november 2012 evolving magazine

EVOLVING… A GUIDE FOR CONSCIOUS LIVING 1 November 2012

Abundance

More Fun and Less Stress for the Holidays

Unleash Your

Healing Potential

Thanksgiving: Loving Gratitude

Holiday Gift Guide Inside!

A Guide for Conscious Living

November 2012 ~ Vol. IV, Issue 9

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Departments: News 4

Let’s Get Naked 6 Journey to Wholeness 7

Holistic Medicine 8

Wisdom Within 9

Revelations 10

Food Talk! 16

In the Kitchen w/Bonnie 16

Horoscope 20

Events 22

Publisher Jill Dutton

913-248-1912 [email protected]

Editorial Assistant

Judy Kirkpatrick

Ad Design Maitreya Zohar

Contributors

Heidi Alfrey, Bhasweti Gewhas, Sarah Hongerloot, Bethany Klug, Jude LaClaire, Aluna Michaels,

Bonnie Rabicoff, Stephanie Red Feather, Dr. Michelle Robin, Nancy Russell,

Suzette Scholtes

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Dear Friend, The theme this month is abundance. For me, abun-dance is a state of mind, directly linked to my level of gratitude. Or, as Wayne Dyer says, "Abundance is not something we acquire. It is something we tune into." So, to tune into gratitude daily (and thus abundance), I keep a gratitude calendar taped to my refrigerator door. Each morning I write a word or two about what I am grateful for – in that moment. At first it seemed like an odd time to write beatitudes. Shouldn’t I be writing them at night when I know for what I’m giving thanks? What I’ve found instead is that in my early-morning

fuzziness, instead of a concrete “thing” I am grateful for, awareness comes to me and I am thankful for what I have and what is yet to be. It turns out, in a sense, I am setting an intention for the day. Throughout the day I reflect on what was writ-ten. And because I’m half asleep when I write it, sometimes the word is a little funny. When my cousin was in town, Mom asked what my word was that day. I was em-barrassed to say, “Oatmeal.” It turned out I was starving that morning and the thought of hearty, warm oats topped with berries I’d frozen earlier in the season brought me much gratitude. Usually, though, it is a state of mind that I write: calm, peace, creativity, variety, challenge, ideas. Other times I write family, friends, and so on. Each morning holds a surprise as I ponder that day’s intention. It brings an awareness of what I possess and would like to give back. Then at night, when I see the word again, I am at once grateful for and aware of the experience of that thought throughout my day. With the celebration of Thanksgiving this month, it’s a wonderful time to ac-knowledge and embrace gratitude…and the abundance it brings.

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Features... Publisher’s Letter...

Pachamamas ...15

Awareness of Food ...15

Abundance … 16

Preparing for Increase: Welcoming Wealth...17

“Esprit” (Spirit) Abundance of

Mind...18

More Fun and Less Stress for the Holidays...19


News...

The new Center opened in August at 3937 Washing-ton Street, right behind Aquarius Books. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon. to Sun. The proprietors are Debbie Miller, Heath Shroyer, Vanessa Knowles and Stephanie Tegan, who believe our primary mission in life is to discover our purpose and live within the expression of it in all aspects of our lives.

Thus, they structure services and classes with the understanding that within everyone is the innate abil-ity to obtain their highest potential. When there is blockage, such as disease, unhappiness, depression and other ills, we are often off of our road of purpose or we are being led to learn great lessons about ourselves. The Center offers Massage, Vibrational Therapy, Energy Work such as Reiki, Life Empowerment Classes, Yoga, Meditation, Reflexology and more to

assist in self-empowerment, meditation, life transfor-mation, higher consciousness living, self-improvement, wellness and spiritual awakening. The Center is also offered as a business incubator. This unique concept allows inexpensive space for you to start your business or expand the one you have. You can find the Hummingbird Touch Life Empow-erment Center on Facebook, or (816) 561-1264.

Hummingbird Touch Life Empowerment Center Open in Westport

By: Rick Mareske The UMKC/Communiversity’s Wholistic Health Fair is a bi-annual event since 1999 where a plethora of alternative-health practitioners gather to share their knowledge, experience and philosophies with the pub-lic. This November, Communiversity will host 56 ex-hibitors and 20 workshops. Workshops include: Eight Steps to Ending Emo-tional Eating; How to Deal with Stress; Nourishing Your Body from the Cells Up; Sensitivities to Allergies; Preventing Disease; How to Stay Young; The Creative Power of Sound; Natural Running Clinic and much more. The workshops offer participants a chance to

enhance their knowledge and ask questions of the pre-senters. You can take three workshops for only $9. We also offer a Giant Silent Auction which features hundreds of items such as: acupuncture treatments, jewelry, herb baskets and much more. You can often get incredible deals at the silent auction. It opens at 11 a.m. and closes at 3:55 p.m.. Items are donated to Communiversity and all proceeds go to support the Communiversity program. You can experience an array of innovative health concepts on the fourth floor of UMKC’s Student Union on Sunday, November 11 from 11:00 AM until 6 PM. While having a great time at the fair, you’ll have a

chance to view UMKC’s Student Union, a beautiful new LEED gold certified building. Parking has improved markedly this fall at UMKC. There is now free parking just to the north of the Student Union. It offers stair-free access to the event. Twenty workshops will offer the health fair attendee new ways of dealing with physical and spiritual issues, while 56 exhibitors will introduce their products, know-how and services. Call 816-235-1407, pick up a catalog of upcoming classes and the show guide at any public library or visit www.umkc.edu/commu for more infor-mation.

Communiversity Wholistic Health Fair

Irish Mystic Lorna Byrne has been seeing angels since she was a baby. Very unusually, she sees angels physically with as much clarity as the rest of us see people. It took her many years before she felt comfort-able talking about them, which has resulted in two in-ternational bestselling books including her memoir Angels in my Hair. Now an international phenome-non, she speaks to sold-out crowds and provides com-fort for thousands of people worldwide with her inspir-

ing Angel messages and highly sought after “blessings.” In her new book, A Message of Hope from the An-gels (Atria Books, ISBN: 9781476700335, $18.00 /Hardcover /November 6, 2012) a #1 UK Sunday Times bestseller, Byrne explains how she sees a guardian angel with everyone regardless of their religion and how the angels can lovingly guide us through troubling times and reveals how we can call on them for assis-

tance in our times of depression, loss, financial burden, illness, relationship challenges and more. According to Byrne: “These days I see a lot of angels holding lights in front of people, helping to encourage them. I see angels helping to kindle hope in us all the time – hope at an individual, a community, a national and a global level. These are difficult and challenging times but I see so much to be hopeful about and in this book I pass on these messages of hope.”

A Message of Hope from the Angels


News...

After identifying the needs in their communities, five food projects are pro-viding easier access to fresh produce in the Kansas City area. With funding awarded in the 3rd round of Get Growing Mini Grants, these farms and gardens are growing food, building relationships and increasing healthy dietary options for their neighbors. Katie Nixon, Small Farm Specialist with Lincoln University Extension, shared her thoughts on the applicants over all. “The Grant applications were inspiring and the quality of work around urban garden and farming is quite fan-tastic. We always wish we could fund every project, but are happy to fund the ones chosen. These funded projects will elevate the profile of urban agriculture in and around Kansas City.” The funded projects include: Residents of West Paseo (ROWP) Roof Top garden received $750 to add 18 new planting barrels and tomato cages. The residents of West Paseo are low income seniors who took it upon themselves to grow their own food in containers on the rooftop of their build-ing. The rooftop container garden pro-vides the residents with accessible gar-dens and great joy. Eleven of the 38 residents in ROWP are garden mem-bers. Each gardener has responsibility for their allotted number of barrels and it is understood only food is grown. The garden has created community, a healthy food source and a budding men-toring program where experienced gar-deners are sharing their knowledge with new food gardeners. With no grocery store within 20 blocks, Morning Star Reclaiming the Community Neighborhood Garden is filling the need for fresh produce in their neighborhood. Modest Miles Min-istries led a multi-congregational effort establishing this community garden growing food for the community. The $2200 they receive will purchase a tiller and implements to save time, resources and increase efficiency in the garden. As one member puts it, “With the Horse tiller we will achieve more productivity and pleasure in our helping our commu-nity have fresh vegetables.” Recent New Roots for Refugees graduate Dena Tu started Mama Tu’s Family Farm with funds she earned growing and selling fresh produce grown as part of her farm business training at the Juniper Gardens entre-preneurial training farm. She and her family started the new farm last season in a neighborhood where residents have little access to veggies. The $1500 the farm received will provide needed infra-

structure and equipment to build her growing capacity and maintain the high-est quality standards for produce. Ki Koko Farms is a new farm started in 2012 on land purchased by New Roots for Refugees graduates Beh Paw Gaw and Pay Lay. The farm is located in a neighborhood with little farm activity. The $1500 awarded by Get Growing will be used to invest in more farm infra-structure and marketing for their new name and location. Building identity in their neighborhood creates greater growth potential for their already steady market and CSA sales. Gillis Growth Grove at the Gillis Cen-ter in southern Kansas City, Mo is pro-viding onsite access to fresh produce for the 120 children and nearly 400 senior residents isolated by lack of transporta-tion. The $1800 they received for season extension gives the Growth Grove the capacity to maximize the growing sea-son by helping mitigate climate chal-lenges and lengthens the growing sea-son for maximum annual yields. Grow-ing food has provided a template for developing entrepreneurship opportuni-ties like selling at Farmer’s Market, cus-tomer service training and an introduc-tion to philanthropy. Most importantly, residents who would not normally have access to this good food, have it right at their front door. Get Growing KC is a two-year col-laborative effort between Cultivate Kan-sas City, Kansas City Community Gar-dens and Lincoln University Extension to help get good food growing in every neighborhood. Their focus is on com-munities with the least access to good food and the most challenges to growing their own food. Get Growing Mini-Grants opportunities are generously funded by the Healthcare Foundation of Kansas City and are available for quali-fied applicants to start or expand their urban farm, community garden or food project. These funds are providing com-munity based organizations, urban farmers, and individuals with the ex-panded capacity to increase local food production, education and distribution methods in their neighborhoods. Visit www.getgrowingkc.org for in-formation on all of their free classes, assistance and seminars. The next dead-line for Mini Grant applications is De-cember 1, 2012. Application information can be downloaded at getgrowingkc.org or through contacting the program at i n f o @ g e t g r o w i n g k c . o r g o r 816.226.7979.

Get Growing KC Supports Five Local Food Projects with Over $7K


T apan Chaudhuri was raised in India as

the youngest of nine children. His fa-

ther was a homeopathic doctor. The

young Tapan saw his father heal many

people and also witnessed the community’s

greater respect and trust in the medical allopathic

doctors.

Due to this observation, when he started

studying medicine, he followed a traditional path

and became a medical doctor, an internist. In

1966, he and his wife moved to New York City. Dr

Chaudhuri found himself enjoying the scientific

breakthroughs in medicine and helping his pa-

tients feel better, but he also saw that many peo-

ple were becoming “walking pharmacies” instead

of really healing. He felt disappointed in the re-

sults he was seeing.

His childhood had shown him there were addi-

tional options for treating patients, and he was

open to learning new practices, but was unclear

how to proceed. An event with his wife revealed a

surprising insight. Mrs. Chaudhuri was bitten by

a dog, her hand badly bruised, and she was in a

lot of pain. She is also a physician, an OB/GYN,

and did not want to take pain pills that would

affect her clarity with her patients, their deliver-

ies and so on. Mrs. Chaudhuri received a treat-

ment of acupuncture and in 30 minutes her hand

felt lighter. The next morning her hand looked

significantly better.

As an eyewitness, Dr. Chaudhuri could not

ignore this phenomenon and went to California

to study acupuncture at the Helms Medical Insti-

tute for physicians. His study required him to

travel back and forth to L.A. for classes and soon

he became an acupuncturist. By this time, the

Chaudhuris were living in Kansas City, and Dr.

Tapan knew that he could offer this ancient heal-

ing modality to his patients.

Referrals started arriving. One of his first pa-

tients had abdominal pain for 10 years and could

barely walk. She’d tried everything and was about

to have a major surgery. As I interviewed Dr.

Chaudhuri and heard his approach to introducing

this topic to his patients, I was moved by his car-

ing demeanor. He says to people in pain, “Your

wellness or healing is a journey, would you like to

take that journey?” He informs them that there is

no guarantee; but, it will be a treatment with no

side effects, and perhaps incredible results. This

first patient did have tremendous results: by the

next day she felt better and in a few weeks was

moving in ways that had been impossible for her

prior to these treatments.

Dr. Chaudhuri has seen great relief with acu-

puncture for many people with migraines, back

pain, vertigo, ear ringing and gastrointestinal dis-

orders. The results are delightful to him. The rea-

son he became a doctor was his vision of healing

people and that is happening at Integrative

Healthcare in Raytown, MO.

Today, like in his childhood, Dr. Tapan Chaud-

huri witnesses patients feeling alive in body and

mind; and most importantly he sees a vital ele-

ment for healing when he looks into many spar-

kling eyes — hope.

Get in touch with this great, caring physician/

h e a l e r a t I n t e g r a t e d Hea l t h c a r e ,

www.physicianacupunturist.com or 816-353-

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degree in Counseling and is

a Unity Minister. She com-

bines those two philosophies

into a spiritual counseling

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seminars, workshops, and

retreats inviting men and

women to relax into their

Greatness. Tune into her radio show, "Let's Get

Naked" Revealing Your Authentic Self" on

www.unity.fm Mondays at 3p.m. CST. or any-

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Perhaps catastrophe is the natural human

environment, and even though we spend a good

deal of energy to get away from it, we are

programmed for survival amid catastrophe.

—Germaine Greer

W hile watching Dual Survival, with

two very different ‘survivors,’ I

was struck by the similarity in

their philosophy. Cody is the

barefoot man, demonstrating more aboriginal

skills while Dave seems more like the mountain

man with military survival skills. They both

agreed that the keys to survival in the wild are:

• Improvise

• Adapt

• Go Forward

This resonated with me as I thought about my

urban counterparts and what kinds of survival we

face each day. Perhaps the everyday events, some

of which are very demanding, sometimes catastro-

phic, challenge us to think like the survivalist in

the wild.

Cody Lunden has written a number of books on

survival skills stressing that “Simplicity is the es-

sence of staying alive.” This, along with the key

actions, seems to say it all.

So what does that mean for you and I as we

walk, run, struggle or breeze through these daily

demands? One mistaken expectation that every-

one seems to have is that we will really live when

we are finished with all of this ‘stuff’ we are ex-

periencing. But somehow the stuff keeps coming.

Perhaps Germaine Greer’s point about accepting

that catastrophe is the natural human environ-

ment would re-frame the everyday events.

Maybe it is what we do as we face the chal-

lenges that is the fabric of our lives. As one strug-

gles with different kinds of problems, it is hard to

see them as challenges for our growth and an inte-

gral part of our lives. Physical pain distracts us

from daily tasks, keeping us from things we would

like to do. Busy couples with children may be

struggling to balance the needs of children, the

couple and personal needs. Problems with fi-

nances, emotions, work, interpersonal relation-

ships and health all take lots of our time and at-

tention.

Joan Borysenko, in her book It’s Not the End of

the World: Developing Resilience in Times of

Change, cites the three secrets of resilience in

dealing with stress:

• A resolute acceptance of reality

• A deep belief that life is meaningful

• An uncanny ability to improvise

It would seem that people from different disci-

plines and viewpoints have come to similar con-

clusions about stress, resilience and growth. This

is reassuring, but nevertheless, challenging.

My first reaction when faced with trying cir-

cumstances is often not one I like. I may with-

draw, get defensive, distract myself or just take a

nap. None of these tactics is very effective. After

taking some time, a few deep breaths and remind-

ing myself, or being reminded of what I know,

then I may be able to proceed more effectively.

It is time to go back to the basics. Remember

what you know, ask for help, take the time you

need and be open to ‘improvising.’

“Improvisation,” according to Joan Borysenko,

“requires attentiveness and mindfulness, which is

the ability to see your environment with un-

abashed curiosity.” It also requires a suspension

of habitual thinking and coming up with new

ways of looking at the problem. Ultimately we will

be creating new neural pathways, increasing our

brain power and our skills.

Over the past year I have faced the health prob-

lems of a family member along with my own

health challenges. I have had to be reminded by

others of what I often say to them. Take time,

breathe deeply, back to the basics like improvis-

ing, adapting and then moving forward.

As you face your challenges, whatever they may

be, I hope you can stay simple, live in the moment

and do what Dave and Cody told us to do to sur-

vive!

Jude LaClaire, Ph.D., LCPC,

LCSW, is a counselor, educa-

tor and author. For counsel-

ing appointments, seminars,

training, speaking engage-

ments or information on

Neurobehavioral Programs

and Imago Therapy call 913-

322-5622. For more informa-

tion about Jude LaClaire and the KC Holistic

Centre go to www.kcholistic.com,

[email protected].

Journey to Wholeness—by Jude LaClaire, Ph.D.

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I n 2011 I gave an educational lecture on Unleashing Your Healing Potential. While this presentation was geared to-

wards people with chronic health problems, it is appropriate for all that desire to be more optimally well and proactive in their health care journey. As a holistic physician, the prin-ciples I strive to convey to my pa-tients are to: 1. Get to know each person as an individual, one on one, 2. Get to the root of a person’s medical problem, rather than just treat the symptoms, 3. Personalize treatment, honoring each person’s individuality and 4. Partnership with each person on their journey to optimal health. The questions that I answered in this presentation were: 1. Can I do this journey on my own? 2. Does sleep play a role in healing? 3. Can optimal nutrition change your life? Does toxicity play a role in health? and 5. Is stress management help-ful? On the journey to wellness, ge-netics do play a role in health and predisposition to diseases. DNA however is dynamic and not static, so you can be your own engineer in how genetic make-up is expressed in the human body. Healthy life-styles improve the expression of these genetic tendencies and un-healthy lifestyles can damage the DNA and enhance tendencies to have a chronic health problem. The book, “You-Staying Young” by Meh-met Oz M.D. explains this process in detail on how to extend the war-ranty on the human body! Sleep is imperative for optimal health. Sleep deprivation can lead to fatigue, brain fog, decreased stamina and increased pain sensi-tivity. Good sleep is enhanced by a regular sleep and wake routine, staying in bed 7 to 8 hours each night, exercising regularly and minimizing caffeine and alcohol. If you have trouble sleeping, try a natural relaxant such as magne-sium, melatonin or valarian root. Optimal nutrition can be life changing by eating mostly fresh, whole, unprocessed foods. Staple foods should include vegetables, legumes and whole grains with

small amounts of fruits, nuts, eggs, fish and meats. Drink plenty of fil-tered water; 1/2 ounce for each pound of your ideal body weight. Respect your individuality for your own nutrition by paying attention to your age, sex, ancestry, metabolic type and blood type. I challenge you to get the book, “Eat Right 4 Your Blood Type” or get the app on your smart phone and follow it for 8 to 10 weeks. Eating right for your type can help to decrease inflammation, aches and pains, and can increase energy, immunity and longevity. If you suffer from sneezing, runny nose, gas and bloating, stom-ach pain, headaches or fatigue after you eat, you may have food sensi-tivities. To assess this possible is-sue, you can obtain a food sensitiv-ity blood test measuring IgG levels to different foods or go on an elimi-nation diet. Many people are defi-cient in nutritional requirements, even if the diet is very good. In gen-eral, most people need at least the following supplements: Multi-vitamin and mineral, vitamin D3 and fish oil. It is important that your fish oil is molecularly distilled to be free of contaminants. Toxicity does play a role in opti-mal health and toxins surround us everyday. The common chemicals that can cause toxicity in our bodies are sugar, caffeine, alcohol, refined and processed food, so keep them to none or a minimum. Toxic chemi-cals to completely avoid are nico-tine, chlorine, all artificial sweeten-ers, hormones and pesticides in food, MSG, and many more. These chemicals are addicting, disrupt our metabolism and accelerate the ag-

ing process. Other ways to decrease toxins are to drink, cook and bathe in filtered water, use air cleaners in your environment, eat organic foods, exercise and sweat regularly and do a body cleanse or detox one to two times a year. Last, but not least on your jour-ney to optimal health is to remem-ber to take time for stress manage-ment. Suggestions are to take a na-ture walk, pray, meditate, be still, deep breathing, be with your pets, garden, sew, or be creative in some way. Remember to just take time to be still and be gentle with your soul. I am happy and look forward to guiding you on this journey to opti-mal health. Nancy Russell, M.D. is a holistic Internal medicine physician and has practiced in the Kansas City north-land for 30 years. Dr. Russell blends traditional and alternative medi-cine in her holistic medical practice. As a founding member of the American Board of Holistic medi-cine, she is board certified in holis-tic medicine. For more information on getting to know Dr Russell, visit h e r w e b s i t e : www.nancyrussellmd.com or Nur-turing Optimal Wellness at 816-453-5545.

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Toxicity does play a role in optimal health and

toxins surround us everyday. The common

chemicals that can cause toxicity in our bodies are

sugar, caffeine, alcohol, refined and processed

food, so keep them to none or a minimum. Toxic

chemicals to completely avoid are nicotine,

chlorine, all artificial sweeteners, hormones and

pesticides in food, MSG, and many more.


I prepared early this year for our

annual Thanksgiving. Steam

clean the carpets. Done. Paint

the dining room where chairs

marked above the chair rail. Done.

Soon now to clean the bedding on the

three guest beds and make up the

rooms. If my sister Amy comes in from

Austin, will need to borrow an air

mattress. Check.

Older sister Pat arrives first from

Dallas on Tuesday before Thanksgiv-

ing. She comes to help shop, bake,

cook, clean and prepare. We enjoy our

easy camaraderie, old stories and sim-

ple sisterhood. How fun to work and

play together. Our teamwork in the

kitchen is magical as we add to our

boiling pots the spices and fresh ingre-

dients, creating masterpieces from old

family recipes. This year we prepare

for a group of 25, and we make enough

to send home leftovers!

How odd, the young man who

helped with the carpet attended culi-

nary school. He swears brining your

turkey seals in the moisture. He shares

this brine recipe for succulent turkey.

This is new for me:

Brine for Whole Turkey

2 cups cider vinegar

2 cups water

2 cups brown sugar

2 cups salt

Blend together and heat until full boil.

Pour into a clean cooler. Add turkey

and enough ice to cover. Add:

Lemons, three, sliced

Fresh Thyme

Fresh Sage

Garlic Cloves (do not need to peel he

says)

Peppercorns

Brine 24 hours. Then on day to roast,

take olive oil and make paste with

finely chopped thyme, basil, sage, pars-

ley and onion. Rub inside turkey and

between skin and flesh of bird. Roast

your favorite way. He suggests pouring

white wine in bottom of roast pan for

extra flavor to make gravy.

Guests who join us once or twice

always ask for the stuffing recipe. Now

the secret it out! It’s from Grandma

Scholtes who only used Betty Crocker’s

recipe with PRECISION. Yes, you

measure the fresh hand-pulled French

bread, the spices and only real organic

butter please. For you, I found it on the

internet, but I use poultry seasoning

instead of the recommended sage. We

love the blend of flavors in that old-

fashion, store-bought jar more than

fresh herbs. But do not use too much!

You may always add more flavor later.

And, if too dry, douse lightly with or-

ganic vegetable or chicken broth, but

not before because the butter is the

magic here. I think of it as old-

fashioned bread and butter and spice

doused with gravy. Seconds, please!

I create “turkey” place cards for the

tables. I’ve kept the cards from all the

past guests. Of course some now sit at

the heavenly table: Grandpa Scholtes

and Mom and Dad, and sister Mary,

and a number of aunts and uncles. Yet

they are always present in our hearts.

Indeed, for us and many of you, this is

a heart-felt holiday, our Thanksgiving.

It helps to remember that the high

vibration of gratitude mirrors the high

vibration of love. So I close with my

favorite quote on gratitude from Con-

cept: Synergy:

"Gratitude is a tangible force. The

more you feel it, the more reasons you

will find to feel it. Gratitude is a mi-

raculous force, like a magical magnet,

generating and then attracting so

much more than you have already re-

ceived. It is like a living energy, clear-

ing the way for you to become so much

more than you have already experi-

enced."

Suzette Scholtes is

Director of Teacher’s

Training and Founder

of The Yoga School of

Therapeutics, 10400

W. 103rd Street,

Overland Park. Her

writings have ap-

peared in national

magazines and published by New Leaf

Publishers, Atlanta. The yoga school

calendar of public classes and work-

s h o p s m a y b e f o u n d a t

w w w . t h e y o g a s t u d i o . c o m o r

[email protected] or call 913

492-9594.

Wisdom Within—by Suzette Scholtes

Thanksgiving: Loving Gratitude

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W e are witnessing a tidal shift in consciousness. Some see it as a great planetary awakening of

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We are moving from merely critiqu-ing the absence of humanity in others to honing our own capacity for compas-sionate action, deep empathy, and au-thentic forgiveness. This, then, is the sounding note from inside the heart of peace itself. It says, “Choose me. Cultivate my ways.” Feel the pleasure of love, laughter, and service to others. Feel peace as the presence of conscious and compassion-ate awareness. Step boldly to incarnate your belief in the power of peace to transform indifference and hostility. Never allow meanness any foothold over you where instead there can be an am-ple generosity toward others. Keep your conscience keenly atten-tive to the subtlest calls to live in attune-ment with your own evolving moral imagination. The world is full of moral dilemmas, so listen with confidence to the voice of your higher self; but always be willing to reconsider the validity of your position. Know that you have been asked to walk the path of essence, al-ways drawing deeper from your own essential qualities and allowing them the freest expression — even when cold reason would suppress them. Work ceaselessly to connect the disconnected. It is impossible to say whether you will be scorned or rejected or even if you will be cut down, but know that the winds of peace will carry your work into future generations and that you will be part of what turns humanity toward its true destiny. Any action that begins in the core of your being is one that unites with the Source of All Being. Look for that ignit-ing point midway between taking your-self too seriously and being too casual about your gifts; it is here that peace arises and asks you to dance with it. Whether your first gesture is to still the mind, pulse a drum, raise your voice or cross the threshold of an old fear or en-mity — celebrate your choice to leave passivity and disbelief behind. Keep faith with your vision even if people scorn you for being an idealist. Make sure your vision is big enough for the time we live in and that your execu-tion of the vision comes from a place of humility. Learn to celebrate your vision even in the midst of great suffering, for your vision is an answer to the suffering you see. Peace is the healer of wounds. For as much as you cultivate peace in all of its dimensions, it will cultivate you beyond all recognition. ©2012 James O’Dea. Excerpted from Cultivating Peace: Becoming a 21st Century Peace Ambassador. (Shift Books) www.cultivatingpeace.net

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T he term wheat berry refers to the en-tire wheat kernel, comprising the bran, germ, and endosperm. Since the wheat kernel is left intact, virtually none

of the nutrients are stripped away. A cup of cooked wheat berries has about 300 calories and is packed with fiber, protein and iron. The tasty sprouts are also loaded with vitamin E, a cell-protecting antioxidant, and magnesium, which is good for healthy bones and muscles. Executive Chef & Proprietor Ken Baker creates an Autumn Salad with these nutritious grains to celebrate the color, flavors and textures of the fall harvest “In the Kitchen” at Pachamamas in Law-rence, KS. Please select the following link for a demon-stration of Chef preparing this signature dish http://inthekitchenwithbonnie.com/archive/kbaker/signatureDish.html

Bonnie Rabicoff is the pro-ducer and host of the multi-media foodie series “In the Kitchen with Bonnie.” She has served as the Vice President of Development for KCPT Public Television and the Marketing Director of The Barstow School where she founded and coordi-nated “The Barstow School Organic Farmers’ Market and Chef Series. Bonnie has worked in the television medium for over 20 years…Serving as a producer and host for a variety of community programs ad-dressing education, the arts, social service and cooking. For a listing of upcoming features or to view the entire foodie series, visit inthekitchenwithbonnie.com

Eating Well in Kansas City

The Vegetables: 1 Butternut Squash, peeled, seeded and cut into medium dice and blanched in salted boiling water until just done 4 beets, roasted, peeled, and cut into medium dice (mix red and yellow if possible) 1 fennel bulb, split lengthwise, trimmed and thinly sliced 1 Onion, pickled 1/2 lb crumbled goat cheese Pickled Onion 1/4 cup red-wine vinegar 1/4 cup orange juice 1/2 tsp. salt 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil hefty pinch of sugar 1/2 lb thinly sliced red onion, salt to taste Bring vinegar, orange juice, oil, sugar and salt to a simmer in a small saucepan. Stir in onions and re-move from heat. Wheat Berries 1 1/2 c. hard wheat berries 3/4 cup Pumpkin seeds, toasted 2 stalks celery, finely chopped 1/2 cup tart dried cherries, chopped 1 scallion, white and green parts, chopped 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley leaves 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice Salt and freshly ground black pepper In a large pot combine the wheat berries and enough water to come 2 inches over the wheat ber-

ries. Bring to a boil and cook uncovered for 1 hour, or until tender. Drain and let cool. Toast the pump-kin seeds in a medium dry skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the wheat berries, walnuts, celery, dried cherries, scallions, parsley, olive oil and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. The Dark Rye Crumble: Cut rye into medium dice. Toss with melted butter, fennel seed, caraway, nigella seeds, and salt. Toast until crisp. In a large bowl, combine the wheat ber-ries, walnuts, celery, dried cherries, scallions, pars-ley, olive oil and lemon juice. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Truffle Honey-Plum Chutney 1 1⁄4 cups honey 1 1⁄4 cups light brown sugar 1 cup cider vinegar 1 1⁄2 cups golden raisins 1 small onion, peeled and thinly sliced 1⁄3 cup grated peeled ginger 3 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced 1 tbsp. salt 4 1⁄2 tsp. mustard seeds 2 1⁄2 tsp. red pepper flakes 4 lbs. Italian prune plums, pitted and quartered 2 Tbs. truffle oil

Bring sugar, honey and vinegar to a boil in a heavy medium pot over medium heat. Stir in raisins, onions, ginger, garlic, salt, mustard seeds, and pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer. Stir in plums. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until chut-ney is dark and thick, about 3 3⁄4 hours. Let cool and whisk in truffle oil.

T he first Thanksgiving

celebrated by the Ply-

mouth Colony in 1621

was part of a long tra-

dition harvest feasts. It was an

expression of gratitude, celebrat-

ing an abundant growing season

after a particularly difficult win-

ter. I’m sure they offered a bless-

ing before they savored the

meal.

I enjoy pausing, at the very

least, to express gratitude for the

meal I am about to enjoy. I may

simply bring my palms together

and bow or I may offer a prayer.

A meal blessing does several

things. It expresses gratitude,

sets an intention and calls for

support. When shared with a

group of people it unites them as

friends, family or community.

Here’s a blessing I recite often

with these qualities:

This food is the gift of the

whole universe, the earth, the

sky and much hard work.

May we live in mindfulness as

to be worthy to receive it.

May this food help us trans-

form our unskillful states of

mind and learn to eat in mod-

eration.

May this food nourish us and

prevent illness.

May we accept this food to

realize the path of under-

standing and love.

If you remember gratitude,

intention, support and unity,

you can create your own bless-

ings, or feel less awkward when

asked to offer one.

Thanksgiving is no longer a

harvest celebration. The days of

surviving on what you grow,

gather or hunt are gone. Foods

once available only for a few

weeks of the year are now avail-

able year round. We are no

longer responsible for the pro-

duction of our own food and are

less connected to it. It’s easy to

take it for granted. We’re dealing

with some hefty problems in our

c o m m u n i t i e s a n d o u r

world. The simplest solutions

are often them most difficult to

see and one of the simplest may

be what we choose to eat. With

this in mind, I offer these words

to contemplate as you shop,

cook and feast this Thanksgiv-

ing.

The Three Awarenesses of

Food

Aware that this food is a gift,

the work of many hands past

and present and the wisdom

and experience of the earth over

billions of years, I aspire to eat

this food with awareness, so I

may deeply touch the miracle of

it.

Aware that this food shapes

my body substance and the way

I relate to myself and the world,

I aspire to eat only foods that

nourish me in the amounts I

need, no more, no less.

Aware that food can be

raised in ways that minimize

harm to the planet and its in-

habitants, I aspire to choose my

food carefully so that everyone

and everything may experience

the health and wholeness I seek

for myself.

Bethany Klug is

a physician for

whom food is a

doorway to

personal, com-

munity and

p l a n e t a r y

health. Learn more about her

practice of “Restoring Health

with Holistic Medicine” at 913-

6 4 2 - 1 9 0 0 a n d

www.bethanyklug.com.

In the Kitchen with Bonnie—by Bonnie Rabicoff

Pachamamas

Food First!—by Bethany Klug, D.O.

Awareness of Food

Autumn Vegetable Salad with Goat Cheese, Wheat Berries

and Truffle-Honey Plum Chutney

Prepared by Executive Chef & Owner Ken Baker “In the Kitchen with Bonnie” at Pachamamas


T oday’s world and our conditioned re-sponse to it create a lot of pressure and stress. There never seems to be enough time, money or energy to truly make it

all work. It can easily feel overwhelming. You may feel like you’re just barely surviving. I under-stand. I’ve been there before too. Yet we were not meant to simply survive. We are meant to thrive and to live in abundance, not scarcity.

Abundance is a mindset. It is how you see the world, how you approach it and how you respond to it. It is about seeing the good and being grate-ful. When we think of abundance we most often think of money. However, it penetrates all aspects of your life: relationships, money, health, and emotions. Consider the dozens of friends, family and colleagues you have in your life and the love and affirmation you get from them, the fun you have with them, your relationship; not just the fact that you may not have a romantic relation-ship in your life right now. Even if money is tight, take a look around and notice that you have a roof over your head, clothes on your back, the things you need to feel safe and secure. You may be making chicken surprise for dinner out of whatever you can find in the freezer when you would prefer to be eating out; however, you have nourishment to feed and sustain your body. The scab healing on your arm or the blemish on your chin may annoy you, yet 99 percent of your skin is healthy and the rest is healing in the miracu-lous way of the body. Certain parts of your life may cause frustration or sadness, but can you name all the things in your world for which you can be happy?

I’m not saying it is wrong to acknowledge frus-trations, difficulties or wants. Dwelling on them will only create more of what you don’t want. Have you heard the saying, “Energy flows where energy goes?” It is the law of attraction. Whatever you put your energy towards is what will come to you. Be careful what you focus on. Sometimes it is difficult to believe in abundance when all you can feel is lack. This mindset is coming from a place of fear instead of hope. You can shift your view from one of scarcity to one of abundance. Here’s how:

1. Be Grateful – Focus on everything in your life that is going well. You can find something for which to be grateful in every situation. Even if your car broke down today, be grateful that you had a cell phone to call the tow truck company, the money to pay for repairs, and a friend that picked you up from the mechanic. There is always something in your day, in each moment for which to be grateful. I encourage you to keep a gratitude journal by your bed. Each night or in the morn-ing, list all the people, experiences, things, feel-

ings, etc. for which you can be grateful that day. This practice will dramatically shift your mindset and improve your sleep and how you start each day.

2. Visualize – See it. Use your imagination to get as crystal clear as possible about what it is you want in your life. If it is money, then how much, how often, from where? If it is a relationship, then how does it feel, what do you do together? If it is your health, then what kind of energy do you have, what is it like to be without pain, what will you do, how is life different? Use all your senses when you’re visualizing the ideal, when you are seeing what abundance looks like to you in each part of your life.

3. Believe – It doesn’t do any good to want something if you don’t really believe it will hap-pen or that you deserve it. You can say you want something all day long, but the energy is actually coming from the true beliefs you have in your heart and mind. You were born to live as your highest, greatest self. The Universe will provide what you need. You have to know it in your core that you deserve it as a human and spiritual be-ing.

4. Take Action – A bag of money is not going to magically appear on your doorstep. Nor are you going to wake up tomorrow 30 pounds lighter and without that pain in your left knee. You will need to take action to move towards your goals and receive the gifts of abundance waiting for you. Action supercharges the energy of your thoughts and amplifies the energy flow of abun-

dance. Being diligent about the three previous steps will positively change your attitude, willing-ness and even direction of action.

You were made to live abundantly and thrive. This is not only so that you can be your best and have your best life, but so you can give to others. When you share your blessings with others, even when they are few, they multiply. The more you engage the mindset of abundance, beginning with gratitude in all aspects of your life — the more you will have for which to be grateful.

Dr. Michelle Robin, is an author, speaker, and Founder and CWO of Your Wellness Connection, P.A. She is the author of The E Factor: Engage, Energize, Enrich – Three Steps to Vibrant Health and Wellness on a Shoestring: Seven Habits for a Healthy Life. She is also co-author of the #1 bestseller: Succeeding In Spite of Everything. Dr. Robin can be reached at 913-962-7408 or email [email protected].

www.yourwellnessconnection.com and www.drmichellerobin.com.

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Abundance


I t’s time to start getting com-fortable around larger amounts of money. Yes, I said it.

While most of us understand con-ceptually there is enough of every-thing for everyone, it is harder for us to practice and embody it in our daily lives—especially when it comes to money. And we have all kinds of great excuses about why we don’t have more money, don’t we? Well, as spiritual adepts, it’s time to practice what we preach. Everything in this world vibrates at a particular frequency. We are transmitting our personal frequency 24/7, and the Universe is constantly reflecting back to us circumstances and people who mirror our own vi-bration. When we transmit from a place of fear, contraction, guilt, worry, shame or drama around money, then that’s exactly what we get more of. If you want to receive the mone-tary abundance that is already yours in the divine blueprint, then it’s time to elevate the frequency you are transmitting to the Universe. Here are seven mindsets and actions you can implement right now, each de-signed to shift your energetic rela-tionship to money so that you can begin to recognize and welcome the abundance of wealth that is waiting for you. Check in with your energetic state of being throughout the day and especially when you do anything related to money. Whether you are balancing your checkbook, paying bills, or buying groceries, take a pause and assess your energy. Are you in a state of contraction (fear, worry, lack) or expansion? Ask yourself: “What am I transmitting,” or “What am I putting my attention on?” Use your breath to clear any energies that are not serving you. Access a place of gratitude and joy to create a feeling of expansion and raise your vibration. Open (or add to) a savings ac-count. Preparing for increase means you need to start getting comfortable with having money. By

regularly contributing to a savings account you are signaling to yourself and the Universe that you are ready to handle more money and are com-fortable with having more money. The amount isn’t nearly as impor-tant as the action. Even if it’s only $10 a week, what’s important is the energy of the habit you are creating. Get rid of anything that repre-sents poverty or lack of con-sciousness. The items that you look at and interact with in your daily life all have an energy attached to them. Do you still have your old dilapidated bookcase or desk from college or milk crates? Do you look at old furniture with peeling veneer that you got at a garage sale? Are there raggedy clothes that should have gone to the rag pile years ago? With gratitude but firmness, start to release the things in your life that make you feel poor or remind you of less prosperous times. Act “as if.” Envision where you want yourself to be and then act from that place. For example, if you own your own business and desire to break into 6 figures, ask yourself: “What would a 6-figure business owner do in this situation?” Corre-spondingly, begin to eliminate phrases such as: “I can’t afford that” or “I don’t have enough money” from your daily vocabulary.

Start carrying around more cash. There’s an amount we’re each comfortable having in our wallet. Maybe you’re comfortable with $100 cash in your wallet…what about $300? Or maybe you’re comfortable with $20s; but, having a $50 or $100 bill in your wallet would be uncomfortable. Push your comfort zone. Energy flows where attention goes. It’s so easy to focus only on the money going out. But, if all we do is focus on what’s going out, then we create the experience of — you guessed it — more going out! Here are two actions for shifting your fo-cus. Start tracking the money that comes to you every day. In-come, interest, rebates, refunds, even the penny you find on the street. As you shift your focus to what is coming to you, you will cre-ate the experience of more coming to you. (Of course, please still be re-sponsible and track your bills and balance your checkbook!) Create a gratitude journal. Every day I complete the sentence, “Today I feel rich because…” five times. As you begin to focus on what you are grateful for, the Universe will reflect back to you more things for which to be grateful. Your vibra-tion will elevate and how you view

the world will transform. Bless what is not enough. In those times when what you have in the moment is not enough, you have a choice to curse it or bless it. Many times I have stood in front of my altar, held my checkbook or cash in my hands and thanked the Universe for what I DO have. And by now, you’ve figured out when you put your attention on the abundance and not the lack, you magically cre-ate access to more and greater abun-dance. As you begin to apply these prin-ciples and actions in your daily life, you will begin to transform your re-lationship to money. And be pre-pared for pleasant surprises...the $10 bill you find, a forgotten check to be cashed, an unexpected gift in the mail! If you look for lack, you will find lack. If you look for abun-dance, you will find abundance. Make a conscious choice from this moment forward to look at the world through the lens of abundance and you will experience the world as an abundant place.

Stephanie Red Feather is a Spiritual Busi-ness Coach cer-tified in the Money Break-through Method®, a proven system that will quickly and magically transform any money issue, drama or situation into clarity and forgiveness by focusing on the emotional and energetic pat-terns in your relationship to money. She is the creator of the Loving Money Mastery Course™, a 12-week program that helps people break through to their next level of income, clean up unconscious “money junk,” and free themselves from debt, under earning and other financial self-sabotage. To learn more about Stephanie, visit: www.redfeatherconnections.com.

Feature—by Stephanie Red Feather

Preparing for Increase:

How to Welcome the Wealth that is Already Yours


S oul Friends of the Most Magnificent Kind: “Fall” into abundance in how you view yourself, life experiences and your relationships. My deepest wish is for you

to connect with the magnificence in your heart. Let me first begin this concept by saying: You ARE love! God created nothing short of perfec-tion, so that is what you are — love and light.

It doesn’t matter what you’ve encountered in your past or what appears to be happening on the causal level (earthly existence) because it is an illusion. Leave it behind — you do not live there anymore. You are NOT your ego and you are not your past!

In 2011, I immersed myself in a process of deep, spiritual awakening. As a result, became trans-formed with a profound sense of inner peace, calm and happiness never before experienced. I no longer allow external circumstances to affect me. Arrows can be fired at me, but I have love’s shield of protection. Remember the old saying we learned in elementary school: “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.” You are what you think so if your spirit is perfection, there is nothing that can hurt the body. What IS the body? The body is an illusion the ego mind created. It is nothing in and of itself but an encasement for the spirit. The body can-not make itself sick but the mind can because thought produces form.

Life is a classroom and its purpose serves for the return of the divine perfection that is in us. The human experience is an awakening, the reali-zation of who you are that you forgot that is an extension of God’s perfect love and creation. That is your reality. Everything else is an illusion. What the ego thinks it needs and cannot function without, we discover, doesn’t exist. It certainly cannot co-exist with the divine nature in us.

How does seeing yourself equate with abun-dance? First, The Course in Miracles says “Go within to go without.” Abundance is achieved when the focus is removed from the body (illusion of lack) to spirit (the absolute of infinite capabilities instilled within us from our divine source).

Second, a Course in Miracles also says: There are NO accidents for the encounters in your life. Whoever comes into your life is a holy encounter. Divine Order allows these relationships/life ex-periences happen in order to effectuate the deep-est healing. “The original purpose of a relation-ship (experience) becomes transformed through the Holy Spirit. There is a period of bewilder-

ment one goes through whenever it appears a re-lationship is under great strain.”(ACIM) This is because God transforms them by teaching us what love truly is which the ego’s version of love isn’t. It is forgiveness, openness, holding that space for your brother with the vision to see only his innocence, blessing whatever path is ordained for him. Another quote from the Course in Mira-cles says “Teach only love for that is what you are.”

Abundant love means offering somebody wings. We don’t love somebody to clip their wings – we love to set them free! It is appreciat-ing the intersections we encounter in life, our personal journey as well as our brothers. A mo-ment in time may appear to end on the causal level (the level of form) but never on the spiritual plane because spirit is perfectly and forever con-nected. Whomever God puts together, at any given time and place, are divinely connected through eternity. We release placing our agenda on someone else’s journey. Instead, remain open for the blessings God has for you rather than fo-cusing on closed doors. Changing my mind is a divine experience simply because I choose the determination to see things another way. The release is a beautiful experience of healing! God provides the door which, upon entering says, “choose once again.” (ACIM)

When you awaken to the wholeness of your divine being, with everything already established through God and the Holy Spirit, you will feel the power of love for the beauty of the extension it provides. That is our function. Marianne Wil-liamson says, “Return to the love that is within us so we can go back into the world taking that love with us.”

By studying A Course in Miracles, I no longer wish to focus my precious energy on things I can-not change. I only work on bettering myself any way I can while being a light of love. I surrender to the moment by allowing the Holy Spirit to guide me. The surprises that await are exciting and, as understanding deepens, life truly becomes richer. I recognize more and more each day that peace is my goal because the perfect world we are aiming for cannot function without it. I leave you with two powerful quotes:

“Whatever we are waiting for-peace of mind, contentment, grace, the inner awareness of sim-ple abundance-it will surely come to us, but only when we are ready to receive it with an open and

grateful heart.”

–Sarah Ban Breathnach

“Everything you need you already have. You are complete right now; you are a whole, to-tal person, not an apprentice person on the way to someplace else. Your completeness must be

understood by you and experienced in your thoughts as your own personal reality.”

–Wayne Dyer

Sarah Hongerloot is the Creator and Editor for the monthly newsletter, This Month’s Special… She is a writer whose articles have appeared on www.MotivateUs.com and www.SelfGrowth.com. Her writings center on new thought spirituality based on the principles from A Course in Miracles. Contact her at [email protected]. For infor-mation on classes for A Course in Miracles in the Kansas City area visit www.acimkc.org. Other helpful resoureces: www.miraclecenter.org/ Paul Hasselbeck: Heart-Centered Metaphysics.

Feature—by Sarah Hongerloot

“Esprit” (Spirit) Abundance of Mind


T he Holidays are around the corner and it's

time to be happy, to relax and to enjoy.

But with all the hassles of buying presents,

cleaning the clutter, sending the greeting

cards, getting ready for the parties, cooking the din-

ners and being a great host to your guests--

sometimes it is really hard to find time for relaxa-

tion. It seems like time is running out of your con-

trol. In those busy days, how do you remain calm

and enjoy more?

If you look deeper in your heart, you may find

your heart really wants to be happy; but, due to the

constant nagging of your ego mind, you are rushing

through the endless cycles of routine tasks. You are

making your best effort to bring pleasure to your

near and dear ones; but, in the process, you are

making yourself exhausted. As you are becoming

more and more tired and stressed out, are you really

enjoying the season, are you really offering the best

of yourself to others?

You are putting your best effort to make all ar-

rangements to be perfect for the holidays; but, are

you actually sacrificing your own peace of mind and

happiness? Is it the true meaning of this festive sea-

son? Do you really believe that peace, happiness and

calmness is more important than anything else?

Then why are you compromising your own happi-

ness and peace for the false need to be perfect?

Observe that it is really hard to be the perfect

host, the perfect cook, the perfect person that you

aspire to be. But it is easy to let go of the nagging

within your ego that tells you to be perfect. In your

inner truth, you are so authentic, so much more real

--it is your own essence. You may not be the perfect

person as others expect you to be, but your own

expression is your true authentic self.

In this holiday season, be aware to become your

true self, letting go of all your tension and anxieties.

When you stop your ego mind, and become calm in

that silence, you will be able to connect to your

spirit. The awareness of your spirit will immediately

bring you relief. You will feel lighter, and you will

become calm. In that calmness you will feel relaxed

and happy as you become connected to the higher

spirit. The higher spirit of the universe helps you

become free from all anxiety and tension; it brings

instant relief to your mind. In that freedom from all

anxiety and fear, you will recognize the true mean-

ing of the festive season and enjoy the true essence

of your spirit.

You may be thinking what are the steps to con-

nect with your spirit? You may be wondering how to

enjoy the connection to the higher spirit and how to

become free from stress and worries? Here are the

steps. They are easy, but very effective. Just follow

them as often as possible.

• Take a couple of deep breaths. As you exhale let

go of all your thoughts. In silence, feel your body. If

you feel any discomfort in your body, focus on

breathing it out. Bring your attention to your breath-

ing and listen to your heartbeats.

• As you are connecting to your heart, you are con-

necting to your spirit…because your heart center is

the seat of your soul. Just feel how you are becom-

ing closer to your spirit, and release all your stress

and tension. Be aware of the healing energy of the

universe. Feel the higher spirit embracing you. In

this silent meditation, be one with the higher spirit.

• If you notice a thought coming to you, do not re-

sist it. Let it come. Just observe it with detachment.

Do not be involved in it. Connect with your heart to

find your response to the thoughts.

• If your response feels heavy, tense, anxious or con-

tracted, then it is coming from your fearful ego

mind. If you do not stop listening to your ego, it will

bring you experiences that are unfulfilling and unin-

spiring. This makes you feel exhausted and tired, but

since you are not changing, you repeat the same old

patterns of exhaustion and stress.

• Focus on the responses that brings you feelings of

light, calmness, relief and expansion.You can trust

these to be your spirit.

• Your spirit may be telling you to follow an un-

known path; it may not be conventionally rational;

but if you follow the guidance, it will bring you a

deep sense of joy and a feeling of relief.

• It is sometimes very destabilizing to follow an un-

known path; but if you listen to your spirit, you will

feel deeply happy in your heart. A new you will

emerge and it will be your authentic self. So have

courage and follow the path of your spirit. Listen to

your heart and be happy.

• Tell your spirit to take charge and relieve your ego

from all tension and ask it to take a rest. As your

spirit is protecting you, feel safe and enjoy your holi-

days being relaxed and calm.

Isn’t it the right time to give yourself a great pre-

sent, the essence of your true self? Isn’t it the best

gift that you can offer to yourself for the holidays?

Be free from stress and enjoy more. This holiday is

the best time for your inner transformation! Find the

true meaning of the holidays--bring the great gift to

your own self and also to all those near and dear!

Meditation for Relaxation is a great tool for your

transformation and your connection with your spirit.

Bhasweti Gewhas, PhD., CHt. is

a Certified Hypnotherapist, Life

Coach, Psychic Reader, Reiki

and Feng Shui Master. She is

blessed with Clairvoyance and

Clairaudience. In her healing

work, her approach is nonjudg-

mental and inspirational. Her

specialization is love and rela-

tionships, life purposes, releas-

ing negative emotions and past

lives regression. By connecting

with angels and master guides, she tunes into divine

guidance on any aspect of life for the highest good

for everyone concerned. She is happy to offer in-

sights for your highest development and happiness

and she is very much looking forward to speaking

with you to share unlimited love and light. Please

visit her website www.stressfreetools.com for more

info about her work.

Feature—by Bhasweti Gewhas

More Fun and Less Stress for the Holidays


Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) The total eclipse this month clears out your subconscious mind. Medi-tate to unearth and release child-hood, family and past “junk” that impede your happiness. These ener-gies aren’t “you” – so don’t identify with the patterns, habits and memo-ries – forgive them and let the go! If you don’t have one yet, set up a sa-cred space in your home for medita-tion, yoga or spiritual reflection. Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) You’ll have lots of insights that help you be happy! You could meet new spiritually-minded friends, or join a group of people who really “get” you. What a relief not to hide your truth! Dreams may give guidance about a new goal, whether career, personal or spiritual. Make a plan this month, and take action in December, when Mercury won’t be retrograde and things will run smoothly.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) The total eclipse can bring awesome job opportunities! In order to pre-pare, meditate on your self-worth – and your spiritual gifts, of which you have many! This isn’t the time to be shy – true humility involves seeing your power and being able to put it to use to help your family, community and all humanity. Also meditate on prosperity and abundance, so you use what’s coming wisely – and tidy up financial loose ends you have right now. Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20) This month's eclipse reinvigorates your spiritual life. Meditations will be especially profound. Explore avenues like yoga, qigong or a new spiritual philosophy. Don't be overly humble abut your intuitive abilities. You are far more insightful that you give yourself credit for. There could be changes coming up at work. Don't make moves yet, just observe while Mercury is retrograde right now. You can make changes next month when the opportunities arise.

Aries (March 21 – April 19) You're being challenged to go to new levels of intimacy. This could mean with a lover, or it could be something about financial partnerships. Medi-tate before taking risks, and maybe wait until December to take actions. Use this month to explore your resis-tance to blending with others. Pay attention to your dreams — they could provide clues to old wounds that make you overly cautious with others now. Taurus (April 20 – May 20) The eclipse this month sheds light on relationship issues. You’ll see ways you act in a non-trusting manner and inhibit further closeness. These in-sights will improve your marriage or partnership if you can release that damaged part of your ego. If single, you’ll open the door to new opportu-nities. This "healing window" will be for the next six months. Also, exam-ine friendships to make sure you sur-round yourself with people as sensi-tive and loving as you are. Gemini (May 21 – June 20) Look at eating patterns, and other ways you deal with stress. You can make huge improvements if you're willing to face these types of subtle self-sabotage. Relationships will be better. Job stuff will run more smoothly. It will be especially helpful to meditate before bed. Surrender your busy mind with deep breathing or a personal mantra. You'll get in-sights through dreams, and amazing ideas will flow into your mind during the day. Cancer (June 21 – July 22) If starting a relationship, proceed carefully. With Mercury retrograde and the eclipse, lack of clarity if likely. Meditate and release old rela-tionship fears and disappointments. Do this even if partnered, because you can heal old pains between the two of you. Stay grounded and see how you feel in December. Be the observer of your feelings and im-pulses and don't act on sudden in-tense ideas. Clarity will return and you'll know the right path to take. Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22) Eclipses always give insights into the subconscious, but this month's really lets you see childhood patterns that

interfere with trust in relationships. Meditate each day and write about ideas that come up, even if later in the day. You'll have messages from your deepest self. You could also see hidden habits that are rooted in lack of self love. Healing these patterns increases your sense of fulfillment, and also releases you from a victim mindset. Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22) Strive to become the observer of your thoughts. Learn how negative think-ing is subtle and powerfully shifts your mood. Practicing the observer state of mind empowers you. You'll see a pattern starting and declare, "NO!" This divine energy breaks the pattern and protects you from harm — the harm you're doing yourself! Let your spouse or a trusted friend help you not waver in your commitment to heal your consciousness! Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22) If you've been having health prob-lems, or issues of lowered energy, meditation illuminates the source. It could be a food allergy. It could be a negative thinking pattern. It could be lack of self-care (staying up late, poor diet, over-exercising). Treat yourself as you would dote on a loved one. Become dear to yourself and many changes will happen! You'll also find prosperity avenues open up in sur-prising ways!

Aluna Michaels is a second-generation astrologer and Soul Evo-lutionist practitioner. She also holds a Masters in Spiritual Counseling and has been teaching and consulting for more than two decades. Her book “Spiritual Gifts of the 12 Astrologi-

cal Signs” is now on Amazon in Kin-dle version. Ms. Michaels is avail-able for appointments in her home or by phone. Call (248) 583-1663 or

visit www.alunamichaels.com

Spiritual Horoscope—by Aluna Michaels

November 2012

Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) – Happy birthday Scorpio! It’s a powerful year for you, starting with a total eclipse in your sign! Improve relationships by in-creasing self love. It takes a lot of self-forgiveness – you are so hard on yourself! Your projected image of perfection limits your ability to deeply connect, since it makes people intimidated. Forgive flaws, embrace your humanness and you’ll emit warmth and ap-proachability! Even long-term bonds will deepen with this new energy.

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YOGA

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N2Paws N2Paws N2Paws N2Paws Offering Doga (doggie yoga): an integrated approach to balance and relaxa-tion for you and your canine companion! [email protected]

The Yoga School of Therapeutics The Yoga School of Therapeutics The Yoga School of Therapeutics The Yoga School of Therapeutics Kansas State Education Board Approved School 10400 W. 103rd Street, #14 Over-land Park, KS (913) 492-9594;

Mark Blanchard’s Power Yoga. Mark Blanchard’s Power Yoga. Mark Blanchard’s Power Yoga. Mark Blanchard’s Power Yoga. Focused on breathwork. No levels, props, music or egos. Lots of events! In Ranch Mart Center in OP. www.markskcyoga.net; 913-901-8970.

LEGAL SERVICES

Maya's OasisMaya's OasisMaya's OasisMaya's Oasis Transforming, Healing & Inspiring Women ~ Reiki, Drum Circles, Holistic Health & Belly Dance Classes mayazahira.com, 816-476-maya (6292)

Dorethy Hancock, Certified TamaDorethy Hancock, Certified TamaDorethy Hancock, Certified TamaDorethy Hancock, Certified Tama----Do PractitionerDo PractitionerDo PractitionerDo Practitioner Using tuning forks instead of needles on acupressure points, to assist your body in self-healing! 785-246-0860 centeroftherainbow.com

SOUND HEALING

Reverend Marta A. SchwartzReverend Marta A. SchwartzReverend Marta A. SchwartzReverend Marta A. Schwartz, , , , Ordained Non-Denominational Minister. Shamanic and Massage Practitioner, Reiki Master-Teacher. Lawrence, KS. 785-550-9576, [email protected]

Kansas City Food Circle Kansas City Food Circle Kansas City Food Circle Kansas City Food Circle Connecting you with local, organic, and free-range food for over 20 years. www.kcfoodcircle.org

Dr. Jay PetersDr. Jay PetersDr. Jay PetersDr. Jay Peters Marriage & Addictions Counselor. Smoking/Weight Mgmt. Hypnosis. Regression/Past Life Hypnosis 913-339-9591 www.drjaypeters.com

COUNSELING

Raphael Smith, PsyDRaphael Smith, PsyDRaphael Smith, PsyDRaphael Smith, PsyD – Clinical Psychologist specializing in Grief and Pet Loss Counseling, Depression, Anxiety, GLBT & Relationship issues. (816) 960-4525 or www.theStruanCenter.com

Elizabeth HunterElizabeth HunterElizabeth HunterElizabeth Hunter----Blank, LCSWBlank, LCSWBlank, LCSWBlank, LCSW Assisting clients with grief & loss, chronic & serious illness, relationship issues, depression & anxiety. 4104 Central St. KCMO 64111. 816.582.3877

M. Corinne CorleyM. Corinne CorleyM. Corinne CorleyM. Corinne Corley, Corley Law Firm—Family Law cases in Missouri. 4010 Washington, Ste100 KCMO. 816-753-5556 www.corleylawfirm.com The choice of an attorney is an important decision that should not be made on the basis of advertising alone.

Learn Bowenwork. Learn Bowenwork. Learn Bowenwork. Learn Bowenwork. Effective manual therapy for pain relief. Easy on the practitioner’s body. Leverage income—work on multiple clients. On-going classes. Nancy Pierson 512-750-4012.

PAIN RELIEF

Your Wellness Connection Your Wellness Connection Your Wellness Connection Your Wellness Connection Wellness Club Movement & Nutrition Classes, Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Massage.7410 Switzer, Shawnee; 913.962.7408; YourWellnessConnection.com

Terrier Talk, Christine L. FullerTerrier Talk, Christine L. FullerTerrier Talk, Christine L. FullerTerrier Talk, Christine L. Fuller, Telepathic Dog Communicator. I am able to listen with my heart and communicate on a level your dog understands and relay this to you. (913) 689-5099.

PETS

FENG SHUI

QUANTUM Biofeedback: REQUANTUM Biofeedback: REQUANTUM Biofeedback: REQUANTUM Biofeedback: RE----TRAIN Your STRESS!TRAIN Your STRESS!TRAIN Your STRESS!TRAIN Your STRESS! Got depression, fatigue, pain, cravings, ADD? For physical, emotional, mental & spiritual well-being! Ronda 831-521-0861 happyhealthybiofeedback.com

Holos University Graduate SeminaryHolos University Graduate SeminaryHolos University Graduate SeminaryHolos University Graduate Seminary Studies in Spirituality & Health. Graduate degrees grounded in scholarship, intuitive inspiration, self-development & Research ~ 888-272-6109

Colleen Nilson, MS, LPCColleen Nilson, MS, LPCColleen Nilson, MS, LPCColleen Nilson, MS, LPC—Couples & Families, Adolescence & Teens, Depression & Anxiety, Stress Mgmt, Conflict Resolution, Work/Career. 913.244.6281; cnilsoncounseling.com (in OP)

Sandy Jorgensen, Creative EscapesSandy Jorgensen, Creative EscapesSandy Jorgensen, Creative EscapesSandy Jorgensen, Creative Escapes Through Art, Events & Parties, Face Paintings, Classes and Palm Readings. 913-626-4554 [email protected]

Karen Elise Karen Elise Karen Elise Karen Elise ---- Psychic Entertainer & CoachPsychic Entertainer & CoachPsychic Entertainer & CoachPsychic Entertainer & Coach Tarot / astrology - corporate / private events Fun for weddings, birthdays & graduations 913-636-9502 - www.KarenElise.com

ENTERTAINMENT

EDUCATION

School of Metaphysics ~ School of Metaphysics ~ School of Metaphysics ~ School of Metaphysics ~ Studies to develop personal potential through spiritual practices including concentration, meditation & visualiza-tion. (913) 236-9292 [email protected]

Tarot Card Reading by Yvette. Tarot Card Reading by Yvette. Tarot Card Reading by Yvette. Tarot Card Reading by Yvette. $30 for one-hour reading. In person only. Northtown. 816-645-1818


events Include date, title, text and contact info. Events are due by the 15th of the month. $18 for up to

25 words; $.25 a word after that. Featured events include a boxed frame with a graphic: $33 per column inch. All events are prepaid. Contact [email protected].

November 6

Sharon Knight Concert

At Aquarius, 7 p.m. Nationally-touring

musicians in the mytic-Celtic vain,

Sharon Knight and her long-time col-

laborator, Winter, combine fierce and

gutsy bravado with ethereal beauty, a

hearty dose of fantastical lyrics and a

love of storytelling

(www.sharonknight.net). $10 in ad-

vance, $15 at the door.

November 7

Unity Village Bridal Open House

6-8 p.m. at Unity Inn Reception Hall

FREE! Discover all YOUR wedding can be

at our fall open house. Sample cuisine

from our chefs, tour ceremony sites,

see a fully decorated reception hall and

visit with local wedding vendors. RSVP

[email protected]

November 7

Class: Emotion Code w/Lea Anne

Experience this wonderful technique

based on Dr. Bradley Nelson's book, The

Emotion Code. Learn how to identify,

access and release those "trapped emo-

tions." $5, 7-8:30 p.m. at Mystic Treas-

ures, 7711 N Oak Trafficway, KCMO,

816-420-0820, Facebook/ Mystic

Treasures.

November 8

Group Channeled Teaching with

Archangel Jeremiel

An evening of fun and thought-

provoking interaction at 7p.m. at the

Land of OM in OP. Suggested Love Of-

fering $30. Info: Nakala Akasie:

913.206.1294 or http://

Whenangelsspeaktous.com.

November 9-11

Oracles of Aquarius Psychic Fair

Free. Tarot, Intuitive Readers, Runes,

Palmistry, Astrology, Akashic Records,

Healers, Aura Photography, Massage,

Soul Music, Angel Portraits, Spirit Guide

Drawings. Fri.: 5 to 9 p.m.; Sat.: 10 a.m.

to 7 pm.; Sun.: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. At

Aquarius, 3936 Broadway, KCMO.

www.aquariusbooks.com,

(816) 931-6303.

November 10

Usui & Oden Reiki Advanced Degree

Earn attunements/certifications. Learn

to perform psychic surgery, infuse and

program crystals and objects. 9 a.m. to

5 p.m. at Healing Points in Mission:

www.reikihealingpoints.com.

November 10

Sounds into Silence

7 - 8:30 p.m., facilitated by Marlene

Wine Chase, guided centering led by

Janalea Hoffman. Rhythmic Medicine

Studio, www.rhythmicmedicine.com,

love offering, 913-851-5100.

November 10

Yoga for Kids

SUPER fun event for kids to experience

yoga basics through games, music,

props, breathing, and traditional yoga

poses. Come and bring a friend!

Bell Yoga Studio, 41st & Bell, KC MO

64111 1:00-2:00pm - kids 4-7 years old

2:30-3:30pm - kids 8-12 years old

cost: $5.00 for the first child/$7.00 for 2

kids 816-589-7896

November 10

Akashic Records Meet-up

Join us as we open our Akashic Records

to release outdated thought patterns

and shift into a new level of conscious-

ness. 10-11 AM, Crescent Springs, OP,

KS (love offering)

www.crescentsprings.net

Host: Stephanie Forcier, 816-260-2438

[email protected]

November 10

Special Event

Workshops on Dreams, Divine Align-

ment and Manifesting Your Hopes and

Dreams. Presented by Rev. Greg

Catchur from DivineU.com at The Coun-

cil of Light Center. For more information

and pre-registration please

visit DivineU.com

November 10

Akashic Record Sessions

Treat yourself to a personal Akashic

Records Session with Stephanie Forcier

and connect to the path of your inner

wisdom. 1-4 PM Crescent Springs, OP,

KS www.InnerWisdomEvolution.com

Call Kat for appt: 913-341-2044

November 10

Lawrence Bhakti Fest

12 Hours of Bliss!

7 Kirtan bands – 4 Yoga workshops –

Veggie Feast 10 am – 10 pm $15 - $30

Details - LawrenceBhaktiFest.com

November 10 – 11

Core Star Energy Healing

Mentoring Weekend

Reiki practitioners, other healers and

massage therapists, this is your oppor-

tunity to build on and strengthen your

energy healing skills, techniques and

knowledge. Cost $250 call 913-831-

4422 www.CoreStarEnergyHealing.com

November 11

Access Consciousness™ Training

Access Bars is the first class in the Ac-

cess Consciousness™ Class Se-

ries. Dynamic tools to clear all the un-

healthy fixed beliefs out of your body-

mind. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Healing Points

in Mission:

www.reikihealingpoints.com.

November 11 & 25

Violet Flame Meditation w/Penny

Intro to what the Violet Flame is, and

how and why you can use it, followed

by a guided meditation. Love offering. 5

-7 p.m. at Mystic Treasures, 7711 N Oak

Trafficway, KCMO, 816-420-0820,

Facebook/ Mystic Treasures.

November 13

Oneness Meditation

Ready to experience the Divine and

unconditional Love flowing through

you?! Reverend Patricia Keel will be

offering the Oneness Meditation.

Bell Yoga Studio, 41st & Bell, KC MO

64111 7:00pm $10 Love Offering For

more info contact Angela Reed

(913) 514-4986

[email protected]

November 13

Core Star Energy Healing Clinic

7:15 pm $20 Experience the benefits of

energy healing. 6045 Martway, Suite

104, Mission, KS Reservations

913-831-4422

www.CoreStarEnergyHealing.com

November 14 (Begins)

Interpreting Your Dreams

4-week class, includes a special session

on working with children who have

nightmares. Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. at

School of Metaphysics (www.som.org).

$40 ($30 with preregistration at

913-236-9292.

November 16 & 30

Channeling w/ Rich Fine

Bring any objects that you wished to be

vibrationally blessed, including yourself.

$25, 7-9 p.m. at Mystic Treasures, 7711

N Oak Trafficway, KCMO, 816-420-0820,

Facebook/ Mystic Treasures.

November 17-18

Holiday Open House

8 a.m.–4 p.m. at the Unity Village Book-

store & Coffee Shop FREE! Get a start

on your holiday gift shopping at our

Holiday Open House! We'll have ex-

tended hours, cookies, punch and free

gift wrapping. 1901 NW Blue Parkway

November 17

Access Consciousness™ Training

Access Bars is the first class in the Ac-

cess Consciousness™ Class Se-

VALA Gallery Events

5834 Johnson Drive

Mission, KS 66202

www.valagallery.com

913.826.6858

November 8th 7pm: Kansas City Kansas

Community Orchestra Benefit Concert at

VALA Gallery, Cell phone drive for

SafeHome and fundraiser.

Donations Welcome.

November 9th 6-9pm Exhibition

Opening: "Line, Light and Shadow" Featur-

ing Photography by Frank P. Hamilton and

R. Scott Anderson

VALA Benefit Concert Featuring Kathryn

Lorenzen & Heather Thornton, Saturday,

Nov 10th, 8:00 PM, Suggested Donation

$10

November 13th 7-9pm Songwriters' Cir-

cle with Jake & Angela Carmack

November 15th 7-9pm Ring of Writers

Poetry Night

December 1st 10am-2pm Exhibition

Closing:"Line, Light and Shadow" Featuring

Photography by Frank P. Hamilton and R.

Scott Anderson


WELLNESS 101

If you are ready to change your

health, wellness and/or weight,

you’re ready for Wellness 101 – a 10

-hour science-based course that can

CHANGE YOUR LIFE! November

classes - http://

KansasCity.WellnessForumRep.com

or call 913-269-7990.

OPEN HEART MEDITATION WITH

THE SINGING BOWL ONGOING

TUESDAYS AND SUNDAYS

Come meditate with us and be

bathed in the clear, pure, healing

sound of a massive crystal bowl.

This is a moving event for which you

need no previous experience. All are

welcome.Bell Yoga Studio, 41st &

Bell, KC MO 64111 Tuesday 6:30-

7:30pm; Sunday 5:00-6:00pm $5

donation , 816-589-7896

CHAKRA SATURDAYS

10am - 12 @ Healing Journeys

Get your Kundalini rising! Join us for

any or all: Chakra Yoga, Chakra Dhy-

ana (chanting), Live webcast from

Oneness University. Love offering.

Details: Meetup.com/Healing-

Journeys-with-Kaya/ or

816-217-3359

INVISION SPIRITUAL

GATHERINGS

Saturday nights at 6:00 PM and Sun-

day mornings at 11:00 AM. Powerful

messages and great music! 5106

NW Waukomis Drive, KCMO.

www.EnjoySpirituality.org

YOGA IN THE NORTHLAND TAUGHT

BY MARTI LEE

Classes for beginners to ad-

vanced. Address: 5106 NW Wauko-

mis Drive, KCMO. More informa-

tion: Facebook/com/InBlissYoga

CHAIR YOGA

Mondays at 8:30 a.m. at Gardens of

Delight near Parkville. Pre-register

at 816.584.0777.

ENERGY HEALING SESSIONS FOR

CANCER PATIENTS

By Appointment. Since 2005 the

Kansas City Healing Project has been

providing energy healing sessions

for cancer patients. Our clients have

been experiencing a reduction of

their stress, anxiety and pain levels

from their treatment and disease.

Donation basis. Contact John Hoefer

at 816-718-6358 for

details.

KansasCityHealingProject.org

RESTORATIVE YOGA

2nd

Saturdays 10 a.m. – noon at Gar-

dens of Delight near Parkville. Gen-

tly stretch, open the body, deeply

relax and rejuvenate major organs.

$25. Pre-register at 816.456.2359.

PRE-NATAL YOGA

Mondays at 7 p.m. at Gardens of

Delight near Parkville. Enjoy our

innovative approach to pre-natal

care and experience a radiant preg-

nancy and healthy delivery. $78/6-

week session. Pre-register at

816.584.0777.

GROW ORGANIC w/GARDENS OF

DELIGHT

Join our community garden outside

of Parkville. Your family receives a

10’ by 20’ plot. Explore growing and

eating your own organic produce.

Information: 816.584.0777.

4 DAY BIOENERGY HEALING CLINIC

First Tues of the month 7-9 PM,

Fee: Donation. Reservations: Kim

Meisinger 913-685-9939

http://web.mac.com/bioenergy/

HealingBioenergy/Movies_BLP.html

REIKI CIRCLE

Unity Church of Overland Park

10300 Antioch, OPKS. 2nd

and 4th

Mondays 7-9 p.m. Love offer-

ing. All welcome. Receive a Reiki

treatment. For flier:

[email protected].

816-523-4440

SACRED

RELATIONSHIP

2nd

or 3rd

Saturday monthly A begin-

ning tantra class for singles and cou-

ples to experience the Divine. 7-

9pm. Ipsalu Tantra Kriya Yoga

teacher. Leawood 816-523-4440,

For flier with topic and date,

[email protected]

ries. Dynamic tools to clear all the un-

healthy fixed beliefs out of your body-

mind. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Healing Points in

Mission: www.reikihealingpoints.com.

November 24

Learn How to Play the Native

American Flute

10 - noon. Instructor: Janalea Hoff-

man. Beautiful, easy to play grounding

instrument. Rhythmic Medicine Studio,

913-851-5100,

www.rhythmicmedicine.com. $25.

November 27

Core Star Energy Healing Clinic

7:15 pm $20 Experience the benefits of

energy healing. 6045 Martway, Suite 104,

Mission, KS Reservations 913-831-4422

www.CoreStarEnergyHealing.com

November 28

The Gathering of Friends

Once a month we gather to meet old

friends and new, enjoy tea and treats, and

learn about yoga and other healing mo-

dalities. Wednesday Nov 28 6:00-8:00

pm. Registration required. For more in-

formation visit www.SageStoneYoga.com

or contact [email protected]

913 832 5297

November 30

Sacred Circle Dance

7 - 8:30 p.m. Instructor: Kay

Celeste. Movement to music, meditative,

meaningful and fun. Rhythmic Medicine

Studio, 913-851-5100,

www.rhythmicmedicine.com.

Love offering.

December 1

Blessings & Boogie

Experience the

peace & healing during Oneness

Blessings followed by a "Sweat Your

Prayers" dance party. Truly an alternative

spiritual experience. 6:30 - 10pm @ Heal-

ing Journeys. Details: Meetup.com/

Healing-Journeys-with-Kaya/

816-217-3359

December 1

Akashic Record Sessions at the

Mystic Fair

Come join us and experience a variety of

sessions, snacks, and store specials. Call to

schedule or drop-in. 10-4 Crescent

Springs, OP, KS

www.crescentsprings.net Call Kat for

more info: 913-341-2044

December 1-2

Reiki I & II

Learn energy healing skills for yourself

and others. Intro to essential oils in-

cluded. 9am – 6pm, $320 with early de-

posit. CEs for nurses, massage therapists,

OTs. Karen Harrison, ICRT Licensed Reiki

Master, Leawood, KS. 816-523-4440.

[email protected]

www.karenharrison.net.

December 7

Holiday Open House and

Art Reception

3p.m. to 8p.m., The professionals of Suite

100, 4010 Washington, are hosting a Holi-

day Open House and Art Reception, fea-

turing "Layered Time", works by re-

nowned artist Zigmunds Priede. Art and

artist courtesy of the VALA Gallery. Event

location: 4010 Washington, Suite 100, KC

MO. For more information, 816-753-5556

or 913-826-6858.

December 7-9

Willow Zen Soap & Body

Christmas Sale

Visit Casey Lesmeister’s booth at the KC

Pipe Circle Sale, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. 7110

Antioch, OP, for handmade bath and

body products; willowzensoap.com.

December 7-9

KC Pipe Circle Christmas Sale

11 a.m. – 5 p.m. 7110 Antioch, OP, 913-

362-0904. Local artists’ creations of pot-

tery, jute and leather bags, stockings, tie

dyes, handmade soaps, jewelry, orna-

ments, peanut brittle, poinsettias, crystals

and more.

December 16

Movies that Matter

Join us monthly for inspiring & thought

provoking films, food & friendship. 2 -

5pm @ Healing Journeys. Details:

Meetup.com/Healing-Journeys-with-

Kaya/ or 816-217-3359

December 27-29

Presented by Trish Elting -

You Being You

How to be fully present in the New

Year. A mini retreat to launch into 2013

feeling calm, energized, and ready to cre-

ate the life you most desire. For more

information visit

www.SageStoneYoga.com or contact

[email protected] 913 832

5297 Bio Energetic Class 9am to 6pm Nov

17. Class tuition $90 includes supplies and

lunch in Olathe, KS. Contact tama-

[email protected] or call Tamara at

913-752-7934.

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