Natural Awakenings of Grand Traverse Region Michigan - December 2022

Natural Virus Killer Copper can stop a virus

before it starts

By Doug Cornell

Scientists have discovered a natural way to kill germs fast. Now thousands of people are using it against viruses and bacteria that cause illness.

Colds and many other illnesses start when viruses get in your nose and multiply. If you don’t stop them early, they spread and cause misery.

Hundreds of studies confirm copper kills viruses and bacteria almost instantly just by touch.

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

“The antimicrobial activity of copper is well established.” National Institutes of Health.

Scientists say copper’s high conductance disrupts the electrical balance in a microbe cell and destroys it in seconds.

The EPA recommended hospitals use copper for touch surfaces like faucets and doorknobs. This cut the spread of MRSA and other illnesses by over half, and saved lives.

The strong scientific evidence gave inventor Doug Cornell an idea. He made a smooth copper probe

with a tip to fit in the bottom of the nostril, where viruses collect.

When he felt a tickle in his nose like a cold about to start, he rubbed the copper gently in his nose for 60 seconds.

“It worked!” he exclaimed. “The cold never happened. I used to get 2-3 bad colds every year. Now I use my device whenever I feel a sign I am about to get sick.”

He hasn’t had a cold in 10 years.

Users say:

“It works! I love it!”

“I can’t believe how good my nose feels.”

“Is it supposed to work that fast?” “One of the best presents ever.” “Sixteen flights, not a sniffle!”

“Cold sores gone!”

“It saved me last holidays. The kids all got sick, but not me.”

“I am shocked! My sinus cleared, no more headache, no more congestion.”

“Best sleep I’ve had in years!”

After his first success with it, he asked relatives and friends to try it. They all said it worked, so he patented CopperZap® and put it on the market.

Soon hundreds of people had tried it. 99% said copper worked if they used it right away at the first sign of germs, like a tickle in the nose or a scratchy throat.

Longtime users say they haven’t been sick in years. They have less stress, less medical costs, and more time to enjoy life.

Soon people found other things they could use it against.

Colds

Flu

Virus variants

Sinus trouble

Cold sores

Fever blisters

Canker sores

Strep throat

Night stuffiness

Morning congestion

Nasal drip

Infected sores

Infected wounds Styes Warts Ringworm Other microbial threats

The handle is curved and textured to increase contact. Copper can kill germs picked up on fingers and hands after you touch things other people have touched.

The EPA says copper works just as well when tarnished.

Dr. Bill Keevil led one of the science teams. He placed millions of viruses on a copper surface. “They started to die literally as soon as they touched it.”

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Statements are not intended as product health claims and have not been evaluated by the FDA. Not claimed to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

New research: Copper kills viruses in seconds.

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Love in Action W

hat an exciting time to be alive, as longstanding boundaries are unraveling and outdated standards are changing. We can see it all around us; humanity is beckoning for an evolution in the way we conduct and live our lives. Through heightened self-awareness, we can expand our capacity to deepen connections on every level, and it is becoming apparent that this interconnect edness may allow us to solve age-old problems for the good of all.

This month’s feature story, “Transforming Our World,” is all about such collabo rative initiative, exploring a deep desire that—together—we will have the courage to do what is right, gain the skills to protect our health and freedom and live a life that is peaceful and sustainable for the whole planet and all of mankind. We owe this to the next generation and to our ancestors who have given so much. But we will need to adopt innovative methods of learning, discovery and connection to bring about this creative transformation. Are you with us?

Over the years, I have experienced significant changes within myself and in my relationships as I applied many of the principles within these pages. For instance, I have made a conscious effort to remember compassion when I am faced with conflict. I almost always try to imagine my feet in another person’s shoes to grasp an understanding of where their perspectives, feelings and motives might be coming from, even when it may be challenging to do so. I have since learned it can take a good amount of emotional maturity to consistently respond from my heart and not just with my analytical mind. I’m happy to say that with remembrance and continued discipline, acting from love has become second nature to me now and taught me a great deal. The rewards have been wonderful, too. My body and mind stay more in harmony with my true authenticity, thus nurturing my spirit and soul, as well.

Many of us invest in making healthy choices on a physical level throughout the year, but neglect changes and actions that bring about this kind of soul sustenance. To close the year with grace, we invite you to kick off your shoes, curl up in your favorite chair, sip a delicious, warm beverage and fully connect with your heart space on this question: What can I do to foster peace within my own life going forward? If you need a little nudge, this month’s Inspiration department, “A Feast of Light,” offers some sugges tions, including making the choice of joy each day, letting go of grievances and outdated beliefs, taking the time to tell someone that they are what brings light into your life or better yet, shining your own light out onto a world in need.

The holiday season is a time when these things seem to matter more. While it can be personally rewarding to make small, meaningful changes at home and within, sharing the loving blessings of the season with others can be an amazing gift with endless ripple effects. Perhaps this month you can get into the spirit by volunteering time or funds to meaningful causes and underprivileged individuals. Doing so will spread good will easily, and you will also experience the bliss of giving back. Teaching our children the value of this kind of generosity and kindness is not just good for the world, it’s good for our kids, too. Here’s to love in action!

May all the blessings of peace, love and joy be yours and take wing throughout the world as we look to a new year of transformation for all.

With love,

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Healing Sanctuary within the Embassy of Life Mastery

The Em bassy of Life Mastery (ELM) has a unique healing sanctuary within its building, which is a reclaimed and revived stone church built in 1890. The sanctuary is a darkened, climate-controlled room with com fortable reclining chairs, air-purifying systems and the Energy Enhancement System (EES).

The EES combines body, mind, spirit and science to support optimum performance and reach higher states of health, con sciousness and self-actualization by generating multiple, bio-active, life-enhancing energy fields, including scalar waves. When com bined with light, the technology can interface with the body’s DNA matrix and promote healing by improving circulation, oxygenation and increasing cellular energy. At optimum energy levels (higher frequencies), the body can become capable of healing itself.

Cells in the human body, when functioning at their maximum health potential, operate in a range between 70 to 90 millivolts. Aging and dis-ease occur when the cellular energy depreciates to levels below this range. Every cell can hold a charge and as scalar waves move through the body the cell's millivolt energy increases. This process can release toxins, promote cellular regeneration and begin to promote the repair of DNA.

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Sessions in the sanctuary are complete with complimentary reverse osmosis water, organic berry water and hot herbal teas. After sessions, there are healthy organic options for sale which are prepared by a master chef. The sanctuary also offers discounts and special free days for veterans and active duty military personnel.

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They feel that using green cleaners is important for the health of people and the planet. The cleaning products they use in the home are both safe and effective at an affordable price.

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Try Arthrostim for Optimal Health

Northern Lights Chiroprac tic, the office of Dr. Ramona Pleva, employs an Arthrostim chiropractic instrument using the Koren Specific Technique (KST). This adjusting style allows for gentle, precise adjustments with no popping, cracking or twisting. Her technique is gentle enough for babies, and can adjust extremities, facial and cranial bones with more accuracy and ease than manual adjustments. These adjustments can be very meaningful if the patient has recently been in an automobile accident or if they’re elderly. She says, “Smaller, more targeted adjustments also result in quicker adjustments.”

KST is used to locate and correct or release areas of blockage, distortion, subluxation, interference, stagnation and other stresses in the body and body/mind that are often missed by most health care professionals. It is used to improve body function, promote natural healing, release physical and emotional stresses, and works well with any healing art.

Location: 510 Depot View Dr., Unit 13, Traverse City. For appoint ments and more information, call 231-668-5050, email Dr Pleva@RamonaPlevaDC.com or visit RamonaPlevaDC.com. See ad page 14.

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The Earth Labs wellness technology lounge is focused on the cutting edge of conscious, Earth-based therapies and mind/body enhancements, plus transformations using sound, light, frequen cy and more to maximize personal wellness, performance and confidence in all areas of life. Other services include light therapy, frequency therapy, herbal and holistic therapy, self-awareness ther apy, cryotherapy and sound therapy.

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Organics certified Demeter Biodynamic tea farm products are Certified Organic to the highest standard for commercially grown food. Owner Angela Macke says, “Light of Day Organ ics is here to support you through this hol iday season! Whether used as a mixer, a post-dessert winddown or a stocking stuffer for loved ones, we have the tea to match your needs. Order online and have your specialty teas delivered to your doorstep or local pickup at the farm Wednesdays from noon to 4 p.m.”

They blend their private recipe teas in small batches to promote consistency and maximize freshness for optimal nutritive benefit. Har vesting, finish blending and packaging are done by hand in a commer cial kitchen. Biodynamic farming methods are based on recommen dations made by Dr. Rudolf Steiner, using a lunar calendar as a guide to planting and harvesting, the application of certain homeopathic preparations, positive intention and a dedication to healing the Earth.

Change Your Mind...Create New Results

In a business world that demands constant change and innovation to stay ahead of the curve, the question is, ‘how’ do we think differently and ‘how’ do we change?

Based on the latest research in the science of change, Kennith Scott brings to leaders across the globe this interactive four-day (four 3hr sessions, Saturday mornings) course based on the principles of Dr Joe Dispenza’s groundbreaking work and his scientific research on personal transformation.

Starts Saturday, January 28, 10am to 1pm, on Zoom.

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Soul Stirring Yoga Sundays

Karasi

Fitness & Healing Arts owner and instructor Crystal Turner is presenting weekly Soul Stirring Sundays at 10 a.m. in person and live online. She says, “Come share your yoga practice as we navigate towards finding fitness of the mind, body and soul. Each class is a multi-level class, allowing for exploration and expansion to flourish from the inside-out.”

Turner’s teaching style is energetic, intuitive, nurturing, motivating, athletic and creative, with a focus on overall balance and core strength while effectively connecting mind, body and spirit, empowering students to move positively and fluidly on and off of the mat.

A member of the Yoga Alliance Association, she is a certified reiki healer and has taught various yoga styles at Centre Ice Fitness, Yen Yoga and Fitness and the Munson Cowell Family Cancer Center. She holds yin, mindfulness, yoga nidra, children’s yoga, TRX suspension, TRX group, TRX yoga, Barre Above, connection coalition yoga and sound heal practitioner certifications, as well as in ascension aerial yoga and SUP. Turner has also studied oncology yoga with Dr. Laura Kupperman.

Cost is $20. Location: 104 S. Union St., Ste. 204, Traverse City. For more information and to sign up, call 231-492-9206, email Crystal@KarasiFitnessAndHealingArts.com or visit Karasi FitnessAndHealingArts.com/book-online.

Winter Songs & Carols to Benefit Charity

The chamber ensemble Manitou Winds was founded in May 2014 and performs as a wind quintet, but enjoys breaking off into many different configurations aided by the multi-instrumentalists within the en semble. They will perform a concert, Winter Songs & Carols, at 7:30 p.m., December 3, at Grace Episcopal Church—an inspiring mix of music and spoken word to warm the heart and create a contemplative start to the season. Proceeds from donations benefit the Grace Episcopal community lunch program, which provides a weekly free lunch for those in need.

The group comprises Sam Clark on piccolo and flutes; Jason McKinney on oboe, En glish horn, saxophone, lever harp and piano; Anne Bara on clarinets; Laura Hood on horn and guitar; Lauren Murphy on bassoon; and Jan Ross as reader and narrator.

Admission is free. Location: 341 Washington St., Traverse City. For more information, visit ManitouWinds.com.

Make Art for Holiday Giving

local artists selected through a competi tive application pro cess, as well as watch artist demos.

Fifteen work shops will take place during the month. Topics include holi day gift tags and or naments, clay mugs, fused glass pendants and holiday decor items. Crooked Tree offers art exhibitions, class es, events and more.

Admission is free. Location: 322 6th St., Traverse City. For more information, call 231-941-9488 or visit CrookedTree.org/tc.

Secret Santa Helps Families in Need

The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) Thrift Shop is hosting a Secret Santa shopping event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., December 11. Each child will be given Santa Bucks, then accompany one of

Santa’s helpers to shop for a gift for their parents. The helpers will also help the child with wrap ping the gift.

The WRC strives to end domestic and sexual violence in the Grand Traverse area by providing support, counseling, emergen cy housing, education and advocacy. Every month, their two thrift shops donate an estimated $8,000 in clothing and household items to members of the community that need them most. Whether it is a single mom that needs clothes for their kids, an outfit for a job interview or a mattress and linens for a new home, the WRC can help. For every dollar spent, half goes to support the WRC mission to protect, shelter and empower people impacted by domestic and sexual violence.

Admission is free. Location: 3030 N. U.S. Hwy. 31 S., Traverse City. For more information, call 231-946-4180.

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Strengthening Immunity in a Wireless World

The simplest way to confirm the effects and get re lief is turning off all wireless connections at night when the body most needs to rest and regenerate. Having the levels of pulsed radio frequency radiation mea sured using professional EMF meters is the best way to determine how much exposure residents are getting, based on radio frequency standards established by German engineers.

In the 5G world, some people are erecting some degree of shielding such as a Faraday cage for sleeping areas or a whole home. Whether someone is electro-sensitive and seeking relief or just being proactive, their are solutions available to protect the occupants' immunity.

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Due to constant exposure to the invisible waves of energy that power a growing number or wireless devices, includ ing 5G phone service. Some people have reported expe riencing unexplained conditions such as chronic itching, respiratory issues, head/neck/backache and upset stom ach, as well as flu-like feelings that come and go quickly. Solutions can range from adjusting tech habits to shield ing one area, room or sometimes an entire house.

The Invisible Rainbow, by Arthur Firstenburg, details how human health (as well as all biological beings) has been affected since electricity first began to be used, with copious citations. Thousands of studies as far back as the 1960s detail hazards of pulsed electromagnetic fre quency (EMF) radiation. In the book Cellular Telephone Russian Roulette, by Robert C. Kane, a Motorola engineer presents the evidence he discovered during his career. There is more information in the database of the Environ mental Health Trust.

Kids Are Not Getting Enough Sleep

The American Acad emy of Pediatrics has long recommended that children between the ages of 6 and 12 years obtain nine to 12 hours of sleep per night for op timal health, yet kids are regularly getting less than this recommended amount. In a recent study published in The Lancet, researchers at the University of Maryland School

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of Medicine investigated how insufficient sleep affects children’s behavioral problems, mental health, cognition, brain function and brain structure over a period of two years. They concluded that children that get less than nine hours of sleep per night have notable differences in brain regions that influence memory, intelligence and well-be ing compared to those that get more than nine hours. As kids’ schedules get busier and they spend more time in front of screens, their average sleep time has decreased. According to the researchers, such insufficiencies in early adolescence can lead to long-lasting neurocognitive consequences.

Stretching and Balance Exercises Can Avert Mental Decline

To protect against memory loss, simple stretching and balance exercises work as well as hard-driving aerobics, concludes a new study from Wake Forest University. The study enrolled 296 sedentary older adults with mild cog nitive decline such as forgetting dates, keys and names.

Those that performed simple stretching routines for 120 to 150 minutes per week experienced no memory decline in a year’s time, as measured by cognitive tests and brain scans that showed no shrinkage. These results matched the outcome of people that did moderate-intensity aero bic training on treadmills or stationary bikes four times a week, striving for about 30 to 40 minutes of a heightened heart rate. A control group of equally matched people that did not exercise did decline cognitively. The people that exercised were supervised by trainers at local YM CAs, which may have helped them stay motivated, say the researchers.

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Expected Drops in Wind Speeds Promise Climate Disruption

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change predicts that average global wind speeds could drop by up to 10 percent by 2100.

Paul Williams, a professor of atmospheric science at the University of Reading, in England, says, “Why do we have wind at all on the planet? It’s because of uneven temperatures; very cold at the poles and warm at the tropics. That temperature difference drives the winds, and that tempera ture difference is weakening. The Arctic is warming faster than the tropics.” A slowing in surface winds could disrupt the Gulf Stream, translating to widespread drought and more intense winter storms.

A study published in Nature shows the Arctic has been warming four times faster than the rest of the world since 1979, much faster than scientists estimated. An increase in the number and size of urban buildings that act as a drag on winds is another contributing factor. While temperature data goes back thousands of years, climate wind change stud ies only have 70 years of data to work with. Substantial annual fluctuations make longterm trends difficult to detect, and conclusions leave room for doubt. Yet Gisela Winckler, at the Columbia University Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory, writes, “The winds [will be] weaker and stiller.”

Charging Electric Vehicles at Night Poses New Challenge

As electric vehicle (EV) owners learn how to install home chargers, find public charging stations and avoid range anxiety, the demand for power could burden the electric grid in western states at peak times by up to 25 per cent if most charging is done at night, according to one Stanford University study. Unlike filling a car with gasoline, charging an electric car takes time.

The fastest chargers on the market today can reach 80 percent in 20 to 30 minutes, but many are slower, taking between two and 22 hours to completion. Thus, around 80 percent of EV charging occurs overnight at home when the driver doesn’t need the car.

That charging pattern challenges the way electricity is generated and distributed. The largest need overall is in the evening from approximately 5 to 9 p.m. Photovoltaic panels produce energy during the middle of the day, so the highest electricity demand comes when solar is dormant.

“Once 30 or 40 percent of cars are EVs, it’s going to start significantly impacting what we do with the grid,” says Ram Rajagopal, a professor of civil and environmental engi neering at Stanford University and one of the study’s authors. One solution is for more EV owners to shift to daytime charging at work or public charging stations.

Tree Roots Adapt to Sequester More Carbon

At the Univer sity of Birmingham in the UK and Bergen, Norway, scientists have shown that atmospheric carbon dioxide pumped into a mature forest at levels predicted to be the norm by 2050 will cause trees to produce more and longer roots, thus absorbing and storing more carbon. Re searcher Angeliki Kourmouli says, “We usually take soil for granted, but it forms a crucial part of many ecosys tems and plays a significant role in carbon storage.”

The study team gathered thousands of images of tiny tree roots assembled over two years at the Birming ham Institute of Forest Research Free-Air CO2 En richment. The images were used to build a mathemat ical picture of the birth, growth and death of roots in an oak forest. Some im ages were taken of roots in situ using a high-resolution camera sent under the for est floor in a set of trans parent tubes, and others came from soil cores.

Professor Iain Johnston, who led the study, says, “It’s obviously hard to view these processes going on beneath the ground. But a combination of innovative engineering and careful field and lab work from our team have helped us shed new light on this behavior and on how confident we can be in our findings.”

Tree Attempts to Achieve Legal Personhood

A legally autonomous black gum tree named Terra0 at the 58th Carnegie International art exhibition on the campus of the Community College of Allegheny County, in Pitts burgh, owns itself and perhaps even the few square feet of land it grows on. As the tree grows, care will be provided by the Carnegie Museum of Art in an attempt to rewrite the rules of conservation on behalf of the entire nonhuman natural world.

Paul Seidler, one of the three artists behind Terra0, says, “We’re interested in how personhood is constructed in legal terms, but also in economic terms. Corpo rations can gain the status of personhood. We asked why is there nothing like this for ecosystems or natural systems.”

They began working with Sohrab Mohebbi, curator of the exhibition, in 2018 to figure out how to realize the project, who says, “The tree has its own legal counsel, the museum has its legal counsel, our partner who’s giving us the land has legal counsel. It’s kind of amazing.”

The tree was planted in July and Terra0 hopes that as the tree lives on, its legal autonomy will become a touchstone for other nonhuman species to gain their own form of personhood and legal protection.

Human Composting Offers

Sustainable Burial

With the passage of a recent law, Cali fornians will have a new option for the final resting place of those that die begin ning in 2027. This makes California the fifth state, along with Washing ton, Oregon, Colorado and Vermont, to allow human composting, and the most populous.

The most common process for human composting, known as natural organic re duction, involves leaving the body in a con tainer with wood chips and other organic matter for about a month to let bacteria do its work, then curing for a few more weeks before being turned over to the family. This process will save about a metric ton of CO2 per body.

Conventional burials expend approximately three gal lons of embalming liquid containing toxic levels of form aldehyde, methanol and ethanol. Cremation creates more than 500 pounds of carbon dioxide from the burning of just one body, and burning uses up the energy equivalent of two tanks of gasoline.

Assembly member Cristina Garcia, who sponsored the bill, says, “AB-351 will provide an additional option for California residents that is more environmentally friend ly and gives them another choice for burial. With climate change and sea level rise as very real threats to our envi ronment, this is an alternative method of final disposition that won’t contribute emissions into our atmosphere.”

World’s Most Dangerous Greenhouse Gas Goes Unregulated

The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has de termined that one pound of sulfur hexafluoride, an electrical insulator, heats the planet as much as 25,200 pounds of carbon dioxide and remains in the atmosphere for 3,200 years. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has labeled it as one of several long-lived, synthetic, fluorine-containing chemicals released by heavy industry, chemical manufacturers, semiconduc tor manufacturers and electric utilities, noting that once released, they are “essentially, permanent additions to the atmosphere.”

Duke Energy reported leaking nearly 11 metric tons of it into the atmosphere from its electric substations in North and South Carolina in 2020, according to mandatory EPA reporting. Their greenhouse gas equivalency calculator states those emissions amount to the annual greenhouse gas emissions of more than 59,000 automobiles.

The 88 utilities that participate in the EPA emissions reduction program, nearly half of the U.S. electric grid, are looking for ways to completely eliminate sulfur hexafluo ride emissions. Unless they succeed, emissions will likely increase along with growth of the electric grid, which must increase to two to five times its current level by midcentury if the country is to meet its net-zero emissions targets.

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Transforming Our World Working Together

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by Linda Sechrist

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With all the chaos occurring in the world today, it is challeng ing to remain centered and not feel overwhelmed. Every shocking headline seems to pull the proverbial rug out from under us. Thought leader Laureen Golden explains the dilemma this way: “Psychologically, we were raised, educated and socialized in a world that no longer really exists. We have a new world that we must navigate, and we need a new psychology, a whole new way of being for that world. Reducing, compart mentalizing, separating things in order to understand them no longer works for us. It’s going to take work to get out of this paradigm.”

Drawing from her background in edu cation and social work, Golden ponders, “How does that new psychology develop when all our institutions charged with cul

tivating consciousness—schools, families, religious institutions and organizations— are set in the 19th and 20th centuries?

Since learning is how we go from one paradigm to another, where do we go to learn the skills and the structures we need to be successful in such a complex world? We can’t do it individually. We must learn in collectives.”

The paradigm shift envisioned by Gol den offers an opportunity for us to access innovative methods of learning, discov ery and connection, such as sociocracy (a self-governance system based on the equality of its members); systems thinking (an approach to complexity that looks at the whole and analyzes relationships, rather than splitting it into smaller pieces); permaculture (exploring natural ecosys tems as a whole); circle methods (thinking things through as a group); and Indige

nous wisdom (focusing on the intercon nectedness of all things).

All of these methods focus on an ethos of collaboration and teach us how to discern wisdom, which is different than knowledge. By engaging in these conversa tions and explorations, we learn that if we tug on any one part of the web of life, we tug the whole web—an important analogy for our times.

A Beloved Community Co-Creating an Island of Sanity Through Collaboration

Instead of shouting, “The sky is falling, and the seas are rising,” in response to a world that is unraveling and experiencing the growing realities of global warming, residents of St. Petersburg, Florida, are em bracing resilience. To prove that the future is born in webs of human conversation, the city is counting on collective intelligence to emerge.

Among the tools city participants are employing is The World Café, developed by Juanita Brown and David Isaac, which allows people to host group conversations around thoughtful questions. The concept is designed to evoke deeper listening and give rise to solutions for today’s challeng es in a more conscious, intentional and strategic way. Forty citizens have taken The World Café facilitation course. Employing a simple and flexible format for hosting large

group dialogue, this methodology enables participants to clarify the context, create hospitable space, explore questions that matter, encourage everyone’s contribution, connect diverse perspectives, listen to gether for patterns and insights, and share collective discoveries.

Other important work being applied is that of bestselling author and longtime community organizer Margaret Wheatley. Her training, which is designed to cultivate what she calls “Warriors of the Human Spirit,” arouses people’s inherent generosity, creativity, compassion and need for com munity. Known as a big-systems thinker throughout her 45-year career, Wheatley has concluded that the only opportunity for change is at the local level. Questions that encourage collective learning became integral to creating cohesiveness in St. Petersburg this year.

Dr. Donella Meadows’ “systems think ing” has helped St. Petersburg participants understand that living systems begin as networks, shift to intentional communities of practice and evolve into powerful sys tems capable of influence. Also instructive has been “complexity theory”, which helped participants recognize human systems as organizations, families and communities.

“The city leaders felt conversations were important enough to invest $20,000 to cultivate a culture of conversational leadership in the neighborhoods. Another

$25,000 was granted by the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay to research the outcomes. Now, the Florida Council of Churches, University of South Florida, Community Foundation of Tampa Bay and The Connection Partners have received a Community Vibrancy grant of $14,500 to pilot conversations in three neighborhoods, spreading the skills in creating partici patory democracy. Participants will host conversations in their own neighborhoods,” says St. Petersburg resident Sharon Joy Kleitsch, founder of The Connection Part ners and a longtime catalyst for applying strategic actions based on the new sciences of complexity theory, strategic thinking and quantum science.

“Those who have used World Café as a tool know that a culture of conversational leadership offers citizens the opportuni ty to experience a sense of oneness and connectedness. We’ve explored what happens when we share feelings of care, compassion and appreciation toward a beloved community,” says Kleitsch. “We found that group resonance, profound personal involvement and deeply engross ing, interactive conversation supports a City of Compassion and an International City of Peace, which St. Petersburg was chosen to be. I want to be sure that people understand that we do not have answers. Together, we are exploring pathways and listening for the answers to emerge.”

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Since 2020, a thoughtfully selected group of Florida activists—including participants from St. Petersburg—have been hold ing weekly online Zoom conversations that matter. In 2021, they were joined by participants from Ohio to study the Capra Course, which is based on The Systems View of Life: A Unifying Vision by bestsell ing author Fritjof Capra

“What we discovered after only two weeks was that we were ourselves a living system connecting to itself and becoming self-organized,” says Kleitsch. “We became aware that we were learn ing together. We were sharing what we were learning around subjects such as honoring Indigenous peoples, local food systems, the human right to clean water, reimaging capitalism and many more sub jects. We’ve also bifurcated into a Sarasota [Florida] cohort. The key is, we were not random. We were a self-selected study group learning collaboratively, which is the best way I recommend activists study the Capra Course.”

Argerie Vasilakes, who is research ing outcomes, explains that her work is dedicated to helping teams, communities and organizations become more coherent. “I start with traditional ways of thinking about our relationships with nature that na tive peoples have never forgotten—humans are part of nature, not apart from nature,” she explains. “To me, human organizations, communities, families and governments are

also part of nature and examples of natural ecosystems. So, I naturally look at things from a living systems perspective.”

Vasilakes advises, “In a group that is learning together, such as those in the St. Petersburg neighborhoods, group conver sations organized around questions spe cifically crafted for the context and desired purpose of the World Café evoke a deeper kind of listening, the most important factor determining the success of a Café. They spark learning conversations that can produce insights and innovation for meeting the challenges they face. Through practicing shared listening and paying attention to themes, patterns and insights, participants begin to sense a connection to the larger whole.”

According to Wheatley, the important work is to foster critical connections. She believes it is not necessary to convince large numbers of people to change; instead, she suggests we connect with kindred spirits. Through these relationships and tools like The World Café, we can develop the new

knowledge, practices and commitment that lead to broad-based change.

Wheatley sometimes opens her inter views with an ancient Hopi prophecy that reads as if it were applicable to our current times: “Here now is a river flow ing very fast. It is so great and swift that there are those who will be afraid, who will try to hold on to the shore. They are being torn apart and will suffer greatly. The elders say, ‘Let go of the shore, push off and go into the middle of the river. Keep your heads above the water. Know the river has its destination.’ The elders say, ‘See who is in there with you and celebrate.’ At this time in history, we are to take nothing seriously; least of all, ourselves. Gather yourselves. Everything we do now must be done in a spirit of celebration, for we are the ones we’ve been waiting for.”

Seeing who is in the river of chaos with us, we can choose to respond with, “How can I serve with what I have, where I am?” This is what any Warrior of the Human Spirit would say because in the same river of chaos, there are also the seeds of trans formation. In these turbulent times when all the old boundaries are unravelling and all the old certainties are dissolving, there is a possibility for creative transformation if we work together.

Linda Sechrist is Natural Awakenings’ senior staff writer.

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inspiration A Feast of Light

by Marlaina Donato

Despite the whirlwind of our to-do and places-to-go lists, the wheel of the year turns once more, allowing us to close another chapter of our lives with grace. If we take a breath, we might notice December’s invitation to kick off our shoes, curl up in our favorite chair and drop down into our heart space.

Whether we light scented candles for ambience, drink cocoa while sitting around a bonfire or continue time-honored spiritu al customs, welcoming the light can ignite

hope when we need it most. By cultivating the inner sun, that place deep within us that blazes with resilience and plenty, we not only fortify ourselves, but everyone around us. Throughout the year, many of us invest in making healthy choices, but neglect soul sustenance. Swapping trivial distractions for more face-to-face conversa tions, answering someone’s forgotten email or bringing a homemade pot of soup to a neighbor that is busy packing for a move creates a feast of light during all seasons.

“Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle,” wrote Gautama Buddha, and perhaps we would be astounded to see how far the smallest gesture can travel. Inviting a friend that has no fam ily to a holiday dinner or out for coffee, spending more quality time with a child or buying a gift card for the reception ist at the dental office begets a chain reaction of small joys. When we fill our bellies with everyday magic, slow down to finish a cup of tea, turn off the news and notice the crescent moon nestled in the twilight, we become more inclined to feel blessed.

A few worthy inspirations to pass along:

n Make it a spiritual offering to choose joy today

n Close the year by letting go of a grievance or an outdated belief

n Tell someone how they bring light into your life

n Share a favorite book that is inspiring

n Acquire a new source of light—a lan tern or salt lamp—for your favorite room

n Leave an uplifting quote on a loved one’s voicemail

Marlaina Donato is an author, painter and composer. Connect at WildflowerLady.com.

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Good Vibrations

The Healing Power of Sound

by Gayatri Bhaumik

For centuries, humans have employed sound in an attempt to heal and cure. The ancient Greeks believed in the power of music, using flutes, lyres and zith ers to treat illness and vibrations to alleviate mental disorders. Even today, military bat talions play music to boost morale.

“Research shows that vibrations are the language of the body,” says Kyle Godfrey-Ry an, the founder of TUNE, a New York-based tech system designed to recalibrate the ner vous system with sounds. “When we work with sound, we’re working with vibrations that can rebalance the nervous system and flood the body with endorphins.”

According to Susy Markoe Schieffelin, a healing practitioner at The Copper Vessel, in Los Angeles, “Sound vibrations work on a cellular level to recalibrate the body. Sound shifts vibrations in the body, both through entrainment—a process by which the vibra tions of one object transform to match the higher vibration of another object—and by stimulating electric signals in the brain that support healing frequencies.”

Studies suggest that sound vibrations can unlock energy blockages, release tension and create calm and focus. For this reason, sound healing is frequently prescribed to manage conditions like anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Some practitioners also report anecdotal met abolic improvements, from lower blood pressure and decreased cholesterol levels to improved sleep.

TUNE has worked with the National Institutes of Health and the Mayo Clinic to gain scientific backing for the brand’s devices. “Our technology reduces stress by 54 percent in 15 minutes,” Godfrey-Ryan claims. “It also has a massive impact on the circadian rhythm, so we’re able to prove better sleep quality, improved metabolism and reduced

stress and anxiety.”

Sound healing can take many forms, and each type has specific applications. For example, Schieffelin explains, “Gongs and Tibetan bowls are very clearing and grounding, while crystal singing bowls feel more uplifting and elevating.” It is up to the individual to find a style that works for them and their intended results.

Singing Bowls.

Originating in 12th-century Tibet, these metal bowls come in different sizes, each producing a specific sound vibration that is said to work on a

particular part of the brain or body. Several-sized bowls often are used together to create a holistic healing approach. They can be placed directly on parts of the body to stimulate circulation and relax muscles. Singing bowls made of pure crystal quartz are popular for their pure sounds, and are believed to offer stress reduction, chakra balancing and mental clarity.

Gongs. Used in healing since about 4,000 B.C., gong baths, which combine different tones and melodies to fashion multifaceted vibra tions, may positively influence the mind and body by stimulating the vagus nerve. Godfrey-Ryan advises, “Gongs are amazing for trauma release, but gong work is very heavy, so if you’ve never played with sound before, this will be really intense.”

Vocal Toning. Numerous cultures—from ancient Egyptians to Tibetan throat singers—have their distinct forms of vocal ton ing. Hindu mantras can be especially powerful for some people because they harness the energy of specific words and intonations. Among practitioners, seven distinct tones have been linked to specific parts of the body. It is believed that these vibrations can balance the body’s cells and open energetic healing, leading to targeted benefits.

Tuning Forks. While musicians use these devices to ensure that their instruments are set to the correct pitch, they also can be held next to specific parts of the body by individuals seeking healing vibrations, emotional balance and pain relief. “Tuning forks are fun because you can have a very strong somatic reaction within a few seconds—they’re very powerful,” notes Godfrey-Ryan.

Solfeggio Frequencies. Solfeggio frequencies are musical tunes or sound patterns designed to stimulate the brain by syncing brain waves to specific healing frequencies. Each of the seven most popular solfeggio frequencies sets out to target a certain purpose, from improving relationships and awakening intuition to navigating change and letting go of fear.

Binaural Beats. Binaural beats are soundscapes that create a gap between different frequencies. For example, the tune might have a tone of 210 Hertz (Hz) in the left ear and 200 Hz in the right ear, producing an illusory tone of 10 Hz, also known as a binaural beat. Brainwaves are thought to automatically align themselves with this auditory tone, which may be useful for improving focus and reducing stress.

Sound healing is finding a permanent place in modern wellness culture as more people experience its rewards. While there are myriad ways to use sound vibrations for healing purposes, it is up to each individual to find the style that resonates with them and achieves the improvements they seek. With regular practice, they may even find relief that is cumulative and long-lasting.

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Merry Brunching

PUT A HEALTHIER TWIST ON FAVORITE RECIPES

by Sheila Julson

When hosting a holiday brunch, it may be tempting to serve breakfast and lunch classics like quiche, eggs Benedict and huevos ran cheros, but many of these dishes can be full of hidden calories, unhealthy fats and too much sodium. With a few easy modifica tions, healthier versions are possible.

According to Jessica Levinson, a New York registered dietitian and author of 52-Week Meal Planner, it’s important to read nutrition labels, remove empty calories and introduce nutritious alternatives. As an example, yogurt and granola parfaits may seem innocent, but are often loaded with added sugar. “A serving size of most granolas is only one-quarter of a cup, which isn’t much, so use granola spar ingly,” she says, adding that parfaits made with low-fat Greek yogurt and fresh fruit instead of jam are healthier choices.

Traditional quiches are usually made with heavy cream and a buttery pie crust. Levinson recommends a crustless vegetable frittata instead, as it is naturally gluten-free. “If you don’t want to skip the crust alto gether, look for a pre-made, whole wheat crust or make your own,” she says. To elim inate dairy, consider using non-dairy milk and omitting cheese in the recipe.

For eggs Benedict, Levinson suggests skipping the hollandaise sauce, topping the poached eggs with mashed avocado and using a whole grain bread or English muffin for the base. “Instead of ham, try smoked salmon, which has beneficial ome ga-3 fatty acids,” she says.

Whole grain oats are a heart-healthy option, but oatmeal served brûlée-style is topped with additional sugar, notes Frances Largeman-Roth, a New York registered dietitian and author of Smoothies & Juices.

“It’s better to opt for oatmeal and fruit, with a drizzle of real maple syrup,” she says. Largeman-Roth likes mixing savory and sweet, to add variety and protein to the brunch plate. “Instead of just having a stack of pancakes, split it with your friends or family, and then have a small, veggie-filled omelet. You’ll feel much more satisfied.”

Planning the Holiday Brunch Spread

When putting together a menu, Levinson advocates incorporating all of the components of a balanced meal: lean protein, carbohy drates from whole grains, fruit and veggies, and low-fat dairy or plant-based substitutes. She says, “If you’re making pancakes or waffles, use whole grain flour when possible, and serve with a side of yogurt, fresh fruit and real maple syrup.”

According to Largeman-Roth, egg lovers will enjoy a veg gie-packed omelet or frittata with either potatoes or bread on the side, but not both. Watch out for fried foods and use sauces and cream sparingly or find substitutes. If the family is dining out, she cautions that brunch dishes are often served with extra sauces and syrups, adding sodium and sugar. “Try to ask for them on the side,” she advises. “It’s not about completely avoiding them, but it’s nice to be able to control the amount that you’re adding to your pancakes or waffles.”

Sheila Julson is a freelance writer and regular contributor to Natural Awakenings.

SHAKSHUKA

This healthy dish is a crowd-pleaser any time of year. It’s also glu ten-free and can be modified based on whatever veggies are on hand. Omit the feta cheese for a diary-free option.

YIELD: 4 TO 6

SERVINGS

2 Tbsp olive oil

1 cup diced yellow onion

1 Serrano or jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced

1 cup diced yellow bell pepper

1 cup diced green zucchini

1 cup diced yellow summer squash

2 large garlic cloves, minced (1 heaping Tbsp)

1 tsp ground cumin

½ tsp turmeric

1 tsp sweet paprika

26-28 oz diced tomatoes

2 Tbsp tomato paste

2 tsp honey

1 tsp cider vinegar

1 cup corn, frozen, fresh or canned

½ tsp kosher salt

Freshly ground pepper ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese 4 large eggs

Chopped parsley, for garnish (optional) Za’atar, for garnish (optional)

Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet (straight-sided skillet is preferable). Add onions; sauté 2 min utes. Add Serrano pepper and bell peppers; sauté 4 minutes. Add zucchini and summer squash; sauté 5 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, turmeric and paprika; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Reduce heat to medium and add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, honey, cider vinegar and corn; stir in salt and pepper. Simmer for about 10-12 minutes until the sauce has thickened and reduced.

Turn off the heat and press the crumbled feta into the tomato sauce. With the back of a spoon, make 4 indentations in the sauce. Crack eggs one at a time into a small bowl and pour into each of the 4 indentations. Carefully drag a spatula gently through the egg whites, being sure not to disturb the yolks. Simmer over low heat for about 5 minutes, gently stirring the sauce and basting the eggs with the sauce. Cover and cook another 3 to 5 minutes for runny eggs. Cook longer for well-done eggs.

Serve with a sprinkling of parsley and za’atar, if desired.

Recipe courtesy of Jessica Levinson.

SHEET PAN PROTEIN PAN CAKES WITH BERRY SWIRL

Cooked on a sheet pan, these pancakes make cleanup a breeze and can be prepared the night before. Buttermilk and protein powder add satis fying nutrients.

YIELD: 12 SERVINGS

Cooking spray

2 cups buttermilk

2 eggs, beaten

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

4 Tbsp melted ghee or unsalted butter

⅓ cup maple syrup

1¼ cups whole wheat flour

1 cup all-purpose flour

¼ cup vanilla protein powder

1 tsp baking soda

2 tsp baking powder

½ tsp sea salt

FOR THE SWIRL:

½ cup strawberries

½ cup blueberries

½ cup raspberries

1 tsp brown sugar

Powdered sugar, for topping

Preheat oven to 425° F. Line an 11-by-17-inch, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Spray parchment and sides of pan with cooking spray.  Whisk the buttermilk, eggs, vanilla, ghee and maple syrup togeth er in a medium bowl. Set aside. In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients—whole wheat flour and salt. Add the wet ingre dients to the dry in three additions until just mixed. Pour into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

Blend the berry swirl ingredients in a blender until smooth. Add ½ teaspoon of water if mixture is too stiff. Add small dollops of the berry mixture to the top of the pancake batter. Drag a wooden toothpick or skewer through the berry mixture to create a swirled pattern.

Place the pan in the oven and bake for 11 minutes, until lightly golden. Let cool for about 5 minutes, then sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cut into 12 squares with a knife. Enjoy warm with maple syrup. Can be stored in the fridge for up to two days.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Frances Largeman-Roth.

CRANBERRY MIMOSAS

Cranberries put a holiday twist on a classic mimosa. Drier cham pagnes or sparkling wines are lower in sugar. Making cranberry juice from scratch with sweeteners like maple syrup or honey is a natural alternative to commercial cranberry juice. Prepare the cranberry juice the night before serving.

YIELD: 4 TO 8 SERVINGS

4 cups homemade (recipe below) or storebought cranberry juice

1 cup orange juice

1 bottle drier champagne, such as Ultra Brut Rosemary sprigs for garnish

Fill four champagne flutes or glassware of choice approximately halfway with cranberry juice. Add 2 Tbsp orange juice to each glass.

Top each glass with champagne. Garnish with sprig of rosemary. Refill as desired.

Recipe courtesy of Sheila Julson.

HOMEMADE CRANBERRY JUICE

3 cups fresh cranberries

3 cups water

½ cup pure maple syrup or honey

Put fresh cranberries and water in a pot and bring to a boil. Turn heat to low and simmer for approximately 15 minutes until the berries soften and pop.

Using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth, strain the berries and return the juice to the pan. (Use leftover cranberries in smoothies, yogurt or relish.)

Gradually add maple syrup or honey until desired sweetness is achieved. Heat on low until sweetener dissolves.

Pour juice into an airtight bottle and refrigerate.

Recipe courtesy of Sheila Julson.

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The Best Gift of All

TEACHING CHILDREN THE SPIRIT OF GIVING

by Madiha Saeed

Teaching children the value of generosity and kindness is not just good for the world, it is good for our kids, too. Studies have shown that acts of altruism can boost the immune system, lower blood pressure, increase self-esteem, reduce de pression and lower stress levels. Selfless contributions also can foster a sense of belonging, whether they are donating material things, sharing their time or freely conveying love and kindness. A magnanimous child is repaid with benefits that nourish the body and soul.

Empathy and Mirror Neurons

To transform children into givers, they need to learn how to share and comprehend other people’s feelings. Known as cognitive empathy, it involves understanding another person’s emotions on an intellectual level, taking into consideration their situation and anticipating

how they might react.

Since the 1990s, scientists have been researching mirror neurons which respond to actions that we observe in the same way as when we actually perform those actions ourselves. These neurons play a consid erable role in the development of speech, language, learning, emotional intelligence, empathy and understanding, so children need to see and receive acts of giving and love to become givers themselves.

Giving Heals

With mental health conditions in children on the rise, charitable behavior can improve their mental well-being and help them secrete “feel-good” chemicals in the brain like oxytocin, dopamine and serotonin. “I think helping our kids experience the happiness that comes from giving to others is probably one of the most valuable ways we can nurture generosity in them,” says Lara Aknin, an assistant professor of psychology at Simon Fraser University, in Canada. “It sets off this positive cycle. Giving makes people happy and happiness promotes giving.”

Functional MRIs of people that donate to charities have shown that the act of giving stimulates reward centers of the brain where endorphins are released. These hormones lower cortisol, improve blood circulation, lower blood pressure and heart rate, improve

Volunteering

Volunteering makes an immeasurable dif ference in the lives of others and creates a sense of purpose in the person doing it. Sci ence has shown that engaging in volunteer work can decrease depression, reduce stress, increase longevity and help the person stay mentally and physically active. Volunteers get to meet others, develop new relationships and strengthen existing relationships with those that have similar goals and interests. There are many opportunities for children and parents to volunteer through school, religious and nonprofit organizations.

Random Acts of Kindness and Generosity

Random acts of kindness and generosity include smiling, holding the door open for someone and reaching out to loved ones. Include a child in these activities and encourage them to do the same. “When you see your children being generous, point it out and praise them,” recommends The Center for Parenting Education. “Help them put into words the positive feelings they may have as they help others.”

digestion, clear out toxins, help the immune system fight infections and renew energy to repair cells and fight can cer. Other benefits include lower inflammation overall, improved sleep, decreased feelings of restlessness and reductions in chronic pain.

Giving and Social Support

In a 2020 study reported in JAMA Network, researchers found that young adults ages 19 to 20 that perceived higher levels of social support—the feeling that there is someone they can depend on for help should they need it—were less likely to report depressive and anxiety symptoms or suicidal ideation one year later. The study also found that even in cases where people previously experienced mental health problems, social support was beneficial for mental health later on.

Love and secure attachments, such as those experienced through acts of giving, strengthen the body; help regulate emotions, attention and behavior; mitigate the effects of stress; and promote lifelong, healthy development.

The most important ingredient to develop a child with a healthy brain and body is love. Children need positive experiences for pathways in their brain and body to work. Developing empathy for themselves and others increases emo tional strength and self-regulation. Improve the life of a child—phys ically, emotionally and spiritually—by teaching them the simple of act of giving.

Madiha Saeed, M.D., ABIHM, is the bestselling author of The Holistic RX, an international speaker, founder of HolisticMomMD.com and director of educa tion for KnoWEwell.com.

To transform children into givers, they need to learn how to share and comprehend other people’s feelings.

Jeffrey Rediger on the Science of Miraculous Recoveries

by Sandra Yeyati

From your studies, who beats the odds and why?

I broke down recoveries into four pillars of healing and well-being that were present in most cases: nutrition, healing the immune system, healing the stress response and healing identity and beliefs.

Can you describe key elements of the first pillar—nutrition?

Board-certified psychiatrist Jeffrey Rediger is an assistant professor at Harvard Med ical School and medical director of McLean Southeast Adult Psychiatry and Com munity Affairs at McLean Hospital, near Boston. He holds a Master of Divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary. For almost two decades, Rediger has studied spontaneous healing, pioneering the use of scientific tools like CT scans and lab tests, as well as personal interviews, to investigate surprising recoveries from incurable diseases. His findings are documented in his bestseller Cured: Strengthen Your Immune System and Heal Your Life, and have been discussed on The Oprah Winfrey Show, a TEDx talk and numerous public engagements.

How do you define spontaneous healing?

Science calls these events spontaneous remissions, and doctors are taught they have no med ical or scientific value. On the spiritual side, they’re called miracles. These terms haven’t been examined with the tools of science. The word spontaneous in this context means without cause. Most doctors see inexplicable healings. To assume that there’s no cause for remission is mind-boggling. Everything has a cause. We just aren’t asking the right questions.

People who got better when they weren’t supposed to seemed to have a common understanding of nutrition that centered around whole, plant-based foods and the elimination of processed foods and sugar. In Western countries, we’re taught that most people suffer from over-nutrition and obesity, rather that malnutrition. I believe we have massive malnutrition because of processed foods. When sugar crystals coarse through the bloodstream at high levels—as we see in U.S. diets—it causes little cuts which immune cells repair over and over, creating scab upon scab until you end up with atherosclerosis.

What about the next pillar— healing the immune system?

We need to honor the science of both Louis Pasteur, who proved that germs exist and play a role in disease, and Claude Bernard, who explained that if we take care of the inner terrain (what we now call the micro biome) we won’t get sick. We’re continually surrounded by millions of pathogens, bacteria, viruses—inside and outside of our bodies—that become invaders when something breaks down in our terrain. We

overuse medicines, many of which suppress the immune system. So, we need to emphasize the magnificent 30-year research about the microbiome and take care of our bodies to avoid leaky gut and other conditions that act as entrance points for disease.

What about the pillar related to stress?

The deep chasm we’ve created between mind and body doesn’t exist. Doctors are taught to find symptoms, make a diagnosis and start a medication. But whether a patient comes in for back pain, a heart attack or an autoimmune flare-up, it’s critical to ask them what has been stressful lately and try to get the story of the illness. Usually, that will prompt a cathartic recount of stresses that relate to what’s going on physically. Helping people understand the deep er story of their illness and find a path to healing around that can be life-saving.

Can you explain the fourth pillar—healing identity and beliefs?

This is the big one, which people said was the reason they were grateful for their illnesses. When people are diagnosed with an incurable illness, although they’re terrified, many (more than you would think) are also relieved. They’ll say, “If I only have six months to live, then I don’t have to take over the family business like dad’s pressuring me to do.” That preparation to die often be comes a doorway into a different life. When you decide to focus on what you need and want, that death of the false self allows the birth of a more authentic self that becomes its own journey to healing.

How does spirituality affect healing?

Spirituality has to do with how we feel about who we are, how we experience our value in the world and what kind of universe we live in. Is the universe friendly and caring or unfriendly and uncar ing? If we experience ourselves and others as human beings who have value and bring beauty into the world, that’s very different from feeling alone, defective or not good enough. How a person feels at a deep, conscious or unconscious level about themselves and the universe is a massive factor in terms of their vitality and health.

What can people learn from your research?

Take compassionate and firm charge of your minds, bodies and life. Doctors teach patients to be passive recipients of care, but the possibilities of healing come from within. It’s not about taking a medication as much as understanding our value, assertively taking steps to create a community of people who care about us and de veloping a path towards healing that’s rooted in an understanding of our deeper story.

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2

Crooked Tree Arts Center Merry Marketplace – Dec 2-4, 9-11, 16-18. Indoor holiday art market where visitors can meet and shop for a wide variety of one-of-a-kind, handcrafted artwork, functional pieces, decor, prints and cards to suit all budgets from more than 20 local artists. Includes 15 work shops during the month. Admission free. 322 6th St, Traverse City. 231-941-9488. CrookedTree.org/tc.

Online: Meditation 2.0 – 12-1pm. Learn how to slow down and start a restorative practice of med itation from FWW’s own Jen Sprague, Certified Transformational Life Coach and owner of Best Self with Jen Sprague. $18. Zoom. Register: bit.ly/ FWWMeditation.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3

Holiday Merchant Open House – 9am-5pm. Merchants will have entertainment, samples, snacks, refreshments, special sales, raffles and more. 400 Bridge St, Charlevoix. Charlevoix.org.

Winter Art: Tracery – 1-3pm. Explore nature’s creations at Grass River and create your own tracery using mixed media, like sketching, watercolors, and pastels. $10. Grass River Natural Area, 6500 Alden Hwy, Bellaire. More info: GrassRiver.org.

Winter Songs & Carols – 7:30pm. Manitou Winds will perform an inspiring mix of music and spoken word to warm the heart and create a contemplative start to the season. Proceeds from donations benefit the Grace Episcopal community lunch program. Admission free. Grace Episcopal Church 341 Washington St, Traverse City. ManitouWinds.com.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7

Community Conversation about the Grass River – 5-7pm. We’ll update on the river’s health and its possible future, and we’ll listen to the community’s observations and concerns. Grass River Education Center, 6500 Alden Hwy, Bellaire. Register: bit.ly/ GRConnectsCommunity.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8

Wreath Making Workshop – 5-7pm. This DIY experience allows you to create a beautiful wreath you’ll be proud to hang in your home. Wreath form, a mix of fresh evergreens, ribbon, instruction and tools provided. $30. Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Rd, Traverse City. Register: NatureIsCalling.org.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9

Crooked Tree Arts Center Merry Marketplace – Dec 9-11. See Dec 2 listing. 322 6th St, Traverse City. 231-941-9488. CrookedTree.org/tc.

Owl Prowl – 6:30-8pm. Learn about our local owls and their conservation with an introductory presentation, and then head out for a night hike in search of these amazing birds. $10/person. Grass River Education Center, 6500 Alden Hwy, Bellaire. Registration required: GrassRiver.org

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11

Santa’s Workshop – Dec 11 & 12. 9am-4pm. Participate in an age-appropriate craft (chosen at time of online registration), enjoy hot cocoa and a treat. Hear a snowy story and receive a special gift from Santa himself. Stafford’s Weathervane, 106 Pine River Ln, Charlevoix. CastleFarms.com.

Secret Santa Shopping Event – 11am-2pm. With the Women’s Resource Center Thrift Shop. Each child will be given Santa Bucks, then accompany one of Santa’s helpers to shop for a gift for their parents. The helpers will also help the child with wrapping the gift. Admission free. 3030 N U.S. Hwy 31 S, Traverse City. 231-946-4180.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 12

Castle Farms Pottery and Wine – 6-7pm. All paints, supplies and artist guidance included. Once you have completed your pieces, they will be transported to the Cottage Pottery studio for

Sounds of the Season Concert – Dec 17-18. 7:30pm, Sat; 2pm, Sun. The Arts Academy Wind Symphony and Choir lead a family-friendly show case that features works by both ensembles, classic stories and more. Concludes with a sing-along of holiday favorites led by Santa Claus. $29. $17/ students. Corson Auditorium, 4000 J. Maddy Pkwy, Interlochen. 231-276-7800. Interlochen.org.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 19

Castle Farms Sip and Paint – 6-7pm. Follow along with the guide and paint a unique canvas while enjoying 1918 Cellars wine. $35 and include canvas, art supplies and one glass of 1918 Cellars wine. Castle Farms, 5052 M-66, Charlevoix. CastleFarms.com.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21

Winter Solstice Campfire & Hike – 5-7pm. This come and go, free event is a fabulous opportunity to connect with the chillier version of our natural world. Take a tour of the Farm (a quick 1/2-mile hike), then warm up at the campfire with some hot cocoa. Great Lakes Incubator Farm, 1091 N Keystone Rd, Traverse City. Register: NatureIs Calling.org.

ongoing events daily

professional glazing and firing. After completion, they will be ready for you to pick up at your con venience at Castle Farms. Includes a glass of 1918 Cellars wine. Castle Farms, 5052 M-66, Charlevoix. CastleFarms.com.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13

Cheese Tasting 101 with Boss Mouse – 6-8pm. Enjoy local cheese and wines and leave with the tools to put together perfect cheese and wine pair ings. Oryana West, 3587 Marketplace Cir, Traverse City. Register: Oryana.coop.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16

Crooked Tree Arts Center Merry Marketplace –Dec 16-18. See Dec 2 listing. 322 6th St, Traverse City. 231-941-9488. CrookedTree.org/tc.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17

Lighting of the Bridges – 6-8pm. Enjoy a 1/4-mile winter stroll around our newest section of boardwalk with the bridges lit up with lights, and then warm up with a campfire and hot cocoa at the pavilion. Inside the Center will have a variety of holiday crafts to make. $5/person. Grass River Education Center, 6500 Alden Hwy, Bellaire. Register: GrassRiver.org

Healing Immersion Retreats – With Aria Mae Everts. Schedule a 1-day, immersive private healing retreats for individuals and couples. For those during a difficult or transformative life event or decision that seek further guidance. Free consultation. Bel laire. For more info: 774-578-2762, Aria@AriaMae. com or AriaMae.com.

Get Hydrated on the Go – Renue Wellness offer ing Quench intravenous (IV) hydration to provide individuals holistic options for promoting wellness. Mobile IV and other services provided by board-cer tified nurse practitioner Kimberly Marino. For more info: RenueWellness.net.

Sacred Lights Collective Events – A digital platform and virtual community for seekers and facilitators to walk the spiritual path together of fering daily classes, groups and workshops. With Aria Mae Everts. Virtual. 774-578-2762. Sacred LightsCollective.com.

Pets & Parents Reiki Session – 9am-9pm. Sessions for wellness, critical care and end-of-life transition. Actively experience the use of reiki touch with your pet. Learn additional tips for helping your pet. Vir tual 40-min appt. $20. 231-590-0001. tcdesoto@ gmail.com.

sundays

Kundalini Yoga – 10am. A dynamic, powerful tool that is designed to give you an experience of your energetic body. All levels. Sliding scale $10-$20. New Moon Yoga, 10781 E Cherry Bend Rd, Tra verse City. 231-392-5813. NewMoonYogaStudio. com.

Soul Stirring Yoga Sundays – 10am. In-person and live online with Crystal Turner. Each class is a multi-level class, allowing for exploration and ex pansion to flourish from the inside-out. $20. Karasi Fitness and Healing Arts, 104 S Union St, Ste 204, Traverse City. 231-492-9206. KarasiFitnessAnd HealingArts.com.

Men’s Circle: Stories in Council – 6:30pm. 1st Sun. An open group of men who come together in a safe, confidential space to share and gain from each other’s experience and presence. Free. Yoga Bel laire, 216 Portage Dr, Bellaire. YogaBellaire.com.

mondays

Free COVID Testing – 10am-2pm. Pre-registration not required but helpful. The Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital Wellness Workshop, 411 Bridge St, Charlevoix. Charlevoix.org.

Cancer Care Support Discovery Call – 6-6:30pm. For those looking to incorporate a holistic, function al element of care into their cancer treatment plan by working in conjunction with your oncologists, surgeons, primary care physician and physical med icine practitioners. More info: MIHolisticMed.com.

tuesdays

Charlevoix Senior Center Veteran Social & Lunch – 9am-1pm. 1st Tues. Honoring our Veterans. Social beginning at 9am and Free Lunch for Veter an’s at 11:30am. Charlevoix Senior Center, 06906 Norwood Rd, Charlevoix. Charlevoix.org.

"Sew"cial Day – 10am-6pm. 1st Tues. Grab some interruption free sewing time with help and support to get you through your projects. A great chance to meet up in a safe space and enjoy some sewing time. Juneberry Cottage, 220 N Main St, Evart. RSVP: JuneberryCottage.com.

Empowerment Circle – 10:30-11:30am. With Heather Zigler. By bringing new light to an ancient and traditional tool used by Indigenous people around the globe. Circles are a place to transform ME to WE as a space where the principle of shar ing power with each other exists instead of having power over one another. 1st class free. Pure Essence Wellness Center, 1240 E 8th St, Traverse City. 231499-8595. HeatherZigler.com.

Hand Work – 12-4pm. 2nd Tues. Work on a project of your choice. Think of it as the non-electrical side of sewing, piecing and quilting. Juneberry Cottage, 220 N Main St, Evart. RSVP: JuneberryCottage. com.

Turntables and Tacos – 4pm-close. Stone Hound Brewing Company, 3593 Bunker Hill Rd, Williams burg. 231-421-5010. StoneHoundBrewing.com.

wednesdays

Kundalini Yoga – 10am. A dynamic, powerful tool that is designed to give you an experience of your energetic body. All levels. Sliding scale $10-$20. New Moon Yoga, 10781 E Cherry Bend Rd, Tra verse City. 231-392-5813. NewMoonYogaStudio. com.

Empowerment Circle – 5:30-6:30pm. See Tues listing. Pure Essence Wellness Center, 1240 E 8th St, Traverse City. 231-499-8595. HeatherZigler.com.

Wine Down Wednesdays at Castle Farms –6-8pm. Visit 1918 Cellars for live music, food, wine and more. No tickets necessary to enjoy the music. Check their lineup to see who’s going to be performing this summer. Castle Farms, 5052 M-66, Charlevoix. CastleFarms.com.

thursdays

Weekly Facebook Live with Dr. McSwain – 5:306pm. More info: MIHolisticMed.com.

The Goddess Workout Beginner Hula Dance Class – 6:30-7:30pm. For absolute beginners of all ages, sizes and shapes. Learn basic hula moves and combinations. $80/8-wk session, $15/drop-in. First Congregational Church, 8066 W State St, Central Lake. AmiraHamzarRaks.com.

Red Tent: Women’s Circle – 7pm. 2nd Thurs. Meet local women, share your journey and grow together. Hosted by Aria, Red Tents are a gentle introduction to women’s sacred circles. Free. Yoga Bellaire, 216 Portage Dr, Bellaire. YogaBellaire.com.

Community Night – 7-9pm. 4th Thurs. Each month we will host a different theme for connecting with your fellow Bellaire community members. Movie nights, potlucks, cacao and conversation, etc. Ev eryone welcome, including families; do not need to practice yoga. Yoga Bellaire, 216 Portage Dr, Bellaire. YogaBellaire.com.

fridays

Kundalini Yoga – 10am. A dynamic, powerful tool that is designed to give you an experience of your energetic body. All levels. Sliding scale $10-$20. New Moon Yoga, 10781 E Cherry Bend Rd, Tra verse City. 231-392-5813. NewMoonYogaStudio. com.

Candle-Light Hike at Mt McSauba – Dec 23-Feb 24. 5-8pm. Experience the magic of snowshoeing, hiking or cross-country skiing on candle-lit trails. You set your own pace on this self-guided journey. Follow the candlelight to a roaring fire and hot chocolate. 9223 Mt McSauba Rd, Charlevoix. 231547-3253. VisitCharlevoix.com.

saturdays

Mindful Morning Flow – 8-9am. In-person and online. Gently energize your body and focus your mind, drawing attention to each movement and breath to each posture in this vinyasa-style practice. $25 in studio, $15 virtually (bundle 6 classes for $120). True Balance Fitness, Nutrition and Wellness, 1128 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City. 231-519-0808. TrueBalanceLife.com.

Indoor Farmers Market at the Village – Thru Apr. 10am-2pm. Presented by The Village at Grand Traverse Commons. Free admission. The Mercato corridor, 830 Cottageview Dr, Traverse City. TheVil lageTC.com/farmers-market.

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EDUCATION/WORKSHOPS

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ADVANCED WELLNESS

EARTH LABS

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COACHING & COUNSELING

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Spiritually integrative coaching, healing and re treats for Conscious Lead ers. In-person and virtual personal development for those who envision a world where all life is honored. See ad page 17.

TRANSFORMATION COACHING LLC

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URBAN OASIS SALT SPA

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COOKING & TEA BREWING

SPICE & TEA MERCHANTS

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Providing the world’s best herbs, spices and teas for

your kitchen. We carry over 200 spices from everyday use to the most exotic as well as over 120 different teas. See ad page 23.

EMF INVESTIGATOR

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FRESH MILK HERD SHARES

SHARED BLESSINGS FARM

7291 18 Mile Rd, Marion 231-743-2286

We are a family farm fo cused on healthy soils to pro duce healthy animals so they can produce healthy raw milk for your good. Taste to know the difference.

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HALOTHERAPY

URBAN OASIS SALT SPA

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HEALTHY PET

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EARTH LABS

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MEDICAL/CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIANS

WHOLE HEALTH TRAVERSE CITY

3639 Cass Rd, Traverse City 231-943-2100

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We help people suffer ing with chronic joint and muscle pain, and peripheral neuropathy to decrease pain, in crease quality of life, and maximize their competitive edge. See ad page 15.

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE

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Educational pro grams offered: Natural Health Program: four years (one week end a month); Massage Therapy Program: one year (two weekends a month); Holistic Doula Practitioner Program: six months (one weekend a month). Indi vidual classes available. See ad page 3.

PERSONAL & SPIRITUAL GROWTH WORKSHOPS

INNER LISTENING™ WORKSHOPS

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Inner Listening™ workshops for compassionate self-aware ness, presence, serenity, love, and joy, offer you the theory, practice, and support to move beyond emotional reactions and into deep healing, compassion and empowerment. See ad page 8.

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Virtual Teletherapy for all ages. Immediate appointments avail able. Accepting most insur ance. Office in East Lansing. Change happens when you take responsibility to create thinking that supports ways to feel bet ter. Family of origin, groups and media can have a profound effect on your inner being. Letting go of the neg ativity is critical to co-create new pathways toward hope, peace and love for the life you have a choice to envision.

SCHOOL / EDUCATION

NATUROPATHIC INSTITUTE OF THERAPIES & EDUCATION 503 East Broadway St, Mt. Pleasant 989-773-1714

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Educational pro grams offered: Natural Health Program: four years (one week end a month); Massage Therapy Program: one year (two weekends a month); Holistic Doula Practitioner Program: six months (one weekend a month). Indi vidual classes available. See ad page 3.

WELLNESS & HYDRATION

RENUE WELLNESS & HYDRATION

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We’re proud to be a mobile IV hydration company. Stay-athome parents, ath letes and busy pro fessionals can enjoy the benefits of a wide array of IV cocktails, as well as partiers too worn out from last night’s fun, can receive a hangover recovery IV drip in the comfort of their own homes or setting of their choice. We are available for groups, as well. See ad page 19.

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