What began as a dream of something that can truly assist people in their spiritual growth has resulted 15 years later in a strong holistic publication, an expo promoting internationally known speakers and nearly 150 exhibitors for seven consecutive years in Minneapolis, and smaller but just as effective expos throughout the region.The September edition will include an interview with Edge founder Gary Beckman and his wife, Insiah, who is the co-owner and business manager. They will explore the … [Read more...]
Is Your Definition of Success Broken?
Do you have a working definition of success that fits for you, or has the word lost its meaning? Did it once have personal meaning, or was it never truly yours in the first place? Is "success" a dark cloud hovering over you, or a foggy place in your mind you'd rather not visit? And - attention, please! - is there a hidden cost to letting it remain broken?Angela had consulted me because her graphic design business was producing lackluster results and her feelings about it were even more … [Read more...]
Understanding Scarcity
Kahlil Gibran writes: "To be thirsty when your well is full, is a thirst, which is unquenchable." Many of us grow up believing in scarcity. If we didn't get enough of what we needed; if we had competitive brothers and sisters; if we were poor, needy or frightened of not having our needs adequately met; then we probably developed a "scarcity" orientation or belief system...a scarcity mentality. Your usual attitudes reflect either an abundant mentality or a scarcity mentality. … [Read more...]
READER SURVEY
Send us your reflections on how The Edge has touched your life by August 10 to editor@edgelife.net. Keep your comments brief and include your name and city/state where you live. … [Read more...]
Natural Ways of Addressing Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity
Celiac disease, celiac sprue or gluten sensitive enteropathy is an autoimmune disorder of the small intestines. In our bodies, the small intestine is responsible for the absorption of the foods we eat. When someone with celiac disease ingests foods that contain gluten, the body produces antibodies that attack the small intestines and, in particularly, the villi.The villi are tiny hair-like projections that line the small intestine, allowing nutrients to be absorbed into the bloodstream. Without … [Read more...]
The New Look: A Design for a New Time
Edge Life magazine next month will feature a bold new redesign and a return to more "edgy" topics in spirituality and healing, and a more streamlined facelift of its website will synchronize both Edge Life magazine and Edge Life expos into a single easy-to-navigate site.Beginning in September, the magazine's bold "edge" nameplate will return, in honor of the seven years in which the publication was known as "The EDGE." In addition, editorial content will include new … [Read more...]
Retirement Years: Living with Passion and Purpose
When Lee Iacocca retired from the auto industry in the mid 1990s, he thought he had it made. He had millions of dollars in the bank, plush homes in three countries, books on the best-seller list, a syndicated column and speaking engagements that brought in $60,000 per 30-minute appearance.But Iacocca soon realized retirement wasn't what he expected. "I wasn't ready for it," he says. "Most people aren't." He confessed his failure in a Fortune interview entitled, "How I … [Read more...]
Listening to Music
Music soothes, energizes, heals and irritates. With or without words, music has a powerful effect on us, especially when we are fully listening. Next time you have the opportunity to listen to music, try listening with awareness. As the music plays, tune into the body's experience and allow the music to fill the space within. Let all thought go as you listen deeply. Experience the body's sensations in response to sound. You may notice this is more difficult with music you would not have chosen … [Read more...]
The Key to Conscious Compassion
When we ponder our spiritual journeys as individuals, developing true compassion would seem to be one of our highest, and perhaps hardest, goals. The very idea of it brings to mind outstanding individuals, such as Mother Teresa or the Dalai Lama, who have demonstrated a depth of understanding and compassion for humanity that appears beyond the grasp of those of us who consider ourselves less remarkable.Nancy Joy, a writer, emotional life coach and spiritual teacher who lives in Mount Vernon, … [Read more...]
Iowa Holistic Expo to Debut in March
DES MOINES - Edge Life is excited to announce the debut of Iowa Holistic Expo on March 15-16, 2008, at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown, affording all Iowa residents and those from neighboring states the opportunity to learn more about ways to enhance their lives by balancing mind, body and soul.Iowa Holistic Expo will feature three highly acclaimed intuitives - Kathryn Harwig, Echo Bodine and Lynn Young - as keynote speakers. These authors are poised to share insight and wisdom to assist you in … [Read more...]
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