Jodi Christenson will be ordained to Subdeacon on Saturday, April 25, beginning at 10 a.m., at Saint Francis Liberal Catholic Church of Minneapolis. The progressive church opened Holy Orders to women in 2003. Jodi has been a dedicated server at Saint Francis for a number of years, and she will be welcomed to her new office as a minister for the High Eucharist. In addition, Rev. Judie Cilcain will be raised to the priesthood on Sunday, April 26, beginning at 10 a.m. Judie has served Saint Francis … [Read more...]
Letters to The Edge
THE NEW WEBSITE The Digital Edge is really cool – having the “exact” magazine appear and being able to page through it is really impressive and useful. – Steve Gildersleeve, Vadnais Heights, MN The Edge: Soul of the Cities, formerly “Edge Life,” is under new ownership and direction. This is a terrific new format and presence in the Metropolitan community. It is available in printed form and online. I have it “bookmarked” in my favorite places. Let us all support them as … [Read more...]
Healing news
SIMPLY RAW: Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days DVD chronicles six diabetics taking the raw food challenge for reversing diabetes naturally & documents remarkable results A fascinating, independent film follows the remarkable journeys of six diabetics (Type 1 and 2) for 30 days as they take the “Raw Challenge” to reverse their disease naturally without prescription drugs by eating only organic, vegan, uncooked, “raw foods” despite the American Medical Association’s claim that … [Read more...]
Stimulating the Autistic Brain with Motor Patterning and Childhood Reflexes
Autism is estimated to affect one in every 150 births in America according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Autism Association of America reports that autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the U.S. In Minnesota, we have an even higher rate, anywhere from one in 81 to one in 56 – three times the national average. In the local Somali community, the rates go up even higher to 1 in 28 – more than five times the national average. These figures are … [Read more...]
Do I have to feed my cat meat?
![“Give me meat or give me death!” Well, not necessarily, say some. Cats are natural carnivores and they need certain nutrients that can’t be obtained through plant-based foods. But some pet food and supplement makers say they have that problem solved - and that it is even healthier for cats than conventional meat-based pet foods. [Getty Images]](http://edgemagazine.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/earthtalkvegetariancats-150x150.jpg "earthtalkvegetariancats")
Dear EarthTalk: I don’t eat meat, for a variety of ethical and environmental reasons, and I’d rather not feed it to my cat, either. Do cats have to be carnivores? – John McManus, Needham, MA Unlike dogs and other omnivores, cats are true (so-called “obligate”) carnivores: They meet their nutritional needs by consuming other animals and have a higher protein requirement than many other mammals. Cats get certain key nutrients from meat – including taurine, arachidonic acid, vitamin … [Read more...]
Emotional Freedom: Liberate Yourself From Negative Emotions and Transform Your Life
Judith Orloff, M.D., is a psychiatrist and intuition expert who synthesizes the pearls of traditional medicine with cutting-edge knowledge of intuition, energy, and spirituality to create a new blend of healing wisdom. She passionately believes that the future of medicine depends upon integrating all these elements to achieve emotional freedom and total wellness. Her new book is Emotional Freedom: Liberate Yourself From Negative Emotions and Transform Your Life (Harmony Books, 2009). Her … [Read more...]
Review: Emotional Freedom
EMOTIONAL FREEDOM: Liberate Yourself From Negative Emotions and Transform Your Life (Harmony, $24), by Judith Orloff, M.D., 416 pages We live in a tumultuous, fear-dominated period in history and must become masters at overcoming fear and other negative emotions so they don’t sabotage our power. With skill and compassion, Dr. Judith Orloff shows us how to become heroes in out own lives by transforming anger, loneliness and envy and more, rather than simply “reacting” when our buttons … [Read more...]
Blood Memories
What did the doctor mean by “multiple anomalies”? Did we hesitate, look at one another, and say we wanted to see you, hold you? I don’t remember…but we didn’t. Why, I’ve asked myself many times? The words had an unsettling tone. “Anomalies” rolled off the doctor’s tongue, but combined with “multiple” created an image of a young innocent body twisted into frightening shapes. The doctor said you were fortunate that you didn’t live but a few minutes. However, we named … [Read more...]
The Power of Surrender
I have spent much of my life learning that my greatest vulnerability is my greatest strength. I cannot overstate the value of this fact. Once you can accept and embrace it, your ability to be a force for good in the world will unfold in a staggeringly powerful way. You will discover that your ability to be more entirely present with others will improve exponentially. Additionally, much of your own pain will begin to fall away. The definition of vulnerability is being “capable of or … [Read more...]
The Best Time to be Rich
An ancient Chinese blessing suggests, “May you live in interesting times.” We sure do. Actually, all times are interesting, as they offer unique opportunities for awakening and growth. Our most interesting opportunity at the moment proceeds from the economy. As you well know, lots of people are talking lack. While you may be tempted to go there with them, or judge, resent or resist them, you can make far better use of the moment. The best time to practice wealth is in the face of the … [Read more...]
Changing Perception & “Inner Engineering”
My spiritual journey began when I was young with the thirst for the truth, but I never found the right path until I attended the Inner Engineering program offered by Isha Foundation. The first thing I noticed after the program was that my need for food and sleep dropped drastically and I now was able to function well with five hours of sleep. Before I went to this program, I always found myself trying to enjoy life by experiencing the finer things in life. I had to sample the latest … [Read more...]
Time to Walk the Talk
“The definition of character is what you do when no one is looking.” – Beck Weathers We are rapidly approaching a time of convergence when the behavior patterns of the past no longer enable us to move forward effectively. The growth of the alternative/holistic health industry is a testament to the changes that are taking place. More and more people are searching for answers to the fundamental questions regarding the purpose and meaning of life. The proliferation of specialty products … [Read more...]
Coping in These Troubling Times
During the past two years, my need to cope has been great. My day job was eliminated suddenly and I have been going through the stages of grief. However, my spirituality and healing practice have sustained, nourished and comforted me during this trying time. Reiki and daily card divination have been my mainstays. Every early morning, while still in bed, I am holding my hands in the twelve Reiki self-treatment positions, lingering five minutes or longer on various parts of my body – taking … [Read more...]
Prosperity in Changing Times
Once upon a time (say, in the Reagan years) we were taught that it was desirable to use our wits to do more, have more and be more than our fellow citizens. There was no such thing as too much. Now, as it all falls apart, we're seeing the end result of a strategy that raised up a few at the expense of the many. Where we once took pride in "separating ourselves from the herd," we now find some meager comfort in knowing "we're all in the same boat." Money is a heady drug and there are countless … [Read more...]
Positive Feng Shui can support during negative times
During the years of facilitating Feng Shui appointments, I have witnessed the lives of my clients taking on themes. For a while it seemed most of the people I worked with were buying second homes. Then during another phase many of my clients were being challenged with some serious health issues. Today they’re all concerned about the employment situation. Some have lost their jobs completely; some want to quit but don’t dare, while others have decided to actively look for another position … [Read more...]
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