Ilchi Lee

More than 100,000 people braved freezing temperatures in central Seoul on New Year's Eve to witness the traditional ringing of the famous Bosingak Bell, by 11 distinguished citizens, including Ilchi Lee, to usher in the New Year of 2008 for the nation. Also, this celebrational ceremony was broadcast live throughout South Korea, thus giving the bell ringing a significance similar to the dropping of the ball in Times Square, New York City.

Winter brings cold, dark days and reduced sunshine, and when combined with stress and problems, it can produce a depressed mood. This can show up as unexplained sadness, fatigue, grumpiness, general malaise and even full-blown Seasonal Affective Disorder.

Brain Education (BE) is the next frontier for education because it focuses on the brain, where all activity originates and from which one's life state and performance are determined. According to its founder, Ilchi Lee, president of the University of Brain Education (South Korea), "Developing the brain as the core of education involves awakening the student's inner self, where innate human capacities can be enhanced. Thus, BE enhances student learning, health, emotional, social and ethical behavior, thus improving their educational performance and life quality."

It’s the season when New Year’s resolutions come to mind. Many will be made, but very few will be achieved. People often set a goal to change something in their life – such as losing weight, exercising regularly, or cleaning out the garage – only to give it up days later.