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14 LOCAL COURAGE Improves Lives of Others

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18 RISING ABOVE ADVERSITY

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How to Strengthen Your Resilience Muscle

21 BE ON THE BALL Putting Extra Fun into Fitness

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22 MEDITATION THAT WORKS

Tips for Finding the Right Practice

24 FOODS OUR

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Top 10 Heart Healthy Choices

26 MARK ROSENFELD’S

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27 SELF-LOVE

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letter from publisher

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February may be the shortest month of the year, yet it can be one of the most empowering: We fully shift into the new year, anticipating progress. We may reassess, refine, realize or toss recent resolutions. We are reminded to celebrate love in its many forms come Valentine’s Day.

Self-love plays a vital role as we remember to be kind to ourselves and embrace life’s possibilities. How wonderful that our heart energy naturally radiates light. How we respond to life’s inevitable challenges presents opportunities to cover everyone in grace as we choose to magnify and celebrate the good. How we manage situations as well as unexpected moments defines who we are becoming and our growing capacity to bless and flourish.

Though we would never wish trials upon anyone, few escape traumatic episodes now and then. In our February feature, “Rising Above Adversity, How to Strengthen Your Resilience Muscle,” writer April Thompson shares examples of how we can find strength in adversity, discover the kindness of others and even come to view life through a radically new prism.

As a breast cancer survivor of many years, I can attest to the strength and beauty born from soldiering on through shocking change. I love Eleanor Roosevelt’s take, “A woman is like a tea bag, you never know how strong she is until you put her in hot water.”

In a companion article, Allie McFee introduces us to two Indy area residents that are making a difference with “Local Courage Improves Lives of Others.” We too can wield helpful attitudes and tools toward making the most out of how we surmount hurdles.

As we navigate stormy waters, the importance of self-care supported by holistic wellness techniques becomes paramount. We are our own change agents for the better. Like me, I hope you look for helpfully practical information in our magazine, and each month look forward to considering and experiencing new ideas, techniques and resources.

This month we also encourage you to find a meditation practice that works for you, the wisdom of Charlie Chaplin’s view on self-love, and the top 10 heart-healthy food choices. Every month we provide resources throughout these pages, including our valued advertisers’ offerings, quick health tips, and calendar listings of the many healthy activities in town. We hope you make the most of it all and have a month filled with goodness and love.

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Fantastic Food Fest Returns

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oodies and culinary enthusiasts from around the state will gather for the Fantastic Food Fest, a premier food celebration, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on February 10 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on February 11 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds’ Expo Hall, in Indianapolis.

Presented by Indiana Grown, this year’s culinary celebration will feature hundreds of exhibits, demonstrations and workshops, including appearances and book signings by TV food personalities and celebrities.

Each year, Indy’s Fantastic Food Fest draws thousands of attendees eager to mingle with like minds, explore culinary trends and learn the latest recipes and culinary techniques from local and regional chefs.

Whatever your taste, the event has something for every palate. Bring your sense of adventure and dive into a cooking class, attend a seminar or workshop, or observe dozens of cooking demonstrations.

Explore the Marketplace Show Floor and Grand Tasting Pavilion where more than 200 food and beverage exhibitors and 30-plus live demonstrations offering a variety of classes and how-tos on multiple stages will take place during the twoday event.

General admission: $18-$28; VIP admission $60; specialty classes $35-$225. Location: 1202 E. 38th St. For more information, call 317-927-7500 or visit FantasticFoodFest.com.

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ndianapolis-area residents are invited to come celebrate an evening of cultural entertainment at the Indianapolis Public Library’s Meet the Artists XXX gala reception from 5:30 to 10 p.m. on February 10 at the Central Library.

Highlighting this free event will be a presentation by actress and Indiana native Vivica A. Fox. Fox will also participate in an awards ceremony for the Shades of Pearl Showcase artists. The celebration’s Shades of Pearl Showcase, which is open now through April 1, spotlights visual artists whose careers were advanced, in part, by their past participation in Meet the Artists showcases at the Indianapolis Public Library.

Featured works in the display include pieces by artists specializing in quilt, charcoal, mixed media, oil and more. Additional works of visual art will be on display in the Center for Black Literature & Culture at Central Library.

The Meet the Artists XXX exhibit is available for public viewing during normal Central Library hours.

Location: 40 E. St. Clair St. For more information, call 317-2754171 or visit IndyPL.org.

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Comprehensive Lab Services Practice Relocates

Ancient Practices Explored in Workshops

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he winter weather may have you already longing for spring. Starting February 3, White Pine Wilderness Academy, in Indianapolis, will host a three-week workshop series, Foraging Herbal Medicines: Winter Edition, with herbalist Greg Monzel.

During each themed workshop, Monzel will guide participants through the ins and outs of the foraging process and practical knowledge for identifying plant characteristics to the everyday application of the herbs and plants introduced that week.

Participants are encouraged to embrace the ancient practice of herbal remedies during this primer to foraging and medicine making. Each workshop offers participants the opportunity to engage in fieldwork identifying and gathering seasonally abundant plants needed to make a variety of herbal preparations.

Options include signing up for individual workshops or the full series. Scheduled workshops include Winter Wild Foods on February 3, Roots and Infusions on February 10 and Barks and Syrups February 17.

Monzel is a practicing herbalist with White Pines Wilderness Academy. He completed his 450-hour community herbalism intensive at the Northeast School of Botanical Medicine, in Ithaca, New York, in 2007. He is also an officer for the Indiana Chapter of the American Herbalist Guild.

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ab on Demand has relocated to their new location at 9240 North Meridian Street, Suite 240 in Indianapolis, a more central location allowing them to better serve the community.

Offering a broad range of basic to complex preventative and early detection lab services, the center helps patients better understand and take charge of their health. All are welcome regardless of insurance coverage, and individuals do not need a doctor’s order or referral to request the tests.

Lab results are confidential and delivered within 24 to 48 hours. Patients that pay out of pocket receive a significant savings discount.

Lab on Demand, a member of Angie’s List service providers, is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., by appointment on Saturday and closed on Sunday. Both call-ahead appointments and walk-ins are welcome.

For more information or to set up an appointment, call 317-405-8057 or visit LabOnDemandInd.com. See ad on page 25.

14th Annual Pink Pajama Party

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omen from throughout Indiana will embrace their inner superhero and gather on February 23 and 24 at the Indianapolis Marriott North Keystone at the Crossing, in Indianapolis, for the Pink Pajama Party: Heroes Unite to benefit the Indiana Women In Need (I.W.I.N) Foundation.

Themed as Time to Join Forces, attendees are encouraged to transform their secret superhero identities into their favorite pink pajamas and super hero gear. Featuring a silent auction and live music by Living Proof! this year’s event is made possible through the generosity of a variety of sponsors throughout the state.

The overnight retreat offers women throughout the community the opportunity to gather together and provide support for the nonprofit I.W.I.N. Foundation. The purpose of the pajama party is two-fold: to give women a night out filled with drinks, dinner, music and spa pampering, while raising funds to help women in Indiana who are currently undergoing breast cancer treatment.

Tickets: $150 includes dinner, one drink ticket, spa services, entertainment and breakfast.

Location: 3645 River Crossing Pkwy. For more information or to register, visit IWINFoundation.org.

Popular Walk the Talk Series Expands

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alk the Talk, a motivational speaking engagement series, is offering two upcoming events.

On February 21, the Walk the Talk motivational speaking engagement series marks a milestone in its growth, expanding its offerings to Bloomington, Indiana, at the Buskirk-Chumley Theatre.

Co-founders Steve Ross and Richard Brendan, two visionaries with a common mission to help others awaken to inspiration and motivation, will host the event featuring six speakers sharing their experience about Creating Happiness from 7:30 to 9:15 p.m.

The series continues at its original venue in Indianapolis, presenting the speaker topic Empathy at 7:30 p.m. on March 6 at The Vogue Theatre, in Indianapolis. Doors will open at 6:45 p.m.

A 20-minute Q&A session with the speakers will follow each presentation. The Walk the Talk presentations feature live music, speakers sharing their inspiring stories, an interactive environment where participants may explore the necessary tools to incorporate what they’ve learned into everyday life, and a motivational balloon drop. Local and regional vendors will also be on hand with motivational merchandise that supports the event’s mission of well-being.

Admission Buskirk-Chumley Theatre: $11 for students; $15 nonstudents; free for children 11 years old and under. Location: 114 E. Kirkwood Ave. For more information, call 812-323-3020 or visit WalkTheTalkSeries.com or BuskirkChumley.org. Admission The Vogue Theatre: $15. Location: 6259 N. College Ave. For more information, call 317-502-1250 or visit WalkTheTalkSeries.com. See ads on pages 17 and 23.

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Keep America Beautiful Recognizes Local Affiliate with National Award

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eep Indianapolis Beautiful (KIB) was recently honored with the 2017 Affiliate Award of Excellence for distinguishing itself as an exemplary Keep America Beautiful (KAB) affiliate organization at the KAB’s National Awards Ceremony in Dallas, Texas.

KIB was recognized for a commitment to encourage local government, business and private citizens to work together to make Indianapolis a cleaner, greener, more beautiful place to live.

Sherrie Bossung, Eli Lilly and Company’s recently retired director of community engagement, was also honored for her service to Indianapolis by receiving KAB’s 2017 Lady Bird Award. Bossung partnered with KIB President David Forsell a decade ago to start Lilly’s Global Day of Service.

“These imaginative, inspirational and transformative community leaders help bring to life creative, resourceful and meaningful programs in their communities,” said KAB president and CEO Helen Lowman. “It’s my privilege to recognize Keep Indianapolis Beautiful and President David Forsell for such valuable, mission-based work that helps their community be more socially connected, environmentally healthy and economically sound.”

“We’re so proud to have this national recognition for our work,” said Forsell.

“We listen to the community, and aim to meet their needs and aspirations for improving quality of life, from individuals adopting their blocks to our work alongside Indy’s largest employers to do community good. And, KAB appreciates we do all we can with every public or philanthropic dollar we secure to contribute to biodiversity as we beautify the city.”

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health briefs

LOWER BODY MASS

A study of more than 50,000 people in the Czech Republic by the Seventh-Day Adventist Loma Linda University, in California, found that those that made breakfast their largest meal of the day had lower body mass index (BMI) levels. Lunch as the largest daily meal showed the next best results. The researchers concluded that timing and frequency of meals play a role in predicting weight loss or gain. The two factors associated with higher BMI were eating more than three meals a day (snacks were counted as extra meals) and making dinner the day’s largest meal.

Moderate Exercise Guards Against Depression In Exercise and the Prevention of Depression, a study of 33,908 adults in Norway by the University of New South Wales, researchers found that one hour of exercise a week reduced depression in 12 percent of the subjects.

The purpose of the study was to address whether exercise protects against new-onset depression and anxiety and if so, the intensity and amount of exercise required. They concluded that regular leisure-time exercise of any intensity provides protection against future depression, but not anxiety. Thus, increasing the population of people exercising may provide public mental health benefits and prevent a substantial number of new cases of depression.

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Chocolate and Olive Oil Help Heart Health

Cardiologist Rossella Di Stefano, with the University of Pisa, in Italy, led a study of 26 people and determined that eating a combination of dark chocolate and olive oil improved cholesterol levels and blood pressure after 28 days. She says, “Fruits and vegetables exert their protective effects through plant polyphenols found in cocoa, olive oil and apples. We found that eating small, daily portions of dark chocolate with added natural polyphenols from extra-virgin olive oil was associated with an improved cardiovascular risk profile. Our study suggests that extra virgin olive oil might be a good food additive to help preserve our ‘repairing cells’.”

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Research from the University of Texas at Arlington reported in The FASEB Journal, published by the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, has found that zinc supplements can inhibit or slow the growth of esophageal cancer cells.

The research also found that zinc deficiency is common among throat cancer patients. Zincrich foods include spinach, flax seeds, beef, pumpkin seeds and seafood such as shrimp and oysters.

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The Dangers of Mercury in Dental Fillings

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Many consumers are not aware that all silver-colored fillings, or dental amalgams, contain mercury. In fact, amalgam fillings are comprised of approximately 50 percent mercury, according to the World Health Organization and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Although banned or restricted in many other countries, these

fillings are still used in the U.S. Amalgam fillings pose risks to human health, and dental mercury released into the environment can cause long-lasting damage to wildlife. Jack Kall, a Doctor of Dental Medicine and chairperson of the board of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT), a global network of dentists, health professionals and scientists that has been researching dental amalgam and other dental products since 1984, explains, “Mercury is continuously emitted from dental amalgam fillings, and it is absorbed and retained in the body, particularly in the brain, kidney, liver,

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Unsafe amalgam removal techniques also raise health concerns. Some patients require the removal of amalgam fillings due to physical deterioration, while others have it done for cosmetic purposes (white-colored fillings match the teeth better) or because they prefer to have dental fillings that don’t contain mercury.

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Bureaucratic Bungle

Monsanto, the company that makes the controversial weed killer Roundup, is setting farmer against farmer and state against state with its newest product, dicamba. Amid claims and counterclaims over effectiveness and safety of crops and humans, the debate is shedding new light on how new agricultural products are introduced, tested and regulated. One major difference with dicamba is the gaseous vaporization it uses to treat crops, causing the poison to spread onto neighboring plants via wind. Brad Williams, a Missouri farmer, says that leaves on trees were “so deformed you couldn’t even really identify the differences between them.”

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Monsanto Still Gaming the System

Sealife Sanctuary Greenpeace Lobbies to Create Huge Antarctic Preserve

The South Pole is Earth’s last uninhabited outpost, and Greenpeace seeks to establish an Antarctic sanctuary of almost three-quarters of a million square miles in the Weddell Sea adjacent to the vast continent that would protect whales, penguins and other wildlife.

The nonprofit has called for governments to show greater vision and ambition. Frida Bengtsson, head of the Greenpeace Antarctic campaign, states, “Over the next 12 months, we have an opportunity to make history: to create an Antarctic Ocean sanctuary which would be the largest protected area on Earth.” She notes that it would also ensure healthier oceans that soak up carbon dioxide to moderate climate change.

The proposal, submitted by the European Union and promoted by the German government, will be considered in October by the governmental bodies responsible for managing the Antarctic marine environment. It follows the successful adoption of the Ross Sea sanctuary in 2016.

Bottle Buyback

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Britain May Charge Deposit to Reduce Bottle Litter

Britain only recycled 57 percent of the plastic bottles that were sold there in 2016, and is considering charging a deposit fee to reduce litter.

Scotland is also introducing a deposit return policy for cans and bottles. Denmark recycles 90 percent and South Australia 80 percent by using deposits as an incentive.

UK Environment Secretary Michael Gove says that almost 8 million tons of plastic are dumped into the world’s oceans each year, with up to 80 percent washing out to sea from land. Gove is consulting with the industry to determine the advantages and disadvantages of different types of reward and return systems for plastic, metal and glass drinks containers. Britain’s decision to charge a deposit for each plastic bag in 2015 has slashed usage.

Auto Revolution

Industry Revs Up for Electric Car Future

China, the world’s largest car market, is planning to stop production and sales of traditional energy vehicles in favor of electric vehicles (EV), and the decision has sped up competitive development by U.S. automakers. General Motors is promising to launch at least 20 new electric vehicles in the next six years. “General Motors believes the future is all-electric,” says Mark Reuss, the company’s head of product development.

The falling cost of lithium-ion batteries also brings a tipping point into view, observers say. By 2025 it’s possible that electric drivetrains will have no cost disadvantage compared with internal combustion engines.

Technology is fast resetting the outlook for what cars can do, how consumers use them and how much an EV will cost. Tesla, Ford and Japanese and European companies are also responding to what’s being called both “the age of electricity”, and “the age of personalized transportation”.

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n Rising Above Adversity: How to Strengthen Your Resilience Muscle, Dr. Steven M. Southwick, professor of psychiatry at the Yale University School of Medicine, says strength comes from “having a purpose and mission, or believing what you do has meaning.”

Our choices to help those in need have become the backbone of strength to courageously make a difference. Two local residents are doing just that, and here are their stories of encouragement and example.

One in 360 children in the U.S. has Tourette’s. In every five kids with the affliction, one girl will have it and it’ll likely be the most severe.

Bossi fitted that statistic. “My brain was basically taking over my life in the wrong way; it would focus on one thing such as biting my tongue or punching myself, over and over again.”

Bossi, who spoke about her healing journey for Walk the Talk: Miracles—an Indy-based TedTalk speaker series—said she was on about 30 medications at the peak of her syndrome and spent time in a psychiatric ward.

Risking Her Health to Help Others Amanda Bossi has used her personal recovery from self-harming tics from Tourette’s Syndrome, a nervous system disorder, as motivation to help children with this same ailment.

“I risk my own mental state by doing what I do for these kids to be the role model that I never had,” says Bossi.

Each summer, she works as a camp counselor and unit leader in Atlanta, for children ages 8 to 17 with Tourette’s Syndrome, that gather from all over the country. Her role is to help them learn about their brain and develop coping strategies to express their “tic” without having it control them. Tics are defined as repetitive, involuntary movement or vocalization.

However, working with this population is potentially unsafe for Bossi. “The brain can adopt a tic, just like a yawn is contagious and if their urge is like the ones I used to have, my brain remembers that,” says Bossi.

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The loss of personal power she experienced from the medication’s side effects and from the ward’s treatments (that felt more like punishments), motivated her to try a holistic approach, in which she discontinued her medications and retrained her brain.

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“When I felt the urge to punch my nose, I instead followed it and would just gently touch my nose,” says Bossi.

“I call it shaking hands with my brain.”

This method created long-term recovery and she applies it, along with meditation, visualization, empathy and listening to help the children she works with.

Bossi is currently in the process of writing a book on these methods and has plans to develop an online program for parents, doctors and neurologists with a protocol on how to support the children.

Her drive to be the mentor she never had gives her the courage to continue to help even with the potential of a triggered relapse.

Advocating with Courage Donald Sawyer, local filmmaker and advocate for the homeless, is on a mission to spread awareness of current homeless rights and solutions for affordable housing.

His passion for being a voice for the voiceless has fueled him to team up with other filmmakers to courageously address gaps in service systems in their film Under the Bridge, which was shown in Washington, D.C. to promote legislative changes.

Initially, his intention was to dispel stereotypes by filming those living on the streets, yet once he heard their narratives versus the narratives of the service providers, city officials and law enforcers, he realized there was a large miscommunication at play.

“‘These people have the opportunity to get off the streets but it is their choice,’ is what the service providers were saying,” says Sawyer. “Yet, we realized this was not true. An astonishing percentage of homeless have jobs, but don’t make enough to sustain an apartment, and there are other loopholes, such as the housing list may take up to a year to access and they remain on the streets until that time.”

In addition, if there’s history of criminal record or a debilitating mental illness, these types of barriers make it less likely to get housing.

This miscommunication sparked the birth of their first film Uncharted: The Truth Behind Homelessness, which aired at the Keystone Arts Cinema in 2014, and captured this miscommunication in on-camera interviews.

The film was reedited into Under the Bridge which won the best Hoosier Lens award at the Indy Film Festival in 2016, and was viewed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Justice in D.C. accompanied with a panel discussion. Since then, there was an approval for an ordinance in Indianapolis that says the city cannot close a camp without having transitional or long-term housing provided for the residents.

Sawyer is currently working on his next film Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness, which highlights a solution called Housing First. “This is a different concept and has been around since the 1990s where we house them first,” says Sawyer. “It will be easier for them to recover with a roof over their head, and then when their foundation is stable, they can start building their lives.”

Traditional methods first focus on helping the individual become sober and employed, yet there is only a 24 percent success rate. When cities have applied the Housing First method, there is an 80 percent success rate, which saves the country millions of dollars.

“It costs thousands of dollars to arrest someone, to keep them in jail, for emergency visits and court costs,” says Sawyer. His courage and persistence to show the realities on camera provide the evidence and awareness for real change to occur.

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I needed rest and downtime and I knew I could benefit from professional assistance. The Art of Healing has a full spa treatment package encompassing several hours including massage, AromaTouch therapy, floatation tank and a full-spectrum infrared sauna.

When I walked into the spa, I was greeted with relaxing smells of essential oils. I started with a hot bamboo massage with owner Cody Adkins—I had never experienced this style, and I was told this massage can go deeper into the muscles.

The bamboo tool used is 100 percent-certified bamboo and rosewood, and is used with warm oil, which felt comforting. In addition, Adkins offered me Trigger Point Therapy, which involves compression on tight or painful areas of the body to deactivate the tension in that spot, as well as the myofascial or connective tissue around it. Trigger points can be created when stressed or from injury, as well as postural and acute trauma.

I breathed through the therapy and my back finally felt the relief I needed. Next, I experienced a specialized essential oils treatment, the dōTERRA AromaTouch therapy—a licensed technique that consists of dropping eight different essential oils along the spine.

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This technique is described by The Art of Healing as “a clinical approach to applying essential oils along energy meridians and visceral contact points of the back and feet to help balance sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems of the body.”

The first two oils are Balance and Lavender, for relaxation. The next two are Melaleuca, another name for Tea Tree oil, and On Guard, for immune system stimulation. Then, the deep pain relief oils are applied: AromaTouch and Deep Blend. Lastly, Wild Orange and Peppermint are applied for invigoration. The dōTERRA brand of essential oils used are also available for purchase at the spa.

Soon, I was off to the infrared sauna for more relaxation.

It was unlike any other I had been in before, because it consists of three infrared spectrum lights: mid, near and far infrared delivered by SoloCarbon heaters.

Adkins says, “Sweating is the body’s safe and natural way to detox heavy metals and pollutants trapped in the body, as the far infrared sauna works on a cellular level.”

There were six Pre-Set Wellness programs to choose from and I chose Relaxation. Other options were Weight Loss and Anti-Aging. I put my feet up against the wall and I actually fell asleep because it was so relaxing! When I woke, I felt rested and then remembered I had my last treatment—the float tank.

I have floated before in my hometown and loved it. I felt so calm that creative ideas for the cookbook I am writing effortlessly flowed into my mind. Some of my best ideas have come from floating.

Unlike my previous floats, this float tank had an option to listen to music consisting of vibrational sound therapy that is intended to activate calming brain waves, as well as stimulate creativity.

I climbed into the pod, closed the lid and drifted into a trance in the darkness as I floated upon slightly-warmerthan room temperature water consisting of 900 pounds of Epsom salt. The music and floating experience felt like I was transported to an underwater intergalactic world of dolphin sounds, Gregorian chants and Buddhist temple “Oms”.

Adkins describes their floatation experience as “part therapy, part meditation, part transcendence, and all relaxation.” I agree with him after experiencing it. I felt deeply relaxed, yet invigorated. Additional benefits include improved sleep and immune system, as well as reduced chronic pain.

When it was time to go, and since I scheduled my session in the evening, I was ready for some dinner and a peaceful slumber.

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RISING ABOVE

ADVERSITY

How to Strengthen Your Resilience Muscle

by April Thompson

At one time or another, an estimated 70 percent of people experience a life-altering traumatic event, and most grow stronger from surviving it, according to decades of research by leading institutions like Harvard and Yale universities and the University of Pennsylvania. We can prepare now for life’s inevitable hurdles and setbacks by developing the skills and tools of resilience.

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Such researchers have found that, like elastic stretched beyond its normal limits, people often don’t just bounce back to their old form, but stretch and expand in new ways. The pair conducted in-depth case studies of survivors of extreme traumatic experiences that went on to do bold things. Just one case in point: After losing a leg in a car accident, college basketball player Casey Pieretti reinvented himself as a successful Hollywood stuntman.

According to many studies, 60 to 80 percent of people grow in some way from personal trauma, known as “post-traumatic growth”, according to Feldman. “It can be as simple as appreciating each day more. It can mean deepening relationships. It may result in a renewed sense of 18

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spirituality. Or, it might take one’s life in a dramatically different direction,” he says.

Ila Eckhoff, a financial executive in New York City, has experienced more than her share of challenges: developing cerebral palsy as a toddler, enduring 12 childhood surgeries, losing her mother at age 11 and four years ago, her husband. “All of the struggles and losses brought me here, now,” says Eckhoff. “Nobody ever said life was easy. We have greater appreciation for the things that we had to struggle to achieve.”

Choosing self-directedness instead of self-pity in the face of challenges differentiates those that thrive from those that merely survive, observes Catherine Morisset, a life coach from Ottawa, Canada, who specializes in resilience. “It’s taking responsibility for life and managing the way you want to

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live it. We all have choices, even in the face of difficulty,” she says.

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“Challenges don’t define you. How you respond does,” remarks Doug Hensch, an executive coach and author of Positively Resilient: 5½ Secrets to Beat Stress, Overcome Obstacles, and Defeat Anxiety.

He attests that having a growth mindset is vital, focusing on strengths without disregarding areas needing improvement.

Maintaining a balanced outlook that’s realistic, yet positive, enables individuals to move on from trauma. For supersurvivors, being pragmatic serves them far better than a false sense of optimism about bad situations, Feldman found, saying, “They grieved losses, but thought realistically about what to do next.”

“Optimism in the best sense is focusing on the positive without denying

the negative, while focusing on what’s in your control,” notes Hensch.

Martin Seligman, known as the “father of positive psychology”, found that when people take setbacks personally, viewing them as permanent, pervasive and personal, they develop a sense of learned helplessness that inhibits growth and happiness. “It’s important not to ‘catastrophize’ or generalize a failure and extend it to other areas of life,” says Dr. Steven M. Southwick, a professor of psychiatry at Yale University School of Medicine who focuses on post-traumatic stress disorder and resilience.

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Social networks are critical in the face of challenges, resilience experts agree. “When we are wronged or feel unsafe, it’s natural to withdraw when we should do the opposite,” says Feldman. “It’s also not the number of friends you have, or even how much time you spend with them, that matters. All you need is at least one person you

can count on.”

“We are built to be connected with others. It has a significant impact in regulating stress,” says Southwick, a co-author of Resilience: The Science of Mastering Life’s Greatest Challenges, from West Haven, Connecticut. Over the past two decades, Southwick and his colleagues have studied three groups that have come through harrowing events: being Vietnam War prisoners, Special Forces instructors and civilians. They found people that rebounded strongly often shared common attributes, including embracing a spiritual outlook and social network.

In 2013, Damon Redd, of Boulder, Colorado, awoke to a severe flooding event, with his home and business buried under five feet of mud and water that nearly wiped out his clothing business, Kind Design, overnight. “It was the hardest thing I’ve ever gone through, to lose everything I had built. It also gave me a new perspective on what’s important. It made me aware that you can replace physical things, but you can’t replace memories. My mind was blown away by the support I received.”

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Altruism and owning a moral code is another common characteristic of resilient individuals, according to Southwick.

Having a purpose is a huge indicator of whether a person will rise to the occasion. “You can endure almost anything if you have a mission, or believe what you are doing has meaning. It gives you great strength,” he says.

In 2016, Bobbi Huffman lost her high school sweetheart and husband to suicide a few days before Valentine’s Day. As she began to process the tragedy, she saw two choices ahead: “Drop into a deep depression and give up or focus on our deep love for one another, get into therapy, and make a difference by inspiring, encouraging and helping others,” says Huffman.

She chose the latter, asking for professional help and signing up for the 16-mile Overnight Walk for Suicide Prevention, in New York City. “Getting into the best shape of my life at age 50 became my passion. As I walked through the night, I reflected on our beautiful memories as a couple. It was an amazing, healing experience,” reflects Huffman.

Forgiveness—whether for others or ourself—is another key to help us move forward, reports Feldman. “Often, people can get stuck in blame, but resentment

keeps people shackled to the past. If and when a person is ready to forgive, widespread research indicates that it can lead to better health outcomes.”

Strengthening Our Resilience Muscle Experts point out that there isn’t any one perfect formula or single must-have trait for building resilience, and none we can’t develop. Learning a skill like mindfulness is an easy place to start.

“Resilient people don’t try to avoid stress, but learn how to manage and master it,” says Southwick. “Mindfulness meditation requires practice, but through it, you can learn to regulate emotions and relax the nervous system.”

Eckhoff practices mindfulness several times a day with a one-minute gratitude meditation. “I have five things I am most grateful for. I close my eyes, take a deep breath and say them. It brings me focus, reduces stress and reminds me of how lucky I am,” she says.

Morisset suggests making incremental changes to strengthen our resilience muscles. “Success builds success and failure builds failure, so do something you know you can accomplish and build on that,” she counsels.

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Good times are the best times to begin “resilience training” notes Hensch.

“I sought out a therapist once I had turned the corner after my divorce and was dating someone and my business was taking off. It was precisely because I knew something else would likely happen, and I wanted to be better prepared for it,” he recalls.

Applying positive self-talk when something blindsides us helps, as does not expecting to handle things perfectly.

“There’s nothing wrong with just staying afloat when you’re in the middle of trauma or adversity. One key to happiness in life is just managing expectations. It’s okay to be anxious, sad and worried at times—in fact, it’s healthy,” says Hensch.

Hardships are just that: hard. However, with time and experience, resilient individuals come to trust their ability to get through them, large and small.

“Resiliency is not about how you bounce back from a single traumatic event; it’s how you respond every day to the challenges that life presents,” Eckhoff has learned. “Repetitive use of this ‘muscle’ builds strength and enables you to do more and sometimes, the impossible.”

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heir playful appearance as a beach ball look-alike makes exercise balls welcome props in home workouts, gyms and yoga studios. “They’re a fun training tool for every age, from children to maturing Baby Boomers,” says Dennis Fuchs, CEO of TheraGear, in Sumas, Washington. “Exercise balls are affordable and offer many benefits, from enhanced mobility to reduced risk of injury and increased athletic performance.”

Originally developed by Italian plastic manufacturer Aquilino Cosani in 1963 as a toy called the Gymnastik and then used by British and Swiss physical therapists to help orthopedic patients, the ball has since come a long way to serve fitness needs.

Also known as Swiss, stability, balance, physio- and Pilates balls, this colorful piece of equipment can range in size from 14 to 34 inches to be appropriate for a user’s height (Tinyurl.com/Right SizeExerciseBall).

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Core Strength Without Strain Stability balls are recommended by fitness trainers and chiropractors for their ability to build core strength and increase flexibility of pelvic muscles without putting unnecessary strain on the back. “The core is a series of muscles used in almost all functional movement; tailored exercises focus both on abdominal and back strength and pelvic and hip stability,” explains Linnea Pond, an exercise instructor at the Pocono Family YMCA, in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.

Using an exercise ball also promotes full body conditioning. “Swiss ball training connects the brain with stabilizer muscles, improving gross motor skills and upper body strength, as well,” Fuchs elaborates.

“These versatile training balls help equip an individual to handle the functional demands of sports and everyday life.”

Recovery from Injury and Illness Exercise balls are used in occupational therapy for stroke patients and others recovering from injury.

“A stroke deadens part of the brain, and to regain movement in an affected arm or leg, an unaffected part of the brain must take over the lost function. The goal of the therapist is to establish new neural pathways through repetition and visual reinforcement. We have patients do simple exercises with the ball hundreds of times so these pathways start to form,” explains Bob Schrupp, a physical therapist and founder of Therapy Network, in Winona, Minnesota.

One goal for physical and occupational therapists is to help clients perform rehabilitation exercises that also motivate them to continue exercising. While the ball is an excellent tool in clinical settings, Schrupp cautions, “After a stroke, or if you’re older or in poor health, it’s always best to check with your doctor or physical therapist to determine if stability ball exercises are appropriate.”

Pregnant Women and Senior Fitness Balance balls, when used properly, can offer a safe way for pregnant women, children and seniors to stay fit. Exercising with a ball can help older individuals increase flexibility, especially in the hips, with cardiac strengthening as a bonus.

Pregnant women can safely increase and maintain abdominal strength as the baby grows, and in doing so, care for muscles that will help them through labor. “Pregnancy can throw a woman off balance, and a growing baby puts pressure on internal organs. Pressing the back on a stability ball against a wall offers support for squats. Sitting on a ball helps maintain good posture and pelvic mobility, and reduces low back pain,” explains Pond.

Incorporating the ball into yoga or Pilates routines prompts different muscles into action because it calls on the body’s learned ability to sense and respond to movement, termed proprioception. Pond says, “Proprioception is challenged just from sitting on the ball; there are immediate physical adjustments made to maintain posture and stability. In yoga, the ball is another tool to increase flexibility and balance.”

School and Workplace Exercise balls are increasingly replacing traditional chairs in classrooms and offices, and teachers are reporting better grades and attention span as a result, while workers appreciate better-toned muscles and enhanced balance.

Maintaining good posture by sitting on the ball also increases blood circulation throughout the body, including the brain.

Regarding the equipment’s eye-catching appearance, Schrupp sees a helpful bonus: “The ball is a big, colorful reminder to perform your exercises.”

Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, author and multimedia artist. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

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MEDITATION THAT WORKS Tips for Finding the Right Practice

by April Thompson

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ore Americans than ever before are seeking the benefits of meditation, which notably improves mental, physical and spiritual health. Choosing from its many styles and traditions can be daunting for a new meditator, as is figuring out how to incorporate such a practice into a busy life.

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tual backgrounds. As a tool to develop awareness, it can enhance what you already believe and practice,” assures Diana Lang, the Los Angeles author of Opening to Meditation: A Gentle, Guided Approach and a spiritual counselor who has taught meditation for 37 years.

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complement one another. For her, “Prayer is like talking to God, whereas meditation is listening to God. Before I came to meditation, I had been doing all the talking.”

She came to meditation during a trying period working in sales and marketing. “When a friend gave me a meditation CD, I popped it in after a stressful conference call and felt instantly calmed. Ten years later, meditation has gone beyond quieting the mind; it’s sunk into my heart and spirit,” says Trottmann, who went on to publish her own CDs at GuidedChristianMeditation.com.

“I came to meditation tired of habitual suffering and stress, and wanting to be happier,” says Bill Scheinman, a coach in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), which he refers to as “mindfulness practice without the Buddhist jargon.” The Oakland, California, instructor has taught mindfulness in settings ranging from corporations to prisons, drawing from a range of meditative disciplines and 23 years of intensive practice.

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“Having taught meditation to tens of thousands of people, I would say the most common issue is that beginning meditators don’t think they’re doing it right. It’s important not to judge yourself or have loaded expectations about the experience,” notes Lang. She suggests starting wherever we are right now, adding, “Whatever book, class or teacher you first stumble upon is a clue.” But that doesn’t call for rigidly adhering to a particular type of meditation forever.

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The act of meditating can be uncomfortable, but the challenges are part of its power. Scheinman remarks. “If you establish a daily practice, eventually, you will become more clear-headed, kinder and happier. That’s how you know your practice is working—not how you feel during meditation itself.” Consistency is key. It’s not effective to only meditate when you feel good, he says.

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Overview of Options Mindfulness practices go by many names, from vipassana to MBSR, and can be done sitting or walking, but all are focused on cultivating moment-to-moment awareness. “Mindfulness is about being aware: deliberately paying attention to body sensations, thoughts and emotions. Focused attention is on the body, heart and mind,” explains Scheinman.

Guided visualization differs from most forms of meditation in that the meditator is intentionally creating a mental image, typically one of a peaceful, beautiful place. Typically, the goal of a guided visualization is deep relaxation and stress reduction.

Mantra meditations involve continuous repetition of a word, phrase or sound, drawing spiritual power from the sound’s vibration, as well as its meaning. Many mantras are uttered in a tradition’s native language, such as shanti, meaning peace in Sanskrit. Teachers like Lang prefer to use mantras in English that meditators can more easily grasp, such as, “Love is the way.”

Breathing meditation. Meditation experts say our ever-present breath is a sound foundation for a meditation practice, as well as an easy place to start. “Tapping into the power of our breath is vital; it cleanses our system,” says Trottmann.

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Cacao’s flavanols lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of stroke and act as antioxidants to prevent inflammation. Dr. JoAnn E. Manson, a physician, doctor of public health and professor of medicine at Harvard MedicalSchool affiliate Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, confirms, “Between 400 and 900 milligrams (mg) a day of cocoa flavanols may favorably affect several mechanisms and pathways related to cardiovascular disease prevention.”

Not all chocolate is created equal.

Manson recommends chocolate with cocoa or cacao as the first ingredient, not sugar. She and her colleagues are currently conducting the Cocoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study, a large-scale, randomized study of 18,000 U.S. men and women testing the benefits of ingesting 600 mg per day of cocoa flavanols.

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acids, wild-caught salmon (about two six-ounce weekly servings) helps reduce systemic inflammation and risk of developing atherosclerosis, hypertension and stroke, according to Dr. Josh Axe, of Nashville, Tennessee.

Beyond prevention, omega-3s in oily fish are also widely known to treat atherosclerosis, normalize heart rhythms and help lower blood pressure, cholesterol and triglyceride levels, as well as significantly lower the risk of stroke.

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magnesium—about 764 mg per cup—roasted pumpkin seeds, or pepitas, top the list of heart-healthy nuts and seeds. Magnesium is an important electrolyte that helps the heart fire on all cylinders and not skip a beat. Improvements in lipid profiles can occur with a daily intake of 365 mg, or about a halfcup, of pepitas. Enjoy roasted pumpkin seeds as a snack or scatter them in a salad, bowl of chili or soup for a delicious crunch.

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of phytonutrients and antioxidants for decreasing inflammation and preventing heart disease, says Wendy Bazilian, a doctor of public health and registered dietitian in San Diego, and author of The SuperFoodsRx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients. “Whirl them into a breakfast smoothie, add them to a green salad or combine them with dark chocolate for a tasty, heart-healthy dessert,” she advises.

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Beet Juice.

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Avocados. Fresh avocados

supply magnesium, plus they’re a good source of potassium, another electrolyte the heart needs for optimum functioning. “You probably know bananas and citrus fruits are top sources of potassium, but I like avocados because they also supply healthy fats,” says Dr. Stephen T. Sinatra, a board-certified cardiologist with the HeartMD Institute, in Manchester, Connecticut.

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Almonds. Sinatra recommends

a handful of almonds a day to raise HDL, a form of “good” cholesterol he likens to a “lipid garbage truck” that picks up oxidized “bad” LDL in the bloodstream and carries it to the liver for processing.

A 2015 study in the journal Hypertension found that two daily eight-ounce glasses of beet juice can help reduce high blood pressure.

Beets contain a natural dietary nitrate found in previous studies to lower high blood pressure. Enjoy beet juice in smoothies, as a tart drink known as a “shrub” (beet juice with raspberry vinegar) or in soups like borscht.

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Garlic. Allicin, the

sulfur compound that gives garlic its distinctive aroma, helps keep blood thin and flowing optimally, says Sinatra.

The freshest chopped garlic offers the best benefits, according to a study from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine.

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Pomegranate. Drinking

about one cup of pomegranate juice a day for three months can improve blood flow to the heart, reports a study in the American Journal of Cardiology.

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Extra-Virgin Olive Oil.

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After struggling with shyness, he took on a confidence-boosting job as an exotic dancer in 2011, working with men at both ends of the assertiveness spectrum.

In this milieu, he gained a better understanding of men’s thoughts and actions related to women. Through his career as a dancer while in his own satisfying relationship, Rosenfeld also personally communicated with about 50,000 women, many of which opened up about their own trials and tribulations with dating.

A resident of Brisbane, Rosenfeld launched the website MakeHimYours. com.au in 2014, sharing what he’s learned in order to help women stop experiencing frustrations in dating and start attracting healthy, happy relationships. He’s also participated in the

conversation at The Good Men Project on what enlightened masculinity means in the 21st century.

What are the greatest misconceptions women have about men?

Both genders face significant, yet different, challenges, and so believe the other gender has it easier. Men want to feel cared for and heard. Many are terrified to approach a woman; they fear rejection or not being a good enough provider. Often, when a woman perceives that a man needs space, it’s his fears and insecurities that are keeping him from deeper intimacy.

What mistakes do women make in the courtship phase?

Women often get ahead of themselves in the dating stage, instead of taking

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enough time to let things unfold. I tell women to slow down and date multiple men to counter that tendency. It’s also good to “widen the funnel” and date different types of men, especially if you seem to attract the so-called “wrong” type. Keep deep emotions and commitments out of the courtship phase, while you discover who someone is and if they are right for you.

Why do both genders need to nurture their feminine energy?

As a man, I can spend too much time on my masculine energy and be too logical and focused on end results. I can lose a sense of self, presence and connection with the present moment. Meditation is one entry point; I find practicing a martial art is grounding, as is spending quality time with a woman. If an individual spends too much time in either energy, imbalance occurs; everyone has to find their own equilibrium.

What are good ways to practice self-care while seeking and sustaining a relationship?

Find activities in your day that make you feel nurtured, happy and good about yourself. Take care of your health, home and friendships. Exercise some independence. Make your life fulfilling, so that men want to be part of your exciting days.

How can we best navigate the world of online dating and other means of meeting potential mates?

It starts with your mindset. If you think you will be on a dating site for three weeks and find a mate, don’t bother. Be prepared to engage for a minimum of six to 12 months. Consider bad dates as reasons to laugh.

Think of it as “online introducing”.

It’s up to you to quickly get past the chat stage to real communication and real dates. Online potential mates don’t have a “vibe” for you like they do in person.

I suggest talking with prospects on the phone and keeping first dates short. Keep an open mind to recognize prospects you might otherwise overlook.

Online dating is a supplement, not a substitute, for meeting compatible men or women in real life. You should be tapping networks of friends, family and colleagues to make connections, as well as being open to meeting potential mates at public events.

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Which signs indicate that a dating prospect wants to pursue a genuine relationship?

Emotional momentum, combined with consistency, is an important sign. Anyone can put in effort for a little while; but do they periodically disappear? No one wants someone they feel a connection with to physically or emotionally wander away, or risk the object of their affection thinking they aren’t interested.

Make sure they are reciprocating the effort you put in.

Prioritizing is another sign; a person will find a way to see someone they care about. A key third sign is integration. They will want to respectfully integrate you into their world more and more, introducing you to friends, family and work colleagues.

Look for this overall pattern to continue over time. It’s vital to let people prove themselves with their actions.

Alison James is a freelance writer in Washington, D.C.

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SELF-LOVE

by Charlie Chaplin

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s I began to love myself, I found that anguish and emotional suffering are only warning signs that I was living against my own truth.

Today, I know, this is AUTHENTICITY. As I began to love myself, I understood how much it can offend somebody as I try to force my desires on this person, even though I knew the time was not right and the person was not ready for it, and even though this person was me.

Today I call it RESPECT. As I began to love myself, I stopped craving for a different life, and I could see that everything that surrounded me was inviting me to grow.

Today I call it MATURITY. As I began to love myself, I understood that at any circumstance, I am in the right place at the right time, and everything happens at the exactly right moment. So I could be calm.

Today I call it SELF-CONFIDENCE. As I began to love myself, I quit stealing my own time, and I stopped designing huge projects for the future. Today, I only do what brings me joy and happiness, things I love to do and that make my heart cheer, and I do them in my own way and in my own rhythm.

Today I call it SIMPLICITY.

As I began to love myself, I freed myself of anything that is no good for my health—food, people, things, situations and everything that drew me down and away from myself. At first I called this attitude a healthy egoism.

Today I know it is LOVE OF ONESELF. As I began to love myself, I quit trying to always be right, and ever since, I was wrong less of the time.

Today I discovered that is MODESTY. As I began to love myself, I refused to go on living in the past and worrying about the future. Now, I only live for the moment, where everything is happening.

Today I live each day, day by day, and I call it FULFILLMENT. As I began to love myself, I recognized that my mind can disturb me and it can make me sick. But as I connected it to my heart, my mind became a valuable ally.

Today I call this connection WISDOM OF THE HEART. We no longer need to fear arguments, confrontations or any kind of problems with ourselves or others. Even stars collide, and out of their crashing new worlds are born.

Today I know that is LIFE. Chaplin’s World museum, in Switzerland, opened in 2016 (ChaplinsWorld.com/en).

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calendar of events THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1

Black History Month Celebration – 10am5pm. Celebrate African American heritage and achievements in history, science, art and music. Experience storytelling, special activities, and performances by Freetown Village Singers. $5 admission; free 2 & under.

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 North Meridian St, Indianapolis. 317-334-4000.

ChildrensMuseum.org.

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.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2

National Wear Red Day – A national observance created by the American Heart Association.

Thousands of people, including employees at more than 10,000 companies across the country will wear red to support American Heart Month.

For more information: Heart.org.

Annual Tootsie Pops Concert – 5:30-8:30pm.

Music festival and concert (at 6:30pm) designed to introduce pre-school and elementary children to the sounds and sights of orchestral music. $5. North Central High School Auditorium, 1806 E 86th St, Indianapolis.

NorthCentralOrchestras.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.

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Yoga Study Group – 6-7:30pm. Monthly yoga philosophy discussion for students interested in a deeper understanding. $20 for 4 months. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. 317-257-9642. IPYC.org.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3

Winter Dog Hike – 9am-4pm. Participants receive a map and score sheet due back at the Nature Center by 4pm. There will be coded points along select trails and throughout the park at unique locations. Collect these codes and the owner/pet team with the highest score wins.

Normal Gate Fees Apply. Brown County State Park, 1810 State Road 46 E, Nashville, IN. 812988-5240. PHaulter@DNR.IN.Gov. 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.

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

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4

Groundhog 7-Mile Run – 1pm. Check if you can see your own shadow as you enjoy a variety of fun runs to celebrate Groundhog Day. The 7-mile run will be followed by the Children’s Groundhoglet races. Contributions of one or more canned non-perishable food items are requested per participant. Registration 11:30am. Zionsville High School, Freshman Center Cafeteria, 1000 Mulberry St, Zionsville. IndyRunners.org.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6

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.

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7

Indy Holistic Hub Business Build Up Breakfast Downtown – 9-10:30am. Start your day off by checking in, sharing successes, and asking for resources from Indy Holistic Hub. Bring your business cards. RSVP required online. Garden Table, 342 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis.

317-775-1418. IndyHolisticHub.com.

Heart Nourishing Dishes – 6:30-8:30pm. Join the chef’s of Ezra’s Cafe to learn how to create vibrant heart nourishing dishes. $35, Ezra’s Enlightened Cafe, 6515 Ferguson St, Indianapolis.

317-255-3972. EzrasEnlightenedCafe.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10

Be My Valentine 5K Run/Walk – 10am. Give your heart a good workout by running through beautiful Downtown. Perfect for a fun family event, as children and dogs are welcome. All participants get a souvenir tumbler or coffee or hot chocolate, and a souvenir blanket. $35. The Athenaeum, 407 E. Michigan Rd, Indianapolis.

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Fantastic Food Fest – 10am-6pm; Sunday 11; 11am-5pm. A culinary celebration featuring hundreds of food exhibitors, cooking demos, tastings, workshops, book signings and appearances

by TV food personalities and other celebrities. $20/ 1-day admission; $30/ 2-day admission.

Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E 38th Street, Indianapolis. FantasticFoodFest.com.

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. 317-275-4450. HoosierEVA.org.

Meet the Artists XXX – 5:30-10pm. The entire community is invited to celebrate the AfricanAmerican art and enjoy an evening of cultural entertainment during the reception. Highlighting this event will be a presentation by actress and Indiana native Vivica A. Fox. Free. Central Library, 40 E St Clair St, Indianapolis. 317-2754100. IndyPL.org.

Museum by Moonlight – 8pm-12am. Guests over 21 can explore five floors of the museum while enjoying premier food, live music and shows. One of the biggest fundraisers of the year with all proceeds benefitting The Children’s Museum Fund, which ensures that all children and families, regardless of income, can experience the museum. $75. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian St, Indianapolis.

317-334-4000. ChildrensMuseum.org.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12

Introduction to Essential Oils – 5:45-7:15pm.

Boost your health and emotional balance with essential oils. Explore the three ways to use oils and try some out. Young Living Oils will be featured. Register by 2/10. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-4454203. InnerPeaceYoga.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14

ongoing events Listings by day. NOTE: Dates and times shown are subject to change.

Please confirm event prior to attendance. Go to AwakenIndy.com to submit calendar listings. Submission deadline for Calendar: the 15th of the month.

sunday Gentle Yoga and Sound – 9-10am. Join Hari Datti Kaur for gentle yoga kriyas, breath work, mantra, or meditation. Lie down and relax to the healing vibrations of a 15-20 minute Gong meditation in each class. $10. Embarque Yoga, 1057 E 54th St, Indianapolis. EmbarqueYoga.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16

Indy Holistic Hub Business Build Up Breakfast Northside – 8:30-10am. Start your day off by checking in, sharing successes, and asking for resources from Indy Holistic Hub. Bring your business cards. RSVP required online. Another Broken Egg Cafe, 9435 N Meridian St, Indianapolis. 317-775-1418. IndyHolisticHub.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21

Walk the Talk - Creating Happiness – 7:309:15pm. Doors open at 7pm. A TED Talk-inspired Spiritual Talk Series. Six speakers, live music, light show and takeaways. $15; Students $11.

Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN. WalkTheTalkeSeries.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23

Indie Vintage Marketplace – 10am-5pm. A monthly celebration of all things unique, indie and stylish. The goal is to enhance the experience of living as a more responsible consumer by promoting the positive aspects and fun of vintage, antique, locally sourced, re- and up-cycled goods.

Free. Hamilton County Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant St, Noblesville. IndyArtsVintage.com.

Indy Pies & Pints – 7-10pm. A pizza and beer extravaganza that will feature some of Indy’s best craft breweries and artisan pizzas. There will also be live music from The Doo Band and an area with games. $27-$43. Ivy Tech Culinary School and Conference Center, 2820 N. Meridian St, Indianapolis. IndyPiesAndPints.com.

I.W.I.N. Foundation 14th Annual Pink PJ Party – 6pm-12am; Saturday 24, 9am. Wear your favorite pink pajamas and enjoy great food, pink cocktails, silent auction shopping, and complimentary spa services. Enjoy yoga Saturday morning before a warm breakfast. For ages 21 and older. $45 and up. Indy Marriott North, 3645 River Crossing Parkway, Indianapolis.

IWinFoundation.org.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28

Indy Holistic Hub Business Build Up Lunch – 11:30am-1pm. Bring your ideas, visions, or challenge and brainstorm together. Lunch is designed for checking in, sharing successes and asking for resources. Seats are limited RSVP online. Blind Owl Brewery, 5014 E 62nd St, Indianapolis.

IndyHolisticHub.com.

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.

Kundalini Yoga – 11am-12:15pm. Experience a vibrant mix of physical posture, breath work, meditation, mantra, mudra, and sound vibration with Gong relaxation. $10. Cityoga, 2442 N Central Ave, Indianapolis. CITYOGA.biz.

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.

317-755-9630. IndianaMeditation.org.

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. 317-753-1266.

PeaceThroughYoga.com.

monday 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.

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.

thursday Vegan Buffet at Spice Nation – 5:30pm. The Indian restaurant features vegetarian and veganfriendly selection. 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.

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friday 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.

saturday High-Intensity Exercise Class – 8:30am. Group exercise class focusing on short duration, high intensity exercises. Great for beginners through experts. Free. Premier Family Chiropractic,120 E Carmel Dr, Indianapolis. 317-844-7000.

PremierFamilyChiro.com.

Fishers Winter Farmers’ Market – 9am-12pm.

Local fruit, vegetables, meat, dairy and baked goods. Free. Holland Park, 1 Park Dr, Fishers.

317-595-3150.

Indy Winter Farmers’ Market – 9am-12:30pm.

Thru April 28. An urban venue promoting access to local, healthy food. Local fruit, vegetables, meat, dairy and baked goods, herbs and natural products. Free. Circle City Industrial Complex, 1125 E Brookside Ave, Indianapolis.

IndyWinterFarmersMarket.org.

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

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

MorterHealthCenter.com.

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HOLISTIC HEALTH THE ART OF HEALING

Cody Adkins 3019 Meridian Meadows Rd, Greenwood 317-360-6336 TheArtOfHealingIndy.com

The Art of Healing has set out to change the way Hoosiers live their lives. Located just minutes south of downtown Indy, we are the first local spa offering floatation, infrared, massage therapy & health coaching under one roof. Call today to experience our award-winning services, dōTERRA® oils, Veggimins CBD oils, CBD Living Water and more! See ad on page 22.

MORTER HEALTH CENTER 10439 Commerce Dr, Ste 140 Carmel 317-872-9300 MorterHealthCenter.com

We invite you to join us on your journey to vibrant health and lifelong wellness. We help you identify and address interferences to your natural well-being using gentle, non-invasive Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique, and joyfully support you with classes, programs and techniques designed to help you Live. See ad on page 20.

INTUITIVE ARTS GOOD JOURNEYS

Mary Bannon RMT 17901 River Ave, Noblesville 317-750-7392 GoodJourneys.net

Intuitive healer Mary Bannon helps clients release emotional energy blocks, old habits and self-limiting beliefs to promote a happy healthy life. She utilizes several different non-invasive modalities to approach healing including Divine Heart Connections, Integrative Energy Therapy, Advance Ancestral Clearing, Lightarian Ray, Reiki, and Crystology.

THERMOGRAPHY MEDICAL THERMOGRAPHY OF HAMILTON COUNTY

11979 Fishers Crossing Dr, Fishers 317-863-5888 LWIMedTherm.com

SPECTRON-IR is the most advanced Medical Infrared Imaging System available today. SPECTRON-IR is FDA-cleared for the adjunctive diagnostic screening for the detection of breast cancer. Radiationfree, completely safe and pain-free, requires no prescription.

TRANSFORMATIVE HEALING TAPNGRL EFT Colette Liose 717-TAPNGRL TapNGrl.com

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) aka Tapping, is a universal healing tool that can provide impressive results for physical, emotional and performance issues. As an EFT practitioner since 2007, Colette helps clients release negative beliefs and blocks to living their abundant, healthy, best life.

Tapping is leading-edge technology for releasing modern-day stress and anxiety.

MAR

Coming Next Month

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VIBRATIONAL THERAPY GOOD VIBRATIONS

Becky Hilman, VSTCP 765-586-0525 GoodVibrationsVST@gmail.com Facebook.com/GoodVibrationsVST/

Using Himalayan Singing Bowls, Vibrational Sound Therapy introduces sound waves directly into the body, along with soothing ambient tones, to induce extreme relaxation and a deep meditative state. It is a gentle yet powerful treatment that can result in many benefits, including stress relief and pain reduction.

YOGA LAB SERVICES LAB ON DEMAND

9240 N Meridian, Ste 240, Indianapolis 317-405-8057 LabOnDemandInd.com

Take greater control of your health with a comprehensive range of lab tests and screens – support prevention, early detection, and improved health outcomes. Fast, confidential and affordable. No doctors orders required; insured and uninsured are welcome. See ad on page 25.

BLOOMING LIFE YOGA 30 S Elm St, Zionsville 317-800-4039 BloomingLifeYoga.com

A holistic “green” yoga center offering 200-hour Teacher Trainings for adults and teens, Yin Yoga Teacher Training, 36 weekly classes, weekend workshops, eco-luxury global retreats, Ayurvedic herbs, meditation tools, books and more. Striving to elevate peace and consciousness through Authenticity and Conscious Community. Be Nourished.

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