Conscious Community Magazine

  By Bernadette Evans  December brings a solar eclipse, the winter solstice, as well as Jupiter and Saturn entering the sign of Aquarius and then the full moon. Eclipses come in either a pair or as three in a row. The first of this pair of eclipses began on Nov. …

  By Krissy Winchester  Ever since I can remember I have had these dreams that have helped to guide me. When I was young, I awoke from one of these deep dreams saddened with the knowledge that I was going to die sometime in my early forties. I made a …

  By Betsy Bruns A holiday tradition in our family has been to create narrative poems that weave in the events of the year. The following poem from me to you is an ode to creating new holiday traditions on the heels of a transformative year. One of the ways …

By Katarzyna Szumal Our lives are like long-running movies with no beginning and no end. We believe we are the guest actors with small parts, but the truth is, without us the movie would have to be canceled. The script is improvisational; we craft new lines for each daily performance. …

  By Kayla Hancock 7 Keys to Navigating a Crisis: A Practical Guide to Emotionally Dealing with Pandemics & Other Disasters, by Elia Gourgouris, Ph.D. and Konstantinos Apostolopoulos (The Happiness Center, $15.95, Paperback) It is common to feel vulnerable and confused during times of uncertainty. Dr. Elia Gourgouris and Konstantinos Apostolopoulos provide …

By Alecia Rice Q: I’m concerned about the holidays approaching and having family over with differing political views. How can we keep from arguing about politics? — The Other Side A: Dear The Other Side, It’s definitely a sticky time politically. Many of us are consumed with this controversial topic. …

  By Donna Stellhorn The month of December brings a solar eclipse, two planets changing signs, and an important square. There are quite a few opportunities for you during the month if you’re willing to step a little outside your comfort zone. There are also choices to be made related …

by Matthew B. James, MA, Ph.D. – “The truth is that there is no actual stress or anxiety in the world; it’s your thoughts that create these false beliefs. You can’t package stress, touch it or see it. There are only people engaged in stressful thinking.” — Wayne Dyer A …

By Angel Carlton  What would your life be like if you truly believed that all change happens for your benefit? Would that make you break out into a happy dance? Get your dancing shoes ready, because the more aware you become of life’s unpredictable circumstances, the quicker you’ll see how change always works to your advantage. Understanding …

By Irina Kuznetsova and Karim Raimbekov  Stuffing 1/2 cup of soaked brown rice 1/2 cup of soaked mung beans 1 lb of red or white cabbage 2 to 3 bay leaves 1 to 2 teaspoons avocado oil ½ teaspoon black pepper 2 sprigs fresh mint 1 teaspoon thyme 1/2teaspoon sea …