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26 OCEAN ROBBINS ON Personal and Planetary Health

28 THE ART OF HEALING Creative Therapy Aids Recovery

30 INTO THE WOODS

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32 POWER SWITCH Taking a Home Off the Grid

38 POTLUCK FOR

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41 SACRED SPACE

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42 NATIVE INTELLIGENCE

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44 LOVING NATURE

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47 BRINGING UP KITTY

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The Journey of Acceptance

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struggled my whole life with feeling less than. I covered it with phony, always thinking I should be someone else. I never really had a direction, so being left to my own thinking I was lost before I was a teen. I was chosen last in the playground, I never made teams. I sat on the bench and never played. No one paid attention to me.

When we stop and ask our kids how does sitting feel and they tell you “It’s okay, I don’t mind,” I would Joe Dunne, Publisher think about that. I doubt that it’s okay. We all need recognition. We all need someone to tell us we matter.

The streets I grew up on scared me because the street kids I grew up with were fearless. Nothing seemed to scare them. Not me. In Brooklyn in the 50’s on the streets, anything could happen at any minute. Hurting people was a norm for many. Trouble was the one thing you looked for on a Saturday night because it was entertainment. I never fit in that world. I felt lost.

Everything was about territory, respect and ego. Although I got the message, I also understood early that it was “not for me”. It’s funny how life plays out. I came from a really tough, Irish, blue collar family. My dad loved the environment. It allowed him to take out his anger on anyone that wanted a fight. He lived with a lot of pain. The Great Depression left its mark in more ways than one, and the emotional scars stayed locked up inside him his entire life.

I learned a lot growing up in Brooklyn. I wouldn’t change it for the world, however, I had a lot of life learning to do. For me, the path to emotional intelligence was a long one. I was so wrapped up in self, in having to prove myself to everyone, that it left me empty. No matter what I did for you, I could never get that fixed feeling for me.

I spent all those years searching, but the funny thing is I never understood what I was searching for. Just to feel okay, I guess, whatever that means. I guess it is hard for anyone to feel happy, content, comfortable, and secure in self until you find yourself.

The need for acceptance from others was huge, yet their approval never fixed me.

It was always just temporary. I didn’t understand that to fix me started with accepting me. The journey to that acceptance was long. It was not easy, but ultimately it was worth every tear, every emotional struggle, every painful insecure moment.

When I reflect on how I went from that lost little boy to my life today, I am so grateful to be who I am today, where I am today and surrounded by people who love me, and accept me for who I am.

Living life is the only teacher you can hear sometimes. The lessons can be brutal, but also needed. Pain, as they say, is a great motivator. I was a slow learner so a lot of pain along the way was needed, but today, that’s just fine.

In peace, love and laughter,

You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.

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One Spirit Festival Enchants and Inspires

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or over a decade, the One Spirit Festival has been hosting readers, practitioners and vendors, as well as craftsmen, from the holistic community at its spring and fall events. This year features a new Fairy Chair where children can share their fairy story while sitting in the chair, get their hair braided with sparkles and pose for the perfect selfie. This spring’s full two-day affair, filled with continuous lectures and demonstrations, will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 4-5, at the Clinton Community Center.

The fair hosts psychic readers in the main hall. Each reader offers a 15-minute time slot for $35, and times may be booked in advance online. “Lots of folks book multiple appointments in a row so they can get all their questions in,” according to event founder Christina Whited.

The collection of vendors is wide-ranging. Holistic vendors in nutrition, crystals, essential oils, massage therapists, reiki and acupressure practitioners, supplements and more. Unique jewelry designers are featured, and hand carved pens and pencils are side by side with shawls, crystals, artisan creations and dream catchers. Lectures are also offered every half hour.

Location: 63 Halstead St., Clinton. For information or to participate as a vendor, visit OneSpiritFestival.org or call 908-638-9066.

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oin us for a powerful weekend of ceremony, journey, transformation and rebirth with Shaman Janet StraightArrow at the Vision Quest Mitote Retreat held August 9-11.

Awaken clarity, life purpose and joy as we break through illusions, fears and ego. This gentle yet powerful weekend retreat, held in the Catskills Accord, New York, is sure to be life-changing.

At sign up, participants begin to reap the benefits of ongoing support in preparation for this weekend retreat. Each event is powerful and unique, focused on the people, energy and phases we are all moving through.

Blending the Toltec Mitote with the Quest with intent and focus allows for transformation. By the time participants come to their silent time questing, they are ready to have a profound experience. We are rebirthed into us as we re-enter and gently process and integrate, allowing for a complete experience by the time we leave for home. It’s recommended to take the following Monday off for home integration.

The energy exchange is $575, which includes lodging and healthy food for the weekend. Register with single payment by May 15 for early bird discount. Additional payment options are available.

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11th Annual Solstice Expo & Holistic Fair in New Hope

“My first visit to ‘Dr. B’ began with tea and conversation.”

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ll are invited to tune into their body, mind and spirit and experience the love of higher consciousness at the 11th Annual Solstice Expo & Holistic Fair, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., June 22, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 23, at New Hope Eagle Firehouse.

“This is our 11th year of presenting quality programs, products, people and services to the general public,” says expo founder and organizer Tony Kenton.

“This festive, fun-loving celebration of the highest level of the solstice is a great way to experience new thoughts, concepts and products.”

The festival, sponsored by The Society for Metaphysical Enlightenment, features intuitive readers, mind-body therapists and holistic practitioners, along with area energy healers and practitioners, that offer massage, stress management techniques and many more healing modalities.

Artwork, jewelry and crystals will also be displayed for purchase, along with a natural food court.

Cost: $7. Location: 46 N. Sugan Rd., New Hope. For information, call 267-261-2768 or visit WeAreSME.com. See ad, page 39.

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Earth Day Celebration in Edison

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he 9th Annual Edison Earth Day Celebration will be co-presented by the Township of Edison, Edison Sustainable Jersey Green Team (ESJGT), Edison Clean Communities (ECC) and Edison Township Environmental Commission (ETEC) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on May 5. This free, family-friendly, green event

will be held at Papaianni Park.

No registration fees are required for the event staff, volunteers, presenters, exhibitors and vendors. Sponsorships are available at a graduating scale of support. Elected officials, dignitaries and green advocates have been invited to attend. Participants are encouraged to bring donations of non-perishable foods for the Hands of Hope for the Community Food Pantry. Representatives will be onsite to accept these donations. Ample parking shall be available for event participants and visitors.

Location: Papaianni Park, 100 Municipal Blvd., Edison. For more information, contact Chris Mazauskas, Resource Development Officer, at 732-248-7356, email CMazauskas@EdisonNJ.org or visit EdisonNJ.org.

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his spring, prepare to be pampered at SpaPop, a free health, beauty and wellness event open to the public. Designed to fit into the busy schedules of professionals, educators, parents and caretakers, SpaPop brings attendees together with local businesses offering spa treatments, and offers an abundance of products and services to explore. This series takes place from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., on April 4, in Annandale, and April 25, in Frenchtown.

Enjoy free massage, facials, manicures and tasty food provided by ShopRite and Basil Bandwagon. Guests will also have the opportunity to meet and consult with practitioners of reiki, personal trainers, chiropractors, personal chefs, health advocates, skin care specialists and weight management counselors.

What began with the idea of offering a fun and rejuvenating evening for busy people during the long winter months in Hunterdon County has grown into large community-building events.

Plan to “pop in” for some restorative, relaxing experiences and see for yourself what SpaPop is all about.

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Empower Your Life with NLP

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ometimes we get stuck, however, we don’t have to stay stuck. We each have the ability to empower ourselves.

Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) offers an opportunity to explore how your mind and emotions work in achieving goals, and how to let go of unwanted habits and behaviors to achieve lasting results in every aspect of life. The Empowerment Partnership is offering an Integrative Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner Certification training from April 11 through 14 at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Newark Airport.

This interactive and experiential program provides proven tools and techniques to communicate more effectively, build rapport easily, reprogram the mind for success, release limiting beliefs and behaviors, gain clarity in core values and overcome procrastination, lack of motivation, depression and phobias.

The Empowerment Partnership, led by Dr. Matt James, provides powerful training experiences in alternative and integrative approaches in psychology, human understanding, neuroscience and personal growth. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the power of NLP. Natural Awakenings readers pay only $144 to attend when using promo code NATURAL. Location: 128 Frontage Rd., Newark.

Register online at EmpowermentPartnership.com. See ad, page 10.

Your CBD Store Opens in Clinton

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here is a new store in Clinton that is the first of its kind and is said to be growing across the nation.

Christi Radcliffe recently opened Your CBD Store of Clinton which sells different items infused with CBD, or cannabidiol — a legal, 100% organic version of hemp that studies suggest has been beneficial in helping with different ailments. The store offers a relaxed atmosphere and offers CBD tincture oils, lotions, water soluble products, bath bombs, face creams, gumdrops, vapes, pain creams, lip balm and pet products.

Customers are encouraged to discuss their issues with staff to decide which product would best fit their needs. “I love that this a local brick and mortar store. That way we can personally answer questions and help people explore a more natural way to heal their body,” states Radcliffe.

Your CDB Store’s collection of premium products are unparelleled in quality and formulated with customer needs in mind. By setting the standards in the CBD industry, Your CBD Store is moving plant medicine to the 21st century.

Location: 69 Wal-Mart Plaza, Clinton. Hours are: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Mon through Friday; and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday. For more information, contact Christi Radcliffe at 908-310-6373, clintonnj@cbdrx4u.com or visit ClintonNJ. CBDrx4u.com. See ad, page 20.

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The heavy use of household cleaning disinfectants may contribute to changes in infant gut bacteria and weight gain, reports a new study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. University of Alberta researchers collected fecal samples and studied the gut health of 757 babies between the ages of 3 and 4 months; then restudied the children at 1 and 3 years old. They found that children in households that used disinfectants at least once a week had higher body mass index (BMI) scores and elevated levels of Lachnospiraceae, gut microbes linked in other studies to insulin resistance and metabolic disorders.

Babies in households that used vinegar or other eco-friendly cleaners had lower BMI scores and much lower levels of a family of bacteria that includes E. coli.

By mixing food additives with human gut microbes in petri dishes, scientists at the Czech Republic’s Institute of Microbiology found that gut microbes with anti-inflammatory properties were highly susceptible to being harmed by additives, while microbes with pro-inflammatory properties were mostly resistant. “We speculate that permanent exposure of human gut microbiota to even low levels of additives may modify the composition and function of gut microbiota, and thus influence the host’s immune system,” wrote the authors.

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Smoking Bans Lower Blood Pressure Non-smokers that live in areas that have banned smoking in public spaces such as restaurants, bars and workplaces have lower systolic blood pressure. In a Northwestern University study reported by the American Heart Association, blood pressure readings of 5,115 adults ages 18 to 30 in Birmingham, Chicago, Minneapolis and Oakland were taken over a 30-year period and correlated with changes in local laws that banned public smoking. A meaningful decrease in systolic blood pressure readings was found in non-smokers when no-smoking laws were enacted, indicating a reduction in heart disease risk.

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Sperm counts have plunged by half in the last 40 years among American and European men, according to a recent review of scientific studies. In a new double-blind study of 56 infertile men, researchers at Iran’s Qazvin University of Medical Sciences found that curcumin, an active ingredient in turmeric, can boost sperm counts.

Each day for 10 weeks, half of the men took 80 milligrams of curcumin nanomicelle, in which curcumin is better absorbed; the other 28 were given a placebo. The researchers found that the curcumin significantly boosted sperm count and motility.

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Regenerative Medicine What is Regenerative Medicine?

This amazing biomedical technology involves using your own body’s tissue to help heal disease and injury.

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hamanism is a path of service to the planet, her people and the community. Shamans are people who dedicate their lives in service, answering a spiritual calling of service. Their spiritual focus is inclusive of the mind, body, emotions and soul.

As the original holistic healers in traditions around the world, they are also known for their ability to heal themselves.

Connecting with spirit and the spirit in all things awakens meaning to life and helps us to understand ourselves better. Today, people continue to practice shamanism in order to support healing and spiritual awareness and growth.

The main purpose to pursue shamanism is to learn and heal through a direct connection to the spirit, soul and spiritual guidance. The shamanic journey is a way to accomplish this. Nature, animals, sea-

sonal and life cycles and all of life on earth and beyond are honored as an important part of shamanic practice. Learning with an experienced teacher allows a person to safely travel, learn, discern, heal and discover the truth on many levels. It is also a way to uncover one’s own path of service and purpose.

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A 3-Step Guide to Lasting Weight Loss

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here is a problem inherent in all weight loss programs: they are utterly compliance-dependent. Weight loss programs are, by definition, comprised of a series of steps. If these steps are not taken, even the most efficacious program will fail. If the steps are taken successfully, even an average program will yield at least some results.

Underlying each step is a decision (to do or not do) and behind each of these decisions are mental and emotional phenomena and mechanics. These must be understood and resolved before any program is

undertaken. It was the great Sun Tzu who said, “Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win.” He was correct; the mental game must be won first!

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Step 2: Be Aware of Resentments Nobody wants to begin a weight loss program. Nobody wants to be in a situation where they have to lose weight. It is a “have to” and it runs directly counter to one of our greatest desires: the desire to be free.

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n April 22, eco-conscious citizens will come together again in communities across the country to celebrate Earth Day and work for the planet’s healthy, sustainable future. This year, the Earth Day Network (EDN) is asking people to join its Protect Our Species campaign to raise awareness of the crucial roles that plants and animals play in the ecosystem and the current threats faced by many of them.

The nonprofit cites that the world is facing the greatest rate of extinction in 60 million years because of human activity, including climate change, deforestation, habitat loss, trafficking and poaching, unsustainable agriculture, pollution and pesticides. But the good news, EDN says, is that the rate of extinctions can be slowed, and many of our declining, threatened and endangered species can still recover if we work together now. This will necessitate a united global movement of consumers, voters, educators, faith leaders and scientists that demands immediate action.

EDN is asking people to advocate for government policies that protect species and their habitats, and to continue to build on the worldwide efforts that embrace the value of nature.

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orn with a compassionate nature, it’s no surprise that Dr. Jennifer Redmond was naturally drawn to helping and healing others. After achieving two degrees, a B.A., and a doctorate in chiropractic, Redmond founded Samsara Chiropractic Wellness Center, a fixture in the Somerville community for over eight years. The word Samsara has Hindu and Buddhist origins and means “the cycle of life, death and rebirth, and the resistance to such is the source of existential suffering.” Working to alleviate this suffering through respecting the body’s ability to heal and self-regulate is the foundation of her practice.

When asked why she founded the center, Redmond softly stated, “I love helping people come alive.” The almost whispered tone couldn’t hide the passion evident and readable in her expressions. She continued

to explain, “The mind and body are not separate, even though we’ve been taught that they are. In my office, I look at people as a whole complete person. I was trained as a chiropractor but the adjustment is not the end of the road. Addressing toxicity, exploring homeopathic remedies, identifying missing essential building blocks such as nutrition and supplements, including the emotional component—all of this is part of the road to healing and wellness.”

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Studies are still ongoing, but the effects of NET appear to be permanent.

Redmond knows the value of NET, scientifically and personally. As she explains, “I wish that more people were aware of this work because the miracles that we, as practitioners, get to see every day are amazing. And people don’t even realize that it’s a possibility.” One way to reach a larger audience is through the arts. Director Luke Segreto, founder of Indigo Rising Films, wanted to create a movie about stress without causing stress, which led to Redmond, along with several expert practitioners, to be featured in his documentary Stressed.

Through stunning visuals, original music, animation and expert commentary, the film presents in layman terms the science behind stress and the mind-emotion-body connection, and why, a mind-body approach, such as NET, to help stress related conditions works so well. A common result using NET is described in this way, “I still remember the event, but I no longer react to it. I’m calm now.” Stressed received an Award of Excellence at IndieFEST and may be viewed for free through Amazon Prime.

In addition to her work at Samsara, Redmond also hosts a podcast focused on eliminating the stigma of homelessness called Open Heart Conversations. She has completed two Ironman triathlons and enjoys swing dancing. Samsara Chiropractic is also a gathering and educational facility.

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ood revolutionary Ocean Robbins has dedicated his life to inspiring others to rethink their food choices to transform both personal and planetary health. It’s a path forged in part by his father, John Robbins, who walked away from the family ice cream company, Baskin-Robbins, to become an acclaimed health advocate and author.

Together, father and son founded the 500,000-plus-member Food Revolution Network, an online education and advocacy platform that works for healthy, sustainable, humane and delicious food for all. Ocean launched Youth for Environmental Sanity (YES!) at age 16, and directed the organization for 20 years.

Ocean’s new book, 31-Day Food Revolution: Heal Your Body, Feel Great, and Transform Your World, aims to help individuals revamp their diets, and in turn, themselves and their communities.

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What connections do you see between personal and planetary health?

In many situations in life, we have to

compromise—but when it comes to food, the choices that are best for us personally also happen to be best for the planet.

Eating a plant-based diet, organically grown when possible, is not only linked to the best statistical outcomes for long-term health and well-being, it also helps ensure healthy topsoil, water and a stable climate for future generations.

In what ways have you seen members of the Food Revolution Network transform their communities?

We hear incredible stories from members all over the world who are seeing radical changes in their health—reversing heart disease, losing weight, gaining energy and mental clarity. And we also hear inspiring stories of people turning food deserts into wonderful oases of healthy living; for example, Ron Finley, in South Central Los Angeles, who is known for saying that drive-throughs kill more people than drive-by shootings in his neighborhood.

He planted vegetables for the community in the curbside dirt strip in front of his home—and got cited by the city for it. He ended up getting the laws changed, and has since started The Ron Finley Project to create an urban com-

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What are some ways busy people can connect with like-minded individuals to support healthy lifestyle and diet changes?

Start by finding out if you have loved ones who do share your food values, and nurture those relationships. Lean into those healthy relationships; you might be surprised how many people around you are also quietly trying to achieve similar goals.

You can also ask friends and family to be a food ally; even if they are not a full participant in your health regimen, they might be a fan or friend. That can mean preparing particular foods if you come for dinner or simply checking in on how you are doing with your goals and commitments.

You can widen your circle of healthy eating through meal swaps or other shared meal programs. It’s always easier to cook in larger quantities, and there is the added benefit of greater social connection with shared meals.

If you are looking for new friends and allies, it helps to connect to organizations that are already promoting healthy food hubs. There are many listed in the back of 31-Day Food Revolution.

So many people struggle with loneliness, and some are afraid they will feel even more isolated if they step out into a healthy eating regimen. On the contrary, you can become a magnet for people who care about their world and aren’t content with the status quo. These friendships can often become deeper and more valued than ever.

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A 2015 study at Butler University, in Indianapolis published in the Journal of Speech Pathology & Therapy shows the significant effects of theater arts on individuals with autism spectrum disorder.

“Creative arts therapy can be successful in supporting children with autism, especially ways to practice social skills,” says Marshall. “The drama therapist uses role play, improv and games in order to facilitate interpersonal communication.”

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The multitasking neurotransmitter and gaining understanding of symptoms or decades, creative expression has dopamine is one of the brain’s natural such as depression, thoughts of suicide been a valuable tool in healing, antidepressants and plays a key role in and insomnia. and expressive arts therapy—the feeling pleasure and reinforcing habits.

Psychotherapist Cathy Malchiodi, integrated application of two or more art It reaches its highest levels during the Ph.D., has authored several books, forms—is now considered a life-changing initial stages of love, observing someincluding The Art Therapy Sourcebook, modality for veterans and anyone else thing of beauty or creating art. and uses expressive arts therapy in her struggling with anxiety or post-traumatic

A recent Drexel University study Louisville practice. “I’ve worked with stress disorder (PTSD). published in The Arts in Psychothersoldiers for the past 10 years, and find

Also called creative arts theraapy shows the neurological effects of that much of their healing comes about py, this form of psychotherapy helps drawing, coloring and simple doodling. through telling their stories on stage or patients to process and express what Increased circulation in the area of the participating as an actor within a play is often beyond verbal language using brain correlating to pleasure and reward music, art, dance, theater and writing as or improvisation.” Malchiodi also inwas evident, and this dopamine-domicorporates mindfulness practices, visual its primary modes of communication. nant response is responsible for decreas“Individuals need no previous arts expe- arts, music and some simple forms of ing symptoms of anxiety and increasing yoga in her sessions. rience in order to benefit from working feelings of joy and accomplishment. with a certified creative arts therapist,”

Psychotherapist Doreen Meister, explains Azizi Marshall, founder and Creative Arts Therapy for in Oakland, California, encourages CEO of the Center for Creative Arts her clients to focus on the process of Multiple Diagnoses Therapy, in Downers Grove, Illinois. creating, rather than the result. “ExExpressive arts therapy is also making a pressive therapies are an extension of

The National Intrepid Center of Expositive impact on those suffering from the self-discovery continuum. I often cellence—an outpatient clinic specializing panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive hear, ‘I draw like a 2-year-old.’ To this in traumatic brain injuries at the Walter disorder, addictions, eating and attention I say, ‘Great! Draw like a 2-year-old!’ I Reed National Military Medical Center, in believe that somewhere, many of us are Bethesda, Maryland—ranks creative arts told that creative expression must be a therapy among the top five most effective certain way. Creativity is a natural state, approaches in helping veterans. a human quality that we are born with,

A study of combat veterans and creand the product of creation is not as ative arts therapy conducted at Concordia important as the process.”

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points, distance from situations and viewing experiences through a different lens. “Bringing in creativity offers a wider palette of tools or access points, and gives us another way to understand ourselves,” says Meister. “Creativity as a life force is accessible to all of us.”

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mortality rate with any of us Walking and hiking even short intervals equate fitness balance the body of walking. Individwith going through natural move- uals in the study that to the gym, but a ment, oxygenation walked six hours a good hike in a natural week lowered their risk environment can foster of the cells and the of dying from cancer unique benefits for both use of our muscles body and psyche. as they were designed and cardiovascular and respiratory disease. It

Hiking or walkto be used. also shows that just ing outdoors not only two hours of walking promotes heart health, ~Dami Roelse per week could signifihelping to balance cantly improve health. both blood sugar and blood pressure, “Walking and hiking balance the it increases hip bone density to help body through natural movement, oxyreduce fractures, according to research genation of the cells and the use of our on postmenopausal women from the muscles as they were designed to be ongoing Nurses’ Health Study. Naviused,” says Dami Roelse, of Ashland, gating uneven terrain also necessitates Oregon, author of Walking Gone Wild: lateral movement, which can strengthHow to Lose Your Age on the Trail. en core muscles and improve balance “Walking is in our genes; DNA molemore significantly than working out on cules need to be stimulated regularly to a treadmill or cycling. express themselves, and walking does just that. It also improves mood and Walk and Live Longer cognition.”

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whether in the countryside or in urban botanical gardens or parks, are uplifting and ideal for any fitness level.

Longer or overnight treks with a backpack of supplies offer healthy challenges and opportunities for total immersion in nature. Bringing the kids on a hike offers family fitness time and a healthy way to unplug from technology and sneak in a fun learning experience about local flora and fauna.

Trek for a Healthier Brain Exercise stimulates feel-good neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, but getting a workout in a natural setting fortifies the whole nervous system. A 2015 study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Science led by Stanford University researchers shows that walking in nature for 90 minutes decreases activity in the subgenual prefrontal cortex, the region of the brain most affected by depression. In contrast, individuals that walked in an urban environment did not reap the same results. Another 2015 study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology shows that nature walks improve memory and decrease anxiety in teens.

The Japanese philosophy of shinrin-yoku, or “forest bathing”, woven into Japanese Shinto and Buddhist traditions, has become an important part of science-based health care in Japan. A significant 2009 study by Japanese researchers published in Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine shows that just 20 minutes of walking in the woods decreases stress hormones. Forest bathing has also been shown to speed postoperative healing, improve concentration in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and fortify immunity with an increased number of NK, or natural killer cells.

Naturalist Melanie Choukas-Bradley, in Washington, D.C., knows about Mother Nature’s therapeutic gifts firsthand. “I participated in some of the health research both in the field and the lab during a forest bathing trip to Japan,” says the author of The Joy of

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Forest Bathing: Reconnect with Wild Places & Rejuvenate Your Life. “My vital signs were checked before and after shinrin-yoku walks, and in the lab my brainwaves were measured while viewing urban and forest scenes. My blood pressure was lower after every walk, and my brainwaves calmed while viewing forest scenes.” Choukas-Bradley emphasizes that forest bathing doesn’t require a forest setting, noting, “You can forest bathe in the desert, at the beach or even an urban park during a lunch break.”

Hitting the trails can also help us see life from another perspective.

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Mountains transcend my humanness,” muses Roelse. “It’s both a humbling and uplifting experience.”

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doesn’t need to be an all-or-nothing proposition. For instance, a solar system doesn’t have to power the whole house.

A smaller and cheaper array with battery backup can be connected to essential services like the water heater, refrigerator and electric stove, with the grid handling heavier loads. Advantages are lower upfront cost and access to the grid when needed.

Connecting to the grid makes sense for all alternative power sources, because wind and solar are intermittent, and don’t always provide power. Also, most states offer net metering, which requires the local utility to pay for the electricity a homeowner puts back into the grid.

ing the best option depends on several Solar: Plunging Costs esse Stafford and Alyssa Craft quit factors, including the specific residence, Solar panels for electricity, usually made their jobs in 2015, bought five acres of silicon, consist of photovoltaic cells of remote land far away from utilities climatic zone, town and neighborhood. that convert sunlight into direct current and began building their 36-foot-by-36Preliminary Considerations (DC). Their cost has come down drafoot timber frame home from scratch.

Power source: Choose from among matically in recent years. In January, the Next up was a septic system, then a solar ($12,000 to $50,000, depending average solar panel cost $3.14 a watt, a clean water source and, of course, alteron the system’s size), wind ($6,000 bottom line of roughly $18,000 with a native energy. Their rooftop solar panels to $22,000, including installation) or six-kilowatt system big enough for most are backed up by a reliable Honda geothermal homes. The price fell 6.5 percent from generator. ($20,000 to $25,000).

January 2018, reports EnergySage.com, a

They had some setbacks, which is to solar vendor pricing source. A federal tax be expected. Now they’re blogging about Ample resources: Find out if there’s credit covers 30 percent of the cost, so the it. “We didn’t want corporate jobs, we steady wind, plentiful sun, a place to out-of-pocket cost for a system would be didn’t want to live in the city, commute to install geothermal pipes and whether approximately $13,000 if installed before work or have a mortgage payment,” they the home is properly oriented for solar year’s end, when the full residential tax write in their online homestead journey at without obstruction by trees or tall credit is available. Partial tax credits will PureLivingForLife.com. buildings. be available until they are phased out in

Off-the-grid living has become Electricity needed: Get a quick 2022. downright fashionable, especially for average by adding up the wattage of

Ron Blumenfeld, a retired doctor the eco-conscious. But leaving the rat all appliances, and then add 50 perin Fairfield, Connecticut, serves on his race isn’t easy, and it’s not for everycent. The American average is 10,000 town’s sustainability task force and one. Yet, anyone that wants to become kilowatt-hours annually, although frugal “went live” with his rooftop installamore energy-independent can succeed folks can make do with less. The local tion six years ago. “It’s turned out to be without moving to an isolated cabin; utility company can also estimate enerone of the best investments we’ve ever and there’s never been a better time, gy needs based on past usage. made—financially and environmentalbecause prices keep coming down and

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is working toward residential solar to generate power at just five cents per kilowatt-hour by 2030, which means it will be far cheaper than grid electricity. Consumers can either buy a system outright or—as a popular alternative—lease the system with no upfront costs. Leasing companies like SolarCity (now part of Tesla) pioneered this approach, in which consumers agree to buy electricity from the system installed on their roof.

Whether to add the extra expense of battery backup is important. A pair of Tesla Powerwalls will cost about $14,000 installed and store enough electricity to power a home for seven days. It’s suitable for people looking to go off the grid because the sun doesn’t always shine, and power generated on sunny days can be stored and used when it’s overcast.

Off-the-grid solar is not just for those living in sun-rich states. Installers can look at a property—often remotely, through applications like Google Earth—and determine if solar is appropriate. Sometimes a few trees will have to be sacrificed, but the benefits are manifold, and not just because there will be power during grid blackouts.

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Wind: If the Resource is Right Wind power accounted for the largest share of renewable energy growth in 2017, reports the International Energy Agency, but it’s in its infancy for homeowners, partly due to an average cost of $48,000 to $65,000 per installed project. Residential turbines have been installed in all 50 states, but many parts of the U.S. have marginal resources.

Check the Department of Energy wind resource guide for local data at WindExchange.Energy.Gov.

The best-case scenario is strong winds plus few neighbors close to a large property (and lenient zoning laws). Wind may work for the 19.3 percent of the population that lives in rural areas and the 21 million American homes built on properties of an acre or more.

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Residential wind power is in its infancy in the U.S. Weston, of Greene, Maine, installed his turbine 10 years ago, and considers his rooftop solar panels a better investment.

“By the time you put up your 100-foot tower to get the tower above the tree line and optimize the wind resource, the return isn’t there,” he says, noting that his savings from the turbine amount to a few hundred dollars a year.

Bergey WindPower, maker of the 10-kilowatt BWC Excel 10 turbine ($31,770), recommends that a property have at least a 10 mph average wind speed, coupled with high electricity prices of 10 cents per kilowatt-hour or more. Also consider the neighbors: The system’s turbine is typically installed on an 80-to-100-foot tower, and socalled “viewshed” objections have taken down many projects (including Cape Wind, in Massachusetts).

With annual maintenance, the DOE reports that small wind turbines should last about 20 years, the same basic lifespan as solar panels. The federal production tax credit for wind is available this year, but won’t be

available afterwards. Some states offer incentives. A useful small wind guidebook can be found at WindExchange.

Energy.gov/small-wind-guidebook.

Geothermal: Available Anywhere Some common misconceptions about home geothermal are that consumers need to live in one of the planet’s “hot spots” (think Iceland, California or Utah). But the truth is the Earth’s temperature just below the surface almost anywhere is a constant 45 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit, and the Northeast and Midwest have the highest geothermal adoption rates. Geothermal doesn’t necessarily require a large piece of property. Local geology will be a factor in siting and sizing the system.

Geothermal systems use underground pipes filled with refrigerant that absorbs warmth from the ground through a heat exchanger. In summer, that same underground temperature can be tapped to cool a home, combining heating and air conditioning in one system.

While it necessitates a relatively high upfront cost, low operating costs mean the systems can pay for themselves in less than 10 years.

Most include a ground-source heat pump with a 50-year warranty. For a 2,500-square-foot home, an average off-the-electrical-grid system will cost $20,000 to $25,000 to install. Bill Martin, in Quincy, California, runs an efficient three-ton geothermal

If a Stream Runs Through It P roperties with moving water have a fourth sustainable power source available to them: hydroelectric.

If opting to harness the energy in a nearby flowing stream or river, 10-kilowatt micro-hydropower systems can power even large homes. They combine piping from the water source to a turbine, pump or waterwheel with an alternator or generator, regulator and wiring.

According to Home Power magazine, a fully installed hydro system for the average use of a modern household might cost $20,000 to $100,000.

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system installed in 2014. “It’s been a very good experience,” he says. “I’m ecstatically happy.”

The same 30 percent federal tax credit that applies to solar also applies to geothermal for systems installed by 2020. States also provide incentives. A detailed guide on availability is available at Tinyurl.com/GeothermalHeatPumpListing.

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Special Considerations Buildings, especially older structures, are usually sieves in terms of energy loss, so before investing in a system, check to see if the local utility provides free energy audits. Even if it’s not free, it’s worth finding out if the home needs new windows or strategically applied insulation.

There are scammers in every field, and alternative energy is no exception.

Ask providers for references to previous customers and check for online cautions from the Better Business Bureau, Yelp and others.

Alternative energy in any form can save money and precious resources.

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Under final rules released by the current administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s national labeling standard for genetically modified organisms (GMOs) completely exempts foods made with highly processed ingredients grown with GMOs, including sugar made from sugar beets, high-fructose corn syrup and refined soybean and canola oils. The change will allow 78 percent of products containing GMOs to avoid disclosure, according to the Grocery Manufacturers Association. Companies don’t have to comply until January 1, 2022, and the new labels will use the term “bioengineered” instead of more common identifiers like “genetically engineered” or “GMO”. Small businesses, to-go food prepared at grocery stores, and meat, eggs or dairy from animals that are fed GMOs, which involves virtually all livestock not certified organic, are exempt from the labeling requirements.

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Citrus Crops to Receive Human Antibiotics

Scientists at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expressed concern over a recent ruling by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that opens the door to widespread use of the antibiotics streptomycin and oxytetracycline to spray commercial citrus crops. The antibiotics, which are often used on people, can kill insects that transmit a bacterium that causes citrus greening, which renders fruit small and bitter. But the EPA ultimately ruled that the economic benefits outweigh concerns about antibiotic resistance and potential harm to the environment, people and wildlife. The USDA says the amount of antibiotic exposure to people who eat fruit or juices still will be far less than what people are exposed to when prescribed antibiotics by their doctor.

The antibiotics will have to be sprayed repeatedly over years just to keep the trees alive and producing fruit until they succumb to citrus greening. Public interest groups are protesting the action.

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Environmental risks are the top three concerns among the 1,000 global decision-makers surveyed in the latest Global Risks Perception Survey of the World Economic Forum (WEF).

For the third straight year, “extreme weather” ranked first, followed by “failed climate change mitigation” and “natural disasters”. The survey was part of a WEF annual report produced in advance of the recent confab of global leaders in Davos, Switzerland. The World Bank has calculated that the real cost of natural disasters to the global economy is $520 billion per year.

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Endangered Species on the Rebound

The Endangered Species Act seems to be working, with more than 75 percent of marine mammals and sea turtles protected by the act recovering, according to a new peer-reviewed study by scientists at the Center for Biological Diversity published in the academic journal PLOS ONE. North Atlantic green sea turtle nests on Florida beaches have increased by more than 2,000 percent and Hawaiian humpback whales more than 1,100 percent between 1979 and 2005.

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A new report issued by environmental watchdog Greenpeace details the growing global dangers of accumulating nuclear waste that will remain hazardous for hundreds of centuries. Several of the designated storage facilities in the seven countries surveyed are nearly filled to capacity now.

Unresolved safety issues across the industry include fire risk, venting of radioactive gases, environmental contamination, failure of containers, terrorist attacks and escalating costs.

More than 65 years after the start of the civil use of nuclear power, 250,000 tons of highly radioactive spent fuel exists in 14 countries, and underground storage, seemingly the most viable option, has encountered major obstacles.

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mericans are eating alone more than ever, with adults going solo for nearly half of all meals, according to consumer research consultants at the Hartman Group. Yet, fellowship-minded foodies are bucking the trend by finding new and unique ways to bring strangers, colleagues and friends together for healthy, homecooked meals.

Meal sharing not only builds community and camaraderie; it can also save time and money and minimize food waste. Eating with others can also encourage mindful consumption, a boon to physical and mental health. A number of emerging ideas and platforms from around the block to across the globe are helping singles and families young and old connect over food.

Linking Diners Through Technology “I wanted to find a place to create more meaningful conversations and meet

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new people than bars where people often meet up, and thought home is that place. Who doesn’t like dinner parties or potlucks?” says Jared Gold, co-founder of MealTribes, in Washington, D.C.

Within two years, MealTribes has grown to more than 200 members that can host or join potlucks via a private Facebook group open to area residents in their 20s and 30s. To encourage participants to be fully present, the group encourages guests to leave their phones in their bags.

Instead of strict food do’s and don’ts, MealTribes encourages attendees to bring a contribution that makes them proud. However, guests are discouraged from bringing alcohol in lieu of a food dish to avoid it becoming the focus of the table.

“Lasting friendships and business opportunities have come from our potlucks,” says Gold. “Even skeptics have come away from events feeling like they got the best-case scenario;

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Lilia Fuquen, who directs the Food and Community project in Virginia, participates in several gatherings intended to nurture community through food.

Fuquen’s project aims to bring people across the state together to document, celebrate and share traditional, contemporary and emerging foodways, initiating a deeper conversation about and the connections between food, place, culture and community.

Last fall, the project convened more than 200 people around a feast celebrating indigenous foods, people and foodways in Virginia. The meal was prepared from locally farmed and foraged ingredients representative of the diverse native culinary traditions of the region, including greens, mushrooms, wild rice and fish sourced from fields, forests and streams.

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Jay Savsani, co-founder of Meal Sharing, in Chicago, got the idea for the “Airbnb of meals” after seeking out a home-cooked dinner while backpacking in Cambodia. He was invited to a farm feast in the countryside, connecting with local hosts over great conversation and delicious food.

“I returned home wanting to find a way to use technology to recreate that serendipitous moment,” says Savsani.

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We even got an inquiry from a local fire department interested in hosting meals to get to know people in the community better. ~Jay Savsani, co-founder of Meal Sharing intergenerational family potluck dinner “helps create community and a sense of family among people who often live far from blood relatives,” says Fuquen, who lives on a small farm outside Charlottesville, Virginia.

The workplace can also be a great place to break bread together, says Fuquen. Her office enjoys hosting the Souper Club, where co-workers each bring a key element like salad fixings, a loaf of bread or a pot of soup to enjoy together—away from their desks.

Rebecca Shaloff, a fundraising consultant in Washington, D.C., has participated in work lunch swaps, which she says promote camaraderie, new food discoveries and healthy eating. She also takes part in a closely knit monthly supper club of four young families in her neighborhood.

“We all value each other’s friendship and company, but there’s something about coming together for dinner that makes us feel more like family than friends,” Shaloff says.

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acred space is most often associated with places of worship, but it can be any place that connects us to meaning or joy. In the blur of daily living, nooks of inspiration and beauty provide spiritual sustenance, remind us of our dreams or celebrate lovely memories. Having “bliss corners” in the home or workplace is a wonderful way to stay connected to the positive.

Most parents or grandparents can confess to having a bliss corner on the refrigerator door where drawings and accomplishments of young family members are proudly displayed. Having a place of inspiration in any room doesn’t have to take up much space and can easily add to the décor. It can be as simple as a wedding veil hanging on a bedroom wall or a bowl of shells, sea glass or sand from a beach vacation in the bathroom. It can be sentimental with dried flowers from a momentous occasion or a small table dedicated to loved ones with framed photos or letters and a piece of cloth that holds special memories.

Corners of bliss fulfill their purpose best in places where they can remind us

to follow our heart’s “true north” or help us to foster inner peace during busy days.

Such places are office desks and bedroom nightstands near an alarm clock.

The kitchen is an ideal room in the house for sacred space; designating a corner to light a candle during meal prep; filling an old teapot with fresh flowers every week; and displaying the photo of someone who once nourished us are all beautiful ways to bring more meaning into our relationship with food.

Cultivating bliss can be a form of active meditation, simple rituals that can include prayer or other forms of mindfulness. On more practical levels, it can be an opportunity to bond with loved ones.

Creating a bliss corner can be a creative and fun activity for teens to express a passion, whether it be a hobby, sport or favorite singer. Many of us have boxes of mementos or nostalgic things from childhood taking up space in a closet.

Making a bliss corner is the perfect way to remind us why we kept them in the first place.

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by Avery Mack plants. Natives are also better equipped to fend off harmful insects, reducing the need for pesticides.

“When pests did show up, I used insecticidal soap and neem oil. Both are great eco-friendly remedies,” says Kimberly Button, an Orlando-based freelance journalist and author of The Everything Guide to a Healthy Home: All You Need to Protect Yourself and Your Family from Hidden Household Dangers.

A genuine indigenous plant in the U.S. predates European settlement.

These natives grew in the wildlands of the regions where they evolved and adapted over hundreds or thousands of years.

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aintaining a grassy yard or ornamental shrubs can be time consuming and less than eco-friendly. That’s why conservation-minded gardeners are turning to lush, native landscaping as an aesthetically pleasing alternative to spartan, water-free xeriscaping.

Native plants not only save water, they enhance local ecosystems by providing food and shelter for birds, bees, butterflies and wildlife. “Indigenous plants build healthy soil and retain and replenish ground water,” says Michael Fleischacker, chair of landscape architecture and environmental sciences at Delaware Valley University, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.

Accustomed to the climate and nutrients in their habitat, they don’t need the extra fertilizer required by exotic trans-

were planted to perform some specific purpose that went awry.

Kudzu, for instance, was imported from Asia and installed along roadways to prevent soil erosion. The perennial vine, which can grow up to a foot per day, has become the plague of the South, rooting out native plants and toppling trees under the sheer weight of its smothering foliage.

In 2013, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a report summarizing numerous studies that concluded that non-native plants disrupt the food web and present a growing problem for “organisms that depend on native plants for food, shelter and places to rear their young.”

While the harm caused by many invasive plants that evolved in a foreign habitat is well-documented and profound, the ecological impact of plant variations derived from native species—known as cultivars or nativars—is sometimes more subtle.

Cultivars have been developed to highlight specific traits, like larger blooms or longer bloom times. They may be bred for a stronger scent, or have the scent bred out of them in pursuit of another trait, making them less enticing to pollinators and wildlife.

One drawback to cultivars is what those “improved” traits can affect. “The native serviceberry (Amelanchier) has small, bright red berries birds love to eat,” Fleischacker says. “Because they add color to a winter yard or are used for wreaths and décor, cultivars were bred to produce larger berries. Birds choke on the bigger berry, unable to swallow them.”

A current, multi-year research project at the Mt. Cuba Center’s native botanical gardens in Hockessin, Delaware, is seeking to determine whether certain cultivars are as attractive to insects as their native counterparts.

What’s certain, say the experts: A gardener can’t go wrong with indigenous plants. “Native varieties have longer growing seasons, a decades-long

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lifespan and tight plant groupings to prevent weed growth,” Fleischacker says. Despite the perception by some that natives are boring, they can be showier than their cultivar cousins and also thrive in their region’s unique conditions.

“I keep my yard as natural as possible to co-exist with my neighbor, the Hiawatha National Forest, and its small animals and birds,” says Monica Cady, co-founder of the Herbal Lodge and a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Chippewa tribe in Hessel, Michigan.

Going Native Transitioning to native landscaping isn’t as daunting as it might seem. Small changes can make a difference, and local plant nurseries can assist. Some may have a staff horticulturalist to help distinguish the natives from the nativars and to steer gardeners clear of invasive, water-guzzling, nutrient-needy non-natives that will spread quickly and overwhelm the landscape.

Going native isn’t an all-or-nothing proposition, says Fleischacker. “Consult a local nursery or landscaper about adding natives to the mix. There are plants that love shade or sun, dry areas or damp.”

When planning, look past what’s trendy. “The ecosystem is set up to protect and promote beneficial insects and pollinators,” says Button. What was old can be new again.

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Chemicals used in dry cleaning clothes have long been linked to health concerns for both people and the environment. Perchloroethylene (“perc” for short) is most commonly used in this process. Federal regulatory agencies have documented myriad negative effects from exposure to the petroleum-based solvent.

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration links it to dizziness, blurred vision, loss of coordination and other nervous system effects, including memory loss. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency calls perc a likely human carcinogen “by all routes of exposure.” The EPA also warns that the chemical can leak into the ground, contaminating water supplies, and react in the air to form smog, which has been associated with respiratory effects.

Earthtalk.org suggests there are safer alternatives through products and processes used by independent “green” dry cleaners nationwide. These include a biodegradable liquid silicone—essentially liquefied sand—which doesn’t chemically react with fabric fibers. It’s safe to use on delicate garments like beads, lace, silk and cashmere, and won’t cause

shrinkage. GreenEarthCleaning.com includes a store locator function.

Another good option is wet cleaning, whereby fabric is laundered in a computer-controlled washer and dryer that uses water—along with specialized soaps and conditioners instead of solvents—and spins its contents much more slowly than a typical home washing machine.

Because wet cleaning is free of hazardous volatile organic compounds like those in perc, it eliminates health and safety risks, as well as environmental hazards associated with traditional dry cleaning, according to GreenAmerica.org. As an added benefit, the equipment and operating costs are lower. While the biggest disadvantage to wet cleaning is that it produces waste water, it’s still a highly energy-efficient method.

Another method is liquid carbon dioxide (CO2) cleaning, in which some commercial cleaners use the pressurized gas in combination with other gentle cleaning agents to dissolve and remove dirt, fats and oils in clothing instead of using perc; or consider simply handwashing delicate clothes and fabrics in a mild, non-toxic detergent, and then hanging them outside to dry.

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bugs and crawling things in the dirt and on leaves, then ask them to draw them.

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etting kids off the couch and into the great outdoors can be a challenge when they tend to be better acquainted with the popular Angry Birds video game characters than with the real warbling ones. Unfortunately, studies show that digital devices, parental work overload and media-stoked fears of the outside world are currently making our kids nature-deprived.

Yet, they have an instinctive love of the outdoors, experts agree. “When given free access to nature, children’s play follows the same patterns all around the world,” says prominent environmental educator David Sobel, author of Wild Play: Parenting Adventures in the Great Outdoors. “All kids like creating special places, going on adventures, befriending animals, following maps and paths, and so on.”

The more we encourage them, the more likely they’ll discover the thrills of

the natural world—and numerous studies show that they’ll then be calmer and less stressed, better able to concentrate and less likely to be obese. Kids also are more “responsive and connected” when they are talking outdoors with adults than talking indoors, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology.

Here are some simple ideas to get started:

Build fairy houses. In a park, forest or backyard, ask the child to find a quiet spot, like the base of a tree or under a bush, and build a tiny house using only their imagination and natural materials such as sticks, bark, grass, pebbles, feathers and pinecones. “The fun is ageless and connects you to nature in magical and memorable ways,” says Tracy Kane of Maine, whose website, FairyHouses.com, offers ideas and books.

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Engage in real-life tweets. Show them how to listen carefully for bird songs and count how many different ones they hear. See if they can imitate the tweets or find words that describe them. Check out a bird-song beginner’s guide at Audubon.org/news/a-beginners-guide-common-bird-sounds-andwhat-they-mean.

Create mud art. “Make a batch of mud and use it to create sculptures, paint a masterpiece or just use it to jump in and get messy with,” suggests MaryEllen Mateleska, director of education and conservation at the Mystic Aquarium, in Connecticut.

Make dolls and critters. Kids can use hibiscus or hollyhock flowers and toothpicks to make dolls with flowing skirts. Or they can collect leaves of different shapes and sizes and glue them together to create leafy creatures.

“You can take it an extra step by inventing a story and creating a one-ofa-kind storybook,” says Mateleska.

Grow a garden. Using a kid-sized plot of land—it can even be a big pot of dirt—give them a trowel, a watering can and easy-to-grow seeds such as radishes and carrots. Not only will they get exercise, a Texas A&M University study shows gardening makes kids more likely to choose veggies for snacks.

Invent a cozy hideaway. Under the limbs of a big tree, old blankets and pillows can be used by a child to build a “secret” hiding place, stocked with lemonade, apples and fun books.

Incorporate digital delights. Rather than competing with digital devices, integrate them into the nature experience. “A phone app like iNaturalist lets

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kids take a picture and will identify the creature or plant for them,” says science teacher Jemma Smith, of The Education Hotel, a UK-based tutoring service. “Or have them take three artistic pictures of nature.”

Try geocaching. This game for older kids requires them to use their phones as a GPS to find tiny treasure boxes that have already been hidden all over the countryside. “Most boxes have small trinkets to swap and a tiny book to sign their name,” says Smith.

Time It. Simply set the timer for an hour, open the door into the back yard and let the kids “go at it,” as does writer Attiyya Atkins, a mother of four in Pompano Beach, Florida.

“Mostly it’s self-play, but I come out sometimes and teach them about nature, or we do art projects with leaves, rocks or dirt. It’s always naturally fun, and they’re pretty tired afterwards!”

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educe, Reuse, Recycle: A mantra repeated in efforts to save our planet that is slowly being destroyed by humankind. As societies have industrialized and technology has progressed, our Earth has become more and more polluted. With rapid population growth and increased consumption, nature has been suffering—deforestation, overfishing, species extinction, global warming, pollution—the list goes on. These unintended consequences threaten the livelihood of “tomorrow’s generation”; recent reports released by the United Nations warn that we have only about a decade until the damage to the climate is irreversible.

At the current rate of consumption, resources will soon become scarce. Scarcity is a driving force in conflict, and I fear how individuals and countries will cope with the deterioration of the environment and lack of natural resources. Will society crumble? Will the globe be ravaged by war? Will the human race survive? Will the Earth? There are no definitive answers to these questions, only increasingly dire predictions. I fear that human compassion and rationality could be lost in the chaos of large-scale conflicts arising in efforts to secure vital resources. I fear that priorities like peace, education, equality and innovation will fall by the wayside in the struggle for survival.

Yet, these predictions do not have to come to fruition. We still have time to make a change.

As a teen in suburban New Jersey, it can be easy at times to feel removed from this environmental plight. I flick a switch and lights come on. I turn a knob and water comes out. I adjust a thermostat and warm air circulates. At first glance, nothing

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about this seems difficult or harmful. The problem lies in how this resource is brought within reach. Is the electricity that turns the lights on sourced from hydropower or from coal? Is the water I’m using sourced locally or is it depleting a water table hundreds of miles away? How much pollution is the furnace creating? Every action has a consequence, and it is only through being mindful that we can fully understand the implications of our everyday lives on the environment. While, at the moment, we may not be breathing in toxic air or struggling to find clean water, we are continuing to deteriorate the environment around us. Many teens around the world are already struggling with these problems. It is up to us to call attention to these important issues in an effort to stop the damage. As teenagers, we are “tomorrow’s generation” of adults—the decline of the environment is not a future worry; it is a present problem.

As individuals, many of us make environmentally conscious decisions every day, but working at the individual level is not enough. Major actions need to be taken by governments and large organizations to preserve the environment and natural resources that are left. So, sign that petition, join that local environmental group, do what you can to help support those in power that are fighting to make a positive global impact. Largescale positive change can come only from collaboration. One person’s “reduce, reuse, recycle” is no longer enough.

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Train kitty to use the scratching post.

Initially, it might help to apply catnip or attach a feather toy to make the scratching area especially appealing. Discourage any feline from scratching on inappropriate surfaces by attaching double-sided tape or inflated balloons to rugs or furniture that are off limits.

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here’s nothing as endearing as a bigeyed kitten hopping sideways across the floor or curled into a small ball of fluff on our lap. Getting a new kitten started off on the right foot will ensure they grow up to be a healthy and happy companion.

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Prepare a sanctuary for the family’s new kitten.

When bringing a new kitten (or adult cat) into their new home, it’s best to separate the new addition in a little bed-and-breakfast-like setup of their own for at least a week. Put their litter box, bedding, food and toys in their space and keep noise, confusion and foot traffic to a minimum.

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Provide warm, snuggly sleeping quarters.

Felines, especially tiny ones, like their environment warmer than what humans generally prefer. Look for bedding that hasn’t been treated with flame-retardant chemicals such as PBDE; Swedish scientists have linked the chemical, commonly found in foam, to hyperthyroidism in cats. The best choice is wool, which is naturally flame resistant.

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Consider crate training.

Most cats fight being put into a carrier because it only happens when someone’s about to take them to a place they don’t want to go to. That’s why it’s a good idea to set up a carrier for a kitten on their first day

home. Entice them to enter on their own using food treats, toys and comfy bedding.

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Go slow with family introductions.

Introduce other members of the household to the new kitty one at a time. Ideally, introductions occur in a neutral location, like the living room, when the kitten ventures out to investigate.

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Offer this tiny carnivore the nutrition they were born to eat.

To provide the very best start in life, feed the little one either a homemade or commercially available, nutritionally balanced, fresh food diet (preferably raw) designed for cats at all stages of life.

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Help the kitten learn to love their personal litter box.

Most kittens can use a litter box at about four weeks. Just make sure its walls are low enough that they can hop in and out on their own. If a kitten or cat is avoiding the box, there’s likely a reason: location, type of litter or failure to clean it often enough.

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Provide appropriate climbing and scratching surfaces.

Climbing and scratching are natural feline behaviors. Try burlap, cardboard and

Think like a cat and buy or create toys that draw out their hunting instincts. A piece of string wrapped around the end of a stick dragged on the ground will bring out the stalker in almost any cat. So will ping-pong balls or small wads of paper flicked across the floor.

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Indulge most kittens’ love of boxes.

When cats in the wild feel threatened, they head for trees, dens or caves for safety.

Domestic kitties don’t have that option, so their obsession with hiding in boxes may be an adaptation. Providing “hidey holes” may also help a kitten acclimate faster to their new home and family.

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Provide easy, safe access to the outdoors.

Indoor cats need time outside. Consider building or buying a safe, secure, outdoor enclosure (catio) for them to hang out in when the weather is nice.

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Consider adopting two kittens at the same time.

One of the best ways to avoid many common behavioral problems is to adopt a pair of kittens. Because they crave stimulation and interaction, adopting two provides instant playmates to occupy each other’s time.

Karen Becker is a proactive, integrative doctor of veterinary medicine who consults internationally and writes for Mercola Healthy Pets (HealthyPets.Mercola.com).

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ilent meditation is one path to explore when seeking to cultivate a neutral mind. To become still, we must first learn how to become present. Present moment awareness comes in many forms, most of which are quite accessible to everyone, every day. Think of the simple things that we do as we go through the motions of our daily routine. These are all opportunities to train the mind.

Let your next breath refresh your mind with vibrant awareness.

You are here.

Be curious and create.

In order to embrace silence and stillness for long periods of time without falling asleep, we must first achieve a high level of concentration. When sitting is uncomfortable or not possible, keep in mind that there are many ways that we can be mindful without actually meditating.

Walk for the joy of walking and be fully present in this joy.

Basic guidelines for meditation require that it be done every day, at the same time of day, for the same length of time each day. This means that we can choose to dedicate five minutes every morning to brushing our teeth without allowing the mind to wander. Or we can commit 15 minutes of focus solely on cooking without thinking about other things. Keeping it simple is key.

Annoying distractions will inevitably occur to pull us away from our focus. As soon as we make the choice to refocus our awareness, we can rejoice knowing that we are on the right path. Having the ability to gently redirect the mind is essential to meditation.

Once we can do this, then we can attempt to sit in sweet stillness and just be.

In actuality, all of us are meditating on something every day. Notice what you think about and consciously choose to shift the topic if it doesn’t feel sweet and simple. For example, every day we hear various noises and sounds.

If we dedicate 15 minutes to listening to one sound, that would be considered meditating. If we dedicate 15 minutes to thinking, speaking or gazing at something, we would be meditating. Combining structure with creativity is the final step toward cultivating a personal mediation. It isn’t a one-size fits all practice. Anything that draws you inward will lead you in the right direction.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 4 Why You’re Not Manifesting and What to Do About It – 7-9pm. Gain clarity and discover how to remove inner blocks and harness the power of commitment to supercharge manifesting results.

Learn spiritual tools and how to transform negative thinking and train your brain for success. Instructor: Rev. Della Menechella Spiritual Success Mentor for Entrepreneurial Women. $20. Center for Spiritual Living Morristown, 331 Mt. Kemble Ave, Morristown. For information contact call 973-539-3114 or email office@cslmorristown.org.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 5 First Friday Healing Circle – 7-8pm. Along the journey os spiritual unfoldment, we are called upon to heal that which no longer heals. us.

Spiritual support during this time is often helpful in moving forward on our path. The Healing Circle is a caring and loving way in which healing can be experienced. Love Offering. Center for Spiritual Living Morristown, 331 Mt. Kemble Ave, Morristown. For information contact call 973-539-3114 or email office@cslmorristown.org.

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Learning to Love – 7-9pm. Free discussion groups based on the Pathwork teachings for selfawareness and transformation. For Trenton: Carol at CarolDay3@verizon.net. For Hamilton: Amy at ADPathwork@gmail.com. Philapathwork.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 6 Holy Love Crystal Reiki Levels 1 & 2 – 9am-5pm.

2-day workshop led by Dr. Fliss, Reiki Master.

Learn how to create balance, peace and healing in the human energy fields with crystals Cranbury.

Register: RAYKISchool.com or Contact@ RAYKIschool.com.

Shamanism: Begin the Journey – Apr. 6, 7.

10am-4pm. A weekend of Shamanic Initiations, greater Spiritual connections, ceremony, drumming, medicine wheel and learning how to Shamanic Journey to guides and teachers. $295. Be The Medicine, 39 Greenwood Ave., back door, 1st floor, Madison. Janet StraightArrow: 973-647-2500 or

Janet@BeTheMedicine.com. BeTheMedicine.com.

Clear the Clutter & Organize Your Home Workshop – 2pm. Facilitator: Amara Willey. Bound Brook Library, 402 E High St., Bound Brook.

Register: OrganizeNJ.com/Events.

Meditation & Healing Circle with Rafael Benedicto – 2-4pm. Meditate while listening to the tones of crystal singing bowls and the singing chants of ancient languages. $20. eZential Wellness, 1 Lamington Rd., Branchburg. 908-526-0002.

Register: eZentialWellness.com/Events.

SUNDAY, APRIL 7 “Realization!” – 10:30 am. Speaker: Rev. Dr. Karen Kushner. Warm, dynamic community of spirituallyminded people at Sunday Transformation Service.

Followed by refreshments and conversation. The Center for Spiritual Living Princeton, Princeton Masonic Lodge, 354 River Rd., Princeton. 609924-8422. CSLPrinceton.org.

Light and Sound Service: Using Inner Guidance for everyday life – 11am-12noon. Join others seeking to bring more insight and divine love into their lives at this special celebration. Eckankar, the Path of Spiritual Freedom, offers spiritual exercises to help you experience the twin aspects of the Light and Sound of God within. Share your spiritual insights. Eckankar Center, 323 Main St., Metuchen.

800-870-9139. Eckankar–NJ.org.

Intro to Tapping Workshop – 12-3pm. Facilitator: Carol Bemmels, “EFT is the most effective therapeutic tool I’ve ever found in my almost 40 years of helping people to heal and change their lives.” Preregistration: $45. $50/at the door.

Register: https://TinyURL.com/y4lmx8se. Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave., Asbury (physically located in Pattenburg). 908-730-8792.

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Reiki Soul Celebration – 1–4pm. Enjoy Reiki healing, meditation, high vibration crystal singing bowls, drum, gong, flute, koshi bells, ting-sha and chants. Walk-ins welcome. $15. eZential Wellness Center, 1 Lamington Road, Branchburg. 908-5260002. Beth Wishbow, Reiki Master Teacher: Beth@ InSightHolisticHealth.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 8 Meet the Doula with Hayley Weichler – 7pm. Join doula, Hayley to learn about the support services for both prenatal and postnatal clients. Bring your questions to this informative discussion. Free.

Registration required. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington. 908-642-0989. Karen@ BeHereNowYoga108.com. BeHereNowYoga108. com. DoulaNJPA.com. Space Clearing & Organizing Workshop – 7-9pm. How to get our inner and outer selves to align so that we can achieve organizing sustainability. $35. Westfield Adult School @ Westfield High School, 550 Dorian Rd., Westfield. Register: OrganizeNJ.com/Events.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 Micronutrient, Hormone, Thyroid, MTHFR Testing – 3-6:15pm. Testing by Spectracell and Vibrant Wellness Labs. Most insurance accepted.

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Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. Appt only: 908-658-4900. Janet@ ValleyPharmacyRX.com. ValleyPharmacyRX.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 11 Integrative NLP Practitioner Certification Training – 4/11-14. Free your mind. Empower your life. Explore how your mind and emotions work in achieving goals and let go of habits and behaviors that hold you back in life. $144 when you use promo code: NATURAL. DoubleTree by Hilton, Newark Airport, 128 Frontage Rd., Newark. Register at EmpowermentPartnership.com.

LOTUS (Laws of The Universe Scholars) Men’s Group – 5-7pm. Meeting #2. Join facilitator Sunny Van Vlijmen for a lively educational evening on how to achieve your big goals by employing New Thought and Law of Attraction principles. Preregistration required. 939 Ridge Road, Suite 2D, Monmouth Junction. Contact@FindHappinessNow. com.

Reiki Share with Reiki Master Diana Davis – 7pm.

This share is for everyone, Reiki practitioners and non-practitioners alike. $10. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington. 908642-0989. Karen@BeHereNowYoga108.com.

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Cost: $144 w/ code NATURAL Double Tree by Hilton, Newark Airport 128 Frontage Rd, Newark Register at: EmpowermentPartnership.com

FRIDAY, APRIL 12 Building Joy with Stephanie SaintCyr – 4/12, 6:30-9pm; 4/13, 9-7pm. Learn tools and techniques for building a thriving and joyful life. Let go of the endless “chasing after” success and achievement

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which can lead to so much emptiness. Utilizing the work of Grethen Rubin, Rick Foster, Greg Hicks and James Baraz and others, plus imagery and group. $95. Center for Spiritual Living Morristown, 331 Mt. Kemble Ave, Morristown. For information and to reserve tickets contact stephaniesaintcyr. com/joy, 503-407-6207 or stephaniesaintcyr@ gmail.com. For CSL Morristown information, call 973-539-3114 or email office@cslmorristown.org.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 13 The Art of Doing Nothing with Horses Series – Apr. 13, 27, 28, May 11; 9am-12pm, 1-4pm. Learn the subtle language of horses, how horses feel energy and learn to communicate with one another by doing nothing. $50/session. $100/part 4. TriBrook Equestrian Center. Register: 908-217-7852 or UnbridledLifeCoaching.com.

Reiki II Training & Certification– Apr. 1314. 1:30-7pm. Instructor: Beth Wishbow, Reiki Master Teacher. Expand your Reiki abilities in this comprehensive and in-depth training & certification. $225. eZential Wellness Center, 1 Lamington Rd., Branchburg. Register: eZentialWellness.com/Reiki.

Beth@InSightHolisticHealth.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 14 Day Retreat with Paula Tepedino, C-IAYT – 9am2pm. Strengthen bones/muscle alignment and support better balance for aging and degeneration.

Includes program and light lunch. CEUs for teachers. $85. Awakening Point, 254 Mountain Ave., Hackettstown. Register: 973-670-7421.

“Spirit THROUGH Me” – 10:30 am. Speaker: Rev. Dr. Karen Kushner. Warm, dynamic community of spiritually-minded people at Sunday Transformation Service. Followed by refreshments and conversation. The Center for Spiritual Living Princeton, Princeton Masonic Lodge, 354 River Rd., Princeton. 609-924-8422. CSLPrinceton.org.

MONDAY, APRIL 15 Micronutrient Blood Testing – 8am-12noon. For those who have wondered if they absorbing all the nutrients necessary from their diet, this is the test

that will reveal the answer. CardoMetabolic panel (fasting required) and thyroid and hormone panel testing is also available. Fee for Micronutrient test is $88 (Medicare); $150 (mon-Medicare). Additional tests are $50 each. Paul M. Bizzaro, D.C., 81 S. Main St., Yardley, PA. Call 215-493-6589 to schedule an appointment.

9 Habits of a Reasonably Organized Person – 10am. The nine strategies answer the questions “Why did things get this way?” and “How can they be fixed?” Via video conference. $15. Register: OrganizeNJ.com/Events Spring Cleansing with Whole Foods Workshop – 7pm. Facilitator: Csilla Bischoff, holistic health coach. Free. Registration required. Space is limited.

Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. 908-658-4900. Janet@ ValleyPharmacyRX.com. ValleyPharmacyRX.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 16 Holistic Chamber of Commerce Millburn Chapter Meeting – 6-8pm. Speaker: Wendy Susan Richmond, digital marketing expert for holistic practices and editor-in-chief at NaturalJersey.com, shares unique strategies to successfully connect businesses/practices within the holistic community to like-minded consumers/patients. At this handson meeting, learn resources you can use to be seen as the “go-to” practitioner in your local area. $10/ HCC members; $15/non-members. Holistic Dental Center, 91 Millburn Ave., Millburn. Reserve Your Seat: 973-379-9080. HolisticChamberOfCommerce. com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 18 Pathwork Discussion Group – 7-9pm. Topic: Fear of Self: Giving and Receiving. Pathwork is a discussion group exploring the state of loving and learning to expand our ability to taste the sweetness of life. Register: ADPathwork@gmail.com. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. SandHillsWellness.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 20 Breakfast Benefits: Learn about Laser Treatment – 9am. 3rd Sat. All are welcome to share breakfast

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Women, Power and Freedom – 10am-12pm.

Safe space to share fears, weaknesses and hearts.

Supportive place to connect with other women or just feel loving support and acceptance. Coffee.

Center for Spiritual Living Princeton’s office, 812 State Road (Rt. 206 S), Ste 220, Princeton. 609924-8422. CSLPrinceton.org.

Homeopathic Consultations with Virangini Cindy Rounsaville, – 2-4pm. By appointment only. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. Info and appointments: 908-996-6761.

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SUNDAY, APRIL 21 “Spirit AS Me” – 10:30 am. Speaker: Rev. Dr. Karen Kushner. Warm, dynamic community of spirituallyminded people at Sunday Transformation Service.

Followed by refreshments and conversation. The Center for Spiritual Living Princeton, Princeton Masonic Lodge, 354 River Rd., Princeton. 609924-8422. CSLPrinceton.org.

MONDAY, APRIL 22 Reiki Share with Reiki Master Diana Davis – 7pm.

This share is for everyone, Reiki practitioners and non-practitioners alike. $10. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington. 908642-0989. Karen@BeHereNowYoga108.com.

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Family Constellations Workshop – 7-9:15pm.

Facilitator: Kerry Kay. The issues you struggle with may have roots in hidden dynamics within your family system. $10. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park.

Register: KerryKayHealing@gmail.com or 609273-1378. SandHillsWellness.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 23 Micronutrient, Hormone, Thyroid, MTHFR Testing – 10am-1pm. Testing by Spectracell and Vibrant Wellness Labs. Most insurance accepted.

Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. Appt only: 908-658-4900. Janet@ ValleyPharmacyRX.com. ValleyPharmacyRX.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 25

VISION QUEST MITOTE Friday, August 9-11 • Begins at 3pm.

Are you moving through big changes this year? Come for a powerful weekend of ceremony, Journeys, transformation, and rebirth, with Shaman Janet StraightArrow as she blends the Toltec Mitote with the Quest with intent and focus that allows for transformation. Awaken clarity, life purpose, and joy, as we break through illusions, fears, and ego. Each retreat is powerful and unique focused on the people and the energy and phases we are all moving through.

Private retreat is held in the Catskills Accord, NY. Preparation and follow up are included and begin at sign-up.

Energy Exchange is $575, includes lodging and healthy food.

Early bird discount: $500 if paid by May 15; and additional scheduled payment options are available.

For information, call 973-647-2500 or visit BeTheMedicine.com.

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Facilitated by Dr Paul M Bizzaro, DC. Free. The offices of Dr Bizzaro, 81 S Main St, Yardley. RSVP to 215-493-6589. DrPaulBizzaro.com.

Thermography Medical Imaging – 9am-7pm.

Facilitator: Lisa Mack. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. Info: 609618-6545. ValleyPharmacyRX.com.

LOTUS (Laws of The Universe Scholars) Men’s Group – 5-7pm. Meeting #3. Join facilitator Sunny Van Vlijmen for a lively educational evening on how to achieve your big goals by employing New Thought and Law of Attraction principles. Preregistration required. 939 Ridge Road, Suite 2D, Monmouth Junction. Contact@FindHappinessNow. com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 26 Reiki Master Teacher Workshop – 9am-5pm.

Receive the highest symbols and start offering Reiki classes to your clients. $1050. Cranbury. Register: RAYKISchool.com or Contact@RAYKIschool. com Crystal Singing Bowl Sound Bath – 6:30-7:30pm.

Facilitator: Meg Lyding. $20/in advance. $25/at

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the door. Awakening Point, 254 Mountain Ave., Hackettstown. Register: 973-670-7421.

plantoattend EMPOWERED LIGHT HOLISTIC EXPO APRIL 26-28 Fri 4-9pm; Sat 9am-7pm; Sun 10am-5pm Enjoy inspiring lectures, meditations, alternative healing treatments, as well as angelic and intuitive readings. Try healthy food samples, and purchase natural products or unique gift items. Empowered Light Holistic Expo will focus on healthier lifestyles, stress reduction and self-care as well as new information, ideas and connection.

Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Halls D & E Oaks, Pennsylvania Sue Greenwald, 484-459-3082 EmpoweredLightExpo@gmail.com EmpoweredLight.com

plantoattend WORLD T’AI CHI & QIGONG DAY Saturday, April 27 Enter the Cosmic Rhythm with easy, gentle movements that help improve health & well-being.

Free morning practice, but your registration holds your spot as space is limited.

Location: Columbus, NJ Must register for details.

For information and to register, contact

Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com 609-752-1048 NextStepStrategiesLLC.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 27 Drum Circle with Dana McCurdy – 7-9pm.

Beginners welcome! Bring your drum, or rent one for $5. Join other drummers and dancers for a fun, community event. $15. eZential Wellness, 1 Lamington Rd., Branchburg. 908-526-0002.

Register: eZentialWellness.com/Events.

World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day – Enter the Cosmic Rhythm with easy, gentle movements that help improve health & well-being. Free. Must register for details. Space is limited. Columbus. 609-752-1048.

Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

Soul Shamanism Path to You – Apr. 27, 28; 10am5pm. Direct experience of your-soul-self, access your inner wisdom and knowledge, learn how to deepen this every day. $395. Be The Medicine, 39 Greenwood Ave., back door, 1st floor, Madison.

Janet StraightArrow: 973-647-2500 or Janet@ BeTheMedicine.com. BeTheMedicine.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 28 12 Steps to Freedom: Step 4 – 10:30am. 4th Sun./ month. Make a searching and fearless inventory of ourselves. Looking at the “12 Steps” from a spiritual perspective. The Center for Spiritual Living Princeton, Princeton Masonic Lodge, 345 River Rd. (Rt. 605), Princeton. 609-924-8422.

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Sound of Soul Event – 11am-12noon. Are you seeking spiritual growth and transformation?

Experience HU, an ancient sacred Mantra, that has been sung for thousands of years in many lands for spiritual unfoldment. Chant HU, have contemplative time, and share in spiritual conversation. Eckankar Center, 323 Main St., Metuchen. 800-870-9139.

Eckankar–NJ.org.

Blissful Restorative Yoga with Mary Moses, E-RYT – 12-2pm. $35/in advance. $40/at the door.

Space is limited. Awakening Point, 254 Mountain Ave., Hackettstown. Register: 973-670-7421.

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Restorative Yoga Workshop with Nicole Roman – 12-2pm. Yoga poses held for several minutes with the support of bolsters and blankets for a deeply relaxing experience. All levels. Registration required. $35. eZential Wellness, 1 Lamington Rd., Branchburg.

908-526-0002. Register: eZentialWellness.com/ Events.

MONDAY, APRIL 29 Mold and Toxicity Workshop – 7pm. Facilitator: Mary Beth Augustine, registered dietitian and nutritionist. Free. Registration required. Space is limited. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. 908-658-4900. Janet@ ValleyPharmacyRX.com. ValleyPharmacyRX.com.

planahead SATURDAY, MAY 11 Soul Healing with Horses – 9am-4:30pm.

Engage with horses in experiential interactions that can change your life as you learn the tools to reconnect with your authentic self. $129. Tri-Brook Equestrian Center. Register: 908-217-7852 or UnbridledLifeCoaching.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 18 Restorative Yoga to Live Cello: Beatles Playlist – 3:30pm. Enjoy this restorative yoga practice with Karen as you listen to a collection of Beatles songs played on the cello with Richard Hotchkiss. $25/in advance. $30/at the door. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington. 908642-0989. Karen@BeHereNowYoga108.com.

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SUNDAY, MAY 19 Make Your Own Mala Beads – 3-5pm. Learn about the Mala necklace, the spiritual qualities of gemstones, mantras and healing techniques.

Participants will make their own. $40. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington.

908-642-0989. Karen@BeHereNowYoga108.com.

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savethedate PATH LIFE, DREAMS AND SOUL TRAVEL Sunday, May 5 • 1:30-3pm Free Workshop and Book Learn how past lives and dreams can be a doorway to spiritual awakening in this lifetime. We are Soul, eternal.

Metuchen Library 480 Middlesex Avenue Metuchen, NJ 800-870-9139 eckankar-nj.org Presented by ECKANKAR The Path of Spiritual Freedom

Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky. ~Rabindranath Tagore

savethedate SOLSTICE EXPO & HOLISTIC FAIR June 22-23 Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm 11th annual event. Tune up your body, mind and spirit. Experience the love of higher consciousness. Featuring guest speakers every hour, area psychics, energy healers, shamanic practitioners, mind/body therapists, holistic practitioners, massage & stress management, artwork, jewelry, crystals, stones, gems, natural food court.

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Place your classified ads here, 30 words for $30, extra words $1 each.

Email to Joe@NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com by the 10th of the month.

INTUITIVE SERVICES READINGS: Oracle card and palmistry readings offered in person, phone, parties welcome.

Spiritually guided channeled messages are for your highest good. Let my gifts guide you!

Reasonable rates. Cheryl 908-268-8029.

SPACE/OFFICE FOR RENT PROFESSIONAL SPACE AVAILABLE Acupuncturist has two treatment rooms (one small, one large; both with massage tables) available for rent on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Would be perfect for massage therapist, reflexologist, nutritionist, holistic counselor, etc. Located in Flemington. For details, call Kristin at 973-979-1652 or pointdoctor@aol.com.

SPACE FOR RENT: Beautiful office space in Wellness Center in Downtown Warren Twp. in Somerset County. Square footage varies from 100 for an individual office to 2,000 for multiple offices. Space includes a waiting room, beverage bar, file room, practitioner room, separate entrance and coat closet as well as opportunities for conference room/lecture/ workshop room as well as a future kitchen and open area for yoga or clinics. Monthly check includes rent, CAM, cleaning services, internet, heating and electric. Plenty of parking and centrally located to major highways. Email Stacey at sab@vfproperties.com or call 908755-2723 for more information.

SPACE FOR RENT: Event & meeting rental space in Morristown, NJ. Great for recitals, weddings, practice/rehearsal space and fitness classes. Accommodates up to 175 people.

Plenty of parking, convenient to Route 202 or 287. Call 973-539-3114 or email office@ cslmorristown.org for details.

PRACTITIONER SPACE TREATMENT ROOMS AVAILABLE: within our Upscale Spa and Wellness Center conveniently located on Route 22 East, Green Brook, NJ. The Perfect Environment for the Acupuncturist, Reflexologist, Ayurvedic Practitioner among others. Are you looking for space to offer your IV Infusions? testing for Hormone, Gluten, Celiac and Micronutrients?

Call today for a Tour to Discuss Your Needs and Explore the Possibilities at 732-200-5648 or e-mail us at info@ labellavitawellnessrelaxationcenter.com.

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on going events

sunday Unity Spiritual Center Sunday Service – 10am.

Rev. Carmela Vuoso-Murphy. Join us for prayer, meditation, song, uplifting spiritual message and fellowship afterwards. Exceptional youth programs during the service for children, pre-teens and teens. Outdoor labyrinth open dawn to dusk. Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave., Asbury. For info: 908-730-8792. UnitySpiritualCenter.org.

Spiritual Awakening Sunday Service – 10:30 am.

Warm, dynamic community of spiritually-minded people at Sunday Transformation Service. Mingle afterwards with refreshments and conversation. The Center for Spiritual Living Princeton, Princeton Masonic Lodge, 354 River Rd, Princeton. 609-9248422. CSLPrinceton.org.

Sunday Celebration Service – 10:30am. Dr. Frankie, practitioners and musicians create an inspiring, uplifting time to be reminded of our spiritual connectedness. Center for Spiritual Living Morristown, 331 Mt Kemble Ave., Morristown.

973-539-3114. Office@CSLMorristown.org.

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monday Book Discussion: “In the Flow of Life” by Eric Butterworth – Apr. 1- May 6. Facilitated by Dan Cavanaugh. $75. Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave., Asbury (physically located in Pattenburg). 908730-8792. UnitySpiritualCenter.org.

Reiki Share and Healing Circle – 6-7:15pm.

Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd, Kendall Park. SandHillsWellness.com.

Stress, Hormones & Health (The True Cause of Belly Fat) – 6pm, select Tuesdays. Presented by bestselling author & speaker Jean Golden-Tevald, DO of Morning Star Family Health Center. Learn about Hormone Imbalances and what really works. Free dinner seminar. Seating is limited.

Registration required. For dates and location: Carol May, Program Coordinator, 908-528-8121.

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wednesday A Course in Miracles Study Group – 7-8:30pm.

This is an ongoing group whose purpose is to support students of the Course and answer any questions they have whenever the need arises. This group meets offsite. 908-730-8792.

UnitySpiritualCenter.org.

thursday

T’ai Chi Chih (Joy thru Movement) Class – 6:30pm. Need better balance? Concerned about blood pressure? Quality sleep a challenge? Discover the serenity of this beautifully fluid movement art.

1970 Hwy. 33, Hamilton. Space is limited. 609752-1048. Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

saturday

Prenatal Yoga Workshop – 6:30pm. Class focuses on helping the moms-to-be relax and to prepare their bodies and minds to welcome new life into this world. Registration required. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-754-5901.

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Pilates Mat with Props – 9am. Amazing and challenging class will tone your entire body!

Incorporates weights, Thera-Bands, Magic Circles and classical Pilates Mat exercises. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-7545901. Yoga-N-Pilates.com.

Eating Disorder Support Group – 1 st & 3 rd Mon/7:30-8:30pm. You are not alone. Facilitated

by Melanie Cholish, Eating Disorder Recovered and Vanessa Cholish, MSW, LCSW. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd, Kendall Park. SandHillsWellness.com.

Gentle Relaxation Yoga – 10am. This class will focus on reducing chronic tension, improving normal range of motion in the joints, and strengthening the musculature of the body so that all bodily systems can function optimally. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-754-5901. YogaN-Pilates.com.

tuesday

Prenatal Yoga – 11:15am. Weekly Prenatal Yoga class for beginners and experienced yogis.

Online Registration is required. $20/Drop-in. $100/6 sessions. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington. 908-642-0989. Karen@ BeHereNowYoga108.com. BeHereNowYoga108. com.

Gentle Relaxation Yoga – 7pm. This class will focus on reducing chronic tension, improving normal range of motion in the joints, and strengthening the musculature of the body so that all bodily systems can function optimally. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-754-5901. YogaN-Pilates.com.

Pilates Mat with Props – 9am, 6pm. Amazing and challenging class will tone your entire body!

Incorporates weights, Thera-Bands, Magic Circles and classical Pilates Mat exercises. Premier Pilates

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Joel S. Goldsmith/Infinite Way Study Group – 10-11:45am. For mystics at heart seeking a conscious union with God. Weekly discussion based on teachings of mystic Joel S. Goldsmith.

Followed by optional meditation. Love offering.

Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave., Asbury (physically located in Pattenburg). 908-730-8792.

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MONTHLY MEETING Tuesday, May 21 • 6-8pm Holistic practitioners and business owners’ gather to learn how to grow their business through building referral networks and increasing their exposure through tools learned in chamber meetings. Bring business cards, brochures, paper and pen.

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