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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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reparing to move forward into a new year is an ideal moment to let go of limiting beliefs and express faith in grand ideals. Tony Burroughs, who has authored nine books including The Code: Ten Intentions for a Better World and The Intenders Handbook, suggests that committing to stated intentions is far more powerful than crossing off a list of New Year’s resolutions; such thoughts and words, consciously repeated, are constantly creating our future. His ten intentions are recounted for your enjoyment here:

The First Intent ~ Support Life I refrain from opposing or harming anyone. I allow others to have their own experiences.

I see life in all things and honor it as if it were my own. I support life.

The Second Intent ~ Seek Truth I follow my inner compass and discard any illusions that are no longer serving me. I go to the source. I seek truth.

The Third Intent ~ Set Your Course I begin the creative process. I give direction to my life. I set my course.

The Fourth Intent ~ Simplify I let go, so there is room for something better to come in. I learn to trust by lining up with the highest good and knowing that I am guided, guarded and protected at all times. I am open to receive from expected and unexpected sources. I simplify.

The Fifth Intent ~ Stay Positive I see good, say good and do good. I accept the gifts from all of my experiences. I am living in grace and gratitude. I stay positive.

The Sixth Intent ~ Synchronize I am in the flow, fulfilling my desires and doing what I came here to do. Allowing beauty to guide me, I step into the present, where great mystery and miracles abide. I synchronize.

The Seventh Intent ~ Serve Others I practice love in action. I always have enough to spare and enough to share. I am available to help those who need it. I serve others.

The Eighth Intent ~ Shine Your Light I am a magnificent being, awakening to my highest potential. I express myself with joy, smiling easily and laughing often. I shine my light.

The Ninth Intent ~ Share Your Vision I create my ideal world by envisioning it and telling others about it. I share my vision.

The Tenth Intent ~ Synergize I see humanity as one. I enjoy gathering with lighthearted people regularly. When we come together, we set the stage for Great Oneness to reveal itself. We synergize.

(Source: Intenders.com)

December, with its candlelit ceremonies and focus on giving, is a month traditionally imbued with the power of hope and promise as we gather with common purpose to celebrate our oneness. As we come together, let’s do so with the purest of intentions to support one another and see the Divine light in everyone.

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hrough December 15, residential electric customers of Indianapolis Power & Light Company (IPL) are eligible for special pricing that will allow them to purchase ENERGY STAR®qualified compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) for as little as 99 cents at participating retailers, and improve the environment as well.

ENERGY STAR-qualified CFLs last up to 10 times longer than traditional incandescent light bulbs and provide the same light output, but use up to 75 percent less energy. By replacing the five most-used bulbs in a home with energyefficient CFLs, families can save $35 in energy costs during the first year alone.

Also, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, if every home in America replaced just one incandescent light bulb with an ENERGY STARqualified CFL, we would save enough energy to light more than three million homes for one year and reduce pollution by the equivalent of taking more than 800,000 cars off the road.

“Switching to energy-efficient lighting is a simple and effective first step toward saving energy at home while helping the environment at the same time,” said Ann Murtlow, president and CEO. “We are offering special pricing on CFLs to make this even easier for our customers and to show our continued commitment to making a difference in the community.”

For more info or to find participating retailers, call 877-399-1202 or visit IPLPower.com.

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hursday evenings will facilitate healthier eating opportunities from now through March.

The new weekly Winter’s Eve Downtown Farmer’s Market will kick off from 4 to 7 p.m. on December 2 and include several holiday-themed special events in subsequent weeks.

It will provide a wide range of farm fresh food and health-related products, as well as soups, salads, chili and other delectable items to eat in or take out. From quail eggs, to kefir milk, to handmade chocolates, to artisan breads, to winter greens and root crops, the Market will provide an amazing array of top quality food for the discerning consumer. There will also be unique products for everyday use like hand-spun yarns, knit and woven products, soaps, and candles.

Special holiday cookie decorating will be conducted throughout the December 9 event; Mrs. Claus will tell children holiday stories and serve cookies at 5 and 6 p.m. on December16; and the Big Man himself will take gift “orders” at 5:30 p.m. on December 23. Market will be closed between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Location: 1305 N. Delaware, inside the Knights of Columbus Hall. Free off-street parking is available. Join our newsletter list by sending a request to wintersevemarket@gmail.com. For more info, call Cate at 317-985-7230.

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he Uptown Café, located in the heart of the downtown square in Noblesville, recently underwent exterior renovations to the 127-year-old building. In addition to improvements, including a new glass storefront and fresh, updated façade, its menu is not sitting still either.

Originally built in 1883 by the Lowther family, Lowther’s shoe store sold shoes and oxfords “in the patterns & colors that lead the fashion.” In 1932, it became the Uptown Café, with Kristie Whitesell becoming the owner in August 2008.

Several new menu items include fresh soups and salads using as many local ingredients as possible, fresh baked delicious cookies, pies and breads and guests can now participate in cooking and baking classes. A kids’ cookie decorating class in the spirit of the holidays will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on December 8.

The café is a local favorite, serving up the best in comfort food from biscuits and gravy to chicken salad to homemade cookies. Professional catering is also available.

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Restaurant hours: 7 a.m. – 3 p.m., Tuesday to Friday; 7 a.m. –2 p.m., Saturday; and 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Sunday. For more info, visit UptownCafeNoblesville.com. See ad on page 25.

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The new Honey & Shea™ + Clay luxury handcrafted soaps incorporate White Kaolin Clay plus other natural ingredients into the soap to work as tiny water softeners to help skin look fresh, soft and rehydrated, and the user refreshed. These handmade 100-percent natural soaps, which are also free of harmful ingredients like petroleum, alcohols and detergents, relax and smoothen the skin while absorbing shiny facial oil that can cause acne.

“Hard water can cause soap not to lather, be difficult to rinse away and not entice one to repeat the entire process,” says Paffen. “Over time, hard water can leave deposits which cause skin to dull.

These deposits mean more scrubbing time because they cloud shower walls and faucets.”

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hen entering Anytime Fitness Avalon Crossing, don’t expect to see rows of weight benches occupied by massive bodybuilders. Instead, one will see easily accessible machines used by more average-sized people with one goal in mind: to be in the best shape they can be, the operating philosophy of facility co-owners Jesse and Jennifer Dale.

As professional personal trainers with 16 years experience in the industry, they value members’ satisfaction and are dedicated to providing each with the tools they need to be successful in a fitness routine. Both their Avalon Crossing and Indy South facilities are filled with state-of-the-art equipment, each one handpicked for a specific reason.

Each Anytime Fitness location has its own culture; the goal is to provide a clean inviting environment for everyone to reach their fitness objectives. Each staff member is a certified personal trainer who has been specially chosen based on his or her knowledge and dedication to helping others. They also offer free small group personal training sessions to all members, and celebrate and encourage members to set goals and achieve them. This is epitomized by the results boards that are filled with amazing stories of the accomplishments of members at both of the facilities that are owned and operated by the Dales.

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nner You Pilates now offers the Lucy line of activewear at its Carmel location. The popular apparel is designed with an athlete’s needs in mind, enhancing and supporting action and movement to facilitate peak performance.

“The studio will carry several styles, colors and sizes of Pilates and yoga training pants,” says owner Beth Roberts, “plus criss-cross tanks, half zips, headbands and jackets.”

The arrival of Lucy clothing and accessories complements the studio’s recent expansion of services. It now offers more private and group classes on a daily and weekly basis. “I’m very excited to be able to also offer our clients and the community a high quality brand of Pilates and yoga apparel,” added Roberts. “We all know that when you look good, you feel good. And when you feel good, you go the extra mile. The Lucy brand designs fashion-forward performance apparel that inspires athletic women.”

Location: 14950 Greyhound Court. One-hour Pilates introduction: $20. Apparel gift cards are available for the holidays. For more info, call 317-571-8367 or visit InnerYouPilates.com. See ad on page 17.

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ith recent and upcoming changes in the healthcare industry, many may be concerned with possible cost increases or new standards of care. A new business in Carmel may be just what the “doctor ordered” for helping manage healthcare costs and making decisions.

Any Lab Test Now, at 13636 N Meridian Street provides medical testing services at affordable prices, particularly for those without insurance or with high deductibles.

Whether one has an order from a doctor or just wants to, for example, keep track of cholesterol levels more than once a year, the practice can provide answers by performing a wide variety of tests and providing results quickly, usually within one-to-two days. No appointment is necessary and the company provides prices up front with no additional or hidden fees.

Working with some of the most accredited laboratories in the country specializing in toxicology and DNA testing allows Any Lab Test Now to offer professional and legally binding drug tests that can be as simple as an instant test, or as extensive as a hair drug test.

They also can provide professional paternity testing, whether for purely informational purposes or for complying with the recent changes in paternity affidavit and legal custody statutes. In addition, they offer vitamin B12 injections and seasonal flu shots.

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ecobriefs Green Guides

United States Updates Rules for Green Marketing Following three public hearings, a period for public comment on the proposed document that ended December 10 and 35 months of development, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission will publish a much anticipated update to its original Green Guides. First published in 1992, the last update appeared in 1998.

The guides comprise a common sense set of rules defining required substantiation and disclaimers for the explosion of evolving green claims made by marketers. Like its predecessors, the new edition will represent a helpful, if low, bar, intended to eliminate outright misrepresentations and fabrications.

“The new guidelines [still] don’t really keep up with the world of sustainable business practices,” comments Joel Makower, executive editor of GreenBiz.com.

Rather, they address a fraction of what companies are doing—the behind-thescenes innovations that reduce use of water, energy and materials. While a step in the right direction, they have yet to provide, for example, guidance on reduced packaging or use of the words “sustainable” and “green.” Plus, they don’t yet address the potent eco-claims of cradle-to-cradle, biomimicry and green chemistry.

Makower observes that, instead of “greenwashing,” [making false claims or leveraging words like “natural” to intentionally mislead consumers], most companies today are engaging in random acts of greenness—tweaks to their products, facilities, policies or practices, rather than undergoing systemic change. While some are seriously changing their ways, for most companies and consumers, “going green,” notes Makower, means making a series of incremental changes that over time reduce their worst environmental impacts, while perhaps also garnering some PR points.

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America’s White House Goes Solar President Obama has announced the installation of solar panels and a solar hot water heater on the roof of his White House residence as part of a Department of Energy demonstration project. Interestingly, the move comes after 350.org Founder Bill McKibben carted solar panels to Washington, D.C., in October, as part of his grassroots movement’s 10/10/10 Global Work Party on curbing climate change.

The Washington Post reports that the panels were some of the same ones that were donated to Unity College in the 1990s after President Reagan had them removed from the White House and let federal renewable energy subsidies expire. President Carter had the original solar equipment installed in 1979, saying “A generation from now, this solar heater [behind me] can either be a curiosity, a museum piece, an example of a road not taken, or it can be just a small part of one of the greatest and most exciting adventures ever undertaken by the American people.”

Remarks McKibben: “If it has anything like the effect of the White House garden, it could be a trigger for a wave of solar installations across the country and around the world.”

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he Logan Institute for Health and Wellness, in Fishers, has added Pamela Reilly to its clinical staff, providing nutritional counseling to their patients. Reilly, Pamela Reilly a Certified Natural Health Practitioner (CNHP), Certified Nutrition Counselor (CNC) and Certified Practicing Herbalist (CPH), with over 20 years of experience, research and certification in natural wellness methodologies, has a passion to help patients achieve maximum wellness using completely natural methods. She is available for private consultations with or without prior consultation by other practitioners in the practice.

She will also offer classes on a wide variety of health, natural living and nutrition topics, including detoxification, crock pot cooking with whole foods, understanding the benefits of water and more.

The Logan Institute for Health and Wellness is a comprehensive, patientcentered practice. Founded by Kevin Logan, MD, in 2003, it provides a wide range of complementary medical services focused on finding and addressing the root cause of illness instead of merely treating the symptoms.

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ecobriefs Sustainable Lifestyles Study Ranks Greenest States

The National Marketing Institute’s in-depth query of 3,000 consumers from varied demographic groups in the 25 largest U.S. states (by population), reveals where demand is greatest for everything green. Leading states, while not without flaws, are known for pioneering new environmental policies, having avid enthusiasts of outdoor activities and driving the market for green products. Research questions focused on the proportion of consumers who have purchased carbon offsets, organic foods, renewable power and hybrid vehicles and those who compost, reuse grocery bags and donate money to environmental groups.

Based on the prevalence of these characteristics, the top 10 greenest states are Washington, Colorado, Massachusetts, New York, California, Maryland, New Jersey, Minnesota, Michigan and Missouri. They are followed by Florida, Alabama, Wisconsin, Arizona and Texas.

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Sustainable Toys are In With Walmart, the biggest toy seller, now stocking its store shelves with more toys made from natural or recycled materials, industry analysts expect other big retailers to follow. Reyne Rice, a trend specialist for the Toy Industry Association, told Reuters that about 25 percent of retail buyers at last year’s American International Toy Fair wanted to see and consider more eco-friendly products. Thus, the Toy Fair earlier this year featured a green pavilion, exclusively showcasing such toys for the first time.

It’s a step toward propelling green toy sales toward an anticipated $1 billion market in the next five years, representing some 5 percent of overall toy sales. While sustainable toys tend to cost a bit more than traditional ones, many are priced at less than $25 retail.

Meanwhile, even though many major manufacturers aren’t yet on board, several are making moves to green and reduce the amount of packaging they use.

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Human Rights Day on December 10 honors local and global activities working to initiate, strengthen and sustain the civil, political, social, economic and cultural rights and freedoms enumerated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948. Such principles are considered the bedrock of peaceful and just societies. President Jimmy Carter sums up the need: “We can choose to alleviate suffering. We can choose to work together for peace. We can make these changes—and we must.”

The United Nations Human Rights Council, created in 2006, comprises 47 member states responsible for promoting and protecting human rights around the world. The protection of fundamental human rights was a cornerstone in the establishment of the United States and remains a central goal of U.S. foreign policy.

This country understands that the existence of human rights helps to secure peace, deter aggression, promote rule of law, combat crime and corruption, strengthen democracies and prevent humanitarian crises.

In 2048: Humanity’s Agreement to Live Together, author Kirk Boyd maintains that “Peace and prosperity can be attained through the realization of five basic fundamental freedoms for all people: freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom from want, freedom for the environment and freedom from fear.” These establish a framework within which other necessary rights can flourish.

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Here’s how researchers at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), and Harvard University illustrated the principle: When one person gave money to help others in a public-goods game where people had the opportunity to cooperate, the recipients were more likely to give away their own money to other people in subsequent games.

This type of behavior created a domino effect, in which one person’s generosity spread first to three people, then to nine and then to others in subsequent waves of the experiment. Better yet, the effect of being part of such a kindness circle persists, observes James Fowler, associate professor at UCSD, who co-led the study, observing, “You don’t go back to being your old selfish self.”

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hile the properties of cranberries for warding off urinary tract infections have been well documented, researchers at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) are now reporting a surprise finding that expands the red berries’ healing characteristics. They discovered that cranberry juice cocktail evidently helps block a strain of the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus from bringing on staph infections, which can range from minor skin rashes to serious bloodstream problems. One particular strain, Methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA), is a growing public health concern because it doesn’t respond to most antibiotics.

To cause an infection, bacteria must first adhere to host tissue, and then gather in colonies to form a biofilm. In their study, the scientists found that in participants who had recently consumed cranberry juice, the ability of bacteria such as E. coli and S. aureus to form biofilms was significantly decreased, thus reducing the chance of contracting a urinary or staph infection. “We saw essentially no biofilm in the staph samples,” reports Terri Camesano, a WPI professor of chemical engineering.

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electable morsels are traditionally hard to resist, but psychologists from Griffith University’s School of Medicine, in Australia, show us how we can successfully reduce food cravings by using a technique they refer to as psychological acupuncture. It involves gently tapping on pressure points along the body’s energy meridians using the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), while focusing on particular emotions and thoughts.

“Participants in the trial were surprised by how quickly the technique works— that it doesn’t take a lot of time to eliminate food cravings they may have had for many years,” notes Peta Stapleton, Ph.D. Food cravings for sweets and salty snacks significantly lessened after just four, two-hour sessions, and were confirmed as being maintained at a six-month follow-up consultation.

Holiday Binge Alert here’s another reason to take it easy at the holiday buffet: A study published in bioMed central’s open access journal Nutrition & Metabolism has found that just a four-week episode of excessive food consumption, accompanied by limited physical activity, can have long-term negative impacts on our body weight and fat storage, even after weight initially gained is lost. research participants were in their 20s and early 30s.

Find more information on EFT, including certified practitioner resources by state, at EFTUniverse.com.

Cinnamon Extract A favorite holiday spice might soon be recognized as a natural medicine. An investigative study led by a u.s. department of Agriculture (usdA) chemist suggests that a water soluble extract of natural cinnamon, which contains antioxidant compounds, could help reduce risk factors associated with diabetes and heart disease. More research is needed.

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Cocoa Takes the Pressure Off Fifteen scientific studies attest to the good news: For people with hypertension, eating dark chocolate or cocoa can significantly dilate blood vessels and lower blood pressure. researchers attribute the positive effects to the flavanol compounds in cocoa.

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J. Pittman McGehee points out that the more moderate seekers have been quietly creating a modern-day alternative all their own. “There is a 21st -century spirituality out there that is neither fundamentalist nor atheist,” observes Pittman, a University of Houston psychology professor and co-author of The Invisible Church: Finding Spirituality Where You Are. “People are looking for the extraordinary in the ordinary, the miraculous in the mundane, and the sacred camouflaged in the profane.”

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sunrise jog, a home-cooked meal with a friend, the smell of moist soil in a freshly tilled garden, a smile from a stranger on the subway…

Most would agree that such Earthly experiences can give us something to look forward to or add a spark to an otherwise ordinary day. But to an increasing number of people these experiences are nothing short of spiritual opportunities—a chance to tap into the Divine, beyond the walls of any synagogue or cathedral.

“For a long time, there was an idea that there was only one way to do ministry, and that was within the church walls,” says Barbara Brown Taylor, author of An Altar in the World: A Geography of Faith.

“But there is an explosion of spirit going on right now, and people are experimenting with other ways to serve and seek that go way beyond that definition.”

Taylor, an Episcopal minister, left a 15-year stint as a parish preacher for life as an organic farmer and professor of spirituality at Columbia Theological Seminary, in Decatur, Georgia. She is among a host of faith leaders who have moved beyond the confines of the altar to shine a 14 Indianapolis/Crossroads of America

light on the sacred nature of the outdoors, physical activity, food, gardening and even mundane workaday tasks.

The proliferation of such unconventional sacred practices comes at a time when the number of Americans who identify with one religion is dwindling, while those who consider themselves “spiritual, but not religious” is at an all-time high.

According to the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life, the number of adults who say they are not affiliated with any particular faith has grown to 16.1 percent, twice what it was 20 years ago. Among adults under age 30, onequarter say they are unaffiliated. Meanwhile, 92 percent of Americans believe in God or a “universal spirit,” three-quarters pray and two in five meditate.

With the recent publication of such atheist tomes as Richard Dawkins’ The God Delusion, and the meteoric rise of conservative Christian personalities like Glenn Beck and Sarah Palin, those on either end of the spiritual spectrum have taken center stage in an increasingly divisive dialogue in recent years.

Meanwhile, former Episcopal priest

God in the Wilderness Raised in a devoutly Jewish family and ordained at the prestigious Hebrew Union College, Jamie Korngold was following a fairly typical rabbinical path in the 1990s. She presided over Saturday services at an ornate synagogue in Calgary, where she lead a large congregation in songs, chants and readings. Still, she often found herself thinking about the people who weren’t there. “No matter how great my sermons were, I knew I wasn’t going to reach beyond the pulpit,” she recalls, noting that 70 percent of Jews are not affiliated with a traditional congregation. “I needed to meet the people where they are.”

Today, she has no synagogue at all. Instead, through her rapidly growing Boulder, Colorado-based Adventure Rabbi program, she leads brief Shabbat services at a mountaintop warming house at the Copper Mountain ski resort, before spending “a holy day” carving turns on powder-filled slopes with her congregants. For the Jewish New Year, she leads them on a hike to a mountain top, where they unroll a giant Torah and toss snow into a rushing stream to bid farewell to past mistakes and welcome new beginnings.

At Passover, they—like their Biblical ancestors—gather in the desert, where she tells the story of the Jewish Exodus from Egypt during their hike to a striking red-rock arch in Moab, Utah.

“It was an experience like none that I had ever had,” says Lori Ropa, 45, a lifelong Jew who attended an Adventure Rabbi Rosh Hashanah retreat with her husband, a Christian. “The opportunity to have a peaceful connection with

God and with myself amidst all of that beauty really creates an intense experience for me,” says Ropa, who now attends Korngold’s services regularly.

“I go because I want to be there, not because I feel I need to.”

Korngold’s God in the Wilderness: Rediscovering the Spirituality of the Great Outdoors, includes a reminder that Moses had to hike across the desert and climb a mountain to receive the Ten Commandments. “The physical exertion of the desert climb, coupled with the stark desert beauty, helped Moses to arrive spiritually and emotionally in a place beyond internal chatter—a place often called awe,” she writes, suggesting that, regardless of one’s faith, the very act of experiencing awe (for example, over a beautiful sunrise or the life cycle of a tree in the yard) connects us with something bigger.

“So, you spend much of your day in a cubicle… Get a spider plant, and watch the miracle of its growth on top of your file cabinet,” Korngold advises.

“Change your route to work so that you can drive through a park.”

The Sacred Track For 58-year-old Warren Kay, Ph.D., a track coach and religious studies professor at Merrimack College, in Boston, the act of running represents a moveable sanctuary where mental clutter falls away and time seems to bend to allow him to connect with himself and his higher power.

Kay, author of Running: The Sacred Art, believes that, “Running is the new yoga,” and notes that spiritual traditions have embraced running as a sacred vessel for centuries. In the village of Mount Hiei, Japan, members of a small Buddhist sect, known as the Marathon Monks, engage in a grueling, seven-year challenge in which seekers run as many as 50 miles a day in 100-day blocks in pursuit of enlightenment. In Tibet, the Lung-gom-pa runners use multi-day running journeys as their meditative practice. In Copper Canyon, Mexico, 50-mile barefoot races across the rugged desert comprise an integral part of the Tarahumara Indians’ spiritual fabric.

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xtending our individual spiritual practice into everyday activities may present a challenge, especially during the hectic holiday season. So authors Barbara Brown Taylor and J. Pittman McGehee have uncovered additional ways that some people are tapping into their definitions of a Higher Power.

The Practice of Paying Attention Spend 20 minutes observing a patch of Earth outdoors. Observe what lives there. Think of how it came to be and what it takes for it to survive.

The Practice of Encountering Others Start a conversation with the cashier at the grocery store. Exchange eye contact and a smile with someone on the subway. Offer help to a mother with a crying child at the airport.

Says Taylor: “The hardest spiritual work in the world is to love the neighbor as the self—to encounter them not as someone you can use, change, fix, help or save, but as someone who can spring you from the prison of yourself if you will allow it… to entertain the possibility that this is one of the faces of God.”

The Practice of Saying No Say no for one whole day: to more work, to shopping, to the Internet.

Use the time you gain to pay attention. “If you slow down for just one day, alarming things can happen,” observes Taylor.

The Practice of Doing Without Go without power for a day. Light candles. Dry laundry on a clothesline. Sleep by the fire. Feel your heart swell with gratitude when the sun comes up.

The Practice of Creativity Create something. Paint, write, cook, dance or plant a garden. “Find the creativity, and you will find yourself experiencing the mystical presence of the transcendent, in the most simple and available way,” says McGehee.

The Practice of Dreaming Write down dreams and pay attention to recurring symbols. Honor them as a divine opportunity.

The Practice of Living with Purpose Show your gratitude for being alive through contributing to some common good, whether it is via a vocation you love or volunteer work.

“Give your stuff away. Share your food. Pray for those who are out to get you. Be the first to say, ‘I’m sorry,’” counsels Taylor.

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Across the country, at the Shambhala Mountain Center, in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado, 51-year-old Marty Kibiloski, an Ironman veteran, combines Buddhist teachings with trail runs during a three-day running meditation retreat.

“What we are trying to show is that you can overlay the practice of meditation onto so many aspects of your life, not just sitting on a cushion,” says Kibiloski.

He once lived what he called, “… a high achievement, low satisfaction life,” as a competitive marathoner, but has evolved a less competitive, more thoughtful pace in both his running and personal life.

Whether running for miles or walking from the car to the grocery store, simply focusing on your cadence and your breath and being mindful of where your thoughts take you can illuminate great things, he says. “Once you start really paying attention, you will be amazed at all that you’ve been missing.”

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L. Shannon Jung, a professor at Saint Paul School of Theology, in Kansas City, Missouri, says he sees the burgeoning local food movement and surge in backyard gardening as welcome signs that people are rediscovering the heavenly roots of Earthly bounty.

“We are rediscovering food as a link between us and God,” he says, adding that many of his students have gone on to start congregational community gardening programs in churchyards. “When you watch a tiny green bud of spinach break through the surface of the soil, it really reminds you of our dependence upon things far beyond us.”

Meanwhile, in Liverpool, England, members of the Somewhere Else “bread church” meet twice a week to bake bread and talk about life as they wait for it to rise, the comforting smell filling the kitchen. Half of the bread, the staff of life, feeds the homeless.

To McGehee, the mere act of eating can be a reminder of what a divine wonder our own body is, as it stimulates

every sense: the smell of an orange, the sound as we bite into it and its texture on our tongue. But when a meal is prepared lovingly and shared with a friend, it becomes even more sacred. “If you buy a sandwich at the drive-up, you are probably just fueling your body,” he comments. “But if you invite someone you care about to sit down with you for a sandwich, it can become a transcendent experience.”

Attend to Community Taylor, whose acclaimed book, Leaving Church, recounts her parting with parish ministry in 1996, finds that some of her greatest moments of spiritual connectedness now come while digging her hands into the soil to find potatoes, bringing water to her chickens or sowing seeds. But she still believes that the traditional, walled church plays an important role, in that it brings us together physically.

“My worry is that in a culture that is individualistic and busy, if we aren’t careful, we might end up alone, with no one to talk to about the things that matter most to us,” says Taylor. She encourages everyone to make time for community—whether it is at church on Sunday, a running group, book club or something else—wherever one’s spiritual life resides.

Most importantly, adds Korngold, pay attention to the moment: “The point that is often overlooked in the story of Moses and the burning bush is that he was busy tending his father-in-law’s flock, when he saw a bush out of the corner of his eye that was burning, but not consumed by flame. It was only when he stopped what he was doing, turned aside and paid attention that God spoke to him.

“If that were to have happened today, Moses’ cell phone probably would have gone off and he may have missed it altogether.”

Lisa Marshall is a freelance writer and mother of four whose spiritual life resides along the running trails of Colorado’s mountains. Connect at LisaMarshall08@gmail.com.

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If we want world peace, we must let go of our attachments and truly live like nomads. That’s where I no mad at you and you no mad at me. That way, there’ll surely be nomadness on the planet. Peace begins with each of us. A little peace here, a little peace there, and pretty soon all the peaces will fit together to make one big peace everywhere.

I know great Earth changes have been predicted for the future, so if you’re looking to avoid earthquakes, my advice is simple: When you find a fault, don’t dwell on it.

The most powerful tool on the planet today is Tell-a-Vision, in which I tell a vision to you and you tell a vision to me. That way, if we don’t like the programming we’re getting, we can change the channel.

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Finally, everything I’ve told you is channeled. That way, if you don’t like it, it’s not my fault. But remember… Enlightenment is not a bureaucracy, so you don’t have to go through channels.

Swami Beyondananda is the alter ego of writer and humorist Steve Bhaerman. Find him online at WakeUpLaughing.com.

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t’s not about deprivation,” begins Indianapolis’s own Sarah Stout, a certified natural health professional, certified clinical nutritionist, and certified raw food gourmet chef, as she explains her approach to wellness. “You have to make [your diet] feasible, and you have to work [toward wellness] at a pace that’s going to work for you.”

Stout’s individual-centric approach, which she started several years ago through working with her own dietary challenges, is becoming more and more common as more and more people within the medical field and beyond are opening up to holistic efforts to prevent illness rather than to simply treat it. Nutrition is also taking a central role as doctors and researchers find that the key to wellness—and the causes of illness—often lie in the gut. “[Using nutrition for health] is where my passion has always been,” says Stout, “and [for a long time] I ignored it. When I wound up sick and was diagnosed with food allergies, I decided to really look into [nutrition]. I started enrolling in educational programs for personal interest; I would find myself giving people advice when they came to me, and [that advice] worked.” From there, Stout’s successful career as a Human Resources professional turned to helping individuals in a whole new capacity.

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diets. Although her clients’ health challenges are wide and varied, the most common are those who have been diagnosed with food allergies, candida, hormonal issues, diabetes, arthritis and other inflammation-related conditions, as well as people who just want to improve their nutritional habits or do a detoxification. “I also work with people with cholesterol issues and such, but the ones who are nearest and dearest to my heart are [those facing candida and food allergies], because this is what I experienced,” says Stout.

Something Stout’s clients often find is that the foods they once craved incessantly are no longer a source of temptation. “Processed food kills your taste buds,” Stout explains. In addition to helping these clients work toward intestinal healing, she says, “I just give them the gift of one of their senses that for so long has been muted.”

Stout’s work takes many forms, all of them personalized. She gives her clients numerous recipes, and they’re always customized to the client’s dietary needs and lifestyle. If for an appointment a client wants to go to a grocery store, she and the client go shopping together.

She can also create meal plans and grocery lists and help with rotation diets. She also does small small-scale catering. Essentially, Stout offers to help in any way her clients will most benefit.

In addition to the personal consultations, Stout offers cooking classes featuring both cooked and raw foods. All cooking classes are gluten and dairy free, and many of them are vegetarian/vegan; “if the meal contains meat, it’s an option, not the main event,” she explains.

“I also try really hard to incorporate the entire class’s allergies into the meal,” she says. “I’m

really interested in accommodating and customizing and meeting people’s needs and desires, and I’m really about satisfying their soul—it’s not just about the body.”

Stout holds the cooking classes in her home, the open layout of which allows her to accommodate up to 25 people in one class. “When someone teaches in a commercial kitchen setting, attendees often think, I can’t do this at home because I don’t have that fancy equipment. Because I teach out of my home, I have the same equipment that my clients do—I have a standard stove, for example—nothing fancy. People see that everything I do, they can do.”

Stout is also mindful of how she wants her clients to feel while attending a class. “They don’t feel like a guest,” she says. “They feel like family…. They feel loved.” If the group setting doesn’t suit you, Stout also offers private cooking lessons.

“My grandmother taught me how to cook,” Stout shares. “I had always promised her that I would incorporate that into my life every day. In my mind, it wasn’t so much my promise—it was her telling me that this is what I’m supposed to be doing.”

“It’s so fun to celebrate with people when they get over the hump; they’re changing their own lives,” explains Stout. To her clients, she says, “I’m not doing the work for you; I’m guiding you.”

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Really Good Raw Desserts Over indulging in sweets during the winter festivities can produce unwanted weight gain and a general feeling of sluggishness—a notso-wonderful gift for anyone. But adding a raw food dessert to our holiday repertoire could introduce a new, healthier tradition to holiday occasions that’s welcomed by everyone.

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raw dessert no longer means only a simple piece of fruit or a handful of nuts. While a traditional holiday story conjures sleeping children with “visions of sugarplums” dancing in their heads, the dreams of raw dessert chefs more likely spring from Medjool dates, cacao nibs and exotic fruits.

That’s because raw desserts are made from uncooked, minimally processed and generally plant-based foods.

Raw foods aficionados say they are usually first attracted to this type of food preparation because the recipes do not contain wheat, refined sugar, eggs or dairy products, which eliminates the need to work around food sensitivities.

Plus, they feel better after they’ve eaten a raw foods dessert, which might feature nuts, fresh and dried fruits, agave nectar and/or chocolate.

When these raw foods are ground or puréed in a food processor or blender, they contribute mightily to dessert crusts, fillings, sauces and frostings to grace tarts, cakes, cookies, puddings and ice creams—all of which can be made without cooking.

Sometimes, dessert recipes call for using a dehydrator, a simple appliance that dries foods slowly at around 112° to 118° F, to avoid the enzyme changes that occur when foods are

cooked at higher temperatures. The dehydrator yields a characteristic that raw foods enthusiast Nathalie Lussier describes as “...a warm, chewy, comfort food feeling, so that you can make cookies that come out slightly warm from the dehydrator.”

With raw desserts, “You really can have your cake and eat it too, because the recipes are packed with nutrients and fiber,” advises raw desserts chef Heather Pace, the author of four raw dessert e-books, including Just Desserts and Raw Party Parfait.

Most raw foods desserts, like most exceptional sweets, involve several steps to make each part. “While at first glance, a raw dessert might appear to be complicated and time-consuming,” notes Pace, “it’s really very simple. Each component can be thrown together quickly and easily and can be made ahead.”

The benefits of raw desserts extend beyond the simply nutritional, affirm devoted adherents. Rose Lee Calabro, author of Living in the Raw and Living in the Raw Desserts, had experienced a host of personal health issues that virtually disappeared when she began to eat a mainly raw foods diet a decade ago.

But more than that, she says, “Eating raw foods has contributed to a career change and a dramatic shift in my life.”

According to eco-lifestylist and raw foods author Ani Phyo, “Eating more organic, fresh, whole foods helps us maintain an ideal weight, lowers cholesterol, boosts the immune system and helps us look and feel our best.” But for her, as well, raw foods are more than a diet. She remarks, “It affects the way I live and interact with planet Earth and all other living beings.” Phyo is the author of Ani’s Raw Food Essentials, Ani’s Raw Food Desserts and Ani’s Raw Food Kitchen.

Lussier agrees all the way around. “I believe raw foods can heal you on a physical, emotional and spiritual level,” she comments, because like many others, “I’ve personally experienced it myself.”

Judith Fertig is a freelance writer in Overland Park, KS; for more information visit AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com.

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Chocolate Pecan Brownie with Maple Maca Ice Cream and Spiced Apple Compote

“Picture a dense chocolate nut brownie, smooth, cold ice cream and warm fruit compote that has just the right touch of spice, with a velvety chocolate sauce to round it all out. If that weren’t enough, I garnish it with a drizzle of pure maple syrup,” says raw foods dessert chef Heather Pace. She explains that Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is a Peruvian root with a strong flavor and recommends using only a little, until one is acclimated to the taste.

Serves 6 to 8 For the brownie: 4 cups raw pecans ½ cup pitted, packed Medjool dates ¼ cup maple or palm sugar

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For the ice cream: 2 cups raw cashews 2 cups water Seeds from ½ vanilla bean 1 /3 cup maple syrup 1 tbsp Maca root powder or to taste For the compote: 4 medium apples, peeled and cored ½ cup maple syrup ¼ cup raisins 2 tbsp goji berries 2 pitted Medjool dates, chopped 1 tsp lemon zest ½ tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp nutmeg 2 pinches ground cardamom For the chocolate sauce: 1 /3 cup cacao powder ¼ cup pure maple syrup 2 to 3 tbsp water 2 tsp melted coconut oil 1. For the brownie, grind the pecans into crumbs in a food processor.

Add the remaining ingredients and process into a moist, crumbly dough.

Press the mixture into an 8-by-8-inch pan. Chill.

2. For the ice cream, blend all ingredients until smooth and creamy. Chill for a few hours. Process through an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions; or fill ice cube trays and freeze.

3. For the compote, soak the raisins and goji berries in water for 2 to 4 hours.

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Dehydrate for a few hours at 115° F, until the apples take on a warm, “cooked” feel.

4. For the sauce, blend all ingredients together until smooth.

5. To assemble the dessert, cut the brownies into portions and place a brownie on each plate. Top with ice cream. Swirl compote around the brownie and drizzle with chocolate sauce.

Pineapple Icebox Dessert The pineapple, a renowned symbol of hospitality for centuries, can make a refreshingly welcome holiday dessert. “Pineapple is full of the enzyme bromelaine, which helps decrease inflammation and swelling—and that can translate to increased circulation and clear skin,” says Ani Phyo, of Ani’s Raw Food Desserts. “I always choose fresh when available, but frozen pineapple will also work for this recipe.”

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basic raw food dessert pantry includes plantbased foods that are in the purest state possible. It differs from a conventional pantry in that items have undergone very little or no processing; plus, many familiar foods find new uses. Nuts become flours or milks for sauces. Natural sweeteners replace highly processed sugar. Chocolate assumes its most natural state. Fresh, ripe fruits provide flavor and smooth texture. Dried fruits amplify taste and sweetness. Psyllium powder thickens sauces and fillings in place of flour, eggs, cornstarch or tapioca. Here’s a taste of the possibilities…

Nuts:

Raw almonds, pecans, pine nuts, cashews

Sweeteners: Medjool dates, date sugar, maple sugar, palm sugar, agave nectar, maple syrup Chocolate: Fats:

Flavorings:

Cacao nibs, cacao powder, carob Coconut oil, nut butters, cocoa butter, coldpressed oils Whole vanilla bean, pure vanilla extract, spices, fresh citrus zest

Fresh fruits: Ripe bananas, avocado, pineapple, strawberries, apples and pears Dried fruits: Raisins, goji berries, figs, desiccated coconut Thickeners:

Psyllium powder

Makes 6 to 8 servings

2 large ripe bananas, thinly sliced

For the crust: 2 cups cashews Seeds from 1 vanilla bean, or 1 tbsp alcohol-free vanilla extract 2 tbsp agave syrup For the filling: 1½ cups cashews 1 /3 cup agave syrup ¼ cup liquid coconut oil ¼ cup filtered water, as needed 2½ cups chopped, cored pineapple

For the frosting: 1 ripe avocado 1 ripe banana 5 pitted Medjool dates ½ cup water 1 /3 cup pine nuts; soak in water 1 hour, then drain 2 tbsp raw cacao nibs, ground super fine; or cacao powder 1 tsp vanilla extract

1. To make the crust, combine the cashews and vanilla in the food processor and chop to a crushed wafer texture (like a cookie crumb crust for cheesecake). Add the agave syrup and process to mix well. Sprinkle half of the crust onto the bottom of a loaf pan.

2. To make the filling, combine the cashews, agave syrup and coconut oil in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth, adding water as needed to create a creamy texture. Spoon the mixture into a mixing bowl; add the pineapple and stir to mix well.

Spoon the filling into the loaf pan and sprinkle the remaining crust on top. Pat lightly. Freeze for 2 hours or until chilled. Will keep for 4 to 6 days refrigerated or for several weeks in the freezer.

1. For the cake, place the almonds in a food processor fitted with a steel blade and process into a fine meal.

Gradually add the dates, almond butter, cacao, agave nectar and vanilla extract, then continue processing until the mixture is well blended and forms a ball. If the mixture isn’t blending, add a small amount of water, as needed, to achieve the desired consistency. Divide the mixture into two equal parts (for two layers), and form each part into a round cake layer about 8 inches in diameter. Place each layer on a plate.

2. For the filling, arrange the sliced bananas on top of the bottom layer and place the second layer on top of the bananas.

3. For the frosting, combine all of the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth, thick and creamy. Frost the top and sides of the cake. Decorate with fresh strawberries or other seasonal fruit. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours before serving.

Incredibly Decadent Chocolate Cake This recipe from Rose Lee Calabro’s Living in the Raw Desserts gets its body from almonds, its sweetness from dates and agave nectar, and its scrumptious chocolateyness from cacao nibs—all available at better grocery or health food stores.

Plan ahead several days to allow time to soak and then dehydrate the almonds.

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Makes 8 to 10 servings For the cake: 2 cups almonds; soak for 12 to 48 hours, then dehydrate for 18 hours 2 cups pitted Medjool dates 1 /3 cup raw almond butter ¼ cup raw cacao nibs, ground super fine; or cacao powder ¼ cup agave nectar 2 tsp vanilla extract For the filling:

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by Gail Condrick

We have good news for anyone in search of a nifty gift for a furry or feathered family member. Whether the occasion is a holiday, birthday or animal appreciation day, there is a “green” pet gift to celebrate it. The mantra of reduce, reuse and recycle is now present in the pet industry, providing many more eco-friendly options.

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t this year’s 2010 Global Pet Expo, buyers attending the annual pet industry gathering were abuzz about a new exhibit area called Natural Pets.

“Natural products are expanding the industry. When you have a new trend for humans, this appeals to the pet industry, as well,” observes Steven King, president of the Pet Industry Distributors Association.

Just this year, Americans will have spent an estimated $47 billion on pet products and services, according to the American Pet Products Association.

Categories include food, pet supplies, over-the-counter medicines and vet care services and products, many of them incorporating natural materials. The industry reports that, on average, pet owners annually spend $40 per dog and $19 per cat on toys alone.

One more fur-raising fact: American Pet Association statistics reveal that of the nation’s 140 million household cats and dogs, 31 million dogs and 39 million cats will have presents waiting for them under the tree on Christmas morning. Also, people will celebrate the birthdays of as many as 13.5 million cats and 9.8 million dogs with parties and pet gifts.

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for human family members. Concerned citizens are demanding greater use of nontoxic, pesticide- and chemical-free materials that are better for the health of people, pets and the planet.

As Patricia Castaneda, owner of Pet’s Life Naturally, in Palmetto, Florida, advises: “Don’t give anything to your pet that you would not put in the mouth of a small child.” That means no dyes or toys that have small parts to swallow or that are made of toxic materials. Pets can be sensitive to fabrics that come in contact with their skin, just like humans are, creating painful and costly allergic reactions. She admonishes, “Your animals count on you to protect them.”

Feline Prowess The Humane Society of America believes that wise use of toys, combined with regular playtime, contributes to the health and happiness of cats of all ages. Play satisfies their instinctual hunting drive, develops mental and physical agility and provides bonding time with their humans.

The society recommends cat toys that offer variety: one to carry, one to wrestle with, one to roll and one to “baby.”

What is right for your cat? Pet store professionals know which products customers purchase and enjoy. As Castaneda remarks, “Cats are so creative and independent they can have fun with ping-pong balls, cardboard toilet paper rolls and plastic shower rings. Just make sure that what they play with cannot be

eaten or harm them.”

Of course, the whole family can enjoy creating original cat toys using a bit of imagination, along with organic cotton, natural ingredients and a needle and thread. Just follow the same rules of thumb for homemade playthings to keep the animals safe.

Canine Wisdom Dogs need toys to fight boredom when left alone for any length of time, according to the Humane Society. They also recommend four types of toys for dogs: at least one to carry, one to shake, one to roll and one to “baby,” for play and to release stress. Many dog toys should be interactive, to increase time with people. By focusing on a specific task—such as repeatedly returning a ball or playing hide-and-seek with treats or toys—dogs can take advantage of the opportunity to expend pent-up mental and physical energy.

Healthy and organic presents for pets are now widely available in neighborhood natural pet stores, as well as online. At such shops, people and pets can check out the choices firsthand and seek advice from the staff. If there’s a toss-up between products, ask if a portion of the product sales goes to benefit animal causes, making it a gift that gives again. That could be the tiebreaker.

Gail Condrick is a freelance writer based in Sarasota, FL. Reach her at NiaVisions.com.

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Shared family rituals deepen bonds and make memories. by charlotte eulette

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eremonies and rituals are powerful stuff, bringing people together to magically transform the ordinary into something extraordinary. Humans everywhere seem hard-wired to ceremonialize, having gathered to mark milestones essential to healthy and happy coexistence since the dawn of recorded time.

First Nation Chief Sun Bear has eloquently stated the vital importance of ceremony: “When humans participate in ceremony, they enter a sacred space.

Everything outside of that space shrivels in importance. Time takes on a brilliant dimension. Emotions flow more freely.

The bodies of participants become filled with the energy of life, and this energy reaches out and blesses the creation around them. All is made new.

Everything becomes sacred.”

Making kid-centric rituals a reality in our own family not only unites and strengthens us, but also creates unforgettable memories. They remind us of how we are journeying together on this adventure called life. The following ideas, straight from family life, are contributed by Melissa Mendez, of Edina, Minnesota, and Deb Goldman, of Arlington, Massachusetts.

Redress Christmas Encourage children to make their own Christmas tree, totem or other seasonal

object, decorated any way they wish, to display in their room or another special spot. Ask them to take a photo of their festive creation and add it to the family album or notebook.

Benefit: Kids discover their inner creativity and enjoy expressing themselves individually.

Keep a Family Notebook On New Year’s Eve, make it a custom for every member of the family to write down or draw pictures of their goals and dreams for the coming year.

The whole family can then gather to consider, “What do we want to do this year?”

It’s fun, too, for parents and siblings to recall and reflect upon individuals’ special moments and accomplishments, so that everyone can join in tooting their own horn in sharing the good news on New Year’s Eve. Here’s another idea: Show home movies of good experiences, while crossing things off last year’s list as “done,” “do over” or “do again.”

Benefit: Make and realize plans for the new year. Letting children know that the family pays attention to and praises what they do each year empowers kids to realize what roles they play in the family. Everyone knows how they are making it possible to accomplish individual and family goals.

Maybe Grandfather has a special holiday cranberry-mango-lime relish that he is now passing along to his grandson in the kitchen tonight. The holidays are all about passing down stories, songs, recipes, readings from sacred texts, and the ritual lighting of the treetop or candles, from one generation to the next.

In other seasons, take the whole family for a walk in the woods to collect small mementoes of nature’s beauty that won’t disturb the environment. Return with autumn leaves, pine cones, seed pods and berries for a seasonal cornucopia, displayed either in a basket on a table or in an old unused fishbowl or tank.

Mostly, kids will remember the time they spent skipping through the forest with their parents.

Benefit: The child is engaged in the process of both being in the moment and experiencing connections and continuity. Introducing repeated rituals like these welcome children to be involved in a family ritual from beginning to end. From year to year, they can anticipate and prepare to participate with relish.

Highlight the Seasons Ever hear of Michaelmas? It falls on September 29, and celebrates the fall equinox each year. Its title is derived from the archangel and warrior Michael, who is said to protect us from the dark as light diminishes and winter nights become longer. For this glimmering festival, children get to parade around, wearing golden capes and crowns with tiny electric candles on top that light up. In this pageant for their family and community, children may sing songs, dance and otherwise show their gratitude to Mother Earth as they honor this natural phase of the seasons.

Benefit: Sometimes the dark is something children are afraid of, so in celebrating light and hope, this festival helps dispel their fears, makes them feel stronger and enables them to better understand and celebrate the coming of each season in turn.

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Customize an Altar Table Children will feel good expressing themselves any time of the year by creating a sacred space in their home.

Elements, for example, may include colored candles, figurines, rocks, dried fruit, flowers, leaves and beads to create a nature table or shrine. Go for adventure walks outdoors, arrange neighborhood scavenger hunts or investigate the basement or attic to locate neat things.

Benefit: Children look forward to and anticipate changing their space with the changing rhythms of the year.

Charity Begins at Home A Jewish harvest festival called Sukkot crosses cultures to teach all kids the key virtue of charity. During the fall harvest, Waldorf School kids travel to a nearby farm to select or harvest fruits and vegetables to carry to a local homeless shelter. They also build a three-sided shelter structure with no roof, called a Sukkah, to symbolize the story of an arduous journey of an ancient people who had no food or shelter, while celebrating their spirit and strength to survive. This festival eloquently involves children and teaches them their responsibility for taking care of everyone in the community.

Benefit: Children feel a part of the world and responsible for nurturing and caring for it, as they realize the importance of shelter and food to sustaining everyone through the generations.

Passing the torch of tradition on to our children, in whatever forms it takes, imbues every occasion with special meaning. Why not begin a new tradition today?

Charlotte Eulette is the international director of the nonprofit Celebrant Foundation & Institute, of Montclair, NJ. The institute educates individuals in the art of facilitating meaningful ceremonies to mark the milestones in people’s lives in ways that reflect and symbolize their values. Reach her at CharlotteEulette@CelebrantInstitute.org.

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Ladies’ Night Out – 5-9pm. Healthy snacks and wine, facials and spa services, massage, Reiki, footbaths, all natural hand treatments and skincare consultations. Take a night off for this fun, supportive, and empowering evening just for the ladies. Prices start at $10/service. Optimal Wellness Center, 4545 Northwestern Dr, Ste A, Zionsville. 317-870-7220.

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Spirit House – 11am-12pm. An hour of interfaith inspiration with mystical sources ranging from Sufi sm, Christian mysticism, Judaic mysticism, Buddhism and more; meditation and song with interfaith minister Rev. C.B. Crenshaw M.S., Div.W. Donation. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis.

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How to Stay Young the First 100 Years Class – 6-7pm. Learn the importance of chiropractic care and how to keep one’s body and mind at its best. Free.

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Healing Foods As Medicine – 5:30-7:30pm. Quality stress-free meals are a foundation of this class.

Learn about the healing properties of food items, and how to incorporate healthy antioxidants into your meals to supply your body with proper nutrition and maximize its healing potential. $35. Reinventing Wellness, 8725 Gordonshire Drive, Indianapolis.

317-408-0110. Sarah@ReinventingWellness.com.

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RAW Food Holiday Class – 11am-1pm. Celebrate fall fl avors with Chef Audrey. Learn to make these traditional dishes with a RAW twist. Menu: Carrot Apple Kuchen, Smashed potatoes and gravy, Yummy Yam Soup and Apple Fennel Salad. $45 or $40/ sign up with a friend. Mother Nature’s Sun, 6516 Ferguson St, Indianapolis. 317-501-7606. Audrey@ BeOfBliss.com. BeOfBliss.com.

suNdAY, deceMber 12

Holiday Party and Silent Auction – 4-6pm. The party will include a silent auction, food, and holiday songs. Bring a vegetarian dish to share, a good appetite, singing voice, and friends. Free. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-2579642. Carol@IPYC.org. IPYC.org.

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Mark Your Calendar Have a Healthy Holiday – 5:30pm. Presented

by Sarah Stout. Learn how to make fun and easy healthy holiday food selections. Avoid the estimated 50% of annual weight gain that occurs between Thanksgiving and New Years’Day. Free.

Seating is limited. Call Kathy for RSVP 317-7339630. Zionsville Holistic Chiropractic & Wellness Center, 1620 W Oak St, Ste 100, Zionsville.

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10 Phases of QiGong Development – 1:30-3:30pm.

The 10 Phases of Qigong Development present a conceptual roadmap to assist development of Qigong practices for different levels. $20. Mother Nature’s Sun, 6516 Ferguson St, Indianapolis. 317-253-5683.

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How to Stay Young the First 100 Years Class – 6-7pm. See Dec 6 listing. Danville Chiropractic, 6 Manor Dr, Danville. 317-745-5100. Sandy@Danville ChiroCenter.com. DanvilleChiroCenter.com.

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Seven Secrets to Health & Healing – 5:50pm.

Holistic and wellness services explained to assist with health goals. Free. Seating is limited. Call Kathy for RSVP 317-733-9630. Zionsville Holistic Chiropractic & Wellness Center, 1620 W Oak St, Ste 100, Zionsville. DocWhalen@ZionsvilleChiropractic. com. ZionsvilleChiropractic.com

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Cooking Class: Raw Desserts – 5:30-7:30pm.

Learn how to make simple, guilt free desserts that have the power to heal your body. Healthy and delicious. Pre-registration required. $35. Reinventing Wellness, 8725 Gordonshire Drive, Indianapolis.

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Intro to Raw Foods Cooking Class– 5:30-7:30pm.

Raw foods have amazing healing powers. Come enjoy fresh milk, pasta, chocolate mousse and more. Pre-registration required. $35. Reinventing Wellness, 8725 Gordonshire Drive, Indianapolis.

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Sounding Light with Janiece Jaffe – 6:30-8pm.

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Tulip Noir – Tues-Fri 7am-2:30pm; Sat-Sun 8am1pm. We are grateful to our clients who helped us celebrate our 2nd birthday this November, making it a successful, healthful year. We will be closed Dec. 23-27 and Jan. 1-3. Tulip Noir Cafe, 1224 W 86th St, Indianapolis. 317-848-5252. TulipNoirCafe.com.

Yoga Flow – 4-5:15pm. All levels of experience.

A unique, complete way to improve fl exibility and strength in one’s body, mind and life. $15/class; $60/5 classes. Optimal Wellness Center, 4545 Northwestern Dr, Ste A, Zionsville. WeCreate Wellness.com.

Intermediate Hatha Yoga – 6-7pm. Allyson Hawkins will lead an hour of relaxation, stretching and meditation. Some yoga experience required. $11/class; $54/6. The Healing Chi Wellness Center, 72 S Jefferson St, Danville. 317-441-2111. Amy@ TheHealingChi.com.

Pilates Reformer Classes – No Sun classes. Mon: 8am, 9am, 10am, 6:30pm; Tue: 3pm, 6:30pm; Wed: 9am, 10am, 6:30pm; Thurs: 9am, 3pm, 6:30pm; Fri: 6am, 9am, 10am; Sat: 9am, 10am. Engages the mind with the body to create exercises that involve whole body movement. It builds strength without excess bulk, creating a sleek, toned body with slender thighs and fl at abs. Pilates also improves overall health resulting in increased fl exibility, agility and economy of motion. Inner You Pilates, 14950 Greyhound Ct, Indianapolis. 317-571-8367. InnerYouPilates.com.

Meditation Class – 5:30-6:30pm. Manage stress, anxiety, control high blood pressure, insomnia, headaches, and mental fatigue. Learn breathing and relaxation techniques and build a strong support system with like-minded friends. Free. Optimal Wellness Center, 4545 Northwestern Dr, Ste A, Zionsville.

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Yoga Flow – 6-7:15pm. See Sun. listing. Optimal Wellness Center, 4545 Northwestern Dr, Ste A, Zionsville. 317-870-7220. WeCreateWellness.com.

Free Pilates Reformer Intro Session – Daily. Private introductory reformer session. Free. IM=X Pilates Studio, 886 N State Rd 135, Ste D, Greenwood.

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Waterman’s Farm Market – 8am-7pm. Year round.

Large variety of produce and food-related products.

7010 E Raymond St, Indianapolis. WatermansFarm Market.com.

Locally Grown Gardens – Mon-Fri 9am-9pm; Sat 8am-9pm; Sun 9am-8pm. Year round. Chef owned and operated year round farm market offering a variety of produce, plants, pies, breads and more. Lunch and dinner served daily. 1050 E 54th St, Indianapolis.

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Holiday Show – Mon-Fri 9am-4pm. Sat 9am-12pm.

Ends Dec 22. All items for sale. Artists featured: Posey Bacopoulos, Peggy Breidenbach, Melisa Cadell, David &Tracy Gamble, Josh Heim, Jim Kemp, Michael Kifer, Mike Sprague, Unzicker Bros, Midtown CMHC and more. Free. Amaco/ Brent Contemporary Clay Gallery, 6060 Guion Rd, Indianapolis. 317-244-5230.

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Tulip Noir Café, 1224 W 86th St, Indianapolis. 317848-5252. TulipNoirCafe.com.

Yoga Intensive with Eric Bryant – 11:30am1:30pm. Second Sun each month. Intermediate/ advanced. Moving meditation yoga practice. Eric leads a series of fl owing, heat- producing Vinyasas to harmonize the breath through standing poses, toxin-shedding twists and balances, followed by meditation. $15/members, $20/walk-ins. Source Yoga Center, 8609 E 116th St, Fishers. 317-9159642. Janie@SourceYoga.net. SourceYoga.net.

Labyrinth Walk and Yoga – 6-8pm Hatha Yoga Class followed by labyrinth walk. Free Labyrinth Walk. Register for Yoga. Pathways to Wellness, 3129 E 48th St, Indianapolis. 317-257-2955. Pathofkath@ Pranayama (Breathwork) Workshop – 6pm. comcast.net.

Breath work is used to reduce symptoms (asthma, Evening with the Doctor – 7-8:15pm. Learn about allergies), to support vocations and avocations (muthe Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique that is sicians, singers, theatre actors), and to synchronize an extraordinarily effective healing modality. Learn mind, breath and body (bring awareness, inner calm, about the six essentials for a healthy, pain-free life, or energy as needed). Donations. Cityoga, 2442 Cenand what one can do to get better faster and stay better tral Ave, Indianapolis. 317-920-9642. Cityoga.biz. longer. Free. Morter Health Center, 10439 Commerce Dr, Ste 140, Carmel. Reservation required: 317-872-9300. MorterHealthCenter.com.

Ananda Mandala with Oneness Blessing – 6:308pm. This powerful breath work kick starts the move- Sahaja Meditation – 7-8pm. Discover meditation, ment of Kundalini energy to raise vibrations. Those a state of profound, deep peace that occurs when the with health concerns or pregnant individuals contact mind is calm and silent, yet completely alert. Learn before attending. $10. Mother Nature’s Sun, 6516 how to meditate at home with easy to learn techFerguson St, Indianapolis. 317-253-5683. Wendy niques. No prior knowledge is necessary, everything Wellness@sbcglobal.net. MotherNatureSun.com. is explained. Free. Franklin Road Branch Library, 5550 S Franklin Rd, Indianapolis. 317-300-4561.

Farm Market – Mon-Wed, 9am-6pm; Thu-Sat, IndianaMeditation@gmail.com. IndianaMeditation.

9am-7pm. Year Round. Featuring quality apples, org/meeting-locations/. pumpkins, plants, local food, produce, meat, and more. Tuttle Orchards, 5717 N County Rd 300 West, Vinyasa Yoga – 7:45-9pm. Help put one’s muscles and mind at ease with Vinyasa yoga. Improve fl exGreenfi eld. 317-326-2278. TuttleOrchards.com. ibility, spiritual health and emotional growth. $30/4 Kids Yoga – 4:45-5:45pm. Kids learn techniques to classes. Noblesville Athletic Club, 411 S Harbour combat today’s challenging world by practicing basic Dr, Noblesville. 317-776-0222. Nac@nacfi tness. yoga poses to increase fl exibility and build strength com. NACFitness.com. all while having fun with friends. Reserve spot 24 hrs in advance. $5. Pause for a Pose Yoga. Cumberland Park Community Building, 10580 Cumberland Rd, Wellness Walks – 9-9:30am and 6-6:30pm. All Fishers. 317-473-2181. GretaJW@Comcast.com. ages and levels. The Power of Slow Gear. This class Pay What You Can Happy Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. utilizes slower movements, engaging one’s muscles Also Thurs. All levels, fi rst timer’s welcome. Medi- differently. Combines stretching, breathing, posture, tation, breath work, stretching, strengthening and sideways and backward movements, low impact. relaxation. St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 100 $10/class; $7/with a friend. The Labyrinth, 2809 W 86 St, Indianapolis. 317-846-3404. BindiKitty@ State Rd 38 E, Westfi eld. Janet Tarr: 317-440-1732. gmailcom. TheTwistedPigeon.com.

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Tai Chi Easy Class – 7-8pm. All levels, no experi- Gentle Yoga – 11am-12pm. Focus on sequences ence. Relax with this modifi ed Tai chi program. to relieve fatigue and stress. Postures will focus on Qigong moving-breathing exercises, Tai chi move- breathing and movement to encourage energy and ments, meditation, self hand and foot massage. $11/ relaxation. Props will be used and modifi cations class; $54/6. The Healing Chi Wellness Center, 72 made as necessary. Pilates Wellness Studio, 1233 S Jefferson St, Danville. 317-441-2111. Amy@ Pkwy Dr, Zionsville. Contact Tobie Hall: 317-873TheHealingChi.com. TheHealingChi.com.

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United Rhythms – 7-8pm. Group Discussion – 12-Step Meditation – 7-8pm. This gathering is 8-9pm. Age 16+. Community Drum Circle focusing open to anyone working a 12-step program of reon personal growth, healing and empowerment. $5. covery regardless of addiction. Based loosely on Bongo Boy Music and Wellness Center, 8481 Bash The 12-Step Buddhist, by Darren Littlejohn, this

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Chakra Dhyana – 6:30-8pm. Thru Dec 16. This 1 hour class will consist of Kundalini warmup with Beatles, chanting the Chakra Dhyana and gong mediSahaja Meditation – 7-8pm. Learn, Practice and tation. $15. Mother Nature’s Sun, 6516 Ferguson Enjoy Meditation. Experience a simple yet powerful St, Indianapolis. 317-253-5683. WendyWellness@ meditation technique. Free. Old National Bank, 4805 sbcglobal.net. MotherNatureSun.com.

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National Arts Program Exhibit – 2-6pm; Sat BindiKitty@gmailcom. TheTwistedPigeon.com.

Meditation Hikes – 4pm. Hike, organized by Global 9am-5pm. Exhibit of artworks created by City of Peace Initiatives, takes visitors throughout IMA’s Indianapolis employees, retirees and their families grounds and gardens, sometimes in silence and some- as they compete for cash prizes. Free. Garfi eld Park times with dialogue. Hikes occur regardless of the Arts Center, 2432 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis. weather. Meet at the Efroymson Entrance Pavilion. 317-327-7066.

The Yoga of 12-Step Recovery – 3pm. This program, lead by Nikki Myers and Nate Rush, uses discussion, asana, pranayama and meditation to explore addiction and recovery within the body/ mind continuum. It weaves together the wisdom of yoga and the practical tools of 12-step programs.

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Mind, Body, Spirit Class – 7-8pm. First Thurs each Yoga Flow – 9-10:15am. See Sun listing. Optimal month. Tap into and live from one’s wisdom within. Wellness Center, 4545 Northwestern Dr, Ste A, With Life Coach Dane McCullough discover one’s Zionsville. WeCreateWellness.com. full potential. Free. Life Coach Dane & Company, Indy Winter Farmers Market – 9:00am-12:30pm.

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DaneMcCullough@aol.com. LifeCoachDane.com. Closed Dec 25. New location. Local produce, baked goods, artisan products and much more. Maxwell Prenatal Yoga – 7-8:15pm. Pregnant and searching Building, 530 E Ohio St, Indianapolis. for a gentle, healthy way to continue yoga practice IndyWinterFarmersMarket.org. or remain vibrant, fl exible and fi t during one’s body’s important journey? Stretch and tone while centering Free Martial Arts Intro Session – 10-11am. Instillthru breathing. $15/walk-in, $10/member. Source ing the qualities of self-confi dence, self-discipline Yoga Center, 8609 E 116th St, Fishers. 317-915- and self-control builds a strong foundation for success in all aspects of a person’s life. Free. Broad 9642. Janie@SourceYoga.net. SourceYoga.net.

Ripple Martial Arts Academy, 5145 E 65th St, InCommunity Drum Circle – 7:15-8:30pm. No ex- dianapolis. 317-251-2488. Kaboggs56@yahoo.com. perience needed. Release some tension and stress. BroadRippleMartialArts.com.

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