New Agey types, ironically, love to accuse others of “judging.”
by elephantjournal.com on Nov 30, 2010
Nothing, contrary to New Age mentality, is wrong with judging. The problem is pre-judging. Lady Justice does plenty of judging. She doesn’t, however, prejudge. Notice the sword of “prajna” in her right hand. We here at elephant try and do our share of “cutting through” that “Spiritual Materialism” stuff. Still, we get happy-yappy hippie-dippy love [...]
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Resisting the Resistance.
by Lindsay Jean Thomson on Nov 30, 2010
Well, hello there! It’s a been awhile, I know. Truthfully, I haven’t felt like writing…and so I haven’t. It’s rare for me to do something that I don’t want to do. I can’t decide if that’s a good thing or just proof of arrested development. A bit of both, maybe? But I’ve been feeling guilty: [...]
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Lend a Hand on World AIDS Day.
by Dylan Barmmer on Nov 30, 2010
World AIDS Day falls on Dec. 1. And there ain’t too much Poetic about AIDS or HIV. Or is there? You could say it’s a day to reflect on both the value and fragility of human life. Since 1981, more than 25 million people have died due to the ravages of AIDS across our wild [...]
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Human teeth are for salads.
by elephantjournal.com on Nov 30, 2010
Fun video, which manages to make veganism and vegetarianism funny and non-aggressive. Love it:
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Why can’t we just ask?
by Tamara Kerner on Nov 30, 2010
Seriously; what if we just played straight with one another?
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Smile – A poem of love and kindness.
by Helene Rose on Nov 30, 2010
*** One smile can change the moment, the day and even our lives forever. ***
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Be Yourself. You’re Qualified, Promise.
by Shakti Sunfire on Nov 30, 2010
It’s 1989. The video camera – an old 8 mm – sweeps into a room, the focus, soft at first, comes clear and true on an impossibly dimpled face. A round, brown-eyed, dark haired two year old sits contentedly enveloped in a world of her own making. “Horses!”, she says popping out of her isolated [...]
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Dana, The Elephant in the Room.
by Benjamin Riggs on Nov 30, 2010
The pay-gate is not an obstacle to the mindful life- It is an opportunity to invest in it!
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elephant’s new Paygate: less per month than one cup of black coffee.
by Waylon Lewis on Nov 30, 2010
Sustainability: A message to our Writers. With deep gratitude to Colin for hours (okay, weeks) of volunteering to build our backend (okay, and frontend), we now have a toll gate on elephantjournal.com on the third (fourth, for now) article of the day. This will only effect 5% of our most loyal and avid readers. It’s [...]
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Buy A Hummer: Save The World!
by Kristoffer Nelson on Nov 30, 2010
It takes 100,000 gallons of gasoline to produce and ship a Prius to the United States (and even more to get it to Boulder, which is a well known vegan and green lifestyle hot spot). Buying a used Hummer would be better for the environment than buying a new Prius.
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21 Things I wish someone told me before I started practicing Ashtanga yoga.
by Claudia Azula Altucher on Nov 30, 2010
I was completely intrigued by Ashtanga at first sight, starting with its brutal schedule, its lack of poetry (no “feel the earth’s energy flow through you” ever heard in a class) and mythological superstition, as in: no new poses to be taught on Tuesdays because it is ruled by Mars which is the God of [...]
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Why Does Childbirth Make Us Squirm? ~ Juliana McCarthy
by elephantjournal.com on Nov 30, 2010
Why does blood gushing out of a vagina make us squirm?
I was looking at the article about home births on Elephant Journal the other day and it reminded me of one of my favorite films, Stan Brakhage’s Window Water Baby Moving.
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Book review: 5 Minds for the Future (Howard Gardner)
by Todd Mayville on Nov 29, 2010
Howard Gardner, perhaps best known for his work with Multiple Intelligence Theory, offers up his views on which forms of thinking, or minds, will serve us best for life in the 21st century and beyond. The five he feels are most critical are the Disciplined Mind, the Synthesizing Mind, the Creating Mind, the Respectful Mind, [...]
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The Well-Heeled Guru wears high heels for longer, thanks to yoga…
by Doreen Hing on Nov 29, 2010
The Well-Heeled Guru brings together her passions, High Heels + Yoga and gives you tips on how to uplift your spirits for a couple of hours longer. Yoga Gimmick or not, See how the WHG wears heels everyday + using her nifty yoga tools to help wear them longer…
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Buddhism Evolves from “traditional” to LGBT-friendly.
by elephantjournal.com on Nov 29, 2010
Buddhism and Homosexuality. One of the great things about Buddhism is, as the Dalai Lama says, that if it’s ever out of date it’ll just…change. You hear that often, from more “organized” religions? Well, sometimes. Why is Buddhism so happy to change its ways, if its teachings prove incorrect? Well, as the Dalai Lama says [...]
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The Three Keys.
by Tobye Hillier on Nov 29, 2010
A while back I learnt a powerful technique called “The 3 Keys” that I’d like to share. They really have helped me to evolve and be happier in my relationships with people. Always speak your truth We have this tendency to lie to people because “we don’t want to hurt their feelings” but this [...]
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Got 4 minutes? This will change your life.
by Tamara Kerner on Nov 29, 2010
This arrived today and resonated so much after writing Twisted Compassion a few weeks ago. Give me 4 minutes here, you will not be the same~it is not about her best friend dying…that’s just the frame that popped up during posting.
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Dear Self: Fcuk You.
by Kristoffer Nelson on Nov 29, 2010
The Walt Disney Company, for example, typically treats their employees better than most yoga studios, and they’re big assholes.
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Green Cheerleaders: Greenwashing. Literally.
by Waylon Lewis on Nov 29, 2010
How’d I miss this vital Green “News Story”!?!? Suddenly, Football Fans everywhere are fans of “Saving our Oceans.” Cheerleaders get wet, I mean, “green,” to save our oceans? Sounds like a ripe subject for another “brilliant” blog from the dilapidated mind that once was yours truly, Waylon Lewis. Oh, and by the way, we don’t [...]
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Hot Juicy Naked Nude Sexy Sex XXX.
by Krystal Baugher on Nov 29, 2010
Top 5 Reasons You Will Click on This Article. elephant journal gets our share of criticism for our supposed shift into smut, for our disregard of former brand established by our six-year magazine, for our need to be magnetize/attract readers by hitching up our collective skirt/baring our chest. But we here at elephant love talking [...]
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Chill Out…Tips on Managing Anxiety.
by Jessica Sarkis on Nov 29, 2010
You may be one of those people who is almost always poised, confident and at ease. Then there are the rest of us. Bearing you are one of the latter, I am able to offer natural prescriptions on how to get you feeling your zen-like self in no time. There are occasions, situations and periods [...]
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Jai Uttal: Best Kirtan Video Ever?
by Ramesh Bjonnes on Nov 29, 2010
I just love this incredibly creative and inspiring video with Jai Uttal, his wife Nubia, and his son Ezra. What do you think? Does it make you want to go down on your knees and pray? And then dance? If you are new to Jai’s music, please check out his website: www.jaiutttal.com
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Possible Careers for Liberal Arts Majors: Serve Fries, Save World. ~ Chloe Chatenever (10)
by elephantjournal.com on Nov 29, 2010
We know we’re screwed, but at least we have a sense of humor about it. Published by McSweeney’s Quarterly Concern: THE ONLY THING THAT CAN STOP THIS ASTEROID IS YOUR LIBERAL ARTS DEGREE. BY MICHAEL LACHER By now you’re probably wondering what this is all about, why FBI agents pulled you out of your barista [...]
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Safer Food Bill? No, thank you.
by Jeff Meyer on Nov 29, 2010
Michael Pollan and Eric Schlosser just wrote an opinion article in The New York Times regarding the necessity of passing the Food Safety Modernization bill…even though it’s still facing some opposition. The bill would make foreign importers of food face the same standards as domestic growers (building in some of the external costs that are [...]
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My Favorite Nondual Comedian. (10)
by Angela Raines on Nov 29, 2010
Savoring Samsara with Stuart Davis. There’s nothing more Boulder than Stuart Davis. OK, except maybe the fact that he kinda doesn’t live in Boulder anymore. He’s the artistic-buddhist-integral-ripped-geeky-heelarious author-musician-comedian-actor-producer you may have heard of from Sex, God, and Rock ‘n Roll. Well, he’s my favorite nondual comedian. I had the great privilege of seeing him live [...]
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Haiku of the Day (10) ~ Frannie Oliver
by elephantjournal.com on Nov 29, 2010
Here is your daily dosage of haiku: How reluctantly the bee emerges from deep within the peony -Basho What does it mean to you? Frannie Oliver is a student at the University of Colorado and plays for the women’s ultimate frisbee team Kali. She is constantly learning from her experience at Elephant, about everything from [...]
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We Are All Cyborgs (10).
by Krystal Baugher on Nov 29, 2010
I don’t think we read enough Donna Haraway, so instead, let’s just take a listen. Interesting concept on animals, humans and our interconnections.
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No Fur League. {NSFWish} {10}
by Waylon Lewis on Nov 29, 2010
PETA loves to objectify women, er, NFL players. PETA: an Equal-Opportunity Objectifier—for a Cause. Animals killed for their fur endure tremendous pain and suffering before being turned into coats, hats or used as fur trim. Foxes, minks, rabbits even dogs and cats are bludgeoned, stomped, electrocuted, and gassed to death. PETA undercover investigations reveal that [...]
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World AIDS Day. 12.1.2010.
by Sojourner Marable Grimmett on Nov 29, 2010
World AIDS Day. Spread the Word.
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What Else Can We Recycle?
by Jeff Meyer on Nov 29, 2010
Using Recycled Motor Oils Can Immediately Lower the Environmental Impact of Your Car. Cars seem to be a necessary evil. I for instance would not be able to pay rent, my bills or eat without the use of my car as it gets me to my job every day of the week. It’s not a [...]
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Warning: A Disgustingly, Unabashedly Schmaltzy, Love-Mongering, Cheesy Post.
by Angela Raines on Nov 29, 2010
‘Cause I Think We Could All Use a Little Encouragement. When I was little, my Mom and I had a weekly ritual. On Saturday mornings, we’d hop in the car and run all over town doing errands, from the bank to the post office to the grocery store. Sometimes the sheer length of our to-do [...]
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Plastic Bags to Oil, I Swear It’s Real!.
by Jeff Meyer on Nov 29, 2010
I stumbled upon this gem of a video and after initially being a bit skeptical it appears that this is a legitimate breakthrough in doing something about our problem with plastics. This idea hit home after seeing another post with a video about banning single use plastic bags. This will be epic in taking care [...]
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What To Do About Hand-Me-Down Fur?
by Alden Wicker on Nov 29, 2010
When fur is more than a fashion statement.
As my first winter in New York City approached last year, I
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My Top 10 ways to Stay Well this Winter + a favorite bonus tip.
by Tamara Kerner on Nov 28, 2010
via Daily Transformations. Now, as we approach the winter solstice, the darkest night of the year; it’s time to go deep inside. Light a candle, make some tea, sit in the dark and contemplate your life. Where have you been? Where are you going this next year? It’s time to rejuvenate and replenish yourself before [...]
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Book review: Rebel Buddha: On the Road to Freedom (Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche)
by Todd Mayville on Nov 28, 2010
Let’s face it, rebels are a pain in the ass even though we love them in movies and the like because they don’t take things at face value, and when it comes to our spiritual journeys neither should we. In Rebel Buddha, Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche follows in the footsteps of the original teachings of the [...]
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When Things Fall Apart: The Practice.
by Diana Mercer on Nov 28, 2010
Part 1 of a 3 part series inspired by Pema Chodron and her book, When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times Part 1: The Fall Apart Heart “Funny how a heart shatters all at once, seems like it should make a sound” – The Weepies. The broken heart is [...]
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Famous + Bicycle.
by Waylon Lewis on Nov 28, 2010
Famous Folks n’Spokes. This blog started out as “Cary Grant with Bicycle.” But then I couldn’t find a photo of Cary Grant with a bike. But I found lots of other classic Hollywood celebs—Audrey Hepburn, most charmingly. But then I found politicians and modern day actors and actresses and a president and…I just made our [...]
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I am the World’s Biggest Washed-up Superstar! ~ Alex Hanifin
by elephantjournal.com on Nov 28, 2010
The master of the ‘electrnic beat of love’.
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Whole Foods’ Black Friday Deal. {funny}
by elephantjournal.com on Nov 28, 2010
Say What? Nicknamed Whole Paycheck by some, I’d remind we conscious consumers that if the food is more local and more organic it’s worth it. If it’s not, it’s not. Still…
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Be A Sadist: Eight Tips from Kurt Vonnegut. ~ Chloe Chatenever
by elephantjournal.com on Nov 28, 2010
It wasn’t until November was in full swing that I learned that this is NaNoWriMo, or National Novel Writing Month. I’m still not sure if I would want to participate in NaNoWriMo (I feel that in pursuing a goal of writing a 175 page novel in just 30 days I would probably be setting myself [...]
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Cheerful Birthday, Jon Stewart.
by elephantjournal.com on Nov 28, 2010
Happy Birthday, Jon Stewart. Thanks for your humor and your caring. On FB? Post this Happy Birthday Wish to your Wall! Still prob my favorite Jon Stewart moment ever:
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Sitting in Silence. ~ Genevieve Lamancusa
by elephantjournal.com on Nov 28, 2010
The event announcement below comes via our new elephant journal News Service. ~ ed. Meditation Retreat: A Personal Story of the Benefits. How did life get so hectic? I often ask myself such questions. When did control of my own thoughts and actions get swept away on the tidal wave of life’s day to day [...]
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I {recycle} Boys.
by elephantjournal.com on Nov 28, 2010
Want teenagers to get into green? Give ‘em some sarcastic fun tee shirts to sport. Hypocritically, don’t think these shirts are USA-made or fair labor or organic or involve natural dyes. Plus, at Old Navy, a 55% organic reusable tote bag (no mention of whether dyes are conventional/toxic):
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10 Photos, Videos: Cool Coops. {Eggs, Chickens, Pets, Backyard, Urban, Farming}
by elephantjournal.com on Nov 28, 2010
My friend and I just enjoyed brunch this morning at Masala, a local veggie co-op house in Boulder, Colorado. Our eggs were not only local—they were sourced 15 feet away from our big dining table. Want fresh eggs, mindfully and humanely sourced? There’s nothing better than starting your own chicken coop. Make sure it’s nice [...]
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Kicked out of Karme Choling…
by elephantjournal.com on Nov 28, 2010
…and on the cover of Buddhadharma. Explanatory note: the story isn’t important. It never is. The storyline is what we come back to the present moment from; the story line is full of right and wrong and us vs. them. Dharma Centers, such as Karme Choling, are full of community and cozyness…but they’re also full [...]
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9 Steps to a Greener Kitchen.
by Robyn OBrien on Nov 28, 2010
When it comes to “going green”, especially in the kitchen, sometimes it can be totally overwhelming. But remember, while none of us can do everything, all of us can do something. And sometimes, that’s all it takes to get started. To simply “Do One Thing” and with Thanksgiving behind us, now is a great time [...]
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It’s Just a Little Fur Trim.
by elephantjournal.com on Nov 28, 2010
Compassion is sexy. Rabbits are smart.
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The Rites of Womanhood.
by Ella Lauser on Nov 27, 2010
More than from a book, a film or a look—how we have come to define womanhood. Imagine: you’re thirteen and all your girlfriends are getting boobs and blood but you’re not. No one had real information to offer in the locker room but you would prank call 1-800 numbers and say you’d lost a tampon [...]
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Too Much Stuff Isn’t Sexy.
by Waylon Lewis on Nov 27, 2010
Stuff will suffocate the love in your life. I’ve moved half of my house out of my house over the past week…it’s not fun. There’s drawers full of random things, and dirt and dust and mouse poop…and clothes and books I didn’t know I had. But, then, moving in my new roommate/lover’s things, that’s fun. [...]
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