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The Sacred Intelligence of the Body: Spirituality, Sensuality, and Social Healing
Spirituality

The Sacred Intelligence of the Body: Spirituality, Sensuality, and Social Healing

by Banafsheh Sayyad

We are living in a time of profound fracture, and profound possibility. Across the world, we witness polarization, violence, and disconnection from the Earth, from...

Energy In Action: The Power of Emotions
Emotional Wellness

Energy In Action: The Power of Emotions

by Sherianna Boyle, Massachusetts

Here’s the thing: You cannot escape the vital role emotions play in your existence. Connecting with Spirit is the key to your spiritual evolution and purpose. To...

Remain Connected
Spirituality

Remain Connected

by Ann Albers and the Angels, Phoenix, AZ

You are all so beautifully sensitive. You are all so beautifully caring. You want kindness, peace, and love to prevail in your world. You know you cannot force...

The Authentic Executive: How Nervous System Regulation Builds True Leadership Presence
Personal Growth

The Authentic Executive: How Nervous System Regulation Builds True Leadership Presence

by Carl DuPont

How can I help? I often find myself starting with this very simple question when working with a client. My purpose in life is to help people reconnect with their...

The Cookie Thief
Inspiration

The Cookie Thief

by Joanne Steenberg, Penobscot, ME

It is hard to love when we are judging someone. Letting go of judgement is a powerful and important skill to master. It requires practice and patience, but more...

The Energetic Impact of Stoicism and My Heartfelt Concern for Men
Men's Wellness

The Energetic Impact of Stoicism and My Heartfelt Concern for Men

by Dr. Laura Chan, Nashua, NH

A few weeks ago, a 65-year-old man came to my office seeking acupuncture for blood pressure and ankle pain. It was our sixth visit, and he had only come because his...

The Quiet Cost of Being the Man You Think You’re Supposed to Be
Men's Wellness

The Quiet Cost of Being the Man You Think You’re Supposed to Be

by Dave Rossi

There’s a kind of exhaustion many men carry that doesn’t come from work, responsibility, or even stress. It comes from the relentless low-level pressure of...

Umbrellas, Shark Teeth and One Tiny Toad
Inspiration

Umbrellas, Shark Teeth and One Tiny Toad

by Mitchell Kyd, Rural PA

When people feel connected, they aren’t afraid to treat strangers as friend. In the middle of practically nowhere, along the road “up the valley” from me, tire...

Meet Vibe Fest, the Alcohol-Free Movement Redefining How Long Island Gathers
Events

Meet Vibe Fest, the Alcohol-Free Movement Redefining How Long Island Gathers

by Creations Magazine

Every so often, a community effort comes along that feels less like an event and more like a movement. Vibe Fest is one of them. Founded on the idea that connection...

Above the Battleground
Relationships

Above the Battleground

by Alan Cohen, Hawaii

Many among us feel disturbed by the conflicts and injustices we observe in the world. Because we value harmony and kindness, when we see people hurting each other...

Finding One’s Authentic Self
Nature

Finding One’s Authentic Self

by Diane Lundegaard, Dix Hills, NY

The way they walked took them through a suburban slice of the Long Island Pine Barrens which meandered like a lazy river between the High School and Janet’s house...

How to Normalize Conflict as a Gateway to Growth
Relationships

How to Normalize Conflict as a Gateway to Growth

by Esin Pinarli

We are all wired for connection and relationships are essential to our survival, yet the skills required for healthy relationship skills are not something most of...

Learning to Recognize the Difference Between Intuition and Ego
Spirituality

Learning to Recognize the Difference Between Intuition and Ego

by Cheryl Bradley

Many people believe intuition is a rare gift reserved for psychics or spiritual teachers. In truth, intuition is something every person possesses. It is a natural...

Radiance Begins Where Performance Ends: Why Chakra Psychology Matters for Women in Midlife
Women's Wellness

Radiance Begins Where Performance Ends: Why Chakra Psychology Matters for Women in Midlife

by Dr. Julie Merriman, Meridian, TX

For decades, high-achieving women have been taught to interpret the changes of midlife through a narrow biological lens. When desire fades, when energy collapses...

Healing Spaces: How Design Can Promote Harmonious Living and Emotional Well-Being 
Emotional Wellness

Healing Spaces: How Design Can Promote Harmonious Living and Emotional Well-Being 

by Dr. Rachel Melvald

Our homes quietly shape us every day. They influence how we wake up, how we recover from stress, how we connect with others, and how safe and secure we feel. Design...

Planetary Healing: Wholeness Beyond Pieces
Conscious Living

Planetary Healing: Wholeness Beyond Pieces

by Alan Cohen, Hawaii

“Daddy, will you play with me?" was the last thing Bill wanted to hear from his five-year-old son. Bill had just come home from work feeling quite tired, and all he...

Savor the Beauty of the Moment
Spirituality

Savor the Beauty of the Moment

by Ann Albers and The Angels, Phoenix, AZ

Take a moment every now and then. In quiet moments of peace or satisfaction, pause. Allow yourself to absorb the beauty of a moment. Breathe on a quiet walk. Enjoy...

Trauma Seen Through the Akashic Records
Spirituality

Trauma Seen Through the Akashic Records

by Mary Madeiras, Black Mountain, NC

The Akashic Records are a quantum Divine realm where the thoughts, actions, and experiences of every soul are recorded, since the beginning of time. The Records are...

Welcome to the April / May Spring  Issue, honoring the Divine Feminine, Women, Mothers, the Earth and Rebirth
Women's Wellness

Welcome to the April / May Spring  Issue, honoring the Divine Feminine, Women, Mothers, the Earth and Rebirth

by Neil and Andrea

[](/latest-issue) Personally, I am reminded of the abundance of feminine love and nurturance I have been blessed with all my life — from my Mom, Grandmother, and...

Where the Wild Heals: The Nervous System’s Natural Sanctuary
Nature

Where the Wild Heals: The Nervous System’s Natural Sanctuary

by Carrie Asby, Oregon

It’s no secret that the modern world is noisy. Between constant notifications, endless to-do lists, and the pace of information overload, many of us spend our days...

Women’s Sexual Health … Let’s Talk
Women's Wellness

Women’s Sexual Health … Let’s Talk

by Dr. Janette Gray

As we honor women’s sexual health week, May 10-16, we have to celebrate recent wins like the approval for the first FDA drug that treats menopausal women for...

Sovereign Soul: A One-Day Immersive Experience Inviting You to Remember Who You Are
Spirituality

Sovereign Soul: A One-Day Immersive Experience Inviting You to Remember Who You Are

by Creations Magazine

There are moments when the noise of everyday life softens just enough for something deeper to surface. A knowing. A pull. A quiet remembering that there is more to...

Why “National Nutrition Month” (March) Fails Most People: Three Researcher-Backed Fixes
Holistic Health

Why “National Nutrition Month” (March) Fails Most People: Three Researcher-Backed Fixes

by John E. Lewis, PhD, Miami, FL

We are celebrating National Nutrition Month. Much like the good-intentioned New Year’s resolution adopter, these arbitrary times may serve as a starting point for...

A Guide to Meaningful Connections
Relationships

A Guide to Meaningful Connections

by Dr. Lori Whatley

Making friends is one of the most rewarding experiences in life, but it’s also one of the most difficult. Whether you have just moved to a new city are navigating...

Building Fearless Relationships: The Courage to Be Who You Are
Relationships

Building Fearless Relationships: The Courage to Be Who You Are

by Brenda Shoshanna, PhD, New York City

Fear is an ongoing factor in relationships. It confuses our mind, undermines our confidence and prevents us from making choices that would be healthy for all. A...

“Keep drumming,” the teacher repeats. 
Mindfulness & Meditation

“Keep drumming,” the teacher repeats. 

by Shana Heatley, Northport, NY

We've entered the season of turning inward. Winter's shortened days usher in a quieter, more introspective rhythm — a slower, more reflective, even dreamier quality...

Living Your Purpose and its Effect on Your Relationships
Relationships

Living Your Purpose and its Effect on Your Relationships

by Joyce and Barry Vissell, Aptos, CA

“Our intimate relationships are profoundly influenced by the way we live our lives and the work we do in the world.” Martha and John, together six years, were not...

What You See In Others You Bring Out In Them
Inspiration

What You See In Others You Bring Out In Them

by Brenda Shoshanna, New York City

When we see the worst in people, we send them an unconscious message about who they are to us. And they naturally and unconsciously fulfill that role. This dynamic...

Creations Conversations ~ Episode 2
Conversations

Creations Conversations ~ Episode 2

by Domenick and Neil

In this episode, hosts Domenick and Neil invite special guest Ann Albers to the table for an in-depth conversation. Together, they explore how sharing our stories...

A Woodland Valentine
Nature

A Woodland Valentine

by Diane Lundegaard, Dix Hills, NY

From deep within the pine forest, the song, “chick-a-dee-dee-dee,” of tiny black capped birds, drifted out from the low-lying thickets. February, the month of pair...

Disclosure: The Return of Free Energy
Spirituality

Disclosure: The Return of Free Energy

by Valir, Channeled by Dave Akira

Hand-in-hand with advances in healing, you will witness the disclosure of long-suppressed principles of energy and propulsion. Prepare for the phrase “zero-point...

Meditation Matters—And Not (Just) for The Reason You Might Think
Mindfulness & Meditation

Meditation Matters—And Not (Just) for The Reason You Might Think

by Jeremy David Engels, PhD, Pennsylvania

The health benefits of a meditation practice are well established. Even a few minutes of mindfulness increases the ability to focus – a vital skill in a distracted...

Reset and Thrive After the Holidays: A Holistic (and Compassionate) Approach to Sustainable Weight Loss in the New Year
Holistic Health

Reset and Thrive After the Holidays: A Holistic (and Compassionate) Approach to Sustainable Weight Loss in the New Year

by Creations Magazine

The holiday season brings warmth, celebration, and the comfort of traditional foods, but it often leaves people feeling sluggish, imbalanced, or frustrated with...

Spiritual Aging: Weekly Reflections for Embracing Life
Spirituality

Spiritual Aging: Weekly Reflections for Embracing Life

by Carol Osborn, PhD

InnerTraditions.com Award-Winning Title Ignites a New Era for Midlife and Elder Seekers. For those who once saw aging only as decline, acclaimed author and...

Another Leap Forward in Dental Healing: The Most Misunderstood Procedure in Dentistry – The Root Canal Explained
Holistic Health

Another Leap Forward in Dental Healing: The Most Misunderstood Procedure in Dentistry – The Root Canal Explained

by Dr. Jeffrey Etess

Many patients come to me convinced that their chronic illness is the result of having root canals. The truth is far less dramatic. A properly performed and properly...

Don't Give Up Because You Don't Know the Way
Spirituality

Don't Give Up Because You Don't Know the Way

by Ann Albers and The Angels, Phoenix, AZ

There is a habit—all too human—that gets in the way of allowing what you truly want in life. So many of you have been conditioned to settle for the predictable...

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