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Art of Gracious Living #68 - Homeward Bound

Patsy Terrell — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:17:55 -0500

"A quote by Sarah Ban Breathnach in "Something More" was the springboard for this episode. It pointed out just how much we all long for, and seek, home.

"It doesn't matter where you live today - trailer, apartment, or a house. You may be rooming in a motel or seeking santuary in a safe house halfway between your past and your future. You may even be without a roof to call your own, camping out on a friend's couch or community cot; held hostage in a palace or pitching a tent on the
dark side of the moon. It doesn't matter. If you're reading this, you're homeward bound."

I believe we are all doing this very thing - heading home - in one way or another. And we need a place today that is home for us.

Interview With A Psychiatrist: Endless Pain; Teardrops of Gold

David Nathan — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 14:05:44 -0500

Social Worker, Rick Tillery, describes abusive Corporate/CEO policies that fueled rebellion in the children and adolescence, who were psychiatric patients of the children's ward in a mental institution located in Boise, Idaho.

Interview With A Psychiatrist: Endless Pain; Teardrops of Gold

David Nathan — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 13:38:47 -0500

Internationally renowned, psychiatrist, Dr. F. LaMarr Heyrend, founder of Intermountain Hospital of Boise, shares his candid analysis of the children/adolescence psychiatric ward rebellion, which ended in a staged out of control riot.

Interview With A Psychiatrist: Endless Pain; Teardrops of Gold

David Nathan — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 13:03:38 -0500

Modern day human atrocity made its monstrous way into the painful lives of American adolescence, who need psychiatric therapy, a system that incarcerates mentally troubled adolescence committing them to penitentiaries instead of providing needed medical care; because it is cheaper to put them in jail.

Art of Gracious Living #67 Priorities

Patsy Terrell — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 13:49:25 -0500

Finding time for all the things we want to do in life is always a struggle. It all boils down to determining our priorities and then living so that those are where we're putting our energies. In this Art of Gracious Living I offer some suggestions on how to achieve this.

Interview With A Psychiatrist: DETERIORATION OF ADOLESCENCE

David Nathan — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 18:38:49 -0400

EPISODE TWO QUESTION: "Dr. Heyrend, why are you so concerned about American adolescence?"

Interview With A Psychiatrist: CORPORATIONS/POLITICIANS CUT CARE

David Nathan — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 18:34:14 -0400

EPISODE THREE QUESTION: "Dr. Heyrend, I know that you’ve had a great deal of interaction with gang members, during the course of your medical career of 52 years…so, let’s talk about gangs, if you don’t mind…plus, in your biography we see that you were a lobbyist for psychiatric health care in Washington D.C. for a period of eighteen years, so, on a corporate level, tell us what your experience is with insurance corporations."

Interview With A Psychiatrist: PSYCHO-THERAPY FOR GANGS/GENETICS

David Nathan — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 18:30:09 -0400

EPISODE FOUR QUESTION: "Fifty-two years as a medical doctor included Dr. Heyrend’s opportunity to learn about and to have relationships with many different gang members from inner cities...Dr. Heyrend how did you deal with gang members in terms of psycho-therapy...and what role does genetics play in the treatment of adolescence?"

Interview With A Psychiatrist: CHILDREN OF 10,000

David Nathan — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 18:24:07 -0400

EPISODE FIVE QUESTION: "Dr. Heyrend, would you mind giving us a true life example of a lack of early diagnosis and treatment, wherein, society suffers the consequences…and, I’m very curious to know, how many children and adolescence have you diagnosed and, then, treated?"

Interview With A Psychiatrist: HEALTH CARE: RITE OR PRIVILEGE?

David Nathan — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 18:19:01 -0400

EPISODE SIX QUESTION: "You have done extensive research in your field...you have revealed what it takes to give good health care to American adolescence...in addition, you work on an international level, so, I’m wondering how your research may have influenced attitudes in large corporate insurance companies?"

Interview With A Psychiatrist: ADOLESCENCE CARE WILL BANKRUPT US

David Nathan — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 17:16:28 -0400

EPISODE SEVEN QUESTION: "Dr. Heyrend would you please define for us, the term, social triage and tell us where you stand regarding social triage?"

Interview With A Psychiatrist: Human Atrocity American Style

David Nathan — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 20:59:20 -0400

Synopsis of interview and biographical data for: psychiatrist, Dr. F. La Marr Heyrend. Adolescence end up in penitentiary, instead of psychiatric hospital; because it's cheaper; big business profits.

Art of Gracious Living #66

Patsy Terrell — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 02:32:25 -0400

Consider all the things you are committed to and if some of them can be put on hiatus. Sometimes we all need to step back and refocus.

From the Artist's Eye: Interview: Joseph Ravens, Part 2 of 2

Hollye Davidson — Sun, 08 Apr 2007 11:47:44 -0400

Joseph Ravens is an exciting performance artist who creates moving, beautiful and entertaining works. He's a wonderful person, and I'm thrilled to bring you this opportunity to get to know him better. His works redefine the genre, and shouldn't be missed. But how did he get his start in this highly creative genre, and where's he going next? Join us for a while, and imagine yourself creating or being involved in such innovative performances. This show is available as a vidcast at www.hollyedavidson.com/v24

Throw a Tea Party - Art of Gracious Living #65

Patsy Terrell — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 23:52:29 -0400

Invite a few friends over for tea and you'll create the opportunity for true conversation. It's not as difficult as you may think to have a tea party and we talk about the details today. I even give you some recipes on the website www.artofgraciousliving.com. The important thing is to create the opportunity to make a real connection with others.

Art of Gracious Living #64 - Stories

Patsy Terrell — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 01:03:49 -0400

Our stories are how we connect with others. The Kalahari Bushmen believe a man's story is his most precious possession because it's the basis of culture and civilization. The same is true in modern society, but we're more likely to tell someone what we do for a living than what we care about, than who we are. When I thought about applying this to myself I was reminded of a piece I wrote a few years ago that I gave to some friends with driftwood I had collected at the confluence of the rivers near where I grew up. That is a place I return to repeatedly.

Art of Gracious Living #63 - Conversation

Patsy Terrell — Sun, 04 Mar 2007 19:25:54 -0500

Finding opportunities to have one on one conversation with others is something worth the effort. I recently had a five hour conversation with my nephew's wife, Cathy, and it was wonderful to connect with her in that way. As I thought about it later I realized that, because I live away from my family, I rarely have a chance to talk with any of them one on one - it tends to be in a group. Conversation is always different in groups than it is one on one. We must all look for the opportunities to have meaningful conversation.

Art of Gracious Living #62 - The Secret

Patsy Terrell — Sun, 25 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500

The book and DVD, "The Secret" by Rhonda Byrne has garnered a lot of attention lately. The book is all about the law of attraction, and that what we devote our energy and attention to is what we attract into our lives. The first time I read about the concept was in Napoleon Hill's book, "Think and Grow Rich." He summed it up by saying that whatever the mind can conceive and believe it can achieve. This is not a new concept. It has been around for centuries. One of the central beliefs is that we must be grateful for what we already have, which is something we've talked about many time on Art of Gracious Living.

Art of Gracious Living #61 - Wholeheartedness

Patsy Terrell — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 04:22:23 -0500

Poet David Whyte relates a story of being told that antidote to exhaustion is not necessarily rest, but approaching life with a wholeheartedness. I find great wisdom in this. So many people seem tired all the time - maybe because they're not living with passion. Maybe finding a passion, something they can be wholehearted about, will given them energy.

From the Artist's Eye: Interview: Joseph Ravens, Part 1 of 2

Hollye Davidson — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 18:39:07 -0500

Art of Gracious Living #60 - How we want to be loved

Patsy Terrell — Sat, 10 Feb 2007 01:13:13 -0500

Each of us has life lessons to learn, and one of mine has been that people can only love you as they're capable, which may not be how you want to be loved. In this podcast I share a number of personal stories about how this lesson has been taught to me more than once. I'm thankful I have finally grasped this life lesson. People may not be able to love you as you want to be loved, but it doesn't mean their love is invalid.

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Art of Gracious Living #59 - Happiness 4 of 4 - Forgiveness

Patsy Terrell — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500

In the last of the Art of Gracious Living four-part series on how to be happier, forgiveness is the topic. I share some personal instances of forgiving people and why it was difficult and how I was able to do it. Forgiving others is something you do for yourself. It gives you all the power again.

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Speak Your Peace: Using Your Astrological Sign to Heal the Planet

Cicely Majeed — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 00:25:26 -0500

So you say you are a Cancer, or maybe you are Leo. You know the traits, characteristics and quirks of all of the signs, but what are you supposed to do with all of that? Tune in to this podcast and be enligtened by your gift and inspired to give to the world what only you possess. Listen in and learn what each sign's destiny is and then make your plans to create a stronger connection to your world.

Art of Gracious Living #58 - Happiness 3 of 4 - Meditation

Patsy Terrell — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Meditation will make you happier and it's easy to do. Art of Gracious Living this week is about various meditation techniques and how you can incorporate meditation into your daily life.

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Art of Gracious Living #57 - Happiness Part 2 of 4 - Journal

Patsy Terrell — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 00:22:31 -0500

This is the second of a four part series on the science of happiness. Journaling is the topic. I talk today about different ways to make journaling part of your daily life

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Art of Gracious Living #56 - Happiness Part 1 of 4

Patsy Terrell — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 05:00:00 -0500

Science is giving us insight into how to be happier. Today is the first of a four part series devoted to techniques you can use to increase your happiness level.

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Art of Gracious Living #55 - New Year

Patsy Terrell — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 20:14:35 -0500

Looking back at the previous year and considering if your life is going the direction you want it to go is a healthy thing to do as we enter the new year. It's a good way to approach making some real change in your life.

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From the Artist's Eye: An Artist's Quest

Hollye Davidson — Thu, 28 Dec 2006 14:20:09 -0500

There is pressure on artists to create works with an edge, a modern twist that can grab the attention of today's art consumers. This isn't a uniquely modern situation--it's been the case throughout history. This isn't always easy for artists, who may already be struggling to artistically produce their own particular vision, which may or may not fit the modern paradigm of what art should be. I've begun to get a much better understanding of what it is that I want to say with my art, and what my personal quest is artistically. The challenge, then, is to remain true to one's own artistic quest, yet try to present the work in such a way as to make it available to those who might enjoy it.

Art of Gracious Living #54 - Christmas

Patsy Terrell — Fri, 22 Dec 2006 09:00:00 -0500

Christmas is a religious holiday for some, and a secular one for others. Regardless of how you celebrate, take time to connect with others and be grateful in this season.

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Speak Your Peace: Polar Opposites: Why our we need our opposite sign.

Cicely Majeed — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 08:00:00 -0500

So they say opposites attract and then they say they repel. Confused yet? Well don't be because I say opposites bring the right kind of balance that all of us need. Yes, your opposite astrological sign can bring a lot of chaos, trouble, clashing and strife, but don't underestimate the power of just being near your opposite. You can learn a lot from your opposite sign and you may even have a great flourishing relationship with your opposite. Tune in to this podcast and learn about the first six zodiac signs and how the polar opposites can bring the right kind of balance to create the peace we all need.

Art of Gracious Living #53 - Storytelling

Patsy Terrell — Sat, 16 Dec 2006 12:24:54 -0500

With the holidays at hand, this is a great time to encourage other family members to tell their stories and to share yours. Our stories help define who we are - what we choose to share with people and how we tell it. Don't miss this opportunity to share on such a meaningful level.

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Art of Gracious Living #52 - Holiday Entertaining

Patsy Terrell — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 08:00:00 -0500

When you have dozens of people coming to your home is not the best time to try out new recipes. Stick to things you know how to do, and keep it simple. Leave yourself some time to relax before your guests arrive so you can enjoy your own party.

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Art of Gracious Living #51 - Family Peace

Patsy Terrell — Sun, 03 Dec 2006 14:09:32 -0500

Holidays tend to be a stressful time and often lead to tension with family members. The Art of Gracious Living this week is about how to find family peace for the holidays.

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Art of Gracious Living #50 - Common-Uncommon

Patsy Terrell — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 01:12:48 -0500

Many times over the past year I've had occasion to be reminded how important it is to find the extraordinary in the ordinary. A National Geographic photographer summed up what he does by saying he finds the commonplace in uncommon places. That theme was echoed multiple times through the year and is worth remembering for our daily lives.

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Speak Your Peace: Communicating with the Water Signs

Cicely Majeed — Mon, 27 Nov 2006 17:39:52 -0500

Are you mesmerized by the eyes of that new Pisces in your life? Are you wondering if you should just approach that Cancer in your office and tell him like it is? Not sure if you should take that hot Scorpio you just met to a low key event or high energy activity? Well wonder no more. Tune in to this podcast and learn how to connect with the water signs in your life. If you are not sure what to say or how to say it to a water sign then you don't want to miss this podcast.

Speak Your Peace: Communicating with the Earth signs

Cicely Majeed — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 22:28:22 -0500

Curious about what's going on inside the mind of that quiet Capricorn? Are you wondering what you can say to a Virgo to get on his good side? Are you always butting heads with a Taurus and can't seem to communicate properly? Look no further, tune in to this podcast and and learn how to connect with the mysterious Earth signs. If your communication with any Earth signs has been less than satisfactory then this is the podcast for you.

Art of Gracious Living #49 - Buddhist Teaching

Patsy Terrell — Sun, 19 Nov 2006 02:35:55 -0500

Buddhists believe in reincarnation, and that being born as a human is a rare and precious thing to be appreciated. Regardless of the religious aspect of this teaching, it's important to appreciate what we can do as humans and to not take our lives for granted.

Speak Your Peace: Communicating with the Air signs

Cicely Majeed — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 23:05:18 -0500

Do you know a libra that frustrates you because they can never seem to make up their minds? Do you find that new Gemini at your job fascinating but don't know how to approach him or her? Does the Aquarius in your life keep you on your toes because you just don't know what's next? Well tune in to this podcast and I'll give you insight on how to talk to, understand and approach the Air signs of the zodiac. The best way to get to know people is to at least try to understand them. So, you don't want to miss this podcast series on communication and Astrology. Tune in and be educated and learn about those mysterious Air signs in your life.

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Art of Gracious Living #48 - Christmas Prep

Patsy Terrell — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 23:08:51 -0500

Christmas is much closer than we realize. One of the best ways to really enjoy the season is to do some preparation now. Cards can be addressed now, party plans made, and decorating started. I adore the holidays. By the time December rolls around I want to be able to just enjoy the season.

From the Artist's Eye: Dogs in Art

Hollye Davidson — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 06:14:45 -0500

[This show is available as a vidcast at www.hollyedavidson.com/v22] Dogs are a common and welcome site in art, particularly in Western art, but in art from many cultures. Why is that? Sometimes, dogs are used to represent certain traits, like loyalty or fidelity, but just as often, it is for the joy that dogs bring to the canvas, or work. It's fun to see how dogs reflect their owners in certain works; or is it the other way around? Some of the greatest artists of our time have painted dogs, and these works capture the quintessential nature of the dog: loyal, pure of spirit, loving, and exuberant.

Speak Your Peace: Communicating With The Fire Signs

Cicely Majeed — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 20:48:56 -0500

Have you ever wondered why your Aries, Leo or Sagittarius friends get all fired up over the smallest things? Do you have an eye on that cute Leo but have no clue how to approach him or her? Does the impulsiveness of an Aries make you mad? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you don't want to miss this podcast. Tune and learn how to make nice with an Aries, Leo or Sagittarius. And if you already know someone in your life that is one of these signs or you are yourself then tune in to learn how to keep the peace with others and control your negative qualities.

Art of Gracious Living #47 - Common Language

Patsy Terrell — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 10:00:00 -0500

Dr. David Franz, a bioterrorism expert, told a story at a recent lecture about finding a common language and how that facilitated communication between his team and a Russian team in early 1994. This was a turning point in his career, when he came to see science as a common language. We can all apply this to our daily lives. While we might not be able to use science as our common language, maybe we can use art or music or something else. Finding ways we can connect always helps us to communicate effectively with others.

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Speak Your Peace: Astrology and Personality: Communicating with the signs.

Cicely Majeed — Sun, 29 Oct 2006 18:51:27 -0500

Have you ever been baffled by the eccentricities of an Aquarius? Do you want to know how to approach that cute Gemini? Do you have a hard time getting a Cancer to open up to you? If you answered yes to any of these questions or you just want to crack that mysterious astrological code, then this is the podcast for you. Tune in and learn how to make your relationships smoother, more tolerant and less tense and stressful just by learning what sign a person is. I will encourage you to accept others for who they are by first understanding why they act the way they do.

Art of Gracious Living #46 - Seattle Trip

Patsy Terrell — Fri, 27 Oct 2006 11:00:00 -0400

I recently took a trip with a friend. The idea of being open became a motto for us during our travels. We each had experiences we would not have had left to our own devices because we went along on excursions the other person wanted to do. Greg went with me to tea at the Empress Hotel in Victoria, Canada. I went to the Alibi Tiki Bar in Portland with him. Part of leading a gracious life is being open to experience.

Speak Your Peace: How to reconnect after a disconnection.

Cicely Majeed — Sun, 22 Oct 2006 20:32:28 -0400

Have you allowed a relationship to go by the wayside? Do you think it may be too hard or too awkward to try to salvage that relationship? Well this is the podcast for you. Tune in and learn how possible it is to reconnect after you have disconnected from someone. Also, I will give you tips on what to do and what not to do when attempting to reconnect.

Art of Gracious Living #45 - Clutter Control

Patsy Terrell — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 09:00:00 -0400

So much is made these days about clutter control and clearing your space, but it is important to keep the things that matter to you close. Things that make us feel good, that remind us of pleasant times are not clutter, as the experts are so fond of telling us, they are memories and deserve to be treated with respect. Of course we cannot keep every item that comes into our lives, but we also don't need to get rid of everything that does not have a defined purpose in daily life. Sometimes the purpose of something is to provide comfort with its mere existence.

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From the Artist's Eye: Mystique

Hollye Davidson — Sat, 14 Oct 2006 16:21:05 -0400

[This podcast is additionally available as a vidcast, at www.hollyedavidson.com/v21] The Mona Lisa, and The Girl with a Pearl Earing, justifiably end up the subject of popular culture and the movies. Some works simply have such a powerful mystique, that we find ourselves wanting to know more about them, to understand them better. Fra Angelico's works also qualify; they represent an evolutionary leap forward for their time, and still captivate us today.

Art of Gracious Living #44 - Possibilities

Patsy Terrell — Fri, 13 Oct 2006 08:00:00 -0400

It's easy to get caught up in the details of daily life and forget that we have infitine possibilities for our lives. We have options that we often don't full consider because we are not looking beyond our current obligations. Give yourself some breathing room to look at options for expanding your horizons.

Speak Your Peace: Can connections make you live longer?

Cicely Majeed — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 19:52:22 -0400

We have all heard it so many times before. Eat right, exercise, drink plenty of water and stay away from stress. But could we be missing one key ingredient to live even longer than the average 80 years? Yes, it has been researched that having close connections or relationships with others can increase your life expectancy even up to 100 years old. You don't want to miss this podcast. Tune in and learn how easy it is to add a key ingredient to create a happier and healthier life. Be inspired to stay connected to those in your life now and be open to create more connections with others throughout your life.

Art of Gracious Living #43 - Creative Thinking

Patsy Terrell — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 07:00:00 -0400

Creative thinking is the ability to apply knowledge to seemingly unrelated situations. It's the reason no knowledge is ever wasted. My high school teachers would be happy to know I still use algebra and the periodic chart, even though I do not work in a field where you would think it necessary. Creative thinking is essential to leading a gracious life.