16 Aug

Posted at 10:35h in Quality of Life

Lifebook Member Mitch Pennell brings a whole new meaning to the term 'junkie'!  With his new non-for-profit organization, Chicago Lost and Found, he is merging his creative imagination with found garbage to create artistic masterpieces. Click here to view his trash-turned-treasure!...

16 Aug

Posted at 10:16h in Lifebook Members, Love Relationship
Article by Chris and Christina Grier
“When going through Lifebook in December of last year, one of the breakthroughs I had was realizing the incompetence I had developed concerning my most important relationships. I have been so focused for the past 10 years on my careers, first as a high school teacher, then pursuing my chiropractic education and starting a fast growing chiropractic wellness center, that I badly neglected other important categories of life, particularly my relationships. It came into crisp focus that the relationship most in need of repair was with my wife, Christina.

15 Aug

Posted at 10:01h in Spiritual Life
What kind of person does it take to change the world?  One who is able to change himself. One of the most influential spiritual leaders of our world, Mahatma Gandhi, set the tone for what kind of attributes and fundamentals we must have in order to change our world.

15 Aug

Posted at 09:33h in Intellectual Life

Here are Lifebook Member’s votes for the Top 10 most intellectually stimulating movie experiences! 1. Planet Earth 2. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind 3. American Beauty 4. Amelie 5. The Truman Show 6. The Diving Bell and the Butterfly 7. Brazil 8. The Universe 9. The Shawshank Redemption 10. Fight Club Want to add a...

15 Aug

Posted at 09:29h in Emotional Life

At 8:00am a familiar and surprising sound begins to play through the public address system of the Antwerp, Belgium Central Station speakers. Watch in amazement as a group of 200 people take a moment to enjoy life and spread their happiness to...

15 Aug

Posted at 08:13h in Health & Fitness, Lifebook Members
Article by Keenan Wells
I was 18 when I smoked my first cigarette. Unfortunately it became a habit and I quickly found myself smoking a pack a day. For 5 years I smoked heavily, drank more than I’d care to admit and completely neglected my body. I had attempted to quit smoking a few times, but it was always temporary. I didn’t have a strong purpose.

13 Aug

Posted at 10:29h in Quality of Life

Ten Lifebook Members set out on an unforgettable journey to one of the 7 Wonders of the World, the ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu. Two planes, one train and a "crazy" bus ride later they found themselves in the middle...

13 Aug

Posted at 09:23h in Intellectual Life
According to Newton's law of motion, every action has an equal and opposite reaction.  This is a universally acknowledged fact which be applied beyond physics to most any situation.  Newton's law plays a predominant role in our lives through what is known as 'Cause and Effect'.  Our choices often lead us to take the actions that set the wheels of our lives in motion. Our actions are the causes that return to us with results.  Every choice we make and action we take has a consequence. It is important to understand which actions lead to the best results and which actions are affecting our lives in ways we would like to change.