
Think that the only worthwhile thing that George Lucas ever gave us was Star Wars? Think again.

It wasn't just one mind that birthed that classic movie scene.

A debut of Ian MacKenzie's film Sacred Economics on the work of Charles Eisenstein, plus a Q&A with the filmmaker.

In Alberta, the hobbits are creating Mordor instead of destroying it.

A look at Jason Bourne as a metaphor for the contepmorary male condition.

A look at what music has to say about biology & machines.

An interview with filmmaker Xan Aranda about her music documentary Andrew Bird: Fever Year.

A shorter version of my essay Women Vs. Women, exploring how in the lives of women, the leading roles are played by other women.

Beneath the radar of men's awareness, women conduct emotional boxing matches with each other.

And what does this say about the human condition?

A look at Chicago based musician Andrew Bird: violinist, guitarist, singer, whistler, loop pedal magician and subject of the new concert documentary Andrew Bird: Fever Year.

Some works of art lay everything out for you. Some acknowledge the audience, and pull them out of their chairs, into the arena.

Watching a terrible movie in solitude is excruciating. Watching it in a full theatre is a hoot. Why?

Living in the information age has most of us doing mental juggling routines as a matter of course. Are we more distracted and fragmented? Or is this good exercise for us?

Why does the hero need to be pushed to the point of near defeat for the victory to mean so much?

This is a brief whooping up for Terence Malick's movie The Tree of Life. It left me smitten. Dazed. Wondrous.

Dr. Gabor Mate leads shamanic healing retreats twice a year, in which participants ingest the Peruvian plant medicine ayahuasca.

What do mutants have to teach us about the creation of humanity community?

Star Wars is about George Lucas. He used to be Luke Skywalker. Now he's Darth Vader.
Many cities have a locally owned and operated movie theatre that appeals with character, history and individuality. Vancouver's got the Rio. And you could help save it.
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Ryan - you managed to convey with clarity and tremendous honesty something very important that is rarely said. It was great to…
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Good quote on escapism by Abraham Lincoln: "You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today"!
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Elyza, yes, the commitment to truth, writing these things is one challenge, living it another-but joyously working on it always ;-)
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Hi Ryan,
I'm so glad we could help. It's a great piece and I think you'll do great spreading this message and…
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Hi Ryan,
Reading your article here after also seeing your video, I'm just struck again that you're really on to something that's…
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So awesome to hear a sense of balance from a pro. Refreshing indeed. Spoken in an honest voice that tries to reach…
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From the article:
"it’s also used as a sexual empowerment tool for women"
Semen is sacred.
The world does not need more…
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Thanks for the telling, the doing, the being and the meaning... Great stuff.
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Dear Ryan,
as a discoverer of spiritual truths, I welcome your insights on this matter. As a stay at home mom, I…
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Tessa, Thank you for these rich, heartfelt words. I appreciate that this article has touched something for you and that you've shared…
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Chris, THANKS! This material does need to be spread to a wider athletic audience, it's needed, so thanks for the ideas, I'm…
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thanks Sean. That's great.
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Chris, Ryan gave a "TED-talk" style talk on this at FEAT Canada back in February.
http://www.featcanada.ca/2012/03/ryan-leech-a-perspective-on-sport-addiction/
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Great stuff Ryan as always.
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Hi Ryan,
Thanks for your piece. I thought it was brilliant. I don't know if you have thought about this but the…
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I think your message is truly incredible, Ryan. It's so admirable that you have been able to stretch yourself as much emotionally…
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Cheers Patrick, there were some "zone" experiences while writing this, that feeling ain't just reserved for sports ;-)
And Kelly, the article…
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this is awesome Ryan. Well done! I am so glad to read that you are taking care of yourself and setting a…
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Jaw-dropping awe-inspiring and much-needed honesty. I'd say you've found the "zone of life", as well as another way to share what you…
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Hey Chela,
I am 'excited' to be here!
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