Thanksgiving and Gratitude
If you never learn the language of gratitude, you will never be on speaking terms with happiness…
Spirit of Change - Fall 2012
Smart Meters: The Winter Solstice Tsunami of 2012
During the summer of 2012, I housesat in a suburb of Boston. After a short time, I began feeling an in-rush of disruptive energy blanketing the neighborhood, inside the house and out...
The Vegan Spirit Of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving, a holiday that stands out for many vegans and vegetarians as the most discomforting meal of the year, is fast approaching.
What's Next For GMO Food Labeling?
Many food activists looked to the California initiative as “the last best hope” for GMO labeling in this country, but all is not lost...
Astrology Forecast for Winter 2012
Student says, “I am very discouraged. What should I do?” Master says, “Encourage others.” — Zen proverb
Mind Over Belly Fat
We all know that belly fat is a dangerous health condition...
5 Ways to Keep Up with the 2012 Planetary Shift
Many people sense a planetary shift is going on. There is global economic instability...
Feng Shui Advice: Convert A Slippery Slope Into A Sanctuary
When those three areas of the bagua — wealth, fame and love — have no earth under them, one is faced with an abrupt drop off in not just one but three essential life aspects...
Which Organic Corporations Are Not Supporting Prop 37 GMO Labeling?
In November 2012, California voters will decide whether to require the labeling of all foods containing genetically engineered ingredients
Feng Shui Advice: Bring That Job Right Through Your Front Door
It's time to open all the valves. Begin with your main doorway. This would be the one the architect intended when the building...
Vegan Cooking Mini Guide
The Spirit of Change Magazine Fall 2012 issue features animal stories, wisdom and a tribute to animal rights. Disturbingly, the biggest abuse of animal rights occurs daily in our food choices, a complex topic heavily influenced by cultural...
Dr. Murphy Is In: The Value of Pet-Assisted Therapy
Murphy is a four-year-old Golden Retriever who, at over 100 pounds, looks more like a miniature horse than a dog.
The Acid Reflux Solution
If you've never experienced heartburn you surely know someone who has. More than 50 million Americans suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease...
Goodbye, Friend: Healing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has Ever Lost a Pet
In Goodbye, Friend Reverend Kowalski suggests ways to celebrate a dear companion's life, underscoring there is nothing "petty"...
The Peace Abbey's Journey Continues
For more than a quarter of a century, the Peace Abbey in Sherborn, MA, was an interfaith spiritual oasis...
Musings: Animals Deserve The Golden Rule Treatment
Scruff is a stubby legged Golden Retriever/Corgi mix with a long, lean body he enjoys twisting into yoga poses.
John Holland Raises $16,767 to Benefit Animal Shelter
Well-loved psychic medium and spiritual messenger John Holland staged an exciting "Evening to Benefit Homeless Animals"...
Regulation Loopholes Allow Killing Of Whales
Sadly for our world and its biodiversity, whales are still being killed despite an international ban on commercial whaling.
Versatile Meal Ideas For Fall Veggies
For many people fall is the best time to live in New England. With much of the summer produce still available...
Coming to Our Senses
Human beings co-evolved with nature. Our deepest essence is intertwined with all beings everywhere, with all of creation on Earth, our home.
Throw a Dog a (Raw) Bone...And Maybe a Carrot Too!
I would be remiss in my column this issue focusing on animal welfare not to mention the importance of what we feed our companion animals.
Veganism in a Nutshell
Dear Carol, I think the next step in co-creating the Golden Era on Earth is veganism.
Wedding Bells Ring In New Traditions
Spirit of Change advertising director Michella Bedrosian, daughter of publisher Carol Bedrosian, married Steven Brudner in Whitinsville, MA on June 30, 2012.
Why I Am A Vegetarian
The chick stared up at me with dark, inquisitive eyes. I smiled as the yellow puffball shook out its soft downy feathers.
