Mind & Body
A Veteran’s Duel with the Death Impulse
By Jessica Cohen, Special to Utne Reader
In 1966, Everett Cox never anticipated that four decades of recurring suicidal thoughts and multiple suicide attempts would stem from what he learned in army boot camp. Nor could he have imagined what would help him.
Helping Us Learn How to Listen
By Abby Olcese, special to Utne Reader
A conversation with author and Peabody-award winning radio host Krista Tippett.
Goodbye and Good Luck!
By Gillian Bennett, from Humanist Perspectives
An 84-year-old grandmother in the early stages of dementia dragged a foam mattress to one of her favorite spots on Bowen Island, British Columbia, so that she could die the death of her choosing.
To and from the Soul’s Hall
By Francis Weller, from The Wild Edge of Sorrow
Grief both acknowledges what has been lost and ensures that we don’t forget what we must remember.
We Still Have the Now
By Thich Nhat Hanh
With the energy of mindfulness and concentration, you will be able to clear away the misunderstandings, the anger, the sadness and suspicion of days gone by.
This Is It
By Thich Nhat Hanh
If you have been awaiting a change or looking for an opportunity then look no further than today.
Walking In the Now
By Thich Nhat Hanh
Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh offers advice on living in the present.
Sex + Setting: Friends Don’t Let Friends Sleep With Shamans
Ayahuasca, the Amazonian psychedelic plant medicine, can be an extraordinary, life-changing experience. If ayahuasca is right for you, you should have safe access to the adventure.
