Eckhart Tolle and the “Power of Now”

Eckhart Tolle is a spiritual teacher and author best known for his teachings on the present moment and the concept of presence. His teachings draw from various spiritual traditions, particularly emphasizing mindfulness and presence as a path to inner peace and spiritual awakening. Here are some key teachings associated with Eckhart Tolle:             Tolle’s most well-known teaching is the emphasis […]

Ikigai (生き甲斐)

Ikigai (ee-key-guy) is a Japanese concept that combines the terms iki, meaning “alive” or “life,” and gai, meaning “benefit” or “worth.”  It is a Japanese concept that roughly translates to “a reason for being” or “a reason to wake up in the morning.” It is a philosophy centered around finding purpose and fulfillment in life. The concept is often represented […]

Healing ourselves as we heal the planet

Planetary Health: “The Third Industrial Revolution” by Jeremy Rifkin (an adviser to Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany)begins by outlining the grim prospects for our health at the planetary level if dramatic change is not affected soon. Rifkin says our environment is giving us a wake up call that we must heed: The warming of our earth causes water and health […]