Diana deRegnier
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My articles also appear on United Press International ReligionandSpirituality.com; Science20.com; Topix.com; Google News and sites and print publications around the world.
My writings are sometimes serious, curious, humorous, compassionate and, if I do my job right, always thought-provoking.
Rather than lecture or proselytize, I write in first-person-wisdom and let you decide how my thinking fits for you.
Thanks for joining me in my journey.
Articles by Diana deRegnier
August 02, 2011
"The wise are Children Who Know," says Benjamin Hoff in "The Tao of Pooh,"Penguin Books, 1983. The book continues to be a university classroom favorite.
April 13, 2011
The Lord's Prayer is the accepted universal prayer for all Christians. However, scholars agree holes in translation from Greek to Latin and Aramaic lend a very different version.
March 29, 2010
Skeptics of reincarnation are quick to quip, "Why is that people always remember being Cleopatra or Napoleon?" Dr Tucker presents evidence from 2500 cases around the world that shows a more realistic and plausible explanation.
March 01, 2010
There can be no worse pain than the loss of a child to suicide. The road to healing for a mother or father is treacherous and takes an iron will to go beyond the choice their child made.
February 28, 2010
"Catching the Light" is a book for the bereaved and for anyone who wants to know what to say when there are no words.
February 16, 2010
Research has shown that consistent and correct use of male latex condoms can reduce the risk of STD transmission by 98 percent and is equally useful in the prevention of pregnancy when used in conjunction with a spermicide.
January 30, 2010
"The Age of Stupid," a 2009 docudrama set in 2055, asks why didn't we save Earth when we had the chance.
December 11, 2009
Each year, on the second Sunday in December, individuals and communities light a candle in memory of children who have died. Bereaved loved ones gain support and acknowledgement in the gatherings.
June 27, 2009
While Ruth King was recovering from surgery, 'heart wide open, opened heart, wounded heart,' she got that she was hurting and scared and that rage is "the deepest truth" that wants to be told. "The other deepest truth of our divine inheritance," King says, "is that we want to be kind."
June 14, 2009
Clients of Psychic Medium Hollister Rand are unequivocally certain their loved ones live on and that communication is possible and desired.
April 10, 2009
An unknown woman requests a series of events to inspire community bonding. The woman then disappears though the program continues 8 years later.
April 08, 2009
Desiree Goyette sees the Resurrection daily "when we are inspired; when we are lifting up our thoughts ... imagining that there is something higher and holier and sacred in every moment ..."
March 29, 2009
An off-the-cuff remark to an annoying New York Times reporter prompted Jim Hansen to misspeak. He wants to clarify his position.
March 27, 2009
Join the global one billion people to celebrate Earth Hour, Saturday, March 28, 8:30-9:30 PM and commit to continuing action on behalf of the planet.
March 22, 2009
Barry Kibrick interviews authors with unique depth and insight. He not only reads the books first, he analyzes them for wisdom, relevance and integrity.
March 21, 2009
The Interfaith Center at the Presidio in San Francisco promotes enduring interfaith cooperation, to end religiously motivated violence, and to create cultures of peace, justice, and healing for the Earth and all living beings."
March 16, 2009
Most of us would rather break a bone than ask for help, yet Nora Klaver proposes that others are happy to help and accepting their generosity allows for soulful connections.
March 16, 2009
When a person goes on a killing spree first reports claim there was no warning, no one could have predicted this person would commit such horrors; but within hours evidence of a abnormal behavior emerges. We must be alert and warn authorities.
February 26, 2009
Wellness requires making good conscious choices in our best interest. With medical technology advances, we could live decades longer than our predecessors. To keep the body functioning well, practice self-regard.
February 20, 2009
Charlie Varon has pleased San Francisco audiences and students of his workshops for many years. Varon plays Rabbi Sam and eleven other characters in his first play in nine years.
February 05, 2009
In 279 AD, St. Valentinus mentored a blind girl and married lovers against the edict of Cruel Claudius. In lieu of spiking the greeting card, diamond and flowers industries, let Valentine´s Day be an honoring of who we are as loving friends.
January 15, 2009
Wellness is a balance of mind, body, spirit in peaceful vitality. It isn't being disease free, it is being dis-ease-free.
January 03, 2009
Michael Dowd wept when he heard Brian Swimme say "Four billion years ago, the earth was molten rock and now it sings opera." Dowd knew that he would spend the rest of his life popularizing the perspective.
December 19, 2008
Horton Hears a Who feature-length movie was created with great intent and integrity, true to Dr. Seuss's original vision and concept.
December 10, 2008
Blurb: A secret family recipe for English toffee inspires a legacy and an online business to spread joy with the chocolate confection
December 02, 2008
Dr. Seuss lit up the heart of every child of any age. Seuss's gift to himself and us on his 82nd birthday was "You're Only Old Once" a must for anyone who has endured or expects to endure a medical procedure or growing old!
November 19, 2008
A bargain for life, a blue-haired lady, unrelenting optimism, and unfathomable forgiveness led Jackie Speier and three friends to write a manual for women to achieve victory over adversity.
October 29, 2008
Despite Deepak Chopra's and Andrew Weil's approval, some still think chocolate is sinful. But, in my theology sin is when there is no chocolate.
October 23, 2008
One dark and stormy night, a tiny goblin taught a witch a lesson she still ponders 30 years later.
October 22, 2008
The ancient Enneagram philosophy combines with modern psychology and spirituality to lead to compassion and right action.
October 13, 2008
An astounding group of teens from Marin California launch a national campaign to inspire living practices that are healthier for people and the planet. They presented the plan to Nobel Laureate, Archbishop Desmond Tutu at the Peace Jam Global Call to Action Conference in Los Angeles.
October 09, 2008
To receive appreciation is as great a gift as it is to give. Let us rekindle each other's flame by extending and embracing recognition.
October 05, 2008
Regardless of our position on war, past or present, we can all thank the men and women who serve in the military and their families for their sacrifice and intent.
September 24, 2008
I thought I had a sense of M*A*S*H co-star Mike Farrell, actor, director, activist, but reading Chapter 4. "The House" in his autobiography "Just Call Me Mike," was like clawing my way out of the belly of a crocodile.
September 11, 2008
9/11/01 is a day forever etched in our minds and hearts as one of terror, sorrow and innocence lost. The world grieved with us as our global family. Yet, some think the American flag, patriotism, peace, and liberal are words that don't belong together. Don't count me as one of them.
September 06, 2008
Suze Orman says the eight qualities of a wealthy woman are the same qualities that make her beautiful: money; happiness; courage; balance; harmony; generosity; cleanliness; and wisdom.
August 30, 2008
Being in love can tie you up in k-nots! But Dial-a-Pray is here to help - at the very least with a good laugh.
August 20, 2008
What children in foster care need most is your attention, caring and guidance. Their bellies must be fed, but they would skip a meal for you to offer a gesture that feeds their soul.
August 06, 2008
M Nora Klaver learned the hard way that asking for help presents the opportunity to be touched by the soul of another.
July 31, 2008
With his song, "One Prayer," Karl Anthony seeks to heal the hearts of those who hate. What would you pray for?
July 21, 2008
When Akiane Kramarik was 4, she stunned her atheist parents by sharing visions of heaven. "Through my conversations, through my art and later poetry, I brought my family to God." Says Akiane, now 13 years old.
July 14, 2008
Karlin Sloan says there are three paradoxical truths of 21st century leadership: To be smarter, stop being the expert and ask more questions. To be faster, slow down. To be better, stop focusing on personal gain and start focusing on giving back - to our organization, to our community and to our world.
July 02, 2008
I am a grieving mother and I am a mother who raised a little boy who was a joy to the world. In my memories and in the messages my son delivers with amazing regularity is where I heal.
June 28, 2008
The cost of providing a safety net for at-risk youth is $5,000 per year; the cost of housing a San Quentin inmate is $60,000 per year. Which would you prefer?
June 16, 2008
To Don Borwhat's extreme chagrin, his wife, Margaret, fulfills a promise to her skeptical husband to let him know the afterlife is real -- "a cosmic kick in the a--," he calls it.
June 06, 2008
Last week, in part one of my interview with Phillip Moffitt, he walked away from success with Esquire magazine to further develop an inner life as a Buddhist. Phillip showed us his dance. This week Phillip breaks down each movement of the dance with life and encourages us to co-choreograph a dance of our own -- a generous dose of the teachings from his book "Dancing with Life: Buddhist insights for finding meaning and joy in the face of suffering."
May 28, 2008
Though he'd just nurtured Esquire magazine back to financial health and popularity, Phillip Moffitt says, "I felt exiled from my own heart." Moffitt then walked away and began to dance with life's sufferings as well as its joys as a Buddhist practitioner.
May 18, 2008
Apollo 14's moon walker explores the inner frontier of our consciousness as well as our universal connectedness.
May 13, 2008
Nobel Laureate Craig Mello proclaims "The science vs. religion debate is over! Michael Dowd masterfully unites rationality and spirituality in a worldview that celebrates the mysteries of existence and inspires each human being to achieve a higher purpose in life. A must read all, including scientists."
May 05, 2008
May 10, 2008 is Pangea Day. A program of visionary speakers, short film and music will unite the world in compassion and tolerance. The program will be broadcast by internet, television, cinema and mobile phone.
May 01, 2008
Crave, three short stories on DVD, invites conversations with those on a shaky spiritual path: those hurt by religion, agnostics or atheists.
April 24, 2008
Dr. Bhaumik's spiritual rebirth would be born of 'an absence of want, a compulsive consumption - a queasy feeling of being overfed and undernourished at the same time.'
April 22, 2008
Radical Collaboration coaches James Tamm and Ron Luyet encourage us not to fear conflict. "If your relationship doesn't bump up against conflict every once in a while, you're either in complete denial or overly-medicated."
April 18, 2008
In 1975, though the record industry thought chakras were a flavor of chocolate, Steven Halpern broke through the barrier with his New Age healing music.
April 11, 2008
Ever wonder who really wrote the Seuss-like poem that tells us "the socket packet pocket has an error to report?" Well, Dr. Eugene Ziegler, aka Dr. Zseuss, wrote the piece when his grandsons "significantly rearranged the resources" on his Macintosh.
April 09, 2008
"Scientists are supposed to be allowed to follow the evidence wherever it may lead…" announces Premise Media Corporation, but a dirty little worldwide secret is that scientists are being censored, silenced and even persecuted for digressions from "reigning orthodoxy." Ben Stein stands firm for the right to ask, "Were we designed or are we simply the end result of an ancient mud puddle struck by lightning?"
April 01, 2008
John Tesh embarks on the project of his highest passion to date, "Alive music and dance," DVD, CD, TV show, live performance. Integrating classical, hip-hop and Gospel in music and dance, Tesh leads kids (teens and young adults) in a life-affirming renaissance.
Articles by Diana deRegnier From Other Sources
June 07, 2008
published in SpiritLinksNews.org