Conscious Community Magazine

By Bernadette Evans Overview After all the excitement of January, February looks pretty quiet and maybe that’s okay. You probably could use some downtime—a chance to catch your breath. Of course, some of you may still be experiencing the reverberations from the Solar and Lunar Eclipses of last month, so …

By Armin A. Zadeh, MD, PhD Can we separate love from religion? This question has occupied theologians and philosophers for centuries. Ultimately, the answer depends on our thoughts about our origin. If we believe that we were created by God—whatever our understanding of God may be—then we see love as …

By Alan Cohen Can you imagine being an adopted child reunited with your birth mother after 60 years? My friend Diane signed up for a genealogy research service, did a DNA test and found that she had a cousin unknown to her family. Diane contacted Sherry, who confirmed that she …

By Armin A. Zadeh, MD, PhD Love not only helps us live more happily but also helps us live longer. Happy marriages are associated with better health, while tension in relationships increases stress and the risk of illness. An analysis of studies involving hundreds of thousands of people suggests that …

By Donna Stellhorn What is this Full Moon about and what makes it special? This is a zero-degree Full Moon which is rare. This indicates you have reason to be more optimistic as you may have many opportunities over the next four weeks. As this is a Virgo/Pisces Full Moon, …

By Janae Jean – This Valentine’s Day, treat yourself (and your sweetheart) to breakfast in bed. These two recipes are simple to prepare but complex in flavor. Heart healthful flaxseed adds protein and good fat. If you prefer to cube your own potatoes and tofu, simply do so the day …

By Alecia Rice Q: My girlfriend always seems disappointed on Valentine’s Day. I can’t seem to do anything right which makes me feel like a failure. How do I change this dynamic?  — Bittersweet Boyfriend
 A: Dear Bittersweet Boyfriend, Let’s be honest. Corporations and advertisers have artificially manufactured this holiday …

By Kayla Hancock Crystal Wands: For Massage Therapy, Reflexology, and Energy Medicine by Ewald Kliegel (Healing Arts Press, $19.95, Paperback) Did you know that crystals can be used to alleviate stress in the body? Amethyst, for example, calms the nerves and muscles and even fights fatigue. In this in-depth guide-book, …

By Kasia Szumal There once was a miner; he was older and experienced. He knew the mine very well; knew all the roads, the turns, the places where you could find coal. When this miner went down to the mine, he would carry a very heavy lamp that worked well. …

By Janae Jean and Spencer Schluter Taoist Monk Yun Rou (formerly Arthur Rosenfeld) was ordained a Taoist monk at the Chun Yang (Pure Yang) Taoist Temple in Guangzhou, China. His writings and teachings promote Taoist philosophy and focus on environmental conservation as well as political and social justice. He hosts …