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Contents 12 THOUGHTFUL GIFTS BENEFIT

LOCAL COMMUNITY AND BEYOND

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14 WALK THE TALK

Co-Founders Reflect on Creating Epic Shifts and Inspiring Others

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WAKE-UP CALL

Collective Consciousness Nears Spiritual Tipping Point

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18 PARTY HEALTHY Tips from a Rock Star Doctor

19 HOLIDAY HAPPINESS HELPERS

Six Ways to Bring On Joy

20 BEYOND TOYS

Gifts that Evoke Kids’ Creativity

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ive Good Gifts Throughout my early years of growing up in Michigan, this time of year unfailingly brought a sense of excitement and wonder. Family gatherings centered around traditional fare, sacred celebrations, the promise of presents and our holiday school break. All was well in my little world.

While that innocent sense of goodness has matured along the way, I’m happy to have held on tight to the best the season offers. Beyond the excitement of the material aspects and sometimes frenzied pace of the month, we can consciously choose to focus on the true gifts of the holidays.

Expressing kindness, compassion and hope in our daily thoughts, words and actions brighten our experience.

As you read this month’s pages, we trust you will find ideas that enable you to embrace the spirit of the season, discover stillness and healing, and share blessings and gifts that nurture. As we each embrace our own blessings, we are keenly aware of the universal yearnings for safe shelter and caring love in today’s complicated and conflicted world. Local and global peace and goodwill toward others are the gifts most of us place at the top of our wish lists for humanity.

Encouraging news can be found in our feature article by Linda Sechrist, “A Global Wake-Up Call, Collective Consciousness Nears Spiritual Tipping Point.”

Informative interviews with some of the world’s leaders in the consciousness movement assert we are on the verge of or even in the midst of a mass awakening in consciousness, shifting to an enlightened embrace of peace and love.

Closer to home, Steve Ross and Richard Brendan, two visionaries leading a revolution of consciousness locally, contribute their insights in our “Walk the Talk, Co-Founders Reflect on Creating Epic Shifts and Inspiring Others” feature. Their speaker series incorporates topics based on spirituality, well-being and positive thinking, as evidenced by this month’s talk on Kindness & Generosity on December 8 at The Athenaeum downtown.

We are encouraged to remember the kind in humankind, and generosity of spirit as priceless gifts year-round. Our Natural Awakenings Indy family wishes you and yours joyous holidays, with abundant love in the new year.

And on Earth peace, with goodwill for all,

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Walk the Talk Series Presents Kindness & Generosity

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he Walk the Talk Speaker Series will present Kindness & Generosity at 7 p.m. on December 8 at The Athenaeum in the Basille Theatre, in Indianapolis.

As children, adults always emphasized the importance of being kind to others. This series is designed to help attendees examine the role of kindness and generosity in our lives, such as how kindness is expressed both individually and as a society, how kindness and generosity help shape the world and how acts of kindness affect the human spirit.

An inspirational speaker series inspired by TED Talks, the Walk the Talk series features presenters, live music, a light show and more. It’s designed to inspire growth in attendees through inspiration, motivation and awakening.

Cost: $15/adult, $5/kids under 11. Location: The Athenaeum, 401 East Michigan St., Indianapolis. For more information, call 317-655-2755, email WalkTheTalk Series@gmail.com or visit WalkTheTalk Series.com. See ad on page 9.

The two young people pictured above will be sharing their thoughts on kindness and generosity in our upcoming Walk The Talk December 8! They’re the youngest members of the #WalkTheTalkTribe!

Celebrate the Holidays at Area Attractions

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his holiday season brings an abundance of opportunities to celebrate and share time with family and friends at several major area attractions.

Conner Prairie by Candlelight is a family-friendly walking tour taking you back in time to meet a variety of settler characters in their homes and learn about their family traditions on the night before Christmas in 1836 Prairietown.

The Indianapolis Zoo is offering its 48th annual Christmas at the Zoo with holiday lights and displays, a Santa’s Village for cookie decorations and a visit with Santa, Christmas carols sung by local school choirs, plus access to the indoor exhibits. This event is offered past sunset and some of the cold-weather zoo animals will be able to be viewed as well. The event was voted in the top five of USA Today’s 10 Best Zoo Lights.

Another great option is to head to the Children’s Museum for Jolly Days now through January 6, where the museum is transformed into a winter wonderland with many activities like making snow in a Giant Snow Globe, visiting with Santa Claus and riding down the two-story Yule Slides, converted from the museum’s staircases.

All events require admission to the venue.

Conner Prairie is located at 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers. For more information, call 317-776-6006 or visit ConnerPrairie.org.

The Indianapolis Zoo is located at 1200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. For more information, call 317-630-2001 or visit IndianapolisZoo.com.

The Children’s Museum is located at 3000 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. For more information, visit ChildrensMuseum.org.

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he spirit of giving is in full swing at Tom Wood Subaru now through January 2, 2019, with the Tom Wood Automotive group toy drive and annual Subaru Share the Love events.

The toy drive, benefitting the Avondale Meadows YMCA, will run through December 12. The goal of this year’s edition is to give two to three toys to each child—infant to 15 years old—and exceed last year’s number of toys collected to help more children in the Indianapolis community. Customers that visit any Tom Wood location for service or to purchase a vehicle are invited to bring a toy to help a child in need.

Also, Tom Wood Subaru is participating in the national Subaru Share the Love event, from now through January 2.

For every new vehicle purchased or leased, Subaru will donate $250 to the customer’s choice of one of four national charities, including The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Meal on Wheels America and the National Park Foundation. Customers will also have the option to direct their donation to this year’s local charity, Miracle Place, a social services organization located in the near eastside of Indianapolis.

For the third consecutive year, there’ll be no cap placed on the total donation from Subaru of America to its Share the Love charitable partners. At the culmination of this year’s efforts, Subaru hopes to exceed a total of $140 million donated since the event started in 2007.

Location: 3300 E. 96th St., Indianapolis. For more information on all activities and Tom Wood Subaru’s charities of choice, visit TomWoodSubaru.com and TomWoodSubaru.com/subarulove-promise.htm. See ad on page 2.

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he Healthy Food Café presents its second annual holiday meal event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on December 22.

“It’s free food for everyone, if people want to donate they can,” says Erica Bryant, CEO of the Healthy Food Café & Truck.

“We really want teachers, veterans and all of the other heroes to come in and have a free four-course meal, which can be a vegan, gluten-free or traditional holiday meal.”

Last year’s event attracted more than 100 patrons and Bryant says she hopes for an even bigger crowd this year. For Bryant and her staff, the event is simply a way of celebrating the season of giving by paying it forward.

“It’s just about giving back to the community and having a fun time talking and getting to know one another,” Bryant says. “We are just giving back and trying to bless someone.”

Location: 8028 S. Emerson Ave., Ste. F, Indianapolis. Cost: Free. For more information, call 317-476-2361 or visit TheHealthyFoodCafe.com.

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undalini Yoga Teacher, Hari Datti Kaur, is offering a winter solstice full moon, double-gong immersion celebration from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. on December 22 at CITYOGA, in Indianapolis.

Area residents are invited to experience the healing power of the double-gong celebration this holiday season.

Light breath work and the gong helps release stress and allows the mind to find a still point. Yogi Tea and community time will be offered afterward.

Attendees are asked to bring a yoga mat or blanket on which they can lie down and a cushion for sitting on the floor.

Children that are capable of sitting quietly for an hour are also welcome at the event.

Cost: $20 ($15 prior to Dec. 9). Location: 2442 N. Central Ave., Indianapolis. For more information, contact Hari Datti Kaur at 317-430-3875 or email HariDattiKaur@gmail.com. Register at CITYOGA.biz.

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f you’re looking for that perfect, one-of-a-kind gift, check out the free 2018 Holiday Market, presented by Indy VegFest, from noon to 4 p.m. on December 9 at the Biltwell Event Center, in Indianapolis.

Local small businesses will be selling vegan and crueltyfree handmade products, including household products, beauty and body care, and prepackaged vegan food. Those that are curious about vegan foods or simply want to try before they buy can check out brunch-themed dishes offered by food vendors during the event.

Although the event is free, donations are appreciated. All monetary offerings will benefit the third annual Indy VegFest in March 2019 also at the Biltwell Event Center.

Location: 950 S. White River Parkway Dr. For more information, visit Eventbrite.com/e/indy-vegfest-holiday-markettickets-49972937401.

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Blue Light Raises Cancer Risk Blue light—a range of the visible light spectrum emitted by most white LEDs and most tablet and phone screens— could be hazardous to our health, a new study shows.

Researchers from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health analyzed the blue light exposure and medical histories of 4,000 people throughout Spain, also utilizing nighttime images taken by astronauts in the International Space Station to assess exposure of residents of Barcelona and Madrid.

They found that those exposed to more blue light at night had between 1.5 to two times the risk of prostate and breast cancer. “Given the ubiquity of artificial light at night, determining whether it increases or not the risk of cancer is a public health issue,” says lead author Ariadna García.

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South Korean women in their first trimester of pregnancy during the country’s stressproducing new year’s holiday had babies that were a third of an ounce lighter on average, discovered an Australian study of nearly 8.6 million mothers covering 17 years.

The extent of the birth weight reduction was similar to reduced birth weights found among babies from mothers in Columbia, after they had experienced area landmine explosions during their first trimester.

Serving yams with a holiday dinner helps protect liver health, new research shows. Scientists from the University of Mississippi and King Saud University, in Saudi Arabia, found that steroidal glycoside compounds in wild yam root known as furostans can help protect liver cells against damage from free radicals.

Meditation Soothes Anxiety and Improves Focus Even a single mindfulness meditation session can significantly reduce anxiety and lower heart rates, Michigan Technological University research shows.

Fourteen people with mild to moderate anxiety participated in a 20-minute introductory meditation, a 30-minute mindful scan of each body part seeking areas of stress and a 10-minute self-guided meditation. An hour later, the meditators showed both lower resting heart rates and anxiety levels. A week later, they continued to report less anxiety.

Another study at Trinity College Dublin, in Ireland, uncovered an anatomical reason why breath-based meditation practices can enhance mental clarity and focus, as yogis have long claimed. The research focused on a small area in the brain called the locus coeruleus, which is responsible for producing an action hormone and neurotransmitter called noradrenaline.

They found that this part of the brain is affected by our inhaling and exhaling patterns.

“Put simply, this means that our attention is influenced by our breath, and that it rises and falls with the cycle of respiration,” says lead author Michael Melnychuk. “It is possible that by focusing on and regulating your breathing, you can optimize your attention level.”

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Too Much Sitting Thins the Brain Sitting too much thins the medial temporal lobe (MTL), the part of the brain known for forming new memories, reports a study from the University of California, Los Angeles. Researchers questioned 35 people of ages 45 to 75 about how much time they spent sitting and exercising, then gave each participant a high-resolution MRI scan. Sedentary behavior was significantly linked to thinning of the MTL. Even increased levels of physical activity did not offset the harmful effects of sitting for extended periods, according to the research.

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Not Yet Extinct

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Live Christmas Tree Shortages

According to the National Christmas Tree Association, more than 27 million holiday trees were purchased in the U.S. last year. But during the Great Recession of 2007 to 2009, growers didn’t have the funds to plant adequately, and smaller crops are just starting to hit the market now, creating higher prices. Some varieties take up to 12 years to reach holiday height.

Exports from the Pacific Northwest will be down about 1.5 million trees this year, according to Ken Cook, whose McKenzie Farms has 8 million trees planted across 10,000 acres in Oregon. “There’s a huge shortage of Christmas trees, and it’ll continue to be that way for at least 10 years,” says the 80-yearold farmer.

Supplies are also somewhat diminishing in North Carolina and Michigan, which have the nation’s second- and third-largest Christmas tree outputs, respectively.

More households now put up faux trees than real trees. One benefit of real trees stems from their ability to capture carbon dioxide and produce oxygen as they grow. They’re also biodegradable and are usually shipped regionally, not from overseas.

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European airline EasyJet aims to begin service with electricpowered airplanes within the next decade by collaborating with aviation startup Wright Electric. The company wants to build vehicles with room for 120 and 220 passengers and a range of 335 miles.

Not only is battery performance steadily improving, but methods are surfacing to improve the performance of electric motors and squeeze more range out of existing technology.

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Breathing Room Growing Cities Must Add Woodlands

The U.S. Forest Service has determined that as the acreage of urban environments more than doubles between 2010 and 2060, green spaces and urban forests need to expand to maintain air quality, moderate climate change and lower energy use. The federal agency, a division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, favors an increase in the tree canopy that can save cities billions of dollars in pollution removal, energy efficiency and carbon sequestration.

In China, air pollution is such a serious problem that it was responsible for a third of all deaths there in 2016. The government has deployed troops to plant a 32,400-square-mile, pollutionabsorbing “sponge” of forested land around Beijing, China’s densely populated and highly polluted capital city.

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We know a lot about the Earth and its creatures, but never everything.

The State University of New York’s College of Environmental Science and Forestry, in Syracuse, has compiled a list of the top 10 new species discovered in 2018, which includes a rare great ape, hitchhiking beetle, omnivorous marsupial lion thoughtto-be-extinct and other species that are critically endangered.

Quentin Wheeler, college president and founding director of the International Institute for Species Exploration, says, “As humans alter habitats and contribute to global climate change, species are going extinct at a faster rate than we can name them. They can teach us so much about the intricacies of ecosystems and the details of evolutionary history.”

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25 times longer than incandescent bulbs, reports the U.S. Department of Energy. Turn them off when not at home and overnight.

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Guide to Sustainable Merry-Making

There is symmetry between living in an eco-conscious manner and the spirit of Christmas. Striving for peace on Earth and good will to all can also be expressed in reducing the holiday’s impact on the planet. n Alternatives to a cut or artificial plastic Christmas tree abound. Purchase a potted tree to replant later; buy from a local Whole Foods grocer or farmers’ market, even seek out an organically grown tree; or make an artful tree from driftwood or a large houseplant. n Instead of hanging plastic icicles and placing Styrofoam ornaments on Christmas tree branches, go natural and unique. MindfulMomma.com suggests checking nearby woods or gardens for pine cones, evergreen boughs, bark, holly berries and fresh mistletoe; those living close to coastlines can pick up seashells with holes in them. TipJunkie. com guidelines include making paper ornaments and holiday yarn pieces. n Save energy in tree lighting. Today’s LEDs look good, use up to 75 percent less power and typically last up to

n Consolidate shopping trips to reduce fuel emissions and buy gifts that support the community. Buy from independent, locally owned stores or galleries that showcase local artists, instead of from national retailers whose products are shipped from faraway places. Consider choosing gifts in the sustainable realm like solarpowered chargers for e-devices. Share gift certificates for holistic services or art classes. Use reusable tote bags when shopping. n Give of yourself. Play outside as a family. Gift a collect-on-delivery IOU for skills or assistance based on personal talents. The most meaningful gift of all may be writing an admiring letter from the heart. n According to MotherEarthLiving.com, Americans generate 25 percent more waste during the holidays, much of it wrapping paper and cards. Don’t overdo it with tape when wrapping presents and then instruct everyone to carefully unwrap them so the paper can be stored and reused next year. Instead of buying and snail-mailing holiday cards, send emails with photo attachments of the family.

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While at the recent Gluten-Free Food Allergy Fest at the State Fairgrounds, Natural Awakenings Indy’s booth space was flanked by two members of Indiana Grown: Urban Ladle Artisan Soups and Native Bread. Through visiting with them and learning about their business models and sampling their products, it was easy to discover just how delicious and unique their hometown offerings are.

Urban Ladle Artisan Soups owner Lisa Sprunger’s philosophy is that “every day is a good soup day.” Using only fresh and (when possible) locally sourced

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ingredients, great soups for every palate are offered. The soups are frozen to preserve ultimate freshness, and available at various retail locations as well as online.

Native Bread was the answer to owner/baker Hayley McGinley’s personal quest to create gluten-free, allergy-friendly artisan breads that were nutrient dense and of premium quality.

Selections include four types of glutenfree whole grain loaves, all free of wheat, dairy, eggs, corn, soy, nuts, gums, preservatives and refined sugars. McGinley’s breads are available at several local retail locations, restaurants, farmers’ markets and online.

If your mindset is on a more spiritual, global and/or fair trade scale, check out local favorites for holistic, artisan and unique holiday items.

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o-founders of the TED Talkinspired Walk the Talk (WTT) speaker series, Steve Ross and Richard Brendan, are local visionaries on a mission to inspire community consciousness.

Since the WTT launched the event series in June 2016, the pair has intentionally worked to incorporate the inspirational stories into their daily lives and build their “tribe”—a group encompassing the series’ speakers and anyone that attends such an event, Ross says.

Recently, the two spoke about the origins and launch of WTT, how they’re inspired by the speakers, lessons learned, challenges encountered, their hopes for what audiences take away from the events and their hopes for the future of the initiative.

How and why did the idea of Walk the Talk come about?

“In 2013 Karen Golden and I began the discussion of creating a speaker series bringing in well-known professional speakers,” Ross says. “After discovering most of them want six figures for an hour, we went back to the drawing board. We came up with the idea of creating a TED Talk-style event, but focusing on topics based around spirituality, well-being and positive thinking, and auditioning local speakers. We met Richard, thanks to Cassie Stockamp, and we all had the same vision and feeling that this would be great for Indy. Karen left for her calling to Sedona while Richard and I continued with our WTT goal.”

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How did you come up with the name?

“Steve came up with Walk the Talk I came up with the tagline ‘creating an epic shift,’” Brendan says.

Can you describe that first WTT event back in 2016? Did it exceed expectations?

“Our first event far exceeded our expectations,” Brendan says. “A full house and those attending loved it. The topic was Gratitude and it was launched from Steve’s club, The Vogue, in Broad Ripple.”

What makes your speaker series stand out from others?

“We add in live music, confetti, an emcee (Richard), a Motivational Balloon Drop and events based on specific topics,” Ross says. “We also film all of our talks and post them on our YouTube channel.”

How have previous speakers inspired you and what are some lessons you’ve learned from them?

“The biggest lesson for me is that the

more speakers I hear, the more I am inspired to Walk the Talk of life in a positive and grateful way,” Ross says. “Our audiences always have lots of ah-ha moments and many are thankful to the speakers for the messages and lessons they share.”

What has been the most unique experience you’ve had with the series thus far?

“Well, I can’t tell you how many times during an event I’m overcome by goosebumps and a feeling of spirit,” Ross says.

“It is such a beautiful and heart-warming feeling.”

How about you, Richard? What has been your most unique experience with the series?

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“I’ve always believed that everyone has a story to tell. Most of our presenters are non-professional speakers, and hearing them speaking from their heart, sharing their inspiring stories, has been a huge blessing for me and for those who attend.”

What do you hope audiences take away from their experience at a Walk the Talk event?

“We hope that audiences are inspired to walk their talk on a daily basis,” Brendan says. “People have told us that a particular speaker or story was just the thing they needed to hear because they were struggling with fear or depression. Maybe they were losing hope. We remind our speakers of this and, that by being selected, they have an opportunity to change lives.”

In what way do you hope the series impacts the community as a whole?

“Our slogan is ‘Creating an Epic Shift,’” Ross says. “We want to create an epic shift in how people think and treat other people, including themselves, in a positive way.”

What do you enjoy most about the WTT series? Any challenges?

“Helping speakers share their stories, and the ah-ha learning moments that come from their stories,” Ross says. “Plus, I love co-producing events that help people smile, learn and grow.

The biggest challenge is covering our expenses. We are working on that through local sponsorships by businesses that share the same mission.”

What are your hopes for the WTT series in the future?

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“We hope to take this to a regional and national level someday,” Ross says. “Right now, we are focused on our home base in the beautiful and supportive city of Indianapolis.”

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A GLOBAL WAKE-UP CALL

Collective Consciousness Nears Spiritual Tipping Point

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all it enlightenment, awakening, transcendence, self-realization or any of the myriad terms used to describe the ultimate higher state of consciousness. People have been seeking it for millennia, but beyond peak experiences of heightened awareness, only a few spiritual figures, Jesus Christ and Gautama Buddha among them, are known to have lived in this exalted state.

Yet, an unprecedented awakening has been underway since the 19th century.

Modern-Day Advances

Humanity’s collective consciousness took an unexpected turn in 1968 after The Beatles captured the world stage.

The iconic British group became agents of change in more ways than music when their search for answers to life’s big questions led them to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s spiritual center in Ri16

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shikesh, India. Their interest in Transcendental Meditation (TM) sparked a surge of interest in enlightenment and meditation, providing the West with a popular means of cultivating higher states of awareness.

A movement to bring about global awakening has been growing ever since.

Fresh impetus, in the form of quantum physics, the science of yoga and spiritual practices rooted in ancient cultures, disseminated by books, teachings by spiritual luminaries and websites such as Conscious.TV, has exposed millions to the concept of consciously participating in the evolution of humanity to bring about a world that works for all.

Attaining Critical Mass

In 2000, Malcolm Gladwell, author of The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference, provided a

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Deepak Chopra, a physician, pioneering author and co-founder of Jiyo.com living in California and New York, believes that we may be in a phase of the necessary transformational shift, experiencing disruption along with the emergence of a new paradigm. “The ultimate goal with our Jiyo.com community, a collective wellbeing project, is to build a critical mass of people that will create a more peaceful, just and harmonious inner and outer world,” says Chopra.

It begins with personal transformation through yoga, meditation, pranayama breathing exercises, nutrition, sleep, personal growth and relationships that enhance awareness. “Evolution should be gradual and comfortable,” he says.

Rev. Michael Bernard Beckwith, founder of the Agape International Spiritual Center, in Beverly Hills, believes humanity is in the midst of an emerging renaissance of kindness, love and compas-

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ray of hope for the estimated 50 million individuals involved in the world enlightenment movement by introducing the concept of critical mass. This occurs when an unshakable belief is held by 10 percent of the population.

Scientists that tested the phenomenon at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, in upstate New York, discovered, “Once that number grows above 10 percent, the idea spreads like flame.”

Mahesh predicted that only 1 percent of humanity is needed to create enough good vibrations to usher in world peace. While the figures required to reach this critical mass can be debated, it’s certain that the old ways no longer work, and we are quickly running out of time to adopt viable solutions to mounting global crises.

Despite this sense of urgency, we have no clear idea of where we are on the scale of transformation. Yet leading voices point to promising signs of progress in a developing collective awareness that acknowledges life’s interconnectedness and embodies life-affirming beliefs and values.

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sion, with millions embracing the planet as a living being. “This isn’t making news because mainstream journalists are still reporting from an old worldview,” he says.

Beckwith, a renowned minister and teacher for 40 years, leads a 9,000-strong trans-denominational spiritual community. He remarks, “Those of us focused on adding our energy to the global enlightenment movement see aspects of it emerging in changes such as health care rather than sick care, businesses adopting multiple bottom lines of people, planet and purpose—rather than only profit—and the shift from a me to we consciousness.”

Dianne Collins, author of Do You QuantumThink?: New Thinking that Will Rock Your World, in Miami, suggests it’s time to wake up to the fact that we are living in a quantum age and still using thought and language shaped by the Industrial Age. She discovered a burgeoning underground culture that she calls the “consciousness crowd” while researching her book tour audience.

“These individuals are using new thinking and recognizing the worldview of interconnectedness based on modern science. The media doesn’t recognize that thinkers such as these represent the new mainstream, and no one realizes the tipping point is already here,” she says.

Cate Montana, author of The EWord: Ego, Enlightenment and Other Essentials, in Hawaii, likewise is convinced the movement has reached critical mass and is hopeful the perceived tipping point is closer than we think. “Every moment we’re awake, we’re being conditioned to believe in our limited physical nature and separation from everyone and everything around us. This is why we must re-educate ourselves regarding our full nature,” she says.

News headlines of global conflicts and ecological decimation make it appear that we are regressing, Montana says, but we are not going backwards.

“The nature of life is growth, expansion and evolution. As one example, some among the medical community now accept the validity of energy practices such

as acupuncture, tai chi, qigong and reiki.

None of these words were even being bandied about in the U.S. 50 years ago.”

Coming Together

Today, an estimated 5 million people practice TM, which has been incorporated into some schools, universities, corporations and prison programs in the U.S., Latin America, Europe and India. “Those learning this meditation practice number as many as 30,000 to 40,000 a year, which significantly contributes a positive effect to the collective consciousness,” says John Hagelin, a leader of the TM movement in the U.S.

Hagelin, president and professor of physics at the Maharishi University of Management, in Fairfield, Iowa, has been leading a scientific investigation into the foundations of human consciousness for 25 years. He’s one of the world’s preeminent researchers on the effects of meditation on brain development. “I think that we are much closer to a global spiritual tipping point than ever before,” he says.

Ron Dalrymple, Ph.D., a quantum field psychologist practicing in Fort Myers, Florida, believes the threshold is close and that his quantum unified field

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theory explained in his film, The Endless Question, can win over skeptics. “I use mathematics, science and storytellers that have studied consciousness to explain in lay language my theory, which proposes that the mind is an energy field that extends beyond the brain, and its nucleus is the superconscious. Viewers are led to the undeniable reality of what we all are and to the need for creating a culture of enlightenment where we encourage and inspire one another to greatness,” says Dalrymple, author of Quantum Field Psychology: The Thoton Particle Theory.

Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo, founders of the Science and Nonduality Conference (SAND), agree that individual awakening and the collective movement toward the understanding of our fundamental oneness is crucial to social transformation. Their nonprofit organization is designed to foster a new relationship with spirituality that is both based on timeless wisdom traditions and informed by cutting-edge science.

For 10 years, biannual SAND conferences have energized the global enlightenment movement (ScienceAndNonduality.com). Early audiences of 300 individuals now number from 800 to 1,000, and often include business people and trainers developing programs for workplaces.

“Understanding the new science that points to consciousness as all-pervasive and the fundamental building block of reality can change what it means to be human, as well as possibly make violence and economic, social and political crises things of the past,” says Zaya.

Thus, the spread of awareness and the harmonic convergence of science, psychology and spiritual thought seem to be bringing humanity closer to the enlightenment that has been elusive for millennia.

“Tremendous progress is being made, and I am confident that within a year or two, we’ll see a victory for the enlightened evolutionary forces already present on the planet,” says Hagelin.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at LindaSechrist.com.

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us that inevitably encounter disruptions due to work, travel or holidays that can throw off healthy habits.

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he holidays can emulate a rock star’s life: a wearying travel schedule and social calendar, overindulging in rich food and drink, restless nights in unfamiliar beds.

Fortunately, celebrity tips and tricks can help us through a hectic season, according to Gabrielle Francis, naturopath and author of The Rockstar Remedy: A Rock & Roll Doctor’s Prescription for Living a Long, Healthy Life. The New York City doctor has toured with some of the biggest rock acts in the world as their on-call naturopath, chiropractor, acupuncturist and massage therapist.

“Health is the new rock-n-roll,” says Francis. “Today’s artists are more health and socially conscious. I believe you can ‘party’ and be healthy, and the stars I work with are proving that.” She approaches clients’ lifestyles flexibly and openly, understanding where they are, instead of forcing big, sudden changes on them. “Life is a celebration. My philosophy is that what you do for your health must fit into your lifestyle and be enjoyable, rather than isolating or extreme,” says Francis.

This can mean mitigating habits, not necessarily dropping them. For example, rather than force clients off coffee, which is acidic, Francis suggests adding spices like cinnamon, vanilla, cardamom or nutmeg that can help neutralize the acid.

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Knowledge is power, and so is planning ahead for travel away from healthy options at home. Francis arms clients with best choices for on-the-go foods and beverages at the airport, gas station or restaurant. Musician and actor Adrian Grenier, quoted in Francis’ book, developed a “food tripping” app available at Tinyurl.com/SHFTcom-app to help travelers find alternatives to fast food on the road.

Most airports are blessed with healthy options, says Francis, who suggests choosing wraps over sandwiches and easyto-carry energy bars delivering at least 10 grams of protein.

She also likes coconut water, seltzer water and herbal teas.

Spent wisely, time in airports can offer healthful opportunities. “Connecting to other people is one of the most important keys to our emotional well-being. Layovers are a great time to call and catch up with loved ones,” says Francis. “You can also get some points on your step tracker by taking the stairs rather than escalator and walking around or stretching rather than sitting in the airport.” Meditation is also recommended, whether in the airport or on the plane, she adds.

Small Adjustments For rock stars and holiday travelers alike, restful sleep can be one of the hardest habits to maintain. When changing time zones, Francis recommends staying hydrated, avoiding alcohol and taking melatonin before bed for three nights after landing in a new time zone to help reset the body’s circadian rhythms.

“I know I’m not likely to get eight hours of sleep at night, so I try to supplement that during the day by taking naps or just shutting down for a couple hours,” says Dave Navarro, a guitarist who came of age with the rock band Jane’s Addiction.

If imbibing at the bar or a holiday soirée, Francis suggests gluten-free alcohol like tequila, gin, sake or vodka.

While wine is blessed with antioxidants, conventionally grown varietals can have a high pesticide content, Francis notes. “Order organic or biodynamic wine when possible, or else go with an Old World wine from France, Italy or Spain, which tend to have fewer pesticides.”

Help offset overindulgence the day after by eating eggs or other protein to stabilize blood sugar levels, taking vitamins C and B complex supplements and drinking eight to 10 glasses of water, plus an electrolyte replacement like coconut water.

Anyone looking to make changes in the new year should strive for progress, rather than perfection, advises Francis.

“Perfect health is an elusive idea that is impractical and unattainable for most of us, including celebrities. Instead, take the small, but life-changing shifts you can make in how you live in order to move toward greater vitality, happiness and longevity.”

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o truly enjoy the holidays, try these simple, research-based practices to maintain a healthy state of mind.

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Set an intention to enjoy the holidays. By making the conscious decision to be open to true well-being and happiness, we’ll be more likely to have our “antenna” up, so we’re alert to uplifting moments.

Savor moments of well-being.

Beyond being grateful for feeling good, savor how the experience registers in body, mind and spirit for a period of 15 or 30 seconds. The longer we hold an emotionally stimulating experience in our awareness, the more neural connections form in our brains to strengthen it in memory.

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Take a break to regain focus. If we are feeling overwhelmed by everything on the to-do list, remember to take a few deep breaths. Then take a break and enjoy a cup of tea or a hot bath. Try some yoga or exercise. Leave the holiday activity mode for a bit and just relax.

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Practice gratitude. Rather than take good fortune for granted, consciously reflect upon all the blessings apparent in each day. When we directly express

ased on his study What Makes for a Merry Christmas?, psychologist Tim Kasser told the American Psychological Association: “[Our study] found that to the extent people focused their holiday season around materialistic aims like spending and receiving, the less they were focused on spiritual aims… We also found people reported ‘merrier’ Christmases when spirituality was a large part of their holiday, but reported lower Christmas well-being to the extent that the holiday was dominated by materialistic aspects.”

Practice generosity. Neuroscience research shows that performing an altruistic act lights up the same pleasure centers in the brain as food and sex.

When an impulse to be generous arises, act on it and notice the expansive feeling that blesses us when we share.

Play and have fun. The holidays allow us to let ourselves feel like we did when we were kids. Be around children if possible. Tune into and take delight in their enthusiasm. Singing or dancing is an excellent way to move out of our head and open our heart to the joy within.

Remember that happiness is contagious: If we’re happy, we increase the odds that close friends and family will be happy, too.

James Baraz is a co-founding teacher of the Spirit Rock Meditation Center, in Woodacre, CA, and co-author of Awakening Joy: 10 Steps That Will Put You on the Road to Real Happiness and Awakening Joy for Kids: A Hands-On Guide for Grown-Ups to Nourish Themselves and Raise Mindful, Happy Children.

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hoosing thoughtful gifts for kids can be a challenge, especially when opting for creativity over this year’s hot toy. It’s possible to find gifts that appeal to both parent and child, involving the whole family or working as solo projects. Some expand beyond the boundaries of home.

find teachers or grad students to tutor a second or third language at home for the whole family. Search online for interactive, game-like classes that maintain a child’s interest. American Sign Language, the fourth-most-used language in the U.S., is fun to learn and helpful to know.

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The Tinkering Kit will have boys and girls, moms and dads all clamoring for their turn to build a robot that does more than merely walk. Challenge cards urge kids to make a machine to scramble an egg or build a robot that moves without wheels. Robotics teaches science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics, also known as STEAM learning.

Computer programming is the last step (TinkeringLabs.com/catalyst).

Take a quiz, experiment, learn more and find kid-approved recipes at AmericasTestKitchen.com/kids/home.

Kids learn to make sriracha-lime popcorn, hummus, and chicken and broccoli stir fry. Use organic and non-GMO (not genetically modified) ingredients.

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Benedict Beckeld, Ph.D., of New York City, speaks 11 languages and teaches students via online video chats (Skype) (BenedictBeckeld.com/contact). Locally,

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Carolyn Dube, a mixed-media art adventurer in Batesville, Indiana, gives her followers at AColorfulJourney.com permission to play and even make mistakes.

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“My free online workshop shows ways to use found items like recycled cardboard to make art,” she says. For kid-safe paints, look for the Art and Creative Materials Institute, Inc. (ACMI) seal that certifies products are non-toxic and properly labeled.

Certified Arteza-brand acrylic premium paints are packaged in less-waste pouches to use as-is or to refill original containers.

The Danish company Sprout Pencils, operating from Boston, engraves quotes on biodegradable Love Pencils, which contain flower or vegetable seeds. When it’s too short to write or color with, plant it. In Cleveland, Faber-Castell USA makes their colored pencils from re-forested wood with an ergonomic, triangular shape, perfect for learning the proper grip. The Young Artist Essentials Gift Set contains eco-pencils, non-toxic crayons and oil-pastels.

DickBlick.com offers hundreds of free lesson plans for art lovers of all ages, skill levels and interests, all designed to meet the National Standards for Visual Art Education.

Memorable Experiences

Erica Hartwig, director of operations at Organic Moments Photography, in Boca Raton, Florida, has five children. “I want to give a memorable experience, rather than a toy that will sit in their rooms,” she says. “Football season tickets, dance lessons, an art class or vacations supplement the packages under the tree.”

Crystal Bowe, a mom and physician in Belmont, North Carolina, suggests gifting memberships to encourage new activities for kids. “The zoo is fun and allows parents to spend quality time with their children. Tickets to a movie or a play stimulate the imagination.” Museums, science centers and area attractions are other inviting options.

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The Nocturnals is a critically acclaimed, middle-grade series for readers that love animals, adventure and a hint of mystery.

Written by film director and author Tracey Hecht, the books also relate to elementary school children, covering bullying, confidence, friendship and self-acceptance. The free reading kit via NocturnalsWorld.com includes activities.

As a mom with a career, Crystal Bowe recommends Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Tales of Extraordinary Women. “My daughter loves it and has been introduced to amazing female role models.”

Noah the Narwhal, A Tale of Downs and Ups, by Judith Klausner, is a brightly illustrated picture book about friendship and invisible disability.

What Do You See on Chanukah? is a board game book for toddlers by Bracha Goetz.

Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt, by Kate Messner, shows kids that plants are more than what’s seen above ground.

Hello, Hello, by Brendan Wenzel, a picture book for ages 3 to 6, celebrates animals, including 30 endangered species.

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Wonder Crate, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, offers a monthly subscription service. “We inspire kids to think big and make a difference,” says co-founder Corrie Wiedmann.

“Each month brings a box that educates, entertains and empowers kids to contribute to the world. Our December crate highlights Leonardo da Vinci and focuses on ways kids can use innovation to help others, spotlighting a kid that created an app to help people with disabilities.”

Maple Landmark, in Middlebury, Vermont, a wooden products company, makes puzzles that include an activity clock for toddlers and bookends featuring a fire truck, pirate ship, school bus or train tunnel. Owner Mike Rainville says, “We work hard to ensure that all of our wood is sustainably harvested and finishes are safe and non-toxic.”

Gifts that engage the mind, spark imagination and deliver fun yield immediate and long-term benefits, including being fondly remembered.

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The trash can itself contains numerous hazards for furry family members. The string that binds roasted meats is tempting and may require surgery to remove if ingested. Trimmed fat can mean pancreatitis. Swallowed bones pose a dire threat to the entire digestive tract.

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PET-SAFE HOLIDAYS Tips to Keep Them Merry and Safe

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“Fatty dishes are a problem, from oily potato pancakes to rich gravies for the turkey,” says Ann Hohenhaus, a veterinarian at the Animal Medical Center, in New York City. “Spilled food, unguarded pans and forgotten eggnog or liquor put animals at risk for severe gastrointestinal upset.”

Other common holiday fare can also pose a significant danger for pets: n Chocolate—especially dark chocolate and dry cocoa powder—can cause seizures and heart arrhythmia. n Onions, often used in dressing, can cause anemia in pets. n Raw, yeasty bread dough expands when ingested, potentially causing bloat, a deadly twisting of the stomach.

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Naked foods are best. Pets don’t need brown sugar, marshmallows, butter, salt or gravy to appreciate a treat.

“Unless there’s a special diet, share skinless turkey breast, sweet potatoes and green beans,” says Dana Humphrey, aka The Pet Lady, in New York City. “There’s always a friend or relative who thinks one taste won’t hurt. Turkey or sweet potato jerky and homemade treats let guests dole out risk-free bites.”

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Preservatives that keep the evergreen tree fresh can turn tree water into a drinking hazard for pets. Mesh netting or screen wire allows the addition of fresh water, but prevents pets from quenching their thirst.

Tinsel, garland and ribbon bits are easy to swallow, glass ornaments can cut and tree needles aren’t digestible. Small dreidels become choking hazards, so play while the dog sleeps and put toys away when done.

For safety, add edibles to the stockings at the last minute. Keep light cords out of sight and unplug them when not in supervised use to preempt chewing. Carefully monitor lit candles: A wagging tail or leaping cat can knock them over and start a fire.

Update holiday candles with rechargeable, battery-operated versions for a pet-safe holiday glow.

Pet parents everywhere employ creative strategies to ensure maximum mirth and safety during the holidays. Mystery writer Livia Washburn Reasoner opted for a tabletop tree in her Azle, Texas, home, “because our rescued Chihuahuas, Nora and Nicki, peed on the tree skirt.”

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n Raisins and grapes in desserts, cookies and fruitcakes can cause kidney failure in dogs. n Nutmeg is toxic for pets.

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In Festus, Missouri, retired school bus driver Darlene Drury suggests that a baby’s recycled playpen or a dog’s exercise pen can separate pets from holiday trees.

Patricia Fry, author of the Klepto Cat mysteries, in Ojai, California, decorates the lower branches of her tree with unbreakable ornaments and puts more fragile ornaments out of her cats’ reach.

Other Options

If a large party is planned, a guest is allergic or many children will be present, consider boarding a pet. “Slipping out the door as guests arrive is a hazard,” says Veterinarian Carol Osborne, owner of the Chagrin Falls Pet Clinic, in Ohio. “If your pet is very young, very old, pregnant, aggressive and/or suffers with a chronic disease, consider personal pet sitters, kennels, pet hotels and doggie spas to ensure a joyous holiday.”

Pet-proof the house by getting down to the pet’s level and make a family schedule to take turns keeping track of four-footed friends. Then the whole family, pets included, can enjoy the season worry-free.

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Holiday Pet Treats Recipes The number of servings will vary depending on the choice of treat shapes.

Keep in mind—never allow nutmeg or sugar-free products with Xylitol in dog treats.

Gingerbread Cookies Even though this recipe is similar to a gingerbread recipe for us, it’s important to never use nutmeg with canine recipes. Nutmeg is toxic to dogs.

1½ cups flour 1 Tbsp ground ginger ½ tsp ground cinnamon ½ cup molasses ¼ cup filtered water 2 Tbsp vegetable oil Preheat oven to 325° F. Combine dry ingredients and mix together.

In a separate bowl, combine the molasses, water and vegetable oil and mix together.

Using a wooden spoon, slowly mix the liquid into the flour mixture. Stir well until dough has a uniform color.

Roll dough ¼-inch thick on floured surface. Use cookie cutters to cut into desired shapes and place on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.

Bake for 20 minutes. Allow cookies to cool completely before feeding. They can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Blue Oatmeal Cookies 1 cup oats 1 cup flaxseed 1 cup blueberries 2 cups whole wheat flour ½ cup plain yogurt Filtered water as needed Preheat oven to 350° F. In a food processor or coffee grinder, turn oats into oatmeal powder and grind flaxseed if necessary.

Purée the blueberries.

Combine dry ingredients. Fold in the yogurt and blueberry purée. Add a little water to create smooth dough.

Spoon dough into hands and form small dough balls. Shape into cookies and arrange them on a greased cookie sheet.

Bake for 20 minutes, then flip and bake an additional 10 minutes. Cool completely before feeding.

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he festive season might signal indulgence, but it also calls for simple, healthy recipes with easy cleanup. We might have friends that drop by, family staying for the weekend or last-minute guests. The simpler we can make meals, the better.

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1

St. Nikolaus Lauf 5K and 5 Mile – 9:30am. The Annual run/walk will benefit Riley Hospital for Children, the Greater Indianapolis YMCA and Lutheran Child and Family Services. Take part in a 5K run/walk or a 5-mile run. Course is mostly flat throughout the city. $22/basic registration.

Athenaeum, 401 E Michigan St, Indianapolis.

GetMeRegistered.com.

Rocky Ripple Holiday Bazaar – 10am-3pm.

This event features handmade items from local artists and crafters including: holiday decorations, hand-knit items, skincare items, herbal gifts, upcycled wearables and much more. Free. Rocky Ripple Town Hall, 930 West 54th St, Indianapolis.

RockyRipple.org.

Paws to Read – 11am-12pm. School-aged children who are reluctant readers are invited to read to a registered therapy dog who loves to listen to stories. Registration is not required but preferred by calling the branch. Held at multiple locations, check website or call for addresses.

Free. INDYPL.org

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2

Red Tent Indy: Wise Woman: Reclaiming the Crone – 5:30-8:30pm. Red Tent Indy hosts a woman’s circle, celebrating the crone archetype for women who have gone through “moonpause” or are going through peri-moonpause shifts. All who identify with being a woman are welcome.

There will be a celebration, a wise woman sharing circle, and an allergy friendly dinner. Donations of $5-$20 accepted. White Pine Wilderness Academy, 841 W 53rd St, Indianapolis. RedTentIndy. com.

Community Tuesday – All day. The first Tuesday of every month several attractions at the White River State Park offer special deals on admission.

Including the Eiteljorg Museum, IMAX Theatre, Indiana State Museum and many others. Cost varies. INWhiteRiver.com.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6

Target $5 night at the Children’s Museum – 4-8pm. Enjoy all the fun activities and exhibits of the museum for reduced admission of $5. Sponsored by Target the first Tuesday of each month. $5. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian St, Indianapolis. 317-334-4000.

ChildrensMuseum.org.

Holiday Party and Silent Auction – 4pm. A great meal, singing carols, and bid on unique silent auction items. Bring a vegetarian dish to share.

RSVP by 12/6. Free. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-257-9642.

InnerPeaceYoga.com.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7

INDIEana Handicraft Exchange – 5-10pm. A holiday-themed craft fair that consciously celebrates modern handmade goods. Vendors offer a range of handmade goods that serve dual purpose as both art and function. Free. Harrison Center for the Arts, 1505 N Delaware St, Indianapolis.

317-396-3886. HarrisonCenter.org.

First Friday Gallery Tour – 6-9pm. Tour more than 25 downtown galleries and art venues. Patrons are encouraged to walk or drive throughout the downtown cultural districts and visit the city’s diverse visual art offerings. Free. Various Downtown Galleries. 317-634-3114. IDADA.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8

Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis – 7am, registration. 9am, race begins. OrthoIndy presents the 30th Annual 10K and 5K race to benefit the Arthritis Foundation. Don festive holiday costumes and join friends and neighbors to raise awareness for the nation’s most common cause of disability.

Fun for the entire family that includes a Reindeer Run for kids. $37/adult, $23/child 12 and under.

Bankers Life Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis. IndyJingleBellRun.com.

Cereal Cinema – 10am. A unique, family-friendly experience created by The Indy Film Fest, The Athenaeum and The IMA. Enjoy a classic movie and a cereal buffet. Location alternates between the Athenaeum and IMA. $5. IndyFilmFest.org.

Hoosier EVA Meeting – 10am-12pm. Learn to support the continuing growth of using electric vehicles locally. Regular monthly meetings focus on growing local EVA enthusiasts and educate the public on the benefits of electric vehicles.

Free. Irvington Library, 5625 E Washington St, Indianapolis. 317-275-4470. HoosierEVA.org.

Yelp’s Totally Bazaar – 6:30-11pm. Shop local this holiday season with over 120 businesses at the annual pop-up party. Free. Indianapolis Central Public Library, 40 E St Clair St, Indianapolis.

317-275-4100. Yelp.com/Events.

Walk the Talk: Creating an Epic Shift - Kindness and Generosity – Doors open 7pm; Show 7:45pm. An inspirational speaker series inspired

by Ted Talks, the event features six local presenters that were auditioned and chosen based on their unique and personal experiences with mindfulness. For ages 21 and older. $15. The Antenaeum, 401 E Michigan St, Indianapolis.

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Indy VegFest Holiday Market – 12-4pm. Local merchants will be selling vegan and cruelty-free handmade products, apparel, body care, household products, and prepackaged vegan food perfect for gift giving. Vegan food vendors will each offer different brunch-themed dishes.Vendors will accept credit cards and cash. Free. Biltwell Event Center, 950 South White River Parkway West Dr, Indianapolis. IndyVegFest.com.

Holiday Party and Silent Auction – 4pm.

Join in a festive holiday celebration and bring a vegetarian dish to share. Free. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. RSVP 317257-9642. IPYC.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22

Solstice Double-Gong Meditation – 7:308:45pm. Enjoy a sound immersion evening with two gongs played simultaneously. Begins with easy physical yoga so you can bring friends and family. Next, meditate and relax to the healing vibrations of the gongs. $20. CITYOGA, 2442 Central Avenue, Indianapolis. 317-430-3875.

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 10

Community Dinner – 6:45pm. Bring family and friends to dinner, compliments of Peacock Family Chiropractic. While the meal is being prepared, Dr. Kyle Peacock walks you through healthy nutrition, minimizing toxins, and how to maintain a healthy nervous system. Free. Buca Di Beppo, 6045 E 86th St, Indianapolis. RSVP required 317-288-0727. PeacockFamilyChiropractic.com.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11

Green Drinks Indy – 6pm. Join environmentally minded individuals for casual drinks and conversation. Free. Location varies; check website for updated location. GreenDrinks.org.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12

Vibrant Thanksgiving Dishes– 6:30-8:30pm.

Learn how to enjoy the holiday season with health and vibrancy. All classes are glutenfree. $35. Ezra’s Enlightened Cafe, 6516 Ferguson St, Indianapolis. 317-255-3972.

EzrasEnlightenedCafe.com.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14

It’s a DAK Christmas Gala – 6-9pm. Food, shopping, music, raffles and auction to benefit The DAK Foundation. Money raised will assist the veterinary costs of rescue, shelter and foster dogs. $35. Northside Knights of Columbus, 2100 E 71st, Indianapolis. TheDakFoudation.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15

Alternative Gift Fair: Holiday Edition – 10am4pm. Shop local and handmade for this holiday season. Enjoy a variety of handmade goods Indiana-based artisans and small businesses.

Donations will be accepted to help the work of The PourHouse to benefit those facing homelessness this winter. Free. The Irving Theatre, 5505 E Washington St, Indianapolis. ALTGiftFair.com.

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 31

Countdown to Noon – 10am-3pm. Families are invited to participate in the excitement of an early countdown by celebrating the new year with a Water Clock Countdown to Noon. Exciting countdowns on the hour, complete with confetti at noon and 1pm. $18.50/adult; $13.50/youth ages 2-17; $17.50/senior 60+. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, Sunburst Atrium, 3000 N Meridian St, Indianapolis. 317-334-3322.

ChildrensMuseum.Org. Family New Year’s Eve – 6-9pm. The holiday season concludes with a family-friendly, alcoholfree celebration in the Governor Frank O’Bannon Great Hall. Children and adults will enjoy live music, games, crafts, magicians and clowns. The party even includes a balloon drop for the little ones at 8pm. $10/member; $16/non-member.

Reservations required. Indiana State Museum, White River State Park, 650 W Washington St, Indianapolis. 317-232-1367. IndianaMuseum.org.

New Year’s Eve Quadra Gong IntentionSetting Celebration – 6-7:45pm. Physical yoga, prosperity meditations, reflections, and extended multiple gong relaxation for 45 minutes. Bring blanket for comfort during relaxation. Stay after if you like, to enjoy Yogi Tea and community time.

Pre-register online. $20 before 12/17; $25 after.

CitYoga, 2442 Central Avenue, Indianapolis.

317-430-3875. CitYoga.biz.

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16

Death Cafe – 2-4pm. A free-wheeling conversation about life and death open to adults 18 and older. Free of ideology, opening and welcoming to all and conversations are kept confidential.

Registration required. Free. Heartland Unitarian Universalist Church, 9870 N Michigan Rd, Carmel. 317-730-5481. ElaineVoci.com.

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21

TUESDAY, JANUARY 1

Winter Solstice – An astronomical phenomenon marking the shortest day and the longest night of the year.

New Year’s Day Meditation – 10-11am. Start your new year off serenely with an unguided group meditation. Free. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-257-9642.

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Carmel Christkindlmarkt – 11/17-12/23; Wed/Thur 4-9pm, Fri-Sun Noon9pm. Closed 11/22. German themed Christmas market with vendors, ice rink, gifts, goods and food/drink. 10 Center Green, Carmel. 317-559-6608.

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First Class Free. New students are welcome to take their first class free any day. Select your class and bring your mat. Schedule available at IPYC. org. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-257-9642.

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A Positive Path for Spiritual Living – 9:30am Meditation; 10am Celebration Service. Come for music, meditation, and inspirational message and stay for fellowship. Youth education and nursery care provided. Free.

Unity of Indianapolis, 907 N Delaware St, Indianapolis. UnityOfIndy.com.

Sahaja Yoga Meditation –11am-Noon. Unleash your potential for good mental and physical health, balance and maximum performance to help you live fully in the present moment with Sahaja yoga meditation. Free.

Southside meeting location, 4950 E County Line Rd, Indianapolis. 317755-9630. IndianaMeditation.org.

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Kundalini Yoga – the Yoga of Awareness – 11am-12:15pm. Experience a vibrant mix of physical postures, breath-work, meditation, mantra, mudra and sound vibration with gong relaxation. $10. CITYOGA, 2442 N. Central Ave., Indianapolis. 317-920-9642. CitYoga.biz.

Community Yoga – 4-5pm. Hendricks County residents are invited to an all-levels flow class. A great opportunity to add an additional class to one’s yoga schedule. $5. Peace Through Yoga, 134 S Washington, Danville. 317753-1266. PeaceThroughYoga.com.

Qoya with Susan Cotter – 5:15-6:45pm. Qoya is an invigorating, empowering and mindful movement class that aims to help you heal and rediscover your feminine power through personal expression. Women only; wear comfy clothes to move around in. $15.

The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253–0499.

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monday Healing Circle – 9am. Join us to voice support you need for yourself and others. Followed by a chant the healing Maha Mrityunjaya mantra together. Free. Inner Peace Yoga Center 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis.

317-257-9642. IPYC.org.

Mindful Meditation – 12:15-12:45pm. Brief discussion followed by silent practice and concluding with observation, comments, or questions. No experience, fee, or registration required. Free. CenterPoint Counseling, 7700 North Meridian, Indianapolis. 317-252-5518. CenterPointCounseling.org.

Meditation Monday – 6-7:30pm. Bring something comfortable to sit on, a journal, and a meditation buddy. If you are new to meditation, or desire to find your tribe and flourish your current meditation practice, this is the class for you. $15/class; $50/4 classes. HoiTea ToiTea, 6283 N College Ave, Indianapolis. Karmen Fink, 317-343-4004. SAndCEvents.com.

Meditation for Peace – 6:30-7:15pm. 1st, 3rd and 5th Mondays. Open to all, a time of spiritual connection and relaxation. Free. Unity of Indianapolis, 907 N Delaware, Indianapolis. 317-635-4066. UnityOfIndy.com.

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Health & Wellness 101 Class– 6:30-8:30pm. Learn how to support your health naturally and reduce chemical overload in your life. Essential oils, weight-loss support and more, with holistic health practitioner Kim Woods. Free. For more info and to RSVP: Held in Irvington. 317-4094981. BeAmazing.net.

tuesday Eskenazi Health Farmers’ Market – 11am-1:30pm. Local produce, several vendors, meditation classes and fitness demonstration. The Common Ground, Eskenazi Healht, 720 Eskenazi Ave, Indianapolis. 317-880-4785.

EskenaziHealth.edu.

Evening with the Doctor – 7pm. Learn more about your body’s ability to self-heal and the benefits of Bio-Energetic work. Free. RSVP requested.

Morter HealthCenter, 10439 Commerce Dr, Ste 140, Carmel. 317-872-9300.

MorterHealthCenter.com.

wednesday Mindfulness Meditation – 5:30-6:15pm. 1st & 3rd Wed. Meditation opportunity open to anyone wanting to practice mindfulness in a supportive community. Drop-in with Cos Raimondi, no registration necessary. $5 suggested donation. Nourish Wellness, 826 W 64th St, Indianapolis.

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thursday Mindful Meditation – 12:15-12:45pm. Brief discussion followed by silent practice and concluding with observation, comments, or questions. No experience, fee, or registration required. Free. CenterPoint Counseling, 7700 North Meridian, Indianapolis. 317-252-5518. CenterPointCounseling.org.

Vegan Buffet at Spice Nation – 5:30pm. The Indian restaurant features vegetarian and vegan-friendly selections. Spice Nation, 4225 Lafayette Rd, Indianapolis. 317-299-2127.

Community Drum Circle – 7-8pm. Pre-jam begins at 6:45pm. All ages and levels are welcome, no experience necessary. Drums provided by Bongo Boy Music School and REMO, Inc. Free. Bongo Boy Music School, 8481 Bash St., Ste 1100, Indianapolis. 317-595-9065.

BongoBoyMusic.com.

friday Restorative Yoga with Barbara Manley – 10-11:15am. Rest and reenergize your body, mind, soul and spirit with this yoga practice. Breathing exercises, postures and internal energy movements leave you feeling fresh and ready to approach your day with more peace and contentment. $15. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253–0499.

ThePlayfulSoul.com.

saturday Fishers Winter Farmers’ Market –9am-12pm. Thru March 16. Fresh, local produce, prepared goods and market products. Free. Holland Park, 1 Park Dr, Fishers. 317-595-3150.

Indy Winter Farmer’s Market – 11/10-4/27. 9am-12:30pm. Connecting farmers and producers to the community, promoting access to local, healthy food for all. The market offers produce, baked goods, meat, dairy and more, Circle City Industrial Complex, 1125 Brookside Ave, Indianapolis.

GrowingPlacesIndy.org/indy-winter-farmers-market.

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