Archive - Spirit of Change Magazine

Near-Death Experience of the Light

Mellen-Thomas Benedict is an artist who survived a near-death experience in 1982. He was dead for over an hour and a half and during that time, he rose up out of his body and went into the light.

Parenting As A Spiritual Path

The step into parenthood is an initiation in the truest sense of the word — a huge leap into the unknown. We suddenly find ourselves with 24-hour a day responsibility for another human being who is totally dependent on us.

Yoga for Kids

It is never too early to begin something that is enjoyable and exciting, and children can begin practicing yoga at any age.

Cultural Crossroads: Gay Marriage? It All Began with Jefferson

"Gay Marriage is simply the logical and appropriate extension of the idea that in a constitutionally limited democratic republic a vital function of government is to protect the rights of minorities. It's called 'civil rights.'"

Musings: Healthy Parenting

Having raised a daughter almost into her third decade, I now have the luxury of looking back to savor all the hard work done.

Is Homebirth Right for You?

Imagine a room lit only by dim candlelight, a man and a woman lying on their own bed, side by side.

Natural Healing for Children

Many excellent books on natural healing are available for reference to help parents expand their natural healing abilities and knowledge.

Etching Lightly — Releasing Negative Samskaras

Rene Spitz, a retired professor of psychiatry at my medical school, once showed me pictures from his work with children in a South American orphanage and in a nearby prison in the early 1940’s.

Whole Foods Healthy Cooking: Kids Meals

Summer vacation is almost here! It’s the time of year when children get to spend more time at home and fill the neighborhood yards with play and laughter.

Cultural Crossroads: How Global Warming May Cause the Next Ice Age

While global warming is being officially ignored by the political arm of the Bush administration, and Al Gore’s conference on the topic...

The Spirit of Health: Mastering the Mind/Body Interface

During the interval between the discovery of the HIV virus together with an antibody test to detect it and the discovery...

Young Adult Spanish Woman Dancing Flamenco On Gray Vintage Background

Engage Your Rage: Transforming Anger

Not many people claim that anger is their favorite emotion. Most of us try to stuff it, shout it out, ignore it or give it away like a hot potato.

A Mind Of Its Own: Wisdom Of The Body

Anthony, a student at our yoga center, is a gentle soul who sees the world through the eyes of a child.

Tuning Into Your Psychic Guidance System

Navigating through change is a constant part of living which greatly impacts our health and well being.

Mind/Body Medicine: The Science And Spirit Of Health

The image is imprinted on my mind. She was sitting cross-legged, brown skin on brown earth, an Indian woman by the roadside as we drove out of New Delhi Airport

New Age Healing Mythology

I am a psychotherapist, Reiki master teacher, and body/mind/soul-oriented healer.

Developing A Life Long Healing Practice With Reiki

At this point in the evolution of humanity, people everywhere are longing for divine connection and a sense of higher spiritual purpose.

Start Being Clear and Enjoy Being Well

In the realm of healing, we have a long history of treating symptoms and not necessarily rooting out the ultimate source of a disturbance, “dis-ease,” or illness.

Whole Foods Healthy Cooking: Recipe Re-do's

I met someone recently who said that he wants to eat healthier and is interested in following a vegetarian diet, but that he can’t afford the time it requires.