2013 May/June
There’s Something about Eckhart
Columns
Searching for Nymphs: The Power of Belief
When I was a child, every summer I would visit the family farm in upstate New York, sometimes spending the entire season in the old farmhouse that had no running water and seemed t…Worship a God Beyond Imagining
Religion is only as healthy or as sick as our imaginations allow.
Cultivating a Gratitude Practice
In all my years of following the Buddhist path, there has been only one teaching that made me cringe. Whenever I heard it, my reaction was, “Are you kidding me?!” Here’s the …Natural Medicine: Is Coffee Good or Bad for You?
I was thrilled to read the National Institutes of Health study that found so many benefits to drinking coffee. What are your thoughts on this?Dr. Michael Murray: My …Inner + Outer Worlds
Tim Miner: Spirituality without Religion
A founder of the Order of Universal Interfaith and the executive director of the Council of Interfaith Communities of the United States, the Rev. Tim Miner also is a leader i…Bounce Back: Restore Yourself Inside and Out
For dermal distress, bring on the organic excellence of All Good Goop (1). It’s handcrafted for everything from calluses to scars, and burns to bites; plus the company cares as muc…History Lesson: Moving Past What Might Have Been
Still kicking yourself for that ill-advised email? Do you lie awake regretting your long-ago decision to give up your dream of being an artist? It might be time to let those second…The Power of Touch
From the bedroom to the boardroom, what you're sitting on or holding in a negotiation may actually influence the outcome.
Interwoven
Indigenous leader—and 2013 Goldman Prize winner—“Mama Aleta” turned to a traditional practice to bring her people together and protect the Indonesian forest.
Two Minutes with Eve Ensler
Best known for her groundbreaking play The Vagina Monologues, and as a founder of V-Day, a movement to call attention to violence against women, Eve Ensler reveals her harrowing st…Jamaica Kincaid: The Things We Must Say
The celebrated writer reflects on the confinement of identity, speaking truth to shame, and the power of secrets.
Finding a Green Life, Behind Bars
At San Quentin State Prison, environmental outreach is based on the principle that nothing should be carelessly thrown away—especially a human life.
A Lifeboat for the Caregiver
Taking care of a loved one with dementia can be a grueling task, but meditation and support can lighten the load.
Getting “Close” to Geri Larkin
In her new book, Close to the Ground, the S&H columnist and Zen practitioner explores Buddhism’s seven factors of enlightenment: mindfulness, investigation, effort, ease, joy, …Let There Be dark
Light pollution harms the environment, wildlife, and even human health.
Karma in the Kitchen
Every meal is a gift at these pay-it-forward restaurants.
Features
The Value of Wildlife
Globalization and economic growth are causing an unprecedented surge in poaching activities worldwide. Can policy changes and grassroots efforts help save threatened species?
Aung San Suu Kyi: Peace Through Work
Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi reflects on her spiritual life, our democratic responsibility, and the importance of asking questions.
Mad Monk Shozan Jack Haubner
A "punk of a monk" dishes on the trials and tribulations of monastic life in his new book, Zen Confidential.
Joy In Her Bones
An American journalist honors her mother with an altar during Mexico's Day of the Dead celebration.
Eckhart Tolle: The Easier Path
The renowned spiritual teacher on getting stuck in the future and saving the planet.