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By Carmen Lia When admiring paintings and sculptures, we might  start by recognizing the artist, the place where he lived and worked, the historical time, the subject of the artwork, the image or the story represented and the style the artist utilizes. We might go on to analyze the composition,

By Charon Normand-Widmer  What are ‘Epigenetics’? Why should they interest us?  Epigenetics offer profound insights into how our environment and lifestyle can influence gene expression, without altering the underlying DNA sequence. Alteration of the underlying sequence results in a mutation, which can have various impacts on an organism’s physical and

By  Lizzie Reumont  ‘When the Body Says No’ is a CI Focus Group that explores the nature of disease in relation to mental/emotional health; the path to healing, and what the word, ‘healing’ means in the context of Compassionate Inquiry. When chronic illness is present and the body says ‘No’

By Charon Normand-Widmer In the vast tapestry of human existence, our lives are intricately woven with the threads of culture. From the languages we speak to the customs we observe, culture shapes our perceptions, beliefs, and behaviors in profound ways. Yet, amidst the rich tapestry of cultural influence, lies a

By Kevin Young As I considered writing this piece for general consumption, I felt my body contract. My stomach tightened, my chest and heart center closed in on themselves,  and my mind, or at least the manifestation of fear in my body and mind, said ‘no.’ What Compassionate Inquiry has taught