By Dr. Archan Mehta Viv: Man, happy birthday, But I can’t believe you are Past 70 now and presumably A shadow of your former self. Viv: Man, you will never Know what your swagger Meant to this tiny boy Growing up in a crude, Rustic, feudal village, Which claimed to be The city of Ahmedabad. Viv: Man, every time I think about you, I discover tears of Joy in my eyes. Viv: Man, you demonstrated Naked aggression at The crease, treating fast Bowlers and spinners alike With equal disdain and contempt. Viv: Man, your arrogance and Egotistical demeanor inspired A generation of younger cricketers. Viv ..read more

Drawing from Nature’s Steadfast Spirit to Heal By Katie Arnold, author of Brief Flashings in the Phenomenal World: Zen and the Art of Running Free I’ve always been happiest outside. The child of a complicated divorce, I sought freedom and solace in my backyard and, as I grew, in the concentric circles of wildness that continued to expand around me. In my teens, I rode my bike and ran around my neighborhood. My father took us on kayaking and bicycling trips, where we camped overnight in pup tents and ate baked beans and hot dogs over a camp stove. In my 20s I discovered backpacking and whi ..read more

Naked in the Now: Juicy Practices for Getting Present By Marijke McCandless (www.o-books.com) Do you long for more intimacy, playfulness, and vitality? Are you tired of living in a world saturated with distractions and demands? Imagine if being present were as freeing and fun as being seduced by a lover – this is the promise of Naked in the Now: Juicy Practices for Getting Present. Naked in the Now is a unique and playful guide that takes the reader to the heart of their being—a space of pure potential. I’m Marijke McCandless, a mindfulness coach, playfulness instigator, and award-winning writ ..read more

Waking Up To Your Self by Patrick Marando (www.o-books.com) A spiritual self-help book about awakening — remembering who you really are — by following a step-by-step guide to living from the true self. Do you know who you really are? No, not your name, but who you are underneath that name, underneath your beliefs about yourself? Who you are in the space between your thoughts. Your internal being that is independent of culture, gender, sexual orientation, or appearance. Your core self underlying your temperament and personality who is witness to all the roles you play. The part that endures thr ..read more

By Janet Weissman Good Morning DearHearts, Through the very many years I have been on this spiritual journey I have become the recipient of hundreds of spiritual or uplifting emails and articles. I have read them and many were discarded but a multitude of others were placed in folders with titles such a “writing ideas” or “good stuff”.  What happened after the initial approval of the content was exactly as one might imagine. The folders found their way into boxes with newspapers (yes newspapers) and magazines (yes magazines) that also contained valuable possibilities for writing and teach ..read more

Bio: Diana Si is the founder of Cha Spa locations in Santa Monica and Brentwood, which she built with a passion for perfection. Integrating Head Massage into Your Meditation Practice for Enhanced Relaxation and Focus Head massages aren’t just a way to unwind after a long day—they’re a gateway to deeper relaxation and sharper focus, especially when combined with meditation techniques. The Roots of Head Massage: A Historical Perspective Before delving into modern practices, it’s essential to appreciate the historical tapestry that forms the backdrop of scalp treatments. Originating from the anc ..read more

Interview with Tami Lynn Kent, author of “Wild Mothering: Finding Power, Spirit, and Joy in Birth and a Creative Motherhood.“ Author and women’s health physical therapist Tami Lynn Kent’s new book applies her groundbreaking women’s health approach to the journey of motherhood. Drawing from her work with thousands of women, she shares how to access the energy medicine within the female body in all stages of mothering. Here are some insights from Tami Lynn Kent: What does the term Wild Mothering mean? Wild Mothering is a reference to the beauty and intensity of the experience of ..read more

By Noelle Sterne Too often we hold onto hurts, slights, annoyances, insults, betrayals, wrongs, resentments, and outright anger for months, years, and decades. Before we blink, it’s our lifetime. You know the stories: Brothers estranged for twenty-five years over an argument they can’t remember, mother and daughter who exchange only frosty Christmas cards, childhood buddies who turned in opposite directions in a huff over a single adult remark, an employee’s silently seething career-long resentment at the boss. Most of us carry other angers too, from trunkloads of rage at the person who cheate ..read more

By Ronald Ruff, Raising Children to Thrive: Affect Hunger and Responsive, Sensitive Parenting Today we possess the scientific knowledge to help parents and caregivers “know better and do better.” Major breakthroughs in neuroscience and the integration of these revolutionary findings with theoretical psychological formulations give us a comprehensive understanding of the newborn infant. Previous long-held beliefs have been discarded, and the account of the human infant’s development based on philosophy and medical and psychological sciences has been rewritten. We now know that a newborn has inn ..read more

A Beginner’s Guide to Tai-Chi and Other Therapies for Addiction Recovery In today’s fast-paced world, the need for holistic well-being has led many to explore ancient practices like Tai Chi and various complementary therapies. These age-old techniques offer not just physical benefits but also profound mental and emotional balance. If you are a beginner already undergoing traditional addiction treatment, and want to explore other options for yourself, this guide will help you understand Tai Chi, one of the many holistic options out there. Tai Chi and other such ancient yet vital practices inten ..read more