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Grateful for Everything

Create an Attitude of Gratitude All Day Long

What’s Your Child’s EQ? Six Ways to Raise Emotional Intelligence

Kristen Bell on Planet-Friendly Living

True Wealth

Living a Life You Love is Real Affluence

Taking Steps that Make a Difference

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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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PLANET-FRIENDLY LIVING Eco-Activist Actress Takes Steps that Make a Difference

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CHILD’S EQ?

Six Ways to Raise Emotional Intelligence

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23 GRATEFUL FOR EVERYTHING

Create an Attitude of

Gratitude All Day Long

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hanksgiving—the word conjures a range of images, emotions and remembrances. It’s often defined as the act of expressing thanks, a grateful acknowledgment of benefits or favors realized. Rather than depend on something we possess or have received or a situation related to outward circumstances, it has more to do with our attitude toward life.

How we deal with our emotions Kim, Mary Lynn Ziemer and Teona impacts our health, whether it’s from a stance of complaining negativity or making the choice to “in everything give thanks,” as Paul advised the Thessalonians. Much of how we process our thoughts and feelings as adults we learned in childhood and Teal Swan offers practical advice to help us positively shape our children’s perspective going forward in, “What’s Your Child’s EQ? Six Ways to Raise Emotional Intelligence.” In guiding children toward emotional maturity we learn more skillfulness ourselves.

Emotional maturity combined with an inner spiritual attitude of gratitude helps us to be more at peace even as we face difficult circumstances. The very act of thanksgiving instantly redefines our view of the moment. With practice, we harness a strong inner ability to become more productive and happier in life.

In this month’s Inspiration department, Mary Lynn Ziemer advises that the fastest, simplest way to get started on the path to feeling true happiness is through a daily gratitude journal. I’m grateful to have the opportunity to work with her as my life and business coach. Through our work together I’ve learned a priceless skill—that by changing the patterns of my thoughts, words and actions to give thanks for everything big and small, I effectively change my world. The saying “What I think about I bring about” rings true.

At first, fitting a daily journaling practice into my busy schedule as Ziemer suggests was challenging even though I manage to find time for daily physical activity. I make the latter a priority because I love the feeling that comes from this discipline. Isn’t healthy exercise for mind and spirit every bit as vital and re-energizing? Now my daily gratitude journal is forming welcome new mental habits and is providing a wonderful step in achieving a happier and more purposedirected life. I highly recommend it.

When you begin a gratitude journal, you may find yourself addicted to the practice in just a few weeks. Of course, this time of year provides a natural time to pause, reflect on what matters most and redirect our attentions. Just write about what you are grateful for today. I like including some blessings I feel are present yet may not have yet manifested outwardly, accepting them as already in my life.

In the spirit of sharing, here’s an excerpt from my journal: “I am so grateful that I always have an abundance of time and I always get everything done in an easy and relaxed manner.” Let us all aim to have this gratitude statement manifest itself throughout the holiday season and beyond!

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City-Wide Supper Planned

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ndianapolis residents are encouraged to host a dinner party November 8 and invite their neighbors for conversation and fellowship. City Supper 2015 is a cooperative effort by the Harrison Center for the Arts, City Gallery, Indiana Humanities, Downtown Indy and Urban Times to promote a movement of neighborliness, encouraging Indy residents to open their homes and welcome friends and neighbors throughout the year.

Dinner hosts will have access to kits that come with customizable invitations, ALL-IN conversation starters and recipe ideas. The first 60 people from urban neighborhoods to document the experience by submitting a photo and short blog post will receive a $25 gift card to a locally owned restaurant and the opportunity to win a $250 gift certificate from the Harrison Center. Non-urban residents are also encouraged to join in and prizes will be available to participants from any neighborhood submitting a blog post.

The inspiration for City Suppers was the Harrison Center’s city-wide Porch Party and Indiana Humanities’ ALL-IN competition, which encourages Hoosiers to complete a variety of challenges such as performing a random act of kindness, sharing why you love Indiana and taking a civic literacy quiz.

For more information and to register, visit CityGallery.org, Harrison Center.org, or IndianaHumanities.org.

Spirit & Place Festival Celebrates 20th Anniversary

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he Spirit & Place Festival, an annual event that involves creative collaboration among the arts, humanities and religion, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. This year’s theme, DREAM, will be explored though exhibits, performances and workshops to stimulate community conversation and celebration from November 6 to 15.

On November 14, from 4:30 to 6 p.m., three panelists who have dreamed beyond themselves to create careers and organizations that give back to the community will discuss “full circle dreaming”. Panelists include Grammy-winning hip hop artist “Killer Mike,” Martha Hoover of the local Patachou restaurants, and Senior Pastor Dr. David A. Hampton of Light of the World Christian Church.

The Choreography of Dreams, occurring from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 3 p.m. on November 8, is an event performance combining spoken and written words, imagery, dance and music that highlights real dreams and stories of local senior citizens. This performance is the winner of a $20,000 award from Central Indiana Senior Fund’s Dreaming a New Age: Living into the Choices and Decisions of Aging.

The festival kicks off from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on November 6 at the Glendale Library with a writing and sketching workshop based on surrealism for artists to use their dreams and visions to create art.

“Surrealism is an art movement founded in the 20th century that uses the idea of searching the subconscious for ideas for images,” says Susan Davis, Indianapolis Public Library adult project specialist, “and a lot of times artists use the idea of searching through their subconscious by using automatic sketching activities to turn into images.”

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Ladies Night of Indulgence at Stillpoint Family Chiropractic

S Uplands PEAK Sanctuary to Host Vegan PEAKsgiving

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plands PEAK Sanctuary is hosting their third annual PEAKsgiving, a vegan-style traditional thanksgiving experience, from 1 to 4 p.m. on November 7 at the Sanctuary, in Salem. Along with a vegan dinner, there’ll be a silent auction, raffle, live music, informational booths, and a wall of gratitude for people to share things for which they are grateful.

Located on 20 acres of refuge, Uplands PEAK Sanctuary rescues and rehabilitates abused and neglected farm animals, and educates the public about the health benefits of a vegan lifestyle.

The meal, served at 2:30 p.m., will include traditional thanksgiving food with main courses, sides and desserts, as well as vegan samples including vegan beef jerky. There’ll also be tours to meet the rescues and a walking labyrinth and trail.

This year’s theme is Compassionate Gratitude. “The idea for this celebration is about gratitude and counting blessings, and for us, part of that celebration is leaving animals off your plate and celebrating your relationship with animals and the Earth, and honoring them,” says co-founder Michelle Pruitt.

Uplands PEAK is a 501(c)(3) organization and this is their biggest fundraiser of the year—all money raised at this event goes directly to their operating costs.

Admission cost: $60 for general tickets, $25 for children ages 12 and under, and $225 for VIP packages for two. Event is limited to 100 attendees. Location: 4205 W. Grandview Rd., Salem. For more information, visit UplandsPEAKSanctuary.org.

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tillpoint Family Chiropractic is hosting Ladies Night of Indulgence at 7 p.m. on November 5 at their center in Fishers with local vendors, complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres. Stillpoint Family Chiropractic says this fundraising event is “the best of fellowship, shopping and pampering for charity.”

This year’s vendors include Frangipani, Young Living Essential Oils, Premier Designs, Divine Chocolate, and Banjo Organics, which will offer jewelry, sweets, healthy products, and more. A portion of proceeds of sales from vendors will also be donated to Toys for Tots.

Toys for Tots’ mission is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute them as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.

Last year’s Ladies Night of Indulgence for Charity raised approximately $500 worth of toys.

Admission: one toy to be donated to Toys for Tots. Location: 9780 Lantern Rd., Ste. 230, Fishers.

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Black Saturday Art Bazaar: An Alternative to Black Friday Shopping

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voke Arts and Media will present Black Saturday Art Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on November 28 as part of Small Business Saturday at Broad Ripple United Methodist Church. Over 50 local artists will have booths with paintings, sculptures, pottery and more holiday gift shopping.

There’ll also be local live bands, locally sourced food and community socializing. Santa will be available to meet with a Christmas theme to get people in the spirit of holiday gift giving.

Gift-wrapping proceeds will benefit Evoke Arts and Media.

“Our mission is to highlight local talent,” says event coordinator Angela Capretti, “and to help people to be inspired to give those kinds of gifts this year.”

Small Business Saturday was created to encourage people to shop at local businesses instead of following the traditionally known “Black Friday”, where it’s common to rush to large store chains to get discounts and holiday deals. By purchasing local handmade holiday gifts, the dollar is kept supporting the local community rather than large corporate stores.

Located in the middle of the Broad Ripple neighborhood and cultural district, Evoke Arts and Media is a place for concerts, art galleries, art-making, film screenings, community conversations and community organizing.

Free admission. Location: 6185 Guilford Ave., Indianapolis. For more information, call 317-281-0568 or visit EvokeIndy.org.

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Greenscape Geeks Tie the Knot

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ongratulations are in order for Lanette Erby and Nick Abbott, co-owners of Greenscape Geeks. Surrounded by family and friends, the two were married and enjoyed a weekend of celebration last month at Adventures on the Gorge, near Fayetteville, West Virginia. The two met during graduate studies in Natural Resources and Environmental Management at Ball State and work together to offer sustainable care for lawns and gardens in the Indy area.

Erby-Abbott, who also serves as the local editor for Natural Awakenings Indy, planned the destination wedding in the great outdoors with a focus on sustainability and fresh farm-to-table fare. A special nod to Indianapolis came in the form of flowers supplied by Indy Urban Acres and gluten-free vegan cupcakes from The Flying Cupcake.

Adventures on the Gorge is perched on the rim of the New River Gorge and offers myriad challenging outdoor activities from white water rafting to zip lines, and a wide selection of accommodations and allergy-friendly restaurants.

The weekend kicked off with a Friday night pre-wedding barbeque, followed by an all-day wedding celebration highlighted with an outdoor ceremony overlooking the magnificent gorge and a reception with numerous gluten- and dairy- free options specially prepared by the head chef.

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The research was led by Marguerite O’Haire, Ph.D., from the Center for the Human-Animal Bond at the College of Veterinary Medicine of Purdue University, in West Lafayette, Indiana. Colleagues from the School of Psychology at the University of Queensland, in Brisbane, Australia, also participated in the study.

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HAVING GRATITUDE YIELDS MORE HAPPINESS THAN HAVING THINGS

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wo studies from Baylor University have confirmed that materialism can lead to feeling less satisfied with life, while a sense of gratitude reverses some of the negative effects of the pursuit of things.

The research, led by Professor James Roberts, Ph.D., included questionnaires sent to 246 marketing students from another university, focusing on happiness and satisfaction with a 15-minute survey that included a 15-point materialism scale. The study found that individuals that focused on achieving material goals were less satisfied with their lives, less happy and had lower self-esteem.

Meanwhile, the study found that grateful students found more meaning in their lives and felt a greater sense of satisfaction.

“Individuals high in gratitude showed less of a relationship between materialism and its negative affect. Additionally, individuals high in materialism showed decreased life satisfaction when either gratitude or positive affect was low,” note the researchers.

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Formaldehyde Found in GMO Soybeans

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The researchers utilized a scientific method called CytoSolve to analyze 6,497 diverse laboratory studies conducted by 184 scientific institutions in 23 countries worldwide. The study data showed that GMO soybeans significantly accumulate formaldehyde, a class-one carcinogen.

The research also found that genetic modification forces a depletion of glutathione among the plants, which weakens their immune system. This contrasts with the proposals put forth by the GM industry that GMO soybean plants are stronger, allowing them to endure environmental hardships better than non-GMO soybean plants.

The research was led by V.A. Shiva Ayyadurai, Ph.D., a biologist trained at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and published in the peer-reviewed journal Agricultural Sciences. “The results demand immediate testing, along with rigorous scientific standards to assure such testing is objective and replicable. It’s unbelievable such standards for testing don’t already exist. The safety of our food supply demands that science delivers such modern scientific standards for approval of GMOs,” states Ayyadurai.

Former Environmental Protection Agency Senior Scientist Ray Seidler, Ph.D., comments about the study, “The discovery reported by Ayyadurai reveals a new molecular paradigm associated with genetic engineering that will require research to discover why the extent of formaldehyde and glutathione concentrations are altered, and what other chemicals relevant to human and animal health are affected. We need the kinds of standards Ayyadurai demands to conduct such research.”

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Countries are gradually banning the use of Monsanto Roundup herbicide around the world as a danger to the environment and human health, and Bermuda is one of the latest to join the ranks. These moves come soon after a recently published metastudy conducted by the World Health Organization International Agency for Research on Cancer published in The Lancet Oncology determined that glyphosate, the main ingredient in Roundup, is probably carcinogenic to humans.

Colombia stopped using Roundup to kill illegal coca plants.

France banned the sale to homeowners, and Germany is poised to do the same. A group of 30,000 Argentine physicians are calling for a ban there, where it’s blamed for boosting birth defects and cancer.

Others, including the Brazilian federal prosecutor, are demanding that Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, be pulled off the shelves.

In the U.S., the Institute for Responsible Technology (IRT) is assisting efforts in cities, counties and school systems to enact immediate bans of glyphosate-based sprays.

IRT is also calling for schools to measure the amount of glyphosate residues in school meals and to take steps to eliminate them if found.

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While sustainability is often categorized as a long-term strategy to mitigate both corporate reputational and financial risk, a small but growing number of companies are beginning to tie environmental goals to executive compensation. That means leaders of participating firms now must weigh operational variables such as greenhouse gas emissions against short-term financial outcomes.

In a report published by Sustainalytics and the sustainability nonprofit Ceres, 24 percent of the 613 largest publicly traded companies have now tied sustainability to executive compensation, up from 15 percent in 2012. “At the end of the day, people are motivated by their pocketbooks,” says Veena Ramani, Ceres senior director of corporate programs. “I think investors have come to recognize that if you want companies to take this stuff seriously, you’re going to have to link it to people’s compensation.”

The shift is part of a broader push to tie corporate social responsibility areas such as environmental, social and governance metrics, as well as labor and local community impacts, to core business models.

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Agricultural Drones May Boost Sustainability Beginning November 15, farmers will be able to implement flying drones to perform important tasks in their fields.

That’s when changes in Federal Aviation Administration regulations will loosen many of the current restrictions on this new technology.

Advocates believe the devices can improve precision agriculture management that uses GPS and data collection to boost crop yields and profits while aiding water conservation. For the first time, the drones will be operated legally during an entire growing season, allowing companies to test their business models and technologies together. This boost in crop intelligence should make farms more efficient and help smaller operations compete with well-funded big agribusiness conglomerates whose fields are typically rife with genetically modified (GMO) crops.

“This is the first year we’ll actually be able to see, by the time the growing season is over, the impact on the farmer and the impact of the quality of the grapes,” says David Baeza, whose precision agriculture startup Vine Rangers uses drones and ground robots to gather data on vineyard crops. “The biggest thing to watch is what’s going to happen to giants like Monsanto. How you define this market is changing, and the incumbents are in for a battle.”

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Solving Hunger France Tackles Food Waste with New Law

French supermarkets will be banned from throwing away or destroying unsold food and must instead donate it to charities or for animal feed under a law set to crack down on food waste. Supermarkets will also be barred from deliberately spoiling unsold food so it cannot be eaten. Larger stores will have to sign contracts with charities by July 2016 or face penalties. The law will also introduce an education program about food waste in schools and businesses, and follows a measure enacted last February to remove best-before dates on fresh foods.

The Gars’pilleurs, an action group founded in Lyon, warns that simply obliging supermarket giants to pass unsold food to charities could give a “false and dangerous idea of a magic solution” to food waste, failing to address the core issues of overproduction in the food industry and wastage in food distribution chains.

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Humor and laughter were examined and each interaction was coded, based on recordings made at meetings. Performance ratings were collected immediately afterward and also several years later.

Results showed that levity can reduce body pain and stress and help with relaxation. Cognitively, it bolsters creativity, memory and problem-solving ability. Humor reduces anxiety, elevates mood and increases self-esteem, hope, optimism and energy. In terms of society, it attracts connections, promotes bonding and altruism and leads to happier partnerships.

The researchers also found, “At the team level, humor patterns [but not humor or laughter alone] positively related to team performance, both immediately and two years later.” The positive aftereffects of humor on team performance include question-asking, proposals of innovative ideas, new people speaking up and kudos given for jobs well done or problems solved.

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kinny & Co. officially launched Vanilla Sugar Scrub, the newest addition to their Beauty Line, on September 25. Filling a demand for natural, healthy skincare options, it sold out within the first week. Skinny & Co. is an Indianapolis-based company that offers high-grade coconut oil and beauty products that are free of toxins.

When asked how they get closer to the source, marketing consultant

Marynka Burns responded that they use ingredients that are found 100 percent from the Earth with no preservatives and no artificial added ingredients. For example, Vanilla Sugar Scrub is made with just three ingredients: Skinny Coconut Oil, organic coconut sugar and crushed vanilla bean.

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Company President Matt Geddie’s focus on natural health began with a diagnosis of mold poisoning that lead him to switch to chemical-free body products and a natural whole foods diet. His travels with his brother in Vietnam led to discovering a community using coconut oil for internal and external uses. They noticed the local residents had a glow to their skin and radiance in their eyes. When they started using the coconut oil, they started noticing these benefits in themselves as well.

The Geddie brothers developed Skinny & Co. with a mission to provide quality coconut oil products, but manufactured in a way that is mindful and sustainable. Matt oversees the corporate headquarters in Indianapolis, while Luke lives in Vietnam and manages production and coconut extraction. The entire production process involving the picking, transporting and shipping is supervised by the owners to ensure the health of the environment and sustainability of the community where the coconuts are grown. The coconuts are wild harvested and manually extracted at low temperatures near 80 degrees, preserving the delicate enzymes and maintaining a high nutritional value.

The steps taken by a few can impact the many. With a strong belief in the power of community, the Skinny team is building a community centered on high-quality products with a higher purpose. In addition to their recycling efforts and sustainable manufacturing practices, the company gives back 10 percent of proceeds to build schools, teach English and fund year-round farming in Vietnam.

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Community Enhances Gratitude

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Georgetown Market’s owner, Rick Monteith is grateful for the opportunity to work in a career that provides a service to the community. Georgetown Market is a natural foods grocery store that also offers wellness classes and an in-store juice bar.

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ratitude is a state of mind in which the general thought and belief is to see the abundance and opportunity that is constantly flowing. Thanksgiving comes every November, just as the last leaves fall from the trees and the Earth reminds us it’s time to turn inward and look for the abundance in our homes, our family and community, as the colder months invite us to gather indoors.

Business owners in Indianapolis have found ways to retain a mindset of gratitude to adjust to the seasonal changes and continue giving to the community. Using the season of autumn as a time to reflect on their creations and literally take stock of the harvests allows them to see how they made a positive impact on their community, and to feel grateful for the improvements they made through giving.

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“Gratitude brings me back to my roots,” says Vicki Mack, owner of the

Playful Soul, in Indianapolis. As a business owner, her mind can easily fall into an overwhelmed state keeping up with the business’s growing needs.

However, Mack uses gratitude as a tool to slow down, be present in the moment and feel grateful for how The Playful Soul has grown and how it has impacted the lives of the community.

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“We have created a space for the seeker to come in and nourish their soul in different ways,” says Mack.

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Personally knowing that I’ve made a difference in people’s lives is what really keeps me going, knowing that people are getting results and experiencing better health. ~ Rick Monteith Gratitude in Community Building

Jennifer Seffrin, owner of Indy Holistic Hub, Indianapolis’ holistic networking community, supports the community by creating abundance within the plethora of options for holistic services in their online directory.

“Working with other holistic practitioners reminds me daily to be thankful for what they are doing for community,” says Seffrin.

Her way of remaining grateful happens in the moments of pause between her work, her time as a mother and wife, and her activities in the community. In these moments she feels thankful for all of her blessings and all that she has created and experienced.

“I love the little synchronicities in life, and being inspired and excited by what’s showing up and then doing something with it. These are opportunities for touching lives,” says Seffrin.

Angie Capretti, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, blogger and event organizer, finds her gratitude in being able to grow community.

“I feel blessed to be able to pro-

vide events that strengthen community connections,” says Capretti. “Community is valuable to me because I meet people who inspire me, who show me healthy foods and products that improve my life, and then I feel even more inspired to Jennifer Seffrin and create events that help grow Angela Capretti at community, nurture it and Meet and Greet Lunch expand it.”

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Fresh Bucks Coordinator Lauren Scharenbrock says, “What I’m most grateful for in doing this work is being able to connect people with nutritious food. I am also grateful that, in our current food system, we have solved the problem of getting everyone enough food, and can now focus on quality and nutrition.”

Fresh Bucks started in 2013 at the Indy Winter Farmers’ Market and in 2014 it expanded to five additional locations: Binford Farmers’ Market, Broad Ripple Farmers’ Market, Crooked Creek Farmers’ Market, the Legacy Center Farm Stand, and the Original Farmers’ Market.

Growing community becomes a full circle of giving where the participant and the receiver grow together in their wealth of knowledge and are then able to be resources for each other. Strong community bonds lead to a more enriched life of gratitude and abundance.

The Playful Soul is located at 6516 N. Ferguson St., Indianapolis. For more information, call 317-253-0499 or visit ThePlayfulSoul.com.

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in prison, obesity and infant mortality.” In fact, the U.S. has recently been ranked 42nd among countries in longevity—right below Guam and just above Albania.

“So where is all the spending really getting us?” he asks. “We need to be getting more value out of each dollar, each hour, each spoonful of food, each square foot of house and each gallon of gas. The secret of success at the local, national and global scale is not really a secret; it’s in plain sight, and it’s called moderation.”

Choose Lasting Wealth

TRUE WEALTH

Living a Life We Love is Real Affluence

by Judith Fertig

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raditional economics has us thinking in opposites—in terms of assets and liabilities. We consider the value of the material things we’ve accumulated: We add up our assets, which may include stocks, bonds, real estate, bank accounts and retirement savings. Then we subtract what we owe: Our liabilities may include a home mortgage, credit card debt, insurance premiums and student and vehicle loans. The balance is deemed our net worth. Figured this way, our net worth changes every minute and can sometimes shift dramatically.

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our wealth, because we are overlooking, dismissing or squandering valuable resources and benefits such as time, personal health, spiritual well-being, social connections or community in order to buy temporal things that will only depreciate over time.

Golden, Colorado, author David Wann explores this theme in his book Simple Prosperity: Finding Real Wealth in a Sustainable Lifestyle. He remarks, “The U.S. may be on top when it comes to spending, but we also lead the world in debt per capita, children in poverty, percent of people

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“Imagine an economy in which life is valued more than money and power resides with ordinary people that care about one another, their community and their natural environment,” says David Korten, Ph.D., the co-founder of Positive Futures Network and author of Change the Story, Change the Future: A Living Economy for a Living Earth.

“When we choose real wealth,” says Korten, of Bainbridge Island, Washington, “we can have exciting hobbies and adventures; work that challenges and stimulates us; and spiritual connection with a universe that’s infinitely larger than a stock portfolio. Instead of more stuff in our already-stuffed lives, we can have fewer things, but better things of higher quality—fewer visits to the doctor and more visits to museums and friends’ houses.”

Step One: Taking Inventory of Our Stuff Suze Orman, owner of the Suze Orman Financial Group, in Emeryville, California, and the bestselling author of The Courage to Be Rich: Creating a Life of Material and Spiritual Abun-

How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives. ~Annie Dillard

dance, ponders whether having stuff is worth it and suggests we take an inventory of what we own. “Think about the value of each object—what it cost you when you bought it, what it’s worth in dollars today, and what it’s worth in an Earthly, material representation of who you are now,” she says.

Orman suggests that we go through every closet and cupboard and recycle or throw away items that no longer serve us well, and then reconnect with items we cannot part with, such as family mementos. “Think of these items so precious to you and how little, in fact, they cost you,” she says. In this way we define for ourselves the true meaning of worth, and it’s never about the stuff. Once we have a handle on what we own, it’s time to turn to what we want and how we can get there.

Step Two: Re-Evaluating Life Goals

Just as we would do a personal financial assessment before we make plans to achieve financial goals, a life audit helps us determine our priorities for living happily and productively. Ximena Vengoechea, a design researcher for Twitter, Inc., in San Francisco, recently did this using 100 sticky notes during one dedicated afternoon. She wrote a single wish, one thing she’d like to do, on each note.

During this “spring cleaning for the soul,” as she calls it, Vengoechea reaffirmed her thirst for learning and adventure. Taking it a step further, she analyzed how she spent her time and how often she saw the people most important to her, mapping the data as pie charts. She discov-

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ered that most of her time was spent in work-related activities and not enough in adventure or seeing the people she loved. Drawing it up in the visual medium of charts helped her identify her life goals and see the changes she needed to make.

Doubtless, we can all find better ways to utilize our assets.

Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley, to provide local communities with a research-based model for prosperity. In socially abundant communities and nations, individuals don’t have to earn as much money to be comfortable, because their quality of life is partly provided by the strength of social bonds.

Our Time

Heeding the Call to Change

Arianna Huffington, of New York City, founder of The Finding and doing what “lights us up” will bring us Huffington Post, knows firsthand about having so many abundance, claims David Howitt in Heed Your Call. demands on our time that days feel rushed, which can The Portland, Oregon, Meriwether Group entrepreneur increase our stress and negatively impact our producwho consults for consumer companies, maintivity. She says, “On the flip side, the feeling tains that finding our heroic purpose (that of having enough time, or even surplus time, thing we feel we were meant Finding and doing heart-centered is called ‘time affluence’. Although it may to do) is the first step toward true wealth. be hard to believe, it’s actually possible to what “lights us Howitt says the secret is in one small word— achieve.” Huffington recommends simple and. Instead of choosing either/or, our world up” will bring steps like getting enough sleep and putting expands with “and”. He urges us to integrate time limits on work and online activities. us abundance. the intuitive and analytic parts of ourselves:

Belinda Munoz, a social change activist “poet and professional, prophet and profit, ~David Howitt in San Francisco who blogs at TheHalfwaysoul and success.”

Point.net, observes, “Time is neutral. We It’s not just about philanthropy, but truly either use it wisely or waste it, so the onus is on us to making your community and your world a better place make it an asset.” Munoz can both let go of stress and be through your work, he observes. “You’re doing good in the more productive when she blocks out day parts. “When I world, and when you live that way, money follows you.” focus, I shut out interruptions, stop feeling rushed and get Judith Fertig blogs about living well at AlfrescoFoodAnd my work done with ease,” she says.

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Our Health

One high-impact way to support personal health is to value food more, maintains Wann. “We need to spend more of our household budget for food, not less,” he says. “By rearranging both our household and national expenditures, we should give a higher priority to fresh, healthy food and a lower priority to electronic gadgets, shopping, cars, lawns and even vacations. Our overall expenses don’t have to go up, they just need to be realigned with our changing values.

By choosing higher quality food and supporting better ways of growing it, we also begin to reshape the American culture,” he says.

Our Community

The community, rather than the stock market, is the better source of real wealth—both personal and global—maintains Korten. “Your community economy is part of the glue that binds people together. It’s the key to physical and mental health and happiness.” Giving less control over our financial well-being to Wall Street and more to Main Street will help us think in terms of livelihoods, instead of mere jobs. For Korten, this equates to not only how we make money to live, but also how we live—valuing our homes, communities and natural environment.

Priceless social capital comes from investing our time and money in local communities. Korten observes how, when freely and wisely spent, these efforts can lower crime rates, make schools more productive and help economies function better. Korten cites Oakland, California’s Well-Being in Business Lab, which works with the Greater 20

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Conducting a Life Audit

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ere’s one approach to doing a life audit in order to both discern more keenly what’s important and figure out how to allocate resources better to make those things happen.

Step 1: Take a few hours and 100 sticky notes. Write a wish—something you’d like to do or have happen in your life—on each one. Arrange them on a flat surface.

Step 2: See what patterns evolve. Rearrange the notes by themes or categories, such as family, physical health, adventure, profession, giving back and skills. Those that contain the most notes indicate the realm of your most powerful wishes.

Step 3: Evaluate your time. Take stock of a typical day, week and month to analyze how you are spending it.

Step 4: Prioritize. Some wishes need to be fulfilled every day or soon, while long-term wishes aim for “someday”.

Step 5: Make a plan. Just as with a smart financial strategy, which typically involves investing money over time, you can now allocate your time to make your wish list happen.

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Kristen Bell on Planet-Friendly Living Eco-Activist Actress Takes Steps that Make a Difference

by Gerry Strauss

Which core beliefs catalyze your passion for consciously stewarding the environment?

I wholeheartedly believe: Every problem has a solution. We are all global citizens. Kindness is always in fashion.

We have to laugh at ourselves. There is strength in forgiveness. Honesty without tact is cruelty. No one can make me feel inferior without my consent.

Ultimately, we are responsible for one another and for the creatures and places around us.

I felt good about caring for the world around me before I had kids, but now I also derive a ton of self-esteem from being a good example for them.

causes I believe in.

People don’t have to listen… but when they do, helpful things happen.

My approach is to spotlight an issue while also shedding light on a solution. I particularly like talking about childhood malnutrition and telling people about ThisBarSavesLives (ThisBarSavesLives.com), which donates a life-saving nutritional packet to a child in need every time we buy this organic, gluten-free snack bar. I love their motto, “We eat together.”

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rom Veronica Mars to Forgetting Sarah Marshall, her face is unmistakable. Thanks to the worldwide popularity of Frozen, her voice is now unforgettable, as well. Kristen Bell, though, believes the greatest contribution she can make is embodying an eco-friendly lifestyle together with her husband, actor Dax Shepard, and their two daughters, finding ways to help the planet survive and thrive for generations to come.

What Earth-friendly actions do you and your family embrace in day-to-day living?

Our fun time revolves around being active outdoors. We love hiking as a family, walking a mile to dinner or biking along the river. We often go exploring and make up outdoor games such as: How far can you jump? How far can I throw this? and Let’s race! The kids like to get dirty and my husband and I like to breathe fresh air at the end of a workday. We have a garden where the girls and I are learning about growing and caring for edible plants and how to cook what we grow. Our thumbs aren’t very green just yet but we are trying.

How has celebrity supported your role in speaking out on behalf of your favorite causes? As PETA’s “Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrities” of 2013, why I have the rare gift of a public platare you and Dax convinced form, which is amazing to me, since I felt so small and unheard as a child. that healthy vibrancy doesn’t Social media can be a megaphone, rely on eating meat? so I use it to be a conduit to support

I have been a vegetarian since I was

11. I have never wanted to eat meat, even before I knew the positive environmental effects of a vegetarian diet. People need to be conscious of what they are eating. Most edible supermarket items aren’t real food. I like knowing where my meal comes from and who handles it. It makes both my mind and body feel better.

How did the animated film Frozen enable you to reach a larger young audience than ever before?

My goal with the character Anna was to play an imperfect princess, giving voice to the heroine I had been searching for when I was young: Someone who was awkward, clumsy, optimistic, too talkative, caring and didn’t have perfect posture. I wanted girls that feel like they don’t always fit in to have a fearless heroine to identify with. I want to be a real-life Anna, someone who doesn’t apologize for her flaws and stands up for herself and others because she’s strong.

Thanks to Frozen, I have been invited to do more projects that reach young people. I hope to extend my voice as a trustworthy source supporting projects that can benefit them.

You are passionate about the universal need for water conservation. What steps has your own family taken to be water-conscious?

Living in California and dealing with drought firsthand teaches about water conservation by necessity.

We carefully consider how the food we eat directly impacts water use; we all understand that producing meat and dairy is water intensive.

Replacing our lawn with AstroTurf cut our household water bill dramatically. We never run water from the tap when we are brushing our teeth, and always ‘let it mellow if it’s yellow’, that is, flush selectively. We even reuse the water used to sterilize baby bottles to water houseplants.

Gerry Strauss is a freelance writer in Hamilton, NJ. Connect at Gerry Strauss@aol.com.

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What’s Your Child’s EQ? Six Ways to Raise Emotional Intelligence

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tions: This involves being critical of a child’s displays of negative emotion and reprimanding or punishing the child for expressing them.

Dismissing a child’s emotions: This comes across as regarding a child’s emotions as unimportant, either through ignoring their emotions, or worse, trivializing them.

Offering little relevant guidance: While parents may empathize, they don’t set limits on behavior or assist each child in understanding and coping with their emotions.

Recipe for a High EQ

Parents can successfully form deeper connections with their kids by recognizing, respecting and acknowledging their emotional range, rather than telling kids they should feel a certain way. Telling someone how they should or shouldn’t feel only teaches them to distrust themselves and that there’s something wrong with them. As a communication aid, Inside Out may speak best to older children, because younger viewers may get the erroneous impression that emotions can control them, rather than that they can control their own emotional reactions.

The recipe for healthy bonding and emotional development is for all parties to model how they value the importance of each other’s feelings and respectfully listen for the feelings behind the words. In opening ourselves to being understood, we open ourselves to understanding others. Good parenting involves emotion. Good relationships involve emotion. The bottom line is that emotions matter.

We all struggle with negative emotions from time to time, and the way we address and deal with them influences our emotional health. The goal is to develop a trustworthy emotional connection with the other person that is important to us, which enhances intimacy and the effectiveness of the relationship in accomplishing good. Using this six-part process of helpful concrete steps applies equally to the children and adults in our lives.

n Become aware of the other person’s emotions. n Care about the other person by seeing their emotions as valid and important. n Listen empathetically to better understand the way they feel, allowing them to feel safe to be vulnerable without fear of judgment. Seek to understand, rather than to agree or redirect. n Acknowledge and validate their feelings. We don’t need to validate that the thoughts they have about their emotions are correct; instead, simply let them know that it’s valid to feel the way that they do. For example, if a friend says, “I feel useless,” we could validate them by saying, “I can see how you might feel that way.” n Allow the person to experience their emotions fully before moving toward any kind of improvement. We cannot impose our idea of when they should be ready or able to feel differently. This is when we practice unconditional presence and unconditional love. We are there as support, without trying to fix them or anything else. Don’t be offended if they don’t accept support that’s offered at this time. A benevolent power is inherent in offering love that exists regardless of what someone does or does not do with it. n Help the other person to strategize ways to manage the reactions they might be having to their emotions after—and only after— their feelings have been validated, acknowledged and fully felt. This is when we can assert new ways of looking at a situation that may improve the way another person is feeling. This is when advice may be offered.

When done successfully, this process can transform a conflict encountered in a relationship into solid gold.

Teal Swan is the author of Shadows Before Dawn: Finding the Light of Self-Love Through Your Darkest Times, on how healing hidden wounds reveals our authentic selves (TealSwan. com). Inside Out will be released next month on DVD.

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Grateful for EVERYTHING Create an Attitude of Gratitude All Day Long

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he secret to happiness and finding the enduring joy we all seek is Thanksgiving—the simple act of continually giving thanks. To realize wonderful positive outcomes, up to and including seeming miracles, do one thing: Show gratitude all day long. Seeing everything in a new light, through a refreshing prism of love and appreciation, imparts a deep inner well of peace, calm and joy, making us feel more alive.

We can feel that way every day, in every aspect of life, awaking each morning excited to create the day ahead and enthusiastic about each moment and then falling asleep at night embracing a profound feeling of gratitude for all the good we know and have. Happiness is contagious and becomes an upward spiral of joy naturally shared with others.

Start today by launching a daily gratitude journal. This single action, the simplest and quickest way to get results, will foster a habit geared to change everything forever. It fills up our love tank, sparks success and benefits everyone. To embrace better relationships, health, clarity, life and tangible and intangible wealth: n Set a daily time for journal writing. n Pick a handful of things that prompt gratitude that day. Perhaps begin with people that support you in some way.

Everything counts, from expressions of beauty to basic conveniences.

Eventually the daily list will grow, generating the joy of gratitude at ever-higher levels. n It’s important to write with love and joy, because such feelings create your

world. Even if something’s a work in progress, like encouraging steps in a relationship, focus on what makes you feel good and want more of and you’ll start seeing more evidence of them. n Elaborate in detail about a particular thing that earns extra gratitude.

This carries more benefits from intense feelings than creating a list.

When we see how blessed we are with what we already have, it creates more of what we are grateful for, generating an endless cycle of gratitude. n Take notice of the surprises and little miracles that occur, and be sure to make note of them to evoke an even stronger level of awe and gratitude.

Robert Emmons, Ph.D., of the University of California-Davis, a leading authority in researching the science of gratitude and its impact on well-being, instructs his study participants, “Be aware of your feelings and how you ‘relish’ and ‘savor’ this gift in your imagination. Take the time to be especially aware of the depth of your gratitude.” In other words, don’t hurry through this exercise like a to-do list.

An all-day-long attitude of gratitude ramps up our awareness of life’s pleasures. It takes an already good life to a whole new zone of zest.

Mary Lynn Ziemer is a master of Advanced Life Concepts, certified life and business coach, motivational speaker and author, with more than 30 years as an entrepreneur and corporate executive at two Fortune 100 companies. Connect at LivingAJoyfulLifeNow.com.

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The Hidden Deficiency Having the proper amount of iodine in our system at all times is critical to overall health, yet the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds that iodine deficiency is increasing drastically in light of an increasingly anemic national diet of unpronounceable additives and secret, unlabeled ingredients. This deficit now affects nearly three-quarters of the population.

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Radiation

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Low-Sodium Diets

Overuse of zero-nutrient salt substitutes in foods leads to iodine depletion

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A Growing Epidemic Symptoms range from extreme fatigue and weight gain to depression, carpal tunnel syndrome, high blood pressure, fibrocystic breasts and skin and hair problems. This lack of essential iodine can also cause infertility, joint pain, heart disease and stroke. Low iodine levels also have been associated with breast and thyroid cancers; and in children, intellectual disability, deafness, attention deficient hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and impaired growth, according to studies by Boston University and the French National Academy of Medicine.

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Please be hat’s on the Meat: Tinned tuna, table can chicken and salmon generous at help lower store easily for use in the holidays and salads or casseroles, risks of stroke, heart attack, cancer and on a sandwich and in year-round. diabetes, according whole wheat pasta, to the American Heart Association. brown rice or low-fat stir fries. Avoid Not all families are able to afford the the bisphenol-A (BPA) associated with healthiest foods, but fatty, high-sugcans and plastic containers. Instead ar options can be avoided. The choose BPA-free pouch packaging most-needed donations are nonperand cans with BPA-free liners (see ishable and high in protein, but low Tinyurl.com/BPAFreeCannedFood). in sodium, sugar and fats.

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Give the best, most affordable and veggies, soups and stews provide products, according to these tips and filling, hearty comfort foods. the food drive’s guidelines. Organic Vegetables: Yams and whole-berand non-GMO (genetically modified) ry cranberry sauce turn dinner into a foods are welcome. Note that not all holiday feast. Add color to the plate pantries can store fresh produce, glass with mixed veggies. Lentils, pinto, containers or personal hygiene items. black and kidney beans in stew, chili

“Pantries rely on informed comor salad provide fiber, calcium, zinc munity support,” explains Jim Byrnes, and iron. Spices add zing. Tomatoes, director of Pennsylvania’s Nazareth sauce and salsa add flavor; choose Area Food Bank. “Area churches, glass jar products only in order to be schools and businesses keep us BPA-free, due to the acidic effect on supplied. We’ll help 300 families cans. this year, compared to 100 in 2006,

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choices than white pasta. Bulgur provides nearly 75 percent of a day’s fiber requirement when added to soup or salad.

Cereal: Steel-cut or rolled oats, farina (Cream of Wheat) and grits are low-calorie and nutritious options for a warm start to the day. All can be found as organic; farina in whole wheat or white wheat that is certified kosher. Cold cereals should list whole grains as the first ingredient and be high in fiber and low in sugar, like organic Oat O’s.

Snacks: Unsalted nuts, full of fiber, protein and vitamins, are highly prized at food pantries. Packed in juice, fruit cups make a healthy treat.

Dried fruit and sunflower seeds are another favorite. Low-salt, low-sugar peanut or sunflower butter packs protein. Honey is a healthy sweetener.

Collecting Party: “A group of us collected and donated 600 pounds of food for babies, pets and adults to Extended Hands Food Bank,” says Dee Power, in Fountain Hills, Arizona. For babies, include food without added sugar or salt and single-grain cereal.

Alternative Giving: Especially popular during the December holidays, the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank offers prepacked bags to grocery store patrons, paid for at checkout.

Customers can see what’s included and the food bank picks them up. (Tip: Cash donations allow lower cost bulk purchases with no need to transport or sort items.)

Non-Food: Make sure the food pantry has storage space before donating wet or dry food for cats and dogs and birdseed; baby wipes, shampoo and soap; and adult soap, deodorant, shaving supplies, toothpaste, shampoo and toilet paper. “A $5,000 grant gave us added storage space,” says Byrnes.

The bottom line is what food pantries need is much the same as what’s found in any healthy home pantry—comestibles rich in flavor, vitamins and fiber and free of unhealthy additives. Please be generous year-round, sharing well beyond the holidays.

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Involve the whole family in listing pros and cons, deal breakers and must-haves. Lifestyle adjustments by everyone are to be expected, but pets shouldn’t make all the sacrifices.

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“She’s calm, playful and wants to be near, but doesn’t smother, is stubborn, yet trainable, and mostly obedient,” Sarah says. “Plus, she’s content to nap or go on three-mile walks. Walking Marley helped Michael’s recovery after surgery. She was good with just sniffing the green off of a blade of grass until he was ready to head home.”

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Small dogs and those that need extensive grooming were on Melinda Carver’s no-adopt list. “I read books, visited websites, shelters, adopt-athons and rescue groups,” she says.

“As a single person with a full-time job, I wanted a dog that would fit with my work, volunteer and exercise schedules.” Riley, a bloodhound/Lab mix, fit the bill.

Shelter workers can project how large a dog will get when fully grown, as well as their temperament and other breed traits. Carver was cautioned that Riley was an active animal, needed long walks and would ultimately top 100 pounds. Now age 11, he’s a companionable 135 pounds.

“I was surprised at how easy it was to change my routine to accommodate playtime, mile-long walks and training. He’s laid back and gentle for his size,” comments Carver, a blog talk radio show host in Parma, Ohio.

Danielle Nay, an expat from the UK, researched for two years before choosing Freeway, her neighbor-friendly löwchen. He’s a mid-size dog, big enough to be a manly companion, but the right size for a highrise apartment. “When his humans are busy, Freeway flings his own ball down the hall and then runs after it,” she says.

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The perfect pet doesn’t have to be perfect in looks or health. Dorie Herman, of Jersey City, New Jersey, a graphic designer for Martha Stewart Living, in New York City, is the human behind Chloe Kardoggian, a Chihuahua and puppy mill rescue, age 11, which she describes as “three pounds, two teeth, one giant tongue and an Instagram sensation.”

Due to poor nutrition, mill dogs often lose their teeth as young adults, causing their tongues to hang out.

She advocates for older dogs and an adopt/don’t buy policy. “With senior

animals, you know what you’re getting. They have personality,” says Herman. “With my work schedule, I wanted an older pet, small and piddle-pad trained.”

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n A yard isn’t a must, but dogs need regular exercise and socialization.

Herbert Palmer, of Morris Plains, New Jersey, now with Green the Grid Group, worked for a moving company when three kittens showed up near the loading dock. A co-worker took one.

Not in the market for a cat, much less two, Palmer tried to find them good, safe homes. After five days, he realized, Lucky and Day had a home— with him. “Sometimes we adopt them.

Many times they adopt us,” he confides.

Falling in love doesn’t depend solely on what looks good on paper.

Everyone deserves to find their “heart” pet—when that first exchanged look proclaims, “He’s mine.”

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Ayurveda for Fall and Winter – 6-8:30pm.

According to Ayurveda, being healthy means living in accordance with nature. Learn how to be in tune with Fall and Winter and explore great health together. $25. Practical Hypnosis, 8923 South St, Fishers. 317-525-8486.

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3

Community Tuesday – 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.

Target Free Night at the Children’s Museum – 4-8pm. Enjoy all the fun activities and exhibits of the museum for free. Sponsored by Target the first Tuesday of each month. Free. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian St, Indianapolis. 317-334-4000. ChildrensMuseum.org.

How Hormones Affect Female Libido – 6:308pm. Learn about the many factors that impact a woman’s sex drive and the natural treatment options available. Women Only. Facilitated by Robin Eldib, R.N., and Kathy Slaughter, LCSW. Free.

The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis.

317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

n Some pets are easily washable, while others need professional grooming. Daily brushing minimizes shedding. n Family members’ tolerance for pet drool and snoring counts. n A yearly wellness exam, required inoculations, a microchip and pet insurance add to the tab.

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n Adult children boomerang home after college or a divorce, often with pets. A new baby also alters a home’s equilibrium. Many hours away due to work, school activities, elder care and/or volunteering can lead to a bored pet that will produce its own entertainment, often to the family’s dismay.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5

Ladies Night of Indulgence – 7pm. Raise money for charity while indulging in free wine, hor d’oeurves, a silent auction, and shopping opportunities. Admission is 1 unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots. Stillpoint Family Chiropractic, 9780 Lantern Rd, Suite 230, Fishers. RSVP 317863-0365. DrPennella.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6

First Friday – 6-9pm. Enjoy an exhibit of the talents of Fishers artists. Hands on activities and performances will make for a fun night of art and entertainment. Free. Nickel Plate Arts, 107 S 8th St, Fishers. 317-452-3690. NickelPlateArts.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.

Monumental Marathon – 8am. Beginning and finishing at the Indiana State Capitol Building, this event benefits the Indianapolis Public School system. The flat and fast course highlights landmarks and historical neighborhoods throughout Indianapolis. In addition to the Boston Qualifying Monumental Marathon, there is a half marathon, 5K and Kids’ Fun Run. $125 Full; $90 Half; $40 5K; $15 KFR. Indiana State Capitol, 200 W Washington St, Indianapolis. 317-733-3300.

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Power Recycling Weekend – 9am-3pm. Saturday and Sunday. A mass recycling effort held at the Indianapolis Zoo. Get rid of clutter and help the environment. Drop old electronics in the Zoo parking lot and recycling partners will take it from there. Various partnerships will also allow for paper recycling, phone book recycling and clothing donations. Free; $5 processing fee for tv’s and monitors. Participants receive a $2 discount coupon on Zoo admission. Indianapolis Zoo, White River State Park. 317-630-2001. IndyZoo.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.

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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. Nora Public Library, 8625 Guilford Ave, Indianapolis. 317-275-4470. HoosierEVA.org.

Ayurveda: Cool Weather Means A Full Body Reset – 2-5pm. Learn how to implement an Ayurvedic fall cleanse in order to transition the body from Summer heat to the cool air of Autumn.

Spice Pack + Yoga Experience included in the lesson. $50. Blooming Life Yoga, 30 S Elm St, Zionsville. 317-800-4039. BloomingLifeYoga.com.

Revent – 6-9:30pm. Support the Indiana Recycling Coalition with an evening of food, drink, friends, networking and silent auction.

Celebrate the past and future efforts of the IRC, all proceeds directly support the mission of the IRC. $95/Nonmember; $75/Member. Goodwill Industries, Indianapolis Metro High School, 1635 W Michigan St, Indianapollis. 317-632-5915.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14

Acu-Yoga – 3-5:30pm. Learn how you can use acupressure on yourself in your yoga practice. Receive an acupuncture treatment during shavasana. A brief discussion on acupuncture with Erica Siegel will precede a yoga class led by Lisa Daugherty. $80. Blooming Life Yoga, 30 S Elm St, Zionsville. 317-800-4039.

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The Work of Byron Katie – 1-4pm. Join as Jodi Patsiner leads us through The Work. See how insightful it is to look more closely at the stories we tell ourselves and uncover the real truth. $25 Practical Hypnosis, 8923 South St, Fishers. 317446-7787. PracticalHypnosisLLC.com.

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Vibrant Village Holiday Love Fest – Noon-5pm.

Meet gifted practitioner’s and facilitators for the Inaugural Holiday Love Fest. Learn about each provider’s work and enjoy holiday nibbles and sips, as well as music and other fun activities.

Free. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

America Recycles Day – One day to educate.

One day to motivate. One day to make recycling bigger and better 365 days a year. Learn more at AmericaRecyclesDay.org.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9

Bolt for the Heart – 9am. Join in the second annual Thanksgiving Day 3.33-mile family run/ walk and help raise funds for the placement of life saving AEDs (automated external defibrillators) in central Indiana. $25/ages 6-74; free/5 and under, ages 75 and over, through 11/25. The Palladium, 355 City Center Dr, Carmel. Register: BoltForTheHeart.com.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11

Drumstick Dash – 9am. Annual race benefitting Wheeler Mission. Participants can take part in a 4.5-mile, 2.75-mile, or 50-yard Little Gobbler’s race. A free parking shuttle will run from Glendale Mall to the starting lines. $28. Broad Ripple.

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Soulful Breathwork – 6:30-7:45pm. Breathwork is a great healing for the 21st century. It works fast and efficiently, yielding immediate results. Enjoy a time of consciously breathing. $25. Practical Hypnosis, 8923 South St, Fishers. 317-446-7787.

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Exploring Past Lives – 6:30-8pm. A group regression with Laurie Sparks. Meet your guides and gain useful information to allow you to release the things that hold you back. Learning from the past can give powerful insight. Free. Practical Hypnosis, 8923 South St, Fishers. 317-446-7787.

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Thanksgiving Dishes – 6:30-8:30pm. Join Chef Audrey as she teaches how to make dishes for the Thanksgiving season. This is a raw fusion class combining cooked and raw vegan foods. $35. Ezra’s Enlightened Cafe, 6516 Ferguson St, Indianapolis. RSVP 317-255-3972.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12

Ten Tips for Strong Digestion – 6-7:30pm. It is hard to have good digestive fire with our modern lifestyle, but it can be done. Learn 10 ways to fire up digestion, and enjoy feeling comfortable and clear. $20. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. Register by 11/10: 317-2579642. IPYC.org.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13

Roots, Shoots and Fruits – 2-4pm. A fun and revealing workshop to explore the influences and inspirations in your life and how they are transformed into meaningful passions and productive actions. Helps prepare you for crafting a legacy to be captured in a will, eulogy, and other meaningful documents. $30. 11805 North Pennsylvania St, Carmel. Register at Elaine@ElaineVoci.com.

317-730-5481. ElaineVoci.com.

Candle Light Yoga – 6:00-7:15pm. Expect a slow flow warm up to get you moving, flowing, working up a bit of a sweat, and winding down with restorative postures and a savasana with essential oils and Thai massage. $20. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253–0499.

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Carmel Death Cafe – 2-4pm. A respectful gathering of adults ages 18 or older to intentionally talk about death and dying in a comfortable setting.

Desserts and beverages provided. Facilitated by Elaine Voci, Ph.D. certified Life Cycle Celebrant and Life Coach. Free; pre-registration required 317-730-5481. 11805 North Pennsylvania St, Carmel. ElaineVoci.com.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19

Great American Smoke-Out – Every year, as part of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, the American Cancer Society marks the third Thursday of November by encouraging smokers to use the day to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking by that day. Tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the US. Cancer.org.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21

Conner Prairie at Dawn – 7-10am. Adults are invited to enjoy the beautiful sights and sounds of the grounds. Guests invited to take pictures, paint, sketch, hike, or simply enjoy the nature. Space is limited and for ages 18 and older. $9 member; $10 non-member. Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd, Fishers. 317-776-6006. ConnerPrairie.org.

Autumn Art Fair – 10am-5pm; Sun, 10am-5pm.

Browse and shop for family-friendly, handcrafted and affordable art. Over forty artists from Indianapolis and surrounding areas will be selling their wares, just in time for the holidays. Free.

The Garfield Park Arts Center, 2432 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis. 317-327-7135. GPACArts.org.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27

Circle of Lights – 6-8pm. Annual lighting of the Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Monument features festive activities, musical entertainment and fireworks following the lighting at 7:45. The 242-foot display is created with 4,784 lights and 52 garland strands. Free. Monument Circle, 1 Monument Circle, Indianapolis. 317-237-2222.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28

Small Business Saturday – A day created to support shopping local business instead of the traditionally known “Black Friday”. Buying local handmade gifts supports local businesses and the community.

Evoke Arts & Media presents Black Saturday Arts Bazaar – 10am-6pm. Over 50 local artists will have booths with paintings, sculptures, pottery, and more for holiday shopping. Enjoy live bands and locally sourced food. Free. United Methodist Church, 6185 Guilford Ave, Indianapolis. 317-281-0568. EvokeIndy.org.

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Giving Tuesday – A global day dedicated to giving back. Find a way for your family, community, company or business to come together to give something more. Join a global celebration of a new tradition of generosity. GivingTuesday.org.

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American Diabetes Month – Nearly 30 million children and adults in America have diabetes.

Another 86 million have pre-diabetes. Learn more about how you can help make a stop to diabetes by visiting Diabetes.org.

Gentle Yoga – 8-9am. Gentle yoga with Emily Koehler to nourish your soul. A blend of restorative poses, gentle movement, and creative expression to help you ease into your evening with more joy, peace, and clarity. $15. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-2530499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Caregiver Month – Get involved in various activities this month to help raise awareness for ALZ and to support the more than 15 million caregivers. Visit ALZ.org to learn more.

sunday A Positive Path for Spiritual Living – 9:30am.

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.

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JourneysFire Sunday Celebration – 10am.

Celebration service, inspiring lesson, and music.

Youth education and nursery care available.

All are welcome. Pre-service meditation at 9:30am. Free parking. Unity of Indianapolis, 907 N Delaware St, Indianapolis. 317-635-4066.

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JCC Farmers’ Market – 10am-1pm. Year round.

Fresh local produce, baked goods, and diary products, Kosher respectable (no meat products).

JCC Indianapolis, 6701 Hoover Rd, Indianapolis.

317-251-9467. JCCIndy.org.

Yoga Light – 10:30am. An introductory vinyasa-style class, customized for those with restricted performance due to age or injury. Floor work is limited, focusing on standing poses and poses using a chair. $10. BodyHarmonyBalance, 1020 E. 86th St, Indianapolis. 317-669-2313.

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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.

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

Kundalini Yoga – 7:15-8:30pm. Experience a vibrant mix of physical posture, breath work, meditation, mantra, mudra, and sound vibration with Gong relaxation. White Pine Wilderness Center, 841 W 53rd St, Rocky Ripple.

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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.

Wellness Lifestyle with Essential Oils – 7-8pm.

Educational classes on the holistic and restorative properties of essential oils for men, women, children and pets. Sampling of Young Living Essential Oils. Tuesday meetings rotate 1st to 4th week each month in: Greencastle, Fishers, Avon and Southport. NArden@StartLivingProject.com.

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Meditation Group – 7-9pm. Explore a different style of meditation each week to look within, relax, re-center and balance yourself. Guided meditations, singing bowls, music, drumming and many other techniques will be used. $10. Good Journeys House of Healing, 17901 River Ave, Noblesville. 317-750-7392. GoodJourneys.net.

wednesday Oneness Blessing – 7-9pm. Oneness is transference of energy into the crown chakra to bring in and release things from your life such as: healing, clarity, release emotions and bring in abundance into your life. $10. Good Journeys House of Healing, 17901 River Ave, Noblesville. 317-750-7392.

GoodJourneys.net.

Community Yoga Class – 9-10am. An hour of yoga focused on what is most needed by the class that day, which could include a vinyasa flow, a yin, or a melting pot of practices. A class that caters to all types. $5. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499.

ThePlayfulSoul.com.

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

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.

Happy Hour Yoga – 4:30-5:30pm. Great weekend starter to stretch out, relax and calm down!

For anyone with some yoga experience. Please bring your own mat. $5. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 East 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-257-9642.

IPYC.org.

Community Yoga – 6-7pm. All levels Vinyasa Flow yoga class, with refreshments served afterwards. Donations only, any amount. Breathe Yoga, 5345 Winthrop Ave, Ste E, Broad Ripple.

704-777-7878. BreatheYogaDharma.com.

saturday Broad Ripple Farmers’ Market – 9am-noon thru Nov. Food-focused market with locally grown and produced food and plant products, along with ready to eat food. Broad Ripple High School, 1115 Broad Ripple Ave, Indianapolis.

BroadRippleFarmersMarket.org.

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

11/14 thru 12/19. The city’s largest winter market features Indiana growers and producers who take extra steps to provide shoppers with sustainably-grown, cleanly produced healthy items for their bodies and homes. SNAP benefits are accepted and matched dollar-for-dollar with donation-based Eat Well Initiative. The Platform at City Market, 202 E Market St, Indianapolis.

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Specializing in postural re-alignment, Jane is an Advanced Exercise Therapist, certified by Egoscue University, an Egoscue University Instructor and a Nationally Certified Massage and Bodywork Therapist. Learn the techniques and skills to overcome chronic pain without the use of pharmaceutical or surgical intervention.

Natural Networking at its best! Connecting you to the leaders of natural healthy living in our community. To find out how you can be included in this directory each month, call 317-283-9600 or visit: AwakenIndy.com.

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Become an Independent Distributor. Discover the healing properties of Young Living Essential Oils for enhancing health – yours, as well as others who seek holistic options. Free Training.

BOUTIQUE/EVENT HUB THE PLAYFUL SOUL 6516 N Ferguson, Indpls 317-253-0499 ThePlayfulSoul.com

A whimsical boutique for the spirit, filled with books, music, handmade accessories, art, meditation aids and more. The space also features a fireplace room, and hosts a myriad of art, holistic and healthful events throughout the month.

YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS Independent Distributor #1173791 317-695-3594 NArden@StartLivingProject.com StartLivingProject.com

Life-enhancing gifts from the plant kingdom. Essential oils, revered for centuries for their support of body, mind and spirit.

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COMMUNITY OFFICIANT CELEBRANT SERVICES

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FINANCIAL PLANNING

Life Coach and Ceremony specialist professionally trained and certified in the art of ceremony, ritual, faith traditions, ceremonial writing, public speaking and presentation. Committed to creating and performing eloquent, personalized, heartfelt ceremonies for individuals, families and organizations through life’s milestones as unique and varied as our relationships and communities. See ad on page 6.

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POGUE’S RUN GROCER

Comprehensive, innovative treatment, expert knowledge and a holistic “whole body” approach to dentistry. Dr. Ted Reese and his supportive staff create a dental treatment tailored to fit your needs, administered in a relaxing, amenity-filled atmosphere. See ad on page 13.

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2828 East 10th St, Indpls 317-426-4963 PoguesRunGrocer.org

Pogue’s Run Grocer is your local Indy Food Coop – a member-owned grocery store featuring affordable, fresh, healthy foods and locally-produced goods. The Deli serves delicious made-toorder sandwiches, homemade soups and features a full salad bar, as well as prepared salads and spreads to-go. Open to the public. See ad on

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HEALTH & BEAUTY ARBONNE

Sandy Poe, Independent Consultant 317-409-2023 SandyPoe.MyArbonne.com

Enjoy premium ingredients in both inner and outer health and beauty products. Botanically based skincare products are gluten free and contain no animal products, parabens, mineral oil or GMO products. The Fit Essentials line includes gluten-free, vegan protein shake mixes and more to manage your weight and fuel your day.

HEALTHY EATING/ ORGANIC EZRA’S ENLIGHTENED CAFÉ 6516 N Ferguson, Indpls 317-255-3972 EzrasEnlightedCafe.com

Indy’s only raw food café is an oasis of vibrant, healing food and education. Seasonal and rotating menu features allergy-friendly selections that are dairy-free, processed sugar-free, GMO-free and gluten-free. See ad on page 9.

HOLISTIC HEALTH 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 Well! See ad on page 9.

LAB SERVICES LAB ON DEMAND

3806 W 86th St, Indpls 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 26.

LANDSCAPE SERVICES GREENSCAPE GEEKS, LLC 317-801-5833 Info@GreenscapeGeeks.com GreenscapeGeeks.com

Specializing in native plant landscaping and design, custom-built raised garden beds and composters, urban farm installation, and non-chemical turf maintenance. Additional natural landscaping services available. See ad on page 10.

RETREATS

TRANSFORMATIVE HEALING EMPOWER! ENLIGHT!

Raina Fay Office in Nora, by Phone or Skype 317-797-6950 EmpowerEnlight.com

Raina Fay is a contributing author to the LIIFT healing modality – Life Improving Internal Focus Technique, an energetic process that assists in effortless release and re-framing the subconscious mind to heal and unlock potential in all areas of life. Also offering life affirming processes for allergy elimination, stress reduction, energy balance and abundance expansion. See ad on page 8.

OAKWOOD RETREAT CENTER 3801 SCR 575E Selma, IN 47383 765-747-7027 OakwoodRetreatCenter.org

Oakwood offers groups seeking sacred space in a natural setting the opportunity to embrace and intensify their transformational work. Cozy accommodations, healthy food, supportive staff.

THERMOGRAPHY INDY THERMOGRAPHY 4546 W 71st St, Indpls 317-370-5111 IndyTherm.com

State-of-the-art thermal imaging scans are non-invasive, radiation free, affordable, no prescription required, and painless. Get results fast for any area of the body. See ad on page 7.

WELLNESS CENTER BODY.HARMONY.BALANCE

1020 East 86th St, Indianapolis 317-669-2313 BodyHarmonyBalance.com

Specializing in colon hydrotherapy, aromatherapy, health coaching and digestive wellness. Also featuring energy therapies, foot detox baths, and far infrared sauna. Additional support offered through holistic skin care with pure botanical formulations as powerful as they are pure, and massage. Special rates offered to practitioners in the healing arts! See ad on page 15.

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

THE NEUROMODULATION TECHNIQUE (NMT)

Cara Olson, MSW, LSCW Good Journeys 17901 River Rd, Ste F, Noblesville 317-750-7392 Cara@InnerEnlightenmentTherapies.com

NMT is a non-invasive form of alternative health care that allows the unconscious mind to fully connect with the conscious mind and body, thus allowing the body to correct illness and heal.

Individuals everywhere have used NMT to relieve: food and environmental allergies, chronic pain, emotional trauma, hormonal issues, stress, autoimmune and many other conditions. Get your life back with NMT! See ad on page 26.

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.

BREATH.LIFE.YOGA

8202 Clearvista Pkwy, Ste 8C, Indpls 317-502-5630 BreathLifeYoga.com

Enjoy the company of like-minded people on the path to wellness and spiritual growth, in an intimate and welcoming group setting. Our studio offers meditation and yoga lifestyle classes for all levels, private reiki sessions and numerology readings.

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