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Issue 52 June 2000

Transformation of Consciousness
What the Butterfly Knows by Keith Thompson
When IONS put out a call for "stories of transformation"—unexpected life-changing events with a spiritual twist—the responses came flooding in. Author and IONS editor Thompson retells some of these tales and explores their deeper implications.

Global Mind Change
Who Wants to Change the Media? by Gail Bernice Holland
"If it bleeds, it leads" may be the mantra of today's major media. But author and IONS editor Holland found many media voices calling for a far more inspirational role from newspapers, radio, and television: transformation of consciousness.

Sacred Ritual
Altar States by Suzi Gablik
Author and art critic Gablik enlisted the help of the Black Madonna to draw dramatic passion into her life. She was surprised to discover that "mistakes" often lead to valuable lessons and revelations.

Spirituality & Medicine
A Cock to Asclepius by Mike Denney
What can the death of Socrates teach us about the practice of modern medicine? Physician and surgeon Denney provides a glimpse into the mystery of the great philosopher's dying words.

Perspective
A View Toward Infinity by Charles Harper Jr.
Giordano Bruno died for his heretical beliefs about the cosmos—but perhaps not in vain. Four hundred years later, Harper tells us, science is inspired by a similar kind of "magical thinking."

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