By Janae Jean and Spencer Schluter For this interview, we had the honor of speaking with the dynamic and engaging Justin McRoberts and Scott Erickson. Justin and Scott collaborated together on the book Prayer: Forty Days of Practice, which features images interspersed with reflections and practices to inspire connection. We …
Read More »Finding Love In Nature
By Jenny Lynne — As spring is upon us, it’s time to shed the old fickle patterns, messy mindsets and dirty habits that aren’t serving us anymore. Immerse yourself in nature and take an introspective moment to listen to your heart. After all, in nature comes clarity. Love is everywhere …
Read More »Clearing the Way for Love – Interview with Susan Wisehart, M.S., LMFT
by Janae Jean and Spencer Schluter This month, we had the privilege to speak with Susan Wisehart, M.S., LMFT. Susan is a holistic psychotherapist and author of the book, Soul Visioning: Clear the Past, Create Your Future. She has trained with psychiatrist Brian Weiss, M.D. and with Jungian analyst, Roger …
Read More »Harmony through Ayurveda
By Swati Mhaske – Ayurveda, literally, the knowledge of longevity, originated in modern-day India about eight millennia ago. It is like an age-old banyan tree that offers a comforting shadow from the modern-day scorching sun of inorganic diet and synthetic medicine. At the core of Ayurveda is the view …
Read More »Guidelines for Effective Communication
By James L. Creighton, Ph.D. In order for couples to jointly re-examine the meanings that they give to each other’s behavior and find new ways of relating to each other, they need to share feelings, thoughts, and beliefs at a very deep level. This requires that both partners feel safe—meaning …
Read More »The Shared Heart – The Gift of Rejection
By Joyce and Barry Vissell – Rejection can hurt. Perhaps a person can be rejected by a friend, partner, boss, sibling, parent, co-worker, someone you work out with at the gym, or even your grown child. Scientists are discovering that the hurt of rejection can be actually recorded within your …
Read More »The Power of Love and Religion
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 …
Read More »7 Surprising Health Benefits of Love
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 …
Read More »Hearth & Home – Gluten-Free Vegan Breakfast in Bed
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 …
Read More »Go With the Flow – Interview with Monk Yun Rou
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 …
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