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was recently able to be part of my first-ever drum circle. I was excited and curious, and perhaps a little uneasy; first, because other than the certainty that drumming would be involved, I really wasn’t sure what to expect with regard to the atmosphere or intention, and second, because I wasn’t sure how “good” I would be at drumming. Well, as it turns out, the atmosphere was friendly, upbeat, fun and welcoming. When I entered the beautiful, art-filled space, there in the middle of the room were about 20 chairs in a circle. As people came in and were greeted by the host, they made their way toward the snack table, visiting with old friends and making new ones. Once their plates were filled, most made their way to a seat in the circle. When the drumming began, I quickly discovered that everyone did it a little differently. Ed led the circle, as he has reliable rhythm. He set the pace and everyone joined in. Among the group there were those that sat beating their drum with a perky one-hand strike method, some used two hands and some sat quietly, eyes closed, hands resting on the drum skin as they tapped gently. Still others grabbed a cabasa or any of the other handheld percussion instruments provided, stood and gently bopped around the room as they played their instrument in rhythm with the others. Some seemed quite on beat with Ed and others not so much, but the whole point wasn’t being right, it was about being together. The intention for being part of the group was perhaps a little different for each participant. Some seemed to enjoy the rhythmic connection with others while some closed their eyes, perhaps in prayer or meditation, but all seemed to be finding some peace soothing their soul and thoroughly enjoying how joyful a good beat can make you feel. In retrospect, although I’d never been to a drum circle before, I have been to similar events; church, for one. For me, the best part of church is the sense of community and that is most strongly represented via music. Whether traditional or more modern, when I let myself go and soak in the lyrics, rhythm and melody and stop worrying about whether I mess up a word or sing off-key, I find joy and a connection there with my “brothers and sisters” that is greater than connecting individual-to-individual. For me, it is there that we are the most close to being “one”. All of us are focusing on creating something bigger and better and richer than what we can do alone for the purpose of gifting that collective beauty to each other and to God. It is in that oneness that I find the most peace and sense of love. In this holiday edition, you’ll find a very interesting piece which can explain more about the healing effects of sound. You’ll also find our feature article, “Sacred Activism”, and a piece entitled “Opening Up to Miracles.” Both are great pieces to perhaps stir in you a fresh way of thinking about your importance and part in this world. Perhaps they will serve as a reminder that you (as are we all) connected, and in every moment we have a duty and a choice. The only way we can achieve the oneness so exemplified in the call for “Peace on Earth” is for each of us to contribute our “drumbeat” of positivity every day, all the time. Wishing you and your family a joyous Christmas, a happy Hanukkah and a new year filled with inner, if not yet global, peace.
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newsbriefs Festive Lights at Heard Museum for Fundraiser
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t the sixth annual Holiday Trail of Lights, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., December 13, 19 and 20, guests will see thousands of lights, many synchronized to holiday music, and holiday dĂŠcor along the Heard Museum nature trail, all to support the nonprofit natural science museum and wildlife sanctuary. There will be an opportunity to have a professional photo taken with Father Christmas and Mother Nature in a festive setting. Local musicians will perform live holiday music in the Heard outdoor amphitheater and strolling carolers will entertain guests as they walk through the museum and grounds. Hot beverages and treats will be available for purchase. Tickets are available online at HeardMuseum.org with a $2 discount. Admission at the door is $9 for adults and seniors and $5 for kids 3-12 (2 and under are free). Location: 1 Nature Place, McKinney. For more information, call 972-562-5566.
Buy Christmas Trees from the Boy Scouts
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oy Scout Troop 51 will be running Christmas tree lots at Frisco First United Methodist Church, 7659 Preston Road, in Frisco, and at Main Street and Coleman Boulevard, in the Frisco Square development, from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday up to December 20. They stock a variety ranging from petite Scotch pines to Douglas firs and Fraser firs at prices from $25 to $150. The troop combines this community service with the opportunity for the Scouts to raise funds by selling the trees. The profits raised are shared with the Scouts that work the lot. Their individual share amount is driven by the number of shifts they work, and this offers a real-life personal management lesson about work versus reward. The Scouts are then able to direct the funds from tree sales to pay for the upcoming Scouting activities in which they individually want to participate. Boy Scout Troop 51 was chartered by Frisco First United Methodist Church in 2001 and now numbers 90 Scouts and their families. For more information, call Matthew Drinjak at 214-914-7780. natural awakenings
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newsbriefs Learn to Become a Beekeeper
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he Collin County Hobby Beekeeper Association (CCHBA) youth scholarship program is available to youths 12 to 18 years old that reside in Collin, Dallas, Denton, Fannin, Grayson, Hunt, Kaufman and Rockwall counties. Its purpose is to educate students in the art of beekeeping to promote a better understanding of the value of honeybees to our environment and the food chain. It is intended to provide an opportunity for participants to experience responsibility and enjoyment through beekeeping as a hobby or vocation. Students receive tools and equipment, instruction, textbook, mentoring and one-year membership in the CCHBA.
The deadline for applications has been extended to Dec. 15 for Natural Awakenings readers. Location: Collin College Conference Center (Central Park Campus), 2200 W. University Dr., McKinney. Certain requirement apply. For more details and application, visit cchba.org.
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he Plano Lions Club Christmas Treasures on Parade starts at the Plano administration building, 2700 West 15th Street, at 9 a.m., December 13, and ends at Plano Senior High School around 11 a.m. Lineup for floats and marchers begins at 6:30 a.m. Parade Chairman Thomas McCallister says, “We have our very own Santa Claus that will be on hand from the Plano Santas.”
For more information, visit PlanoLions.org.
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Baumann Offers Free HealthBreakthrough Nutrition Sessions
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ill Baumann, a certified nutrition consultant, has joined Dr. Shad Reif and the staff at Southwestern Chiropractic Jill Baumann and Wellness Center, in Wylie. She is offering a limited number of free Health Breakthrough Sessions to new clients. This service may be more comfortable for people seeking nutrition services from the office an established chiropractor. Baumann says, “I graduated from Wylie High School, so it’s great to be back to serve the community with my nutrition and wellness services. I’m looking forward to offering my clients the option of in-office sessions, as well as being a wellness resource for the community.” Location: 114 S. Jackson Ave., Wylie. For more info or appointments, call Baumann at 214-675-5607, email Jill@GuidedPathToHealth.com or visit GuidedPathToHealth.com. See ad, page 37.
Free Holiday Help for Children with Breathing Problems
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alt Escape, a salt therapy wellness center in Plano, is celebrating the holidays with their third annual Free Kid Salt Session, offering a free, two-session halotherapy (salt therapy) treatment for children aged 2 through 12 years old from December 15 through 31. This drug-free treatment for respiratory and skin ailments uses salt’s natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, providing relief from respiratory issues aggravated by seasonal conditions. Children with a breathing disorder such as allergy, asthma, flu, cystic fibrosis and bronchitis are invited to experience these salt therapy sessions to help them avoid being sick for the holidays. The therapy takes place in a kids’ room with plenty of fun space for playing with toys, coloring and watching movies. The room is completely covered with natural rock salt to create a sterilized, negative ion environment. One 45-minute session is equal to the benefits of spending three days breathing in the ocean salt air. Location: 2100 Dallas Pkwy., Ste., 140, Plano. For more information or to schedule an appointment (required), call 972-378-4945 or visit SaltEscape.com. See ad page 16.
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newsbriefs Holistic Health Fair
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he House of Gilead Renewal Center will hold a holistic health fair from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., December 6, near the intersection of Spring Creek Parkway and Custer Road, with lectures, vendors, client testimonies, prize drawings and more to raise community awareness about natural health and healing. Radio station KWRD 100.7 FM will be broadcasting live. The owner, Dr. Stephen Duncan, has been practicing in the scientific, complementary, homeopathic and holistic healing arts since 1984. The House of Gilead Renewal Center is a facility dedicated to integrating the mind, body and spirit to achieve whole body wellness. They offer a full range of services that include cellular screening for fungus, bacteria, viruses, heavy metals and parasites; hair analysis, ionic cleanse, LED, oxygen and RIFE therapy, nutritional assessments, herbal medicine, saliva and urine testing and wellness visits. Admission is free. Location: 2200 W. Spring Creek Pkwy. Ste. A, Plano. For more information, call 972-596-5055. See ad, page 7.
Cupping Therapy Available at Salt Escape
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alt Escape is introducing cupping, a new wellness service, with Dana Russell, a certified advanced cupping therapist, certified medical massage therapist and an active member of the National Association of Professional Women. Cupping is a traditional, comfortable Dana Russell and effective treatment that uses negative pressure, or suction, rather than compression, for bodywork ranging from myofascial release to lymphatic drainage. Cupping rapidly facilitates rigid soft tissue release, loosens and lifts connective tissues, breaks up adhesions and drains stagnation. It increases blood and lymph flow to skin and muscles in a way not possible with compression. The pulling action engages the parasympathetic nervous system, allowing a deep relaxation to move through the entire body. Some say it is similar to acupuncture without the needles. Benefits of cupping include lymphatic drainage and fascia release; cellulite smoothing and toning; detoxifying tissues and adhesion removal; colon stimulation; spider vein and scar tissue lightening; arthritis; fibromyalgia; and sciatica. Salt Escape is offering an introduction special of 50 minutes for $49 or a combo cupping and salt therapy session (45 minutes of each) for $80 ($100 value) by appointment. Location: 2100 Dallas Pkwy., Ste. 140, Plano. For more information, call 972-378-4945 or visit SaltEscape.com. See ad, page 16.
kudos Rockwall County Commissioners voted on October 14 to develop a county-wide master plan for open space, with plans to double the size of the Spring Creek Nature Area, which protects a valuable ecosystem and an historic site. According to Richardson City Manager Don Johnson, the expanded 108-acre park will provide balance to the urban environment. Separate communities in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan area are taking steps to conserve land as means to address predicted environmental threats like drought, floods and poor air quality. For more information, visit ConnemaraConservancy.org. 8
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practitionerprofile Cecilia Yu Doctor of NUCCA Chiropractic
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ecilia Yu, owner of Synergy Balance, in Dallas, graduated from Parker University in 2008, and received National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association (NUCCA) training at conferences and by studying under board-certified doctors. Yu states, “I’ve seen more miracles coming out of one NUCCA office than any other chiropractic offices. I’ve seen firsthand a non-verbal autistic child speak random words in 10 days and complete sentences in two weeks. I’ve personally had patients who almost crawl into my office with pain and are able to run out all from one alignment. All of these changes are based on removing the interference that is not allowing the body to function at its best.” She focuses on brainstem alignment, a specialty within chiropractic, noting, “It’s for people who have tried anything and everything, including surgery, to get rid of pain and body ailments: headaches, low back pain, constipation, numbness and tingling down extremities, to name a few.” Yu advises optimizing health with precision of X-ray analysis without the cracking, twisting, popping type manipulations that come with traditional chiropractic. Yu explains, “Precision spinal work allows the patient to hold their correction, which allows the body and nerves to heal. Holding the correction decreases the number of visits drastically. Some Synergy Balance patients hold their alignments for more than years at a time.” There are only 260 NUCCA practitioners in the world, so Yu is happy to bring this unique therapy to the DFW area. There are just 26 board-certified NUCCA doctors in the world, and Yu is a board certification candidate. Location: 12740 Hillcrest Rd. Ste. 138, Dallas. For more information, call 972-387-4700 or visit MySynergyBalance.com. See ad, page 31.
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Hospice Care Adds Months for Cancer Patients
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esearchers from Houston’s MD Anderson Cancer Center determined that hospice care significantly increases survival rates among patients with metastatic (stage IV) melanoma, a difficult-totreat form of cancer that occurs when melanoma cells have spread through the lymph nodes to other parts of the body. The study’s authors followed 862 metastatic melanoma cancer patients. Of these, 523 patients received one to three days of hospice care, 114 patients received four or more days and 225 people received no hospice care through their survival period. Those that received four or more days had an average survival period, which typically dates from the original diagnosis, of 10.2 months, while those that received none averaged 6.1 months. In addition, the end-of-life hospital costs for those receiving the most hospice visits were nearly half of what was incurred by patients not receiving hospice attention.
Hip Fractures Decrease on Weekends and Holy Days
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new study published in the Israel Medical Association Journal found that older adults are more likely to have hip fractures in the wintertime, except during weekends and on religious holidays. The study’s authors checked the records of 2,050 patients that were at least 65 years old and had suffered a hip fracture. Analyzing the dates of each fracture revealed that significantly more of them occurred during the wintertime; the injuries corresponded directly with lower temperatures and greater rainfall. Fewer fractures took place on the Sabbath and during weekends in general, as well as on Yom Kippur and other holy days, with the exception of Passover.
Mistletoe Extract Benefits Pancreatic Cancer Patients
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study published in the European Journal of Cancer revealed that a mistletoe extract may lengthen life for patients with severe pancreatic cancer. German researchers tested 220 patients with advanced stage pancreatic cancer, an aggressive, often fatal disease. The patients were divided into two groups; one was given up to 10 milligrams of Viscum album (European mistletoe) three times a week for up to 12 months. Both groups received supportive care throughout the study period. The average length of survival for those taking the mistletoe extract, 4.8 months, was nearly twice that of the other group, 2.7 months; a survival period typically dates from the original diagnosis. Within a group considered to have a good prognosis, the survival period for those that consumed the extract, averaging 6.6 months, was more than double that of the no-extract group, which averaged 3.2 months. 10
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Cell Phones and Router Microwaves Stress Plants
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vidence of the effects of wireless technologies on human health continues to be controversial, with agreement on results remaining elusive. Now a new study published in the Journal of Plant Physiology found that humangenerated microwave pollution can potentially be stressful to plants. Researchers from Romania’s Estonian University of Life Sciences tested three common garden plants—parsley, celery and dill weed. They exposed each to the types of microwave radiation equivalent to those produced by cell phones and wireless routers. Then these radiation-exposed plants were compared with identical plants not exposed to the radiation. The scientists noted that the irradiated plants had thinner cell walls; smaller chloroplasts (cellular sites of photosynthesis); smaller cell mitochondria (centers of energy production); and greater emission of volatile compounds, particularly monoterpenes and green leaf volatiles, which are protective, life-promoting components of the plants’ essential oils. The effects were stronger for the type of radiation produced by wireless routers. While essential oil production overall was increased by the frequency of the microwaves produced by cell phones, it was decreased by the frequency emitted by the routers.
Knotweed and Hawthorn Outperform Lovastatin in Trial
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Calcium Supplements Raise Risk of Brain Lesions
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Duke University study published in the British Journal of Nutrition this summer found that calcium supplements taken by elderly persons may increase the risk of brain lesions that are identified as hyperintensities on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain scans. The researchers studied 227 adults over the age of 60. The patients were assessed for supplemental calcium intake and received brain scans via MRI. Those taking calcium supplements had more lesions of a volume typically associated with hypertension. They noted no dose-dependent relationship between lesion size and the amount of calcium being supplemented. The scientists commented that other studies have found calcium supplementation also associated with greater risk of artery disease. Hyperintensities are observed in normal aging, plus several neurological, psychiatric and autoimmune disorders that affect the brain. They constitute damage to brain tissue caused by restricted blood flow and have been linked to mild cognitive deficits and disturbances.
hinese researchers recently discovered that two herbal extracts may treat atherosclerosis, the hardening of the arteries, as well as or more effectively than the pharmaceutical drug Lovastatin. Sixty-four patients with atherosclerosis of the carotid artery were studied. For six months, half the patients received 20 milligrams of Lovastatin per day, while the other half took an herbal extract combination of Japanese knotweed and hawthorn. After six months, tests showed artery plaque thickness and inflammation were significantly lessened among both groups. However, the herbal extract-treated group showed a greater reduction of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) levels, a marker of risk for cardiovascular disease. Relatively high levels of hs-CRP in otherwise healthy individuals are predictive of heart health crises even when cholesterol levels are within an acceptable range. People with lower values have less of a risk.
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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.
Cultural Roots
Status of Religious Diversity in the U.S. The United States is often described as a religiously free and diverse country, but a new Pew Research Center study reveals that 95 percent of the populace identifies itself as either Christian or unaffiliated (atheist, agnostic or having no particular religion). This ranks the U.S. 68 out of 232 countries and territories in the Pew Religious Diversity Index. Singapore is the world’s most religiously diverse country, followed by Taiwan and Vietnam. The study treats Christian denominations as members of the same religion, which if counted separately, would increase the ranking. But Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Judaism all have internal diversity, as well, and are considered as single religions in the study. There’s an important distinction between religious diversity and religious freedom, which the report does not measure. The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to free exercise of religion, which is not always the case in other countries. Source: PewResearch.org
Bye-Bye Birdie
230 Avian Species on the National Watch List Scientists from 23 organizations, including the federal government, universities and conservation groups, have spent years on the State of the Birds Study, looking at 230 species of birds from different habitats compiling its watch list. Peter Marra, a migratory bird specialist at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Zoo, in Washington, D.C., attributes the population drops of the birds in the most trouble to disappearing habitat or reduced range. Some coastal birds are doing better, and previously endangered wetland birds are recovering due to laws that are protecting them. Marra says, “These populations come back when we create the habitat. The report emphasizes that it’s better to focus on birds that aren’t yet in decline and keep them that way.” Ken Rosenberg, a bird biologist at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, in Ithaca, New York, and an author of the report, says that hunters, as well as conservationists, deserve credit for preserving ducks. He acknowledges, “We’ve put a tremendous amount of resources and money into wetland and waterfowl conservation because of the hunters that contribute financially.” But lots of songbirds are in trouble, and Florida, where bird habitat is disappearing fast, is a crucial stopover for migrating birds. It’s the kind of place that birds both common and endangered urgently need to survive. Source: National Public Radio
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Bamboo Bamboozle ‘Green’ Clothing Made with Toxic Chemicals
Bamboo is rapidly renewable and requires few pesticides to grow. However, bamboo fabric manufacturing is a chemically intensive process that doesn’t provide clear and legitimate product labeling. Misleadingly using the terms eco-friendly and green becomes greenwashing when applied to items such as bamboo clothing. As the Fair Trade Commission describes the overall process, “Most bamboo textile products, if not all, are actually rayon, which typically is made using environmentally toxic chemicals. While different plants, including bamboo, can be used as a source material to create rayon, there’s no trace of the original plant in the finished rayon product.” This example points out the public vigilance required to secure more sustainable, environmentally friendly products. Third-party verification of all claims is recommended. Products made of the bamboo stalk itself, such as poles for furniture or planks for flooring, remain true to their naturally sustainable source. Source: Tinyurl.com/Organic BambooFraud
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Green Envy Planet Power
Scientists May Harvest Energy from Earth’s Infrared Emissions Physicists at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) are developing a device described in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that would harvest energy from Earth’s infrared emissions into outer space. The power is modest, but tangible. Steven J. Byrnes, a postdoctoral fellow at SEAS, points out, “The device could be coupled with a solar cell, for example, to obtain extra power at night without extra installation costs.” Heated by the sun, our planet is very warm compared to the frigid depths of space. Thanks to recent technological advances such as plasmonics and nanofabrication, and new materials like graphene, the researchers say this heat imbalance could soon be transformed into direct current (DC) power, taking advantage of an untapped, virtually limitless energy source. Source: ScienceDaily.com
Feeding Hope
Recognizing Restaurants that Support the Homeless Food Recovery Certified is a new program that rewards restaurants that donate their extra food to those in need with a sticker on their front door. It’s a project of The Food Recovery Network, a national system of college students that takes cafeteria leftovers to homeless people. Founder Ben Simon started the group in 2011 at the University of Maryland, and the network has saved more than 320,000 pounds of food from the dump in its first three years. If a restaurant donates unsold food to the hungry at least once a month, it can apply for the certification. Then Food Recovery Certified verifies with local nonprofits that the donations actually occur before awarding its approval. Simon states, “Every food business should be donating its extra food.” For more information, visit FoodRecoveryCertified.org.
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Don’t Be So Quick to Bash the Rich A survey at social research site Queendom.com reveals that stereotypes of the richest class of society as being uniformly selfish individuals are not entirely accurate. It seems that having money does not necessarily mean that a person has an overactive ego. Actor Will Smith, with an estimated net worth of $200 million, observes, “Money and success don’t change people; they merely amplify what is already there.” Queendom data shows a difference of only a few percentage points between respondents of varying income levels in matters of altruism such as doing and returning favors, putting themselves in others’ shoes, sympathy and empathy. The area where those in a higher socioeconomic status rank at the top is in charitable contributions. Ilona Jerabek, president of parent company PsychTests AIM, says, “Our personality impacts every aspect of our life—the choices we make, the people we surround ourselves with, the career we pursue, the way we respond to life experiences, the way we manage our finances and whether or not we share our good fortune.” Take the survey at Tinyurl.com/ AltruismTest.
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World Peace Caravan to Travel in the Middle East in 2015 The World Peace Caravan, founded by the nonprofit D. Gary Young Foundation, is a global peace movement scheduled to conduct a 12-day camel caravan from Petra, Jordan, to Jerusalem, Israel, from December 15 to 26, 2015. It will be spearheaded by a delegation of 12 youth ambassadors, ages 16 to 24, selected from a worldwide pool of candidates. Their goal is to foster an online youth community to provide young people everywhere a platform to share ideas, voice opinions and educate and learn from their peers. The youths intend to collaborate on solutions-centered projects to help eradicate poverty and hunger, ensure environmental sustainability and attain healthy lives for all. Inspired by a recurring vision, D. Gary Young, CEO of Young Living Essential Oils, chose the ancient Frankincense Trail upon which the Queen of Sheba once journeyed to bring peace offerings to King Solomon. This modern-day journey for peace invites people of all cultures, faiths and backgrounds to retrace the steps of that pioneering peace movement, culminating in a blockbuster World Peace Caravan Concert for Peace in Jerusalem.
From December 14 through January 5, citizen scientists of all ages will participate in the National Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count (Tinyurl. com/AudubonChristmasCount), the country’s longest-running wildlife census. Audubon and other organizations use the data collected by volunteers to monitor population trends and guide conservation efforts. Whether or not families plan to help Audubon volunteers keep track of feathered visitors, they might consider providing backyard birds with gifts of food during the winter, when natural food sources can be scarce. Adorning outdoor trees with edible decorations can also help brighten landscapes, reduce kitchen scraps, creatively involve children in nature and make yards more bird-friendly. Salvage citrus rinds for feeders. Poke holes along the edge of hollowed halves of grapefruit and orange peels and run twine through them so they can hang from a branch. Fill with bird seed or suet. Create ornaments from bread heels or stale loaves. After cutting out shapes with a cookie cutter, spread them with unsalted nut butter and cover with birdseed. Bagels, rice cakes and pinecones can be frosted and sprinkled in the same way. Avoid using anything moldy. For more colorful ornaments, hang orange and apple slices. Drape edible garland around tree branches. Thread unsalted popcorn (stale popcorn strings more easily), fresh cranberries, citrus slices, unshelled peanuts, dried apples or grapes into a garland. Use natural string, wool or raffia for hanging decorations. Wild Birds Unlimited suggests selecting these materials so they can be used by birds as nesting materials in the spring. Collect seed heads and berries to tuck among the branches. According to the National Wildlife Federation, good food sources include seed heads from flowers such as goldenrod, sunflower, coneflower, sumac and mullein; seed heads from grasses such as millet, wheat, foxtail and switchgrass; and berries on sprigs of holly, juniper, cedar, hawthorn and mountain ash. Make sure decorations are hung on a tree or shrub near a window so the whole family can enjoy watching the wildlife they attract. Contributing source: The Humane Society
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Star Coyote Sound Temple Provides a Healing Haven by Charles Lewis
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tar Coyote Sound Healing, in Plano, exists in a quiet residential neighborhood. The lower level of the center is a wide, open area with beautiful hardwood floors, perfect for yoga, tai chi and echoing the tones emitted from gongs, drums and didgeridoos. The space is warm; a welcoming environment that offers a safe space for clients, students and guests to learn, grow, relax, heal and enjoy the fellowship of other like-minded people. Jodi Roberts, the owner and founder of Star Coyote Sound Healing, in Plano, is an anthropologist by trade. Her passion for creative expression and healing through art and music began almost 30 years ago. After taking an Artist’s Way class, Roberts discovered her artist within and began shamanic healing studies that eventually led to drumming and playing Tibetan bowls and gongs and creating the Star Coyote Sound Temple (SCST). SCST offers classes and workshops for all ages. Ongoing events such as community open houses, drumming circles, concerts, mindful meditation, tai chi, yoga, sacred dance and more occur regularly. Private and group healing sessions are available. Roberts offers sound healing, a complementary therapy using music, instruments and/or voice to create enhanced states of physical, emotional and mental well-being, relieve stress and trauma, and encourage the body to
release chemicals and brain signals that make muscles and organs slow down and increase blood flow to the brain. She states, “Quantum physics teaches us that everything vibrates. Sound healing brings the vibrations into harmony and resonance with peace, relaxation, clear thinking and deep breathing.” Kris Sands offers a different kind of treatment, and explains, “Healing Touch energy therapy is a holistic modality in which practitioners uses their hands like magnets to help release stress, trauma, pain, and anxiety from a person’s or animal’s energy field. This helps the client heal him or herself and increase a sense of relaxation and well-being. Training for Healing Touch therapy takes more than four years and is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies and strictly regulated and monitored by Healing Touch officials in San Antonio for efficacy and ethical standards.”
Other offerings at SCST include Edward Henderson, drumming circles, lessons and team-building events; Andy McDonald, yoga and meditation instructor; Veronica Valles, spiritual coach and photographer; Sara Willerson, equine-facilitated psychotherapy sessions for children and adults; Steve Daniel, didgeridoo musician and craftsman; and Standley Johnson, martial arts and Lomi Lomi massage. Roberts spent 10 years traveling Texas and the Southwest giving sacred sound concerts and healing sessions in venues such as the Crow Collection of Asian Art, the Rothko Chapel, the Texas Children’s Hospital, Fort Hood and the Cave Without a Name. “We offer a safe space of peace, mindful communication, creativity, relaxation, fun, joy and health,” says Roberts. “Our collaborators offer many ways to achieve balance, relaxation, joy, harmony and a connection to spirit in ways that are respectful and in alignment with each client’s religious tradition or belief. The alchemy of sacred art and healing creates the invitation for participants and guests and clients to know their self in a deeper way.” Star Coyote Sound Healing is located in a private residence near Parker and Custer, in Plano. For more information or to book a session, call 512-788-1236 or visit StarCoyoteSoundTemple.com. See ad, page 31.
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Music and sound are the language and architecture of the cosmos.
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I become like a tuning fork to the information that is coming to me. In shamanism, this is called being the hollow reed. I step out of the way. In terms of brain frequencies, I go into an alpha state, in which I can attend to what I need to do vocally, but for that moment surrender my voice to the energy. When I work shamanically with drums, animal spirits come through my voice, as do beings from other traditions. I feel like a doorway, or a chauffeur looking in the back seat to see who I’m driving. I live in two diametrically opposed worlds. I’m logical in how I look at things and am fascinated by brain neurology. Then there’s this other side that’s off the charts. I never know when the whales are going to appear. As I operate in an altered state, I can see humpbacks psychically approaching until one of them enters my energy field. Subjectively, I become as large as a whale, at the same time I’m aware of my physical body. I have dual realities, and then the whale sounds emanate through me. In a visionary experience on my 40th birthday, the quesby Tom Kenyon tion arose, “Will you sing the song of the new Earth?” I believe that we’re not going to survive much longer as a species if Article adapted from the film, Song of the New Earth we don’t change how we are living, and that’s hen I was a youngster, I clearly what my work is about. Many people are having Sound opens remember reading a book, The Boy spiritual emergences, yet we don’t, as a culture, consciousness. Who Sang to the World, although I have a place to harness its potential. What I do later learned it doesn’t exist. I read it in some groups is a type of sound healing, working If consciousness with other realm of consciousness and that’s what collectively with the energy of a large gathering. is higher, life on Each person responds in ways unique to them, I became. I sang to the world, sun, moon, stars into some inner emotion and making a Earth will change. breathing and all life. I sang in church and choirs and sound that matches how it feels inside. later took up guitar and piano. One day, a Something happens with people visitor to our house said, “You’re going to heal many people that attend these events. It’s about the transformation in this world with that voice.” and beauty of being able to step into the unknown to When I attended the University of North Carolina, I discommune with a knowledge and intelligence that’ll sing covered that neurophysiology could be used as a language to through my voice. Together, we’ll see what will come explain mystical experiences. The whole time I was engaged forward. in scientific training, I was also going deeper into the mysti A major message I’ve received is that if we are to cism of the East, the yoga of India, Taoism of China, Egyptian survive, we must raise the feminine out of the ashes created alchemy and Tibetan Buddhism. I was practicing every medi- by millennia of cultural traditions and have the male and tation from every tradition, sometimes for five hours a day. female meet together, not one above the other, but in equalWithout realizing it, I was changing my neurophysiology. ity, and with that union, create a new world. Brain research shows that when we experience pure The boy who sang to the world has grown up to sing a sound without language, the right side of the brain lights space that allows people to create their hopes and dreams up like a Christmas tree. I’d worked in brain research for into existence. about 13 years when, while meditating, I received new information about brain geometry that I recognized as the Psychologist and musician Tom Kenyon is trained in geometry of consciousness in its relationship to sound Ericksonian medical hypnosis and whole brain learning. and emotion. His 25 years of practicing psychotherapy led to the for I understood that if I taught this to others, I would obmation of Acoustic Brain Research to scientifically study serve rapid change and improvement in brain function and neuropsychology and psychoacoustics. He teaches Tibetan creativity, which took place when I conducted beta testing Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism, Egyptian high alchemy and at three sites. One day, I was in California doing a workesoteric Christianity. He has authored Brain States, many shop when these sounds just came through me. That’s what CDs and the new documentary about his journey, Song of spawned my current sound work. the New Earth (SongOfTheNewEarth.com).
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nthropologists studying traditional societies around the world know that if someone complained of depression or disheartenment in a traditional society, the natural healer, medicine person or shaman would focus on their relationship with the sensory, experiential and energetic world and have them re-engage with life/qi/spirit. As Angeles Arrien, in The Four-Fold Way: Walking the Paths of the Warrior, Healer, Teacher and Visionary, says, “They would ask you questions like: ‘When did you stop dancing? When did you stop singing? When did you stop being enchanted by stories? When did you stop finding comfort in the sweet territory of silence?’” In contemporary culture, we have stopped dancing, singing, being enchanted by stories or finding comfort in silence, and it is here where we have experienced the loss of soul. There has been value placed mainly on thinking
and figuring things out. Hopi prophecy teaches that the connection of head and heart (body) is necessary to have full health as a species. Native elders also teach that there is a need to balance the honoring of both the feminine and masculine archetypes within people, so that we learn to honor the planet and each other and to go beyond many of the “isms” that prevail. Dancing, singing, storytelling and silence are the four universal healing salves, and that’s where sound healing comes in. Healing music produces the relaxation response, a psychological and physiological de-stressing of body, mind and emotions. Sound healing is seeing new applicationa and acceptance in hospitals and the medical and veterinary communities, via doctors such as the integrative oncologist Dr. Mitchell Gaynor, in New York. Even the U.S. military has been
seeking alternative methods to support soldiers returning from the Middle East with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and sound healing is one of a number of modalities offered in these programs. The sound healing program for the military is for soldiers that want more than drugs to handle the symptoms of PTSD and traumatic brain injuries. Many soldiers with these issues cannot sleep, and successful sound sessions often result in a room full of snoring soldiers. Jodi Roberts, the owner of Star Coyote Sound Temple, in Plano, is an anthropologist who has trained as both a shamanic practitioner, sound healer and Tibetan bowl and gong musician for almost 30 years. Being the first sound healing/ meditation specialist at the Fort Hood Army Combat Stress RESET Program in Killeen TX, and creator of the Care for the Caregivers program for nurses at the Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, she has recorded nine music CDs, one titled HeartSide, which is used extensively by individuals that have trouble sleeping peacefully at night. Connect with Roberts at 512-788-1236, SacredInspiration.com or StarCoyoteSoundTemple.com. See ad, page 31.
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Opening Up to Miracles Gabrielle Bernstein on Creating More Happiness by April thompson
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otivational speaker and bestselling author Gabrielle Bernstein knows the gravitational pull of addiction firsthand. Although introduced to spiritual practices from an early age, she turned away from that upbringing in her 20s, pulled instead into a vortex of drugs, alcohol and unhealthy relationships while running a public relations firm promoting Manhattan nightclubs. After hitting rock bottom at age 25, Bernstein made the unwavering decision to seek spiritual help and change her life. The entrepreneurial young woman found her groove as a spiritual teacher, introducing millions to new ways of thinking and living through her books, lectures, blogs and videos. Her no-nonsense approach to spirituality and knack for making practices
like meditation and prayer accessible to beginners and cynics have attracted a new generation of seekers. Bernstein’s latest book, Miracles Now:108 Life-Changing Tools for Less Stress, More Flow, and Finding Your True Purpose, offers simple, yet powerful tips to short-circuit unhealthy thought patterns and take a shortcut to transformational change.
Why do you reframe a miracle as simply a shift in perception? Shifting your perception and choosing again is a core principle from A Course in Miracles, a metaphysical text that I study and teach from. When you choose to reorganize your belief system and align it with a loving, forgiving perspective, rather than a fear-based reality, that’s when miracles can happen.
When you choose to reorganize your belief system and align it with a loving, forgiving perspective, rather than a fear-based reality, that’s when miracles can happen. Some people shift away from a harmful relationship with addictive drugs and alcohol like you did, while others take such unhealthy behaviors to the grave; what makes the difference? Often when we get caught in unhealthy behavior, we aren’t willing to ask for help. I think the reason I was able to leave those behaviors behind and create a new path was my willingness to live a different way. I was able to witness my life and see that it wasn’t working. It’s an ongoing process; I’ve been on my current path of turning to spiritual principles for many years, but I’m still constantly working to apply them throughout my moment-tomoment experiences.
How does meditation help create radical change? I think meditation is a key tool for health, happiness and well-being. It can help reorganize the nervous system, lower stress levels, calm the mind and recalibrate energy. It can help us experience more synchronicity in our lives and a greater sense of interconnectedness, as well.
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What do you struggle with the most and what personal miracle are you still trying to realize? I’m in constant conversation with myself over my thoughts and beliefs about judgment and separation. People are programmed by society to believe we are separate and to judge ourselves and others. My practice suggests a reinterpretation of that general belief system in order to perceive things differently. I also try to forgive limiting thoughts I was holding onto; for example, judging myself for not performing well at a lecture. Talking too much in conversations is a big challenge for me. A practice in my Miracles Now book called WAIT, for “Why am I talking?” reminds me to notice when I’m saying too much, commenting unnecessarily or not supporting the greater good.
How do you think about money, and has that proven helpful in broader terms? I believe that we have the power to attract healthier relationships in our financial circumstances in the same way that we have the power to attract healthier relationships with people in our lives. Some people think that you can’t both be spiritual and secure financial abundance; I think that’s nonsense. When you start to reorganize your beliefs around your self-worth and capacity to earn, and open up to your intuitive voice and the creative possibilities for earning, then your financial situation can change dramatically. I have lived that principle fully. I was brought up in a poverty mindset, but with a shift in perception, I was able to release my fears of financial insecurity.
Do you have a go-to practice that you reach for first when faced with a difficult situation? When I’m faced with a complicated situation or feeling powerless, I say a prayer in stillness. Such a practice asks through prayer and listens through meditation. It’s in that stillness that I can hear the voice of intuition and the voice of forgiveness, and love can come forward. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com. natural awakenings
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spiritual aspects of the season or visits from out-of-town family members. When shopping together for gifts, make a plan and stick with it, letting everyone know its purpose beforehand. Resist impulsive purchases trumpeted by store promotions.
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Give Kids the True Gifts of the Season by Meredith Montgomery
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ccording to a poll by the Center for a New American Dream in 2005, three out of four Americans wish the holidays were less materialistic. Traditionally rooted in family, faith and joy, the season can be marred by commercialization. Instead, inspire the whole family to take a “buy less, get more” approach so that everyone can experience the essence of what many consider the most wonderful time of the year.
Raise Awareness
The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood (CCFC) reports that U.S. companies now spend about $17 billion annually marketing to children, up from $100 million in 1983. Many kids are formulating wish lists year-round, due to the continual bombardment of alluring commercials. CCFC Associate Director Josh Golin attests that the holiday season is a perfect time to start discussing the power of advertising and the techniques used. Teens are especially sensitive to the notion of being manipulated by adults. For children under 8 that can’t yet comprehend the persuasive intent of commercials, limit screen time with all devices. Golin advises that the scope of commercialism has changed radically. “It’s no longer just television commercials, but also Internet, cell phones and video games. Plus, children’s media characters are placed on every type of product imaginable. Think about limiting commercialism in all forms; you can’t just turn off the TV.”
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New American Dream’s Simplify the Holidays guide at Tinyurl.com/SimplifyTheHolidays encourages families to reconnect by participating in meaningful activities such as neighborhood caroling, building a gingerbread house, preparing gift boxes for the homeless, taking a nature hike or making a feeder for backyard birds. Explore volunteer projects as a family, letting the children’s interests lead. If kids are attracted to water, pick up litter along a shoreline. In the spirit of the season, donate gently used clothing, books and toys to a shelter. For animal lovers, contribute time or materials to a local animal rescue or rehabilitation center. Attend community events such as musical performances, plays and art exhibits. Seek out inexpensive or free local activities. Kids are often enthralled by a simple tour of neighborhood Christmas lights.
Gift Buying
Make gift purchases consistent with the family’s values. Golin suggests resisting the temptation to buy the season’s “hot” products. “Resist buying what’s advertised the most. We have power as parents and as part of a larger culture to believe there’s no such thing as a must-have toy or holiday gift.” Instead, search for timeless, high-quality items that are eco-friendly and fair trade. Try wooden toys for babies and toddlers or a bamboo skateboard for teens. Ads can make a toy look appealing because it’s brandnew and ready-to-use, but homemade gifts can be a more meaningful alternative. New American Dream suggests constructing a rope swing or wooden sandbox for little ones. Given a comfortable timeframe, children can gift grownups homemade green cleaning products or re-potted herb and houseplant clippings. All ages can give away the last book they read and kick off a year-round book exchange. Forego more tangible items by gifting experiences like a zoo membership, bowling gift cards or movie tickets, or make a charitable donation to a cause that the recipient supports. Let friends and family make shopping easier by inviting them to create such a gift registry at SoKindRegistry.com.
Unplug
Always plan for quiet time. It reduces exposure to holiday marketing, creates opportunities for family bonding and fosters independent children. Golin observes, “We can all be better about trusting our kids to entertain themselves. When reducing screen time, we don’t necessarily need to suggest activities to kids. Give them the space to be bored for a minute and be amazed at what they come up with on their own.” Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).
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oliday time can be challenging for parents that don’t want to overindulge their children. Advertisers are out in full force and friends are talking about what they want for Christmas. Wise parents don’t want to send the message that the holidays are just about acquiring material items. Here are some tips to avoid going overboard. Do not attempt to talk the child out of wanting so much. Instead, listen to them and empathize. Rather than lecturing, understand how the child feels and respond with a validation, like “I can see why you would want all of these things. They look like a lot of fun!” Then, let the child know that they will be getting some of things on their list. Having children use their own money to purchase gifts for others in the family greatly increases their appreciation for gift exchanging. It gives them ownership, creates an interest in others’ holiday experience and gives them a sense of pride. Giving kids an allowance helps them to be able to purchase things for family or friends. Earning extra money by doing certain chores is another great way to enable them to buy for others. In families that adopt a child or family in need at holiday time, it is helpful for kids to be involved in the process by contributing some of their own money and helping with the selection of gifts. Give plenty of attention to other holiday traditions such as caroling, playing special music, games, cooking special foods and spending quality time with friends or family. When parents focus on aspects other than the gifts, they illustrate to their children what is most important around the holidays. Avoid falling into the competitive trap of feeling that kids need to have everything the other kids are getting. Keeping in mind that desire is what often motivates humans, allow children, especially older ones, to work for and buy the things they did not get as gifts. No item will be as appreciated as the one they toil to get. Spend time talking with children about the meaning behind the holidays. Whether or not a family is religious, all faiths have wonderful, virtuous messages. It can be very stressful attempting to get through the holidays while sticking to core values about gift-giving. But the true gift to a child is a parent with convictions strong enough to stand up to the advertising industry, the retailers, the “Joneses” and their own children. Amy Egan is a CTA certified life and parenting coach and co-founder of Inner Evolution—group life coaching for women. For more information, call 214-356-7646 or visit TexasParenting.net. See listing, page 45.
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Fe, New Mexico, that’s also reflected in his book, The Hope: A Guide to Sacred Activism. Born in India, educated at England’s Oxford University and in the religious traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism and Christianity, he now resides in Melbourne, Arkansas, where he’s founder and director of the Institute for Sacred Activism. The goal of his international travel is to bring concerned people together to proactively face global crises. Says Harvey, “Sacred activism is a fusion of two of the most powerful fires of the human psyche—the mystic’s passion for God and the activist’s passion for justice.”
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they can strangle other plants. But I talked it over with my neighbor and we agreed to let them grow. This year, we had more monarchs than ever.” These two women might not realize it, but they had engaged in spiritual activism. They became aware of a problem, approached it with compassion, learned about the issue, realized life’s interdependence and committed themselves to positive action for a result that is good for all. It’s a process that Andrew Harvey first described in a 2005 talk he gave at the Santuario de Guadalupe, in Santa
The Awakening – Progressing from concerned citizen to spiritual activist is a gradual process. It may begin with an issue to which one feels called. “Our life in the world is a continual call and response,” observes Kabir Helminski, of Santa Cruz, California. He authors and translates books on the Muslim Sufi tradition, which tends to have an open relationship with other religions, and is a core faculty member of the Spiritual Paths Institute, which encourages seekers to find the sacred traditions that speak to them. “Sometimes events are a waking dream calling for interpretation, and sometimes the heart is directly addressed from within,” says Helminski. Compassion – Once an event moves us, prayer can be a pathway that opens our hearts to compassion, according to Jagadish Dass, of Granada Hills, California. The healer and teacher wrote The Prayer Project: The 3-Minute, 3 Times a Day Solution for World Change, which encourages involvement with something bigger than ourselves. Dass maintains that praying for three minutes, three times a day, will help us transmute into expressing a quiet power. “As we take responsibility for our lives, a transformation occurs within,” he says. We begin to inspire others to also take up the cause of working for change and bringing more peace, joy and love to the world. Likewise, Harvey urges each of us to make a real commitment to daily spiritual practice on the road to
“When you put spirit and activism together, you realize that all actions are connected to spirit. It makes you think about your duty in every instance—from how you treat people throughout your day to how you treat the environment. It becomes a satisfying way of living.” ~ Carla Goldstein spiritual activism. He suggests, “Start with a short prayer that aligns you with the pure deep love that is longing to use you as its instrument in the world.” Options include prayers from many of the world’s spiritual traditions shared in Dass’ book; a free download is provided at StewardshipOfTheSoul.com. Interconnectedness – Just as everything in the universe is connected by the simple act of being, like-minded people can connect to do good in the world. Sacred activists pursuing their own spiritual paths need to work with others, according to Harvey. “They form empowering and encouraging networks of grace—beings of like heart, brought together by passion, skill and serendipity to pool energies, triumphs, griefs, hopes and resources of all kinds. When people of like mind and heart gather together, sometimes miraculously powerful synergy can result.” Harvey has found that groups of six to 12 people become the most efficient and productive, whether joined together through a profession (such as physicians on medical missions), a passion for animal rights or the environment, or a strong sense of social justice. Knowledge – Knowledge, both inward- and outward-seeking, is another key to doing good for all. Carla Goldstein, JD, chief external affairs officer at the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, in Rhinebeck, New York, and cofounder of its Women’s Leadership
Center, used her interest in women’s empowerment issues as a springboard to spiritual activism. “For the first 20 years of my professional life, I focused on public policy and politics,” she says. “But something was missing in the rhetoric of taking care of each other.” Practicing yoga and meditation and receiving support during a personal health crisis prompted what she terms “an awakening understanding of a gap between personal change and systems change.” Goldstein came to question her own “rugged individualism” versus the interconnectedness she felt when people took care of her. “Can we actually move towards integrating these two ideals?” she asked herself. Knowledge about issues is readily available from experts and organizations that experts recommend; she observes, “The big question is: What is needed for us to be of help?” Sometimes listening and understanding can be powerful. Under the auspices of the Omega Women’s Leadership Center, Goldstein invited women on both sides of the reproductive rights issue to meet in 2005. They had been part of the Public Conversations Project in the Boston suburb of Watertown, Massachusetts, begun after medical staff members were killed and wounded at an area women’s health clinic providing abortions in 1994. “Women from the divided community initially came together to tell their
stories,” Goldstein relates. “Over time, they developed a deep love for each other. Nobody changed their positions, but they did change how they interacted with one another.” They experienced a shift from emotional and verbal turbulence to, if not agreement, feelings of peace and understanding. Since then, the project has grown to facilitate such conversations in 38 states and 15 countries (PublicConversations.org). Positive Action – While many thorny issues take long-term, dedicated efforts to be resolved, others only need smaller individual or collaborative actions for positive outcomes. For Mark Nepo, a New York City poet, philosopher and author of the New York Times bestseller, The Book of Awakening, kindness is the force behind positive action, no matter how modest at first. “Kindness reveals kinship. It gives us connection to everything greater than us and everything else that is kind in the universe,” he says. “I think it’s powerfully effective, yet it’s such a small thing.” Nepo is active in Bread for the Journey, an international nonprofit that encourages community grassroots philanthropic projects that generate micro-grants. One involved a small town in northern New Mexico that sought to improve the lives of local teenagers when the town’s elders wanted to open a youth center as a positive alternative to the drug scene. Just before the center was scheduled to open, the project ran out of money for required floodlights, so Bread for the Journey funded them and the center opened. “Within a few years, the whole culture shifted,” reports Nepo. This small contribution made a big difference to the whole community. Once awakened and nurtured, spiritual activism can become an omnipresent part of our lives. Says Goldstein, “When you put spirit and activism together, you realize that all actions are connected to spirit. It makes you think about your duty in every instance—from how you treat people throughout your day to how you treat the environment. It becomes a satisfying way of living.” Judith Fertig is a freelance writer from Overland Park, KS.
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olunteering provides rewarding satisfaction and progress for adults and children alike. Seniors stay involved and parents work alongside kids to experience the value of helping others. Local places of worship often maintain a list of opportunities to serve a community through helping and healing ministries and special projects. The Red Cross is best known for supplying aid in emergency situations, but many needs are year-round (RedCross.org). A call to city hall can steer willing participants to the right local organization. Here are other examples from around the country to spark loveinspired ideas.
meditation or restorative yoga, work the front desk, read to preschoolers and do fundraising.
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Meals on Wheels does much more than deliver lunches to those in need (mowaa.org). In Austin, Texas, the Healthy Options Program for the Elderly program brings a bag of groceries monthly to clients most nutritionally at risk, plus Groceries to Go volunteers shop for or with clients every two weeks. Minor safety-related home repairs are provided through the Handy Wheels project. In Seattle, community helpers paint classrooms, install new playground equipment and donate books and supplies at the city’s public schools. Berkley, California, YMCA volunteers teach classes like mindful 26
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Homeless dogs in shelters learn leash manners while participating in the Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound program at South Carolina’s Aiken County Animal Shelter. Leashes and treats are supplied to encourage volunteers to walk dogs at least once a week. It’s healthy exercise for both dogs and humans. To calculate the calorie burn, visit Tinyurl. com/WalkOffCalories. Shelter cats need socialization, too. Visits that include playtime and gentle petting make them more adoptable.
New York Cares has family projects available with no minimum age requirement (NYCares.org). Either on an ongoing or a one-day basis, volunteers improve parks, plant community gardens and refresh public spaces. Trails require refurbishing after bad weather. Streams and waterways need a good cleanup after floods. Check with the park ranger for more information. With a little research, volunteers can find the right activity, whatever their location, interest, age or abilities. Another good place to start is VolunteerMatch. org, which is easy to search by zip code and personal interests. A perfect opportunity to help others awaits.
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Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes Yields eight servings
Place sweet potatoes in a 2-to-3½-quart slow cooker.
This recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan.
Mix applesauce, maple syrup, coconut oil and cinnamon together and spoon over potatoes.
6 medium (2 lbs) sweet potatoes or yams, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 11/2 cups organic applesauce 1 /3 cup maple syrup 2 Tbsp coconut oil 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Cover and cook on low heat setting 6 to 8 hours or until potatoes are very tender. Sprinkle with organic brown sugar and nuts in amount desired (optional) and enjoy.
Easy Pumpkin Pie 2 cups organic canned real pumpkin (not pumpkin filling) 1 /2 cup honey 4 egg whites 1 /4 tsp sea salt 11/2 tsp cinnamon 1 /2 tsp ground ginger 1 /4 tsp ground cloves
11/2 cups almond milk (or milk of choice) 1 readymade graham cracker crust Combine all ingredients in bowl and mix well. Pour in crust and bake for 15 minutes at 425 F and then reduce to 350 F for 45 minutes uncovered.
Recipes compliments of Leann Forst, MBA, CHHP, a board-certified health coach and owner GroovyBeets. Connect with her at 214-673-4788. For more information, healthy recipes, tips and ideas, visit GroovyBeets.com. See ad, page 30. natural awakenings
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HAPPY FEASTING TO ALL
Tasty Rituals that Deepen the Holiday Spirit by lane vail
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he holiday season is ripe with an array of spiritual, cultural and family rituals. We celebrate, reflect, give gifts and, of course, feast. Fortunately, the media also teems with tips on how to avoid high-calorie holiday goodies, says Dr. Michelle May, author of Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat. For our diet-driven culture to resolve its struggle with food, she says we must learn to honor its intrinsic value. Ritualized eating can help; a recent study published in the journal Psychological Science found that engaging in food rituals evokes mindfulness that enhances the enjoyment of eating.
Pause
Hunger, the body’s fuel gauge, manifests in physical symptoms like a growling stomach or low blood sugar, says May, citing a useful analogy. “You wouldn’t drive around and pull into every gas station you see; you’d check your fuel gauge first. Before filling up with food, pause and check your fuel gauge. Am I actually hungry, or is this desire coming from something else?” May suggests practicing FEASTing: First, focus on physical sensations, thoughts and emotions; perhaps we’re thirsty, rather than hungry, rationalizing that holiday foods are special, or feeling stressed or lonely. Next, explore why the feelings or thoughts are present, and 28
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then accept them without judgment. Strategize ways of satisfying the need and take a small step toward change.
Savor
Complex preparations for a major holiday can provoke anxiety and impatience, and likewise, feelings of longing or disappointment when it’s over. Sarah Ban Breathnach, bestselling author of Simple Abundance and Peace and Plenty, recommends allowing Christmastide to unfold at its own pace and celebrating all of December with a homemade Advent calendar. Craft a tree-shaped tower of tiny boxes or a garland of burlap mini-bags clipped with clothespins. Place an almond covered in organic dark chocolate in each container and use the treat as a daily mini-meditation. “Drop into the present moment, fully savor the luxurious, small bite and experience the pleasure of eating,” suggests May. Consider it symbolic of the season’s sweetness.
Connect
“Food connects us with one another, our heritage and our culture,” says May. Heather Evans, Ph.D., a Queen’s University professor and a holiday culinary history expert in Ontario, Canada, suggests creating a food diary of traditions to reinforce a connection with the past and support a holiday food legacy for the future. Ask grandparents about their childhood culinary memories, peruse family recipe books or discover new dishes that honor everyone’s ethnic heritage. Then create an heirloom holiday cookbook with handwritten recipes arranged alongside favorite photos and stories.
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According to pagan philosophy, sharing seasonal food with loved ones during the winter solstice on December 21 symbolizes the shared trust that warmth and sunlight will return. Eating warm foods provides physical comfort and eating seasonally and locally connects us to the Earth, observes May. Sync body and spirit with the season by stewing root vegetables, baking breads, sipping hot cider and tea, and nibbling on nuts and dried fruits. “The repetition of predictable foods is reassuring,” remarks Evans, and it celebrates nature’s transitions.
Play
Stir-Up Sunday is a Victorian amusement filled with fun, mystery and mindfulness, says Ban Breathnach. Some December Sunday, have each family member help stir the batter of a special Christmas cake while stating a personal new year’s intention. Drop a clean coin, bean or trinket into the mix and bake. Serve it with a sprig of holly on Christmas Day, and the person with the piece containing the lucky charm will be rewarded with a prosperous, wholesome and positive new year, according to tradition. Evans remarks, “This is a wonderful ritual for nurturing the health and spirit of the family.”
Give
Boxing Day offers something far more meaningful to celebrate than postholiday sales. Originating as a tradition that thrived during the 19th century,
“December 26 was a chance for landowners and homeowners to give back to household staff and local tradespeople,” says Evans. “It’s a tradition worth reviving to pause, reflect on our own good fortune and contribute to others’ comfort.” Consider serving a meal at a local soup kitchen, collecting items for a food drive or offering a box of healthy culinary treats to community stewards at a fire station, post office or library. On Christmas Day, says Ban Breathnach, “Our kids have the world lying at their feet.” Boxing Day, she says, provides a natural transition to reach out in charity. Lane Vail is a freelance writer and blogger at DiscoveringHomemaking.com.
HEALTHY HOLIDAY TOPPERS Creating a repertoire of delicious wintery foods can help evoke health, mindfulness and delight during the holiday season. Dr. Michelle May advises approaching the entire process of eating, including the menu planning, shopping and food preparation, with a spirit of mindfulness, which adds a deeper dimension of pleasure to the experience. “Cake becomes more than just cake,” she says. “It becomes something the family creates and enjoys together.” Savor these rituals and recipes with loved ones.
Memory-Making Christmas Cake
A Revitalizing Ritual for the New Year Start the new year with a tabula rasa (clean slate) by hosting a New Year’s Eve Good Riddance Tea Party. Gather family and friends over warm ginger tea, spiced apple cider, hot chocolate and festive finger foods. Guests write down on slips of paper any mistakes, disappointments, regrets, hurts or failings they wish to be forgiven or forgotten. One by one, put them into a crackling fireplace or bonfire to symbolize surrendering of the past. “This ties the heart strings in a comforting bow,” comments author Sarah Ban Breathnach. Then, inscribe fresh intentions for the year to come and tuck them away in a special place. “This is the most mystical part, because so many prayers get answered,” Ban Breathnach says. Lastly, toast the new year with optimism and joy.
This nontraditional, healthy Christmas cake is alcohol-, sugar- and gluten-free. It relies on fruit for sweetness, almond meal for moistness and vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and orange essences for a perfect mingling of flavors. Prepare the cake with the whole family as a Stir-Up Sunday ritual, and keep it tightly sealed in the refrigerator until Christmas Day. Serve in small portions at room temperature or warmed in the oven and alongside vanilla bean custard or plain yogurt swirled with orange blossom honey. Yields 20 servings 21/2 cups (600 grams) mixed and chopped dried fruit (raisins, prunes, figs, apricots, currants, sultanas and/ or dates) 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 /4 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp vanilla bean extract Zest and juice from 1 organic orange 3 Tbsp olive oil 3 organic free-range eggs 2 cups (200 gm) ground almonds (almond flour) 1 /4 cup (50 gm) walnuts Preheat the oven to 300° F. Line the sides and base of a 7-inch round cake tin with parchment paper. natural awakenings
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Courtesy of Teresa Cutter, TheHealthyChef.com
The Perfect Custard
Combine the dried fruit, spices, vanilla, orange zest and juice, olive oil and eggs. Mix in the almond flour and walnuts, then spoon the batter into the baking tin. Bake for an hour-and-a-half. Insert a skewer or toothpick to see if it comes out moist, but clean; if not, bake for up to 30 minutes more. (Cover the top if necessary to prevent over-browning.) After cooling, remove from the tin and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one month. Courtesy of Teresa Cutter, author of The 80/20 Diet and founder of TheHealthyChef.com.
Yields 6 servings A velvety-smooth custard, also called crème anglaise, may be used as a foundation of many desserts. It can be flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, chocolate, citrus, coffee or pistachio. Pour this vanilla bean custard over a warm Christmas cake or serve it straight up as eggnog, adding a touch of brandy and dusting of nutmeg. 2 cups milk of choice (organic, almond, coconut, soy or rice) 2 organic free-range eggs 2 tsp vanilla bean extract 2 Tbsp organic maple syrup or 1 Tbsp honey 1 Tbsp cornflour or kudzu Pinch nutmeg Heat milk in a saucepan with vanilla and honey and bring to near boiling, then remove from heat. Beat eggs and cornflour in a stainless steel mixing bowl until combined. Pour the hot milk over the eggs and whisk in well. Pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan and cook over a gentle heat, stirring
with a wooden spoon until it thickens and coats the back of the spoon. Remove from the heat quickly and pour back into the mixing bowl. Whisk well to slightly cool and smooth it out. If any lumps appear, strain the mixture through a sieve. Serve hot or cold. To warm up cold custard, put in a bowl set over a pan of simmering water; stir and heat through gently. NOTE: For an egg-free custard, heat 17 oz almond milk with 2 Tbsp honey or 100 percent maple syrup and 2 tsp vanilla extract until near boiling. Thicken with a slurry made from 2 Tbsp cornflour, arrowroot or kudzu. Finish with a sprinkling of nutmeg. Courtesy of Teresa Cutter, author of The 80/20 Diet and founder of TheHealthyChef.com.
Melody Moonlight’s Magical Monster Loving Potion Yields 4 servings Melody Moonlight’s story, which birthed the potion
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hen you rise in the morning, give thanks for the light, for your life, for your strength. Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason to give thanks, the fault lies in yourself. ~Tecumseh
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32 oz apple juice 1 /2 cup dried holy basil leaf 2 Tbsp dried orange peel 2 Tbsp dried rosemary 11/2 Tbsp crushed cardamom 11/2 Tbsp dried ginger root 1 Tbsp dried peppermint leaves 1 /2 Tbsp ground nutmeg 11/2 cinnamon sticks 13 drops each of essences of chicory flower, beech flower and rose quartz (all available at natural grocers) In a large pot, bring the apple juice to a near boil. Add all the other ingredients and turn off the heat. Read Melody Moonlight’s story at Tinyurl.com/LovePotionStory to infuse it all with magic and meaning. Courtesy of Andy Bottagaro, potion maker at Shine Restaurant & Gathering Place, in Boulder, CO.
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Pet Bed-Buddies Is Sleeping Together Healthy? by Erik J. Martin
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here was a time Staying in close room in the bed if you when Eliska, a don’t wake up.” contact makes it three-pound Prague ratter, would curl up and easier to pick up Make a Good Choice sleep next to owner Krista fleas, ticks or skin “Having your pet sleep in DeAngelis, and most of the time, she and the mites a pet may the bed with you is a perdog enjoyed a peaceful sonal choice,” says hocarry, and can night’s slumber. listic Veterinarian Patrick Then DeAngelis worsen allergies. Mahaney, of California married, and her husPet Acupuncture & Wellband banned the dog ness, in West Hollywood. ~ Roger Valentine, from the bed for fear of holistic veterinarian By discouraging this unintentionally squashbehavior, “Your pet will ing Eliska in his sleep. After enduring a be less likely to confuse your bed with few sleepless nights of canine whining theirs, and therefore prevent potential and barking, the Salt Lake City couple territory-related problems.” By failing successfully curbed their pet’s protests to discourage it, “You not only face the by simply spraying Eliska with a misting possibility of behavioral problems, you bottle every time she acted up. After could also face adverse effects to your two nights of this routine, the pocketown sleep and health,” he notes. sized pooch was fully trained to sleep According to results published in by herself in another room. a survey of 300 sleep disorder patients “I originally thought letting my dog conducted by Dr. John Shepard, then sleep in my bed was a good idea,” says medical director of the Mayo Clinic DeAngelis, a communications director Sleep Disorders Center, in Rochester, at Westminster College. “But I realized Minnesota, nearly 60 percent of the pet that they can keep you up when they owners in the study slept with their pets rustle around, wake you up if they have inside the bedroom. Twenty-two perto go out and sometimes go to the bath- cent of the patients were likely to have
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pets sleeping on the bed with them. Plus, 53 percent said their sleep was disrupted to some extent every night. Twenty-one percent and 7 percent of their dogs and cats, respectively, snored. Yet, a British study of 420 UK cat owners conducted by the nonprofit Cats Protection revealed that 44 percent of respondents (including 51 percent of women polled) said they enjoyed a better night’s sleep with a cat in bed with them than with a human companion. Benefits listed included an absence of snoring, more space on the bed and soothing purrs. “The advantages of letting your pet share your bed include companionship, warmth and a sense of security,” advises Mahaney. Among the drawbacks, he notes lack of space for people to sleep, interruption of normal sleep patterns and the pet’s confusion about its expected place to sleep.
Nip Problems in the Bud
To break a pet of a bed-sleeping habit, Mahaney recommends applying persistence, consistency and the following tips:
A pet’s companionship can reduce levels of stress hormones while enabling people to deal with their emotions and stressful situations. ~ American Heart Association journal, Hypertension ■ Establish a separate area or bed for the pet to sleep. A cat or dog bed can be as simple as a clean, soft blanket placed nearby. ■ Use positive reinforcement techniques. Offer a tiny training treat, “gooddog” clicker noise or praise when the animal is comfortably resting in its own bed, to reinforce this desirable behavior. ■ Immediately address any territorial aggression when co-sleeping with a pet, such as growling or nipping. First, authoritatively say, “No!” Then put the pet on the floor or into its own bed and give the command to sit and stay.
■ If problematic behavior persists, seek consultation with a veterinary behavior specialist.
Let Sleeping Dogs Lie
If a family member decides to share a bed with a pet, Mahaney offers the following recommendations: ■ Let it sleep on top of the covers, instead of under them. ■ Be aware of the need to remove environmental debris, including fecal material, on its coat before bedtime. ■ Give the dog an opportunity to void itself within a reasonable timeframe before going to sleep. A typical healthy dog should not have to get up in the middle of the night to urinate or defecate. ■ Allow a cat the opportunity to exit the bedroom throughout the night to play, eat, drink and use the litter box. Cats are nocturnal animals and are more likely to be active during lights out. Erik J. Martin regularly contributes to WebVet.com, from which this was adapted.
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Hymn to Living in Silence by Robert Rabbin
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here’s one truth, and Celebrate the Then, by letting everyit is silence. All truths thing go the second it dawn of the occurs, we return to clarity, come from, exist as and return to silence. winter solstice freedom and eternal openSilence is behind every ness. We live in silence. For on December 21 it is in silence that God is holy thought, word and act. All holiness is silent. in nature and working, playing and loving. This is what all sages In silence, we become perin silence. know and say: Enter silence fectly one with that divine and we leave behind the working, playing and loving. rubble of self and no-self, time and When absolutely all has been given death. Enter silence and we see the up and only emptiness remains, even world that God created; that we are the then, take one more step towards silence. created. God, the world and being are Give away the emptiness. Hold back one. Life is suddenly real—beautiful and nothing. Even the giver is given away. perfect in each curve and angle. In silence, we transform and are This awakening into truth hapreborn. We become real with more joy, pens as we surrender everything pleasure, peace and contentment than to silence. We must give away our we ever hoped for. Our highest purpose inventory of unreleased thoughts and is fulfilled, our greatest longing is realcherished beliefs, undigested experiized in ways we know not. ences and dogma, disappointments, In becoming nothing, we become fears, worries, resentments and soreverything. We need nothing, and thus rows; even personal desires and joys. have everything. With nothing to pro If it’s difficult to do: throw it away, tect, only peace remains. It cannot be fling it off, kick it out. Just don’t let it controlled or fathomed, only lived. We stay. We must empty our storehouses of love this about the holy ones, the sages. past, present and future, and then burn No one knows how it happens, only them down so that nothing can ever that it does. accumulate again. In silence, we are moved by what Now give more. Let go of ego, will moves all else without knowing how, why and humility, ignorance and knowledge, or when. This is freedom, love and truth. the body and its faculties. Surrender what is and is not yourself. Give away Robert Rabbin is a self-awareness meaning, purpose and happiness, even teacher and author. Connect at precious life itself. Nothing can remain. RobertRabbin.com.
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Find Your Fitness Style Workouts that Suit Your Personality by Wendy Worrall Redal
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hile some people find repetitious workouts boring, others like doing predictable routines at regular locations. Ensuring that our fitness regimen jives with our “fitness personality” is integral to making exercise a consistent part of our lifestyle, a concept that has traction among exercise experts. Jonathan Niednagel, founder and director of The Brain Type Institute, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, and an athletic consultant for professional teams, explains in his book, Your Key to Sports Success, that understanding our inborn brain type can help us to determine which sport is best suited to motivate us. In Suzanne Brue’s book, The 8 Colors of Fitness, she applies principles from the Myers-Briggs personality inventory to help readers develop a personalized exercise program. Susan Davis-Ali, Ph.D., in St. Paul, Minnesota, a professional coach for working women, created a Fitness Interest Profile survey for the Life Time Fitness health club chain. She points to research that suggests people that engage in activities appropriate for their personalities enjoy their workouts more and are likely to stay with them longer. Identifying our fitness personality can help us find a program that suits our rhythms and interests. Based on composites from growing research, here are six categories that assess and capture the way we may feel about exercise; more than one can apply to any individual. Disciplined and driven. This is an image to which many of us may aspire, even though not everyone fits the mold. These exercisers are self-motivated and goal-oriented. Commitment and consistency go hand-in-hand. They like to use devices to track progress, maintain a training log and/or work with a personal trainer in systematic workouts geared to measure improvement. Disciplined types are often early risers; starting the day with regular exercise is second nature. Compatible fitness regimens include cardio workouts, interval and weight training, running, swimming and martial arts.
Relishes routine. While these folks are disciplined and driven in some ways, they tend to be more relaxed about regimens. The key to success here is consistency. They like order and familiarity in exercise settings and practice and may enjoy reading or watching a screen during workouts. Whatever the preferred approach, whether it’s a favorite training video, Wii Fit video game, favorite teacher or memorized Pilates moves, these exercisers like to stick with it, even working out at the same time every day—often first thing in the morning or after work—finding that regularity can be habit-forming. Conscious contemplative. Reflective individuals enjoy quiet, solo activities like long-distance running, biking, hiking and swimming, that allow opportunities to look inward, often without thinking too much about the physical details. Exercise offers a chance to clear the mind and renew the spirit while strengthening the body. These types naturally gravitate to outdoor pursuits, but some indoor practices may also suit them, like yoga, Pilates, tai chi or even karate, which incorporate a strong mind-body component. Workouts are often soothing, rather than intense. Plays well with others. For many people, exercise is best enjoyed with others, combining the social and fitness benefits of both. Connections and camaraderie get them off the couch, revved up and ready to go. Whether it’s a committed group of friends chatting during water aerobics or a high-powered cardio class that compares notes, motivation comes primarily from the presence—and accountability factor—of others. A lunch-hour class at a nearby studio or gym may be a fun break in the workday. On weekends, consider golf, tennis, dance or a local recreation team. Compulsive competitor. While the communal aspect is appealing, the greater gratification for this type comes through the thrill and challenge of competition. Trying to win is the great motivator, unlike driven and disciplined types that are happy to push through to their personal best. Team sports are a natural outlet, including soccer, rugby, lacrosse, basketball or swimming, plus disc golf, tennis or racquetball matches and running events. Avid for adventure. It’s tough for any formal exercise program to keep the attention of adventurers. They crave freshness and spontaneity in fitness venues, activities that engage their interest and animate enthusiasm. It’s crucial for adventurous types to mix things up and not rely on any one exercise practice. Outdoor endeavors such as snowshoeing or cross-country skiing, inline skating or mountain biking have appeal. They may gravitate to the variables of Nia, Zumba’s highenergy Latin dance groove, kickboxing, exercise balls or hot yoga. A midday exercise escape can break the work routine. Their key to keeping active is to keep things stimulating. Wendy Worrall Redal blogs at Gaiam Life (Life. Gaiam.com), from which this was adapted. natural awakenings
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Reserve, 2006 Parker Rd, St. Paul. 972-636-8498. CoventryReserve.org. First Friday Dance – 7-9:30pm. With the Doc Gibbs Band. Refreshment served. Free dance lessons before the dance. with paid admission of $5/person. Lewisville Senior Activity Center, 1950A S Valley Pkwy, Lewisville. 972-219-5050.
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2 Mom’s Day Out – 11:30am-12:30pm. You do not have to be a mom to join us. Kris Sands and Jodi Roberts co-lead your weekly time out for music, relaxation, energy balancing and movement. Bring a yoga mat and blanket. $20. Held at private residence near Coit & Parker. RSVP for address, Star Coyote Sound Temple: 512-788-1236 or JodiSacredSound@gmail.com.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3 Herbology Day Camp – 10am-2pm Investigate culinary, essential oils, and medicinal values of different plants. Includes wild edibles, poisonous plants and gardening tips. For adults. Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center, Inc., 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. Details: 940-440-8382 or CampTonkawaTexas.com. Christian Women Business Networking – 11am1pm. Join Deborah Collins and Special Guest Speaker, Senator Rick Santorum, for the 12th Annual Christmas Banquet. Hotel InterContinental Dallas, 15201 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas. For reservation & details, mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: ExceptionalWomen.org. Water Matters Lecture Series: Sea-Change in Art: Abstraction – 3-4pm. Presentation by Dr. Mark Thistlethwaite, Kay and Velma Kimbell Chair of Art History at Texas Christian University. Taking as its theme the appearance, meaning and importance of water (and water-related issues) in American art, this lecture series features a diversity of artworks from the 16th century to the present day. Free. Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd, Ft Worth. CarterMuseum.org/Calendar.
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savethedate THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4 Murphy Christmas in the Park – 5-8pm. Includes photos with Santa and live reindeer, marshmallow roasting, school choirs, a DJ and food vendors. The Rad Hatter returns, helping kids of all ages create one-of-a-kind hats out of paper sacks. The official city Christmas tree will be lit by Mayor Eric Barna. Free admission & parking. Murphy Municipal Complex, 206 N Murphy Rd. MurphyTX.org/334/ Christmas-In-The-Park. Critical Issues about Long-Term Care – 7-8:30pm. Even if retirement is years away, you need this information. The goal is to provide you with the information and strategies so you can make clear decisions for yourself or when helping your parents or other family members. Free. Outside Investment Advisors, 6401 W Eldorado Pkwy. Seating limited; register: 214-937-9905 or OutsideIA.com.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5 Christmas at Coventry: Annual Pottery Sale and Open House – Dec 5 & 6. 5-9pm, Fri; 9am-2pm, Sat. A unique shopping experience. Coventry’s annual Christmas shopping event is a perfect way to give a gift that was made with purpose. Enjoy our snacks and purchase pottery made by adults with special needs with loving care. The Coventry
St. Mary’s 4th Annual Run Run Rudolph – 7:4511am. 5K & Family Fun Run/Walk. Kick off the Christmas season with this festive, family-friendly event benefiting children’s education and academic excellence at St. Mary’s School. St. Mary’s Catholic School, 713 S Travis St, Sherman. 903-436-5502. Register: StMarys-Sch.org/rrr5k. Old Town Lewisville Holiday Stroll – 8am-8pm. Featuring a wide range of free family events. Highlights include Christmas Parade at 2pm, followed by Holiday Stroll activities from 3:30-8pm. including community performances, photos with Santa, the animal adoption corral, and Lewisville Lights. For more info: 972-219-3401 or CityOfLewisville.com. Honk Honk! Geese at The Refuge – 10-11:30am. Programs for ages 4-7 & 8-12. Stories, games, crafts with lessons about nature. Free. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. Register: 903-786-2826. FriendsOfHagerman.com.
savethedate SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 House of Gilead Renewal Center Holistic Health Fair – 10am-6pm. Includes lectures, vendors, client testimonies, prize drawings and more to raise community awareness about natural health and healing. Radio station KWRD 100.7 FM broadcasting live. Admission free. 2200 W Spring Creek Pkwy, Ste A, Plano. For more info: 972-248-1088. Horsemanship Day Camp – 11am-4pm. Ages 7 & up. Adults welcome. We can set up an all adult class for a minimum of 6 adults. Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center, Inc, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. Details: 940-440-8382 or CampTonkawaTexas.com. Night Hike – 5-7pm. Follow our trail guides on a moonlit stroll down the nature trails. Coyotes
howling, owls hooting, and other nocturnal sounds will provide an out-of-the-ordinary hiking experience. Age 5 & up. $10/general, $4/annual pass holders. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Registration required, Lisa Cole: 972-219-3930 or LisaCole@unt.edu. Holiday around the Rim Safari Dinner & Tour – 5-9pm. Travel in open-air vehicles the 9-mile Scenic Wildlife Drive, providing sightings of exotic and endangered species living in the open in large herds. Then, enjoy a holiday dinner in front of the glowing fireplace with live holiday entertainment. Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, 2299 County Rd, Glen Rose. Reservations required: 254-897-2960 or FossilRim.org.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7 Bird Walk – 8-11am. Bring binoculars and field guides if have them, and learn what to watch for in habits, characteristics and calls from Gailon and Rodney, both with Prairie and Timbers Audubon Society. Can expect about 30+ species. All ages welcome. Connemara Meadow Preserve, 300 Tatum Rd, Allen. ConnemaraConservancy.org.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9 Trinity Environmental Academy: Changes & Adaptions – 9am-12pm. Monthly environmental activities hosted by Trinity Environmental Academy, led by certified teachers and founders of Trinity Environmental Academy. Fun, hands-on activities for ages 4-10. Free. Paul Quinn College, 3837 Simpson Stuart Rd, Dallas. Info: 469-554-6320 or TriEA2015@gmail.com.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11 Marathon to Good Health – 6pm. Medical Center of Lewisville series through the HealthyU program. Topic: The Finish Line. Let’s celebrate all we have accomplished this year as we cross the finish line. Free. MCL Grand, 100 N Charles, Lewisville. Register is required by Dec 10: 972-420-7444 or Renee.Berres@hcahealthcare.com. Dallas Vegan Drinks – 6:30-8:30pm. Meet fellow vegan and veg-curious folks for a great evening of drinks, fun and discussion on vegan goings-on in the Metroplex. Location varies. For more info: Drinks. DallasVegan.com. Budget Yoga or Planning for 2015 – 7-8:30pm. Get the holidays paid off and start the New Year off right. Come to our Budget Yoga Class and work on develop-
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 Ingleside Renaissance Faire – Dec 13 & 14. Includes Tribal circus acrobatics, roaming performers, dance, magic, crafts, food, wares, music, entertainment and much more. Attendees encouraged to dress in the fashion of the Renaissance. Live Oak Park, 1875 Port Ave, Ingleside. 361-776-2906. InglesideTXChamber.org.
Holiday Trail of Lights: Dec. 13, 19 and 20, Heard Museum, McKinney ing greater financial strength. Free. Outside Investment Advisors, 6401 W Eldorado Pkwy. Seating limited; register: 214-937-9905 or OutsideIA.com. Frazzled to Smooth with Kris Sands – 7-8:30pm. 40 mins of guided meditation, music and minihealing touch energy sessions for people ages 10-110. Bring a mat/blanket. $25. Held at private residence near Coit & Parker. RSVP for address, Star Coyote Sound Temple: 512-788-1236 or JodiSacredSound@gmail.com.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 Health and Fitness Expo – Dec 12 & 13. 11am7pm, Fri; 9am-6pm, Sat. 100+ vendors with merchandise, information and exhibits related to the running, fitness and health industry. Held in conjunction with the MetroPCS Dallas Marathon (Dec 14). Admission to expo free. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, 650 S Griffin St, Dallas. Info: DallasMarathon.com/Health-Fitness-Expo.
Primitive Survival Skills Class 1 – Dec 13-14. At anytime, anywhere, things can go wrong and you might find yourself in a survival situation. Learn how to build a simple shelter using natural materials, start a fire without matches, and find safe drinking water. Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center, Inc, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. Details: 940-4408382 or CampTonkawaTexas.com. Bird Walk – 7:30am. Accompany a master birder on a guided hike. Over 280 species of birds have been documented at LLELA, so there’s no telling what you might find. Birders of all skill levels (but at least 10 yrs old) welcome. Please bring own binoculars. $7/person, $2/annual pass holders. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. For details, Lisa Cole: 972-219-3930 or LisaCole@unt.edu. Plano Lions Christmas Parade – 9-11am. Theme: Christmas Treasures on Parade. The Grand Marshal for the Parade is the Junior League of Plano. Santa Claus on hand from the Plano Santas. Parade starts in the parking lot of the Plano ISD administration building. It will travel west on 15th St, then north on Independence. Then east on Parkhaven ending in the parking lot of Plano Senior High School. More info: Christmas.PlanoLions.org.
Tomball German Festival – Dec 12-14. 6-10pm, Fri; 10am-10pm, Sat; 10am-6pm, Sun. Enjoy the festive spirit of Christmas with an open-air market with 175 street vendors, music, German food and drink and much more. Admission, parking and shuttles free. 201 S Elm, Tomball. 281-379-6844. TomballGermanFest.org.
Dallas Trekkers: Corsicana Walk – 9am-3pm. This is a fabulous walk in a lovely town with a world famous fruit cake factory. Will visit the Historic Downtown, Pioneer Village and pass the Lefty Frizzell Country Museum, Collin Street Bakery, and of course the Navarro County Courthouse. Noncompetitive 10K, 5K. $3. Corsicana Visitors Center, 301 S Beaton St, Corsicana. Info, Deborah Carter: 214-549-0851, DebWalk@earthlink.net. DallasTrekkers.org.
Drum Lodge with Edward Henderson – 7-9pm. A transformational sound healing event designed to enter a new place of vibrancy and health. Using sacred drum ceremony we open the door for healing medicine and broadcast energy in the form of prayer, meditation, singing and drumming. $25. Held at private residence near Coit & Parker. RSVP for address, Star Coyote Sound Temple: 512-788-1236 or JodiSacredSound@gmail.com.
Bobwhite Quail – 10-11:30am. Jason Hardin Upland Game Specialist with Texas Parks and Wildlife
Nature Walk – 10am. Explore LLELA’s trails with a Texas Master Naturalist in this guided search for animal tracks and signs, and learn more about the natural history of LLELA. All ages welcome. $5/ person. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. For details, Lisa Cole: 972-219-3930 or LisaCole@unt.edu.
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will speak on the status of quail in North Texas and the restoration efforts. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. 903-786-2826. FriendsOfHagerman.com. DORBA Beginner Clinic – 1pm. Consists of basic instruction including bike setup, safety, trail etiquette and basic bike handling skills. After the instructional portion, there will be a group ride of the trail. River Legacy Trail NE of Dallas. More info & to RSVP: dorba.org. Stars on the Prairie – 5:30-7:30pm. Bring a blanket and a comfy chair to LLELA and settle in for a fascinating evening as we explore the wonders of the night sky. Age 5 & up. If the sky is cloudy, will still meet and take a night hike. $5 program fee, in addition to the regular gate fee ($5/person). Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Registration required, Lisa Cole: 972-219-3930 or LisaCole@unt.edu. Holiday Trail of Lights – Dec 13, 19 & 20. 6:309pm. Stroll through a half-mile light display designed to enhance the beautiful and pristine nature sanctuary. Live music and entertainment will complement the holiday atmosphere. $9/adults, $5/age 3-12, free/under age 2. Purchase advanced tickets online and save $2/ticket. The Heard, 1 Nature Place, McKinney. 972-562-5566. HeardMuseum.org.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14 MetroPCS Dallas Marathon – 7:55am, wheelchair race; 8am, marathon, half-marathon & 5-person relay. Proceeds benefit the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. Includes fireworks, food and drink vendors, and music. Main & S Houston St, at the Old Red Courthouse, Dallas. Info/register: DallasMarathon.com. Free Christmas Play "The Two Babies of Christmas" – 4pm. All welcome. New Life Community Church, 25631 Smotherman Rd, Frisco, 75033. 214-872-4205. NewLifeFrisco.org.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16 Healthy Holidays Free Salt Therapy for Kids – Tues-Sun, Dec 16-Jan 3. 10:30am-5:30pm. We don’t want to see any child sick during the Holiday season. We are offering 2 free salt therapy sessions to any child (age 1.5-13). You must make an appointment and mention Natural Awakenings. Salt Escape, 2100 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 140, Plano. Teresa Cooper: 972-378-4945. SaltEscape.com.
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savethedate THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18 Natural Networking: Lunch & Learn – 11:30am-1pm. Business owners and professionals who help people live better by promoting health, wellness, sustainability, personal growth, integrative medicine, healthy kids and pets, financial well-being and peace of mind, please join us as we connect our community. Meets 3rd Thurs each month. Open group. Menu includes salads and gluten-free pizza. Hosted by Natural Awakenings North Texas Magazine. Networking is $10 (cash only) or support our host restaurant by purchasing your own lunch and there is no charge for meeting. Held at Palio’s Pizza Café, 1941 Preston Rd, Ste 1004, Plano. RSVP important; space limited. Email your details to NAMS@NA-NTX.com.
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Master Naturalists Free Program – 6pm, light dinner; 7pm, speaker. A free meeting and program with specialist speaker and a wide variety of topics of interest on the natural environment of Fannin County. Elizabeth May Room, American Bank, 120 W Sam Rayburn Dr, Bonham. 903-870-6171. Successful Strategies for Getting Out of Debt – 7-8:30pm. Learn and implement time-tested strategies for getting out of debt. The goal is to develop greater financial strength and peace of mind. Free. Outside Investment Advisors, 6401 W Eldorado Pkwy. Seating limited; register: 214-937-9905 or OutsideIA.com.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19 Holiday Trail of Lights – 6:30-9pm. See Dec 13 listing. The Heard, 1 Nature Place, McKinney. 972562-5566. HeardMuseum.org.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20 Annual Christmas Bird Count – 7am-5pm. With Dr. Wayne Meyer. Each person assigned to a team; work half or all day. Beginners to experienced birders needed and welcome to help in this important data gathering effort. Owl Count begins at 4am. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. Registration required: 903-786-2826. FriendsOfHagerman.com. Holiday Trail of Lights – 6:30-9pm. See Dec 13 listing. The Heard, 1 Nature Place, McKinney. 972562-5566. HeardMuseum.org.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21 Gong Blessing with Jodi Roberts – 6-8pm. 6-gong sound healing immersion. De-stress, relax and healing journey. Celebrate the Winter Solstice and Christmas. Set personal and global intentions for peace and love. Bring mats. $30. Held at private residence near Coit & Parker. RSVP for address, Star Coyote Sound Temple: 512-788-1236 or JodiSacredSound@gmail.com.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25 Christmas Day Church Service – 10-11am. All welcome. Free. New Life Community Church, 25631 Smotherman Rd, Frisco, 75033. 214-8724205. NewLifeFrisco.org.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26 After-Christmas Sound Healing Concert – 2-3:30pm. Gentle sonic sound therapy for relaxation, breathing and releasing stress. Bring floor mats/padding and immerse yourself in the sound of ancient bowls.Snacks and tea after the meditation. With Jodi Roberts. $25. Held at private residence near Coit & Parker. RSVP for address, Star Coyote Sound Temple: 512-788-1236 or JodiSacredSound@gmail.com.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28 Connemara Meadow Preserve Open House – 1-5pm. Experience what makes this natural oasis in the middle of suburbia so special, and always surprising. Free. Connemara Meadow Preserve, 300 Tatum Rd, Allen. ConnemaraConservancy.org.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31 New Year's Eve Church Service – 10pm. All welcome. Free. New Life Community Church, 25631
Smotherman Rd, Frisco, 75033. 214-872-4205. NewLifeFrisco.org.
your spring garden for maximum results. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Register: LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21 Success with Seeds – 7-8:30pm. It’s never too early to start your summer gardening. Learn the secrets to successful seed sowing from VegetableGardener.com contributor and seed master, Greg Holdsworth. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Register: LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 1 New Year Burning Bowl Ceremony – 2-3:30pm. Create your focus for 2015 in a burning bowl musical ceremony. Music, fun, dance, drums. Bring mats and a drum if have one. $30. Held at private residence near Coit & Parker. RSVP for address, Star Coyote Sound Temple: 512-788-1236 or JodiSacredSound@gmail.com.
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savethedate SATURDAY, JANUARY 3 Primitive Living Skills Survival through the Seasons: Winter Survival – Jan 3-4. Learn extended skills, which go beyond mere survival to living comfortably with nature and the Earth. These are advanced courses dealing with intense work/study, covering seasonal topics and projects. Prerequisite: Primitive Survival 1 or Tom Brown’s Standard Class. Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center, Inc, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. Details: 940-440-8382 or CampTonkawaTexas.com. Bird Walk – 8-11am. Bring binoculars and field guides if have them, and learn what to watch for
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in habits, characteristics and calls from Gailon and Rodney, both with Prairie and Timbers Audubon Society. Can expect about 30+ species. All ages welcome. Connemara Meadow Preserve, 300 Tatum Rd, Allen. ConnemaraConservancy.org.
Master Composter Training – Jan 29-31 & Feb 19. Learn how to improve your soil’s health by diverting valuable garden resources from the landfill back into your landscape with this 16-hr, 4-class series. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Register: LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.
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DORBA Beginner Clinic – Consists of basic instruction including bike setup, safety, trail etiquette and basic bike handling skills. After the instructional portion, there will be a group ride of the trail. More info & to RSVP: dorba.org.
Rain Barrels 101 – 10-11am or 7-8pm. Attend our class to learn the benefits of a rain barrel and how to install, use and maintain a rain barrel or ask questions you may have. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Register: LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14 Organic Vegetable Gardening – 7-8:30pm. Plano Community Gardeners will share their first-hand experience with soil, water and insects while producing lush organic vegetables. Learn how to set up
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sunday Sunday Morning Rides – Various start times and lengths. Richardson Bikemart, Southeast corner of Campbell Rd & Coit Rd, in the front parking lot. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972231-3993. Teen/Adult Horse Club – 11am-5pm. Do you have horse experience, but wish to ride and learn more? Join the Camp Tonkawa Horse club. This Sunday club is for Adults, children come on Saturdays, Homeschoolers on Mondays. $15. Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center, Inc, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. For restrictions & details: 940-440-8382 or CampTonkawaTexas.com/Classes/Horse_club.shtml. Visit the Cats – 11am-6pm, Sun & Sat. A selfguided tour to learn about the animals that call InSync home. Helpful volunteers available to answer any questions. $10/adult, $7/senior (65+), $7/child (4-12), free/under 4. In-Sync Exotics, 3430 Skyview Dr, Wylie. 972-442-6888. InSyncExotics.com. Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group – 2-3pm. 3rd Sun. Get info on local resources, education and support. Open to anyone whose loved one may be affected by dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Autumn Leaves of McKinney, 175 Plateau Dr, McKinney. 972-542-0606. ZSmith@AutumnLeavesLiving.com. Nature Explore Family Club – 3-4pm. 1st Sun. Also 1st Mon, 9-10am. Event aims to connect children and families with nature through fun, ageappropriate activities. Free. Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano. Register: LiveGreenInPlano.obsres.com. Greater Dallas Organic Garden Club – Begins Jan. 3-5pm. 4th Sun except Nov & Dec. Hear local speakers presenting a variety of topics. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. gdogc.org.
monday Massage Therapy – Mon, Wed, Fri. By appt. With Laura McManis, a certified and licensed massage therapist with advanced therapy education in CranioSacral, Myofacsial Release, NeuroStructural Integration, Orthopedic Massage, and more. $45-$95. Salt Escape, 2100 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 140, Plano. Teresa Cooper: 972-378-4945. SaltEscape.com.
savethedate MONDAY Robert Muller School and Center for Living Ethics: Tea, Talk, Tour – 9:30am. 1st Mon. We invite you to come learn more about our heart-centered, scientific, loving, intuitive and co-creative approach to learning. Robert Muller School, 340 Country Club Rd, Fairview. RSVP requested: 214544-8338. CenterFor-LivingEthics.org.
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Overeaters Anonymous – 12pm. Weekly Mon-Fri. A 12-step recovery program for compulsive eating. Prairie Creek Baptist Church, 3201 W 15th St, Plano. 972-238-0333. Angela’s Open Mic Night – 6pm. Grab your guitar, keyboard, banjo, etc and come show us what you got. Also offer live music every Thurs, Fri & Sat in a warm, family-friendly atmosphere where we feature comfort food and great spirits. Free. Angela’s at the Crosswalk, 1010 E 15th, Plano. 972-633-9500. AngelasCrosswalk.com.
savethedate MONDAY Beekeeping Meeting – 6:30pm. 2nd Mon. Beginner to experienced keepers welcome, ages 8-80. Free. Collin County Hobby Beekeepers Association. Collin College Conference Center (Central Park Campus), 2200 W University Dr, McKinney. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972-843-8084. CCHBA.org. Monday Night Ride at Arbor Hills – 6:30pm. Bring bike, helmet and light. Meet at the trail head at Arbor Hills. More info: DORBA.org. Native Plant Society Meeting – 7pm. 3rd Mon. Guest speakers on topics related to native plants and habitats. Free. Dallas Chapter Native Plant Society. REI Outdoor Equipment Store, 4515 LBJ Frwy, Dallas. 866-527-4918. Open Stage – 7pm-12am. An opportunity to practice performance on a stage with an engaged and supportive audience. Performers sign up to show off their skills in a 5-min time slot, which we film and share with the performer to help hone their craft. After variety show, practice any and all types of performing art. $5 cover, 21+. House of Poets, 580 W Arapaho Rd, Ste 199, Richardson. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 214-494-0952.
tuesday savethedate TUESDAY Healthy Eating Tours – 10am & 4pm. Learn how to make healthier choices, using our ANDI scoring system. Learn how to read labels; build menus around plant-based foods low in fat to ensure highly nutrient dense meals. Whole Foods Market, 2201 Preston Rd, Plano. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972-612-6729. Dallas Museum of Art – 11am-3pm. 1st Tues. Programming designed specifically for children age 5 and under and their families, but all ages welcome. Art-making activities, story times, performances,
and gallery activities. Free. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood St, Dallas. 214-922-1200.
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Yoga for Runners – 6:45-7:45pm. 20-wk program, less than $8/session. Luke’s Locker, 959 Garden Park Dr, Allen. For details & mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 469-854-6244.
Free Admission & Wildlife Program – 9am-9pm. 3rd Thurs. Admission and parking free. 7:15pm, Special Program: Saving Our Birds, The work of the Rogers Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. Trinity River Audubon Center, 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way, Dallas. 214-309-5801.
Collin County Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas Meeting – 7pm. 2nd Tues. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. More info: 972-380-4030. HeardMuseum.org.
Halo Yoga – 6-7pm. 3rd Thurs. A combination of yoga and salt therapy. While practicing traditional yoga, your breathing deepens and allows the salt to penetrate even deeper into your lungs. The salt enhances lung function and stamina. For all ages and levels. $25. Salt Escape, 2100 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 140, Plano. Teresa Cooper: 972-378-4945. SaltEscape.com.
Plano Multicultural Outreach Roundtable – 7-9pm. 2nd Tues. Membership (free) open to anyone with interest and energy. Help advance the cause of inclusivity in the City of Plano. Plano City Hall, Training Room A, 1520 Ave K, Plano. More info: 972-941-7747, Planomcor.org. PTAS Chapter Meetings – 7pm, refreshments; 7:30pm, meeting & program. 4th Tues, Sept-Nov & Jan-May. All meetings and other activities open to everyone. PTAS offers interesting programs and wonderful guest speakers at our meetings that bring a great variety of expertise and excitement to the membership. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. Program details: PrairieAndTimbers.org. Public Knowledge – 7pm. 1st Tues. Adults celebrating brains and brews through conversation and presenters from diverse fields in science and history. Different bar or restaurant location each month. For location details: FWMuseum.org/PublicKnowledge.
wednesday Nature Awareness Club – 9:30am-2:30pm. 2nd Wed &/or Thurs; Club members choose one day each month. Learn about our local North Texas plants and animals, through activities, games, and nature walks. Bring your Nature Journals and pencils. Children 4 & up. $15. Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center, Inc, 1036 CR 203, Collinsville. Pre-registration required, mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 940-440-8382.
savethedate wednesday Business Opportunity: LegalShield – 11:45am1pm. Learn how to generate extra daily cash or full-time income sharing very affordable legal and identity theft plans by LegalShield. Work at your own pace and style; promote the casual referral to friends and family, or work business accounts, HR benefit plans or broad consumer markets. $15 includes entree, drink and gratuity. Razzoos, 3904 Dallas Pkwy, N of Parker Rd, Plano. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings, Pam: PamelaWidom@yahoo.com. Breastfeeding Cafe – 12-1pm. Designed to offer support to all nursing mothers from newborn challenges to toddler strikes, all breastfeeding moms welcome to join us to chat about breastfeeding at all ages and stages of nursing. Cafe is attended by a Certified Lactation Counselor and/or Le Leche League Leader. Baby scale available to do before and after weights. You may turn up at any time during the cafe to ask your questions. Free. 3253
CPR Training – 6-8pm. American Heart Training Center with 125 trained instructors. Texas CPR Training, 4013 Carrizo, Plano. 214-770-6872. TexasCPR.com. Traditional British Panto - Thru Dec. Independence Pkwy, Plano. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 469-371-5448. Frisco Noon Lions Club – 12-1pm. 2nd & 4th Wed. Friendships, fun and fulfilling. Come share the joy of community involvement and fellowship while helping make the world a better place. Designed for busy small business owners and professional and works well for the time conscious individual (stay at home mom, student, retiree). All welcome, ages 18 & up. Free. Buy own lunch if wish to eat. For details, Brandy Miles & mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972-335-2487 or Brandy@MarilynKuhlman.com. Art History Brown Bag Series – 12:30-1:30pm. 1st Wed. Presented by Annie Royer. A look at the “isms” including cubism, romanticism, modernism and impressionism. How did one “ism” influence the next? How did artists influence and challenge each other? Series will heighten one’s appreciation of art and provide insight into the mind of the artist. Free. Heard-Craig Carriage House located, 205 1/2 W Hunt St, McKinney. 972-569-6909. Adults with Special Needs Cooking Classes – 6-8pm. 1st & 3rd Wed. Call for details. Space limited. $10. Market Street Culinary School, 6100 Eldorado Pkwy, McKinney. Reserve spot now & mention Natural Awakenings North Texas: 972-548-5167. Evening Social Runs/Walks – 6:30pm. Post party new restaurant each 6 weeks. All levels welcome. Luke’s Locker, 959 Garden Park Dr, Allen. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 469-854-6244. Organic Society Meeting – 6:30pm, seed & info exchange; 7pm, meeting. 3rd Wed. Denton Organic Society. Denton Senior Center, 509 N Bell Ave, Denton. 940-382-8551. Sport Watch Tech Clinics – 6:30pm. 2nd Wed. Garmin, Polar, Nike, Times, Moto, Soleus. Luke’s Locker, 959 Garden Park Dr, Allen. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 469-854-6244. Torah and Tea – Jan 14, 21, 28. 7:30pm. Series of 3 classes each; also held Mar 10, 17, 24 (Tuesdays) & May 6, 13, 20. We will attempt to go beyond the surface of the weekly Torah portion and find the message for inspired living contained in its eternal wisdom. Refreshments and tea served. Led by Rivkie Block. No RSVP; free. Chabad of Plano, 3904 W Park Blvd, Plano. 972-596-8270. ChabadPlano.org.
Fitness in the Square (FITS): Part of Be Fit Frisco – 6:30-7:30pm. A free one-hour exercise class in the courtyard in front of Frisco City Hall. For kids 10+ to adults. Bring water, towel, and appropriate clothing and shoes. The type of workout changes each month. Bring your family and move together. Be Fit Frisco, Frisco City Hall Square, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd. 972-292-6501. Men’s Only Pilates – 8pm. Class utilizes all the Pilates equipment. $15. Pilates for Life, 103 W Belmont Dr, Allen. 214-704-3070.
friday savethedate SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Beauty & The Beast: A Traditional British Panto – Nov 29-Dec 28. 7:30pm, Fri; 2:30pm & 7:30pm, Sat; 1:30pm & 5pm, Sun. Theatre Britain presents the world premiere of pantomime by Jackie Mellor-Guin. Includes wacky characters, the dame, a ghost, a black light scene and audience participation. $21/adults, $16/students/seniors (60+), $11/under age 14. The Cox Building Playhouse, 1517 H Ave, Plano. Tickets & more info: 972-490-4202 or Theatre-Britain.com. Yoga Nidra & Salt Therapy – 4:30-5:30pm. 3rd Fri. Combining yoga nidra, the most relaxed form of yoga, with a salt therapy session provides the perfect way to relax while cleansing your respiratory system. Space limited; book early. $25. Salt Escape, 2100 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 140, Plano. Teresa Cooper: 972-378-4945. SaltEscape.com. Free Mom & Kids Yoga – 5:30-6pm. 1st Fri. Find out how our Multisensory Kids Yoga can help improve your child’s focus and grades while keeping you both fit at the same time. SMARTS Club, 8780 Preston Trace Blvd, Frisco. Registration required & mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 214-872-8592. Free Community Yoga – 6-7pm. 1st Fri. Suitable for all levels. Learn to breathe, relax and renew. Space limited. Free. Transform U Fitness, 1565 W Main St, Lewisville. Pre-registration required: 972-849-9666.
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Acoustic Jam Session – 7pm. Weekly open jam and song circle. All acoustic instruments and levels welcome. All music genres welcome. Sponsored by the Visual Art League of Lewisville. Free. MCL Grand, 100 N Charles, Lewisville. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 469-444-0825. Community Dance – 7-9:30pm. 2nd & 4th Fri. Live Music, varied styles. Fun for all ages 21 and up. $5/ person Denton Senior Center, 509 North Bell Ave, Denton. For details & mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 940-349-8720. Square and Round Dance for Fitness and Fun – 7:30pm. 1st & 3rd Fri. Individuals and couples of all ages welcome. Texas Reelers, 820 W Arapaho, Richardson. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972-235-1400.
saturday Denton Rugby – We are always looking for new recruits in Dallas Fort Worth Area. Email for more info about how to join. Currently we have players that live in Lewisville, Flower Mound, Keller, Southlake, Frisco and many others. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings to Jason Millerd: JMillerd@TWU.edu. Operation Kindness – 3rd Sat. No Kill animal shelter brings animals for adoption. Weather permitting. Whole Foods Market, outside store, 2201 Preston Rd, Plano. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972-612-6729. Pathfinders Fun Cycling – A free, non-competitive riding group for all cycling skill levels. Short, weekly bicycle rides for the purpose of fun and exercise. All rides held on the weekend, less than 20 miles and include a food destination and a “no rider left behind” policy. Routes and destinations change each week. For more info: Facebook.com/CycleHighlandVillage. Saturday Morning Rides – Various start times and lengths. Richardson Bikemart, Southeast corner of Campbell Rd & Coit Rd, in the front parking lot. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 972-231-3993. Small Fry Sports Classes – A skills and developmental sports class for boys and girls ages 3 & 4. Each month offers a different sport which allows children to develop new skills and gain exposure to all sports offered at the Y. Parents participate alongside their child during this fun and active class. $20/YMCA Family Member, $40/everyone else. Frisco Family YMCA, 3415 Main St, Frisco. Trey Gilmore: 214-297-9622. Coppell Winter Market – 8am-12pm. Held on Dec 6 & 20; Jan 10 & 24; Feb 14 & 28; Mar 14 & 28. Seasonal produce for the North Texas area, natural meats and eggs, seafood, organic dairy products, honey, teas, breads, mixes, flowers, plants, and more. Coppell Farmers’ Market, 768 W Main St, Coppell. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: CFM@CoppellCommunityGarden.org. CoppellFarmersMarket.org. Winter Market at Chestnut Square – 8am-12pm. Held on Dec 20; Jan 3 & 17; Feb 7 & 21; Mar 7 & 21. Local and organic meat, dairy and produce vendors. Locally grown and produced food and craft items. Live music. 315 S Chestnut St, McKinney. 972-562-8790. McKinneyFarmersMarket.com. Recycling: Electronics – 9-11am. The city of Plano encourages residents to bring all old electronic devices (not being used) to this site for proper disposal.
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from Frisco Humane Society. PetSmart in Frisco, 3333 Preston Rd. 972-498-8980.
Greenville Farmers’ Market – Thru Dec 15. 9am12pm. 2400 Lee St on Bois d’Arc, Greenville. 972251-1532. GreenvilleFarmersMarket.com.
Heard Nature Photographers Club – 1:30pm. 2nd Sat. Speakers and discussions. Topics include how-to and technique discussions and travelogue presentations. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. More info: 972-462-7314.
Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Waste Collection Program – 9am-12pm. 2nd Sat. For Lewisville residents; must bring driver’s license for proof of residency. A convenient, safe and environmentally sound way to get rid of waste materials that should not be put into the landfill. City of Lewisville Residential Convenience Center, 330 W Jones St. CityOfLewisville.com. Free One-Hour Seminars – 10am. Topics: gardening, beekeeping, rainwater collection, goat milking, poultry. Ploughshare Institute for Sustainable Living, 7781 Gholson Rd, Waco. Mention North Texas Natural Awakenings: 254-754-9663. Power Yoga Flow – 10-11:15am. With Crystal. Designed for proficient to advanced yoga students. Build strength and flexibility in this challenging and invigorating class. Meet and practice outdoors on our beautiful deck. $15 or class pass. Pilates for Life, 200 S Austin Dr, Allen. 214-704-3070. Pilates-ForLife.com. Second Saturday for Youth – 10-11:30am. For youngsters aged 4-10; children 6 & under must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, A/V Classroom, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman. Reservations necessary: 903-786-2826. Kid’s Fish – 11am-1pm. Ages 4-11. The opportunity to go outside to our pond and do some live fishing (weather permitting). If bad weather will have a scavenger hunt. Free. Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, 2501 Bass Pro Dr, Grapevine. 972-724-2018. Visit the Cats – 11am-6pm. See Sun listing. In-Sync Exotics, 3430 Skyview Dr, Wylie. 972-442-6888. InSyncExotics.com.
savethedate SATURDAY Homestead Open House – 12-3pm. 3rd Sat. Time subject to change during heat of summer. The Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area is home to several historic structures, most notably the Minor-Porter Log House, which dates to about 1869. Volunteers on hand to guide visitors through the structures and answer questions in this informal tour. Visitors welcome to arrive at any time during the open hours and tour at their own pace. Regular admission to LLELA: $5/person; free/age 5 & under. No additional charge for tour. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. 972-219-7980. Kayak down the Elm Fork – 12-3pm. 3rd Sat. Whether have lots of river time under your belt or have never set foot in a kayak, you’re welcome here. Kayak Power provides equipment and instruction followed by a 6-mile trip down the Elm Fork to a shuttle vehicle. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Reservation required: 214-669-1663. Frisco Humane Society Adoption – 12-4pm. 1st, 3rd & 5th Sat. We invite you to meet and greet some of the wonderful dogs and cats available for adoption
Sunday Mountain Bike Group Ride – 6pm. Open to all levels. Informal and leaderless. Food, fun and riding. Food served after the riding. Location changes weekly. For details & location: BBishop@Bikemart.com. Stargeezer Star Party – 6:30-9:30pm. 1st Sat. Bring the whole family. Star parties begin at sunset, weather permitting. Free. Spring Park, Jonandrea Ln, Garland. TASObserving.org. Downtown McKinney’s Second Saturday – 7-10pm. 2nd Sat. Explore local art galleries, listen to great local and regional talent and taste specialties in some of the area’s best eateries. Historic Downtown McKinney, 111 N Tennessee St, McKinney. 972-547-2660. McKinneyTexas.org. Frisco StarFest – Sunset-10:30pm. 2nd Sat. Approximately a dozen telescopes will be set up for your viewing pleasure. Weather permitting. Free. Frisco Commons Park. TASObserving.org.
daily Dairy Farm Tours – By appt only. Experience life on a dairy farm with an educational tour including how and what cows are fed, the benefits of grass-crop based feed (silage), the milking parlor, bottle feeding baby calves along with the learning the benefits of drinking raw milk vs pasteurized milk. Everyone gets samples of milk and treat bags for the children. $5/person age 2 & up. Circle N Dairy, 2074 CR 446 Gainesville. 940-372-0343. CircleNDairy.com. First Aid Classes, CPR & Babysitter Training – Various days. Monthly at various branches. For specific info on cost, space availability, times: YMCADallas.org. Dallas Farmers’ Market – 8am-6pm. Year round. One-stop shop for all your produce, meat, floral and specialty-food needs. Farmers from 150 miles around come to give you the chance to “buy locally.” 1010 S Pearl Expwy, Dallas. DallasFarmersMarket.org. Healthy Holidays Free Salt Therapy for Kids – Tues-Sun, Dec 16-Jan 3. 10:30am-5:30pm. 2 free salt therapy sessions to any child (age 1.5-13). Must make an appointment and mention Natural Awakenings. Salt Escape, 2100 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 140, Plano. Teresa Cooper: 972-378-4945. SaltEscape.com.
savethedate DAILY Christmas Tree Lot – Thru Dec 23. 5-9pm, Mon-Fri; 9am-9pm, Sat; 12-8pm, Sun. Support Boy Scout Troop 51 in Frisco while getting a tree for the holidays. Prices start at $15 for the petite trees and range up to $125 for the largest Frasier Firs. 2 locations: Frisco First United Methodist Church, 7659 Preston Rd and Frisco Square, Main St & Coleman Blvd. 214-914-7780.
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Xie Yin, L.Ac., M.D. (China) 9555 Lebanon Rd, Bldg 10, Ste 1003 Frisco 75035 972-335-2626 • YinsClinic.com Our goal is to provide effective, all-natural ad drug free solutions to infertility, stress, pain relief, allergies, migraine, and more. Whether you are dealing with health issues that are affecting your life quality or seeking to enhance your wellness, acupuncture can help you. Trained in China with more than 24 years of experience in acupuncture and herbal medicine. See ad, page 27.
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I'm a third generation Chinese Medicine doctor (China) and dedicated to helping people live a physically healthy and emotionally balanced life. Through acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine, I help my patients with pain management as well as relief from allergies, arthritis, asthma, Bell's palsy, fibromyalgia, insomnia, infertility, high blood pressure, headaches and more. See ad, page 21.
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2100 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 140, Plano 75075 972-378-4945 • SaltEscape.com Adults and children can relax in our salt rooms while breathing in natural salt with its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, accelerating nasal clearance and improving lung function. Separate salt playroom with viewing window for children. Salt room yoga, onsite massage therapy and onsite reflexology available. See ad, page 16.
AYURveDA the BAlANCeD YoGi
Peggy Breeze 972-658-1600 • TheBalancedYogi.com Achieve optimal health with Ayurveda, the ancient healing practice that balances body, mind, and spirit. I provide comprehensive assessments that uncover your imbalances, create customized diet and lifestyle plans to help you achieve your wellness goals, offer Ayurvedic therapies and online consultations. Let me help you harmonize and energize your life.
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Dr. Catherine Kuiken, D.C., Certified Acupuncturist 8762 Preston Trace Blvd, Frisco 75033 469-888-4749 • TheChiropracticVilla.com Chiropractic, acupuncture and massage wellness center conveniently located near Main and Preston in Frisco. See ad, page 39.
PiNk MAhoGhANY FRAGRANCes Etsy.com/shop/PinkMahoghany
Phthalate-free. Locally owned and hand-crafted; available exclusively online. See ad, page 40.
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9200 E Lebanon Rd, Ste 32, Frisco 75035 214-436-4955 • HairColorStudios.com
Zhangping Lu, D.C., L.Ac., M.D. (China) 425 Maplelawn Dr. Ste 101, Plano 75075 972-519-8488 DFWAcupunctureChiropractic.com Whole body wellness center providing chiropractic care, spinal decompression, allergy testing, NAET, IMAET, detoxification, weight loss, hormone balancing, wellness programs and more. All natural healing, no medication, no surgery. See ad, page 5.
See full listing under Hair Salon. See ad, page 26.
DAPhNe ACUPUNCtURe CeNteR
Daphne Su, L.Ac., M.D. (China) 4101 Spring Creek Pkwy, Ste 200, Plano 75024 972-665-8618 • DaphneAcupunctureCenter.com
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BeDDiNG sAMiNA heAlthY sleeP CoNCePts In the Dallas Design District 2217 Vantage St, #200, Dallas 75207 214-960-4535 ext. 3 • Samina.US Samina@Pummer.com
Samina beds are active healthy sleep systems that incorporate orthopedic support and unparalleled comfort and convenience. Each is handcrafted using only natural materials such as: Organic virgin sheep’s wool padding, natural, untreated ash wood, natural rubber, and organic cotton and wool fabrics. Samina also offers bioactive duvets, grounding pads, and orthopedic and nursing pillows. See ad, page 29.
BRAiN tRAiNiNG Get YoUR heAD iN the GAMe
Robin Bollinger, Licensed IM Trainer Near Preston Rd and Main St, Frisco 214-693-9601 • PerformanceRev.wordpress.com Interactive Metronome training (IM) is a drug free, performance enhancement program that improves your brain-body connections. IM can help you reduce stress, improve concentration and focus, optimize opportunities to learn, improve performance in work-life or sports, recover from brain trauma, and overcome lifelong challenges many people think are "normal". See ad, page 27.
sPiNAl DeCoMPRessioN AND ChiRoPRACtiC CeNteR
Dr. Vince Baugher, D.C. 2500 Lillian Miller Pkwy, Denton 76210 940-484-6336 • SpinalDecompression.net In delivering quality chiropractic care, our approach is simple, gentle and relaxing. We have been able to save literally hundreds of patients from surgery with the new technology of Spinal Decompression. See ad, page 2.
sYNeRGY BAlANCe
Dr. Cecilia Yu, D.C.; NUCCA practitioner 12740 Hillcrest Road, Ste 138, Dallas 75230 972-387-4700 • MySynergyBalance.com By aligning the first vertebrae through a precise NUCCA adjustment, Dr. Yu eliminates nerve interference from the brain stem. Such interference can manifest itself in any manner including Scoliosis, skin conditions, behavioral disorders, herniated discs or joint problems. Unlike traditional chiropractic, even traditional upper-cervical chiropractic, there is no popping, cracking or twisting and a NUCCA adjustment holds longer which means you return far less often. See ad, page 31.
S ilence is a true friend who never betrays. ~Confucius
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CleANiNG the PURe liviNG CoMPANY 972-975-7873 ThePureLivingCo.com
The Pure Living Company specializes in keeping your precious living environment clean and green. Did you know most of cleaning agents on the market today are toxic & there are no regulatory agencies that monitor those products in your home? If your home is toxic, it makes you toxic too leading to bad health problems such as asthma, headaches, and even cancer. We pride ourselves in using only natural ingredients in order to protect you, your family, and your furry friends. See ad, page 15.
CRYotheRAPY Below ZeRo CRYo sAUNA
Justin Miller, Owner 8715 Lebanon Rd, Frisco 75034 469-362-8191 • BelowZeroCryo.com Initially used exclusively by pro athletes, the cryosauna is a high-tech machine that helps reduce inflammation, improve sleep, boost immune system, burns calories, aides in detoxing and distressing, improves skin conditions, reverses signs of aging and aid in muscle recovery. Safe and natural therapy, cryotherapy is perfect for those who have grown tired of other therapeutic methods that may only mask symptoms. See ad, page 5.
DeNtistRY DeNtAl stUDio oF CARRolltoN Drs. Robert and Sandhya 2005 W Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton 75010 972-395-0150 • DSofCarrollton.com And 331 W Harwood Rd, Hurst 76054 817-282-4539
Approaching dentistry from a natural, whole body health perspective, we make teeth beautiful, keep them healthy and offer honest education on how balanced structures in the face/mouth can affect your overall health. Serving adults, children and apprehensive clients, at our state-of-the-art facility we offer the cutting-edge "DNA Appliance"; a small device which addresses snoring and sleep apnea, mercury free fillings and crowns, teeth whitening, Clear Braces, TMJ pain and much more. See ad, page 6.
DiNiNG shANDiZ MeDiteRRANeAN GRill & MARket 4013 W Parker Rd, Plano 75093 972-943-8885
Halal meats, fresh produce, groceries and flat bread baked on-site.
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3685 Preston Rd, Frisco 75034 972-377-7867 Fresh and nutritious, locally grown food.
DAiRY CiRCle N FAMilY DAiRY
Michelle and Tommy Neu 4 Miles West of I-35; on US 82, Lindsay 76240 940-372-0343 • CircleNDairy.com State-permitted dairy licensed to sell fresh, all natural unprocessed grade A raw milk. Visit us at the farm to learn why our great-tasting, fresh, raw milk is a safe and naturally healthier choice for your family. Call us to schedule a tour to see a working family farm and be sure to visit our on-site store for fresh raw white and chocolate milk, cream, free-range eggs and more. See ad, page 33.
DeClUtteRiNG / oRGANiZiNG seRviCes the DeClUtteRBUG
Anita Sisler 339-832-1220 • TheDeclutterbug.biz Now is a perfect time to declutter. Let me help you turn cluttered areas of your home into perfect, peaceful spaces. Moving? I can help you with the process of decluttering while packing up your home and/or unpacking and making your new home cozy. Serving the North Texas area. See ad, page 21.
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Vicki Johnston, Founding Director 340 Country Club Rd, Fairview 75069 214-544-8338 • CenterForLivingEthics.org Are you seeking a learning environment that nurtures the whole child? Children thrive in heartcentered relationships that cultivate whole-being intelligence through nature, creativity, discovery, storytelling, meaningful learning and individual projects. Full and part-time programs available. We welcome you to our monthly Tea, Talk and a Tour.
willow BeND ACADeMY
2220 Coit Rd, Ste 500, Plano 75075 972-599-7882 • WillowBendAcademy.com And 101 E Southwest Pkwy, Ste 101 Lewisville 75067 972-436-3839 • WillowBendAcademy.com SACS-accredited educational alternative that offers individualized, mastery-based instruction for grades 4-12. On-campus and home-study options. Middle and high school international students are welcome. We provide Form I-20.
eNeRGY heAliNG holistiC eNeRGY PRACtiCe, llC
Kris Sands, Healing Touch Certified Practitioner Star Coyote Sound Temple, Plano 75023 214-236-4037 • HolisticEnergyPractice.com Experience healing from posttraumatic stress, allergies, chronic conditions to emotional/physical trauma. Benefits of this non-invasive energy healing include: relief of anxiety and pain, increased relaxation, improved immune system, wound healing and increased health and sense of well-being. Works for animals too. See ad, page 31.
FiNANCiAl ADvisoR weNDell BRoCk, MBA, ChFC Outside Investment Advisors 214-937-9905 • OutsideIA.com Blog: OutsideEconomics.com
Improve your fiscal health and reduce your physical stress by learning strategies to keep more of what you earn. Reducing financial stress will greatly improve the quality of your life. It is through preparation that we obtain peace of mind. Sign up to receive our blog posts.
FUNCtioNAl MeDiCiNe JeNNiFeR eNGles, MD
Functional and Nutritional Medicine 14330 Midway Rd, Building 1, Ste 121 Dallas 75244 972-930-0260 • JenniferEngelsMD.com As a licensed MD practicing functional and nutritional medicine, I find the possible nutritional deficiencies, food sensitivities, and hormonal imbalances that could be contributing to your symptoms. I identify your risk factors for breast cancer, diabetes, heart disease, stroke and metabolic syndrome; then devise a personalized diet, nutrition and lifestyle program that can help minimize your risk factors and move you toward healing and optimum health.
GReeN Pest CoNtRol NAtURAl Pest solUtioNs
469-585-0234 • GuysInGreen.com Eco-friendly residential and commercial pest control using botanical products. We control all types of insect pests including termites, mosquitoes, ants, roaches and fleas without the use of harsh, dangerous chemicals. We offer programs from a single pest one time treatment to a comprehensive total protection plan. Call to schedule your Free inspection. See ad, page 21.
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Open seven days a week. Our coloring stylists love to work with the wonder-ful alternative products we have that are made from natural extracts and yogurt. These exquisite products, such as NAYO, Neuma and Moroccan Oil, actually do improve your hair quality so we in turn can help you look your most radiant while you're out-and-about. Whether you're simply sensitive to some of those harsher chemical lines or just want vibrant, beautiful, healthy hair you'll love our natural approach to how we treat your hair and overall beauty. Ask about free color consultation. See ad, page 26.
Scientific, complementary, homeopathic and holistic healing options that pharmaceutical-led practices cannot offer. Our lab work can show what traditional tests cannot. Cellular screening for fungus, bacteria, viruses, heavy metals and parasites, Hair Analysis, Ionic Cleanse, LED, Oxygen and RIFE therapy, nutritional assessments, herbal medicine, saliva and urine testing and well visits available. Read client testimonials on our website. See ad, page 7.
9200 E Lebanon Rd, Ste 32, Frisco 75035 214-436-4955 • HairColorStudios.com
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Leann Forst, Board Certified Health Coach and Food Toxin Specialist 214-673-4788 • GroovyBeets.com
Improve your health and vigor. Lose weight. Feel better. Get out of pain. Take the toxins out of the food you're eating and eliminate or improve symptoms such as asthma, ADHD, allergies and more. Convenient, personal phone consultations and coaching with Board Certified Health Coach. Get guides, recipes, ideas, tips, encouragement, support, and accountability. Daily, weekly, monthly programs available. See ad, page 30.
heAlthY kiDs heAlthY kiDs PeDiAtRiCs
4851 Legacy Dr, Ste 301, Frisco 75034 972-294-0808 • HealthyKidsPediatrics.com See full listing under PEDIATRICS. See ad, page 11.
holistiC DeNtistRY DeNtAl ARts oF PlANo
Drs. Han and Buttyan, DDS 4701 W Park Blvd, Ste 201, Plano 75093 972-985-4450 • DentalArtsOfPlano.com Dental Arts of Plano specializes in routine, restorative and cosmetic dentistry with a holistic approach. Mercury-free crowns and fillings, safe amalgam removal, clear orthodontics and jaw stabilizing devices are a few reasons these professionals are sought after. Prioritized treatment, fair and straightforward financial terms, and a real knack for patient care and compassion are reasons their client loyalty is admired by all. See ad, page 13.
Dr. Stephen Duncan 2200 W Spring Creek Pkwy, Ste A, Plano 75023 972-596-5055 • HouseOfGilead.com
holistiC veteRiNARiAN PAws & ClAws Pet hosPitAl
Shawn Messonnier 2145 W Park Blvd, Plano 75075 972-867-8800 • PetCareNaturally.com Offering drug-free treatments, antiaging medicine, holistic anesthesia, and blood testing for early diagnosis of cancer in healthy pets. See ad, page 39.
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800-323-8965 Reasons2Results.com
Guided journey hypnosis cd’s to help you stop smoking or lose weight. See ad, page 30.
iNteGRAtive PhYsiCiANs kAReN AsBURY, MD 972-479-9139 KarenAsburyMD.com
Our practice is dedicated to healing using a combination of holistic medicine and conventional medicine where needed. See ad, page 26.
JUiCiNG JUiCeR heRoes
Bryan and Kristi Wright, Owners 6975 Lebanon Rd, Ste 306, Frisco 75034 469-803-5919 • JuicerHeroes.com/Frisco Raw fruit and vegetable juices, made daily from farm-fresh, local and organic produce. Delicious, healthy, no-sugar or other additives, and served in glass bottles so you can stay and sip, or grab and go, there is a variety of seasonal flavors to suit every taste and desired health benefit. See ad, page 7.
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Money Family / Guy Money, Beekeeper McKinney 75070 • 972-829-3216 Honey as raw, local, organic, yummy and healthy as it gets. Our hives are in Collin and surrounding counties, and because our honey is straight from the hive, nothing added and never heat pasteurized, you get all the vitamins, minerals, live-enzymes, and pollens which are the allergyfighting benefits that are heat filtered out of most other store-bought honeys. Available at Frisco Farmers Market, McKinney Trade Days, Sprouts, Market Street or pick up at our home office. Look for the bee in cowboy boots! See ad, page 39.
CAMP toNkAwA
1036 CR 203, Collinsville 76233 940-440-8382 • CampTonkawaTexas.com We are all connected to nature, and at Camp Tonkawa, our classes, camps and events help you to nurture that connection. Feel your connection to all living things. Sense the spirit of the wilderness. Know that you are related to the Earth on a practical and a spiritual level. Our goal is for everyone to be as knowledgeable of the natural world as the Native Americans, who love, honor and respect our planet Earth... Mother Nature.
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Donna Brown, Clinical Hypnotist, NLP Quorum Dr, Addison 75254 972-687-9010 • DonnaBrownHypnosis.com Are you in a toxic relationship? Has day to day living produced crushed hopes, crumpled feelings, or a can'tdo attitude? Would you like to feel happy? Unafraid? Has something stopped you from becoming successful but you don't know what it is. Hypnosis is a tool that can help you shift into a new way of thinking, feeling and being. Call today if you have questions about how I can help.
Group Life Coaching for Women Amy Egan, CTA Certified Life & Parenting Coach Meetings in Dallas and Allen 214-356-7646 • TexasParenting.net Group life coaching that helps enhance your sense of fulfillment, harmony and inner peace. All women welcome. Four meetings a week from which to choose. Confidential sliding scale from $20-$50 per meeting.
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MAssAGe 3t’s (tJ’s teRRiFiC toUCh) Frisco and Lake Kiowa 469-237-4289 • TJ4ttts.com
Specializing in Swedish massage for overall body relaxation and deep tissue massage for tense knotted muscles, an affordable 3T’s massage can help relieve stress commonly associated with a hectic lifestyle. See ad, page 37.
lUXURY sweet esCAPe sPA
SW Corner of Coit & Legacy; Inside Legacy Salons of Plano 940-320-9383 • jcsweetescape.com Exotic massage styles include Lomi Lomi and Thai table massage, classic styles such as Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point, reflexology, cranial sacral, prenatal and sports also available. Esthetician services too. See full listing under SPA.
MAssAGe sPACe
7000 Independence Pkwy, Ste 180 Plano 75025 972-612-5363 • Massage-Space.com Seven different types of massage therapy for rejuvenation and energy. See ad, page 9.
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Dr. Kimberly Wilson, NMD 6545 Preston Rd, #200, Plano 75024 972-608-0100 • InnovationsWellness.com Your family's health is 'naturally' our passion. Using naturopathic medicine, our approach is holistic and non-toxic, helping those with cancer, hormone imbalances, fatigue, chronic illness, depression, and so much more. Let us be a partner in your wellness and show you naturopathic solutions to your health concerns.
NeURoFeeDBACk the sAMs CeNteR
Dr. Marvin Sams 972-612-0160 • GreatBrain.com The Sams Center specializes in evidence based, non-drug therapy for ADD/ADHD, learning issues, chronic Depression and Anxiety, Asperger’s and Autism, epilepsy, Bipolar, and OCD. Quantitative EEG (computerized brain wave analysis) detects and defines the neurological issues; NeuroMatrix Neural Efficiency TrainingTM safely remediates and optimizes brain function. Find out more today. See ads, pages 12 and 19.
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Jill Baumann, NC 114 S Jackson Ave, Ste 200, Wylie 75098 214-675-5607 • GuidedPathToHealth.com ThinkingOfBaby.com Providing holistic support and guidance to create amazing health breakthroughs. From functional lab tests to meal plans to supplements to mind-body techniques, we’ll work together to create and work through a customized health breakthrough plan based on your bioindividuality. Offering convenient 1:1 in-office or phone sessions as well as online group programs. See ad, page 37.
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Organic Compost Lawn Treatment Beau Propes, Owner 469-744-0281 • EarthKindServices.com Organic lawn treatment that gets amazing results. We do all the work – spreading an even layer of composted top dressing onto your lawn with our specialized spreader. Bare spots fill in, better drought tolerance and disease resistance. Safe for kids and pets. See ad, page 13.
PeDiAtRiCs heAlthY kiDs PeDiAtRiCs
4851 Legacy Dr, Ste 301, Frisco 75034 972-294-0808 • HealthyKidsPediatrics.com Where your child’s health is our passion! Offering a full range of pediatric services integrating conventional and natural medicine for your child’s optimal health. See ad, page 11.
PeRsoNAl DeveloPMeNt live YoUR DReAM
Kathryn Kutzer 469-955-5123 • DreamBuilderLifeCoach.com Many people cannot identify their dream; they just know they are discontent with their current life and have a longing for something different. It is my privilege to help people discover the dream that is in harmony with their purpose, and then coach them through a specific process to help them achieve that dream.
PhotoGRAPhY RYAN JohNsoN PhotowoRks 817-688-6074 • RyanJohnso.com
I like photography because it makes you pay attention to the world around you. There is beauty in everything, you just have to look. Dallas-Fort Worth photographer for hire. Reasonable rates with no project too small.
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Jill Baumann, NC 114 S Jackson Ave, Ste 200, Wylie 75098 214-675-5607 • GuidedPathToHealth.com ThinkingOfBaby.com Specializing in reducing the risks of and reversing the symptoms of the 4A’s: Autism, ADHD, Asthma and Allergies, from preconception through symptomatic child. See ad, page 37.
RADio show heAlthY BY NAtURe RADio show
Martie Whittekin; Certified Clinical Nutritionist Saturday 8am • KWRD 100.7 FM Interviews with authors, doctors and other experts about natural approaches to health and happiness. Listener calls are always welcome. Archives of past shows available on HBNShow.com.
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Private Label Realty 6900 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 110, Plano 75024 469-269-2754 • GillianCunningham.com Thinking about selling or buying a home? I can take you from “For Sale to Sold!” Maximize your home equity with property preparation tips, staging assistance, optimal exposure. Buyer Representation – at no cost to you. Got a real estate question? Ask@ GillianCunningham.com. See ad, page 14.
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2100 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 140, Plano 75075 972-378-4945 • SaltEscape.com See full listing under Allergy and Asthma Relief. See ad, page 16.
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Offices and service throughout D/FW 866-631-5934 Total Wind & Solar offers consultation, design, installation and service of alternative energy and rainwater harvesting systems based on your actual needs. Serving the North Texas-D/FW area.
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SW Corner of Coit & Legacy; Inside Legacy Salons of Plano 940-320-9383 • jcsweetescape.com
Dr. Genie Fields 5220 Spring Valley Rd, Ste 405, Dallas 75254 214-352-8758 • ThermographyCenter.com
Exotic massage styles include Lomi Lomi and Thai Table massage, classic styles such as Swedish, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Reflexology, Cranial Sacral, Prenatal and Sports also available. Esthetician services include facials, body wrap, body bronzing, waxing and tinting. Each service begins with customized ambiance and ends with our gift of hand-selected boxed truffle to round-out your blissful sensory experience. Call today about monthly specials exclusively for Natural Awakenings North Texas readers.
Screening with thermography can detect abnormalities, many times 8-10 years before other screening methods. Non-invasive. No radiation. See ad, page 23.
SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT NEW LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH 25631 Smotherman Rd, Frisco 75033 214-872-4205 NewLifeFrisco.org
SHIR TIKVAH REFORM SYNAGOGUE Rabbi Heidi Coretz 7700 Main St, Frisco 75034 214-500-8304, • ShirTikvahFrisco.org
Services are held on Friday evenings at 7 p.m. Every service welcomes children of all ages. Religious school classes take place on Sunday mornings during school year. Visit website for service schedule. See ad, page 36.
ST. PHILIP’S EPISCOPAL
6400 Stonebrook Pkwy, Frisco 75034 214-387-4700 • StPhilipsFrisco.org Sunday services, community programs, job ministry, preschool, and St. Philip’s Academy “K” class.
SUPPLEMENTS SHOP HEALTHWORKS MART
Andy Hopkins, Owner 3221 Independence Pkwy, Plano, 75075 972-516-1740 • HealthworksMart.com Online prices at a local outlet store. You don’t have to get “brain drain” while shopping for supplements. We pick only the best products in t h e i r c a t e g o r i e s . F r i e n d l y, knowledgeable staff provides personalized service. On-site nutrition consulting. Educational health events. SW corner Parker/Independence, Plano. See ad, page 8.
TAILORING & ALTERATION SERVICES AUTUMN STITCH
279 W Main St, Frisco 75034 • 972-712-1727 Tailoring, custom clothing, monogramming, draperies and shoe repair.
WELLNESS CENTERs New Star Chiropractic & Acupuncture Wellness Center Zhangping Lu, D.C., L.Ac., M.D. (China) 425 Maplelawn Dr, Ste 101, Plano 75075 972-519-8488 DFWAcupunctureChiropractic.com
Whole body wellness center providing chiropractic care, spinal decompression, allergy testing, NAET, IMAET, detoxification, weight loss, hormone balancing, wellness programs and more. All natural healing, no medication, no surgery. See ad, page 5.
SHAMBHALA WELLNESS CENTER
215 E University Dr, Denton 76209 940-380-8728 • ShambhalaWellness.com A true wellness center and oasis for body, mind and spirit. Massage, Reiki, yoga, nutrition and counseling are just some of the modalities we offer.
STAR COYOTE SOUND TEMPLE
Jodi Roberts, Founder Coit Rd and Parker, Plano 75075 512-788-1236 • StarCoyoteSoundTemple.com Founded by anthropologist Jodi Roberts, Star Coyote Sound Temple is a place where you can get to know yourself in a deeper way. We offer a safe space of peace, mindful communication, creativity, relaxation, fun, joy and health. Music includes drums, Tibetan bowls, and gongs. Private and group healing sessions are available. Workshops, classes, massage, mindfulness meditation and yoga are offered for all ages. See ads, pages 31 and 40.
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HELP WANTED SALESPEOPLE WANTED – If you’re not afraid of straight commissioned sales and feel confident of your abilities, Natural Awakenings North Texas magazine may be right for you. Earn a generous commission and unlimited income selling advertising packages. Relationship-oriented sales; must like talking to people. Open territories in Denton and Collin counties. Will train and coach. Full and part-time sales positions available. Send resume to Publisher@NA-NTX.com.
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