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Contents

18 A GLOBAL WAKE-UP CALL

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Collective Consciousness Nears Spiritual Tipping Point

22 JACOB LIBERMAN on Light as Our Essential Nature

24 PARTY HEALTHY Tips from a Rock Star Doctor

26 POUND-SHEDDING

WORKOUTS

Best Exercises from Yoga to Cardio

28 GREEN CARS UPDATE Plug Into the Latest Trends

29 BENEFITS OF

TESTOSTERONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY FOR MEN

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30 PET-SAFE HOLIDAYS Tips to Keep Them Merry and Safe

33 SANCTUARY ABODE

How Feng Shui Can Harmonize the Home

34 FEELING LOST? Look for Spiritual Direction

35 HOLIDAY HAPPINESS HELPERS

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was looking through my kitchen cupboard the other day at all the mugs I’ve accumulated over the years, and it brought back a memory of my mother and her quest to end the holiday gift exchange at her office. Hundreds of dollars were being spent each holiday season on useless gifts, and she finally decided she’d had enough.

She explained that “nobody is going to miss their little decoration or yet another mug. It is, after all, the season of giving, and the people who are working don’t really need these gifts.”

It took a little doing, as people don’t like to give up their rituals, but she eventually convinced her boss that the money would be better spent if everyone put their $20 together to give to the food bank or another charity of choice. Once that ball started rolling, it suddenly seemed like a great thing to do, and—my mother was right—her office colleagues did not miss their little “gift” at all. The unsubstantial trinkets became substantial contributions for families less fortunate, and it became the new tradition at her office.

My own little story on this subject involves turkeys. Each year, the company where I worked gave a turkey voucher to each staff member. I decided that I really didn’t need this turkey, as, for one, I was single, and two, I could buy a turkey if I wanted one. The first year, I took my voucher to the grocery store and they let me take two turkeys for the combined weight of the largest turkey I could find in the bin. This way, I could supply the food bank with a bird for two families. It became my new yearly tradition, and I convinced a few others at work to do the same.

Of course, there are all kinds of ways to give during the holidays, and all year long, for that matter, but sometimes it’s good to remember that those bits of money we’re wasting on tired holiday traditions can be better redirected toward a new tradition of giving.

I hope you enjoy this issue of Natural Awakenings, and have a happy and safe holiday!

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Fun Holiday Plant-Based Dessert Cooking Class at The Farm at South Mountain

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njoy creating beautiful, healthy plant-based desserts this holiday season for your family and friends.

Melanie Albert, founder and CEO of Experience Nutrition Group LLC, in Phoenix; intuitive cooking expert; and award-winning cookbook author of A New View of Healthy Eating, announces her only public plant-based holiday desserts intuitive cooking class this season, which will be held at The Farm at South Mountain, in Phoenix, Sunday, December 9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

In the class, participants will enjoy the holiday season with a memorable, fun, hands-on, interactive cooking class, featuring three different desserts in the beauty of The Farm. They’ll learn how to prepare raw and cooked desserts; enjoy the aromatherapy of spices; learn skills to plate beautifully; and ultimately create beautiful, tasty, healthy gourmet desserts for the holidays.

Desserts feature chocolate, berries, superfoods, nuts and seeds. All recipes are plant-based, gluten-free and dairy-free. Dessert menu: Raw Cashew Superfood Berry Pie, Chocolate Cream Pie, and Apple Berry Crisp.

Albert has been educating and teaching thousands—including former NFL players, holistic practitioners, business professionals, employees and kids—how to cook simple meals with real whole plant-based food for a decade. Her company, Experience Nutrition, offers cooking workshops, team-building events, and retreats for organizations.

Cost: $55 per person. Location: 6106 S. 32nd St., Phoenix. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit ExperienceNutrition.com.

Las Noches De Las Luminarias

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e a part of this Southwestern holiday tradition. This year will be more vibrant in sound and light than ever, as Electric Desert—a Light and Sound Experience by Klip Collective sets the stage for holiday magic at the Desert Botanical Garden, in Phoenix, December 1 through 23, and December 26 through 31 (no show December 24 or 25), from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Each evening will feature more than 8,000 hand-lit luminaria bags, thousands of white twinkle lights, and the pulse of Electric Desert. At almost every turn, be greeted by the sights and sounds of nine entertainment ensembles and engaging experiences. Enjoy dinner with family and friends, and stroll each path with a warm cup of cider or cocoa.

When purchasing tickets, you will have the opportunity to help those in need by donating to Season for Sharing during the checkout process. Season for Sharing funds agencies that help at-risk children and families, improve education, aid victims of domestic violence, and serve the elderly.

Ticket cost for members is $29.95-$34.95; general public: 13 and over, $34.95-$39.95; ages 3-12, $15.95; children under 3 are free. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 480-941-1225 or visit dbg.org.

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Sedona Northern Lights

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elebrate the holiday season in Sedona, and witness the country’s largest 3D holiday light show in one of the most beautiful places on Earth.

Don’t miss this special opportunity to see this spectacular light event, which will be held Thursday, December 13, through Sunday, December 16, at 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Rejoice in Sedona’s beauty, arts, dark skies and stunning landscapes with the largest 3D mapping project ever done on a natural canvas.

The light shows will be projected on Camelhead Rock (next to Snoopy Rock), and can be seen from numerous spots throughout Uptown Sedona and Gallery Row. See designated viewing areas for the best vantage points. Other public areas include the sidewalk just below the intersection of SR 89A and Forest Road, in Uptown, or on the upper level behind the Sedona Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center.

Tune into KAZM 780-AM on a radio for music to accompany the light show. Music will be heard at identified viewing areas. (Not available via live streaming on a smartphone application due to time delay.)

For more information on this event, or other events in Sedona, call 928-282-7722 or visit VisitSedona.com/events-calendar.

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Holistic Meets High Tech at Natural Dental Partners

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hat thoughts come to mind when you hear the term “holistic dentist”? A high-tech dental practice may not be among them.

Yet, holistic dental practices tend to be some of the most technologically advanced. Many of these practices use lasers, low-dose X-rays, as well as the latest generation of biocompatible dental materials.

Natural Dental Partners is no exception. In his quest to help his patients achieve better health, Dr. Ingo Mahn has consistently been an early adopter of many new technologies. The same was true when he opened his practice in North Phoenix.

One of the first pieces of technology you will encounter at Natural Dental Partners is the intraoral video camera used during the new-patient exam. Designed to assist in making an accurate diagnosis of dental conditions, it is also an indispensable tool for educating you about what is going on in your mouth.

The X-ray imaging equipment is also state of the art, especially the latest generation of 3D imaging. With this technology, your head and neck area can now be looked at from any angle.

This allows Mahn to accurately diagnose pathology, look at your airway and sinuses, and even plan for the placement of the new zirconia (nonmetallic) dental implants. It also integrates with his CEREC computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) system for complete digital planning of surgical guides and dental appliances.

In 1995, Mahn was one of the first dentists in the country to use CEREC technology. Not only does it eliminate the need for messy impressions, it also allows many restorative procedures to be completed in a single visit. Teeth that had previously been treated with crowns, can now be restored to their original strength and beauty without the aggressive removal of healthy tooth structure.

As much emphasis as Mahn places on technology, he hasn’t forgotten that it’s no substitute for building good relationships.

That’s why he places special emphasis on taking the time to listen to his patients’ concerns. He also has a friendly, knowledgeable team to make your dental visit as pleasant as possible.

Dr. Ingo Mahn is a 1985 graduate of Marquette University School of Dentistry. He is the founder of Natural Dental Partners, a practice with the goal of helping patients achieve optimal health through better oral health. Author of Your Mouth, the Missing Link to Optimal Health, he also gives frequent live lectures. For more information about his practice, as well as the new patient “Gift of Health” offer, visit MyNaturalDentist.com. See ad, page 6.

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Even a single mindfulness meditation session can significantly reduce anxiety and lower heart rates, Michigan Technological University research shows. Fourteen people with mild to moderate anxiety participated in a 20-minute introductory meditation, a 30-minute mindful scan of each body part seeking areas of stress and a 10-minute self-guided meditation. An hour later, the meditators showed both lower resting heart rates and anxiety levels. A week later, they continued to report less anxiety.

Another study at Trinity College Dublin, in Ireland, uncovered an anatomical reason why breath-based meditation practices can enhance mental clarity and focus, as yogis have long claimed.

The research focused on a small area in the brain called the locus coeruleus, which is responsible for producing an action hormone and neurotransmitter called noradrenaline. They found that this part of the brain is affected by our inhaling and exhaling patterns.

“Put simply, this means that our attention is influenced by our breath, and that it rises and falls with the cycle of respiration,” says lead author Michael Melnychuk. “It is possible that by focusing on and regulating your breathing, you can optimize your attention level.”

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Blue light—a range of the visible light spectrum emitted by most white LEDs and most tablet and phone screens—could be hazardous to our health, a new study shows. Researchers from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health analyzed the blue light exposure and medical histories of 4,000 people throughout Spain, also utilizing nighttime images taken by astronauts in the International Space Station to assess exposure of residents of Barcelona and Madrid.

They found that those exposed to more blue light at night had between 1.5 to two times the risk of prostate and breast cancer. “Given the ubiquity of artificial light at night, determining whether it increases or not the risk of cancer is a public health issue,” says lead author Ariadna García.

Meditation Soothes Anxiety and Improves Focus

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Blue Light Raises Cancer Risk

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South Korean women in their first trimester of pregnancy during the country’s stressproducing new year’s holiday had babies that were a third of an ounce lighter on average, discovered an Australian study of nearly 8.6 million mothers covering 17 years. The extent of the birth weight reduction was similar to reduced birth weights found among babies from mothers in Columbia, after they had experienced area landmine explosions during their first trimester.

Serving yams with a holiday dinner helps protect liver health, new research shows. Scientists from the University of Mississippi and King Saud University, in Saudi Arabia, found that steroidal glycoside compounds in wild yam root known as furostans can help protect liver cells against damage from free radicals.

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Expecting Moms Need to Relax at Holidays

Yams Protect Against Liver Damage

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In a double-blind, randomized study at Iran’s Kerman University of Medical Sciences, 68 university students took either 500 milligrams of rosemary or a placebo each day for one month. Those taking the rosemary saw their levels of anxiety and depression significantly reduced and their memory scores boosted by 14 percent; students reporting nights of good sleep rose from 47 percent to 62 percent.

Five Healthy Habits Add Years of Life Analyzing why Americans have a lower life expectancy when compared to most other developed countries, Harvard researchers used 34 years of data on more than 120,000 health professionals to focus on five lifestyle factors that promote longevity. They found that women and men lived on average 14 years and 12 years longer, respectively, if they had a healthy body weight (between 18.5 and 24.9 BMI), never smoked, exercised at moderate-to-vigorous levels at least 30 minutes a day, ate a healthy diet and drank only moderately (one fiveounce glass of wine for women, two for men).

The effect was cumulative; the combination of all five produced the greatest life extension. Those that maintained the healthiest lifestyles were 82 percent less likely to die from cardiovascular disease and 65 percent less likely to die from cancer, compared with those with the least healthy lifestyles.

Dark chocolate with at least 70 percent cacao can have positive effects on stress levels, inflammation, mood, memory and immunity, according to two new studies from Loma Linda University, in California.

Ten participants ate a 48gram bar of dark chocolate at the beginning of each study and then ate a piece of dark chocolate every two hours when they were awake for several days. Blood tests revealed the chocolate heightened sense perception and nervous system responsiveness and increased both anti-inflammatory agents and infection-fighting cells. Gamma waves recorded by an electroencephalogram (EEG) suggested the treat could positively impact cognitive function and creativity even two hours after eating it.

Too Much Sitting Thins the Brain Sitting too much thins the medial temporal lobe (MTL), the part of the brain known for forming new memories, reports a study from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Researchers questioned 35 people of ages 45 to 75 about how much time they spent sitting and exercising, then gave each participant a high-resolution MRI scan. Sedentary behavior was significantly linked to thinning of the MTL. Even increased levels of physical activity did not offset the harmful effects of sitting for extended periods, according to the research.

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Rosemary Lowers the Blues, Aids Sleep and Memory

Dark Chocolate Proven Healthier than Ever

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Not Yet Extinct

New Species Discovered

Yule Be Sorry

Live Christmas Tree Shortages

According to the National Christmas Tree Association, more than 27 million holiday trees were purchased in the U.S. last year. But during the Great Recession of 2007 to 2009, growers didn’t have the funds to plant adequately, and smaller crops are just starting to hit the market now, creating higher prices. Some varieties take up to 12 years to reach holiday height.

Exports from the Pacific Northwest will be down about 1.5 million trees this year, according to Ken Cook, whose McKenzie Farms has 8 million trees planted across 10,000 acres in Oregon. “There’s a huge shortage of Christmas trees, and it’ll continue to be that way for at least 10 years,” says the 80-year-old farmer.

Supplies are also somewhat diminishing in North Carolina and Michigan, which have the nation’s second- and third-largest Christmas tree outputs, respectively.

More households now put up faux trees than real trees. One benefit of real trees stems from their ability to capture carbon dioxide and produce oxygen as they grow. They’re also biodegradable and are usually shipped regionally, not from overseas.

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Eco Jets

European airline EasyJet aims to begin service with electricpowered airplanes within the next decade by collaborating with aviation startup Wright Electric. The company wants to build vehicles with room for 120 and 220 passengers and a range of 335 miles.

Not only is battery performance steadily improving, but methods are surfacing to improve the performance of electric motors and squeeze more range out of existing technology.

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Electric Planes on Horizon

Breathing Room Growing Cities Must Add Woodlands

The U.S. Forest Service has determined that as the acreage of urban environments more than doubles between 2010 and 2060, green spaces and urban forests need to expand to maintain air quality, moderate climate change and lower energy use. The federal agency, a division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, favors an increase in the tree canopy that can save cities billions of dollars in pollution removal, energy efficiency and carbon sequestration.

In China, air pollution is such a serious problem that it was responsible for a third of all deaths there in 2016. The government has deployed troops to plant a 32,400-squaremile, pollution-absorbing “sponge” of forested land around Beijing, China’s densely populated and highly polluted capital city.

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We know a lot about the Earth and its creatures, but never everything.

The State University of New York’s College of Environmental Science and Forestry, in Syracuse, has compiled a list of the top 10 new species discovered in 2018, which includes a rare great ape, hitchhiking beetle, omnivorous marsupial lion thought-to-be-extinct and other species that are critically endangered.

Quentin Wheeler, college president and founding director of the International Institute for Species Exploration, says, “As humans alter habitats and contribute to global climate change, species are going extinct at a faster rate than we can name them. They can teach us so much about the intricacies of ecosystems and the details of evolutionary history.”

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global briefs

Bridge Reborn

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Tappan Zee Repurposed into Reef

The old Tappan Zee Bridge, a three-mile span over New York’s Hudson River, is being turned into several artificial reefs off Long Island.

Barge loads of decades-old concrete chunks and steel will significantly expand a state-managed artificial reef program to provide new habitats that increase the diversity of marine life, promote recreational fishing and diving, and bolster economic development.

The Tappan Zee, which opened in 1955 and was replaced in 2017, was once a vital crossing just north of New York City, carrying nearly 140,000 vehicles a day at its peak. Some parts are destined for recycling centers and scrap yards, while others are being repurposed.

Alcohol Fallout

Beer and Wine Contaminated with Monsanto Poison In 2016, beer testing in Germany revealed residues of glyphosate, a suspected carcinogen, in every sample of beer. The environmental organization EcoWatch has found glyphosate in all of the most popular brands of wines in America and the world. One common factor in the tests is the presence of Monsanto Roundup, which is commonly sprayed in vineyards.

Glyphosate herbicides do not dry, wash or cook off.

They have also been proven to be neurotoxins, endocrine disruptors and a cause of liver disease even at very low levels.

Scouts Updated

Name Change Embraces Guys and Gals

The Boy Scouts of America’s flagship program has been known simply as the Boy Scouts for more than a century, but with girls soon entering the ranks, the group says that iconic name will change. A new name, Scouts BSA, will take effect in February. Mike Surbaugh, chief executive of the Scouts, says, “We wanted to land on something that evokes the past, but also conveys the inclusive nature of the program going forward. We’re trying to find the right way to say we’re here for both young men and young women.”

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Earth Christmas

Guide to Sustainable Merry-Making There is symmetry between living in an eco-conscious manner and the spirit of Christmas. Striving for peace on Earth and good will to all can also be expressed in reducing the holiday’s impact on the planet.

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■ Alternatives to a cut or artificial plastic Christmas tree abound.

Purchase a potted tree to replant later; buy from a local Whole Foods grocer or farmers’ market, even seek out an organically grown tree; or make an artful tree from driftwood or a large houseplant.

■ Instead of hanging plastic icicles and placing Styrofoam ornaments on Christmas tree branches, go natural and unique. MindfulMomma.com suggests checking nearby woods or gardens for pine cones, evergreen boughs, bark, holly berries and fresh mistletoe; those living close to coastlines can pick up seashells with holes in them. TipJunkie.com guidelines include making paper ornaments and holiday yarn pieces.

■ Save energy in tree lighting.

Today’s LEDs look good, use up to 75 percent less power and typically last up to 25 times longer than incandescent bulbs, reports the U.S. Department of Energy. Turn them off when not at home and overnight.

■ Consolidate shopping trips to reduce fuel emissions and buy gifts that support the community. Buy from independent, locally owned stores or galleries that showcase local artists, instead of from national retailers whose products are shipped from faraway places.

Consider choosing gifts in the sustainable realm like solar-powered chargers for e-devices. Share gift certificates for holistic services or art classes. Use reusable tote bags when shopping.

■ Give of yourself. Play outside as a family. Gift a collect-on-delivery IOU for skills or assistance based on personal talents. The most meaningful gift of all may be writing an admiring letter from the heart.

■ According to MotherEarthLiving. com, Americans generate 25 percent more waste during the holidays, much of it wrapping paper and cards. Don’t overdo it with tape when wrapping presents and then instruct everyone to carefully unwrap them so the paper can be stored and reused next year. Instead of buying and snail-mailing holiday cards, send emails with photo attachments of the family.

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Collective Consciousness Nears Spiritual Tipping Point

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all it enlightenment, awakening, transcendence, self-realization or any of the myriad terms used to describe the ultimate higher state of consciousness. People have been seeking it for millennia, but beyond peak experiences of heightened awareness, only a few spiritual figures, Jesus Christ and Gautama Buddha among them, are known to have lived in this exalted state. Yet, an unprecedented awakening has been underway since the 19th century.

Modern-Day Advances

Humanity’s collective consciousness took an unexpected turn in 1968 after The Beatles captured the world stage. The iconic British group became agents of 18

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change in more ways than music when their search for answers to life’s big questions led them to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s spiritual center in Rishikesh, India.

Their interest in Transcendental Meditation (TM) sparked a surge of interest in enlightenment and meditation, providing the West with a popular means of cultivating higher states of awareness.

A movement to bring about global awakening has been growing ever since.

Fresh impetus, in the form of quantum physics, the science of yoga and spiritual practices rooted in ancient cultures, disseminated by books, teachings by spiritual luminaries and websites such as Conscious.TV, has exposed millions to the concept of consciously participating

Global Consciousness Accountants

Deepak Chopra, a physician, pioneering author and co-founder of Jiyo.com living in California and New York, believes that we may be in a phase of the necessary transformational shift, experiencing disruption along with the emergence of a new paradigm. “The ultimate goal with our Jiyo.com community, a collective well-being project, is to build a critical mass of people that will create a more peaceful, just and harmonious inner and outer world,” says Chopra.

It begins with personal transformation through yoga, meditation, pranayama breathing exercises, nutrition, sleep, personal growth and relationships that

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A GLOBAL WAKE-UP CALL

In 2000, Malcolm Gladwell, author of The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference, provided a ray of hope for the estimated 50 million individuals involved in the world enlightenment movement by introducing the concept of critical mass. This occurs when an unshakable belief is held by 10 percent of the population. Scientists that tested the phenomenon at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, in upstate New York, discovered, “Once that number grows above 10 percent, the idea spreads like flame.”

Mahesh predicted that only 1 percent of humanity is needed to create enough good vibrations to usher in world peace. While the figures required to reach this critical mass can be debated, it’s certain that the old ways no longer work, and we are quickly running out of time to adopt viable solutions to mounting global crises.

Despite this sense of urgency, we have no clear idea of where we are on the scale of transformation. Yet leading voices point to promising signs of progress in a developing collective awareness that acknowledges life’s interconnectedness and embodies life-affirming beliefs and values.

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Attaining Critical Mass

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enhance awareness. “Evolution should be gradual and comfortable,” he says.

Rev. Michael Bernard Beckwith, founder of the Agape International Spiritual Center, in Beverly Hills, believes humanity is in the midst of an emerging renaissance of kindness, love and compassion, with millions embracing the planet as a living being. “This isn’t making news because mainstream journalists are still reporting from an old worldview,” he says.

Beckwith, a renowned minister and teacher for 40 years, leads a 9,000-strong trans-denominational spiritual community. He remarks, “Those of us focused on adding our energy to the global enlightenment movement see aspects of it emerging in changes such as health care rather than sick care, businesses adopting multiple bottom lines of people, planet and purpose—rather than only profit—and the shift from a me to we consciousness.”

Dianne Collins, author of Do You QuantumThink?: New Thinking that Will Rock Your World, in Miami, suggests it’s time to wake up to the fact that we are living in a quantum age and still using thought and language shaped by the Industrial Age. She discovered a burgeoning underground culture that she calls the “consciousness crowd” while researching her book tour audience.

“These individuals are using new thinking and recognizing the worldview of interconnectedness based on modern science. The media doesn’t recognize that thinkers such as these represent the new mainstream, and no one realizes the tipping point is already here,” she says.

Cate Montana, author of The EWord: Ego, Enlightenment and Other Essentials, in Hawaii, likewise is convinced the movement has reached critical mass and is hopeful the perceived tipping point is closer than we think. “Every moment we’re awake, we’re being conditioned to believe in our limited physical nature and separation from everyone and everything around us. This is why we must re-educate ourselves regarding our full nature,” she says.

News headlines of global conflicts and ecological decimation make it appear that we are regressing, Montana says, but we are not going backwards.

“The nature of life is growth, expansion and evolution. As one example, some among the medical community now accept the validity of energy practices such as acupuncture, tai chi, qigong and reiki. None of these words were even being bandied about in the U.S. 50 years ago.”

Coming Together

Today, an estimated 5 million people practice TM, which has been incorporated into some schools, universities, corporations and prison programs in the U.S., Latin America, Europe and India. “Those learning this meditation practice number as many as 30,000 to 40,000 a year, which significantly contributes a positive effect to the collective consciousness,” says John Hagelin, a leader of the TM movement in the U.S.

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Hagelin, president and professor of physics at the Maharishi University of Management, in Fairfield, Iowa, has been leading a scientific investigation into the foundations of human consciousness for 25 years. He’s one of the world’s preeminent researchers on the effects of meditation on brain development. “I think that we are much closer to a global spiritual tipping point than ever before,” he says.

Ron Dalrymple, Ph.D., a quantum field psychologist practicing in Fort Myers, Florida, believes the threshold is close and that his quantum unified field theory explained in his film, The Endless Question, can win over skeptics. “I use mathematics, science and storytellers that have studied consciousness to explain in lay language my theory, which proposes that the mind is an energy field that extends beyond the brain, and its nucleus is the superconscious. Viewers are led to the undeniable reality of what we all are and to the need for creating a culture of enlightenment where we encourage and inspire one another to greatness,” says Dalrymple, author of Quantum Field Psychology: The Thoton Particle Theory.

Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo, founders of the Science and Nonduality Conference (SAND), agree that individual awakening and the collective movement toward the understanding of our fundamental oneness is crucial to social transformation. Their nonprofit organization is designed to foster a new relationship with spirituality that is both based on timeless wisdom traditions and informed by cutting-edge science.

For 10 years, biannual SAND conferences have energized the global enlightenment movement (ScienceAndNonduality.com). Early audiences of 300 individuals now number from 800 to 1,000, and often include business people and trainers developing programs for workplaces.

“Understanding the new science that points to consciousness as all-pervasive and the fundamental building block of reality can change what it means to be

Truth is what we are.

It is our essential nature and Being. It is the pure Self, the limitless One, the ultimate reality—it is awareness itself.

But we have become unaware of the magnificence of our true nature on account of our upbringing, conditioning and education, which paint a very different picture of who we are—and all of which we believe. ~Mooji

human, as well as possibly make violence and economic, social and political crises things of the past,” says Zaya.

Thus, the spread of awareness and the harmonic convergence of science, psychology and spiritual thought seem to be bringing humanity closer to the enlightenment that has been elusive for millennia.

“Tremendous progress is being made, and I am confident that within a year or two, we’ll see a victory for the enlightened evolutionary forces already present on the planet,” says Hagelin.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at LindaSechrist.com.

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PARTY HEALTHY Tips from a Rock Star Doctor

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he holidays can emulate a rock star’s life: a wearying travel schedule and social calendar, overindulging in rich food and drink,

restless nights in unfamiliar beds. Fortunately, celebrity tips and tricks can help us through a hectic season, according to Gabrielle Francis, naturopath and author

of The Rockstar Remedy: A Rock & Roll Doctor’s Prescription for Living a Long, Healthy Life. The New York City doctor has toured with some of the biggest rock acts in the world as their on-call naturopath, chiropractor, acupuncturist and massage therapist.

“Health is the new rock-n-roll,” says Francis. “Today’s artists are more health and socially conscious. I believe you can ‘party’ and be healthy, and the stars I work with are proving that.” She approaches clients’ lifestyles flexibly and openly, understanding where they are, instead of forcing big, sudden changes on them.

“Life is a celebration. My philosophy is that what you do for your health must fit into your lifestyle and be enjoyable, rather than isolating or extreme,” says Francis.

This can mean mitigating habits, not necessarily dropping them. For example, rather than force clients off coffee, which is acidic, Francis suggests adding spices like cinnamon, vanilla, cardamom or nutmeg that can help neutralize the acid.

Many stars Francis has worked with maintain a stricter regimen off the road, knowing that touring is more about damage control and doing their utmost to stay healthy under more difficult circumstances. The same holds true for those of us that inevitably encounter disruptions due to work, travel or holidays that can throw off healthy habits.

The Healthy Traveler Knowledge is power, and so is planning ahead for travel away from healthy options at home. Francis arms clients with best choices for on-the-go foods and beverages at the airport, gas station or restaurant. Musician and actor Adrian Grenier, quoted in Francis’ book, developed a “food tripping” app available at Tinyurl. com/SHFT-com-app to help travelers find alternatives to fast food on the road.

Most airports are blessed with healthy options, says Francis, who suggests choosing wraps over sandwiches and easy-to-carry energy bars delivering at least 10 grams of protein. She also likes coconut water, seltzer water and herbal teas.

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My favorite healthy recipe? Don’t smoke anything.

No drugs. Easy on the drink. Eat a balanced diet with friends whenever possible. Avoid crazy health fads. Don’t drink and drive. Don’t walk and text. Be a good person. ~Joe Satriani, guitarist Spent wisely, time in airports can offer healthful opportunities. “Connecting to other people is one of the most important keys to our emotional well-being.

Layovers are a great time to call and catch up with loved ones,” says Francis. “You can also get some points on your step tracker by taking the stairs rather than escalator and walking around or stretching rather than sitting in the airport.” Meditation is also recommended, whether in the airport or on the plane, she adds.

Small Adjustments For rock stars and holiday travelers alike, restful sleep can be one of the hardest habits to maintain. When changing

time zones, Francis recommends staying hydrated, avoiding alcohol and taking melatonin before bed for three nights after landing in a new time zone to help reset the body’s circadian rhythms.

“I know I’m not likely to get eight hours of sleep at night, so I try to supplement that during the day by taking naps or just shutting down for a couple hours,” says Dave Navarro, a guitarist who came of age with the rock band Jane’s Addiction.

If imbibing at the bar or a holiday soirée, Francis suggests gluten-free alcohol like tequila, gin, sake or vodka.

While wine is blessed with antioxidants, conventionally grown varietals can have

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“Order organic or biodynamic wine when possible, or else go with an Old World wine from France, Italy or Spain, which tend to have fewer pesticides.”

Help offset overindulgence the day after by eating eggs or other protein to stabilize blood sugar levels, taking vitamins C and B complex supplements and drinking eight to 10 glasses of water, plus an electrolyte replacement like coconut water.

Anyone looking to make changes in the new year should strive for progress, rather than perfection, advises Francis.

“Perfect health is an elusive idea that is impractical and unattainable for most of us, including celebrities. Instead, take the small, but life-changing shifts you can make in how you live in order to move toward greater vitality, happiness and longevity.”

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WORKOUTS Best Exercises from Yoga to Cardio

by Marlaina Donato

Exercise daily. Whether it’s a light, moderate or heavy workout is not as important. Consistency is the key.

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here’s no one-size-fits-all approach to weight loss, but most trainers agree that consistent exercise is vital. According to studies by the National Weight Control Registry, 90 percent of individuals that are successful at shedding the pounds and keeping them off are active for at least an hour each day.

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Consider the Cortisol Factor A study at the University of California, San Francisco, revealed that individuals with high cortisol levels also have a higher body mass index (BMI) and more belly fat than people with lower levels of this stress hormone. Cortisol significantly affects the body’s metabolism, and its release depends upon

receptors in adipose tissue, especially around abdominal organs.

Aerobic exercise like running, walking or cycling helps to decrease excessive cortisol, which can promote weight loss.

“Strength training and aerobic intervals are the best exercises to not only initiate, but maintain weight loss,” says Sue Markovitch, fitness trainer and owner of Clear Rock Fitness, in Westerville, Ohio.

“This combination kicks the metabolism switch on, increasing the number of energy-producing mitochondria in our cells, and improves our ability to burn fuel. Intervals—where you push the energy expenditure high, recover and then repeat—catalyze the best results.”

A recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition concluded that three hours of moderate walking per week catalyzed significant weight loss compared to those that didn’t include walking in their exercise routines. Sessions on the yoga mat can also be a great cortisol-reducer through lowering stress levels and promoting equilibrium.

Hit Optimal Results

Working out in the gym for two hours a day isn’t feasible for most people, but all-or-nothing workouts are not required to see results. Most trainers agree that high-density nutrition lays the groundwork. “Exercise works when your diet is on point,” says Cregory Boatwright, owner and trainer at Level Up Personal Training, in Washington, D.C. “Combined with good diet, I find jumping exercises, high-intensity inter-

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Stephany Acosta, founder and trainer of Elevate Fitness, in Dallas, concurs. “Eating well accounts for 70 percent of weightloss results. In addition to a good diet, I recommend a combination of weight training and cardio in the form of circuit training or HIIT training, because both maximize your time by working out all your body parts simultaneously while keeping your heart rate going with a little rest time in-between. This approach guarantees to help build muscle and burn fat at the same time.”

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A challenging workout is best, but excessive exercise can easily backfire and kick off a stress response in the body, which means higher cortisol levels and increased risk of packing on the pounds. A gentler approach is also safer, especially for beginners.

“Step in gradually. You want the program to be challenging, but doable,” counsels Markovitch. “If you work with a trainer, tell them if something hurts or feels too challenging. If they don’t listen, you need to find another trainer.”

Employ common sense with any kind of workout. “Going from no to much activity can be a complete shock to the body.

You will see more success in creating realistic goals and working your way up to liking the benefits that come from exercise if you start out small,” says Acosta. “Consistency is key. Even if you don’t have 30 minutes to go to the gym, work out for 20 minutes—or even 10.”

Elements of Success

Boatwright underscores the importance of setting short-term goals and having patience. “Gaining weight doesn’t happen in one day, so don’t expect it to come off in one day. It’s a journey, a lifestyle, and not an overnight fix.”

While losing weight can be challenging, especially those last 10 stubborn pounds, Markovitch drives home a valuable reminder; “Sometimes we need to change something about our lifestyle, not just add an exercise. First, we need to love ourselves where we are.”

Marlaina Donato is the author of several books on spirituality and alternative health. She is also an artist and composer. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

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Green Cars Update Plug Into the Latest Trends

by Jim Motavalli

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hrough August in the U.S., automakers sold 36,380 battery electric and plug-in hybrid cars (PHEV), compared to 16,514 by the same time last year. Sales are booming, although it’s not reflected in fairly flat sales of green cars overall. The reason is that hybrid sales are being lost as consumers go fully electric.

Americans are moving up from fuel-efficient gas/electric hybrids as their confidence grows in what batteries can do on their own, but they’re not yet making the vital eco-switch of giving up their gas-guzzling SUVs in favor of full electrics. Rather, gas-burning SUV sales keep growing to the point where they dominate the overall auto market.

To get up to speed on the terminology, a hybrid (think Toyota Prius) is powered by a small gas engine and uses an electric motor as a supplement; a PHEV (like the Chevrolet Volt) has an allelectric range of 15 to 50 miles, and then activates its gas engine for an additional

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300 miles or more; a battery electric relies exclusively on electric power and runs out of “gas” when the battery power is depleted, but it also recaptures energy during braking to extend its range.

Sam Abuelsamid, a senior analyst at Navigant Research, says, “There is absolutely a shift happening from hybrids to battery electrics and plug-in hybrids.

Our forecast is for [sales of] hybrids to be relatively flat over the next decade, with electric growth mainly coming from plug-in hybrids.”

With more consumers looking to buy a car with a plug, there are a number of options now available in an increasingly crowded field. Currently, there are 20 PHEV on the market, as well as 17 battery electrics—though not all of the latter models are available in all states.

Meantime, the SUV itself is plugging in. Eric Evarts, editor of GreenCarReports. com, says, “Electric cars’ market share may look small now, but no fewer than 15 automakers are planning to introduce

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electric SUVs for 2019. SUVs are really what American car buyers want.”

At the same time, regulatory changes mean electric cars will be available in more states, says Evarts. Projections call for rapid expansion of fast-charging networks like Tesla’s Superchargers to become more widespread for all kinds of electric cars in the next three to five years.

Battery cars are best suited for people that drive locally and have a place to put a 240-volt charger. For those that make the occasional long trip, a plug-in hybrid is the better choice.

Here are some models worth considering. All of them are eligible for federal tax credits, as well as some state incentives, though they’re lower for plugin hybrids. All prices are 2018 manufacturer’s list, before rebates.

Plug-In Hybrids: Batteries Plus a Backup Toyota Prius Prime ($27,300). This

updated version of the popular Prius offers 25 miles of electric-only range, an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) combined energy/fuel efficiency rating of 133 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe), 54 mpg on gas only and 640 miles between either fill-ups or charges.

Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid

($39,995). The only available hybrid minivan, the Pacifica’s all-electric range is 33 miles, and the gas-only rating is 32 mpg, an MPGe rating of 84, with a combined range of 570 miles.

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($24,950). It offers a battery-power range of 29 miles. On gas only, it delivers 52 mpg, with 119 MPGe.

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Benefits of Testosterone Replacement Therapy for Men ($64,950). This luxury model offers an electric range of 18 miles, with a 62 MPGe and 27 mpg on gasoline.

Other models to consider: Honda Clarity, Chevrolet Volt, Cadillac CT6, BMW X5 xDrive40e and Kia Niro.

Zero-Emission EV Contenders Available in 50 States Brad Berman, owner of PlugInCars.com, says he doesn’t even notice that his car is electric anymore. “It really moves and I drive it just like any car, except that I never have to go to the gas station. When I pull into my driveway, it takes about five seconds to plug it in.”

Chevrolet Bolt ($37,495). The Bolt

beat Tesla to market with an electric car that offered more than 200 miles of range at a price below $40,000.

Tesla Model 3 ($49,000). The Model

3 is fast, stylish and ultra-modern—with most controls located on the central screen. It delivers a range of 220 miles.

Jaguar I-Pace ($69,500). At a recent media launch event, the I-Pace electric crossover proved highly capable both on and off the road. Its range is 240 miles.

Others to consider include the Hyundai Kona EV, VW e-Golf, Kia Soul EV, Nissan Leaf (especially the Leaf e-Plus) and Tesla Model S. Jim Motavalli, of Fairfield, CT, is an author, freelance journalist and speaker specializing in clean automotive and other environmental topics. Connect at JimMotavalli.com.

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by Paul Stallone

ny problem with a man’s ability to achieve an erection can be a huge blow to his self-esteem. In fact, there may be nothing else that can make a man question his worth more. Feelings of shame and embarrassment often prevent men from opening up about this all-toocommon problem. It is unfortunate that men aren’t more willing to talk about it, as it is a well-understood medical problem with many solutions.

This problem affects more men than people realize. Some studies show approximately 40 percent of men experience some degree of erectile problems by 40 years of age, with numbers increasing to 70 percent for men around age 70.

There are many reasons why a man might have a hard time achieving an erection. High blood pressure, diabetes, depression and anxiety are a few common factors. Another common cause is hormones; hormones play a significant role in a man’s ability to achieve an erection.

Testosterone, a sex hormone in both men and women, is vital for the male sexual response. Testosterone is needed not only for sexual desire but also for the physical mechanics of triggering an erection.

Supplementing testosterone may be a relatively easy option for a man to regain his sexual craving, his ability to have an erection, and his ability to climax.

Increasing a man’s testosterone level may not only stimulate his libido but also allow for more youthful attributes, like ample energy, increased mood and self-worth, improved memory, easier weight loss, and better muscle-building capabilities.

Supplementing testosterone levels can provide much more than just an erection. Many studies have shown the impact testosterone can have on heart health.

Red blood cell production is influenced by testosterone; healthy blood equals a healthier body, which includes blood flow

to the male genitalia. Low levels of testosterone have been linked to numerous cardiovascular risks. A 2015 study by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs found that men who had their testosterone levels returned to normal were 24 percent less likely to experience a heart attack and 36 percent less likely to suffer a stroke.

Testosterone replacement therapy begins with a comprehensive consultation with a hormone specialist. Assessing hormone levels will show exactly which ones are unbalanced and in need of treatment.

Typically, bloodwork provides the most insight into several hormonal systems.

Once results are reviewed, treatment can begin immediately. Most men will notice improvement within weeks. There are synthetic and natural options for everyone. Most naturopaths will encourage a bioidentical natural source for hormone replacement therapy. This course of treatment is more readily available for customization, and patients report few, if any, side effects. Treatment is easily adjusted as goals are met to maintain results.

Paul Stallone, NMD, founded the Arizona Integrative Medical Center, located at 8144 E. Cactus Rd., Ste. 820, in Scottsdale.

He combines natural/ alternative/conventional treatments for each patient’s needs. For more information, call 480-214-3922 or visit DrStallone.com. See ad, inside front cover and page 38.

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Avoid Bad Foods

Tips to Keep Them Merry and Safe

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by Sandra Murphy

olidays promise joy and celebration, but the festivities can also lead to stress and anxiety for people and pets.

It is important to remember that visiting strangers, a tree, shiny ornaments, gifts to sniff and food to beg for can pose danger for pets.

Maintain Calm

Christina Chambreau, a homeopathic veterinarian, author and educator in Sparks, Maryland, suggests that petting a dog or cat several times a day can lower stress levels and instill a sense

The trash can itself contains numerous hazards for furry family members. The string that binds roasted meats is tempting and may require surgery to remove if ingested. Trimmed fat can mean pancreatitis. Swallowed bones pose a dire threat to the entire digestive tract.

Provide Good Foods

Naked foods are best. Pets don’t need brown sugar, marshmallows, butter, salt or gravy to appreciate a treat.

“Unless there’s a special diet, share skinless turkey breast, sweet potatoes and green beans,” says Dana Humphrey, aka The Pet Lady, in New York City. “There’s always a friend or relative who thinks one taste won’t hurt. Turkey or sweet potato jerky and homemade treats let guests dole out risk-free bites.”

Pet-Wise Tree and Candles

Preservatives that keep the evergreen tree fresh can turn tree water into a drinking hazard for pets. Mesh netting or screen wire allows the addition of fresh water, but prevents pets from quenching their thirst.

Tinsel, garland and ribbon bits are easy to swallow, glass ornaments can cut and tree needles aren’t digestible. Small dreidels become choking hazards, so play while the dog sleeps and put toys away when done.

For safety, add edibles to the stockings at the last minute.

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“Fatty dishes are a problem, from oily potato pancakes to rich gravies for the turkey,” says Ann Hohenhaus, a veterinarian at the Animal Medical Center, in New York City. “Spilled food, unguarded pans and forgotten eggnog or liquor put animals at risk for severe gastrointestinal upset.”

Other common holiday fare can also pose a significant danger for pets: ■ Chocolate—especially dark chocolate and dry cocoa powder —can cause seizures and heart arrhythmia.

■ Onions, often used in dressing, can cause anemia in pets.

■ Raw, yeasty bread dough expands when ingested, potentially causing bloat, a deadly twisting of the stomach.

■ Raisins and grapes in desserts, cookies and fruitcakes can cause kidney failure in dogs.

■ Nutmeg is toxic for pets.

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of normalcy. “Flower essences like Bach’s Rescue Remedy help attain calm,” she says. Add it to a pet’s water bowl in the days before a party or drop it directly onto the tongue if unexpected guests arrive. All-natural ingredients make daily use safe for pets and humans.

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Keep light cords out of sight and unplug them when not in supervised use to preempt chewing. Carefully monitor lit candles: A wagging tail or leaping cat can knock them over and start a fire. Update holiday candles with rechargeable, battery-operated versions for a pet-safe holiday glow.

Pet parents everywhere employ creative strategies to ensure maximum mirth and safety during the holidays. Mystery writer Livia Washburn Reasoner opted for a tabletop tree in her Azle, Texas, home, “because our rescued Chihuahuas, Nora and Nicki, peed on the tree skirt.”

In Festus, Missouri, retired school bus driver Darlene Drury suggests that a baby’s recycled playpen or a dog’s exercise pen can separate pets from holiday trees.

Patricia Fry, author of the Klepto Cat mysteries, in Ojai, California, decorates the lower branches of her tree with unbreakable ornaments and puts more fragile ornaments out of her cats’ reach.

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If a large party is planned, a guest is allergic or many children will be present, consider boarding a pet. “Slipping out the door as guests arrive is a hazard,” says Veterinarian Carol Osborne, owner of the Chagrin Falls Pet Clinic, in Ohio. “If your pet is very young, very old, pregnant, aggressive and/or suffers with a chronic disease, consider personal pet sitters, kennels, pet hotels and doggie spas to ensure a joyous holiday.”

Pet-proof the house by getting down to the pet’s level and make a family schedule to take turns keeping track of four-footed friends. Then the whole family, pets included, can enjoy the season worry-free.

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Bake for 20 minutes. Allow cookies to cool completely before feeding. They can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Gingerbread Cookies

Blue Oatmeal Cookies

Even though this recipe is similar to a gingerbread recipe for us, it’s important to never use nutmeg with canine recipes.

Nutmeg is toxic to dogs.

1 cup oats 1 cup flaxseed 1 cup blueberries 2 cups whole wheat flour ½ cup plain yogurt Filtered water as needed

1½ cups flour 1 Tbsp ground ginger ½ tsp ground cinnamon ½ cup molasses ¼ cup filtered water 2 Tbsp vegetable oil

Preheat oven to 350° F. In a food processor or coffee grinder, turn oats into oatmeal powder and grind flaxseed if necessary.

Preheat oven to 325° F. Combine dry ingredients and mix together.

Purée the blueberries.

In a separate bowl, combine the molasses, water and vegetable oil and mix together.

Combine dry ingredients. Fold in the yogurt and blueberry purée. Add a little water to create smooth dough.

Using a wooden spoon, slowly mix the liquid into the flour mixture. Stir well until dough has a uniform color.

Spoon dough into hands and form small dough balls. Shape into cookies and arrange them on a greased cookie sheet.

Roll dough ¼-inch thick on floured surface. Use cookie cutters to cut into desired shapes and place on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.

Bake for 20 minutes, then flip and bake an additional 10 minutes. Cool completely before feeding.

Pumpkin Cookies 1½ cups oat flour 1½ cups brown rice flour ½ canned pumpkin, look for BPA-free cans (use plain pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling) 1 egg 2 Tbsp molasses 1 Tbsp honey Filtered water as needed Preheat oven to 350° F. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.

Add water slowly until dough forms a ball.

Roll dough ¼-inch thick on floured surface. Use cookie cutters to cut into desired shapes. Arrange on a greased cookie sheet.

Recipes courtesy of Birgit Walker, author of Chew on This: Homemade Dog Treat Recipes, in Phoenix.

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Let treats cool completely before allowing dogs a taste test. Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks in the refrigerator or freeze for later use.

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The number of servings will vary depending on the choice of treat shapes. Keep in mind—never allow nutmeg or sugar-free products with Xylitol in dog treats.

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How Feng Shui Can Harmonize the Home

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ooking to the ancient Asian art of feng shui for guidance, the home is more than merely the place where basic needs are met. Home is the foundation from which people draw their strength and tranquility. It is the place that secures families, where people can let their guards down and foster a sense of belonging, and a sanctuary for loved ones to gather and unify goals and dreams.

Others view home as a place inexorably linked to the inner workings of qi (life-force energy), which impacts people’s well-being and prosperity. There is an understanding that the cycle of everyday life is woven into the flow of the physical environment where people spend their time, particularly where they live. Home is where the tangibles and intangibles converge into one.

In feng shui, the interior décor, placement of furniture, and functions of space have a subtle yet powerful influence that both directly and indirectly impacts the dwelling itself, as well as its residents. This is felt within the cycles of everyday human experiences—the ups and downs. As such, utilizing the tools of feng shui is an opportunity to discern the inner workings of this flow. In so doing, one can properly—and deliberately—safeguard and enhance benevolent energy while also negating malevolent energy that could adversely impact harmony and money luck.

These qualities need not be linked to a single space or a temporary abode; as they say, home is where the heart is.

Sometimes personal transformations prompt you to move from place to place, literally dividing you from the foundations you have come to depend on. Since home is intimately tied to the memories that define you, the shift may make you feel as if you are leaving a vital part of yourself behind. No wonder it is inherent within Chinese culture that feng shui be

considered whenever there is a change in the home life, like a new family member entering the home, a death, a new career, or a new relationship. All of these can be factored into the assessment of why things happen when they do, and how the change can be managed—and optimized—with the help of feng shui.

To optimize the positive flow of energy, consider working with a feng shui professional to help you assess the strengths and potential for improvement of your home. It may be as simple as changing the color tones of the walls, adding a plant, or relocating the home office to another spare room. The act of “balancing” the ecosystem from the outside in or inside out is vital in nourishing the body and soul.

Although it’s important to work with a professional to achieve all the benefits of proper feng shui application, here a few simple suggestions for your home that you can do on your own right now: Replace artificial plants with live ones. Adding living things to your environment can offer an abundance of benefits that cannot be duplicated by artificial ones, such as purifying and removing toxins in the air. This is a great way to bring nature inside the home. Besides, plants add to the aesthetics of the home.

Beautify the main entrance of the home. In feng shui, the main door is considered the mouth of the house, where energy from the outside world en-

ters. While the feng shui potential of the main door varies from house to house, keeping this area well lit and groomed help ensure benevolent energy—when present—can gather and circulate, and prevent stagnant or faded energy from accumulating.

Cocoon the bedroom. In other words, create a fabulously yin (passive) space to help restore and rejuvenate the body while sleeping. The feeling of the space should mimic that of a womb— safe and enclosed. You can drape heavy window curtains over large windows, use warm-toned colors instead of bold and vibrant ones, and use floor lamps with bulbs pointing down to create an illusion that the room is smaller or the ceiling is lower.

All of this simple interior design work can help to make the room feel more yin, like a nest, particularly if you have a large master bedroom with big windows and high ceilings (making the room feel more open and exposed). Finally, avoid placing large mirrors or active objects that move or make sounds—like a television set, a water fountain feature, a pendulum clock, or an aquarium—in the bedroom, because these items can inadvertently disturb harmony.

Feng shui in the West has come to play an integral part in people’s desires to create a healthier and more well-balanced environment. The energy of every home can help to contain and support you as you are transitioning or settling in. At its core, the purpose of a feng shui-designed home is to allow auspicious energy to meander and flow effortlessly throughout the home, enhancing its positive features and promoting peace and comfort.

Jen Stone is an accredited feng shui master and owner of Feng Shui by Jen. She authored The First Guidebook for Feng Shui Enthusiasts and offers formal training classes on feng shui and BaZi Chinese astrology overseas and in the U.S., including Scottsdale. She can be reached at FengShuiByJen.com. See ad, page 26.

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by Claire Rabe

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e can travel the country and even the globe with a GPS, but there’s no navigation system for life. So when the way ahead seems unclear, spiritual directors can help lead us onto the right path.

Spiritual directors are not therapists, mediums or psychics. They are spiritual companions who walk the path with us, holding a flashlight to shine on the road ahead. Spiritual direction does not endorse a particular faith or doctrine.

Rather, the objective is deep listening.

Whatever the questions—medical, legal, career or relationship oriented—a spiritual director listens without judgement and asks guided questions to beckon us to go within for guidance. There are no details or life events too big or small to be shared,

and all sharing is kept confidential.

Who can benefit from spiritual direction? Those at a transition point in life—whether starting or ending a career; beginning a new relationship or family; facing loss through death, divorce or a move—or one yearning for a deeper connection to a higher power.

Spiritual directors don’t accept insurance and are paid on a sliding scale, determined by the client and director together prior to the first meeting. Appointments are usually made monthly.

Patricia Martin is a spiritual director based in Sun City West. A former special needs teacher with a master’s degree in education, Martin felt a spiritual calling as she shepherded her young charges through their daily challenges. Several

Coming to Unity of Phoenix Spiritual Center BE BOLD.

BELIEVE.

BE BRAVE.

Claire Rabe is a Phoenixbased author, journalist and writing coach who has written health, lifestyle, career and business features for more than 20 years. She has written two nonfiction books, ghostwritten and edited several others, and led writing workshops for new authors. Connect with her at Cerabe1@ Yahoo.com. For more information, visit ClaireRabe.com.

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Find out about spiritual director training or search for a personal spiritual director.

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years ago, Martin knew that decision time had come. She enrolled in a twoyear spiritual direction training program through Wisdom’s Way, an interfaith school in Phoenix. Martin has found her new vocation gratifying as she walks a spiritual path with others.

The internet is a great tool, but there’s no app for the human connection. In today’s impersonal, hurry-up world, spiritual directors like Martin fill a much-needed void. There’s no doubt this field of healing therapy will expand as our world becomes more fragmented and tech heavy, for we will never outgrow the need for an inperson, deeply spiritual connection.

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ased on his study What Makes for a Merry Christmas?, psychologist Tim Kasser told the American Psychological Association: “[Our study] found that to the extent people focused their holiday season around materialistic aims like spending and receiving, the less they were focused on spiritual aims… We also found people reported ‘merrier’ Christmases when spirituality was a large part of their holiday, but reported lower Christmas well-being to the extent that the holiday was dominated by materialistic aspects.”

Six Ways to Bring On Joy

by James Baraz

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o truly enjoy the holidays, try these simple, research-based practices to maintain a healthy state of mind.

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Set an intention to enjoy the holidays. By making the conscious decision to be open to true well-being and happiness, we’ll be more likely to have our “antenna” up, so we’re alert to uplifting moments.

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Savor moments of well-being. Beyond being grateful for feeling good, savor how the experience registers in body, mind and spirit for a period of 15 or 30 seconds. The longer we hold an emotionally stimulating experience in our awareness, the more neural connections form in our brains to strengthen it in memory.

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Take a break to regain focus. If we are feeling overwhelmed by everything on the to-do list, remember to take a few deep breaths. Then take a break and enjoy a cup of tea or a hot bath. Try some yoga or exercise. Leave the holiday activity mode for a bit and just relax.

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Practice gratitude. Rather than take good fortune for granted, consciously reflect upon all the blessings apparent in each day. When we directly express appreciation to loved ones and friends while we’re with them, everyone feels the joy of the loving connection.

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Practice generosity. Neuroscience research shows that performing an altruistic act lights up the same pleasure centers in the brain as food and sex.

When an impulse to be generous arises, act on it and notice the expansive feeling that blesses us when we share.

James Baraz is a co-founding teacher of the Spirit Rock Meditation Center, in Woodacre, CA, and co-author of Awakening Joy: 10 Steps That Will Put You on the Road to Real Happiness and Awakening Joy for Kids: A Hands-On Guide for Grown-Ups to Nourish Themselves and Raise Mindful, Happy Children. Connect at AwakeningJoy.info.

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Play and have fun. The holidays allow us to let ourselves feel like we did when we were kids. Be around children if possible. Tune into and take delight in their enthusiasm. Singing or dancing is an excellent way to move out of our head and open our heart to the joy within.

Remember that happiness is contagious: If we’re happy, we increase the odds that close friends and family will be happy, too.

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Beyond

TOYS Gifts that Evoke Kids’ Creativity

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hoosing thoughtful gifts for kids can be a challenge, especially when opting for creativity over this year’s hot toy. It’s possible to find gifts that appeal to both parent and child, involving the whole family or working as solo projects. Some expand beyond the boundaries of home.

Go Robo

The Tinkering Kit will have boys and girls, moms and dads all clamoring for their turn to build a robot that does more than merely walk. Challenge cards urge kids to make a machine to scramble an egg or build a robot that moves without wheels. Robotics teaches science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics, also known as STEAM learning.

Computer programming is the last step (TinkeringLabs.com/catalyst).

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Benedict Beckeld, Ph.D., of New York City, speaks 11 languages and teaches students via online video chats (Skype) (BenedictBeckeld.com/contact). Locally, find teachers or grad students to tutor a second or third language at home for the whole family. Search online for interactive, game-like classes that maintain a child’s interest. American Sign Language, 36

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the fourth-most-used language in the U.S., is fun to learn and helpful to know.

Budding Foodies

Take a quiz, experiment, learn more and find kid-approved recipes at AmericasTestKitchen.com/kids/home. Kids learn to make sriracha-lime popcorn, hummus, and chicken and broccoli stir fry. Use organic and non-GMO (not genetically modified) ingredients. Sign up to receive recipes and tips for hands-on activities via email to keep good meals coming. The onsite equipment reviews help with selection of affordable and safe kitchen tools.

Emerging Artistry

Carolyn Dube, a mixed-media art adventurer in Batesville, Indiana, gives her followers at AColorfulJourney.com permission to play and even make mistakes.

“My free online workshop shows ways to use found items like recycled cardboard to make art,” she says. For kid-safe paints, look for the Art and Creative Materials Institute, Inc. (ACMI) seal that certifies products are non-toxic and properly labeled. Certified Arteza-brand acrylic premium paints are packaged in lesswaste pouches to use as-is or to refill original containers.

Erica Hartwig, director of operations at Organic Moments Photography, in Boca Raton, Florida, has five children. “I want to give a memorable experience, rather than a toy that will sit in their rooms,” she says. “Football season tickets, dance lessons, an art class or vacations supplement the packages under the tree.”

Crystal Bowe, a mom and physician in Belmont, North Carolina, suggests gifting memberships to encourage new activities for kids. “The zoo is fun and allows parents to spend quality time with their children. Tickets to a movie or a play stimulate the imagination.” Museums, science centers and area attractions are other inviting options.

More Ideas

Wonder Crate, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, offers a monthly subscription service. “We inspire kids to think big and make a difference,” says co-founder Corrie Wiedmann. “Each month brings a box that educates, entertains and empowers kids to contribute to the world. Our December crate highlights Leonardo da Vinci and focuses on ways kids can use innovation to help others, spotlighting a kid that created an app to help people with disabilities.”

Maple Landmark, in Middlebury, Vermont, a wooden products company, makes puzzles that include an activity

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The Danish company Sprout Pencils, operating from Boston, engraves quotes on biodegradable Love Pencils, which contain flower or vegetable seeds. When it’s too short to write or color with, plant it. In Cleveland, Faber-Castell USA makes their colored pencils from re-forested wood with an ergonomic, triangular shape, perfect for learning the proper grip. The Young Artist Essentials Gift Set contains eco-pencils, non-toxic crayons and oil-pastels.

DickBlick.com offers hundreds of free lesson plans for art lovers of all ages, skill levels and interests, all designed to meet the National Standards for Visual Art Education.

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clock for toddlers and bookends featuring a fire truck, pirate ship, school bus or train tunnel. Owner Mike Rainville says, “We work hard to ensure that all of our wood is sustainably harvested and finishes are safe and non-toxic.”

Gifts that engage the mind, spark imagination and deliver fun yield immediate and long-term benefits, including being fondly remembered.

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BOOKS THAT HOOK YOUNG READERS

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ooks for kids can be the ultimate gift that keeps on giving. Here are some favorites.

The Nocturnals is a critically acclaimed, middle-grade series for readers that love animals, adventure and a hint of mystery. Written by film director and author Tracey Hecht, the books also relate to elementary school children, covering bullying, confidence, friendship and self-acceptance. The free reading kit via NocturnalsWorld.com includes activities.

As a mom with a career, Crystal Bowe recommends Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Tales of Extraordinary Women. “My daughter loves it and has been introduced to amazing female role models.”

Noah the Narwhal, A Tale of Downs and Ups, by Judith Klausner, is a brightly illustrated picture book about friendship and invisible disability.

What Do You See on Chanukah? is a board game book for toddlers by Bracha Goetz.

Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt, by Kate Messner, shows kids that plants are more than what’s seen above ground.

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Hello, Hello, by Brendan Wenzel, a picture book for ages 3 to 6, celebrates animals, including 30 endangered species.

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SIMPLE SHEET PAN SUPPERS Family-Pleasing Holiday Meals

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Sheet pan entrées can serve up meals beyond just dinner, making them a big help during the holidays. Sarah Britton, the Toronto author of My New Roots: Inspired Plant-Based Recipes for Every Season, arranges blocks of feta cheese on a sheet pan, surrounds them with fresh bell pepper slices, quartered cherry tomatoes, black olives and preferred herbs. She drizzles it all with olive oil and then bakes at 400 degrees for 20 minutes, just until the cheese is soft. It can be served as an appetizer with whole grain crackers or as an entrée with crusty bread and a salad. The rest can be used as a sandwich filling the next day.

Sheet pan meals can be a gift that keeps on giving.

Judith Fertig writes award-winning cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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he festive season might signal indulgence, but it also calls for simple, healthy recipes with easy cleanup. We might have friends that drop by, family staying for the weekend or last-minute guests. The simpler we can make meals, the better.

Many chefs and home cooks have found the ideal method: the sheet pan supper. Simply arrange the protein and vegetables on a baking sheet and place it in the oven, where the ingredients burnish to perfection as the flavors concentrate. Experts recommend a heavy duty, 13-by-18-inch sheet pan, also known as a half sheet or a rimmed baking pan. They’re available at lo-

cal cookware shops and box stores that carry kitchenware.

“Sheet pans combine easy prep, process and cleanup, and deliver interesting, sophisticated flavor,” says Molly Gilbert, a Seattle chef and the author of Sheet Pan Suppers: 120 Recipes for Simple, Surprising, Hands-Off Meals Straight from the Oven.

Yet, even this streamlined cooking method has a few best practices. Carla Snyder, a cookbook author in Hudson, Ohio, lines her sheet pans with unbleached parchment paper for easy cleanup. The author of One Pan: Whole Family – More than 70 Complete Weeknight Meals also sprays the liner with olive oil, so food won’t stick.

Naomi Pomeroy, a chef in Portland, Oregon, recommends preheating the pan in the oven, and then carefully adding the food.

“If you put a room-temperature tray in the oven with, say, Brussels sprouts, it can get steamy, and then they can get soggy,” she says.

Gilbert favors groupings of foods that will cook in about the same time, such as fish fillets and tender vegetables for a shorter time, or bone-in chicken and root vegetables that take longer.

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Roasted Vegetable, Feta and Smoked Almond Salad This salad, packed with tasty browned vegetables, nuts and cheese, really satisfies.

Yields: 4 servings 1 medium red onion 2 carrots 2 zucchini 2 red peppers 2 cloves garlic 1 lemon 2 Tbsp plus ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil ½ tsp sea salt plus more for sprinkling Freshly ground black pepper ½ cup chopped smoked almonds 1 small shallot, peeled and minced 1 tsp minced fresh thyme or chives 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar ½ cup crumbled feta cheese 6 large handfuls of a mix of bibb lettuce, radicchio, romaine or arugula Preheat the oven to 425° F. Line a sheet pan with unbleached parchment paper and preheat it in the oven.

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On a large cutting board, cut the onion into ½-inch slices, the carrots into ½-inch pieces, the zucchini into 2-inch pieces, the pepper into 2-inch squares, chop the garlic, zest the lemon and transfer it all to a large bowl. Add the 2 tablespoons oil, ½ teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and toss to coat. Arrange the vegetables on the heated sheet pan and spread them out so that they cook evenly. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes or until tender and lightly browned.

While the vegetables cook, chop the almonds, mince the shallot and thyme, and set aside into separate piles. Squeeze the lemon into a small bowl.

Roasted Arctic Char and Asparagus with Pistachio Gremolata

Sprinkle the almonds over the vegetables during the last 5 minutes of cooking to toast them lightly. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.

Pink-fleshed Arctic char is closely related to both salmon and lake trout, with a flavor somewhere between the two. Feel free to substitute with either fish.

In a very large bowl, combine the vinegar with 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Add 2 pinches of salt and the shallot and whisk until the salt dissolves. Whisk in the remaining ¼ cup olive oil and taste for seasoning, adding more vinegar, oil, salt and pepper if needed.

Yields: 4 servings

When ready to serve, add the lettuce to the bowl with the dressing and toss to mix.

Divide the dressed lettuce between plates and top with the still warm vegetables, feta cheese and fresh herbs. Grind a little freshly ground black pepper over the top and dig in.

Reprinted with permission from Carla Snyder’s One Pan: Whole Family from Chronicle Books.

Olive oil cooking spray 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 lb total) ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 boneless fillets Arctic char (5 to 6 oz each) ½ medium red onion, sliced into ¼-inch thick half-moons ½ lemon, sliced into ¼-inch-thick rounds ½ cup cherry or grape tomatoes Grated zest of 1 lemon 1 clove garlic, minced ½ cup packed fresh, flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped ½ cup roasted, salted and shelled pista chios, roughly chopped Preheat the oven to 350° F with a rack in the center position.

Mist a sheet pan with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.

Using both hands, gently bend one asparagus spear held between fingers and thumbs to snap off the bottom where it breaks easily. Line up the rest of the bunch and slice off the bottoms at the same distance from the tips.

Place the trimmed asparagus on the prepared pan, drizzled with the olive oil, and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. Toss to coat and spread the asparagus in an even layer.

Place the Arctic char fillets on top of the asparagus, evenly spaced apart and sprinkle with an extra pinch of salt and pepper. Scatter the onion, lemon slices and cherry tomatoes around and on top of the char.

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2 small spaghetti squash (2 to 3 lbs each) 4 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil ¼ tsp kosher salt ¾ tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 cup chopped cremini or baby bella mushrooms (3 to 5 oz) 1 small shallot, diced 2 cups good quality marinara 15 to 20 small balls fresh mozzarella cheese (bocconcini, about 1¾ oz, sliced in half) 4 to 6 fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped, for garnish Preheat the oven to 425° F, with racks in the upper and lower thirds.

Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.

Using a very sharp chef ’s knife, carefully cut the two spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out and discard the seeds.

While the fish cooks, mix together the lemon zest, garlic, parsley and pistachios in a small bowl; this is the gremolata.

Sprinkle it over the char and asparagus before serving warm.

Recipe courtesy of Molly Gilbert, author of Sheet Pan Suppers.

Spaghetti Squash “Noodle” Bowls Spaghetti squash are those yellow, football-shaped winter squashes. When cooked, the squash’s flesh is easily raked with a fork into long, skinny, noodlelike strands. The squash noodles are faintly sweet and slightly crunchy, like pasta cooked al dente.

Place the squash halves, cut side up, on the prepared sheet and drizzle 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over them. Season with ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Turn the squash over (skin side up) and bake on the lower rack until the squash has softened significantly and browned at the edges, about 35 to 40 minutes.

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When the squash are cool enough to handle, flip them over and use a fork to scrape the flesh from the shells, taking care to leave the shells intact. (These will become the “bowls”.) The result will be long strands of squash “noodles”.

Add the squash strands and the mushrooms to the sauce and stir together to thoroughly combine.

Divide the squash noodle mixture among the empty squash bowls. Place the mozzarella on top.

Bake the squash on the lower rack until the filling is hot and the mozzarella has melted and browned in spots, about 10 minutes.

Serve the squash pasta bowls hot, garnished with the fresh basil.

Recipe courtesy of Molly Gilbert, author of Sheet Pan Suppers.

Remove from oven and let the squash cool to the touch on the sheet pan.

After putting the squash in to bake, toss together the mushrooms, shallots, remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Arrange the mixture on a separate sheet pan, spreading it out in an even layer.

Bake this second pan on the upper rack until ingredients are soft and start to brown, about 30 minutes.

Natural Awakenings recommends using organic, non-GMO (genetically modified) and non-bromated ingredients whenever possible.

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Pour the marinara sauce into a large bowl.

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Bake until the asparagus is crisp-tender and the char is almost opaque, 20 to 40 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let the mushrooms and shallots cool to the touch on the sheet pan.

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Yields: 4 servings

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Intention Setting That Works

by Kelly Lydick

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any of us have had the same experience: We create a goal as a New Year’s resolution but don’t see it come to fruition. The intention is good, and the goal is well thought out, but follow-through somewhere along the way becomes a problem. Some of us may even use a vision board, or other visual cue or method to help the process, but that resolution still remains unrealized. This is because of the way the mind perceives duality and comprehends language.

The subconscious mind doesn’t process negatives, so when a person says to himself or herself, “I’m not going to eat sweets after 8 p.m.,” the mind only processes, “Eat sweets after 8 p.m.!” In terms of goal setting for the new year, this is a recipe for failure.

Further, the word “resolution” is a noun—a single thing that by definition means “the act or process of resolving,” meaning that to create a resolution is to create an end. Although it’s true that from a spiritual or philosophical perspective, an ending inherently means there is a space for a new beginning, most often, resolutions are used only to future goal

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set. And this, too, can create subconscious confusion. How can someone address the future while anchored by a definition that actually refers to the past? An ending can’t be used in place of a beginning—the deeper parts of the subconscious can’t reconcile this logic either, so this, too, inherently creates a setup for defeat.

So, what if there were a better way to ensure that goals would be met? What if instead of setting a resolution, setting an intention could better serve the desired outcome and process? Transitioning from resolution making (and ultimately resolution breaking!) to intention setting is simpler than it may seem.

Good intention setting and goal setting require only a few steps: 1. Start with where you are right now.

Today. Be honest.

2. Set the intention with a goal in mind, and be clear and specific with the language used.

3. Follow the intention with incremental, actionable steps. Start from where you are every day and work forward.

4. Course correct when necessary.

5. Let a higher power intervene.

In so many instances, goals don’t come to fruition because they are future projections, too far from the circumstances of the present moment. And when working with a future projection that doesn’t include incremental, actionable steps, it’s just too much of a leap from the present state of being to the end goal. Motivation wanes, feelings of failure set in, and soon, a person simply gives up altogether.

First and foremost, good intention setting begins with where you are right now, and truthfully acknowledges the present moment and present state of being.

Beginning with the present moment looks something like this: • “I haven’t taken a real vacation in three years, and now it’s time to start thinking about my next destination.”

• “I’d like to lose some weight, and I’m not that far from my ideal.”

• “I’ve been spending a lot of time investing in my career, which can positively impact my family, but now it’s time to refocus on quality time with them.”

• “I haven’t been putting away as much money into savings as I’d like, and now I see it’s time to adjust my spending to reach my financial goals.”

Accepting the present moment with honesty can sometimes be difficult, but it’s possible to be gentle and graceful, too.

Internal criticism will only hinder progress. Honesty and authenticity will lend to better decision-making that supports a path that will lead to one’s goals. When a person starts from where he or she is and works to move forward, instead of focusing on the end goal and trying to work backward, there is a greater likelihood of success.

Intention setting also works best when paired with consistent, actionable steps. This is much easier to do from the present moment because being (and staying) fully present means that awareness can actually be focused on small, incremental progress, which can easily be tracked daily. Staying fully present also allows a person to genuinely enjoy and embrace his or her progress—which creates a quality of motivation that has the

potential to continuously build upon itself, therefore making it easier to achieve the desired outcome. Small, incremental steps also lend to maintaining a positive outlook while in the process of moving toward a desired outcome. Small, easily achievable steps can actually boost motivation. Small wins feel big!

As with the earlier examples, taking incremental, actionable steps can look like this: • “This week, I’ll purchase healthier food and skip the take-out at lunch.”

• “This week, I’ll start by researching destinations to determine if a beach vacation or adventure is right for the next trip.”

• “I’ll set aside Tuesday for dinner and game night with the family. And Saturday, perhaps we can go to a movie or the zoo.”

• “I’ll deposit $40 into my savings account today.”

Starting at the place from where you are every day and working forward with consistency will bring forward momentum toward the goal that is intended. And when progress can be easily tracked, it also becomes easier to course correct if progress becomes slightly off track from the intended goal.

Lastly, it’s all too important to be open to letting a higher power intervene.

So often, intention setting and goal setting are a result of ego-based desires. If an intention doesn’t materialize, stay open to the idea that the timing may not be appropriate, or that something even better may be setting itself up in the path. Allowing the space for some fluidity around intention setting can often bring better results than what the mind projects as an outcome.

So this year, instead of claiming a New Year’s resolution, try setting an intention instead. Get honest about today, make a plan, and look forward to a bright future.

Kelly Lydick holds a Master of Arts in writing and consciousness. Her writing has appeared in CO Yoga + Life, Natural Awakenings, Santa Fean, and True Blue Spirit magazines, as well as on the home page of ElephantJournal.com.

Her work has also been featured on National Public Radio’s The Writers’ Block.

She is the author of the experimental Mastering the Dream and is a contributing author to Dreams That Change Our Lives. She is a member of the co-founding editorial team and associate editor of Immanence Journal. Lydick holds certifications as a meditation facilitator, reiki master, crystal reiki master, and Gateway Dreaming coach. She teaches creative writing and personal growth workshops, and offers private consultations through her company, Waking the Dream. For more information, visit KellyLydick.com.

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Learn how to prepare the desserts, skills to plate them beautifully, and enjoy your dessert creations with community. Menu: Raw Cashew Superfood Berry Pie, Chocolate Cream Pie and Apple Berry Crisp. $55. The Farm at South Mountain, 6106 S 32nd St, Phoenix. 602-615-2485. Mel@MelanieAlbert.com. Tickets: ExperienceNutrition.com.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 Love the Great Protector – 7:30am-12:30pm.

Cultivating universal love that embraces immeasurable living beings is the best way to deepen our spiritual practice and to benefit others in these troubled times. By training in meditative absorption on love it becomes spontaneous, unshakeable and unconditional. During this course, take time to discover the magical world of loving-kindness within us. International Kadampa Retreat Center Grand Canyon, 6701 E Mountain Ranch Rd, Williams.

928-637-6232. epc@MeditationInNorthernArizona. org. Info: MeditationInNorthernArizona.org/love.

Las Noches De Las Luminarias – Dec 1-23 & Dec 26-31. 5:30-9:30pm. This year will be more vibrant in sound and light than ever, as Electric Desert – a Light and Sound Experience by Klip Collective sets the stage for holiday magic at the Desert Botanical Garden. Each evening will feature more than 8,000 hand-lit luminaria bags, thousands of white twinkle lights, and the pulse of Electric Desert. Enjoy dinner with family and friends, and stroll each path with a warm cup of cider or cocoa. $29.95-$34.95/ members, $34.95-$39.95/general public 13 and over, $15.95/ages 3-12, children under 3/free.

Phoenix. Info/tickets: 480-941-1225 or dbg.org.

Breathwork and Gong Healing Journey – 7-8:30pm. With Jere Friedman. Experience the incredible, heart opening pranayamic breathwork process, an active meditation technique that uses your breath to clear and release energy, open your heart, and emotionally detox your body. Then, allow the soothing vibrations of the gongs to raise your awareness of your authentic self, balance your energies, and bring you into alignment with universal truth. $29. Anahata Yoga Sound and Energy Healing, 14148 N 100th St, Ste C-130, Scottsdale. 480-699-9600. AnahataYogaAZ.com

health and happiness. Help us to improve the world of many! Share happiness with us! Get ready for the New Year! $25. Universal Touch, 534 E University Dr, Mesa. 480-835-5380.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7 The Phoenix Festival of the Arts – Dec 7-9.

Noon-5pm, Fri; 10am-5pm, Sat-Sun. The seventh annual event featuring more than 150 arts and cultural exhibitors, a hands-on community mural, food trucks, live entertainment on three stages, beer and wine, family activities and more. Admission is free and dogs are allowed. 1202 N 3rd St, Phoenix.

602-254-3100 or PhoenixFestivalOfTheArts.org.

Sacred Masculine: A Conscious Men’s Circle – 7-9pm. Human beings have been sitting in circles, in all cultures, since the ancient times.

This group is a sacred gathering of the masculine within our community, joining together to form a sacred circle which represents a strong and safe place for sharing. Each man will share/express different aspects of his life; then, yoga, breath work and meditation may be incorporated. $5.

Anahata Yoga Sound and Energy Healing, 14148 N 100th St, Ste C-130, Scottsdale. 480-699-9600.

AnahataYogaAZ.com.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8

Traveler’s Service – 7-8pm. A special pre-Christmas Eve candlelight service for those who will be traveling or away for the holiday. Donation. Unity of Mesa, 2700 E Southern Ave. 480-892-2700.

Admin@UnityOfMesa.org. UnityOfMesa.org.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13 Sedona Northern Lights – Dec 13-16. 6pm, 7pm, 8pm & 9pm. Celebrate the holiday season in Sedona, and witness the country’s largest 3D holiday light show in one of the most beautiful places on Earth. The light shows will be projected on Camelhead Rock (next to Snoopy Rock), and can be seen from numerous spots throughout Uptown Sedona and Gallery Row. 928-282-7722.

VisitSedona.com/events-calendar.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 AZIANDS Speaker Series – 7-9pm. Speaker Shawna Ristic, energy healer, had a near death experience after a car accident put her in a coma at age 19. $10/nonmembers, $5/members. Unity of Mesa Sanctuary, 2700 E Southern Ave. 480892-2700. UnityOfMesa.org.

Yoga Nidra for Grief from Loss – 7-9pm. Yoga Nidra for Grief from Loss: A Conscious Deep Rest Technique with Veda Spidle. This session will include a short reading on grief and loss, breath work, gentle seated movements, self-acupressure, yoga nidra, sound healing, and seated meditation/ reflection. Bring extra comfort such as a pillow or blanket, plus a journal to write during reflection.

Anahata Yoga Sound and Energy Healing, 14148 N 100th St, Ste C-130, Scottsdale. 480-699-9600.

Register: AnahataYogaAZ.com.

Blooming Elements Photography Exhibition – 5-8:30pm. Through film and digital photography, Heinrich captures the natural mystic energy of our human experience. Through the practice of presence and solitude, Heinrich finds moments of natural beauty in front of his lens when he is in his most meditative state. This is a collection of those highly present, meditative moments with nature. Free. Anahata Yoga Sound and Energy Healing, 14148 N 100th St, Ste C-130, Scottsdale.

480-699-9600. AnahataYogaAZ.com.

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21

The Phoenix Psychic Fair – 9am-5pm. Psychic mediums, energy and sound healers, crystal light therapy, tarot and angel readers, medical intuitives, astrology readers, jewelry, crystals and gifts, aura photography. $5/advance, $7/door. Four Points by Sheraton, 2532 W Peoria Ave, Phoenix.

PhoenixPsychicFair.com.

BARS Class – 9am-5pm. Ready to change your reality? Improve your health and sleep, lose weight, improve relationships, relieve stress, anxiety and more. Learn how to do sessions, teach, and create joy for yourself and others.

Manual and charts included. Spanish available.

Universal Touch, 534 E University Dr, Mesa.

AccessConciousness.com.

Winter Solstice Celebration – Concludes the 40-Day Yoga Challenge. Participants will receive a t-shirt for completing the challenge. Drawings for a crystal singing bowl; prizes given for most classes completed and most social media posts; special Community Summer Solstice Class.

Anahata Yoga Sound and Energy Healing, 14148 N 100th St, Ste C-130, Scottsdale. RSVP: 480699-9600. AnahataYogaAZ.com.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6 Introduction to Access Consciousness Tools – 6:30pm. Are you ready for the new you? Learn how to use these tools for yourself and others.

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Farm-to-Table Plant-Based Dessert Cooking Class for the Holidays – 11am-1pm. With award-winning cookbook author, Melanie Albert.

Prepare three different, delicious, plant-based, gluten-free and dairy-free desserts perfect for your

Stepping into Being You – 1-4:30pm. This class is created to take you from running your life on autopilot into becoming fully alive and more of you! Topics discussed in this class: asking questions to change anything; tools to destroy limitations; finding you; receive a mini-manual full of tools, questions and exercises to play with and explore. $35. Universal Touch, 534 E University Dr, Mesa. 480-835-5380.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22 Monthly Full Moon Meditation – 7-8:30pm.

Sevak Singh incorporates some light kundalini

yoga, meditation, plus deep relaxation and healing to the sound of the gong. The full moon is a time to establish a deeper connection to the fragrance of your life. $25/preregistration online, $30/door.

Anahata Yoga Sound and Energy Healing, 14148 N 100th St, Ste C-130, Scottsdale. RSVP: 480699-9600. AnahataYogaAZ.com.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Services – 4pm, 6pm & 8pm. Come let your light shine during this sacred Christmas service. Donation. Unity of Phoenix Spiritual Center, 16th St & Greenway.

602-978-3200. UnityPhx.org.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Services – 4:305:30pm & 7-8pm. Join Unity of Mesa for this beautiful holiday tradition to bless you spiritually and celebrate the season of lights. Donation.

2700 E Southern Ave. 480-892-2700. Admin@ UnityOfMesa.org. UnityOfMesa.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29 2019 Planetary and Personalized Numerology Forecast – 6-8:30pm. With Sangeet Kaur Khalsa.

This special year-end class with Sangeet reveals the gifts and challenges the new annual cycle holds for the planet and individually. Receive tips for securing the best outcomes using yoga, pranayama and meditations. Come gather and prepare to build your resources to get your best year ever. $39.

Anahata Yoga Sound and Energy Healing, 14148 N 100th St, Ste C-130, Scottsdale. 480-699-9600.

Register: AnahataYogaAZ.com.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30 Burning Bowl Service – 9am & 10:45am.

Join Unity of Mesa for this beautiful holiday tradition to release what no longer serves you in preparation to receive the blessings of the New Year. Donation. Unity of Mesa, 2700 E Southern Ave. 480-892-2700. Admin@UnityOfMesa.org. UnityOfMesa.org.

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Center, Sanctuary, 16th St & Greenway. Tickets: 602-978-3337 or UnityPhx.org/events.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 Feng Shui Workshop – 10am-5pm. With Grandmaster Hong Liu. Learn how to apply feng shui principles to your life to create a better 2019 for yourself and your loved ones. $175 includes course material. Arizona. Preregistration required: QigongAZ@gmail.com.

MONDAY, JANUARY 21 Career Training in Hypnotherapy – Winter/Spring Class: 500-Hour State Licensed Hypnotherapy Certification Course. Turn your interest in healing and the mind-body connection into a new career helping people. Hypnotherapy Academy of America. 505767-8030. HypnotherapyAcademy.com.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 22 Aesthetics Practitioner Program – Evening classes begin. Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, 1538 E Southern Ave, Tempe. 480-9949244. swiha.edu.

Healing and Rejuvenation Retreat – Jan 22-29 or July 1-8. All-inclusive with Alive and Revive.

Mind, body, spirit healing; reconnect with nature; natural therapies; yoga and meditation; shamanic and energy healing; healthy, delicious food.

Peru: Cusco and Machu Picchu. 480-447-2420.

AliveAndRevive.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 25 Three-Day Herbal Intensive – Jan 25-27. Space is limited. Includes Materia Medica and formulations.

SW Herb Shop and Gathering Place, 148 N Center St, Mesa. RSVP: 480-694-9931. SWHerb.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 Board of Angels Course – Jan 26-27. With Sally Trautner. Learn about the Divine Holy Angels of the Second Reality; Angel Board Healing and healing with Angel Board Water; openings, initiations, upgrades and ceremonies; experience the essence of holy. Register: 480-395-7333 or Board-Of-Angels.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 27 Embracing Your Journey Expo – 9am-5pm.

Mind, Body, Spirit Expo – holistic, wellness and metaphysical event presented by Purple Lotus Productions. Free lectures, hourly raffles, gift bags for the first 100 attendees. $5/advance, $8/door.

Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort, 7677 N 16th St, Phoenix. EmbracingYourJourneyExpo.com.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Massage Therapy Program – Evening classes begin. Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, 1538 E Southern Ave, Tempe. 480-994-9244. swiha.edu.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Aesthetics Practitioner Program – Morning classes begin. Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, 1538 E Southern Ave, Tempe. 480-9949244. swiha.edu.

SUNDAY, MARCH 17 Healing and Rejuvenation Retreat – Mar 17-24.

All-inclusive with Alive and Revive. Mind, body, spirit healing; reconnect with nature; natural therapies; yoga and meditation; shamanic and energy healing; healthy, delicious food. South of Chile.

480-447-2420. AliveAndRevive.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 22 You Are The One: Live Your Life Purpose – 7-9pm. With Kute Blackson. Learn how to find your life’s purpose and live it fully; how to release the pain of the past and stop sabotaging your success; how to forgive, find inner peace and be free; the keys to loving yourself fully and being deeply fulfilled no matter what; the secret to manifesting your heart’s desires and living an extraordinary life! Unity of Phoenix Spiritual Center, Sanctuary, 16th St & Greenway.

Tickets: 602-978-3337 or UnityPhx.org/events.

FRIDAY, APRIL 12 Inspirational Speaker: Tara Janelle Walsch – Unity of Phoenix Spiritual Center, Sanctuary, 16th St & Greenway. Tickets: 602-978-3337 or UnityPhx.org/events.

MONDAY, JANUARY 7 Healing and Rejuvenation Retreat – Jan 7-14.

All-inclusive with Alive and Revive. Mind, body, spirit healing; reconnect with nature; natural therapies; yoga and meditation; shamanic and energy healing; healthy, delicious food. Ecuador Beach and Andes. 480-447-2420. AliveAndRevive.com.

Massage Therapy Program – Morning classes begin. Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, 1538 E Southern Ave, Tempe. 480-994-9244. swiha.edu.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 11 Thriving through Uncertainty: Uncover Your Inspired Roadmap – 7-9pm. Tama Kieves, former Harvard-trained lawyer turned bestselling author and leading career/success coach, has helped thousands make the most inspired decisions of their lives. Whether you’re in a career transition, divorce, growing your small business or empire, dealing with an illness, or just seeking your next step and brilliant direction in life, this workshop can help you use any uncertainty as a launching pad for joy. Unity of Phoenix Spiritual

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PLANS CHANGE Please call ahead to confirm date and times

daily Energy Healing – 9:45am. Tue, Wed, Thur & Sat. Clear karma, energy blocks, and remove programming within to start living happily, joyously and with love. By phone in Phoenix. NatashaDeakins.com.

Energy Scan, Clearing and ReHarmonizing Sessions – 1-5pm. Thru Dec. Sun, Tues, Wed & Fri. Experience greater clarity, relief and sense of peace and how light and centered you are meant to feel. $25 during Tea, Reiki & Tarot Thursdays at Barefoot Acupuncture; $35 remotely by phone: 480-323-5272. Tracy@StrongSpiritWoman.com.

StrongSpiritWoman.com.

minds of equanimity, authentic love and empathy. $10. International Kadampa Retreat Center Grand Canyon, 6701 E Mountain Ranch Rd, Williams.

928-637-6232. MeditationInNorthernArizona.org.

Archaeology Guided Hike – Thru May. 1pm. 3rd Sun. Hike is included with park entrance fees. $7/ ages 14 and up, $4/ages 7-13, 6 and under/free. Red Rock State Park, 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd, Sedona.

928-282-6907. AZStateParks.com.

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monday

Sunday Services – 9am (meditation) & 10:15am (service). A Positive Path for Spiritual Living.

Childcare for infants thru 5th grade at 9am service.

Nursery for infants thru kindergarten at 10:15am.

Youth ministry classes in the Education Annex at 10:15am. Unity of Mesa, 2700 E Southern Ave. 480-892-2700. UnityOfMesa.org.

Tai Chi and Qigong – 10-11am. With Shirley Kemper. Activate and experience the natural healing capabilities in the body. $10-$15 donation. Newcomers welcome. Unity of Mesa, Annex Rm 1, 2740 E Southern Ave. 480-892-2700.

UnityOfMesa.org.

Sunday Services at Scottsdale Center for Spiritual Living – 10-11am. Discover a path to happiness, successful living and the Law of Attraction each Sunday in a loving community of positive growth. All faiths welcome! Meditation: 9:40am; service: 10am. Love offering.

8600 E Anderson Dr, Scottsdale. 480-788-6628. siBlack1@centurylink.net. ScottsdaleCSL.org.

Spiritual Quest – 10:30-11:45am. Featuring a step-by-step pathway to higher consciousness with The Teachings of the Ascended Masters. The Summit Lighthouse, 4105 N 20th St, Ste 115, Phoenix.

480-442-5020. SummitLighthousePhoenix.org.

Kadampa Buddhism and Meditation – 11am12:30pm. Learn powerful meditations for reducing attachment and cultivating balanced and peaceful

tuesday Watercolor Art Classes – 9:45am-12:30pm. With Allura Westly. All levels, beginner-to-advanced.

Learn fluid color technique, drawing and composition. Small class of eight students. No talent required, just a desire to create. Paradise Valley.

602-469-0524. AlluraWatercolor@cox.net.

Rewind Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. With Kim Carter.

This class focuses on balancing, increasing flexibility and building functional strength for people 50 and up. $10 (first class/free, six students max).

Restoring Balance Mind & Body, 2045 S Vineyard, Ste 139, Mesa. Preregistration required: 253-549-5342 or Kim@RestoringBalanceAZ. com. RestoringBalanceAZ.com.

wednesday Anti-Aging Clinic Happy Hour – Thru Dec. With Dr Melanie Icard, NMD. Try our new CBD IVs, Vampire Facials and Regenerative ED Treatments. 5350 N 16th St, Ste 107, Phoenix.

480-599-8370. PhoenixAntiAging.com.

Watercolor Art Classes – 9:45am-12:30pm. With Allura Westly. All levels, beginner-to-advanced.

Learn fluid color technique, drawing and composition. Small class of eight students. No talent required, just a desire to create. Paradise Valley.

602-469-0524. AlluraWatercolor@cox.net.

The Buddhist Way of Loving Kindness – 6:308pm. Thru Dec 12. Receive simple and practical advice about how to find meaning and enjoyment in all your relationships. Different topic each week. $10. Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 510 N Leroux, Flagstaff. 928637-6232. epc@MeditationInNorthernArizona. org. MeditationInNorthernArizona.org/flagstaff.

Gong Meditation –7-8:30pm. 1st Wed. With Gretchen Bickert. Experience deep relaxation and meditation through the power of the gong. $10-$20 donation. Unity of Mesa, 2700 E Southern Ave, Sanctuary, Mesa. 480-892-2700.

UnityOfMesa.org.

thursday Rewind Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. With Kim Carter.

This class focuses on balancing, increasing flexibility and building functional strength for people 50 and up. $10 (first class/free, six students max).

Restoring Balance Mind & Body, 2045 S Vineyard, Ste 139, Mesa. Preregistration required: 253-549-5342 or Kim@RestoringBalanceAZ. com. RestoringBalanceAZ.com.

Tea, Reiki and Tarot – 3-6pm. Gain clarity and hit the reset button with an insightful card reading and/or energy re-harmonizing session. $20/each $30/both. Barefoot Acupuncture Clinic, 6722 E Avalon Dr, Ste 1, Scottsdale.

RSVP: 602-954-8016 or tminton31@gmail.com.

StrongSpiritWoman.com.

The Buddhist Way of Loving Kindness – 6:30-8pm. Thru Dec 13. Receive simple and practical advice about how to find meaning and enjoyment in all your relationships. Different topic each week. $10. Sedona Creative Life Center, 333 Schnebly Hill Rd, Sedona. 928-6376232. epc@MeditationInNorthernArizona.org.

MeditationInNorthernArizona.org/sedona.

friday Bird Walk – 8:30am. Every other Fri. With Lisa Murphy. Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park, 37615 US Hwy 60, Superior. AZStateParks.com.

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RECOVERY SUPPORT SPECIALIST – Helping you evolve your own personal recovery plan, to be all that you were meant to be. John Kai: 520-339-2315 (Central Phoenix).

Verrado Community Farmers’ Market North Market Place & West Main Street, Buckeye Sundays 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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NORTHERN ARIZONA Prescott Winter Farmers’ Market Prescott High School, 1050 Ruth Street Saturdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sedona Community Farmers’ Market 2201 West State Route 89A, West Sedona Sundays noon to 4 p.m.

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Phoenix Public Market 721 North Central Avenue, Phoenix Saturdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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ACUPUNCTURE BAREFOOT ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC Don Matesz, L.Ac., MA, MSOM Tracy A. Matesz, MSOM, CCHt, RM 6722 E Avalon Dr, Ste 1, Scottsdale 602-954-8016 • Barefoot-Acupuncture.com

Over eleven years’ experience providing a ff o r d a b l e , e ff e c t i v e acupuncture, herbal medicine, diet/nutrition therapy, hypnotherapy and reiki for fertility, menstrual disorders, menopause, insomnia, anxiety, depression, fatigue, stress, headaches and pain. Private acupuncture for as low as $35/session. Call/visit our website!

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

SW HERB SHOP & GATHERING PLACE

148 N Center St, Mesa 480-694-9931 • SWHerb.com Store.SWHerb.com Kathy Gould and Madalyn Johnson, herbalists and proprietors, offer medicinal bulk herbs and specialty tea blends, herbal extracts, certification classes, community and therapist rental space, medicine-making supplies, and more. See ad, page 25.

ART CLASSES WATERCOLOR ART CLASSES

Allura Westly 3611 E Sunnyside Dr, Phoenix AlluraWatercolor@cox.net 602-469-0524 • AlluraWaterColor.com Allura Westly, master teacher, opens her sanctuary studio to all levels, beginner to advanced. Learn fluid color technique, drawing and composition. Small class of eight students. No talent required, just a desire to create.

CBD STORE AZ

Chris Campabello, Holistic CBD Practitioner 3314 N 3rd St, Phoenix 602-292-6133 • CBDNutritional.com A wellness boutique devoted to CannaBiDiol and our endocannabinoid system. Organic, lab tested, ingestible and topical formulations for everyday wellness, and acute/chronic disorders.

No high and non-addictive. No card required. Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm. See ad, page 15.

SALT CHALET ARIZONA

Pavel Gershkovich, CHP, CRP 5011 N Granite Reef Rd, Scottsdale 480-621-6041 SaltChaletArizona.com ArizonaLeechTherapy.com Our rooms are coated from floor to ceiling with multiple layers of pure, untreated salt from the Dead Sea. Providing relief for many health conditions. See ad, page 19.

CLEANING SERVICES BENNETT’S CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

Valleywide Service • 480-994-4988 BennettsCarpetCleaningAz.com Eco-friendlycarpet and upholstery cleaning.

Featuring organic cleaners and odor removal products derived from renewable seed and vegetable sources. No perfumes, solvents or other hazardous products. No phosphates.

Products also available for in-home use. Licensed and owner operated since 1974. See ad, page 15.

PURMAID

844-PUR-MAID PurMaid.com An eco-friendly home and office cleaning company and offers natural cleaning products. See ad, page 24.

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DR. JACQUE JOHNSON

2Empower LLC Scottsdale • 480-226-9977 Dr.Jacque@2Empower.org • 2Empower.org Dr. Jacque Johnson is a certified Empowerment Life Coach and psychometric assessment specialist who identifies behavioral traits and cognitive footprints to assist with transition, grief, anxiety and achieving personal goals.

She also works with parents and children as an educational advocate and coach.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY MELINDA SMITH

Colon Hydrotherapy, Biofeedback, Pets, Homeopathy, Energetic Facelift, Antiaging and Iridology Scottsdale • 602-317-7677 BestVisionOfHealth.com Gentle, relaxing session with unique gas release technique to eliminate toxins and get rid of pain. Biofeedback scan and healing to detect hidden risk factors, on pets and horses as well.

DENTISTS INTEGRATIVE DENTAL ASSOCIATES Lisa M. Butler, DMD 4202 N 32nd St, Ste A, Phoenix 602-956-4807 • IntegrativeDental.com

Providing biologic dentistry personalized to fit your needs in a caring and supportive environment. Offering many holistic procedures using the latest in modern technology. Dr. Butler is a member of the Holistic Dental Association and the International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology. See ad, pages 4 and 23.

MY DENTIST

Dr. Michael Margolis and Dr. Stephen Kovar 2045 S Vineyard Rd, Ste 153, Mesa 480-833-2232 • MyDentistAZ.com A holistic and biological approach to your dental needs and overall health. Bio-compatible dentistry, esthetic dentistry lumineers/veneers, family dentistry and much more. See ad, page 3.

NATURAL DENTAL PARTNERS

Dr. Ingo Mahn 3134 W Carefree Hwy, Ste 9, Phoenix 602-775-5120 • MyNaturalDentist.com Dr. Mahn takes the time to listen to your concerns and uses his extensive experience to help you achieve better health. Author of A Healthy Mouth—The Missing Link to Optimal Health, he utilizes the latest advances in dentistry (low dose digital x-rays and single visit biocompatible restorations) to deliver the highest level of holistic dental care. Check the calendar of events page or his website for upcoming seminars.

See ad, page 6.

PURE SMILES

Jason A. Jones, DMD 7231 E Princess Blvd, Ste 207, Scottsdale 480-585-1612 • PureSmilesAz.com

PAUL STALLONE, NMD

Arizona Integrative Medical Center, PC 8144 E Cactus Rd, Ste 820, Scottsdale 480-214-3922 • DrStallone.com

UNIVERSAL TOUCH

534 E University Dr, Mesa 480-835-5380 • 480-835-5347 AccessConsciousness.com

UNIVERSAL WHITE Dr. Stallone’s main focus TIME is to listen and understand the underlying cause of an individual’s illness. Often it is a combination of nutritional, emotional, chemical, structural, and lifestyle factors. He uses a vast array of modalities to effectively treat the acute and chronic diseases that are commonly seen today. See ad, inside front cover and page 38.

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Call for an appointment with our practitioners. Se Habla Español. See ad, page 11.

HEALING CLASSES

ENERGY HEALING BUBBLING WELL HEALTH OFFERINGS

FENG SHUI/

Linda P. Essex, RN CHINESE ASTROLOGY This training takes a person beyond the Prescott • 928-710-2178 BubblingWell@cableone.net Exceptional dental service with borders of so many of the limitations FENG SHUI BY JEN® dedication to comfort and comLinda Essex has more than 30 6207 N Cattletrack Rd, Ste 7, Scottsdale experienced on Earth. passion. We carefully assist each that have been years of experience to assist you 480-280-9911 • FengShuiByJen.com procedure and select the prod- Universal White Time Healing links your us with to meet your needs. Pamper ucts to help preserve and protect the energies from body and with food-based thespirit Beyond—the Origiyour overall well-being. See ad, healing and products, healing nal Sun. And, touch, that heals our separation page 9. channeling for spiritual and our isolation. guidance and qigong lessons.

Private and group sessions or DOCTORS demonstrations appointment.

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FOOT & ANKLE WELLNESS

Dr. Thomas Chambers, DPM 5520 E Main St, Ste 2, Mesa 480-707-3742 • FootAndAnkleAZ.com Foot & Ankle Wellness N o n - S u r g i c a l B u n i o n Tr e a t m e n t s

Specializing in non-surgical bunion treatment and safe, effective foot and ankle care. Microcurrent technology and other holistic techniques are used to re-align feet, naturally straighten big toes, decrease pain, and reduce the appearance of bunions. See ad, page 16.

MELANIE ICARD, NMD

Anti-Aging Clinic 5350 N 16th St, Ste 107, Phoenix 480-599-8370 • PhoenixAntiAging.com Dr. Icard specializes in anti-aging medicine, natural pain management and reversal, natural and traditional aesthetics, ozone therapy, and mind body medicine.

She has extensive training in biological medicine, prolotherapy and PRP, aesthetics and ozone therapy. See ad, pages 5 and 41.

Jen Stone is the only IFSA Accredited Classical Feng Shui Master in North America and affiliated with the Raymond Lo School of Feng Shui & Destiny.

She offers traditional Chinese Feng Shui consultations for person can reach with White Time. homes and businesses, BaZi asKIM CARTER, MA, HTCP, RYT trology reading, formal training programs, and Powerful yet gentle healing for physical, 2045 S Vineyard Ave, Ste 139, Mesa educational workshops. See ad, page 26.

psychological, 480-773-6599 emotional daily problems Kim@RestoringBalanceAZ.com and situations of life.

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HOLISTIC HEALTH

Kim Carter is a Healing Touch ANAHATA SOUND AND Universal White Time UPCOMING CLASSES: certified practitioner specializing ENERGY HEALING Level Three14148 N 100th St, Ste C-130, Scottsdale in grief and loss,Healing serious/chronic Universal White Time March 10-13Her illness and spiritual growth.

480-699-9600 • Ana-Ha-Ta.com Healing Level One Universal White emphasis is on empowering cli- Time Feb 26-28 Gong, crystal singing Healing Level Four ents to recognize, trust and act on April 8-10 bowl and full moon their own intuition.

June 24-26 meditations, kundalini Sunday, June 1st 12pm - 4pm Universal White Time yoga, restorative yoga, All classes are held Healing Level Two yin yoga and yoga nidra ANAHATA Sound and Energy Healing at my healing center cCreating l a s s e sa community . C r e a t of i nconscious g a connection!

March 1-2 TRAUTNER SALLY in North Scottsdale community of conscious April 12-13 Holistic Energy Healer YO G A connection.

SeeFREE ad, page 31.Classes: Enjoy Yoga June 28-29 33998 N 57th Pl, Scottsdale

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480-767-6200 • SallyTrautner.com

• Restorative Yoga/Myofacial with Desiree Lapre 12:00-1:30pm • Kundalini Yoga with Sevak Singh 1:30- 3:00pm HYPNOTHERAPY • Gong Meditation with Lisa Lippincott (the Gongster!)

A. MINTON-MATESZ • Bring your yoga mat and a blanket, dress comfortably!

Sally Trautner has been studying Asst Head Teacher a n d w o r k i n g w i t h e n e rg y High Teacher medicine/healing since 1995. She TRACY Master is a White Time Healer Assisting Head MSOM, CCHt, HHC, RM(stained concrete floors) Teacher, High Teacher, Master • 15% discount for all packages Plan purchased June 1st!

Strong Spirit Woman Self-Empowerment White Natural Time Healer.

She is also 6722 E Avalon Dr, Ste• Drawing 1, Scottsdale for a free 1-hour Sound and Energy Treatment Healing ($125.00 Value) certified in numerous additional 480-323-5272 • StrongSpiritWoman.com Alternatives energy healing modalities, and • Drawing for 1-month of Unlimited Classes/Workshops Get from where you are, to where ($175.00 Value) performs hands on and remote healings worldwide you desire to be. Learn for physical, emotional and spiritual healing.

See • Call 480-699-9600 or www.WhiteTimeHealingClasses.com empowering and effective tools register online at: www.ana-ha-ta.com ad, page 31. to help you release negating Call 480 767-6200 habits, and consciously create Email: sallytrautner@cox.net Gong, Crystal Singing Bowl, and Full Moonlife.

Meditations your most illuminated Kundalini Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Yinenergy.

Yoga, and Yoga Nidra Classes Harmonize your Weight loss/coaching packages, energy ANAHATA healing, readings, in person/by phone.

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Authorized Dealer of Crystal Singing Bowls by Crystal Tones Check our schedule for upcoming workshops and events!

PEST CONTROL ARIZONA ORGANIC PEST & TERMITE CONTROL

Organic Pest Control 602-923-1457 • ArizonaOrganic.com

Avoid being exposed to dangerous chemicals when all-natural and safer alternatives work just as well and last longer. See ad, page 30.

PET CARE ASAM, Sh. Reiki, HTAP, Animal Communicator and Counselor 602-317-1543 • CritterDoc1@cox.net SpiritAnimalWisdom.com With a gentle healing touch, Andrea provides earth medicine and energy healing, animal communication, and intuitive counsel for pets and their people.

REAL ESTATE PATRICIA PALERMO REALTOR® Conway Real Estate 480-766-3937 Patricia.SearchValleyRealEstate.com

Buying or selling a home is one of the most important and rewarding decisions you will ever make. Patricia Palermo is committed to providing you honesty, integrity and fast response. She holds your best interests at heart for all your real estate needs. Ready to buy or sell? Call her today!

See ad, page 35.

RETREATS/WORKSHOPS EXPERIENCE NUTRITION GROUP LLC Melanie A. Albert Phoenix • 602-615-2486 ExperienceNutrition.com Facebook.com/NewViewHealthyEating

Intuitive cooking experience: workshops, cooking classes, team building events, and retreats for organizations. Learn simple culinary techniques; create plantbased healthy meals; enjoy beauty of food.

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A LOR A ORGANIC STUDIO

7329 E Stetson Dr, Ste 11, Scottsdale 480-318-7555 • AloraOrganic.com An organic eco-friendly hair salon where beautiful cuts and color coexist with the best natural hair care. No harsh chemicals or synthetic fragrances – just beautiful healthy hair. New client special: $10 off your first service. Energy healing sessions are also available. See ad, page 26.

SCHOOLS

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SOUTHWEST INSTITUTE OF HEALING ARTS 1100 E Apache Blvd, Tempe 480-994-9244 Info@swiha.edu • swiha.edu

Nationally accredited college offers holistic health and wellness degrees, diplomas, certificates of excellence, continuing education and personal development, oncampus and online. Financial aid available. See ad, outside back cover.

SPIRITUAL CENTERS INTERNATIONAL KADAMPA RETREAT CENTER

6701 E Mountain Ranch Rd, Williams 928-637-6232 MeditationInNorthernArizona.org Meditation retreats and classes in modern Buddhism; dedicated to providing the local and worldwide community an opportunity to learn and engage in Buddhist practice and meditation retreats. Everyone is welcome.

THE SHRINE OF HOLY WISDOM 5025 S Ash Ave, Ste B-15, Tempe 480-219-9633 ShrineOfHolyWisdom@gmail.com TheShrineOfHolyWisdom.org

Experience the divine. We are an inclusive community that offers a diversity of spiritual practices. Our offerings include courses in the Western Mystical Tradition, Angelic Theurgy, meditation and prayer.

THE SUMMIT LIGHTHOUSE® OF PHOENIX

4105 N 20th St, Ste 115, Phoenix 480-442-5020 SummitLighthousePhoenix@gmail.com SummitLighthousePhoenix.org Dedicated to sharing Saint Germain’s Violet Flame.

All faiths welcome. Learn how you can become a modern day mystic. We are dedicated to sharing the Teachings of the Ascended Masters® to help you bring in joy and peace to the world. Learn what the requirements are to make your ascension. See ad, page 20.

UNITY OF MESA

2700 E Southern Ave, Mesa 480-892-2700 • UnityOfMesa.org Offering practical spiritual teachings for abundant and meaningful living; we are a progressive spiritual community that explores universal principles and practices. Weddings, memorials, christenings, classes and activities for the “spiritual, not religious”.

Sunday services: 9am & 10:45am. Youth programs: 10:45am. All are welcome. See ad, page 25.

UNITY OF PHOENIX SPIRITUAL CENTER 1500 E Greenway Pkwy, Phoenix 602-978-3200 • UnityPhx.org

We are a friendly, loving, all-inclusive community that honors all paths to God and welcomes all people – regardless of race, beliefs or sexual orientation. Wherever you are in your life's journey, we invite you to visit us and discover your new spiritual home. We inspire people to live better lives. See ad, pages 34 and 45.

WELLNESS CENTERS ABSOLUTE HEALTH Dr. Sara Penton, DC 8360 E Raintree Dr Ste 135, Scottsdale 480-991-9945 • AbsoluteHealthAz.com Our focus is treating the whole person based on each individual’s needs, using acupuncture, allergy relief, chiropractic, massage, naturopathic, biofeedback and neurofeedback. See ad, page 27.

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