Seventies pop singer Cat Stevens became a Moslem in 1977 after rejecting his past life of drink and drugs. Here the former rock star -- now called Yusuf Islam, 52, -- explains how the words of the Islamic Holy book, the Koran, which preaches peace, have been twisted by extremists to promote hate.
Every woman has a unique history that will have an impact on her experience of pregnancy, birth and parenting. In many cases, a woman's history needs special attention in the process of preparing for birth so that her issues and dynamics do not impede the birthing process.
"When can we do this again?" These were the first words of a new mother to her husband minutes after giving birth. Most women will admit that this is the last thing they felt like saying at that precise moment.
Hypnosis is a phenomenon that is a universal human experience; therefore, it is natural. We experience hypnosis on a daily basis. In a twenty-four hour cycle we continually drift in and out of trance.
Eating a whole foods diet involves more than eating natural foods. It means taking our cue from Mother Nature's cycles and the gifts each season brings.
The holiday season will be upon us soon. This has traditionally been a time of family gathering and celebration as we extend ourselves to others in love and generosity.
Little did I know when I started writing this article in July, that the topic of loss and the profound tragedy of sudden loss would be so powerfully relevant after the events of September 11th...
It's my job to have something to say. They pay me to provide words that help make sense of that which troubles the American soul.
Fellow countrymen: No one can deny that terrorism is today a dangerous and ethically indefensible phenomenon, which should be eradicated regardless of its deep origins, the economic and political factors that brought it to life and those responsible for it...
As fate would have it, I was leaving New York on a jet flight that took off 45 minutes before the unthinkable happened. By the time we landed in Detroit, chaos had broken out.
Nearly two days after the horrific suicide attacks on civilian workers in New York and Washington, it has become painfully clear that most Americans simply don't get it.
On Tuesday, September 11, 2001, a group of Ashland friends met with Jean Houston to just be together and voice some thoughts about the happenings of the day.
As many analysts have noted, on September 11 the United States truly became a member of the global community. The emerging planetary village could no longer afford the isolation of the US.
While browsing in a bookstore on my most recent visit to Glastonbury, England I was drawn to a small book called Working with Angels, Fairies and Nature Spirits. I know it is possible to have a conscious, reciprocal relationship with nature so I bought a copy.
America is not the target of terrorism because Islamic fundamentalists hate American democratic ideals of freedom, liberty and "all that we stand for," as George Bush has claimed. Only if it were so. The problem may be much bigger.
We arrived home Sunday night, September 9 from the fifth annual Harvest Gathering with smiles glowing, hearts open, minds and souls awakened...
To all our friends in solidarity with the people of Guatemala we wish to express our concern over the tragic events that happened to them Tuesday September 11, 2001, in NY, Washington, DC and PA.
Your Excellency, I am deeply shocked by the terrorist attacks that took place involving four apparently hijacked aircrafts and the immense devastation these caused.
Dear Friends, The following was sent to me by my friend Tamim Ansary. Tamim is an Afghani-American writer. He is also one of the most brilliant people I know in this life. When he writes, I read. When he talks, I listen. Here is his take on Afghanistan and the whole mess we are in. -- Gary T.
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