tune into and learn from our intuitive foresight.

What’s your book about?

Premonitions — knowing what’s about to happen.

What’s a premonition?

Spirituality and Health: Can Prayers Really Heal?

Valerie Gleaton — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:16:28 +0000

A Q&A with Larry Dossey, M.D., on spiritual healing

Author:

Valerie Gleaton

Can walking a spiritual path really help you live a longer, healthier life?

Inspiration in a Minute: Fashion Sense

Kirs10 — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 23:51:11 +0000

Buddhist nun Tenzin Palmo offers her take on fashion in this smile-inducing video clip from Cave in the Snow.

Watch the full program or check out more Inspiration in a Minute clips on GaiamTV.com.

Inspiration in a Minute: Wealth and Happiness

Kirs10 — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:47:32 +0000

Will having more make you happier?

Feeling controlled by money? Wealth and acquisition are not the same as abundance. In this Inspiration in a Minute clip from Tom Shadyac’s documentary I Am, we explore the relationship between stuff and happiness.

Watch the full program or check out more Inspiration in a Minute clips on GaiamTV.com.