by Dr. Steven Johnson SPRING 2022 I have learned a hard life lesson during the Covid-19 pandemic, namely that what I thought I understood through knowledge and felt I believed through faith did not correspond to the sea of sympathies and antipathies that flooded my soul. I could not choose a side about the right to vaccinate or not, nor to wear masks or not, because I had … [Read more...] about Becoming a Cosmic Citizen
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Cultivating Warmth as a Path Toward Service
by Carmen Hering, MD SPRING 2022 Our body temperature is closely regulated. For adults, normal body temperature can range from 97 to 99 F, with the average being 98.6 F. In children, temperatures are slightly higher, with a normal range being between 97.9 F and 100.4 F. Physicians consider body temperature a vital sign, but vital for what, exactly? Our internal … [Read more...] about Cultivating Warmth as a Path Toward Service
Winter 2021 Newsletter
Issue 11: December 2021 Winter Solstice and the mystery of birth Dear friends, As 2021 winds down and we reflect on the events of the past year, we are filled with contrasting feelings that are a signature of these times: grief, fatigue, concern, and also hope, gratitude and courage. The darkness and cold of winter give us an opportunity to slow down, rest and … [Read more...] about Winter 2021 Newsletter
How to Manage Viral Illnesses at Home
by Daciana Iancu, MD www.AnthroSonoma.com WINTER 2021 How do we harness our innate ability to overcome illness, particularly viral infections? While the current Covid epidemic continues to evolve and is anticipated to co-exist with us from here forward, other viruses also … [Read more...] about How to Manage Viral Illnesses at Home
A Short Look at Sleep Rhythms and Health
by Dr. Steven Johnson WINTER 2021 Has your sleep changed over the last few years? Does sleep refresh and inspire you? What happens to “you” during sleep? How important are these and similar questions? Hopefully after this short essay you’ll think and feel differently about sleep. Maybe you’ll even adopt a renewed reverence and attitude about sleep. Depending on what … [Read more...] about A Short Look at Sleep Rhythms and Health