2014 July/August
Deep Calm
Toolbox
5 Questions for Seane Corn
Acclaimed yoga teacher and activist shares her strategy for staying connected to her practice.
Columns
The Heart of Money: "Do Microloans Really Help?"
I’ve been hearing a lot about microlending lately. I don’t have a lot of money to give, so this seems like a powerful way to make a difference. But do these services really work? A…Close to the Ground: Just Stuff
One of my sisters hasn’t spoken to me for some 20 years now. I am guessing it’s because I sat next to her ex at a family wedding. He is fun and funny. I laughed a lot. Unskillful i…Care of the Soul: Happy Accidents
In telling the story of the Bollingen Stone, the large boulder he installed as a monument at his estate on the shore of Lake Zurich in Bollingen, Switzerland, Carl Jung taught a fe…Mark Nepo: Open Your Heart
The best-selling author reflects on facing the loss of his father, in his latest book, The Endless Practice.
Good Vibrations
With a trip to the Integratron, writer Brittany Shoot journeys inside one man’s unusual dream—to reverse aging, commune with other worlds, and travel through time.
Natalie Merchant: Hearts and Minds
The multiplatinum-selling singer/songwriter turned environmental activist reflects on the freedom of nonattachment, the fight against fracking, and changing the world through music.
Features
The Extinction of Quiet
Noise pollution is linked to health problems, and some argue it interferes with our natural connection to the earth. As the world’s quiet places disappear, are we forgetting how to listen?
Q&A with Dr. Dan Siegel
Brainstorm author Dr. Dan Siegel on the power of harmony, cultivating “mindsight,” and why you should learn to think more like a teen.
A Better Way to Break-Up
The pain of divorce can bring us to our knees. What if there’s a way not just to regain our footing but to step onto a new emotional path?
Mastering the “Master Switch”
In 1949, a stocky Italian air force lieutenant named Raimondo Bucher decided to try a potentially deadly stunt in a lake on the island of Capri. Bucher would sail out to the center…The Courage to Say No
In Kenya, one village girl challenged the status quo by taking a stand against female circumcision, reports S&H contributor Jude Isabella.
Telling the Story of Europe's Roma
A new film explores the struggle of “Gypsies” in the Holocaust and today.
Blossoming After Dark
Create a twilight garden for a tranquil, outdoor meditative space.
True Believer
Writer Jane Ganahl wonders: How do you know when you’ve crossed the line from activist—to fanatic?
No Sugarcoating the Truth
Is there such a thing as a healthy sugar? The latest research says no.
Center of the Storm
Lama Surya Das shares his thoughts on walking an enlightened path in the modern world.
Connections
Your Brain On Water
In his new book, Blue Mind, author and evolutionary biologist Wallace J. Nichols examines how being in and around water affects our emotions and cognition.
Marked Man
A midlife tattoo confounds his friends and family, but for writer Steve Lewis it provides an indelible sense of place.
Reviews
Music Review: River of Light
River of LightAshanaSpirit VoyageAshana’s new River of Light begins with the gentle ringing tone of a crystal bowl, gently drawing in attention. Vocals soon enter the meditative pi…Music Review: Tremors
TremorsSohn4ADThe debut album from music producer Sohn is creative, emotionally honest, pop-flavored electronica with gentle male vocals. Tremors is a strong and balanced…Music Review: Return to Shiva Station
Return to Shiva Station: Kailash ConnectionJai UttalSounds TrueShiva Station is Jai Uttal’s well-known album from 1997 that was tagged “world music” when that label was expanding i…Book Review: Happy Belly
Happy BellyA Woman’s Guide to Feeling Vibrant, Light, and BalancedBy Nadya AndreevaAdvantage Media GroupMy digestive ills began during my 20s when I was put on an extended round of…Book Review: The Grace in Aging
The Grace in AgingAwaken as You Grow OlderBy Kathleen Dowling SinghWisdom Publications The Grace in Aging, by renowned Buddhist teacher Kathleen Dowling Singh, establishes guidepo…Book Review: Rewire
RewireChange Your Brain to Break Bad Habits, Overcome Addictions, and Conquer Self-Destructive BehaviorBy Richard O’ConnorHudson Street PressHabits die hard and science can now tel…Book Review: Go Wild
Go WildFree Your Body and Mind From the Afflictions of CivilizationBy John J. Ratey, MD, and Richard ManningLittle, Brown and CompanyWe’ve seen a great a rise in diabetes, asthma, …Book Review: Animal Wisdom
Learning from the spiritual lives of animals.