What are the local and global challenges and obstacles to ecological peace – and how are these obstacles nurtured and sustained? What opportunities exist locally and globally to nurture ecological peace? What strategies can we use to nurture ecological peace, both locally and globally? These are questions that participants discussed at the opening World Café [...]
Archive | February, 2012
Gurus, Yoga and Sex Scandals
Ugh. Several people have asked me to write about the John Friend scandal. For those who don’t know about it, you can read yesterday’s NY Times article (which happens to be the most popular one of the day). The scandal involves John Friend, the founder of Anusara Yoga, who apparently had sexual indiscretions and inappropriate [...]
Why Eating Fat Doesn’t Make You Fat (infographic)
Careful, the title is a bit misleading. I was hoping this infographic would be about the virtues of healthy fats, but it reads more like anti-carbohydrate propaganda upon closer look. While I’m glad someone is making an effort to un-demonize fats in the mindsets of health-conscious Americans, I’m not sure it was necessary to deem [...]
Of Odes and Ohms
This Sunday — day of rest for the restless – I’m signed up to take a yoga class for writers. I love the idea of unleashing my imagination while aligning my spine. Time to get limber, physically and lyrically. Enter me, muse, through the sweat of my arm balance, the tears of my back bend. [...]
Decoding Deepak: The Journey
Last week, someone approached my dad at one of his speaking events and said to him, “I heard your son made a movie about you.” He told me he smiled back at the person and replied: “Actually, he made a movie about himself.” As much as I hate to admit it, he may be onto [...]
Intent Video of the Day: How Social Media is Changing the World
“What could be more in alignment with the yogic principles than Facebook and Twitter?” Joshua Plant, a blogger and self-proclaimed social media junkie, created this ‘enlightening’ little video about the power of social media for a video campaign leading up to the upcoming SXSW Conference in Austin, TX. According to Plant, “We grow as people and [...]
Proper Nutrition to Keep Your Workout Rocking
Nutrition plays an important role in supporting physical fitness.
A Blessing of Embracing God’s Will
Lord God, again we ask that You come into our consciousness so that we are open to receive You in full. And we know that means we must give up our limitations and be willing to increase our capacity. We also acknowledge You are the one. You are in all things, all situations. And when [...]
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Embracing the Other Mothers: Step-Moms and Ex-Wives
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Is Porn Becoming A More Acceptable Career Choice For Women?
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The Miracle Power of Thank You
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Sexualization of Young Children Linked to Eating Disorder Development
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What The Buddha Might Say To President Obama
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Inspiring Quotes from Mother Teresa, MLK, & Raindranath Tagore on Service
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15 Travel Tips for Green Singles
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What The Buddha Might Say To President Obama
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S#!t Bhakti Yogis Say! (funny)
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Is Porn Becoming A More Acceptable Career Choice For Women?
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