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Sweat Lodges: Spiritual Healing or Deadly Adventure?

I believe that being green involves many different aspects. You have to love and respect the environment, animals, and other people, but to me, part of being green also involves taking care of yourself – both physically by eating better foods and trying to cut out bad habits like smoking and stressing. But, I believe you should also take care of yourself spiritually. A lot of people look to Native Americans for healing ceremonies. One that has become popular is a sweat lodge. The sweat lodge is like a really intense sauna. While in the darkened sweat lodge, participants often … Continue reading →

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002)

Our hero for this animated adventure is a horse who tells us his story with a small amount of narrative but mostly through action. He was born on the prairie at the time of the Old West and grew up with a close-knit herd, but one day he is separated from the group and is captured by the Army. Their methods of harnessing and transporting are pretty cruel, and the horse is roughed up by the time he arrives at the stockade. When he is shown to Colonel , the man in charge, the Colonel decides that the horse should … Continue reading →

Learning about Horses and Ponies

Yesterday I wrote about how shopping for a birthday present for a friend’s daughter made me realize how many types of horses there are. Growing up, our family had a horse for all of about five minutes. His name was Saberjolt and I was over the moon for him. But, thanks to my allergies, we had to give Saberjolt up. (At least that’s how family legend tells it. More than likely it was because we couldn’t afford him. I don’t remember ever coughing, sneezing or wheezing either during or after any Saberjolt outings.) However, I couldn’t tell you what kind … Continue reading →