From time immemorial, people have lit candles in sacred places as expressions of devotion and gratitude. Why should cyberspace be any less sacred? Help make the internet a little more holy by visiting www.gratefulness.org. Sit in silence for a minute or two, feeling your breath while gently reflecting on the many blessings of life. Form a prayer in the center of your heart, surrounding yourself and everyone you love with the warmth of your gratitude. Then use the website to light your own virtual candle in the dark, releasing your prayer to the rest of the world. Take a deep breath, exhale, and enjoy your day!

Home for the Holidays Teleseminar Show #1
Robert MacNaughton

"Last night's show 'The Problem: What's Lurking in the Shadows' was a wonderful success. If you missed it, you can listen to it here. Be sure to stay tuned for the next show on 12/01/09..."

The Heterophobia of Gay Marriage Opponents
Joe Perez

"Freedom of religion is taken so seriously in the US that it is inconceivable that the government could force priests, rabbis, or ministers to officiate any wedding that they didn't want. And yet that is precisely what certain conservative religionists fear. Is this a case of ignorance, spiritual immaturity, or something else? I am suggesting that it's not idiocy, but something more worrisome."

Advice for a Blocked Creative
Carl Jacobson

"I recently met an individual online who has trouble manifesting her creativity, and when she does maifest creatively, she then has trouble sharing her creativity with people. She’s very talented. In trying to help her remove her creative block I wrote the email below. My wife, when she read it suggested that it would make a good blog, so I removed any personal references and have posted it. Please comment if you have any thoughts on the matter...."

The Co-Evolution of Cinematic Expression and Audience Perception
markallankaplan

"One of the most memorable days of my life was when motion picture director and editor Robert Wise spent the afternoon with me going over the rough cut of one of my films. As Bob went through every cut with me and shared his wisdom I kept thinking to myself “My God, the man who edited Citizen Kane (1941) is helping me edit my film!” I learned so much from Bob that day, both about filmmaking and about life. One of these “Wise” lessons was his sharing with me his perceptions about a possible connection between the evolution of consciousness and the evolution of the cinema...."

What do you think of the Future of Christianity DVD?

Give the Gift of Integral Christianity This Holiday Season!

Integral Life offers a 2-disc DVD entitled The Future of Christianity: A Startling New Vision of Hope for the 21st Century. Join Ken Wilber and renowned Christian teacher Father Thomas Keating as they present their newest—and some say most interesting work! Discover a vision of the Christian journey that has radical implications for our spiritual lives and for the world as a whole. Click here to learn more.

2009 Holiday Gift Guide

Share your love of the Integral lifestyle with your friends and family this year with our Holiday Gift Guide. Take advantage of these limited offers: save $70 on the Integral Life Practice Kit, 20% off the Future of Christianity DVD set, and 20% off Core Integral's Essential Integral Course. Click here!