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Free Range Isn’t All It’s Cracked Up to Be. ~ Laura Ruby

by on Feb 21, 2012

Free-range chickens are supposed to have ‘access to the outdoors’. But, there are numerous accounts where the door to the ‘outdoors’ is so small only one chicken can fit at a time, the ’outdoors’ is really a small cement slab, or the chickens are kept indoors most of their lives before having any access to any sort of fresh air shortly before their death.








Love and selfless acts on Valentine’s Day.

by on Feb 14, 2012

The truest meaning of Valentine’s Day is the expression of love and deep appreciation for another. Valentine’s Day allows us to move away from our selfish focus on ourselves and our needs, and to move towards a selfless focus on another.



Holy Yogi Jesus was a Walrus. And so are you.

by on Feb 13, 2012

I recently stayed awake all night pondering Jesus' farewell address, esp. his prayer to God on behalf of the rest of humanity, in John chapter 17. I've been reading it with fresh eyes and my. mind. has. blown.


What to Eat?

by on Feb 12, 2012

My philosophy is to listen to my Grandmother! Let’s not reinvent the wheel here and just look back at Traditional Diets. After all Heart disease and cancer have only been increasing since the 20’s when industrialization of food was introduced.


Love of Cheese.

by on Feb 9, 2012

Now I allow myself to have natural cheese made with full-fat milk I am sated by the high quality fats, proteins and nutrients. This satisfaction leads to lower consumption. Moderation is the result. And moderation is the key to health.



Clean Eating. ~ Karen Wallo

by on Feb 8, 2012

If you have a conscience about how your food choices affect more than just yourself, here are some informative tips to make the transition a little more palatable.










The Seven Yogas of the Heart, Part I: The Crucible.

by on Jan 30, 2012

How we treat our physical hearts is the direct foundation for our lives and for our spiritual path. The most basic, fundamental practice we can develop on our journey of reconnection to the heart is to know what our physical hearts need to be truly healthy and to care for them diligently and lovingly.


I Know How God Feels.

by on Jan 27, 2012

I find the rhino more noble than Jerry. There is a perfection in the beast, which the killer hiding behind his gun (and the backup guns all around him) lacks. I believe paying hunters are cowards and thieves. They hide under the strong arms of the professional hunter. They are stealing a false sense of virility, which they wear like the cheapest cologne on the planet. They don the fool's grin, but not in a good way.


Why My Diet is Better Than Yours.

by on Jan 25, 2012

We are all so different, not to mention constantly changing. From our thoughts to our cells to our exposure to significant exterior stimulation like our culture and environment, we are constantly evolving and morphing into new people.









What Type of Foodie are You?

by on Jan 19, 2012

Eating is a social experience, it is a way that we connect with our families and friends. Whether we are meeting new people, dating or catching up with old friends – sharing a bottle of wine and a meal is a great way to spend our time together.



10 Things Vegans Are Not.

by on Jan 18, 2012

Like ninjas, vegans are often unceremoniously lumped into stereotypes. Unlike ninjas, we don’t get to dress in black and kick serious butt and field really cool movie offers (Well, most of us don’t.). But maybe, we can have our day in the sun here on elephant journal, in the debunking room. So, the ten things vegans are not, are…






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