Institute for Spiritual Development ISD NEWS December 04, 2025 Hi Friend, Come gather round people, wherever you roam, soon you may find ISD is your home! A home for learning, growth, community, and a place to pause from the noise and turbulence in the world. Explore the spiritual nature of life, and your own inner […]
A big round of applause to all of our readers, healers, and volunteer staff that made our All Soul's SpiritFest a big success! We converted our already glittering center into a public venue with both quiet space for readings and healings and space for vendors that brought so much fun! Soups and goodies donated by our members kept us all going and we can't wait to do it again in the new year.
At this Sunday Service, We are going to make our own unique Day of the Dead altar, from the Mexican tradition. Please bring Photos & mementos of your departed loved ones to remember and celebrate their lives, as well as to create a personal connection.
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to TAOISM, By Brandon Toropov and Chad Hansen If you’ve ever been intrigued by Taoism but felt unsure where to begin, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to TAOISM offers an accessible doorway. Written in clear, approachable language the book introduces readers to Taoist philosophy, history, and practice without oversimplifying. The authors, Brandon […]
How to Heal Yourself When No One Else Can by Amy B. Scher is a compassionate guide to self-healing. Drawing from her own experience overcoming chronic illness and as an energy therapist, Scher provides practical energy-healing techniques to help release emotional blocks, reduce stress, and restore well-being.
Heaven is Beautiful : How Dying Taught Me That Death Is Just a Beginning was written by Peter Baldwin Panagore. His story is an account of his near death experience while hiking in Alberta Canada when he was 21 years old. He was ice climbing the Lower Weeping Wall on Cirrus Mountain, Banff National Park. Several climbing mistakes resulted in Peter and his partner being stranded on the ice wall over night and experiencing hypothermia. Peter was well versed in the stages of hypothermia and was aware of his increasing confusion, clumsiness and sleepiness as the hypothermia increased. Peter struggled to stay awake but he was unable to and he slipped into death. He died on the side of the mountain and experienced forgiveness, unconditional love and bliss.
