Years ago, a doctor I know told me that the average surgery inflicts the same amount of trauma on the body as an automobile accident. The difference is, that the trauma is controlled so that the body can heal more efficiently. That’s not an option we have with emotional and psychological trauma. In these cases, the damage is done and the healing may or may not occur. My guest today, Kerry … [Read more...]
2/11/12 The Dreamtime Project
February 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Regular listeners to Real Life know how much we love musicians..and story tellers. So when we find a talented individual who is both, well the attraction is irresistible. Jim Gagnon is yet another of the extraordinary artists who live in the Charlottesville area. In addition to being on staff at Jim Donovan’s Rhythm Renewal, he is also currently Artist in Residence in the Albemarle County School … [Read more...]
1/28/12 Indra’s Net
January 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
It is 1968, the height of the Vietnam War. A young man, just turned 19, arrives in Bangkok to the country where he was born and adopted as an infant. This is the opening of the novel Indra’s Net written by Brad Bryant who lives and works here in the Charlottesville area. It has been described as an adventure novel with a metaphysical twist. Those of you familiar with Buddhism will undoubtedly … [Read more...]
1/21/2012 The Man Formerly Known as Mayor: Dave Norris
January 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
If 2012 marks the end of Dave Norris' two terms as Charlottesville mayor, it does no such thing when it comes to his involvement in the life and well being of this community. Long an advocate of affordable housing, environmental sustainability and educational opportunities for young and old, he will continue his efforts both as a member of City Council and with the newly formed The … [Read more...]
1/14/2012 Mindful Living Revolution
January 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Suppose you had a burning desire; a calling; a certainty that you wanted to help create a better, more sustainable planet? How would you go about making that vision a reality? If you were Deborah Eden Tull, you would write a guidebook on living the interconnected life; start a blog and develop online courses and workshops to share your knowledge with those interested in healthier and more … [Read more...]
12/31/2011 Consciously Setting Intention for the New Year
January 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Are you just about to make your New Year’s Resolutions? Do you remember what happened last year with your resolutions…say about sometime in March? Before giving yourself another reason to beat yourself up for some failed goal or project, listen to my conversation with Caverly Morgan as we talk about how we habitually set goals from a misinformed belief that we need to be improved. We don’t … [Read more...]
