HAPPINESS

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An Offer of Unconditional Love

by Jamal Rahman

posted Oct 31, 2005

My grandfather, a Sufi Muslim teacher and healer in northern Bengal, often reminded his students: “If I cannot be compassionate with myself, I cannot truly be compassionate with others,” he said.

Holy Impatience: an interview with Matthew Fox

by Sarah Ruth van Gelder

posted Oct 31, 2005

An interview with Matthew Fox. Organized religion needs to get its act together and bring in the feminine, the widom of Sophia. See also his 95 theses.

Spirit Rising

by Michael Nagler

posted Oct 31, 2005

Spiritual progressives are just starting to understand the power of taking a stand, together.

Organic Produce Goes to School

by Rebecca Clarren

posted Oct 04, 2005

Farmers are struggling to stay on the land. Meanwhile, obesity is epidemic among U.S. children. A movement is creating a solution to both problems by linking schools to sources of local organic produce. The kids don’t seem to miss the deep fryers.

Book Review: Cancer-Gate: How to Win the Losing Cancer War by Samuel S. Epstein

by Judy Brady

posted Sep 26, 2005

Epstein's follow-on book to

Book Review: Carfree Cities by J.H. Crawford

by Guy Dauncey

posted Sep 12, 2005

Guy Dauncey reviews a book that praises the details in life that become noticable when people walk through their communities instead of driving.

At the Mercy of Strangers

by Wendy Lustbader

posted Aug 29, 2005

What would you ask of the people who will care for you when you are unable to care for yourself?

Can Elders Save the World

by Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi

posted Aug 29, 2005

This is no time to be wasting the talents and wisdom of elders.

7 Ways to Keep Your Marbles

by Jeanette Franks

posted Aug 19, 2005

Tactics to live a long healthy life.

Where Will I Live When I Get Older?

by Carolyn McConnell

posted Aug 15, 2005

Green House Project replaces nursing homes.

Of, By and For Seniors: Japanese Seniors Co-operatives

by Robert Marshall

posted Aug 15, 2005

Japanese families are getting smaller while the ranks of the aged are growing. A co-operative has stepped into this vacuum, connecting thousands of elders who have something to give and something to receive.

Parenting: The Sequel

by Steve and Rita Old Coyote, Dee Axelrod

posted Aug 15, 2005

These grandparents bring savvy and compassion to the task of raising another generation

What Is Old Age For?

by William Thomas

posted Aug 05, 2005

It turns out there is a reason humans live decades after our reproductive years end, a reason obscured by reference to "the golden years" and endless products designed to keep us young. The truth is we need our elders to be elders.

Toxins to Be Pulled from Cosmetics

by Stacy Malkan

posted Jul 26, 2005

Three top cosmetics firms announce they are removing toxic chemicals from their products.

Art in the Village

by Abby Scher

posted May 25, 2005

From abandoned to beautiful: Lily Yeh partnered with the youth of North Philadelphia to transform a neighborhood.