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16 minutes

[ Conservation & Sustainability ]

Abundance is Our Future!

It’s easy to concede that the world is going to hell in a handbasket, but the data shows the opposite! Here’s the CEO of the X-Prize foundation to clue us in on where we are headed and why!

7 minutes

Finding Joy Tapping on Your Door

There’s a lot of pressure to “find your passion” these days. Often that sentiment implies that we have to change the world, but today’s EWC Thought-Leader teaches us the essence of the concept!

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21 minutes

[ Curators' Best ]

Tim Minchin on the Wonder of Micro-Ambitions

Want to hear a refreshing, completely counter-intuitive take on realizing your path in life. Here’s an unlikely and brilliant source!

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18 minutes

[ Conservation & Sustainability ]

A Positive Perspective of Population Growth

Fascinating – maybe positive – math on the subject of population growth!

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19 minutes

How to Spot a Liar at a Glance!

Imagine how different life would be if most of us could spot deception at a glance? Turns out there is some amazing science to help us do that! Take a look!

17 minutes

[ Happiness & Hope ]

The Key to the Search for Happiness

In our quest for happiness, could we be starting from the wrong place. Today’s EWC thought leaders takes us through a way of thinking that might be the key to happiness! See what you think!

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7 minutes

Get a Backbone!

What if life on earth never evolved a solid scaffolding: bones? Can we imagine a planet where soft bodies like worms and octopus evolved big brains? Our backbone seems to have changed everything and the story of it’s evolution is fascinating.

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60 minutes

An Interview with Ever Widening Circles!

By Liesl Ulrich-Verderber

Have you heard the Ever Widening Circles backstory? Today, we bring you a unique piece, this time featuring our back story, how we got here, and where we are headed next!

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30 minutes

Have a Little Faith!

By Liesl Ulrich-Verderber

Zach Anner is a comedian with cerebral palsy who is a self-proclaimed “religious idiot.” On his quest to learn more about the religions of the world, he takes us on an incredible journey that is as hilarious as it is enlightening! Check out our new favorite YouTube series here at EWC!

20 minutes

[ Art ]

Do You Have a Creative Genius?

By Liesl Ulrich-Verderber

What is creativity? Is our modern way of thinking about it wong? It’s hard to put a finger on inspiration, but author Elizabeth Gilbert thinks that the answer to our creative woes might require turning to the past for answers. Check out her incredible TED Talk!

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17 minutes

[ Curators' Best ]

Sam Berns and His Happiness Secrets

Have you heard 17 year old, Sam Berns’ secrets to a happy life? I watch this TED Talk periodically as a refresher course, no matter how busy I am – and maybe because of that. See why!

12 minutes

This Year, A Resolution of Mindfulness!

By Liesl Ulrich-Verderber

Psychologist Philip Zimbardo explains the impact the way we think about time has on our lives! Now, this New Year how can we best use that knowledge to become more mindful people?

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13 minutes

Asking Questions Without Answers

By Liesl Ulrich-Verderber

What can asking questions without answers teach us? Chris Anderson and TED-Ed team up to help us think about ourselves and the universe in a bigger way! Check it out!

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8 minutes

[ Happiness & Hope ]

Empty Pickle Jar Philosophy

Can one of the most important philosophies in life be contained in a pickle jar? It can, and it could change your life and the life of the people you love. Take a look!

9 minutes

[ Education Enrichment ]

What’s Invisible? Asking a Bigger Question

By Liesl Ulrich-Verderber

When we ask “what’s invisible” we may find ourselves asking a bigger question than we anticipated! John Lloyd shows us just how much out there is invisible.

7 minutes

[ #ConspiracyofGoodness ]

Maya Angelou: Just Do Right

Have you ever felt like you could use the advice of a wise elder, or a loving grandparent? Maybe one clarifying perspective to reach for, moment to moment, might be helpful.

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4 minutes

Whales Giving Us Some Perspective

By Liesl Ulrich-Verderber

Can whales help us gain some perspective on our place on the planet? A drone captures a strange encounter that may help us think twice about how big we really are.

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12 minutes

[ Art ]

Gratitude and Wonder with Louie Schwartzberg

Photographer Louie Schwartzberg brings us all to a place of breath-taking beauty, wonder and hope with his TED Talk, remarkable images and the words of wise ones, young and old. This TED Talk leaves us with a sigh and a smile every time we revisit it.

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27 minutes

[ Curators' Best ]

What Makes Us Happy?

We can all think of a a lot of things that makes us happy, but what if we didn’t need things and circumstances to be happy? Former biochemist turned monk Matthieu Ricard give us a leap forward on that!

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12 minutes

[ Conservation & Sustainability ]

Can Fun Genius Help Us Do the Right Thing?

What if we turned the tables on ourselves and used creativity to help us do the right thing? In today’s article, we bring you an amazing example of that genius. (11m)

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5 minutes

[ Happiness & Hope ]

The Boy Who Lifted 33,000 Spirits

Sometimes we meet a child who radiates such otherworldly wisdom and compassion that we have to ask the question, “Where does this energy come from?” Meet a profoundly wonderful little being. (5m)

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48 minutes

[ Happiness & Hope ]

The Inner Beauty of Landscape

If you are looking for something a little deeper than Facebook video clips and Twitter comments, we have a great recommendation: a weekly podcast that I rarely miss. Give this a listen!

6 minutes

[ #ConspiracyofGoodness ]

One Kind of Compassion: Dog Retirement Home

Human beings seem to be hard-wired for compassion, despite what the negative 24-hour news cycle tells us. Take a look!

11 minutes

Your Memories and Your Music

“Music memories” might turn out to be your fountain of youth when aging takes a tole on your brain function. Fascinating!

4 minutes

IF. Live Curious

Enjoy one of the most thought provoking short calls to action I have ever seen. It’s hauntingly beautiful and inspiring!

17 minutes

Law in Places of Lawlessness

Listen to a story that inspires so many emotions that it’s like a great storm that ends with a sparkling blue sky. An amazing TEDtalk you will never forget!

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7 minutes

[ Curators' Best ]

Bobby McFerrin Hacks Our Brains

Can a brilliant musical mind prove that we all have an innate instinct for music? Take a look at Bobby McFerrin, of “Be Happy” fame, on the stage at the World Science Festival, in a very fun demonstration that surprised everyone!

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13 minutes

Steve Jobs’ Famous Words to Graduates

Steve Jobs has some amazing advice for graduates that seems perfect for this generation’s brand of optimism and moxy!

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14 minutes

Rats Becoming Our Heroes?

What potential are we missing by ignoring the “untouchable” things? Let’s start with the amazing abilities of rats to save millions of lives! Really!

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TED Talks About Sustainability

By Liesl Ulrich-Verderber

Here are some of our favorite TED Talks about sustainability that point us toward a brighter, more sustainable future for all.

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Long live the Queen! 👑 We mean the queen of ants, termites, and wasps in this case! 🦟⠀
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Being a queen is no easy feat. Particularly, it seems, if you’re a bug. ⠀
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These royal breeders have a lot of work to do, and for most of us their efforts go unnoticed. But, get ready to be wowed by them in our latest article! ⠀
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Buzz on over to the link in our bio to check out the article! Watch the informative and entertaining animated videos by TED-Ed (@tededanimation) for a peek inside the lives of these overlooked critters! 🔎⠀
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Volunteering not only makes the soul feel good, but it is actually great for your physical health too! 💫⠀
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Do you have a favorite organization you like to volunteer for? Tell us about them in the comments! 👇🏼

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Curiosity and human history go hand in hand. But what about the history of the food on our plates? 🤔🍽️⠀
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Our most recent Saturdays Around the World trip takes us to the town of Seasalter, located on the southeastern coast of the UK, to visit Stephen Harris, the owner of the highly-rated pub, The Sportsman (@sportsmankent).⠀
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Watch the delectable video by Perennial Plate (@perennialplate) to learn how Stephen is creating a menu that celebrates the rich history behind each local ingredient served at his restaurant. ⠀
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Explore the link in our bio, It will transform your curiosity about the origins of your favorite culinary resources into a joy-filled obsession! 🥘⠀
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You'll never know what your actions set in motion, but you can do your best to make it good.

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Yikes! It's the terminator! But wait, is he made of a strainer and an old flashlight? 😮⠀
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Today's article is a true celebration of human ingenuity, as we are introduced to Peter Kokis of Brooklyn RobotWorks (@brooklyn_robotworks)! 🤖⠀
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Watch the mesmerizing video by We Are Films (@wearefilms) to learn how he creates other-worldly exoskeletons using things that are probably lying around in your junk drawer. 📎⠀
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Explore the link in our bio, you won't believe your eyes! 👀⠀
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You've got this ☀️

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On or off the field, different people with different backgrounds expand the potential of a team. ⚽️ 🏈 ⚾️⠀
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There's a whole lot of untapped potential sitting on the sidelines, so how will future generations learn to take the game to the next level? ⠀
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Watch the inspiring video by the New York Times in our article to unlock the possibilities that can play out when we re-assess the key players on our teams.⠀
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“You’re not going to dream it unless you can see it.”—Carol Hutchins, Head Coach, University of Michigan⠀
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Special shout-out to Edniesha Curry, Meredith Flaherty, Muffet McGraw, and Carol Hutchins!⠀
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Do you have a coach or mentor in your life that you look up to? Share this article with them! The link is in our bio! 👆🏼⠀
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Tag your besties ❤️ ⠀
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Finding great friends is one of the best parts of life. Begin this week by letting the people who mean the most to you know!

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Have you ever discovered a part of yourself within a character in a book? 📖⠀
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Something happens to us when we connect deeply to a passage or character in literature. When you see your experiences reflected in someone else’s story, it can feel like you aren’t alone anymore. ⠀
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This is the exact feeling that inspired Jason Reynold's dream to create stories that others will identify with! ⠀
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Click the link in our bio to view our latest article and find out how Jason's work is echoing throughout the lives of young readers around the world! 🌎⠀
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Special thank you to CBS This Morning (@cbsthismorning), and creator of the film "Dear Dreamer", Kristian Melom (@kristianmelom)!⠀
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