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A Guide for Conscious Living

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Dear Friend, As spring finally makes its entrance, we celebrate the change of seasons and return of the green with our “Green” issue, focusing on ways to choose environmentalism and make a difference. As Pamela Bramlett writes in her feature article this month, “Eating local is one of the most single powerful things you can do to affect your environment.” She’s right; and there are many ways to do so. You can join a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) where you buy a “share” in a farmer’s production and get weekly deliveries of whatever is in season. You can shop your local farmers’ markets. You can start and grow your own garden. Or, on a smaller scale, I like to grow sprouts. It gives me pleasure to watch these small seeds sprout in just a few days into live, enzyme-filled sustenance. Laura Degnan offers practical tips for going green in her feature article, “Conscious Steps for a Green Planet.” And inserted inside this issue is a special edition of Eating Well in Kansas City that offers resources for finding a local farmers’ market, how to join a CSA and a feature article on Kansas City Community Gardens. Happy Spring!

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Meditation brought brought Sharon Rodriguez to her art work, Meditative Photography. “Today Meditate on Joy being your measure of success” is a photograph from her Meditative Art Show and Meditation for Everyday Use book. To buy the photograph or another in this series contact Sharon Rodriguez at 913-406-7064, email: srodriguez22@att.net, www.stressreliefmeditation.com. Sharon also facilitates Stress Relief Meditation.

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News ISSSEEM, the premier Subtle Energy, Energy Medicine conference moving its home from Colorado to Kansas City Unity Village This enriching Conference based on “Seen and Unseen Realities” will be highly interactive and structured much like a retreat experience. Mornings begin with an opportunity to meet for an hour with Dr. Bob Nunley for meditation and divine singing, followed by an hour of Qigong and Tai Chi with Dr. Roger Jahnke outdoors in the Labyrinth Circle. Thursday and Friday afternoons will offer forty, ninety-minute Forums chosen from submissions by conference attendees. Morning and evening sessions feature our invited presenters. On Thursday morning, C. Norman Shealy, MD will introduce us to Subcutaneous acupuncture using the essential oil, ‘Bliss” and Federico Faggin will inspire us to explore the Union of Science and Spirituality. The evening presentation will feature inspirational music from the Green Spirit Band followed by a Gong Meditation in which we will be transported by the incredible sound of large Tibetan gongs. Friday morning, medical intuitive Cay Randall-May will introduce a new treatise on the Relationship of Energy and Matter, and physicist Bill Tiller will share his latest research concerning Discovering the Power of Human Intention.

Friday evening Dr. Gladys McGarey, a long time advocate of the Edgar Cayce approach, will share with us her passion and her experiences concerning Consciousness in the Womb. Saturday morning Lucia Thornton, RN will present her enlightened views on Whole Person Caring and Reverend Erin McCabe will put the capstone on the conference with an inspired view of Manifesting Spirit. Saturday afternoon we will hear from and pose questions to our panel of featured presenters. A special group closing follows the panel. There is an option for all who attend to share meals at the Unity Inn. Presenters’ books will be on sale at the Unity Bookstore. DATES: JUNE 12 – 14, 2014. Full description at: http://holosuniversity.org/issseemconference.html

Doug Keller Advanced Yoga as Therapy Workshop April 4-5 With many books and CD’s published on yoga as therapy, Doug Keller is invited now to teach world-wide with recent visits to Japan, German, Thailand, and Switzerland. His background reflects a lifelong commitment to studying, imbibing and sharing the vast field of knowledge and practice known as yoga. After receiving degrees in philosophy from Georgetown and Fordham Universities in the United States, and teaching philosophy at college level for several years, Doug pursued his ‘post-graduate’ education in the practical experience of yoga at the Siddha meditation ashram, Gurudev Siddha Peeth, in India, for seven years, and spent a total of 14 years doing service, practicing, training in and teaching yoga in Siddha meditation ashEVOLVING… A GUIDE FOR CONSCIOUS LIVING

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rams worldwide. He received intensive training in the Iyengar system in New York City, practiced Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga in India, and became one of the first certified Anusara yoga teachers, producing three highly respected books on asana, pranayama and yoga philosophy. His work has since taken him beyond the confines of the Anusara system. Reserve through The Yoga School of Therapeutics: 913-492-9594 or info@theyogastudio.com. New lower costs at $250. Free lecture Sat. evening. Info at www.theyogaschool.com

News Salmon Bay and Ophelia For some time the genre of historical medical mystery romance fiction has needed an expert hand to create sophisticated stories with accurate themes, settings, and details. As a retired physician, who has lived in many places, Anne Miller Johnson decided to give this a try. Her first effort in this genre, which sold well, was Tumbili, a tale of East Africa in the 1960s. Then, drawing on childhood memories, she chose the Oregon Coast in the 1930s as her venue for the imagined town of Salmon Bay in Hawk County. Signe Lund, a pioneering woman surgeon of Swedish descent, is the protagonist and Phineas Flint, sheriff of Hawk County, is her love interest in the first book of this new series, Salmon Bay. Settling on the scenic Oregon Coast with her Aunt Blix, after a tragic love affair in China, she and Flint find common cause and romance when they solve the murder of a young Chi-

nese woman found dead on the beach during Signe’s morning walk. The second book, Ophelia, borrows the plot of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” to solve the drowning death of another young woman. With Signe’s medical acumen and knowledge of languages she points Flint to the villains and, in a thrilling climax, delivers rough justice. Locales, persons, language, fashion, and every aspect of life in Oregon in the 1930s is presented with absolute accuracy. A third book in the series, patterned after Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” is now in preparation and will be titled, appropriately, Juliet. More info at www.annemillerjohnson.com

“Navigating Your Future” Weekend Journeys AgeNation, in collaboration with The Awaken Whole Life Center at Unity Village, is announcing the launch of a unique series of six transformational Navigating Your Future Weekend Journeys led by some of the leading wisdom keepers of our time. The series will be

presented on the beautiful 1,600-acre campus and retreat center at Unity Village, MO. This annual series will begin in May and run through November, 2014. Its goal is to assist participants to explore some of the essential and relevant topics, and many primary and empowering tools they can use on the road to living more conscious lives, inheriting their roles as wise elders and playing an active part in recasting a more positive future. Each themed weekend will include an inspiring Friday evening program — open to weekend participants and the public — with talks by leading and guest wisdom keepers, uplifting entertainment and more. The weekend journey will continue exclusively for registered participants on Saturday and Sunday. Each weekend journey will be followed by a four-week, follow-on program of assignments, webinars and special audio elements designed to assist participants to integrate and practice primary themes. Navigatingyourfutureconferences.com or www.awakenwholelifecenter.com

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Make progress on Your Wellness Journey. Listen to Dr. Michelle Robin Tuesdays at 1:00pm Central Dr. Robin shares her wellness message in a weekly radio show, S mall Changes…Big Shifts. Her program is part of the Smart Companies Thinking Bigger Radio Network on Blog Talk Radio (www.blogtalkradio.com/ smartcompaniesthinkingbigger). On Small Changes…Big Shifts, Dr. Michelle Robin and her guests will share wisdom, knowledge, real life stories and practical tips to inspire and inform you as you move forward on your wellness journey. You can listen live online each Tuesday or access the replay and even download the show as an mp3 from the link above. It's a library of well-being for you to use as a resource.

Journey to Wholeness—by Jude LaClaire, Ph.D. Culture of Peace To me, a culture of peace is a set of values, attitudes and way of life based on the principles of freedom, justice, democracy, tolerance, solidarity, respect for diversity, dialogue and understanding. The objective of a culture of peace is the empowerment of people. —Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury Founder of the Global Movement for the Culture of Peace

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e live in a world that focuses often on conflict and discord in the larger world around us. Our inner world is often characterized as stressed or depressed. The culture of peace is dependent on both these inner and outer realms. Ghandi tells us, “Become the change you wish to see.” The UNESCO constitution states, “Since wars begin in the mind of men (women), it is in the minds of men (women) the defense of peace must be constructed.” The attitudes, values and life path supporting peace that begin in your mind and heart empowers you. You can then connect with others, respecting differences, open to dialogue. The interpersonal dialogues become the bedrock of the larger dialogue in the society on political, social and economic levels. We are the building blocks of the structure of societal peace. This is harder than it sounds. Imagine your typical day and think about all the times when you might be called upon to be tolerant, open to difference, understanding and using interpersonal dialogue. It may be surprising to you how often those qualities are needed. The ways we perceive our reality often get us in trouble with both the inner and outer reality. According to Michael Yapko, Breaking the Patterns of Depression, the most common distortions in our thinking are: All or none thinking Overgeneralization Selective perception (see what we want to see, hear, etc.) Disqualifying the positive Jumping to conclusions Catastrophizing or trivializing Emotional Reasoning EVOLVING… A GUIDE FOR CONSCIOUS LIVING

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Personalization Belief that things happen because of something outside myself Belief that things will never change Global attribution (one event is seen as global, e.g. Chicken Little) Ask yourself if any of these mental distortions are affecting the way you think and act. Are you empowering yourself with clear thinking, remaining true to your values and attitudes? When I think about the responses I have as I read the paper, interact with others, or move around in my world each day, I am aware of how often I may be looking at things with many of the distortions Dr. Yapko writes about. Things we have experienced in the past or ways in which we have been wounded often triggers these perceptions. We may be reacting out of fear, anger or sadness. Perhaps we can start creating the ‘culture of peace’ within ourselves so that we can manifest that in our outer world. Instead of watching TV, plant a garden or talk to a friend. Instead of listing the tragedies of your life or the world, write a list of things you are grateful for. When you find yourself in the negative thinking pattern, try to imagine a positive way of viewing the situation and a positive solution. Let’s wage peace each day with the power of our presence; our thoughts and actions create a personal and global culture of peace.

Jude LaClaire, Ph.D., LCPC, LCSW is a counselor, educator and author. For counseling appointments, seminars, training, speaking engagements or information on Neurobehavioral Programs or Imago Couple therapy call 913-322-5622. For more information about Jude LaClaire or the Kansas City Holistic Centre go to www.kcholistic.com jude@kcholistic.com.

Wisdom Within—by Suzette Scholtes How to Love More Love and Gratitude and Hope create the highest vibration of human emotion and its impending joy. If you are feeling fear or doubt (low vibration) as you read this, it is not hard to shift into the higher resonance. In March, I hired an energy healer to help me lift the residue of stress and worry and guess what she suggested? Love more! Love my friends more, my students more, my family, love my self more and all those who grace my path. But do you understand the complexity of love? Such fun to explore this one! How to love more:

Give of your love to help those you love feel safe and secure (root chakra)

Be responsible in your love to help others feel relaxed and enjoy your company. (second chakra)

Respect the love you hold for others and how they love you to create honesty and vulnerability. (third chakra)

Be courageous in giving of your love to reduce the fear of loss of love (heart chakra)

Know how wonderful the love you share is to help the receiver and self to trust the beauty and joy of love. (fifth chakra)

Every day is humble in the glory of love to deepen intimacy and caring. This humility means see each day as new as a gift from the Universe. (sixth chakra)

Sharpen your caring and listening skills to give those you love a state of “knowing” love. What a gift this is! (seventh chakra)

Why does this work? When we give, it resonates and creates the power to literally create love. We give to feel safe and secure and for the pleasure of love. We give to produce more security and honesty in the world. We give to respect the tenderness and vulnerability of love. And, no score keeping! I loved you a lot on Sunday so it is your turn to love me a lot on Monday. Won’t work! What goes the most haywire is fear and sometimes covert manipulation resulting from that fear. Not all are willing to forgive the other. Some really hold onto blame, which I run from as fast as running away from a snake. Blame locks you out of love. I’m seeing lots of blame in the world today especially on the news. Have you experienced a day where your whole day was free of fear? It is possible! It is a tall order indeed. It requires of me to honor my emotions and take responsibility for all the complexity. I must remain free of this game of ego of blame or control or punishing others when things go awry. I need to honor that every human being is on their own divine journey here in Earth School. I choose to remain free of judgments to others and see each one I meet as a divine being. And know what else? They feel it. It is so grand! In 2014, dream new dreams at The Yoga School of Therapeutics. Enjoy classic yoga with certified teachers. Our yoga promises health and happiness whether 18 or 80. Be met with a smile and feel so much better in heart, mind and body. Scholtes, an award-winning writer, serves as Director of Teacher’s Training and Founder. 10400 W. 103rd St, OP, KS. theyogastudio.com or

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Holistic Health—by Nancy Russell, M.D. Why Get Health Insurance?

s a holistic medical doctor, I know that staying healthy naturally can keep most people out of the hospital and off medications. Many patients in my practice are on no medications, take care of themselves, eat healthy, exercise, take vitamins and other supplements. No matter how well we eat or take care of ourselves, I am of the opinion that a good multivitamin/mineral, extra vitamin D and an omega-3 supplement can stave off many illnesses and help prevent disease processes. So why get health insurance? My thoughts is that insurance is for the life threatening injuries, chronic health problems that may require expensive medications and surgeries that can’t be avoided. And, now with the government mandate that all people carry insurance or suffer a penalty, it is time to explore your options. Those penalties are only going to get higher each year. If you missed the March 31, 2014 deadline to enroll, the next time to purchase insurance will be October 1, 2014 for 2015. The penalty in 2014 of not having insurance is $95 per adult, $45 per child or one percent of the annual household income, whichever is greater. There are several options available to explore if you don’t get insurance through your workplace. Individual and family policies are available through private insurance brokers, the government website www.healthcare.gov and another option is a non-insurance approach to health care. Many of my patients have had a difficult time navigating the Government website, so I have 2 brokers to recommend: Marcus Hood: 913-486-8479 (cell) of OFM Benefits, TFA and Christi: 816-4786593 at the Phillips Agency. These 2 brokers have years of experience and can answer your insurance questions and Marcus is very familiar with HSA’s, Health Savings Accounts. The other option that I mentioned previously can be a non-insurance approach to health care such as Samaritan Ministries International which is a Christian organization. They have de-

Many alternative and holistic doctors are not on the network plans and are considered out-ofnetwork doctors. veloped a plan that qualifies under the Affordable Health Care Act. Their information can be found at: www.samaritanministries.org. Many alternative and holistic doctors are not on the network plans and are considered out-of-network doctors. If your doctor is in this category, ask the broker about out-of-network deductibles and out of network coverage percentages. Some insurance companies have better options on out of network coverage than others. A Health Savings Account (HAS) can also help with some costs not covered by the insurance and also perform as a retirement account. As a holistic physician, I believe in personalized medical care, getting to the root of the problem, and having a partnership with each of my patients. My goal is to minimize everyone’s need for expensive hospital costs, surgeries, and medication by using natural therapies and the body’s amazing ability to heal itself. I also believe in the power of meditation and prayer.

Nancy Russell, M.D. has been a holistic Internal Medicine physician in the Kansas City northland for over 30 years at 5140 N. Antioch Road in Kansas City, MO. Her phone number is 816-453-5545 and website is www.nancyrussellmd.com where you can get more information. Dr. Russell is board certified in holistic medicine and is a member of the American Holistic Medical Association and a prior board member.

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Organic Farmers’ Markets Our region is fortunate to have a number of Farmers Markets that only accept vegetable and fruit farmers who attest to using organic methods. The farmers at these markets who produce meat, eggs, and dairy products agree to avoid the use of synthetic growth hormones and sub-therapeutic antibiotics. The managers or representatives of the markets write the market listings below, and the KC Food Circle, being an all-volunteer organization, does not certify each market’s standards and practices. For additional information, please contact the market directly. This listing is also available at www.kcfoodcircle.org/markets.

Badseed Funky Friday Night Farmers Market

Niles/Clymer Collaborative Produce Market

1909 mcgee, Kansas City, mo 64108 www.badseedkc.com hours: Fridays, 4 – 9pm, May 2 – Nov 21, 2014 Fridays, 4 – 8pm, Dec 6, 2014 – Feb 27, 2015 [snAP ebt + Double-$-value beans & greens] Located in the Crossroads Art district of downtown KC, the BAdsEEd Market is dedicated to providing the “conscious consumer” with nutritious and delicious foods grown sustainably (and with love) in the immediate community. The Friday Night Farmers’ Market offers a plethora of local-organic delights including colorful fruits and veggies, baked goods, gourmet mushrooms, goat cheese, eggs and free-range meats. Come on down and greet your farmer! Together we can build community and collective consciousness through the universal pleasure that comes from eating good food.

[SNAP EBT Accepted] Is located at Clymer Community Center 13th & Highland in KCMO. It opens the last week of May and runs weekly on Monday afternoons from 4 - 6 Pm. This community market offers a variety of vegetables.

Brookside Farmers’ Market 63rd & Wornall, KCMO (Border star school Parking lot) www.brooksidefarmersmarket.com facebook.com/BrooksideFarmersmarket hours: Saturday 8am -1pm, April 20 - November [SNAP EBT Accepted + Double-$-value beans & greens] The Brookside Farmers’ Market has satisfied Kansas City’s appetite for local and organic for over 10 years! Each saturday you will find just-picked, farm-fresh vegetables and herbs, bright flowers, delicious meat from grass-fed animals, eggs from free-range chickens, handmade products for home and body, freshly prepared breads and baked goods including vegan and gluten-free items, the famous Brookside Breakfast Burritos and a place to sit and visit. People from all over the metro area come to Brookside to enjoy the relaxed neighborhood flavor of the market and to shop from multiple growers/producers who are USDA Certified Organic. All our farmers use organic, sustainable and cruelty-free practices. A majority of our vegetable vendors grow on urban farms located in the KC metro area. No vendor travels more than 100 miles to come to market. Plus, no food or other items are sold that are not grown or produced by the persons you will meet in each vendor tent. Know your Farmer – Know your Food!

Troostwood Youth Garden Market

KC Organics & Natural Market At Minor Park Just East of Holmes on red Bridge road (about 111th St.), Kansas City, MO www.KCOrganics.com hours: Saturdays, 8am 12:30pm, May 4th - October 12th Come visit us in the park! Our family farmers offer organic produce that is fresh-picked and locally grown, natural specialty, free-range and heritage breed meats, honey, mushrooms, edible flowers, herbs, grains, artisan breads, cereals and pies, fresh eggs, freshly-brewed “FT” coffee & more. We continue to pioneer ECo-ProduCts, with the highest organic- content hand-made bar soaps & body care items, woodcrafts, candles, artisan natural- stone custom jewelry, and much more. We are a “Fair Trade” Market, with occasional gourmet Chefs demos featuring KC’s up and coming talent and Live and Local “Organica music.” We host a Holiday market on Dec 13 - see our web site for details.

Niles Garden Market 1911 E 23rd street (east of downtown, close to garfield Ave) KCMO www.organotill.org hours: Tuesdays, 4pm to 6pm official opening is June 3, 2014 [SNAP EBT Accepted] Niles garden is an educational and tranquil garden site located on the niles Home for Children campus. Niles uses organic no-till practices on garden beds however makes no certification claim for that practice. The intent is for Niles to serve as a model for beginning gardeners to learn sustainable urban agricultural techniques. The produce market benefits Niles and other community youth who work the garden.

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5142 Paseo, Kansas City, mo 64110 Mary Wright (816)444-5788 www.troostwoodyouthgarden.info hours: Friday nights 3:00pm – 7:00pm Saturdays 9:00am – 2:00pm May 23rd through November 29, 2014 [SNAP EBT Accepted + Double value beans and greens] Neighborhood youth are providing fresh and healthy vegetables from A to Z. All foods are grown on-site using organic methods. Please call if you have questions.

Waldo Farmers’ market 1 Block East of Wornall on 79th st (303 W. 79th street, KCmo) www.waldofarmersmarketkc.com facebook.com/waldofarmersmarket hours: Wednesdays, 3pm – 7pm May 7 – Oct. 1 [SNAP EBT Accepted] The Waldo Farmers’ Market features USDA Certified Organic and non-certified sustainably grown vegetables, meats, eggs, cheese and honey, plus artisan breads, jams, transplants (spring), flowers, herbs and sweet treats produced as close as 4 miles from the market to no more than 100 miles away. vegetable and meat vendors are required to be USDA Certified Organic or members of the Kansas City Food Circle and abide by the KCFC farmers’ pledges. The market is conveniently located for after-work stops, shoppers on tight time schedules, bikers and walkers using the adjacent trolley track Trail and neighbors out for a stroll. The market is very kid-friendly and welcoming to pets on leashes. A substantial portion of vendor fees are donated to Habitat for Humanity’s restore, the market’s host. Contact the Market Managers for more info: stonycrest@sbcglobal.net or call (816) 304-2517.

APRIL EVENTS Evolving Magazine Conscious Living Center 6115 Nieman Rd., Shawnee, KS 66203 See event listings for complete info. Contact each workshop instructor individually to sign up. To host a workshop at the center, contact Jill Dutton: jill@evolvingmagazine.com. Shamanic Breathwork Journey:

Unlock Your PASSION, POWER & PURPOSE with Laura Wolf, April 5 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. $100 per person

Artist’s Reception For Evolving cover artist, Sharon Rodriguez. April 11; 6-8 p.m. Free

Akashic Record Journey: Receiving from the Earth With Stephanie Forcier. April 12; 10-11 a.m. Love Offering

Stress Relief Meditation With Sharon Rodriguez. April 16; 6:30-8 p.m. $20

Food News Cultivating Diversity, Freedom and Hope Dr. Vandana Shiva, an internationally recognized leader in food and sustainability issues, will speak April 17-18 in Kansas City. The events, hosted by Cultivate Kansas City and the University of Missouri-Kansas City, include a keynote address and a farm-to-table dinner and discussion with Dr. Shiva. Dr. Shiva, who is headquartered in Delhi, India, is one of the world's most dynamic and provocative thinkers on issues of sustainability, development and agriculture. A physicist, ecologist, activist, and author, she and her non-profit organization – Navdanya – are leading the global battle against the chemical breeding of seeds by large corporations for global food production and changing the way the world thinks about seeds, agriculture and food. She truly embodies the phrase "think globally, act locally," and will bring her wealth of knowledge and experience from around the world to inspire action in Kansas City. Dr. Shiva's lecture, "Cultivating Diversity, Freedom and Hope" will address the value of diversity in nature and society, as well as how the monoculture of our minds can destroy that diversity at every level. She will share what’s happening to seeds and food, and how "Gardens of Hope" protect seed freedom and food democracy. The lecture is at 7 p.m., Thursday, April 17 at Unity Temple on the Plaza. Tickets are $8 before April 1, $15 after April 1, and $5 for students. From 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Chipotle Mexican Grill, a sponsor of the event, will offer free Sofritas tacos during a reception for attendees. The conversation with Dr. Shiva will continue at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 18 during a farm-fresh dinner at Johnson County Community College. Dinner is $50. Learn more at www.cultivatekc.org.

Decorative Penmanship & Calligraphy With Sandy Jorgensen. April 17; 6-8:30 p.m. $25

Breath Walk for Revitalized Body, Mind & Spirit With Elmari Van Der Westhuizen. April 19; 9-10:30 a.m.

Kundalini Yoga Workshop With Karen Carmack. April 25; 6-9 p.m. $35

Opening the Feminine Heart With Kim Macy and Theresa Goodman. April 26; noon-4 p.m. $40

Living with Purpose With Jill Dutton. April 26; 6-9 p.m. $30.

Build a Rain Barrel With Steve Greene. May10; 1-3 p.m. $25

Third Annual Eat Local & Organic Dining Card The Kansas City Food Circle announced immediate availability of The 3rd Annual Eat Local & Organic Dining Card, providing Food Circle members a one-time 10% discount on delicious food at 13 of the best sustainably sourcing restaurants in the Metro Area. “Whether it’s a food truck or fine dining, from Smithville to Prairie Village, the Eat Local & Organic dining card has something for everyone,” said Brandi Schoen, Membership Coordinator with Kansas City Food Circle. Participating restaurants include: blue bird bistro, Café Gratitude, canihaveabiteinc, Conveniently Natural, Eden Alley, FUD, Justus Drugstore, Renee Kelly’s Harvest, Room 39, Smokin’ Fresh Streetside BBQ, Story, The Farmhouse, and The Rieger. These restaurants have a strong commitment to sourcing from local, sustainable, and free-range farmers. They know that how their ingredients are grown directly impacts the flavor and nutrition of the meals they serve. Members dine at these restaurants, who in turn, source from local farmers; keeping local money local. The 3rd Annual Eat Local & Organic Dining Card is a benefit for our membership. Annual memberships cost $30, with a $15 student/senior discount. The 2014 Dining Card is valid until December 31, 2014. To join, visit http://www.kcfoodcircle.org/membership/eater-signup-form/ The Kansas City Food Circle is a 100% volunteer run and membership funded non-profit connecting Kansas City with local, organic, and freerange food producers for more than 20 years. For more about the dining card: http://www.kcfoodcircle.org/restaurants/diners-card/.

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Kansas City Community Gardens Spreading an Environmental Impact

Through four key programs, the organization promotes gardening and the healthy eating, exercise and sense of community it fosters. “….to make gardening accessible and affordable to anyone who wants to grow their own food.” In the words of staff member, Amanda Landahl, this is the overarching goal of Kansas City Community Gardens (KCCG), a nonprofit organization that assists individuals and community organizations in the metropolitan area to produce food from garden plots located in backyards, vacant lots and at community sites. I recently had the opportunity to speak to Amanda Landahl, who assists with one of the organization’s key programs: Schoolyard Gardens. In the course of the interview I learned about the huge

environmentally beneficial footprint the organization has made and continues to make in the greater Kansas City area one garden at a time. As of the last growing season it boasted 2,257 members. These members rented 270 large inground plots (20’ x 25”) and 225 raised beds (each 4’ x 12’) across the city. KCCG has been in operation for over 30 years, with its headquarters located for the last 15 years at 6917 Kensington, Kansas City, Mo., on the west side of Swope Park, just north of Gregory Boulevard. Headquarters, covering approximately five acres, includes a rambling building housing administra-

tive offices, small and large spaces for storage, like a closet that was filled from ceiling to floor with boxes of packets of seeds ready for distribution, extra rooms for staff and volunteers to work on projects, and a large green house laid out with trays and trays of seedlings soon to be up for sale. Expansive grounds stretch out from the building providing dozens of rental plots and beds for planting and a special garden for children. While the site at Kensington is the hub of KCCG, plots and beds can be found throughout the city from Freeway Park at 1402 Indiana, KCMO, to Northrup Park at 10th and Grandview, KCK, to Eastward Hills at 8100 Ozark Road, KCMO. Kansas City Community Gardens reaches out to everyone. As a member you have access to plots or beds of ground for rent, a vast variety of seeds, gardening tools, 300 gallon tubs to catch rain water, and services like tilling, all for minimal fees. For those low-income individuals who qualify, the fees are further reduced. And KCCG’s guid-

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ance and expertise is dispensed free of charge by its experienced staff who hold workshops at various KCMO and KCK locations throughout the growing season on just about any gardening topic. Through four key programs, the organization promotes gardening and the healthy eating, exercise and sense of community it fosters. As mentioned earlier, staff member, Amanda Lindahl, is primarily involved with Schoolyard Gardens. As the title implies, the program reaches out to area schools to start and maintain gardens as well as responds to those already engaged in the endeavor. All grade levels, from kindergarten to twelfth grade, are encouraged to join the program and experience planting, tilling, and harvesting first hand. According to Amanda, raised beds – which KCCG helps build on site – are the preferred garden base for school projects, as the well-defined, enclosed area, can be better controlled. She has seen schools build from two to twenty beds as their gardening experience grows and their productivity im-

Though decades old, Kansas City Community Gardens is a thriving organization. Contributing to this vibrancy is a small, but dedicated staff of 15. proves through the seasons. In the past year Amanda helped support 150 participating schools representing 8200 students. There is also a program called Community Partner Gardens focusing on non-profit groups whose missions include food assistance to low-income residents and seniors, nutrition education and youth support. Other partners’ main objective is to build strong neighborhoods and see gardening as a great vehicle. Currently there are 230 Community Partner Gardens. Another program is the Beanstalk Children’s Garden. Referred to earlier, the Garden is located at the Kensington site, its chief function being to teach children through all their senses – sight, smell, taste and touch -about the world of plants and the food they produce. With trellises, arches, winding paths and odd shaped beds, even in its winter brown starkness, I could imagine the area turning into a green, garden wonderland in a few months begging to be explored. All the garden’s plants originate from KCCG’s greenhouse and include everything from vegetables, fruits, herbs, grains, cotton and even water plants. Families, and large and small groups of children from schools, scouts, and camps, are welcome to tour the garden. From fall 2012 to fall 2013 over 2000 kids visited Beanstalk Garden. Most recently, in 2011, an initiative was begun called the Giving Grove, which has partnered with churches, schools, businesses and community organizations to plant hundreds of fruit trees and bushes in Jackson, Wyandotte and Johnson County. The initiative hopes to impact the growing number of hungry people by creating more sustainable nutrient-rich food through

planting and harvesting edible tree gardens. Though decades old, Kansas City Community Gardens is a thriving organization. Contributing to this vibrancy is a small, but dedicated staff of 15, volunteers and ongoing funding which comes from a variety of sources: KCCG’s annual fall fundraiser, called The Garden at Sunset, government grants, agencies like the United Way, and supporting individuals, groups, businesses and foundations. Right now KCCG’s 21st annual “Adopt-aGarden Campaign” is under way. But, of course, it is the members, themselves, who give the organization its energy and very reason to exist. While members number more than 2,000 and more than half of these renew, KCCG wants to continue to grow its membership, reach more neighborhoods beyond Jackson County, especially in Wyandotte County, and draw more interest among the younger population (e.g. younger than 55). Amanda says, the organization, having been, for many years, wrapped up mostly in what it does best – garden – now wants to focus more on raising awareness about KCCG. It is tapping into social media, planning to revamp its website and spreading the word through publications, like Evolving. Only through such efforts does Kansas City Community Gardens see its footprint continue to deepen and spread in the Kansas City metro area. If you would like to find out more about Kansas City Community Gardens, visit the website: www.kccg.org; email: contact@kccg.org or call: 816-9313877.

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Food First!—by Bethany Klug, D.O. A New Take on Nuts

tudies supporting the health benefits of eating nuts are mounting. Most are industry sponsored, and some have been accused of manipulating calorie intake so the nut group does not gain weight. I’m not too bothered by that. Nuts and seeds are a nutrient dense source of excellent quality fat and vegetable protein. The fat renders a feeling of fullness that can reduce cravings for high calorie starchy or sweet foods that raise insulin levels and cause weight gain.

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A recent study conducted at Loma Linda University showed that for every ounce of tree nuts consumed per week, the risk of metabolic syndrome decreased by 7%. Tree nuts include almonds, Brazil nuts, pecans, walnuts, macadamia nuts, pistachios and pine nuts. I get bored eating nuts by the handful. I’m honored to share a few of Kansas City Chef Natasha Bailey’s simple, delicious recipes that may change the way you think about eating nuts. These and more of her innovative raw variations on familiar cooked dishes will be published this summer in the Raw for Beauty Cookbook. Learn more about Chef Natasha Bailey at www.highvibefood.com and Raw for Beauty at www.rawforbeauty.com. One of the key principles behind eating raw is that the food never reaches an internal temperature above 115 degrees F to avoid damaging the enzymes. It is well known that eating cooked food causes “post-prandial leukocytosis” or more plainly said, “Your white blood cell count increases after you eat.” This inflammatory process does not occur with raw food. So people with inflammatory conditions often do well eating raw for at least a time. Dehydrating is a common live food preparation method because it warms and dries the food while keeping the internal temperature below 115 degrees F. If don’t have a dehydrator you can use the the warm setting of your oven instead. It will take less time so check often.

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1 cup raw walnuts, soaked for 2 hours in water 1/2 cup raw pistachios, unsoaked 1/2 cup lemon juice 1/3 cup nutritional yeast 3 tsp sea salt 1/2 cup olive oil 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp cayenne pepper 1 C water 1 head white or yellow cauliflower 1 head purple cauliflower 1 head broccoli Drain and rinse the walnuts. In a food processor with an "S" blade, combine all ingredients except water, cauliflower, broccoli. Slowly add water and continue to process until smooth. Cut or break cauliflower and broccoli into florets and place in a large mixing bowl. Pour sauce over the vegetables and stir until the well coated. Spoon onto a dehydrator sheet and dehydrate for two hours at 145 degrees F. Serve warm.

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1 cup almonds, soaked 8 hours in water 1 cup walnuts, soaked 2 hours in water 2 TBSP olive oil 1/2 cup flax seeds, ground 1/2 cup fresh minced parsley 1/2 cup fresh minced cilantro 1 TBSP minced garlic 1 TBSP fresh chopped sage 2 TBSP fresh chopped oregano 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/2 cup black sesame seeds 1/2 cup white sesame seeds Drain and rinse the almonds and walnuts. Homogenize almonds, walnuts and olive oil with an “S” blade of a food processor. Combine in a large bowl with all remaining ingredients except sesame seeds and mix well. Form into two-inch diameter balls. Mix black and white sesame seeds on plate. Roll balls in seeds until coated. Place the balls on a dehydrator sheet and dehydrate at 145 degrees F for 2 hours, then at 115 degrees F for one hour or until desired moisture obtained.

In the Kitchen with Bonnie—by Bonnie Rabicoff Café Trio Pan Seared Monk Fish Medallions on a Bed of Saffron Risotto with Sauteed Spring Vegetables, Garnished with Pea Shoot Salad & Infused Oil

Prepared by Executive Chef, Leon Bahlmann, "In the Kitchen with Bonnie" at Cafe Trio

Bonnie Rabicoff is the producer and host of the multi-media foodie series “In the Kitchen with Bonnie.” She has served as the Vice President of Development for KCPT Public Television and the Marketing Director of The Barstow School where she founded and coordinated “The Barstow School Organic Farmers’ Market and Chef Series.” To view the entire foo die series , inthekitchenwithbonnie. com

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Risotto: Saute 10 asparagus spears, bottoms trimmed and sliced thin - bias cut 1/4 whole leek, white part, medium diced, rinsed and drained twice 1/4 cup green peas - fresh, thawed if frozen Prepare 1 box Arborio rice according to directions and add to sauteed vegetables Saffron Cream: 3 cups heavy cream, reduced in half 6 threads saffron, lightly toasted in saute pan, broken up, added near end of reduction Slowly add cream to Arborio rice and sauteed vegetables until consistency is creamy

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(pinch of nutmeg optional). Can be pureed or plated as is.

Monk Fish: 6 2-oz. pieces monk fish fillets, trimmed of outer membrane, lightly seasoned with kosher salt and cracked black pepper and then dusted with all purpose flour Pan sear monk fish in olive oil blend until lightly browned on one side, about 4 minutes. Turn, add a little more oil if necessary, and finish in a 350° oven (about 10 min).

Pea Shoot Salad: Just before plating toss in a bowl 1 cup pea shoots or other sprouts, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of salt and black pepper.

Infused Oil: Basil, garlic or whatever flavor you wish

To view a demonstration of chef preparing this signature dish, please visit us at http:// www.inthekitchenwithbonnie.com/ archive/bahlmann/signatureDish.html

Spinach Puree: Saute 3 cups baby spinach with 1 teaspoon chopped garlic and a handful of diced yellow onion

Plate: Plate risotto first, then monk fish. Top with pea shoot salad. Garnish around risotto with spinach and infused oil.

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Revelations Creating Spiritual Balance in Today’s World

ith the never-ending sensory and information overload that emerging technologies have brought into our world, a life of spiritual balance and inner peace may seem unattainable. But according to Paramahansa Yogananda, author of the spiritual classic Autobiography of a Yogi and widely regarded as the father of Yoga in the West, inner peace and spiritual balance is attainable. “If you cultivate the habit of spending time alone at home in meditation,” he says, “a great power and peace will come over you. And it will remain with you in your activities as well as in meditation. Seclusion is the price of greatness.” Kansas City business magnate, James J. Lynn (1892-1955), one of the foremost disciples of Yogananda, was living proof of the dramatic changes that meditation can bring to one’s life and spiritual equilibrium. After meeting Paramahansa Yogananda during a public lecture in Kansas City in 1932, Lynn resolved to follow his instructions to meditate daily regardless of his outer circumstances,

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and through his steadfast dedication grew to become one of Yogananda’s most advanced disciples. In his spiritual classic Autobiography of a Yogi, Yogananda wrote: “An American businessman of endless responsibilities, Mr. Lynn nevertheless finds time daily for long and deep Kriya Yoga meditation. Leading thus a balanced life, he has attained in samadhi the grace of unshakable peace.” (In 1951 Paramahansaji bestowed upon James Lynn formal vows in the ancient monastic Swami Order and gave him the name of Rajarsi Janakananda. In 1952, following Yogananda’s passing, Rajarsi Janakananda succeeded him as president of his worldwide society.) Two monks from the international headquarters of Self-Realization Fellowship, which Yogananda founded in 1920, will visit Kansas City in May to conduct a series of talks, classes, and meditations. Brother Devananda, whose name indicates the bliss that is to be found in God, was born in Vancouver, Canada, and for over 35 years has been a member of the Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF) mo-

nastic community, founded by Paramahansa Yogananda. Currently, he lives and serves at the Hidden Valley ashram in Escondido, California, and also serves as a minister at the SRF Temple in San Diego. Appreciated by audiences for his down-to-earth style, Brother Devananda lectures frequently on Yogananda’s teachings throughout North and South America, Europe, and Asia. Regarded as one of the pre-eminent spiritual figures of modern times, Paramahansa Yogananda was one of the first yoga masters from India to introduce Westerners to the practice of yoga meditation. Through his classic life story, AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A YOGI—recognized as one of the most influential spiritual books of the 20th century—and his numerous other writings, he continues to inspire millions. There will be a public lecture on May 23, part of a weekend-long event hosted by Self-Realization Fellowship, held at Unity Church of Overland Park, 10300 Antioch Road, Overland Park, KS 66212. The Saturday and Sunday events will

Self-Realization Fellowship/Yogoda Satsanga Society of India has more than 600 meditation centers, temples and retreats in more than 60 countries around the world. Information about the life and teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda is available from: Self-Realization Fellowship, 3880 San Rafael Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90065. Tel. (323) 225 -2471 • Fax (323) 225-5088 • www.yogananda-srf.org.

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take place at the Kansas City Meditation Group of SRF, 10819 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64114. Admission is free. For more information, please call 816 799-5544, email coordinator@kcmeditation.com, or visit www.kcmeditation.com.

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Feature—by Laura Degnan

Conscious Steps for a Green Planet what you need for a few days at a time.

I believe in God, only I spell it Nature. —Frank Lloyd Wright Architect, interior designer 1867-1959

7) Turn it off. Form habits with your children by reminding them to turn off the light when they leave a room. Start them in their toddler years forming the habit early. Cut costs and save energy by turning off any light that we really don’t need. Is that nightlight in the empty room upstairs really a necessity? If not then turn it off.

t the point a person starts becoming spiritually aware there sometimes is an understanding that with the consciousness you have awakened there comes a sense of responsibility for yourself, your family and also the families that live upon this great earth with you. There is a responsibility to live a life that not only sustains itself but, also to live a life that leaves little imprint on the earth and its future inhabitants. How do we encompass green living in today’s busy times with consciousness, ease and simplicity? It takes three weeks of continuously doing something to make it a habit. With ‘Intent,’ there are simple things we can do in our everyday living that could be made into habits in order to support our desire for a better planet by greener living. 1) Stay away from bottled water. It is an important choice to make a commitment to bring your own recycled glass bottle with lid or another reusable water bottle of choice. Educate yourself as there are many products right now that are coming out with endocrine disrupting, estrogenicactive (EA) chemicals used in plastic manufacturing for some water bottles. 2) Reusable bags. They are being used at the grocery store but what about shopping at the Mall or shopping at your favorite department store? Using reusable bags is so simple, but can have such a profound effect on our Earth and our

8) Spend more on clothing or buy quality items at your local thrift store. Buying well-made items of clothing gives your items longevity and adds years of life to your wardrobe, saving money and resources.

environment. How many times have we forgotten these bags in our car or even left them at home for our shopping trip? An occasional jaunt back out to the car to retrieve our bags will serve to reinforce your commitment.

tional yeast to name a few. You can make your own peanut butter and also bring a container for bulk honey or maple syrup saving on packaging wastes. Keeping to the outside of the store perimeter you can usually avoid the many rows of overpackaged non-bulk items.

3) Pack your own lunch. Making and packing your own lunch each day tends not only to be healthier than going through a drive-thru and cheaper than buying at Whole Foods, but especially when you use items such as reusable cotton sandwich bags and reusable food tins. Reusable items cut down on packaging waste and what better way to enjoy a sandwich than with a plastic free bag.

5) Take five-minute showers. We are lucky to live in a society where fresh water is readily available by turning on a faucet; but, by honoring our Mother Earth and respecting her supply we can ensure this water is available for our future generations. Who doesn’t love a hot soak in a warm tub? It goes without saying that bathtub bathing should be a very rare treat.

4) Buying Bulk. We have all bought items in bulk before but why not increase that amount to almost your whole shopping experience? Make a trip to the produce section then head straight to the bulk isle buying pantry staples. The bulk isle of your favorite grocery store usually contains Quinoa, Almond flour, and nutri-

6) Don’t overbuy. Sound too simple? Not really. At first talk about bad weather we are all headed into our local grocery store to purchase items to get us through the big storm. Just try to buy a loaf of bread at your favorite store right before a winter storm. We tend to buy more than we need. What is a better idea? Buy

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The Earth is our mother and she protects us and nourishes us. We must protect her not only for ourselves but to sustain her for our future generations. Ancient Native Americans believed you must “Treat the earth well: it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children. We do not inherit the Earth from our Ancestors; we borrow it from our Children."

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Feature—by Pamela Bramlet

Diges ng Environmental Consciousness: Power in Every Bite

ur society is experiencing a crisis of connection with the biological reality of our existence. It's a feeling as if there's no ground beneath our feet, a perpetuated illusion that we are somehow disconnected from this planet. When it comes to food, how it’s grown, (or in most instances produced) and the devastating affects it has on our environment, this breach is no accident. In 2008 the documentary Food, Inc., gave us a wake-up call about the deliberate veil placed between us and how our food is produced. As it says, “The industry doesn’t want you to know the truth about what you’re eating, because if you knew, you might not want to eat it.” The reality is the majority of the food on our shelves is produced in factories, not farms, by multi-national corporations who have neither the environment nor our best interest in mind. Much of this “disconnect” and deceit has its roots in conventional industrial agriculture’s creation of factories that masquerade as farms. These factories are calculated with one thing in mind -- profit -demonstrating a total disregard for the damage they mete out. Recently, a UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme) report on how conventional agriculture impacts biodiversity and ecosystems stated “Despite its crucial role in providing food, (conventional) agriculture remains the largest driver of genetic erosion, species loss and conversion of natural habitats.” Industrial farming has multiple negative impacts on the environment. If you haven’t educated yourself on the inherent evils of GMO’s (genetically modified organisms), and the companies that produce and market them, you need to now. GMO’s are part and parcel of a systematic takeover of our food system and will continue to impact your life and world in ways that will make you horrified once you discover them. Big Ag completes the harm by polluting the air, surface and groundwater, over consumption of fossil fuel and water resources, degrading soil quality, inducing erosion and the accelerating loss of biodiversity. What are we

left with once we have allowed the depletion of our natural resources and conceded control of our natural seed supply? The detrimental impact industrially produced food is making on our environment, coupled with the oft quoted fact that most food travels 1,500 miles on average from producer to consumer, brings us face to face with the inherent “greenness” of supporting small sustainable local farms. Eating local food, either by growing our own food or sourcing food from a local farm takes us back to our roots, back to nature and back to our planet. Eating local is the portmanteau of environmentalism and “Going Green”. It is a remarkably singular way to affect our planet pluralistically. On one side of the trunk we have the way in which sustainable local farming positively impacts the environment and in the other, we have the saved resources of waste, packaging and fossil fuels, not to mention the salubrious affects for our bodies (that’s a carry on). A recent United Nations Trade & Development Review was boldly titled “Wake up before it’s too Late, Make Agriculture Truly Sustainable Now.” The report calls for a move from a linear to a holistic approach in agricultural management, going on to say that the sustainable local farmer is not only a producer of agricultural goods but also a manager of an agro ecological system that provides quite a number of public goods and services (e.g. water, soil, landscape, energy, biodiversity, recreation). In addition, while large scale monocultures produce large outputs per worker, diversified sustainable farms have been shown to produce more food per acre of land. In other words sustainable farms require more workers and create more jobs, at that same time they are doing a better job of feeding people. Big Ag has been destroying the environment and running local farmers out of business in the name of “feeding the world” for decades. This recent information puts the insidious myth to bed once and for all. As a local farmer, it seems as if we are overly venerated to rockstar status in today’s society. But, I concede that it is time to celebrate concepts which bring transformation to these outdated food systems and all individuals whose lives and choices reject the conceptual models

Ways to take Action 1. Educate Yourself. Watch: Food Inc., Dirt!, Food Fight, Fresh, King Corn, Mad Cowboy, The Future of Food, The Real Dirt on Farmer John, Food Stamped Read: Michael Pollan, Eric Schlosser, Wendell Berry, Joel Salatin, John Jeavons, E.F. Schumacher and Sandor Katz Visit: www.takepart.com/food

2. Find Local Food. Visit www.kcfoodcircle.org & become a member. Go to www.cultivatekc.org or www.growinglawrence.org. & volunteer on a farm. When you travel, go to www.localharvest.org for local food sources Go to www.kccg.org Kansas City Community Gardens to learn how to grow or partner with a garden, or to start your own community garden.

3. Affording Local Food If you’re economically challenged, many markets now not only accept Vision and EBT cards, but offer matching funds, meaning you get double your dollars at the farmers’ market. Tell them to put $10 on your card and you get $20 to spend on local food. Go to www.beansandgreens.org to find a market with matching funds near you.

that have outlived their usefulness. These individuals have founded and fostered the development of Food Hubs, COOP's, CSA’s, RSA’s, meal programs, natural groceries, social networks, urban farms, community gardens, training farms, farm incubators and all grassroots systems of revolutionary innovation. They provide myriads of ways to make sustainable food and information accessible. Ignorance and naiveté are dangerous approaches to food. In many cases, government regulations do not protect the health of our environment or our bodies. We cannot continue to blindly depend on them for our choices any longer. It's time for moments of truth about agriculture. If you eat, you are an environmentalist. With every bite you take you make a conscious choice. There is no disconnecting. Lift the veil. There are no stupid questions. Start asking them. “What do you put on and in this food? What are your growing practices? What does that mean? How does that make it sustainable?” Believe me; we farmers who are growing sustainably love to talk about what we do and why we do it. Visit your

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farmers’ market. Talk to your farmer. Talk to your local grocery produce manager. Talk to your servers and chefs. Ask them why they aren’t buying local. The state of big agriculture is no longer sustainable for any of us. Refuse to support it. Throw on your own green cape and become a food revolutionary. Monumental harm has been done but it is not too late to recover and flourish on a holistic and environmental scale. Eating local is one of the most single powerful things you can do to affect your environment. There is power in every bite.

Pamela Bramlett is an organic farmer in Baldwin, KS. Learn more at lulusgardenherbs.blogspot.com

Spiritual Horoscope—by Aluna Michaels April 2014 Aries (March 21 – April 19) Happy birthday Aries! Many planets are moving around and can make you impatient, or want to jump to conclusions. The best thing is to meditate, which is against your grain when you’re riled up! Practice deep breathing/yoga; ask for guidance in dreams; create a vision board. If you take action only when you’re spiritually centered, you’ll have relationship and career breakthroughs! Taurus (April 20 – May 20) April is a month of extreme development of your intuition! Release all previous expectations or disappointments around spiritual growth. Create space for fresh energy and new experiences. Mid-month’s total eclipse opens inner faculties if you’re prepared! Meditate and quiet your mind however works for you and just be open. Ask for the courage to change by acting on guidance when it comes. Allow for shifts in health, work and stuck ways of thinking! Gemini (May 21 – June 20) Pluto moving retrograde and the total eclipse are working to heal sexual and financial issues. The roots are about trust, intimacy and selfworth. Try meditating and then writing about old wounds about not having your needs fulfilled with money, and also with intimate relationships. Release all this pain to the Universe by tearing up the paper, or burning it. Clear your mind, heart and karma and be ready for a new chapter in these areas! Cancer (June 21 – July 22) This is a wild month with a total eclipse and many planets causing emotional chaos! Your spiritual step is not to be triggered by other people’s irritability and offcenteredness. Meditate each day – please! And see if any family members want to join you – even for a

little deep breathing, inspirational reading or some yoga. Do not get attached to shifting moods. Focus on your unchanging spiritual core – and the spiritual core of everyone else! Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22) Please think (or better yet, meditate) before you speak! This month’s eclipse can make you jump to conclusions, or have scrambled thinking. But the eclipse can also give you deep spiritual insights and intuitions. To have the positive energy, address your stress level. Be kind to your body by cleaning up your diet and by resting more. Use affirmations and spiritual mantras to keep your mind serene. The breakthroughs you have create prosperity at work and intimacy in relationships. Stay spiritually poised to avoid potential emotional chaos! Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22) Ponder your budget and see if you are being too impulsive with spending. Don’t make big financial decisions this month if you don’t have to. Read books on spiritual prosperity. You can break through “lack consciousness”. You can balance how to treat yourself well, while also paying your bills. Meditation also helps you feel balanced in relationships in terms of giving and receiving love!

Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22) The eclipse is in your sign, giving insights into relationships, body image and self-esteem. It might dredge up issues from childhood. Meditate all levels of insecurities – emotional, financial, physical, whatever. Be willing to let them heal! Your anxieties can burden others (and are mostly only in your head!). Create loving affirmations to build inner strength. You’ll receive positive support from people effortlessly when you radiate spiritual sureness! Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) Your spiritual step is to release paranoia. Meditate on trusting others – and the Universe! When you have negative or critical thoughts, challenge yourself to turn them into supportive and loving ideas. Most of these thoughts are about yourself, and you’ll notice a huge sense of relief when you stop the automatic negativity. You can also start a new relationship, or have a renewed sense of love in a current partnership! Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) You value your freedom above everything . . . but what about intimacy? This month’s eclipse is asking you to connect more deeply – with relationships, with yourself, with the Universe. Meditate on your fear of being trapped, which covers your real fear of being abandoned and of failing. It’s time to ponder commitments. Taking those steps will bring your to a higher level of spiritual growth, bliss, prosperity and selfesteem! Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) Like your Aries and Leo friends, you meditate before taking action this month. Talk with a trusted advisor so you see the whole picture reflected to you. It’s too easy to focus on one portion of an issue. It’s vital to get enough rest. Don’t push your body, since intense spiritual energy

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is coming into it! Be willing to let go of worn out situations to make room for new abundance. You might even start a new relationship, but start slow! Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) It frustrates you to be ahead of your time. Meditate on forgiving people around you who are afraid to grow. Save your words, because you’ll be harsh with this month’s eclipse. Instead, take action in your own life. Live your truth and you will inspire others – maybe not the ones you intend to – but you will make a difference with your courageous choices. Also, seek guidance from your dreams and intuitions! Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20) Relationships are moving to a new level of depth and intimacy. As a Pisces, you value your privacy – but sharing your heart and soul is part of your spiritual journey. When you open to another human, it’s a mirror of opening more to the Universe. Forgive old hurts from throughout your life. Have good boundaries so you attract healthy partnerships, but don’t let your limits block love! Aluna Michaels is a secondgeneration astrologer and Soul Evolutionist practitioner. She also holds a Masters in Spiritual Counseling and has been teaching and consulting for more than two decades. Her book “Spiritual Gifts of the 12 Astrological Signs” is now on Amazon in Kindle version. Ms. Michaels is available for appointments in her home or by phone. Call (248) 583-1663 or visit www.alunamichaels.com

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

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Ronnie Wilson, Energy Healer, CranioSacral Therapist Creator of Quantum Shift Energetix 913-906-9986—www.innerjourneyhealing.com Randy Veitenheimer: Creative Energetic Health 30+ years training in Eastern, Western & Native traditions.(785) 766-9253 www.meetup.com/ Health-and-Healing-with-Energy-Medicine/

ENTERTAINMENT Laura Packer, storyteller, writer, coach Storytelling for families, adults, corp/private events. B-days, weddings, funerals, holidays, classes 781-526-7255 www.laurapacker.com Karen Elise - Psychic Entertainer & Coach Tarot / astrology - corporate / private events Fun for weddings, birthdays & graduations 913-636-9502 - www.KarenElise.com

HYPNOSIS/EFT New Day Hypnotherapy, LLC Carol Henderson, CH. Stress, Fears, Stop Smoking, Lose Weight, Grief & more. www.newdayhypno.com 913-908-6907

LIFE COACH Teri Higbee, Radiant Living Expert: Expert Weight Loss, Energy Therapies, Prosperity, Empowerment Processes, Clarity of Purpose, Shamanic Astrol. LoveWisdomWellness.com; 913-219-6788. Healing Thru Music and Life Coaching For more info. Contact Kathleen (913)206-2151 or Klmamuric@yahoo.com $25.00 per session. Laura Wolf, Transformational Life Coach Unlock Your PASSION, POWER & PURPOSE Counseling, Breathwork, Yoga, Shamanic Journeys www.shamansheartsanctuary.org 913-721-6655

NUTRITION & WELLNESS Ayurveda Practitioner, Stephanie Kieltyka Mohr works to find health & relieve disease with recommendations for diet, exercise and lifestyle. www.GoWithSteph.com Deborah Ann Jantsch, MD, MBA, FACOG, Holistic OB/GYN/hormones/weight loss/detox/ allergies/anti-aging/longevity. 816.719.1588 www.naturallyhealthcareforwomen.com Kimberlin Hypnosis, LLC Kathleen Kimberlin, CHt Smoking/weight loss/childbirth/past life/behavior www.HYPNOSISEMPOWERS.com Call for free consultation (816) 305-8418

PETS Terrier Talk, Christine L. Fuller, Fuller Telepathic Dog Communicator. I am able to listen with my heart and communicate on a level your dog understands and relay this to you. (913) 689-5099. N2Paws Offering Doga (doggie yoga): an integrated approach to balance and relaxation for you and your canine companion! pat@n2paws.com

PSYCHIC Carol Ann Brown Intuitive Readings, Mediumship, DNA Repair Phone or in Person, 785-317-0448 http://www.thebodytherapeutics.com Nakala Akasie, Channeled Angel Readings When Hearts Open, Lives Change. 913.206.1294;Whenangelsspeak5 @aol.com Whenangelsspeaktous.com

Alternative Healing Modalities by Sherri "Shakti" Mack Past-life Regressions, Quantum Hypnosis, & more! 913-514-2644. bahasherri@yahoo.com

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

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RETREATS The Journey Home, Retreat and Event Facility Retreats, Conferences, Weddings, Parties www.journeyhomeretreats.com, near KCI 816-501-6350; info@journeyhomeretreats.com

SHAMANISM Daniel Baxley, Shamanic Healing and Teachings, Pachakuti Mesa Tradition. Sweat Lodges, Workshops. 816-769-7343, www.shamanicpathways.net

THERMOGRAPHY BRAS-BRAS--Thermography, --Thermography, Linda Bamber: Breast Research Awareness and Support. Safe, pain-free, no radiation. Overland Park. Linda at (417) 770-0451. www.brasthermography.com

YOGA Yoga ~ over 20 years experience. Emphasis on alignment & safety. New and ongoing students. Seeking Solace Yoga Studio, 7501 Mission, PV, KS 913-302-2439 seekingsolaceyoga.com The Yoga School of Therapeutics Kansas State Education Board Approved School 10400 W. 103rd Street, #14 Overland Park, KS (913) 492-9594;

Events MARCH 29 TUNE INTO YOUR WELL-BEING 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Your Wellness Connection. $20. Register: http:// www.yourwellnessconnection.c om/event-calender/tune-intoyour-well-being APRIL 3 10-DAY SUGAR DETOX 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Your Wellness Connection. $125. Register: http:// www.yourwellnessconnection.c om/event-calender/10-daysugar-detox APRIL 3 CRANIO SACRAL THERAPY Six Thursdays in a row from 6 – 10 p.m. WellSpring School of Allied Health. $408. Register: Shelly Welch at 816-523-9140 ext 111. www.wellspring.edu. APRIL 4 BEGINS LOVE THE ONE YOU’RE WITH LOVING THE BODY YOU HAVE AND CREATING THE BODY YOU WANT with Delight Davis, 4 sessions, Fridays in April, noon to 1:30, $60 in advance. Details: zonayoga.com 816-876-5516 APRIL 4 CRYSTAL BOWL MEDITATION with Susan Prout $10 7:00pm Mark Blanchard's Yoga 3665 W 95th St, Leawood, Kansas SusanProutArt.com, 816.377.3507 APRIL 4 HIGHER SELF ALIGNMENT TEMPLE OmniDimensional Transformational Cellular group session. Remember, It Is Time 6:30 p.m., $15, Crescent Springs, CrescentSprings.net. 913-341-2044

APRIL 5 SHAMANIC BREATHWORK JOURNEY WITH LAURA WOLF Unlock your passion, power and purpose, release stress, fears and limiting beliefs, and receive guidance from your soul. 9 a.m.6 p.m. at Evolving Center in Shawnee. shamansheartsanctuary.org APRIL 7 & 14 REFLEXOLOGY 7th from 1:30 – 5:30, 14th from 8:30 – 5:30 at WellSpring School of Allied Health. $204. Register: Shelly Welch at 816-523-9140 ext 111. www.wellspring.edu. APRIL 8 CORE STAR ENERGY HEALING CLINIC 7:15 p.m. $20 Experience the benefits of energy healing. 6045 Martway, Suite 104, Mission, KS Reservations 913-831-4422 CoreStarEnergyHealing.com APRIL 10 THE STONE TEMPLE OmniDimensional Transformational group process utilizing stones, music & energywork 6:30 p.m. $15 Crescent Springs, CrescentSprings.net. 913-3412044. APRIL 11 ARTIST’S RECEPTION For Evolving cover artist, Sharon Rodriguez. EMCLC, 6115 Nieman Rd., Shawnee, KS 6—8 p.m. Free. APRIL 12 AKASHIC RECORDS MEET-UP We will be exploring our Records for how best to enjoy this amazing planet on which we live and receive the miracles of nature. 10-11 a.m. (love offering) EMCLC

6115 Nieman Road, Shawnee, KS RSVP to host: Stephanie Forcier, 816-260-2438 stephanie@innerwisdomevolution.com APRIL 12 AKASHIC RECORD SESSIONS Treat yourself to a personal Akashic Records Session with Stephanie Forcier and connect to the path of your inner wisdom. 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (discounted rates) EMCLC, 6115 Nieman Road, Shawnee, KS www.InnerWisdomEvolution.com Call Stephanie for appt: 816-2602438 APRIL 12 ESSENTIAL OILS W/ JOELLYN BECKER Learn listening to our body, benefits and how it all works. 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Love Offering, at Mystic Treasures, 7711 N. Oak Trafficway, Gladstone, Facebook.

APRIL 15 – JUNE 19 PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATION Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 – 10 p.m. at WellSpring School of Allied Health. $1900. Register: Shelly Welch at 816-523 -9140 ext 111. www.wellspring.edu. APRIL 16 STRESS RELIEF MEDITATION Do you want to make it through the Year with less stress? This class is for you. Through experience you will learn a contemplative practice. You will be asked to slow down to allow yourself to relax. Contemplative practice often increases a person’s awareness. This increased awareness contributes to an enhanced ability to cope with stress, illness, and daily life. 6:30 pm to 8 pm $20 6115 Nieman Rd., Shawnee, Kansas. srodriguez22@att.net

APRIL 12 & 13 REIKI I & REIKI II CLASSES & ATTUNEMENTS By Emily Foster, Reiki Master/ Teacher, at Connie Crash’s in Shawnee, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Reiki I Saturday: $150. Reiki II Sunday: $175. Both classes: $300. Register: efoster8@kc.rr.com or 913.669.2026.

APRIL 17 DECORATIVE PENMANSHIP AND CALLIGRAPHY Learn the art of lettering techniques with the use of a special pen to create beautiful envelopes and love letters for your friends and special occasions. We will be using embossing powders and wax seals. $25 includes supplies 6 - 8 pm Sandyj88@hotmail.com

APRIL 13 COMPLEMENTARY REIKI SESSIONS W/ DAN BOOTH 30-minute sessions, 1-3 p.m., schedule: 816-420-0820. At Mystic Treasures, 7711 N. Oak Trafficway Gladstone, Facebook.

APRIL 19 BREATH WALK With Elmar Van Der Westhuizen at EMCLC, 6115 Nieman, Shawnee. elwes1011@gmail.com

APRIL 13 VIOLET FLAME MEDITATION W/ PENNY Guided meditation connecting with groups across the country, 5 p.m., Love Offering, at Mystic Treasures, 7711 N. Oak Trafficway, Gladstone, Facebook.

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APRIL 22 CORE STAR ENERGY HEALING CLINIC 7:15 p.m. $20 Experience the benefits of energy healing. 6045 Martway, Suite 104, Mission, KS Reservations 913-831-4422 CoreStarEnergyHealing.com

APRIL 25 KUNDALINI YOGA to transform lowest triangle to the highest triangle. Who is ready to RENEW into a NEW YOU! To create and alliance between your mind and soul, gain sensitivity to the truth in any situation,gives yourself a radiant power, balances the aura , sweat a little to rid your body of the winter blues and learn a mantra Adha Shakti Chalnee Kriya. that gives clarity of thought and clear sparkling eyes. Essential oils to keep us in higher vibration, Recipes for healthy smoothies, take home squence form class and Lots of fun! 3 hrs tops ! $25 per person. up to 10 people! EMCLC, 6115 Nieman, Shawnee. kcarmack@me.com APRIL 25-26 TEEN ONENESS AWAKENING COURSE Raising consciousness through ancient teachings and processes Fee $99 Angela Reed 913-5144986 Merriam, KS APRIL 26 CRESCENT SPRINGS MYSTIC FAIR Sat. 10 a.m. -4 p.m. Please join us for Readings, Sessions, Sales & Treats! CrescentSprings.net. 913341-2044 APRIL 26 TEMPLE OF THE GODDESS PRESENTS OPENING THE FEMININE HEART Join a circle of Wise Women as we explore heart healing through our Divine Feminine connection. Tap into the power of breath, body movement, music and ceremony! Facilitated by Priestess Kim Macy and yoga instructor, Theresa Goodman. 12-4 $40. Reserve your space by April 21st. Email PriestessKim@yahoo.com or call (816) 510-4391. Www.KimMacy.com.

APRIL 26 LIVING WITH PURPOSE Define your purpose and live in sync with your divine nature. Based on Evolving Publisher, Jill Dutton’s book, The Joyous Journey: Living Life on Purpose, with Purpose, each month we’ll explore a different aspect of living with purpose. $28 6-9 p.m. EMCLC, 6115 Nieman, Shawnee. jill@evolvingmagazine.com to register.

MAY 23 FREE PUBLIC TALK: "CREATING SPIRITUAL BALANCE IN TODAY'S WORLD" Join us for this free event 7:30 p.m. - Unity Church of Overland Park, 10300 Antioch Road, Overland Park, KS. Classes and talks on meditation as taught by Paramahansa Yogananda will also be given throughout the weekend May 23-25. 816-799-5544 or kcmeditation.com for more info.

MAY 3 - 4 REIKI I & II Learn energy healing skills for yourself and others. Intro to essential oils included. 9am – 6pm, $320 with early deposit. CEs for nurses, massage therapists. Karen Harrison, ICRT Licensed Reiki Master, Leawood, KS. 816-5234440. karen@karenharrison.net www.kare nharrison.net.

ONGOING REIKI CIRCLE AT UNITY CHURCH OF OVERLAND PARK 10300 Antioch, OPKS. 2nd and 4th Mondays 7-9pm. Love offering. All welcome. Receive a Reiki treatment. For flier email karen@karenharrison.net. 816-5234440

HEALTH AND HEALING WITH ENERGY MEDICINE MEETUP GROUP Monthly Meetup Sun at 7pm. Veteran energy healer Randy Veitenheimer will discuss various aspects of energy healing followed by Q&A. Find us on Meetup.com for more info. KANSAS CITY MEDITATION GROUP Join us for meditation, chanting and inspirational readings from Paramahansa Yogananda, Sundays at 10 a.m. Visit kcmeditation.com for more information or call 816-799-5544

ENERGY HEALING SESSIONS FOR CANCER PATIENTS By Appointment. Since 2005 the Kansas City Healing Project has been providing energy healing sessions for cancer patients. Our clients have been experiencing a reduction of their stress, anxiety ONENESS BLESSINGS AND and pain levels from their treatMEDITATION ment and disease. Donation baMAY 4 Come receive the gift of bliss and sis. Contact John Hoefer at 816CRYSTAL BOWL MEDITATION share in an ancient form of medi- 718-6358 for details. tation led by Oneness Trainer An- KansasCityHealingProject.org with Susan Prout $10 7:00pm gela Reed 913-514-4986 Tuesdays Mark Blanchard's Yoga 3665 W VALA GALLERY 7-8pm 6625 Park St. Shawnee 95th St, Leawood, Kansas 3/11 Songwriters' Circle SusanProutArt.com, 816.377.3507 Love offering 3/14 Jean Van Harlingen Art FRIDAY BLESSINGS MAY 5 Opening 6-9 p.m. 3/15 Circus of SHAMANIC BREATHWORK WITH Oneness blessings and chakra Tongues Poetry Open Mic 7 p.m. LAURA WOLF meditation led by Oneness trainer Wednesday Writers' Workshop Kaya Hewitt Fridays 6:30-8 pm Unlock your passion, power and every Wednesday 7 p.m. purpose, release stress, fears and Love offering 6615 Hardy Sunday Figure Drawing 1-4 p.m. limiting beliefs, and receive guid- Merriam, KS every Sunday. VALA Gallery 5834 ance from your soul. Life Gate Johnson Drive, Mission, KS 66202 SACRED RELATIONSHIP Chiropractic in Shawwww.valagallery.org nee. shamansheartsanctuary.org 2nd or 3rd Saturday - A beginning tantra class for singles and couMAY 16-18 ples to experience the Divine. 7FREE YOUR INNER CHILD 9pm. Karen Harrison, Ipsalu TanFree your inner child from the limi- tra Kriya Yoga teacher. Leatations of the past so you can ex- wood. 816-523-4440, For flier with perience more love, joy, creativi- topic and date, email karen@karenharrison.net ty and connection in the present. shamansheartsanctuary.org

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