http://mindhacks.org Tips and Lessons on the Science of Mind Tue, 23 Sep 2008 09:38:43 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en mindhacksfeedhttp://feedburner.google.com Do you ever find yourself asking "what is my purpose in life?" Many do. Photo courtesy of gradin The level of ease required for us to wake up every morning to head to school or work is largely influenced by the amount of passion burning within us. If you’re passionless you’re bound to ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mindhacksfeed/~3/3nxqdjEYbpE/ http://mindhacks.org/my-purpose-in-life/268/ The Hidden Importance of Giving: Bill Harris’ Secret to His Own Phenomenal Success. Bill Harris has been involved in personal development for over thirty-five years as a seeker, teacher, public speaker, author, musician, composer, therapist, workshop leader, and founder of the Centerpointe Research Institute. And more recently, you would have seen him ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mindhacksfeed/~3/G60W0V_shTw/ http://mindhacks.org/exclusive-interview-with-bill-harris-of-centerpointe/267/ Here's a positively fascinating article from the archives of CNN on how one man's incredible memory might unlock the secrets of our infinite minds. Amazing memory man never forgets LA CROSSE, Wisconsin (AP) -- For as long as he can remember, Brad Williams has been able to recall the most trifling dates ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mindhacksfeed/~3/XZZKH43j58k/ http://mindhacks.org/the-man-who-remembers-forever/265/ I’ve been waiting to share this news with you for a long time. I want to share with you a Harvard study that will change the way you see your children’s potential. The study was headed by Howard Gardner, a Professor of cognition and education at the famed Harvard Graduate ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mindhacksfeed/~3/f3V7CLYWZzM/ http://mindhacks.org/the-genius-dip-what-causes-the-steady-decline-in-childrens-intelligence-between-4-20-years-of-age/261/ Here's some research from the University of Chicago discussing how brainwaves pattern themselves after rhythms of nature. Jose Silva, founder of the Silva Method, was one of the first few proponents in using Alpha waves in order to achieve a relaxed and meditative state for learning and comprehension. Brain waves pattern ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mindhacksfeed/~3/X8BX9zqOA7Y/ http://mindhacks.org/brain-waves-pattern-themselves-after-rhythms-of-nature/259/ Is your child a Indigo Child? Indigo children refers to a New Age belief that some children, especially those born after the late 1970s, represent a higher state of human evolution. The term itself is a reference to the belief that such children have an indigo colored aura. Beliefs concerning the ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mindhacksfeed/~3/OmSJtBx7tLM/ http://mindhacks.org/what-are-indigo-children/260/ The Scene of Memories I was taken aback recently by a memory I had of as a teenager learning how to bake. Recently, I was treated to a lunch at a local cafe that specialized in pastries and other wonderful carbohydrates. Suddenly, an overwhelming wave of nostalgia hit me as I ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mindhacksfeed/~3/kXypcYGvUqg/ http://mindhacks.org/what-emotions-smell/258/ I did a double-take when I read the headline. I found this on the BBC website last night, and I re-read the page just to make sure it wasn't some tabloid journalism. Tell me what you think? Looking for more information about this turned up really little. Do any of you know if ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mindhacksfeed/~3/2S946TWaj9A/ http://mindhacks.org/low-self-esteem-shrinks-brain/257/ Positive Psychology? The recent Authors@Google talks have produced some of the most enlightening talks available on the Internet. One such talk I came across comes from Sonja Lyubomirsky, Professor of Psychology at the University of California . She's a 'positive' psychologist that proposes a few life-changing strategies that you can employ to ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mindhacksfeed/~3/oQPHdl5sPjM/ http://mindhacks.org/sonja-lyubomirksy-the-how-of-happiness-a-practical-guide-to-getting-the-life-you-want/256/ 10 Seconds of Video, Hours of "How Did He Do That?" A special congratulations to Edouard Chambon, who last month broke the World Record for fastest single time on a 3x3x3 Rubik's Cube with a time of 9.18 seconds and fastest average time of 11.48 seconds. That's right he SOLVED a cube ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mindhacksfeed/~3/_vp05zDZIbs/ http://mindhacks.org/the-most-amazing-9-seconds-of-mental-dexterity-i-have-ever-seen/255/