Conscious Community Magazine

By Joyce and Barry Vissell I have to admit; I have a hard time asking for help. I have that "false pride" thing about being able to do it myself, that if I have to ask for help, it means I'm helpless. I’m like the two-year-old who proclaims, "I can …

By Joe Jarnol Johrei was developed in Japan during the 1930’s by the Japanese artist, philosopher, ikebana master and spiritual leader, Mokichi Okada (Meishu-sama). He devoted himself to healing the sick as well as searching for spiritual aware- ness. Meishu-sama began following the Divine Will of God and felt certain …

By Cynthia Gran My husband and I are celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary this month! I’ve been thinking about how we’ve grown over the years. We’ve consistently returned to yoga’s guiding principles our whole marriage. Our common yoga training was marked with reminders to be aware of our thoughts, our …

By Mary Montgomery In my July column, I asked the question, “Why are we so relieved when tragic things can be tied to a physical abnormality, and not just a mental one?” I also promised to explore further the question, “What is a Spirit to do when the human is …

By Janet Thompson If I was stranded on a deserted island and had to choose only one skin care product, it would definitely be toner! I never realized the importance of toner until I became an Esthetician. My mother always shopped at the big department stores and spent a lot …

By Christine Alexandria Angels have been with us since the beginning of time and are always assisting humanity in global as well as personal situations. They are ever joyful, loving, wise and at times rather pushy in helping you to live your dreams for that is their purpose; helping you …

By Elizabeth Summers By October, the beautiful season of Fall has arrived bringing with it new looks in Mother Nature, new weather conditions and new life styles for we humans as we begin our nesting for the next several months. As Mother Earth began to wind things down in the …

By Lori Daniel Falk Adult coloring books are all the rage!  It appears not only is everyone doing it, everyone is writing about it too.  Seriously, everyone from the New Yorker to Forbes Magazine to The Washington Post is writing about it. This is not just a little trend here folks. …

By Anna Anthony Anna Anthony: Rodrigo, how do you define shamanism? Rodrigo Duque: There’s this Hollywood version of what Shamanism is. It's a crazy person with feathers all over the place, a necklace made of bones, and a lot of bracelets, holding magical bundles. They go into trance states, then …

By Sue Odland As leaves begin their crimson cascade, and the air turns crisp with the promise of a changing season, the garden begins its transition as well. Consider the following tips and activities to glean the most from the autumn garden. “Seeds” of the Future Even though gardeners may …