Alan Watts on myth, culture and paradise regained
Originally published in 1963, The Two Hands of God: The Myths of Polarity is Alan Watts’s forgotten book on world mythology – myths of light … Read more
Spirit
The courage to care
– by Duane and Catherine O’Kane – We aren’t avoiding each other because of the problems. We have problems because we are avoiding each other. … Read more
Bells for Peace: an idea whose time has come
Individuals, families, city mayors and officials, and clergy from all faiths are encouraged to join the 2020 “Bells for Peace” campaign to unite the world … Read more
It’s your funeral
Thomas P. J. Crean certainly has an end-of-life story to tell. In November 2019, he published It’s Your Funeral: How Grieving Families Are Being Exploited, … Read more
Connecting through dreams
– by Bei Linda Tang – Dreams offer glimpses into our inner worlds, and reflect our deepest feelings, emotions, and desires. While it’s empowering to … Read more
Wanted: a new mythology
The Power of Myth, three decades on – by Geoff Olson – I recently invited a friend over to my place to watch the PBS … Read more
StarWise – July-August 2019
STARWISE by Mac McLaughlin Okay kiddies, here’s the scoop. This column covers July and August. In July, we have a solar and lunar eclipse to … Read more
Practical soulfulness
UNIVERSE WITHIN by Gwen Randall-Young It is increasingly common to talk of the soul in relation to personal partnerships: terms like “soul mates” or “soul … Read more
Dragon Jars and Lotus Bowls
– a talk by Jennifer Fahrni – An award-winning artist’s contribution to international culture Jean MacKay Fahrni (1919-2019) I’m normally introducing The Irish Rovers to … Read more