Signing—and Sustaining Silence—in Nature
Exploring the power of sign language in being present (and silent) in nature.
Reflecting on the Modern Myth of Narcissus
An exploration of media addiction and an entirely new meaning of “cancel culture”
Aligning One’s Body and Mind with the Monthly Moon Cycle
Do you fast? Do you pay attention to the moon cycle? Why not do both by partaking in a monthly full moon fast?
The Last Mile
Are you suffering from COVID burnout? Or just the exhaustion that comes at the end of a long race?
Nine Breaths with Gaia
Bart Everson narrates a short nine breath meditation that helps connect us to other people, other life, and to the Earth.
Playing Russian Roulette…with 92,000 Chambers
Should we really be frightened of getting vaccinated? Or should we be excited?
Rock Water Tree. The Latest Iteration of an Ancient Game
Sometimes it’s the subtler ways we evolve language and play that can have the greatest effect.
Bathing in the Wisdom of Forests
Robert Engelman reviews two guides to forest bathing and their lessons on the art and science of being in the forest.
Can we separate breath from spirit?
Perhaps the benefit of meditation derives simply from doing breath exercises….
In Which Direction Do You Find Forgiveness?
Introducing Hachiho Yurushi: a forgiveness meditation “kata” in eight directions.
#DoNothingForTheClimateDay
We need a day where we do nothing for the climate and for ourselves.
How to Meditate Like a Corpse
How a die-in at the state capitol reinforced the value of meditating like a corpse.