the mindful word
issue 2 • 2008 • www.themindfulword.org 
FEATURES
PERMACULTURE
A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
From problems to permaculture
CONSCIOUS ART
THE ARTISTRY OF RECYCLING
A new generation of environmentally-conscious artists express themselves through green art
GREEN BUILDING
PASSION FOR PASSIVE SOLAR
One retiree turned DIY home builder’s experience building green
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
PLAY WITH CLAY
A time for reflection and fun while building a cob oven
OFF-GRID LIVING
SUSTAINABLE SANCTUARY
Living in tune with nature by living off-grid
VOLUNTARY SIMPLICITY
A DICHOTOMY OF DESIRES
Structuring your life through voluntary simplicity to come to an integral wholeness
DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
CREATING TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY LIFE-SUSTAINING SOCIETIES
Human maturation as a key to creating a viable human-Earth partnership
BUDDHISM
HEALING OURSELVES, HEALING OUR PLANET
The Buddha’s unwavering connection to the Earth shows the path to liberation
SPIRITUALITY
ENGAGED SIMPLICITY
Living a life of voluntary simplicity and contemplation
PROFILE
THE INTEGRATED EXPERIENCE
A love of agriculture and community leads Whole Village founding member Jeff Gold to the ecovillage lifestyle
MINDFULNESS
MINDFULNESS IN PRACTICE
Key mindfulness practice techniques that can be used in daily life
MINDFUL IN THE WILD
Nature awareness techniques as an application of mindfulness
ACCOUNTABLE TO THE PRESENT
Unleash students’ potential by teaching mindfully
FIRST CONTACT
Exploring the body as mind through contact improv dance
WHOLISTIC HEALTH
LIVING FOODS
Raw foodism is a lifestyle choice that honors the body and offers a number of health benefits
LIFE FORCE
Use Reiki to harness your naturally present life energy for healing and relaxation
VENTURE OUT
A transformational healing experience in nature
REGULARS
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