A number of years ago I bought a T-shirt embroidered with the words "All who wander are not lost." I am not all that fond of the shirt, but I have kept it for the motto. It seems to sum up my life in six words.I am rather known for my wanderings (or wandelings as I tend to call them) - and yes, sometimes I do wonder when I wander. I have found a good "wandle" will heal most of what bothers me. It takes me out of my busy-ness and puts me smack dab in the moment.I think … [Read more...]
For Women: Who Will Awaken the Sleeping Beauty in You?
Like most women in Western culture, I grew up hearing the tale of "Sleeping Beauty." Naturally I imagined that one day, just like the sleeping princess, I would be discovered and saved by a handsome prince. As I became a teenager, my fantasy expanded and I also imagined that my Prince Charming would know how to awaken my sexuality and turn me into a radiant, adult woman. And I wouldn't even have to tell him what to do...somehow he would just know....This fantasy of a perfect man who … [Read more...]
Natural Headache Remedies are Available
Dear EarthTalk: Are there natural headache remedies that can get me off of Tylenol, Advil and other medicines whose side effects can be as bad as or worse than the pain that led me to use them? - Jan Levinson, Portland, ME Many of us may be too dependent on over-the-counter painkillers to treat the occasional headache, especially given the side effects of such drugs. Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) can increase the risk of heart and circulation problems - including heart attack and stroke - and is … [Read more...]
The Dolphin: Story of a Dreamer
The following excerpt is from the new book The Dolphin: Story of a Dreamer (Hay House). The first rays of the morning sun filtered gently through the breaking clouds, unveiling the unspoiled beauty of a remote coral island, set like a jewel in the middle of a deep blue sea. A tropical storm had just hit the area, and a huge swell was pounding the reef. The once-placid ocean had turned into a raging torrent of surf and spray.Suddenly, when a huge wave was about to break, a young dolphin appeared … [Read more...]
The Poison of Pet Loss
Based on the book Saying Goodbye to Your Angel Animals Although it had been a week since Kathleen McBride's dog Tyler died, she couldn't stop mourning. Unbidden tears came while she worked at her desk. Her boss, a young woman, zinged Kathleen with the words: "I thought you would be over that dog by now." The woman's callous remark left Kathleen speechless. She says, "I couldn't begin to explain to her the enormity of my loss, so I didn't even try." If it hadn't been for the … [Read more...]
Eight Simple Activities for Inner Peace
Inner peace is the result of the choices we make in our perceptions, thoughts, beliefs, feelings and actions. It's completely within our control. As we work to be in harmony with the following eight aspects of our lives and being, inner peace emerges. Contemplate and reflect on your status with each of these eight components, and enjoy doing the activity presented with each one. Peace with SelfThis happens when we do what we know is right in every situation, large or small. Integrity and … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Silence
In the August issue of Ode magazine, Tijn Touber wrote, "Being silent means more than just holding your tongue. It means listening for the softest, most subtle sound of all - the sound of the soul." Last April, I was forced to keep vocally silent for a week after minor surgery on my vocal chords. Among the benefits I derived from not talking aloud (not even a whisper), was my penmanship dramatically improved. The notes I wrote to my wife were at least legible. The experience of not … [Read more...]
Food Can Be Love
I read a book once that asked the question: "If Jesus or the Buddha came to dinner, what would you serve?" Would you stop at McDonald's for a combo meal? Order a pizza with a side of buffalo wings? Of course not. You would serve the very best food, cooked with love as a sign of respect, in the hopes of pleasing them and making them happy. You would definitely pick the very best of everything and set a beautiful table with yummy food. The question I ask you is: Why should you treat … [Read more...]
Inspiration and Motivation
I saw a video about a high school student named Jed who was failing his classes and getting into trouble. His parents, teachers and counselors tried hard to motivate him to stay in school and succeed, but their efforts were to no avail. Nothing they did could get Jed out of his rut.Then Jed discovered a bird sanctuary that rehabilitated injured hawks and birds of prey and released them back into the wild. Something about this work stirred Jed, and he began to visit the sanctuary every day after … [Read more...]
Charting the Heavens in November
The Sun, traveling through Scorpio this month, invites us to embrace personal and collective transformations more fully...until it enters Sagittarius on 11/21, launching us forward with new visions in hand for the future. Scorpio energy pulls us down deep into ourselves. This is the place where we grow capable of existing profoundly in this world. With the full moon on 11/12 in Taurus, we feel gratitude for the physical pleasures of life and we turn our attention toward appreciation. The new … [Read more...]
Ghost Town
You know the kind of person who always seems angry at or disgusted by the world and all the people around him? The kind of guy who seems to wear a big sign around his neck that says, "Don't bother me for any reason at any time." Ever wonder about why that kind of person is the way he is...or do we just try to avoid him? What about the guy who is married to what seems to be, and actually is, a wonderful woman who loves him, treats him well, but he cheats on her anyway? What goes on … [Read more...]
Food For Ascension
In a nutshell, I believe "Food For Ascension" to be a creative, God-inspired diet that is centered on whole foods. As each soul is truly unique, so must each person's diet be tailored to address their specific needs on various levels. The concept of Food For Ascension is eating in harmony with nature, for the building of a strong body and balanced emotions and to support living a spiritual life in service to others. Food For Ascension takes into consideration the unique soul, soul … [Read more...]
Serving Love : The Secret Ingredient in the Future of Food
Food is a gift. It's a gift from the earth; it's a gift from a mother to a child, to those we love and are getting to know, and from those wanting to show gratitude and reverence. Most of us have forgotten food's significance beyond physical health or sensual pleasure. But a number of small companies are working to not only remind us of food's sacredness, but to improve its capacity to nourish through the power of human intention. Intention enhanced foods are taking the trend of organics and … [Read more...]
The Value of Solitude
The following is based on the book Solitude: Seeking Wisdom in Extremes (New World Library) Although many cultures have long recognized solitude as an opportunity to look inward, in our culture we sometimes think that spending time alone is unhealthy. Some psychologists even argue that since we're social beings, meaning is found only through relationship with other people. But we are more profoundly relational than that. To be fully human we need relationships with other people, with the … [Read more...]
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