Kamiya drove a cab for 7 years in San Francisco. But he says to truly know your town you must do some “systematic flitting.” He describes this as walking around and “letting...
The Search For Wisdom
Philosopher Needleman eloquently shares with us how the ability to focus our attention is an energy that is uniquely human. He astounds us with ideas of what love is and how it...
For The Love Of Poetry And Sacred Texts
Willis Barnstone is a poet, translator, biblical scholar, memoirist, anthologist, teacher, and painter. If we are to grasp his greatest contribution to culture over the course of...
The True Spirit of Poet and Mystic Robert Lax
Robert Lax is one of the great experimental poets of the 20th century, a daring and original avant-garde writer who was sought out as a sage and a mentor. He was a circus...
The Windless Calm Of Tea
Americans are abandoning soft drinks and becoming tea drinkers. It has the ability to mellow us out as well as energize and exhilarate us. Pratt is a tour de force on the subject...
From The Heart Of A Mother The Movement To Replace Landmines With Roots Of Peace
For many years, Kuhn has dedicated herself to removing land mines from the 70 countries around the world that are still plagued with these small but powerful weapons. She educates...
Architecture: Portals To Consciousness
Architect Lawlor feels physical forms frame portals to the vitality and inspiration of consciousness. He shares the idea that beautiful places remind us of those aspects of...
Poetry: The Rebirth of Wonder
Great poets reveal discreet moments in which their own heart and soul lit up. They break open our hearts and minds to the truth behind the truth, the truth beyond mere facts. They...
The Benefits Of Sweat Bathing
Sweat baths can be an antidote to our sedentary society where people sit at a desk much of the day and don’t sweat. Beside physiological benefits, Aaland describes the spiritual...
