MAKING LUCK

from Natural Awakenings DC April 2020

ACUPUNCTURE

MAKING LUCK An Intentional Path to Good Fortune

By its very definition, luck is random, capricious and based on chance rath- er than our own actions. Yet there is reason to believe that might not be the whole story—that living a charmed life and being lucky both in love and a chosen field is within our control. Recent research in the field of positive psychology and the experiences of consistently lucky people show that we can, and in fact already do make our own luck. Although there will always be an element of chance to luck—both good and bad—we have more influence over the events in our lives than we realize. This means a great deal of our luck can be changed, and quickly, with a little conscious attention.

The first step is changing our ideas about how luck works. Stanford Univer- sity professor and luck expert Tina Seelig, Ph.D., explains that the key is “understanding that luck is rarely a lightning strike— isolated and dramatic—but a wind that blows constantly… You need to build a sail made up of certain tiny behaviors to catch the winds of luck.” Here are a few ideas and ways for us to get started in raising our sails and harnessing the winds of luck.

Believe it’s possible and commit to being lucky. This is called mindset. It may seem simplistic, but studies clearly show that people that believe they are lucky are more open to and aware of the oppor- tunities that come their way and act upon them, which leads to a larger number of positive outcomes. Become aware of our own nega- tive conditioning about luck. Most of us have decided on an unconscious level how lucky we deserve to be. To turn our luck around often requires “lifting curses”; rooting out those limiting beliefs we’ve acquired along the way that become selffulfilling prophecies.

Take bold action consistently. Think of action as a cosmic lottery ticket. The more actions we take, the more chances we have to win. To turbocharge this step, we must get out of our comfort zone; meet new people, change our daily routine and do things that stretch us. For- tune favors the bold.

Learn to listen to inner mental, emotional and physical promptings. Being true to our deepest values, priorities and intuitions, and staying centered in our bodies while we move through space, are the keys to being in the right place at the right time, a common definition of luck. When we focus on the elements of luck that are within our control, chance becomes less important. Begin today and watch good fortune blossom. Carol Kline is a New York Times bestsell- ing author and the co-author of Happy for No Reason, Love for No Reason, five books in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series and the upcoming Conscious Luck: Eight Secrets to Intentionally Change Your Fortune, with Gay Hendricks. by Carol Kline

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THURSDAY, APRIL 2 Movement and Exercise After a Cancer Diagnosis – 6:30-8pm. With Michelle Stravitz and Ilana Gamerman of 2Unstoppable. Join the founders of 2Unstoppable as they present research and share practical guidance, tips and resources to help you keep moving and stay strong. $15 (suggested donation). Smith Center for Healing and the Arts, 1632 U St, NW. Info: 202-483-8600 or SmithCenter.org. FRIDAY, APRIL 3 Aceptar Opening Reception – 6:30-8pm. With Irene Clouthier, Curator and the artists of Aceptar. Una exposición colectia con obras de arte de Fabiola Alvarex, Erick Benitez, Geraldo Camargo, Irene Clouthier, Hoesy Corona, Muriel Hasbun, Carolina Mayorga y Wilfredo Valladares. Free. Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery, 1632 U St, NW. Info: 202- 483-8600 or JoanHisaokaGallery.org. MONDAY, APRIL 6

Autism Awareness Month, How Homeopathy Can Help With Dr. Liss. Join homeopath Michael Liss of Rose Wellness Center for an informative webinar to learn about how he can help you or your children with autism using homeopathy, natural and gentle healing.

Wednesday, April 8 • 7pm Webinar, Rose Wellness, 2944 Hunter Mill Rd, Ste 101, Oakton, VA. Info: 571-529-6699 or RoseWellness.com

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 Outside the Lines: Altered Book Healing Art Workshop – 10:30am-1:30pm. With Kiersten Gallagher and Denise Feldman. Repurpose old, gently loved hardback books using a variety of art supplies to create a place that holds our personal health and trauma journeys. $15 (suggested donation). Smith Center for Healing and the Arts, 1632 U St, NW. Info:202-483-8600 or SmithCenter.org. SATURDAY, APRIL 18 Earth Day Cleanup – 10am-12pm. This Earth Day come out to the park and get connected with the community and EcoAction Arlington to help keep litter, especially harmful plastics, out of our natural places and streams. Free. EcoAction Arlington, Bon Air Park Shelter, 850 N Lexington St, Arlington, VA. Info: EcoActionArlington.org/Get-Involved/Events/Earth-DayCleanup-Registration. Essential Oil Class – 2pm. This class will cover the basics of oils and how to use them for improved health. Neck Back & Beyond Healing Arts, 10195 Main St, Ste D, Fairfax, VA. Info: 703-865-5690. SUNDAY, APRIL 19 Back in Touch with Plants: Celebrating Survivorship with the U.S. Botanic Garden – 1-3pm. With Grace Anderson and Smith Center Staff. Getting back in touch with nature can aid our healing process both mentally and physically. Join us as we dig our hands into the soil and explore the healing power of plants. $15 (suggested donation). U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave, SW. Info: 202-483-8600 or SmithCenter.org. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 DC Young Adult Cancer Survivor Coping Through Comedy Showcase – 7-9pm. With Charity Sade and YA Comics. Join YACS as they share stories and stand-up comedy sets for your enjoyment. This night of laughter and community will raise

money for the DC Young Adult Cancer Community. $30. Drafthouse Comedy Theater, 1100 13th St, NW. Info: 202-483-8600 or SmithCenter.org.

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Microbiome, What Is This New Buzzword All About and Why Is It So Important? With Dr. Leon. Join functional medicine physician, Dr. Alex Leon of Rose Wellness Center for an informative webinar to learn about your microbiome and the functional medicine approach to helping you heal. Plus, you will have the opportunity to ask your questions live. Wednesday, April 22 • 7pm Webinar, Rose Wellness, 2944 Hunter Mill Rd, Ste 101, Oakton, VA. Info: 571-529-6699 or RoseWellness.com

FRIDAY, APRIL 24 EcoAction Arlington Earth Day Breakfast – 7:30-9am. Join EcoAction Arlington to discuss environmental justice in Virginia with our featured speaker, Karen Campblin, Environmental Justice Chair, Virginia State Conference NAACP. EcoAction Arlington, Navy League, 2300 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA. Info: EcoActionArlington.org/ Get-Involved/Events/EcoAction-Arlington-EarthDay-Breakfast. SATURDAY, APRIL 25 Finding Your Voice, Using Your Voice: A Sanskrit and Kirtan Intensive – 9am-5pm. Part 1: 9am-12pm, optional vegan lunch: 12-2pm and part 2: 2-5pm. Find your voice and vibration through Sanskrit to connect to the Divine. Use your voice to chant/lead kirtan or in your yoga classes. $50/ half day, $70/half day and lunch or $108/full day. Gita’s Dream Kirtan, Ahimsa House, 11th St, NE. Register: Gita Kali Natarajan (Formerly Gita Zember) at YogaCalm@gmail.com.

Culinary Translation for Esophageal Cancer Cooking Class – 10am-2pm. With Chef Laura Pole. Join Chef Laura to learn cooking and eating tips specific if you suffer from esophageal cancer. Free. Smith Center for Healing and the Arts, 1632 U St, NW. Info:202-483-8600 or SmithCenter.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 26 Walk-n-Talk at the National Mall – 9-11am. In partnership with 2Unstoppable. Join 2Unstoppable as we walk and explore various locations around Washington, DC. Free. All walking abilities are welcome. See website for location details and meeting information. Smithsonian Metro Station, DC. Info: 202-483-8600 or SmithCenter.org.

Mindfulness and the Art of Image Making – 2-5pm. With Julie McCarter. In a series of photographic assignments, you will learn and practice mindfulness through the art of image making. $20 (suggested donation). Smith Center for Healing and the Arts, 1632 U St, NW. Info:202-483-8600 or SmithCenter.org. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 What Really Happens in the Afterlife – 6:30- 8pm. With Dr. Debra Diamond. This presentation reveals the story of a life as a hospice Death Doula, discussing 25 critical life lessons from those at the threshold of the afterlife, that ultimately reveal a new way of understanding death. Free. Smith Center for Healing and the Arts, 1632 U St, NW. Info: 202-483-8600 or SmithCenter.org. THURSDAY, APRIL 30 Movie Night – 7pm. Food, Clothing & Shelter: The Ripple Effect. This film features the art of agriculture and other life civilizing skills brought forth by our ancestors as gifts to us. Neck Back & Beyond Healing Arts, 10195 Main St, Ste D, Fairfax, VA. Info: 703-865-5690.

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MONDAY, MAY 11 Laughter Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. Please join us for a playful and fun practice that has been proven to reduce stress and strengthen the immune system. The session ends with a silent meditation. Free. Arlington Central Library auditorium, 1015 N Quincy St, Arlington, VA. Info: ArlingtonLaughterYoga@yahoo.com. SUNDAY, MAY 31 Thermography for Breast Health Clinic – 10am-4pm.Through Monday June 1st. This is a breast exam that uses an infrared camera to pick up heat emanating from the breast. It is noninvasive (no radiation from x-rays) and does not compress the breast tissue as a mammogram will. Neck Back & Beyond Healing Arts, 10195 Main St, Ste D, Fairfax, VA. Info: BreastThermography.com. MONDAY, JUNE 1 Laughter Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. Please join us for a playful and fun practice that has been proven to reduce stress and strengthen the immune system. The session ends with a silent meditation. Free. Arlington Central Library auditorium, 1015 N Quincy St, Arlington, VA. Info: ArlingtonLaughterYoga@yahoo.com. MONDAY, JULY 6 Laughter Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. Please join us for a playful and fun practice that has been proven to reduce stress and strengthen the immune system. The session ends with a silent meditation. Free. Arlington Central Library auditorium, 1015 N Quincy St, Arlington, VA. Info: ArlingtonLaughterYoga@yahoo.com.

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Laughter Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. Please join us for a playful and fun practice that has been proven to reduce stress and strengthen the immune system. The session ends with a silent meditation. Free. Arlington Central Library auditorium, 1015 N Quincy St, Arlington, VA. Info: ArlingtonLaughterYoga@yahoo.com. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Laughter Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. Please join us for a playful and fun practice that has been proven to reduce stress and strengthen the immune system. The session ends with a silent meditation. Free. Arlington Central Library auditorium, 1015 N Quincy St, Arlington, VA. Info: ArlingtonLaughterYoga@yahoo.com. MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 Laughter Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. Please join us for a playful and fun practice that has been proven to reduce stress and strengthen the immune system. The session ends with a silent meditation. Free. Arlington Central Library auditorium, 1015 N Quincy St, Arlington, VA. Info: ArlingtonLaughterYoga@yahoo.com. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Laughter Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. Please join us for a playful and fun practice that has been proven to reduce stress and strengthen the immune system. The session ends with a silent meditation. Free. Arlington Central Library auditorium, 1015 N Quincy St, Arlington, VA. Info: ArlingtonLaughterYoga@yahoo.com. MONDAY, DECEMBER 7 Laughter Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. Please join us for a playful and fun practice that has been proven to reduce stress and strengthen the immune system. The session ends with a silent meditation. Free. Arlington Central Library auditorium, 1015 N Quincy St, Arlington, VA. Info: ArlingtonLaughterYoga@yahoo.com.

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Sunday Morning Meditation Class –10:30am12:30pm. With Hugh Byrne. An oasis in a busy week, including 30-minute guided meditations, a 10-minute walking meditation and 30-minute discussion. A mini-retreat. Drop-ins welcome. The Center for Mindful Living, 4708 Wisconsin Ave, Ste 200, NW, Tenleytown. Info: Living-Mindfully.org. Mindfulness in Recovery – 6:30-8pm. This group is open to new meditators and seasoned practitioners alike with a common interest in the intersection of Buddhist teachings and 12 Step recovery. All 12 Steppers welcome. We ask that participants have at least 90 days of continuous recovery and a working relationship with a home 12 Step recovery group be established before attending first meeting. This group is not a replacement for our individual 12 Step programs. The Center for Mindful Living, 4708 Wisconsin Ave, Ste 200, NW, Tenleytown. Info: Living-Mindfully.org.

monday

Early Morning Meditation –7:30-8:15am. A beautiful way to start your day, with a 30-minute meditation and optional 15-minute discussion following. Drop-ins welcome. A project of the Insight Meditation Community of Washington (IMCW). The Center for Mindful Living, 4708 Wisconsin Ave, Ste 200, NW, Tenleytown. Info:Living-Mindfully.org.

tuesday

Early Morning Meditation –7:30-8:15am. See Mon for details. The Center for Mindful Living, 4708 Wisconsin Ave, Ste 200, NW, Tenleytown. Info: Living-Mindfully.org.

wednesday

Early Morning Meditation –7:30-8:15am. See Mon for details. The Center for Mindful Living, 4708 Wisconsin Ave, Ste 200, NW, Tenleytown. Info: Living-Mindfully.org

thursday

Early Morning Meditation –7:30-8:15am. See Mon for details. The Center for Mindful Living, 4708 Wisconsin Ave, Ste 200, NW, Tenleytown. Info: Living-Mindfully.org.

friday

Early Morning Meditation –7:30-8:15am. See Mon for details. The Center for Mindful Living, 4708 Wisconsin Ave, Ste 200, NW, Tenleytown. Info: Living-Mindfully.org

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Doug Cornell invented the device in 2012. “I haven’t had a single cold since then.”

People were skeptical, but EPA and university studies show that viruses and bacteria die almost instantly when touched by copper.

That’s why ancient Greeks and Egyptians used copper to purify water and heal wounds. They didn’t know about microbes, but now we do.

Scientists say the high conductance of copper disrupts the electrical balance in a microbe and destroys it in seconds. Some hospitals now use copper for touch surfaces, like faucets and doorknobs. This has cut the spread of MRSA and other illnesses by over half, and saved lives.

Colds start after cold viruses get in your nose, so the vast body of research gave Cornell an idea. When he next felt a cold about to start, he fashioned a smooth copper probe and rubbed it gently in his nose for 60 seconds.

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Copper can also stop flu if used early and for several days. Lab technicians placed 25 million live flu viruses on a CopperZap. No viruses were found alive soon after.

Dr. Bill Keevil led one of the teams confirming the discovery. He placed millions of disease germs on copper. “They started to die literally as soon as they touched the surface,” he said. Dr. Keevil and Dr. Sarah Warnes show Coronavirus is “rapidly and permanently deactivated on contact with copper.”

Copper kills germs picked up on fingers and hands to protect you and reduce your risk of getting sick. Copper even kills deadly germs that have become resistant to antibiotics.

People have used it on cold sores and say it can completely prevent outbreaks. You can also rub it gently on wounds or lesions to combat infections.

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