Let’s Be Simple

by Satish Kumar “‘Tis the gift to be simple, ‘Tis the gift to be free…” Thus begins a Shaker song written in 1848 by Elder Joseph Brackett. Shakers are the supreme example of elegant simplicity, the embodiment of beauty in simplicity. For the Shakers, minimalism is a way of life. For a long time, they have been my inspiration. In my

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FINDING RESONANCE WITH LIFE

By Tamarack Song Many of us feel a deep yearning, but we don’t quite know what for. Something is missing from our lives—a lack of rapport that leaves us disconnected. We see the people around us, and the squirrels, birds, and butterflies, and they seem to be strangers. If we are a part of the same creation, why then do

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Bringing Breath to Life

  by Will Johnson Imagine for a moment a substance capable of elevating you to the highest dimensions of consciousness. Not only is it free, legal, and completely natural, it’s available to you every moment of your life. Once you knew about it, wouldn’t you want to consume it immediately without any hesitation? The good news is that I’m not

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Drinking from the River of Light

by Mark Nepo Both Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo left a trail of unfinished art greater than anyone else in modern history. Still, they are regarded as two of the most talented artists who ever lived. They are extraordinary examples of how the journey of expression is more important than the final product. William Blake is another inspiring example. Toward

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Ways to Go Beyond and Why They Work

This feature was originally published in Watkins Mind Body Spirit magazine. by Dr Rupert Sheldrake Never before has any civilisation had access to almost all the world’s spiritual practices. In major cosmopolitan cities it is now possible to attend rituals from a wide range of religious traditions, to learn to meditate, to practise yoga or chi gong, to take part

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