Music Video: Superhero Honoring Our Heroes, Nimo Patel
04/24/2020
Anonymous (not verified)
How can we ever share enough gratitude for all those playing their part during these unprecedented times? Watch and share our newly released music video “Superhero”, an ode to each and every hero... read more
PRAYER | nimo patel | Empty Hands Music
04/02/2020
Andrew Mersmann
YOUR PRAYER IS WHEREVER YOU SEND YOUR BREATH AND INTENTION. These are unprecedented times for all of us. We need to act now: to serve, to support the collective and to help those in need. We also... read more
Woman sitting on ground next to sign THIS IS MY HAPPY PLACE
Why Taking Care of Your Own Well-Being Helps Others
03/30/2020
Greater Good Science Center
Our emotional well-being can benefit the people around us. Friday, March 20, happened to be the International Day of Happiness, but people around the world feel anything but happy right now. Many... read more
Woman lying in fetal position with iPad tablet
Getting Through Together, Apart
03/24/2020
Nora Livingstone
A lot has changed in the last days. I am getting more and more hopeful for humanity in some ways. Seeing yoga instructors doing free courses online, meditation apps being given away for free... read more
Close up of elephant looking at camera
Animal Rescue Organizations and Volunteers Need Our Help
03/20/2020
Nora Livingstone
During this time of uncertainty and fear, we want to highlight a few ways that we can help each other and the animals we care about, without putting anyone at risk. Sadly all of the Animal... read more
PLAN A binder in trash with PLAN B binder in foreground
The Best Way to Meet Unexpected Changes
03/17/2020
Andrew Mellen
“There is no normal. There’s only change and resistance to it and then more change.” ~Meryl Streep CHANGE IS HERE TO STAY Once we accept that change is a constant in our lives, it becomes... read more
Woman outdoors breathing in fresh air
How to Be a Conscious Leader During a Crisis
03/12/2020
Johanna Lyman
Crises bring out either the best in people or the worst. There’s no middle ground. Whether it’s a natural disaster like a hurricane, or in this case a medical disaster like the COVID-19 pandemic,... read more
Jumbled pile of "I VOTED" stickers
Given How Little Effect You Can Have, Is It Rational to Vote?
02/11/2020
Aeon
For far too long, the accepted wisdom among scholars of politics has been that the interests of the individual and the interests of society are not in harmony when it comes to voting. The American... read more
Black and white shot of two hands gently touching fingertips
Physical and Emotional Benefits of Human Touch
02/06/2020
Anonymous (not verified)
The human touch is one that has literally been a subconscious part of us since we have been in existence. As a matter of fact, it is practically impossible to not come in physical contact with people... read more

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Woman lying in fetal position with iPad tablet
Getting Through Together, Apart
03/24/2020
Nora Livingstone
A lot has changed in the last days. I am getting more and more hopeful for humanity in some ways. Seeing yoga instructors doing free courses online, meditation apps being given away for free... read more
Close up of elephant looking at camera
Animal Rescue Organizations and Volunteers Need Our Help
03/20/2020
Nora Livingstone
During this time of uncertainty and fear, we want to highlight a few ways that we can help each other and the animals we care about, without putting anyone at risk. Sadly all of the Animal... read more
PLAN A binder in trash with PLAN B binder in foreground
The Best Way to Meet Unexpected Changes
03/17/2020
Andrew Mellen
“There is no normal. There’s only change and resistance to it and then more change.” ~Meryl Streep CHANGE IS HERE TO STAY Once we accept that change is a constant in our lives, it becomes... read more
Woman outdoors breathing in fresh air
How to Be a Conscious Leader During a Crisis
03/12/2020
Johanna Lyman
Crises bring out either the best in people or the worst. There’s no middle ground. Whether it’s a natural disaster like a hurricane, or in this case a medical disaster like the COVID-19 pandemic,... read more
Jumbled pile of "I VOTED" stickers
Given How Little Effect You Can Have, Is It Rational to Vote?
02/11/2020
Aeon
For far too long, the accepted wisdom among scholars of politics has been that the interests of the individual and the interests of society are not in harmony when it comes to voting. The American... read more
Black and white shot of two hands gently touching fingertips
Physical and Emotional Benefits of Human Touch
02/06/2020
Anonymous (not verified)
The human touch is one that has literally been a subconscious part of us since we have been in existence. As a matter of fact, it is practically impossible to not come in physical contact with people... read more
Painted signs pointing to all points in the world on pole
Zero-Waste Travel and How to Pack for It
01/27/2020
Anonymous (not verified)
When we travel, we do it to experience new things, explore exciting destinations, and share an adventure with our friends. While traveling enriches our lives and broadens our horizons, we still need... read more
Many people gathered in a circle making peace sign symbol with fingers surrounding a light like the sun
How Will You Spend Your MLK Day of Service?
01/15/2020
Andrew Mersmann
Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr has offered more quotable quotes to the zeitgeist than a boatload of news channel pundits, politicians, or presidents–perhaps because his public time in the spotlight... read more
Shelter dog being pet through a cage
Do We Have an Instinctive Urge to be Kind?
01/08/2020
Greater Good Science Center
When someone needs help, what is your first impulse? Has “ethics [become] a luxury as the speed of our daily lives increases”? This is one of the implications that John M. Darley and C. Daniel... read more

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Keep Loving: A Universal Love Song
03/11/2015
evox Television
Another Empty Hands Music collaboration between Nimo and Magical filmmaker and sister Ellie Walton to create "Keep Loving" – A Universal Love Song. Nimo was inspired to write this song from his... read more
Empty Hands Pilgrimage (Short Version)
02/16/2015
evox Television
A loving short documentary by filmmaker and dear friend Ellie Walton (elliewalton.com), sharing the message and spirit behind Nimo's Empty Hands Music and Pilgrimage.  From an Ivy League... read more
To My People (An Ode to Humanity)
02/16/2015
evox Television
Another Empty Hands Music collaboration between Nimo and Magical filmmaker and sister Ellie Walton to create "To My People" - an Ode to Humanity music video and song featuring dear musicians and... read more
Grateful: A Love Song to the World
02/16/2015
evox Television
Musicians Nimo Patel and Daniel Nahmod brought together dozens of people from around the world to create this beautiful, heart-opening melody. Inspired by the 21-Day Gratitude Challenge, the song is... read more
Empty Hands - Pilgrimage
02/16/2015
evox Television
In this brief documentary, learn about the intention and mission behind Empty Hands Music and the Pilgrimage. From an Ivy League education to Wall street to fame and fortune as a MTV Rap star, at... read more
The Story of Solutions
02/13/2015
evox Television
Discovering where true problems lie is important, but it doesn't make change happen. The Story of Solutions explores how we can move our economy in a more sustainable and just direction,... read more
The Story of Change
02/13/2015
evox Television
Over the past several decades, many environmental and social change efforts have come to reflect the centrality of shopping in our culture, suggesting change can be made—or is even best made—through... read more
The Story of Citizens United v. FEC
02/13/2015
evox Television
Judges ruled that corporations are people too! The Story of Citizens United v. FEC explores the inordinate power that corporations exercise in our democracy. The movie explores the history of... read more
The Story of Broke
02/13/2015
evox Television
It must benefit somebody for us to keep thinking this, but the United States isn’t broke; we’re the richest country on the planet and a country in which the richest among us are doing exceptionally... read more

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