Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche in St. Paul, MN; photograph by Kevin Sturm A discussion with a modern day lama who breaks with tradition in his journey of self-discovery that includes an anonymous wandering retreat and a near-death experience _______ “How many of you did … [Read more...] about Dying Every Day: Exploring Life and the Near-Death Experience with Reincarnate Buddhist Lama Mingyur Rinpoche
Alternative Ideas, Practices & Exploration
Life After Miscarriage: The Healing Power of Non-Sexual Physical Touch
Photograph by Antonio Dicaterina One woman’s story of how non-sexual physical touch helped her discover a path to healing and a deeper connection with her partner after their miscarriage. _______ It’s a plus! We’re pregnant! I ecstatically shared the proof from three … [Read more...] about Life After Miscarriage: The Healing Power of Non-Sexual Physical Touch
Your Body, Your Choice: Confessions of a Female Doctor
Photograph by Christopher Boswell Confessions of a trailblazing female M.D. who says that she once colluded with her patient’s pain by prescribing psychotropics — but that was then ________ You may trust me because I have an M.D. That may mean, to you, that I have … [Read more...] about Your Body, Your Choice: Confessions of a Female Doctor
True Abundance: One Man’s Search for (Mindful Money) Meaning
Photograph by Jack Harner A ‘money guy’ imparts a fresh perspective of finances — and reveals an interconnected roadmap to redefining ‘true abundance’ — Money may be a cornerstone in your perpetually evolving financial plan, but to what extent is it an … [Read more...] about True Abundance: One Man’s Search for (Mindful Money) Meaning
Inviting Your Demons to Tea: A Dance Between Self-Improvement & Self-Acceptance
Photograph by Oriento With humor and refreshing candor, one woman faces off with our desires to ‘self-help’ — offering a new twist on ‘enoughness’ and authentic self-worth — Around the time I realized that meditation brought me a sense of sustainable sanity and decided … [Read more...] about Inviting Your Demons to Tea: A Dance Between Self-Improvement & Self-Acceptance
Millenneagram: A Badass Twist on an Ancient Tool of Self Discovery
Photograph of the author by Nicolette Lovell A revamped spin on the Enneagram that helps us be our truest, enough-as-is, badass selves _______ Where does your knowing come from? Is it your gut that alerts you to information that others are oblivious … [Read more...] about Millenneagram: A Badass Twist on an Ancient Tool of Self Discovery
Soul Food: A Journey to Animal Activism
All photographs courtesy of Cerri McQuillan Transforming an animal house of horror into a safe haven, an activist learns firsthand the healing powers of animals. — My journey began with a rubbery medium-rare steak in a New York City restaurant over a decade ago. As I … [Read more...] about Soul Food: A Journey to Animal Activism
Writing From The Inside Out: Incarceration Through The Lens Of Humanity
Photograph by Robert Hickerson Inspired by those locked away and too often forgotten, one woman shines light on incarcerated men through education, poetry and hope — I remember the first time I shut the classroom door behind me in a maximum-security men’s prison. I don’t … [Read more...] about Writing From The Inside Out: Incarceration Through The Lens Of Humanity
Against All Odds: A Story of Triumph, Perseverance, Healing and Service
Photograph by Rene Bohmer Once overweight and bullied, a Keto, fitness and supplement expert shares his journey of slaying emotional roadblocks and thriving — Growing up in the small town of Lenox, Massachusetts, I lived in a single-income home, was the son of an … [Read more...] about Against All Odds: A Story of Triumph, Perseverance, Healing and Service
End Game: How To Do It Your Way (Yes, Even Dying)
Photograph by Daria Shevtsova An End of Life Doula imparts the beauty, grace, and impact of participating in your dying plan and legacy — As we think about life, we must think about death. As we think about death, we must think about life. Life and death go hand in … [Read more...] about End Game: How To Do It Your Way (Yes, Even Dying)
Inside Out: Exploring The Out of Body Experience
Photograph by Victoria Hall Waldhauser A conversation with spiritual explorer William Buhlman — William Buhlman is a man on a mission. “I had this wild belief back in the ‘90s that if everybody could have an out-of-body experience, the whole planet would change,” he … [Read more...] about Inside Out: Exploring The Out of Body Experience
The Awakening of Sleeping Beauty: Tragedy, Humanity…and Lipstick
How women of a war-torn land—and lipstick— helped a feminist reclaim the beautiful pieces of herself — I did not grow up thinking I was beautiful. My Iraqi mother had fed this belief, telling me that my cousin Nadia was much better looking than I was. Whenever she came to visit … [Read more...] about The Awakening of Sleeping Beauty: Tragedy, Humanity…and Lipstick
