by Steven Johnson, DO I had the great privilege to attend an Indian Ceremony just after the spring equinox. A group of us surrounded a ceremonial fire on a windy Spring afternoon. A ceremony of offering was generously gifted to our Camphill community medicinal garden by descendants of the local Mohican Indians whose ancestors had once walked these very lands. This … [Read more...] about Fire and Ashes
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Healing Through Coherence
An Antidote for a World in Chaos The innate wisdom of our body to heal itself and become stronger in the process is known as salutogenesis (the origin of health). The “heart” is central to this salutogenic process. The heart is connected to how our body regulates itself. Especially, through the autonomic nervous system which is connected to every organ, gland, neurological … [Read more...] about Healing Through Coherence
Individuating Through the 7 Life Processes
Life is a continual series of encounters between ourselves and the world. The extent to which we can learn from and be nourished by them, and then also give back or keep out what is not needed, determines our overall health and longevity. These processes of encounter lead to inner transformation and creative development as individuals. They can be described as seven discrete … [Read more...] about Individuating Through the 7 Life Processes
Overcoming Differences – Meeting Karma The Sacrament of the Human Encounter
Let me begin this essay by paraphrasing some words from Rudolf Steiner: “Wakeful day consciousness wakes up to a higher consciousness in the encounter with the soul and spirit of our fellow human beings. Human Beings must become more to their fellowman than they used to be: Each person must become an awakener. People must come closer to one another than they used to do, each … [Read more...] about Overcoming Differences – Meeting Karma The Sacrament of the Human Encounter
The Fellowship Community: Exploring Health as a Social Question
A Conversation with members and co-workers of the Fellowship Community (FC) Renate Hiller – Elder member Mac Mead – Co-worker and member Tari Steinreuk – Co-worker and Director Nancy Leopold – Co-worker and member Kim Vaughn – Co-worker and Farmer I wanted to have this conversation for several reasons. I grew up around the Fellowship Community as a … [Read more...] about The Fellowship Community: Exploring Health as a Social Question