What is prosperity? I believe one possible answer to that question is: "wealth."This isn't a simple answer, because some answers inevitably lead to more questions. In this case, the answer of "wealth" causes the next question to be asked: "What is wealth?" It is from my perspective that prosperity and wealth go hand in hand; therefore I must address both questions to truly answer: "What is prosperity?"This is no one true answer or single perspective to the … [Read more...]

Second of a four-part travel series Our driver, "Honey," a young gentleman with a turban of Sikh faith, always so gracious and accommodating with a happy demeanor, picked us up from our hotel. Gary (my husband, the Edge Life publisher) and I were ready to begin our next stage of our journey. Industrialization was very evident as soon as we reached the outskirts of Delhi. Massive industrial complexes and huge office buildings, most of them fairly new, were built within the last … [Read more...]

A few weeks ago, I was flying back to Minnesota, my home state, after doing a workshop for a large community organization and the thought hit me: We need a Secretary of Personal Finance. Now before you dismiss the idea as being too "out there" or "too redundant" - don't we already have a Department of the Treasury? - please indulge me while I make my case. As it currently stands, the Department of the Treasury does oversee the Office of Financial Education, created in … [Read more...]

The Gift of Travel: Inspiring Stories from Around the World, by Larry Habegger, James O'Reilly, Sean O'Reilly (Travelers' Tales, San Francisco, CA, 2004) $14.95"There are moments when a sudden, unexpected connection is made somewhere in the world, powerful and undeniable. When the energy is exactly right, it doesn't seem to matter where you are. Things just happen as they should." The gifts of travel come in packages as unique as the receiver and as unpredictable as the people and … [Read more...]

There has been much talk of The Secret DVD, book and audiobook, as it has found its way onto major network channels and programs, including "Oprah." People are flocking to view the video and try out a new set of universal laws of attraction and abundance.But are they really new and recently discovered? Or have they been with us long before anyone spoke of becoming "aware," before this new age of enlightenment?Even 2,000 years ago, I recall the Master saying, "...And ye … [Read more...]

Edge Life Magazine is presenting Twin Cities Psychic Symposium from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 24, at Earle Brown Heritage Center, 6155 Earle Brown Dr., Brooklyn Center, MN. Featured are three keynote speakers: Echo Bodine, Kathryn Harwig and Michael Thompson Isaac, who will each speak for two hours. In addition, enjoy a psychic fair complete with intuitive readers, exhibitioners and a bookstore by Borders.Click HERE for Details on Twin Cities Psychic Symposium A Preview, by ECHO … [Read more...]

New buzz: Minneapolis-based rock band 13 Hertz, a blend of the psychedelia of The Verve and the earthiness of Ben Harper, has released its second full-length album, Bluebird. Led by vocalist T. Perry Bowers, guitarists Charlie Henrikson and Lila Karash, drummer Nathan Fryett and bassist Rob Aurand explore intricate grooves that transport you out of ordinary time and place you at the foot of your inner spirit. Check it out if you enjoy Zeppelin's dreamy moments. It features "sensitive … [Read more...]

If you want to change your life, begin by intending to do so. The power of intention is no longer in dispute. Its credibility was thoroughly examined back in 1990 by the National Academy of Sciences. This group "examined all the scientific studies to date on these methods [of intention] and declared them effective." Indeed, the power of intention can change your reality, your health, your career, your world, and your habits of thinking, feeling and behaving. Whether you call intention … [Read more...]