Shifting the Educational Paradigm (Dec 1997 / Jan 1998)
Looking toward the future through our children's eyes, earthlight! editor Nancy McCarthy asks some tough questions about education.
The Four Levels of Healing (Oct/Nov 1997)
In this interview by Sean Meshorer, Shakti Gawain, author of Creative Visualization, discusses the importance of integrating all levels of existence in our lives.
A New Kind of Neighborhood (Oct/Nov 1997)
Planning and developing local cohousing communities brings people together.
By Erica Ohr
Do You Have Time to Connect with Nature? (Aug/Sept 1997)
Naturalist Del Hall says we're alienated from our Mother. But getting reacquainted can bring a transformation that will do your heart good!
Building Bridges: Artistic Visionaries Shape a Better World (June/July 1997)
Editor Nancy McCarthy reports on two artistic seers who lead community projects that are creating a beautiful future.
A Spiritual Understanding of Cancer (April/May 1997)
Western medicine recognizes cancer's effects on the physical body, but what is cancer's role in the energy bodies? Guy McCarthy looks at the principles behind the alternative cancer therapies of Dr. Peter Hinderberger.
Master of the Art of Fu-Ling (Feb/ Mar 1997)
Earthlight talks with Steve Bhaerman about his creation, the comic-kaze guru, Swami Beyondananda.
John & Jan's Excellent Adventure (Dec 1996 / Jan 1997)
Editor Joanne Brandt talks with John Randolph Price and Jan Price. This joyful couple make some serious observations about material and spiritual reality.
How to Live a Heart-Centered Life (Oct/Nov 1996)
Editor Joanne Brandt talks with Alan Cohen, author and spiritual teacher, about life, love, and what's right about what's wrong with us.
Origins of Food - Source of Gratitude (Oct/Nov 1997)
At this traditional time of Thanksgiving, Anya Wolfenden contemplates what we're really saying when we express our gratitude for food (and generously shares her recipies for celebration of the season!) By Anya Wolfenden, M.A.
Herbal Remedies: The Chinese Way (Oct/Nov 1997)
If your 20th century life seems to be a continual balancing act, you may feel surprisingly comfortable with the principles of a medical system that is 2,500 years old.
By Alice McCormick
Vibrational Remedies for the Fall (Aug/Sept 1997)
Back to school or back to work, the stressful transitions of the Fall season can be smoothed and calmed with effective energy medicine remedies drawn from nature.
By Rose Sincevich
PMS: A Chinese Perspective (June/July 1997)
If the dramatic rise in PMS over the last fifty years is a result of Western society's complex modern issues, what help can a traditional, eastern medical practice provide?
By Larry Tepper
Samyama(sm): A Gift of Grace and Healing (April/May 1997)
A spiritual teaching long held secret is now revealed to us: the precious jewel of Samyama(sm) Healing.
By Sheila Barth
The Power of Sound (April/May 1997)
Music reaches most of us on an emotional level, but composer Don G. Campbell tells of many who experienced physical healing and transformation through the power of sound.
Fat is a Spiritual Issue (Feb/Mar 1997)
Do you crave chocolate or salty or spicy foods? Dr. Doreen Virtue says it's all in your head (chemically, that is).
Flower Essences: Vibrational Medicine (Dec 1996 / Jan 1997)
This energy medicine is growing in popularity. Essence Practitioner Judy Springer takes us through a short history and tour of the field.
The Gentle, Powerful Practice of Focusing (Dec 1996 / Jan 1997)
Focusing teaches how to be with our emotions, rather than be overwhelmed by our emotions. This subtle shift produces remarkable results.
By Helene Brenner, Ph.D., and Laurence Letich
Sense-Sational Aromatherapy (Oct/Nov 1996)
Enhancing your health can be fun and easy with this ancient and powerful technique.
By Diane Majka Grandstrom
Respecting Your Motivational Rhythms (Oct/Nov 1996)
By learning to respect our individual, predictable motivational cycles, we can accomplish more with much less stress.
By Marcia Yudkin, Ph.D.
Rudolf Meets The Lion King (Dec 1997 / Jan 1998)
A metaphysical principle introduced by Rudolf Steiner expressed in an animated film for children? Now, there's something to think about!
By Guy McCarthy
The Nature of Forces (Oct/Nov 1997)
Although their effects are easily observable, magnetism and electricity are not the on;y forces at work in nature. In a discussion based on the work of Rudolf Steiner, Hugh Lovel looks at the formative forces of life.
Seeking the Hidden, Etheric Forces of Earth (Aug/Sept 1997)
Although mainstream science can't yet measure their mass, viscosity or elasticity, earth's etheric formative forces may yield their secrets to a more intuitive investigation.
By Guy McCarthy
Biodynamics: A Science of Life and Agriculture (Aug/Sept 1997)
Better soil, better crops, better human life -- it all seems to follow naturally when the tenets of biodynamics are applied.
By Sherry Wildfeur
Healing Water with Nature's Energy (June/July 1997)
There is a simple, natural energy way to revitalize the water that sustains our lives on Mother Earth.
By Guy McCarthy
The Rebirth of Science and Spirituality (June/July 1997)
Two paths, or one? Science and Spirituality have long been thought to offer distinctly different views of our world and our selves. But a number of current scientific breakthroughs show philosopher/scientist Guy McCarthy something else.
Living Water in America (April/May 1997)
Can we cleanse and revitalize the water that makes up 70% of our earth -- without adding chemicals or consuming power?
By Dr. Joseph Lancaster
Hypercars: A Look into the Future (Feb/Mar 1997)
Until we perfect teleportation, there are more efficient ways to get from here to there than the conventional American car. Guy McCarthy presents what's around the bend.
Earth-Powered Heating and Cooling (Dec 1996 / Jan 1997)
Hey! There's a quieter, more economical, and ecologically friendly way to heat and cool your home than traditional heat pumps.
By Guy McCarthy
The Mystery of Matter and Energy (Oct/Nov 1996)
Science meets spirit in this accessible commentary on how quantum mechanics reveals our connection with the universe.
By Guy McCarthy
The Mystery of Matter and Energy, Part II (Dec 1996 / Jan 1997)
If we understand our relationship to the stuff of the universe, we discover creative solutions to baffling social problems.
By Guy McCarthy
The Mystery of Matter and Energy, Part III (Feb/Mar 1997)
The Golden Age of Energy Abundance is closer than you think.
By Guy McCarthy
Solar Living Center (Oct/Nov 1996)
The Institiute for Solar Living is a hands-on venue for sharing knowledge about sustainable building practices, efficient solar design, renewable energy sources, and more!
Beating a Retreat:
Finding Silence and Solitude in a Noisy, Crowded World (Oct/Nov 1997)
Entering a silence she characterizes as "penetrating," writer Susan Mosley experiences a self-directed winter retreat to a Trappist monastery in Virginia.
Free-Falling - Up or Down? (Oct/Nov 1997)
Instead of attempting to control our lives, what could we experience by simply letting go?
By Lilo Bauer-Freitag
Relationship in the Garden of the Beloved:
Living an Ecstatic Life (Aug/Sept 1997)
Healer/Therapists Sheila Barth and John Brockett search for a deeply realized union of love with each other and the Divine.
Conversations with Frog (Aug/Sept 1997)
What can you learn from a frog? Just Listen!
By Linda Luke
The Healing Power of Lightworkers (Aug/Sept 1997)
Wake up, Throw off your fears, and join others in bringing joy and light to the earth. It's time to get to work! Doreen Virtue, Ph.D., brings a message for lightworkers everywhere.
Garden Views (June/July 1997)
The pleasure and inspiration we draw from nature are only part of the energy exchange that marks our interconnectedness with the earth. The Village Gardener shares a story of :intentional" communication with the natural world.
By Linda Luke
The Truth about Karma (June/July 1997)
Whether karma is "good" or "bad" may not be the question. Reincarnation teacher Bettye B. Binder explores the meaning of karma in Western culture.
Angels of the Sea (April/May 1997)
Why is the mutual attraction between dolphins and humans so profound? Writer/photographer Michele Gold offers an explanation in the story of her encounters with these loving creatures.
Choosing Death (April/May 1997)
It's an inevitable part of life, but most of us avoid even thinking about it. How one person confronted the fear of death, and reasons for us to do the same.
By Carolyn Sterns
Master Alignment (Feb/Mar 1997)
Angels work directly with the DNA to transmute past- and present-life fear patterns
By Charlotte Abell
My Journey Through the Labyrinth (Feb/Mar 1997)
Ritually stepping through sacred space, artist Jo Israelson discovers answers to questions she didn't know she had asked.
On Power (Feb/Mar 1997)
Clear guidance on the true meaning of power, from Anne Irwin.
A Shaman's Angel (Dec 1996 / Jan 1997)
Two spiritual paths converge as an unexpected visit from an angel comforts a mother during a difficult time.
By Jennifer Morse
Angels Facts (Dec 1996 / Jan 1997)
By Margaret Nowak and Sharon Hartunian
Thank God for What Doesn't Need Healing (Oct/Nov 1996)
With gratitude, author Joan Borysenko, Ph.D., shares a personal encounter with the holy.
Family and Spirit (Oct/Nov 1996)
When your spouse-child-parent relationships are difficult, who's trying to tell you something?
By Anne Irwin
End of the Trail - or the Beginning? (Oct/Nov 1997)
Are You Dreaming Big Enough? (Aug/Sept 1997)
The Tao of Prayer (June/July 1997)
Two Wrongs Make a Right (April/May 1997)
Maybe I'm in Charge (Feb/Mar 1997)
Bring on the Banquet (Dec 1996 / Jan 1997)
Manifesting with Intensified Energies (Oct/Nov 1997)
Manifesting Your Heart's Desire (Aug/Sept 1997)
Shining a Flashlight on the Bogey Man (April/May 1997)
Shining a Flashlight on the Bogey Man, Part II (June/July 1997)
School of Happiness (Feb/Mar 1997)
Hellos and Goodbyes (Dec 1996 / Jan 1997)
Riding the Energy Rollercoaster (Oct/Nov 1996)
In My Father's Garden: A Daughter's Search for Spiritual Life (Feb/Mar 1997)
Reviewed by Anna Deborah Ackner
Aura Reading Through All Your Senses (Dec 1996 / Jan 1997)
Reviewed by Anna Deborah Ackner
Peace on Earth (Dec 1996 / Jan 1997)
Reviewed by Joanne Brandt
Comprehensive Health Care for Everyone: A Guide for Body, Mind, and Spirit (Oct/Nov 1996)
Reviewed by Anna Deborah Ackner
Premier Issue (Oct/Nov 1996)
"As the new millenium approaches, it is clear that many of our economic and political structures are changing..."
A Season for Change (Dec 1996 / Jan 1997)
"During this holiday season, we all share an opportunity to create more balance and harmony in our lives.."
Winter Dreams (Feb/Mar 1997)
"At the twilight of the twentieth century, many of us are turning away from a culture based on fear and scarcity..."
Celebrate Spring (April/May 1997)
"This Spring the earth energies are shifting into high gear..."
Building Bridges (June/July 1997)
"Summer is a time of revelation, when the results of intense Spring growth are made visible..."
Nature's Secrets (Aug/Sept 1997)
"In this issue we turn to Nature, and seek the warmth and wisdom that she offers..."
Journey Home (Oct/Nov 1997)
"With this issue, we celebrate our first full year of publication..."
Winter Solstice (Dec 1997 / Jan 1998)
"As the darkness recedes, forces begin to stir within the hearts of plants and men..."
Blessings (Feb/Mar 1998)
"Release your burdens from the past -- like fallen fruit they will nourish if placed in the ground, but become unpleasant if held too tightly."