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New Dimensions
Since 1973 New Dimensions Radio/Media, a not-for-profit membership organization, has been producing and distributing the "New Dimensions" radio series heard worldwide. Each week, this life-long learning program series presents leading-edge thinkers, scientists, artists, healers, ecologists, spiritual leaders, and social architects in award winning, deep dialogues.
Gelb explains that we never truly stand on our feet; rather we stand on the Earth and the importance of feeling the support of the Earth with every step. He shares examples of the benefits of walking including it has helped him in writing his books, avoiding writer’s block. Walking can lead to moments of genius and creative inspiration by allowing the mind to wander and make connections. Walking is also good for business. For example, John Forney, a CEO, moved his offices from an urban setting to a location with walking trails in order to encourage his employees to get away from their desks. This had the added benefit of improving team dynamics. Gelb makes a distinction between transportational walking (e.g., to the kitchen or supermarket) and transformational walking (e.g., meditation, pilgrimage, or health walks). He suggests bringing a sense of reverence and sacredness to every step and that every walk can be a sacred pilgrimage, even mundane activities like walking to the bathroom. Walking will also connect us to nature that both opens our minds and opens our hearts. (hosted by Justine Wilis Toms)
Michael Gelb, Ph.D. is a fifth-degree black belt in Aikido and a teacher of Tai Chi and the Alexander Technique. He’s a pioneer in the fields of creative thinking, accelerated learning, and innovative leadership, Gelb leads seminars for organizations such as DuPont, Merck, Microsoft, Nike, and many others.
He’ s the author of:
- Innovate Like Edison: The Success System of America’s Greatest Inventor (co-author Sarah Miller Caldicott) (Dutton 2007)
- How To Think Like Leonardo da Vinci (Dell 2000)
- Brain Power: Improve Your Mind as You Age (co-author Kelly Howell) (New World Library 2012)
- Creativity On Demand: How to Ignite and Sustain the Fire of Genius (Sounds True 2014)
- Walking Well: A New Approach for Comfort, Vitality, and Inspiration In Every Step (co-author Bruce Fertman) (New World Library 2024)
To learn more about the work of Michael Gelb go to www.michaelgelb.com.
