I just love to smile! Life perspective of a little grass blade
Have you ever wondered what the perspective on life would be of a tiny, vulnerable grass blade? Pretty great as it happens. Turns out: A grass blade is busy smiling!
British Sign Language (BSL) includes climate change so more people can contribute to this timely topic
Does anyone from the UK deaf or hard of hearing community have sufficient language signs to contribute to a discussion on issues related to climate change? Thanks to an expansion in British Sign Language (BSL), this is now the case. So now more people can give their perspective on this hot topic, whether during a social chat or a scientific debate.
Are horses just for riding? Sharing our point of view with our animals.
There are ‘horse owners’ who take their horse for a walk instead of riding it. They say it’s a great thing to do for both horse and rider. That it helps them see the world from their horse’s perspective and creates a stronger bond between them. All by changing their perspective a little. So: are horses just for riding?
The magical world of Glimmers: An interview with Deb Dana (AUDIO)
As we walk through life, we can focus on all the things that could go wrong in our busy day ahead. Or, we can spot Glimmers. Here, Deb Dana, a trauma specialist who coined the term, tells us how subtle, tiny magical moments of goodness are all around us. How they can help us see the world in a different light and how our specially-equipped nervous systems, minds, bodies and souls will all thank us for it. We may even feel better connected to others.
Min Min lights in outback Australia: Could they be something supernatural?
They say that in the Australian outback, if you are lucky, you might see the mysterious Min Min lights far in the evening sky. This phenomenon, described by (Aboriginal) locals and news reports as erratically dancing orbs, has long baffled tourists, scientists and mystery believers alike. Can we explain them rationally, or is it something supernatural? And… does it matter?
A scientist’s almost-plane-free journey of 50,000 kilometres. A crazy story, or one that needs to be told?
Do you remember this news story? It involved a journey of 50,000 kilometers. But it wasn’t just any journey. It was done as much as possible without taking a plane, and took almost 110 days to complete. A crazy perspective for most of us? For Dr. Gianluca Grimalda, a social scientist, a way to tell the world about the state of the earth. And a way to contribute to its future.
Flying to distant skies: Can we honestly say we understand our impact?
Since our pandemic staycation, we all seem to be flying to distant heavens again. But do we really understand what that decision means for the environment and the bigger picture? Some researchers from England shed some light on it. So that the next time we fly, we can take their perspective into account and make a more informed decision, should we want to.
The Light Orbs phenomenon: A spiritual perspective on the invisible life around us by Daniëlle Langendijk (VIDEO)
When we enjoy a walk in the woods, we can see trees, shrubs, a bird, and perhaps a butterfly. But there might be more, we just cannot see it. In our video, Daniëlle Langendijk gives Perspective Living a spiritual perspective on the occurrence of light orbs. Says Daniëlle, they are all around us. Our tip for watching this video: Don’t expect anything. Prepare to be amazed!
More than a commodity: Fresh (life) perspectives are brewing in an Italian B & B
Is there still pleasure in seeing life as a mere commodity? It’s a question more of us are asking. Take the owner of a B&B in Italy, Luca Palmero. Travel is the perfect place to review such old ways of seeing, he says and at his B&B, at a UNESCO site with breathtaking views of the harbours far below, new perspectives are brewing. Says the hotelier: Travelling gives us the perfect place to start discovering new ways to see the world. It’s time for New Travel.
Immersing ourselves in the soul of a place: The Sextantio project in Italy
Thanks to some once-forgotten, revived villages in Italy, visitors from all over the world can review the meaning of travel. Instead of visiting a place, they can immerse themselves in its soul and history. This is a unique story about travel and hospitality and what’s called the Sextantio project.
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