Plan A Looks like The King of Kirtan, Singing For The Last 50 Years As If His Life Depended On It
“Hey, if we weren’t exploiting the poor bastards they would just be lying around in the dirt playing with their own feces so clearly sweatshops are a win-win situation!”
Ira Israel wonders what it will take to get us to support ethical businesses.
Would Buddha Try Ayahuasca?
“Zig Zag Zen: Buddhism and Psychedelics” A book review by Ira Israel.
Everything You Need To Know To Be Happy (Even After A Near Death Car Accident)
Ira Israel was asked how he learned everything he knows about happiness. This is his vulnerable and inspiring answer.
Still Trying to Live Up to What Your Father Thought You Should Have Become?
Ira Israel reviews a book that digs deep into the sometimes painful and often fraught terrain of father-son love.
Why Doesn’t Childhood Autism Exist Among the Amish?
The striking documentary ‘Trace Amounts’ investigates the correlation between autism and environmental mercury.
The Heartbreaking Toll of War on Men Who Soldier
The documentary “Of Men and War” drives home the stark juxtaposition between the traumatic lives of veterans with PTSD compared with men who benefit from their bravery.
“Are You Sam Keen?” “Not Yet.”
With the help of Sam Keen, Chip Conley, and Michael Murphy, Ira Israel does some investigative work on what a strong philosophy of life should reflect.
Deconstructing the Myth of Romantic Love
Ira Israel deep dives into the unsparing genius of Esther Perel for a fresh perspective on healthy loving intimate relationships.
Why Life Is Not a Problem to Be Solved But a Mystery to Be Lived
Over dinner at Esalen, Ira Israel reflects on the importance of collaborative community in an age of isolation.
The Power of Lunch: Why Truly Purposeful People Don’t Eat at Their Desk
Ira Israel has learned that a leisurely lunch with fellow humans can be a surprisingly effective prescription for inspiration and well-being.
Mindful Speech (or What You Can Learn About Buddhism from the Mafia)
When Ira Israel heard six words spoken over the telephone line—he paid attention like never before.
Life, the Photo-Op
Ira Israel watches how we are turning social gatherings into photo opportunities and wonders about the implications.
How Do You Think and Talk About Money?
“A man is a success if he gets up in the morning and gets to bed at night, and in between he does what he wants to do.” ~ Bob Dylan
The Only Way to Lose Is to Vote Yourself Off the Island
Ira Israel draws inspiration from Ken Robinson’s TED Talk to look at ways to shift the educational paradigm.
Tony Robbins, WTF???
Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day; teach him how to catch fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.