Monkey See, Monkey Do: How Corruption, Inequality, and Self-Interest Threaten Civilization
Transformative Change: A Key Idea in Fighting for Climate And Wildlife
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- Written by: Dirk S. Schmeller, CNRS
What is transformative change? Another political buzzword? The IPBES defines it as a “fundamental, system-wide reorganisation across technological, economic...
Is The Universe Friendly? Having the Eyes to See (with video version)
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- Written by: Pierre Pradervand
I interviewed over two hundred people in more than 100 organizations. I ended almost every interview with the question: "It's easy to see what's wrong with the world today... So, I'd like to ask you to mention what you see as the three positive trends in the world - in any field."
From Punk to Monk: Keeping Things in Perspective
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- Written by: Ray Cappo
I didn’t go to India to put on a Hindu costume; I got into Vedic teachings to uncover all the costumes I’d been wearing and to find out what I was at my core. The sacred literature of India explained this in a way that gave me the broadest understanding of spirituality I’d ever had.
The Radical Act of Weaving Intuitive Eating and Intellect
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- Written by: Lisa Masé
In 1995, nutrition therapists Elyse Resch and Evelyn Tribole wrote one of the first books on the concept of intuitive eating. That book sparked a worldwide awareness that the mentality of dieting disrupts metabolic health and leads to stress and disordered eating.
Wellness - and Living Your Best Life - Starts at Home
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- Written by: Jeanne Collins
As an interior designer, I focused my process on first understanding how people felt in their homes, and how they wanted to function there going forward. Sometimes that meant helping my clients embrace change.
Start with Service to the Common Good -- You Then Will Unlock Your Full Potential
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- Written by: Mónica Esgueva
As Martin Luther King once said: “Everyone can be great because everyone can serve. You don’t even have to make your subjects and verbs agree to serve. You only require a heart full of grace.” Grace arises when we act with others on behalf of the world.
Does Montessori Education Live up to Its Claims?
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- Written by: Alison Demangeon and Youssef Tazouti, Université de Lorraine
Born at the start of the 20th century, Montessori teaching methods have enjoyed increasing popularity in Europe over the past 20 years. But what does the science tell us about the effectiveness of Montessori education compared with other forms of teaching?
We’re at the Tip of the Subtle Energy Iceberg
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- Written by: Yury Kronn, Ph.D.
We cannot progress as a civilization, even as a species, without the understanding and knowledge of subtle energy. And, importantly, most of this knowledge is not even new. It is merely a rediscovery of the wisdom all ancient traditions and cultures possessed.
Substance Use and Mental Health: Why Holistic Treatment is Essential
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- Written by: Simon Bratt, Staffordshire University
For people with mental illness, drugs and alcohol can be a key survival strategy. I’ve learned they shouldn’t have to ‘get clean’ to get treatment.
Stop Being the Middle-Man in Family (and Friends’) Affairs
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- Written by: Jude Bijou
Some of our biggest emotional challenges come from family dynamics. It’s a rare situation where everyone in the family gets along. If you tend to be the peacekeeper, you’re usually the one carrying around the heavy emotional burden of the discord. This role also applies to your circle of friends.
Thriving in Retirement: Overcome Fear and Find Fulfilling Hobbies
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- Written by: Alison Bishop, University of East London
Retirement can be an exciting but also scary prospect for many. How you fill your time is totally up to you, but with so many choices it can be a bit daunting.
What Is Biofield Science and Why Has It Been Ignored by Western Medicine?
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- Written by: Eric Leskowitz, M.D.
Western medicine is the world’s only medical tradition that does not harness an invisible healing force or energy. In the East, there is prana (yoga) and qi (acupuncture, tai chi), but in the West, “energy” means a chemical...
Free Yourself with the Love and Light Technique
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- Written by: Chloe Panta
Even if someone did something unspeakable to you or to someone you know, if you hold on to your anger, you are only hurting yourself.
Butterfly Dreaming: Awaken in the Dream
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- Written by: Paul Levy
One of the great spiritual teacher Sri Aurobindo’s main messages is that humanity is a transitional being. Our current state of being is not final, we are in the process of transitioning into a new state of being.
Cradled in the Hands of Divine Love’s Tenderness
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- Written by: Pierre Pradervand
If we find ourselves in a supposedly hopeless situation from which we see no issue, or if we are tired of fighting an illness that seems to drag on endlessly, or burdened with “impossible” family or work difficulties, it is time to discover or remember that we are cupped in the mighty hands of divine Love...
Eco-Cities at What Cost? The Battle Over Indigenous Lands
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- Written by: Michelle Mielly, Grenoble École de Management (GEM)
When the notion of “ecotourism” was introduced in the late 1970s, it was intended to be ecologically responsible, promote conservation, benefit local populations and help travellers foster a “reconnection with biocultural diversity”.
Are Owners of Older-Cars Good to the Environment?
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- Written by: Gaëtan Mangin, Université d'Artois
We explored the ownership and use of cars more than 20 years old. It revealed that, far from being hostile to the imperatives of sustainability, some owners of older vehicles are strongly committed to a certain idea of ecology.
Dolphins and Their Three ‘Super Senses’
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- Written by: Juliana López Marulanda, Université Paris Nanterre
By understanding animals’ perceptions, we can better protect them. In the case of dolphins, knowing how they perceive their environment means knowing the impact of underwater noise on their communication and taking measures to control it in protected marine areas.
Saving Yourself Over and Over Again
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- Written by: Sally Patton
In loving and forgiving ourself in order to save ourself, we expand this love to everyone. Many ancient and medieval women mystics personified this theme...
Harness the Power of Your Mind to Heal Your Body
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- Written by: Katie Arnold
My surgeon told me I should never run again. As a competitive runner, outdoor athlete, and writer, I was determined to prove him wrong. I trained my mind to heal my body.
Protect Yourself from Emotional Burnout with The Empath’s “Bill of Rights”
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- Written by: Judith Orloff, M.D.
One of the biggest blocks to empathy is a fear of being vulnerable and then overwhelmed. It either seems too painful or unsafe to lovingly explore your own emotions or that you risk getting burned out by other people’s problems, dramas, and needs.
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