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
Emotional Health
Experiencing Discomfort: A Wellness Approach
By Sara Norris There is a tongue-in-cheek version of the Hopi’s Emergence story that says what moved the First People through the cavernous darkness of First World were the women complaining to the men about cramped conditions- too many people and not enough space! Every day the women would say, ‘why aren’t you doing something about this, why are we living this … [Read more...] about Experiencing Discomfort: A Wellness Approach
Creating Health in Times of Transition
Join us for the first-ever Foundation for Health Creation summit - a special day of exploring a broader picture of health creation with our special guests: People and Planet: Health as Relationship with Charles Eisenstein Health Through Movement: Spacial Dynamics with Jaimen McMillan The Covid Crisis and Community Health with Dan McKanan Cultivating Planetary Health … [Read more...] about Creating Health in Times of Transition
Experiencing Physical Warmth Promotes Interpersonal Warmth
" 'Warmth' is the most powerful personality trait in social judgment, and attachment theorists have stressed the importance of warm physical contact with caregivers during infancy for healthy relationships in adulthood..." Read full article on US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health website … [Read more...] about Experiencing Physical Warmth Promotes Interpersonal Warmth
The Winter Blues
by Dr. Steven Johnson If we don't address negative emotional thoughts during this time of year, it can lead to the winter blues and even depression. When the quiet inner joy and gentle light of Winter’s journey is overwhelmed by feelings of despair, anger, sadness, isolation or fear; then we are blinded to our own inner strength, spirit and courage. Waking up to the power of … [Read more...] about The Winter Blues