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FORGIVENESS THROUGH

GATHERINGS AND GRATITUDE

YOGA

INTERVIEW WITH SALLY QUINN

RASHA MINDFULNESS TOWARD FREEDOM FROM ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION

LIFE CHANGING BENEFITS OF

OPENING THE

THIRD EYE

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Contents

AMERICA’S OLDEST SPIRITUAL AND METAPHYSICAL MAGAZINE

FEATURES

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12 GATHERINGS

AND GRATITUDE

Interview with Sally Quinn

by Janae Jean and Spencer Schluter

16 THE IMPORTANCE

OF PRACTICING MINDFULNESS

by Jakeb Brock

26 IS YOUR PINEAL GLAND DECALCIFIED?

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Life Changing Benefits of Opening the Third Eye

by Lisa Peten

28 MINDFULNESS

Toward Freedom from Anxiety and Depression

by Georgia Jones

DEPARTMENTS 28

06 PUBLISHER’S LETTER

Life-Changing Practices

Mindfulness and Gratitude

by Kasia Szumal

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08 COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS

November 2018

11 ASK ALECIA

Community Q&A

November 2018

14 ALL ABOUT TOWN

Teenage Anxiety is Off the Charts

by Theresa Puskar

18 FROM THE HEART

What are the Chances?

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by Alan Cohen

25 CCM BUYERS’ GUIDE

Give the Gift of Wellness

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29 REVIEW OF HEALING MODALITIES Rasha: Stress Reduction Technology

by Ania Wilewska

30 COSMIC DAILY WEATHER

In-Depth Astrology Perspectives

November 2018

by Bernadette Evans

33 DAILY LIVING THROUGH YOGA

Forgiveness Through Yoga

by Raquel Jex Forsgren

37 HEARTH & HOME

A New Tradition

Pumpkins and Acorn Squash

by Janae Jean

CONNECTIONS 20 THE PULSE CALENDAR

Events, Happenings and

Announcements of Interest

November 2018

34 BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Resources for Better Living

PUBLISHER KATARZYNA (KASIA) SZUMAL EDITORS JANAE JEAN ALMEN SUSAN PLUTO JULIE ROBERTS MEDIA COORDINATORS JANAE JEAN ALMEN KAYLA HANCOCK SPENCER SCHLUTER ART DIRECTOR/WEBMASTER JODY LEVITAN ADVERTISING INQUIRIES BARBARA KNEELAND BARB@CONSCIOUSCOMMUNITYMAGAZINE.COM 773.971.6615 SPENCER SCHLUTER SPENCER@CONSCIOUSCOMMUNITYMAGAZINE.COM 630.492.0831 EDITORIAL INQUIRIES KASIA SZUMAL KASIA@CONSCIOUSCOMMUNITYMAGAZINE.COM 847.966.1110 JANAE JEAN ALMEN JANAE@CONSCIOUSCOMMUNITYMAGAZINE.COM 630.945.7356 ALL OTHER INQUIRIES INFO@CONSCIOUSCOMMUNITYMAGAZINE.COM ONLINE WWW.CONSCIOUSCOMMUNITYMAGAZINE.COM

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LIFE-CHANGING PRACTICES Mindfulness and Gratitude

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am so excited to share our November issue with you because it is all about two life-changing practices—mindfulness and gratitude. These two powerful words can change not only your life’s experience for the better but also change your consciousness.

The first time that I heard the word “mindfulness” was in 2012 when I became the Circulation Manager for Conscious Community Magazine, (Formerly The Monthly Aspectarian). The first month working at the magazine was very overwhelming for me. I knew that I needed to contact writers for articles and contact advertisers for ads and much more.

There were hundreds of phone calls to make to get the magazine to print on time. My mind was full of ideas and projects to do. I could not calm down my mind in the evening before I went to bed, and I was going to sleep around 3 a.m. from being exhausted from my thinking. I realized that I needed to find something to clear my mind.

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At the same time I started working at The Monthly Aspectarian, a Bikram Yoga studio opened in the same building. I did not know what kind of yoga Bikram was, but I decided that I would try anything to calm my mind. For people who do not know, Bikram yoga is a style of hot yoga where you do 26 postures twice in a room heated to 105ºF. During the class, the teacher said something like, “First timers be mindful of your practice and stay in the class ‘til the end of the class.” Right away, I noticed that it was really hot and I couldn’t stop sweating. My mind started finding all these excuses to leave the room. I think my mantra for that yoga practice was “It is so hot here.” But, I stayed in the room for a whole practice. After a few practices, I noticed my thoughts really disappeared, and I was more present with my body.

I started sleeping like a baby, and I was waking up fresh for my daily tasks. Today, I continue to practice Bikram yoga, and I am so grateful for this practice in my life. For more about mindfulness and its importance, read Jakeb Brock’s article The Importance of Practicing Mindfulness and Georgia Jones’ article Mindfulness: Toward Freedom from Anxiety and Depression.

On Thursday, Nov. 22, we will be celebrating Thanksgiving in the US. It is the time of year when we gather around the table and share food with family members and friends. It is a time of the year when we express gratitude for the things we have and the experiences that we’ve gone through this past year. Gratitude is a very powerful action, which we can take every day of our lives, that brings us closer to the things we want. By saying, “Thank you,” we are letting the Universe or God/Goddess know that we love our lives, and we want more good things to happen. For more about Gratitude you can read our interview with legendary journalist and hostess, Sally Quinn, Gatherings and Gratitude.

Happy Thanksgiving all year around!

The Best,

Kasia Szumal

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Q: I’ve been seeing a woman to whom I’m very attracted, but she’s fearful about getting into a relationship after her husband cheated on her years ago. I’d like to get more involved, but I’m wondering if I’m wasting my time.

Do you have any advice?

— Gentleman-in-Waiting A: Dear Gentleman-in-Waiting, These days, relationships seem to move along at extraordinary speeds. Dating and courtship seem to have fallen by the wayside. Sometimes sex comes far too soon, which can distort and color our perspective on what’s happening between ourselves and the other person. This distortion can muddy the waters, breed a lack of clarity and create unconscious projections.

We each have our own pace at which we heal. I understand why her fear looms large, because such betrayals blindside us. It upsets our equilibrium which often causes us to personalize it, questioning our worth, looks, what we did wrong, and more. We need proper time to contemplate, so we can sort through the fragments of our shattered lives, process what we’ve been through and figure out the roles we played in that relationship. This enables us to be personally accountable while coming to an understanding of which faults should be left at the feet of the adulterous partner. Just because someone cheated on us does not mean that our imperfections forced them into that act.

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It can be difficult to find a mate who’s a really good match and when we do, sometimes we need to exercise patience and be discerning. Over time, if we know ourselves well, our mind and body will signal if it’s taking too long, because internal stress will begin building. If we’re staying in good communication, we should have a sense of how things are flowing, and whether we wish to continue on. When we feel we can’t wait any longer, we can be honest so the other can decide whether they can shift things up to keep us close, or whether they’re still not ready. In case of the latter, hopefully, the journey deepened between us enough to continue on with a friendship built on commonalities, trust, and good communication, because those are rare gems.

My counsel for dating is to slow down.

We should get to know each other before entering into intimacy, so that we can truly know and trust who we’re connecting with. When we finally enter into those relationships, we’ll better know that person and have much more of a bond, instead of basing those relationships strictly on looks, lust or status.

Q: I’m a stay-at-home mom who has to ask my husband for money to do special things. It makes me feel bad about myself and resentful towards him. Do you have any suggestions?

—“Husband-May-I?” A: Dear “Husband-May-I?”, Most wives would dislike the thought of having to approach their husbands to ask for money to spend a weekend with their girlfriends or buy something special. This sets up unbalanced roles similar to parent and child, which can affect spousal intimacy. Since we all have differing viewpoints as to the value of experiences and purchases, when possible, both spouses should have their own small stash of mad money independent of the family budget.

I suggest you discuss this with your husband. He probably hasn’t even considered what this feels like, because he’s not the one in the situation. You should have control of some of your own money which would allow you to make decisions on how to spend it, without him deciding whether it’s a valid way for you to spend money. See if you both can agree upon a monthly stipend that allows you to spend it or save it up according to what feels right to you.

Bringing balance to this situation will make you a content, more independent feeling wife, which will serve him well in many ways, both known and unknown Alecia Rice integrates higher concepts with wisdom to bring forth balance, perspective, and clarity. She’s a personal advisor, speaker, and gatherer of women.

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GATHERINGS AND GRATITUDE Interview with Sally Quinn

by Janae Jean and Spencer Schluter

For this interview, we had the honor of spending an hour conversing with author and journalist, Sally Quinn. Sally was a longtime Washington Post writer, columnist, television commentator, Washington insider, legendary hostess and founder of the website, On Faith from The Washington Post. Sally and Benjamin Bradlee, executive editor for The Washington Post, were married from 1978 until his death in 2014. Her son, Quinn Bradlee, is a filmmaker, author and advocate for disabled people.

Sally currently writes for several publications and has authored several books including The Party: A Guide to Adventurous Entertaining and her recent memoir, Finding Magic: A Spiritual Memoir. We spoke with her about gatherings, authenticity, gratitude, labyrinths, and more. To stay informed about Sally, follow her on twitter @sallyquinndc.

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The following is only a small part of our in-depth conversation with Sally. To hear the rest of our conversation, download or stream the podcast episode. Don’t forget to subscribe, like, review and share the Conscious Community Podcast on your preferred podcatcher app.

Janae: What do you feel that magic is? In past interviews, we’ve discussed how magic is a word for things we don’t understand yet. What do you think about that definition?

What is your personal definition?

Sally: The title of my book is Finding Magic: A Spiritual Memoir. The reason that I called it that was that I think that there is magic everywhere in our lives. People think of magic and they think of witches, sorcery, spells and hexes and that sort of thing. That’s a part of magic. Then there’s magic tricks and magicians. I think of it as something transcendent. Magic is an idea, and it’s also a frame of mind. It’s exhilarating. You find magic in all the things that happen in your everyday life.

Spencer: This reminds me of a past guest, Ian Simkins’ ongoing project, “Beauty in the Common.” It’s all centered around the really beautiful, simple things, such as sharing a meal with your family. So, they will come together and share a meal or have a sing-along. The meaning of life, if there is one, is celebrating little, simple things. People overthink it sometimes and miss the forest for the trees.

It’s those little moments of beauty that give life magic and meaning.

SQ: I did a column for The Washington Post a number of years ago that I only did for the holidays, starting with Halloween, then Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s, I called it The Sacred Table. For me, the table is sacred. There is nothing that I think is more magical and more wonderful than gathering your close friends, people you really love. I try not to have people who I do not like at my table. [All laugh.] Sometimes that’s hard, but I try really hard.

I always have candles because I think candles create magic, and if it’s in the winter, I have a fire. I have lots of good wine.

The food does not have to be spectacular. Often people will say, “Oh, I can’t entertain. It makes me too nervous; I don’t have the confidence to entertain.” I say to them, “Look, have you ever had a friend come over for a cup of coffee and sit in your kitchen?” “Well, yeah.” “Well, that’s entertaining!” It doesn’t have to be a grand dinner. I’m not a great cook, and a lot of times it’s carry-out. People don’t care. You put it on the buffet or pantry and people serve themselves. What matters is the conversation and the sense of community and camaraderie.

So, in terms of entertaining, I love having people over. I really love it, and my friends like coming to my house, because they know they are going to have a good time. They know that it’s a safe house. I always want my friends to leave my house feeling honored and exhilarated. I want them to levitate. I want them to fly out of the house thinking they’re great, wonderful and have been honored, featured, loved, cared about, that there’s so much affection for them, and that there’s been laughter and tears sometimes. They’ve been enriched in some way by sitting around a table and exchanging ideas, thoughts and feelings.

JJ: I think that what you’re hitting on is how important it is to be authentic with your friends or others. Authenticity is what makes someone connect with a book or a newsperson.

You want to know that they are sincere and it’s coming from their heart. Have you noticed this as a journalist?

they are phonies, but they are afraid to show who they really are. What I consider my job when I’m doing an interview is to get them to take that mask off and show who they really are.

JJ: At Conscious Community Magazine, we often focus on mindfulness, and you have a mindfulness practice that we both enjoy, walking the labyrinth. Would you like to share your experience with labyrinths?

SQ: People call it a “maze” because it looks like a maze. But, it’s different from a maze because in a maze, you’re supposed to get lost, but with the labyrinth, you get found. God knows, there are so many people who have terrible problems in this world. Sometimes I feel guilty about talking about ever feeling depressed, sad or stressed, when there are people getting killed or raped or other problems all over the world. My problems are nothing in the scheme of things. But, it doesn’t mean that we don’t suffer because other people suffer more than we do. I feel grateful, and I know that gratitude has gotten to be a cliché now. Everybody’s grateful for this or grateful for that.

But, it really works for me. When I go to bed at night, I always think about what I have to be grateful for—even if I’m sad about something or upset about something that happened to me. And, in the morning, I wake up and think “What do I have to be grateful for?” If you really think that way about being grateful and being peaceful, it works.

Janae Jean serves as editor, social media manager, recipe columnist and podcaster for Conscious Community Magazine. She has an extensive background in new media and music education. She is also the founder of Perennial Music and Arts, an arts education and healing center based in downtown Geneva, IL. Visit www.janaejean.com and www.perennialmusicandarts. com for details about Janae’s upcoming classes, lesson information, workshops, shows, articles and projects.

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TEENAGE ANXIETY IS OFF THE CHARTS Westmont, IL - 2018-2019

by Theresa Puskar “Anxiety is the aspect of our fear that looks to the future, anticipating potential problems and dangers.”

— Jessica Moore

As I’ve mentioned in previous articles, I have been teaching as a substitute for over a year now, and I am troubled by the anxiety that our teens are experiencing. Thus, this month’s All About Town column will not be a review of a local consciousness-raising event, but an exploration of this issue and potential solutions. Many of today’s teens feel overwhelmed and stressed to a breaking point. I have spoken to several who have been institutionalized for nervous breakdowns, addiction recovery or self-harming intervention. What creates promise is how honest and open they are about their history, their feelings and their experiences.

As I reflect back to my teen years, I see very little parallel with the issues they currently face. While social matters like bullying and alienation existed, we had so much more personal space.

Without cellphones, laptops and the constant barrage of media interference in our psyches, there was downtime; alone time.

We did not have to be “turned on and tapped in” 24/7, and ultra-responsive to all that was going on around us. For example, when a fellow student had a party that I wasn’t invited to, I was not inundated with nonstop photos, videos and texts extolling how much fun I was missing. I just did my own thing, checked in with friends who attended, griped and groaned a little, and that was that!

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I also note that they are exposed to ongoing media coverage that fills their minds with repeated images of falling towers, school shootings and angry mobs. Add to that the partisan verbiage that encourages extreme positioning, violence, anger and hatred, then you see how their fear and sense of hopelessness sets in.

“Emotional Intelligence can be learned. Try it on for the size always fits, needs no return, and never wears out.”

— Deborah Bravandt

While there is so much emphasis on academics in our current school system, I believe that not enough attention is given to two areas of their personal development: EQ (emotional intelligence), and creativity. So often the schools pull creative classes from the curriculum in favor of more academic subjects.

I recently took a long 10-hour drive to Toronto, Canada. As I glanced out the windows of my car, I felt deep appreciation for the changing foliage, especially the vibrant yellows, oranges and reds of the maple trees. As I was driving, I listened to an audio program that I had worked on with Dan Strutzel and the late enlightened teacher, Dr. David Hawkins.

At one point in the audio, Dr. Hawkins spoke about how we could best assist our children in raising their consciousness.

David said that the best thing we can do for our children is to surround them with aesthetic beauty: Read Shakespeare to them, expose them to classical music and opera, and take

them for long walks in nature. As I heard this, my heart filled with deep gratitude for my parents. My mind was flooded with memories of playing in nature at the family cottage in Northern Ontario—piano, ballet and gymnastics lessons, and annual outings to the Nutcracker ballet every Christmas. Then I got a flash of our youth—an image of teens staring into their laptops while sitting in nature or sneaking glimpses of their cellphones throughout the ballet.

“All emotional intelligence begins with awareness. When we fail to notice what we’re feeling, our responses to that feeling will be habitual and automatic. But, when we identify our emotions, we can consciously choose to act on them in healthy and intelligent ways.” — Jessica Moore So, how can this state of unrest among our youth be remedied? I believe the cure starts with awareness. Cellphone overusage has become habitual and automatic. Our children eat, sleep and often drive with their phones wired to them. I started a calming and meditation program during school lunches that gave them a taste of the world without technology. I provided the students with some fun, introspective videos and concurrent discussions, followed by short visualizations or meditations. Several of the students showed appreciation, noting how the meditation break gave them a chance to recharge in the middle of their busy school day.

“Most meditative practices focus on the mind and becoming aware of our thoughts. By bringing this same awareness to our emotions—and then going further by consciously engaging them and uncovering the wisdom they hold—we can gain an even greater level of self-mastery.

Emotional mastery comes not just from detachment, but from also allowing our emotions to fully flow, and receiving all that they have to offer us.” — Jessica Moore There is a misconception that has been programmed into our teens that asserts, “If I work harder (i.e. I am stressed,) I will be more successful. If I am more successful, I will be happier.”

However, once one goal is met, one is faced with another.

With this model, the cycle of stressful success-seeking never ends. If we can assist students in functioning less through stress and more from a place of calm, focus and positivity, then their brains will experience the benefits that ultimately come from relaxation and re-framing. Statistics show that students who practice calming techniques are 31% more productive, achieve much higher grades, have better ability to memorize and are healthier both physically and mentally. Along with gaining greater peace of mind, their intelligence, creativity, ability to memorize and sense of wellbeing all improve. On average, after incorporating meditation into their regimen, sales staff note a 37% increase in their sales, and doctors are known to be 19% more accurate in their diagnoses. As most of you are likely aware, it takes at least 28 days to change a pattern.

As the negative patterns decrease, the dopamine within the brain increases. Ultimately, this will assist them in quieting their minds, focusing inward and leaving the stressors associated with technology alone, even if for only 20 minutes each week.

“The truth is, there is no actual stress or anxiety in the world; it’s your thoughts that create these false beliefs.

You can’t package stress, touch it or see it. There are only people engaged in stressful thinking.” — Wayne Dyer The students and I had many candid conversations about their struggles with anger, parental disagreements and seeing both sides of the bullying paradigm. By creating a safe place where they can enter into honest, forthright and non-judgmental dialogue is imperative. To do so, we must release our agendas and open to the wisdom and contributions that the students bring to the tranquility room. Then and only then will they start to see the vastness of the power and the promise that their lives have in store for them.

Theresa Puskar is an author, performer, speaker, minister and motivational audiobook producer. With over 25 years of experience in media and communications, she has worn many hats in the industry. She is the author of the “Terri” children’s book series, which focus on a variety of emotional and social development issues for children, ages 5 to 9. She has received accolades for her autobiographical solo show, Beauty, Bollywood and Beyond and looks forward to performing it in New York in November. A powerful inspirational speaker and transition leader, Theresa edu-tains her audiences, by touching hearts and minds in a way that is engaging, joyful and life-affirming.

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MINDFULNESS

by Jakeb Brock One of the keys to progressing on the spiritual path is the practice of mindfulness, or getting in touch with one’s higher Self. This is actually the essence of what it means to be conscious.

All of us have an inner core of spiritual consciousness that is immortal and eternal. This spiritual seed, though sometimes lying dormant, never leaves us or ceases to exist. It is not only an integral part of our complex inner kingdom; it is our core essence. In other words, it is our true identity. It is the “us” that constitutes the thread of continuity through each life we live on the earthly plane. In each incarnation on the cycle of birth and death, we find ourselves with a new body and a new mind—a body and mind that render that incarnation experientially unique. But our core 16

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essence of spiritual consciousness, while being housed in a unique situational framework, never changes.

What does change from lifetime to lifetime is the relationship we establish and develop with our core spiritual Self. This is where mindfulness or conscious awareness comes in and can potentially play an important role.

Awakening to the immutable spiritual presence within us not only impacts our present earthly experience, but as we embark on the subsequent practice of mindfulness, we find that the seed inside of us begins to grow and expand. As this occurs, our present life experience often changes dramatically.

As our sense of identity shifts from its attachment to the temporal aspects of our humanhood—aspects such as

body, mind, emotions, and personality— to our core spiritual essence, we begin to emerge from the shadows of the common human dilemma and to enjoy the fruits of eternality. The seed within us quickly becomes a plant with abundant life-giving fruit—fruit that can in turn feed others.

The amazing thing about all of this is that becoming mindful or conscious of our Inner Self and establishing a vibrant connection to it is not the least bit difficult or burdensome. This is what Jesus meant when he said, “For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

(Matthew 11:30.) Making our way in this world at the behest of an insatiable egoic identity is much more difficult than turning inward and nurturing our spiritual consciousness. Moreover,

stimulating the eternal essence of our being is the way of peace and harmony with the universe, while serving the temporal ego is the way of division, strife, and separateness.

Wherever we are in our present life situation can be a starting place for practicing mindfulness. We do not need to rearrange our circumstances or involvements to get started. All we need to do is to set aside a quiet time each day to go inward and connect with our spiritual core. This connecting is called mindfulness because what we are doing is using our human mind as an avenue of spiritual awareness to observe the activity of our inner world and dig down through the various layers of inertia and distraction, until we reach the center of our being. Somewhat paradoxically, we use our mind to cut through what is mostly mental inertia.

Consciousness occurs when we touch our center. This experience is also called enlightenment. The instant we make that contact it is as if a light goes on—a light that illuminates our entire inner world. This light exposes all of our strictly temporal thoughts and emotions as nothing more than a kind of static interference. As these are exposed for what they really are, our identification with them weakens.

Unconsciousness is a state of total unawareness of these temporal inner workings. The conditioning of modern human life—conditioning that begins at birth and continues steadily and inexorably throughout our lifetime— has brought about a proliferation of temporal thought and emotion that happens all on its own impetus. We do not need to do anything; it happens automatically. We do not even need to pay attention to it. So, we learn to put our inner workings on autopilot.

We cease from any inclination towards awareness. Essentially, we go to sleep.

The problem is that while we are sleeping in this unconscious state a slew of negative influences is seeping into our psyche and having its way with us. These are the natural elemental influences of the earthly plane, such

as sin, fearful dualistic thinking, karma and world mesmerism. That is why the human scene is so full of suffering and misery. Unconsciousness is epidemic among us, which in turn renders us vulnerable to the elemental activity of the earthly plane and leads to one situational problem after another. It is truly a progression that speaks of devastation.

The antidote to unconsciousness is, of course, consciousness. As the New Testament exhorts: “Wake up, O sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you” (Ephesians 5:14.)

Before we can reverse the devastations of unconsciousness we must awaken.

We must become aware of all of the inner activity that has been going on by rote. We must recognize the role that conditioning has played in this proliferation of temporal thought and emotion. We must relinquish our former attachment to identifying with ourselves with this unconscious train. How can

thoughts and emotions that have been set in motion through psychological conditioning be who we really are?

Do they not belong rather to some amorphous cultural clone?

No, who we really are is spiritual consciousness, and this essential “us” can never die. It is alive within us at this very moment, just waiting to be fanned into the flame of full conscious realization. Therefore, the testimony of eternal life that awaits us is truly glorious. Not only is it a testimony of one lifetime’s fulfillment and fruition; it is the testimony of liberation from the cycle of birth and death and the ultimate deliverance from the negative influences of the earthly plane.

Jakeb Brock is the author of The New Consciousness: What Our World Needs Most. For more information and to order a copy of his book, please visit www.ournewconsciousness.com.

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WHAT ARE THE CHANCES?

by Alan Cohen Do you believe that the universe operates at random, or is there a higher intelligence that orchestrates encounters, events and a stream of destiny?

After observing many uncanny synchronicities, I have a firm belief that, despite appearances of haphazardness, a brilliant and loving hand guides us to the right place at the right time for the right purpose.

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language immersion program in Paris.

“I stayed with a woman named Marie St. Ives,” Andie recounted. Sonia’s eyes bulged. “That is the woman I purchased my apartment from.” After confirming details, it became clear that Andie had once stayed in the very apartment Sonia now owned. What are the chances?

At another time, I went out to dinner with my friend Bruce at a tiny restaurant in a small town in Maui. The restaurant was crowded that night, so patrons had to sit close to each other on picnic benches. Bruce and I got to reminiscing about our high school days. “The most meaningful thing I did in high school

was a trip to Africa I took with some other students. We toured around some of the safari parks and got to interface with the natives.” Bruce then described some details of the trip. At that moment a woman sitting next to me on the picnic bench leaned over and said, “Excuse me for interrupting. I couldn’t help but overhear your story about your trip to Africa. I was on that trip with you.” After comparing notes, both agreed that they shared the same adventure with a small group of Oregon high school students.

Now, 20 years later, they were seated at the same table in an out-of-the-way restaurant in Maui. Bruce and I just “hap-

pened” to bring up that subject. A week later the woman sent me an email with a photo of her and Bruce standing outside the tour bus in an African plain. What are the chances?

A Course in Miracles tells us, “Chance plays no part in God’s plan.” Every person you encounter, from the family you are born into, to the person with whom you share a brief elevator ride, to the customer service agent who takes your phone call, to the clients in your business, to your spouse, to your children, all come to you as friends and teachers on your spiritual path. Some empower you with love, and others challenge you. In all cases, there is a gift for you.

When you recognize the gift, extract it, appreciate it and use it, your journey becomes far lighter and you accelerate your spiritual advancement and deepen your soul’s reward.

Wayne Dyer offered the analogy of entering a junkyard and finding a fullyintact Boeing 747 airplane. “After examining the plane and recognizing the perfect integration of all of its elements and systems, would you conclude that all of the intricate pieces came together at random, or would you have to believe that some vast intelligence orchestrated the manufacture of this highly complex yet meticulously functional system?”

Changing World, I underscore and celebrate that the universe is functioning meticulously and there is indeed a plan that works when we tap into it. We do not have to invent the plan, it is already well in place. We just have to cooperate with it. Many New Age and New Thought teachers state, “you create your own reality.” This is a half-truth. Reality has already been created quite nicely. There is nothing you can do to change it. If you understand it, you would not want to change it because it is always working on our behalf. What you do create is your experience of reality. When you align with reality, you thrive in every way.

When you think and act outside universal truth, you grow miserable and wonder what you are doing here. Our role is not to create reality. It is to find it and ride it like a surfer rides a wave.

more information about the Life Coach Training program, Alan’s books and videos, free daily inspirational quotes, online courses and weekly radio show, visit www.alancohen.com.

While we aren’t always aware of the brilliance of the universe, occasionally we have an encounter that gives us a peek into the unspeakably massive 747 we are all riding. Those moments are cause for faith. We can have confidence that we are known and loved, and we can relax and enjoy the ride.

Alan Cohen is the author of many popular inspirational books, including the bestseller The Tao Made Easy. For

The engineering of a 747 is a mere pittance in comparison to the engineering of the universe. I love to garden in a papaya orchard I started from seeds. It is utterly amazing to me that I can take a tiny papaya seed about one-tenth of an inch in diameter, plant it and nurture it, and it grows into a tall tree producing hundreds of delicious papayas over its lifetime. I look around the orchard of 25 trees and see an abundance of gorgeous, sweet, nutritional fruit. Who set up that system? No human being invented a papaya and imbued in it the genetic genius to reproduce itself forever and feed many people and animals.

We can cooperate with the system and cultivate papaya, but we did not initiate it. God did.

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Contact: 414-530-5477. List of presenters will be posted on my website: www. spiritualenlightenment.me CHICAGO IANDS, support/study/resource forum for near-death, out-of-body, & spiritual experiences, losses. 2-5 pm. Free covered parking. Suggested donation - $20.

Guest Speaker: SUSAN WISEHART, M.S., NCSP, CHt, LMFT, is a Holistic Psychotherapist. Join us for a Group Past Life Regression. Frank Auditorium in Evanston Hospital. For more info: 847-251-5758 or http://www.chicagoiands.org NOVEMBER GODDESS DAY RETREAT Receive six different individual healing sessions, opening/closing meditations, smudge ceremony, and more! Mind, Soul, and Self LLC. West Bend, WI Contact: 608-393-7353 or mindsoulandself@ yahoo.com; https://mindsoulandself. com/wellness-day-retreats/

Saturday-Sunday November 10-11 INNER AWAKENING THROUGH SELFMASTERY, BREATH AND CONSCIOUS LIVING: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm. This workshop will be led by Colin P. Sisson -- founder of Breath Integration — practice of mindful observation of body, mind, feelings and behaviors. 1276 Williamsburg Dr., Schaumburg, IL 60193. More information: 773-289-8650 or www.facebook. com/BreathIntegrationInChicago/ Email word “Awakening” to sylwia.delon@ gmail.com for $50 discount! https://goo. gl/oMxqPj. www.colinsisson.com LEARN THE MYSTIC SCIENCE OF CREATING SYNCHRONICITIES Saturday: 8 am - 6:30 pm; Sunday: 7:30 am – 5 pm.

Price: $450. Access the Power of Source and the Power of Consciousness in three important life zones: Healing*Wealth*Love.

Free intro and dance event - Friday evening Nov. 9th, with DJ Taz Rashid 7-8:30 pm. Location: Holiday Inn, Gurnee Convention Center, (discount room rates available), 6161 Grand Ave. Gurnee IL

60031. Phone: (text) 847-477-3069. Website: www.ooacademyusa.org/course/ source-synchronicities MINDFUL CREATIVITY: COMING TO YOUR SENSES AND SEEING THINGS AS THEY ARE. 9 am – 6 pm. Access a wellspring of creative energy in this weekend workshop using meditative and sensory experience. Applicable to all art forms and levels of experience in art or meditation. Location: Shambhala Chicago, 37 N. Carpenter St., Chicago, IL 60607 Contact: 773-743-8147 or https:// chicago.shambhala.org/programdetails/?id=367847

Sunday, November 11 EXPLORE THE POWER OF GRATITUDE: 1:30-3 pm. $25. Integrate the vibration of gratitude into your life and explore its power in creating peace, abundance, and presence. Gratitude activates balance, healing, alignment, and prosperity. 9501 S. New England Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453. Contact: 708-634-3664 or www.journeytowholeness.org

Wednesday, November 14 DIGESTIVE HEALING CLASS: 6pm7pm. Location. HealingSpace Medical Center, 102, 2075 Foxfield Rd, St. Charles, IL 60174. You can register on the website https://www.drfelty.com or by phone 262-757-8911.

Thursday, November 15 DIGESTIVE HEALING CLASS: 6pm7pm. Location: Balance Health and Wellness, 1901 N Clybourn Ave Suite 301, Chicago, IL 60614. You can register on the website https://www.drfelty. com or by phone 262-757-8911.

Saturday, November 17 PRACTICAL GEMSTONES AND CRYSTALS with Lisa Ahkeahbo. How to integrate crystals into your life and healing work, includes free chakra stone set.

10 am to 3 pm, $100. Equilibrium Energy + Education, 850 S. Wabash, 850 S. Wabash, Suite 300, Chicago, IL. Registration required. Contact: 312-786-1882 or www.equilibrium-e3.com

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ready to expand your knowledge of Reiki and transition to the next level as a practitioner? You will receive a Reiki attunement and learn your first set of Reiki symbols.

9501 S. New England Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453. Contact: 708-634-3664 or www. journeytowholeness.org

Sunday, November 18 WELLNESS METAPHYSICAL FAIR 11 am 4 pm.. Energy workers, 12 gifted readers Best in Midwest! Variety of Vendors.

Location: New Berlin Ale House, 16000.

W. Cleveland Ave, New Berlin, Wisconsin 53151 “North Hall”. Contact: 414-530-5477.

List of presenters will be posted on my website: www.spiritualenlightenment.me

Friday, November 23 REIKI LEVEL 1 TRAINING & CERTIFICATION: 9 am – 3 pm. $160. Level 1 is a practitioner’s initiation into Reiki and is open to anyone. The focus during Level 1 is on opening the energy channels on a physical level, allowing the practitioner to connect to the universal life force energy, which flows from the cosmos through the crown of the head and down to the heart and hands. All classes include attunement, manual, and certification. Location: 14911 S. Bell Rd Homer Glen IL 60491. Contact 708-262-9539 or RisingLotusHealingCenter@gmail.com, Register at www.

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Saturday, November 24 MINDFUL TOUCH - WORKSHOP FOR COUPLES with Ania Massatt & Rouven Haas. 3-5 pm. $75 per couple; includes a bottle of massage oil. This is a hands-on workshop dedicated for couples that wish to deepen their partnership connection.

Learn about massage techniques, touch, the sacred space created by partners and nonverbal communication. Space is limited to 6 couples. YogaFace 1215 N. Cedar Rd, New Lenox, IL. Please register with Ania: 708-436-449.

Wednesday, November 28 STRESS RELIEF FOR SUPER MOMS CLASS. 6-7pm. Location: HealingSpace Medical Center, 102, 2075 Foxfield Rd, St. Charles, IL 60174. You can register on the website https://www.drfelty.com or by phone 262-757-8911

Thursday, November 29 ADDICTION HEALING CLASS: 6pm-7pm.

Location: Balance Health and Wellness, 1901 N Clybourn Ave Suite 301, Chicago, IL 60614. You can register on the website https://www.drfelty.com or by phone 262-757-8911.

Friday-Saturday November 30 - December 1 ACCESSING THE AKASHIC RECORDS with Christina Cross. Practitioner training.

Friday: 6-9 pm; and Saturday:10 am - 5 pm. $300. Equilibrium Energy + Education, 850 S. Wabash, 850 S. Wabash, Suite 300, Chicago, IL. Registration required. Contact: 312-786-1882 or www. equilibrium-e3.com

Saturday, December 1 NATURAL PERFUME WORKSHOP Hands-on, comprehensive introduction to the art of natural perfumery. Includes perfumers kit and perfume. Mind, Soul, and Self LLC. Milwaukee area. Contact: 608-393-7353 or mindsoulandself@yahoo.com, https://mindsoulandself.com/ natural-perfumes-class-wisconsin/

Saturday-Sunday December 1-2 BASICS OF AKASHIC RECORDS: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. $400. You will learn how to consciously open your Akashic Records to create whatever is meaningful to you; from art, music, curriculum design, new healing modalities, acting/speaking techniques, stories, books, plays, better parenting, innovative workplace solutions, effective

decision-making techniques, etc. You will learn how to gain greater insight and understanding of relationships with your spouse, children, pets, relatives, friends, coworkers and most importantly - yourself.

The Akashic Records also offer the opportunity to heal wounds of the past that block us or stop our energy and power. Experience growth and transformation through this profoundly illuminating process. Receive insights, attunements and blessings as you learn to work in the Sacred Energy of Your Soul and Your Akashic School of Creation. Location: Buffalo Grove, IL. Phone: 847-361-6259 Website: http:// www.creatingabundancewithease.com/ akashi-records/2015/4/22/akashicrecords-course-1

Wednesday, December 5 BREAK ADDICTION CLASS: 6-7pm.

Location. HealingSpace Medical Center, 102, 2075 Foxfield Rd, St. Charles, IL 60174. You can register on the website https://www.drfelty.com or by phone 262-757-8911.

Friday-Sunday December 14-16 WOMEN’S WINTER SOLSTICE CHAKRA RETREAT: Women’s intensive holistic healing weekend. Beautiful, peaceful, relaxing setting. All services, activities, lodging, and food included! Mind, Soul, and Self LLC. West Bend, WI. Contact: 608-3937353 or mindsoulandself@yahoo.com; or https://mindsoulandself.com/womens-wellness-retreats/

Friday-Sunday January 11-13, 2019 YOGA & HEALING LOCK-IN: Barefoot Freedom Yoga hosts a weekend retreat at Allerton Park in Monticello, IL. Yoga, Sound Healing, BodyWork, Coaching, Survivors, and more. Contact: 217-649-9913 or www. barefootfreedomyoga.com

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IS YOUR PINEAL GLAND DECALCIFIED?

Life Changing Benefits of Opening the Third Eye

by Lisa Peten

The pineal gland (or third eye) provides perception beyond ordinary sight.

Have you ever decalcified your pineal gland? If not, I suspect you are not alone. If you were to text one of your friends or relatives and ask if their pineal gland is decalcified a range of reactions, including the outstanding question: “What is that?” may occur.

Some of the more well-informed may answer with a question such as “Do you mean my third-eye?” Yet, the scratching of the head may still ensue in trying to figure out if it is decalcified. If you do not yet have membership in the WhatsApp Group, Plant-Based Livity, where decalcification of the pineal gland is often discussed, your pineal gland knowledge may need some enhancements. Not to worry, read on to get informed about the pineal gland and discover ways to reap the benefits of decalcification.

WHAT IS THE PINEAL GLAND? The pineal gland is called the third-eye. While many illustrations depict its position between the eyes and centered on the forehead, it is actually centered deep within the two halves of the brain and is about the size of a grain of rice. The name of this endocrine gland is derived from its shape, thought to be similar to the shape of a pinecone (Latin term pinea.) The pineal gland functions to produce melatonin to help maintain circadian rhythm and regulate reproductive hormones.

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WHY THE NEED TO OPEN THE THIRD-EYE? Eyes are called “the window of the soul,” so naturally, this transcends to the high esteem and praise for an ‘opened’ third-eye. In addition, the location of the pineal gland is within the pathway of logical and emotional thoughts occurring which makes this an ideal window for intuition to birth. In many spiritual and holistic health communities, an opened third-eye signifies deep perception that propels higher levels of consciousness. An opened third-eye offers grand prosperity and abundance to an enlightened life. Many profess they know when their third-eye is opened because they can read the thoughts of others before they are expressed, depict the outcome of a situation, or experience complete insight into their present-day journey to name just a few. It is easy to discover if your third eye is open with a quick internet search on this question. Many people believe that the range of signs include realizing your own ignorance, asking questions to make you more aware, and seeing number alignments (i.e. 11:11, 222.) For those who of us who embrace the truth of these signs, this knowledge is eye-opening!

HOW DO YOU DECALCIFY IT? Calcification of the pineal gland is a result of an accumulation of fluoride that forms phosphate crystals, creating a hard shell around the pineal. This buildup weakens psychological develop-

ment, peak performance, and spiritual awakening so it becomes necessary to decalcify a.k.a. cleanse your pineal gland. Eating whole foods, using supplements, and/or using good self-care techniques are great ways to detox your pineal gland.

WHAT FOODS HELP TO DECALCIFY? Since calcification may be caused by fluoride buildup, eating foods to weaken the buildup is the key to decalcify. Some of these foods include alkaline rich foods packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants like beets, chlorella, spirulina and wheatgrass.

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WHAT TYPES OF SELF-CARE TECHNIQUES HELP TO DECALCIFY? Any type of buildup in our systems such as stress, mucous or cortisone will result in harmful effects to the body. This is commonly a sign of self-care neglect. The brief list of actions below is suggested as part of a daily regimen to aid decalcification of the third eye: Meditation Magnetic fields

Sound waves therapy Dry sauna.

The benefits of a fully functioning pineal gland include a centeredbeing, increase in good health, better relationships with self and others, less stress, more tolerance, greater compassion, and strengthened intuition. Go back to that same friend or family member who you asked the question to and empower them with some ways they can decalcify their pineal gland. They will ‘clearly’ thank you with fresh eyes!

Lisa Peten is a self-help hearing coach, mind-body empowerment speaker and health advocate blogger, on a mission to empower health-hungry communities to become more proactive in obtaining nourishing foods and seeking holistic health alternatives. Subscribe to Sound Health and Healing’s free newsletter to attune your vibrational settings for miraculous healing, call 219-316-1101 or visit www.soundhealthandhealing.com.

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MINDFULNESS

Toward Freedom from Anxiety and Depression

by Georgia Jones I was talking with a client the other day who was describing some harsh thoughts that were plaguing her, thoughts like “I’m horribly ugly;” “No one will ever love me;” or “I messed up again, I’ll never amount to anything.” Even just listening to her say these out loud made me feel bad. And yet, who among us hasn’t had thoughts like this to varying degrees and frequencies?

Most of the time we don’t even “hear” our negative (or positive) thoughts. They just play in the background and affect our mood and our body, weighing us down and sapping our confidence. These are the food sources for depression and anxiety.

Good news! Thoughts are just thoughts, not the truth. And, feelings are temporary and as malleable as water. I know, I know—it doesn’t seem that way. We are so fused with our thoughts and feelings that the whole world is colored and created by them. We are in a thought-haze and don’t even know it.

So, how do we burst free from this haze? We do so by cultivating mindfulness. Mindfulness meditation, the intentional practice of cultivating mindfulness, is the act of choosing an object of focus and gently bringing your attention to that object with an attitude of acceptance, openness, curiosity and nonjudgment.

Try with me now. Close your eyes and just listen for a minute.

Be curious and accepting of any sounds you hear. No need to understand, label or change the sounds. Just listen. Just notice.

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Just allow. What did you notice? Any sense of relief, freedom of simplicity? Any sense of just being present and calm?

The more you practice meditation, the easier it becomes to drop into this state of clean and simple presence. From there, you can do anything.

I teach this skill to my clients. Then we use it to loosen the grip of oppressive, cruel thoughts. We can’t stop or fight the thoughts, but imagine relating to them as you did with the sounds or like clouds drifting across the sky. They are just thoughts, that you can hold lightly, letting them appear and disappear without taking them in or believing them.

This is a superpower against the clutches of depression, anxiety and so much that plagues us. Relating to your thoughts, your emotions, yourself or the whole world from this stance feels qualitatively different from the haze most of us are in most of the time. You will feel refreshed, freed and light! Mindfulness meditation is not the only answer to states like depression and anxiety, but it is a truly powerful, paradigm-shifting tool.

Georgia Jones is a psychotherapist and owner of Chicago Mindful Psychotherapy with offices in Andersonville and The Loop. Chicago Mindful Psychotherapy provides individual, couple and group psychotherapy and teaches applied meditation.

Visit or call 773-454-1807.

When we reduce stress the innate intelligence of our body knows how to bring back health and healing. When we get into the right brain wave state, we are able to rejuvenate and recharge, and our intuition, creativity and inventiveness increases. In a relaxed state we have the power to remove the limiting beliefs and make the necessary changes in our life so that we can be happier and healthier. When our body is in balance and has a better response to stressful stimuli, our cortisol levels return back to normal which can result in shedding unwanted pounds.

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by Ania Wilewska According to both the World Health Organization and American Medical Association, up to 97% of all illnesses in modern society are stress related. In today’s world, each of us is constantly under stress. Stress has become part of our everyday routine—a norm.

But, should it be normal for our perfectly designed bodies to fall into dis-ease, leading us to today’s current healthcare model?

Are you experiencing any of the following symptoms: decreased energy, headaches or migraines, insomnia, skin problems, changes in libido, problems with digestion, depression, pain, irritability, lack of concentration, confusion, anxiety and weight gain? If so, then you are experiencing chronic stress. Sure, there are some pills we can take which will temporarily alleviate the symptoms, but putting a band-aid over these symptoms is not the solution. The real solution is to get to the core of the problem, balance our bodies and reduce stress. As Louise Hay says, “If you want to clean the house, you gotta see the dirt.” Like most things, reducing stress is easier said than done, but in reality, there are things we simply can’t change.

What we can do is manage how we respond to the stressors.

Some available tools that help us achieve balance are meditation, yoga, breathing, keeping a positive attitude and eating healthy balanced meals. Unfortunately, sometimes chronic stress is so overpowering that attempting yoga or exercise is painful, and positive thinking seems like a far-fetched concept which we just can’t seem to get a hold of. Stress creates limiting beliefs, slows our growth and creates unconscious roadblocks on our path to success and health. When our mind is hindered, our energy is low, our spirituality is non-existent, and our body eventually starts to show it. Physical symptoms are the last warning indicating that is something wrong with our whole being.

A remarkable tool to help us get back on track is scalar energy therapy. Scalar waves have the power to influence the morphogenetic field—the blueprint of our physical body. Rasha is a scalar plasma technology that harmonizes and balances the autonomic nervous system to move from fight-or-flight stress response to a more restful and relaxed state where healing can occur.

A relaxed mind-body brings on a higher awareness, improved clarity, focus and coherence. Once the mind is in order the body follows. The mind-body approach, you can’t heal one without the other. With a relaxed mind a body reduces inflammation, shifts into a more alkaline state, immune system increases and healing begins. With all these amazing benefits scalar energy therapy just might be the answer to our modern-day lifestyle. Rasha supports the body through Scalar Plasma Coil technology, which combines discoveries of three scientific pioneers: Nikola Tesla, Antoine Prioré and Dr. Royal Rife.

Nikola Tesla, a genius mind and an exceptional inventor said, “If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.” James Clark Maxwell and then Tesla were the first ones to discover scalar energy. Scalar waves transmit energy and information, and they occupy space.

Patented Tesla coils, used in the Rasha are able to generate scalar energy.

Plasma (formed by using high voltage to ionize noble gases, unreactive elements, such as Xenon or Argon to create charged elements) is also able to generate scalar waves.

Antoine Prioré constructed an apparatus that is able to do just that. The scalar energy produced by plasma has the ability to “time reverse” a deviation of a physical dysfunction.

Dr. Royal Rife had extensively studied frequencies and discovered that various pathogens (bacteria, viruses and parasites) and physical dysfunctions have specific frequencies. Matter vibrates at a specific frequency. When a body is in a state of disease, it vibrates at a frequency different than a healthy body does. The frequencies generated in the Rasha software are transmitted to the Tesla coils and Priore’s plasma to generate scalar waves.

Anna Wilewska is a Rasha practitioner. With an in-depth evaluation and consultation, she can create a holistic integrative approach to an issue with which you are currently dealing. Anna herself suffered for years dealing with multiple autoimmune diseases and healing herself through a lifestyle change, herbs, supplements and Rasha. Currently, Anna is a Ph.D. candidate at Quantum University where she is able to integrate her knowledge of herbal and ancient medicine, medical anthropology, with quantum medicine. For more information, visit www.therasha.com, email Anna to schedule a consultation at Wilewska@protonmail.com or call 630-362-7209.

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COSMIC DAILY WEATHER November 2018

by Bernadette Evans

Overview

November is a busy month with some planets going direct and some going retrograde. Venus starts to slowly move forward on Nov. 16; while that same day, in the evening, Mercury stations retrograde.

You may have felt things start to slow down at the beginning of the month as Mercury began its preretrograde shadow phase on Oct. 28. Mercury will retrograde for approximately three weeks and then will be in its Post-retrograde shadow phase for seven days.

This month the New Moon will be in Scorpio on Nov. 7 at 10:02 a.m. The New Moon is about setting intentions for the month ahead. When it’s in Scorpio, we need to ask ourselves, what we desire and what we are passionate about. There may be things below the surface that you’ve never admitted to anyone else or possibly even yourself that scare you because of their intensity. Examine these pieces and bring them into the light.

The Full Moon will be in Gemini on Nov. 22 at 11:39 p.m. Full Moons are about releasing energies, so what do you want to let go of? With the Full Moon in Gemini, you may be feeling scattered and not sure of what needs to go. After all, Gemini’s ruler, Mercury, is retrograde and remember when I said this is a great time to review, revisit, rethink and revise?

Jupiter moves into Sagittarius this month where it will stay for 13 months. This is a happy and comfortable placement for Jupiter. We may feel more optimistic and philosophical and seek to improve ourselves by reaching for a far-off goal.

Last but not least, Neptune goes direct this month on Nov. 24. The planet of dreams, visions, fantasy, illusions, creativity and sensitivity starts moving forward, slowly. Maybe its time to dust off those dreams you’ve been harboring and get to it.

Astrology is a tool that can guide us by explaining the energies that we’re dealing with on a daily basis. When consciously working with the energy of the planets we can enjoy the easier days as well as prepare ourselves for the more challenging days. Our own chart is a snapshot of the Universe of when and where we were born, our own personal blueprint. It can help us discover our strengths and assist us in understanding more about ourselves and our loved ones. You can check out your chart at astrotheme.com.

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Thursday, November 1 With the Jupiter-Chiron trine, we have the chance to release old wounds.

When the Moon opposes Mars emotions may run hot; you could tap into this energy and get an innovative project off the ground. The Moon is in Leo today and goes VoC at 11:32 p.m.

Friday, November 2 When the Moon trines Saturn, you are given the opportunity to show off all your skills; maybe that presentation you worked so hard at will get you noticed by your boss. The Moon entered Virgo today at 12:48 a.m.

Saturday, November 3 With the Moon-Pluto trine, your feelings can be more intense, passionate, may even border on obsessive and controlling if you’re not paying attention. Use this sensitive

energy to connect with someone in a meaningful and powerful way.

Moon goes VoC at 4:42 a.m. and enters Sagittarius at 12:59 p.m.

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Daylight Savings Time ends today at 1:00 a.m. When the Moons in Libra we feel more balanced when we’re in a relationship. With the Moon-Saturn square, we may be holding ourselves back, keeping our emotions in check.

Moon goes VoC at 1:26 a.m. until 3:01 a.m. when it enters Libra.

With the Venus-Mars trine, we have the ability to connect easily with others while going after what we want. Its possible to attain our dreams without stepping on anyone in the process.

Monday, November 5 With the Moon-Venus in Libra, what do you hold dear, what do you value? Are you playing nice in your relationships?

Everyone wants to feel connected in their relationships, but if you feel you’re sacrificing more than the other you may want to examine this and try to bring more balance into the partnership.

Tuesday, November 6 There is a dreamy feel to the day when the Sun trines Neptune. Open the door to your intuition today; there are so many answers available when we go within and listen. Pay attention to inspirations and synchronicities, let your creative juices start to flow and the Universe will be your playground.

Uranus retrogrades into Aries and the Moon is VoC at 2:19 a.m. until 7:02 a.m. when it enters Scorpio.

Wednesday, November 7 The New Moon is at 10:02 a.m. What is your intention for the next month?

When the Moon’s in Scorpio emotions run deep. We can use this powerful new moon to heal wounds, heartache and embrace change, so we can move forward in a new direction.

Thursday, November 8 You may be feeling enthusiastic and optimistic; today’s Moon-Jupiter conjunction may have us feeling more generous, friendly and sociable. The

Saturday, November 10 It’s a fabulous day to get out there and play, hang out with some friends and maybe try a new activity. The day feels hopeful and light when the Moon sextiles Venus and Mars, then trines Uranus later in the day. The Moon is VoC at 9:35 p.m. until 9:55 p.m. when it will enter Capricorn.

Wednesday, November 14 When the Moon is in Aquarius we may react erratically and possess a certain eccentric feel. We enjoy thinking out of the box and sharing our ideas with others while still maintaining our individuality and independence from the group.

Thursday, November 15 You may be struggling with wanting autonomy and being detached versus your desire to exert some control or power over others, or a situation when the Moon squares the Sun. The Moon is VoC at 9:58 p.m., then enters Pisces at 10:41 p.m. Mars entered Pisces today where it will remain for approximately six weeks.

Friday, November 16 Sunday, November 11 You may want to recharge your batteries by spending some quality time with yourself, to be still, meditate, reflect and discover the wisdom of your soul when the Sun sextiles Pluto.

Monday, November 12 When the Moon conjuncts Pluto, you may be feeling sensitive, intense and trying to control the situations around you. What if you take a step back and look at the situation from a different perspective? You may gain some invaluable insights and heal in the process.

Tuesday, November 13 There may be some tension within yourself and what you value. Or, maybe there’s a disagreement with a friend. Either way, when the Moon squares Venus, bringing some balance and harmony into your life by treating others fairly and with respect, will go a long way with helping you achieve a more balanced outlook. The Moon is VoC at 9:13 a.m. until it enters Aquarius at 9:45 a.m.

With the Moon-Mars conjunction, you may feel like you are floating around the Universe and not certain where or even how to concentrate. Focus on honing in on the sensitive, intuitive and creative energies of the day to heal yourself or others. Art or music therapy would be a wonderful use of this energy. Venus goes Direct today; Mercury Retrogrades today.

Saturday, November 17 Bring your dreams to the forefront and use your imagination to make them real.

Don’t just dream it, create it with the help of the Mercury-Neptune square.

Sunday, November 18 The Moon in Aries can give us the extra push to accomplish our goals, it feels like someone put some extra gas in our tank. Just remember, be confident and assertive without being aggressive or pushy. Moon went VoC at 2:04 a.m., then entered Aries at 9:56 a.m.

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projects; just be careful of making any rash decisions or bulldozing over anyone with the Mars-Jupiter square.

Be a benevolent leader who acts with wisdom, logic and grace.

Tuesday, November 20 With the Sun-Chiron-True Node forming a grand water trine we may be feeling extra sensitive and emotional, we are asked to dive deep into our waters. What needs to be healed?

What can we release? We intuitively know all these answers, it just takes courage to heed the call. Moon goes VoC at 4:46 p.m. until 5:43 p.m. when it enters Taurus.

Wednesday, November 21 When the Moon is in Taurus you have the opportunity to get in touch with your feminine earthy side. Taurus can be quite sensual so try getting in touch with your body, go dancing, do some yoga, have a massage. Giving yourself permission to honor and nurture your physical body will soothe your soul.

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Thursday, November 22

Monday, November 26

It feels like a big day with the Sun entering Sagittarius, not to mention our Full Moon later on tonight, so let’s get to it! Happy Birthday to all born in Sagittarius! And, a Happy Thanksgiving to my American Friends, enjoy that turkey and pumpkin pie! It may feel like a lot is happening but yet nothing is quite connecting. The Moon is void just about the entire day, so its the perfect time to watch the parade or a football game; as for the rest of us who are not enjoying a feast today, look after yourselves and be patient, the energy will get moving by later on tonight. We have our Full Moon in Gemini tonight at 11:38 p.m. Moon goes VoC at 3:59 a.m. until 10:10 p.m. when it enters Gemini.

Mercury squaring Mars may ask you to put your beliefs to the test, where could these beliefs, this leap of faith take you in the world. You never know until you take that first step.

Friday, November 23 With the energy of the Full Moon still being present, consider what it is that needs to go. Is there an old idea or belief that is keeping you stuck? Have you expressed yourself clearly? When we communicate in a clear and loving way, we’re able to move forward on our journey.

Saturday, November 24 Sometimes when the Moon is in Gemini we can feel scattered because we’re juggling so many balls in the air at once. We have so many choices before us, it can feel like a buffet and we’re not sure which dish to choose.

As long as you make a choice and step forward, you’ll be paving the way forward for opportunity, and advancement. Neptune starts its slow movement forward today at 7:08 p.m.

Moon goes VoC at 11:31 p.m.

Sunday, November 25 With the Sun-Jupiter conjunction, you could be feeling quite optimistic and generous. You could also be thinking about taking a class at this time. What is it that would feed you right now? The Moon entered Cancer at 12:38 a.m.

Tuesday, November 27 Can you feel the excitement in the air? The day is ripe with possibilities and potentials with the Sun-MercuryJupiter-Moon trine. What inspires you?

With all this fire, it’s time to spin your dreams into gold. Moon VoC at 1:22 a.m. until 2:35 a.m. when it enters Leo.

Wednesday, November 28 We may feel confident, generous, full of vitality when the Moon is in Leo. As I’ve already mentioned, all this fire is energizing and inspiring; the caution I would give is to be careful of overdoing, of overextending yourself and becoming drained.

Thursday, November 29 It can be hard to put the brakes on when we’ve been having so much fun socializing and playing. Just be aware that with the Moon-Jupiter square, money can come in quickly but it can vanish just as easily. Moon VoC at 3:47 a.m. until 5:08 a.m. when it enters Virgo.

Friday, November 30 Virgo Moon is so great at organizing because she sees all the details that others just glaze over; and when this Moon trines Pluto, and she has a goal, she is laser-focused and determined.

Doing a great job is definitely something to be proud of. Now, it’s Friday, back away from the work and reward yourself for a job well done.

Bernadette Evans is a practicing astrologer, hypnotherapist, counselor and writer. She has studied with many great teachers, including Steven Forrest.

She can be contacted at 780-289-7398 or Bbevans001@gmail.com.

Sometimes forgiveness can take years. The main reason for this is that it may be too difficult for the forgiver to think about the incident or the person. Or, the forgiver may not be self-aware enough to pinpoint the emotions they have.

Anger triggers the body’s ‘fight or flight’ response. The adrenal glands flood the body with stress hormones, like adrenaline and cortisol. When we are not able to let go and forgive, this biological response is triggered whenever we think of that person or event.

Our minds are taken over by ruminating thoughts that cause hurt, deepening and expanding the story. We may begin to carry over these feelings and emotions about something or someone else into new experiences and relationships, creating unwanted emotional baggage.

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FORGIVENESS THROUGH YOGA

by Raquel Jex Forsgren, Yoga Therapist, C-IAYT Most everyone will tell you that if you can reach the point of forgiveness toward another person or yourself that a “weight will lift from your shoulders.” With the holidays upon us, the topic of forgiveness is front and center, as we may be interacting with people for whom forgiveness seems impossible to imagine.

Forgiveness, although freeing, can be deeply rooted in one event to a mounting of events or things that have happened in one’s life. Some people feel that if they forgive, they “have to” forget and that may mean that whatever they are forgiving the person or themselves for is okay. For others, they feel that by forgiving simply means that they no longer carry that burden with them. It doesn’t have to be one or the other.

We all have experienced feeling like we can’t let something go.

That something could be a wrong-doing from someone or behavior of our own. This same feeling of not being able to let go is often accompanied by emotions such as shame, anger, hurt or even guilt.

Let’s start with the basics, what causes us to feel like we “have to” forgive? Is it society, our parents, friends or spouses? Is it to relax our minds, heal our bodies, mend relationships, or simply, just to move on?

So, where do we start? We must want to forgive. We must ask ourselves how much time we spend ruminating over something someone said or did to us. We must be able to identify in our minds and our bodies how we feel about the person, or if it is within ourselves, what that brings up for us?

Most of the time, forgiveness is accomplished in baby steps.

How can yoga help us begin to forgive? It increases our self-awareness. It helps us notice emotions and thoughts that arise at the moment and encourages us to be curious about them. We learn to ask ourselves, how am I hurt or what am I angry about? Where do I feel it in my body? What do I feel and where do I feel it when I think of that person who betrayed or hurt me?

Sit with these feelings, feel them, write them down, say them out loud. Identify them. Then make a choice. Do you want to continue feeling this way, or are you ready to heal and let go for yourself?

Forgiveness is about feeling strong, self-confident and loving ourselves. This is a process, too. The essential ingredient toward forgiving is gratitude. Below are a few simple suggestions that have worked for me: 1. Be grateful: Find an aspect of your life for which to be grateful.

2. See the soul: Each of us is born pure. Try picturing the person who hurt you or yourself as a baby.

3. Be grateful: Find some small quality of the other person for which to be grateful.

4. Practice: Do heart opening yoga postures.

5. Practice Loving Kindness: Find a guided meditation about loving kindness and practice it at least once per week. (You can find one on YouTube.)

6. Be grateful: Find something about the experience that shaped your life for the better.

7. Be mindful: As you move toward forgiveness, you may feel called to engage or disengage with the person. Listen to your intuition.

8. Repeat 1-6: Own your life, your decisions and your choices.

Raquel Jex Forsgren is a Certified Yoga Therapist, C-IAYT, a graduate from Soul Institute and certified by the International Association of Yoga Therapists. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and has 25 years of experience in pharmaceuticals. Raquel has been living yoga for over a decade. She lives in Chicago. You can reach her at livingyogatherapy@gmail.com, follow her @yogawithraquel on Instagram and visit www.livingyoga-therapy.com for more.

Sources: Beloved Patients, 2018; Flossie Park, Teacher and Mentor at Soul of Yoga, 2017 CONSCIOUSCOMMUNITYMAGAZINE.COM

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BUSINESS Directory

ANGEL CARD READER RHONDA BRUNETT INTUITIVE MEDIUM - Phone Readings.

Contact: FB: Rhonda’s Tarot Readings; call 630-885-2128, www.rhondabrunett.com.

BOOK AND METAPHYSICAL STORES STYX AND STONZ, 1764 W. Algonquin Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60192. www.styxstonz.com 847-358-9975.

ASTROLOGY SANDY RUEVE. Astrology readings, personal & universal talismans, intention consultations, workshops, retreats. Align in harmony with the Universe.

Sandy is available for astrology readings, talisman consultations, and workshopsShop, schedule, or learn more: 847-507-3519, www.intentionbeads.com.

BODYWORK SHARON M. VOGEL, CLT, LMT, LC, BCTMB, Clinic Director of National Lymphatic Centers.

With 27 years in business, I am referred to by Mayo Clinic practitioners, national surgeons, physicians and patients. The practitioners at NLC care for you with Biofeedback, Acupuncture, No-needle Acupuncture, Rife, Chiropractic, Cupping, Myofascial release, Craniofascial, Lymph Drainage, Oncology Massage, and much more.

5002 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515. www.lymphatics.net, 630-241-4100.

THERAPEUTIC BODYWORK. Your pain and suffering are telling you something! Ron Shereyk offers Integral Bodywork® and instruction in Zen breathwork, TRE™ (tension/ trauma releasing exercises), meditation, and other body-mind practices.708-710-6227.

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BUSINESS SERVICES LORI AIELLO, CPA. Aiello Accounting Services, Inc. provides professional and conscientious certified accounting services. Our services meet both business and personal needs. Contact: www.aiellocpa.com or 630-329-0046.

MARMEL ACCOUNTING, LLC, accounting with heart provides QuickBooks accounting, tax research and business consulting for small businesses.100% of every invoice you pay is first loaned out on kiva.org as a microloan to people in developing countries. Location: Chicago, IL. www.marmelaccounting.com Phone: 773-456-9729.

ENERGY HEALING ADVANCED SPIRITUAL ENERGY HEALING - Sessions are Divinely guided for the most clarity, direction and healing. We work from your unique Divine plan to assist you on your evolutionary path. Physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels. 20 years’ experience. I would love to help you. Call Susan for more information/appointment.

312-335-0053.

DIVINE CREATIVE SYNERGY. Diann Squires, CRMP, CRMT, CA. Reiki, Aromatherapy sessions by appointmen Free consultation before session. Check website for upcoming workshops and events! Location: Divine Creative Synergy, 707 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL 60202, 312-391-8740, www.

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DREAMWORK PRACTITIONER

JOHREI is a preventative and complementary therapy to balance our Mind, Body, and Spirit by harnessing the Divine, Spiritual Light. Johrei sessions are a holistic means of attaining true health and spiritual growth. Visit www.johreichicago.org Chicagoland call: Joe Jarnol 773-465-9014, Tom Wenc 815-886-4337.

W. KEREN VISHNY. Explore the potency of your dreams. Your dreams can help you heal and grow, strengthen your relationships and rediscover your natural creativity.

Dreams are a spiritual path, customized for you. 847-440-4468, www.kerenvishny.com, Kvishny@mindbodynorth shore.com

PEACEFUL HEALING ROOM: Ana Devi, LMT RMT. Massage, Reiki, New Paradigm MD or Angelic Healing. Locations: Chicago, Lincoln Square Neighborhood. Contact: www.peacefulhealingroom.com or 727-201-3536.

ROGER ONEY INTUITIVE CONSULTATIONS AND INTEGRATIVE CHAKRA THERAPY® to help you: Clarify Your Calling, Clear Relationships, Balance Heart with Mind, and Develop Your Gifts. Appointments by phone or in person in Chicago and Oak Park, IL. Email: studio@ rogeroney.com or visit: www.rogeroney.com 312-281-8819.

SHAWNA IS A CERTIFIED REIKI MASTER TEACHER & PRACTITIONER IN USUI/TIBETAN/HOLY FIRE II by the ICRT. In-home sessions or by appointment at Salternative Spa in Geneva.

Reiki promotes stress reduction, relaxation and self-healing. Always leading with love. Monthly Classes or for appointments: 847-401-1015 or www.mylifewithreiki.com.

VIRGINIA “GINGER” ADAMS. Reconnective Healing Foundational Practitioner. The Frequencies of Reconnective Healing lead us to a place where spiritual, emotional and physical healing resides. To schedule an appointment, please visit www.virginia-adams.com or call 847-445-0092.

ENERGY MEDICINE CAROL SWANSON LLC Medical Intuitive & Wellness Consultant, specializing in the release of chronic health issues. Intuitive Health Analysis and Treatment Protocol. Deep Meridian Clearing releases the energetic blockages/trauma supporting your illness. Clients worldwide. Serving Humans and their companion animals. Email: carol.swanson@att.net, 608-359-4720 or visit www.carol-swanson.com

FENG SHUI LEARN FENG SHUI at The Feng Shui School of Chicago, recognized as a Gold Level School by the International Feng Shui Guild. Certified Consultant Training Program. Contact: LauriePawli@gmail.com, 630-279-8870. www.TheFengShuiSchoolOfChicago.com

HOLISTIC HEALING BRIGITA VAICIULYTE, PT (LT), CRP - Light touch therapy for chronic back pain, headaches, joint pain, anxiety and fatigue.

The session blends Craniosacral Therapy, Reiki, Myofascial Release. Long lasting results in treating chronic pain. LaGrange, IL. Contact: 224-243-1513, www.healinghands.name

KAREN MARZEC, ENERGY HEALER - Discover renewed radiance and vitality with a unique combination of quantum energetics, sacred ceremony and biofield imaging. Individual sessions, biofield readings, remote healing, group sessions and classes available. 866-916-2348, www.karenmarzec.com

HOLISTIC HEALING FOR ANIMALS ANIMAL REIKI WITH AMBER SHANER - Reiki Master Teacher.

Through energetic healing, Amber helps to provide a restorative balance for your pet companion on a social, emotional, and physical level. Sessions, classes, workshops offered. All animals welcome. Location: Naperville & Chicagoland surrounding areas.

Website: www.amberreiki.com 630-835-6727.

HOLISTIC HEALTH DR. CRESENCIA FELTY offers personalized care that works to address the root cause of disease and supports healing with natural approaches. Naturopathic consultations available for: Digestive Health, Botanical Medicine, Homeopathy, Nutrition and Lifestyle, Weight Management, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Detox, Pain, Family Wellness, Chronic Illness, Inflammation, Pre and Post Surgery Support, Anti-Aging, Hormone Balance, Stress and Burnout, Depression and Anxiety, Functional Wellness Testing, Congestion and Allergies. Dr. Felty is available in St. Charles at Healing Space Medical Center and in Chicago at Balance Health and Wellness. Phone: 262-757-8911. Website: drfelty.com. Email: info@drfelty.com

ships, wills/trusts, estate administration, and probate. We help clients resolve conflicts peacefully. Location - Offices in Chicago and Naperville. Website: www.Ckcampbell.com.

Phone: 866-566-9494.

LIFE-LONG LEARNING & PERSONAL GROWTH INFINITY FOUNDATION offers more than 200 Courses for Life in personal, professional, and spiritual growth and development. Reboot, Rebalance, Vision for 2018. CEUs available.

Reasonable practitioner and classroom rental.

Free course guide. 1280 Old Skokie Rd., Highland Park, IL 60035. www.infinityfoundation.org, 847-831-8828.

PAST LIFE REGRESSION SUSAN WISEHART, LMFT, 25 years licensed therapist. Past/ Between Lives regressions.

Trained by Brian Weiss and Michael Newton. Des Plaines/ Mundelein. 847-438-7878, www.susanwisehart.com.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OFFICIATE: WEDDINGS & OTHER TRANSITIONAL EVENTS Ordained non-denominational minister officiates at transitional events (weddings, baptisms, funerals, birth rites, etc.). For further information on personally-tailored, magical and intimate experiences, contact Theresa Puskar. www.theresapuskar.com, 630-272-1805.

INTUITIVE COACH

PSYCHICS

JULITA MACHALSKI. Intuitive Coach + EFT Practitioner Helping you to release emotional pain and supporting you in process of personal transformation.Chicago area/ worldwide via Skype or in person. Both English & Polish. 773-844-0053. http://julita.lif or julita.life@gmail.com

DeETTE RANAE IS A CERTIFIED PSYCHIC MEDIUM through LWISSD. Private readings, parties, and galleries. Also offering classes on psychic/ medium development and mentorships. Http://www.deetteranaepsychicmedium.weebly.com 608-352-5944.

LEGAL

PSYCHIC OF CHICAGO solves all problems! 5 Generation Psychic specializes in re-uniting loved ones, Palm, Tarot, Psychic Readings Chakra and Aura Cleansing. Open Daily 8 am -11 pm. Walk-In! Free Parking. Locations: 5732 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60634. 773-202-7062, 7936 W Ogden Ave. Lyons, IL 60534. 708-4473152, 6429 W Irving Park Rd. Chicago, IL 60634.

773-664-3620.

THE LAW OFFICES OF CINDY K. CAMPBELL - Looking for an alternative way to handle your legal matter? We seek to help our clients feel comfortable and are aware that there is much more than just the legal side of their matter. Our services include: collaborative divorce, mediation, elder law mediation, divorce consulting, premarital agreements, document review/drafting, guardian-

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PSYCHIC READINGS. Tarot card reader. Energy balance and cleansing. Available for parties.

I have answers regarding love, marriage, heath and business.

Location: 169 W Boughton Rd., Bolingbrook, IL 60440. For appointment, call 630-226-1968.

JASON MARAVELIAS IS A SHAMANIC PRACTITIONER, SPIRITUAL COUNSELER , REIKI HEALER AND YOGA INTRUCTOR (200TTP). Feel free to contact for any spiritual or physical well being needs. Schedule an appointment via Www.journeytohealth80.com or 224-908-4199.

PSYCHOTHERAPY STEPHANIE MEIS, MA LCPC. A guide to help you explore and heal your inner obstacles - using energy, past life exploration, ancestral energy, music, dialogue and visualization. The fun and holistic way to do psychotherapy! Contact info: 847-609-0406, smeis@stephaniemeis.com.

FOR SALE SALT CAVE FO R SALE by owner. For more information’s call Bozena 708-269-7054.

TAI CHI/QI GONG TAI CHI & QIGONG. Fantastic.

Easy exercises. Many health benefits. Very affordable.

Seniors, special needs, non-ambulatory welcome.

Please call Dr. Dave at 847-8640526 or 773-213-9174.

TAROT-INTUITIVE COUNSELING JAN CEDERLUND, M. Msc, Ph.D. Private readings, parties and teaching. McHenry County and surrounding area. For appointments call: 815-482-2511, or email: TarotByJan@aol.com

SCHOOLS AND LEARNING CENTERS DIANA KUSHENBACH ACADEMY OF SPIRITUAL ARTS - Just expanded!! Intuitive Energy Healing, Psychic Medium, Gong/ Sound Healing Meditations, Reader/Healing Fairs. Store hours: Wednesday and Friday 10 am – 4 pm; other days by appointment. Location: 6442 College Road, Lisle, IL 60532. www.dianakushenbach.com 630-269-0115.

PERSONAL READINGS THAT CLARIFY, UPLIFT AND BRING CLOSURE! CAROL SWANSON LLC Email:carol.swanson@att. net Website: http://www. carol-swanson.co Cell: 608-359-4720.

THE SPIRITUAL LEARNING CENTER (SLC) is here to offer you the opportunity to study with like-minded people in an emotionally safe environment.

SLC strives to provide learning opportunities based on expansive concepts that challenge and amplify mainstream knowledge and experience. We offer the chance to learn about things that you may have always been curious about but haven’t known where to go for answers. To check our classes and receive location details please email: SpiritualLearning Center@gmail.com, visit www.SpiritualLearning Center.com.

SHAMAN PRACTITIONER

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CHRISTINE MOSES IS A HOLISTIC COUNSELOR AND SHAMANIC PRACTITIONER, specializing in facilitating women’s circles and retreats, as well as training other women to lead circles with her book, The Wisdom of Circles: Gathering Women for Conscious Community.

847-525-2600, www.chrisfeatherheart.com.

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A NEW TRADITION Pumpkins and Acorn Squash

by Janae Jean In North America, pumpkins and other winter squash are synonymous with fall. Pumpkin pies, lattés, breads, muffins and more are everywhere as well as squash soups and risottos.

While you may think that pumpkin and squash look very different from one another, pumpkin is actually a variety of winter squash and both are members of the gourd family which also includes cucumber, melon and zucchini. These plants originated in Central America and Mexico but are now grown on six continents.

North Americans have cultivated pumpkins for five thousand years. They come in white, blue, green, red and yellow varieties as well as the ubiquitous orange ones. Pumpkin is a lowcalorie and versatile ingredient that can be added to savory dishes as well as sweet desserts. Pumpkin is a healthful addition to any meal with twice the daily recommendation for vitamin A, high levels of vitamin C and fiber in each one cup serving.

While there are many popular types of winter squash, acorn squash is a perennial favorite. Acorn squash is also known as pepper squash and is known for its mellow flavor. It pairs well with diverse ingredients such as maple, sage, nutmeg or garlic.

For November’s recipes, we are creating a savory entrée or side-dish with pumpkin and a healthful dessert option with acorn squash. Both of these dishes are welcome additions to the traditional Thanksgiving meal. Choosing indigenous foods to complement a

family celebration is one way we can honor the gifts of the harvest season.

PUMPKIN WILD RICE RISOTTO 1 small white onion, diced 1 teaspoon garlic, minced 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon dried sage 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 3 tablespoons water 1 cup wild rice, white rice and brown rice blend 32 ounces vegetable broth1 cup cooked pumpkin purée Salt and pepper, to taste In a large sauté pan with lid, cook the diced onion and garlic in the olive oil over medium high heat until onion is clear. Add the rice and dried sage to toast. In a small bowl mix apple cider vinegar and water. Deglaze the pan with the apple cider vinegar and water blend.

Add one cup vegetable broth and cook it down. Add the rest of the broth one cup at a time until all the broth is absorbed.

Then add the pumpkin puree. Cover with a lid and cook until the rice is fully cooked. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Serve immediately. Makes four servings.

ROASTED ACORN SQUASH 2 acorn squashes 4 tablespoons coconut oil, melted

2 teaspoons nutmeg 2 teaspoons cinnamon 2 tablespoons maple syrup 2 tablespoons raw sugar A pinch of salt Non-dairy coconut sorbet (optional) Preheat oven to 450°F. Cut acorn squashes in half and scoop out seeds. Place squash halves on a baking sheet. In a small bowl mix together melted coconut oil, maple syrup, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt.

Bake for 40 minutes. Sprinkle with raw sugar and bake for another 20 to 30 minutes, until the squash flesh is tender and golden. Serve squash warm. Top with a scoop of non-dairy coconut sorbet (optional.)

Food facts: https://extension.illinois.edu/veggies/pumpkin.cfm https://healthyeating.sfgate.com/healthy-acornsquash-2836.html

Janae Jean serves as editor, social media manager and podcast co-host for Conscious Community Magazine.

She enjoys improvising in the kitchen and creating recipes with her loved ones and is very grateful for their suggestions, feedback and assistance.

Visit www.perennialmusicandarts. com and www.janaejean.com for updates, articles and more.

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[BOOK REVIEWS]

In Print Reviews by Kayla Hancock

Rescuing Ladybugs: Inspirational

Encounters with Animals That Changed the World, by Jennifer Skiff (New World Library, Paperback, $15.95) How often are we given the chance to put our best self forward, acting from a place of selflessness as opposed to selfishness? Jennifer Skiff presents stories from all around the world of people risking it all to save the lives of animals. She also talks about how showing compassion for animals benefits our own well-being. Skiff inspires readers to tend to their love of animals, reignite their passions and create a joyful and harmonious existence.

A Call to Power:

The Grandmothers

Speak, by Sharon McErlane (Net of Light Press, Paperback, $16.95) For centuries, Earth has been hurting from excessive amounts of masculine energy. Luckily, the Great Council of the Grandmothers has come to help us. Sharon McErlane claims these women appeared to her one day, saying that they have come to help bring back the balance between yin and yang energies on planet Earth. McErlane shares with readers the powerful message from the Council and inspires readers to connect with the divine feminine to save ourselves from the dangers of living in such an unstable environment.

#Loneliness: The Virus of The Modern Age, by Tony Jeton Selimi (Balboa Press a Division of Hay House, Paperback, $18.95) We live in a world that highly values technology and its advancement. Tony Jeton Salimi shows readers how placing importance on virtual connection can actually lead to individuals feeling more alone. That’s because, he explains, the virtual world allows us to put on facades and hide our true pains. Salimi expands on the implications of this, which include having a darker perception of the world, experiencing decline in mental and spiritual well-being, as well as increasing levels of conflict in the real world. His call to action inspires readers to go outside their comfort zones and end the virus that loneliness has become.

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Ten Poems for Difficult Times,

by Roger Housden (New World Library, Hardcover, $19.95) In this volume of his Ten Poems series, Roger Housden provides inspiration and insight regarding both personal problems and those that affect the masses. Housden believes that poetry can be a powerful tool to help people dig deep and feel whatever it is they are holding onto within. He writes to inspire readers and help them explore their imagination.

The Test: Incredible Proof of the Afterlife, by Stéphane Allix (Helios Press, Paperback, $16.99) The phenomenon of mediumship has never gone unquestioned. For centuries humans have claimed they can talk to the dead, yet it is still difficult to prove it to be true. Stéphane Allix puts six mediums to the test—without them even knowing it—and shares his astounding findings. Concluding that it is indeed possible to connect with the other side, Allix shares what the transition from life to death is really like and helps shed a light on this natural process that many struggle to accept.

The Buddha at My Table:

How I Found Peace in Betrayal and Divorce,

by Tammy Letherer (She Writes Press, $16.95, Paperback)

Sometimes with great pain comes great revelation. While Tammy Letherer listened to her husband share his painful truths—that he never loved her, didn’t believe in monogamy and wanted to separate—everything she had ever learned about relationships crumbled before her eyes. Letherer describes the undoing of her marriage in detail, as well as how an unexpected visit from a monk helped her to discover the true freedom she was yearning for all along.

Kayla Hancock is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Reiki Practitioner and certified Deeksha giver who enjoys working alongside her angels and spirit guides to bring more love, joy and compassion into the world. She is grateful to be a part of this community.

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