The concept of sustainability has always been there—right from the beginning. Every Wisdom Tradition has its own ways of reminding us to honor the Earth, to Love each other and to value the lives that we are given. Nonetheless, we, too often, have a “better idea” and rush headlong into unconscious, entrenched, egoistic patterns. Let’s take time out for a minute and see what…

Beloved Friends Note: On the morning of July 11th, 2011 our beloved friend Constantine Darling was found dead in his apartment. He had been struggling with lymphoma - a cancer of the immune system and had just undergone an operation on his larnyx. Our heart full of prayers goes out to our beloved brother on his transition to the other world which awaits us all.…

The Declaration of Independence almost didn't get signed! A mysterious stranger appeared and gave the following speech, said to be electrifying. Delegates rushed to sign it. They turned, wanting to thank him- he'd disappeared. It is rumored to have been Saint Germain. THANK YOU SAINT GERMAIN!…

By Ed Taylor

For many years I have been an active volunteer for 4th of July activities in our small town; helping to organize the parade, entertainment, vendors in the park, fireworks, etc. I'm often so involved with the events of the day that I lose site of the significance of what we are celebrating- A VERY UNIQUE FREEDOM.

This year I was reminded that fewer than 5% of the 110 billion people who have ever lived on this earth experience anything…

Editors Note

Preamble…