“Cover yourself with the living world. It becomes part of your love life.” Gretel Ehrlich writes about nature with passion and awareness, but twice her love affair with nature turned deadly. Stephen Foehr talks to the author of A Match to the Heart.
Naropa University: Where East Meets West and Sparks Fly
Bringing meditative discipline to modern education, Naropa University cultivates both intellect and the wisdom beyond words.
Natalie Goldberg Puts It All Into Words
“Writing is where I give everything. I know that when I’m doing sitting meditation, I hold back. Writing is where I put my ass on the line.”
Joan Halifax and Her Robe of Many Tears

Joan Halifax reflects on her life of science, stories and spiritual search, and her work now with the great teacher, death.
Death and the Rebirth of Patti Smith
A series of deaths-her husband, brother and closest friend–has softened the heart of the once angry poet and singer.