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DECEMBER 2015 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.

20 AWAKEN YOUR

HOLIDAY BLISS WITH ECO-FRIENDLY GIFTS

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by Allison Vorel

22 AWAKENING TO SPIRIT

Prayer and Meditation Heal and Free Us

by Richard Davenport

26 SEVEN SIMPLE

CHAKRA-BASED STEPS FOR STRESS-FREE HOLIDAYS

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By Dudley Evenson

28 SWEETLY VEGAN No-Bake Holiday Treats Worth Celebrating

by Judith Fertig

33 GREEN CONGREGATIONS

Faith Groups Join in Preserving All Creation

by Avery Mack

36 AIRPLANE YOGA

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Six Easy Stretches Ease the Journey

by Cynthia Bowman

39 HEAVENLY SCENTS How to Make Your Own Natural Oil Fragrances

by Kathleen Barnes

41 GENEROUS

PINT-SIZED GIVERS Teaching Kids How to Care and Share

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by Jennifer Jacobson

42 EAT, BARK AND BE MERRY

Healthy Holiday Treats for Our Pets

by Sandra Murphy

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ore than any other time of year, the days between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day call us to tradition and ritual. Some of that is comforting and heartwarming – remembering meals, decorations, songs, and gatherings from happy years past. And much is worth preserving; it’s a joy to pass down traditions from generation to generation.

This year, though, circumstances have called on me to be open to changing things up: Thanksgiving, which has traditionally been a meal celebrated at my home, will take place at a dear friend’s house. Christmas Eve and day will include my immediate family, but will expand to embrace an additional cast of characters. New Year’s Eve has yet to be planned, but will no doubt bring more departures from tradition. Part of me resists. Keeping things the same year after year is safe and soothing. But it’s also unrealistic and a tad boring. So I am challenging myself to accept the changes with good spirit and look for new customs to incorporate into my collection.

One of the biggest changes I’m feeling about the holidays is feeling a keener pleasure in sharing moments instead of things. Giving gifts is still a wonderful way to acknowledge the important people in our lives, but spending time with them is an even greater gift.

I wish you the happiest of holidays, filled with earthly pleasures to please the body and quiet, mindful moments to soothe the mind and spirit. As the year comes to a close, I am reminded of how blessed I am to be doing something I love and how grateful I am to have the opportunity to serve my community. Thanks to all of you for reading, distributing and advertising in Natural Awakenings. Our expansion over the past few years is a direct reflection of the dynamism of this area and the people working within it. Every page is infused with intention and created with this specific community in mind; your response to our work tells us we’re on the right track. Thank you!

With love and light, and my warmest wishes for a wonderful holiday season and New Year,

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newsbriefs New Jersey’s First Holistic Lifestyle Television Show

Float Center Opens In Bedminster Township

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aurén Laurino, a holistic health advocate lovingly known as Dr. Ren, “America’s Holistic Sweetheart,” has just celebrated her one-year anniversary hosting Think Healthy with Dr. Ren, a public access program airing on UnionTV34. Dr. Ren earned that sobriquet volunteering in the event production unit at the New York Open Center, the largest holistic urban learning center in the world.

A New Jersey native, Dr. Ren recently interviewed our publisher for an episode that will be airing this month highlighting Natural Awakenings as a nationwide resource. Specific fun facts about this edition were shared that you need to know about!

Dr. Ren shared her plans for the future: “My big audacious goal in the works to pitch for 2016 is to host a daytime talk show on holistic subject matter. Since energy is transmutable and transferrable, I believe the fastest way to activate the planet is through conscious media. Like Natural Awakenings, my intention is to educate and empower people regarding alternative health modalities and sustainability.”

If you have a business aligned with soul expression and holistic living, Dr. Ren wants to hear from you. Email her at Booking@LaurenLaurino.com.

For links to her program’s video archives, visit LaurenLaurino.com.

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uantum Floats opened in November at 1 Robertson Drive, Suite 13, Bedminster, in the Bedminster Medical Plaza, next to the Hills Village Center.

It features three float tanks in which clients can relax and float effortlessly in 10 inches of warm water into which 1,000 pounds of Epsom salt has been dissolved. Quantum also offers online and residential seminars provided by Mental Arts to introduce practical tools for understanding human thought and improving communication.

“Floating has been around for over 40 years but there is growing interest as people look for effective and healthy ways to relax and de-stress,” explains owner Ken Kaplan, a partner in the law firm of Kaplan, Williams, and Graffeo in Morristown, who started floating several years ago. “Quantum Floats offers both seminars and business consulting services so that people can relax in the short term, and also identify and address the unrecognized root sources of stress and frustration within their own minds.

This relieves stress and results in more circuitry to accomplish their personal and business goals.”

For more information, visit Quantumfloats.com and Mentalartsnetwork.com or call 973782-3227. Appointments are recommended and can be scheduled by calling or using the Quantum Floats mobile phone app. See ad on page 23.

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Scenic Vallevue Farm Protected from Development

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he Trust for Public Land and its partners, including the Township of Morris, the Morris County Preservation Trust, and the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority, recently announced the permanent protection of 21.5 acres of the scenic Vallevue Farm on Picatinny Road. This property will provide new hiking trails and offer scenic views across the Washington Valley as well as protect the area’s groundwater. The property is located in the historic and environmentally sensitive Washington Valley, just two miles from downtown Morristown.

This project links to another Trust for Public Land assisted project, 188 acres of open space acquired from St. Mary’s Abbey by Morris Township and Morris County in 2009. The new trails will provide walking access from nearby neighborhoods to these existing parklands.

“By conserving Vallevue Farm and making it available to the public for walking and community farming, we have protected a special part of Morris County, and we are giving area residents more opportunities to connect with nature,” said Anthony Cucchi, New Jersey State Director of the Trust for Public Land. “We appreciate Morris County and Morris Township’s commitment to conserve the Washington Valley area for the benefit of future generations.”

Vallevue Farm could potentially have been subdivided into 12 residential lots. Instead, the landowner chose to sell this acreage for conservation and restrict the balance of the retained land with their family home to no more than three oversized lots. This will maintain the historic footprint of the property, which was important to the family, as well as preserve views of the property from across the valley. A portion of the land acquired at Vallevue Farm contains farmland utilized for a small community-supported-agriculture program (CSA,) which the Township expects to convert into a much desired community garden.

The Trust for Public Land creates parks and protects land for people, ensuring healthy, livable communities for generations to come. Millions of people live within a ten-minute walk of a Trust for Public Land park, garden, or natural area, and millions more visit these sites every year.

Funding for the $1,600,000 acquisition came from the Morris County Preservation Trust Fund, Morris Township Open Space Trust Fund and the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority.

To learn more about the Trust for Public Land and share why nature matters to you, visit Tpl.org.

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newsbriefs Access Bars Classes in Bloomfield

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hose who would like to know how to easily release thoughts that don’t work and bring greater possibilities into their life, and also learn how to give this opportunity to others, may attend Access Bars classes on December 5 and 12.

Participants will learn how to give this dynamic, hands-on body process and receive two sessions. No prerequisites are required, just a willingness to learn something new. After graduation, students will be qualified to give Access Bars to their family and friends or give sessions to clients. Providers of other therapies can add Access Bars to their modalities.

Cost is $300, or $150 for repeat students within six months.

Location: 117 Thomas St., Bloomfield. To register, call 973495-8390 or visit AccessConsciousness.com. See ad on page 3.

Stress Relief at the Art of the Heart in Chester

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t this time of the year, many people seek ways to relieve the stress of the holidays which, when added to the daily stressors they face at work and home, can seem overwhelming, robbing them of the joy they should feel this month. Meditation classes offered by the Art of the Heart, 44 Main Street, 2nd floor, in Chester, can help reduce that stress and allow participants to feel centered so they can face everyday challenges with equanimity. The following is just a sampling of classes offered: • Chanting & Meditation Class with Leslie, every Wednesday from 6 to 7pm, $10 • Yoga Nidra for Stress Reduction with Louise, 1st Thursday each month from 7 to 8:30pm, $25 • Stress & Anxiety Support & Discussion Group with Leslie, the 3rd Saturday each month from 10:30 to noon, $15

These are but a few of the many opportunities offered by the Art of the Heart to connect with like-minded individuals, reduce stress, learn ways to deal with stress and stay centered. To view the full calendar of events, visit Theartoftheheart-chester.com.

For more information, contact the Rev. Sue Freeman, at 908879-3937 or email Sue@theartoftheheart-chester.com. See ad on page 44.

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Make Healthy Beverage Choices during the Holidays

The Peace Within Spa & Holistic Wellness Center Opens in Lincoln Park

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sugar-laden sodas.

Stuart Scott, with Mountain Valley Spring Water, suggests some healthier options. “When I host a party, I always have a selection of Mountain Valley spring and sparkling water available,” he says. “And when I am a guest, I’ll bring along a party pack—a case of Mountain Valley 11-ounce glass bottles, with six each of the spring, sparkling, lime essence and pomegranate essence.”

Mountain Valley Spring Water originates from a natural, free-flowing spring in the Ouachita Mountains of central Arkansas, Scott says. The company owns and maintains more than 2,000 acres of land (more than twice the size of Central Park), providing complete protection of the water source.

“Mountain Valley is bottled at the source and can be delivered directly to you,” he says. “It is available in five different sizes in glass bottles, including the 5-gallon and 2.5-gallon returnable/ reusable bottles that go onto bottled water coolers.”

he Peace Within Spa and Holistic Wellness Center recently relocated from Clifton into a larger space at 63 Beaverbrook Road, Suite 105, in Lincoln Park. The new space allows owners Nancy and Mercedes Barrett to offer therapeutic massage, manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) therapy, Reconnective Healing, and Angel Card readings. Meditation and self-reliance classes are offered every Friday night at 7pm.

The licensed massage therapist services include Swedish, stone, prenatal, sports, deep tissue, oncology, MLD, and medical massage. The center is offering several specials for the month of December:

*First-time customers get a one-hour massage for $40 (regularly $80). Please note this sale cannot be combined with any gift certificate or previously purchased vouchers. *Super Special: Buy two one-hour massages at $60 each ($120) and receive a third one free.

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ver the next few weeks, most of us will be hosting or attending holiday events. That’s great for our social lives, but not always so great for our health—especially when our beverage choices boil down to alcoholic drinks or

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healthbriefs

Superfruit Antioxidants Found in Chilean Maqui Berry

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esearch from the University of Arizona’s Health Sciences Center has confirmed that the South American superfruit maqui berry (Aristotelia chilensis) can aid the cardiovascular system and reduce blood sugar. Clinical trials found a group of antioxidants, called delphinidins, significantly reduced levels of oxidized low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or “bad” cholesterol, which is linked to atherosclerosis and other heart diseases.

The clinical research found that the delphinidins contained in the maqui berry, known as the richest natural source of the antioxidant, aid the health of blood vessels by increasing nitric oxide and decreasing platelets linked with thrombosis, the clogging of arteries that can cause strokes.

The researchers also found that the superfruit may help counteract skin aging from ultraviolet radiation-B (UVB) exposure.

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Meditation Linked to Telomere Integrity in Cancer Patients

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aintaining telomere length has been directly linked to longer lifespan in a number of studies. A telomere is the structure at the end of a chromosome that protects it from deteriorating or fusing with other chromosomes. Its length is being used to measure the potential success of integrative therapy for recovering cancer patients; now University of Calgary research has found that mindfulness meditation helps.

The researchers tested 88 breast cancer survivors with a previous diagnosis of stage-one to stage-three breast cancer.

The patients’ telomere lengths were tested after either groupsupport therapy or mindfulness meditation training that included gentle hatha yoga exercises. Results showed that while the control group’s telomere lengths decreased over time, both the mindfulness group and the support therapy group were on average able to maintain their telomere length throughout the testing period.

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esearch from the Environmental Working Group’s Action Fund has determined that some popular children’s toys contain a chemical that previous research has linked to lung disease and lung cancers. The researchers tested 28 boxes of crayons and 21 crimethemed toys at the Scientific Analytical Institute in Greensboro, North Carolina. They found that four of the crayon brands and two of the crime-scene toys contained asbestos.

All of the asbestos-containing toys were manufactured in China. The products included the Disney Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Nickelodeon Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle brands of crayons, the EduScience Deluxe Forensics Lab Kit and the Inside Intelligence Secret Spy Kit. The latter two brands contained asbestos within the fingerprint powders.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, asbestos from all sources is responsible for up to 15,000 U.S. deaths each year.

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People Double Up on Calories After the Holidays

Digital ‘Blue Light’ Reading Disrupts Sleep Rhythms

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espite the popularity of New Year’s resolutions, scientists have found that post-holiday food shopping decisions don’t necessarily reflect intentions to eat healthier or lose weight.

Scientists from Cornell University tracked resolutions and after-holiday food shopping habits of 207 families. They classified about 20,000 food products as either “healthy” or “less-healthy”.

Calories and dollars spent were also tracked.

Analysis of 37 weeks of activity that included the extended winter holiday period and into the new year found that additional food expenditures and calories began about a week prior to Thanksgiving and peaked during Christmas celebrations. Compared to the rest of the year, this increased shopping averaged just over $16 more a week, about $4 of which was spent on healthy foods.

Food expenditures then continued to increase after the holidays to about $25 more a week compared to the average—showing a 24 percent increase. However, $13 of this was spent on healthier foods.

Calorie levels also increased. “Total weekly per-serving calories increased by 440 during the holiday period relative to the baseline period, and nearly 91 percent of this increase was due to additional purchases of the more calorie-dense foods,” the researchers reported.

“Even more intriguing is that contrary to well-intentioned New Year’s resolutions, additional weekly per-serving calories purchased increased to 890 in the post-holiday period relative to the baseline, more than doubling the 440 calorie increase evident in the holiday season,” the researchers observed. Of this, 63 percent of the additional calories were from high-calorie foods.

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ecent findings from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Boston, has determined that reading from a lightemitting tablet or computer before bedtime will disturb sleep and may change the circadian rhythms that govern the body’s clock.

The research, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, tested 12 people for two weeks. On five nights during one week, the subjects read ebooks on an iPad for four hours before bedtime. Another week, they read from printed books for the same duration.

During the five days of iPad reading, the participants fell asleep later and spent less time in rapid eye movement (REM)-stage sleep. The light-emitting tablet altered the circadian rhythm, changing the body’s natural sleeping pattern. The researchers also tested other blue-light emitting devices, including laptops, tablets, other eReaders, cell phones and LED monitors.

“We found the body’s natural circadian rhythms were interrupted by the short-wavelength enriched light, otherwise known as blue light, from these electronic devices,” says neuroscientist Anne-Marie Chang, Ph.D., one of the study authors.

Dr. Charles Czeisler, Ph.D., a leading sleep researcher, remarks, “In the past 50 years, there has been a decline in average sleep duration and quality.

Since more people are choosing electronic devices for reading, communication and entertainment, particularly children and adolescents who already experience significant sleep loss, epidemiological research evaluating the longterm consequences of these devices on health and safety is urgently needed.”

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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

Sentient Beings

New Zealand Enacts Bill Recognizing Animal Intelligence The New Zealand Animal Welfare Amendment Bill that passed into law this year states that animals, like humans, are sentient beings. Dr. Virginia Williams, chair of the National Animal Ethics Advisory Committee, says this acknowledges, “Animals can experience both positive and negative emotions, including pain and distress.” The bill thus bans the use of animals for testing cosmetics.

Williams says the legal recognition of animal sentience provides a stronger underpinning of the requirements of the existing Animal Welfare Act. The bill also provides for penalties to enable low-to-medium-level offenders to be punished more effectively and gives animal welfare inspectors the power to issue compliance notices, among other measures.

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Lend a Hand to Causes While You Shop This holiday season, every gift purchased through GoodSearch.com can earn a donation of up to 30 percent of its value for a favorite charity, along with money-saving coupons for the customer. More than 2,500 national retailers are participating in the program, including Apple, Target, Toys “R” Us, Ralph Lauren, Macy’s, 1-800-Flowers, PetSmart and Expedia.

Instead of limiting qualifying purchases to a particular product and charity, the campaign includes nearly every product in the store. The donation goes to the charity or school of the shopper’s choice with the cooperation of the organization’s GoodShop, which has raised more than $9 million for charities ranging from The American Red Cross and ASPCA to local homeless shelters and schools.

Each Internet search through the website also earns the charity about a penny. With GoodDining, meals at more than 10,000 restaurants earn donations, with more than 100,000 charities and schools benefitting. UNICEF has used money from GoodSearch and GoodShop to provide clean drinking water to more than 200,000 children.

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Perhaps establishing a new global precedent for a state’s obligation to its citizens in the face of a growing climate crisis, a Dutch court has ruled that the government has a legal duty to reduce carbon emissions by 25 percent by 2020. The decision came in response to a 2013 lawsuit launched by the Amsterdam-based environmental nonprofit Urgenda Foundation and 600 Dutch citizens that argued the government was violating international human rights law by failing to take sufficient measures to combat rising greenhouse gas emissions.

A statement from the court reads, “The state must do more to avert the imminent danger caused by climate change, also in view of its duty to provide care to protect and improve the living environment.”

In the United States, the youth-led movement Our Children’s Trust (OurChildrens Trust.org) is suing state governments and what they dub “the ruling generation” as accountable for climate inaction. As 350.org co-founder and Communications Director Jamie Henn noted after the ruling, “If the Netherlands sets a precedent, it’s a whole new ball game.”

Other countries are weighing the situation, as well.

Dutch Court Upholds Climate Action as a Human Right

White House Responds to Online Petitions President Obama has made it a priority to open a direct channel for people to be heard via online petitions. Jason Goldman, chief digital officer at the White House, says that his staff has responded to dozens of requests to take action on a variety of issues in recent months. “We want to make sure those responses aren’t the final page, but rather the start of an ongoing conversation,” he says.

Change.org has chosen to integrate with the We the People platform, meaning the future signatures of its 100 million users will count toward the threshold of 100,000 for getting an official response from the administration.

“The process of hearing from us about your petition is going to look a little different,” says Goldman. “We’ve assembled a team of people responsible for taking your questions and requests and bringing them to the right people, whether within the White House or in an agency within the administration that may be in a position to say something about your request.”

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Uncommon Devotion Religion in America Shows Resilience On any given Sabbath, four of 10 Americans travel to a place of worship, a number that hasn’t fluctuated dramatically in the past half-century. Gallup polls report that more than 81 percent say they identify with a specific religion or denomination; 78 percent say it’s an important part of their lives; and 57 percent believe that religion is able to solve today’s problems.

While recent attendance may be off, Americans are no less likely to attend services today than they were in the 1940s and early ’50s, just prior to the ultra-religious following decade. The reason, says Gallup’s Frank Newport, is that U.S. religious worship is cyclical.

Today’s practicing religious communities “tend to consist of the seriously committed, not just those swept along by obligation,” reports Christian Smith, director of the Center for the Study of Religion and Society at the University of Notre Dame and coprincipal investigator of the National Study of Youth and Religion.

Those that worship regularly are more likely to be older, female and Southern; they also are better educated and stronger financially than those that don’t, according to Newport. At the same time, Mitchell Marcus, a University of Pennsylvania professor, characterizes his Ph.D. students as religiously curious, often devout and eager to talk about their beliefs.

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Order and ship early. Building in more lead time affords less costly shipping options. Eco-wise, if the shipper has some freedom in scheduling deliveries, it can choose to hold up a delivery truck until it’s full, rather than sending one out half-empty. Also, if a package doesn’t have to reach its destina-

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tion by a particular day or time, the company can choose the most efficient local delivery routing.

A recent University of Washington study found that a community using grocery delivery services slashed carbon emissions when compared to individuals driving to the supermarket. Plus, they achieved their biggest gains—80 to 90 percent lower emissions—when they could plan deliveries around customer locations, rather than precise delivery windows, thus minimizing driving distance and time on the road.

Seek out available boxes. Many grocery and beverage stores don’t immediately break down incoming cardboard shipping boxes. Ask a store attendant if they have any available.

Reusing saved paper bags from checkout (for those that don’t bring reusable bags) can serve to cushion gift-wrapped boxes. GreenAmerica.org suggests repurposing gently-used wrapping paper or old fabrics, newspapers, magazines or calendars for a creative look. Return any foam peanuts in received packages to a pack-n-ship shop for reuse.

Know the options. While U.S. Postal Service (usps.com) Priority Mail offers flat rates to any state regardless of weight (up to 70 pounds), package tracking and other year-round features, the cost of using other carriers varies by destination zip code, package size and weight. Verify price and timing options, making sure packages arrive in good time to be under the Christmas tree before December 25.

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uring the holiday season, most of us wish to simplify, slow down, and relax so that we can enjoy our families and friends.

For those of us who value more simple living, conscious giving is becoming the landscape of our gift-giving.

Picking out that special gift for that special someone while still caring for the environment also helps your gift recipients to be more environmentally conscious. Whether supporting a local charity or giving a homemade gift, choosing both an eco-friendly and a fair trade gift while shopping promotes this goal of environmental sustainability. Eco-friendly and fair trade gifts foster thoughtfulness and creativity.

Celebrate the environment by seeking out local artisans, bakers, and providers of both services and products in your community when shopping for holiday gifts. Always look for a gift with a personal touch, whether big or small. The heartfelt thought and conscious giving you put into your holiday shopping will be much appreciated by family and friends. Here are just a few local shops that offer you the chance to be a conscious giver this season:

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cent piece for the home, you can find it at this international boutique, which purchases from certified fair trade wholesalers or directly works with artists. Their purchasers are family and friends living in various countries working with the local population to acquire the goods that they are able to offer. In doing this, the local population both here and abroad benefit from every transaction made. See ad on page 21.

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b. jones located in Morristown ((bjones –spa.com) is an organic sustainable spa experience set in an urban chic environment. Committed to providing quality and an individualized spa experience, b. jones aims to give back to the community one face at a time by offering an array of organic, eco-friendly services including facials, massages, and body treatments.

Give that special someone who is always on the go an Express Facial that includes a mini-facial with cleansing, exfoliation, mask, and moisturizer, or for the individual who has more time to be indulged

and pampered, the Signature Facial, a customized facial with cleansing, exfoliation, extractions if needed, mask, enzymatic peel, and facial massage to de-stress. Other options are a massage including a Hot Stone Massage that soothes and relaxes muscles by transmitting heat deep into the body or a Scalp Massage that reduces stress, improves mood, and promotes a good night’s sleep. For wintry dry skin, you may even indulge your gift recipient with a Hand Treatment that softens and moisturizes. See ad on page 13.

Salon FiG (salonfig.com) is an ecofriendly healthy-choice beauty and wellness salon located in Morristown.

FiG was created to give its customers a healthier place to be with all natural and organic services and products.

Give that special gift of a gentler, Salon FiG healthier beauty salon that makes your gift recipient look and feel beautiful while caring for the planet at the same time. Salon FiG offers haircuts, organic deep conditioning cleanse and dry treatments, all types of organic coloring, natural nail spa manicures and pedicures, waxing, makeup application lessons, facial services, and a reflexology session. It also offers a one-of-a-kind European

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Mind-Body Wellness

Integrative Wellness Center (iwc), (iwcnj.com) located in Chester, is a mind/body boutique where your special someone can relax, connect and learn to heal the mind, body and spirit. The Integrative Wellness Center offers massage, yoga, Pilates, meditation, energy work, group therapy, psychotherapy, psychopharmacology and wellness workshops and seminars by bringing together providers from across the health and wellness spectrum. Gift someone the perfect 30-minute Time Out of guided meditation and calming breathwork or some Raindrop Therapy using essential oils to elevate the state of mind during a deeply relaxing massage experience. You may choose to register someone for ongoing classes and seminars. See ad on page 28.

Crafts of Sustainable Spirit

Culture Cabin (culturecabin.com) in Boonton is the place to find both eco-friendly and upcycled wearable and home goods. They offer new and creative ideas for sustainable crafts from re-designed clothing, jewelry from recycled leather and copper roof flashing, upcycled bike tire belts, and wind chimes from upcycled plumbing pipes. Culture Cabin has something for everyone on your eco-friendly holiday shopping list. Their mission to recycle, reuse, and repurpose in a beautiful log cabin theme promotes a culture of creative international crafts and arts. They also feature a studio in which students can create crafts or other objects with sustainable themes as the underlying inspiration and provide cooking classes from their onsite kitchen. You Culture Cabin can also purchase 100 percent recreated fashions and home accessories from their “Sassy Scraps” line.

Grassroots Natural Market (grassrootsnatural market.com) with locations in Denville and Morristown offers highquality organic produce and grocery products, a wide array of personal health and beauty products, and houseware items that will serve as eco-friendly holiday gifts. Grassroots hand-selects trusted organic products from indepen-

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dently owned vendors and local organic recycled gifts in offering a unique and environmentally friendly shopping experience. Thoughtful gifts might include a recycled glass suncatcher handmade in the United States by Henrietta Glass or a Sunbeam candle made of pure beeswax which naturally purifies the air. For the person who’s always chilly, Jack and Mary hats, scarves and mittens are made from recycled fabrics. For those who enjoy aromatherapy, an essential-oil burner by Baraka is also handmade in the United States. And indulge that special someone with organic health and beauty products good for people and the environment such as Doctor Hauschka Complete Skin Care and Body Products and Maddisha Ayurveda Skin Products locally sourced from Mountain Lakes.

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analyze in the same way as mind-body science. However, Dyer points to the works and outcomes of Spirit as visible evidence of how it lifts us up.

We see individuals with rapturous hearts sending out signals that they love the world and everyone in it. Those that live in Spirit tend to see the world as a friendly place, are at peace with themselves, appear to be open and accepting rather than judgmental and harsh, and often report being healed of all sorts of diseases, relationship challenges, career fluctuations and questions of purpose and direction. They attest to how Spirit shines a triumphant light in the midst of dark nights of the soul, redefining the essence of life itself and declaring us worthy in our innermost reaches.

AWAKENING TO SPIRIT Prayer and Meditation Heal and Free Us

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hile society abounds with scientific research, products and practices that promise to enhance our mind or body and the mind-body connection, without Spirit in the mix, neither rises to its full potential. A heart open to a higher power exponentially multiplies the effects of this crucial connection.

“Just as a candle spreads light in a darkened room, people who are living in-Spirit give off a higher energy that can bring light to our hearts and minds.

In other words, we can be inspired just by being in their presence,” according to renowned bestselling author Wayne Dyer, Ph.D.

Experiential, non-verbal and lifechanging encounters with the unbounded power and presence of Spirit in prayer and meditation are difficult to

When a 19-year-old woman entered basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, in San Antonio, Texas, and was undergoing initial medical and psychological screening, she was identified as having body and mind issues that would require her to be separated from the service. These problems included organ failures and spinal misalignment, as well as severe consequences of an emotionally abusive upbringing. It was determined that she could not handle the physical and mental demands of military life. Because the policy was to not treat such problems if identified upon entering the service, authorities allowed her to remain in training until her separation from the Air Force could be processed.

The woman was impressed and also distressed by the finality of the verdict and assessment tools used by mind and body experts among the medical staff.

In talking with a chaplain on the base, she came to understand that she could choose to appeal her case to another jurisdiction, a “higher” court of Spirit.

Focusing on the voice of divine love, she grew to see Spirit as more than a higher power. She saw Spirit as a higher authority. She surrendered to divine love’s authority as ultimate law, supremely qualified to reorder her whole being.

She trusted that aligning with spiritual power could change her view of her identity and the seemingly inescapable consequences of genetics, environment

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and human history denying her desire to serve her country in this way.

Listening to a higher witness testifying on her behalf and identifying her authentic being as the magnificent expression of the magnificent Creator, she felt encouraged to the point that her mind and body stopped arresting her progress and became more effective servants, responding with greater freedom and joy. One limitation after another fell away, and the military and medical authorities seemed pleased with her progress as she neared completion of training. Finally, performing a mile-and-a-half run within a required time remained the only obstacle to graduation, and she was still 45 seconds too slow.

This helpful passage from the Hebrew prophet Isaiah became central to her prayer and meditation as she approached her last running attempt: Young people will get tired;

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and fall.

But those who trust in the Eternal One will regain their strength.

They will soar on wings as eagles.

They will run—never winded, never weary.

They will walk—never tired,

never faint. ~Isaiah 40: 30-31 (The Voice)

She passed her final attempt with 18 seconds to spare, running on eagles’ wings.

So, how can we all discern such a divine witness to our original authentic being amidst loud testimony of all the voices and labels shouting in our head and body, including those imposed by others?

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Sanford C. Wilder, of Grafton, Illinois, author of Listening to Grace, offers personal growth and development programs through EducareUnlearning.com that encourage prayer and meditation that emphasize listening. He practices both approaches and makes distinctions between them.

“When I pray, I am directing my thoughts toward God, listening and often affirming what I know to be divinely true. I am yearning to surrender my will and affections in conscious connection with the divine such that I or another receives a blessing,” shares Wilder. In such prayerful listening, he hopes to gain something, often a new insight and corresponding manifestation.

“When I meditate, my intention is to sacrifice every thought, concept, image and feeling to God, the only consciousness. I trust that listening and observing with nonattachment helps me release conscious and unconscious conditioned thought patterns permeated by a human sense of self.” Through meditative listening, he hopes to release everything rather than receive anything, accepting that everyone is equipped and able to be open to, witness and experience nonstop blessings.

Helen Mathis has been an educator in the Philippines and Swaziland as well as the U.S., including an instructor of religion at Principia College, near St. Louis; she is now part of a Centering Prayer Circle in Stockton, Califor-

To feel Spirit’s presence, we must surrender our own sense of how it will work, its timeline and the impact on our ego or status quo.

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Mathis appreciates what Cynthia Bourgeault explores in her book Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening, that, “This confusion between small self and the larger Self… [the] ‘True Self,’ ‘Essential Self’ or ‘Real I’—is the core illusion of the human condition, and penetrating this illusion is what awakening is all about.”

Like Bourgeault, Mathis believes that it’s not about the absence of thoughts so much as detaching from our thoughts, trusting that we can let go and be safe, consent to surrender human will and forgo personal agendas. Only then can spiritual sense come into play.

“The goal is to awaken to, open to and get in touch with our innermost being and Spirit,” Mathis affirms.

“Clearly, centering prayer assumes we each have a spiritual awareness of the divine within us that acts, as Bourgeault puts it, as ‘a kind of interior compass whose magnetic north is always fixed on God.’”

Core Shift

We often approach a Spirit dimension with the attitude of “what it can do for me.” The higher practice that mystics and other deep thinkers of various faith traditions ultimately arrive at instead centers on transforming our whole self to align with Spirit’s purpose for us, which changes everything.

Reverend Dr. Michael Beckwith, founder of the New Thought Agape Spiritual Center, in Los Angeles, and a spiritual mentor to Oprah Winfrey, believes, “The relationship we have with the infinite is more about how we are to serve it than it is to serve us.”

Beckwith describes three primary stages of realizing the power and purpose of divine Spirit expressed as our spirit. The first is that of a victim (feeling powerless, unable to effect change). The second is when an individual learns the existence of universal law that responds to our thinking, emotions and attitude; we learn how to use it to stabilize life structures and demonstrate health and well-being.

“Ultimately, in stage three, we become a vehicle of life in service to life.

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Life fulfills its own nature through us,” he says. “All of life is conspiring for our freedom, liberation, wholeness and health.”

He urges us not to stop and stagnate at stage two, using divine laws only to manifest personal conveniences, stuff and even people for our use; this can hijack views of abundance into materialism and consumerism.

He quips, “We are not here to go shopping.”

Dwelling in Spirit

Grace and Spirit work in us, through us and between us, yet we can’t simply summon them up or outline their outcomes. To feel Spirit’s presence, we must surrender our own sense of how it will work, its timeline and the impact on our ego or status quo. As with anything worthwhile, conscientious practice is essential.

Life, defined by Spirit, gives fresh strength and impetus to mind and body. All three are vital elements of the dance of life.

Richard Davenport is a spiritual life educator (HigherGroundForLife.com) and the founding executive director of an inclusive nationwide Bible and spiritual life community (BibleAndSpiritualLife.org). Now based in St. Louis, MO, he is a retired Air Force chaplain, having served at Lackland and other U.S. Air Force bases on three continents.

FIVE WAYS TO PRAY FROM THE HEART

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rayer from a heart willing to surrender, change, learn, grow and bless others works to keep us centered on pure motives like wellness, wholeheartedness and compassion. Such prayer can help us progress spiritually.

These five forms of prayer, found in the Bible, have a universal application to any spiritual practice. Although differing in their approach, all share the purpose of creating a fuller mindfulness of our true identity and relationship to the divine, while enhancing our capacity to bless all creation. If we are not feeling the desired breakthroughs using one form, perhaps the one most familiar or comfortable to us, we might do well to explore others.

Praise – a posture of adoration, honoring and surrender to a power, vision, and authority greater than our own.

Thanksgiving – or better yet, for its consistency and permeating of our whole self, thanks-living. The garden of our spirit is enriched by embracing a gratitude attitude in all we do.

Petition – a relational posture that opens our heart as we learn to ask for help, to seek perspective beyond a limited self, beyond a smaller, egodriven orientation.

Intercession – praying for others; blessing, honoring and cherishing them as God sees them. When we feel burdened and blocked by our own trials, expressing empathy and compassion for others can unlock our heart and mind. We can lovingly witness the true nature of those that are seemingly tangled in forces blocking or opposing their higher good.

Affirmation – release and rest in divine authority, acknowledging the uni-verse as literally one song reflecting the singular harmony that Spirit knows and is unfolding in every moment to meet our need in forms we can see and feel right now.

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Seven Simple Chakra-Based Steps for Stress-Free Holidays

By Dudley Evenson

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ere come the holidays — and with them, a bundle of stress triggers and challenges that may take away from the fun and festivity of the season. While we love to get together with family and friends, sometimes the extra tasks and pressures can add up, creating situations that are less than fun and definitely not festive. Extra shopping, more cooking, cleaning, preparing, crowds, traffic or traveling with flights delayed or other inconveniences can take the fun out of the season.

Then, there are the long-term family patterns replete with buttons that are often pushed right at the dinner table after a few too many glasses of bubbly.

Whatever form it takes, the strain and tension of being overloaded can sometimes rise up and ruin our holiday.

So how can we deal with this inevitable stress of the holidays and put the joy back into the season? Here are some simple steps we can take to uplift our spirits and make sure we don’t get overloaded and react emotionally in the presence of habitual family patterns or simply collapse from exhaustion when we should be having fun. These seven steps are actually based on the chakra system and begin with the crown or seventh chakra going down to the root or first chakra. Check them out and see if they resonate with you.

1. Set Intention (Crown) Decide in advance how you would like your holiday experience to be: peaceful, meaningful, relaxing, fun.

Whatever words you come up with, you might want to form them into a simple mantra or affirmation to keep in the forefront of your awareness as you go through your socializing. Remember the aspects of an affirmation are threefold: positive, present tense and repetition. An example: “I am peaceful and relaxed” or whatever idea you want to remind yourself of when intensity arises. Say it often.

2. Visualize (Third Eye, Mind) Use mental images to picture how you would like to see the holidays unfold. You can imagine your home beautifully decorated with family members happily enjoying a home-cooked meal and conversing with one another in pleasant tones. Or you might picture young children playing well together with their new gifts. Don’t forget to picture yourself attending to your tasks with ease in a relaxed manner. You may want to focus on the deeper meaning of the holiday you are celebrating and especially the fellowship of gathering together with family and friends.

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3. Communicate (Throat) Talk to family members and friends that you will be socializing with and make plans so everyone is on the same page. Get input and add your own ideas. Try to share the tasks and planning so it isn’t all on one person’s shoulders. If past holidays were overwhelming, perhaps try simplifying your plans. Consider a potluck instead of one person doing all the cooking. You might want to add the element of giving back to the community or to those less fortunate who need some extra holiday cheer. This will make the holiday much more meaningful to you and your family.

4. Collaborate (Heart) Invite your family and your friends to be part of your festivities. Work and play together and enjoy each other’s company. Remember the love that brought you together in the first place and be careful not to let stress or emotions trigger unnecessary reactions. This is a time to enjoy and appreciate each other. Express your gratitude in random ways and you will find it returned to you. Minimize gossip and politics.

People in the same family often hold different points of view, so it’s best to avoid conversations that cause conflict.

The long-term benefits of unconditional love will be the reward.

5. Take Action (Solar Plexus) If you are hosting a gathering, let yourself enjoy the activities and tasks involved.

Enlist close friends or family members to help you with preparation and logistics. If you are attending other people’s events, be sure to help in the kitchen and contribute to the workload.

Put on happy holiday music to lift your spirit and remind you why you are doing all the extra work – shopping, cooking, cleaning, gifting, decorating and so on. You may want to take time for yoga or stretching to release pentup energy so you have the vitality you need to carry out all you have assigned yourself to do.

6. Enjoy and Play (Sacral) Remember the reason for the season and even in the midst of all you are doing, be sure to let yourself feel passion and joy for the blessings in your life: your family, friends, food to eat and a roof over your head. Many people have much less in life and still manage to keep smiling. In fact, a good laugh is always in order, even when the turkey falls on the floor or your dog overturns the holiday tree or a child knocks over a glass and breaks it. Especially turn your enthusiasm toward your elders or those suffering or in need. This season is a perfect time to reach out to others who can use a physical or spiritual boost.

7. Grounding (Root) This is the level where you take care of the basics, the details and all that is necessary to manifest what it is you want. This is also the place where you can connect with the earth and honor all that it provides for your physical needs. Be specific and check off the tasks on your list so you can feel you have accomplished what

needs to be done. You also may want to ground out by taking a walk in nature or sitting quietly in your room or a sacred place in your home. In this sanctuary, try playing some peaceful, relaxing music to help remind you of the inner peace you so desire in the midst of life’s normal chaos.

I hope these suggestions are helpful and you are able to find peace and fulfillment during the holidays this year. And of course I welcome any additional suggestions for stress-free holidays whether or not they relate to the chakras.

Dudley Evenson co-founded Soundings of the Planet in 1979 with her husband, Dean Evenson. Having produced more than 70 albums with her husband, Evenson has also served as the executive producer, art director and copywriter for all of the Soundings releases in addition to performing her harp on many of them. Read more about healing with the chakras on her blog, Healthylivingdreams.com, and listen to her meditations and what her husband, Dean Evenson, and she create at their music site: Soundings.com.

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of yesteryear’s sugary bonbons loaded with calories that we’ve come to regret, today’s preferred confections focus more on naturally sweet dried fruits, bestquality chocolate, healthful coconut and crunchy nuts. Vegan, gluten-free delicacies from chefs and culinary experts the world over help us celebrate the season in a deliciously healthy way, including those we highlight this month.

“Christmas isn’t Christmas without a traditional pudding,” says Chef Teresa Cutter, author of Purely Delicious. Cutter is founder and director of The Healthy Chef company, in Sydney, Australia, which creates functional foods for taste and optimal health. Her no-bake desserts such as miniature Christmas puddings and carrot cake take only minutes to make.

Emily Holmes, a Queensland, Australia, wellness coach who blogs at Conscious-Foodie.com, says her favorite is Holmes’ Chocolate Cherry Mini-Cupcakes. She serves them with a pot of peppermint tea.

Houston-based Joshua Weissman is the author of The Slim Palate Paleo Cookbook and blogs at SlimPalate. com. He shares his philosophy on holiday treats: “My first thought is that I don’t want to feel guilty after eating it.

My second is that I still want it to taste and look good.” His Almond Butter Pumpkin Pie Truffles fit the festive bill.

In New York City, noted vegan cookbook author and Pastry Chef Fran Costigan is an expert in all things chocolate, including her Chocolate Orange Sesame Truffles. “When you make something really delicious with real ingredients, your mouth knows it, your brain knows it, your body knows it. You feel satisfied,” she says.

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Combine walnuts, flaxseed, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, orange zest and sea salt into a food processor and run it until mixed and finely chopped. Add dates and apricots. Process again until thoroughly mixed.

Spoon a little white chocolate over the tops of the puddings if desired and garnish with goji berries, fresh cherries or another fanciful topper.

Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Serve puddings with chilled mango coconut custard.

Yields: 6 to 8 small puddings

Combine all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Serve chilled with the puddings.

8 oz fresh pitted dates—approximately 10 to 15 dates, depending on their size Zest from 1 orange 9 oz dried apricots, chopped 1½ cups almond meal/ground almonds 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract 1 tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground nutmeg ¼ tsp ground ginger 1 to 2 Tbsp orange juice 3 oz white chocolate, melted, for decoration (optional) Combine dates, orange zest, apricots, vanilla, ground almonds, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger in a food processor.

Process until mixture is combined and looks like fine crumbs.

Spoon the mixture into a large bowl.

Add the orange juice, and then mix again. Pudding mix should come together when lightly hand-squeezed.

Divide into 6 small puddings. Line the base of 6 small decorative molds with plastic wrap and firmly press the puddings into them.

Once firmly packed in the mold, invert the pudding and remove the plastic wrap.

Melt white chocolate in a small bowl set over a simmering pot of water.

Spoon into a bowl. Add and kneed oats through the raw carrot cake mixture.

Press cake firmly into a 6-inch round baking dish lined with parchment paper.

Mango Coconut Custard 1 mango, chopped ½ cup coconut milk Juice from ½ orange

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Add grated raw carrot and vanilla and then process again until combined. The mix should now form a nice dough.

Refrigerate until ready to serve, allowing at least 2 hours for the cake to rest.

It will keep in the refrigerator for about a week.

Enjoy as is or garnish with macadamia nut cream, a drizzle of honey and walnuts.

Note: Other raw nuts can substitute for walnuts—try pecans, almonds or macadamia nuts.

Macadamia Nut Cream Combine 1 cup of raw cashew nuts or macadamia nuts with ½ cup of orange juice or coconut water and a little vanilla. Blend in a high-speed blender like a Vitamix until smooth and creamy.

Teresa Cutter’s No-Bake Carrot Cake Yields: 16 servings 2½ cups (9½ oz) shelled walnuts 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed or whole chia seeds ½ cup (2 oz) rolled oats (or gluten-free almond meal) 1 tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground ginger ¼ tsp ground nutmeg ¼ tsp sea salt 1 cup (6½ oz) of 12 large fresh dates, pitted ½ cup (3 oz) dried chopped apricots or pineapple (sulfur-free) 2 large raw carrots, grated Zest from 1 orange 2 tsp vanilla bean paste

Emily Holmes’ Chocolate Cherry Mini-Cupcakes Yields: 2 dozen mini-cupcakes Cake 1 cup raw, shelled, skinned nuts (such as almonds) 1 /3 cup cacao powder 4 fresh dates, pitted Filling 2 cup shredded coconut 1 cup dried cherries 6 fresh dates, pitted ¼ cup coconut cream ¼ tsp vanilla powder Pinch of sea salt

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Topping 3½ oz melted dark chocolate Process nuts and cacao powder in a food processor until the nuts are finely ground and the mixture is fully combined. Slowly add the dates until the mixture sticks together.

Press the mixture into the bottom parts of a 24-cup mini muffin pan. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.

Process filling ingredients in a food processor until well combined. Spoon the filling onto the cupcake base in the muffin cups and then top with melted dark chocolate.

Place into the refrigerator to set, where it also stores well until served.

Filling ¼ cup canned pumpkin purée (not pie filling) ¼ cup almond butter ¼ cup vegan cream cheese ¼ tsp cinnamon ¼-½ tsp nutmeg ½ tsp fresh grated ginger 1 Tbsp coconut flour 2 packets stevia (like Sweetleaf packets)

drop them into the white chocolate mixture and roll them around until they’re fully covered with mixture using fingers or a small spoon.

Coating (vanilla bean white chocolate) 2 oz food grade (not for skin care) cacao butter broken up into small pieces for melting ¼-½ vanilla bean pod, cut in half lengthwise to scrape out the interior, or 1 tsp vanilla bean paste 20 drops stevia (like Sweetleaf Steviaclear drops)

Gently place each treat back onto the tray. Repeat the whole process until all the coated balls are on the tray.

Let them cool at room temperature and serve immediately or place them in the refrigerator to harden and serve later. Chilled, truffles will keep for 3 to 5 days.

In a medium-sized bowl, combine everything for the filling, including pumpkin purée, almond butter, cream cheese, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, coconut flour and stevia. Mix thoroughly until smoothly incorporated and no cream cheese chunks are left.

Fran Costigan’s Chocolate Orange Sesame Truffles Yields: 20 to 24 (1-inch) truffles This creamy chocolate truffle has a slightly chewy texture with a coating for color and crunch. Raw tahini is sweeter than when its roasted and either kind is good.

Chill by refrigerating the mixture for 10 to 20 minutes or freezing it for 2 to 5 minutes.

Roll chilled filling mixture into mediumto-small-sized balls a little less than an inch in diameter and place them on a small baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Place balls back into the refrigerator for 10 minutes or the freezer for 5 minutes so the balls harden enough to allow dipping.

Heat a double boiler or small pot that fits into a medium pot of gently boiling water over medium-to-low heat.

Joshua Weissman’s Almond Butter Pumpkin Pie Truffles Yields: About 12 to 16 (1½-inch) truffles Warm winter spices mix with fragrant pumpkin and almond butter to make seasonal truffles hand dipped in fresh vanilla bean-infused white chocolate.

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Carefully spoon out each truffle using a spoon, gently tapping the spoon on the inside of the saucepan to slough off excess cacao butter that may pool on it.

Take special care not to drop the truffle.

Truffle Ganache 4 oz dark fair trade chocolate (70 to 72 percent), finely chopped Finely minced zest of half a medium orange 3 Tbsp orange juice ¼ cup agave syrup 1 Tbsp raw or roasted tahini, stirred 1½ Tbsp white sesame seeds, lightly toasted 1½ Tbsp black sesame seeds, lightly toasted

Scrape out the vanilla bean pod, conserving vanilla beans for adding once the cacao butter is melted.

Place the chocolate in a small heatproof bowl.

Place cacao butter in the top of a double boiler and melt and add stevia.

Then add vanilla beans and mix well.

Mix the orange zest and juice and agave in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat just to a boil.

Turn the heat to low to keep warm and melted. Pull out the hardened filling shaped into balls and one at a time

Reduce the heat to low and add the tahini, whisking vigorously. The mix-

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needed. (If at any time the ganache becomes too soft to shape, refrigerate until cold before proceeding.)

Cover and refrigerate the truffle centers 15 to 25 minutes to set, before final shaping and finishing with the sesame seed coating.

Photo by Steve Legato

Truffle Coating Mix the sesame seeds in a small bowl.

Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons on the bottom of a shallow container.

ture will thicken immediately. Don’t be concerned if it looks broken or curdled; it’ll smooth out with whisking.

Simmer the mixture for 30 seconds until it’s shiny and smooth. Remove from heat and wait about 30 seconds until it’s no longer steaming and then pour it over the chocolate.

Cover the bowl with a plate. Wait 1 minute and then stir until the chocolate is completely melted. Note: The ganache will not be perfectly smooth.

Cool to room temperature, stirring a few times using a silicone spatula.

Spoon into a small shallow container and refrigerate uncovered about 2 hours until the ganache is firm. The ganache can be covered and refrigerated at this point for up to 1 week.

Shape Truffle Centers Remove the ganache from the refrigerator. Use one spoon to scoop out 1-inch pieces of ganache and another to push it off the spoon into the container. When half the ganache has been used, roll into logs about 1-inch long, washing and drying hands as

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Put a few logs at a time into the bowl of sesame seeds and roll until lightly coated. Pinch the ends to form the oval quenelle (football) shape.

Place the finished truffles in the refrigerator to set for 35 to 45 minutes.

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he simple act of switching on a bulb can light a room; preaching that humans are caretakers of the Earth can enlighten a community. “How are we faithful to God’s creation?” asks Diana Butler Bass, Ph.D., author of Grounded: Finding God in the World— A Spiritual Revolution, in Alexandria, Virginia. “The connection between the natural world and the world we live in helps us understand the remarkable responsibility we have to the planet.”

Along with an emotional bottom line, many people pose a greater question: What is the cost to our spiritual life if we act selfishly? “We need to know what is sacred and what matters for generations to come,” says Bass.

“This is an exciting time for communities of faith to work together.” Churches, synagogues, mosques and other faith groups are sending a message to their congregations and communities: We need to care for what the Creator has given us.

Showing the Way

“We wanted to reduce reliance on foreign oil, support local businesses, buy American-made and be cost-effective,” says Rabbi David Freelund, of the Cape Cod Synagogue, in Hyannis, Massachusetts. “Going solar made sense.

We leased panels, joined a renewable energy credit program and now generate 90 percent of our energy.”

The synagogue also upgrades equipment to more efficient levels when it’s time for replacement, composts waste, maintains a garden to supply a local food pantry, switched to LED lights, zoned their facility’s heating and cooling and follows a single-stream recycling program. “We seek to lead by example. Members ask, ‘What else can we do?’ As Jews, our mission is not fulfilled unless we lift up others toward the divine,” says Freelund.

Windows often make up a large portion of a building of worship, but can be the least energy-efficient components. Members of Colorado’s Steamboat Christian Center, in Steamboat Springs, used to wear sunglasses or change seats during services to escape the sun’s glare and heat. After installing smart glass windows, everyone can now fully concentrate on the sermon.

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We need a conversation which includes everyone, since the environmental challenge we are undergoing, and its human roots, concern and affect us all. ~Pope Francis and energy keep us from passing along what we no longer want or need. For most of us, 80 percent of what we keep, we never use.”

That includes paperwork, another specialty of her Productive Environment Institute. When the United Methodist North Carolina Conference Center’s new building was ready, there was plenty to sort through before moving.

“We estimate seven tons of items were recycled. It became an example for individual churches,” says Hemphill.

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he majority of the symptoms we can experience during flying—stiffness, poor circulation and swollen feet—are due to lack of movement rather than the altitude or pressurized cabin air. Knowing this can make healthy flying easier.

Drinking lots of water and moving about and stretching every two to three hours on long flights is key; trips to the bathroom naturally help fulfill this. We also can keep blood from collecting in our lower extremities by finding a way to elevate our legs and feet periodically. Wiggle all 10 toes, shift positions and go for these six discreet airplane yoga stretches.

Etiquette tip: Do the first two stretches at the back of the plane with adequate space and a wall to lean on. Don’t do these in the aisle; hanging on to someone’s seat back rocks it and can be annoying.

A quad stretch involves the shoulders, upper legs, calves and ankles, while elevating each foot and getting the blood moving. Hang on to a wall, grab an ankle and bring the heel as close to the butt as possible.

Then rotate the ankle in a circular motion. Do this as long as it feels worth doing, and then switch arms and legs.

A calf stretch is a simple way to target calf and hamstring muscles, as well as ankles. Stand facing a wall, placing both hands Quad Stretch at shoulder height on the wall for

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Upper Body Stretch

Neck Stretch

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balance, elbows bent. Take one foot forward and rest it on its heel, with toes pointing up and resting on the wall. Lean forward to the point of feeling a good stretch in the calf.

Stretch 30 seconds per foot, gradually going deeper into the pose after a few breaths.

Etiquette tip: The next four stretches can be done in an airplane seat or in the back of the plane.

The upper body stretch targets wrists, hands, arms, shoulders, back and the upper body in general. Sit upright with feet firmly planted on the floor. Lift arms up and interlace fingers before turning palms to face the ceiling. Relax the shoulders and neck. The arms shouldn’t be covering the ears and can be adjusted by moving them a few inches forward or back.

Tall individuals may need to bend their elbows, which still allows for stretching of the upper body.

Neck stretches release tension and stiffness by tilting the head from side-to-side. Don’t make circular motions, as they can cause neck and spine compression. If holding the head to assist a deeper stretch, be considerate of neighbors by pointing the raised elbow forward to cradle the neck instead of resting it on a seatmate.

Twisting the torso benefits both the spine and back muscles.

Yogis believe that twisting motions also massage internal organs.

While twisting, hang on to the armrest with both hands and sit as upright as possible, with legs together and feet firmly planted.

Don’t bounce into the pose or shift or lift buttocks off the seat, but make slow, fluid movements.

Bending forward while seated gives the back, neck and legs a good, deep stretch.

All of these movements work well while we’re in the air and are equally useful on road trips, in the office or whenever we need a break.

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“When you see ‘fragrance’ on a personal care product label, read it as ‘hidden chemicals,’” warns the Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit watchdog Environmental Working Group (EWG). “A major loophole in the [U.S.] Food and Drug Administration’s federal law lets manufacturers of products like shampoo, lotion and body wash include nearly any ingredient under the term fragrance without actually listing the chemical.” Companies that manufacture personal care products are required by law to list the ingredients they use, but fragrances and trade-secret formulas are exempt.

What’s known as a dirty little secret in the fragrance industry is the unlabeled presence of toxic chemicals not only in perfumes, but in any personal care product that includes a scent. Lab tests commissioned by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics and analyzed by the EWG confirm the presence of parabens

that interfere with hormone production, cancer-causing phthalates, and synthetic musks that have been linked to hormone disruption, among many other ills.

Naturally Safe Scents

“Opting for natural scents from organic essential oils not only offers a toxinfree alternative, the oils’ aromatherapy benefits have time-proven therapeutic value,” suggests Dorene Petersen, president and founder of the American College of Healthcare Sciences, in Portland, Oregon.

Recent research from the Pontificia Universidade Catolica, in Brazil, confirms that lavender oil has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and pain-relieving properties similar to those of a mild-dose narcotic. Plus, it smells heavenly, says botanical perfumer Roxana Villa, of Woodland Hills, a California-based spokesperson for the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy.

“Considering the part of the plant used will give you an idea of its therapeutic value,” says Villa. “A root base will be good for grounding. Since bark is like skin, oils such as birch will benefit skin and muscles. Oils from flowers are excellent for anything related to the head and mind.”

Oregano and cinnamon oils have powerful antifungal properties, even against Candida-type fungi resistant to prescription drugs, according to Brazilian research from Universidade Federal. A groundbreaking study from the Slovak University of Technology, in Slovakia, even suggests that rosemary oil can kill cancer cells.

These are all scents that can be the foundations of do-it-yourself perfumes.

Customized Blends

“It’s fun to experiment with organic essential oils and create that unique blend that becomes a personal signature,” says Charlynn Avery, an aromatherapist with Aura Cacia, in Norway, Iowa. She explains that essential oils have three basic “notes” and blending them correctly will result in a fragrance suited to last throughout the day.

The 1-2-3s of Blending Oils Base Notes Middle Notes Top Notes sandalwood lavender orange jasmine bergamot lemon myrrh geranium grapefruit vetiver rosemary eucalyptus patchouli tea tree lime cedarwood clary sage peppermint A general ratio of 50 percent base note oils to 30 percent middle notes and 20 percent top notes is recommended.

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“The base note is heavier and lasts the longest. Patchouli, vetiver, sandalwood, cedarwood and jasmine hang around longer in the atmosphere and on the wearer,” she explains. Blending the base with a slightly lighter middle note like lavender, rosemary or clary sage and a light and short-lasting top note like orange, lime or peppermint will create a complex and pleasing blend.

“That’s the beauty of the art of it,” says Avery. “You can create synergistic blends that harmonize and complement the attributes of each to such an extent that you may not be able to detect the scents of the individual oils.”

There are no hard and fast rules, but our experts offer a few guidelines for creating our own unique blends that will be well-received as holiday gifts.

Use a base of oil like jojoba or sweet almond to create a perfumed oil.

Note that oils undiluted by a carrier can burn the skin.

For oil-based blends, use a ratio of 50 drops of bottom note oil, 30 drops of a middle note and 20 drops of a top note in two ounces of carrier oil.

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Another option is to use an alcohol base of either isopropyl rubbing alcohol or 85-proof vodka to make a spray perfume; the alcohol will evaporate quickly.

Alcohol-based blends generally last longer, especially with fragile citrus oils.

A usual ratio is 10 to 20 drops of essential oil per ounce of alcoholbased carrier.

Oil-based blends are ready to use almost immediately. Alcohol-based blends should age a week or two at least and will become more strongly scented in time.

Store fragrances in bottles in a dark, cool place. Bottles with tiny rollon caps are commercially available.

“It’s very much trial and error to arrive at a preferred scent, so be creative and keep careful notes of experiments and improve on them as you gain experience,” counsels Avery. “If you crinkle your nose at patchouli, you probably won’t like an oil blend with it, either.

Choose scents you like.”

Kathleen Barnes is author of numerous natural health books including Food Is Medicine. Connect at KathleenBarnes. com.

GIFT BLEND FOR MEN Western cultures value “manly” Earth scents like sandalwood and cedarwood, while in other cultures, flowery scents are acceptable for men.

An appealing woodsy blend for an American male blends cedarwood, clary sage and lime.

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Generous Pint-Sized Givers Teaching Kids How to Care and Share

by Jennifer Jacobson

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mong a parent’s greatest rewards is seeing their children grow up to be productive, contributing members of society, including knowing how to give back and enrich the communities in which they live. Children can start participating in the giving process as toddlers. Having them observe regular charitable acts can make a strong impression and catalyze later independent initiatives.

Learning how to give and developing the associated skill set is a lifelong journey. Giving becomes a way of life—of looking at the world and determining how to help the causes they feel passionate about. Here’s how to take those crucial first steps.

Ask kids how they’d like to help. If giving to a cause is new to the household, explain that the family has many opportunities. Then engage children in a conversation about the general areas they may feel strongly about supporting—perhaps individuals or families in need, animals or wildlife habitat—and start a list of those that the family is interested in.

Next, start researching related local organizations, facilities and institutions, and matching them to the topics on the list. Ideas may include food kitchens, pet shelters and animal

rescues, nature parks, senior citizens’ residences, camps for low-income or physically or mentally challenged children, zoos, museums, aquariums and local libraries.

Make a game plan. Get creative about how to actually help the selected causes. Talk it through together, map out activities—like visiting, donating funds or materials or participating in fundraising efforts—and post the results somewhere at home that is highly visible. “Gamify” it to some degree with tasks that turn into goals that turn into accomplishments that result in chits.

Quick tasks can make a big difference. Clear the clutter. Every six to 12 months, launch an all-family household closet cleaning day that includes the toy chest and maybe the garage. Add nonperishable healthy food items they’ve picked out while grocery shopping.

Make a “donate box” positioned where kids can add to it and deliver the donations often, even if it’s small.

Find ways to raise money for donations. Organize a family or neighborhood yard sale or organic bake sale that involves kids at all stages of the project, and give all or a portion of the proceeds to a selected charity.

Associate getting with giving. For birthdays and holidays, include a

handwritten “certificate of giving” that specifies the amount of money available for them to gift to their favorite charity. Take the child to the charity site to make the monetary donation in person, if possible. For non-local organizations, write a check and have the child include a letter with their thoughts and mail it.

Volunteer to do community service. Public gardens need weeding, historic buildings need painting and food banks need hands. Find goodwill tasks that are age-appropriate and engaging.

Grow the mindset. Tell real-life stories about kids or groups of kids that have found creative ways to give back. Encourage empathy by sharing appropriate stories of struggle. Ask kids, “How would you want people to help you in this situation?” Explain the action the family is taking and the resulting benefit to the recipient.

The conversation might be, “We don’t need to store all this stuff when someone else could really use it.” Or, “I bet there is a kid out there who would really like playing with this toy.

I know you used to love it, but how about if you pass it along to someone else so they can enjoy it as much as you have?” Keep the focus on the people in need and your child’s ability to share an experience through an item.

Establishing an impermanent connection to material things can help kids understand the importance of nurturing relationships over acquiring goods.

Develop a language of giving in the household by creating opportunities to incorporate it into regular conversation. Appropriate comments could share concepts such as seeing ourselves as stewards of the planet and the things we think we own; it’s our duty to help those in need when we have abundance; and if there is ever a time when we are without, we hope that others will think of us and help us.

Teaching children how their thoughts, words and actions impact those around them is a lesson that bears repeating.

Jennifer Jacobson lives in Seattle and has served on the boards of several influential nonprofits and other organizations focused on conservation, education and community.

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vet visits and more years together,” says Tonya Wilhelm, a dog trainer in Toledo, Ohio. “Buy in bulk from a co-op or farmer and maybe share with friends to get the best price.”

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Dehydrated Foods

Treats for Our Pets

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s with families everywhere, special taste treats are on the menu for many dogs, cats and wild birds during the holiday season.

Owners are cautioned not to share rich, unfamiliar foods from the table that can be detrimental to an animal’s health.

Better fare are homemade treats of organic, safe and tasty ingredients—true gifts from the heart.

Homemade assures the quality of ingredients, avoids unhealthy additives and allows the giver to adjust for individual taste or food sensitivities.

Most healthy recipes can be made from readily available ingredients.

Wild Birds

Offer them a variety of seeds and fresh water. Always use unsalted, unseasoned seeds. Mix harder-to-crack striped sunflower seeds with the smaller black oil version to attract the largest number of birds. Organically grown peanuts in the shell, dried fruit, oranges, pomegranates or rehydrated raisins offer a burst of energy. Impale round fruits, halved, on a small dowel rod attached to the feeding table to hold them in place.

Note that oats go to waste, shelled sunflower seeds spoil and cracked corn attracts raccoons. Pass on any kind of popcorn.

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enjoy. Don’t use low-fat peanut butter because birds need to pack in the calories in order to stay warm.

Cats

Organic catnip, fresh or dried and baked into a crunchy treat, will bring kitty running. In recipes, avoid canned tuna because of bisphenol A (BPA) concerns; also minimize the frequency and portion of tuna and salmon treats due to mercury accumulation in the fish.

Unseasoned tuna or salmon packed in water in a pouch is a better choice.

Many recipes labeled for dogs can be converted for cats by making them into smaller bites.

Dogs

“When possible, I put organic and local foods, non-GMO, hormone-and antibiotic-free, grass-fed and humanely raised properties at the top of my list. A healthier dog means fewer

Dehydrating removes moisture from food while retaining nutrients, and comprises a distinct cooking method.

Stephanie Raya, resident chef at Excalibur Dehydrator, in Sacramento, California, recommends, “For safe chicken and pork, pre-cook before dehydrating. Beef can be dehydrated from a raw state. My Boston terriers also love dehydrated, sweet potato chips.”

A number of commercial dehydrated meat and fish jerkies have been recalled (search DogFoodAdvisor. com/?s=treats). Homemade treats offer superior control of ingredients.

“When I make my pets’ treats, I know what’s in their food, including the herbs used for flavor,” says Raya. After she’s ensured that the food is thoroughly dried, she packs it in vacuum bags and stores them away from light. She notes that dehydrating takes longer than baking, but is cost-effective at 25 to 50 cents an hour. Veggie options include dehydrated zucchini chips, butternut squash chips, cherry tomato bites, matchstick carrots or peach or other fruit slices.

Make it Festive

A cat’s sense of smell is 10 to 15 times better than ours, but is still modest compared to dogs that out-sniff us by a factor of 30 to 60 times; that’s why putting wrapped treats under a holiday tree or in a stocking is a bad idea. Store them securely and then bring them out when it’s time to open gifts. Use blue tissue paper for easy-to-open Hanukkah gifts, red or green for Christmas (bows, yes; ribbons, no). For dogs that love puzzles, placing treats inside a wrapped box adds to the fun.

Remember that rich or unfamiliar foods can make pets sick. Instead, gift them with their own healthy, safe treats from known ingredients so that everyone has a happy holiday.

Connect with Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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Coconut Bites Yields: Approximately 20 cookies 1 orange, peeled, seeded, chopped into bite-size pieces 1 banana, peeled, chopped into bite-size pieces ½ cup coconut flour Lemon zest

Chicken Bites Yields: Approximately 24 cookies

Preheat oven to 275° F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

1 cup filtered water 10 oz chicken breast, boneless and skinless, cut into 2-in cubes ½ cup brown rice, dry 1 cup coconut flour 1 Tbsp ground flax seed

Put the orange and banana into a food processor or blender. Purée until smooth.

Place water, chicken and rice in a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer covered, for one hour. Strain and let cool.

Combine blended fruit and coconut flour. Mix well. Form into 3-inch flat discs and place on a lined cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Lightly sprinkle lemon zest on the uncooked treats.

Preheat oven to 275° F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until golden on the bottom. Remove cookies and place them on a rack to cool.

Tip: Keep a few treats in an air-tight container and freeze the remainder for later.

Recipe courtesy of Tonya Wilhelm

Place cooled chicken and rice mixture in a food processor or blender. Purée until smooth.

Place the purée in a large bowl.

Add the coconut flour and flax seed; mix well.

Form into 3-inch flat discs and place on a lined cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until golden on the bottom. Remove cookies

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and place them on a rack to cool.

Recipe courtesy of Tonya Wilhelm

Meatball Bites Yields: Approximately 24 cookies 1 Tbsp virgin coconut oil 10 oz grass-fed hamburger, 85 percent lean 4 oz green pepper, washed, seeded, cut in bite-size pieces 2½ oz kale, washed 3 figs, stems removed 1 cup quinoa flour Preheat oven to 275° F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Preheat a frying pan on medium heat for three minutes. Add coconut oil. Coat the pan evenly.

Add hamburger and stir fry until almost fully cooked. Add peppers, kale and figs to the meat. Continue to stir fry until the kale is reduced.

Allow mixture to cool. Then, place mixture into a food processor or blender and purée until smooth.

Combine the blended mixture and quinoa flour. Mix well.

Form into 3-inch flat discs. Place on a lined cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.

Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until golden on the bottom. Remove cookies and place on rack to cool.

Cheesy Crunchies

2 cups whole wheat flour ¼ cup cornmeal ½ cup cheese (any grated cheese) 1 egg 1¾ cup filtered water ½ cup fine-grated Parmesan cheese Mix all ingredients except Parmesan.

Knead dough until thoroughly mixed.

Roll dough into shapes (like sticks or squares) or use cookie cutter. Roll shapes in the Parmesan. Dehydrate in a dehydrator at 155° F approximately 4 to 6 hours or until dry. For cats, make much smaller shapes.

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3 cups ground lean grass-fed beef 1 cup flour 2 tsp brewer’s yeast 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese, drained Combine ingredients in medium bowl and mix thoroughly. Spread on a nonstick 1/8-inch-thick drying sheet.

Dry at 155° F until thoroughly dry and then cut into strips.

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1 A Holistic Vendor Faire and a World Percussion Performance—6pm. With Chuck Wood & Friends.

Vendors of aromatherapy, crystals and stones, art, jewelry, readings, and more. Association of Higher Awareness. $10 donation at the door. The Masonic Temple, 39 Maple Street, Morristown. AHANJ.org.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2 Release Stress and Heal Illness Workshop— 7–9pm. Wellness networking and light refreshments.

Learn how essential oils and healthy foods can help combat illness, boost immunity and combat stress.

Sample healthy holiday food alternatives. $20.

The Healing Zone, 1283 Broad St., Bloomfield.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3

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Quellen Spiritual Center Mendham, NJ Wednesdays: 9:45-11am, beginning January 13 for 8 weeks.

Registration required, fee is $80.

Angelina Colonna Calogero, accredited T’ai Chi Chih teacher. seashells1951@gmail.com, 973-879-3918.

Lifestyle Change Program Lecture—6–6:30pm.

The Lifestyle Change Program guides you to establish, reach and maintain fitness, weight and wellness goals through supervised exercise, diet, nutrition and stress management. Free. Chambers Center for Well Being, 435 South St., Morristown. 973-971-6301.

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 Crossing Over with John Edward—7pm. Tickets available at JohnEdward.net and etix or by phone, 1-800-514-3849. Doubletree by Hilton, Newark Airport Hotel.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 Healing Drumming Circle—1–4pm. Drum Circle for body, mind, and spirit. Bring a mat, blanket, and drum if you can. Snack and beverage provided.

Free. Mt. Arlington Senior Center, 18 North Glen Ave., Mt. Arlington. 973-265-4145. Allison.vorel@ gmail.com.

Exploring Ways Parents Can Instill Autonomy and Success in Life & Education - Bridges Counseling Open House—6:30–8:30pm. Explore newly expanded office space and “Ask the Experts” on a topic relevant to educators, parents, caregivers and counselors, grades K–12. Free. Bridges Counseling Center for Child & Family Wellness, 185 U.S. Highway 206, Suite 1, (GPS: 187 U.S. Highway 206), Roxbury Township. 973-634-5171.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10 Aromatherapy & Essential Oils - The Basic Tool Kit & Holiday Gift Ideas—7–8:30pm. Taught by the “Aromatherapy Goddess,” Kamala. Covers the basics of aromatherapy and essential oils in building a medicine tool box for yourself and family, and discover holiday gift ideas. $35. The Tree of Health Center, 55 Newton Sparta Rd., Suite 107, Newton.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 The Archangel Self-Help Series: Raphael— 3–4:30pm. Presented by Jennifer Church. Learn to connect with your spiritual guides. $100. Preregistration is necessary due to limited seating.

Call 908-879-8700. Visit iwcnj.com for more info. iwc Integrative Wellness Center, 401 Rte. 24, Gen Nathan Cooper Bldg., Chester.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13 Free Messiah Sing Along—2pm. Join with members of the renowned Masterwork Chorus to celebrate the season. Peter Candela, a graduate of the Eastman School of Music, provides piano accompaniment.

Fellowship and afternoon tea following. Suggested donation: $10. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 215 Boulevard, Mountain Lakes. Please bring your own Messiah score if available. Additional scores will be available at the door. Call Katherine Becker of the Masterwork Chorus at 973-376-6705, ext. 3.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16 Free Lecture on Stem Cells and PRP—7pm.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17 Singing Bowls–Vibrational Healing—6:30–8pm.

Come listen to the healing sounds of the Himalayan Singing Bowls as you are guided to follow your breath, relax and find balance. Participants must bring their own yoga mat. $15. Chambers Center for Well Being, 435 South St., Morristown. 973-9716301. ChambersCenterforWellBeing.org.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18 Winter Solstice Celebration—7–8pm, Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Blvd., Chatham Township. A woodland gathering around a campfire to experience the historical and ceremonial aspects of the solstice. Storytellers, hot cider, roasted marshmallows. $8. Must preregister by calling 973-635-6629.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20 Healing Sound Therapy Session—2–4pm.With Alison Lati. Bathe in the healing sounds of ringing bowls, chimes, crystals and voice during this enchanting two-hour ultra-relaxing and clarifying sound bath session. $150. Preregistration is necessary due to limited space. Call 908-879-8700. iwc Integrative Wellness Center, 401 Rte. 24, Gen Nathan Cooper Bldg., Chester. iwcnj.com.

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by Kurt Spellmeyer of ColdMountainZen.org at Kula Yoga Wellness, 25 Main St., Stanhope. For info, email Rcr111@optonline.net.

Summit Unitarian Worship Service—9:30 and 11:15am throughout the regular church year. The Unitarian Church, 4 Waldron Ave., Summit. 908-273-3245.

Prenatal Yoga—9–10:15am. For the Mother Goddess and her growing baby! $18 drop-in or class package. The Karuna Shala, 855 Bloomfield Ave., Suite 208, 2nd Floor, Glen Ridge.

Morristown Unitarian Fellowship—Worship services at 10am. 21 Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown. 973-540-1177, ext. 203.

Yoga—10–11am. $10. Chambers Center for Well Being. 435 South St., Morristown. 973-971-6301.

Institute for Spiritual Development—10am. First and third Sundays. Psychic and spiritual development & healing. Masonic Lodge #93, 170 Main St., Madison.ISD-Madison.org.973-437-4370.

Center for Spiritual Living~Morristown—11am Sunday Celebration and Youth Program, followed by refreshments at noon in Friendship Hall. 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. 973-539-3114.

Unity of Sussex County—11am.Sunday Celebration and Youth Program, followed by fellowship in Wakeman Hall. 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette. 973-3836277. UnityofSussex.org.

Unity Spiritual Center of Morris County—11am.

221 Main Street, 2nd floor VFW Bldg., Boonton.

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Drum Jam—3–5pm. Third Sundays. Open to all; beginners to experienced musicians. Some gather for spiritual reasons, others for an opportunity to socialize or try something different. $10 donation.

Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave., Rockaway, 973-985-7548. RestStopRejuvenate.com.

Free Meditation Class—4–5pm.Learn how to manage stress and emotions through breathing techniques and meditation. A perfect introduction to meditation. Free. Art of Living Foundation, Parsippany PAL Bldg., 33 Baldwin Rd., Parsippany.

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Spiritual Discussion Group—5:50-8:30pm. Sundays. A variety of topics. $5. RSVP 908-879-3937.

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Beginners Yoga with Shirley Sahaja Sicsko— 9:30am. Mondays.Yoga West Holistic Center, 86 Main St., Succasunna. 973-584-6664.YogaWest.com.

Free Blood Pressure and Glucose Testing—10am3pm. Overlook Downtown 357 Springfield Avenue, Summit. 908-598-7997.

Energy Enhancing Blasts of Qigong with Sal Canzonieri—11am-noon. Mondays. Lunchtime energy healing. Register at 908-879-3937. The Art of the Heart, 44 Main St., Chester. TheArtofTheHeartChester.com.

Gentle Yoga—11am–noon. Extra gentle yoga for those who enjoy moving slowly and gently, those who have not exercised in a while and those in recovery or receiving physical therapy. The School of Royal Yoga, 57 Main St., Chester. 908-879-9648.

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Posture Fit©—3:30–4:15 pm. Use props and weights to strengthen, tone, improve balance and coordination, challenge your mind, strengthen core and back.

Try a complimentary class. The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Rte. 10 East, Randolph.WellnessCenterNWJ .com or 973-895-2003.

Qigong—6–7pm. Gentle exercises designed to generate energy flow. Contact Renee Dorn, 551574-9500; Move in Grace, 294 Main St., Chester.

Divorce Support Group in Chester—7–8pm. First Mondays. Open to anyone currently struggling with divorce-related issues. 154 Route 206, 2nd Floor, Suite A, Chester. Free. 908-832-2305.

Awareness Through Movement—7–8pm. Gentle movement lessons suitable for everyone, even those limited by pain, injuries or neurological conditions.

Contact Beatrice Basso, 973-294-4059; Move in Grace, 294 Main St., Chester.

Monday Night Meditation Circle—7–8pm every Monday. Relax and recharge with Reiki Master Victoria at Monday Night Meditation @ Evolve Restorative Therapy. Feel the healing energy flow!

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Tai Chi & Qigong—7pm Mondays. All levels, featuring Qigong for energy, Sun Style Tai Chi, and meditations for health. Institute for Spiritual Development,15 Sparta Ave., Sparta. More info at 973-786-6466 or MarkSGallagher@hotmail.com.

Because I Love You (B.I.L.Y.) Parent Support Group—7–8:30pm. Confidential self-help group for parents experiencing substance abuse issues with their children. Free. Jefferson Twp. BOE Community Room, 31 Rte. 181, Lake Hopatcong.

Bilyofjefferson@yahoo.com.Bily.org.

A Course in Miracles—7:30pm Mondays. Unity of Montclair, 84 Orange Rd., Montclair. $10 suggested donation. Contact Connie at 973-239-8402 for details.UnityofMontclair.com.

Yoga for Ultimate Beginners—8–9pm. For students brand new to yoga, this series covers the fundamentals of yoga from alignment basics to class etiquette. $90 for six weeks. Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Rte. 10 West, Denville. 973-343-2848.

PurpleOmYoga.com.

tuesday Yoga Foundations—9:15–10:15am. Learn the foundations of yoga in a safe, encouraging environment, while releasing stress and tension. $10/ class. Breathing Room Center, 735 Rte. 94, Newton.973-896-0030. BreathingRoomCenter.com.

Christpaths—9:30am–12pm.Second Tuesdays.

Monthly spiritual sharing and practice group.

Christ Church, 66 Highland Ave., Short Hills.

Yearly tuition: $175. 908-277-2120. Information@ Interweave.org.Interweave.org.

Yoga Instructor Certification—9:30am–12:30pm Tuesdays. Call or see TheRoyalPathwaysInc.com for details. 908-879-9648. School of Royal Yoga, 57 Main St. Chester.

Ease pain, improve posture, prevent injury, increase energy and reduce stress. $15. Held at 24 Elm St., Room 1, Morristown. Call 973-534-8122 or email Diane.Bates7@Mac.com for more info.

Yoga for Teens & Tweens—3:45–5:45pm.Aquarian Yoga Center, 641 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair.908-884-4984. AquarianYogaCenter.com.

Yoga for Kids (Ages 2 to 4)—5:00–5:45pm. Drop in $25. More info at 973-944-0555. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 16-18 Elm St. Morristown.

TheWholeChildNJ.com Beginner Yoga—5:30–6:45pm, A true beginner class well-suited for the newcomer to Yoga or for those who love to continue focusing on the fundamentals of the basic Yoga poses and correct breathing. The School of Royal Yoga, 57 Main St., Chester. 908-879-9648. TheRoyalPathwaysInc.com.

Stress Reduction Group—6–7pm. $15. Chambers Center for Well Being. 435 South St., Morristown.

973-971-6301.

Yoga Level 1—6–7pm.Learn basic postures, breathing styles and meditation. Contact Jean Marie: 908850-6475. Move in Grace, 294 Main St., Chester.

SMART Recovery—6:30–8pm Tuesdays. Secular, science-based recovery group for support and assistance with all forms of addictive behavior. Free. Roxbury Twp. Library. 201-774-8323. SmartRox@Optimum.net.

YogaFlow—6:45–8pm Tuesdays. $15/Class or $50/4classes. Family Chiropractic Center, 28 Bowling Green Pky. Suite 1A, Lake Hopatcong. 973-6635633. HartmanChiropractic.com.

Come Experience Enlightenment—7pm Tuesdays. Experience how to change every aspect of your life. We teach how to create using Thought Energy.

Thought in Motion, 127 Valley Rd. Montclair, NJ ThoughtinMotion.net Meditation—7–8pm Tuesdays. Beginners and advanced are welcome to join a weekly guided meditation. Aquarian Sun Healing and Learning Center, 212A Main St., Lincoln Park. Donation: $10. Call or email Suzanne@AquarianSun.net before 5pm Tuesday to reserve a spot. 973-686-9100.

Meditation—7–7:30pm.Unity of Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette. 973-383-6277.

UnityofSussex.org.

The Spirit Gathering Church—7:15pm.Tuesdays.Prayer, energy healing, discussion, meditation and mediumship. Held in the rear of Yoga West, 86 Main St., Succasunna. 973-876-2449.

TheSpiritGathering.net.

Restorative Yoga—7:30pm.Tuesdays.Shed stress and unleash your body’s innate healing capacities through comfortably supported guided relaxations.

Sadhana Yoga, 150 River Rd., Unit M4, Montville.

973-265-0665 or SadhanaNJ.com.

The Morris Music Men Quartet—7:30pm.Tuesdays.Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 300 Shunpike Rd., Chatham. Sing and socialize. Newcomers always welcome. 877-808-8697. MorrisMusicMen.org.

Restorative Yoga—7:30pm Tuesdays. Community House, Madison. Contact Anitateresap@aol.com for schedule and details.

Awareness Through Movement Classes with Diane Bates—12:30, 2:00 and 4:30pmTuesdays.

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A Course in Miracles—7:30pm. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. Miracles-Course. org. Garwood. Call Betsy Zipkin at 732-469-0234.

Book Study Group—7:30–9pm Held at Unity of Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette.

UnityofSussex.org. 973-383-6277.

Connecting with Loved Ones in Spirit—7:30– 9pm. You and up to five family members will sit with three to five mediums who will contact the energy of your loved ones who have passed away.

Netcong. Contact Garry at 908-852-4635 or Garry@ hyp4life.com.

The Gathering—7:30–9:30pm.First and third Tuesdays. Worship service with Christina Lynn Whited. Offering of $10–$20 requested. Call 908638-9066to register. Circle of Intention, 76 Main St., High Bridge. CircleOfIntention.com.

wednesday White Oak Center Organic Co-Op—Every other Wednesday. Delivered by Albert’s Organics.

Membership $20, then $35 bimonthly. White Oak Center, 33 Woodport Rd., Sparta. For more info, contact Brian Trautz at 973-729-1900 or BTrautz@ WhiteOakCenter.com.

Pilates Mat/Tower—9–9:50am. Adding spring resistance to your Pilates workout can take your mat skills to the next level, building strength, coordination and balance. Limited to four participants. The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building 765 Rte. 10 East, Randolph.

WellnessCenterNWJ.com or 973-895-2003.

Chakra Yoga with Chant and Tibetan Yoga—9:30– 10:45am Wednesdays. Westfield Yoga, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. Call 908-232-1355 for details.

Yoga for Women’s Health—9:30–10:45am. Poses to help you better address menstruation, menopause, pelvic floor issues, and basic back care. The Karuna Shala, 855 Bloomfield Ave., Ste. 208, 2nd Fl., Glen Ridge.

Stress Reduction Group—12–1pm. $15. Chambers Center for Well Being. 435 South St., Morristown.

973-971-6301.

Healing Meditations with Rev. Frankie—Noon.

Center for Spiritual Living, 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. Free. 973-539-3333.

Cardio/Pilates Apparatus Circuit—12pm. Pilates at Pro Physical Therapy, 2 Emery Ave., Randolph.973-895-9925.PilateswithAmy@verizon.net.

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Pilates for Everyone—5–6pm.Lengthen, strengthen, stretch and tone. Move in Grace, 294 Main St., Chester. For more information, contact Carrie Oesmann: 201-919-7811.

Chi Kung (Qigong) for Women—5:30–6:30pm meets every week in Verona to practice gentle, relaxing, and healing movement. All ages and levels welcome. Info and directions at 973-857-9536.

Prenatal Yoga—5:45–6:45pm. A beautiful class designed especially for expectant mothers to learn how to breathe, relax, stretch, and connect with the precious life within. The School of Royal

Yoga, 57 Main St., Chester. 908-879-9648.

TheRoyalPathwaysInc.com.

Chanting Circle—6-7pm. Wednesdays. With Jonathan Jung. $15. RSVP 908-879-3937.

The Art of the Heart, 44 Main St. Chester.

TheArtoftheHeart-Chester.com Guided Meditation & Chanting—6–7pm. Westfield Yoga Studio, 231 Elmer St., Westfield.$14 per class or $72 for 6. Preregister at 908-232-1355.

Teen Yoga—6:30–7:30pm.Age 13+. Teens learn to listen to their bodies as they move at their own pace promoting peacefulness, mental clarity and improved self-esteem. Carol’s Yoga Youngsters, 145 Washington St., Morristown.973-898-0544.

Ctr4child@verizon.net. CarolsYogaYoungsters.com Yoga as Medicine—6:15–7:30pm Explore the interface of Hatha Yoga and Ayurvedic medicine. All levels welcome. The Karuna Shala, 855 Bloomfield Ave., Ste. 208, 2nd Fl., Glen Ridge.

Prenatal Yoga—6:30–7:45 pm. Wednesdays. New students: $67 for 5 classes. Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Rd., Suite 215, Madison. 973-966-5311.

Staff@StudioYogaNJ.com. StudioYogaNJ.com.

Conscious Living: Transmuting Painful Emotions—6:30–8pm. Deepen your connection to your true self by increasing awareness, shifting perceptions, and transmuting fears and painful emotions, so you can experience the the expansion that results in higher dimensional living. $20. Poral of Healing, 50 Main St., Chester. 201-841-0358.

PortalofHealing.com Free Meditation Class—7–8pm.Learn how to manage stress and emotions through breathing techniques and meditation. A perfect introduction to meditation. Free. Art of Living Foundation, Parsippany PAL Bldg., 33 Baldwin Rd., Parsippany.

973-400-9191. Parsippany@us.artofliving.org Women’s Healing Circle—7–9pm First Wednesdays. Support, share, bond and attain deep peace through guided meditation. Led by Lindsey Sass.

Preregister at 973-714-0765. $30.The Healing Center, 142 Main St., Bloomingdale.

International Folk Dancing—7:30–11pm. Wednesdays. First hour dedicated to beginners and new dances. Mountain Lakes Community Church, 48 Briarcliff Rd., Mountain Lakes. $5. 973-627-4386.

AA Meeting (O-B-ST)—8pm.Wednesdays. Open to those struggling with alcoholism or drug addiction. Free. Cranford United Methodist Church, 201 Lincoln Ave., Cranford.

thursday Free BodySculpt Class—8:30–9:15am. Weekly.

Free. Carefully and gently strengthen and tone your core and body using light weights and props.

Benessere, the center for wellness, 510 Morris Ave., Summit, 908-277-4080 BenessereNJ.com Morning Chi Kung (Qigong)—8:30–9:15am.

All welcome. The WAE Center at Temple B’nai Shalom, 300 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange.

973-857-9536.

Iyengar Yoga—9-10am. Weekly. $10 donation. 20 Robert Dr., East Hanover. 386-383-4393. HealingWavesYoga.com.

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Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Support Group of Morristown—7–9pm First Wednesdays, except July and August. Support for patients and their families. Speakers. 973-219-8092 or Wen5500@hotmail. com. 95 Madison Ave., Suite 109A, Morristown.

Introduction to Soto Zen Practice—7:15pm.

Hands-on instruction and explanation for seated and walking meditation. Dharma talk and discussion.

By donation. Rev. Shofu Keegan, Empty Hand Zen Group, 22 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair. 908-6728782. EmptyHandZen.org.

A Course in Miracles Study Group—7:15–9pm.

Westfield Yoga Studio, 231 Elmer St., Westfield.$10.

Call in advance: 908-232-1355.

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Intuitive Tantric Meditation—7:30pm.Wednesdays.

Still your mind, experience your inner energies, and enjoy love & peace. Sadhana Yoga, 150 River Road, Unit M4, Montville. 973-265-0665 or SadhanaNJ.com.

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The Morris County (West) Chapter of Holistic Moms Network—7:30pm.FirstWednesdays.Held at Chester Field House, 107 Seminary Ave., Chester.

InfoHMNWestMorris@yahoo.com.

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YogaFlow—9:30–10:40am Thursdays. $15/Class or $50/4classes. Family Chiropractic Center, 28 Bowling Green Pky. Suite 1A, Lake Hopatcong.

973-663-5633. HartmanChiropractic.com.

The Sussex County Chapter of Holistic Moms— 7pm.Second Thursdays. Free. Held at Holy Counselor Lutheran Church, 68 Sand Hill Rd., Sussex.

973-347-1246. TiggerNorton04@gmail.com.

Healthy Food Prep Classes with Phyllis Deering—Noon, Third Thursdays. Learn about delicious and healthy food preparation.$25; 4 for $75.

Contact Marnie at Mountain Lakes Organic Co-op, LLC, 10 Vale Dr., Mountain Lakes. 973-335-4469.

FruitLady@MountainLakesOrganic.com.

Sacred Light Circle of Intention, Prayer, Meditation, and Healing—7–9 pm, first and third Thursdays. Suggested offering, $11.DivineAlchemy111@gmail.com or 973-366-8765. Held at Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave., Rockaway.

RestStopRejuvenate.com. 973-985-7548.

Lunch & Learn—Noon–1pm.Thursdays. $10.

Register at 908-879-3937. The Art of the Heart, 44 Main St., Chester. TheArtofTheHeart-Chester.com.

Adult Survivors of Child Abuse Support Group Meeting—7:30–9pm. We follow the ASCA meeting format and our goal is mutual support in a gentle and nonjudgmental environment. Ascasupport.org or Ascamnj@yahoo.com. The Morristown Chapter of ASCA, Church of the Redeemer, 36 South St., Morristown.

White Oak Yoga—4:15–5:15pm Gentle Yoga.

Taught by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg., 14 Sparta Ave., Sparta. 973-729-1900.

WhiteOakCenter.com.

Adolescent & Teen Boys Yoga (Elementary and Middle School)—6–6:45pm. More info at 973944-0555. The Yoga Way Center, 16-18 Elm St. Morristown. TheWholeChildNJ.com Evening Yoga Series—6:15pm–7:30pm. For adults.

All levels yoga series. Advance registration and monthly payment is required; Essex County Environmental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock Ave., Roseland.

973-228-8776.

Raise Your Vibration—6:30–9pm. Thursdays. Spiritual ascension classes with Bebbie Carcuffe and Lynn Pridmore. $25.Center for the Soul, 50 Main St., top floor, Chester. 201-841-0358.

Reiki Share—6:30–9pm Fourth Thursdays. Experience Reiki’s healing touch by giving or receiving.

All welcome. Free. Aquarian Sun, 212A Main St., Lincoln Park.973-686-9100. AquarianSun.net.

Potluck and Spiritual Chat—7-9pm. Free. Bring a potluck dish to share, share in a safe, loving environment. Tree of Health Center, 55 Newton-Sparta Rd., Unit 107, Newton. 973-500-8813.

Yoga with Daniella—7pm.Yoga for all levels. $5 suggested donation. The First Presbyterian Church, 11-13 Main St., Franklin. $5 suggested donation.

Daniella.Hurley@yahoo.com.

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Chi Do Moving Water Meditation—7–9pm.

Based on Dr. Emoto’s principles, positive thoughts collectively create a vibration and frequency to spread throughout the surrounding community and to the world. Must RSVP. $10. Phyllis Francene,732-587-5330. Professional Building, 2115 Millburn Ave., Maplewood. iwc Women’s Group—7–8:30pm. Thursdays.

Therapeutic discussion group led by licensed professional counselors processing all life issues including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, divorce, life transition, stress, aging, care-giving, etc. iwc for medical, mind and body. 401 Rte. 24, Chester. Call for information: 908-879-8700.

Hypnosis & NLP Certification—7–9pm. Become a certified hypnotherapist & NLP practitioner. Eleven separate classes and the convenience of paying per class, or do certification separate. First 5 for NLP and last 6 for hypnotherapist. Huna Healing Center, 23 Diamond Spring Rd., Suite 5, Denville.

HunaHealingCenter.com. HunaHealingCenter@ yahoo.com.973-224-6773.

A Course in Miracles—7:30pm. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. Miracles-Course. org. Summit. Betsy Zipkin. 732-469-0234.

A Course in Miracles—7:30pm Second Thursdays.

Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. Unity of Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette.973-383-6277.UnityofSussex.org.

friday Yoga Flow—9:15–10:30am.$10/class. Breathing Room Center, 735 Rte. 94, Newton.973-896-0030.

BreathingRoomCenter.com.

Beginners Yoga with Shirley Sahaja Sicsko— 9:30am Fridays. Yoga West Holistic Center, 86 Main St., Succasunna; 973-584-6664.YogaWest.com.

Morning Yoga Series—9:30am–10:45am for adults. All levels yoga series. Essex County Environmental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock Ave., Roseland.

973-228-8776.

Morning Meditation—10–11am Fridays. Held at The Art of the Heart, 44 Main St., Chester. RSVP at 908879-3937.More info at TheArtoftheHeart-Chester.com.

Overeaters Anonymous Meeting—10:30am– Noon. Twelve-step group to support those losing weight or wishing to maintain long-term weight loss. Free. Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church, 75 Ridgedale Ave., Cedar Knolls. Call before attending to confirm with Angie: 973-794-3443.Wjioa.org.

Qigong with Sal Canzonieri—11am-noon. Held at The Art of the Heart, 44 Main St., Chester. Call Sue at 908-879-3937 for pricing & more info.

TheArtoftheHeart-Chester.com.

Kripalu Yoga with Stacy Ackerman—11am– 12:15pm. Healing/calming mixed level class. Specialty is age 45+. Beginners always welcome. First class $10. Bright Heart Yoga, 1225 Sussex Tpke, Randolph (back building, 3rd floor). 973-216-5829 or stacyayoga@optonline.net Debtors Anonymous Meeting—5:30–6:30pm.

Twelve-step meeting for those dealing with debt, overspending and under-earning. Downstairs Main Bldg. at Redeemer Church, 37 Newton Sparta Rd., Newton. 877-717-3328. Njpada.org.

Drum Circle—6pm. Weekly drum circle to get your spirit flowing with the ancient healing art of drumming.

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Learn new skills; connect with others in this warm and welcoming space. $20/class. Breathing Room Center, 735 Rte. 94, Newton. 973-997-0116. HoopNDrums@ Yahoo.com. BreathingRoomCenter.com.

Monthly Kirtan w/ Raghavendra & Tara— 7–9pm. Second Fridays. Bring your open heart to join us in chanting names of the Divine. Chants sheet & Chai provided. $5 donation at the door. Karuna Shala Yoga & Ayurveda, 10 Herman St., Glen Ridge.

973-743-1211. TheKarunaShala.com.

Shadow Illumination:Embrace the Dark and the Light—7–8pm. Fourth Fridays. Shadow Illumination is a Journey of awakening out of the unconscious patterns of behavior that are controlling your life and holding you back from the peace, joy, and Love you desire. $20.Portal of Healing located at Center for the Soul, 50 Main St. Top Floor, Chester.

PortalofHealing.com Healing Sanctuary—7pm. Third Fridays. Experience an evening of quiet meditation and healing. Open to all. Free. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 127 Broad St., Washington. 908-362-6360.

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Reiki Share—7–9pm Fridays. Join with other Reiki practitioners and experience working on others. Suggested donation $10-$15.Divine Inspirations Bookstore, 217 Franklin Ave., Nutley.973-562-5844.

DivineBooks.net.

AA Meeting—7:30pm.St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 70 Maple Ave., Morristown. 973-538-0555.

Dances of Universal Peace—7:30–9pm First Fridays. Sacred circle dancing and joyous group singing. Interweave (Calvary) at the Unitarian Church, 31 Woodland Ave., Summit. $10.Interweave.org.

Evening of Prayer and Healing—7:30–9:30pm.

Third Fridays. Join the Universal Healing family to heal all life on this planet and in this solar system, galaxy and universe. Bring finger foods to share.

Growing Consciousness, 54 Canfield Rd., Morristown. Free. 973-292-5090.

A Course in Miracles—8pm every other Friday.

Contact June at 973-366-4455. Miracles-Course.org.

The Minstrel—8–11pm Fridays. Concert series.

Refreshments served. Admission $8; children 12 and under free. 973-335-9489. Morristown Unitarian Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown.

FolkProject.org. Festival.FolkProject.org.

Al-Anon Meeting—8–9:30pm Center for Practical Spirituality – Religious Science, 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. 973-539-3114. Rsci.org.

saturday White Oak Yoga—8–9am Mixed level. Taught by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg., 14 Sparta Ave., Sparta.973-729-1900.WhiteOakCenter.com.

“Men Who Care” Men’s Meeting—8:30–10am.

First Saturdays.331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown.973-539-3114. Rrsci.org.

“I Am That I Am” Guided Meditation and Practice—8:30–9:30am. Saturdays. With Rev. Sue Freeman. $15. RSVP 908-879-3937. TheArtoftheHeart-

Chester.com The Art of the Heart, 44 Main St., Chester.

Yoga—9–10am. $10. Chambers Center for Well Being. 435 South St., Morristown. 973-971-6301.

Yoga Instructor Certification—9am–12pm. Saturdays. Call or see TheRoyalPathwaysInc.com for details. 908-879-9648. School of Royal Yoga, 57 Main St. Chester. Call or see TheRoyalPathwaysInc. com for details.

Prenatal Yoga—9am–10:15am.The Karuna Shala, 855 Bloomfield Ave., Suite 208, 2nd Floor, Glen Ridge.

Spin & Stretch—9–10am.The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building 765 Rte. 10 East, Randolph. WellnessCenterNWJ. com or973-895-2003.

Tasting Life Twice: A Monthly Writing Circle—9:30–11:30am. Come to one session, or come to all. $20 drop-in. Interweave, 31 Woodland Ave. (2nd Floor of Calvary Episcopal Church’s Parish Office), Summit.908-277-2120.Interweave.org.

Coffee House—Second Saturdays. Call for time.

Performances by one or more musical groups, or open mic performances by singers, poets, and comedians. Modest entrance fee. Summit Unitarian Church, 4 Waldron Ave., Summit. 908-273-3245.

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Free Spirits—10am–noon. Saturdays. For highly energy-sensitive children and teens. $20. Center for the Soul, 50 Main St., top floor, Chester. Call Debbie Carcuffe, 201-841-0358.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Meeting—10–11:30am.Twelve-step recovery for food obsession, overeating, under-eating and bulimia.

St. Clare’s Hospital Dover Campus, 400 West Blackwell St., Conference Room C, Dover. 973 945 2704. Erm514@comcast.net. FoodAddicts.org.

T’ai Chi—10–11:30am. $20. Chambers Center for Well Being. 435 South St., Morristown. 973-971-6301.

Overeaters Anonymous Meeting—10:15am– 12:15pm. Weekly gathering of the free support group that helps people lose weight and keep it off. Downstairs meeting room, Parsippany Library.

973-335 1717. Wjioa.com.

Prenatal Yoga—10:30–11:45am. Helps relieve back pain, increase flexibility & teaches relaxation techniques. KulaYogaWellness.com; 25 Main St., Stanhope.

Charity Yoga Class—11am–12pm. Different charity each month. Suggested donation $10. LokaYoga, 15 Church St., Liberty Corner. 908-655-5147.

LokaYoga.com Hatha 1 Yoga—12:15pm.Yoga for You, LLC, Olde Lafayette Village, Building J, Rtes. 15 & 94 intersection, Lafayette. 973-714-4462.

Integrated Yoga for Boys—1:15–2pm Saturdays.

Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294.

Swingin’ Tern—8–11pm.Beginners’ Workshop, 7:30pm.First and third Saturdays. Contra and square dancing to live music. $10 adults/$5 students with ID. The First Presbyterian Church, 14 Hanover Rd., East Hanover. 973-295-6864. FolkProject.org.

Crossroads Coffeehouse—8pm. Second Saturdays.

For more than 15 years, the Crossroads Coffee House movement has been bringing musical talent to local audiences for a great night of inexpensive entertainment in the Morris County area. Donations accepted.

Coffees, teas, desserts for sale. Crossroads Community Church, 104 Bartley Road, Flanders. 973-584-7149.

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Daniel’s unique ability to help clients reach their deepest level of trance directly correlates to medical studies suggesting “greater states of hypnotic trance, produce more effective results.” He is often regarded as the “go to” hypnotist for many challenging cases as well as the more common weight loss, smoking, relationships, fears, habits, stress, anxiety, sports performance, etc. Daniel’s caring and integrative approach, and the positive results achieved, is what makes him a top choice referral for many medical offices in the NJ/NY TriState Area. Free 15 min consult available! References available upon request.

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PROGRESSIVE HOLISTIC DENTAL THERAPIES TRANSFORM QUALITY OF LIFE Patients travel from around the world to experience world class quality, service and expertise Denville is famous for its medical community. So, it’s no surprise that a perfect smile is a must have item in this friendly town. Hand crafting those smiles is the life work of Dr. Steiner and Dr. Fine. Their office’s reputation has spread so far that they now treat patients from around the world; often doing more smile makeovers in a single month that some dentists do in a lifetime.

They also offer an amazing alternative for those living with missing teeth. This dramatic advancement in the field of dental implantology now makes it possible for many patients to switch from dentures to permanent implant supported teeth in only a few hours. This new approach can be used to replace a single missing tooth or an entire mouth. Patients leave the office after just one appointment with a beautiful and strong smile. Discomfort is so minimal that most patients eat a light meal that evening.

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Among the practice’s notable patients are actresses, actors, astronauts, models and TV personalities. However most of the doctor’s patients are everyday people who just want to look their best.

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