Imagine a World Spirituality in which language is not seen as merely an obstacle to enlightenment, but a vehicle to a non-dual relationship with our true nature. The sacred breath of God would emanate from our own lips, its energy infusing us with the potential for greater health, well-being, and right relationship with nature. Or [...]

In January 2012, an Integral organization made history. It became the first Integral institution to my knowledge – and maybe first ever – to select one individual for a public rebuke of his statements about a hypothetical private, consensual, lawful, adult dating relationship he might choose someday. The possibility for the relationship in question to [...]

I’m a political blogger, but I’m not a political political blogger, if you know what I’m saying.Today I try to avoid analyzing politics from a conventional angle — who’s up, who’s down, whether a debate or speech will cause poll numbers to move up or down, etc. That’s because it’s not what I do best. [...]

Unlike traditional religions, spirituality can be as individual as you are. And when that spirituality is founded on Integral principles, it opens the door wide for expanding human potential for rich inner development, cultural progress, artistic creativity, and spiritual renewal. But how can you tell if your spirituality is really based on integral principles? If [...]

Cultural differences, including language, may be a possible driver of biological evolution, research implies. An article in Discover Magazine reports on research involving the Xavánte, an Amazon aboriginal tribe, and concludes: Hostile neighbors still tend to exchange genes (e.g., kidnapping of women for brides, or slaves which are eventually assimilated into the enslaving tribe). Only a small [...]