Imagine entering a pristine old-growth forest replete with the organic luster of life. Your senses jump at the aliveness of this new world around you. You close your eyes and feel it in you. You hear the breeze, the birds, and the insects. You smell the richness of the soil and feel the pureness, soaking in everything around you and ... Read More ►
One of the benefits of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is its ease at unveiling hidden associations between current difficulties and life events from our past. Here, I want to share an inside glimpse of an EMDR session to elucidate how intertwined our day-to-day reactions are with past life events. The session occurred near the beginning of the ... Read More ►
Just in time for this year of focus on Rudolf Steiner’s Foundation Stone Meditation, Signe Eklund Schaefer has written a most unusual book with at least one unique contribution in regard to that enigmatic and comprehensive meditation. To foreground, or perhaps background, this contribution, Schaefer includes a full reprinting of the Foundation Stone as an appendix. But more on that ... Read More ►
I wrote You Are Your Child’s First Teacher in the late 1980s in response to a task I had been given to make a bridge between Steiner’s insights and the ideas of parents of young children who might have been called cultural creatives for their interest in more natural alternatives in birth, parenting, and education. At the time, everyone I encountered in ... Read More ►
Bringing the World to Your Learner: The Gift of a Diverse Library in Waldorf Education Mohsina (Mosi) Mandil Waldorf schools and homeschooling communities are made up of families and individuals like you, reader, who have chosen a form of alternative schooling for reasons often related to diverse student needs that aren’t being met in traditional public and state schools. ... Read More ►
The Healing Art of Puppetry: Supporting the Child’s Path Toward Wholeness Nancy Blanning With an introduction by Janene Ping In the summer of 2023, a group of puppet enthusiasts, educators, and artists working within the Waldorf cultural stream gathered in Niwot, Colorado, at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The essential focus of this gathering was to share the ... Read More ►
How Can I Help?: Offering Warmth in a Cold World Christine Huston These may be the first words spoken when a client enters a counselor’s room. It’s a variation of the words spoken to the king in the Parzival legend: “What ails thee?” We all hope to hear these words when we are in distress or confused or in ... Read More ►
Virtual Gathering Hosted by World Association of Puppetry and Storytelling Arts January 5th! As we approach the beginning of the new year, we want to extend a warm reminder about our upcoming virtual gathering, "Puppets for Peace"! This event is FREE for all members and friends! 📅 Date & Time: Friday, January 5th 8:00 am US Pacific Coast Time 11:00 ... Read More ►
Join Inner Fire in Transforming Lives! http://innerfire.us/ Are you a compassionate leader ready to make a profound impact on the lives of others? Inner Fire, a dynamic nonprofit residential healing community nestled in Southern Vermont, is on the lookout for an exceptional Executive Director. Find out more here! If you're passionate about making a difference and ready for a leadership ... Read More ►
We are excited to announce a unique opportunity to become a vital part of our team as the Editorial Manager for our quarterly magazine! If you are passionate about making a difference in the world, have a sharp editorial eye, and thrive in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you! Position: Editorial Manager Responsibilities: As the Editorial Manager, ... Read More ►
