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Western medicine is the world’s only medical tradition that does not harness an invisible healing force or energy. In the East, there is prana (yoga) and qi (acupuncture, tai chi), but in the West, “energy” means a chemical like ATP. That’s because we view the body as a complex machine rather than a flowing organic […]
In recent times, we have been living amidst a tapestry of intense emotions and a turbulent scape of hostile realities, playing out in our lives on personal, community, country and world levels. As we become more connected daily, through the vehicle of the internet, it is increasingly difficult not to feel personally affected by larger […]
We begin the spiritual journey in innocence, filled with a longing to be saved, awakened, or healed or simply to belong. We may find a cherished teacher or participate in a community and engage in religious ritual or spiritual practice. We may enjoy a sense of membership and moments of deep fulfillment, even rapture. We […]
Spiritual experience is one of those terms that has become stereotyped and misconceived. Many religious communities have come to fear direct spiritual experience, and modern secular communities have come to ridicule them. Associated with psychedelics, paranormal phenomena, and altered states of consciousness, many people have become unsure of the safety and validity of such experiences. […]
In this time upon your earth when it seems that so much is moving quickly, consider that perhaps, in many cases, slower is faster. When you take a breath and slow your thoughts, you can think more clearly. When you slow down and move deliberately, you avoid injury and act with precision. When you perform […]
Go to the community and the locations that have set a sparkle in your psyche. That’s how you find your Tribe – Karl Wiggins People say life is short. Time flies from the moment we’re born to the moment we arrive at our final destination. We begin a journey into the unknown with the illusion […]
I was terminally ill in 1988 with 48 hours to live when I was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus. My doctor pumped me up with prednisone and other drugs to slow the process and it worked. I was put on Prednisone, Procardia and Plaquenil and given the sentence of having five years to live at best. […]
It amazes Barry and me how many women are still settling for less than they deserve in their relationships. The women’s movement of the sixties has done much to liberate women in their careers. Fathers are now helping out more than ever with child care responsibilities. Women are crowding the health clubs and marathons getting […]
The history of all times, and of today especially, teaches that . . . women will be forgotten if they forget to think about themselves. —Louise Otto-Peters, a German suffragist and women’s rights activist, 1819–1895 Writing more than 100 years ago, Louise Otto-Peters’ words still apply today. While mainstream medicine has paid some attention to […]
Who holds the key to longevity: men or women? The answer may surprise you. While genetics and hormonal changes play significant roles in the aging process, there are factors within our control that can influence how gracefully we age. Recent studies have revealed a fascinating trend: men tend to age faster than women. By their […]
