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uddha called it the “monkey mind,” all those thoughts and feelings and observations and anxieties that are jumping around in our heads at any given time. (Can’t forget to pick up dry cleaning on the way home! Whoa, is that a water spot on the ceiling? I hope I didn’t hit “reply all” by accident! Did I always have that weird mole? Ugh, that thing I did in third grade—so embarrassing!) Add to those voices all the voices outside our heads— texts and emails, family members and coworkers, talk radio and 24/7 news—and it’s no wonder most of us are stressed out. There’s real healing to be found in silence, and while a walk in the woods is a great start, the most restorative silence is the one we create inside ourselves. So our gift to you this holiday season—speaking of stress—is information to help you tame your monkey mind. That’s usually not easy; for most people, it takes some practice. Whether your chosen method is prayer or meditation or mindfulness, or some combination of the three, you’ll find tools you can use for a lifetime to grow healthier inside and out. In our feature story “Awakening to Spirit,” page 20, spiritual life educator Richard Davenport offers fascinating testimonials to the life-changing effects of connecting to a higher power, particularly through prayer or meditation. These two techniques are very different—loosely put, one is “ talking” while the other is “listening”—but both are viable paths to peace and healing. In Chattanooga, we are fortunate to have many options to follow those paths. For those who want to enhance their prayer lives without dogma, a church like Christ Unity might be a good spiritual home. Perhaps best known for its live music venue, Charles and Myrtle’s Coffee House, Christ Unity has been a Chattanooga institution for half a century. See our Community Spotlight, page 30. And for those who’ve always wanted to try meditation, the Hunter Museum is hosting a free guided meditation December 9 from 11 a.m. to noon. Led by Yong Oh, a licensed acupuncturist who teaches meditation, the event is open to the public and requires no prior experience. It’s a great way to test the waters of this healing practice and to settle those mind monkeys before the holidays have them in full swing. See page 26 for details. Here’s wishing you a serene and blessed holiday season.

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utrition World, which for more than 37 years has helped Chattanoogans better their overall lives and health, has adopted an exact diet plan for people who have been frustrated by unsuccessful attempts Rhonda Jones to lose weight or who want to slim down for the New Year but don’t know where to start. “This is a guided, easy-to-follow healthy protocol that is solely food-based,” says Nutrition World owner Ed Jones. “That means no diet pills, no injections and no shots. It’s simple and extremely effective.” The public is invited to Nutrition World December 1 at 6 p.m. to hear Kirk Keener, doctor of chiropractic, speak about the Ideal Protein Protocol, whose simple, scientifically proven techniques helped him lose more than 100 pounds and keep them off for eight years and counting. “Once you hear how the diet works, you will join the thousands of people around the country who are saying, ‘It just makes sense,’” Jones says. Experienced Ideal Protein Coach Rhonda Jones, who lost 80 pounds through the protocol, has joined the Nutrition World staff to help guide customers along the journey of achieving their weight-loss goals. Nutrition World is located at 6201 Lee Highway, Chattanooga. For more information, visit NutritionW.com. See ad, pages 2 & 40.

Ringgold Doctor Launches Concierge Integrative Medicine

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harles Adams, MD, longtime owner of Full Circle Medical Center in Ringgold, Georgia, has changed his practice to a full concierge service, offering personalized, unlimited office visits for a set fee, without the involvement of health insurance. Adams says the change reflects public dissatisfaction with “production mill medicine” that Dr. Charles Adams keeps doctors and patients from establishing effective relationships. “People are tired of getting only a passing glimpse of their doctor, or seeing a different practitioner at every office visit, and they’re having trouble communicating with their doctor or their doctor’s office,” he says. “This is not good for overall patient care. Some physicians and patients have begun to remodel the 8

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doctor-patient relationship with a concierge or membership type of practice.” He says concierge medicine takes the “ever-moreintrusive” third party—insurance—out of the office, the examination room, the billing department and the doctor-patient relationship. As a result, the doctor has fewer patients and can deliver better, more personalized service. The typical annual fee for concierge medicine in a major city is $3,000 to $5,000, Adams says; fees are paid monthly, quarterly, semiannually or yearly. He says his new practice, Personal Integrative Medicine, is about halfway to its 600-member cap. Advantages include unlimited, same day or next day appointments of 30 to 60 minutes; direct communication with the doctor via cell, text or email; and the ability to keep information private and off the Internet. Personal Integrative Medicine is located at 4085 Cloud Springs Road, Ringgold, GA. For more information, call 706861-7377 or visit DrPrevent.com. See ad, page 18.

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he World Heavy Weight Chili Championship, one of the signature events of the Southside’s MainX24 festival, is now registering teams for its seventh annual competition on December 5. “Teams in previous years have served up everything from vegan cashew chili to the traditional meat and bean,” says Dawn Hjelseth, event organizer with green|spaces. “The competition typically has over 20 teams competing for the coveted World Heavy Weight Chili Championship Belt and bragging rights as best chili in Chattanooga. The current champion, Tennessee Solar Solutions, is challenging all who dare to compete against them. We love to see teams just having fun at this event. We give out awards not only for judge’s choice, but for people’s choice and most spirit. Bribery for public votes and heckling are highly encouraged as well!” The event is family friendly, with children’s activities like sidewalk chalk, cookie decorating and a s’mores bar. Bands including Dark Horse Ten, Birds with Fleas and Blackbird Revival will be performing from the Loading Dock of Rock. Good Dog will also be on site selling hot dogs. The chili championship will follow the MainX24 parade and last until the chili runs out. All-you-can eat chili is $8, beer is $2 and new this year are Bloody Marys for $5. Commemorative mugs will be sold for $15, which includes the all-you-can-eat chili. The competition benefits green|spaces and is sponsored by Tennessee Solar Solutions, OCI, Coyote Logistics and Victoria Love Events & Staffing. Teams can register at https://www. eventbrite.com/e/mainx24-world-heavyweight-chili-championship-tickets-19020956192. For more information, visit WorldHeavyWeightChili.com and Facebook.

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or parents in search of toys that are both fun and educational, braintraining company LearningRx has put together “The Smart Mom’s Toy Box,� a list of award-winning, brainboosting, inexpensive games and toys available on Amazon. “Parents don’t need to break the bank to get quality toys that build cognitive skills,� says Michelle Hecker Davis of LearningRx Chattanooga. “All of the toys in the Smart Mom’s Toy Box cost less than $25, and you can help strengthen a child’s processing speed by using a stopwatch for certain activities. These 20 games have been chosen for their educational benefits; they help strengthen a variety of cognitive skills—like memory, auditory and visual processing, attention, processing speed and logic and reasoning—which are the essential tools needed to learn, memorize, process and recall information. But to kids, they’re just fun toys.�

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CUBU by Funnybone Toys ($9.78 Try to follow color numbers and color sequences to get to 100 points first. Builds visual processing, processing speed, attention.

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Tapple by USAopoly ($13) Choose a category card, name a word matching the category within 10 seconds, and then press the first letter of the word on the wheel. The player that collects the most cards wins. Builds processing speed, memory, attention.

For a full list of educational games and toys and the skills they strengthen, visit UnlockTheEinsteinInside.com. To learn more about the Smart Mom’s Toy Box, call 423-305-1599 or visit LearningRx.com. See ad, page 13.

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hile a root canal can sometimes be the only way to save a natural tooth, it often comes with its own set of complications, says Chattanooga dentist Dr. Robert Gallien. That’s why he recommends proactive measures for patients at high risk for the deep decay that leads to root canals. When a cavity has gotten so close to the The Smiles of Chattanooga team nerve that a filling or crown simply won’t fix the problem, a root canal—removing the nerve and filling the empty canal left behind—may be the only way to save that tooth, Gallien says. The procedure is painful, however, and infection is common, often resulting in extracting the tooth anyway. “I much prefer to remove the decay and be on the preventative side of a root canal, heading it off before it gets too bad,” he says. For patients at high risk for deep decay, Gallien uses TheraCal, a calcium-rich solution that allows the core of the tooth to heal by itself. “We find that by allowing the body to do most of the work, we have more patients who can keep their natural teeth instead of having to look at the option for a bridge or an implant,” he says. TheraCal is placed in the pulp of the tooth during placement of a filling or crown. Patients can further guard against root canals by watching what they eat, he says. “Acidic and sweet foods are feasts for cavity-causing bacteria,” he says. “Also, be sure to visit your dentist often to keep an eye on cavity development and be sure your gums are in Dr. Robert Gallien with patient a healthy state.” Dr. Robert Gallien’s practice, Smiles of Chattanooga, is located at 4618 Highway 58. For more information, call 423-702-6195 or visit SmileChattanooga.com. See ad, page 39.

CHEO Christmas Social/ Potluck/Info Share December 12

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he public is invited to CHEO’s Christmas event, a social and potluck celebrating good health, December 12 at 2 1 p.m. in the speaker room of Nutrition World, located at 6201 rved. Lee Highway in Chattanooga. Basic healthy foods will be served. The event also serves as a good health “info share,” Freedman man says. “We plan to share some of the best information we’ve found online, fun YouTube videos about making super-strong vitamin C at home … or taking turpentine. It’ll be an afternoon of holistic fun, so bring a friend, and bring a healthy snack.” CHEO will not be holding its regularly scheduled third-Sunday meeting in December, as the date would be too close to Christmas, Freedman says. The social/ potluck/info share will take the place of the free movie screening CHEO usually hosts the second Saturday of each month, she says. CHEO, the Complementary Health Education Organization, is a nonprofit whose monthly educational programs are free and open to the public. For more information, visit 4CHEO.org or call Mary Alice at 423-413-9343.

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A gift that lasts for generations... “Focus” Key to Massage Group’s Long Success

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hen Scott Ingell founded Focus 4 Massage in 1993, he had no idea it would evolve into the largest clinical massage group in the Chattanooga area. What’s more remarkable, he says, is the fact that the business grew without losing sight of its original mission. “We don’t offer scrubs, facials or other spa-type services,” he says. “We also do not require membership contracts in order to get a better price. We are focused on therapeutic massage.” Now entering its 23rd year, Focus 4 Massage has grown into a team of 22 therapists. “I believe that providing a great therapeutic massage without the expensive fluff typically associated with larger facilities is why our value is so high and word-of-mouth has helped us grow so well,” Ingell says. He attributes the group’s success to staying focused on its mission statement: “To provide an extraordinary, client-focused therapeutic massage at an exceptional value while providing a rewarding and empowering work experience for our team members. To achieve the preceding based on a foundation of sound spiritual and business practices that guarantee everlasting success.” He also credits his staff. “The incredible therapists we have attracted and continue to attract have allowed us the ability to truly help people who suffer with musculoskeletal pain,” he says. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit Focus4Massage.com. See ad, page 9.

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ecotip Shipping News Early Bird Gift Shipping Saves Stress, Money and Resources Last-minute online shopping can be costly in both dollars and pollution. Choosing nextday delivery puts purchased products on a plane that burns far more carbon-producing fossil fuel than ground transportation. But there’s a better way, and how we package gifts for shipping counts. Order and ship early. Building in more lead time affords less costly shipping options. Eco-wise, if the shipper has some freedom in scheduling deliveries, it can choose to hold up a delivery truck until it’s full, rather than sending one out half-empty. Also, if a package doesn’t have to reach its destination by a particular day or time, the company can choose the most efficient local delivery routing. A recent University of Washington study found that a community using grocery delivery services slashed carbon emissions when compared to individuals driving to the supermarket. Plus, they achieved their biggest gains—80 to 90

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percent lower emissions—when they could plan deliveries around customer locations, rather than precise delivery windows, thus minimizing driving distance and time on the road. Seek out available boxes. Many grocery and beverage stores don’t immediately break down incoming cardboard shipping boxes. Ask a store attendant if they have any available. Reusing saved paper bags from checkout (for those that don’t bring reusable bags) can serve to cushion gift-wrapped boxes. GreenAmerica.org suggests repurposing gentlyused wrapping paper or old fabrics, newspapers, magazines or calendars for a creative look. Return any foam peanuts in received packages to a pack-n-ship shop for reuse. Know the options. While U.S. Postal Service (usps.com) Priority Mail offers flat rates to any state regardless of weight (up to 70 pounds), package tracking and other year-round features, the cost of using other carriers varies by destination zip code, package size and weight. Verify price and timing options, making sure packages arrive in good time to be under the Christmas tree before December 25.

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Spirituality is Beneficial Potatoes Don’t Pack on Pounds for Cancer Patients

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ccording to a new review of research published in the journal Cancer, a strong religious or spiritual belief system may improve a cancer patient’s prognosis physically, emotionally and mentally. Researchers from Florida’s H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute and North Carolina’s Wake Forest School of Medicine reviewed clinical studies that included more than 44,000 cancer patients. The first review focused on physical symptoms and found that patients with stronger religious and spiritual beliefs reported fewer cancer symptoms and better physical health. They also showed enhanced capabilities in managing their daily lives. “These relationships were particularly strong in patients that experienced greater emotional aspects of religion and spirituality, including a sense of meaning and purpose in life, as well as a connection to a source larger than oneself,” states Heather Jim, lead author of the first review. The second review focused on mental health and found reductions in anxiety, depression and distress among those with greater spirituality. Lead author Dr. John Salsman comments, “Also, greater levels of spiritual distress and a sense of disconnectedness from God or a religious community were associated with greater psychological distress or poorer emotional well-being.” In the third review, the researchers found that patients with a stronger spiritual well-being reported better social health, as well.

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ecent findings from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Boston, has determined that reading from a light-emitting tablet or computer before bedtime will disturb sleep and may change the circadian rhythms that govern the body’s clock. The research, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, tested 12 people for two weeks. On five nights during one week, the subjects read ebooks on an iPad for four hours before bedtime. Another week, they read from printed books for the same duration. During the five days of iPad reading, the participants fell asleep later and spent less time in rapid eye movement (REM)-stage sleep. The light-emitting tablet altered the circadian rhythm, changing the body’s natural sleeping pattern. The researchers also tested other blue-light emitting devices, including laptops, tablets, other eReaders, cell phones and LED monitors. “We found the body’s natural circadian rhythms were interrupted by the shortwavelength enriched light, otherwise known as blue light, from these electronic devices,” says neuroscientist Anne-Marie Chang, Ph.D., one of the study authors. Dr. Charles Czeisler, Ph.D., a leading sleep researcher, remarks, “In the past 50 years, there has been a decline in average sleep duration and quality. Since more people are choosing electronic devices for reading, communication and entertainment, particularly children and adolescents who already experience significant sleep loss, epidemiological research evaluating the long-term consequences of these devices on health and safety is urgently needed.”

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“When you see ‘fragrance’ on a personal care product label, read it as ‘hidden chemicals,’” warns the Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit watchdog Environmental Working Group (EWG). “A major loophole in the [U.S.] Food and Drug Administration’s federal law lets manufacturers of products like shampoo, lotion and body wash include nearly any ingredient under the term fragrance without actually listing the chemical.” Companies that manufacture personal care products are required by law to list the ingredients they use, but fragrances and trade-secret formulas are exempt. What’s known as a dirty little secret in the fragrance industry is the unlabeled presence of toxic chemicals not only in perfumes, but in any personal care product that includes a scent. Lab tests commissioned by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics and analyzed by the EWG confirm the presence of parabens that interfere with hormone production, cancer-causing phthalates, and synthetic musks that have been linked to hormone disruption, among many other ills.

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“It’s fun to experiment with organic essential oils and create that unique blend that becomes a personal signature,” says Charlynn Avery, an aromatherapist with Aura Cacia, in Norway, Iowa. She explains that essential oils have three basic “notes” and blending them correctly will result in a fragrance suited to last throughout the day. “The base note is heavier and lasts the longest. Patchouli, vetiver, sandalwood, cedarwood and jasmine hang around longer in the atmosphere and on the wearer,” she explains. Blending the base with a slightly lighter middle note like lavender, rosemary or clary sage and a light and short-lasting top note like orange, lime or peppermint will create a complex and pleasing blend. “That’s the beauty of the art of it,” says Avery. “You can create synergistic blends that harmonize and complement the attributes of each to such an extent that you may not be able to detect the scents of the individual oils.” There are no hard and fast rules, but our experts offer a few guidelines for creating our own unique blends that

will be well-received as holiday gifts. Use a base of oil like jojoba or sweet almond to create a perfumed oil. Note that oils undiluted by a carrier can burn the skin. For oil-based blends, use a ratio of 50 drops of bottom note oil, 30 drops of a middle note and 20 drops of a top note in two ounces of carrier oil. Another option is to use an alcohol base of either isopropyl rubbing alcohol or 85-proof vodka to make a spray perfume; the alcohol will evaporate quickly. Alcohol-based blends generally last longer, especially with fragile citrus oils. A usual ratio is 10 to 20 drops of essential oil per ounce of alcoholbased carrier. Oil-based blends are ready to use almost immediately. Alcohol-based blends should age a week or two at least and will become more strongly scented in time. Store fragrances in bottles in a dark, cool place. Bottles with tiny rollon caps are commercially available. “It’s very much trial and error to arrive at a preferred scent, so be creative and keep careful notes of experiments and improve on them as you gain experience,” counsels Avery. “If you crinkle your nose at patchouli, you probably won’t like an oil blend with it, either. Choose scents you like.”

Middle Notes lavender bergamot geranium rosemary tea tree clary sage

Top Notes orange lemon grapefruit eucalyptus lime peppermint

A general ratio of 50 percent base note oils to 30 percent middle notes and 20 percent top notes is recommended. Source: courtesy of AuraCacia.com

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AWAKENING TO SPIRIT Prayer and Meditation Heal and Free Us by Richard Davenport

By its intimate connection with divine love, Spirit infuses human experience with qualities of amazing grace—unexpected clarity, vision, wisdom, peace, compassion, emotional release, inspirational epiphanies, deep understanding and comprehensive healing of mind, body and soul.

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hile society abounds with scientific research, products and practices that promise to enhance our mind or body and the mind-body connection, without Spirit in the mix, neither rises to its full potential. A heart open to a higher power exponentially multiplies the effects of this crucial connection. “Just as a candle spreads light in a darkened room, people who are living in-Spirit give off a higher energy that can bring light to our hearts and minds. In other words, we can be inspired just by being in their presence,” according to renowned bestselling author Wayne Dyer, Ph.D. Experiential, non-verbal and lifechanging encounters with the unbounded power and presence of Spirit in prayer and meditation are difficult to analyze in the same way as mind-body

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science. However, Dyer points to the works and outcomes of Spirit as visible evidence of how it lifts us up. We see individuals with rapturous hearts sending out signals that they love the world and everyone in it. Those that live in Spirit tend to see the world as a friendly place, are at peace with themselves, appear to be open and accepting rather than judgmental and harsh, and often report being healed of all sorts of diseases, relationship challenges, career fluctuations and questions of purpose and direction. They attest to how Spirit shines a triumphant light in the midst of dark nights of the soul, redefining the essence of life itself and declaring us worthy in our innermost reaches.

Personal Healing When a 19-year-old woman entered basic military training at Lackland Air

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Force Base, in San Antonio, Texas, and was undergoing initial medical and psychological screening, she was identified as having body and mind issues that would require her to be separated from the service. These problems included organ failures and spinal misalignment, as well as severe consequences of an emotionally abusive upbringing. It was determined that she could not handle the physical and mental demands of military life. Because the policy was to not treat such problems if identified upon entering the service, authorities allowed her to remain in training until her separation from the Air Force could be processed. The woman was impressed and also distressed by the finality of the verdict and assessment tools used by mind and body experts among the medical staff. In talking with a chaplain on the base, she came to understand that she could choose to appeal her case to another jurisdiction, a “higher” court of Spirit. Focusing on the voice of divine love, she grew to see Spirit as more than a higher power. She saw Spirit as a higher authority. She surrendered to divine love’s authority as ultimate law, supremely qualified to reorder her whole being. She trusted that aligning with spiritual power could change her view of her identity and the seemingly inescapable consequences of genetics, environment and human history denying her desire to serve her country in this way. Listening to a higher witness testifying on her behalf and identifying her authentic being as the magnificent expression of the magnificent Creator, she felt encouraged to the point that her mind and body stopped arresting her progress and became more effective servants, responding with greater freedom and joy. One limitation after another fell away, and the military and medical authorities seemed pleased with her progress as she neared completion of training. Finally, performing a mile-and-a-half run within a required time remained the only obstacle to graduation, and she was still 45 seconds too slow. This helpful passage from the Hebrew prophet Isaiah became central to her prayer and meditation as she approached her last running attempt:

Young people will get tired; strapping young men will stumble and fall. But those who trust in the Eternal One will regain their strength. They will soar on wings as eagles. They will run—never winded, never weary. They will walk—never tired, never faint. ~Isaiah 40: 30-31 (The Voice) She passed her final attempt with 18 seconds to spare, running on eagles’ wings. So, how can we all discern such a divine witness to our original authentic being amidst loud testimony of all the voices and labels shouting in our head and body, including those imposed by others?

Prayer and Meditation There are two approaches to listening to the voice within, whether we name it God, higher power, Spirit, grace, Eternal One, or divine love or Love. Complementary, rather than mutually exclusive, both approaches require a capacity, gained through patient practice, of quieting the inner and outer chatter and learning to hear that which calls us to be more than what human experience suggests is possible. It’s who we are in the eyes of grace. Sanford C. Wilder, of Grafton, Illinois, author of Listening to Grace, offers personal growth and development programs through EducareUnlearning.com that encourage prayer and meditation that emphasize listening. He practices both approaches and makes distinctions between them. “When I pray, I am directing my thoughts toward God, listening and often affirming what I know to be divinely true. I am yearning to surrender my will and affections in conscious connection with the divine such that I or another receives a blessing,� shares Wilder. In such prayerful listening, he hopes to gain something, often a new insight and corresponding manifestation. “When I meditate, my intention is to sacrifice every thought, concept, image and feeling to God, the only consciousness. I trust that listening and observing with nonattachment helps me release conscious and unconscious

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Through conscious listening we discover that our true nature—as witnessed by Spirit—though sometimes obscured from view, is never altered from its original beauty and wholeness. ~Helen Mathis thoughts so much as detaching from our thoughts, trusting that we can let go and be safe, consent to surrender human will and forgo personal agendas. Only then can spiritual sense come into play. “The goal is to awaken to, open to and get in touch with our innermost being and Spirit,” Mathis affirms. “Clearly, centering prayer assumes we each have a spiritual awareness of the divine within us that acts, as Bourgeault puts it, as ‘a kind of interior compass whose magnetic north is always fixed on God.’”

Core Shift We often approach a Spirit dimension with the attitude of “what it can do for me.” The higher practice that mystics and other deep thinkers of various faith traditions ultimately arrive at instead centers on transforming our whole self to align with Spirit’s purpose for us, which changes everything. Reverend Dr. Michael Beckwith, founder of the New Thought Agape Spiritual Center, in Los Angeles, and a spiritual mentor to Oprah Winfrey, believes, “The relationship we have with the infinite is more about how we are to serve it than it is to serve us.” Beckwith describes three primary stages of realizing the power and purpose of divine Spirit expressed as our spirit. The first is that of a victim (feeling powerless, unable to effect change). The second is when an individual learns the existence of universal law that responds to our thinking, emotions and attitude; we learn how to use it to stabilize life structures and demonstrate health and well-being.

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“Ultimately, in stage three, we become a vehicle of life in service to life. Instead of using the law, the law uses us. Life fulfills its own nature through us,” he says. “All of life is conspiring for our freedom, liberation, wholeness and health.” He urges us not to stop and stagnate at stage two, using divine laws only to manifest personal conveniences, stuff and even people for our use; this can hijack views of abundance into materialism and consumerism. He quips, “We are not here to go shopping.”

Dwelling in Spirit Grace and Spirit work in us, through us and between us, yet we can’t simply summon them up or outline their outcomes.

To feel Spirit’s presence, we must surrender our own sense of how it will work, its timeline and the impact on our ego or status quo. As with anything worthwhile, conscientious practice is essential. Life, defined by Spirit, gives fresh strength and impetus to mind and body. All three are vital elements of the dance of life. Richard Davenport is a spiritual life educator (HigherGroundForLife.com) and the founding executive director of an inclusive nationwide Bible and spiritual life community (BibleAndSpiritualLife. org). Now based in St. Louis, MO, he is a retired Air Force chaplain, having served at Lackland and other U.S. Air Force bases on three continents.

FIVE WAYS TO PRAY FROM THE HEART by Richard Davenport

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Intercession – praying for others; blessing, honoring and cherishing them as God sees them. When we feel burdened and blocked by our own trials, expressing empathy and compassion for others can unlock our heart and mind. We can lovingly witness the true nature of those that are seemingly tangled in forces blocking or opposing their higher good. Affirmation – release and rest in divine authority, acknowledging the uni-verse as literally one song reflecting the singular harmony that Spirit knows and is unfolding in every moment to meet our need in forms we can see and feel right now.

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says Rabbi David Freelund, of the Cape he simple act of switching on a Cod Synagogue, in Hyannis, Masbulb can light a room; preaching sachusetts. “Going solar made sense. that humans are caretakers of the Earth can enlighten a community. “How We leased panels, joined a renewable energy credit program and now generare we faithful to God’s creation?” asks ate 90 percent of our energy.” Diana Butler Bass, Ph.D., author of The synagogue also upgrades Grounded: Finding God in the World— equipment to more efficient levels A Spiritual Revolution, in Alexandria, when it’s time for replacement, comVirginia. “The connection between the posts waste, maintains a garden to supnatural world and the world we live in ply a local food pantry, helps us understand The film Renewal switched to LED lights, the remarkable responsibility we have to the documents this grass- zoned their facility’s heating and cooling and planet.” roots movement at follows a single-stream Along with an emotional bottom line, RenewalProject.net. recycling program. “We seek to lead by example. many people pose a Members ask, ‘What else can we do?’ greater question: What is the cost to As Jews, our mission is not fulfilled our spiritual life if we act selfishly? unless we lift up others toward the “We need to know what is sacred and divine,” says Freelund. what matters for generations to come,” Windows often make up a large says Bass. “This is an exciting time for portion of a building of worship, but communities of faith to work together.” can be the least energy-efficient comChurches, synagogues, mosques and ponents. Members of Colorado’s Steamother faith groups are sending a mesboat Christian Center, in Steamboat sage to their congregations and comSprings, used to wear sunglasses or munities: We need to care for what the change seats during services to escape Creator has given us. the sun’s glare and heat. After installing smart glass windows, everyone can Showing the Way now fully concentrate on the sermon. “We wanted to reduce reliance on for“The glass tints like transition eign oil, support local businesses, buy sunglasses, based on available light or American-made and be cost-effective,”

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Laying Down Burdens “Clutter represents postponed decisions,” says Barbara Hemphill, author of Less Clutter, More Life, in Raleigh, North Carolina. “Lack of time, interest and energy keep us from passing along what we no longer want or need. For most of us, 80 percent of what we keep, we never use.” That includes paperwork, another specialty of her Productive Environment Institute. When the United Methodist North Carolina Conference Center’s new building was ready, there was plenty to sort through before moving. “We estimate seven tons of items were recycled. It became an example for individual churches,” says Hemphill. Her own church, Mount Zion Methodist, in nearby Garner, has cleared out two storage rooms. Items were reclaimed, auctioned or donated to a shelter. “We gained Sunday school rooms in return,” she says.

We need a conversation which includes everyone, since the environmental challenge we are undergoing, and its human roots, concern and affect us all. ~Pope Francis

Practice Makes Perfect Awareness of the environment and eco-friendly living is a concept religions agree on. At the All Dulles Area Muslim Society, in Sterling, Virginia, an education program encourages community members to recycle, plant trees and lower water and energy usage. Including their Sunday School, they reduced their overall carbon footprint by 13 percent and energy consumption by 21 percent. Interfaith Power & Light is active in most states and can help implement such user- and eco-friendly changes. Imam Johari Abdul-Malik, the director of outreach for the Dar Al

Hijrah Islamic Center, in Falls Church, Virginia, suggests thinking larger and encourages members to ask for changes in public policies by lobbying their representatives. In 2016, the Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago will promote a Green Ramadan. During Ramadan, members reevaluate their lives in light of Islamic guidance. Greener than most, The Garden Church, in San Pedro, California, has no building. “People tell me, ‘The outdoors is my church;’ I take them at their word,” says founding Pastor Anna Woofenden. “We have a central table surrounded by gardens. About 90 percent of what we grow is vegetables, the rest is flowers. This church is a living sanctuary, a place to belong, a place of community. God’s love is made visible as people are fed in body, mind and spirit.” “Eco-friendly teaching represents a new spiritual imagination of how to live well in the world,” observes Bass. “Faith makes a difference.” Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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Free Guided Meditation at Hunter Museum

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icensed acupuncturist Yong Oh, along with Hunter curators, will lead a free guided meditation session at the Hunter Museum of American Art on December 9 from 11 a.m. to noon. Gathered around a selected piece of art, participants will be led through the practice of mindfulness meditation to “foster calm, gather the attention, and ground in presence” so they can bring their whole selves into appreciating the work of art. Yong, who teaches meditation classes at Yoga Landing, the Center for Mindful Living and elsewhere around Chattanooga, says the practice can free us from our own limiting attitudes. “In a letter to his brother Theo, the Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh wrote, ‘If you hear a voice within you say “You cannot paint,” then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced, but only by working,’” Yong says. “The practice of meditation offers us the opportunity to connect with our experience directly, beneath our opinions and beliefs about ourselves and the circumstances around us. We can appreciate more fully a beautiful work of art, for example, beyond the immediate voice of our likes and dislikes, reactions and impressions. There is the potential to see through the thoughts that limit or confine us, so that we can open up to the possibility and mystery of this unfolding moment.”

The practice of meditation can help free us from our own limiting attitudes. Yong describes mindfulness as moment-by-moment awareness of thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations and one’s experience, with acceptance and a nonjudgmental attitude. Meditation can be used to train the mind to be more mindful, more present, he says. By paying attention to the breath and to what’s arising in each moment, one can cultivate a degree of calm, concentration and present-moment awareness, allowing for greater clarity about what’s actually happening, both internally and externally. With that clarity, he says, there is an opportunity to choose a more skillful and appropriate response, rather than being swept away by reactivity, emotions and habitual patterns.

Mindfulness has grown in popularity with the publication of a number of studies pointing to the benefits of this practice, especially with respect to physical and mental health, Yong says. Schools, hospitals, prisons, corporate wellness programs and health-care facilities across the country have begun to embrace the idea that mindfulness is a valuable and essential quality to cultivate. Individuals, too, are finding that establishing a meditation and mindfulness practice benefits their relationships, jobs and overall sense of well-being, he says. “The Art of Meditation” at the Hunter is an opportunity to give the practice of mindfulness meditation a try, he says. “Whether you’ve been wanting to try out meditation and are new to the practice, you are a meditator curious about a way in which we can translate our sitting practice into our daily life, or you simply enjoy art and are open to experiencing it from a different perspective, you’re welcome,” he says. “At the very least, you’ll hopefully feel a little calmer and more relaxed, and get to experience some beautiful art!” No meditation experience is necessary, and no special clothing is required, but participants should bring a yoga mat, pillow or cushion to the class. A limited number of chairs will also be provided. This event is free and open to the public. For more information about Yong and his schedule, visit OmAcupuncture Center.com. To learn more about the Hunter event, visit HunterMuseum.org.

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Eat, Bark and Be Merry Healthy Holiday Treats for Our Pets by Sandra Murphy

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s with families everywhere, special taste treats are on the menu for many dogs, cats and wild birds during the holiday season. Owners are cautioned not to share rich, unfamiliar foods from the table that can be detrimental to an animal’s health. Better fare are homemade treats of organic, safe and tasty ingredients—true gifts from the heart. Homemade assures the quality of ingredients, avoids unhealthy additives and allows the giver to adjust for individual taste or food sensitivities. Most healthy recipes can be made from readily available ingredients.

Wild Birds Offer them a variety of seeds and fresh water. Always use unsalted, unseasoned seeds. Mix harder-to-crack striped sunflower seeds with the smaller black oil version to attract the largest number of birds. Organically grown peanuts in the shell, dried fruit, oranges, pomegranates or rehydrated raisins offer a burst of energy. Impale round fruits, halved, on a small dowel rod attached to the feeding table to hold them in place. Note that oats go to waste, shelled sunflower seeds spoil and cracked corn attracts raccoons. Pass on any kind of popcorn.

DIY Suet Mix one part organic peanut butter with five parts organic, non-GMO (genetically modified) corn meal. Smear into a pinecone to hang from a branch or directly on tree bark for woodpeckers and wrens to enjoy. Don’t use low-fat peanut butter because birds need to pack in the calories in order to stay warm.

Cats Organic catnip, fresh or dried and baked into a crunchy treat, will bring kitty running. In recipes, avoid canned tuna because of bisphenol A (BPA) concerns; also minimize the frequency and portion of tuna and salmon treats due to mercury accumulation in the fish. Unseasoned tuna or salmon packed in water in a pouch is a better choice. Many recipes labeled for dogs can be converted for cats by making them into smaller bites.

Experience is the teacher of all things.

Dogs “When possible, I put organic and local foods, non-GMO, hormone-and antibiotic-free, grass-fed and humanely raised properties at the top of my list. A healthier dog means fewer vet visits and more years together,� says Tonya Wilhelm, a dog trainer in Toledo, Ohio. “Buy in bulk from a co-op or farmer and maybe share with friends to get the best price.�

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Homemade treats offer superior control of ingredients. “When I make my pets’ treats, I know what’s in their food, including the herbs used for flavor,� says Raya. After she’s ensured that the food is thoroughly dried, she packs it in vacuum bags and stores them away from light. She notes that dehydrating takes longer than baking, but is cost-effective at 25 to 50 cents an hour. Veggie options include dehydrated zucchini chips, butternut squash chips, cherry tomato bites, matchstick carrots or peach or other fruit slices.

Make it Festive A cat’s sense of smell is 10 to 15 times better than ours, but is still modest compared to dogs that out-sniff us by a factor of 30 to 60 times; that’s why putting wrapped treats under a holiday tree or in a stocking is a bad idea. Store them securely and then bring them out when it’s time to open gifts. Use blue tissue paper for easy-to-open Hanukkah gifts, red or green for Christmas (bows, yes; ribbons, no). For dogs that love puzzles, placing treats inside a wrapped box adds to the fun. Remember that rich or unfamiliar foods can make pets sick. Instead, gift them with their own healthy, safe treats from known ingredients so that everyone has a happy holiday. Connect with Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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Chicken Bites

Recipe courtesy of Tonya Wilhelm

1 cup filtered water 10 oz chicken breast, boneless and skinless, cut into 2-in cubes ½ cup brown rice, dry 1 cup coconut flour 1 Tbsp ground flax seed

Kitty Patties Yields: 8 small patties

Coconut Bites Yields: Approximately 20 cookies 1 orange, peeled, seeded, chopped into bite-size pieces 1 banana, peeled, chopped into bite-size pieces ½ cup coconut flour Lemon zest

½ lb grass-fed, lean ground beef ½ lb lean ground turkey 4 Tbsp low-salt chicken stock 4 eggs ½ cup oatmeal or 1 packet instant oatmeal

Place water, chicken and rice in a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer covered, for one hour. Strain and let cool. Preheat oven to 275° F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

Mix meat and broth, and then add oatmeal and egg. Form into 8 small patties.

Preheat oven to 275° F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

Broil one or two at a time, leaving them fairly rare.

Put the orange and banana into a food processor or blender. Purée until smooth.

Allow to cool, and then serve. They’ll keep in the refrigerator up to three days if the meat is fresh.

Combine blended fruit and coconut flour. Mix well. Form into 3-inch flat discs and place on a lined cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Lightly sprinkle lemon zest on the uncooked treats. Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until golden on the bottom. Remove cookies and place them on a rack to cool.

Freeze the other patties until ready to use, good for up to four months. Recipe courtesy of Janet Cantrell, Fat Cat at Large

Yields: Approximately 24 cookies

Place cooled chicken and rice mixture in a food processor or blender. Purée until smooth. Place the purée in a large bowl. Add the coconut flour and flax seed; mix well. Form into 3-inch flat discs and place on a lined cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until golden on the bottom. Remove cookies and place them on a rack to cool. Recipe courtesy of Tonya Wilhelm

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Christ Unity Church No Dogma in This Chattanooga Institution

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harles and Myrtle’s Coffee House is a Chattanooga institution—an intimate, familyfriendly place to hear live acoustic music, from folk and bluegrass to Celtic and Americana. But Charles and Myrtle Fillmore, for whom the venue was named, were no fans of “institutions” when it came to spirituality. The Fillmores were founders of the progressive, non-dogmatic school of thought that is the guiding principle behind Christ Unity Church, which operates the coffeehouse. Christ Unity Church, a center supporting individual spiritual growth, is open and welcoming to people of all races and backgrounds, says member Marilyn Arnemann. “There is no doctrine or dogmatic statement of faith,” she says. “Rather, we invite people to accept what they find helpful in their efforts to lift their consciousness to a higher level.” A member of the Association of Unity Churches, Christ Unity is affiliated with Unity School of Christianity in Unity Village, Missouri. In Chattanooga, it began as a study group in the 1920s. Incorporated as a Unity church in 1964, Christ Unity was located at 2001 Bailey Avenue for many years

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before moving to its current location at 105 McBrien Road. Arnemann says Christ Unity Church is devoted to a program that inspires unconditional love and a focus on the following five principles: 1.

There is one power in the universe, God the good. There is no other enduring power. God is good and present everywhere.

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We are spiritual beings, created in God’s image. Spirit lives within each person; therefore, all people are inherently good.

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We create our life experiences through our way of thinking.

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There is power in positive, affirmative prayer, which we believe increases our awareness of God.

Knowledge of these principles is not enough. We must live them. “We are a voluntary ministry,” Arnemann says. “We seek to hire dynamic speakers who provide intellectually and spiritually based messages. Presently we enjoy a variety of speakers from many walks of life. We have two speakers on a regular basis, Jesse

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Herriot and Gregory Fisher.” (For more about Herriot, visit Fulfeelment.com.) Christ Unity’s members are musically inclined, she says, and so music is integral to their gatherings—both at their Sunday service, which begins at 11:00 a.m., and on Saturday evenings, when they host a musical program at the coffeehouse featuring live acoustic music with a variety of entertainers such as singers and musicians, storytellers and poets. (Local musicians and entertainers who are interested are welcome to audition for a performance date.)

“There is no doctrine or dogmatic statement of faith. Rather, we invite people to accept what they find helpful in their efforts to lift their consciousness to a higher level.” The first Sunday of each month, Christ Unity has a potluck lunch with members and guests. Everyone who attends that Sunday service is invited to stay for lunch. The church welcomes spiritual seekers not just with its hospitality, but with its practical approach to Christianity. “If you are looking for a church with warm and friendly members who share liberal views, know that we are on a path designed to help people understand their own spiritual natures and to express spirituality in their lives in practical ways,” Arnemann says. For more information about Christ Unity Church, call 423-892-4960 or visit ChristUnity.org. See ad, page 21.

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Tennessee Aquarium River Gorge Explorer Civil War Cruise: The Battle of Missionary Ridge – 11am-1pm. Travel back to 1863 with Jim Ogden, National Park Service historian, for the 152nd anniversary of the Battle of Missionary Ridge and Sherman’s crossing of the Tennessee River. All ages. Wine, beer and snacks available for purchase. Registration required. Adults: $32; children 3-12: $24.50. Info: 800-262-0695 or TNAqua.org.

The Art of Meditation – 11am-noon. Licensed acupuncturist Yong Oh, along with Hunter curators, will lead a guided meditation session at the Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View, Chattanooga. No meditation experience necessary. No special clothing required. Bring a yoga mat, pillow or cushion. Some chairs will be provided. Free and open to the public. Info: HunterMuseum.org.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10

Free presentation on the Ideal Protein diet – 6pm. Kirk Keener, DC, discusses the simple, scientifically proven techniques that helped him lose more than 100 pounds and keep them off. Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com.

Chattanooga Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols – 7pm. Presented by the Roueché Chorale and Orchestra at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 8451 East Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga. Free. Info: 423-855-2981 or TheRouecheChorale.org or Facebook.com/TheRouecheChorale.

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TN Massage Law and Professional Ethics – 6-10pm. Charles West, LMT, instructor. At Massage Institute of Cleveland, Cleveland, TN. 2 CE hours each. $50 for one or $90 for both. Info and registration: MassageWorksTN.com or 865-694-3144.

Chattanooga Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols – 7pm. Presented by the Roueché Chorale and Orchestra at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 8451 East Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga. Free. Info: 423-855-2981 or TheRouecheChorale.org or Facebook.com/TheRouecheChorale.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 Muscle Energy Technique – 9am-6pm. Charles West, LMT, instructor. 8 CE hours. $150. At Massage Institute of Cleveland, Cleveland, TN. Info and registration: MassageWorksTN.com or 865-694-3144. Bernice Lewis at Charles and Myrtle’s Coffee House – 8pm. Musical program featuring a variety of entertainers such as singers, acoustic musicians, storytellers and poets. Local musicians and entertainers are invited to audition for a performance date. Christ Unity Church, 105 McBrien Rd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-892-4960 or ChristUnity.org. Seventh annual World Heavy Weight Chili Championship – One of the signature events of the Southside’s MainX24 festival. Live music, familyfriendly. All-you-can-eat chili $8. Beer, Bloody Marys, Good Dog hot dogs, commemorative mugs. Info: WorldHeavyWeightChili.com and Facebook.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 Bernice Lewis at Christ Unity Church – 11am. Christ Unity’s members share their love of music at Sunday-morning services. Potluck lunch with members and guests the first Sunday of each month. Christ Unity Church, 105 McBrien Rd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-892-4960 or ChristUnity.org. Caroling with the Fishes and toy drive – 6:309pm. Live local music, photos with Santa, holiday shopping. Bring an unwrapped new toy (suggested retail price at least $10) to donate and receive one free child’s ticket to this event. Gifts will be distributed through Partnership for Families, Children and Adults. Adults $14.50; children 3-12: $9.50. Tennessee Aquarium, 1 Broad St., Chattanooga. Info: 800-262-0695 or TNAqua.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 Birth Chatt – 10:30-11:30am. Free group discussion about creating birth plans for both mother and baby. Birth Chatt subjects vary monthly. Inspire Chiropractic, 400 E. Main St. #140, Chattanooga. Info: Birth Wellness and Women’s Center, 423-4434335 or BirthWellness.com/birth-chatt. CHEO Christmas Social/Potluck/Info Share – 2pm. The public is invited to this afternoon of holistic fun. Healthy food served; bring a healthy snack to share. Free. Info: 4CHEO.org or 423-413-9343.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13 Gregory Fisher at Christ Unity Church – 11am. Christ Unity’s members share their love of music at Sunday-morning services. Christ Unity Church, 105 McBrien Rd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-892-4960 or ChristUnity.org.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17 Nature Nuts: Wild Holiday Decorations – 5-7pm. Aquarium educators will help children craft holiday decorations from and for the wild—maybe even some for a few Aquarium animals. Monthly nature club is intended for families, especially children ages 5-12. Member child: $12; nonmember child: $17. Advance registration required. Tennessee Aquarium, 1 Broad St., Chattanooga. Info: 800-262-0695 or TNAqua.org.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18 PJs & The Polar Express – 9:30-11:45am. Put on pajamas and enjoy a special screening of The Polar Express 3D. Meet the Conductor, sip hot cocoa and enjoy brunch muffins before the movie. Fun for the

entire family. Admission: $12. Advance registration required. Tennessee Aquarium, 1 Broad St., Chattanooga. Info: 800-262-0695 or TNAqua.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19 PJs & The Polar Express – 9:30-11:45am. Put on pajamas and enjoy a special screening of The Polar Express 3D. Meet the Conductor, sip hot cocoa and enjoy brunch muffins before the movie. All ages. Admission: $12. Advance registration required. Tennessee Aquarium, 1 Broad St., Chattanooga. Info: 800-262-0695 or TNAqua.org.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20 Christmas fellowship at Christ Unity Church – 11am. Christ Unity’s members share their love of music at Sunday-morning services. Christ Unity Church, 105 McBrien Rd., Chattanooga. Info: 423892-4960 or ChristUnity.org.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27 Jesse Herriott at Christ Unity Church – 11am. Christ Unity’s members share their love of music at Sunday morning services. Christ Unity Church, 105 McBrien Rd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-892-4960 or ChristUnity.org.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 28 Tennessee Aquarium River Gorge Explorer Winter Wildlife Cruise: “Eagle Eyes” – 2-4pm. Winter is prime time to watch for the arrival of wintering bald eagles in the our area. Bring binoculars and dress appropriately. Guides will discuss the wild and tumultuous history of this spectacular bird of prey. Coupons and other discounts not valid for this cruise. Adult: $32; child: $24.50. Advance registration required. Tennessee Aquarium, 1 Broad St., Chattanooga. Info: 800-262-0695 or TNAqua.org.

save the date THURSDAY, JANUARY 7 Free Teleconference: Waking up Lightworker – 8-9pm. Margaret Dexter, PhD. Do you feel different but try to fit in? Do you wonder who you are and why you are here? Do you have a sense of mission? Are you searching for your soul purpose? If so, this teleconference is for you. Registration required. Info: 423-266-6006 or MargaretDexter. com/teleconferences.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 23 Reiki I (Shoden) plus Animal Reiki – Jan. 23-24, 10am-6pm. Margaret Dexter, PhD, Reiki master/teacher. Reiki for spiritual growth and healing in Usui Reiki Ryoho tradition. Learn meditations to support spiritual awakening and healing techniques for self, family and animals. $300 includes class, manual and certificate. $150 deposit by January 15. North Chattanooga. 423266-6006 or MargaretDexter.com/reiki-workshops.

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ongoingevents Institute of Cleveland, 2321 N. Ocoee St., Cleveland. Info: 423-559-0380.

daily The Polar Express 3D at the Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater – Through Dec. 24. Experiencing this magical train ride to the North Pole on the giant, six-story screen at IMAX has become a holiday tradition for many families. Kids can meet the conductor December 18 and 19 during “PJs and The Polar Express” events. Special Christmas Eve show times: noon, 2pm and 4pm. IMAX 3D Theater, 201 Chestnut St., Chattanooga. Info: 800-262-0695 or TNAqua.org. Holidays Under the Peaks – Through Jan. 3, 10am-6pm. Specially themed programs each week in addition to more than a dozen daily “extraordinary experiences,” free with admission or membership. Scuba Claus will make underwater appearances in the River Journey building each weekend through December 20. Tennessee Aquarium, 1 Broad St., Chattanooga. Info: 800-262-0695 or TNAqua.org. Jerusalem 3D at the Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater – Through Jan 3. Narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch, Jerusalem 3D is a breathtaking, beautiful film that captures the region’s majestic scenery and awe-inspiring religious ceremonies. Filmmakers gained exclusive access to many sites, giving viewers special access to locations rarely seen by the general public. IMAX 3D Theater, 201 Chestnut St., Chattanooga. Info: 800-262-0695 or TNAqua.org.

tuesday Yin Yoga with Elisabeth Townsend – 5:30-6:45pm. Dig deeper into long, quiet postures designed to access the body’s connective tissue. The tough, fibrous network that connects all the major systems of the body readily responds to constant, slow pressure with the assistance of props for added comfort. No experience needed. Regular class rates apply. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: ClearSpringYoga.com or 423-266-3539. Zumba Fitness classes with Ana Oritz – 6:007:00pm. Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, high-energy dance burns calories for losing weight and getting fit. Nutrition World Wellness Center, behind Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-3264331 or alexana_23@yahoo.com. Prenatal Yoga – 7-8pm. Movement Arts Collective, 3813 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-4018115 or MovementArtsCollective.com.

wednesday Private Yoga with Mina Chong – 10:15-11:30am. Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-503-9351.

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Slow Flow & Yin Class with Mina Chong – Noon1pm. Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-503-9351.

Music and Sunday service at Christ Unity Church – 11am. Christ Unity’s members are musically inclined and share their love of music at Sunday morning services. Potluck lunch with members and guests the first Sunday of each month. Christ Unity Church, 105 McBrien Rd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-892-4960 or ChristUnity.org.

YOUR Yoga Body – 7:15pm. Longtime yoga instructor Amy Bockmon teaches this new class based on the “body positivity” movement. Poses are modified to suit individual body types and physical abilities. Movement Arts Collective, 3813 Dayton Blvd. Red Bank, TN. Info: MovementArtsCollective.com.

Unity of Chattanooga service – 11am. Discover Unity’s message of positive, practical Christianity, and experience the warmth of God’s unconditional love. 604 Black St., Chattanooga. Info: 423-7557990 or UnityOfChattanooga.org.

Daily Zen Meditation Group – 8-9pm. Led by Rev. Travis Suiryu Eiseman. Donation-based; sitting cushions provided. Zen meditation instruction is offered. The Center for Mindful Living, 400 E. Main St., Chattanooga. Info: 619-820-6832 or CenterForMindfulLiving.WildApricot.org.

Restorative Yoga (Instructor Rotates Each Sunday) – 4:30-5:45pm. Physical and mental restorative session designed to focus on rejuvenating and healing the body through breath and slow, gentle movement. Regular class rates apply. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: ClearSpringYoga.com or 423-266-3539.

monday Fundamentals with Cecilia Keefer – 10-11:15am. Start the journey by developing a solid foundation in yoga, with basic postures, proper alignment, breathing techniques and relaxation. No experience needed. Regular class rates apply. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: ClearSpring Yoga.com or 423-266-3539. Learn to be a Massage Therapist – 28-week class at East Tennessee’s oldest massage school. Massage

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thursday Gentle Yoga for 50+ with Anita Gaddy – 2-3:15pm. User-friendly yoga for those aged 50+. Flexibility, strengthening, relaxation and renewal of energy. One hour of breath and movement followed by 15 minutes of meditation. $5 drop-in. Nutrition World Wellness Center, behind Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: NutritionW.com. Signal Mountain Farmers’ Market – 4-6pm. Seasonal produce, eggs, meats, body products, coffee, crafts, baked goods, dog treats, boiled peanuts, plants, flowers, all from local farms. New location: front lot of Pruett’s Signal Mountain Market. Info: signalfarmersmarket@gmail.com. All-Levels Yoga with Beth Daugherty – 5:306:45pm. Gentle class focusing on rejuvenating and

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friday Zumba Fitness classes with Ana Oritz – 7-8pm. Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, high-energy dance burns calories for losing weight and getting fit. Nutrition World Wellness Center, behind Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-3264331 or alexana_23@yahoo.com. Emotional Freedom Technique at Nutrition World – EFT practitioner Lucille York is at Nutrition World on Fridays to help people use this natural method of improving health by releasing trapped emotions. Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: 423-355-9205 or EmoFree.com.

saturday Daily Zen Meditation Group – 6:30-8am. Led by Rev. Travis Suiryu Eiseman. Donation-based; sitting cushions provided. Newcomers are encouraged to attend an evening session (Wed, Thus or Sun) for Zen meditation instruction. Movement Arts Collective, 3813 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga. Info: 619-820-6832, TravisEiseman@yahoo.com, MovementArtsCollective.com. All-Levels Yoga with Anthony Crutcher – 9-10:15am. Poses with emphasis on alignment and stability. Breath and mindfulness are key components. This class builds on yoga fundamentals. Some yoga experience helpful. Regular class rates apply. ClearSpring Yoga, 105 N. Market St., Chattanooga. Info: ClearSpringYoga.com or 423-266-3539. Live entertainment at Charles and Myrtle’s Coffee House – 8pm. Musical program featuring a variety of entertainers, who may include singers and acoustic musicians, storytellers and/or poets. Local musicians and entertainers are invited to audition for a performance date. Christ Unity Church, 105 McBrien Rd., Chattanooga. Info: 423-892-4960 or ChristUnity.org.

monthly Free film screenings at Nutrition World – 2pm every second Saturday. CHEO, Nutrition World host free screenings of documentaries focused on holistic health at Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. Info: Cathy Burnett at cgburnett1@ comcast.net or 423-322-2614.

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