Archive - Spirit of Change Magazine

God Working Through Dog

He has the heart of a lion and the soul of an angel. He laughs, he smiles, he winks. He dreams of walks on the beach, snacks and his beloved tennis ball.

Honor Among Dogs

Max was my first dog. He loved everyone and had many friends, canine and human.

Animal Stories: 2006

A collection of Animal Stories by various authors.

Ask the Swami - Winter 2006

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

Facts and Trivia about Cats and Dogs

Canine and Feline Facts and Trivia

While the power and mystery of wild animals such as the eagle, the lion or the whale inspires many of our spiritual myths, it’s our bonding with domesticated animals that bridges the human and non-human animal worlds the best.

Cultural Crossroads: A Middle Class Requires Democracy

Every year at Christmastime, millions of Americans watch TV portrayals of Charles Dickens’s classic novel A Christmas Carol. In the story a regular guy named Bob Cratchit works at the firm of Scrooge and Marley.

Ask the Holistic Health Vet

If holistic medicine is the right healthcare option for you and your family, a holistic vet might provide the best care for your pets as well.

Redesign the Blueprint for Your Animal's Health Through Diet

We began our journey in the early 1970’s, when little attention was paid to the importance of a nutritious diet and the role it plays in the animal’s quality of life and longevity.

The Wisdom of Herbal Pet Care

"Dogs resemble the nation which creates them," stated Gertrude Stein, back in 1940. Not surprisingly, veterinarians today report a tremendous increase in the amount of cancer and heart disease in their patients.

Whole Foods Healthy Cooking: Use Your Bean

In the midst of the holiday chaos, it’s important to slow down and take time to relax and focus on healthy eating.

EarthTalk: Bamboo

Dear EarthTalk: Is bamboo really an environmentally friendly alternative to wood for making paper? If so, why are we still cutting down trees to keep our copiers and printers humming?

EarthTalk: Houseplants Clean Indoor Air

Dear EarthTalk: Do houseplants really help to clean indoor air?

EarthTalk: Recycling

Dear EarthTalk: The soda bottle I'm holding only lists a few U.S. states and deposit amounts on it. Aren't more than just a few states requiring that bottles be returned for recycling?

EarthTalk: Siberian Thaw

Dear EarthTalk: What are the implications of the massive thaw that is taking place right now in Western Siberia?

Reduce, Re-use Recycle — More Than Just a Catchy Jingle

Taking steps to reduce can have an impact on many areas of your life.

Disciples, Fools and Enlightenment

Meet the patriarch, kill the patriarch! Meet the Buddha, kill the Buddha! — Rinzai Master Lin Chi

Ever Widening Circles

This past June, I participated in one of the most momentous occasions of my life, almost but not quite rivaling the birth of my son.

The Heavenly Pentagram in the Sky — Teachings from Universal Kabbalah

At different points in human history, the heavenThe Heavenly Pentagram in the Sky — Teachings from Universal Kabbalah By Joseph Michael Levrys have undertaken the task of repositioning themselves in order to awaken human beings from their evolutionary stupor and bring them closer to God.

My Experiences with Guru

In the Taoist tradition, it is said each of us has a ming, or “contract with heaven.” The purpose of the guru, or master, is to assist us in fulfilling this contract.