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The Mind Can Change the Functions of the Body Dr. Herbert Benson from Harvard Medical School conducts an experiment with monk heating up their body temperature during meditation. (Watch)	Mind Science Can a person really "re-wire" his or her own brain? In this episode of "Dan Rather Reports: Mind Science" Rather and his team investigate the new scientific field of neuroplasticity. This study examines the brain's never-ending ability to change -- giving researchers new hope for treating disease and improving life as we age. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
Water- The Great Mystery Fascinating movie spans the globe to reveal recent discoveries about water, the most amazing yet least studied substance in the world. Witness as researchers, scientists, philosophers and theologians try to understand this unique liquid and all its miraculous properties still waiting to be discovered. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)	What the Bleep Do We Know!? A film that combines documentary-style interviews, computer-animated graphics, and a narrative that posits a spiritual connection between quantum physics and consciousness. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
The Day I Died: The Mind, the Brain, and Near-Death Experiences Recent studies of cardiac arrest survivors suggest that near-death experiences may occur at times when the brain has actually stopped functioning. Drawing conclusions from that research, The Day I Died dares to suggest that the mind is not dependent on the brain -- and that NDEs may confirm it. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)	11:11 Higher Consciousness Johnny Rose & Peter Melton discussed the Oneness Minute Campaign, an experiment set to begin on 11/11/06 that seeks to add positive energy to the planet. People can participate by pausing at 11:11 each day to "remember how deeply connected we all are." (1, 2)
Living Pono One individual changing the world for the better is internationally acclaimed film and stage actor Jason Scott Lee, who is making an inspiring effort to live more sustainably off the grid--and on water catchment--at his natural taro farm on the Big Island of Hawaii. A great example of how everyone can make changes in our daily lives that improve the health of the environment and our relationship with our fellow beings. (Watch)	The Science of Peace Hosted by LeVar Burton, The Science of Peace features pioneering physicists, biologists, and philosophers who are established in the new emerging new field of peace science. The film effectively illustrates how each person, when bringing peace into his or her own life, becomes an instrument for global peace. (Watch)
Dealing With Stress BBC Explorations Stress can kill. It can destroy our mind and our body, silently and secretly. But stress originally evolved to help us survive. Now scientists have discovered how we can control and even reverse and its harmful effects. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)	Regression Therapy Psychiatrist Dr. Brian Weiss returned for a discussion about past & future lives, and the validity of past life therapy. Such therapy has been helpful in healing people from phobias and even medical illnesses. In one case, a woman's cancer went into spontaneous remission, after she did intensive past life work, he reported. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
NDE + Consciousness Documentary For 30+ years Dr. Rev. Allen had been a successful businessman and private investment banker founding his own firm that expanded from its Seattle head office to the UK and to continental Europe. In 1993, Rev. Dr. Allen experienced what is commonly called a near death experience, a truly life changing event for anyone but an event that profoundly changed the direction of his own life. (Watch)	Laughology Plato hated it, the Bible discouraged it and psychologists once thought it would drive you insane. When Albert realizes he's forgotten how to laugh, he embarks upon a global investigation into this mysterious physical phenomenon, spanning neuroscientists, holy laughter groups and the man with the most contagious laugh in the world. (Watch)
New Swirled Order (Crop Circle Documentary 2009) Where does this mysterious crop circle phenomena come from? Is it done by man as a joke? So why do people have extraordinary experiences then? Flying ball of lights were seen in and around crop cirlces. The new documentary "New swirled order" deals with these questions and present some very extraordinary Crop circle formations. (Watch)	Frequency: The Power of Personal Vibration "Seeing ourselves as energy beings is the most important breakthrough of our times. In Frequency, Penney Peirce clarifies many of the energy principles that have previously been unacknowledged, but which we can now intentionally use to keep ourselves healthy and improve the realities we live in. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, )
Memory A BBC Documentary (Part 1 of 5) by Horizon that shows and discusses recent findings about the intricacies of the mind, the workings of memory both at its best and at its worst. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)	Anthony Robbins interview with Deepak Chopra Anthony Robbins interview with Deepak Chopra examines the principle of certainty in terms of both its benefits and pitfalls, as well as the links between the mind, body, and spirit. (1, 2)
The Science of Happiness and Potential Shawn Achor from Harvard University speaks on "Positive Pscyhology: The Science of Happiness and Potential." Shawn Achor describes the approach of positive psychology, the research behind how people can change, and the dramatic effects of positive psychology upon productivity, health, relationships, creativity, and success rates. (1, 2, 3)	Transform Your Mind, Change Your Brain In this talk, Richard J. Davidson will explore recent scientific research on the neuroscience of positive human qualities and how they can be cultivated through contemplative practice. (Watch)
The Happiest People on Earth For the past 30 years, scientific researchers and survey results have all reached the same conclusion---Danes are consistently happier than the rest of the world. On the "world map of happiness"---a map created by a social psychologist in England---Switzerland, Austria and Iceland rank just below Denmark on the happiness scale. Canada comes in at number 10, while the United States is a distant 23rd. (Watch)	Benefits of Laughter Yoga with John Cleese John Cleese meets Dr Madan Kataria founder of Laughter Yoga, discovers Laughter Yoga and visits a Laughter Yoga session in an Indian jail. (Watch)
Carl Honore Praises Slowness Journalist Carl Honore believes the Western world's emphasis on speed erodes health, productivity and quality of life. But there's a backlash brewing, as everyday people start putting the brakes on their all-too-modern lives. (Watch)	Jeff Giiterman, Author of Beyond Success "I started Beyond Success to question and redefine what prosperity means in our culture. For too long our focus has been on what we can extract from the world rather than what we can contribute. True and lasting success can only come from our highest expression in service to the whole." (Watch)
The Power of Coincidence with Deepak Chopra Acknowledged as one of the world's greatest leaders in the field of mind body medicine, Deepak Chopra, M.D. continues to transform our understanding of the meaning of health. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)	The Human Face is a 4 part BBC series that examines the science behind facial beauty, expression, and fame in an entertaining fashion. John Cleese, actor, comedian, visiting professor, and best-selling author on psychology, sets out on an odyssey to discover the mysteries of identity, perception, creativity and sexuality hidden behind the mask of life itself. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
Stand By Me | Playing for Change | Song Around the World From the award-winning documentary, "Playing For Change: Peace Through Music", comes the first of many "songs around the world" being released independently. Featured is a cover of the Ben E. King classic by musicians around the world adding their part to the song as it travelled the globe. (Watch)	War/No More Trouble | Playing for Change | Song Around The World As we made our way around the world we encountered love, hate, rich and poor, black and white, and many different religious groups and ideologies. It became very clear that as a human race we need to transcend from the darkness to the light and music is our weapon of the future. (Watch)
Groundhog Day In the film, Murray plays Phil Connors, an egocentric Pittsburgh TV weatherman who, during a hated assignment covering the annual Groundhog Day event (February 2) in Punxsutawney, finds himself repeating the same day over and over again. After indulging in all manner of hedonistic pursuits, he begins to reexamine his life and priorities. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)	Lost Horizon James Hilton's novel Lost Horizon proposes a perfect hidden community within the uncharted Himalayas, a land where peace reigns and the inhabitants live for hundreds of years. (Watch)