Conscious Community Magazine

Renowned Buddhist Monk Ajahn Brahm Shares With and Wisdom: Mindfulness, Bliss and Beyond Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Join us for a unique opportunity to meet and hear the internationally acclaimed Buddhist teacher and meditation master Ajahn Brahm. Known for his wit and wisdom, Ajahn Brahm is …

By Dr. John Duffy A while back, I worked with a father who described a typical day in his home. His wife, the mother of their three children, does the lion’s share of the parenting. She prepares the meals, helps with the homework and puts the kids to bed each …

By Bernadette Evans Overview This month, we celebrate the Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. This day marks the first day of summer. The days are longer, and we get to play in the sun longer because of the later sunsets. In the Southern Hemisphere, this day heralds the start …

By Janae Jean Matcha, or literally “powdered tea,” has become a trendy ingredient for lattés, baked goods and even savory meals. It is a variety of green tea that has a long history and is important to the ceremonial life of Zen practitioners. This emerald-colored tea comes in a variety …

By Alan Cohen My coaching client, Sara, had agreed to a business dinner with a fellow she found quite difficult to work with after she made the appointment. Now, the morning before the dinner, she was looking for a way to get out of it. “When I went to the …

By Donna Stellhorn This month, we have the Gemini/Sagittarius Full Moon. This energy falls on the Galactic Center, the source of all knowledge and wisdom. This month any questions you put out to the Universe will be answered. You may hear your answer in a random conversation, by flipping on …

By Bill Philipps I invited my dad to brunch one recent Sunday afternoon. We haven’t always had the closest relationship, but fortunately it has strengthened with time. After a delicious meal and rich conversation, we were saying our goodbyes in the restaurant parking lot when a beautiful white butterfly fluttered …

By Alecia Rice Q:Several months ago, my 55-year-old husband was laid off. He is struggling to find another job. It’s weighing heavily on him. I think he feels lost and a bit depressed. I’m not sure how to help him process these challenges. — Treading Unsure Waters A: Dear Treading …

By Katarzyna Szumal Being a parent is one of the most important and challenging jobs in the world in my humble opinion. It requires your attention 24/7, and it lasts the rest of your life. Also, it can be very satisfying! Our June issue features conscious parenting – focusing on …

By Kayla Hancock More Together Than Alone: Discovering the Power and Spirit of Community in Our Lives and in the World by Mark Nepo (Atria Books, $27, Hardcover) Humans were not meant to live alone. In fact, we thrive when we live together in tight-knit groups or communities. Mark Nepo …