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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.
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Education for a More Sustainable World
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Banish these Five Chemicals for a Domestic Detox by Gail Griswold-Elwyn
PARK IT HERE 24 consciouseating 20 Exploring America’s National Treasures 26 wisewords by S. Alison Chabonais
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his month we focus on Green Living, in our homes, work and everyday lives. The articles should inspire, inform and educate us on what we need to be doing to ensure a more sustainable world for ourselves and all future generations. Our feature article, The Next Level, on page 14, asks and answers the questions on the role education plays in not only creating a sustainable world but presents some interesting information on a better way of educating our children to handle the challenges. Read the Healing Ways article on page 18 and start your domestic detox. April also brings the annual Earth Day celebration. Earth Day is celebrated throughout the month of April and environmentally conscious people and groups in our community organize local events to promote environmental protection. Earth Day activities have flourished since the first Earth Day was celebrated and since then, the Earth Day Network (EDN) has broadened, diversified and mobilized people from all walks of life. The Network’s headquarters, Earthday.org, offers a wealth of information on the celebrations and events in different communities and gives insight and encouragement for actions with real potential. We’ll be at the Earth Day celebration held in Centennial Park. Hope to see you there!
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atural Awakenings Publishing Corp. (NAPC) recently welcomed a group of new publishers that completed a March training program at corporate headquarters in Naples, Florida. The NAPC training staff spent several days with the entrepreneurs now launching new Natural Awakenings territories or taking over the production of existing magazines in several locales. New markets include Albany, New York; Toledo, Ohio; and Portland, Maine; and the franchise in Indianapolis, Indiana, will have a new publisher at the helm. Company CEO Sharon Bruckman launched the first edition of Natural Awakenings in 1994 and began franchising it in 1999. The company currently publishes 88 Natural Awakenings magazines throughout the United States and in Puerto Rico, with a collective readership exceeding 3.5 million. “Interest in naturally healthy living that’s good for people and the planet is now influencing mainstream America, thanks in part to our active and growing readership,” says Bruckman. “Natural Awakenings’ dedicated family of publishers, supported by loyal advertisers, connects readers with a wealth of national and local resources mapping out alternate routes to a healthier, happier, longer life.” For a list of locations where Natural Awakenings is publishing or to learn more about franchise opportunities, visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com or call 239-5301377.
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unique and groundbreaking system of self-healing combining nutrient saturation obtained through proper diet and natural supplementation, a revolutionary method of sustained acupressure known as pointholding, and the understanding and application of basic laws governing physical, emotional, and mental dynamics. During extended pointholding sessions, sudden and dramatic physical changes accompany willing acceptance of, and release of resistance to, prior experiences as they emerge to consciousness. These changes have been described by many people as nothing short of miraculous, as they illustrate the potential of each feature of the human being to regenerate and transform. Body Electronics Practitioner, will give an overview of the system. Procedures will be demonstrated, and questions encouraged. This system was created by the late Dr. John Whitman Ray. RSVPs appreciated. This free workshop is scheduled for Saturday, April 6 from 1-2pm. RSVP early as seating is limited and fills fast. For more information or to register call 615-4637677. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. YourCosmicConnections.com.
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Lyse Anthony
A love of nature and concern for wildlife are the driving forces behind Lyse Anthony’s art career. Most of her works emerge from experiences during field trips, when she feels inspired to preserve and share a compelling moment. “When painting wildlife, I feel a deep sense of connection with their soul,” she explains. “My studio has often doubled as a refuge for injured or orphaned birds, baby rabbits, frogs and even bats.” Fascinated by the fluid properties of watercolors, Anthony has developed an artistic style that melds superb technical skills and rhythmic composition with a keen eye for value and color contrasts. Her goal as an artist is to increase public awareness of the natural world and its inhabitants. “So often, I feel that the lives of wild creatures are seen as being not as important as our own. Their habitats are violated and their misfortune disregarded,” she says. “The urgent need to preserve our environment… is imperative.” View the artist’s portfolio at LyseAnthony.com.
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newsbriefs Tse Dup Yang Bod: Tibetan Bon Soul Healing
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se means life fource, Dup means to intensify, Yang refers to energetic essence of the soul, life force, and five elements, and Bod means call or retrieve through respectful practice.Tse Dup Yang Bod is a comprehensive Tibetan healing system and spiritual practice that comes from a seventh century Tibetan Bon text written by Lama Tsewang Rigzin. To be healthy and happy, requires a balanced energy system. Tse Dup Yang Bod is a complete healing system for balancing the soul, life force and life which can be performed for oneself as a daily practice and for the healing benefit of others. The system works with the 5 elemental energies, which are represented in the body and relate to 5 major organs. There are several ways to determine the energetic root of the disease and the practice uses the Bon Long Life mantra to connect with these 5 distinct healing energies to return the soul energy, and strengthen the life force. Workshop leader, Tania Smith, is a recognized Drup Shen Ma and Lopon (Healer/Teacher) in Tse Dup Yang Bod and is among the first group in the US to complete a 5 year training program in this ancient tradition by Geshe Chongtul Rinpoche. Free workshop scheduled for Saturday, April 27 from 2-3pm. Registration encouraged by calling 615-463-7677. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. YourCosmicConnections.com.
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ashville’s Earth Day Festival is a free, family friendly event with live entertainment through out the day celebrated each year in April. This year’s festival will help the community take another step toward Mayor Karl Dean’s goal of making Nashville the greenest city in the Southeast. The event will feature exhibits and activities aimed at educating Nashvillians about protecting our environment. With nearly a hundred family friendly booths, hosted by community groups, environmental organizations and government agencies, join us for fun and exciting hands-on activities for all ages. The Nashville Earth Day Festival will need volunteers to help with various event tasks starting at 8:00am and continuing throughout the day until 8:00pm. We welcome groups and individual volunteers. To volunteer: Volunteer@NashvilleEarthday.org. The Nashville Earth Day Festival will go on RAIN or SHINE! Saturday, April 20, 11am7pm. Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave, Nashville. 6
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o more dull food and drink any longer! If you’re wanting to receive the ultimate benefit from healthy herbs, you don’t have to look any further - Stardust Tea and Spice.They offer a fun collection of loose teas and flavored sugars to kick off your sipping pleasure and recently added a host of spices for your cooking needs. For people who want to indulge in herbs, you’re not forgotten. You get to choose from an eye-watering assortment of wonderful, healing herbs for your personal use, whether you use them for drinking or incorporation into body products. From straining straws, to infusers, to scoops, there is a variety of helpful items to enhance your tea and spice usage experience. Curious about Habanero Sugar. What do you do with it? This sweet sugar, with the extra added zing that’ll set your mouth on fire, doesn’t have to be an enigma. You can use sugar in your general cooking, from rubbing on meats to adding to sauces. Adding this sugar to spaghetti sauce will definitely up the hot notch on your dish, while adding just a hint of sweet. If you make some hot chocolate, add just a pinch to your cup. Whatever your taste, step outside the box and experiment, because it’s now available in Nashville. Stardust Tea and Spice, 850 Hillwood Blvd, Suite 7, Nashville. For information call 615-352-5355 or visit: StarDustTeaSpice.com.
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umba is the only Latin inspired dance fitness program that blends red hot international music and contagious steps Join us for these upcoming events! to form a fitness party that is downright addictive. Today, more • NEW COURSE! THE MIND-BODY CONNECTION, EIGHT than 12 million people of all shapes, sizes and ages are taking WEDNESDAYS, STARTS APRIL 3, 11 AM & 6:30 PM: weekly Zumba classes. Students will learn how to use positive thinking, faith and prayer Piloxing uniquely mixes for mental and physical healing. Course: $140. Pilates and boxing moves his exciting eight-week course meets each Wednesday into a fat torching, muscle 22, promoting positive thinking, faithHOLT, and • through FINDING May YOUR VOICE WORKSHOP WITH CHARLES sculpting, core-centric interval prayer for mental and physical healing; taught Dr. Mitch SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 24 PM: This workshop usesbymusic, spoken workout, guaranteed to get you word, and personalThe stories inspire, andM. encourage Johnson. Textbooks: Endto of Fear empower by Vernon Sylvest, into shape, using a class format, usand to live our mostIdeas fulfilling experience. Holt also our guest M.D. Creative bylife Ernest Holmes areis available that’s both fun and challenging. The speaker foratthe 11bookstore AM service.or$20 suggested love offering. for purchase the first day of class. Open to Zumba Sentao workout takes the thrill all and no prerequisites. Course Fee: $140: may be paid of the fitness party and partners it with THEincrements SCIENCE AND PSYCHOLOGY OF MIRACLES, in• two at first and fifth class, or pay $20 HOW for TO MIRACLE-READY, A WORKSHOP BY VERNON M. explosive, chair-based choreography to eachBECOME class. Please note: If you have never taken a Science strengthen, balance and stabilize your SYLVEST, M.D., SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 1:30 PM: Dr. Sylvest, of Mind class before, you may opt out at no charge upon core, and step up your cardio workout author of the text used in The Mind-Body Connection Class is attending your first class. in a whole new way. also our guest speaker for the 11 AM Service. Workshop fee: Class starts Wednesday, April 3 from 11am-1pm & Zumba classes - Monday, $30 per person. 6:30-8:30pm. Register early since seating is limited. Email 5:30pm and Saturday, 9am. Piloxto: Info@CSLNashville.org call 615-356-0174. Center for Come visit us foror Sunday Service at 11 AM ing alternates with Zumba Sentao Spiritual Living Nashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. Meditation: 10:30 AM — Music: 10:45 AM - Wednesday, 5:30pm. For more information email: VinaGoddess@Comcast.net or call A Science of Mind & Spirit Center Vina at 615-429-1984.
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o what is Food Based healing? Quite simply, eating the right foods so most diseases can be reversed, using very specific foods for very specific diseases. For example, kiwi is quick to help reverse asthma. At the core of this program are smoothies using fruits, vegetables, medicinal mushrooms and tonic herbs that help to reverse disease. These superfoods contain phytochemicals that help to unlock the body’s endocrine system. Learn how grocery store foods can help reverse diseases like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease, cancer and more..... Learn how a smoothie in the morning and following some simple protocols assists in this reversal. A quick and easy smoothie will be prepared as part of this informative and health-changing seminar. Samples will be available to everyone in attendance. Presented by Scott & Antionette Bailey, owners of Healing Hands Wellness and Massage. Registration appreciated, walk-ins welcome on Saturday, April 27 from 121pm, $10 per person. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677. YourCosmicConnections. com.
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OWAQQATSI is a Hopi Indian conjunctive - the word Powaqa refers to a negative sorcerer who lives at the expense of others, and Qatsi meaning life. The overall focus in POWAQQATSI is on the natives of the Third World - the emerging, land based cultures of Asia, India, Africa, the Middle East, and South America. It shows how they express themselves through work and traditions. It is a celebration of the human-scale endeavors, i.e. craftsmanship, spiritual worship, labor, and creativity that define a particular culture. It shows a rareness in the delicate beauty in the eyes of an Indian child and the richness of a tapestry woven in Kathmandu. It permits the audience to witness how these societies move to a universal drumbeat. POWAQQATSI is an impression - an examination of how life is changing. Friday, April 19, 7pm. Movies That Matter events are always free; however, love donations to CSLN are graciously accepted. All are welcome. Center for Spiritual Living Nashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174.
ashville Academy of Reflexology (NAR) will offer a comprehensive 300-hour certification program to prepare the aspiring student to become a qualified professional in the health field of Reflexology. The curriculum of this certification program consists of hands-on instruction, training, supervised practice in the classroom and out in the field with the instructors. Nashville Academy of Reflexology holds to the values and professional standards set forth by the American Commission for Reflexology Education and Training (ACARET) and the American Reflexology Certification Board (ARCB), an independent national certification board recognizing highly qualified Reflexologists. The student will be trained in both the skills and knowledge necessary to prepare for taking the ARCB exam. Although this exam is not required by the state of Tennessee, it sets our educational standards for the student who wishes to attain this benchmark of excellence. Free presentations and several open house events are planned. For more information email: Info@NashvilleAcademyOfReflexology or call 615-837-8833 or 615-496-3366. Nashville Academy of Reflexology, 411 East Iris Dr, Suite B, Nashville.
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Karyn’s Conscious Comfort Foods By Karyn Calabrese
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aryn Calabrese’s first book, Soak Your Nuts Cleansing with Karyn, describes Nature’s Healing System, a 28 day detox program. The phrase “soak your nuts” refers to the prep stage of soaking nuts to release more nutrients and a reminder that a sense of humor is necessary on any journey to health. Karyn Calabrese, a proponent of holistic nutrition for over four decades, has built five successful businesses’ around her passion for healthful eating. Her first venture, Chicago’s first raw food diner, Karyn’s Fresh Corner, is now a sit-down restaurant, retail store and wellness center. Realizing that it is easier to embrace raw food if a transition has already been made to eating a vegan diet, Karyn opened a vegan restaurant, Karyn’s Cooked, followed a few years later with a second, more upscale restaurant, Karyn’s on Green, recently listed by USA Today as among America’s top 10 restaurants for vegan dining. Karyn’s Conscious Comfort Foods offers the best of both dietary options with popular dishes from all of Calabrese’s restaurants, along with personal home favorites. Karyn is comfortable using terms such as “chicken” or “cheese” in recipe titles in order to provide a point of reference to dishes that non-vegans are familiar with. Meatloaf, Potatoes Au Gratin, and Slab of Ribs are a few of the more traditional selections. For a taste of raw cuisine, selections such as Pimento Cheese, Tuna Salad, and Spinach Stuffed Ravioli provide a delicious sampling of nutrition at its finest. Karyn Calabrese is a holistic healer, teacher, and entrepreneur, possessing a gift for creating an environment of food, health, guidance and care that enables people to take charge of their health. For more information or to purchase this book email Liz Murray at Liz@BookPubCo.com or call 931-964-3571.
Happy Birthday Aries! By Marvin L. Wilkerson
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he year ahead will require managing many activities along with your emotions, communications and ambitions. Managing is the key word as you will be emotionally driven to succeed in whatever activities you undertake. Your difficulty may be in choosing priorities at the risk of getting nothing done. Your communication skills will be at an all-time high as your head and heart will be in alignment along with your charming personality. Your intuition will be very good as long as you stay clear of emotional tantrums. You’ll have a good sense of values along with talent between your intuitive and rational sides of your nature, if you stay clear of any drama. You are going to work very hard though at covering up your impatience. Conflicts could arise in relationships with dramatic and intense individuals. Just remember they are mirroring how you feel about yourself and you will be a good listener if you keep a lid on your smoke stack. Life will be full of surprises this year and so will your innovation and original ideas. Keep the rebel in a charming mood. This also plays into your desires to taking chances but be sure you measure the risk reward factor when you do. It will be important to remember the intensity you will be experiencing this year. This intensity will be a major attraction principle in your life for both good and bad experiences. This is going to be an exciting year with all you will have going on and will enrich your knowledge and understanding of the world for quite some time. Keep moving and make it fun. Have a great year! Marvin L. Wilkerson is a full time professional astrologer with 40 years’ experience and a Certified Hypnotherapist. Private consultations available by calling 615-557-5667. For more information: AstroMarv.com or BLHypnosis.com.
Whole Foods Market has become the first company in the industry to decide that all products containing genetically mod- ified organisms (GMO) in its U.S. and Canadian stores must be so labeled by 2018. “We support the consumer’s right to know,” said Walter Robb, co-CEO of Whole Foods Market, in announcing the policy. “The prevalence of GMOs in the United States, paired with nonexistent mandatory labeling, makes it very difficult for retailers to source non-GMO options and for consumers to choose non-GMO products.” Genetic engineering introduces changes in DNA structure—usually to increase crop yield, plant hardiness and aesthetic appeal, rather than improve nutritional content. Acknowledged downsides of artificially transferring genes into plants include substantial increases in the use of chemicals and genetic cross-contamination of fields. While major food companies funded the defeat of California’s Prop 37 calling for GMO labeling, 82 percent of Americans are prolabeling, according to a recent poll by market research firm YouGov. On April 8, Americans will demand that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stop choosing Monsanto’s industrial interests over policy transparency and public health. Concerned citizens are beginning to take back America’s food system. Join the Eat-In for GMO Labeling, Stone Soup style, outside of the FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, 5100 Paint Branch Pkwy., College Park, MD 20740, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., April 8. Visit Occupy-Monsanto.com.
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A Bus Pass to Green Well-Being
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here’s a way to simultaneously help both Planet Earth and one’s own health, report scientists from Imperial College London, in England. The researchers examined four years of data from the country’s Department for Transport National Travel Survey beginning in 2005, the year before free bus passes were available for people ages 60 and older. The study team found that those with a pass were more likely to walk frequently and take more journeys by “active travel”—defined as walking, cycling or using public transport. Staying physically active helps maintain mental well-being, mobility and muscle strength in older people and reduces their risk of cardiovascular disease, falls and fractures. Previous research by Taiwan’s National Health Research Institutes published in The Lancet has shown that just 15 minutes of moderate daily exercise lowers the risk of death in people over 60 by 12 percent, and another study at Newcastle University found that 19 percent of Britain’s adults achieve their recommended amount of physical activity through active travel alone. Public health organizations in the UK believe that “incidental” exercise, such as walking to and from bus stops, may play a key role in helping seniors keep fit and reduce social exclusion.
Getting the Lead Out
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he U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently redefined the “action level” for lead exposure in children. Youngsters are now considered at risk and qualify for careful medical monitoring if they have more than five micrograms per deciliter of lead in their blood—half the previous threshold. Lead poisoning can cause cognitive and behavioral problems, and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends testing blood lead concentration levels at age 1 and again at 2, when concentrations peak. Most lead poisoning cases occur in substandard housing units, especially those with window frames still coated with lead-based paint banned since 1978. Families in dwellings built before 1950 should also be vigilant about lead. The Consumer Products Safety Commission cautions that home lead test kits sold online and at hardware stores may not be reliable enough to identify and remove sources of exposure. Professional contractors offer more accurate results. Children exhibiting blood lead levels above the new threshold are usually monitored, rather than treated with medications that carry serious risks. Once lead sources are removed, children’s blood lead levels typically return to a more normal range within weeks. The CDC confirms that rather than remedial treatment, the primary goal should be making sure children aren’t exposed to lead in the first place. Fortunately, the levels of most of America’s youngest children today are well below the revised action point, with average blood lead content of 1.8 micrograms, while school-age children, teenagers and adults face little risk.
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Coffee and Vision Loss Linked
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asing up on java consumption or switching to decaf may be a wise move for coffee lovers, according to a scientific paper published in Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. The study links heavy consumption of the caffeinated beverage to an increased risk of developing exfoliation glaucoma, a condition in which fluid builds up inside the eye and puts pressure on the optic nerve. This leads to some vision loss and in serious cases, total blindness. Researchers obtained data from 78,977 women from the Nurses’ Health Study and 41,202 men from the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study that focused on caffeinated coffee, tea and cola servings. They found that drinking three or more cups of caffeinated coffee daily was linked with an increased risk of developing the eye condition, especially for women with a family history of glaucoma. However, the researchers did not find associations with consumption of decaffeinated tea, chocolate or coffee. “Because this is the first [such] study, confirmation of the U.S. results in other populations would be needed to lend more credence to the possibility that caffeinated coffee might be a modifiable risk factor for glaucoma,” says Doctor of Science Jae Hee Kang, of the Channing Division of Network Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Boston, Massachusetts. “It may also lead to research into other dietary or lifestyle risk factors.”
Turmeric Acts Against Cancer
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hroughout history, the spice turmeric has been a favored seasoning for curries and other Indian dishes. Its pungent flavor is also known to offer medicinal qualities—turmeric has been used for centuries to treat osteoarthritis and other illnesses because its active ingredient, curcumin, can inhibit inflammation. A new study led by a research team at LudwigMaximilians-Universität, in Munich, Germany, has shown that turmeric can also restrict the formation of metastases and help keep prostate cancer in check. The researchers discovered that curcumin decreases the expression of two pro-inflammatory proteins associated with tumor cells and noted that both prostate and breast cancer are linked to inflammation. The study further noted that curcumin is, in principle, suitable for both prophylactic use (primary prevention) and for the suppression of metastases in cases where an established tumor is already present (secondary prevention).
A Diet for Healthy Bones
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ge-related bone mass loss and decreased bone strength affect both genders. Now, the first randomized study, published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, indicates that consuming a Mediterranean diet enriched with olive oil may be associated with increased serum levels of osteocalcin, a protein that plays a vital role in bone formation. Earlier studies have shown that the incidence of osteoporosis in Europe is lower in the Mediterranean basin, possibly due to the traditional Mediterranean diet, which is rich in fruits, vegetables, olives and olive oil.
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ardening can be a healthy pastime‌ as long as toxic tools aren’t involved. Researchers at the Ann Arbor, Michigan-based Ecology Center recently tested nearly 200 garden essentials— especially hoses, hand tools, gloves and knee pads—for chemicals and heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, phthalates and Bisphenol A (BPA), which are linked to birth defects, hormone imbalances, learning delays and other serious health problems. The researchers found that nearly twothirds of the tested products contained levels of chemicals that concerned them greatly. Cautious gardeners should seek products that are free of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and lead-free, and follow good garden hose hygiene: Avoid drinking out of the hose, don’t leave it exposed to the sun (where water within the hose can absorb chemicals) and always flush it out before watering edible plants. Source: EcologyCenter.org
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New Calculations for Polar Ice A new report from the University of Washington, in Seattle, published in the journal Science on polar ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica, works to reconcile differences between sometimes-conflicting research studies. Scientists compiled 20 years of data to determine how much ice is being lost and sea levels have increased as the global climate warms. Past studies have shown a range of ice losses, from zero to catastrophic. When the data was synthesized and analyzed holistically, it became clear that the ice sheets are losing three times as much ice each year as they did in the 1990s—in the middle of previous estimates. Ice sheets are one of several main drivers of rising sea levels. Other factors, which account for 80 percent of the increase, include the melting of glaciers on land and the expansion of the sea itself as the atmosphere heats up. The melting of polar sea ice has no direct effect on sea levels because the ice is already in the water. Glaciologist and co-author Ian Joughin told The Christian Science Monitor, “The melting needs monitoring to further understand the ice sheet processes leading to the change.”
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Levi’s Latest Sustainable Moves World record holder and Olympic champion sprinter Usain Bolt will soon model Puma boots that are “made for rotting,” and when the next Levi Strauss collection arrives, their new jingle will be, “These jeans are made of garbage.” Crushed brown and green half-liter plastic bottles will be on display at retail store displays, of which the equivalent of eight, or 20 percent, are blended into each pair of Waste<Less jeans. Nike and Gap have their own sustainability programs, and Patagonia has long supported a small ecosystem of Earth-friendly suppliers. But as the biggest maker of jeans in the world, with sales of $4.8 billion in 2011, Levi’s efforts command the most attention. Levi joined the Better Cotton Initiative, a group of companies that work with local nongovernmental organizations in Pakistan, India, Brazil and Mali to teach farmers how to grow cotton with less water. Last year marked the first cotton harvest given this effort and Levi has blended its share into more than 5 million pairs of jeans. With cotton prices on the rise and pressure from activist groups such as BSR, an environmental organization that works with businesses, large clothing manufacturers are starting to adopt more sustainable practices. Source: Business Week 12
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ence, respect and responsibility; and ensuring access to both positive choices and the necessary tools for problem solving. “These elements enable students to take all that they learn and use it with reverence and a sense of responsibility,” says Weil. Her institute offers the only master’s degrees in humane education that this approach requires, with complementary in-class and online programs for young people and adults. Her determined vision is slowly becoming a reality as teachers become familiar with these concepts and integrate them into hands-on, project-based learning that crosses disciplines and better marries school experiences with real-life lessons.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Seymour Papert, a renowned educator and computer scientist, has conducted in-depth research in how worthy real-world topics get students excited about what they learn. They increase their tendency to dig more deeply and expand their interest in a wide array of subjects as they better retain what they learn, become more confident in trusting their own judgment and make the connections needed to broadly apply their knowledge. Young people learn how to collaborate and improve their social and group speaking skills, including with adults. According to Papert, project-based learning improves
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We need to build cases for environmental protection around broad-based community concerns like health, quality of life, the protection of watersheds and wildlife and the education of our children. Environmental issues are also social, economic and quality of life issues. Our challenge is to bring life-sustaining principles into creative thinking for the long view, rather than the short term. ~ Terry Tempest Williams test scores and reduces absenteeism and disciplinary problems. “If schoolchildren are given the gift of exploration, society will benefit, both in practical and theoretical ways,” notes Papert.
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Papert’s observations were affirmed by middle school students at Voyagers’ Community School, in Farmingdale, New Jersey, in one of the IHE 10-week online classes—Most Good, Least Harm—in April 2012. “Initially, students were intimidated and underestimated their ability to express their thoughts and concerns or debate issues with the adult participants. That challenge faded quickly,” remarks Karen Giuffre, founder and director of the progressive day school. Posing provocative questions like, “What brings you joy?” and engaging in conversations in subjects like climate change, racism, recycling, green energy, genocide and war challenged the students to step up to become respected equals. “This demanded a lot from these young people, because the experience wasn’t only about absorbing complex issues and developing an awareness of the material, political, economic and cultural world around them. It was also about how they probed their minds and emotions to determine where they stood on issues and what they could do to change their lifestyle, or that of their family and community, to make it more sustainable,” says Giuffre. The students went on to help organize a peace conference that entailed 20-plus workshops to inspire an individual mindful awareness of peace that motivates and empowers the peacemaker within. It was intended to incite collective action across generations, explains Giuffre, and was followed by community service to people impacted by Hurricane Sandy.
with others that are very different from us—is our birthright. However, change literacy, a necessary skill for future leaders, is learned via curiosity,” advises Holman. “In my experience, children grasp it more quickly than adults, because authentic expression and curiosity come naturally to them. Children don’t have a long history, and so are naturally more present when engaged in exploring things that matter.” Global problems of deforestation, peacekeeping, conflict prevention,
terrorism, water pollution and shortages, natural disasters and mitigation, global warming, education for all, biodiversity, ecosystem losses and global infectious diseases aren’t yet subjects found in a normal curriculum for grades five through nine. However, the Internetbased Challenge 20/20 program now has youth in nearly 120 independent and traditional schools throughout the United States working on solutions that can be implemented both locally and globally. “Challenge 20/20 partners American schools at any grade level [K-12]
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Children or adults that participate in activities such as those created by IHE or the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Challenge 20/20 are developing what Peggy Holman describes as “change literacy”, the capacity to be effectively present amid a changing set of circumstances. Holman, an adjunct professional lecturer at American University’s School of Public Affairs, in Washington, D.C., is co-founder of the Open Space Institute-US, which fosters whole-system engagement, and author of Engaging Emergence. “Conversational literacy—the capacity to talk and interact in creative ways natural awakenings
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awareness and brainstorming solutions for the global water deficit, Fay students focused on the challenges families in underdeveloped countries face that must walk miles to find clean, safe, water sources. A taxing water-carrying experiment brought immediate appreciation for the difficulty of transporting water, prompting them to invent the Water Walker. The modified rolling cooler with heavy-duty straps attached can carry up to 40 quarts of water on large, durable wheels and axles designed to navigate rocky terrain.
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with counterpart schools in other countries, free of cost,” explains NAIS Director Patrick Bassett. “Together, teams tackle real global problems while forming authentic bonds and learning firsthand about cross-cultural communication.” Qualifying students may have an opportunity to share their experiences at the association’s annual Student Diversity Leadership Conference. In 2010, 11 students at the Fay School, in Southborough, Massachusetts, partnered with Saigon South International School (SSIS), in Vietnam. After a year of studying, raising
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“Transformative learning, which is vital to the learning journey, goes beyond the acquisition of information,” says Aftab Omer, Ph.D., president of Meridian University, in Petaluma, California, and founder of its formative Institute of Imaginal Studies. “In informational learning, we acquire facts, concepts, principles and even skills, but in transformative learning, we are cultivating capacities. This is how certain capabilities become embodied in us, either as individuals or as human systems,” he advises. Portrait artist Robert Shetterly tours with his series of more than 100 portrait paintings in traveling exhibits titled Americans Who Tell the Truth. They are helping individuals learn to embody patience, perseverance and compassion, while enhancing their understanding of sustainability, social justice, civic activism, democracy and civil rights, via both historical role models and contemporary mentors such as environmental activist Bill McKibben, conservationist Terry Tempest Williams and renowned climate scientist James Hansen. “We don’t need to invent the wheel, because we have role models that have confronted these issues and left us a valuable legacy,” remarks Shetterly. In 2004, he collaborated to produce a companion curriculum with Michele Hemenway, who continues to offer it in Louisville, Kentucky, elementary, middle and high schools. Hemenway also teaches Art in Education at
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Jefferson Community & Technical College and 21st-Century Civics at Bellamine University, both in Louisville. Out of many, she shares a particularly compelling example of a student transformed due to this learning method: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I taught a young girl studying these true stories and portraits from the third through fifth grades when she took her place in a leadership group outside the classroom. Now in middle school, she is doing amazing things to make a difference in her community,â&#x20AC;? says Hemenway. Reflecting on her own life, deciding what she cared about most and what actions she wanted to take, plus her
own strengths, helped the student get a blighted building torn down, document and photograph neighborhood chemical dumping and have it stopped and succeed in establishing a community garden, a factor known to help reduce crime. Among Shetterlyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s collection is the portrait of John Hunter, a teacher in Charlottesville, Virginia, who devised the World Peace Game for his fourth grade students. Children learn to communicate, collaborate and take care of each other as they work to resolve the gameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conflicts. The game triggers an eight-week transformation of the children from students of a neighborhood public school to citizens of the world. Demonstrating transformational learning at its best, they experience the connectedness of the global community through the lens of economic, social and environmental crises, as well as the imminent threat of war. Hunter and his students are now part of a new film, World Peace and Other 4th-Grade Achievements, which reveals how effective teaching can help unleash studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; full potential. Professor Emeritus Peter Gray, of Boston College, who researches comparative, evolutionary, developmental and educational psychology, believes the transformational method will be accepted as part of the increased demand to integrate enlightened educational approaches in public schools. The author of Free to Learn notes, â&#x20AC;&#x153;A tipping point can occur. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happened before, when women won the right to vote, slavery was abolished and recently when gays were openly accepted in the military.â&#x20AC;? Weil agrees that when more individuals commit to working toward a sustainable and just world, it will happen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more worthy of our lives than doing this work for our children and coming generations?â&#x20AC;? she queries. â&#x20AC;&#x153;How can we not do this for them if we love them?â&#x20AC;? Linda Sechrist is a Natural Awakenings senior staff writer. For recorded source interviews and additional perspective, visit her website, ItsAllAboutWe.com.
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Formaldehyde. Traces of this toxin, the same chemical used to embalm the deceased, pervade almost every room. “My clients are often shocked to learn that they likely ingest this toxic, cancer-causing chemical every day of their old lives,” says P. Richelle White, a sustainable lifestyle coach and co-owner of Herb’n Maid, a green cleaning and concierge service in St. Louis. “Because formaldehyde is often an ingredient in everyday things like cosmetics, faux wood furniture and conventional cleaning products, they get a daily dose of it.”
Even at low levels, formaldehyde can cause eye, nose, throat and skin irritation; at its most malignant levels, it can cause severe allergic asthma, infertility and lymphoma, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. Healthier choices: Switch to allnatural beauty products and cosmetics. At minimum, check that compressed wood fibers don’t use a formaldehydebased chemical as a binding agent; better yet, choose natural, reclaimed wood for interior surfaces and furnishings. Polyvinyl chloride. PVC is omnipresent and dangerous. Water bottles, nylon backpacks, pipes, insulation and vinyl tiles generally contain PVC, as well as almost anything waterproofed, such as baby changing mats and mattress covers. PVC usually contains plasticizers called phthalates, which are released over time; it also can chemically combine with other organic materials to produce toxic dioxin byproducts. According to Greenpeace and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), PVC byproducts and vapors are endocrine disruptors that can mimic or block hormones in the body. In addition, the EPA has linked PVC to serious respiratory problems, immune suppression and cancer. Healthier choices: Look for PVC-free plastics. When shopping for waterproofed
items, choose those with coatings made from polyurethane or polyester. Phthalates. A 2007 report by the NRDC notes that 12 out of 14 common brands of household air fresheners and room sprays contain phthalates, which people regularly inhale primarily because these chemicals prolong the time that products maintain their fragrance. In studies conducted by the World Health Organization, researchers concluded that consistent exposure to phthalates could increase the risks for endocrine, reproductive and developmental problems. The majority of synthetic air fresheners were found to also emit significant amounts of terpene, a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can react with naturally occurring ozone to create formaldehyde. Healthier choices: Put boxes of baking soda in cabinets to absorb odors and scent interiors with all-natural oils and potpourri. Chlorine. According to the American Lung Association, most conventional cleaning products include some chlorine, with large concentrations in bleach.
“Allergies, asthma, lung cancer and heart problems have all been linked to poor indoor air quality.” Inhalation of chlorine can irritate the respiratory system; prolonged exposure can lead to lung disease and asthma. Healthier choices: Purchase chlorine-free cleaning products, especially chlorine-free bleach. Or make inexpensive solutions of white, distilled vinegar mixed with a little lemon for scent for a multipurpose, multi-surface cleaner; try baking soda as a scrubbing powder.
glues and adhesives, permanent markers and photographic solutions. The EPA calculates that, “Concentrations of many VOCs are consistently higher [up to 10 times] indoors than outdoors.” Healthier choices: Look for VOC-free products and consider using organic clay paint, which has the added benefit of acting as an absorbent of toxic gases. Most people spend up to 90 percent of their time indoors, where the air quality can be two to five times (and even up to 100 times) more polluted than the air we breathe outside, according to the EPA. “A simple solution is to open windows for a portion of each day or night to let in fresh air,” advises Loui. Making these choices enables us to protect ourselves better at home.
Volatile organic compounds. VOCs are emitted as harmful gases by a wide array of products including paints, lacquers and paint strippers; cleaning supplies; pesticides; carpets and furnishings; office copiers and printers, correction fluids and carbonless copy paper; plus graphics and craft materials that include
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rado trail to a pristine lake in Rocky Mountain National Park, where he caught his first trout,” recalls Scott. “I never give the same answer as to the best experience or best park,” adds Tanner, citing Yellowstone, in Wyoming, and Wrangell-St. Elias, in Alaska, as particularly spectacular, partly for their distinctive wildlife. His favorite anecdote? “When I was little, I stared down a barracuda in the Dry Tortugas, off the coast of South Florida, wildly pointing it out to Dad, who was calmly photographing itty-bitty fish and never saw it.” “It’s so cool to get close to a big animal,” says Peyton, recalling when she and Mom were sea kayaking Alaska’s Glacier Bay near a humpback whale. “I thought we were going to end up in the whale’s mouth,” she laughs. The family agrees that their longest expedition—eight Alaskan parks in three weeks—was extraordinary. “We had to fly into the Arctic Circle on a float plane and walk the ice using crampons,” Peyton notes about their visit to the remote Gates of the Arctic and Kobuk Valley, among America’s least-visited parks, in contrast to the
most-visited Great Smoky Mountains National Park, straddling Tennessee and North Carolina. Whether witnessing Kodiak Island bears, Hawaiian volcanoes or Everglades’ alligators, their overarching mission was to visit every major park before Tanner embarked for college. The family’s National Park Service Passbook already has 57 stamps secured during school holidays and summer vacations, timed to prime park seasons and complemented by destination photos. “It’s easy to talk about the big moments, but you can have a memorable time in any park,” says Lisa, from appreciating the beauty of a boardwalk to boarding a ferry for an island picnic. “Getting back to basics has been really good for our family, part of the glue that binds us together.” She says her growing children learned to be brave and patient, help fellow travelers and be happy without cell phones. “We moved away from immediate gratification to focusing on a greater good,” remarks Lisa. “We enjoy interacting and doing simple things together.” The family assesses its national parks tour as affordable, accessible and affecting how they experience life as a software engineer (Scott), physical education teacher (Lisa) and student athletes (Tanner and Peyton). They are pleased to be counted among the 200 million+ national park visitors that have benefited since the inception of what Ken Burns’ video series characterizes as America’s Best Idea. Lisa sums it up: “You don’t have to do it as big as we did to get big out of it.” S. Alison Chabonais is the national editor of Natural Awakenings.
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He remarks, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It quickly became apparent that the main issues people face are the mental things, what is happening in their heads.â&#x20AC;? Chiplin recalls watching runners fall from the peak capabilities they had reached after training hard for endurance events as their mileage tapered off in the final days before the race. Similarly, he thinks the sort of â&#x20AC;&#x153;negative visualizationâ&#x20AC;? he witnessed can have a similar impact on everyday life events, such as exams, interviews and job achievement. Although unclear about its exact mechanism, sports psychologists have long recognized the value of positive mental imagery, especially in building skills and reducing anxiety. In working with athletes, they apply shared models such as those reported in The Sport Psychologist. Both professional and amateur runners have benefited from Chiplinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s camps, including graduate Ginny Landes, 62, who says visualization techniques have changed her running outlook and her life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My goal is not high achievement or personal records; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to always finish my run feeling good,â&#x20AC;? says Landes, of Lafayette, Colorado. As part of the visualizing process, she says she also clears her mind of negative thoughts, stops comparing her performance to others and accepts factors that are out of her control, whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bad race weather or competitive colleagues. Practicing helpful visualization techniques consistently in daily life can lead to better returns across the board, not just in athletics, according to Terry Orlick, a performance consultant from Ottawa, Ontario, and author of many self-improvement books, including Embracing Your Potential and In Pursuit of Excellence. Orlick has worked with people from many walks of life that use imagery in their quest for improvement, including surgeons, musicians, pilots, dancers, astronauts and CEOs. When working with Canadian Olympic teams, Orlick found that 99 percent of the athletes practiced visualization an average of 12 minutes per day, four times a week. Studies have linked imagery and improved performance in a variety of sports. For instance, researchers found that golfers that used visualization and positive self-talk improved their putting performance (Journal of Sports Science & Medicine). Another study showed an increase in confidence among novice female rock climbers, leading to bet-
for the event. For weeks, she replayed the last three miles many times in her mind. Then she ran the race, paring 12 minutes off her previous yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It felt great,â&#x20AC;? Landes says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and it worked.â&#x20AC;?
ter performance (Journal of Sport Behavior). For Landes, her personal experience is all the proof she needs. After years of rarely being able to run the entire course of a major annual race in Aspenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;generally walking the last stretchâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Landes tried visualizing herself having a strong finish as she trained and prepared
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“Double recipes to maximize your time and the fuel used to cook, bake or grill. Then, think like a restaurant chef and use what you have in creative ways.” ~ Kim O’Donnel, author, The Meat Lover’s Meatless Celebrations: Year-Round Vegetarian Feasts
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onsuming food has such an enormous ripple effect that making small changes, one meal at a time, can reap big benefits. How we choose, prepare, cook, serve and preserve our food can improve nutrition, weight loss, cost savings and the environment.
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Choosing what we eat is critical. New York Times food columnist Mark Bittman believes that no food is absolutely off limits because, “It’s all in the way we use these things.” Yet, he adds, “The evidence is clear. Plants promote health.” For the past few years, Bittman has experimented with eating vegan for breakfast and lunch, and then indulging at dinner. “It’s just one model of a new way of eating,” he says, “but it makes sense on many levels. By eating more plants, fewer animals and less processed food, I’ve lost 30 pounds and my cholesterol and blood sugar levels are normal again.” When a friend sent him a 21stcentury United Nations study on how intensive livestock production causes more greenhouse gas emissions than driving a car, Bittman realized how a change of diet is a win-win for him and the environment. For a wake-up call on how our food choices affect the planet, the Center for Science in the Public Interest offers a short quiz at Tinyurl.com/EatingGreenCalculator.
“One of the most ecologically conscious things you can do to make a great meal is prepare it with food that you grew yourself,” says New Yorkbased lifestyle writer Jen Laskey, who blogs at Frugaltopia.com. “Plant a small vegetable garden and a few fruit trees in your yard or join a local community garden. Even sprouting an herb garden on a windowsill will make a difference; plus, everyone in your household will appreciate the choice in fresh seasonings.” Kansas City Star journalist Cindy Hoedel suggests planting parsley, basil, dill and other herbs every three to six weeks in eggshells in a sunny window after the outdoor growing season for a year-round tasty harvest. When shopping, renowned activist, author and eco-stylist Danny Seo, of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, suggests bringing along reusable shopping bags and choosing local foods when possible, plus sustainable seafood and free trade, organic and hormone-free foods. The Socially Responsible Agricultural Project offers more eco-shopping tips, such as carpooling grocery trips and avoiding products with more than five ingredients, at Tinyurl.com/ShopHealthier.
Prepare and Serve Righteously “On average, each person throws about $600 worth of food into the trash every year because of spoilage,” says Seo. Instead of rinsing food before storing, which causes more spoilage, he recommends cleaning it right before meal preparation. Buying what’s in season (and thus less expensive) makes sense, advises Hoedel. “When you find fresh produce
on sale, buy it in large quantities and boil it (one to five minutes, depending on how long the regular cooking time is), and then freeze it in glass containers. This saves money and plastic packaging waste.” Hoedel also likes to store lemon wedges, chopped onions and other leftovers in small glass jars instead of plastic bags. Seo suggests using real dinnerware, glasses and utensils instead of disposable products. For a touch of elegance, take the advice of travel expert Kathy Denis, of Leawood, Kansas. “Adopt the traditional French practice of using—and reusing—a cloth napkin all week, or until it is too soiled to use,” she recommends. “Family members like to have a personal napkin ring. Each napkin gets shaken out and then rolled up in the ring for use at another meal.” “Saving leftovers in the freezer helps keep it full (which helps it run more efficiently) and ensures future meals that require minimal energy to prepare,” advises Seo. Hoedel’s zero-waste tips, shared via Twitter, include making and freezing lots of end-ofseason pasta sauce with tomatoes, peppers and basil. Food can also be canned or pickled. Seattle cookbook author Kim O’Donnel, who founded Canning Across America and is known for her meatless recipes, says, “My only regret about canning is that I waited so long. Learning how to extend the season of my favorite fruits and vegetables in a jar is one of the most gratifying and useful skills I’ve acquired as an adult.” As green eating habits add up, Bittman says he enjoys… “a bit of self-satisfaction knowing that, by an infinitesimal amount, I’m reducing the pace of global warming. And I’m saving money by buying more ‘real’ food and less meat and packaged junk.” Award-winning cookbook author Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com.
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Healing the Ecosystem Within A Conversation with Bioneers Co-Founder Nina Simons by Brita Belli
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ioneers are innovators from all walks of life, seeking to make the world a better place in ways that respect the Earth and all of its inhabitants. Their organization, considered a “network of networks,” connects people and ideas through their annual National Bioneers Conference, local community action groups and original multimedia productions, including the award-winning “Revolution from the Heart of Nature” radio series. Bioneers co-founder Nina Simons, co-editor of Moonrise: The Power of Women Leading from the Heart, talked with Natural Awakenings about the role each of us plays today in creating a more sustainable tomorrow.
How can we be hopeful about the state of the Earth? I feel that we each need to cultivate a balanced view. It’s important to hold what I call a “both/and” awareness, which recognizes how seriously our planet’s life support systems are compromised and how intensive the demand is for us to engage in reversing their deterioration. At the same time, I remain deeply hopeful, because so many people are awakening to the urgency of the issues we face and many more are now mobilizing to act in positive ways.
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where we place our attention. If our primary source of information is mainstream media, then it’s easy to feel depressed and hopeless. Each of us would benefit from limiting our daily media intake, because it influences our inner story and impacts how we nourish our psyches, stories and visions. One of the greatest medicines for despair is action. When we act on behalf of what we love and those in need, it can help restore gratitude, a sense of faith and a more balanced view. That’s why natural disasters often elicit the best kinds of responses human beings can offer: compassion, empathy and a desire to generously contribute to solutions.
To what extent does healing the Earth depend on healing ourselves? We co-created the current political, economic, energy, industrial and food production systems based on competition and hierarchies that are wreaking havoc on Planet Earth and on our collective quality of life and future survival. As long as we participate in them, we perpetuate them. We have an immense opportunity to reinvent our selves and society’s systems right now. Our culture conditions us to be hard on ourselves, judging and comparing our talents and actions while often valuing ourselves primarily based on our work or relationships. To be the most effective change agents we can be, I believe we need to reverse these
patterns and learn to consider ourselves and all of life as sacred and inherently worthy of love. One of the most powerful things each of us can do at this pivotal point is to claim full responsibility for our inner “story-scape”—to shift our personal story about the impacts we’re capable of having, what our capacity for action really is and how bringing ourselves in service to life at this moment can be meaningful, joyful and effective.
Isn’t there often a conflict between what people believe and what they do? We each contain a complex ecosystem within us. The more we can become conscious of cultivating ourselves to be authentically and fully in heartfelt service to what we love, the better we can show up on behalf of the Earth and the people and creatures with whom we share it as home.
Do you see women playing a particular role in this transformation? While every person is a unique mix of both masculine and feminine qualities, I think that women as a whole have a deeply embedded coding that inclines us to be especially strong in caring, compassion and collaboration. As leadership capacities, I believe these three—and connecting across differences—may be among the most essential to resilience. Our future as a species will clearly benefit from more women finding their voice, truth and connections to power. The more women that can articulate their individual experiences in support of an inclusive collective vision, the more we can begin to tip our institutions, culture and the men we love to increasingly value these “feminine traits,” which I refer to as relational intelligence. For a long time, we have perpetuated a fatally flawed culture that has put intellect first. It’s past time that we all put the wisdom of our hearts, bodies and intuition first, with intellect in a supporting role. Freelance writer Brita Belli is the editor of E-The Environmental Magazine. Connect at BritaBelli.com.
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The Mind-Body Connection (SOM 201) - 11am1pm & 6:30-8:30pm. Eight week course meets every Wednesday through May 22. Science of Mind class that promotes positive thinking, faith and prayer for mental and physical healing; taught by Dr. Mitch Johnson. Sign up early because seating is limited! Center for Spiritual Living Nashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174. Info@ CSLNashville.org.
Broadway and Beyond - 11am service. Charles Holt, guest speaker & musician will facilitate workshop Finding Your Voice from 2-4pm. Suggested love offering: $20. Center for Spiritual Living Nashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174. Info@CSLNashville.org.
Science of Mind - 6:30-8:30pm. $25. Class on The Edinburgh Lectures/Thomas Troward with Rev. Michael Woody. Meets at Lemongrass Thai/Sushi in Bellevue. For more information email: RevMichael@mccsl.org.
FRIDAY, APRIL 5 Co-Creators Coffeehouse - 7-10pm. Rick Perry 9pm, Open Circle 7-8:45pm. Potluck snacks, drinks, and donations appreciated. For more info email: butterfly5891@comcast.net. Center for Spiritual Living Nashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174. Info@CSLNashville.org.
SATURDAY, APRIL 6 Fearless Home Buying - 11am-12pm. Free. Is the thought of buying a home an overwhelming and confusing process? There’s never been a better time for home ownership. Prices and interest rates are low creating a perfect opportunity for home buying. Robin Barnes, principle broker, Adaro Realty-Brentwood will help you understand the ins’ and outs’ of home buying. Mortgage expert, Jon Sidwell of Farmington Financial will talk about mortgages and answer questions. Gwen Cupples will close with homebuying clearing for those who are interested. Refreshments served! Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677. YourCosmicConnections.com. Body Electronics - 1-2pm. Free. A unique and groundbreaking system of self-healing combining nutrient saturation obtained through proper diet and natural supplementation, a revolutionary method of sustained acupressure known as pointholding, and the understanding and application of basic laws governing physical, emotional, and mental dynamics. RSVPs appreciated. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Avenue, Nashville. 615-463-7677. YourCosmicConnections.com. Spirituality for the Religiously Challenged - 3:304:30pm. Master story weaver Scott Lee shares his journey from addiction and alcoholism to spirituality. This well known recovery speaker will have you laughing at his antics and tearful at his emotional growth. He will teach you how to forgive, what to do around anyone who is grieving and how to get your own spirituality accelerating. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Avenue, Nashville. 615-463-7677. YourCosmicConnections.com.
Music City Center For Spiritual Living - 11am2pm. What Does It Mean to be Wealthy? – Part I with Rev. Dyann Woody plus special music hit songwriter Hugh Prestwood. We read in the Scripture that it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than it is for a wealthy man to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. This passage has been a cause of poverty conscious for millennia. Today and next week, we take a deeper look at this passage and then explore what it really means to be wealthy. World Music Nashville, 7069 US 70S, Nashville. 615-662-5539. Info@mccsl.org. MCCSL.org.
Standing Up with Spring - 11am service with Dr. Mitch Johnson. Too often we follow our intellect when our heart knows better. Center for Spiritual Living Nashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174. Info@CSLNashville.org. Reinventing Health Care Naturally - 12-1pm. Free. The Power of Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils Presented by Teresa Sturges, RN. Learn and experience natural healthcare options with Aromatherapy and the power of Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677. YourCosmicConnections.com.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17 Science of Mind - 6:30-8:30pm. $25. Class on The Edinburgh Lectures/Thomas Troward with Rev. Michael Woody. Meets at Lemongrass Thai/ Sushi in Bellevue. For more information email: RevMichael@mccsl.org.
FRIDAY, APRIL 19 Movies That Matter: POWAQQATSI - 7pm. Free, but donations graciously accepted. An exploration of technologically developing nations and the effect the transition to Western-style modernization has had on them. Center for Spiritual Living Nashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174. Info@ CSLNashville.org.
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TUESDAY, APRIL 9 Star Knowledge Laws Study Group - 6:308:30pm. $10. Meets monthly to discuss the Maka Wicahpi Wicohan, Universal and Spiritual Laws of Creator. These sacred laws and symbols from the Star Nations were gifted to Chief Golden Light Eagle, Chief of the Dakota Nation in 1995. Along with Grandmother SilverStar who developed the companion EarthStar Way Calendar for transition to natural time, they have received and recorded these teachings through the Star Nations guidance. Teachings from the guardians of Mother Earth, the Star nation guardians and the Ascended Master Order deliver these Symbols and messages for all of Humanity. RSVP to: Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677. YourCosmicConnections.com.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10
Earth Day Celebration - 11am-7pm. Join in the fun at Centennial Park for the annual Earth Day Festival. Raise Your Vibration with the HU - 1:30-2:30pm. Free. Are you a mantra person? Interested in experiencing your own vibration raise? Want to feel that almost immediate expanded feeling of being connected to Source? Come and experience HU. Singing HU can open your heart, helping you find peace, expand your awareness, and gain a higher perspective on daily problems. Presented by Eckankar of Middle TN. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677. YourCosmicConnections.com.
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Science of Mind - 6:30-8:30pm. $25. Class on The Edinburgh Lectures/Thomas Troward with Rev. Michael Woody. Meets at Lemongrass Thai/Sushi in Bellevue. For more information email: RevMichael@mccsl.org.
SUNDAY, APRIL 14 Music City Center For Spiritual Living - 11am. What Does It Mean to be Wealthy? – Part II with Rev. Michael Woody plus special music with Gary Gullbergh & Annie Sims. We continue exploring who and what the wealthy individual is, has and does. You may find that you are wealthier than you realized and there is always room for expansion! World Music Nashville, 7069 US 70S, Nashville. 615-662-5539. Info@mccsl.org. MCCSL.org.
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ENERGY WORKSHOPS “New Moon Monthly Energy Workshop” - 6:30-9pm. Second Monday of every month. Single event $20 or $10 each month with membership. Master Astrologer Marvin Wilkerson will guide you through the monthly Sun/Moon Cycle and important energy’s, Angels for the New Moon, monthly forecast for each sign, current yearly phase along with a guided meditation. You will receive handouts along with a recording of the workshop. Event held in Brentwood. For more information contact Marvin at 615-557-5667 or visit AstroMarv.com to learn more about this one of a kind workshop.
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SUNDAY, APRIL 21 Contact With Those On The Other Side - 11am service with Dr. Mitch Johnson. In the Science of Mind and Spirit, we believe in the eternality of life. Let’s take a look at some of the latest ideas on this fascinating subject. Center for Spiritual Living Nashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-3560174. Info@CSLNashville.org. Music City Center For Spiritual Living - 11am. Swimming in a Sea of Abundance with Rev. Dyann Woody and Deirdre Jenkins. We can be like the fish in the ocean that look around and asks, “Where is the water?” They are swimming in it, but can’t see it. We are swimming in an ocean of love, light and wealth, but sometimes we just can’t see it. Today, we see with new eyes! World Music Nashville, 7069 US 70S, Nashville. 615-662-5539. Info@mccsl.org. MCCSL.org. Viewing Autism from a Spiritual Perspective 12-1pm. Free. With the number of children being diagnosed with autism on the rise, the question still lingers of why this is happening at this particular time in history. Join Brooke Van Horn, BCaBA (Board Certified assistant Behavior Analyst) and Reiki Master/Healer as she leads a discussion about how to view autism from a spiritual perspective. She will discuss why this is happening to so many of our children, what we can do to help teach them and how to interpret the lessons they teach us. Cosmic Connections,1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677. YourCosmicConnections.com. Star Knowledge Laws Study Group - 3-5pm. $10. Meets monthly to discuss the Maka Wicahpi Wicohan, Universal and Spiritual Laws of Creator. These sacred laws and symbols from the Star Nations were gifted to Chief Golden Light Eagle, Chief of the Dakota Nation in 1995. Along with Grandmother SilverStar who developed the companion EarthStar Way Calendar for transition to natural time, they have received and recorded these teachings through the Star Nations guidance. Teachings from the guardians of Mother Earth, the Star nation guardians and the Ascended Master Order deliver these Symbols and messages for all of Humanity. RSVP to: Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677. YourCosmicConnections.com.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24 Science of Mind - 6:30-8:30pm. $25. Class on The Edinburgh Lectures/Thomas Troward with Rev. Michael Woody. Meets at Lemongrass Thai/ Sushi in Bellevue. For more information email: RevMichael@mccsl.org.
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Introduction to Food Healing - 12-1pm. $10. Learn how grocery store foods can help reverse diseases like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease, cancer and more..... Learn how a smoothie in the morning and following some simple protocols assists in this reversal. A quick and easy smoothie will be prepared as part of this informative and health-changing seminar. Samples will be available to everyone in attendance. Presented by LMTs Scott & Antionette Baily of Healing Hands Wellness and Massage. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677. YourCosmicConnections.com.
Intro to Tse Dup Yang Bod - Tibetan Bon Soul Healing - 2-3pm. Free. Tse Dup Yang Bod is a comprehensive Tibetan healing system and spiritual practice that comes from a seventh century Tibetan Bon text written by Lama Tsewang Rigzin. Tse Dup Yang Bod is a complete healing system for balancing the soul, life force and life which can be performed for oneself as a daily practice and for the healing benefit of others. Tania Smith is a recognized Drup Shen Ma and Lopon (Healer/Teacher) in Tse Dup Yang Bod and is among the first group in the U.S. to complete a 5 year training program in this ancient tradition taught by Geshe Chongtul Rinpoche. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677. Harmonic Therapy - 4:30-5:30pm. Free. Join us for an in-depth introduction to Harmonic Therapy. Seth Ritter of Peaceful Harmonics is a certified practitioner of Himalayan Singing Bowls. Seth will share the history, sound theory, and demonstrate the pure healing tones of Himalayan Singing Bowls. RSVP to: Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677. YourCosmicConnections.com.
SUNDAY, APRIL 28 Going Through The Veil: The Path to Freedom - 11am service with guest speaker and workshop facilitator Dr. Vernon M. Sylvest. The blocks that detour us from our true nature will be described so we can free ourselves to experience a joyous, fulfilled life. Workshop from 1:30-4:30pm on The Science and Psychology of Miracles: How to Become Miracle-Ready. Sylvest is the author of The End of Fear, the book that students are studying in The Mind-Body Connection course offered every Wednesday through May 22. Center for Spiritual Living Nashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174. Info@CSLNashville.org. Music City Center For Spiritual Living - 11am. Celebrating the Riches of Life with Rev. Michael Woody plus special music with The Woodys. Every week we have gained greater clarity about what it is to be truly wealthy. We conclude our month by celebrating all the love, light and wealth now in our lives and that which is yet to come. World Music Nashville, 7069 US 70S, Nashville. 615-662-5539. Info@mccsl.org. MCCSL.org.
planahead Shamanic Energy Medicine and Group Healing: May 4 - 1:30-3:30pm. Donations appreciated. Shaman Amaru Li of Apus Peruvian Center of Shamanic Studies, through a visual presentation and experiential exercises will introduce you to Shamanism and the personal archetypes, Power Animals as Healing Guides and take you on an experiential group healing journey. Come enjoy this introduction to a Shamanic Studies program that is coming to Nashville. RSVP to: Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615463-7677. YourCosmicConnections.com.
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daily Centennial Dog Park - open from dawn to 8pm. Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave, Nashville. For dog park rules visit Nashville.gov. Meditation Class – you, your family, group or company. InnerPeaceMeditations.org. Nashville Farmers’ Market – 8am-5pm daily. 900 Rosa Parks Blvd, Nashville. 615-880-2001. Shelby Dog Park - open dawn to 8pm. Behind Shelby Park Community Center, Shelby Ave at S 20 Street, Nashville. For dog park rules visit: Nashville.gov. Warner Dog Park - open dawn to dusk. Edwin Warner Park, 50 Vaughn Rd, Nashville. For dog park rules visit: Nashville.gov.
monday Metro Nashville Farmers’ Market – 9-5pm. Open all year. 900 Eighth Ave N, Nashville. NashvilleFarmersMarket.org. Zumba Fitness Class - 5:30pm. Email: VinaGoddess@comcast.net. Center for Spiritual Living Nashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615356-0174. Nashville Academy of Reflexology - 6-8pm. Open house, offering refreshments and reflexology demonstrations. April 29, May 20, May 21, May 27. 615-837-8833 or 615-496-3366. Nashville Academy of Reflexology, 411 East Iris Drive, Suite B, Berry Hill. NashvilleAcademyOfReflexology.com. New Moon Monthly Energy Workshop - 6:309pm. Second Monday of every month. Single event $20 or $10 each month with membership. Master Astrologer Marvin Wilkerson will guide you through the monthly Sun/Moon Cycle and important energy Angels for the New Moon, monthly forecast for each sign, and current yearly phase along with a guided meditation. You receive handouts along with a recording of the workshop. Event held in Brentwood. For more information contact Marvin at 615-557-5667 or visit: AstroMarv.com to learn more about this one of a kind workshop.
tuesday Drop In Meditation - 6:30 & 7:30pm. Beginners and experienced welcome. Elevate with the Intentional Energy of Community! Facilitated by Colette Divine, Agape Licensed Spiritual Practitioner. CSLNmeditation@gmail.com. Center for Spiritual Living Nashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174.
Intro to Reflexology - 7-9pm. Free. Class repeats April 8, April 30, May 7. Come learn reflexology techniques with instructor and school founder, Gaia Tossing and explore a professional career as a Certified Reflexologist. Call to reserve 615-496-3366 or 615-837-8833. Nashville Academy of Reflexology, 411 East Iris Drive, Suite B, Nashville. NashvilleAcademyOfReflexology.com. Releasing Trapped Emotions With Magnets 7-9pm. Emotions cause pain, illness, depression and more. Intuitive Healer Ann Bliss will help remove them in a safe, supported atmosphere with a magnet. For information email: AnnBliss1@gmail.com or call 845-282-0643. Lilac Healing Center, 2409 21st Ave S, Suite 101, Nashville.
Daoist / Taoist Meetup Group – 6:30-8:30pm. $10 donation. Meets the fourth Thursday of every month. The group is devoted to study of Daoist philosophy. To join the group, follow this link: http://www. meetup.com/Nashville-Daoist-Taoist-ChinesePhilosophy-Meetup-Group or contact Sarah Cherry at: Sarah@BodyAndAbodeHealing.com. Meets at Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677. Stubborn Belly Fat - 6:30pm. Free. Every Thursday. Thyroid trouble, lack of energy, sleep issues, irritability, stubborn belly fat? There is hope. Bellshire Wellness Center, 3638 Dickerson Pike, Suite 201, Nashville. 615-868-8791. NashvilleWellnessCenter.com. Reiki - 6:30-8pm. First Thursday. Donations appreciated. Experience a night of energy-work as a recipient, practitioner or observer. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. For information contact Diana Shaffer at 615-513-6565.
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The Mind-Body Connection (SOM 201) - 11am1pm & 6:30-8:30pm. Eight week course meets every Wednesday through May 22. Science of Mind class that promotes positive thinking, faith and prayer for mental and physical healing; taught by Dr. Mitch Johnson. Sign up early because seating is limited! Center for Spiritual Living Nashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174. Info@ CSLNashville.org.
Zumba Fitness Class - 9am. Email: VinaGoddess@ comcast.net. Center for Spiritual Living Nashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174.
East Nashville Farmers Market - 3:30-6:30pm. Features a diverse mixture of products, including natural dye clothing, candles and fresh cut flowers from local growers in the Middle TN area. For information call Sean Siple at 615-585-1294. EastNashvilleMarket.com. Zumba Sentao or Piloxing Class - 5:30pm. Email: VinaGoddess@comcast.net. Center for Spiritual Living Nashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174.
thursday Drop In Meditation - 10 and 11am. Beginners and experienced welcome. Elevate with the Intentional Energy of Community! Facilitated by Colette Divine, Agape Licensed Spiritual Practitioner. CSLNmeditation@gmail.com. Center for Spiritual Living Nashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174. Yoga Series: Spring & Chakras - 3-4pm. March 21-May 9. Free/donations accepted. Join certified yoga instructor, Alicia Jones, in our second yoga series. Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St, Nashville. 615-862-8539. Laughter Yoga - 5:30-6pm. Free. Laughter helps to boost immune system and decrease stress level. Facilitated by Ganna Herendon. 615-457-9000. The Center, 401 N. Main St, Springfield.
Mini-Services Day - Second Saturday - 10am6pm. Short sessions at great rates-only $25 each! Everything from Reflexology, Ion DeTox Footbaths, Medical QiGong, Energywork, Reiki, Palm Readings, Psychic Readings, Astrology, Aura Imaging Photography and Crystal Readings. Appointments available but walk-ins welcome! Visit our online calendar for practitioners available this month! Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677. YourCosmicConnections.com.
sunday Music City Center For Spiritual Living - 11am - Every Sunday at World Music Nashville, 7069 US 70S, Nashville. For information call 615-6625539, email: Info@mccsl.org or MCCSL.org. April Theme – Share the Love, Share the Light, Share the Wealth – Friendship Month. This month, we embark on our Annual Friendship Month as we share the love felt within the walls of this spiritual community, the light of our individual hearts illuminating this center (and beyond) and the wealth of understanding life from a deep spiritual perspective. Since financial uncertainty is on the hearts and minds of so many, each week we will take a spiritual look at abundance. Bring your friends and have a chance to increase your abundance by being eligible for wonderful prizes each week. APRIL AFFIRMATION: I live in the infinite flow of God’s love, light and wealth. I have more than enough love to spread, more than enough light to spare and more than enough wealth to share.
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community resource guide Natural Networking at its best! Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide, call 615-767-8818 or email NAPublisher@NANashville.com to request a media kit. ANTIOXIDANT CHOCOLATE
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rounded by electromagnetic enKelly offers a variety of services ergy. This field vibrates at differthat empower people to improve ent frequencies and reflects your their overall well-being. Intuistate of mind, body and inner betive readings, stone and crystal ing. Our bio-feedback system energy work, chakra balancing, gives you a colorful visual repreclearing of negative energy from sentation of this field. Your core the body and etheric field. Kelly color represents your basic personality traits; red is also Reiki certified. RSVP to represents a physical, hardworking well-grounded Cosmic Connections, by appointment only. 615person. Yellow is playful, sunny and creative. Aura 804-9154. See ad, page 17. Imaging can help you create awareness and understand your current energetic state and how to change MEDITATION it. See ad, page 11.
FAMILY PRACTICE 4962 Lebanon Pike, Old Hickory 1406 McGavock Pike, Nashville 615-874-3422 615-732-1030 ColeFamilyPractice.org
ART GALLERY
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SoulCollageÂŽ is a simple creative collage process that anyone can do. Intuitively create your own deck of cards. Workshops Available. Discover Your Inner Wisdom!
ASTROLOGY MARVIN L. WILKERSON Master Astrologer 615-557-5667 Astromarv.com
Professional Astrology readings for over 20 years are Spiritual and life changing. A highly individualized approach to interpreting oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life as a whole experience. These readings are transformational and include past, present and future without the boundaries of time and space. Private sessions, workshops, lectures and presentations nationwide. Call to schedule an appointment and visit AstroMarv.com. See ad, page 25.
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Hot Yoga, meditation, personal development and self-healing spiritual awakening courses. For private yoga sessions or RSVP to a meditation circle or awakening course email: AwakeMySoulKristen@gmail.com. See ad, page 25.
Traditional healthcare with a holistic approach! We can see the whole family for their healthcare needs. Same day apSPIRITUAL LIVING pointments for acute illness. We accept MUSIC CITY CENTER most insurance. See FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING ad, page 21. Meets 11:00AM Sunday at
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MCCSL is a healing and teaching center that provides the spiritual tools that can change your life! 615-6625539. Info@mccsl.org. See ad, page 7.
We are a gift, book, music and holistic services store offering a wide range of products, services, free seminars and affordable workshops to empower you WELLNESS CENTER on your path of mind-body-spirit connections and wellness. See ad, page 21. OPTIMUM HEALTH MATTERS
HYPNOSIS BETTER LIFE HYPNOSIS
6949 Charlotte Pike, Ste 206, Nashville (615) 934-1473 optimumhealthmatters.com
OHM is a collective of licensed practitioners that assist clients in attaining a cleaner environment and Programs for smoking cessation, body, improve abweight loss, pain management, sorption, and enhance their physical and energetic personal change, development, movement. and much more. First session, FREE, so start having the life you deserve! Call right now to book an appointment and start having your â&#x20AC;&#x153;Better Lifeâ&#x20AC;? today. See ad, page 16.
Marvin L. Wilkerson, C.ht. Certified Hypnotherapist 615-557-5667 BLHypnosis.com
April 20, 2013 - 11 AM to 7 PM
CENTENNIAL PARK
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Beer Garden!
Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Educational Activities, Green Exhibits & Marketplace International Performances on the Youth Stage www.nashvilleearthday.org
Main Stage: Mike Farris & The Roseland Rhythm Revue
Coke
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Nashville Paws
Stringfellow
Yazoo
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