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Graceful Passages is a CD of spoken wisdom and beautiful music that was designed to help people facing loss, terminal illness, or end-of-life transitions–their own or someone they care for.    Originally released in 2000, it was created to reduce anxiety and fears and to provide a “sound sanctuary” and a sense of calm and…

Guest Blog by Alexander Garrett Be An Angel Day 2010 is just around the corner, on August 22nd. This holiday has been around since 1993,  and is in the 17th year of its existence. Be An Angel Day is, well, about being an angel and doing good deeds for people.  Behind every holiday there is a brilliant…

Guest blogger Helen Lee, DC, of  ChicagoHealers.com Despite frequent discussions regarding nut allergies, for those not allergic, nuts are great sources for nutrients and are an easy option that are not only tasty, but contain protein and vitamins that increase the body’s energy and immune system. Here are health benefits and tips for this perfect…

Guest Post from the University of Missouri News Bureau Few studies have examined the differences between spirituality and religion in adolescents. Now, a University of Missouri researcher is exploring these differences by determining how youth define and practice spirituality separate from religion. Defining spirituality can help reveal its impact on adolescent development. Initial findings reveal…

By Steve Rabey   (RNS) Believers have been writing about their spiritual journeys ever since St. Augustine invented the autobiography 16 centuries ago. Today, spiritual memoirs are enjoying a popular resurrection.   Exhibit A is Elizabeth Gilbert’s “Eat, Pray, Love,” which describes Gilbert’s midlife meltdown and her subsequent yearlong global quest for food, salvation and…

We are excited about this lovely interview with Laurie Sue Brockway, Beliefnet’s Inspiration Editor (me!), in Psychcentral.com. We appreciate the work of Margarita Tartakovsky, MS, who included us in her terrific column, Weightless. She is devoted to helping her readers love and care for themselves more, and to enhance their self esteem. We are so pleased that she…

Guest Post by Dale Colton   Some of the most well-known best-selling authors,  beloved teachers and speakers are banding together to do their part to help change the world. They want you to join them.   On August 31st, 2010,  “A Call to Conscious Evolution” will  be presented at Royce Hall on the UCLA campus.  Get tickets here or…

When a beloved pet dies, the grief that often follows can be overwhelming. Father Paul Keenan know that all too well when he lost his beloved Teddy–and many cats before him.   So he wrote a book to help comfort those who grieve from the loss of a beloved pet. It would turn out to be…

President Barack Obama turns 49 today. We share this great photo of him in Metrolpolis, Illinois, in front of the town’s Superman statue. Photo taken by Clyde Wills, former editor of the Metropolis Planet.

Each year, the White House honors U.S. citizens “who have performed exemplary deeds of service outside of their regular jobs.” This year, it turned the task of choosing nominees over to the public. The White House issued the following write-up on the winners: Roberta Diaz BrintonLos Angeles, CARoberta Diaz Brinton has devoted her time and talents to improving…
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