TAG: thanksgiving

The Uncertainty of the Now

Amy Lansky – Living one’s life in a constant state of fear and negativity merely perpetuates the problems we face today. 

Who Deserves Our Thanks for Truly American Food?

Jill Richardson, Guest Waking Times What do turkey, sweet potatoes, and cranberries have in common? Yes, you eat them on Thanksgiving. Additionally, they are all distinctly American foods. So are potatoes and the corn in your corn bread. Believe it or not, the day that Columbus blundered into the Americas back in 1492, Europeans (and

A Meditation on Gratitude

Waking Times The following meditation is a powerful tool for resetting your day to day priorities and is best done on a regular basis.  It is an opportunity to dig deeply into all the areas of life where gratitude can be found, acknowledging and savoring each one in order to bring your heart and your

Tips for an Organic, Least-Toxic Thanksgiving

Beyond Pesticides Waking Times Thanksgiving offers an opportunity for family and friends to eat, drink and be thankful for the bounty of the organic harvest. Unfortunately, there are a host of pesticides, genetically engineered materials, and others in conventional Thanksgiving foods that not only impact human health, but threaten the environment. Read below for some


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