Chronogram has featured numerous commentators on spiritual issues over the years, the most recent being Bethany Saltman, whose Flowers Fall column ended in January. In her monthly column, Saltman addresses issues of parenting, discussing her experiences with Zen and Buddhist methods and approaches.
Ritualist, a "modern witch shop" per owner Dana Cooper, is newly open in New Paltz. They carry tools for healing and magic making, which can be divinations and spells or simply connecting with one's inner power––you get to choose. Inside you can find apothecary goods, herbal tinctures, altar candles, journals, tarot decks, and houseplants. Ritualist stocks products almost exclusively by small and independent brands and makers, and is committed to making every customer feel welcome, in part by offering products made by creators in the POC and LGBTQ+ communities. Sustainability is also top of mind for Ritualist, as is equity: they donate 10% of monthly revenue to an organization that uplifts marginalized communities.
Just like many other retreat centers across the country, the Abode of the Message, an interfaith spiritual center in New Lebanon is closed to the public. This month, the center's retreat guides share this elemental Sufi breathing practice that you can do from anywhere.
It’s high time Chronogram made a newsletter about marijuana. Stay in the know with the latest on dispensary openings, industry news, cultivation tips, and more as we cover the emerging cannabis scene in New York and the Northeast. Welcome to High Society.
First Person
Our Spirituality section also includes First Person reflections on issues of the soul. First Person accounts include Bruce Schneider on how his work in a Brooklyn ER helped him understand the Sandy Hook shootings and Bill Vanaver’s conversations on how an experience of shock helped him liberate himself and those around him.
Retreats
Our retreats category profiles a variety of spiritual opportunities and venues in the Hudson Valley, including the New York Land Conservancy’s Sacred Sites as well as meditation opportunities and events at venues like the Garrison Institute, the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, and the Zen Mountain Monastery in Mount Tremper.
It’s high time Chronogram made a newsletter about marijuana. Stay in the know with the latest on dispensary openings, industry news, cultivation tips, and more as we cover the emerging cannabis scene in New York and the Northeast. Welcome to High Society.
