We started this year looking for a message in this video I showed the class of Paula Findlay, Canadian triathlete. They were full of deep and meaningful reflections on the message Paula's efforts gave us.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjJv3sbTlmo
This video of 'the blade runner' from the past summer's Olympics, got the students really talking about inspiration, and overcoming adversity.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=fvwp&v=xTdNo7RSWWs
Here are a couple of quick videos on the power, and relative ease, of finding things to be grateful for, and acknowledging them.
We have been talking about the things taht we are lucky to have in our lives, and we are doing weekly gratitude journal entries. This got us rolling this past week. You may want to check them out.
Oprah
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzFiKRpsz8c
Billionaire Gratitude lesson - Jack Canfield
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTpjxrtmiRs&playnext=1&list=PL0AAB777F16679847&feature=results_video
This is a fun little video on music and life. We used it to spark a discussion on how it is important to live in the moment, and find things about now that you can enjoy. Check it out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERbvKrH-GC4
A great video on paying attention. Great for all ages, and a real test of who is able to focus on many things at once. Some have seen it before, such as Brooke who lived in the UK where it was a public service advert.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ahg6qcgoay4
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