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Aaron Collins' Final Wish

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 21, 2012
Inspiration

Just stumbled upon the story of Aaron Collins' final wish to have his family leave a waiter or waitress an unforgettable tip. As Aaron's family has shared via major media outlets, few life experiences bring as much fulfillment as offering a gift to a stranger without expecting something in return. Read more

 

Singing for Health: Hey, Soul Sister

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jul 18, 2011
Music

Can't get this tune out of my head. The melody makes me happy, almost just like Jason Mraz's "I'm Yours" does, but it definitely has its own distinct flavor. It's a cover of "Hey, Soul Sister" by a group of Asian musicians (begins about 40 seconds into the video):

Lyrics for "Hey Soul Sister," by Train

Heeey heeeey heeeeey Read more

 

Why Singing is Good for Your Health

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jul 18, 2011
Natural Health Care
Music

Looking for a fun way to get and stay healthy?

Try singing on a regular basis.

But not any old singing will do. The kind of singing that will provide you with significant health benefits has to come from deep inside your chest, even from your abdomen. Read more

 

Music for Health: Just the Two of Us, by Will Smith

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 24, 2011
Music

Though I don't usually feel a connection to rap music, "Just the Two of Us" is an all-time favorite of mine. Many years before I became a dad in my early 30's, I longed to live out the lyrics of this song with my future children. Read more

 

Yiruma

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 07, 2011
Music

Giving thanks for the works of Korean pianist, Yiruma. Read more

 

Finding Your Unique Life Purpose

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Feb 03, 2010
Personal and Environmental Wellness
Inspiration

One of my favorite movies is Unbreakable, a film by M. Night Shyamalan. What I love most about this film is its suggestion that if you are not doing what you are meant to be doing with your life, you will wake up each morning with a little sadness in your heart.

I realize that every person's life is made up of countless conscious and subconscious experiences, and that it can be self-limiting and even depressing to think that there's just one thing that each of us are meant to do really well. Read more

 

Singing for Health: Heal the World, Cover by Kollaboration

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 14, 2010
Music

Here's a feel-good cover of one of my favorites from Michael Jackson. It was produced by Kollaboration, a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a strong Asian American presence in entertainment, and to use this presence to aid other charitable and community causes. For a look at other productions by Kollaboration, be sure to check out the link at the bottom of this post. Enjoy! Read more

 

Love Theme from Cinema Paradiso

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 10, 2009
Music

Just a brief post to share an exquisite cover of the love theme from Cinema Paradiso.

Many thanks to David Park of Incheon, South Korea, for recommending this movie to me many years ago. In my book, Cinema Paradiso is one of those once-in-a-lifetime films. Read more

 

Matt Harding Dances Around the Globe

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 30, 2009
Music

Updated on August 30, 2009

Wouldn't it be amazingly fun to travel around the world and dance outdoors with happy people? I'm guessing that it would be really good for our health.

I hope you love the following video as much as I do - it's of a fellow named Matt Harding dancing outdoors with happy people all over the world. Read more

 

Singing for Health: Viva La Vida

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 04, 2009
Music

Here's another catchy song to get your lymphatic vessels pumping to. The cover of "Viva La Vida" found below is by Afraid of Everest - I actually enjoy this cover better than the original by Coldplay. If you'd like to sing along, please scroll down for lyrics. Read more

 

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