Tag Archives: human consciousness

by Endre Balogh – Our natural world is filled with a myriad of geometric designs. We can see examples of this in the simplest of flowers and shells, as well as in the geometry comprising the tiniest atoms, or farthest galaxies. These patterns repeat in endless permutations everywhere, yet how …

by Matthew B. James, MA, Ph.D. – “The truth is that there is no actual stress or anxiety in the world; it’s your thoughts that create these false beliefs. You can’t package stress, touch it or see it. There are only people engaged in stressful thinking.” — Wayne Dyer A …

by Alan Cohen – I heard about a fellow who set out on a spiritual quest to India. There he was recommended by word of mouth to find a particular saint who lived in a remote village. The seeker went to great lengths to travel to the village, where a …

by Tara Aal – Overview August begins with Lammas, one of eight traditional Celtic festivals. Lammas is a cross-quarter festival, falling halfway between Summer Solstice and Fall Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere. It’s a celebration of the first harvest and last days of summer. Harvest is the culmination of the …

By Connie Mahealanikealoha Harris – Reiki, the word, is Japanese – 2 kanji meaning “spiritual energy”. That’s all it is. Of course, everything is spiritual energy, just in case you didn’t already know. Reiki is a divine gift that helps keep the order of the universe. Reiki, the energy, keeps …

by Janae Jean – August in the Midwest is hot and humid. So, why not add some heat to our dinner plates as well? This month we have a plant-based meal inspired by the Indian Subcontinent. Indian food is known for its spicy flavors. This month’s masala-inspired dish is packed …

Reviews by Kayla Hancock – The Seven Chakra Personality Types Discover the Energetic Forces that Shape Your Life, Your Relationships, and Your Place in the World by Shai Tubali (Conari Press, Paperback, $18.95) Many of us have learned about (or are familiar with) the energy centers in our bodies known …

By Kasia Szumal – Once there was a tavern called “Lucky Star” with great food, affordable prices and employees who gave the best service they could offer. Unfortunately, the tavern was losing business; they were getting less and less customers. Times were really bad. One day, a monk came into …

Alecia Rice – Q: You often talk about inner peace. How do you define and nurture it?  — Peace-seeker A: Dear Peace-seeker, Someone once said, “Serenity is not freedom from the storm, but peace amid the storm.” Cultivating inner peace doesn’t allow us to bypass the storms of life. It …

By Janae Jean and Spencer Schluter – For this interview, we had the honor of speaking with author, chef and Zen priest, Edward Espe Brown. Brown has authored many books on cooking, including The Tassajara Bread Book and his most recent, No Recipe: Cooking As Spiritual Practice. He was featured …