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Publisher’s Letter – Mindfulness and Gratitude

By Kasia Szumal Life-Changing Practices Mindfulness and Gratitude I am so excited to share our November issue with you because it is all about two life-changing practices—mindfulness and gratitude. These two powerful words can change not only your life’s experience for the better but also change your consciousness. The first …

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Community Happenings – September 2018

Reiki I and Animal Reiki Training Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Are you interested in learning Reiki and supporting the amazing Tiny Hooves Rescue at the same time? Help yourself and your pet refresh, recover and rejuvenate with Reiki. This holistic practice can strengthen the healing …

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How to Combat Perfectionism and Lower Risk of Anxiety, Depression and Eating Disorders

By Susanna Mittermaier An alarming new study shows perfectionism is on the rise, a condition linked to depression, anxiety, eating disorders, early morbidity and even suicide. Broadly defined, perfectionism is a combination of excessively high personal standards and overly critical self-evaluations. Perfectionism is often fueled by cultural expectations and conditioning, …

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The Pendulum of Life – Interview with Anne Watts on Alan Watts

Interview By Janae Jean & Spencer Schluter – For this interview, we had the pleasure of speaking with Anne Watts, daughter of Alan Watts about her father’s work and The Collected Letters of Alan Watts. Alan Watts (1915–­1973) was a renowned philosopher, Zen scholar, Episcopalian Priest, author and lecturer. The …

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Common Unity – Interview with Ian Simkins

Interview by Janae Jean & Spencer Schluter – Our February mid-month podcast guest is Ian Simkins of the Beauty In The Common project. Ian currently serves as pastor at Community Christian Church in Naperville, Ill. He has spoken across the United States and around the world, toured the United States with …

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