Vision Magazine

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Feature Stories

Wings to Freedom: A Conversation with Yogiraj Satgurunath Siddhanath and Daniel Kogan

by Sydney L. Murray

We are living in extremely tumultuous times. There are many things I would indicate to you on this day in late June, but the demonstrations in Iran have particularly captured my attention.

With Liberty and Justice for All Species

olga murray by Elyssa Paige

Take a look at the conveniences you enjoy. How many of them required animals to make them possible?
Maybe it’s the food you eat, the clothes you wear, or the medicine you take.

Astrology July 2009

Cancer: Strength (6 of Pentacles)

6/22 – 7/22 A compromise that seems beyond your ability will emerge and give you quite a challenge. By now you should know life isn’t always fair and neither are people, at least not by your standards. A situation you have been donating much of your time and resources to will suddenly take a detour. Although your goodwill may go unnoticed, there is a greater lesson for you in all of this. Be honest about what you were getting out of it, rather than playing the victim. If you are really feeling taken advantage of, then stop giving and stop complaining.

Visionary Artist

Derek Goodwin

Viewpoint

TRUE FREEDOM:
None Are Free Until All Are Free!

view by Makeda Dread Cheatom

All my life, I was searching for freedom. When I was young, I tossed and turned in my sleep over freedom. I realized that as an African American, I had very little freedom in this country.

Mind States

Jury Duty: A Humbled Perspective

paranormal by Patricia Alfano

There are several things I dread seeing in my mailbox: a doctor’s bill, an invitation to another birthday party for my 86-year-old Aunt LuLu in New Jersey, and a jury summons.

Living Arts

Activists Unite: A Brighter Future for San Diego

by Mera Szendro

Many changes have occurred for me in the last eight months since I’ve been in California.

Freedom of the Mind

evil by Marlene Buffa

As our nation moves into its 233rd year of independence from Great Britain, we find ourselves, in many ways, more enslaved than ever before.

Freedom, Liberty and Justice:
Basic Native American Rights

evil by Walks With Thunder

Have you ever seen those shirts and posters that say “Fighting Terrorism Since 1492” with a picture of Sitting Bull in his war paint?

An Invisible Box

evil by Darshana Atman

I bumped into an invisible box today and when I turned around to walk the other way, I realized that the box had surrounded me.

LifeQuake™

Ask the LifeQuake™ Doctor
Dr. Toni Galardi

Dear Dr. Toni:
I am an entrepreneur who was doing quite well in my business until last year. I know I need to give up the freedom I’ve had in my career and get a job, but every time I think of letting go of my business, I get a panic attack.

Holistic Products

Manitoba Harvest Hemp Seed Butter

evil Did you know that both George Washington and Thomas Jefferson cultivated hemp? Historically, hemp has been used for a variety of products, ranging from food to paper and clothes.

The Original Backnobber II Tool

evil Finally! A self-massage tool that actually works!
Imagine my surprise when I discovered this S-shaped piece of purple plastic against the living room wall while waiting for my slow-moving friends to get ready for the day’s festivities.

Holistic Living

Belly Dance with a Purpose

by Catalina Andrade

People are continuously working toward liberty and justice in this world. Women have played a great role and continue to expand in achieving the respect they deserve.

Capoeira is Liberation and Freedom

by Daphne Carpenter

I sat in silence before a blank computer screen, waiting for the words to come. There was so much I wanted to share, but as I contemplated the first brush stroke to the electronic canvas, I was paralyzed by what I had discovered.

Earthwatch

California Leads the Charge: Cutting Carbon Emissions in New Construction Again

breast cancer by Mike DiGiovanni

In high school, my American History teacher used to say, “One person’s freedoms ended where another’s began.” You may or may not agree with this idea, but it is an interesting way of looking at the balance between liberty and justice.

Vision Cafe

Reclaim September 11 with This Year’s Bhakti Fest

breast cancer For years, kirtan and yoga have magically woven together to expand their prayerful essences. You know that funny little box (harmonium) that some of your yoga teachers play and those mantras they often guide you to chant during class (Om Nama Shivaya!), that is kirtan, and it is taking flight as the hottest musical art on the scene.

Mama’s Kitchen: Providing Meals to the Critically Ill

breast cancer Mama’s Kitchen was founded in 1990 when volunteers from the AIDS Assistance Fund, a food bank for people with AIDS, discovered that many of their clients were becoming too ill to take care of themselves. They realized that a reliable home meal delivery service was needed to ensure that these individuals would continue to receive nutritious food.

Regional

Berkeley: Peace and Justice City

From an urban university tree-sit on sacred native lands to a marine recruiting station stand-off, today’s big issues out of Berkeley continue to lead the nation and the globe on responsibility and justice.

Culture

A Long Night’s Journey into Day

by Michael Cervin

It was nearing midnight when 22 men left the farm where they had been hiding in secret and planning their attack for months.

Greek to Me

When False Alarms Ring True

© 2009 by Michael Raysses

Ever since I was a kid, I have been obsessed with permission. No doubt this was because back then, so much of what I was able to do was qualified by getting the parental go-ahead to do it. The phrase, “May I have permission to” was as rote as my use of “please” and “thank you,” which were staples of the day.

Inner Healing

What’s Next for America…Economically, Politically, and Spiritually?

michael raysses by Lynne Girdlestone

As Wall Street giants tumble and millions lose their homes, jobs, pensions, healthcare and all other elements of “security,” you may find yourself asking, “What’s next?”

Reviews

Shadow of Darkness, Dawning of Light

michael raysses A spiritual awakening has to do with money, contrary to what most people think. That’s because how we spend our money stems from our beliefs and subsequently transforms the pattern of our economy.

Choose Them Wisely: Thoughts Become Things!

michael raysses With the constant bombardment of bad news, it’s easy to focus on the negative rather than the positive. However, the more people talk or think about the bad economy, injustice, unemployment—the list can go on—the stronger all these things become.

A Final Word

Bringing High Energy to San Diego Businesses

michael raysses by Ashlie Rodriguez

Maintaining a positive attitude is an important tool in life, but in business, it’s essential.