Hello Alive Mind Friends,

Spring is in the air and March madness is upon us. To celebrate the arrival of spring, we are offering special discounts on many of our titles, which you can read about below as well as other exciting news and events.

Along with the thaw in the air, we welcome our new Alive Mind contributor Mike Jahn. He writes on diverse topics, from Jim Morrison to Sarah Palin and everything in between with the irreverence you would expect from the former rock critic of The New York Times. We sent him a copy of HAIR: Let the Sun Shine In for his review - and look forward to a few personal stories from backstage. Jeffrey Kaufmann of DVD Talk hailed our Hair documentary as “a fascinating journey down memory lane with many of the people that created and performed in the musical, (it) becomes a document of a period of immense change and activism in America,” and Video Librarian describes it as, “…a celebration of this countercultural classic.”  Our DVD is a collector’s must have and when you purchase your copy from Alive Mind now through the end of March you will receive a 25% discount - simply click BUY HERE! And if you happen to be in New York City, don’t miss the return of the original Hair musical on Broadway at the Hirschfield.

This month we are also happy to welcome Lewis Lapham, the former editor of Harper’s and founder of the Lapham’s Quarterly, to our Alive Mind community. Lewis is the tour guide of The American Ruling Class, which received four out of five stars and the following accolades from Curled Up With a Good DVD.

The American Ruling Class is a dramatic-documentary… It’s a musical thanks to the several musical numbers which illustrate this information. The musical aspects help to pull the punch on the reality of the ruling class, while so many people on whom the country depends on can barely manage to make ends meet. The powerful and the rich make decisions that affect everyone, hoarding mounds of money, while the working-class slobs scramble to serve them dinner, make their beds, and worry for the health of their families. And late at night, the great and mighty Wurlitzer plays on.

Purchase your copy now from Alive Mind through the end of March and receive a 25% discount - simply click BUY HERE!

Amina Wadud has also returned to Alive Mind & Spirit and is now writing about her life in Indonesia. On the top of her agenda is gender reform in Islam, no small challenge. We send our respect for her endeavors and support. A fellow blogger at Alive Mind & Spirit, Carol Christ, is preparing for her semi annual Goddess Pilgrimage to Crete May 23 to June 6th and October 3 to the 17th.

Walk on the stones of the ancient sites of Knossos, Phaistos, Juctas, Malia, Kato Zakros, Kamilari, Mochlos, Myrtos, and Kato Symi. Discover the matrifocal subtext of Christianity at Paliani, Kera Kardiotissa, and Kritsa. Nourish your soul in the museums of Heraklion, Agios Nicholaos, Siteia, and Archanes. Descend into the caves of Skoteino, Amnissos, and Psychro. Hike in the mountains at Zaros, Archanes, Psychro, and Ida. Stay in small villages, meet local people, dance to Cretan music, feast on fish, tsatsiki, taramosalata, feta cheese, tiny olives, fried potatoes, local wine…

Sign me up! And if you would like to join Carol, please learn more about the tour HERE.

Our newest documentary release is Through the Eastern Gate, which takes a ’soul-provoking look into the deeper meaning of life,” according to IndieWire. Filmed in the gorgeous countryside and ancient cities of India and Turkey, Through the Eastern Gate is a compelling documentary following the journeys of three young people who have turned their backs on the material comforts and distractions of the West to find meaning in the spiritual philosophies of the East. Follow them on their journey and learn about modern tantric yoga, life in a Buddhist Himalayan convent and the spiritual practices of whirling dervishes. Order your copy of Through the Eastern Gate now and receive a special 15% discount through the month of March - simply click BUY HERE!

In addition to all of the stimulating new content at Alive Mind, we are also offering screenings of many of our films. If you would like to see one of our films on the big screen, check out the Events section on our site. Our films are now playing in New Orleans, New York, Sarasota and many other cities soon. If you would like to host a screening, please let us know! We’ll work with you to set one up at your local library, community center, local coffee shop or book store.

Allbest,

Elizabeth Sheldon