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Patience, perseverance, persistence and passion—what I call the “4 P’s” —have been my main staples during my lifetime of entrepreneurship. Of the four, patience took the most time to develop. After a lifetime of various mistakes and failures, I feel as though I’ve finally learned how to cultivate patience. Passion and purpose are my main reasons for life’s daily existence. I’m grateful they are This photo exemplifies the meaning November’s editorial theme as I am on countof purpose and passion. My daughter down for the printing press. Through this maga- Kathryn, left, and two other friends/ camp counselors at Camp Montana in zine, I am allowed the luxury to write about what I love and have been innately blessed with. Switzerland. Purpose is the reason I can work long hours and wake the next day with renewed energy that goes on day after day, week after week. Purpose and passion have become my lifestyle and my career. We are seeing more and more people obtain this at later stages in life. And it makes sense: We don’t have peer and parental pressure to steer us toward more traditional career routes. The poor economy and struggling environment has also made us create, reserve and conserve. I just returned from a Dream Workshop led by Patricia Ariadne. I was surrounded by many women, both young and old, along with one male attendee. I loved the joint participation. It was enlightening to see how conscious people are to the inner and outer messages surrounding them. Dreams are what we and our country are made of. Of course we have to pay attention to our dreams. It is what drives us to make necessary changes and to find purpose in our lives. I met a wonderful young woman from Egypt that learned English by watching movies and listening to English words while she slept. She has only been here for a year, yet she sounded like a native. I learned that her major was English and, although she had an innate ability to write, she hated to write. We then discussed the topic of fear. Mind you, here is a young woman who ventured to a foreign country by herself. Fear of failure, fear of success, fear of the unknown, fear is fear. It is part of our daily lives and dreams. If we allow fear to consume us, we will focus on our fears until they become our reality. Our power goes where our attention goes. Fear can stifle our passion and hide our life purpose from ourselves. However, fear can drive us, too, if we confront and learn from it. We have to take chances and do something or else nothing will happen. We will often fail in order to achieve. We will be rejected to be accepted. We will make mistakes to learn and grow from. The unexpected will happen. The ability to step out of our own box and obtain what we want in life is a forever evolving process. This first step is necessary in finding our true purpose in life. For me, life on earth does not make sense if I don’t have a purpose. A person’s purpose can take the role of a gardener to a scientist. We know deep inside when we have met it head on because we are engulfed by serenity. Our obstacles and struggles become a gateway to accelerated growth. Our passion ignites us and our purpose spreads like wild fire. I have decided to write a book. I know I will because I have to. This is passion and purpose and this is unstoppable. Smiles to our passions and purpose it serves others, Correction: Last month’s article, Fall Into Healthy Glowing Skin, was attributed incorrectly. The correct author is Rachael Serrano.
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newsbriefs Natural Awakenings’ Family of Franchises is Thriving
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atural Awakenings Publishing Corp. (NAPC) recently welcomed a large group of new publishers that completed an October training program at corporate headquarters in Naples, Florida. The NAPC training staff spent several days with the entrepreneurs now launching new Natural Awakenings territories or taking over the production of existing magazines in locales across the nation. New markets include Syracuse, New York; Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio; Baltimore, Maryland; and Hudson County, New Jersey. Existing franchises with new publishers at the helm include San Antonio, Texas; Bergen County and Somerset, New Jersey; Roanoke, Virginia; Santa Fe, New Mexico; and Long Island, New York. Company CEO Sharon Bruckman launched the first edition of Natural Awakenings in 1994 and began franchising it in 1999. The company currently publishes more than 80 Natural Awakenings magazines throughout the United States and in Puerto Rico, with 1.5 million monthly print copies and a collective readership exceeding 3 million. “Interest in naturally healthy living that’s good for people and the planet is now influencing mainstream America, thanks in part to our active and growing readership,” says Bruckman. “Our dedicated family of publishers, supported by loyal advertisers, makes it possible for everyone to know they have healthy-life choices available to them.” For a list of where Natural Awakenings is publishing or to learn more about franchising opportunities, visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com or call 239-530-1377.
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anelle Diters, owner of Flea Free Organically, is happy to announce that she has a booth at the new Vista Farmer’s Market located at 170 Main Street in Vista on Wednesday evenings from 4 to 8 p.m. This is in addition to her regular booth at the Leucadia Farmer’s Market held every Sunday at Paul Ecke Elementary School located at 185 Union Street in Encinitas. Not only has she expanded her outreach, but she’s added a new line of protection products as well. “These are products that protect people and pets from government sanctioned toxins,” says Diters. “They are organic, proprietary and multifunctional and completely unique. Smart Choice can only be sold through Flea Free Organically or its developer Smart Microbials.” Location: 170 Main St. in Vista. For more information about her new product line, call 760-331-4525 or visit FleaFreeOrganically.com. 10
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enior national managing editor, Linda Sechrist, is coming to San Diego to ride the Barter Charter with San Diego publisher, Elaine Russo. “Jump on board with us and learn how to start and keep your business chug-chugchugging along,” invites Russo. Russo is coming into her third year as the publisher of Natural Awakenings San Diego. “I’ve been blessed with coworkers of the highest powers, advertisers of the highest qualities, and readers galore,” she says. “I’m reuniting with my mentor, friend and talented editor. Together we will help promote, educate, unite and bring good will and healthy news to all.” “As the managing editor for new franchises,” says Linda Sechrist, “I had the joy of working with Elaine to launch her first issue and then to become her editor for nearly two years.” On Sechrist’s Stone Soup Listening Tour through San Diego in 2010, she got to meet many of the magazine’s advertisers, which Sechrist had interviewed for various articles. “It was exciting to meet people who I felt so familiar with,” she says. “It’s been an even greater joy to maintain those relationships and be able to give some of them national visibility for our 3.5 million readers.” Sechrist looks forward to returning to San Diego for a mini-Stone Soup Tour in mid-November. “And also to giving people I meet visibility on my own new website ItsAllAboutWe. com, which launches on Thanksgiving Day,” says Sechrist. “Here’s to the new friends I hope to meet!” This dynamic duo will be making appointments with new and existing advertisers during November and December. “If we have not contacted you, please sign up for our newsletter at Nasd.com and stay informed,” says Russo. “I’m writing a book that will teach you everything you need to know about barter and entrepreneurship. Jump aboard my Barter Charter and join us for an unforgettable marketing journey.”
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eventsspotlight 3rd Annual Fashion Show Gala
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a Jolla based charitable organization, Heels2Heal, announces that its 3rd Annual Fashion Show Gala will take place on November 3 from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., at a private estate in La Jolla designed by famed architect Kendrick Bangs Kellogg. The exclusive event, which will benefit Miracle Babies, a San Diego non-profit that provides financial assistance to families with critically-ill newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit, will feature the new trend among fashion week—an interactive-style fashion show by New York based designer Nellie Partow. Distinguished members of the community will gather for an evening of romantic Latin sounds by Mario Olivares and energetic mixes of DJ Maite, live entertainment, stunning fashion, and flowing cocktails while bidding on a wide range of silent auction items. The highly anticipated live auction portion of the evening will feature some of the most desirable trips and excursions. Plus, the hosted bar and cuisine will be prepared by San Diego’s finest restaurants and chefs. Emceeing this upscale soiree will be Chair, Kimberly King, and big-personality Go Country 105 radio host, Shawn Parr. A voice familiar through the Golden Globes and The American Music Awards, Parr is bringing more than just his presence to the stage as guests gather to raise funds for families in need. Cost: $150 with VIP admission available for $200. Tickets are on sale now at Heels2Heal.org and will sell out. For more information or to become a sponsor, call 858-208-0270 or email info@heels2heal.org.
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he Fall Garden Festival at the Water Conservation Garden is being held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 10. The festival, now in its eighth year, boasts the most diverse droughttolerant plant sale in San Diego County. A potpourri of gardening know-how at the festival includes Ask the Experts booths open throughout the day. Experts on making compost, growing cool season veggies, drought-tolerant gardening, and arbor care will be part of the gardening know-how on hand as resources for the public. As an added bonus, visitors can schedule a private, 20-minute landscape design consultation with a design professional at the event for just $15. A guest speaker lineup will include a native plant talk by Greg Rubin of California’s Own Native Landscape Design, a blueberry growing workshop led by April Bright of the San Diego Edible Garden Society, and Don Axe of Valley View Farm will give a class on making chevre and ricotta cheeses using goat’s milk. Live entertainment, animal encounters, and fun, especially for kids, are another highlight of the familyfriendly Fall Garden Festival. Crazy hat making, eco-crafts, and face painting will ensure that all ages have a great time at the festival. New this year, the Rancho San Diego Farmer’s Market located near The Garden, will feature organic produce and specialty food booths that will delight the most discerning foodies. Cost: $5. Garden members and children 12 and under free. Location: 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr. West, El Cajon, CA. For more information, visit TheGarden.org or call 619-660-0614 x10. See ad on page 17.
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Top 10 Giving Tips for Maximum Impact These guidelines from Charity Navigator can help Natural Awakenings readers make wise decisions in donating dollars to favorite eco-causes.
1 Be Proactive. First, take the time to
identify which environmental results are most important to the family and be specific about the goals you expect via giving.
2 Engage in Dialogue. Before contributing to an organization, talk with staff to learn about the group’s accomplishments, goals and challenges.
3 Confirm Nonprofit Status. Check to ensure that the recipient is registered as a
public nonprofit charity [501(c) (3)]; this also qualifies donations as tax deductions.
4 Check for Commitment to Accountability and Transparency. Charities that
follow good governance and transparency practices are less likely to engage in unethical or irresponsible activities and more likely to be making a measurable difference. Even advocates of big-picture environmental causes will find ways to quantify the quality of their contributions to planetary health.
5 Examine the Charity’s Financial Health. The financial health of any organization is a strong indicator of its performance. The most efficient nonprofits invest 75 percent or more of their budgets on programs and services and less than 25 percent on fundraising and administrative fees.
6 Review Executive Compensation. Even eco-charities need to pay their top
leaders a competitive salary in order to attract and retain the talent needed to run a viable organization and produce results. But don’t just accept the CEO’s compensation at face value; compare it with counterparts in organizations of similar size, mission and location.
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10 Make a Long-Term Commitment. Wise donors support their favorite environmental and other charities over the long haul, because they understand success requires a reliable pool of long-term, committed supporters. CharityNavigator.com provides ratings and analysis of participating charities as a public service. natural awakenings
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Antibacterial Ingredients in Soaps Found To Cause Harm by Ann Dorn
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esearchers at UC Davis recently released a study showing that triclosan, a common antibacterial ingredient in body wash, soaps, and other personal care products reduces muscle strength in mice and fish, leading researchers to believe it may also be a problem for humans. A study released by the University of Michigan last year found that triclosan may compromise the immune system and make exposed people more vulnerable to the toxic effects of Bisphenol A (BPA), found in plastics and used to line food cans. The American Medical Association currently recommends that tricolsan be avoided, because it can promote bacterial resistance to antibiotics. “Some of the affected products include items we have used for years, that many people assumed to be safe because they are on a store shelf and available for purchase,” says Dr. Vinay Desai, who holds a PhD in pharmaceutical science and co-owns Dr. Desai Soaps, a family-run Ayurvedic soap and personal care product company. Dr. Desai cautions that consumers must remember personal care products don’t just affect the area to which they are applied. “The skin is the largest organ of the body,” he says. “What we apply on our skin is absorbed into our body. With this in mind our natural ingredient selection follows a simple philosophy: ‘If you cannot understand it, don’t put it on your skin.’” In addition, Dr. Desai notes that triclosan does not biodegrade quickly and use of soaps, face wash and other personal care products containing the chemical cause it to end up in waterways, where it is very toxic to wildlife. Dr. Desai says that products labeled “antibacterial,” “odor reducing,” or “keeps fresher, longer” are more likely to contain triclosan, or triclarban as it is sometimes called. “Ultimately, you want to look for personal care products from companies that practice full disclosure of all ingredients and avoid the use of synthetic preservatives, foaming agents, harmful chemicals or perfumes,” he says. “Labeling requirements usually only make manufacturers list an ingredient when it’s present at certain levels. Dr. Desai Soaps and other reputable companies list all of our natural and organic ingredients, regardless of whether we are required to by law.” For more information: EGW.org or DrDesaiSoap.com. See ad on page 38.
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hrimp cocktail is a popular holiday appetizer, but may not be the healthiest menu choice. Researchers at Texas Tech University have found evidence of antibiotics in samples of farm-raised shrimp of international origin imported onto U.S. grocery shelves. The antibiotics present included nitrofuranzone, a probable human carcinogen. Two samples of the seafood tested in major cities contained levels of nitrofuranzone that were 28 and 29 times higher than the amount allowed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Domestic shrimp harvested from the Gulf of Mexico also contained carcinogens and toxicants, according to a recent article by GreenMedInfo.com. Equally unsettling, most farmraised shrimp is far from sustainable, says Oregon researcher J. Boone Kauffmann, who estimates that 50 to 60 percent of shrimp farms worldwide are built on cleared mangrove areas. The shrimp produced from these farms have a carbon footprint up to 10 times higher than beef from cows raised on cleared Amazon rainforest areas.
Cranberry Juice Yields Knockout Punch
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hen scientific studies first provided evidence that cranberries are a powerful agent in fighting urinary tract infections (UTI), the supplement industry was fast to react by putting cranberry pills and extracts on the market. But are they as effective as drinking cranberry juice or eating the sauce? Recent analysis by Worcester Polytechnic Institute offers answers. The researchers tested proanthocyanidins (PAC), a group of flavonoids found in cranberries and thought to be what gives the juice its infection-fighting properties, offering hope that these could translate into an effective extract. However, the report concluded that cranberry juice itself is far better at preventing biofilm formation—the precursor of infection—than PACs alone. The virulent form of E. coli bacteria that is the cause of most UTIs is covered with small, hair-like projections, known as fimbriae, which act like hooks and latch onto cells that line the urinary tract. When enough bacteria adhere to the cells, they form a biofilm that leads to infection. Cranberry juice prevented the bacteria from forming this biofilm, while PACs alone were not as effective.
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t’s official: Americans are eating more fresh foods than they did five years ago. A recent survey of 800 U.S. adults by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation reports that more than 68 percent of respondents say they eat more whole grains, fruits and vegetables than they did in 2007. Farmers’ markets and stands attracted 70 percent of the survey participants, although only 14 percent regularly shop at such venues. More good news: 64 percent of the respondents agree that it’s very important that produce be grown in an environmentally friendly way and also important that the fruits and veggies be organic.
Nuts Help Neutralize Metabolic Syndrome
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ccording to the World Health Organization, metabolic syndrome—linked to inflammation and oxidative stress that increases the risk of Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease—affects 25 percent of U.S. adults and 20 percent of adults worldwide. A nut-rich diet may offer some protection. Researchers at the University of Barcelona, in Spain, discovered that a daily one-ounce serving of mixed nuts, including raw, unpeeled walnuts, almonds and hazelnuts, boosted patients’ levels of beneficial metabolites derived from metabolizing tryptophan (an amino acid), serotonin (a hormone), fatty acids and polyphenols (phytochemicals with antioxidant activity). Their findings support the hypothesis that nuts can help prevent metabolic alterations that lead to chronic disease.
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Eco-Gyms
News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.
A new crop of environmentally conscious gyms and fitness centers are adopting practices to save energy by adding electricity-generating workout equipment and using other strategies to reduce environmental impacts. It’s known as the green gym movement, which continues to grow and innovate. The Los Angeles Times reports that members of AC4 Fitness, in Goleta, California, generate power and feed it back to the grid every time they step on a treadmill or elliptical. They also bring their own refillable bottles and have access to a hydration station that provides free water, filtered by reverse osmosis. Patrons can store their belongings in lockers made from recycled plastic. The Greenasium Fitness Studio, in Encinitas, California, sports floors covered with mats made from recycled tires, and their dumbbells are used and refurbished.
Wishful Fishing
Derricks to Get a New Lease on Life The U.S. Department of the Interior has rules governing nonproducing ocean oil rigs: They must be torn down after a certain period of time. What sounds like a sensible policy to deter oil companies from abandoning idle rigs is now being reconsidered as the growing depletion of natural reefs may give them a new purpose as artificial reefs. Below the surface at one 30-year-old rig in the Gulf of Mexico, corals, sea fans and sponges cover a maze of pipes. Schools of jack and snapper, solitary grouper and barracuda circle in its shadows and eco-dive boats periodically stop at the enormous structure, where dolphins, sea turtles and sharks are often spotted. The New York Times reports that about 650 such oil and gas industry relics, referred to as “idle iron”, would be demolished with large amounts of explosives under the old rules, killing thousands of fish and other sea creatures. Now the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is seeking recognition of offshore platforms as essential fish habitats. To ease liability concerns and help insure and maintain structures to be spared such removal, John Hoffman, chief executive of Black Elk Energy, an oil and gas company based in Houston, Texas, has founded a nonprofit organization, Save the Blue. To convert a platform into a reef, approval is required by the Interior Department’s Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement. Under the federal Rigs-to-Reefs program, a structure is only partially removed: cut off down to 85 feet below the water surface. Fish densities have been found to be 20 to 50 times higher near converted rigs than in open water. Each platform typically supports more than 10,000 fish.
Loving It
Fast Food that’s Good Food Mike Roberts, once the president and CEO of McDonald’s, has cofounded Lyfe Kitchen, a restaurant chain that aims to serve healthy food on a fast-food scale. The acronym Lyfe stands for Love Your Food Everyday, and the food is made without butter, cream, white sugar, white flour, high-fructose corn syrup, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), trans fats or additives. He foresees hundreds of the alternative bistros opening across the country, all serving locally sourced, sustainable gourmet meals with the efficiency and economy usually found in a fast-food chain. With free-range chicken; burgers from grass-fed, humanely raised cattle; roasted kabocha squash; beet and rice salad and Napa cabbage salad, costs are expected to be pricey at first, but decrease as more locations are added. Visit LyfeKitchen.com. 16
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Meatless Traditions Replace Turkey Day Across America, millions of people will celebrate the spirit of Thanksgiving with a new, more compassionate and life-affirming tradition that eschews killing and eating animals. Citing factors that include torturous breeding and production practices, health risks posed by additives and adulteration, and the ethics of animal killing, Gentle Thanksgiving has become a Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM) annual campaign. Families are encouraged to prepare a whole vegetarian or vegan meal to commemorate the traditional occasion of communal sharing and abundance. Soy-based mock turkeys are widely available, as well as a cornucopia of meat-free recipes. Visit Gentle Thanksgiving.org.
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New Supercomputer Predicts Climate Changes Yellowstone is one of the greatest natural treasures in the American West, and there’s now a new environmental “sheriff” in town. A supercomputer of the same name is set to model future climate changes and forecast extreme weather like no other. “It’s a big deal,” says climate scientist Linda Mearns, Ph.D., of the National Center for Atmospheric Research, in Boulder, Colorado. The Washington Post reports that Yellowstone will help researchers calculate climate change on a regional, rather than continental, scale. With a better grasp of how warming may affect local water resources, endangered species and extreme winds, local and state governments will be able to plan more effectively. The $30 million supercomputer, funded by the National Science Foundation, will generate climate projections for seven-square-mile tracts, instead of the previous capability of 60-square-mile units. It will also provide climate snapshots in intervals of hours, rather than days. Mathew Maltrud, of the Los Alamos National Laboratory, in New Mexico, says, “We’re moving into a realm where we have models that resemble the ocean, the atmosphere, the ice and the land to a high degree.” Yellowstone will show a more realistic interaction of these components.
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Purpose Over Profits
According to a recent study by the nonprofit Encore.org, which helps older Americans pursue more meaningful careers, as many as 9 million people ages 44 to 70 have already transitioned into encore careers that combine purpose, passion and a paycheck. Another 31 million would like to. Meanwhile, surveys show that new college grads are increasingly gravitating toward nonprofit and public sector jobs that feed their souls more than their bank accounts. Off-the-clock volunteerism is soaring. Due to working and earning less, people are also consuming less, cooking, sewing and gardening more, rediscovering forgotten passions and relationships and finding new ones in the process. “When the economy tanked, it prompted a real moment of spiritual awakening for all of us,” observes Sue Frederick, of Boulder, Colorado, a nationally renowned career counselor who also applies her intuitive skills in helping clients like Readnower find
In the midst of uncertainties, many are asking, “Why am I here?”
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hree years ago, Cindy Readnower felt as if work was swallowing her life. As a single mom with two sons to support and two franchise restaurants to run in Sarasota, Florida, she routinely would get up at 4 a.m. and go to bed after midnight. She didn’t see enough of her boys. “I never had a free moment to just shut down and think about what I really wanted,” she recalls. Then the economy collapsed, forcing her to shutter her businesses, file for bankruptcy and consult with a career counselor to plan her next steps. Today, at 57, she’s working as a life coach and business consultant and as she sees it, living the life she is meant to live. 20
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“When you hit hard times and say, ‘My worst fears have come true; what am I going to do now?’ It makes you realize you will only find true success when you follow your passion,” she says. Readnower represents what some see as the silver lining in these challenging economic times. At a time of high unemployment, when some can’t find a job and others are working grueling hours to compensate for laid-off co-workers, many Americans are stepping off the corporate hamster wheel and sincerely asking themselves: “What is my purpose here, and how can I realize it?” www.na-sd.com
their muse. “We are no longer able to hide out behind jobs and benefits that might not have been a good fit for us to begin with. People are remembering their soul’s mission and waking up to the true work they are intended to do.” At the leading edge of the purpose-driven career movement is the millennial generation, now in their 20s through early 30s. Having come of age amidst the Enron Corporation scandal, 9/11, Iraq and Afghanistan wars and the 2008 economic collapse, they’re graduating from college with a more holistic perspective on what constitutes a good career. “The decade in which we have matured has been turbulent in almost every dimension,” says John Coleman, 31, a recent graduate of Harvard Business School and co-author of Passion and Purpose: Stories from the Best and Brightest Young Business Leaders.
It is not how much you do, but how much love you put into the doing, that matters. ~ Mother Teresa “This generation is looking at a world that has so many problems and saying, ‘The old opportunities are not there anymore, so we have to create new ones.’ Many are actively seeking more meaning and purpose at work.” One 2010 survey of 500 MBA students found that when considering a long list of options for what they looked for in a career, they ranked “intellectual challenge” and “opportunity to impact the world” as their first and third priorities, bracketing “compensation” which ranked second. Another analysis by The New York Times found that in 2009, 11 percent more college graduates worked for nonprofits than in the previous year. Accordingly, Coleman’s book is packed with encouraging examples, from a Harvard MBA student and a U.S. Marine that co-founded a nonprofit addressing poverty in Kenya’s largest slum to a biomedical engineering grad that launched a web-based car-sharing service. This altruistic, purpose-driven career track seems a stark departure from that of the baby boomers, collectively referred to as the “me” generation for its materialistic ethos. Yet those that specialize in helping people find more meaningful lives say this group currently counts among their best and most focused customers. “We are at a time in the world when it is more socially acceptable to follow your passions,” says Janet Attwood, whose Passion Test workshops—established in 2004—are welcoming more people than ever. “In my day, my dad was so freaked out I’d end up homeless that he sent me to business school so I would learn how to type. Back then, parents never asked: ‘What turns you on?’”
That’s a shame, remarks Frederick, because first hints at our purpose often bubble up in our youth. “I believe all of us know at some point what our gift is, but we often bury it and say, ‘I have to fit in and get a job with benefits and a good paycheck.’” There is an alternative.
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Attwood stresses that living in line with one’s passion isn’t just about work, noting, “It’s about your relationships and friends, your spirituality and health, what you consume and where you choose to live…” She asks clients to write down five life-defining passions (see sidebar) and use them as a guidepost. “Whenever you are faced with a choice, a decision or an opportunity, choose in favor of your passion,” she counsels. Attwood has observed firsthand how success often follows, because, “When you choose in favor of the things that have the greatest, deepest meaning for you, the universe supports you more than if you are just tepid and neutral about something.” For some, that has meant working fewer hours for less pay, in order to allow more time for clarifying meditation, family dinners, volunteering at a local shelter, taking a long-yearned-for dance class or planning the next career shift. It has also led to willing tradeoffs in buying less and doing more for oneself. According to the 2010 MetLife Study of the American Dream, 77 percent of Americans now say that achieving their big dream comprises improving the quality of their lives by strengthening personal relationships. As for millennials, 39 percent say they already have what they need. Also, those that feel growing pressure to buy more and better material possessions has dropped from 66 percent in 2006 to well below half today. “Plenty of people have already started down this path. They’re growing vegetables, raising chickens and keeping bees. They’re building their own homes, often with the help of friends
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and neighbors,” writes Boston University Sociology Professor Juliet Schor, Ph.D. In her groundbreaking book, Plenitude: The New Economics of True Wealth, she argues that contrary to many economists’ assumptions, a shorter work week and smaller economy is better for society as a whole. More, such a lifestyle, “allows people to build stronger social connections, maintain their physical and mental health and engage in activities that are more creative and meaningful.”
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Ever since childhood days of helping her mother make clothing for the family, Juliette Bastian has had a passion for fashion design. Her love of dancing dates back to watching American Bandstand. But when it came to choosing a career, “There was always this trigger that went off in my head that said, ‘You need to make money,’” she explains.
Cease to inquire what the future has in store, and take as a gift whatever the day brings forth. ~ Horace
This is the true joy of life—being used up for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one. ~ George Bernard Shaw
By her mid-40s, this San Dimas, California, resident boasted a six-figure salary and a successful, but not terribly fulfilling career doing accounting and strategic business planning. To indulge her creative side, she created colorful spreadsheets, but it wasn’t enough. “At one point, I acknowledged, ‘I am not happy walking into work anymore,’” recalls Bastian, now 52. “I felt like a hamster on a wheel.” Seven years ago, she walked out, and with Attwood’s help, set out to find her true callings. “People always think you have to pick just one, but you have passions that run across every aspect of your life,” she says. “I now realize I am a dancer, fashion designer, family person and spiritual woman.” Bastian begins each week by making a color-coded “strategic plan of action,” making sure to include elements of each of her five passions: financial freedom, exceptional relationships, optimal health, successful business ventures and an alliance with God. That means she’s back in school studying fashion design, and now makes time for dancing, church, family and a part-time career-coaching business. She says that it has been financially rough at times. But the “sacrifices”—like fewer hair appointments, fancy clothes, meals out and expensive holiday gifts for friends—have been well worth it. “I now have the flexibility, freedom and joy of knowing I am living who Juliette truly is,” she says with a smile. “I know I’ll be taken care of as long as I honor what truly matters to me.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance writer near Boulder, CO. Connect at Lisa@LisaAnnMarshall.com.
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Take the Passion Test Make a list of your passions; the 10 or 15 things most critical to your happiness and well-being. Start each entry with, “When my life is ideal, I am … ” (living in a beautiful house in the mountains, working in a job that changes lives, spending plenty of time with my children, etc.) Don’t worry about how you’ll get there. Just write it down. You become whatever you are committed to. “People often write down a passion, but if they can’t immediately see how they can manifest it, they erase it and instead write something down that they can easily put their arms around. In other words, they play it safe,” says Janet Attwood, co-author of The Passion Test: The Effortless Path to Discovering Your Life Purpose. Instead, think big. Narrow the list to your top five passions. Write all five passions down on five index cards. Post passions in places you will routinely see them, such as on the bathroom mirror and refrigerator door; display them prominently on your computer. Create a vision board (a collage of representations of your passions). “It’s an easy way to keep your attention on the things you really want to grow stronger in your life,” notes Attwood. Use these priority passions as a guidepost. “Whenever you are faced with a choice, a decision or opportunity, choose in favor of your passions,” advises Attwood. Then run to the goal with purpose in every step. Take the test again every six months, because passions can change and evolve over time.
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Overcome Obstacles to Achievement
Jack Canfield Shares Insights on Creating Success by Linda Sechrist
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ack Canfield is best known as co-author of The New York Times number-one bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul series, which has sold more than 500 million copies in 47 languages. A featured teacher in the films The Secret and Tapping the Source, he also has been interviewed on more than 1,000 radio and TV segments. He currently serves as CEO of The Canfield Training Group and president and founder of the Transformational Leadership Council.
Why is it so challenging to make the changes necessary to succeed?
The mind is divided into two hemispheres. One is responsible for rational, conscious thought and processes ideas sequentially, using language. The other is emotional, and processes ideas simultaneously, using pictures. The emotional, subconscious mind is far more powerful than the rational, conscious mind. It controls about 95 percent of our thoughts and actions and is motivated by the pull of Even with a wealth of pleasurable rewards and the push of webinars, teleclasses, negative emotions. workshops and other tools To understand the challenge of advising everyone how to live change, think of the emotional mind the life of their dreams, why as an elephant and the rational mind do so many still struggle to as the rider. As long as the elephant feel successful? doesn’t have a strong desire to move Just having a map in your hands doesn’t in a particular direction, the rider can control the elephant. However, if the mean that you will get to your destidirection that the elephant wants to nation. Understanding your fears and go in is different than what the rider limiting beliefs does not necessarily has in mind, the chance of forcing the give you the ability to overcome them. elephant radically diminishes. Humans also have built-in protective The reason that so many people fail mechanisms that often override their efforts to achieve their goals in order to to achieve success is that the elephantine subconscious is innately averse to maintain the status quo. While ideas presented in programs the new action that needs to be taken. and courses to help people achieve To make tasks much easier, the elephant success can inspire and motivate must be motivated to move in a certain positive change, many people get stuck direction or, at the very least, remain when they have to apply them. In the neutral and not resist the rider. past, many of the methods used to overBy applying some newer, cuttingcome obstacles to success have been edge tools that support change, such as tedious and time consuming, requiring tapping points along the body’s energy months or years of intense concentrameridians, the approach used in the tion and relentless perseverance. www.na-sd.com
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), it is not only possible to get the elephant to cease resisting, but can also shave time off the journey to personal power and accomplishment. Tapping can transform the beliefs and emotions that cause selfdoubt, self-sabotage, procrastination and other roadblocks. It is being used around the world to help people minimize or eliminate issues as varied as fears, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder, food cravings and chronic pain.
What do you consider ultimate success? Many people report that after applying my 64 recommended success principles, they have achieved outstanding results in one area of their life, although they didn’t meet their expectations in another. Ultimate success isn’t about having only financial success, yet poor relationships; it’s about having success in all areas of your life. So, as practitioners like my co-author Pamela Bruner, a business success coach and EFT expert, teach the tapping technique, they verbally introduce a powerful success principle and note the resistance people might encounter when trying to implement that principle. This can be done in person or self-administered, as demonstrated on the DVD included in our book, Tapping Into Ultimate Success.
How can we support our goals in everyday life? I’ve learned that few people actually study the principles of success as they relate to life. In college or business school, students are taught management skills that apply to business, but not the skill sets or mindsets needed for success in their personal lives. Students in educational institutions of any kind never learn that they control their life. We all need to understand that the books we read, the TV shows we watch and the social environment we choose to immerse ourselves in all either undermine our success or support it. For more information, visit JackCanfield.com. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings magazine. natural awakenings
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healthykids Staying Healthy Naturally
Top Cold and Flu Fighters for Children by Dr. Lauri Grossman
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ith the onset of school, parents are stocking up on essentials, including at-home remedies to help keep kids healthy this winter. Natural Awakenings has compiled several leading experts’ best tips.
Green and Yellow Produce
Dr. James Balch, a leading natural health expert, urologist and pioneering author in healing nutrition, recommends menus rich in colored fruits and vegetables filled with carotenes. “These foods are potent antioxidants, help with immune function and are involved with the growth and repair of tissues,” he writes. For picky eaters, serve crispy carrot sticks, buttery sweet potatoes and juicy apples.
beginning to document.” Another helpful resource is Healing Spices: How to Use 50 Everyday and Exotic Spices to Boost Health and Beat Disease, by Dr. Bharat Aggarwal, also a Ph.D. and researcher at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, in Houston.
Natural Cough Syrup
“Elderberry syrup is great for coughs,” advises Lennihan. “A study done in Israel showed that elderberry extract is as effective against the flu as Tamiflu.”
Fermented Cod Liver Oil
Dr. Deborah Gordon, of Ashland, Oregon (DrDeborahMD.com), recommends that parents use supplements
Nuts and Seeds
Keep crunchy sunflower seeds within easy reach. High in vitamin E, they help children resist the flu and upper respiratory infections. Brazil nuts are good too, because they are high in selenium that keep bacteria and viruses from replicating.
Healing Herbs
Burke Lennihan, a registered nurse, certified homeopath and author of Your Natural Medicine Cabinet, encourages parents to stock up on garlic, ginger, turmeric and cayenne. “There’s a reason why [these herbs] are so popular worldwide,” she says, “and it’s not just the flavor. They have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and other medicinal properties that modern science is just 26
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relied on as basics in the home generations ago: “All children benefit from fermented cod liver oil.” Although it tastes bad, it’s one of the most effective immune boosters available in a safe and easily absorbable form.
Vitamin D
While protecting skin from direct sun rays is an ongoing concern, current research shows that many children are deficient in the vitamin D sunshine provides. Gordon advises parents, “Ask your pediatrician to test your children to determine if they need supplements.”
Powerful Probiotics
In Treatment Alternatives for Children, Dr. Lawrence Rosen, who practices at the Whole Child Center, in Oradell, New Jersey, notes: “By adding probiotics to vitamin D supplementation, parents can be even more certain to keep the flu away from their children.”
Homeopathy Help
Lennihan maintains that using homeopathy can stop a child’s nascent cold before it blossoms fully. “When your son shows signs of lower energy and just wants to lie on the couch, or your daughter has a mild fever and says her throat is a bit scratchy, those are the times for ferrum phosphoricum,” she says. “The 6x potency will keep the cold from ever developing.” Two pellets, three times a day, works well. If parents miss the early signs of an approaching cold, then arsenicum album is the homeopathic medicine needed. Lennihan holds that it’s the most useful remedy when a child’s nose is running incessantly. She attests that allium cepa [common bulb onion] is a good backup if a child has an itchy nose or raw red skin under it. Both remedies are best given in 30C potency, two to three pellets three times a day for up to three days, to see if symptoms subside.
Chiropractic Care
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the spine and removing nerve interference, chiropractic care enhances immunity, so that good health is maintained.” Receiving regular gentle adjustments can help children ward off illness more effectively, and they will become more limber from the treatments.
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Clean Water
Encourage children to wash their hands regularly and drink plenty of fresh water. The Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minnesota, advises drinking water, clear-broth soups or warm lemon water with honey to loosen congestion and prevent dehydration. Over-the-counter, water-based saline nasal drops and sprays also can help combat stuffiness and congestion. Plus, unlike nasal decongestants, they are safe and non-irritating, according to Mayo sources. They also note that a saltwater gargle can relieve a sore or scratchy throat.
Chicken Soup
Our grandmothers may have been even smarter than we thought. Recent studies at The Nebraska Medical Center, in Omaha, illustrate that chicken soup relieves colds in two ways. It acts as an anti-inflammatory by inhibiting the cells that add to inflammation and by speeding the movement of mucus, reduces the time that viruses are in contact with the nose.
Sound Sleep
Dr. Greg Meyer, a Phoenix, Arizona, integrative physician, says the key for parents is to make sure children don’t overexert themselves when they are sick. “Kids need to rest their bodies in order to heal,” he advises. “An extra day of rest can yield a more certain cure and more reliable recovery.” At this point, parents might need some, too. A little tea party or some time cuddled up with a good book might help the whole family feel better. Lauri Grossman, a doctor of chiropractic and certified classical homeopath, practices in New York City, NY. Learn more at amcofh.org and HomeopathyCafe.com.
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n counting our daily blessings, we find that even uneventful or difficult days possess precious gifts. Consider all the contributions that make it possible for family members to gather for the holidays—the workers that helped construct and maintain the vehicles that brought us here, the house where we come together and the trees that light the fireplace. Consider the food that nourishes us, thanks to the Sun’s energy, Earth’s minerals and rain and the labor of the farmers, processors, truckers, retailers and cooks. Whether or not the holidays fulfill our expectations, we have much for which to be grateful. As the Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh points out, every blessing is the gift of the whole universe. When we stop and really look, we see that we are supported continuously in countless ways. Author Roger L’Estrange noted in the 17th century how humans tended to “mistake the gratuitous blessings of heaven for the fruits of our own industry.” We awaken when the alarm goes off due to the skill of the technology’s engineers, designers, assembly workers, distributors and salespeople. We can turn on the light because power company workers are supplying the electricity. Our morning spiritual practice is the gift of generations of teachers and writers that observed the truth and shared what they learned. It feels good to be bowled over by each
moment of grace and the simplest act of kindness. Such gratitude flows when we break out of a petty point of view— with its self-centered expectations and demands—to appreciate that through the labors, intentions and existence of an inconceivably large number of other people, life forms and elements, we have been given the miracle of life, with all its present goodness. This heightened awareness of our connection spontaneously fills us with a joy and gratitude that transforms our experience. Thankfully, gratitude can be cultivated. It simply takes practice in being present to what is being given. It helps to remain aware of some of the most pernicious obstacles to thankfulness, and one of the most obvious is the failure to notice what we have, including a roof over our head and someone to love. As Joni Mitchell sang, “You don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone.” So the first step is to start paying attention to gifts that have always been there, but until now went unnoticed and unappreciated. We are rich in what counts and never truly alone, because we are always supported by the universe. The 13th-century mystic Meister Eckhart counseled, “If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, ‘Thank you,’ that would suffice.” Frank Jude Boccio is the author of Mindfulness Yoga (MindfulnessYoga.net).
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f things regularly disappear around the house or even around town, consider asking the family dog for help. All dogs love to sniff. Teaching them to target specific odors among the many scents in the air and on the ground, known as nose work, is not as difficult as it might seem; plus it’s a lot of fun to do. Nose work, which began as core training for specialized narcotics, bomb, arson and search-and-rescue dogs, is now an everyman’s sport, complete with local and national competitions and recognized levels of accomplishment. Yet people participate simply for the camaraderie; it requires no previous skill on the part of handlers and provides mutual mental and physical exercise, as well ever-fresh ways to enhance the human/canine partnership. Wendi Faircloth, director of training at Villa La Paws, in Phoenix, Arizona, remarks, “In this game, we don’t teach the dog. We learn from him and trust the dog knows what he’s doing.” This builds an incredible bond between the dog and owner.
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any dog can achieve success at any age. Weather isn’t a factor, either. Nose work is particularly good for shy, timid dogs. “It gives the dog something else to think about, instead of obsessing on their fear,” says Faircloth. “Use the dog’s fun button—a favorite toy or treat—as a reward,” advises Catherine O’Donnell, director of training at The Ranch for Canine Training and Behavior, in Dripping Springs, Texas. “There are fewer distractions from tracking the target scent if you start
naturalpet indoors, and it’s also good exercise for rainy days or when traveling. If daily walks are hard for older dogs, nose work can provide mental stimulation without as much physical exertion.” Initiate a game by placing three paper cups upside down and hiding a treat under one. Change the positions of the cups—then have the dog identify the treat’s final location. Retiree Elizabeth Lundell’s three basenji hunting dogs, at home in Germantown, Maryland, have different agendas: it builds confidence in Joey, a blind elderly dog; his daughter Amelia is in it for the food; while Professor, the juvenile male with a short attention span, simply likes solving puzzles. Jaime Van Wye, founder and CEO of Zoom Room Dog Agility Training Center and Canine Social Club, headquartered in Los Angeles, advises, “Nose work competitions generally start with a birch scent, but for fun and initial home training, mint is less intense and more familiar.”
humans cannot, so there’s no need to overdo it. Cut the swabs in half and hide them in selected boxes with the treats. As he figures this out, use fewer treats and give rewards for finding the box with the nonfood scent. Van Wye suggests, “Once the dog can find the scent, use it on practical things, like the cloth cover used for a cell phone.” Use double-sided tape to attach a heavy piece of scented cloth to the TV remote. Attach a small fabric pocket stuffed with scented cotton to a keychain. Lightly scent a fabric neck cord paired with eyeglasses; pick a calming aromatherapy oil fragrance. For a favorite pooch and person, nose work is one big game of hideand-seek and another fun way to play together, with added benefits. Learn more at nacsw.net. Isabelle Reilly is both a freelance writer and pet sitter in St. Louis, MO.
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First, assemble different-sized empty, open-topped boxes or boxes with lids or flaps. Take one and make a fuss, so the dog is curious. Put a treat inside and ask him to, “Find it!” Reward him with another treat and praise. Repeat a couple of times and add another box with a treat. Then, add boxes, some with treats, some without, so the dog learns to use his nose, rather than his eyes, to find them. Next, put a lid on the boxes or close a flap. Place one box inside another, and then stack them. As the dog searches, he’ll use his mind as much as his nose. At first, he’ll tire quickly, so work in short bursts. Gradually making the hunt more difficult also makes it more entertaining for the animal. Once a pet reliably locates hidden treats, add another scent. To introduce it, put a drop of essential oil in a jar and swirl it around. Add cotton swabs and close the jar. They don’t need to touch the oil—the cotton will absorb the odor. A dog can detect scents that
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ome people find it easier to talk to a pet than to relatives, so a visit from a therapy animal when they are confined at home or in a hospital or nursing facility is welcome. A dog or cat provides a warm body, unconditional acceptance and asks nothing in return. Patients are reminded of pets they previously enjoyed and get a laugh or simply distraction from illness and pain. On one recent hospice visit in New Bern, North Carolina, when Frosty and owner Lee Juslin, a retired copywriter, entered a quiet room crowded with a nurse and relatives, the Scottish terrier laid her head on the dying woman’s lap. “Oh, my little meatball,” she said, rubbing the dog’s head. Everyone smiled and laughed. In California, Nancy Denen, a retired high school counselor and teacher of deaf and hard of hearing students attending San Diego’s Poway Unified School District, takes her calico cat, Moorea, to see patients of Elizabeth Hospice, based in Escondido. One of Moorea’s favorites was a 92-year-old man whose dying wish was to pet a cat again; they visited every week for a year. “Moorea always leaves patients smiling and calmer,” says Denen. Both therapy teams are certified and insured through Love on a Leash, a California-based pet-provided therapy organization. Teams around the country visit hospice patients in their respective regions. There’s also the need to help seniors that own pets. “For patients that have a pet but become unable to care for them on a day-to-day basis, giving up the pet can be traumatic,” says Dr. Delana Taylor-McNac, a veterinarian and licensed professional counselor www.na-sd.com
who oversees Pet Peace of Mind grants for Banfield Charitable Trust (Banfield CharitableTrust.org/grants). She states, “We give grants to nonprofit hospice facilities that partner with animal lovers to provide food, litter, exercise, pet sitting and trips to the vet or groomer.” This allows people to complete their lives with the comfort and companionship of a pet without worrying about its current or future needs. She also notes, “When patients participate in decisions about their pet’s future, they can find it easier to discuss their own end-of-life decisions.” Local hospices, humane societies, social workers, Visiting Nurse Association agencies (vnaa.org), Love on a Leash (LoveOnALeash.org), Pet Partners (DeltaSociety.org) and Therapy Dogs International (tdi-dog.org) can help find a therapy service or provide information about becoming a visiting team.
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eterinarians, like other medical doctors, take an oath to help their patients and above all, “Do no harm.” One way of harming is through the performance of unnecessary procedures, whether or not it is immediately apparent. For instance, I believe harm occurs when an owner pays for a procedure that may not be medically necessary. The procedure could have a negative impact on the pet’s health now or in the future, and the trust in the doctor-patient relationship is broken as a result. As a holistic veterinarian, I see many new clients in my practice. Most are seeking a more natural approach to pet care, and many are unhappy with one or more things that were done to or recommended for their pets by prior vets. Their stories vary, but two doubtful procedures are particularly common. The first procedure my new clients regularly question is over-vaccination of their pet. All of the scientific studies from leading institutions such as the American Veterinary Medical Association, American Animal Hospital
Association and American Association of Feline Practitioners confirm that vaccines are only rarely needed for most pets. Even though current vaccines effectively induce long-lasting immunity, many pets continue to routinely receive annual vaccines. They are unnecessary, potentially harmful and a needless expense. The more vaccines injected, the greater the chances that problems will develop with a pet’s immune system, including autoimmune diseases and cancers. Instead, a simple blood antibody test, called a titer test, can tell the veterinarian if and when vaccines might be helpful. In my experience, titers tend to remain high for many years following puppy and kitten vaccinations. Most pets I see rarely receive vaccines throughout their lives (other than rabies every three years, as mandated by law), which may account for their sustained good health for as long as 15 to 20 years. The second problematic procedure is surgery for a damaged cruciate ligament (ACL), the most common ligament problem in the knee joint. Easily
injured, it can result in varying degrees of lameness. While pain often occurs upon injury, by the time the pet visits a vet, the pain is often gone. Surgery is typically required to repair a complete tear of all the ligament’s fibers in order to provide longlasting stability to the joint. However, in most cases, the pets experience tearing of only a few of these fibers, which means surgery may not be needed at all, and they can recover over time using natural therapies such as cold laser treatments and targeted homeopathics or herbal applications. Too many veterinarians are too quick to recommend surgery. Recently I examined a limping dog, still able to use its right rear leg 10 days after partially tearing a cruciate ligament. The pet’s original vet had recommended immediate surgery, or else, “The dog will never be able to walk again.” Unsatisfied with this diagnosis, the owner kept researching until he found our hospital and agreed with my explanation that not only was surgery not needed, but would constitute, in my opinion, malpractice for an injury that would likely heal with proper natural therapies. If surgery is ultimately needed for this dog, it can be done at a later date with no ill effects. The rule of thumb for avoiding needless procedures and treatments is to always get a second opinion. Most ailing pets are not in danger of immediate death, and it’s rare that surgery must be performed right away. Politely questioning any diagnosis or treatment recommendation that feels wrong or like too much, and also asking for a referral to a holistic veterinarian (or seeking an independent source) will help people make the best care decisions for their pets. Shawn Messonier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the award-winning author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. Visit PetCareNaturally.com.
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nergy is a hot commodity today, with online ads and storefront posters for so-called energy products shouting, “Feel the rush,” “Revitalize your mind,” and “Re-think the way you re-energize.” People are reaching for these artificial jolts in record numbers, but many buzz-seekers don’t realize they have free access to a much better energy shot: exercise. Experts across the board agree that we would be wise to trade in our lattes and high-calorie power bars for a regular lunch-hour walk, because of the many happier returns exercise provides. One in four Americans experiences energy-sapping fatigue at any given time, according to Tim Puetz, Ph.D., of the National Institutes of Health, who has published studies on the exerciseenergy link. Although it’s a difficult response to measure, more than a dozen studies from institutions such as Duke University and The University of
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“When I roll out of bed in the morning, I’m not reaching for a cup of coffee,” Puetz says. “I’m reaching for my sneakers. I do a morning run every day and the days I don’t get it in, I can feel the difference.” A workout can boost mood, relieve stress, improve cognitive function and generate new connections in the brain, all promoting a sense of energy, Hill notes. Researchers believe that changes in the brain are the most likely reason for the exercise-energy link, according to O’Connor. A recent groundbreaking study led by J. Mark Davis, Ph.D., director of the Exercise Biochemistry Laboratory at the University of South Carolina, found that mice that exercised one hour a day for eight weeks, versus mice that lounged nearby, developed new brain mitochondria, considered the energy powerhouses of the cells (Journal of Applied Physiology). Researchers knew from human studies that exercise can boost these mitochondria in the muscles, but the brain connection had never been shown. Davis speculates the increase could play a role in boosting exercise endurance by making the brain more resistant to fatigue, plus help individuals feel more energetic. Just getting the blood pumping with a cardio blast can make people feel more energized, Hill contends, because blood supplies oxygen and nutrients that generate fuel for the body. Regardless of the energy connection, researchers note that exercise improves overall health, maintains healthy weight and reduces risk of disease, making it
an obvious choice as a double-duty energy boost. “What so many of us do is grasp at things and try to make ourselves feel better in the short-term,” Hill says. “Regular exercise can make us feel better in the long term.” “You don’t have to run a marathon,” Puetz adds. In fact, it’s best not to overdo it, Puetz and O’Connor counsel. High-intensity workouts can drain energy in the short-term, and serious athletes that over-train can even end up in a low-energy, depressed state, they say. Their study published in Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics looked at otherwise healthy, but fatigued, people, finding that both lowand moderate-level exercise produced a similar and significant reduction in fatigue. O’Connor offers a general recommendation, which varies with fitness level, of walking, swimming or cycling at least 10 minutes and up to an hour most days of the week. Even taking two or three 10-minute walks throughout the workday will make an energy difference, Puetz advises. “Anything’s better than nothing,” he concludes. “The bottom line is: If instead of reaching for that cup of coffee, you grab a pair of athletic shoes, you are not only going to experience the desired energy boost, you are going to be living a healthier lifestyle.” Freelance journalist Debra Melani writes about health, medicine and fitness from Lyons, CO. Connect at DebraMelani.com or DMelani@msn.com.
How to Energize Any Workout Anthony Wall, director of professional education for the American Council on Exercise, offers these tips. Play music. An increasingly popular way for bumping up the energy level of a workout is to listen to an iPod loaded with a heart-pumping and self-motivating playlist. Research by Costas Karageorghis, Ph.D., of Brunel University, UK, has shown that syncing the right music with the right intensity level for the individual can improve cardio performance by as much as 15 percent (Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology). Hydrate. Drink water throughout the day and during every workout to maintain energy levels. Sleep. Strive for a regular sleep routine. Motivate. Remember that the reason for working out is not just because, “I’m supposed to,” but because, “I want more energy to play with the kids,” or “I want to feel good every day.”
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A consistently healthy diet can be the missing key ingredient to maintaining high energy in the long term, along with avoiding short-term energy dips. A diet featuring antioxidant-rich vegetables, healthy carbohydrates, low-fat proteins and healthy fats will not only keep energy levels high, it’s also essential to long-term health, according to Dr. Christine Gerbstadt, a registered dietitian and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “If you think of getting energy from a cup of coffee or a candy bar, understand that it’s just a quick boost that doesn’t last long,” advises Gerb34
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stadt, author of The Doctor’s Detox Diet. “The kind of energy you get from complex carbs and whole grains will stay with you.” Adding a little protein, like a piece of low-fat cheese or a dollop of peanut butter on a whole grain cracker, will keep energy steady for even longer, starting with breakfast. Gerbstadt further notes that a midafternoon energy drop may be due to a blood sugar dip. The carb/protein plan also works well at these times, or a cup of green tea might just hit the spot. “Green tea does deliver some caffeine, but it has literally hundreds of antioxidants, like epigallocatechin gallate www.na-sd.com
“Stress is one of the biggest energy zappers of physical, emotional and spiritual energy,” says Jon Gordon, of Jacksonville, Florida, author of The Energy Bus and consultant to Fortune 500 companies, sports teams, hospitals and schools on the subject of staying positive. Exercise, a widely acknowledged energy booster, does double duty in moderating stress, according to the experts. Gordon’s prime recommendation for vanquishing it is a combination of exercise and emotional balancing: “You can’t be under stress and thankful at the same time,” he says. “So take a ‘thank-you’ walk every day and get the benefits of the physical exercise, as well as shifting emotions to a more positive state.” Dr. Judith Orloff, author of Positive Energy, adds, “Walking meditations are joyous exercises in mindfulness, putting one foot in front of the other and being in the now; set your critical mind aside to be replenished by the energy of the air, greenery and nature. “I also practice this short meditation throughout the day to calm myself and become more energized and clear,” she says. “For just three minutes, I close my eyes, focus on my breath and then envision a positive image, such as the night sky reflected in a body of water. These mini-tuneups get you back to yourself, so you are centered and clear to continue your day.” Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books, including The Super Simple HCG Diet. Learn more at KathleenBarnes.com.
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sunday Flea Free Organically at Encinitas Farmers’ Market – 9am-2pm. Stop poisoning your pets. Flea Free Organically eliminates both fleas and worms also protects against heartworm. Kills all bugs in 60 seconds. Save your pets and the planet from toxic chemicals. Paul Ecke Elementary, 185 Union St (across st Vulcan), Encinitas, 92024. 760-331-4525. JDiters@FleaFreeOrganically.com. FleaFreeOrganically.com. Hillcrest Farmers’ Market – 9am-2pm. At Hillcrest DMV Parking Lot, Lincoln & Normal St, San Diego, 92103. HillcrestFarmersMarket.com. Seaside Bazaar Marketplace – 9:30am-5pm, Sun & Sat. Espresso by the Sea Cafe & Gifts: More than just coffee. See new 3 LED Powercaps: hands-free power to see in the dark, up to 1/2 mile. A great gift idea for someone that has everything. Seaside Bazaar Marketplace, 459 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, 92024. 760-579-2614. EspressoByTheSeaCafe.com. Leucadia/Encinitas Farmers’ Market & Art Fair – 10am-2pm. Art supplies focusing on nontoxic, reusable, recycled and renewable materials. Painting projects for kids each week. Free. $5 for painting projects. Paul Ecke Elementary, 185 Union St, Encinitas, 92024. 760-652-5194. TreePassion@ gmail.com. Nature-Of-Art-Kids.com. North San Diego (Sikes Adobe) Certified Farmers’ Market – 10am-3pm. 12655 Sunset Dr, Escondido, 92025. Claire Winnick: 858-735-5311, Info@ NorthSDFarmersMarket.com. Solana Beach Farmers’ Market – 1-5pm. Local and organic farm fresh produce, flowers, cheeses, packaged foods, artisans, as well as a food court with tables for eating there. 444 S Cedros Ave, in the heart of the Cedros Ave Design District, Solana Beach. 858-755-0444. Karen@SouthCedros.com. CedrosAvenue.com.
monday Welk Certified Farmers’ Market Place – 1-5pm, Oct-Apr; 3-7:30pm, May-Sept. 8860 Lawrence Welk Dr, Escondido, 92026. Lorrie Scott: 760751-4193. Chula Vista, Swiss Park Certified Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm. 2001 Main St, Chula Vista, 91911. Marlene Salazar: 619-424-8131.
tuesday Coronado Ferry Landing Farmers’ Market – 2:30-6pm. Coronado Ferry Landing, 1201 First St, Coronado, 92118. CoronadoFerryLandingShops.com.
Escondido Downtown Farmers’ Market – 2:306pm, Oct-Apr; 3:30-7pm, May-Sept. Downtown Escondido’s Certified Farmers’ Market, Grand Ave between Kalmia & Juniper, Escondido, 92025. 760745-8877. DowntownEscondido.com. Chula Vista - Otay Ranch Certified Farmers’ Market – 4-8pm (7pm, winter). 2015 Birch Rd & Eastlake Blvd, Chula Vista, 91915. 619-279-0032. OtayRanchTownCenter.com.
wednesday Carlsbad Village Farmers’ Market – 1-5pm. Rain or shine; year-round. Public Parking Lot, 2930 Roosevelt St, between Carlsbad Village Dr & Grand Ave, Carlsbad, 92008. ExperienceCarlsbadVillage.com. Santee Farmers’ Market – 3-6pm, winter; 3-7pm, summer. Abandoned School Parking Lot, 10445 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee, 92071. 619-449-8427. SanteeCertifiedFarmersMarket@gmail.com. Mission Hills Certified Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm. W Washington St & Falcon St, San Diego, 92103. Ron La Chance: 858-272-7054, RonLaChance@ gsws.com. Encinitas Certified Farmers’ Market – 4-7pm, Oct-Apr; 5-8pm, May-Sept. Nearly 40 vendors selling local farm fresh produce and specialty items such as cheeses, meats, gelato, and artisan breads. Parking lot B 600 S Vulcan Ave, corner of E and Vulcan. More info: Encinitas101.com.
field UTC Mall on Genesee near Macys 9001 Genesee Avenue, San Diego, 92122. 619-7953363. Brian@SDMarketManger.com. Oceanside Sunset Market – 5-9pm. Mission Blvd & Tremont St, Oceanside, 92054. 760-579-2614. MSOceanside.com. EspressoByTheSeaCafe.com.
friday La Mesa Certified Farmers’ Market – 2-6pm. Date Ave & University Ave, La Mesa, 91941. Suzanne Bendixen: 619-249-9395.
saturday City Heights Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. Farm fresh produce, hot food vendors, live entertainment, craft vendors and more. University Ave and Fairmont Ave, San Diego, 92105. CityHeightsFarmersMarket.com. Little Italy Mercato – 9am-1:30pm. Year-round, rain or shine. At Date & India sts, San Diego, 92101. LittleItalyMercato.com. Seaside Bazaar Marketplace – 9:30am-4pm. See Sun listing. Seaside Bazaar Marketplace, 459 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, 92024. 760-579-2614. EspressoByTheSeaCafe.com. Del Mar Farmers’ Market and Food Court – 1-4pm. Year-round. 1050 Camino Del Mar, between 10th & 11th sts, Del Mar, 92014. DelMarFarmersMarket.org.
Ocean Beach Farmers’ Market – 5-8pm, AprDec; 4-7pm, Jan-Mar. Purchase the freshest, and most delicious locally grown produce, art, flowers, and more. 4900 block of Newport Ave between Cable & Bacon sts, Ocean Beach, 92107. 619-224-4906. OceanBeachSanDiego.com.
thursday Oceanside Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. Hwy 101 at Pier view, Oceanside, 92054. 619-440-5027. SDSU Farmers’ Market – 10am-3pm. Held during the fall and spring terms. Canceled on rainy days. San Diego State University, Campanile Walkway, between Hepner Hall & Love Library, San Diego, 92182. Clube3.org. Chula Vista Certified Farmers’ Market – 3-6pm, Nov-Mar; 3-7pm, Apr-Oct. Center St between Church & Third Ave, Chula Vista, 91910. 619422-1982 x 3. ThirdAvenueVillage.com/FarmersMarket. UTC Certified Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm. CSA brings produce from several different organic farmers rather than just one. West-
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Free Meditation – 6:30pm. Center for Spiritual Living Carlsbad, 390 Oak Ave, Ste H, Carlsbad, 92008. 760-434-9579. CSLCarlsbad.org. Free Pranic Healing Event: Twin Hearts Meditation – 6:45pm. Powerful meditation blesses the Earth with transformative spiritual energy; practitioner is blessed with health, well-being, inner calmness, greater connection to the Divine. Open to all. CIHS Campus, 741 Garden View Court, Ste 204, Encinitas, 92024. 888-226-4325. PranicHealingSD.com. Prayer Workshop – 7-8pm. Center for Spiritual Living Carlsbad, 390 Oak Ave, Ste H, Carlsbad, 92008. 760-434-9579. CSLCarlsbad.org.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Advanced Pranic Healing – Nov 2-3. CIHS Campus, 741 Garden View Court, Ste 204, Encinitas, 92024. 888-226-4325. PranicHealingSD.com. Tool, Knife and Scissor Sharpening – 1-6pm. True Sharp will be in front of People’s Co-op, 4765 Voltaire St, San Diego, 92107. OBPeoplesFood.coop.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Falun Gong Exercise and Meditation Practice – Held every Sat & Sun weekends. Free. In parks around the county. Gisela3@cox.net. FalunDafaSD.org. Pranic Psychotherapy – Nov 3-4. CIHS Campus, 741 Garden View Court, Ste 204, Encinitas, 92024. 888-226-4325. PranicHealingSD.com. Wildlife Tracking Walks – 8:30-10:30am. Learn to recognize and identify various signs left behind by resident wildlife. Free. Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center, 2 Father Junipero Serra Trl, San Diego, 92119. 619-668-3281. MTRP.org. Ruffin Canyon Care Restoration – 9am-12pm. Bring gloves and hand tools if have, but loaners available. Wear hat, sunscreen, sturdy shoes, and long sleeves. Ruffin Canyon, 9298 Shawn Ave, San Diego, 92123. Bonnie Hough, Chair of FRC: 619-840-8327. Volunteer Day at Tierra Miguel Farm – 9am-1pm. Help the farmers; includes hands-on activity, farm tour, potluck lunch and opportunities to learn. Tierra Miguel Farm, 14910 Pauma Valley Dr, Pauma Valley, 92061. 760-742-4213. CSA@TierraMiguelFarm.org. TierraMiguelFarm.org.
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Bhagavad Gita with Tom Kelly – Every Thursday, 11am. Ongoing study using Yogananda’s twovolume commentary and translation, “God Talks with Arjuna,” facilitated by Tom Kelly, former monk in the SRF Monastic Order of 25 years. The Soul Center, 627 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, 92024. 760-943-7685. SoulOfYoga.com.
that sparks the body’s innate ability to repair itself and alleviate pain. Complimentary 20-min session from experienced healers. Questhaven Retreat, 20560 Questhaven Rd, Escondido, 92029. Directions: 760-744-1500, PranicHealingSD.com.
Bird Watching Monday – 8am. Discover the fascinating birds and the unique art of bird-watching. San Diego Botanical Garden, 230 Quail Garden Dr, Encinitas, 92024. 760-532-0917. SDBGarden.org.
Want to promote your Event/Class/Workshop? Visit na-sd.com and click on “advertise” Garden Tour: All about Soils, Mulch, and Irrigation – 10am. Meet at the front Garden gate to begin this specialty tour led by docent, Harold Bailey. Free. Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. 619660-0614. TheGarden.org. Rainwater Collection for the Homeowner – 10am-12pm. Every drop counts. Save rainfall this winter through rainwater harvesting to irrigate your landscape. Learn how to use and install a rain harvesting system. $20/members, $28/nonmembers. Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. Pre-registration required: 619-660-0614 or TheGarden.org. Healthy Back Yoga – 1-2pm. This free class is a gentle approach combining breathing and postures to heal and stretch the back while building strength in the legs. Benjamin Branch Library, 5188 Zion Ave, San Diego, 92120. 619-533-3970. University Heights Point Restoration – 1-3pm. Projects range from trash pickup, non-native plant removal, planting native plants and trail maintenance. 6800 Easton Ct, San Diego, 92120. Contact Ranger Jason: 619-235-5262 or JWallen@ SanDiego.gov.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Soul Awakening Services – 8am, Meditation; 9am, Sacred Movement Yoga; 11am, Yoga Church. Join Tom and Trisha Kelly every Sunday for all or part of your Sunday practice. The Soul Center, 627 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, 92024. 760-943-7685. SoulOfYoga.com. Grow Getters: Propagation and a Pot Luck Lunch – 11:30am-3pm. Learn more about propagation and potting plants. Help us grow our growing area. Free. Alta Vista Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, 92084. Info & sign up: LWalag@AltaVistaGardens. org. AltaVistaGardens.org. Free Escondido Pranic Healing Clinic – 12:302:30pm. An effective no-touch, painless healing
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Consciousness Circle Book Study – Every Tuesday, 6:30-7:30pm. One Heart-One Mind Center for Spiritual Living, 11211 Sorrento Valley Rd, Ste F, San Diego, 92121. 858-453-9830. Free Going Green Seminar – 6:30-8pm. Every Tuesday the Financial Freedom Team teaches how to keep your family safe, get out of debt, achieve financial freedom and achieve total wellness. Receive valuable tips for physical, financial, personal and environmental wellness. Free. Held at Rhythm City Grill, 1080 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, 92078. More info, Jeanne Knox: 858-204-3137 or JKnox@WeDeliverWellness.com.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 River Rescue – Team attacks and removes smaller and harder to reach trash sites along the river. All tools and supplies provided. More info: 619-2977380 or Doug@SanDiegoRiver.org. Wednesday Trail Walk – 10am. Explore trails of Balboa Park with a ranger. Leisurely pace. Difficulty level varies, check trail map. Balboa Park, 1549 El Prado, San Diego, 92101. 619-235-1122. BalboaPark.org. USGBC-SD Education Committee – 11:40am1pm. Raise public awareness about green building, increase technical knowledge, support the accreditation of LEED professionals and accelerate the certification of LEED projects. UCSD Extension Sorrento Mesa, 6925 Lusk Blvd, San Diego, 92121. USGBC-SD.org. USGBC-SD Program Committee – 6-8pm. Responsible for planning and conducting informational and educational programs. Schmidt Design, 2655 4th Ave, San Diego, 92103. USGBC-SD.org. San Diego Herb Club Meeting – 7pm. Monthly program topics vary. Round table discussions held to assemble gardening tips specific to the San Diego herbal gardener. Visitors welcome. Casa del Prado, Room 101, Balboa Park. 619-579-0222. TheSanDiegoHerbClub.com. Soul-TV – Every Wednesday, 7pm. Join Tom and Trisha Kelly “Live” for a new interactive spiritual talk show with an exciting line-up of very special guests. Not in the Encinitas area? Check out SoulTV online. The Soul Center, 627 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, 92024. 760-943-7685. SoulOfYoga.com.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Bhagavad Gita with Tom Kelly – 11am. Ongoing study using Yogananda’s two-volume commentary and translation, “God Talks with Arjuna,” facilitated by Tom Kelly, former monk in the SRF Monastic Order of 25 years. The Soul Center, 627 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, 92024. 760-943-7685. SoulOfYoga.com. Free Meditation – 6:30pm. Center for Spiritual Living Carlsbad, 390 Oak Ave, Ste H, Carlsbad, 92008. 760-434-9579. CSLCarlsbad.org. Prayer Workshop – 7-8pm. Center for Spiritual Living Carlsbad, 390 Oak Ave, Ste H, Carlsbad, 92008. 760-434-9579. CSLCarlsbad.org. Free Pranic Healing Study Group – 7-9pm. Monthly study/practice group for pranic healing students at all levels. CIHS Campus, 741 Garden View Court, Ste 204, Encinitas, 92024. 888-2264325. PranicHealingSD.com.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Monthly Network Luncheon – 11am-2pm. Speaker, introductions, shoutouts, displays, gifts. Rancho Santa Fe. More info: WomensWisdom.net.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Falun Gong Exercise and Meditation Practice – Held every Sat & Sun weekends. Free. In parks around the county. Gisela3@cox.net. FalunDafaSD.org. Famosa Slough Work Party – 9am. Meet along W Pt Loma Blvd about 200 ft east of the corner of Famosa Blvd & W Pt Loma Blvd. RSVP: 619-2244591. FamosaSlough.org. The Natural Health Workshops – 9-10am. Virtually 99% of all Americans may find some solutions to their health problems by addressing four nutritional goals. Learn about these the 2nd Sat each month. No sales, free calls. Teleconference number: 218-339-4600 + Pin of 976418#. NaturalHealthWorkshop.org. Dog Beach Cleanup – 9-11am. You and your friendly dog are invited to join Friends of Dog Beach at our regular Beach Cleanups. All cleanup supplies provided, along with treats for you and your dog. Dog Beach, North Ocean Beach. More info: 619-523-1700. DogWash.com/html/BeachCleanup.htm. Kids in the Garden – 10am-12pm. Cooking with Chef Miss Mary. $5/child (accompanied adults free); free/members. Alta Vista Gardens, Children’s Garden, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, 92084. Reserve: 760-822-6824 or FarmerJones@ AltaVistaGardens.org. AltaVistaGardens.org.
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Fall Garden Festival – 10am-4pm. Vendors will sell drought-tolerant plants perfectly suited to your garden. Choices will include native plants, watersmart perennials, succulents, trees, shrubs, herbs, and more. “Ask the Experts” booths will provide information on how to design a landscape, make compost, and cultivate your green thumb. Animal encounters, face painting, and entertainment for all ages. $5/general; free/garden members and kids 12 & under. Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. 619660-0614. TheGarden.org. Foundational Belly Dance Techniques for Women – 11am-12:30pm. Awaken the belly dancer
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within! In this series, explore the techniques of beginning belly dance, and learn the ancient secrets of women through the ages to be confident, feminine, and mesmerizing. $15 per lesson. Limited Space Available. To Register contact Laurie at 760-8221348. For more info. call 760-419-8177. Inner Strength Yoga & Healing Center, 2124 El Camino Real, #202, Oceanside, CA 92056. RSVP 760-8221348 or isyoga@cox.net.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Soul Awakening Services – 8am, Meditation; 9am, Sacred Movement Yoga; 11am, Yoga Church. Join Tom and Trisha Kelly every Sunday for all or part of your Sunday practice. The Soul Center, 627 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, 92024. 760-943-7685. SoulOfYoga.com.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Volunteer Bird Count – 7:30am-12pm. All levels of experience welcome. For more info & to receive an automatic reply with meeting location, contact Robert Patton: Birds@SanElijo.org. The Edible Front Yard– 6-9pm. A special San Diego Horticultural Society meeting. With Ivette Soler, author of the bestselling book The Edible Front Yard, which tackles the institution of the front lawn and challenges readers to re-think that space, showing how a front yard can become a garden that can feed the body and soul, as well as stop traffic with its beauty. All welcome. $15/ member, $20/nonmember. Surfside Race Place, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, 92014. More info & register: 760-295-7089 or SDHort.org.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Consciousness Circle Book Study – 6:30-7:30pm. One Heart-One Mind Center for Spiritual Living, 11211 Sorrento Valley Rd, Ste F, San Diego, 92121. 858-453-9830. Free Going Green Seminar – 6:30-8pm. See Nov 6 listing. Free. Held at Rhythm City Grill, 1080 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, 92078. More info,
Jeanne Knox: 858-204-3137 or JKnox@WeDeliverWellness.com. California Native Plant Society San Diego Chapter – 7pm. 4th Tues (except Aug & Dec). Free lectures on a variety of California native plant topics. Open to the public. Casa Del Prado, Balboa Park, Rm 101 or 104, 1800 El Prado, San Diego, 92101. CNPSSD.org. Progressive Therapeutic Healing Circle – 7-9pm. An innovative and advanced healing technique through healing energy and intuitive awareness combined. Practitioners facilitate a person to recognize past and present emotional and physical traumas and blocks caused from life experiences, allowing one to begin to heal. $25. Visit www. isyoga.com for more information. Inner Strength Yoga & Healing Center, 2124 El Camino Real, #202, Oceanside, CA 92056. RSVP 760-822-1348 or isyoga@cox.net.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Access Your Intuition – 5pm. Open discussion for women guided by Intuitive Life Coach Patricia Hill takes place on the 2nd Wed each month. Each call features a different topic; first call free. For info, Patricia: 904-434-4235. AccessYourIntuition.com. USGBC-SD Marketing Committee – 6-7:30pm. Promotes programs, events, and workshops to members and professional community. Kristen Victor Designs, 2305 India St, San Diego, 92101. RSVP and send any agenda items to Lucia: Lucia@ Hutchenspr.com. USGBC-SD.org. Soul-TV – 7pm. Join Tom and Trisha Kelly “Live” for a new interactive spiritual talk show with an exciting line-up of very special guests. Not in the Encinitas area? Check out Soul-TV online. The Soul Center, 627 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, 92024. 760-943-7685. SoulOfYoga.com.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Bhagavad Gita with Tom Kelly – 11am. Ongoing study using Yogananda’s two-volume commentary and translation, “God Talks with Arjuna,” facilitated by Tom Kelly, former monk in the SRF
Monastic Order of 25 years. The Soul Center, 627 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, 92024. 760-943-7685. SoulOfYoga.com. Free Meditation – 6:30pm. Center for Spiritual Living Carlsbad, 390 Oak Ave, Ste H, Carlsbad, 92008. 760-434-9579. CSLCarlsbad.org. Free Pranic Healing Event: Twin Hearts Meditation – 6:45pm. Powerful meditation blesses the Earth with transformative spiritual energy; practitioner is blessed with health, well-being, inner calmness, greater connection to the Divine. Open to all. CIHS Campus, 741 Garden View Court, Ste 204, Encinitas, 92024. 888-226-4325. PranicHealingSD.com. Prayer Workshop – 7-8pm. Center for Spiritual Living Carlsbad, 390 Oak Ave, Ste H, Carlsbad, 92008. 760-434-9579. CSLCarlsbad.org.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Falun Gong Exercise and Meditation Practice – Held every Sat & Sun weekends. Free. In parks around the county. Gisela3@cox.net. FalunDafaSD.org. Guided Bird Walk – 8-10am. Join MTRP Trail Guide and resident Birder, Jeanne Raimond, for an adventure in Bird Watching. If have binoculars and/or a field guide, please bring them. For location: MTRP.org. San Elijo Lagoon Volunteer Work Party – 9-11am. Locations vary, and activities typically include habitat restoration, invasive plant removal, planting of new native plants, trash pickup and removal, and trail maintenance. More info: SanElijo.org. Creating a Succulent Wall – 10am-12pm. Imagine a wall of plants, not just any plants but beautiful succulents. Come learn how to build and design you very own masterpiece. $20/members, $28/ nonmembers. Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. Pre-registration required: 619-660-0614 or TheGarden.org. Home Composting Workshop – 10am-12pm. The Solana Center for Environmental Innovation is providing a free composting workshop. Learn the basics of composting, how to compost with worms, and how to save water in the process. Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. Space limited; register: 760-436-7986 x 222 or SolanaCenter.org. Free Garden Tour – 10:30-11:30am. Tour the lush, colorful and water-wise garden with a knowledgeable garden docent. Bring your questions and hear the secrets and stories that make our garden special. Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. 619-660-0614. TheGarden.org. Healthy Back Yoga – 1-2pm. This free class is a gentle approach combining breathing and postures to heal and stretch the back while building strength in the legs. Benjamin Branch Library, 5188 Zion Ave, San Diego, 92120. 619-533-3970.
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Free Encinitas Pranic Healing Clinic – 1-3pm. An effective no-touch, painless healing that sparks the body’s innate ability to repair itself and alleviate pain. Complimentary 20-min session from experienced healers. CIHS Campus, 741 Garden View Court, Ste 204, Encinitas, 92024. 888-226-4325. PranicHealingSD.com.
Friends of Famosa Slough Bird Walk – 1-3pm. An easy walk with good views of a variety of birds and salt marsh habitat. Free. Meet at the kiosk by the corner of Famosa Blvd & W Pt Loma Blvd, San Diego, 92138. 619-224-4591. FamosaSlough.org. Assessment Day – 2-4pm. Twenty different assessments including blood pressure, basal metabolic rate, fitness strengths and weaknesses, and more. Vital step in creating a fitness plan to meet individual needs. $50. Pre-registration required. EZIA Human Performance, 230 Birmingham Dr, Cardiffby-the-Sea, 92007. 760-635-1200. EziaHP.com.
sUnDay, novemBeR 18 Soul Awakening Services – 8am, Meditation; 9am, Sacred Movement Yoga; 11am, Yoga Church. Join Tom and Trisha Kelly every Sunday for all or part of your Sunday practice. The Soul Center, 627 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, 92024. 760-943-7685. SoulOfYoga.com. Labyrinth Walk Group – 2:30pm. We use the labyrinth as a meditation tool and other nature rituals to release and empower. Alta Vista Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, 92084. For info & to register, Penny Stephens: 760-390-3072, PStephens@ AltaVistaGardens.org. AltaVistaGardens.org.
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WeDnesDay, novemBeR 21 River Rescue – Team attacks and removes smaller and harder to reach trash sites along the river. All tools and supplies provided. More info: 619-2977380 or Doug@SanDiegoRiver.org. Soul-TV – 7pm. Join Tom and Trisha Kelly “Live” for a new interactive spiritual talk show with an exciting line-up of very special guests. Not in the Encinitas area? Check out Soul-TV online. The Soul Center, 627 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, 92024. 760-943-7685. SoulOfYoga.com.
satURDay, novemBeR 24 E-Waste Collection – 9am-12pm. The 4th Sat each month the Solana Center will collect TV’s, computers, monitors, cell phones and other electronic waste. They will dispose of the materials through Recycle San Diego. Donations accepted to support the work of the Solana Center. Solana Center, 137 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, 92024. 760-436-
7986. Sandy@SolanaCenter.org. SolanaCenter.org. Free Garden Tour – 10:30-11:30am. Tour the lush, colorful and water-wise garden with a knowledgeable garden docent. Bring your questions and hear the secrets and stories that make our garden special. Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, El Cajon, 92019. 619-660-0614. TheGarden.org. Cooking with Klibs – 1:30-3:30pm. With Thanksgiving around the corner it is time to discover some American recipes that are slightly different from the standard fare: Herb Crusted Poultry, Spice Sweet Potatoes Anna, Cranberry Port Relish, Hot Mulled Wine. Recipes: gluten free. $15/member, $20/ nonmember. Alta Vista Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, 92084. 760-945-3954. Pre-registration required, walk-ins will be welcome: MissKlibs1@ netzero.com. AltaVistaGardens.org. CSA San Diego Support Group Meeting – 2pm. The Celiac Sprue Association is a national support organization that provides information and referral services for persons with celiac disease and derma-
monDay, novemBeR 19 Women’s Healing Clinic – 7:30-9pm. 3rd Mon each month ladies receive a psychic reading and healing on any topic: relationships, careers, etc. No appointment necessary. $10. Intuitive Insights, 4455 Morena Blvd, Ste 1085, San Diego, 92117. 858-509-7582. MyIntuition.net.
tUesDay, novemBeR 20 Consciousness Circle Book Study – 6:30-7:30pm. One Heart-One Mind Center for Spiritual Living, 11211 Sorrento Valley Rd, Ste F, San Diego, 92121. 858-453-9830.
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Soul Awakening Services – 8am, Meditation; 9am, Sacred Movement Yoga; 11am, Yoga Church. Join Tom and Trisha Kelly every Sunday for all or part of your Sunday practice. The Soul Center, 627 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, 92024. 760-943-7685. SoulOfYoga.com.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 Consciousness Circle Book Study – 6:30-7:30pm. One Heart-One Mind Center for Spiritual Living, 11211 Sorrento Valley Rd, Ste F, San Diego, 92121. 858-453-9830. Free Going Green Seminar – 6:30-8pm. See Nov 6 listing. Free. Held at Rhythm City Grill, 1080 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, 92078. More info, Jeanne Knox: 858-204-3137 or JKnox@WeDeliverWellness.com.
California Native Plant Society San Diego Chapter – 7pm. Free lectures on a variety of California native plant topics. Open to the public. Casa Del Prado, Balboa Park, Rm 101 or 104, 1800 El Prado, San Diego, 92101. CNPSSD.org.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 Soul-TV – 7pm. Join Tom and Trisha Kelly “Live” for a new interactive spiritual talk show with an exciting line-up of very special guests. Not in the Encinitas area? Check out Soul-TV online. The Soul Center, 627 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, 92024. 760-943-7685. SoulOfYoga.com. The Amazing HCG Fat Burning Solution – 7-9pm. A free lecture by Naturopath Michael Hollis, ND on how HCG targets fat, to produce rapid, healthy weight loss over a 6-wk period. Dr. Hollis will describe the mechanisms of weight loss and how HCG offers a solution that will not crash your metabolism like yo-yo dieting but can actually help you lose up to a pound a day. The Center for Health & Wellbeing, 3636 Fifth Ave (Hillcrest), San Diego, 92103. 619-814-5500. IntegrativeMedicineSanDiego.com.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Bhagavad Gita with Tom Kelly – 11am. Ongoing study using Yogananda’s two-volume commentary and translation, “God Talks with Arjuna,” facilitated by Tom Kelly, former monk in the SRF Monastic Order of 25 years. The Soul Center, 627 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, 92024. 760-943-7685. SoulOfYoga.com. Free Meditation – 6:30pm. Center for Spiritual Living Carlsbad, 390 Oak Ave, Ste H, Carlsbad, 92008. 760-434-9579. CSLCarlsbad.org. Prayer Workshop – 7-8pm. Center for Spiritual Living Carlsbad, 390 Oak Ave, Ste H, Carlsbad, 92008. 760-434-9579. CSLCarlsbad.org.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Pranic Crystal Healing – Nov 30-Dec 1. CIHS Campus, 741 Garden View Court, Ste 204, Encinitas, 92024. 888-226-4325. PranicHealingSD.com.
plan ahead SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 Pranic Healing Course: Psychic Self Defense – Dec 1-2. CIHS Campus, 741 Garden View Court, Ste 204, Encinitas, 92024. 888-226-4325. PranicHealingSD.com.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29 Tibetan Yoga Workshop – 10am-4:45pm. Relax and prepare for the new year with a day of restful Tibetan Yoga exercises to refresh the senses. $80, vegetarian lunch included. A non-profit organization. Nyingma Institute, 1815 Highland Pl, Berkeley, 94709. 510-809-1000. NyingmaInstitute.org.
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