A 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.
Marianne Williamson: Love is the Bottom Line
Twenty years after she introduced a new generation to A Course in Miracles in her bestselling book, A Return to Love, Marianne Williamson is still taking on the world—with a renewe…
True Intimacy
I INVITE BEAU, now four, to lunch. I want him to meet my good friend Koho, who is visiting from Detroit. I haven’t seen Koho for several years. He is busy in his role as the guidin…
Reviews
Escape Fire: The Fight to Rescue American Healthcare
The catastrophe of American health care is so broad and deep that any attempt to make a cohesive film about it seems like a fool’s errand. So it’s both a relief and a surprise that…
Sushi: The Global Catch
Mark Hall's film is a curious, two-headed beast: It starts off exploring the world of sushi, charting the ins and outs of what is now a huge, booming international business (includ…
Yogawoman
Saraswati Clere and Kate Clere McIntyre’s documentary marvels at the way that yoga has gone from being a male-dominated practice to a phenomenon among women. (When it originat…
Matisyahu: "Spark Seeker"
A young girl with frizzy dreadlock-style hair looks into the camera with a half-smile, dark eyes wiser than her years. Matisyahu chose this image for the cover of his latest, fourt…
"Election Special" by Ry Cooder
And now a special message from Ry Cooder: welcome to the reality of money, corruption, and lies! Some call it politics, but for Cooder it’s just the here and now. His new album Ele…
"Remixed" by Girish
Opening the CD case for Girish’s Remixed, one discovers a poem by the great Sufi mystic Rumi: “After one moment with that glorious friend you became loving, radiant, and ecstatic. …
"Different Colours" by Marconi Union
"The world's most relaxing song”—that’s how Time magazine (November 28, 2011) described “Weightless” by Marconi Union in an article highlighting 50 of the best new inventions.…
"Anastasis" by Dead Can Dance
Rebirth. That’s how fans worldwide of Dead Can Dance must be describing the release of DCD’s first album in 16 years, Anastasis. Indeed, “anastasis” is the Greek word for “res…
The Fear & Anxiety Solution
By Friedemann SchaubIf the anxious mind is a spiraling whirlpool of what-ifs and self-doubt, then The Fear & Anxiety Solution is an anchor that helps keep the spirit moored. Au…
The Last Frontier: Exploring the Afterlife and Transforming Our Fear of Death
By Julia AssanteIf you are fascinated by things that go bump in the night and you’re pretty sure there is more to “real” life than meets the eye, then this is the book for yo…
The Heart of Money
By Deborah L. PriceIt's a taboo subject, but it’s something intimate that can bring partners closer together. Did you guess sex? The answer is money, actually, which author Deborah…
The Emotional Eater’s Repair Manual
By Julie M. SimonBinge, exercise, criticize thighs, repeat. Overeaters can feel awash in a downward spiral, unable to pull free and paddle to shore. Julie M. Simon’s new book on em…
"Fear" by Thich Nhat Hanh
By Thich Nhat HanhOur greatest teacher lies within. Birth and death are only concepts. The present moment is our true home. Everything in life is impermanent.These eternal truths f…
