By Raquel Jex Forsgren, Yoga Therapist, C-IAYT – Suffering is defined, in a broad sense, as an experience of unpleasantness and aversion associated with the perception of harm or threat of harm in an individual. The opposite of suffering is pleasure or happiness. Suffering can be mental, physical or emotional. …
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by Janae Jean and Spencer Schluter – For this interview, we had the honor of speaking with Jacob Liberman, O.D., Ph.D. Dr. Liberman is an optometrist, vision scientist, author, speaker, mentor and consultant. His most recent book, Luminous Life: How the Science of Light Unlocks the Art of Living, blends …
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14th Annual Celebration The World of Faeries Festival Celebration of the Feminine Spirit Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Something magical is happening in South Elgin, IL! The World of Faeries Festival always has something new each …
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by Theresa Puskar MA Center – Elburn, IL – June 26, 2018 “Mata Amritanandamayi is known throughout the world as Amma, or Mother, for her selfless love and compassion toward all beings. Her entire life has been dedicated to alleviating the pain of the poor, and those suffering physically and …
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by Endre Balogh – Our natural world is filled with a myriad of geometric designs. We can see examples of this in the simplest of flowers and shells, as well as in the geometry comprising the tiniest atoms, or farthest galaxies. These patterns repeat in endless permutations everywhere, yet how …
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by Alan Cohen – I heard about a fellow who set out on a spiritual quest to India. There he was recommended by word of mouth to find a particular saint who lived in a remote village. The seeker went to great lengths to travel to the village, where a …
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by Tara Aal – Overview August begins with Lammas, one of eight traditional Celtic festivals. Lammas is a cross-quarter festival, falling halfway between Summer Solstice and Fall Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere. It’s a celebration of the first harvest and last days of summer. Harvest is the culmination of the …
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by Janae Jean – August in the Midwest is hot and humid. So, why not add some heat to our dinner plates as well? This month we have a plant-based meal inspired by the Indian Subcontinent. Indian food is known for its spicy flavors. This month’s masala-inspired dish is packed …
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Reviews by Kayla Hancock – The Seven Chakra Personality Types Discover the Energetic Forces that Shape Your Life, Your Relationships, and Your Place in the World by Shai Tubali (Conari Press, Paperback, $18.95) Many of us have learned about (or are familiar with) the energy centers in our bodies known …
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By Kasia Szumal – Once there was a tavern called “Lucky Star” with great food, affordable prices and employees who gave the best service they could offer. Unfortunately, the tavern was losing business; they were getting less and less customers. Times were really bad. One day, a monk came into …
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