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Ilchi Lee and United Nations leader discuss meditation practices for health and other world issues

Jul 20 2011 Published by under Personal Success

It's not every day that a person gets to talk with major world leaders about the problems facing the world, but in 2007 author and philosopher Ilchi Lee was given just this opportunity. One can only guess at what they talked about, but strategies for using meditation practices for health as well as the state of conflict that exists in the world were surely brought up.

Lee was given the opportunity to sit down with United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for two hours. The two men spent this time getting to know one another to create a general feeling of camaraderie.

Later, the pair discussed many of the problems that currently face the world, including senior health issues. They also talked about possible solutions to those situations.

Lee has said in the past that conflict and violence are main drivers of the problems faced by people around the world today. All over the globe divisiveness creates environments in which it is difficult for individuals to thrive and pursue their personal dreams.

However, by setting aside these differences, it may be possible for more individuals to embrace the common elements of their humanity and work together to create a more harmonious world. This is Lee's main suggestion for solving the problems of the planet.

While this may be a difficult policy to implement immediately, getting world leaders like Ki-moon involved in the process could speed the creation of a new harmonious world. Change will have to come from the people, but it may be possible for strong leaders to direct individuals toward a more peaceful existence. Through the meeting, Lee hopes to have inspired this type of change.
 

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Ilchi Lee brings Brain Education and meditation practices for beginners to Costa Rica

Jul 19 2011 Published by under Lifelong Learning

Ilchi Lee has worked tirelessly on ways to incorporate his Brain Education techniques into everything from efforts to solve senior health issues to public school educations. This has brought him around the world and earned him meetings with powerful national leaders.

Such was the case in 2007 when he met with then-president of Costa Rica Oscar Arias-Sanchez to discuss the ways in which Ilchi Lee's Brain Education teachings could be adapted by the public school system of the Central American country.

Arias-Sanchez said that he had significant admiration for the types of peaceful and educational efforts Lee had embarked upon throughout the course of his career and that Brain Education could potentially be an important part of helping students in the nation's public school systems improve their achievement levels.

Brain Education is a system of learning that teaches individuals how to control their thoughts and emotions in order to make sure that only positive ideas and reactions are allowed to enter the mind. Additionally, students learn how to get the most out of their brain potential.

When used in a public school setting, the system of learning has the power to help individuals get much more out of their lessons and pick up new skills in less time. This could fast track the young people of Costa Rica to lucrative careers that require significant brain power.

While no definitive decision was made at the time to bring Brain Education to Costa Rica's public schools, Lee saw big benefits for the entire region if it was. Cost Rica is known as a leader in the Central American area and Lee believed that successful implementation in this country could help the learning strategy spread to other parts of the region.
 

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Mentors: A helpful professional resource

Jul 18 2011 Published by under Personal Success

While the mentor-protege relationship may seem like a thing of the past to some business professionals, a recent article by career expert Heather Huhman in U.S. News & World Report argues that this resource is still applicable for those looking to enhance their personal development.

A mentor can provide a younger or less-experienced colleague with support, constructive criticism and advice. One can also gain clarity on goals and ideas and develop critical thinking skills through the help of a mentor.

Another advantage to mentors is the constant challenges they can pose. As one begins to feel more comfortable in the professional world, a mentor will challenge you to stretch your human potential in your current job, your job search and your career goals.

The benefit of a mentor is rooted in experience. Professionals can turn to their mentors for guidance and advice, and the mentors will draw on their past experience to help them navigate through their careers.

When searching for the perfect mentor, remember to find someone with goals similar to your own in a field or industry that you are looking to break into or are working in currently. A mentor won't be of much help to you if they don't have experience with questions you'll likely be asking. Those looking for a mentor are encouraged to make first contact. Additionally, be prepared to put time and effort into being mentored.

If you are having trouble finding a mentor, Huhman suggests looking online. Many non-profit organizations and other websites work to match students and young professionals with more experienced mentors in their chosen fields.

Professionals are trying to seek out any edge they can in this difficult job market and economy. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate is holding steady at 9.2 percent. Employment in the majority of private-sector industries remained relatively unchanged throughout June 2011. Currently, an estimated 14.1 million Americans are without jobs.
 

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Avoid basic mistakes when on the verge of securing employment

Jul 15 2011 Published by under Personal Success

Often, job seekers who have been at it for months at a time may begin to feel pessimistic, causing them to completely throw out the rule book and start from scratch.

While this may be exhilarating and can contribute to one's personal development, it is still crucial to avoid common mistakes that typically occur when a job seeker becomes frustrated or desperate for a position.

According to a recent BusinessWeek article composed by career expert Liz Ryan, one of the most common mistakes exhibited by job seekers who are already in good position is to forget the company they're dealing with during the interview.

As with resumes, it is important to vary one's interview responses based on the individual firm with which one is meeting, as the hiring manager is paying close attention to one's responses and will be able to ascertain when the candidate is simply regurgitating information he or she has used in prior interviews.

Likewise, it is critical to avoid allowing small amounts of adversity to completely derail the job search, as the hunt often does not go exactly as planned, Ryan says. One such example of this adversity is if a company makes a mistake about the time or location of an interview. While this can be frustrating, showing one's resilience and ability to adapt to the situation can make a positive impact on the firm.

Finally, it is important not to sell one's brain education short, as this can cause employers to have doubts about one's self-confidence level. When applying for a position – or even after hearing back from prospective employers – candidates should refrain from saying they would accept lesser positions, according to Ryan.

Rather than appear desperate and seemingly expect the worst, it is important to exude confidence and even assume that one is qualified for the position and will receive an offer. This can help a candidate portray his or her sense of self-worth and ability to overcome any limitations and perform the job's functions.

Avoiding these missteps is critical, as is making sure to not use out-of-date advice such as offering a positive quality when asked to give the employer a weakness during an interview, according to U.S. News & World Report.
 

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Ilchi Lee takes to Korean TV to discuss senior health issues

Jul 14 2011 Published by under Healing Articles

Senior health issues can really impact an older individual's quality of life. Decreased well-being can hamper mobility and stop people from visiting family and friends or doing the activities they once enjoyed. This is why taking proactive steps to preserve health into old age is such an important part of life.

In order to help address the senior health care dilemmas of more older individuals, author and philosopher Ilchi Lee recently took to the airwaves in Korea to lecture audiences on ways they can preserve their health as they get older.

In particular, he talked about a practice known as Jangsaeng walking. In Korean, the term Jangsaeng refers to longevity. Through this practice, individuals are able to maintain a clear brain and healthy body, thus enabling them to stay at the peak of physical and mental health.

Aging is an inevitable part of life. Just as autumn follows summer, the body will eventually begin to wear down after years of vitality and youth. However, many people consign themselves to this fate, simply accepting that their mental and physical health is out of their hands. While aging cannot be prevented, it can be forestalled.

This is where practices like Jangsaeng walking come in. Individuals who participate in this type of physical activity often report feeling remarkably youthful and vigorous, even at a point in life when conventional wisdom would suggest it is time to start slowing down.

Aging and death are a normal part of life but that doesn't mean that a person should not worry about having good health and being able to enjoy their final years once they start getting older.
 

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Senior health issues could be solved with power of the mind

Jul 12 2011 Published by under Lifelong Learning

Many people have the mental capacity to reach much higher levels of consciousness than they ever would have dreamed. In some cases, this may help older individuals deal with their senior health issues. By attaining a state of mind known as heightened sensory perception, a person may be able to use their brain for a far greater number of purposes than they ever dreamed.

While many people have reported attaining heightened sensory perception, it is still not generally understood by science. To rectify this problem, author and philosopher Ilchi Lee recently signed an agreement with representatives from the Center for Neural Science at the Korean Institute of Science and Technology to study the issue.

The research will encompass issues of human brain potential. Scientists are working to understand where exactly the limits of the brain are – if there are any at all. By analyzing people who have reached states of heightened sensory perception, they hope to identify characteristics in these individuals that other people can develop themselves in order to attain a higher level perception.

Ilchi Lee believes that anyone can reach this level of consciousness. All that is required is a desire to get the most out of brain potential and a willingness to put in the work to achieve this. Meditation practices for health can sharpen an individual's focus and allow them to put their thoughts toward higher purposes.

The research has yet to yield many results, but Ilchi Lee and others are hopeful that their studies will reveal a clearer path toward heightened sensory perception. This could enable more people to pursue this state of mind.
 

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Ilchi Lee signs research agreement

Jul 05 2011 Published by under Lifelong Learning

When Ilchi Lee was named the president of the Korea Brain Science Institute, he made it his goal to advance the study of the human brain in an effort to better understand its inner workings. Through this process, he hoped to help more individuals access their full brain potential.

Toward this end, he signed a joint research agreement with Zang-Hee Cho, director of the Neuroscience Research Institute at Gacheon University of Medicine and Science in South Korea.

Together, the two institutions hoped to advance humanity's understanding of the functions of the mind. This could unlock new ways of looking at the brain, which could change the way humans perceive their role in the world.

While there have been great strides made in the last few decades towards developing a more complete understanding of the mind, there is still a lot that science cannot explain. One such phenomenon is known as heightened sensory perception. The state of mind, which is the main focus of the joint research agreement, is characterized by an increased sensitivity to external stimuli.

Understanding this state of mind could help more people attain higher levels of spiritual growth.
 

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Woman works on her brain potential despite freak accident

Jul 05 2011 Published by under Lifelong Learning

Although many people believe in the power of brain education, some individuals are faced with great hardships that can get in the way of their plans.

After an accident with a ceiling fan left her with amnesia, Su Meck is taking control of her life back by enrolling in a higher education. According to MSNBC, Meck had to relearn how to walk, read, talk, write and drive after her accident left her with the mental capacity of a young child.

"It was very confusing to me because everybody was telling me who I was before, and that wasn’t who I am now. It was almost like I'm a different person," Meck told the news provider. "There's more to being a wife and mother than just being a wife and mother; you have to be your own person, too."

Meck ended up enrolling in Montgomery College and began taking remedial classes in order to regain her sense of knowledge, according to the Washington Post. Now, she has plans to move to Massachusetts with her husband in an effort to enroll in a bachelor's degree program at Smith College.

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Homeless couple strives toward brain potential with new degrees

Jul 05 2011 Published by under Lifelong Learning

Sometimes individuals go against all of the odds in order to pursue their life dream. Overcoming hardships is a significant point in anyone's life, particularly if they are used to receiving the short end of the stick.

Rosse Mary Savery and Gilroy Savery are set to graduate this summer after overcoming the odds. According to the New York Daily News, the husband and wife will obtain college degrees after spending more than a year and a half in a homeless shelter with their two children.

Rosse Mary will graduate with a sociology degree from Queens College in August, while Gilroy recently wrapped up his tenure at SUNY New Paltz as a history major.

It appears as though academic officials are impressed by the Saverys' determination to stay in school despite their less-than-stable home lives.

"Once in a while, you come across students like this that really amaze you," Sujatha Fernandes, assistant professor of sociology at Queens College and a mentor to Rosse Mary, told the news provider. "We were all just so moved by her story."

As the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the average individual with a bachelor's degree makes an average of $1,038 a week, it seems as though the Saverys are set on turning their fortune around.

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Ilchi Lee becomes president of school teaching peace

Jul 01 2011 Published by under Lifelong Learning

While it is common for universities to place a great deal of importance on research, many overlook the critical role that peace should play in the education of young people. Author and philosopher Ilchi Lee says that this concept should be at the heart of any individual’s learning.

To this end, Lee helped found the University of Brain Education and in 2005 was named the second president of the institution.

Under his direction, the school has helped students learn ways that they can direct their brain potential to successful pursuits in business, economics and the arts all while giving them a solid grounding on using their talents to promote peace in their own communities and throughout the world.

Given the amount of shady business deals that go down between traditionally educated captains of industry, initiatives that aim to teach business men and women the importance of integrity and peace are more important in today’s society than ever before. If more individuals pursue this type of learning the world may no longer suffer the burden of greedy and selfish business leaders. 

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    Ilchi Lee is an author, holistic educator and founder of a unique system of mind-body practices based on Korean Taoist teachings. He began sharing his message for personal growth and peace by teaching exercises to a stroke victim in a public park in 1980. Lee went on to found Dahn Yoga and other practices to share his philosophy of holistic living and empowerment around the world. Because of his passion for the importance of the human brain in personal development, these programs became collectively referred to as “Brain Education.” He has also written several books and established non-profit organizations to further his dream of people living harmoniously with the earth and each other. This blog tracks Ilchi Lee’s events and humanitarian activities, and shares stories about how his teachings have helped individuals achieve personal growth, peace and optimal health.