A Winter Night Open Mic | Fundraiser + Social Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017 7 – 10:30 p.m. Join Inner Sense Healing Arts Collective and Perfect Nights for A Winter Night Open Mic Fundraiser at JV Studios Saturday, December 2, 7-10:30pm. Open Mic sign-up starts at 7pm with performances beginning at …
Read More »HEARTh & HOME – Healthy Cookies With Superfoods
By Janae Jean – What’s in season this holiday season? Winter squash? Root vegetables? To me, the holiday season is cookie season! We all have our family favorites. Many of us have family and friends with dietary concerns that make this time of year difficult to suit their needs. I …
Read More »In Print – December 2017
By Kayla Hancock – Press Here! Reiki for Beginners: Your Guide to Subtle Energy Therapy by Victor Archuleta (Fair Winds Press, $16.99, Hardcover) Reiki is an old Japanese approach to healing that involves energy movement from one person to another other, usually through the practitioners’ palms. Victor Archuleta clearly …
Read More »Publisher’s Letter – Recognition
By Kasia Szumal – December is always a month when I like to look back introspectively over the whole year and say “Thanks.” Thanks to all people who support this magazine through their everyday work, thoughts or prayers. Your commitment, dedication and energy keeps “Conscious Community” thriving. First, I want …
Read More »Drawing The Whole Person: Interview with Michael Reedy, Visual Artist
Interview By Janae Jean & Spencer Schluter This episode, we had an in-depth conversation with the highly regarded visual artist, Michael Reedy. Reedy’s work has been widely exhibited and has received numerous prestigious awards. Through drawing and painting, Reedy bridges the internal and the external aspects of the human experience. …
Read More »Community Q&A – Ask Alecia – December 2017
By Alecia Rice – Q. I’m dreading our family holiday gathering. I don’t share views with my family about religion, politics or world events. I feel like I’ll be enduring it instead of looking forward to it. Any advice. — Feeling Grinchy A. Dear Feeling Grinchy, My sense is that …
Read More »Forward Momentum Is A Practice: Why Spirit Guides Like Cartoons
By Laura Boone – I loved the Flintstones (and yes I am THAT OLD.) I enjoyed the ‘60s vibe of the backgrounds, the cheesy caveman theme and especially the celebrity guest star appearances (remember Ann Margrock and Cary Granite?) When I’m doing readings, my guides send me pictures to …
Read More »How Yoga Helps Create Community
By Heather Kellogg – Community = Attitudes + Interests + Goals It’s Wednesday, my alarm went off at 5:30 am. As I was getting ready for work, I laid down on my hardwood bedroom floor. “UGH, my back” I pulled myself back up and finished getting ready for my day. …
Read More »Awaken to Love – Interview with Scott Stabile
By Janae Jean & Spencer Schluter Our guest this episode is Michigan-based author and speaker Scott Stabile. Stabile has a devoted social media following, including over 350K Facebook fans. We discussed his latest book, “Big Love,” social media, failure, success, pain and healing. You can learn more about him on …
Read More »All About Town – Autumn Equinox 2017
By Theresa Puskar – The Hearts Center, Techny, IL September 21-24th, 2017 The Hearts Center of Illinois recently held the Autumn Equinox 2017 gathering at the Techny Towers. The subtitle of the event was Experience the Heart of Loving-Kindness and the Joy of Compassion– The Twelve Archangels Illumine Chicago with …
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