Skateparks show how the built environment can be transformed if communities, and the DIY cultures they give birth to, are allowed to flourish. By Dr. Paul O’ConnorSenior lecturer in Sociology University of Exeter Introduction…
Yoga fiction is a burgeoning genre of books that tell tales of spiritual enlightenment through an ancient Indian practice. But what happens when such practices are severed from their cultural roots? By Dr. Shameem BlackFellow, Department of…
Introduction You feel lost in life. You’re sick of your job, your relationships are mediocre at best, your friendships are boring and empty, you feel dead inside, and you’ve lost…
Introduction Understanding the nature of the soul is perhaps one of the most fundamental and essential tasks on the spiritual path. Without knowing what the soul is and how it…
Endless to-do lists. Appointments. Unfinished tasks. Responsibilities galore. Balancing home life and work commitments. The grind and hustle of daily life … Are you tired and overwhelmed yet? Introduction If…
By Adrienne Maree BrownWriter, editor, activist, social justice facilitator, coach, speaker, and doula “What time is it on the clock of the world?” My mentor Grace Lee Boggs used to ask…
Can throwing out possessions make you happy? Some professional declutterers garner millions of followers online and preach the satisfaction of a pared-down environment. Kate Wilkinson finds this is nothing new…
Courttia Newland’s memories of his mother-in-law’s passing have lost their detail. But a painting has helped him to process the event and his feelings about the flesh and bone of…
By Corinne ManningFreelance writer, teacher and editor There are sounds the Earth makes. The music of cracking ice, the roar of fires, even the hiss of the smoke disrupting our…
Research suggests mediums possess a proclivity for hallucinatory experiences. By Dr. Adam J. PowellAssistant Professor (Research), Religion and Medical HumanitiesDurham University By Dr. Peter MoseleySenior Research Fellow, PsychologyNorthumbria University, Newcastle…
