Our world has changed almost overnight. Those of us on a spiritual path have been waiting for a game changer, but we did not see THIS coming. So many people were worried that human activities are endangering life on the...

“The more we allow ourselves to unfold, the less likely we are to unravel.” ~ from Yearnings: Embracing the Sacred Messiness of Life by Irwin Kula     I’m a great fan of subtle shifts. Transposing a single letter, or...

  This poem/invocation, which came through me a few weeks prior to September 11, 2001, is a clarion call for now. There’s tremendous power in hearing the words spoken aloud. Chant it or sing it, and watch what happens inside...

Photographer Sandro Casutt lives in a remote Swiss village with unbelievable views of the Andromeda Galaxy. The village of Vals, population 990, is a prime location for viewing the closest major galaxy to the Milky Way. Thus, Casutt, together with...

Eco-farmers didn’t want to waste old grain silos so they’ve repurposed them into a charming B&B, complete with homegrown breakfast. As grateful stewards of their new land, a couple of newbie farmers decided to waste not, want not. Former insurance...

“The human mind is kind of like… a pinata. When it breaks open, there’s a lot of surprises inside. Once you get the pinata perspective, you see that losing your mind can be a peak experience.” ~ Jane Wagner, playwright...

  Stress in our modern society is, unfortunately, very common—especially as so many of us try to juggle a career, parenting, and other responsibilities. And in the U.S., it seems to be getting worse with each new generation. According to...

  “You must go through the way in which you are not.
 And what you do not know is the only thing you know
 And what you own is what you do not own
 And where you are is where...

Meditation and Sleep A 2015 study from the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) concluded that mindfulness meditation helped improve sleep quality among older adults with moderate sleep disturbances. 49 participants whose with an average age of 66 were split into...

     . . .       The work      of my heart      is the work of the world’s heart.      There is no other art.                    ...

  If you are interested in maintaining your physical health without neglecting your mental health as you age, then self-care should be a critical aspect of your daily life. However, it can be difficult to know where to start. Changing...

A lack of essential nutrients is known to contribute to the onset of poor mental health in people suffering from anxiety and depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and ADHD. Nutritional psychiatry is a growing discipline that focuses on the use of...

How do we be present to the suffering caused by climate change – and not let it overwhelm us, but rather move through it to a place of hope and empowerment? It sometimes feels like an unrelenting onslaught. News story...

Your Cells are Listening Every part of your body has its own consciousness or its own soul. These transformative words, spoken by indigenous medicine women, began my journey within to discover the extraordinary healing capacity of the human body. When...

Better sleep habits can mean the difference between an easy day at work and one filled with headaches. It can also mean having the ability to cope with stress, to stay physically healthy, and to cope with all the curveballs...

Yep..we know it. This is why so many stay comfortable. And this is also why so many are hungry for more! Somewhere along the line we were told we were a product of chance, insignificant, and we better stay in...

The year 2018 passed in a blur, and to be honest, I’m glad it’s over. I had many awesome experiences. And I was “sufficiently challenged”, as my friend Evy likes to put it. This is not necessarily a bad thing...

Start Your New Year Right With These Simple Self-Improvement Tips A new year could mean a whole new you. If you’re like most people, you may already be thinking of ways to help yourself thrive in 2019. Health and happiness...