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2009 July/August
A Fight-Like Dance
Admittedly, Capoeira isn’t for everyone. The Afro--Brazilian martial art features leg sweeps, handstands, and acrobatic exchanges between two sparring practitioners who are encircl…
2009 July/August
The Difference Between Spirituality and Religion?
I know this sounds basic, but what is the difference between religion and spirituality?Religion is about belonging, community, shared values, shared rituals, and mutual support. Sp…
2009 July/August
Make Yourself a “Living Prayer”
Almost three years ago, after seeing The Secret, my friend announced that she was going to meet a man and then marry him within the month. She believed this with every fiber of her…
2009 July/August
How to Empty Your Head
For years now I have been telling audiences about my alternative to higher education. I call it lower education. You come to my school and on the first day we give you a Ph.D. You …
2012 September/October
Sneak Peek: "Samsara"
Enjoy this web exclusive sneak peek of the film Samsara, and read more about the film here. …
2012 September/October
Going Gluten-Free: Favorite Recipes
Going gluten-free doesn't mean sacrificing great taste. Try baking your own artisanal bread, beignets, cookies, or even angel food cake, all free of gluten.
Why the Poor Throw Happier Parties
People with upper socioeconomic backgrounds can often be accused of flaunting their status by buying stuff. It turns out, however, that it’s easy to identify socioeconomic status j…
Becoming Disabled Is a Path to Marital Bliss
For 12 years, Brigham Young University assistant professor Jeremy Yorgason, Ph.D., and his colleagues tracked 1,217 married couples, randomly selected from around the United States…
Is Watermelon a Natural Viagra?
A cold slice of juicy watermelon has long been a healthy summer staple, boasting ample amounts of nutrients, such as potassium, beta carotene, and lycopene. Now another nutrient in…
Latest Message from Water: Is Dr. Emoto a Spiritual Madoff?
Ten years ago this magazine received an advance copy of Dr. Masaru Emoto’s book Messages from Water, with its dramatic photographs of ice crystals said to be shaped by words, music…
How Oprah Could Keep the Weight Off
Discussing how a successful strategy works, when change doesn't come easily.
