LINDA CARROLL

Linda Carroll on Skills That Make Love Last

Psychotherapist LindaCarroll wasdrawn intothedynamicsof couples’counseling threedecadesagowhen shesawhowinherown marriage,pettydisagreementscouldturn intofull-blownargumentswiththepotentialfordeepwounds. Sheandherhusband Timworkedontheir issuesbyattending workshopsacrossthe country,including Imagotherapyand PAIRS(PracticalApplicationofIntimate RelationshipSkills),whichweresoeffectivethatshedevelopedacurriculumcalled LoveSkillsbycombiningthosetools,her experienceasamarriedpersonandcounselor,personaltrainingfromconsciousness pioneersandresourcesfromancientmyby Kajsa Nickels thologyandspiritual/ religioustraditions.

Shehasco-taught thecoursewithher husbandformorethan 25years.Herfirstbook, Love Cycles: The Five Essential Stages of Everlasting Love,hasbeen translatedintoseveral languagesanddetails stagesinromantic relationships.Hernew book,Love Skills: The Key to Unlocking Lasting, Wholehearted Love, isaguidetodeveloping arelationshiptoolkit.

What is the Love Cycles model?

Itisbasedonthefactthatfeelingsoflove areseasonal.Liketheseasonsoftheyear, theyareanaturalprogressionofarelationship.Ifyouunderstandtheseasons,you canpassthroughthem.Allrelationships areteachers.Ifweallowthemtoteachus, webecomefreetolovedeeperandbetter.

What is the most difficult Love Cycles stage, and why?

Eachstagehasitsownuniquechallenges. Forexample,thefirststage,theMerge, hasamagictoitduetothechemical cocktailthatfloodsyourbodywhenin thepresenceofyoursignificantother.But thisstagecanbetreacherousinthatyou canmistakeyourfeelingsforevidence thatthisisthe“right”personforyou.In thePowerStrugglestage,feelingswill havewornoffandpowerstruggleswill starttoshowup.ThethirdstageisDisillusionment.Differencesbetweenbothof youreallystarttoshowupatthistime. ThefourthstageistheDecisionstage. Atthispoint,manycouplesfindthemselveswantingout.Thekeytomakingit throughthisstageistorememberthat this,too,shallpassandtocommitto workingitout.It’simportanttorealize thatlifeisnotaboutgettinganA+atall times.Sometimes,weneedtoacceptthat aC-isokay;andifyoudoneedtoleave arelationship,itispossibletodoitina wholeheartedwayatbest—attheleast,to minimizedamage.ThefifthstageIcall WholeheartedLove,astagereachedonly throughmindfulnessandunconditional love.Becauselovehaschangingseasons,

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What was your impetus for writing Love Skills?

Ihavebeenteachingtheprogramfor25 yearsanddrewfrommyalmost40yearsas acouplestherapist,manytrainingsallover thecountryandownlifeexperiencesin myrelationshipwithmyhusbandtocompiletheprogram.Mostcoupleslackthe skillstomanagethetroublesoflife.There isaskilltoeveryaspectofarelationship, especiallyincommunication:listening, speaking,knowingwhentospeakand whentobesilent.

Who is most likely to benefit?

Therelationshipyouhavewithyourselfisa corepartoftheLoveCyclesmodel.Ifyou donothaveagoodrelationshipwithyourself,youcannothaveasolidandmeaningfulrelationshipwithanotherperson.This isacouples’book,althoughitcanalsobe gonethroughbyasinglepersonifthepartnerisnotinterestedinit.WhatItellpeople isthatyoucanonlyworkonyourpart.If theotherpersondoesn’twanttobuyinor isn’twholeheartedlyonboard—oratleast partiallywilling—thereisnothingthatyou candoaboutit.Youneedtobeabletobe okayandconfidentinyourself.Youcannot changeanotherperson,butyoucanalways changeyourself.

What is one of the most important pieces of advice you have for couples?

Ihopethatcouplescometorealizethat feelingsoflovearelikeclouds,always changing. Agoodrelationshiprequiresa skillset,whichwepracticewhateverthe feelingsare. Wearenotbornknowing howtoloveskillfully,butthisskillsetcan belearnedbyanyoneandwillmakeyou abletolistenbetterandappreciateeach othermore.

Kajsa Nickels is a freelance author who resides in northeastern Pennsylvania. Connect at FidelEterna45@gmail.com.

CHOOSING LOVE How to Cope With Fearful Times

It’shardtomakesenseofsomeofthe troublingthingsweseeonTVandread aboutinthenews.Ourkidsaskus, “Whyarethesethingshappening?”It’san importantquestionanditallcomesdown totwocompetingfeelings:fearversuslove. Whenweseedisturbingimagessuch asschoolshootingsorpoliticalopponentsattackingoneanother,itcultivates anxiety,whichisepidemicinoursociety. Whenleftuntreated,itcanleadtonegativeoutcomesincludingsubstanceabuse, depression,suicideandviolence.Often,we looktothoseinperceivedpowertosolve theseissues.Perhapswhatwehaven’tconsideredisthatthesearenotpoliticalissues; rather,theyareissuesoftheheartandonly wecansolvethem. Sowecontinuetoseepainandsufferingplayedoutbeforeus.Wefeelpowerless andthisfeedsourunease.Ourpersonal safetyisapriorityandexternalsafetymeasuressometimesfail.Ifwedon’tfeelsafe, nothingelsematters.Thereisasolution. Theoppositeofanxietyandfearislove. Whenweexaminethetrajectoryofmost societalills,thereisoftenanarcofloneliness,depression,isolationandoftenabuse. Fromayoungage,wecanlearnto chooseloveasathoughtfulresponsetoany situation.Whenwedothis,wetakeback ourpersonalpower.Webecomepartofthe solutiontotheissueswesee,andscience tellsusthatotherswilldothesame. Thereisaformulaforchoosing love. Itstartswithcourage. MysonJesse wasa6-year-oldboywhostoodupto theshooterthatcameintohisfirst-grade classroomatSandyHookElementary Schoolandsavednineofhisclassmates’ livesbeforelosinghisown. Weallhave thatcouragewithinus: thecourageto bekind,tospeakourtruth,todothe rightthing. Wecanonlyhaveonethoughtat atime,sowecanshiftourthinkingby replacinganegativethoughtwithagratefulone.Forgivinghelpsustotakeback ourpersonalpowerandisagiftwegive ourselves.Itisthefoundationofhealthy relationshipsthatleadtogreaterhappinessandconnectioninourlives.Compassioninactionhelpsusstepoutsideour ownbusyness,distractionandevenpain tohelpothers. Whenwedothis,we’rechoosinglove andhelpingtocreateasafer,morepeacefulandlovingworld.Whenwemodel thepracticeofthesecharactervaluesasa thoughtfulresponseforourchildren,they growuptodothesame. Scarlett Lewis is the founder of the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to ensure every child has access to social and emotional education and support. Connect with her at Info@JesseLewisChooseLove.org. by Scarlett Lewis

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Saturday, February 1 Holistic & Psychic Expo – 11am-6pm. 9th SemiAnnual Wilmington’s Own. Includes psychics & mediums, tarot card readings, angel intuitive readings, crystal healing bed, aura photography, reiki, tuning forks, chair massage, reflexology, crystals and more. Complimentary talks, raffle with prizes. Cost: $7/entry fee. Coastline Convention Center, 501 Nutt St, Wilmington. 910-352-7495.

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Monday, February 3 Healing Night – 7-8:30pm. Join us for a sampling of a multitude of healing modalities including Reiki and Therapeutic Touch for a profound healing experience. Open to all. Cost: Love Offering. Unity of Wilmington, 717 Orchard Ave, Wilmington. UnityWil.com. 910-763-5155.

Wedne day, February 5 Asanassage Restorative Yoga Massage – 6:30- 7:30pm. Relax in your favorite poses, while gentle massage compressions help ease the tension and increase relaxation. Limited to 4 individuals, preregistration required. Sacred Soul Healing Arts Center, 4915 Arendell St, Morehead City. Cost: $25/person. 910-340-4575.

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Thur day, February 6 Angel Speaking Gallery Reading – 6:30-8pm. With Sheri Perbeck. Receive channeled messages and guidance from the Angelic Realm in this group setting. Cost: $35. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. RSVP 910-685- 2795. The Mind Illuminate Class – 10am-noon. Join co-facilitators Patsy Hartz and Dameron Midgett as they explore Vipassana/Insight meditation through the book The Mind Illuminated by John Yates. There will be time for meditation weekly. Cost: Love offering. Unity of Wilmington, 717 Orchard Ave, Wilmington. UnityWil.com. 910-763-5155.

Friday, February 7 Bird Hikes – 9-10:30am. Join staff for a leisurely bird-watching stroll around the park. Search for migrants, residents, and point out year-round species. Walks are for beginner birders and all are welcome. Cost: Free. Halyburton Park, 4099 S 17th, St, Wilmington. 910-341-0075. Ecstatic Dance – 7-8pm. Come together in dance to celebrate life, celebrate Spirit and celebrate each other. This free-style dance offers a 90-minute playlist of eclectic and world music inspired by Gabrielle Roth ’s Five Rhythms. Facilitated by Jeff Brown. Cost: $10. Unity of Wilmington, 717 Orchard Ave, Wilmington. 910-763-5155.

Saturday, February 8 Ritual Myth & Symbols – 10am-noon. With Wolf Frielund. In this workshop, uncover the mystic, cosmological and sociological purpose of ritual; once we are in touch with our identity, we can create personal rituals that satisfy our needs. Cost: $35. Held at Madame Meerkat ’s Cabinet of Curiosities, 1001 S. Kerr Ave, Wilmington. Sugar & Gluten Sensitivity Workshop – 11am1pm. With Chris Poorten. Explore the effects of foods on our body, mind, and spirit and how gluten and sugar sensitivities develop under the guidance of wellness coach and advisor. Cost: $20. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. RSVP 910-685-2795. Witch 101: Beginning the Craft – 1-7pm. With Maiden Minx. If you are ready to begin your path as a witch this all day workshop will get you started. Materials and hands-on education supplied. Cost: $150 with $50 deposit required. Must register. Held at Madame Meerkat ’s Cabinet of Curiosities, 1001 S. Kerr Ave, Wilmington. 910-789-2092. Autoimmune Support – Noon-2pm. Autoimmune start-up class. Great place to meet others and learn about food, exercise, and natural supplements options that are anti-inflammatory and good for your overall health and wellness. Healing Leaves, 1015 S Kerr Ave, Wilmington. 910-660-8127. Sunday, February 9 Cards & Coffee – 11am-1pm. With Maiden Minx. Bring your tarot and/or oracle decks to sip coffee (or tea) and practice your readings under the guidance of a professional reader. Cost: $10. Madame Meerkat ’s Cabinet of Curiosities, 1001 S. Kerr Ave, Wilmington. 910-789-2092. Spiritual Awakening Development Circle – 2-4pm. With Felicia Grant. This monthly development circle is open to all levels of spiritual development, beginners to advanced. Each week focus is no different areas of development and to explore different aspects of spirituality and your own individual spiritual growth. Cost: $35. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. RSVP 910-685-2795. Energy Healing Savasana – 3-4pm. Enjoy a guided meditation infused with Shamanic Reiki, crystals and singing bowls for deep inner healing. Experience release of blockages and feel more aligned and at peace. Allow yourself the space for sacred healing of the mind, body and spirit. Sacred Soul Healing Arts Center, 4915 Arendell St, Morehead City. Cost: $15. 910-340-4575. Kundalini Full Moon Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Join Adi Krishna Kaur in a combination of music and mudra key to opening the flow of Kundalini, “soul energy” as we honor the full moon. Cost: $11. Unity of Wilmington, 717 Orchard Ave, Wilmington. UnityWil.com. 910-763-5155.

Monday, February 10 Introduction to iNaturalist – 5:30-6:30pm. In this hour-long workshop, learn how the citizen science app iNaturalist can help you identify, document, and discover local wildlife and plants. Participants will also learn how to join the City Nature Challenge held the end of April. Cost: Free. Halyburton Park, 4099 S 17th, St, Wilmington. 910-341-0075. Tue day, February 11 Crochet Sleeping Mat Project – 1-3pm. Craft sleeping mats for a local or international group in need. To crochet one mat you’ll need to bring with you; several hundred plastic bags (ask friends/ recycle) and a crochet hook size 10 or above. Unity Center Myrtle Beach, 6173 Salem Rd, Myrtle Beach. Call Lesta Sue Hardee for more information 843-902-8418.

Thur day, February 13 The Mind Illuminate Class – 10am-noon. See February 6 listing. Wilmington. Is Your Oral Health Making You Sick? – 4:30pm. Beyond bad breath and gingivitis, poor dental care can have serious risks. Join Dr. Jessica Shireman, DMD, AIOMT for a discussion on what a proper oral health regimen should consist of. Cost: Free to attend. Wilmington Holistic Dentistry, 6200 Oleander Dr, Wilmington. For more information call 910-777-4020.

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Sunday, February 16 Access Bars Class – 10am-6pm. Access Bars Certification Class taught by Aubrey Lueck and learn a tool to create a better life for yourself. Sleep better, fix relationships, break habits and more. 537 Vorlis Ln, STE 301, Wilmington. For cost details and to reserve spot email AccessAubrey@yahoo.com or call 630-292-0216. Monday, February 17

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Thur day, February 20

National Love Your Pet Day

Birding Trail Hike – 8am-noon. Join staff and explore around Lake Waccamaw. Hike is approximately 2 miles. Transportation provided from park. Cost: $20/16 and older. Halyburton Park, 4099 S 17th, St, Wilmington. 910-341-0075. The Mind Illuminate Class – 10am-noon. See February 6 listing. Wilmington. Stich n Bitch – 6-8pm. With Krone’s Kottage. Bring your own sewing machine, learn sewing techniques, and socialize with like-minded crafters and spiritual people. Bring own project or learn small patchwork provided instructor. Cost: $20. Madame Meerkat's Cabinet of Curiosities, 1001 S. Kerr Ave, Wilmington. Mediumship Practice Group – 6:30-8:30pm. With Sheri Perbeck. Explore and strengthen your gifts in communicating with those who have passed to the other side in this monthly work group led by professional spiritualist and medium. Cost: $35.

Saturday, February 22 Past Life Retrieval – 10am-noon. With Novella Hall. Under guidance of intuitive and hypnotherapist journey into past lives to connect to one of them that will help you with healing, karma and your current experiences. Cost: $35. Madame Meerkat ’s Cabinet of Curiosities, 1001 S. Kerr Ave, Wilmington. Sacred Sisterhood Circle – 7-9pm. Holding space in sacred circle for new moon healing. This month focus is on sacred soul alignment. Explore the power of the sacred sisterhood to find support, make new friends and feel more empowered as you journey through the phases of womanhood. Sacred Soul Healing Arts Center, 4915 Arendell St, Morehead City. Cost: $15. 910-340-4575. Wedne day, February 26 Sculpsure Demonstration – 5-7pm. Join Dr. Pate and staff to learn about the latest in laser body contouring technology, microblading, and other noninvasive procedures. Live demonstrations performed. Appetizers and wine served. Cost: Free to attend, special pricing on event only services. Biosymmetry, 265 Racine Drive, Wilmington. 910-399-6661. Thur day, February 27 Nutrition 101 – 6:15-7:15pm. Pure and simple nutrition starts with rethinking your diet and recognizing that what you eat directly influences the health of your body. This workshop will help you learn how to make health food choices, understand what goes into your food, and discover the health implications of different ingredients in popular food products. Cost: Free. Innate Health Family Chiropractic & Wellness, 14866 US 17N, Hampstead. 910-406-1200. Friday, February 28 Funky Fungi – 3:30-4:30pm. During this discovery hour, park educators will present temporary displays featuring touchable animals, plants and artifacts. Cost: Free. All ages welcome. Held in park gift shop. Halyburton Park, 4099 S 17th St, Wilmington. 910-341-0075.

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SUN day, March 1 Illuminate Carolina Beach – 10am-5pm. The finest local holistic wellness practitioners, products & amazing artisans; try sample sessions; find crystals, jewelry, essential oils, spa products, gifts, and art. Free workshops too. Cost: $6/$5, door/ online. Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront, 100 Charlotte Ave, Carolina Beach. 575-519-5883.

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Saturday, March 14

Usui Holy Fire Reiki I & II Certification Class

– 10am-5pm. Learn what Reiki is, how it heals, and how Reiki fits into your everyday life. Review traditional Reiki hand positions used for self and others. Practice the intuitive method of hand placement, which can enhance your confidence in your intuition or inner guidance. Experience assessing the energy field with Reiki scanning and beaming. Classes combine lecture, discussion, attunements, meditation, and experiential practice in a well-organized, yet relaxed program. Cost: $444. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. For more information call Felicia Grant at 919-523-8502.

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Saturday, March 21 Illuminate Myrtle Beach – 10am-5pm. The finest local holistic wellness practitioners, products & amazing artisans; try sample sessions; find crystals, jewelry, essential oils, spa products, gifts, and art. Free workshops too. Cost: $6/$5, door/online. Horry Georgetown Technical College, Grand Strand Campus Conference Center, 950 Crabtree Ln, Myrtle Beach. 575-519-5883.

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sunday Unity MB Contemplative Service – 8:30-9:15am. 3rd Sunday. Cost: Love Offering. Unity Myrtle Beach, Unity Center, 6173 Salem Rd, Myrtle Beach. 843-238-8516. Sunday Morning Circle – 9:45-10:45am. Rev Marilynn Mattox facilitates book dialog, Healing Letters, by Myrtle Fillmore. In two years of prayer, meditation, and communing with the cells of her body, Myrtle healed her body of tuberculosis. Cost: Love offering. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside Beach. 843-238-8516. Unity MB Sunday Service – 11am. Unity Myrtle Beach Sunday Service with inspiring message, meditation and music. Cost: Love offering. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside Beach. 843-238-8516. Heal Your Life – 7-8:30pm. 2nd Sunday. Join licensed Louise Hay Heal Your Life teacher once a month. Cost: love offering. Unity Church of Wilmington, 717 Orchard Av, Wilmington. For more information, call Terri at 910-470-2745.

monday

Kundalini Yoga – 9-10:30am. Kundalini Yoga is a spiritual, physical, mental & healthy way to ignite your soul energy and connect to Truth & Love. Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan is a life changing technology that incorporates Kriya, Mantra, Mudra, Meditation and other tenants of Yogic Philosophy. Cost: $5. Unity of Wilmington, 717 Orchard Ave, Wilmington. UnityWil.com. 910-763-5155. Eating For Well-being – 6pm. Teri Mann leads a plant-based diet discussion and ensuing weekly forum. Bring favorite recipe share with you and any questions you may have. Cost: Free admission. Tidal Creek Coop, 5329 Oleander Dr, Wilmington. 910-470-2745.

wednesday Kundalini Yoga – 10-11:30am. Kundalini Yoga is a spiritual, physical, mental & healthy way to ignite your soul energy and connect to Truth & Love. Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan is a life changing technology that incorporates Kriya, Mantra, Mudra, Meditation and other tenants of Yogic Philosophy. Cost: $5. Unity of Wilmington, 717 Orchard Ave, Wilmington. UnityWil.com. 910-763-5155. Unity Book Group – 12:30-1:30pm. New book starts soon: Rising Strong by Brene Brown. Read, dialog, insights, community and support. Cost: Love offering. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside Beach. 843-238-8516. Healing Evening – 3rd Wednesday. 5-5:45pm Meditation, 6-7pm Prayer & Hands ON Healing Blessings, 7-8pm Reiki drop-in. Cost: Love Offering. Peace Chapel at Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside Beach. 843-238-8516. Heart Coherence Meditations – 7-8:15pm. Join us in utilizing our collective energy to raise the vibration of the planet. We will be following the format of Dr. Joe Dispenza ‘s Project Coherence Meditation to expand our energy and raise planetary frequency. Be a powerful force of love in this world. Cost: Love Offering. Unity of Wilmington, 717 Orchard Av, Wilmington. 910-763-5155. Chenrezig-Amitabha Sadhana – 7:30pm. Chenrezig is the representation of compassion. This meditation involves chanting a liturgy while mentally performing a series of visualizations and finishing with mantras and an insight visualization. Cost: Free. Location: Forestbrook area of Myrtle Beach, call for information and directions. 843-655-8056.

thursday

A Course in Miracles – 12:30-2pm. Cost: Love offering. Unity Myrtle Beach, 6173 Salem Rd, Myrtle Beach. 843-238-8516. A Course in Miracles – 6:30-8pm. Cost: Love offering. Unity Myrtle Beach, 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr, Surfside Beach. 843-238-8516.

friday

Psychic Readings – 11am-4:30pm. Eileen and Great Oak in the House. Drop-ins welcome. Cost: $50/$80 for 30-/60-min sessions. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. Call to schedule. 910-685-2795.

saturday Holistic Health Practitioner Training – 3rd Saturday. Comprehensive class will empower and equip with thorough overview and all principles a Holistic Health Practitioner needs to counsel others in natural health care. Call for times, location and details. Southern Institute of Natural Health. Call or text 910-216-0100. Natural Family Basics – 2nd Saturday. Curriculum for parents, teachers and children as a local class for Brunswick Islands area. Courses encourage individuals to take responsibility of their own health. Call for times, location and details. Southern Institute of Natural Health. Call or text 910-216-0100. Psychic Readings – 10am-1:30pm. Guest Readers. Drop-ins welcome. 15-, 30-, 45- or 60-minute sessions; price varies per session length. Blue Lagoon Wellness Center, 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington. Call to schedule 910-685-2795. Thermography Scans – 10am-4pm. 1st and 3rd Sat. Mammography doesn’t see anything till it’s something..., Thermography can see something before it’s anything. Cost dependent on scan type. Beacon Thermography at Elite Chiropractic, 1319 Military Cutoff Rd, Ste LL, Wilmington. 910-803- 2150. BeaconThermography.com.

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HO LISTIC NUTRITIONI ST Th e Calla Lil y Adva ntag e Karen L. Dettore 910-262-6732 Karen@TheCallaLilyAdvantage.com TheCallaLilyAdvantage.com As a master-level certified Nutrition Consultant, Karen offers several services including nutritional well-being, holistic nutrition, healthy cooking/meal planning, weight management, and sports nutrition. Eat better, feel better, and have more energy; all in a fun and rewarding environment with a healthier and happier lifestyle goal for you. See ad, page 11.

H y nothera y Inner Gold Counsel in & Hypnos is Novella Hall Serving Greater Wilmington area 910-398-4724 • Novellac@BellSouth.net Novella Hall has been treating through hypnosis for attachment trauma, past life regression, future life progression, pain management to restore vital and healthy functioning, plus habit change, as well as providing Akashic readings for over 15 years. Both private and group sessions including over telephone and via Skype. International Board of Certified Hypnosis Trainer.

iNTUITIVE Con u tation Bo nnie Sa ndera Luminous Healing 309K Ave, Unit A, Kure Beach 585-301-6957 • LuminousHealing.info Offering private energy medicine and spiritual coaching sessions. Her sessions allow clients to release any past issues which prevent them from moving forward and finding true happiness. Bonnie creates a personalized healing map for with each client to follow on their own road to happiness. Additionally, offers a 200-hour Energy Medicine training program. See ad, page 11.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLES ISSUE

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Age-Defying Habits

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Cardiovascular Health

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Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet

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APR

Grassroots Climate Crisis Strategies

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WOMEN’S WELLNESS ISSUE

Autoimmune Breakthroughs

Plus: Protein & Collagen Connection MAY

JUN

Inspired Lifestyle Travel

Plus: Brain Health

THE FOOD CONNECTION ISSUE

JUL

Beyond Factory Farming

Plus: Gut Health

Biological Dentistry

Plus: Environmental Education AUG

Emotional Well-Being

Plus: Adaptive Yoga SEP SELF-EMPOWERMENT ISSUE

OCT

Stress Management

Plus: Joint Health

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DEC

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SPIRITUA L CO MMUNITY UNI TY MYR TLE BE ACH 1270 Surfside Industrial Park Dr Surfside Beach 843-238-8516 • UnityMyrtleBeach.org Our uplifting mission of prayer, service and education enriches and transforms lives. We are a spiritual community of individuals dedicated to knowing Self and knowing God, and doing our part in supporting the emotional, mental and spiritual well-being of children, individuals and families on the Grand Strand. See ad, page 20.

UNI TY of WILMIN GTON 717 Orchard Ave, Wilmington 910-763-5155 • UnityWil.com A positive path for spiritual living committed to expanding consciousness and inspiring transformation, Unity teaches a culturally Christian and spiritually unlimited way of life. Unity is an open-minded, accepting community emphasizing practical, everyday application of spiritual principles for more abundant and meaningful living. Check Facebook and Meetup for events. See ad, page 12.

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e ne center Bl ue Lagoo n Well ness Cent er Pat and Jo Zachry 1202 Floral Pkwy, Wilmington 910-685-2795 BlueLagoonWellnessCenter.com Besides being one of Wilmington’s largest rock shop emporiums, we offer counseling, energy work, chakra balancing, crystal therapy, massage, cranioSacral therapy, hypnotherapy and past life regression. Many classes. Check Meetup for listings. See ad, page 5.

PURE LIFE WELLNE SS CEN TER Victoria RP Chavez, Owner/Manufacturer 317 N Front St, Wilmington 910-343-1374 MiracleSkinRelief.com Creating wellness paradigms for mind, body and soul. Offering vitamins, herbs, minerals, specialty formulas, handmade herbal remedies, fresh organic juices, smoothies and salads, local products and honey, over 100 varieties of teas, spices and herbs; and also wellness therapies including reiki, cognitive behavior therapy, ear candling, hypnotherapy and neurolinguistic programming. See ad, page 5.

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Want More Energy? There are three tiers to the human energy dynamic. It begins with spirit, mind and body working in harmony, followed by a therapeutic menu and finally exercise. Many users of our Life Elixir Wellness Tea TM report that it energizes them, while lowering stress levels and boosting their immune system.

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