Soulful Features
January 2002

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  Being Present.

To the quiet mind all things are possible.
~Meister Eckart

This month, in honor of the New Year and new beginnings, we are exploring the theme of "Mindfulness and Being Present." Our feature articles present the thoughts and wisdom of eight highly regarded experts, each of whom shares his/her own unique, transformational methods for quieting the mind and living in the present moment.

It is in the present moment, that we are truly alive! When we awaken to the silence of our minds, we are able to hear the wisdom of our souls. Our presence allows us to fully participate in our lives and enjoy all the peace, joy and wonderment that life has to offer.

This month's contributors include best-selling authors, Eckhart Tolle, Pema Chödrön, Joan Borysenko, and Peg Streep, to name just a few!

May peace and joy be yours as you practice mindfulness!

THIS MONTH'S FEATURES:

"You Are Not Your Mind"
by Eckhart Tolle, author, counselor and spiritual teacher. At the age of 29, a profound spiritual transformation virtually dissolved his old identity and radically changed the course of his life. The next few years were devoted to understanding, integrating and deepening that transformation, which marked the beginning of an intense inward journey. His books include "The Power of Now" and "Practicing The Power of Now." (www.eckharttolle.com)

"Learning to Stay"
by Pema Chödrön, a Buddhist nun, teacher, and best-selling author. Her books include "The Wisdom of No Escape," "Noble Heart," "Awakening Compassion," "Start Where You Are," "When Things Fall Apart," and her newest, "The Places that Scare You." She studied with Trungpa Rinpoche from 1973 until his death in 1987. At the request of the His Holiness, the Sixteenth Karmapa, she received the full bikshuni ordination in the Chinese lineage of Buddhism in 1981. (www.shambhala.com)

"Take Leave of Your Mind"
by Lorane Gordon, author, lecturer, teacher and seeker. Since the age of thirteen, she has traveled the world studying and meditating with enlightened masters. She made the transition from "seeker" to "finder" when she realized that all spiritual paths lead to the present moment: NOW. An extraordinary communicator, Lorane has a genuine love for people and a heartfelt desire to help others. She is the creator of the A Journey Into NOW seminars, classes & workshops. (www.ajourneyintonow.com)

"Loving Mindfulness"
by Laura Grace, co-founder of Infinite Wisdom, author, and national speaker. As a regular contributor for publications across the US and Canada, she writes about human awareness and spiritual growth. Laura is the author of the widely acclaimed book, "Gifts of the Soul" and is the creator and teacher of various programs, including the transforming and popular "Claim Your Inner Power!," "Creating Soul in Relationships," Living the Intimate Life," and several others. (www.laurahyde.com)

"Harvesting Mindfulness"
by Peg Streep, a writer and editor who has researched sacred places, altars, and ancient mythology for over a decade.  She is the author of many books on spirituality, including "Spiritual Gardening," "Altars Made Easy," "Sanctuaries of the Goddess," and "Mary, Queen of Heaven." She is co-author, with Dr. Nancy Snyderman, of "Necessary Journeys" and the soon to be published, "Girl In the Mirror," Hyperion, February 2002.

"Practice Patience"
by Joan Borysenko, Ph.D., psychologist, teacher, speaker and best-selling author. She has a powerfully clear personal vision--to bring science, medicine, psychology and spirituality together in the service of healing. Her brilliance as a scientist, clinician and teacher have placed her on the leading edge of the mind-body revolution. Her many books include "Minding the Body, Mending the Mind," "Fire in the Soul," and her newest, "Inner Peace for Busy People." (www.joanborysenko.com)

"The Question of Time"
by Lenedra J. Carroll, an accomplished businesswoman, singer, artist, and author of the new book, "The Architecture of All Abundance." She is the manager and mother of recording artist Jewel. Growing up on a homestead in rural Alaska in the 1950s, Lenedra was surrounded by a vast, unspoiled wilderness. Through observation, practice and persistence, she developed a deep spiritual understanding of what it means to be a spiritual being. (www.lenedrajcarroll.com)

"On Becoming a 'Nowie'"
by Jeff Hutner, Ojai, CA based evolutionary business development consultant, writer and editor of his publication, New Paradigm Digest.  He is developing a website (www.evolutionaryventures.com), whose mission is to bring together evolutionary entrepreneurs and investors to facilitate the creation and celebration of a new generation of evolutionary businesses.