Spirituality & Health Magazine

Spirituality & Health is for people who wish to explore the spiritual journey-the journey to self knowledge, authenticity and integration. It offers you inspiration for the practice, people and ideas of the current spiritual reawakening. We cover all points of view on spiritual questions, drawing on the world's wisdom traditions as well as science, psychology, sociology and medicine.

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FROM THE EDITOR

Spirituality & Health

Carmen García Gordillo • With an assist from Google Translate, S&H editor Ben Nussbaum and Spanish artist Carmen García Gordillo discussed dreams, snakes, yoga, and much more.

Winter Homes

Religion and Politics

Put Your Self-Compassion on First, Then Assist Others

Dr. Karen Gedney • MARIA OKORN tells the story of a medical doctor who found her calling behind bars.

Great books from our S&H contributors!

CONNECTIONS

MAKING THE MIND LEAP • Writer, painter, and Zen Buddhist NATALIE GOLDBERG searches for the heart of haiku.

RESOLUTION SOLUTION • New Year’s resolutions never seem to stick. JULIE PETERS explores a holistic approach to change.

LABYRINTH 2021 • LAVONNE LEONG explores the past, present, and future of the winding path.

JOIN THE PROCESSIONAL

TALK, HEAR, DOUBT YOUR DOUBTS • Loved ones who have passed away can still whisper wisdom to you. JULIA CAMERON explains how she learned to connect with the world beyond.

LISTEN: HEAL YOUR PAIN • Your body is sending you a message—in the unfortunate language of pain. JULIE PETERS helps you with the translation.

IS NOW THE Best Time to Fast?

RELIGIONS AND FASTING

SPIRITUAL RADICALS • WHAT’S NEXT? THESE SEVEN TRAILBLAZERS ARE HELPING DEFINE THE FUTURE OF SPIRITUALITY.

REVEREND JES KAST • FINDING AN AUTHENTIC FAITH

RABBI WAYNE DOSICK • OLD RITUALS, NEW POWER

REVEREND ALINE SILVA • WORKING FOR “LOVING CONDITIONS FOR ALL BEINGS”

BRIAN MCLAREN • CALLING FOR A NEW KIND OF CHRISTIANITY

HALA KHOURI • EXPANDING THE CIRCLE OF AWARENESS

KAMEELAH RASHAD • BRINGING MENTAL WELLNESS TO BLACK MUSLIMS

EMILY QURESHI-HURST • ENABLING CONVERSATIONS

2021 retreat guide

WHEN YOU FINALLY GO ON A RETREAT… • WHAT TO KEEP IN MIND—AND WHAT TO STEER CLEAR FROM

REDOING RETREATS

make your home retreat special • You bring your mindfulness to your at-home-retreat, we supply music to soothe you, incense to calm you, food to nourish you, supplements to support immunities, CBD honey for a calm and energizing snack, collagen drink mix for hair, skin, and nail support.

STAYING IN FOR A VIRTUAL RETREAT? • HERE’S WHAT TO DO BEFOREHAND

APPRECIATE YOUR FEET • It doesn’t have to be sandals season to have twinkle toes. Whether you’re sporting snow boots or going barefoot in the sand, your feet don’t have to suffer. Show them some appreciation this winter.

A RETURN TO WHOLENESS • Free yourself from the illusion of separation with these selections from S&H.

Faith After Doubt • Why Your Beliefs Stopped Working and What to Do About It

What’s Missing From Medicine • Six Lifestyle Changes to Overcome Chronic Illness

The Beauty of What Remains • How Our Greatest Fear Becomes Our Greatest Gift

Winter Is for Lovers

Nocturne: Music for the Native American Flute

Kiss the Ground

The Antidote

NIKKI GIOVANNI

Spirituality & Health Marketplace

The Fire of Aliveness

Mindfulness Can Get You There

Visioning a Re-new-able Year • This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival.

ONE MORE THING