The fate of all peoples and nations is determined by the values which govern their decisions. All who closely study human nature will recognize an expansion of human consciousness taking place in the world today. A narrow and insular state of mind is opening into a more inclusive and tolerant awareness. This unfolding thought pattern is revealing new and constructive ways in which we interact with and relate to life: spiritual, human and phenomenal. The higher values of the soul, universal … [Read more...]

Compiled from the book CharcoalRemedies.com: The Complete Handbook of Medicinal Charcoal & Its Applications "It is only when ignited and quenched that charcoal itself acquires its characteristic powers, and only when it seems to have perished that it becomes endowed with greater virtue." - Pliny, 50 A.D. "Ignited...quenched...perished...endowed." As Pliny, the great Roman scientist observed long ago, charcoal is an enigma, a seeming contradiction, a riddle, a puzzle. … [Read more...]

MINNEAPOLIS - Many books and teachers today are saying that there are lost secrets embedded in the Christian tradition, secrets that the official churches have ignored or suppressed. What are these hidden truths? They can be viewed as expressions of inner Christianity or esoteric Christianity, the inner truth that lies behind the surface forms of the faith. In a weekend workshop, author Richard Smoley will introduce participants to the central teachings of esoteric Christianity. He'll talk … [Read more...]

Our skeletal system consists of bones of a variety of different shapes and sizes. It serves many different functions, including providing a framework for the body in which to support the tissues and protect the vital organs. It acts as levers, working with the muscles to produce body movement. It also works to produce red blood cells within the marrow and serves as a reservoir for calcium and phosphorus.Calcium is one of the primary minerals required for normal bone formation, as well as for … [Read more...]

Eric Frank Sommermann, Ph.D., R.S. Hom(NA), was a passionate and gifted homeopathic practitioner, teacher and leader committed to serving and supporting the professional homeopathic community in Minnesota. Dr. Sommermann, founder of the Northwest Academy of Homeopathy in Minneapolis and dean of the institutution, also co-founded the North American Society of Homeopaths and was a key founder and officer of the Minnesota Homeopathic Association. He was a full-time homeopathic practitioner with … [Read more...]

An interactive toy store where kids can ignite their imaginations, and paint on the walls ala Jackson Pollock? Parents: when was the last time you were inspired walking into a toy store? Would you like a new, creative way to throw your child's next birthday party that will make a lasting impression? Would you like to spend quality time with your child and relax in a place surrounded by originality?   There's a new concept in children's stores that is capturing the attention of … [Read more...]

Animal Talk: Interspecies Telepathic Communication, by Penelope Smith (Council Oak Books, Tulsa OK, 2004) $14.95Is the cat spraying to get back at you, or is it marking the family territory so that the stray dog that comes to the window will not enter the house and threaten the family? Does your dog want to spend the day outside while you are at work or be inside so she can guard your belongings? Through animal telepathy you can understand your companion's point of view on their behavior. Just … [Read more...]

ST. PAUL - Minnesotans are at the forefront of living green. According to The Green Guide, St. Paul is the fourth greenest city in the country and Minneapolis is ranked at 19th. If you want to learn how to make a difference, mark your calendar for the sixth annual Living Green Expo. It's the largest comprehensive green event in the Midwest and it's taking place the weekend of May 5-6 at the State Fair Grandstand Building. The two-day event will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days. … [Read more...]

At what point in our wondrous evolution was it decided that the disposal of tons of garbage every day was an acceptable and necessary practice? Everywhere you go, there is garbage. Everything is packaged, and the package becomes garbage. Paper, cardboard, plastic, more paper, cardboard and plastic, and the volume increases every year.I stopped in my local drug store to buy a bottle of nasal spray to relieve my temporary dis-ease. I purchased a small, plastic bottle packaged in a box, covered … [Read more...]

New on 2012: It's subtitle reads: "Armageddon is not what it used to be." The new film by Sacred Mysteries Production, entitled 2012: The Odyssey (written and directed by Sharron Rose) features noted experts and best-selling authors Jose Arguelles, Gregg Braden, John Major Jenkins, Rick Levine, Terance McKenna, Geoff Stray, Moira Timms, Alberto Villoldo, Jay Weidner, Inka Elders and others who offer insight into the turbulent and transformative nature of the times in which we are … [Read more...]

Authors Dave and Lillian Brummet will host a special Earth Day online radio talk show from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, April 22, at http://internetvoicesradio.com. The show will focus on proactive behaviors any person can do to immediately benefit the environment - and themselves. Rather than pointing fingers or concentrating on the negative aspect of environmental issues, the hosts hope to inspire listeners to start where they are and take matters into their own hands. Composting, recycling/reuse, water … [Read more...]

Somebody said to me a while ago: "A real psychic is a hot commodity." And it seems like it, considering the renaissance psychics are experiencing currently on TV shows such as "Medium" or "Psych," psychic radio shows and TV commercials or Sylvia Browne's books selling on the mainstream market. I even read that 35 percent of the American urban police force uses psychic advice in unresolved murder cases, and the Pentagon offered careers in psychic spying to a select … [Read more...]

In our culture, very few of us aspire to create a simple lifestyle. We equate successful living with earning more money, having a big house, accumulating many material possessions and advancing in our careers. We look to external events and possessions to create and validate our happiness. However, happiness is an internal state. It is not dependent upon externals. It is created by the choices we make, and the responses we choose to make into sub-conscious habits. In her book, Choosing … [Read more...]

Speaking from Noon-2 p.m. Sunday, May 6 at Fargo Holistic Expo Tickets: $30 at (763) 433-9291 or toll-free 1 (866) 809-8080. All major credit cards accepted ($2.50 charge for advance orders & mailing) Tiffany Johnson, at an early age, showed an interest in metaphysical realms. At 14, she began reading tarot cards for friends and family. Throughout her life, she has continued to hone her intuitive talents and has connected with spirituality and deeper studies of holistic healing, herbs, … [Read more...]