2018 Aug / Sept

2018 Aug / Sept

In This Issue:

  • On the Menu: CBD

    On the Menu: CBDFrom cocktails to multi-course lunches, and at health-centric restaurants and cafes all over Los Angeles, CBD, or cannabidiol, the non-psychoactive ingredient in hemp products, is becoming a sought-after ingredient.

  • YOGA FOR RECOVERY

    YOGA FOR RECOVERYI prayed for guidance. I sat in meditation to listen for answers. An idea came: Since yoga had been an integral part of my personal recovery from addiction, and I was now certified to teach, I could create a weekly yoga class for other people in recovery. It could be free. It could be an act of love and service.

  • Following Intuition

    Following IntuitionIn 2001, I finally turned that inner microphone way up and let it lead the way. I quit the big job, ended the relationship, and left NYC. Having two versions of myself had been exhausting.

  • Let Twitter Inspire You

    Let Twitter Inspire YouIf you are feeling blue about what you read and hear, from nonsense tweets to disturbing news, know that hope IS alive and plenty of people from all walks of life are doing their bit to bring a little light into the media.

  • Get Out of Busy and into Your Inner Buddha

    Get Out of Busy and into Your Inner BuddhaIf you’re busy, you’re not alone; busy has become a new normal. The allure of busy is steeped in the perception that busy means high demand, and therefore, important...

  • The Zen Sand Art of Cansu Bulgu

    The Zen Sand Art of Cansu BulguHer calling to the creation of sand art began in 2010 in Kauai, when she “touched the sand and the first drawing came. It was one of those sparkles of life” that she felt compelled to follow.

  • The Heart of a Shaman

    The Heart of a ShamanLike the shamans of the Andes — the Laika — you are a luminous warrior. You dare to speak the inconvenient truths, uphold universal values that honor all life, and perform daily acts of courage.

  • Northern Exposures

    Northern ExposuresPractical clothing is appreciated more than looking pretty at UnCruise. As expedition guide Kalyn Holl put it, “On this ship, we get to leave and go on adventures. We come back muddy and disgusting, and that’s awesome. We’re going around and exploring the world, as opposed to just looking at it through the window or the top deck.”