JAN 2025 • Beginner’s Mind • Sankalpa: Intention & Purpose • Sevananda: 50 Years Jan 01, 2025 06:00AM ● By Amit Gupta Click here to access this issue's PDF. Advancing a Couple’s Fertility: Natural Solutions for Women and Men Many couples hoping to conceive turn to costly medications and painful procedures designed to manipulate hormones, help with ovulation issues and prepare a woman’s body for pregnancy. Read More » A Symphony of Skill-Building: How Music Spurs Childhood Development For adults, music has the power to instill feelings of joy, relaxation and calmness, or to motivate us when we are exercising or performing a task, but for children, there are added benefits. Read More » Belcher Offers Nonviolent Communications Workshop Online Atlantan Clarice Belcher is offering a free online introductory workshop to Marshall Rosenberg’s book Nonviolent Communication on January 25, from 2 to 5 p.m. Read More » Carol Orsborn on Growing Whole Instead of Old For five decades, Carol Orsborn has been a leading voice of her generation and a bestselling author, having written 36 books on quality of life, spirituality and aging. Her latest book is Spiritual Aging: Weekly Reflections for Embracing Life. Read More » Easy Serenity Salad Bowl Mix greens, fermented veggies, beans, flaxseeds and walnuts in a bowl. Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil. Top with grilled salmon and/or avocado slices. Read More » Exercise With a Smile: Turning Workouts Into Playtime When it comes to exercise, many people think of rigid routines, grueling workouts and strict schedules, but joyful movement can make fitness fun, flexible and something to look forward to. Read More » Feel-Good Protein Smoothie Recipe Place all ingredients in a blender and blend well. To thicken, add a few ice cubes or place smoothie in the freezer for 7 to 10 minutes. Read More » First Thoughts and New Experiences: Returning to Innocence Through Beginner's Mindset The new year brings a fresh focus on growth and forward thinking. An intentional way to harness this is to adopt the Zen Buddhist idea of shoshin, or beginner’s mind. This approach guides people to experience life with curiosity and openness, helping them let go of old patterns. Read More » Get Fit and Get Outside: How to Prepare for Outdoor Treks According to the 2022 Outdoor Participation Trends Report, getting up close and personal with Mother Nature is more popular than ever in the States, with 58.7 million hikers and 10.3 million backpackers in 2021. Read More » Getting Better At Resolutions I found wildly varying numbers on how long people stick to their resolutions. The most optimistic one reports that 55 percent caved before the year was out and 30 percent did so in fewer than three months. Read More » Gladys McGarey: on the Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every Age Throughout her expansive career, she championed the integrated use of healing methods from Western, Eastern and Indigenous sources; advocated the use of food to prevent and treat disease; and promulgated the idea that illnesses offer glimpses into our inner selves. Read More » Gut-Friendly Broccoli Nut Soup Add onion, garlic, celery and 2 to 3 tablespoons of water to a pot. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened, adding more water as needed to prevent sticking. Read More » Journaling to Access Inner Wisdom On a summer afternoon in 2015, I sat in my favorite coffee shop waiting on life-changing news. With each minute, my anxiety mounted, so I turned to the only thing that calms me in a stressful situation—my journal. Read More » Lissa Rankin on the Mysteries of Healing Mind-body physician Lissa Rankin, a New York Times bestselling author and founder of the Whole Health Medicine Institute in the San Francisco Bay Area, takes readers on her decade-long journey in her latest book, Sacred Medicine: A Doctor’s Quest to Unravel the Mysteries of Healing. Read More » Metaphysical Shops Showcase Local Art, Artists The Well of Roswell is hosting an art exhibit featuring internationally renowned artist Donna Pinter now through March 14. Read More » Sankalpa: Where Intention and Purpose Meet January 2025 is upon us, and it’s all about intentions and resolutions. Read More » Secrets to a Joyful Childhood: Building a Family That Laughs and Loves Together There are no sweeter sounds than the giggles of a child playing with a puppy or the giddy singing voice of a little one at bedtime. Read More » Serving up Happiness: Foods for Better Moods Most of us feel a little grumpy when we’re hungry, but a diet that is dominated by ultra-processed packaged foods and drive-through meals increases our chances of experiencing chronic mood swings and symptoms of depression. Read More » Sevananda: 50 Years of Community-Centered Growth and Resilience Fifty years ago, as America grappled with the complexities of the Vietnam War and global cultural shifts, a small yet pioneering grocery cooperative opened its doors in Atlanta. Read More » Skiing for Fitness and Pure Fun: Tips for Enjoying Alpine and Nordic Styles Skis have parabolic characteristics: they are made to turn. When the knees are slightly bent forward, the upper legs serve as shock absorbers. Read More » Sustaining Grain Bowl Cook grain, vegetables and protein, depending on choice of ingredients. To build, layer grain as the base and add vegetables, protein and toppings. Read More » Tell Me About Mom He seemed surprised, even stunned, but he’d wrestled with his grief enough by then to maintain composure as he unfolded a story about their early days of marriage, their first house and what being a newlywed was like in the era of Harry S. Truman and Frank Sinatra. Read More » Tom Blue Wolf Offers Indigenous Wisdom Workshops Earthkeepers asks for minimum donations of $200 to attend the January event, $300 for February, and $350 for March. The full series discounted rate is $750. Read More » Downloads NA-Atlanta_01-25_spread.pdf In-Print