Witnessing an Emerging New Consciousness By Claus Sproll As we have grown from a tribal awareness of family and clan into nation-states, and into a more global awareness, we begin to face the limits of our ability to digest and to act on the amount of information that constantly inundates us. We can have global awareness only with a new ... Read More ►
By Maggie Pate Duffey, Edith Allison and Trista Haggerty How do we begin to make use of the religious texts, ancient traditions, and spiritual practices that have become more accessible in western cultures in the last several decades? How do we incorporate them into the “cultural creative” movement that seeks to address social, political, and artistic issues of our time? ... Read More ►
By Bernard Jarman The soil and its fertility is the foundation for our existence and it is the soil of our planet which is above all under threat today. We know that the frequent application of mineral fertilizers and the use of chemicals destroys life in the soil and that the value of the food produced is thereby seriously diminished. ... Read More ►
Dear Readers, Being married to a farmer means that having dirt tracked into the house is a way of life. Fortunately, I like dirt. And I like living a life that keeps me close to the soil. Rudolf Steiner described the soul-like qualities of soil, and he spoke of soil as having an “inner life”—qualities we would normally attribute to ... Read More ►
By Zalene C. Corey While organizing my kayak gear to get ready to shoot the rapids on my favorite river recently, I overheard the following conversation: “Have you spoken with your mother-in-law about her funeral wishes yet?” “Oh, no! She would just think we were trying to get rid of her! Besides, the church has a ‘way’ and that’s how ... Read More ►
By Yu Ningyuan The soul remembered, I’m the son of the rain It began from a small fire Later, it burned large, like a sea of fire The rain cannot put out the fire Just like the ages cannot crush the dream Classrooms and homework wavering in the wind A huge burst of wind blew the classroom to the prairie ... Read More ►
Dear Readers, Many of us in the US are surprised to hear that Waldorf education is being allowed to flourish in China. Rudolf Steiner initiated Waldorf schools as a way to educate children who would have the capacity to bring about positive social change. He wrote: "The need for imagination, a sense of truth, and a feeling of responsibility, these ... Read More ►
by Joseph Cooney, MD I’ve had many conversations with parents regarding their concerns over the decision of whether or not to vaccinate their children. They are actually quite torn about it. On one hand, the medical world makes the argument that you are either crazy or selfish not to vaccinate. Vaccines help us avoid acute illness and, in doing so, ... Read More ►
LILIPOH Interviews Errol Schweizer, Whole Foods Market’s Global Grocery Coordinator For those of us who fill our fridge and freezer with local Biodynamic vegetables, milk, and meat—the products more commonly available from local farmers—we can now stock our pantries with Biodynamically grown foods as well now that Whole Foods is launching numerous Biodynamic product lines by well-known processors like Lundberg, ... Read More ►
Dear Readers, As we begin a new year, it's helpful to begin by reflecting on what stood out this past year. This year in particular, I wasn't sure how attentive I needed to be to the tragedies of our time: Oregon, Paris, San Bernardino, Syrian refugees, police shootings. And then there are climate change and our upcoming election. My awareness ... Read More ►
