Dense population along with easy access to goods and services make cities desirable places to live. City-dwellers have the potential to consume less energy since they can ride bikes, walk and take public transportation. We call them concrete jungles, but they Read more…
Most of us base our whole reality on what science tells us. Yet what happens when science is wrong, or incomplete? In this article we will explore a few scientific misconceptions that affect all of us. They have shaped our Read more…
Would you like an enhanced immune system, reduced stress, and a slower aging process? Welcome to the wonderful world of adaptogens. These compounds and herbs have the capacity to bring balance to our bodies and, potentially, to our world. Let’s explore what Read more…
Fasting, sweating, piercing the body, and psychoactive plants have been sought as ways to transcend consciousness for millennia. According to tantra we can attain these states directly through our senses by exploring ecstasy in the body. The principle of tantra is Read more…
Love, quite literally has an intoxicating effect on us. By understanding the mysteries of this emotion from a scientific perspective we can navigate relationships with a little more clarity. There are biological factors to attachment and separation that can easily override Read more…
From cave drawings to urban graffiti, images and words shape the way we perceive the world. Visual art literally changes our consciousness when we look at it. Our environment affects us in fundamental ways, shaping our culture and the way we think. Read more…
The strength to face the challenges in our life always rewards us with a refinement and evolution of our soul. Regardless if we win or lose the battle. How do you respond when a situation emerges that causes an inner-conflict Read more…
The concept and pursuit of flow is central to Eastern philosophy. Taoism especially speaks of flow often as a way to emulate movement, grace, and freedom. It requires trust and letting go. This is also practiced as non-attachment in traditions Read more…
Can thought, intention, and emotion influence the physical world? Many people believe so but scientific models for testing and quantifying this idea often fall short. Classical physics has been very successful at understanding the material nature of the universe. Yet this Read more…
I had a life-changing experience in Hawaii recently when a whale visited me and my friends while kayaking. This majestic being was coherent, aware of us, and enjoying our company as much as we were enjoying hers. We put our Read more…