The Academi of Life

11/27/2023

I love the vision and mission of this project created by my nephew. So very proud of him…would make a great holiday gift.
“Introducing “Good Human” by Imperium. We all try to live as good humans actively so it’s something we wanted to help inspire the world to do as well”🫶🏽🖤🌐- https://imperiumrecords.square.site/s/shop

11/26/2023

Opinion | When I quit smoking I had to find another way to cope with worry - Great read. Find your tools to cure the anxiety we all have.

In response to life’s anxieties, we all seek ways to find a little peace.

11/19/2023

The Grand Challenge of Mental Health https://www.diamandis.com/blog/scaling-abundance-series-22

11/07/2023

Longevity has become an industry, a subject of bestsellers, podcasts and newsletters. But is a life meted out in metrics, often for a price, worth it?

11/04/2023

A healthy mind knows how to hope; it identifies and then hangs on tenaciously to a few reasons to keep going. Reasons for despair, anger, and sadness are, of course, all around. But the healthy mind knows how to bracket negativity in the name of endurance. It clings to evidence of what is still good and kind. It remembers to appreciate; it can — despite everything — still look forward to a hot bath, some chocolate covered pretzel, a chat or meal with a friend, or a satisfying day of work. It refuses to let itself be silenced by all the many sensible arguments in favor of rage and despondency. –Alain De Botton –Philosopher

11/04/2023

The Beat Hip HIp Chin Chin…..

11/04/2023

What an evening! Attendees at our 11/3 Evening in Conversation meet up event danced to the music “The Beat Hip Hip Chin Chin” A great time was had by all…meaningful, valuable, insightful conversation.

11/01/2023

New ways of moving forward in November. Trying a new activity can be a great source of happiness. In challenging times, it also helps to take a new perspective or find new ways forward.

10/29/2023

See you on Thursday in NYC for this meaningful and powerful conversation. Until soon...

Brutal truths about Life

10/27/2023

There are no winners in War, only losers. I pray for the day when the human animal develops into a human “Being” and use words instead of actions to solve conflicts. May not happen in my lifetime or on this planet. Yet I know that this is possible.

10/27/2023

5 books to help take the load off.

We asked psychologists, counselors and researchers for their recommendations.

10/24/2023

Thank you DEVLINHAIR Production & Learning. So very grateful for your kind words and support.

10/22/2023

Good read. We will all die and all the people we know will die. We just don’t know when. Let’s prepare for our deaths. “A Hospice Nurse on Embracing the Grace of Dying “- The New York Times

Hadley Vlahos​, TikTok star and best-selling author​, wants us to let go of our fighting words​ about death.

10/22/2023

WE NEED TO TALK! I am feeling an overwhelming need to engage in a meaningful discussion about the current state of our minds and lives.
So, in 11 days, Thursday, November 2nd, 2023 in NYC I am hosting a life conversation at The Academi of Life.
Are you ready to be vulnerable?
Are you trying to be your best self?
Are you ready to share openly?
If you are, then please join me. Look forward to seeing you soon.
Limited to 50 people.

Brutal truths about Life

10/16/2023

As young Americans turn to TikTok for information on mental health, the T.H. Chan School of Public Health at Harvard is building its own team of influencers.

10/12/2023

Kids yearn for practical and basic skills…how to label an envelope, how to sew on a button, how to write a check (maybe) …..

Students learn from physical as well as mental work. Plus, they need a break.

10/09/2023

Are you ready to vulnerable?
Are you ready to share openly?
Are you trying to be your best self?

If so, then join us at our first live event since COVID, for a “town hall” style format, on Thursday November 2nd, 2023 at 7 p.m. to discuss the current state of the our minds and life.

It promises to be a brutally honest, insightful, meaningful and wise evening.

https://theacademioflife.com/7-brutal-truths-about-life/

10/07/2023

The existence of love, trust, respect, and safety in a relationship is often dependent on moments you might write off as petty disagreements.
https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2022/04/marriage-problems-fight-dishes/629526/?paymeter=hard-gate-email-test-1&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=cr&utm_campaign=The+Atlantic+-+Top+Evergreen&utm_content=The+Atlantic+-+P%2FW+-+The+Marriage+Lesson+-+Paper+Cuts+-+HARDGATE&utm_term=The+Atlantic+-+Top+Evergreen+-+P%2FW&referral=FB_PAID&fbclid=IwAR2KadkvqiwADSDOn8z5sIyhHLZTpE4jOAlp47UDHzQQWxP22CfzFt9L7gE_aem_AetHr840Iw3qfO0-ehNyYrrO2n7OIKRCi0Bxw7rDMb86p2mcS3FMc9amriudu05Jt9I6JbzKjGitPo26gU19ibi8

The existence of love, trust, respect, and safety in a relationship is often dependent on moments you might write off as petty disagreements.

10/01/2023

October: The month of Optimism. Hope is possible, even in difficult times. You can be a 'realistic optimist' this month by taking small positive steps and helping others.

09/22/2023

Raising Teens Is Hard. Lisa Damour Has Some Answers.
As adolescent mental health has worsened, the psychologist offers advice for parents about anxiety, academics and friend struggles.

As adolescent mental health has worsened, the psychologist offers advice for parents about anxiety, academics and friend struggles.

09/18/2023

Interesting conversation.

Everyone loses their temper from time to time — but the stakes are dizzyingly high when the focus of your fury is your own child. Clinical psychologist and renowned parenting whisperer Becky Kennedy is here to help. Not only does she have practical advice to help parents manage the guilt and shame...

09/11/2023

If you are in NYC on Sept 21, 2023. Please join our friend and partner Marva Allen from Huemanbooks in celebration of the release of her new book. It promises to be a fun, engaging and informative evening. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/east-meets-west-in-this-novel-of-culture-music-and-love-tickets-685103471927?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/11/2023

Join us for an exciting evening with the author Kristal Brent Zook of the captivating novel, The Girl In The Yellow Poncho. Come and immerse yourself in a world of authentic storytelling. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-signing-the-girl-in-the-yellow-poncho-tickets-675224583907?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/01/2023

“But teenagers also want — and need — to be connected to loving adults. And they do tend to bring up topics that are close to their heart, often at times that are unexpected or even inconvenient.”

As adolescent mental health has worsened, the psychologist offers advice for parents about anxiety, academics and friend struggles.

08/25/2023

Please join us and help us celebrate Huemanbookstore co-owner Marva Allen’s release of her new book! Marva will share gems from this powerful novel. See you 9/21/2023 . Book + a drink included in ticket price.

A story of brains, brawn and cross cultural love

08/19/2023

“OK, so I’ve been meditating twice a day for probably 15 years, and I feel as if it has improved my ability to control my thoughts and emotions instead of letting them control me. But still sometimes I’ll walk by a mirror and have an extreme flash of self-loathing. Or I’ll get all agitated over something stupid, like finding a parking spot. Will that stuff ever go away?

Well, they can. Absolutely. You know, once I was on the India Today Conclave.1 They said, “Can you give us the three secrets of happiness?” I said: “First, there’s no secret. Second, there’s not just three points. Third, it takes a whole life, but it is the most worthy thing you can do.” I’m happy to feel I am on the right track. I cannot imagine feeling hate or wanting someone to suffer.”

A searching, playful, provocative discussion with the Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard.