Spotlight: Transforming Ourselves Through Writing
Through the years many guests on New Dimensions have expounded on the joys and benefits of writing and journaling. They know firsthand how this self-expression can enrich our self-knowledge, open us to our innate creativity, and turn our suffering into healing. These four programs, specially selected from the New Dimensions…
Spotlight: In Memoriam For Our Dear Friend Wes “Scoop” Nisker (1942-2023)
We want to acknowledge our fellow radio producer with whom we’ve been privileged to share the airwaves (and softball league) for many decades. Here we highlight some of our precious moments with Scoop. They are filled with his special wisdom and humor. He will be missed and held in our hearts. A Modest Proposal…
Spotlight: Living In Meaningful Coincidence
When we pay attention to certain events that spontaneously show up in our lives, such as dreaming of a long-lost friend and the next day they call, one might call this a synchronicity. When we pay attention to these events, our lives move into a greater flow, enhancing our creativity…
Spotlight: The Good News: The Universe is Alive and Interconnected
Biologist Elisabet Sahtouris says “Life gets creative in a time of crisis.” Philosopher and cosmologist Thomas Berry tells us, “If we can’t see the stars at night, it’s not just pollution or toxicity of the planet, it’s a loss of our soul, our imagination, of the experience of what it…
Spotlight: Angeles Arrien: The Wisdom Of A Wise Elder
Angeles Arrien, Ph.D. (1940-2014) left us with a tremendous legacy of wisdom and practical spiritual advice. She was a most beloved teacher who generously shared her gifts with all who came in contact with her. She was a unique and profoundly skilled guide whose influences included cultural anthropology, psychology, indigenous…
Spotlight: Coping with Illness and Dis-ease
Building resilience is imperative in these times and we can rewire our neural networks in order to do that. Why must we talk to our cells and send them messages of love? How do toxic beliefs stress our immune system? What are some ways to release energetic or emotional blockages?…
Spotlight: Nature As Sentient Not A Commodity
These three wisdom masters inspire and encourage us to find love and wisdom in the natural world. With brilliant storytelling and the sharing of personal experiences, they cover such subjects as ●“How do we find the strength to not look away from all that is breaking our hearts?” ●…
Spotlight: Rewiring Our Brains For Effectiveness
Our brains form many automatic neural circuits including those that support our breathing, heartbeat, and digestion. It’s possible to train our brains, our bodies, and our hearts to access our intuitive wisdom which helps us get through the tough times and become more conscious in the process. Here we explore…
Spotlight: Trees: Our Ancient Ancestors
As I put this spotlight together I hear the relentless buzzing of a chainsaw as a tree outside my window is being cut down. I feel extreme distress over the outrageous and violent destruction of a living, breathing tree. This pain in my heart causes me to seek refuge…
Spotlight: Conversations With A Modern-Day Renaissance Man
Travel with us as Phil Cousineau takes us on a journey of far-ranging topics from what baseball reveals about America to why the Greek myth Sisyphus is of particular significance in our time. Cousineau shares why we must pay attention to what is glimpsed out of the corner of our…