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The Path to Well-Being

Non-western approaches to wellness

Friends
Searching for the Wings of the Wind in New York City

Paul Stoller Ph.D. on March 29, 2023

Personal Perspective: For Dogon people, the “wings of the wind” is a symbolic reaffirmation of the life cycle, compelling them to ponder life, death, and rebirth.

Personal Perspective: For Dogon people, the “wings of the wind” is a symbolic reaffirmation of the life cycle, compelling them to ponder life, death, and rebirth.

Social Life
The Doldrums

Paul Stoller Ph.D. on July 12, 2022

How can we cope with the stress of living through the doldrums of contemporary social life? Recognition of and respect for the wisdom of indigenous peoples is a way forward.

How can we cope with the stress of living through the doldrums of contemporary social life? Recognition of and respect for the wisdom of indigenous peoples is a way forward.

Friends
Finding Well-Being When Dealing With Immobility

Paul Stoller Ph.D. on April 11, 2022

Throughout the world, steps are a challenge to millions of people who are physically impaired. How do those with immobility face their challenges with grace and dignity?

Throughout the world, steps are a challenge to millions of people who are physically impaired. How do those with immobility face their challenges with grace and dignity?

Wisdom
Lessons from the Edge of the African Bush

Paul Stoller Ph.D. on September 21, 2021

A Personal Perspective: What can indigenous elders teach us about human survival? Recognizing the importance of indigenous wisdom is an essential lesson in human viability.

A Personal Perspective: What can indigenous elders teach us about human survival? Recognizing the importance of indigenous wisdom is an essential lesson in human viability.

Coronavirus Disease 2019
The Future Is Looming

Paul Stoller Ph.D. on April 8, 2021

What does the future hold for us in times of COVID-19 and the violence of hate? Will we follow the wise teachings of indigenous elders?

What does the future hold for us in times of COVID-19 and the violence of hate? Will we follow the wise teachings of indigenous elders?

Wisdom
The Wisdom of Elders

Paul Stoller Ph.D. on June 30, 2020

The wisdom of elders can bring peace, harmony, and well-being to our turbulent times.

The wisdom of elders can bring peace, harmony, and well-being to our turbulent times.

Friends
Masking the Future of Well-Being

Paul Stoller Ph.D. on May 29, 2020

In the midst of pandemic suffering, we can learn a great from a gracious woman, a potter who lives on $300 a year in West Africa.

In the midst of pandemic suffering, we can learn a great from a gracious woman, a potter who lives on $300 a year in West Africa.

Media
Is There Light in the Darkness?

Paul Stoller Ph.D. on December 15, 2019

Is the world too much for you in these dark times? Art can help. Immerse yourself in music, film, novels, galleries, museums, and installations.

Is the world too much for you in these dark times? Art can help. Immerse yourself in music, film, novels, galleries, museums, and installations.