Monthly Columns

Spirit Leaves: First Fast

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Ignorance is most certainly not bliss. As a thirtysomething living in California, my spirituality was just opening. Without benefit of hothouse protection, I bloomed among gypsies, tramps and thieves. Drawn into Native spirituality like...

Itineraries: Called to the Mountaintop

My first directive was received in 2008 from a tender voice that spoke inside my head, instructing me to travel to the Andes of Peru. I had little previous experience with telepathy and I've...

From the Heart: Tellers of a New Tale

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When I go to the local bank I always enjoy seeing a teller named Emily, a delightful retired elementary school teacher with a kind word for everyone. One morning while I was making a...

Yoga for You: Warrior One Pose

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Warrior One pose (Virabhadrasana Eka) represents a solid foundation for you to connect with the soul of the Earth. You press your feet into the Earth and feel the Earth's energy invigorate action into...

Recipe: Swiss Chard Frittata

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This breakfast is an easy way to eat more greens. It has a surprisingly sweet flavor. Make it on a Sunday and enjoy during the week. Ingredients 1 TBS coconut or olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 1...

From the Editor: How do you define You?

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They were quirky and, to be honest, totally unexpected, the two women at last month's Conscious Living Expo. They came with labels attached above their heads: KaNesha Belton's was "I am happy," and Ellie...

Star Wisdom for May: Ground your New Reality

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Life feels much more solid. Connect with Nature, be in your body and ground your new reality in the beauty of the physical world. Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 19)...Never forget how strong you are. One reason...

Itineraries: A Nomad’s Bed

I received my certificate to teach the Frequencies of Brilliance, a potent healing technique, in December 2005. This joyous event concluded three years of continuous travel, working at the side of the founder, Christine...

Evolutionary Pagan: Rabbit Whole of the Law

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Recently, Kenny Klein -- author, teacher and musician -- was arrested for possession and distribution of child pornography. There has been public outcry, leading to the blogsphere exploding with writers attempting to process the...

Recipe: Sweet Walnut Snack

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Phytonutrient research on the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits of walnuts reveals their protective effect against metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular problems, and type 2 diabetes. Here is a recipe to enjoy this health-promoting nut. Soaking and...

From the Heart: Safety is Not our Goal

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While driving on a country road, I passed the parked truck of a tree trimming service. High above the vehicle a workman stood in a cherry picker, sawing overhanging branches. Beside the truck, facing...

Yoga for YOU: Supine Twist Pose

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Springtime brings changes and new possibilities. It is a great season to clean house: physically, mentally, emotionally and environmentally. Each spring I take extra time to clean out my life to come anew. Physically,...

Spirit Leaves: A Sacred Feast

Eastern wisdom enjoins, "The body is the Temple. Care for it; respect it." Going beyond a glib reception of the words, we awaken to the deep beauty of this teaching. Upon reflection, we come...

The Connection between Spirituality and Food

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Your relationship with food can have a tremendous impact on your spiritual growth. People can often overlook the nourishment of their body when on a spiritual path. Although we are more than our body,...

Itineraries: Mandalas of the Soul

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After spending the first 53 years of my life in California, I moved to the Twin Cities. I'd be a lying if I told you that there are four seasons on the left coast....

From the Editor: May You flow through Life

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The hummingbird does not rest idly by waiting for inspiration before it darts under the eaves of the neighbor's house, around the corner and over to the flower garden where it feasts upon the...

Star Wisdom: April 2014 Horoscope

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April stands for "action" this year as two eclipses and an epic Cardinal Grand Cross compel us to break free of our comfort zones and spring forward into new life. Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 19)...Stop waiting...