STAY IN TOUCH WITH OUR NEWSLETTERSA Purr for Help: How A Rescued Cat Opened My Heart
Nearly broke and pessimistic about the world, journalist Jane Ganahl heart and mind were opened by one abandoned cat.
2012 November/December
Marianne Williamson “Love is the bottom line”
Ancient Goddess Archetype: Are You a Modern-Day Artemis?
The Greeks built temples and altars to gods and goddesses that today we might sense deep within our world or even within ourselves. One that particularly appeals to me is Artemis, …
Essential Conversations with Rabbi Rami: 21st Century Spirituality
Former priest Matthew Fox speaks with Rabbi Rami Shapiro about his work, and his new book, modern spirituality, and intergenerational wisdom.
Veg Revolution: Recipes from Moosewood Restaurant
Moosewood Cookbook—that cozy, hand-lettered, and charmingly illustrated collection of vegetarian recipes—is one of the 10 best-selling cookbooks of all time. But more than being a …
Excerpt: "The Law of Divine Compensation" by Marianne Williamson
Author, activist, and spiritual leader Marianne Williamson is often considered one of the defining voices for a new generation of spiritual seekers. Six of her 10 published books h…
Excerpt: Matthew Fox's "Hildegard of Bingen: A Saint for Our Times"
Author Matthew Fox is the popular and controversial theologian and author of more than 25 books that expose the corruption and patriarchal hierarchy of the Roman Catholic Church an…Columns
Enjoy the Fun of Getting, But Teach the Power of Giving
To these perennial questions, I offer some answers — not to close a conversation, but to broaden one. I do not claim to know anything you don’t know, but if I can help you remember…Inner + Outer Worlds
In the Arctic, A Hunger for Ancestral Foods
The loss of traditional hunting has forced many Inuit to rely on expensive imported food, but many find the Western diet leaves them feeling empty, body and soul.
How to Avoid Holiday Meltdowns
This season, avoid the usual meltdowns and instead forge meaningful connections.
Holidays, Happier: Start a New Family Tradition
Nurture your family’s holiday food traditions across cultures.
Why Some Health Foods Aren't So Healthy After All
Are kale chips and mango smoothies a smart choice? Don't be fooled by the "health halo" warns food sociologist Dina Rose.
Zen Medication: Can Meditation Heal Us?
A study published in the July Journal of Psychiatric Practice reveals that Zen meditation and its secular sister, mindfulness meditation, effectively reduce depression, anxiety, an…Inversions: Turning Yoga on Its Head
The first time my yoga teacher encouraged me to go upside down into a headstand, I yelped.My outburst was just loud enough to let everyone in the class—especially me—know that I wa…Former Priest Matthew Fox on 21st Century Spirituality
Two decades being expelled as a priest of the Dominican Order, Matthew Fox has continued to challenge the doctrines of the Catholic Church with books including last year’s The Pope…The Ancient Art of Smudging
Purify yourself and your home with a traditional Native American practice.
When "Organic" isn’t Organic
Fill your cart with goodies that have been certified “organic,” and you might think you’re feeding your family wholesome food that’s been untainted by pesticides or chemical additi…Saying Grace: Mealtime Blessings Around the World
Whether we bow our heads over pasta or pad thai, giving thanks connects us not only with a higher power, but with each other.
Features
4 Ways to Stop Shame in its Tracks
Shame sabotages our desire for emotional intimacy, says Brene Brown.
Can Religion Save the Planet?
Unleashing the power of their faith on tough environmental problems, today's "ecovangelists" ask: Can religion save the planet, or will the planet save religion?
Brené Brown: How Vulnerability Holds the Key to Emotional Intimacy
And shame sabotages our desire for closeness.
Pilgrimage to India with MC Yogi
Bhakti-hop innovator MC Yogi travels to India for an unwitting spiritual chiropractic adjustment—and artistic inspiration for his newest musical offering.
40 Years of Moosewood: Memories & Recipes from the Legendary Vegetarian Restaurant
The cookbooks that fed a generation—and sparked a vegetarian revolution—got their start at the improbable restaurant that became a legend.
