Wim Hof’s nickname is the Iceman, because he can withstand extreme cold and heat. The 57-year-old Dutchman has broken 26 world records. He has run a full marathon in the desert without drinking water. He has run a half marathon in the snow in his bare feet. He has even climbed Mount Everest wearing only shorts. He holds the record for the longest swim under solid ice at 80 meters at the North Pole. He has also broken the world record for sitting in an ice bath up to his neck for 1 hour and 52 minutes.
Heart Sync
Do you know someone who seems to magically lift your mood without saying a word? When the Dalai Lama visits a city, residents often say they feel peaceful simply by being in his presence. Researchers believe that peaceful people’s hearts emit uplifting waves that affect nearby hearts. This may explain why some people make us feel so good while others leave us feeling deflated.
Are You Satisfied With Your Life?
How happy are you with your life? How satisfied are you with your life? Happiness and satisfaction are very subjective words that are used to mean different things. A lot of people use the word ‘happiness’ to describe joy. And sometimes we use the word ‘satisfaction’ to mean the pleasure we feel when our needs are filled, like the feeling we get from eating a satisfying meal after a long day of work.
Interdependence
Being human is an amazing thing, isn’t it? I mean, we have these incredibly large brains, that we can use to think and imagine and solve problems and ultimately shape the world around us. We have our own thoughts, our own feelings, and our own bodies. As individuals, we are each unique and special It’s really amazing!
But along with this feeling of individual power and uniqueness comes the feeling of separation…
Alex Grey: a Unique Artist
So, Alex’s unique background has led to some truly amazing and unforgettable works of art. Have a look at Alex’s website, or just do an image search on his name and you will know what we’re talking about. And let us know what you think about his unique art on our own website: deepenglish.com