The year 2012 is the year that has been frequently talked about. We have heard many different things regarding this particular year. Some people say that it is the end of times; some people say that is a time for transformation. There seems to be some confusion regarding the year 2012 so I’d like to…
Wisdom from The Gospel of Peace
As the holidays come around and we honor the life of Jesus Christ, it is essential for us to remember that there are certain universal teachings that are meant to uplift everyone whether or not we consider ourselves to be Christians. When we think about Jesus, we often think about qualities such as compassion, forbearance,…
The Meaning of Christmas
As the holidays are approaching I thought it would be a good time to reflect on the significance of the traditions that we follow to make the holidays even more meaningful. I was thinking about all of the different traditions that we observe and wondered if people (in general) knew why….tradition for tradition’s sake….is that…
Understanding Our Physical Make-up and How to Better Support Our Internal Health With the Foods We Eat
Our bodies are very complex and sometimes I wonder if we really have a grasp of our physical make-up. For instance….did you know that inside of our bodies there are 6 different levels of organization and 11 different (major) systems? In the words of Edith Applegate author of The Anatomy and Physiology Learning System: the…
Vegetarian Nutrition & Reasons For Choosing A Vegetarian Diet
I find it interesting to see how vegetarianism is becoming increasingly popular in our world today. Many people are recognizing the value of eating a healthy vegetarian diet and reducing the intake of meat. It’s common to think that if we omit meat from our diet that we will run the risk of having nutritional…
Ayurveda and You
Lately I’ve been discussing the topic of the “healing the body”. There is so much that we can do to take better care of ourselves—and it may be just gathering some good information–or reminders. And even though we may not have absolute control over what happens to our physical health, we do have some control;…
Healing the Body
One of the most important things that we can do to improve our physical health—to take better care of our bodies is to redefine our relationship with food. So many of the health problems we are facing today are diet related. In our society we are accustomed to eating foods that are highly processed and…
The Power of Choice: Our Gift of Free Will
In our attempt to help alleviate suffering in the world and put forth a better way, I believe it is essential for us to recognize how the choices we make are determining the quality of our lives. If we wish to progress, we need to realize that we are creating our own destiny. We are…
Building Healthy Communities
Building Healthy Communities: Addressing the Needs of an Individual in Relationship to the Whole… This is something that I feel called to in life. It is something that we need for our stability, for our growth, and for our overall well being. I was very fortunate to have been raised by two great parents who…
Living Wisely
The idea of “Wise Folk Living” came about as I was considering ways to help improve our human (and global) condition. I began to think that what the world needs more of are: wise folks. Being “wise” is defined as having the power of discerning properly as to what is true or right; and I…
Book: Divine Love
Divine Love, an interview with God…the source of attraction is a book by spiritual author, wellness coach, educator, and radio personality, Jahnavi Foster. Divine Love is a book of timeless spiritual wisdom applied to our lives in the world today. Divine Love helps us to more deeply understand our current human condition–and offers practical wisdom…
Rebuilding Our Foundation
As we continue to be faced with various challenges on a global scale, I believe it is essential to (continually) discuss and evaluate the direction in which we are heading. If we wish to get on track and change the course of our lives, we need to (effectively) address our problems. Quite commonly, we look…