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ransformational Psychologist, Dr. Suchinta Abhayaratna, will facilitate a workshop series exploring mandalas for manifesting spiritual qualities in Santa Fe. The series, starting November 8, will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on four consecutive Sundays. During the four weeks, participants will create 21 small mandalas. “The term Mandala means ‘sacred circle,’ and a ‘container of essence’ in Sanskrit. Mandalas have been tools for meditation and healing in many cultures. The spiritual practice of creating mandalas promises to be a beautiful and profoundly transformational experience while also being joyful and mystical,” explains Abhayaratna. No previous artistic experience is required. A simple technique to create luminous effects using white and colored pencils on black paper will be presented in the first session. The emphasis will be on process, not product. A Community Sand Mandala of Gratitude will be created on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. This event will also be open to others in the community who wish to participate. In addition, an online workshop will be offered on four Saturdays starting November 7.
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Having Gratitude Yields More Happiness than Having Things
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wo studies from Baylor University have confirmed that materialism can lead to feeling less satisfied with life, while a sense of gratitude reverses some of the negative effects of the pursuit of things. The research, led by Professor James Roberts, Ph.D., included questionnaires sent to 246 marketing students from another university, focusing on happiness and satisfaction with a 15-minute survey that included a 15-point materialism scale. The study found that individuals that focused on achieving material goals were less satisfied with their lives, less happy and had lower selfesteem. Meanwhile, the study found that grateful students found more meaning in their lives and felt a greater sense of satisfaction. “Individuals high in gratitude showed less of a relationship between materialism and its negative affect. Additionally, individuals high in materialism showed decreased life satisfaction when either gratitude or positive affect was low,” note the researchers.
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ith a long career focused on group interaction and personal health, Dr. Beth Gineris, MA, MS, brings her vast knowledge of mindfulness, conflict resolution, cognitive behavioral retraining and solutions-focused life coaching into her writings, including her two books on mindfulness. Gineris asserts that by developing an attitude of mindfulness one can integrate spirit, mind and body to positively shift communications and relations with the outside world. All interactions with others—from family, work and love life— become harmonious from this more balanced perspective. Turning Me to We: The Art of Partnering with Mindfulness provides the keys and innovative techniques to create healthy, successful relationships in an easy to implement step-by-step model. Written in an accessible and engaging format, the simple, yet highly effective tools offered in this insightful book teach how to shift relationships from competitive to collaborative and estranging to connected. Readers will find the skills necessary to allow all of the partnerships in their life to flourish. This is a companion book to Turning No to On: The Art of Parenting with Mindfulness. The goal of this book is to assist the parent in developing an attitude of mindfulness in parenting to circumvent the trap of power struggling in daily living and develop an internalized structure of strength and flexibility. This style of thinking and being in parenting will help you shift your child’s no to on, shifting the power struggle into a sense of being “turned on” to life and living mindfully. This incorporates playfulness, flexibility and a sense of structure in how things work and results in happy, powerful, resilient, strong, collaborative, unique, self-confident beings. Dr. Gineris is committed to doing transformational work with clients, through the synthesis of her three graduate degrees in counseling, business, Oriental medicine and her 25 years of personal meditation and mindful practices. She has a thriving integrative energetic, cognitive, physical medicine practice in Albuquerque and offers mindfulness training seminars at her practice throughout the year. To learn more about Dr. Gineris and her trainings, visit BethGineris.com. Both books are available through her website and locally at Page 1 Books, BookWorks and the Center for Instinctive Health Medicine in Albuquerque.
lbuquerque Hypnotherapy owner Jay Pullen brings a variety of resources to his hypnotherapy practice, including degrees in psychology and organizational management. Up until a few years ago, Pullen spent a great deal of his career in the building trade, with custom cabinets being his initial draw into that creative world. This endeavor culminated in designing and building custom homes. However, his interest in behavioral health, which includes spirituality and six years on the board of trustees at Unity Spiritual Center of Albuquerque, never stopped. When the real estate market collapsed in 2008, he felt it was a good time to return to that world and began training at The Hypnotherapy Academy of America in Albuquerque. Pullen is fully certified in general hypnotherapy as well as Medical Support Hypnosis, but finds himself currently working with a lot of anxiety issues in his practice. “It seems appropriate for the time,” he says. “I’ve been doing volunteer work for several years now with a counseling agency that works with children diagnosed with Reactive Attachment Disorder, a population of very difficult and troubled children. I’ve learned a lot about the mechanisms that create anxiety issues of all kinds that start in childhood and continue on into adulthood. The message is that you don’t have to live with anxiety; there are ways to get relief from that issue. My training in Medical Support Hypnosis also allows me to understand the physical wellness complications that can come from anxiety and stress.” Jay Pullen can be reached at 505-4502571 or by visiting AlbuquerqueHypnotherapy.com. He offers a free 20 minute consultation for those who want to meet him and see if hypnotherapy is right for them. See directory listing page 31.
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are fresher and more potent,” she says. Although a facial can easily be performed at home with salon or commercial products, Fedotova, who owns spas in Chicago and Kalamazoo, Michigan, recommends having a professional facial every four to five weeks. Charlene Handel, a certified holistic esthetician, holistic skin care educator and owner of Skin Fitness Etc., in Carlsbad, California, agrees.
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Handel chooses treatments that penetrate and nourish the layer of skin below the epidermis, the outermost layer, consisting of mostly dead cells, with 100 percent holistic (edible) products and freshly brewed organic tea compresses. “Without a gentle exfoliation, the first To help consumstep in any effective facial, not even t age 25, Paula The skin, your ers avoid overpaying for skincare formulas with penetration enBegoun, author of The Original protective organ, skincare products which hancers, can nourish the lower layer of may not be as natural or live cells. One key nourishment among Beauty Bible and other is meant to be organic as touted, Begoun others is vitamin C, an antioxidant which bestselling books on encourages skepticism protects against sun damage skincare, makeup and “worn” for life. It is regarding marketing mes- brightens, and promotes collagen production,” hair care, read her first She suggests that advises Handel. label on a skincare not a luxury, but a sages. an important key is to She explains that skin cells proproduct she was using. Although she’d tried necessity to take choose the best formula- duced in the deepest layer gradually tion for an individual’s push their way to the epidermis every many different products the best possible skin type and specific skin 30 days and die. Dead cells can pile up to control her acne and concerns. unevenly and give the skin’s surface a eczema since age 11, care of it. “There are no U.S. dry, rough, dull appearance. As we age, she hadn’t thought about Food and Drug Agencycell turnover time increases to 45 or 60 the contents, which was ~Charlene Handel approved standards for days, which is why gentle sloughing is partially why she was necessary. This can be done at home distraught to discover that acetone (nail the organic labeling of skincare products sold in salons and spas or over-the- three times a week with a honey mask. polish remover) was the fourth ingredicounter. The cosmetics industry hasn’t Another form of exfoliation perent listed. agreed on one set of standards either. formed in a salon uses a diamondThat moment became the inspiraU.S. Department of Agriculture certifica- tipped, crystal-free microdermabrasion tion for Begoun’s lifetime devotion to tion is cost-prohibitive for most small machine to gently buff away the surface skincare research and education and cosmetic companies that use clean, layer of skin. customer advocacy. Today, as founder certified organic ingredients, so some An additional option is a light glycolof the Seattle-based Paula’s Choice uncertified organic products exist and ic acid and beta hydroxy acid treatment. Skincare, she continues to help women it’s wise to read labels,” explains Elina This can be purchased over the counter or understand when product claims are Fedotova, founder of the nonprofit Asprepared at home using organic papaya misleading or factual. sociation of Holistic Skin Care Practitio- (glycolic) and pineapple (beta hydroxyl) ners. She counsels that we Google any for more even skin tone. These treatments, Buyer Be Aware unfamiliar ingredient to learn if it’s toxic sometimes referred to as acid peels, can One of Begoun’s core conclusions is or safe. be applied to the face for no more than 10 that the terms organic and all natural are Fedotova, a cosmetic chemist and to 15 minutes, typically every two to four largely responsible for fueling the misaesthetician who makes her profesweeks or every few months. conception that all synthetic ingredients sional skincare line, Elina Organics, by Treatment serums, moisturizing in cosmetics are automatically bad and hand in a laboratory, compares the diflotions and eye and neck creams are all that all organic or natural ingredients are automatically good. She further notes that ference between salon and commercial elements of a complete facial. The simmany products labeled organic and natu- products to fine dining versus fast food. plest sequence of application is layering ral include synthetic chemicals, meaning “Salon products are made in far smaller from the lightest to heaviest—eye cream, serum and moisturizer. Give them a that the term organic doesn’t apply to the quantities than mass-produced brands and offer higher concentrations of minute or two to absorb. No facial is entire formula. Fragrances are common ingredients. They are generally shipped complete without a sunscreen with zinc synthetic ingredients, as is the triethadirectly to the salon and have a higher oxide or titanium dioxide, applied last. nolamine that’s often used to adjust the turnover rate. Because they don’t have pH or as an emulsifying agent to convert Linda Sechrist is a Natural Awakenings acid to a salt, or stearate, as the base for a to be stored for indeterminate periods or endure warehouse temperatures, they senior staff writer. cleanser.
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immune systems. Here are just a few: Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), also known as Teflon, is found in foundation, pressed powder, loose powder, bronzer, blush, eye shadow and mascara. It can even enhance the toxicity of other chemicals, according to Danish research published in the International Journal of Andrology, and due to its fluorine base, can disrupt iodine absorption, contributing to breast disease including cancer. Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and its cousin, hydroxytoluene (BHT), are common preservatives found in lip products, liquid makeup and moisturizers that the European Commission on Endocrine Disruption cites as interfering with hormone function. They’ve also been shown to cause kidney damage, according to research by Kathleen Barnes from Spain’s Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. Formaldehyde in many forms, e all want to look and feel manager at the Breast Cancer Fund and beautiful, often enhancing its Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, in San including quaternium-15, coal tar, benzene and mineral oils that are our best features with assisFrancisco. prohibited in the European Union and tance from cosmetics. Yet many of us While most cosmetic ingrediJapan, are classified as carcinogens by may not be aware of the toxic ingredi- ents must be listed on product labels, the International Agency for Research ents contained in products we’re using. sometimes their names are hard to “When the Federal Food, Drug, recognize, many are toxic and some of on Cancer. These examples represent the tip and Cosmetic Act was passed 77 years the most dangerous ones may not even of the iceberg of toxic chemicals of be listed. Labeled toxins commonly ago, it contained 112 pages of stanfound in cosmetics include endocrine concern commonly used in cosmetics. dards for food and drugs, and only disruptors that can affect our develop- They further range from allergens and one page for cosmetics,” says Connie Engel, Ph.D., science and education mental, reproductive, neurological and substances that cause non-cancerous
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and cancerous tumors and organ toxicity to developmental and reproductive impairment, miscarriage and bioaccumulation leading to toxic overload when not excreted. Fragrances don’t have to be included in label ingredient lists, constituting another major concern, explains Engel. “Most cosmetics, even eye shadow, contain fragrance, and those fragrances can contain several dozen unlabeled ingredients, including hormone-disrupting phthalates.” The European Union is the authoritative source on all of these issues. Based on its CosIng (cosmetic ingredients) database accessed via ec.europa. eu/consumers/cosmetics/cosing, it has banned scores of toxic chemicals from makeup sold in EU countries.
Safe and Healthy Alternatives Fortunately, safe alternatives are available to enhance our natural beauty. “Become an educated consumer and read the list of ingredients,” advises Janice Cox, the Medford, Oregon, author of Natural Beauty at Home. “Fewer ingredients and organic components mean safer products.” Better yet, we can make our own more natural beauty aids. “One advantage of making your own is that you’re in control. You know yourself and your skin and sensitivities,” says Cox. DIY products are easy if intense color isn’t a requirement. “The color many people want is hard to produce with kitchen ingredients,” Cox explains. “You can make clear mascara and eyebrow tamer with castor oil. It’s easy to make lip balms and maybe get a little color by adding berry juice or beet root powder.” For those that want the look of high-quality makeup without toxins, other good alternatives come into play, says Hollywood makeup artist Lina Hanson, author of Eco-Beautiful. “I had been working in the industry for several years before I discovered the toxic ingredients in makeup; I was shocked,” she says. Equally unsettling, “I also learned that many of the ingredients allowed in the U.S. are banned in the
European Union because of their toxicity.” That knowledge launched Hanson’s quest to create safe, organic, beauty-enhancing products for women, celebrities and everyday people alike. “So many people these days pay close attention to what they put in their bodies, but not everyone is as careful about what they put on their bodies,” she says. “I want people to understand that you don’t have to sacrifice beauty in going green.” Hanson warns against so-called “natural” cosmetics that abuse the term and may include harmful preservatives and synthetic ingredients. She assures, “Any product labeled ‘USDA certified organic’ contains 100 percent organic ingredients.” Her book mentions numerous brands she recommends.
Beauty Bonus Tip Healthy, moisturized skin is essential to natural beauty, many experts agree, noting that younger women need to unclog pores to prevent acne. They don’t need much moisturizing, but skin generally becomes drier with age, making good moisturizers important. Cox recommends jojoba oil to effect glowing skin. Hanson likes coconut oil, although she recommends rubbing it in, removing makeup and then taking it off with a hot, wet towel. The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics (SafeCosmetics.org) has created a helpful app for iPhone and Android users at ThinkDirtyApp.com. Simply download it and scan a store item’s barcode to immediately access information on the product’s toxic ingredients, along with recommendations for healthier alternatives. Kathleen Barnes is the author of many natural health books, including Food Is Medicine. Connect at Kathleen Barnes.com.
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Grateful for EVERYTHING Create an Attitude of Gratitude All Day Long by Mary Lynn Ziemer
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he secret to happiness and finding the enduring joy we all seek is Thanksgiving—the simple act of continually giving thanks. To realize wonderful positive outcomes, up to and including seeming miracles, do one thing: Show gratitude all day long. Seeing everything in a new light, through a refreshing prism of love and appreciation, imparts a deep inner well of peace, calm and joy, making us feel more alive. We can feel that way every day, in every aspect of life, awaking each morning excited to create the day ahead and enthusiastic about each moment and then falling asleep at night embracing a profound feeling of gratitude for all the good we know and have. Happiness is contagious and becomes an upward spiral of joy naturally shared with others. Start today by launching a daily gratitude journal. This single action, the simplest and quickest way to get results, will foster a habit geared to change everything forever. It fills up our love tank, sparks success and benefits everyone. To embrace better relationships, health, clarity, life and tangible and intangible wealth: n Set a daily time for journal writing. n Pick a handful of things that prompt gratitude that day. Perhaps begin with people that support you in some way. Everything counts, from expressions of beauty to basic conveniences. Eventually the daily list will grow, generating the joy of gratitude at ever-higher levels.
progress, like encouraging steps in a relationship, focus on what makes you feel good and want more of and you’ll start seeing more evidence of them. n Elaborate in detail about a particular thing that earns extra gratitude. This carries more benefits from intense feelings than creating a list. When we see how blessed we are with what we already have, it creates more of what we are grateful for, generating an endless cycle of gratitude. n Take notice of the surprises and little miracles that occur, and be sure to make note of them to evoke an even stronger level of awe and gratitude. Robert Emmons, Ph.D., of the University of California-Davis, a leading authority in researching the science of gratitude and its impact on well-being, instructs his study participants, “Be aware of your feelings and how you ‘relish’ and ‘savor’ this gift in your imagination. Take the time to be especially aware of the depth of your gratitude.” In other words, don’t hurry through this exercise like a to-do list. An all-day-long attitude of gratitude ramps up our awareness of life’s pleasures. It takes an already good life to a whole new zone of zest.
n It’s important to write with love and joy, because such feelings create your world. Even if something’s a work in
Mary Lynn Ziemer is a master of Advanced Life Concepts, certified life and business coach, motivational speaker and author, with more than 30 years as an entrepreneur and corporate executive at two Fortune 100 companies. Connect at LivingAJoyfulLifeNow.com.
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■ Become aware of the other person’s emotions. ■ Care about the other person by seeing their emotions as valid and important.
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■ Listen empathetically to better understand the way they feel, allowing them to feel safe to be vulnerable without fear of judgment. Seek to understand, rather than to agree or redirect.
■ Acknowledge and validate their feelings. We don’t need to validate that the thoughts they have about their emotions are correct; instead, simply let them know that it’s valid to feel the way that they do. For example, if a by teal Swan friend says, “I feel useless,” we could uch of our identity is shaped Recipe for a High EQ validate them by saying, “I can see in childhood by key events Parents can successfully form deeper con- how you might feel that way.” and the emotions and pernections with their kids by recognizing, spectives we associate with them. respecting and acknowledging their emo- ■ Allow the person to experience their tional range, rather than telling kids they emotions fully before moving toward any kind of improvement. We cannot All Emotions Count should feel a certain way. Telling someimpose our idea of when they should Emotional intelligence, sometimes one how they should or shouldn’t feel referred to as EQ, is often overlooked only teaches them to distrust themselves be ready or able to feel differently. This is when we practice unconditional as a skill set in today’s world. The and that there’s something wrong with presence and unconditional love. We recent animated film Inside Out calls them. As a communication aid, Inside are there as support, without trying to attention to effective ways of addressOut may speak best to older children, fix them or anything else. Don’t be ofing a child’s journey by embracing and because younger viewers may get the better understanding their emotions; erroneous impression that emotions can fended if they don’t accept support that’s offered at this time. A benevolent power particularly those that don’t feel posicontrol them, rather than that they can is inherent in offering love that exists retive. control their own emotional reactions. A recent study by the London The recipe for healthy bonding and gardless of what someone does or does School of Economics Centre for emotional development is for all parties not do with it. Economic Performance found that a to model how they value the importance ■ Help the other person to strategize child’s emotional health is far more of each other’s feelings and respectfully ways to manage the reactions they important in determining future haplisten for the feelings behind the words. might be having to their emotions piness than factors such as academic In opening ourselves to being underafter—and only after—their feelings success or wealth. Parents can help stood, we open ourselves to understand- have been validated, acknowledged ensure a healthy emotional upbringing ing others. Good parenting involves emo- and fully felt. This is when we can by avoiding making three mistakes. tion. Good relationships involve emotion. assert new ways of looking at a situDisapproval of a child’s emotions: The bottom line is that emotions matter. ation that may improve the way anThis involves being critical of a child’s We all struggle with negative emo- other person is feeling. This is when displays of negative emotion and reptions from time to time, and the way advice may be offered. rimanding or punishing the child for we address and deal with them influWhen done successfully, this proexpressing them. ences our emotional health. The goal cess can transform a conflict encounDismissing a child’s emotions: is to develop a trustworthy emotional tered in a relationship into solid gold. This comes across as regarding a connection with the other person that child’s emotions as unimportant, either is important to us, which enhances Teal Swan is the author of Shadows through ignoring their emotions, or intimacy and the effectiveness of the Before Dawn: Finding the Light of Selfworse, trivializing them. relationship in accomplishing good. Love Through Your Darkest Times, on Offering little relevant guidance: Using this six-part process of helpful how healing hidden wounds reveals While parents may empathize, they our authentic selves (TealSwan.com). concrete steps applies equally to the don’t set limits on behavior or assist Inside Out will be released next month children and adults in our lives. each child in understanding and copon DVD. ing with their emotions.
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Kristen Bell on Planet-Friendly Living Eco-Activist Actress Takes Steps that Make a Difference by Gerry Strauss
Which core beliefs catalyze your passion for consciously stewarding the environment? I wholeheartedly believe: Every problem has a solution. We are all global citizens. Kindness is always in fashion. We have to laugh at ourselves. There is strength in forgiveness. Honesty without tact is cruelty. No one can make me feel inferior without my consent.
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rom Veronica Mars to Forgetting Sarah Marshall, her face is unmistakable. Thanks to the worldwide popularity of Frozen, her voice is now unforgettable, as well. Kristen Bell, though, believes the greatest contribution she can make is embodying an eco-friendly lifestyle together with her husband, actor Dax Shepard, and their two daughters, finding ways to help the planet survive and thrive for generations to come.
Ultimately, we are responsible for one another and for the creatures and places around us. I felt good about caring for the world around me before I had kids, but now I also derive a ton of self-esteem from being a good example for them.
How has celebrity supported your role in speaking out on behalf of your favorite causes? I have the rare gift of a public platform, which is amazing to me, since I felt so small and unheard as a child. Social media can be a megaphone, so I use it to be a conduit to support causes I believe in. People don’t have to listen… but when they do, helpful things happen. My approach is to spotlight an issue while also shedding light on a solution. I particularly like talking about childhood malnutrition and telling people about ThisBarSavesLives (ThisBarSavesLives.com), which do-
nates a life-saving nutritional packet to a child in need every time we buy this organic, gluten-free snack bar. I love their motto, “We eat together.”
What Earth-friendly actions do you and your family embrace in day-to-day living? Our fun time revolves around being active outdoors. We love hiking as a family, walking a mile to dinner or biking along the river. We often go exploring and make up outdoor games such as: How far can you jump? How far can I throw this? and Let’s race! The kids like to get dirty and my husband and I like to breathe fresh air at the end of a workday. We have a garden where the girls and I are learning about growing and caring for edible plants and how to cook what we grow. Our thumbs aren’t very green just yet but we are trying.
As PETA’s “Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrities” of 2013, why are you and Dax convinced that healthy vibrancy doesn’t rely on eating meat? I have been a vegetarian since I was 11. I have never wanted to eat meat, even before I knew the positive environmental effects of a vegetarian diet. People need to be conscious of what they are eating. Most edible supermarket items aren’t real food. I like knowing where my meal comes from and who handles it. It makes both my mind and body feel better.
How did the animated film Frozen enable you to reach a larger young audience than ever before?
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My goal with the character Anna was to play an imperfect princess, giving voice to the heroine I had been searching for when I was young: Someone who was awkward, clumsy, optimistic, too talkative, caring and didn’t have perfect posture. I wanted girls that feel like they don’t always fit in to have a fearless heroine to identify with. I want to be a real-life Anna, someone who doesn’t apologize for her flaws and stands up for herself and others because she’s strong. Thanks to Frozen, I have been invited to do more projects that reach young people. I hope to extend my voice as a trustworthy source supporting projects that can benefit them.
we all understand that producing meat and dairy is water intensive. Replacing our lawn with AstroTurf cut our household water bill dramatically. We never run water from the tap when we are brushing our teeth, and always ‘let it mellow if it’s
yellow’, that is, flush selectively. We even reuse the water used to sterilize baby bottles to water houseplants. Gerry Strauss is a freelance writer in Hamilton, NJ. Connect at GerryStrauss@aol.com.
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Search for a generic food item babies, include food without added at CalorieCount.com to see how sugar or salt and single-grain cereal. brand-name products rank in Alternative Giving: Especially popular during the December holidays, the nutritional value. percent of a day’s fiber requirement when added to soup or salad. Cereal: Steel-cut or rolled oats, farina (Cream of Wheat) and grits are low-calorie and nutritious options for a warm start to the day. All can be found as organic; farina in whole wheat or white wheat that is certified kosher. Cold cereals should list whole grains as the first ingredient and be high in fiber and low in sugar, like organic Oat O’s. Snacks: Unsalted nuts, full of fiber, protein and vitamins, are highly prized at food pantries. Packed in juice, fruit cups make a healthy treat. Dried fruit and sunflower seeds are another favorite. Low-salt, low-sugar peanut or sunflower butter packs protein. Honey is a healthy sweetener. Collecting Party: “A group of us collected and donated 600 pounds of food for babies, pets and adults to Extended Hands Food Bank,” says Dee Power, in Fountain Hills, Arizona. For
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank offers prepacked bags to grocery store patrons, paid for at checkout. Customers can see what’s included and the food bank picks them up. (Tip: Cash donations allow lower cost bulk purchases with no need to transport or sort items.) Non-Food: Make sure the food pantry has storage space before donating wet or dry food for cats and dogs and birdseed; baby wipes, shampoo and soap; and adult soap, deodorant, shaving supplies, toothpaste, shampoo and toilet paper. “A $5,000 grant gave us added storage space,” says Byrnes. The bottom line is what food pantries need is much the same as what’s found in any healthy home pantry—comestibles rich in flavor, vitamins and fiber and free of unhealthy additives. Please be generous year-round, sharing well beyond the holidays. Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.
Annual Food Drives Local Boy Scout troops remind us to prepare for their annual food drive. On November 7, be on the lookout for a door hanger reminder; on November 14, they’ll pick up food for delivery to local food banks. The National Association of Letter Carriers’ (U.S. Postal Service) annual nationwide food drive is May 14, 2016. Since 1992, they’ve collected more than 1.3 billion pounds of food. Feeding America’s drive benefits from a matching gift from motivational speaker and author Tony Robbins through December 3, aimed to provide a total of 100 million meals for the 49 million Americans that struggle with hunger. Each $1 given and matched helps secure and distribute 20 meals through its network of food banks. Donate at Tinyurl. com/TonyRobbinsFeedingAmerica.
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magine having a ballerina’s physique, grace, strength and flexibility. That’s the potential of barre. “Barre is a combination of ballet, yoga and Pilates principles. We use small, isometric movements to temporarily fatigue muscles and make them long and lean. The so-called fatigue is what causes muscles to shake, and therefore, change,” explains Nadia Yokarini-Kotsonis, a certified barre instructor at Physique Fitness Studio, in Grove City, Ohio. Students use a ballet barre to support themselves while doing the exercises. Yokarini-Kotsonis is among many former dancers that have embraced barre
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fitness. Trained in ballet, tap, contemporary and traditional dance in Athens, Greece, she discovered barre when she moved to the U.S. “I fell in love with how challenging it was and the effects and changes I saw in my body. I got certified a year later and have been teaching ever since. I’m still in love with practicing it, no matter how tired I might be beforehand,” she says. Rather than a cardiovascular regimen, “Barre is good for developing core strength. You gain overall flexibility, muscle strength, improved posture and range of motion,” says Lisa Juliet, West Coast regional director of the teacher certification program (Barre Certification.com).
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While barre has had some U.S. presence since the 1950s, “It’s having a resurgence now,” says Charlene Causey, a certified natural health professional and ballet body barre instructor in Pueblo, Colorado. Newfound interest began on both coasts and is quickly becoming a Midwest mainstay, according to Yokarini-Kotsonis, who says it’s one of the most popular classes she teaches, and other studios are following suit. She remarks, “Everyone wants to offer barre, and everyone wants to come to a class and see what it’s about.” “Seniors love it because barre helps improve their balance. It’s also perfect for people working to overcome injuries,” says Juliet. She notes that while women are predominant in classes, the tide is turning a bit toward more gender equity. “Men that enter classes as skeptical come out sweating.” One recently earned his barre teaching certificate.
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“What makes this workout brilliant is that the classes are designed to fit the goals and ability levels of all participants. Each set of exercises provides options ranging from the beginner to the more advanced barre enthusiast. Effective, yet safe, low-impact
techniques provide ongoing challenges,” says Causey. Those that regularly practice realize many positive effects. “Your body becomes long and lean, similar to a ballet dancer’s. You learn to stand tall and become stronger with each class,” says Yokarini-Kotsonis. However, don’t expect it to be easy. “Even when you do it every day, you’ll still find it extremely challenging,” she adds. Most teachers individualize modifications for beginners. “I tell my students to do what they can. There’s no judgment here,” says Causey. Many yoga teachers offer barre classes as a beneficial complement to other sports and activities such as running. “It supplements your other endeavors,” notes Causey. Today’s barre classes feature bare feet and typical workout wear, specialized equipment and props, contemporary music and of course, the ballet barre. The whole experience is highly positive and upbeat, says Causey. Most fitness experts would agree that it’s good to add variety to workouts, and trying something new adds spice to the mix. Plus, for those that keep at it, says Yokarini-Kotsonis, “Barre can be the fastest results-oriented program you can undergo. Expect to see a change in your body in a
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Positive Futures Network and author of Change the Story, Change the Future: A Living Economy for a Living Earth. “When we choose real wealth,” says Korten, of Bainbridge Island, Washington, “we can have exciting hobbies and adventures; work that challenges and stimulates us; and spiritual connection with a universe that’s infinitely larger than a stock portfolio. Instead of more stuff in our already-stuffed lives, we can have fewer things, but better things of higher quality—fewer visits to the doctor and more visits to museums and friends’ houses.”
Step One: Taking Inventory of Our Stuff
Suze Orman, owner of the Suze Orman Financial Group, in Emeryville, California, and the bestselling author of The Courage to Be Rich: Creating a Life of Material and Spiritual Abundance, ponders by Judith Fertig whether having stuff is worth it and suggests we raditional economics has us thinking in opposites—in take an inventory of what we own. “Think about the value terms of assets and liabilities. We consider the value of of each object—what it cost you when you bought it, what the material things we’ve accumulated: We add up our it’s worth in dollars today, and what it’s worth in an Earthly, assets, which may include stocks, bonds, real estate, bank material representation of who you are now,” she says. accounts and retirement savings. Then we subtract what we Orman suggests that we go through every closet and owe: Our liabilities may include a home mortgage, credit cupboard and recycle or throw away items that no longer card debt, insurance premiums and student and vehicle serve us well, and then reconnect with items we cannot loans. The balance is deemed our net worth. Figured this part with, such as family mementos. “Think of these items way, our net worth changes every minute and can sometimes so precious to you and how little, in fact, they cost you,” shift dramatically. she says. In this way we define for ourselves the true meanThere is a better way to assess our wealth, because we ing of worth, and it’s never about the stuff. Once we have a are overlooking, dismissing or squandering valuable rehandle on what we own, it’s time to turn to what we want sources and benefits such as time, personal health, spiritual and how we can get there. well-being, social connections or community in order to buy temporal things that will only depreciate over time. Step Two: Re-Evaluating Life Goals Golden, Colorado, author David Wann explores this Just as we would do a personal financial assessment before theme in his book Simple Prosperity: Finding Real Wealth we make plans to achieve financial goals, a life audit helps in a Sustainable Lifestyle. He remarks, “The U.S. may be on us determine our priorities for living happily and productop when it comes to spending, but we also lead the world tively. Ximena Vengoechea, a design researcher for Twitter, in debt per capita, children in poverty, percent of people Inc., in San Francisco, recently did this using 100 sticky in prison, obesity and infant mortality.” In fact, the U.S. has notes during one dedicated afternoon. She wrote recently been ranked 42nd among countries in longevity— a single wish, one thing she’d like to do, on right below Guam and just above Albania. each note. “So where is all the spending really getting us?” he During this “spring cleaning for the asks. “We need to be getting more value out of each dolsoul,” as she calls it, Vengoechea reaffirmed lar, each hour, each spoonful of food, each square foot of her thirst for learning and adventure. Taking it house and each gallon of gas. The secret of success at the a step further, she How we spend local, national and global scale is not really a secret; it’s in analyzed how she plain sight, and it’s called moderation.” our days is, of spent her time and
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of her time was spent in work-related activities and not enough in adventure or seeing the people she loved. Drawing it up in the visual medium of charts helped her identify her life goals and see the changes she needed to make. Doubtless, we can all find better ways to utilize our assets.
Our Time
California’s Well-Being in Business Lab, which works with the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley, to provide local communities with a research-based model for prosperity. In socially abundant communities and nations, individuals don’t have to earn as much money to be comfortable, because their quality of life is partly provided by the strength of social bonds.
Arianna Huffington, of New York City, founder of The Huffington Post, knows firsthand about having so Heeding the Call to Change many demands on our time that days feel Finding and doing what “lights us up” will rushed, which can increase our stress and Finding and doing bring us abundance, claims David Howitt in negatively impact our productivity. She Your Call. The Portland, Oregon, Meriwhat “lights us Heed says, “On the flip side, the feeling of having wether Group entrepreneur who consults for enough time, or even surplus time, is called up” will bring consumer companies, maintains that finding ‘time affluence’. Although it may be hard heroic purpose (that heart-centered thing us abundance. our to believe, it’s actually possible to achieve.” we feel we were meant to do) is the first step Huffington recommends simple steps like toward true wealth. Howitt says the secret is in ~David Howitt getting enough sleep and putting time limits one small word—and. Instead of choosing eion work and online activities. ther/or, our world expands with “and”. He urges us to inBelinda Munoz, a social change activist in San Frantegrate the intuitive and analytic parts of ourselves: “poet cisco who blogs at TheHalfwayPoint.net, observes, “Time and professional, prophet and profit, soul and success.” is neutral. We either use it wisely or waste it, so the onus It’s not just about philanthropy, but truly making your is on us to make it an asset.” Munoz can both let go of community and your world a better place through your stress and be more productive when she blocks out day work, he observes. “You’re doing good in the world, and parts. “When I focus, I shut out interruptions, stop feeling when you live that way, money follows you.” rushed and get my work done with ease,” she says.
Our Health
One high-impact way to support personal health is to value food more, maintains Wann. “We need to spend more of our household budget for food, not less,” he says. “By rearranging both our household and national expenditures, we should give a higher priority to fresh, healthy food and a lower priority to electronic gadgets, shopping, cars, lawns and even vacations. Our overall expenses don’t have to go up, they just need to be realigned with our changing values. By choosing higher quality food and supporting better ways of growing it, we also begin to reshape the American culture,” he says.
Our Community
The community, rather than the stock market, is the better source of real wealth—both personal and global—maintains Korten. “Your community economy is part of the glue that binds people together. It’s the key to physical and mental health and happiness.” Giving less control over our financial well-being to Wall Street and more to Main Street will help us think in terms of livelihoods, instead of mere jobs. For Korten, this equates to not only how we make money to live, but also how we live—valuing our homes, communities and natural environment. Priceless social capital comes from investing our time and money in local communities. Korten observes how, when freely and wisely spent, these efforts can lower crime rates, make schools more productive and help economies function better. Korten cites Oakland,
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calendarofevents SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 One Day Introductory Process Painting Workshop –10am-4pm. Process painting follows intuition, accesses creative flow, and supports authentic expression. Skill or talent not necessary. Cost is $45. 630-530-5697. www.creativewingsstudio.com.
Mandala Art as Spiritual Practice – 2-5pm. First of three online live workshop sessions. Learn to create luminous mandalas. Create 21 mandalas with the intention of embodying spiritual qualities. $225, supplies provided. GoToMeeting. RSVP: 571-422-6734.
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Health and Wellness Fair – 9am-1pm. Osteoporosis screenings. Receive two free visits to an OsteoStrong wellness center. Free. North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center. 505-294-8227. OsteoStrong.me.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Reclaim Your Power Workshop - 6-7pm. OsteoStrong presents author Robin Anderson; topics include how to reclaim personal power by clarifying core values and eliminating self-imposed limits to pursue a fulfilling life. Free. 9577 Osuna Rd NE, Suite J, Albuquerque. 505-294-8227. OsteoStrong.me.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5 HeartFires 4 Peace – Nov 5, 6, 17, 18. 6:30-9:30 pm. Ceremonies linking globally: lighting a sacred fire, prayers, songs, rattling and drumming, the Dance of Peace; concludes with everyone sharing their experience. Dress for outside gathering. Donations accepted. Taa-naash-kaa-da, Las Vegas, RSVP: YraceburuEarthWisdom@yahoo.com.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Khenpo Pema Wangdak Dharma Teachings – November 6 -15. Vajrayogini, Medicine Buddha, Patience, Mind Training, Chenrezigs. Details & Registration: tsechennamdrolling.wordpress.com/ coming-up/. RSVP: 505-469-3443. facebook.com/ TsechenNamdrolLing Spirit Rhythms – 7-8:30pm. Spirit-filled drumming and rhythmic play invite unity, joy and inner peace. Bring your favorite hand drums/percussion. Some available to borrow. RSVP for drum loan and childcare. $10, love offering. Unity Spiritual Center, 9800 Candelaria Rd NE, Albuquerque. 505-292-1998. USCAbq.org.
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The BodyListening MAP (Movement Awareness Practice) – 1-3pm. The BodyListening process begins on the floor, exploring your relationship with gravity, attuning to deep awareness. The session progresses to standing and moving. In the last phase full body movements through space are explored. $30. UNM Center for Life, 4700 Jefferson St NE, Ste. 100, Albuquerque. Register: 505-925-4551 or MMHale@unmmg.org. Mandala Art as Spiritual Practice – 2-5pm. First of 3 sessions. Learn basics of creating luminous mandalas. Create 21 mandalas with the intention of embodying spiritual qualities. $225, supplies provided. 8 Via de Estrellas, Santa Fe. RSVP: 571-422-6734.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Connecting Seton to the Academy through Lifecraft – 6:30-8pm. Explore topics related to Seton’s stories and share your stories as we examine the importance of our experience with wildlife and wild places. Free. Seton Gallery, Academy for the Love of Learning, 133 Seton Village Rd, Santa Fe. 505-995-1860. ALoveOfLearning.org.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Drawing From Experience: Accessing our Creative Impulses for Change – 6:30-9pm. An evening of exploration, as, “What can we learn about ourselves and each other when we excavate our memories and express them on the page?” Free. The Academy for the Love of Learning, 133 Seton Village Rd, Santa Fe. 505-995-1860. ALoveOfLearning.org. Womyn’s Moon Ceremony – 6:30-9:30pm. Women are the dreamers of reality. It all beings with new moon ceremony. Drumming, singing, chanting, and ritual. Donations accepted. Taanaash-kaa-da, Las Vegas. RSVP: YraceburuEarthWisdom@yahoo.com.
Emotional Shopping Workshop – 10am12:30pm. In this fun workshop we ask that you bring a real story of an incident where you emotionally shopped. When the desire for “more” becomes out-of-balance, it may cross the line into an obsession. $95, includes Healing Additive Behavior-Yogic Science for Transformation as taught by Yogi Bhajan by Mukta Kaur Khalsa, PhD. UNM Center for Life, 4700 Jefferson St NE, Ste. 100, Albuquerque. Register: 505-925-4551 or MMHale@unmmg.org.
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Transformational Breathing – 1:30-3pm. Experience conscious, connected breathing for about an hour; release stuck emotions and deeply relax. Go within and reconnect on a soul level, just by breathing. Bring two blankets. $25. Center for Inner Truth, 1807 2nd St, #84, Santa Fe. 505-9204418. CenterForInnerTruth.org.
Heartbeat of Gratitude: Full Weekend – November 13-15. A rich weekend of teaching and tradition with Native elders in an alternative holiday celebration. Music and dancing from Southern Red Singers, Gourde Dance, Earth Ceremony/ Blessings. $200-$275/all-inclusive. Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu. 505-685-1000. GhostRanch.org.
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Osteogenic Loading and the Effect on Osteoporosis - 1:30-3pm. Presentation by the Osteoporosis Foundation of New Mexico. Find resources to help combat one of the most debilitating diseases affecting New Mexicans. Free. Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center, 501 Elizabeth St SE, Albuquerque. 505-294-8227. OsteoStrong.me.
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Celebrating Me, Myself & I Retreat – November 13-14. Fri. 6pm - Sat.3pm. Replace debilitating beliefs, de-stress while calming your mind. Step into your power and celebrate your greatness. Stay the night at Corrales Suite Lodging. Yoga/ meditation class & two meals included. Register by Friday, 11/6/15 6pm save $50, $249 single/$299 couple. Reg. rate $299 single/$349 couple. 593 Reclining Acres Rd., Corrales. Jeaninne Grayson, 505-410-3241. Jeaninne@suite-sucess.com.suitesuccess.com.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Heartbeat of Gratitude: Day Pass – If you can’t spend the weekend, come for Sat for teachings and traditions with Native elders in an alternative holiday celebration. Includes lunch and dinner. $50, $20/age 3-17. Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu. 505685-1000. GhostRanch.org. Healing Touch Level 1 Class – Nov 14, 15. 8am6pm both days. Learn about the energy field, techniques and meditations to encourage movement of the energy, healing ourselves and others; works in conjunction with traditional medicine. Beginner to advance welcome. $325/before Nov 4, $365/after. UNM Center for Life, 4700 Jefferson Ave NE, Albuquerque. RSVP, Barbara Welcer: 248-882-1706. Intuitive Healing Workshops – Nov 14, Dec 12, Jan 16. 12-2pm. Learn simple techniques to clear negativity, access your inner guidance, and heal your life from the inside out. $40.00/week or $100.00 for all three. Call Chantal Fidanza, Intuitive Healer/Certified Light Journey Guide for details / to pre-register: 505-438-1074. Santa Fe, yourdivinelight.biz Healthier Together Open Class at Body & Brain Yoga – 10-11am. Free open class for 1st visitor. Please call for reservation. Santa Fe: 820-2211, ABQ NE: 797-2211, NW: 792-5111, Downtown: 505-262-2211
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15 The Power of Intention – 10am-12pm. Venerable Angie Muir speaks on how the clarity of our intention, or motivation, is the key to inner happiness. Discover methods to maintain awareness of a healthy, positive motivation. $10-$20 donation. Thubten Norbu Ling, 1807 Second St, #35, Santa Fe. TNLSF.org.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Growing Hope, Giving Thanks: Gala and Fundraiser – 11am-1pm, silent auction 10:30am. Food, music, live and silent auctions, guest speakers; benefit of People Living Through Cancer’s programs and services to New Mexicans living through cancer and their caregivers. $65. Hotel Albuquerque at old Town, 800 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque. Preregister: 555-242-3263. Death and Dying with Dignity and Grace – 6:308:30pm. A community conversation exploring presence with death and dying, personally and collectively Explore the ability to honor death and dying as a sacred part of the human life cycle. Free. The Academy for the Love of Learning, 133 Seton Village Rd, Santa Fe. 505-995-1860. ALoveOfLearning.org.
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Juice Plus - 6-7pm. Presentation by Mary Salopek, a teacher and cancer survivor about the healing powers of good nutrition. Learn about highly researched, FDA approved fruit and vegetable supplements. Free. 9577 Osuna Rd NE, Suite J, Albuquerque. 505-294-8227. OsteoStrong.me.
Is Your Cell Phone Making You Sick – 6-7:30 pm. Wi-Fi technology is here to stay. Learn about patented products that help neutralize the effects, and simple ways to decrease exposure. Free. La Montanita Co-op, Community Rm, 913 W Alameda, Santa Fe. Jennifer: 505-780-8283.
Prophetic Art Workshop – 6–8pm. Explore inner symbol, intuition and energy awareness, and then bring that out onto paper via brush, pencil or crayon. Exercises will be simple, this is just mind play. $25. Center for Inner Truth, 1807 2nd St, #84, Santa Fe. 505-920-4418. CenterForInnerTruth.org.
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Rio Grande Pueblo Winter Solstice Feasts & Dances – December 23-28. Winter solstice is revered by Rio Grande pueblos. Visit the Jemez, Taos, Tesuque or Ohkay-Owinge Pueblo. $425-$1,015/meals, transportation and lodging included. Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu. 505-685-1000. GhostRanch.org.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Images of Enlightenment – 7-9pm. The Vajrayana tradition of Tibetan Buddhism has a wealth of visual imagery. Jon Landaw offers a PowerPoint on his book, Images of Enlightenment, an introduction to Vajrayana art and the world of spiritual transformation. $15-$20 donation. Thubten Norbu Ling, 1807 Second St, #35, Santa Fe. TNLSF.org. OnLine Naylin Lage Channel – 7-9pm. “Clear your head. Empty it of all thoughts. You must put your spirit to the wind. I have things to show you. Now!” – Grandmother Naylin Lage. $28.68/ preregistered online: MariaYraceburu.com/i-willshow-you.html.
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Chanting in Unity – 7-9:30pm. Join a Kirtan Team and allow Kirtan, chanting the names for God, to open your heart and raise you up. Please bring a snack to share. $10, love offering. Unity Spiritual Center, 9800 Candelaria Rd NE, Albuquerque. 505-292-1998. USCAbq.org.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28 Solar Body Natural Healing Seminar – 1-3pm. Learn the principles and practice of awakening natural healing power through Solar Body exercises and meditation. $10. Albuquerque Body & Brain Yoga, 6300 San Mateo Blvd NE, #C3, ABQ. 505-797-2211.
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22 A Buddhist Explanation of Transformative Psychology – 10am-1pm. Jon Landow focuses on three misconceptions that distort inner and outer views of reality – including self – and how Buddha’s transformative psychology can help us break free to experience true liberation. $15-$20 sliding scale. Thubten Norbu Ling 1807 Second Street #35, Santa Fe. www.tnlsf.org. Community Sand Mandala of Gratitude – 2-5pm. Participate in the beautiful and profound experience of creating collective, meditative sand mandala art with a common intention of thanksgiving. $15, free/children 6+ and teens; supplies provided. 8 Via de Estrellas, Santa Fe. RSVP: 571-422-6734.
New Year’s Retreat, Creating Possibilities: Listening for New Directions in Life – December 30, 2015-January 2, 2016. Make an account of where you’ve been and where you are going, listening for guidance and new directions. $499-$349/allinclusive. Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu. 505-685-1000. GhostRanch.org. New Year’s Retreat: In the Stillness & Silence, I Begin Again – December 30, 2015-January 2, 2016. Rest, remember, envision during this threshold time for forgiving, forgetting and moving forward; with Peter Traben Haas. $499-$349/allinclusive. Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu. 505-685-1000. GhostRanch.org.
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Silent Meditation Retreat - Nontraditional January 2–9 Silent listening, deep opening, healing in a safe group setting. $60/day, $290/week; includes food, lodging. NM Center for Meditative Inquiry and Retreat, a lodge in the National Forest near Albuquerque. Jay: 505-281-0684. MeditationNM.WordPress.com.
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EFT Level Three Training – Dec 5-6. 9-5pm. Begin to master the art of EFT, a power therapy for rapidly resolving emotional distress and trauma by tapping acupoints. CEs for LMTs & LCSWs. The Source, 1111 Carlisle SE. 470-6772. MasteringLevel3-Dec2015.EventBrite.com. Make and Take Holiday Gifts Workshop – 10am– 12pm. Create therapeutic body care products, mood-balancing essential oil blends, air freshener and more for holiday gifts. RSVP required - supplies and space are limited. Products $5-$8 each. Empowering Energy Medicine. 1420 Carlisle Blvd NE, Ste #105. 505-310-1790.http:// angela-melton.eventbrite.com.
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Transitions Radio Magazine, FM 98.1 – 8-11am. With Alan Hutner, Elizabeth Rose and co-hosts, celebrating 30 years in broadcasting. Online, live streaming & archiving. 505-466-2616. TransitionsRadio.com.
The Radical Natural History of Generally True Patterns – 6:30-8pm. Explore topics related to Seton’s stories and share your stories as we examine the importance of our experience with wildlife and wild places. Free. Seton Gallery, Academy for the Love of Learning, 133 Seton Village Rd, Santa Fe. 505-995-1860. ALoveOfLearning.org.
Spiritual Happy Hour – 10-11am. 2nd and 4th Sun. Explore a topic through meditation, inspirational readings, hands on healing, and sharing of experience. Small community, welcoming of all paths. Potluck following the service. Donations. Center For Inner Truth, 1807 2nd St, #84, Santa Fe. 505-920-4418. CenterForInnerTruth.org.
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Sunday Service – 10:30am. Welcoming interspiritual community, with fun youth program, inspirational music and heart-centered meditation. Unity Santa Fe, 1212 Unity Way, Santa Fe. UnitySantaFe.org. Qigong in the Park –11am-12pm. With certified instructor Loretta Shiver; Qigong supports optimal health and well-being, is easy and fun to do. Free. Robinson Park, 8th & Central, downtown Albuquerque. 505-681-1924. QigongInThePark.com.
monday Mindful Eating and Living (MEAL) – Thru Nov 23. 5:45-7:45pm. One-of-a-kind, 6-week program on Mindful Living and Eating (MEAL). Learn the clinically proven techniques of mindfulness meditation and how to hone and direct these skills toward weight and healthy eating issues. E-info packet: Michelle@themindfulcenter.com. $290. UNM Center for Life, 4700 Jefferson St NE, Ste 100, Albuquerque. Register: 505-925-4551. MMHale@unmmg.org. Nova Earth Master Class: Divine Law – Through Nov 23. 6-9pm. Program is led by Ascended Master Serapis Bey. $65, $520/full series; discount with full tuition at registration. The OakRose Academy of Light, 109 Michelle drive, Santa Fe. Rev Hilary: 505-795-1943. OakRoseAcedemyOfLight.org/.
tuesday Meditation and Healing Class – Thru Nov 17. 6:30-8pm. Learn to meditate with visualization techniques, feel centered and focused, change the limiting beliefs. Work with a healing master; receive and give energy healings. Pre-requisite for the Year Long Training. $150, $135/early registration. Center For Inner Truth, 1807 2nd St, #84, Santa Fe. 505-920-4418. CenterForInnerTruth.org.
wednesday Intuitive Readings, Coaching and Animal Communication – 9am-5pm. Galaya, an intuitive, life coach, medium and animal communicator offers practical solutions for health, relationships, career, business and one’s pets. By phone or in person. Appt/info: 505-466-3764. ConsultGalaya.com Qigong & Healing From Within - 10:30am12pm. Taoist, yogic & shamanic practices cultivate vitality, inner strength and awareness with energy healing, movement, sound, breathwork and meditation. $12, free/first class. Santa Fe Soul, 2905 Rodeo Park Dr East, Bldg 3, Santa Fe. Allison Lasky: 505-984-8733. AllisonLasky.com. Healing Clinic – 5:30-6:30. Spiritual healing creates change and the space to let it happen. Non-touch healings gets energy moving so you see next steps more clearly. A supportive environment; one-on-one attention. Free/donations accepted. Center for Inner Truth, 1807 2nd St, #84, Santa Fe. 505-920-4418. CenterForInnerTruth.org.
ingredients matter; understanding blood sugar; upgrading your food. $250, textbook $19.99. Information on course, Nicole White: 505-428-9129. UNM Center for Life. Register: 505-925-4551 or MMHale@unmmg.org. Heal Your Gut, Heal Your Hormones – Nov 4 thru Dec 9. 6:30-8:00pm. Online course teaches how to naturally balance hormones, increase energy, stabilize moods, increase the quality of sleep and release stress and anxiety. Learn to test your gut for optimal function. $250, textbook $19.99. UNM Center for Life. Register: 505-925-4551 or MMHale@unmmg.org.
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Third Thursday Healing Service – 6:30pm. 3rd Thur. Your choice of healing touch or vibrational healing. Unity Santa Fe, 1212 Unity Way, Santa Fe. UnitySantaFe.org.
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Healing Lifestyles for Pre-Diabetes and Diabetes – Nov 5 thru Dec 10. 6:30-8:00pm. Online course guides you through options to relieve Type II Diabetes symptoms and other sugar-related issues. Create a bio-individual plan revolved around food and controlling blood sugar. Not a diet, an action plan for healthy living. $250, textbook $19.99. UNM Center for Life. Register: 505-925-4551 or MMHale@unmmg.org.
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friday Moreno Valley Cancer Support Group – 5:307pm. 2nd & 4th Tue. For cancer survivors with all types of cancer diagnoses, and their caregivers. Free. 40 West Ridge Rd, Angel Fire. 505-242-3263. Spirit Rhythms – 7-8:30pm. Spirit-filled event where drumming and rhythmic play invite unity, joy and inner peace. Bring your favorite hand drums/percussion. RSVP for drum loan and childcare. $10/love offering. Unity Spiritual Center, 9800 Candelaria Rd NE, Albuquerque. 505-2921998. USCAbq.org. Divine Feminine Spiritual Perspectives – Through mid-Dec. 6-9pm. The program is led by Rev AliceAnn Saunders, will run on. $20. The OakRose Academy of Light, 109 Michelle drive, Santa Fe. Rev Hilary: 505-795-1943. OakRoseAcedemyOfLight.org.
saturday Qigong in the Park – 9-10am. With certified instructor Loretta Shiver; Qigong supports optimal health and well-being, is easy and fun to do. Free. Altura Park, Morningside and Hannett NE, Albuquerque. 505-681-1924. QigongInThePark.com.
Upgrade Your Food, Upgrade Your Life – Nov 4 thru Dec 9. 6:30-8:00pm. Online course is based on Upgradeology by Nicole White. The course covers: why diets don’t work; understanding cravings; why
Cancer Survivor & Caregiver Support Group – 10am-12pm. 2nd Sat. Join facilitators from People Living Through Cancer and The Gynecological Cancer Awareness Project for support groups; for survivors and caregivers of all cancer types. Free. 3411 Candelaria Rd NE, Albuquerque. 505242-3263.
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133 Seton Village Road, Santa Fe, NM www.aloveoflearning.org 505-995-1860
The Academy for the Love of Learning stimulates and supports the rebirth and renewal of learning and education in Santa Fe through ongoing programs and free monthly Evenings of Exploration. See ad on page 11.
community resource guide Sunny’S BooK oF HEALinG Sunny Morrow, MEd, B.S., D.S. cell 864-905-1864, ABQ, NM www.SunnysBookofHealing.com tosunnymorrow@hotmail.com
Specializing in detoxification of the body through gentle, non-invasive means. Group and one-on-one consults plus continued support available. Detailed Iridology reports that are specific to you upon request. Utilizing local resources in Albuquerque, affordable, and life-changing! In-person, overseas, skype, and phone clients welcomed.
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Jay Pullen CMS-CHt, FIBH cert.#11214-347 505-450-2571 www.AlbuquerqueHypnotherapy.com General Hypnotherapy and Medical Support Hypnosis. Transformative change in many ways by addressing subconscious mind programming. Create your life with intention! Free 20 minute consultation.
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1708A Highway 84, Abiquiu, NM 87510 505-685-1000 www.GhostRanch.org Magnificent red rock landscape on 21,000 acres hosts workshops & retreats in themes of spirituality, art, sustainability, Southwest & more. Georgia O’Keeffe Landscape Tours, Hiking, Massage, Anthropology Museum & Tours, Paleontology Museum & Tours, Movie Site Tour, Horseback Riding, Challenge Course & Climbing Wall, Labyrinth & Karesansui Garden, Gift Shop, Lodging, Camping. 65 miles northwest of Santa Fe. See ad on page 16.
PEACEFuL SKy HyPnotHErAPy Eli Peace, CHt Albuquerque @The Source 505-750-7273 Peacefulskyhypnosis.com
Money and love! Hypnotherapy safely and naturally changes the beliefs in our minds and the actions we take out of them. Use hypnosis to meet your goals, including: Money, Weight, Sleep, Pain, Smoking, and Self-Esteem. I also lead birth and past-life explorations.
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Hypnotherapy/Reiki Master davidbfisherhypnotherapy.com dbfisher@comcast.net 505-463-7392
Brennan will help you find your way to a better life. He specializes in advanced energetic healing and higher guidance counsel, assisting you with your personal integration by helping you let go of what does not serve you. Sessions at $111 per hour.
Scope of practice includes but is not limited to PTSD, Anxiety/ Panic Attacks, Pain Management, Substance Abuse Addictions, Sports Performance, Sleep Disorders, Smoke Cessation and Weight Management.
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PSYCHIC/MEDIUM READINGS KEri PortS
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YOGA BoDy & BrAin yoGA AnD tAiCHi 505-797-221 Albuquerque@bodynbrain.com www.bodynbrain.com
Brain-oriented holistic approach to health. Yoga, Ta i c h i , M e d i t a t i o n , Breathing, and Workshops. 4 locations. In Albuquerque NE 797-2211, NW 7925111, Downtown 262-2211, In Santa Fe: 820-2211.
The OakRose Academy of Light is a Mystery School founded by the Ascended Masters. The Academy holds to and teaches the Divine Law for the New Age. It is non-sectarian and nondenom-inational, open to all who seek the Higher Truth. See ad on page 10.
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