Issue #245: When You Get the Message, Hang Up the Phone
The author recounts a recent two‑day Reiki training and a holotropic breathwork session in Ojai, describing the immersive rituals and personal breakthroughs experienced during the workshops. The narrative highlights the growing appeal of alternative wellness practices, noting the significant time and travel commitment required to attend such events. By sharing vivid details of the teacher’s methods, the piece underscores how niche spiritual experiences are becoming mainstream wellness offerings.
Issue #244: How to Increase Your Surface Area for Luck
A friend’s weekly porch‑coffee ritual illustrates the "increase your surface area for luck" mantra, inviting neighbors and strangers to share coffee and sourdough. The informal gatherings create spontaneous connections that have already led to event space opportunities, a puppet‑show crew,...
Issue #243: Would You Pick a Nicer Home or Better Neighborhood? (Advice, Please!)
The author recounts a debate between a spacious three‑bedroom home far from Atlanta’s hotspots and a smaller two‑bedroom unit directly on the Beltline, ultimately advising the friend to prioritize neighborhood quality. Personal experience shows that a beautifully finished interior can...
Issue #242: Why ‘Fallow Periods’ Are Necessary for Creativity and Life
The author uses the sudden bloom of lilac blossoms as a metaphor for a creative surge after a prolonged dormant phase. After months of being unable to write, the novelist’s outline finally fills with ideas, illustrating how a "fallow period"...