From the Editor - January/February 2019

Just after our 20th Anniversary issue came off the press, I traveled by plane, train, and automobile to the Trinity Retreat Center in West Cornwall, Connecticut, where this magazin…

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: January/February 2019

Letters from our readers.

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…

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.

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.

Starting Our Church

From a Google search to a 10-minute walk into our future...

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...

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: Recovery Room

Try these picks from S&H to keep your body active by giving it tools to repair itself.

Marketplace Jan/Feb 2019

Books, services, education and products that are sustainable and environmentally friendly.

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

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.

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.

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

Music Review: Dionysus

Like all of Dead Can Dance’s albums, this Australian world beat/neoclassical group’s latest offering is an epic and ethereal work, informed by the music and lore of many cultures a…

Music Review: The Spirit of the Earth

The new two-CD album from Philip Glass—The Spirit of the Earth—is a curious collaboration between the American classical composer and two indigenous Wixarika musicians …

Music Review: Holler

Amy Ray’s sixth solo album, Holler, explores a range of topics like addiction, immigration, despair, and racism. The lyrics are inspired by Ray’s own spiritual and social sensibili…

Film Review: What They Had

Terrific performances and an authentic portrait of a heartbreaking illness mark the touching drama What They Had, in which Hilary Swank and Michael Shannon play two very different …

Film Review: The Providers

“Last year, 70,000 deaths in rural America could have been prevented with better access to health care.” Those words open Laura Green and Anna Moot-Levin’s The Providers, which loo…

Film Review: Weed The People

Its playful title notwithstanding, Weed the People is a tough watch—but it’s definitely worth sticking with it. Abby Epstein’s documentary looks at the use of medical marijua…