Apr 1, 2013

La Dolce Vita by Alastair Gregor • As I write this, I feel a sense of dread on behalf of the people of the US. On March 20, Monsanto managed to slip its Monsanto Protection Act through the US Senate. If signed into law by President Obama, the rider will allow farmers to plant, harvest and sell genetically engineered plants even if the crops have been ruled...

Apr 1, 2013

UNIVERSE WITHIN by Gwen Randall-Young • Silence becomes cowardice when occasion demands speaking out the whole truth and acting accordingly. – Mahatma Gandhi Something that is really coming up for many of my clients lately is the extent to which they do not, or cannot, speak their truth. If we are not being true to ourselves, we are not being authentic....

Apr 1, 2013

A NEW EARTH by Eckhart Tolle • To read Eckhart Tolle’s latest column, please see the current print edition of Common Ground For copyright reasons, we are authorized to publish this column in our print version only. More than 1/4 million people read Common Ground every month! Pick up your copy today. This article appeared in the APRIL 2013 print edition...

Apr 1, 2013

Lorraine Milardo Bennington Creative Transformations • As a young spiritual seeker in Kitsilano, I was drawn to Indian mysticism and inspired by the books of Yogananda, Ram Dass, Carl Jung and Laura Huxley. Fuelled by a need to understand the mysteries of life, I delved into meditation, self-hypnosis and spirituality, reading voraciously. I meditated and...

Mar 1, 2013

by Rodney Watson • My name is Rodney Watson; I am a U.S. Army Iraq war veteran who went AWOL after serving my country in a one-year deployment to Mosul Iraq, from October 2005 to October 2006. During my deployment, my eyes were opened to the fact that we should never have been there at all. I was willing to risk my life just like many other brave souls who...

Mar 1, 2013

by Bruce Mason • For many years, Gabriola Island – the most northern Southern Gulf Island – has been known as “Petroglyph Island” or “Isle of the Arts” because of its ubiquitous, ancient stone carvings and one of the highest per capita concentrations of artists in Canada. Now, Gabriola Island has a new major attraction: a unique,...

Mar 1, 2013

UNIVERSE WITHIN by Gwen Randall-Young • Freedom… is the act of releasing ourselves from the bondage of that which keeps us from living the life we were meant to live. – Kelli Wilson When you live in the same place for a long time, you tend to accumulate clutter. Frequently, there are things you no longer need or use that are just taking up space....

Mar 1, 2013

by Mac McLaughlin • Aries | Taurus | Gemini | Cancer | Leo | Virgo | Libra Scorpio | Sagitarius | Capricorn | Aquarius | Pisces The spring equinox takes place on March 20. The position of the planets at the equinox is believed to hold the keys as to how the whole year will go; many ancient cultures held this belief. I compared the planetary positions in the...

Mar 1, 2013

Chris Shirley Pacific Institute of Reflexology • We are pleased to introduce a new column in Common Ground. In recognition of the individuals and businesses making a difference in their communities, “Where It Began” will feature their unique stories about how they got started. We hope you enjoy their offerings. When I was asked to write on this topic...

Feb 1, 2013

Renewal in times of loss by Michael Meade • To be alive at this time means to be exposed to the raw forces of nature as well as the rough edges of culture. The world is awash with profound problems and puzzling changes and beset with seemingly endless conflicts. It is a time of great uncertainty and surprising changes that include extreme weather patterns as...