New Age

The Fear Of Magical Thinking

Michael Sigman | Posted 11.09.2009 | Living


Michael Sigman

When Ehrenreich observes, "It's a mistake to try to turn your anger and resentment and sadness or grief into something else," I'm with her all the way.

Pop Spirituality: Why Heaven And Earth Can Never Meet

Natasha Dern | Posted 11.05.2009 | Living


Natasha Dern

As more and more people mastered New Age terminology, frivolous concepts entered the marketplace -- becoming the opium of choice for escaping the realities of daily life.

Liz Neuman: Third Person Dies In Arizona Sweat Lodge Case

AP | FELICIA FONSECA | Posted 10.18.2009 | Home


FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The family of a Minnesota woman who died more than a week after being overcome in an Arizona sweat lodge ceremony said Sunday...

New Age: The Danger Of Stumbling Upon The Miraculous

Ed and Deb Shapiro | Posted 09.22.2009 | Living


Ed and Deb Shapiro

This phone call was a great example of the confusion surrounding what is known as the new age, where people believe they have stumbled upon, envisioned, and discovered the miraculous.

Why Not Organize Everything?

Norman Horowitz | Posted 11.15.2009 | Politics


Norman Horowitz

I object to an "organized" day devoted to anything.

Are You A Spiritual Window Shopper?

Ed and Deb Shapiro | Posted 11.15.2009 | Living


Ed and Deb Shapiro

In the last 5-10 years the search for meaning in our lives has taken on similarities to visiting a shopping mall. Never before have we seen such an ...

Global Beat Fusion: Flutes, Pianos, and Otis Redding

Derek Beres | Posted 08.01.2009 | Entertainment


Derek Beres

I promised myself some time ago I'd listen to every album that comes across my desk, and I do, all twenty or so a week these days. Some I admittedly skim, others keep me tuned in.

Thank God It's Thursday: Book Expo '09 & The 27s plus The Singular Thomas Dolby

Mike Ragogna | Posted 07.04.2009 | Entertainment


Mike Ragogna

This year's BookExpo in New York City had its usual small arena of publishers at gussied-up kiosks hawking the latest and greatest by writers known and unknown.

Let's Try Something Different This Time

Saul Segan | Posted 06.15.2009 | Living


Saul Segan

Love is the most powerful remedial force in our universe -- it may come across sounding "corny" but I think in our tenuous day and age, this world might do well with a little more corn.

HuffPost Reviews: Bob Dylan - Together Through Life / Playing For Change - Songs Around The World

Mike Ragogna | Posted 05.27.2009 | Entertainment


Mike Ragogna

Together Through Life is a tonic whose pace is moderate, music is organic, lyrics are intelligent, and feel is refreshingly human.

Positive Psychology: Hard Core 'Happiness' Nerds -- and Goldie Hawn

Kari Henley | Posted 03.01.2009 | Living


Kari Henley

Instead of psychologists spending all their time focusing on anger, depression and fear, they've decided to research the other end of the emotional spectrum, via Positive Psychology.

Gratitude, or Platitudes?

Michael Sigman | Posted 12.27.2008 | Style


Michael Sigman

I often recall my conversation with a Jewish woman who worshipped an Indian guru. She was on the path to universal forgiveness and gratitude, she told me, there was one obstacle left: she was still working on forgiving Hitler.

A Toxic World?

Dr. Jeffrey McCombs | Posted 11.28.2008 | Living


Dr. Jeffrey McCombs

Some people think that the body is adequately equipped for detoxification, but if it were, we wouldn't have words like carcinogen, teratogens, reproductive toxicants, and endocrine disruptors.

Ram Dass, I've Got Your Number: Musings Of A New Age Neurotic

Kay Goldstein | Posted 06.20.2008 | Living


Kay Goldstein

I've got Ram Dass' phone number. I was researching an article and a longtime student of his casually gave me his number and told me the best time to ...

My Broken Toe: Unfortunate Injury Or Spiritual Message?

Sharon Glassman | Posted 03.28.2008 | Living


Sharon Glassman

In my new Rocky Mountain hometown, the Stone Age meets the New Age. Friends here believe that physical injuries carry spiritual messages. As a former...