A Poem by Tecumseh “So live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart.Trouble no one about their religion; respect others in their view,and demand that they respect yours.Love your life, perfect your life, beautify all things in your life.Seek to make your life long and its purpose in the service …Read More
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Episode 3: Connecting Hearts with Storytelling (Geraldine Buckley)
Interview Series by Dr. Joel Ying. “People of passion and purpose, doing interesting things, living their present moment.” LivingthePresentMoment.com/podcastshow “The shortest distance between two hearts is a story.” ~ Geraldine Buckley Dr. Joel Ying interviews Geraldine Buckley on her personal journey into the world of storytelling, from England to America, through prison (as a chaplain), …Read More
Taoist Story: The Farmer’s Luck
There was once an old farmer who had worked his crops for many years. One day his horse ran away. Upon hearing the news, his neighbors came to visit. “Such bad luck,” they said sympathetically. “Maybe,” the farmer replied. The next morning the horse returned, bringing with it two other wild horses. “Such good luck!” …Read More
Episode 2: Shamanic Wisdom of the Ancient Maya (John Kralovec)
Interview Series by Dr. Joel Ying. “People of passion and purpose, doing interesting things, living their present moment.” LivingthePresentMoment.com/podcastshow … Guest: John Kralovec gives a insightful interview on the Shamanic teachings of the Ancient Maya of South America. “We have forgotten who we are. We have forgotten why we’re here. We have forgotten how to live …Read More
The Most Dangerous Animal in Yosemite
Yosemite National Park in California is a spectacular valley of natural wonder and wildlife. First protected in 1864, the nearly 1,200 square miles are covered with waterfalls, deep valleys, ancient sequoias, and vast wilderness. With black bears, coyotes, bobcats, and big horn sheep, the park is full of wildlife. However, according to a ranger when …Read More
Noa Baum: Bridging Differences Through Storytelling
“Compassion does not mean pity… compassion means putting yourself in the position of another person, learning about their pain.” ~ Karen Armstrong Using storytelling to bring polarized groups together is not about changing their minds so that they agree. In storytelling, we suspend disbelief and activate our imagination. Using storytelling to bring groups together is …Read More
Episode 1: Teachings of Bear Heart (Molly Larkin)
Interview Series by Dr. Joel Ying. “People of passion and purpose, doing interesting things, living their present moment.” LivingthePresentMoment.com/podcastshow … Guest: Molly Larkin is a spiritual teacher, author, and workshop facilitator. Find her online at mollylarkin.com. On this interview, she shares with us her experiences with Bear Heart, a Native American Shaman, that saved her life …Read More
Organ Donor, Organ Harvest
In medical school, I had the opportunity to observe a “Harvest.” I had observed many surgical operations, but never this procedure. The young man had been in a motorcycle accident, and the tests showed that he was brain-dead. He was an organ donor, his family consented, and now an organ harvest was scheduled. I walked …Read More
Episode 0: Welcome to the Podcast (Joel Ying)
Welcome to “Living the Present Moment” – The Podcast. My name is Dr. Joel Ying, and I’m a Physician, Educator, and Storyteller. This podcast is part of my blog at LivingthePresentMoment.com. I host an online study group with live interviews and conversations with people of passion and purpose, doing interesting things, and living their present …Read More
A Story Well Told – Coldplay Gravity
It’s not the high definition reality flat panel massive screens that I am looking for. That will not move me. Those who know the power of story know that instead it takes very little, requires that we use less. It is the simple lines drawn across my mind that reminds me of an age old …Read More