Christina Conklin
Christina Conklin is an artist, writer, and researcher whose work investigates the intersection of natural systems and belief systems, often using the ocean as both site and metaphor. Her essays, exhibitions, and installations consider our cultural responses to the intersecting ecological and social crises of our time. She holds an MFA from California College of the Arts and has exhibited…
Staff and Advisors
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Staff and Advisors
Founder and Editor Emeritus
NANCY B. ROOF
Editor
RHONDA FABIAN
Guest Editor
ALNOOR LADHA
Webmaster | Art Director
KAREN ANDERSEN
Associate Editors
CATALINA LASSEN
RROWAN BABER
Kosmos Associates Board of Directors
NANCY B. ROOF, Chair
TARA STUART
RHONDA FABIAN, Vice Chair, Treasurer
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JERRY BABER
Poetry Editor
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Kosmos Quarterly Autumn 2021
“In one sense the spiritual commons can be thought of as the accumulated wisdom of the ages – a universal body of teaching about the worlds of soul and spirit that is more available to intelligent seekers today, than at any previous time.” -Steve Nation
Introduction Preface
Synthesis and the Intuitive Mind…
Roodly Laurore
Roodly Laurore is a Haitian poet, born to a family of five children. He was an engineer by training; however, at a very young age he fell in love with poetry. His poems embrace all areas of life with titles and texts each more exciting than the other, shaping his entire career as a poet. Living in Port-au-Prince, he is married and has lived with his wife and two sons for over twenty-five years.
Paramahansa Yogananda
In the hundred years since the birth of Paramahansa Yogananda, this beloved world teacher has come to be recognized as one of the greatest emissaries to the West of India’s ancient wisdom. His life and teachings continue to be a source of light and inspiration to people of all races, cultures and creeds.
Old Dog Documentaries
Anne Macksoud and John Ankele, Filmmakers
Anne Macksoud spent 17 years as a teacher (English literature, photography, and music) before transitioning to film and video production.
As a producer of radio and TV programming in the 1960’s, John Ankele used mass media to empower faith communities advocating for civil rights and against the Vietnam War. During the struggle for independence in…
T&H Inspiration
T&H Inspiration is a YouTube channel dedicated to creating inspiring and thought provoking videos, that change the way people view themselves and the world around them.
Fall Preview: “Our Spiritual Commons”
Dear Reader,
In a time when people can barely agree on the color of the sky, what truths can we hold in common? Surely, we share a common concern for the wellbeing of our children and their children. How can we heal, reimagine and regenerate our world with this common love at its core? We are in the early stages of profound change on our planet, and this is the moment when people of goodwill must…
Public Domain
Copyright.gov explains the public domain as follows: "A work of authorship is in the “public domain” if it is no longer under copyright protection or if it failed to meet the requirements for copyright protection. Works in the public domain may be used freely without the permission of the former copyright owner." Because such works can be used without first seeking permission, they are…
Melton Foundation
A leading proponent of global citizenship practice worldwide, the Melton Foundation looks back at over 30 years of shaping young minds through experiential learning, skill development, and intercultural exposure.
Through our fellowship and collaborative programs, we promote and enable global citizenship as a way for individuals and organizations to work together across boundaries of place and…