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Musings: Passing of Elder Frank DeContie

Once again, for the fourth year, I attended Grandfather William Commanda’s spiritual gathering this August in Maniwaki, Quebec.

A Cry For the Wilderness: Making Your Voice Heard

Shortly after reading Susan Meeker-Lowry's article, "Energy Follies", in the May/June issue of SOC, I happened to come across an article that was forwarded to me via one of the on-line services which I subscribe to, KOLANews.

Dear Louise: September 2001

Louise L. Hay is a metaphysical teacher and the bestselling author of 27 books, including You Can Heal Your Life, Empowering Women, and Letters to Louise.

Dowsing The Spirit Of Place

Geomancers Sig Lonegren and Patrick MacManaway guide us through an unseen world of underground energy pathways, hidden healing secrets and the spirit of place we call home.

Mind, Body, Wallet: Money And The Spiritual Journey

"...the sage, traveling all day, does not lose sight of his baggage. Though there are beautiful things to be seen, he remains unattached and calm." — Lao Tsu, Tao Te Ching

Sacred Place

Sacred Place, a poem by Elizabeth Caffrey

Taproots and Soul Survival: Weathering the Winds of Life

About fifteen years ago, I lived in a house in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. In my back yard were many trees of distinction...

New Avenues In Energetic Healing

When you allow it to happen, instant healing occurs. Disease is the subconscious blocking of your own natural processes and energies to the healing energies in the universe.

The Power Of Reiki

Reiki is a Japanese word which loosely translates to mean the transfer of universal energy. This transfer can be to another person, animal, plant, situation or even to oneself.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: More Than Just Being Tired

Superman. Wonder Woman. That's you. Well, maybe you're not superhuman, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, but I bet you are an active person...

What is Macrobiotics?

Macrobiotics is a Greek term ("macro" means long, and "bios" means life) first introduced by Hippocrites, the father of Western medicine. Modern practice follows the guidelines taught by George Ohsawa and, most recently, by Michio Kushi.

Enlightenment: A Simple Choice?

We go through life just assuming that the reality we are living is Truth, taking for granted that we have the best information for living a happy and successful life.

Musings: The Acceleration of Healing

Over the past several weeks, The Grafton News - our town weekly newspaper - has published a volley of emotional...

Crossing the Great Divide: Spirit Communication and Healing through Spiritualism

Is it possible to communicate with those who have passed over? Is spiritual healing a reality? Is there a place called heaven and a place called hell? These and other questions are on the minds of many people these days.…

Peace Pagoda Tales

The New England Peace Pagoda in Leverett, MA. First Peace pagoda to rise in North America, inaugurated in October 1985.

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The 13th Chakra And The Acceleration of Healing

Many of us are familiar with the seven chakras, the major energy centers of the body that run from the base of the spine...

Seeing the Light through the Heart of an Indian : An Interview with Frank DeContie

Spirit of Change Reader's Request I first met Frank DeContie and his wife Sandra at our very first Harvest Gathering in 1997. Frank is an Algonquin ceremonial medicine keeper...