I feel that our gardens have a special function in times of stress. Whether we're suffering from public crises or private losses, all are soothed by time in the garden.

The bottom line? Any community gathering, organization or event that engages body, mind, soul and spirit has a far greater chance of surviving and thriving.

What effect does this mechanization of our biorhythms have on our health and general well-being? Surely forcing ourselves to fit into an unvarying schedule no matter the season can't be good for us.

For those of us interested in how right-brain connection could alter our species' presently destructive relationship with the rest of nature, it seems critical that many more people experience the holistic, blissful feeling of oneness with all there is in our amazing universe.

How can we help young people who are struggling to understand and deal with their emotions about eco-issues? New eco-therapy training programs are trying to fill the gap.

The good news is that at this moment in time -- environmental, psychological, political, social and economic issues are converging, as the true nature of our collective challenges becomes clear.

Vitamin Nature, that is. We now understand that zoo animals are miserable and unhealthy when separated from their native habitat -- why would human animals be any different?

As we bring new attention and respect to this "nature within," we begin to heal the human-nature relationship in a very personal way, and this opens the door to engagement at a wider level.

The accumulation of "stuff" has become a huge burden on all of our lives. Once we've cleaned out the junk piles, we realize that every new product we purchase demands space and time-wasting.

Can city life harm your memory and stunt your ability to control yourself? New research is revealing how urban living can actually harm the human brain

Most of us start out 100 percent in the old culture and inch our way into a different and healthier way of living. But there's no denying that somewhere in the middle of this process we'll probably hit a bad case of Clash of the Time Zones.