Archive - Spirit of Change Magazine

So Many Thank You’s

Lately, I hear a childhood song, like a refrain, “You can open any doors with these. One little word is ‘please,’ and the other little word is ‘thank you.’” It reinforced manners I was taught.

Taking Care Of Your Energetic Boundary

The importance of maintaining appropriate personal boundaries is very much a part of American culture.

The Valley of Lijiang, China

Overshadowed by the beautiful Jade Dragon Snow Mountain...

Your Energy System and The Law of Attraction

The human energy system includes the upward and downward flow of universal energy into the body and seven major chakras.

Joining in the People’s Parade

As a child, I remember hearing the phrase, "no life grows in a vacuum" in science class. That phrase called my attention.

Join The Parade For We The People

In January of this, I was in Washington, DC. Prior to the antiwar protest, I went to the interfaith service Saturday morning at the Lutheran Church of the Reformation...

Whole Foods Healthy Cooking: Summer Cooking

"Nature transitions from one type of energy to another and it signals our bodies to transition in harmony with it. Each season should result in a change of food choices and cooking styles that help balance the energy of the season.” — Michelle Hirsch

Climate Change Solutions: What You can Do Right Now

We know. It's overwhelming. We’re being warned daily about the threat of global warming and the harm it is causing our planet's ecosystem, triggering: severe weather changes...

EarthTalk: Environmentally Friendly High Mileage Hybrids

Dear EarthTalk: What are the most environmentally friendly and highest mileage cars on the market today? Also, are the batteries in hybrid cars recyclable?

EarthTalk: Hemp

Dear EarthTalk: A number of products, including paper and clothing — even food and beer — are made from hemp. What is it about hemp that makes it so versatile, and why is it illegal to grow in the United States? Is it also illegal in Canada?

EarthTalk: US Horse Meat?

Dear EarthTalk: What is the status of horse slaughter in the U.S., which is done primarily to export the meat to Europe?

Feng Shui: Good Feng Shui

Dear Lynn, I’ve been reading about feng shui and am interested in applying the bagua to my house.

Greener Homes And Gardens: The Co-Housing Option

Currently there are over 80 completed co-housing communities in the United States with many more in the planning stage. The community is planned, operated and maintained by the residents, although there is no pooling of financial resources.

Oil, Meat and Getting Serious About Saving the Planet

No one wants to see the Earth’s delicately balanced natural environment collapse under the weight of human-generated pollution and runaway global warming.

Solitude And Splendor: Living In The Schoolhouse In The Forest

Some years ago, I chose a very different way of living that would let me be as close to the wild beauty of nature as I could possibly be.

The Bare Essentials: Preparing For An Emergency

In preparing for an emergency or natural disaster, it is important to think first about the basics of survival: fresh water, food, clean air and warmth.

Animal Communication Made Simple

How often do we wish, "If only they could talk?" How often do they wish, "If only they could understand!"

Ask the Swami - Spring 2007

Where Swami answers your questions, and you will question his answers.

Beyond the Internet; Restoring the Human Connection

I remember when I lived in my cozy Cape house in Shrewsbury, MA. One of my close friends and I would invite all our friends to come over every few months for a potluck dinner that guaranteed interesting people, good food and good conversation.