Welcome to Our Home in Second Life
Lynne Berrett Co-founder, Ageless Mind Project
Welcome to Whole Brain Health (WBH), the virtual arm of my non-profit Ageless Mind Project (AMP). This is the page my team and I created to introduce you to the virtual world of Second Life and the work we've been doing there for the past 11 years.
Several of you have asked me what a virtual world is. Simply put, a virtual world is a computer-simulated environment where folks can meet, interact, and collaborate on creative projects. They are represented in the virtual world by a 3D avatar - a digital of version yourself (see my avatar on the left). The fun thing about avatars is that they are infinitely modifiable. You can look like almost anything - a dragon, a robot, a cat, and of course a human being.
We chose Second Life for two reasons. It has great creative tools that allow users to build almost anything from buildings and spaceships to art galleries and clothing. In addition, we were able to make spaces available for our members to meet, socialize, host classes and support groups, attend live music concerts, and try their hand at creative projects. To be honest, we've been astonished by the results. Just take a look at the video below.
Wasn't That Something?
Our latest WBH initiative is something we're calling "Nourish to Flourish Road Trips." These are designed to take visitors on tours of the more than ____ projects and programs being hosted on our islands. We've also divided the tours based on subject matter, areas of interest, and creative tools, because if we've learned anything it's that building and ageless mind is a unique process. What works for one doesn't work for another, so we're all about helping each individual find their own way.
The video below will introduce you to our first "Nourish to Flourish Road Trip," which is meant as a general overview of the kinds of experiences you can have on Inspiration island. This particular tour is led by Sue and Lou (WBH's wise old owls). They take participants on guided tours of the various activities, venues, and exhibits on Inspiration Island. Each stop on the tour is designed to give you a glimpse of how being an avatar in a virtual world can help your body, mind, and spirit flourish.