Wisdom from the Aerial View

In this episode, Enid and Mark discuss how "breaking bread" together can foster community and connection. 

Enid and Mark discuss the difficulty we have hearing each other. How do we bridge the gap in our opinions to open a dialogue that can lead to progress for all?

Mark and Enid discuss the trends in our society that keep us apart and alone, and how they affect our own well-being and that of our communities.

Here is Part II of our interview with Dr. Ellen Langer, distinguished Harvard Professor of Psychology, best-selling author of twelve books, and recipient of many honors and awards. Dr. Langer is known as the mother of mindfulness. 

Mark and Enid have the great pleasure of speaking with Dr. Ellen Langer, distinguished Harvard Professor of Psychology, best-selling author of twelve books, and recipient of many honors and awards. Dr. Langer is known as the mother of mindfulness. Today is Part I of our hour-long interview. 

In this conversation, Enid and Mark explore the idea that, despite repeated warnings, history stubbornly repeats itself. What does this tell us about the nature of human experience? As usual, the Aerial View offers an explanation and a hopeful perspective.

It is often said that to ignore history is to repeat it. Mark & Enid dive into the concept of history. It looks a bit different from the Aerial View. 

Enid and Mark are honored to welcome Dr. Jonathan Reiner to the podcast. Dr. Reiner is Professor of Medicine and Surgery at the George Washington University School of Medicine and a medical analyst for CNN. He was Vice President Cheney's long-time cardiologist and co-authored the book Heart  with Vice President Cheney. 

Mark and Enid take on the topic of politics, but not from any particular side or point of view. What can the Aerial View teach politicians about how they should approach their jobs to yield the best results for those they represent? 

Mark and Enid begin with a discussion of a recent article describing an experiment at an Ivy League university that encouraged students to give rather than to receive. The results of the experiment should surprise no one. 

Enid and Mark delve into consciousness, a concept that remains undefinable despite huge advances in medicine and science. 

Mark and Enid delve into the concept of time and its significance in our lives. Mark explains why one conclusion of this fact of nature is that, in a very real sense, we never lose anyone.

In this episode, Enid and Mark discuss the importance of laughter and humor in coping with life's challenges. 

In this episode, Enid and Mark discuss the concept of blame. Learning to embrace our mistakes and accept responsibility are keys to diminishing our personal stress and enhancing our communities. 

Medical events are often stressful. Mark and Enid discuss how to successfully manage that  stress. 

Enid and Mark explore the topic of honesty and its sister integrity. In a world filled with dishonesty, what can the Aerial View teach us about these topics? 

Enid and Mark discuss the concept of longevity and how it fits into the Aerial View.

Sadly, we continue to experience heinous acts of violence in our nation. Enid and Mark discuss why we are so violent and what we can do to solve this seemingly intractable problem.

Enid and Mark pursue an understanding of meaning and purpose. Why do so many consider and even commit suicide? What is missing in their lives? 

Can our nation survive at the current level of polarization? Enid and Mark explore what is required to sustain our democracy. 

Mark and Enid begin this episode discussing memories, but soon wander into the world of Alzheimer's disease, dreams, and a host of fascinating topics.

Enid and Mark talk about the role of stress in our lives and how it can be overcome.

In today's episode, Enid and Mark discuss civility, or more accurately, its demise over recent decades. 

In today's episode, Mark and Enid discuss the Viktor Frankl rule, that each of us is in control of how we react to any situation, and how this relates to the Aerial View. 

Why do we humans make mistakes? What are we to make of the fact that errors are unavoidable, even by the most learned and experienced? Mark and Enid explore why errors are essential to complete our mission.