Archive - Spirit of Change Magazine

Green Kids, Sage Families: the Ultimate Guide to Raising Your Organic Kids

As the founder of Green Babies, one of the world’s largest organic cotton clothing companies, Lynda Fassa is committed to an eco-friendly lifestyle.

Baking with Agave Nectar

How does a self-proclaimed desert lover diagnosed with hypoglycemia deal with cravings for chocolate peanut butter mousse-filled cupcakes, chunky cherry almond chip cookies or cinnamon sticky buns?

Behind The Magic At Fenway

Sports fans in New England are a strange breed, sharing a devotion to their favorite teams that borders on religious fervor.

All of the four-leggeds who live in this house have had their time as "senior clinical associates." Golden is the ambassador of love in the front yard most of the year, when the weather allows him to meet and greet all who pass by.

No Unspoken Anythings

Although when I think about it there were some spoken words. I would talk about something our mother had done that was adorable and she would counter with something not so adorable.

Family Bonding by Design

Their house had all the trappings of the American Dream and the look that house magazines inspire others to want for their own homes.

Joining Our Veterans in Tapping PTSD Healing Reserves

If we truly want to heal and move beyond war as the solution for conflicts, it is of the essence that we learn to cooperate in what we all share and have in common.

Shell Shocked Soldier’s Heart: Healing PTSD

People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; never throw out anyone. – Audrey Hepburn

Bringing Peace Home With Our Troops

Venerable Dhyani Ywahoo is the founder and spiritual director of Sunray Meditation Society, 27th holder of the Ywahoo lineage and chief of the Green Mountain Aniyunwiwa (Tsalagi Cherokee).

Family Constellations: Healing the Family Soul

"If you look deeply into the palm of your hand, you will see your parents and all generations of your ancestors. All of them are alive in this moment. Each is present in your body. You are the continuation of each of these people." — Thich Nhat Hanh

Feng Shui For Everyday: Erect A Fence

Yes — start erecting a living wall of beauty. Arbor vitaes, green all year, and if space permits, a flowering tree about 10-12 feet tall — tops.

EarthTalk: Monster Science

While most of the world fixates on how to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases we emit into the atmosphere, scientists and engineers around the world are busy working on various “geo-engineering” technologies

EarthTalk: Green Cities

Best described as a loose association of cities focused on sustainability, the emerging “green cities movement”.

Energy Medicine: Keeping Your Energies Humming

Try these simple and quick energy medicine pick-me-ups throughout the day to de-stress, rejuvenate and just plain feel good!

Whole Foods Healthy Cooking Brunch

Sunday mornings won out as our favorite time so our new family tradition is Sunday brunch. To make things easier and more relaxed, I set out the plates, glasses, cups and utensils on the table the evening before.

Musings: Welcoming Veterans Home

The return of our troops from Iraq heralds a new era of family bonding. Let the generation of family healing begin!

Heal with Food

As gaps in our current health care system turn into chasms we can no longer ignore, we are forced to look for alternatives to make Americans healthy. What’s keeping Americans sick?

How to Start Eating Healthy

While our health isn’t just about food, food is an excellent, tangible, accessible place to start. When approached with an attitude of curiosity and adventure instead of dread, the path to sustainable nutrition can be...