They say the universe is expanding, and as it does, we seem to be accelerating the velocity of our species. Ordinary matter turned into extraordinary conscious beings—trying to keep up with the cosmos.  Astrophysics aside, we are in the midst of great change, and in order to keep up, we need to cultivate health and… The post Happiness and Wellbeing in Constellation  appeared first on ..read more

We all eventually fall. With lust, uncontested trust, magnificent love, and an appetite for comfort, we fall into love. A longing to be with the “other”—animal moans and primal groans only last so long.   At first, we fit together like clams’ shells, and other times we push and pull and only meld with a little… The post How’s Your Love Life’s Rating on Organic and Sustainability? appeared first on ..read more

Someone I know in Iowa was just bemoaning the rising price of a dozen eggs. Imagine $5.99 a dozen!! I asked them what it takes to lay an egg out of the body of a birdlike reptile.  If an egg came out of you, dear one, how much would it cost?  Our yearning for the… The post Do you Have the Huevos To Discover a Good Egg? appeared first on ..read more

What is breakfast? It means literally, “breaking your nightly fast.” Unless in the wees hours, you’ve eaten too much gelato overcome with ERUPTIONS OF maple syrup. If I eat a good breakfast, I’m stronger and can face life’s challenges that are gushing at me like a firehouse. There are many challenges out there, and I… The post Can Breakfast Change Your Life?  appeared first on ..read more

Being good in the kitchen can lead to other rooms of delight. Whether you are preparing meals for your family or hosting a dinner party, being able to whip up delectable dishes makes everything rich and rewarding,  With the right tips and tricks, anyone can become a master chef in the kitchen. Mind if I… The post How to Be Good in the Kitchen with Passionate Mastery appeared first on ..read more

I grew up with grandparents of the 19th century deeply rooted in an agrarian culture. They were the children of German immigrants who ate mostly grains, legumes vegetables, and fruit, meat was a small part of their diet. Today things have changed. We eat way too much meat and it’s hurting us and killing the planet.… The post Why Adopt a Vegan Diet? appeared first on ..read more

It’s odd to think about gardening even as the air nips and the leaves turn and fall. Planting a seed or a bulb, or a bush can spruce up your life in any season. And I believe a dalliance with nature is exactly what we need right now—in a world, we couldn’t have imagined even… The post Permaculture to Ease The Permacrisis appeared first on ..read more

I suffer from anxiety about the future—too many things are going awry all at the same time. My hope withers as the oaks and madrone trees drop near my home of 40 years. The forest is drying, and with it comes fire danger. I have such angst it makes me want to leave this place… The post Anxiety’s Got a New Name appeared first on ..read more

Humans have been growing their food for ten thousand years or so, give or take by continent and climate. Yet, today many regard it as something someone does far away working in a field. If we “endeavor to get our fingernails dirty, we consider it “gardening,” a hobby that’s relaxing and therapeutic. Yes, you’ll save… The post It’s Time to Plant Your Garden appeared first on ..read more

Are you old enough to remember the song “what condition your condition is in”? Being in “Perfect condition” means something different for each one of us, there’s no ultimate standard. Understanding what perfect condition means for you is the first step to having it. Knowing and nurturing your perfection is important as you move through… The post Being in Perfect Condition is a State the World Needs appeared first on ..read more