2019 January/February
Break Free! Pastor Nadia Bolz-Weber on Dumping Shame
From The Editor
Extras
Contributors January/February 2019
Contributors January/February 2019 - Adyashanti, Mary Bemis, Stephen Blackmer, Ellen Rooney, Bob Scott and Gabby Cudjoe Wilkes.
Artists: January/February 2019
Amanda BlakeTheir dreams and memories formed the waves that would guide them (page 21), The fires in her heart kept her warm (25)oil on canvasthisisalliknow.com Apak Studio B…Bonus Art: January/February 2019
Download this artwork by Amanda Blake with a quote from Pastor Nadia Bolz-Weber.
Talk To Us
Poetry Page
Poetry: the door
the door no bother to searchfor the entrancenor the exitthe adventureis not in tryingit’s simply allowingopeningsclosingsandall the spacein between —Melissa Joseph…Columns
Rabbi Rami: Is It Trump's Fault?
Author and teacher Rabbi Rami Shapiro is encouraging Perennial Wisdom to lead us beyond alienation and isolation to integration and unity, based on Genesis 12:3: “You shall be a blessing to all the families of the earth.”
Our Walk In The World: To Participate in Reality
In February, Mark Nepo will be speaking at Western Michigan University. See MarkNepo.com for details.
The Happiness Track: Religious Experiences Really Do Unite Us
Emma Seppälä PhD is author of The Happiness Track, founder of FulfillmentDaily.com, and Science Director of Stanford University’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education.
The Heart of Money: “What Do You Look for in Conscious Corporations?”
Paul Sutherland no longer lives in Uganda and now resides in Michigan with his four youngest kids, ages 5 to 10, where he and his wife, Amy, try to be an example of Parenting for a Peaceful world in which democracy begins at home.
Inner + Outer Worlds
Dining at the Smorgasbord of World Religions
“Honestly, I had no idea there were so many religions in the world. What I want to know is why that is.”
What Are You in Service To?
When I think about service, I think about my first teacher, Arvis Joen Justi. In my 20s, I became interested in Zen Buddhism through a book I read by Alan Watts. I cannot remember which one it was, but at the time, in the early 1980s, Watts was a popular writer and one of the first people to bring Eastern spiritual teachings to the West.
Do No Harm to Those You Love
In my work, I have witnessed many beautiful words of consolation and comfort gone awry.
3 Basic Supplements for Better Moods
A low mood is more common in the winter months. But it may also signal a gap in your nutrition.
Uh-oh! Our Good Gut Bugs May Be Going Extinct!
Flipping through The Whole-Body Microbiome, we learned this.
A Gay Marriage in a Catholic Church
We needed a miracle, and received one...
Our “Go Kit” for the Zombie Apocalypse
How to remain spiritually hale in a crumbling world and useful to a society emerging from the ashes
The Evolution of Evolution
My family was convinced that talk of evolution was part of a larger conspiracy to remove God (and all those who loved God) from society...
Features
Rewiring My Brain
“So, what are you doing now?” my well-meaning friends would ask after I had quit my job with no apparent employment or other occupation in sight. The only honest answer I could give was to say, “I’m rewiring my brain.”
Roadside Assistance in the Holy Land
We asked Rami Shapiro to journey with 30 fellow seekers to this ancient flashpoint of world religions. Our question for the Rabbi was: “What does mature spirituality look like?”
The Next 20 Years of Spirituality & Health
We went back to our roots to see what the future might bring.
Becoming Shameless
A decade ago, Pastor Nadia Bolz-Weber launched the wildly successful House for All Sinners and Saints to have a church where she “didn’t have to ‘nicen’ myself up.” Now, she’s given that church up to make sex safe from religion.
Toolbox
Toolbox: Recovery Room
Try these picks from S&H to keep your body active by giving it tools to repair itself.
Marketplace
Marketplace Jan/Feb 2019
Books, services, education and products that are sustainable and environmentally friendly.
The Commons
Diane Wilde and Buddhist Pathways Prison Project
Diane and “Rondell,” one of the first people to “graduate” from the program and to be released from prison. buddhistpathways.org
Five Questions
5 Questions with Philip Glass
Composer Philip Glass culminated almost two decades of exploring sacred indigenous ceremonies with an album and concerts with two Wixarika musicians from Jalisco, Mexico. See the review.
Retreat Guide
5 Expert Tips on How to Choose a Retreat
“Listen to your heart,” advises this seasoned pro.
If You Want to ... Experience Ayurveda
There's no doubt that many of us are seeking alternatives to a healthier lifestyle—and with very good reason. I’ve been at the forefront of the spa and wellness movement for decade…If You Want To... Bring Out Your Creativity
5 Great Places to Play With Your Inner Artist
Why a Creative Retreat Is Good for You
S&H’s Creative Director sets off for Squam Lake and discovers the joy of retreat.
If You Want To... Invest in a Wellness Program
10 powerful paths toward finding optimum wellness—and a better you
5 Questions for Alan Safdi MD, FACG
Medical Director, Telluride Longevity Institute
If You Want To... Immerse Yourself In Another Culture
Journeys That Are Truly Transformational
If You Want To... Quiet Your Mind
There are different kinds of quiet, and each one creates its own rest.
Practicing Mindfulness at Mohonk
Since its very beginning in 1869 in New York’s Hudson River Valley, Mohonk Mountain House has been inviting guests to be inspired by spectacular scenery that creates a sense of spa…Time To Retreat
A guide to retreats and retreat centers for balance, self-care, and growth.
5 Questions with Jon Kabat-Zinn
Renowned mindfulness scientist and teacher Jon Kabat-Zinn will be leading a retreat called “The Way of Awareness” at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, New York, from May 5 to 10, 2019. For more information, go to Eomega.org.
Reviews
Book Review: Say What You Mean
A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication
Book Review: The Magic Feather Effect
The Science of Alternative Medicine and the Surprising Power of Belief
Book Review: Silence
A Social History of One of the Least Understood Elements of Our Lives
Book Review: The Whole-Body Microbiome
How to Harness Microbes—Inside and Out— for Lifelong Health