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 …
Read More »Beyond Mindfulness: Reaping far greater benefits without involving the thinking mind through Reconnective Healing®
– by Ana Clavell We live in a fast-paced society, where everything needs to be ready yesterday. Somehow we have become conditioned to try to keep our attention on everything simultaneously, and that’s why most of us feel that we are on a daily race against time. The levels of …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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, …
Read More »Publisher’s Letter – Freedom in the Moment
By Kasia Szumal- When I was a kid I remember having so much freedom in my life. After I was done with dinner and homework, I would play outside with other kids until sundown. We were chefs, firemen, police officers and baseball players. Our imagination was endless. Besides setting time …
Read More »Astrology 101: Transits and Aspects
By Kaye Berjot – So far, you’ve learned about the 10 planets, the 12 signs of the zodiac, the 12 houses, the ascendant, the Moon, and the importance of the Sun. I’ve covered years of knowledge in just a few months, and for your convenience, all previous articles can be …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Ask Alecia – March 2018
By Alecia Rice – Q. My fiancée doesn’t like me to go out with the guys or do anything socially without her. Should it be this way? — Feeling Shackled A. Dear Feeling Shackled, Generally, it shouldn’t be this way. It’s an immature way to be in a relationship because …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Astrology Basics 101 – The 12 Zodiac Signs
by Kaye Berjot – In last month’s issue, we started out our Astrology Basics 101 series by discussing the Sun, Ascendant and Moon. As a quick reminder, the Sun describes what is taking place, the Ascendant explains how events are being presented, and the Moon explains how you feel about …
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