As Christmastime approaches, the aroma of freshly baked cookies and cakes is coming from the kitchen here at Violet Flame World. And with it, there is a sense of peace and harmony. Some would call this feeling the Spirit of Christmas. The experience of being around the kitchen this time of year reminded me of a wonderful and timeless story I would like to share with you: There once lived by the sea a gentle soul who was a miller. He and his wife served together to grind the

Like most twentysomethings, I was busy experiencing what the world had to offer and began to have challenges in relationships and other areas of my life, which led to periods of depression. I had always read and thought a lot about many things, and, as a result I had often been an early adopter of technology, alternative health practices, and new trends in general. So when I first heard and read about the violet flame I decided to give it a try. Since I had read that giving f