By: Dr. Michael T. Gamble So much sound and fury over the Higgs Boson, signifying what? A complete understanding of the fundamental constituents of the world in which we live? Of the universe of which we are an integral part? No — and yes. High-energy physicists at CERN, the European Center for Nuclear Research, announced [...]

The end of the school semester means one thing for students: finals.  Students are bogged down with papers, presentations, exams and it can be tempting to reach for those fatty foods and high-caloric energy drinks to fuel long study sessions.  Though seemingly innocuous, these food choices can have detrimental effects on student’s cognitive performance.  Chicago [...]

Looking for something with more impact (and sticking power) than the usual doomed-to-fail resolutions? Vickie Milazzo wants you to make 2012 the year you finally buck up and start living the life YOU want to live—recession be damned! For many recession-wracked American women, the ending of 2011 feels like just another mile marker in an [...]

by Heather Roan Robbins So, how’s our Gross National Happiness doing?  King Jigme Singye Wangchuck of Bhutan coined this term in 1972 to encourage a broader approach to the search for quality of life in his country. This week we’re asked to assess our Gross Personal Happiness and see how that intertwines with our Gross National [...]

Book review by Michael Greenstein Depending on who you talk to, life has never been worse.  Cancer seems to plague almost every family, financial ruin is at our collective doorsteps, divorce rates remain alarming high and the news is rampant with spiritual leaders that have abused our young and led us astray.  Without much difficulty, [...]

If you’re less than thrilled about Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa, perhaps it’s because you’re letting others dictate what you should be doing. Kathleen McIntire, creator of Guiding Signs 101, explains how to celebrate the season in a way that means something to YOU. The winter holidays are just around the corner, and if you’re like [...]

For all the promise of joy, peace and harmony that comes with the holiday season, the reality for millions of people is that the season is anything but a celebration. For many, it’s a reminder of lost loved ones, personal disappointments and dreams left unfulfilled. But for life coach Teri Johnson, whose personal journey through [...]

by Heather Roan Robbins The snow glistens, lights twinkle, Jupiter glows brightly in the night sky as Sun and Mercury in Sagittarius loan an ambient easing, a cheerful flexibility and goodwill (when we choose to use it) to an otherwise thoughtful and willful time. We can diffuse otherwise tense situations with humor if we do [...]

If you’ve lost a loved one, you may be dreading the holidays. Intuitive psychologist Susan Apollon offers some helpful hints on getting through the toughest time of the year. If you’ve recently lost a loved one—and even if it happened not so recently—the holidays can be heart-wrenching. The stark contrast between glowing lights and the [...]

By Dr. Stewart Bitkoff You may follow one stream. Know that it leads to the Ocean, but do not mistake the stream for the Ocean. – Jan-Fishan Q: To study Sufism, do I need to become a Moslem and convert to Islam, or join a Sufi   Order? A:  No.  This is not necessary. While some [...]

by Joyce and Barry Vissell Barry and I have just returned from Assisi, Italy, where we led our second week long retreat with musician and friend, Charley Thweatt. Similar to last year, the retreat in Assisi was life-changing for both of us. Assisi, the home of St. Francis and St. Clare, is a very inspiring [...]

by Heather Roan Robbins I feel a very unusual sensation– if it is not indigestion, it must be gratitude. ~ Benjamin Disraeli. Dwell in the moment; find a place of gratitude and this time can be beautiful, with real potential for healing the past. Try to hurry anywhere else and life can be a real [...]