The Simple Wisdom series is comprehensive
in the range of topics it covers. And while each individual show is
powerful by itself, the transformative impact of the show will be
felt through exposure to the series in its entirety.
To further aid you in making the
series' lessons your own, we have created supplementary materials
-- including tapes and transcripts -- for each
episode in the series which you can access via the links below.
You should also
know that in
some media markets, the local PBS affiliates may not choose to
broadcast all 13 episodes. The materials we have created can help you
to fill in the gaps.
No
one is more of a mystery to us than we are to ourselves. Irwin Kula
teaches the “simple wisdom” that we are not who we think we are;
rather, we are far more than we can imagine.
Irwin Kula explores our need for connection and relationships in this
thought provoking and motivational half-hour. This episode’s “simple
wisdom” is that the meaning and the quality of our lives are directly
related to the depth of our connection to others.
Irwin Kula puts the brakes on our never ending search for spirituality
in this meaningful half-hour. This episode’s “simple wisdom” is that
spirituality is within our grasp.
All
of us are born into families and shaped by our families. Irwin Kula
explains that few things are as complicated as our family journeys but
the journey is filled with “simple wisdom”.
Irwin Kula redefines intimacy in this dynamic episode. Kula helps us
better understand how we can be more intimate and that intimacy is the
ultimate vulnerability.
Irwin Kula uncovers why our inherited legacies and attitudes about sex
inhibit our abilities to have meaningful sexual experiences. Kula
introduces his steps to enjoying conscious and sacred sex.
Why
do we either spend too much or too little time in front of the
mirror? Are we too fat? Too thin? Too bald? Irwin Kula guides us
as we rediscover our bodies in this enlightening half-hour.
Nothing is more difficult than forgiving and nothing is more central
to a spiritual life. Irwin Kula’s “simple wisdom” includes the three
“Rs” of asking for forgiveness.
Irwin Kula pursues a subject that raises more emotions and fantasies
than anything, money. This episode focuses on how money enters every
aspect of our life and that how we relate to money reveals a lot of
who we are.
Irwin Kula helps us re-imagine our work so that we can reconnect our
livelihood to our lives and our work life to our home life. Kula’s
“simple wisdom” promotes the rediscovery of joy and purpose in our
work.
Irwin Kula explores our fears of death and helps us embrace its
mystery. Kula uses “simple wisdom” to value life and better
understand death in this poignant episode.
Sociologists have declared the demise of “community” even though we
all still yearn to be a part of many different groups. Irwin Kula
helps us become a part of our many communities during this engaging
half-hour.