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Skinny Love

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Feb 27, 2015
Music

From the first listen, I was enchanted by Birdy's recording of Skinny Love but was unsure of what it was about. How immensely gratifying it was late last night to stumble upon an interview that revealed the following thoughts from songwriter Justin Vernon: Read more

 

The Empowerment Plan

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 17, 2014
Inspiration

Imagine a warm winter coat that unfolds at its bottom to tranform into a full sleeping bag. This survival tool is at the heart of The Empowerment Plan, a Detroit-based nonprofit organization that hires homeless women from local shelters to make this coat, which is gifted to homeless people with no strings attached. Read more

 

What I Have To Offer, By Eels

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 06, 2014
Music

I stumbled upon this gem in the special features section of This Is 40, a film by Judd Apatow that didn't hit Moneyball or Read more

 

Music for Health: Gravity, by Sara Bareilles

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Dec 06, 2013
Music

A lovely ballad by Sara Bareilles for anyone looking for strength to say good bye. Read more

 

Music for Health: I Choose You, by Sara Bareilles

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 17, 2013
Music

Talk about a voice that can take you places. Please do your soul a favour and enjoy this one while seated or lying down, eyes closed, and with the best quality earphones you have access to. I have to believe that even the weariest of souls will find this divine. Thank you Sara Bareilles. Read more

 

Music for Health: The Promise, by Tracy Chapman

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 13, 2013
Music

I have long found that the best love songs are those with lyrics that I can feel for anyone I want to know forever and be reunited with in eternity after passing on from this world. "The Promise" by Tracy Chapman definitely fits this description for me. Read more

 

Earthlings: A Devastating Documentary on Humanity's Lack of Respect for Other Living Creatures

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 01, 2013
Personal and Environmental Wellness
Inspiration

This post was originally published in March, 2007.

It is with sadness that I write this blog entry. I just finished watching a documentary called Earthlings that contains the most abominable acts of cruelty towards animals that I have ever seen. Read more

 

Music for Health: Safe and Sound Cover and Piano Tutorial

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 25, 2013
Music

The following cover of "Safe and Sound" by Christina Grimmie earns my vote as the loveliest lullaby ever. Hope you enjoy, and if you play piano or want to learn, have a look at the piano tutorial for this song below. Read more

 

Giving Is The Best Communication

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 23, 2013
Inspiration

I know it's just a commercial, but it gives me goosebumps every time. Giving really is the best communcation. Hope you have a look here: Read more

 

Days That We Die, By Loudon Wainwright III

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 17, 2013
Music

I learned of this song from the movie, "This is 40." Just love how real the lyrics are. I'm guessing that some of you might find it plain depressing, but have a listen and let me know if you can totally imagine singing this while sitting on the front porch of your farm house with storm clouds in the distance. Read more

 

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