by Barbara Aplington
by Sydney L. MurrayAstrology October 2008
9/23-10/23: A balanced mind is needed to make big decisions this month. It’s important to separate facts from feelings in order to see things clearly, and if you’re swayed too much in either direction, you’ll prolong this impasse. A problematic situation will be resolved around the 25th, but until then, reserve your judgment. In business matters, issues of fairness will creep into the conversation. Be honest about what you can and cannot do. Trying to prove yourself only causes you more stress. Wait until after Mercury goes direct on the 15th discuss emotional matters.
Viewpoint
by Deepak ChopraMind States
by Bianca Waxlax
by Jesse Wolf Hardin
by Carolyn Grace MatteoLiving Arts
by Marlene Buffa
My dog Winston loves chasing things and spinning in circles. Whether shining a flashlight for him to follow, or casting a hand-shadow in the bright sunlight, Winston’s fascination with light and shadows provides both of us with much-needed moments of reality-suspended fun. Sometimes, Winston even enjoys playing with shadows by himself. Standing with his back towards the sun, the crisp shadow outline of his head and ears on the lawn prove too tempting to resist.
Evil Spelled Backwards Is Live
by Michael Love
by Jennifer Gunsaullus, PhDLifeQuake™
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by Elyssa Paige
October is Fair Trade Month, a time to raise awareness about the injustice poor workers in developing countries face in conventional trade systems. Fair Trade certification ensures that workers receive a fair price for their crops and demonstrates a commitment to social responsibility, community development, and environmental consciousness. 
All of our decisions as consumers have an environmental impact, and candles are no different. We have a choice between purchasing non-renewable petroleum-based paraffin candles or choosing natural alternatives.Holistic Living
Cleanse Your Liver; Transform Your Life
by Lisa Jones
As you read this article, I invite you to think about those elements in your life that you’ve been dreaming about changing. You can begin by noticing all that’s wonderful and all that inspires gratitude within you. Next, contemplate what isn’t working. Explore the things that are not in alignment with who you are.
Experiencing Structural Integration
by Archie Underwood, BA, HHP
Structural Integration (SI) is a form of deep tissue bodywork that incorporates movement and posture education. Joy K. came to me for SI sessions about a year ago. Having already received a series of ten sessions, she was ready for advanced work on a physical and emotional level. 
Nearly 41,000 women die of breast cancer every year in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control. If that doesn’t boggle your mind, consider that almost 187,000 women are diagnosed annually. Put another way, The National Cancer Institute estimates that approximately one out of every eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their lives.Vision Cafe
The Dark Side Of The Plate
by Heidi Harmony Cohen-Wolff
The shadow side of the meat and dairy industry is so dark that most can’t even see through it. Concealed behind fancy advertisements and biased research are horrid nightmares of filth and suffering too huge to ignore anymore. Looking deeper into what happens to the animals that people eat reveals some very frightening facts. 
The term “good hair day” was coined because so many women strive to have hair that’s bouncy clean, shiny and smooth. But what happens if your hair is curly and a little frizzy like mine? I remember my high school days when I would blow my hair dry, striving to have the feathered look made popular by Farrah Fawcett, only to have it curl up a few hours later. Regional
In The Shadow Of The Witch Creek Fire
by Pamela Underwood, MA, BFA, Expressive Arts Therapist
At the end of World War I, a young French mother packed all she owned, including a crock full of long-handled oil paint brushes in a steamer trunk. She was starting a new life in America with her infant and husband, who was an American sailor. Sadly, the young mother became ill and perished on the journey. She never made it to America, but her small family and the crock full of paint brushes did. Greek to Me
Perspective is everything. Unless it’s not. Begrudgingly, I acknowledge that it is, at least for right now because cautionary gusts of words swirl around me, buffeting me with their message—the price for economic salvation is $700 billion, and the time to buy is now. I understand the power and fluidity of that aphorism.Culture
Hypnotherapy and Personal Transformation
by Sydney L. Murray
I was skeptical about hypnotherapy after a disastrous session with a pretty famous practitioner a number of years ago. But I took a chance with a very compassionate woman and visited Kali Korogy, BS, CHt. After an amazingly relaxing and opening hypnotherapy session with Korogy, I had a chance to discuss where this type of therapy came from and how it works.