And Then Magazine
And Then is an independent, ad-free, subscriber supported literary magazine founded in 1987 by editors Robert Roth and Arnold Sachar. Continue reading “And Then Magazine”
The Flowering Wand of Masculinity
The fascinating thing about The Flowering Wand, the book by author Sophie Strand, is the fact that it is a woman who is endeavoring to help ‘rewild the sacred masculine’. And thank Continue reading “The Flowering Wand of Masculinity”
Astrology for the Soul
Astrology is the study of the energies of the planets and the stars and how they mix with each other, as well as our Continue reading “Astrology for the Soul”
Tim Bernardes’ album “Mil Coisas Invisíveis”
“Mil Coisas Invisíveis” is the sumptuous new album from Brazilian singer songwriter Tim Bernardes. You can listen here.
Ryan Dilmore 2021
It’s a lovely day when Ryan Dilmore releases a new song. Today, we got “Taking Up Space”. Continue reading “Ryan Dilmore 2021”
Judee Sill’s Beautiful Sad Songs
As one of the greatest unknown singer/songwriters of the 1970’s, Judee Sill (1944-1979) deserves a place in the hearts and minds of music lovers. She has Continue reading “Judee Sill’s Beautiful Sad Songs”
Laser Turntable Maker: An Audiophile’s Dream
This wonderful short documentary features a Japanese man named Sanju Chiba and his small company, ELP. ELP makes Continue reading “Laser Turntable Maker: An Audiophile’s Dream”
Write Your Self
Brenda Ueland, who wrote a book called “If You Want to Write”, taught that everyone is original and everyone has something to say. All it takes is Continue reading “Write Your Self”
Finding Inspiring Things
Curation is the buzz-word: pre-selected people, projects and portals that are in tune with our interests and tastes.
Hymns of kd lang
Throughout her career, k.d. lang has brought us beautiful music. Mostly covers, her songs feel both familiar and completely new. Continue reading “Hymns of kd lang”
The Powerful Poetry of Rattle
Rattle Magazine features some of the the most honest, powerful and moving new poetry being published today, with a new poem offered Continue reading “The Powerful Poetry of Rattle”
Great Grief
Since the mid-1990s, there has been a growing movement toward helping people deal with grief. As the population grows Continue reading “Great Grief”
A Choice to Live as Soul
Spiritual teacher Ram Dass had a stroke in 1997, yet he is as clear as ever. In this video from 2005, he describes Continue reading “A Choice to Live as Soul”
Practical Steps Toward World Peace
The World Peace Disclosure and The Future Now are two organizations that are focused on building community and creating Continue reading “Practical Steps Toward World Peace”
The Godmother of Rock and Roll
Sister Rosetta Tharpe, an amazing woman playing her music at the dawn of rock n roll, inspired people like Chuck Berry and Continue reading “The Godmother of Rock and Roll”
The Deep Emotional Life of The Sun Magazine
Reading an issue of The Sun Magazine is like meeting a whole group of new friends and spending the weekend with them. You come away feeling you know Continue reading “The Deep Emotional Life of The Sun Magazine”
A Refuge in the Ojai Valley in California
To find solitude in a pristine, natural environment, people from around the world come to Meditation Mount, Continue reading “A Refuge in the Ojai Valley in California”
Flashbacks of Photographer Irina Werning
Irina Werning is an innovative photographer who’s “Back to the Future” project links the past with the present by staging new versions of old photographs, meticulously Continue reading “Flashbacks of Photographer Irina Werning”
How Cultural Creatives Are Changing the World
When talking about the world’s problems, it’s natural to ask “What can I do about it?” The World Peace Disclosure project is Continue reading “How Cultural Creatives Are Changing the World”
A Powerful Sydney Lumet Movie Starring River Phoenix
One of the greatest movies that few have heard of. Running on Empty (1988), directed by Sidney Lumet. Continue reading “A Powerful Sydney Lumet Movie Starring River Phoenix”
Austin Irving’s Moving Still Lifes
Photographer Austin Irving captures an essence of something just outside our grasp with her series “Not an Exit“. Click on any image to see the full gallery.
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Mystical Actress Elenora Duse’s Power and Presence
From 1884 to 1924, Eleonora Duse was the most prominent actress in the world, as well known as any movie star today. Continue reading “Mystical Actress Elenora Duse’s Power and Presence”
Changes in the Earth’s Vibrations
An interesting read by Dr. Joe Dispenza about the Schumann Resonance, a planetary vibration that is Continue reading “Changes in the Earth’s Vibrations”
Alexa Meade’s Innovative Art
Artist Alexa Meade is best known for her art installations in which she paints directly onto the human body which, Continue reading “Alexa Meade’s Innovative Art”
The Big Joy of Poet and Filmmaker James Broughton
James Broughton (1913-1999) was a poet, writer, artist and filmmaker who was part of the San Francisco Renaissance, which preceded Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg and beat movement.
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Helping Unite The World
In his mid-twenties, Chuck Collins, the great-grandson of the founder of the Oscar Mayer empire, gave away all his trust fund money. He said the money could help others more than Continue reading “Helping Unite The World”
Altaf Qadri – Photography of the Mystic
Altaf Qadri was born in 1976, in Indian-administered Kashmir. He studied science at Kashmir University and worked as a Continue reading “Altaf Qadri – Photography of the Mystic”
Adyashanti’s True Meditation
Modern spiritual teacher, Adyashanti, has a unique approach to meditation. Intentionally distancing himself from any established religion Continue reading “Adyashanti’s True Meditation”
An Inner Odyssey
Sometimes viewing a movie is something sacred; more of a spiritual experience than entertainment. This is the case with 2001: A Space Odyssey. Continue reading “An Inner Odyssey”
From the Edge of Humanity
This beautiful online magazine publishes, timeless, relevant and inspiring music, photography, poems and stories, powerfully revealing: Continue reading “From the Edge of Humanity”
Profound Love Expressed in a French Cinematic Masterpiece
Amour won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Film in 2013. It takes courage to look at life’s challenges without glorifying or glossing over anything. Continue reading “Profound Love Expressed in a French Cinematic Masterpiece”
Tai Chi for Health
The great Kung Fu and Tai Chi teacher James Wing Woo, lived by his philosophy that regardless of your age and experience, you never achieve Continue reading “Tai Chi for Health”
David Brown – Legendary Producer
This 1990 interview with legendary film producer David Brown (Jaws, The Sting, Cocoon) gives a amazing insight into his thoughts on creativity and Hollywood. Continue reading “David Brown – Legendary Producer”
Rilke’s Inspirational Letters
Ten letters. One short book. Pure inspiration.
Whether he was aware of it at the time or not, the great poet Continue reading “Rilke’s Inspirational Letters”
Wowza-cize! or Growing Young on the Ball
For health, vitality and energy… Bounce on a ball, the Wowza way. Elisa “Wowza” Lodge teaches Continue reading “Wowza-cize! or Growing Young on the Ball”
Magical Music of MaMuse
The music of MaMuse is like a warm wave full of radiance, heart and simplicity. Their love of nature Continue reading “Magical Music of MaMuse”
Get Lit Poetry
The talented young poets of Get Lit create beautiful, timely and relevant works. This group is an exciting collective which Continue reading “Get Lit Poetry”
Self Realization of Yogananda
Paramahansa Yogananda was a great spiritual teacher who lived in the early part of the 20th century and started the Self Realization Fellowship Continue reading “Self Realization of Yogananda”
Harry Dean Stanton’s Swan Song
Before Harry Dean Stanton passed away in September 2017 at the age of 91, he had the good fortune of Continue reading “Harry Dean Stanton’s Swan Song”
In the Zone of “Stalker”
Stalker is a 1979 movie that tells the story of a guide taking a writer and a professor to a desolate, mysterious place called the “Zone”. Is this a vision quest? Hard to say. In some ways, the film leaves you with more questions than Continue reading “In the Zone of “Stalker””
The Lost LA Neighborhood in “The Exiles”
The Exiles is a 1961 film set in Bunker Hill, a neighborhood in Los Angeles that no longer exists. This is a stark, unrelenting Continue reading “The Lost LA Neighborhood in “The Exiles””
Joni Mitchell Expressing Shades of “Blue”
Joni Mitchell‘s Blue album is a rare phenomenon where talent, experience, good fortune, opportunity and desire coalesce to create Continue reading “Joni Mitchell Expressing Shades of “Blue””
David Lynch’s Interview Project
David Lynch‘s Interview Project features stories of remarkable people. These three to four minute films are an intimate Continue reading “David Lynch’s Interview Project”
The Miracle of Fasting
Paul Bragg, the author of “The Miracle of Fasting” was a pioneer of educating the public about Continue reading “The Miracle of Fasting”
Letters at 3am
The essays of Michael Ventura bring a unique perspective to the events of the world. Ventura is Continue reading “Letters at 3am”
Maria Falconetti as Joan of Arc
The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928). Unforgettable performance. Starred in one film. Never worked again. Continue reading “Maria Falconetti as Joan of Arc”
Good News!
Created by Rob Brezsny of Freewill Astrology, Pronoia is both a book and a movement to counteract cynicism and resignation. Pronoia is Continue reading “Good News!”
Journalism as Art
“Journalism will again become what it was more than a century ago—a form of art. It will be as concerned with truth and beauty as it is with Continue reading “Journalism as Art”
Nourishing Traditional Diets
At almost 2 hours, it’s a long video, but it’s worth it. Sally Fallon thoroughly explores Continue reading “Nourishing Traditional Diets”
In Other News
Here are a few links to seek out an alternative view to the mainstream news outlets; the emphasis is on social justice. Continue reading “In Other News”
The Way of Alan Watts
“The meaning of life is just to be alive. It is so plain and so obvious and so simple. And yet, everybody rushes around in a great panic as if it Continue reading “The Way of Alan Watts”
A Walk Down Dollar Street
There is an overabundance of information available through countless sources on the web. We need ways to Continue reading “A Walk Down Dollar Street”
The 5 Rites of Rejuvenation
In his book, “The Ancient Secret of the Fountain of Youth“, author Peter Kelder Continue reading “The 5 Rites of Rejuvenation”
The Ageless Wisdom of Alice Bailey’s “Esoteric Healing”
This amazing video is visual representation of the deep, powerful healing information found in Continue reading “The Ageless Wisdom of Alice Bailey’s “Esoteric Healing””
This is Your Brain on the Internet
Writer Nicholas Carr has become well-known for bringing to light the impact that modern technology is having on our thinking and on our brains. In particular, he believes that the internet harming our ability to think deeply Continue reading “This is Your Brain on the Internet”
Ryan Dilmore Music
Listening to the music of Ryan Dilmore is an opportunity to slip into a dreamlike state and be taken away by his deeply felt Continue reading “Ryan Dilmore Music”
The New and Ancient Story of Charles Eisenstein
In his book “The More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know is Possible“, Charles Eisenstein suggests that we open our eyes and take an honest look at Continue reading “The New and Ancient Story of Charles Eisenstein”
The Great Invocation
As stated on the Share International website, “The Great Invocation is a world prayer, based upon truths common to all religions. It has been translated into more than Continue reading “The Great Invocation”