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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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by Tom Maples

12 EAT HEALTHIER

FOR LESS WITH PLENTIFUL PRODUCE

by Beth Haynie

14 ENNEAGRAM: CENTERS 19 OF INTELLIGENCE

The Balancing Power of Self-Reflection for Transcendent Growth

by Nancy Sheppard

16 AWAKENING THE GLOBAL HEART

Compassionate Activists Unite to Write Earth’s New Story

by Linda Sechrist

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19 HEAVEN WITHIN

by Wayne Dyer

20 NATURAL MOOD BOOSTERS

Safe Alternatives to Antidepressants

by Kathleen Barnes

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letterfrompublisher “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” ~Hellen Keller

There is a lot going on that we’re not all seeing.

Real, authentic change on a monumental scale.

There are a lot of interests invested in making sure we don’t see this happening. If we were to see everything that is actually going on that heralds fundamental change for the better in our world, then that change would come a lot faster, and those few who have profited off the misery of the many don’t want change to come at all.

But they can’t stop it, because no one any longer is trying to make change all alone. Hearts are awakening all over the world and uniting in a rhythm that is becoming the heartbeat of change. Often, this happens before the mind understands. That is totally okay. The minds need to take a back seat to the hearts for a while as we move forward, until hearts and minds can learn to work as one.

Soon we will see it, all that is happening already, and then the change will accelerate to a dizzying pace. I believe in my own heart that the world as we know it will be significantly different within a few short years from now.

It will be different then because what is different now is that people are instinctively coming together to work to get things done. It’s the most natural thing in the world to work cooperatively in groups large and small. It was the way that things always got done before people were deliberately divided and kept apart by a variety of mechanisms.

It’s already different, even now, and if you can’t see it yet you might be able to feel it, because a feeling in the heart is the place that it starts—the realization that

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the harsh reality of the way things are and have always been for most people is no longer a given, because it simply doesn’t have to be if we work together to make it into something good.

We always wanted to help change the world, but we felt powerless, because we thought, “what can any one person do?” Now we find ourselves asking, “what can we do to make things better?” And that doesn’t feel powerless at all.

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newsbriefs Jeffrey Rich Completes Training as a Certified Systemic Constellations Facilitator

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effrey Rich, LMT and owner of Shining Mountain Healing Center in Five Points, specializes in unfolding your inner Light. He has just completed a seven-month training program with Francesca Mason Boring and he is now a Certified Systemic Constellations Facilitator, capable of facilitating Family, Nature, and Organizational ConJeffrey Rich stellations. Ms. Boring is a bi-cultural author, international facilitator and trainer, and is an enrolled member of the Shoshone Nation. She is the author of Connecting to our Ancestral Past: Healing through Family Constellation, Ceremony & Ritual and advisor for The Knowing Field Constellations Journal.

The purpose of Family Constellations is to uncover the hidden dynamics of your family or relationship in an experiential way, so that existing energy can be observed and changed where necessary and undue stress released or reduced in the system. This is a gentle and sensitive method of allowing family or relationship energy to reveal itself through representatives, so that a resolution can unfold. This involves allowing each member of the system to find their rightful place in the group, which involves a healthy and respectful connection to each other.

This is a profound therapeutic, healing modality that may be an alternative to counseling or a complement to the therapeutic process. A private session can occur with you and the facilitator.

Shining Mountain Healing Center is located at 900 Wellman Ave #5 in Five-Points. Attend the Family Constellation Workshop on 11/7 or schedule a Constellation online at Shining-Mountain.com. Contact Jeffrey at 256-337-1699 or Jeffrey.Rich@gmail.com. See ad, page 17.

The Paranormal Study Center Welcomes Mountain Gypsies Cat Young & Tess Hughes: “Mysteries of Mountain & Heritage Healing”

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ountain Gypsies is a name created by Mother and Daughter team Tess Hughes and Cat Young. Both are Holistic Healers, Heritage Healers, Mountain Medicine Healers, and Reiki Master/ Teachers. Both hold various certificates in holistic healing. Cat is an Ordained Minister, Spiritual Warrior and so much more. She is blessed with a Cherokee/ Scottish/ Gypsy/ Melungeon lineage of gifted, spiritual loved ones. Spiritually gifted in Tess Hughes and so many ways, she is hard to label Cat Young with numerous abilities available since she has sight, healing, and seeing through the veil, and everything that goes with that.

Tess was born in the Appalachian Mountains of Tennessee, where Cherokee blood runs from all veins of her family, also comes from a long lineage of those, gifted with the sight which she uses for healing and paranormal investigating. She has always used true gifting to help those who are in need.

Through the love and healing power of God she does holistic medicine and mountain medicine along with herbal treatments. Tess has worked in the field doing investigations and cleansing with her mom for years.

The presentation is about The Mountains, Gypsies, It’s People, Their Heritage, Their Magic and Their Secrets.

Date: Friday, Oct 23, 6:30-9pm. Location: The Hilton Garden Inn, 4801 Governors House Dr (next to Landry’s Seafood).

Public Admission is $10. Info: ParapsychologyStudyGroup. com or Meetup.com/Huntsville-Paranormal-Study-Center.

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Whether you have a musical background or have always wanted to play a musical instrument, this playshop is for everyone.

We will have practice flutes or you may purchase one from us.

The Native American Flute “Playshop” will be held Thursday, October 1 at 10am at Unity Church on the Mountain, Suggested offering is $20.

Armand and Armand and Angelina are available for spiritual Angelina retreats, conferences, weddings, event entertainment and youth events. For more info, call 407-695-2097 or email Info@ArmandAnd Angelina.com. Website: ArmandAndAngelina.com.

Location: Unity Church on the Mountain, 1328 Governors Dr SE, Huntsville.

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Huntsville Feminist Chorus Fall Concert

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he Huntsville Feminist Chorus invites you to join them for their annual fall concert at the Huntsville Public Library. Meet the Huntsville Feminist Chorus as they begin their new concert season of the year with an exciting and uplifting selection of music. The Huntsville Feminist Chorus (HFC) is an A Capella chorus specializing in songs that empower women, including many works by women composers. Our mission is to open hearts and minds with song. The Chorus performs several times a year, always with free admission, and has been singing since 1993.

The HFC Fall Concert will be October 4 at 2pm at the main branch of the Huntsville Public Library. Admission is free. To stay updated on HFC events please Like the Facebook page “Huntsville Feminist Chorus.”

Foods for Life (Nature’s Apothecary) 50 Year Celebration

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n October 17, starting at 10am, Foods for Life health food store, now known as Nature’s Apothecary, will celebrate its 50 year anniversary. There will be vendors on site, gift basket raffles and free bags with goodies to the first 100 customers that make a purchase. Join us in celebrating this huge milestone in serving Huntsville for 50 years.

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piritual pioneer, James Twyman, best known for his NY Times bestseller, The Moses Code, is holding the largest A Course in Miracles James Twyman celebration in history by sharing his latest film, A Chorus in Miracles, in over 350 churches nationwide this October. You are invited to join us at Unity Church on the Mountain, Friday, October 23 at 7pm for our screening as we join thousands around the world in celebration of the 50 year anniversary of A Course in Miracles.

A musical journey in celebration of the 50 year anniversary of A Course in Miracles, Twyman’s feature documentary film has been insightfully created as an homage to the most life-changing spiritual text of the 20th century. Because of the profound nature of the work scribed by Helen Schucman beginning in 1965, A Chorus in Miracles is a must see film for long-time A Course in Miracles students, those newly embarking on their own transformational journey and any person with an interest in spirituality and how it changes our lives.

Date: Friday, October 23, 7pm.

Location: Unity Church on the Mountain, 1328 Governors Dr SE, Huntsville. 256-536-2271. UnityOn TheMountain.org. Admission $10.

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Red/Purple Produce is Best for Our Weight and Heart

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ew research published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition has found the color of the fruits and vegetables we eat may affect our weight and heart health differently. The study followed 1,272 people over a three-year period, beginning in 2006 and 2008.

The researchers compared their respective diets over both periods with levels of cholesterol, weight and waist circumference—all measures of obesity. The research grouped fruits and vegetables into red/purple, yellow, green, orange or white.

Among women, greater consumption of red/ purple fruits and vegetables was related to lower weight and abdominal fat, lower blood sugar and reduced total cholesterol. Meanwhile, greater consumption of yellow fruits and vegetables was linked to weight gain over the same period.

Among men, the researchers found those that ate more red/purple fruits and vegetables had reduced weight and waists compared to those that ate othercolored foods over the three-year period by an average of 13 and 14 percent, respectively. Greater yellow fruit consumption was linked to lower total cholesterol levels. Green and white fruits and vegetables were associated with reduced abdominal fat gain over the three-year period.

Colon Cancer Linked to Gut Bacteria

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study from the University of Minnesota has found that two strains of virulent bacteria in the gut significantly increase the incidence of colon cancer, and a change in microbiology of the gut often coincides with colon cancer. The study tested 88 people, of which half had colon tumors.

The scientists sampled and analyzed gut bacteria within the subjects to assess their microbiomes. They found that colon cancers were linked to those with microbiomes that had increased levels of Fusobacteria and Providencia species of bacteria. The latter is considered more virulent and responsible for the production of certain enzymes that have been previously linked with colon cancer.

These two species of bacteria have also been linked with higher rates of inflammation and infection in other research. Fusobacteria has been found prevalent among people with ulcerative colitis. Providencia species include E. coli and Klebsiella, both found among urinary tract infections, throat infections and others.

Microbiological science over the past half a century has found that better food choices can bring about significant healthful changes in the body’s microbiome.

These include incorporating prebiotic and fermented foods into one’s diet.

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U.S. Kids Not Drinking Enough Liquids

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2015 study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control has found that more than half of American children are dehydrated. The research analyzed data from the 2009-2012 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey for children 6 to 19 years old. The study also found that boys have a 76 percent greater likelihood of being dehydrated, and African-Americans were 34 percent more likely to not drink enough water compared with U.S. Caucasians.

“Dehydration accounts for hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations each year due to a number of illnesses that can lead to depletion of fluids and electrolytes from the body,” says Dr. Daniel Rauch, associate professor of pediatrics at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, in New York City.

It can be difficult for parents to gauge the level of hydration in children. Researchers from the University of Arkansas have determined that urine color provides a reliable indicator of hydration levels, with darker urine indicating increasing levels of dehydration.

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Brain-Lymphatic Discovery May Hasten Science

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study at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine has found that the brain is directly connected to the body’s immune system through a previously unknown set of lymphatic vessels. The discovery furthers the understanding for medical scientists of how the brain’s immune system works. While it’s been known for decades that lymphatic vessels transport immune cells through the rest of the body, confirming that this also occurs within the brain has been elusive.

The discovery is attributed to Antoine Louveau, Ph.D., a postdoctoral fellow at UVA. He says, “It changes entirely the way we perceive the neuro-immune interaction. We always perceived it before as something esoteric that can’t be studied, but now we can ask mechanistic questions.”

According to researchers, physicians can now examine the physical connection between the immune system and the brain instead of only studying how the brain responds to immune issues; it might also improve how diseases like Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, autism and others are understood and treated.

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2015 study has found that larger opioid medication doses increase the incidence of depression in a Veterans Administration study of 355 pain patients. An opioid is a pharmaceutical compound, such as morphine, that produces an analgesic effect in the nervous system.

The study, published in the Journal of the International Association for the Study of Pain, followed patients with low-back pain for two years. The patients were taking varying doses of opioid pain killers, rated by their morphine-equivalent dose. The researchers found that higher doses resulted in a doubling of depression incidences.

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r. Jamie Bunis, DC, has created a comprehensive chiropractic wellness practice in Huntsville that is destined to become an influential center of healing in the Tennessee Valley. Dr. Jamie combines chiropractic care with nutrition testing and counseling, high-grade nutritional supplements, aromatherapy and essential oils, detoxification, multiple styles of massage, and educational classes offered to the public by practitioners of a wide range of healing modalities.

The first thing you notice about the center is the energy: very clear,

light, uplifting and peaceful. There are aromatherapy diffusers operating in every room, diffusing a special blend of essential oils.

The staff is personable and friendly.

We got to witness Dr. Jamie in action during our interview when one of her regular patients from a nearby office came in with an acute pain in her back. She explained what had happened; she had bent down and twisted her back to pick something up.

The patient gave us permission to watch the evaluation and treatment, and Dr. Jamie put her on the table and went to work, seeming to know exactly where

the areas of pain and tension were even before the patient could point them out. She used three different instruments, two of which I had never seen a chiropractor use before. These were the Activator, the Arthrostim®, and the VibraCussor®. These are all precision chiropractic tools that serve as extensions of the chiropractor’s hands while significantly augmenting what those hands can do. The VibraCussor is a special vibration device that relaxes muscles and fascia around the treatment areas. The Arthrostim allows for very precise and rapid adjustments to be made comfortably at specific target points on the body. It was extremely impressive to watch Dr. Jamie work, and the patient, who had been in serious acute pain with difficulty walking, got significant relief right away.

While we were there, several more patients came in for their appointments.

One of them had been undergoing treatment for a slipped disc, and he was started out on the TENS electrostimulation unit to relax the muscles in his back. Dr. Jamie also uses Ultrasound and a Cold Laser device to relax patients’ muscles before an adjustment. Another patient came in for an Ionizing Detox Foot Bath. One couple were both chiropractic patients and had also undergone nutritional counseling, and they were getting some refills on their supplements.

Dr. Jamie recommends Standard Process® nutritional supplements, which must be prescribed by healthcare professionals. Standard Process are organic, whole food ingredient supplement formulations grown mostly on a single organic farm and produced with state-of-the-art quality controls to safeguard to nutrients in the ingredients. Founded in 1929 by Dr. Royal Lee, Standard Process has been a leader

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in the field of natural solutions that will fix these problems that are holding us back whole food supplements from full and vibrant health. for more than 75 years.

Another key component of the wellness center is MasDr. Royal Lee believed sage Therapist Michelle Riviere, LMT, of Inner Harmony that, “The quality of a Massage. Michelle offers several styles of massage, including whole food supplement is Swedish, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Therapy, Muscle Energy, dependent on the qualPre-natal, and Reflexology techniques. “Massage therapy ity of the manufacturing offers many benefits, especially to those who suffer from process.” Following this chronic pain,” she says. “My focus is to provide you with a philosophy, Standard Pro- customized treatment plan that addresses your specific needs cess provides the highest rather than simply performing a ‘cookie cutter’ massage that quality food supplements only offers temporary relief.” available.

One new and very promising modality that Michelle To help determine now offers is called Qi-ssage, which combines the principles which supplements each of Qi-Gong with therapeutic massage. Qi-ssage stimulates person needs, along with key nerve centers in the body in order to relieve stress and other treatment strategies, tension, relax the entire body, energize both body and mind, Dr. Jamie offers Applied as well as enhance and balance the flow of energy in the Nutritional Analysis Testbody. Qi-ssage sessions can be combined with a standard Dr. Jamie with her patient, ing, or ANA. ANA is a bodywork session or enjoyed as a separate service.

Mrs. Moore non-invasive neurologiA final cornerstone of Dr. Jamie’s Wellness Center are cal muscle reflex test that uses the body’s own feedback to the educational classes offered to the public. So far there signal strength or weaknesses in specific organs or tissues. have been classes offered on essential oils taught by Dr. JaWeak reflex responses indicate dysfunction in an organ or mie and guest speaker Kim Erickson on how to restore health tissue that may be weak from toxins, allergies or nutritional and well-being with essential oils and on how to use essendeficiencies. ANA muscle reflex tial oils for pets. An Introduction testing is very effective and has of Crystals class was taught by many patient testimonials to attest Melissa Posey. There was a class to its benefits. One of the most on the healing power of Music famous is professional tennis Therapy taught by Stephanie player Novak Djokovic, who is Bolton. Dr. Jamie wants to offer currently ranked #1 in the world regular classes on a wide range in men’s singles tennis. He writes of healing modalities. “If I can’t in his book Serve to Win that a teach it myself, I want to bring muscle reflex test uncovered a in someone who can,” says Dr. TENS Electrostimulation wheat intolerance that was the Jamie, explaining the basic vision source of his allergies, which had she has for establishing her center negatively affected his breathing, focus and performance in as an educational resource for the community. playing tennis. He changed his diet as a result of the test and “My mission is to permanently and significantly change credits this with improving his game to the point where he people’s lives for the better,” says Dr. Jamie. could become World Tennis Champion.

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Eat Healthier for Less with Plentiful Produce

by Beth Haynie

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n 2013 my husband and I were faced with a dilemma. I had left my job in the mortgage industry five years earlier when we welcomed our first child to our family. This reduced us to a single income. At about 6 months old, our daughter developed a case of extreme eczema. After three and a half years of trying various medical treatments and allergy testing with little success, I Jarom and Beth Haynie had had enough. I decided to experiment with our diet in hopes that it would help her skin. As we experimented with removing processed foods and replaced them with whole foods, we noticed a significant change in her skin. As an added benefit, my husband and I started to lose weight and we felt better physically than we had in quite a while.

I jumped in headfirst and started shopping only the outer aisles of the grocery store. I tried to buy mainly whole foods and steered away from canned vegetables, frozen food, and highly processed items. There was only one problem with our newfound remedy, our bank account. We realized that eating whole foods can easily become very expensive.

After several months of using our savings account to make up the difference in our grocery budget, we decided that if we wanted to continue to eat this way, we would have to make a change. Either I went back to work or we came up with a way to continue eating healthier for less.

We looked into some local farm shares and decided that we, along with our community, needed a different option.

We wanted something that would be less of a commitment, more affordable, easily accessible, that would offer more varieties of produce, and that would operate year round. My husband, father-in-law, and I got together and created the concept of Plentiful Produce.

In June 2013 we decided that we were ready to do a trial run. We had 24 participants contribute for a basket, and it worked! In the weeks and months that followed, our co-op grew by leaps and bounds. Today we operate at five locations across Madison County, with over 7,000 Facebook followers, several thousand email subscribers, and we are always open to new opportunities.

Plentiful Produce is a food cooperative created to provide our local families a way to eat healthier for less. Our participants receive weekly bushel baskets full of produce for only $20 per basket. These baskets contain half fruit and half vegetables. A la carte items such as bulk produce, local raw honey, breads, fresh herbs, and local seasonal produce are also available.

There are no membership fees and no contracts. This means that you only get a basket when it is convenient for you. Each pickup location has a trade box where participants may trade in items they don’t want for something else that is better suited to their taste. The co-op runs weekly at each hub, year round, to provide the community a way to eat healthier all year.

To help our contributors simplify their lives, I post a weekly meal plan using the basket contents along with recipe links and ideas on our Facebook page. I also use Facebook and Twitter to post our basket previews, volunteer needs, co-op news, and produce tips and tricks.

Plentiful Produce has no employees and we depend entirely on our participants to volunteer to get the work done. We ask that participants volunteer at least once every four baskets that they get. The volunteers, under the direction of the Volunteer Hub Organizer (VHO), fill and distribute baskets each week. Our VHOs are there to make sure everything goes smoothly. If you don’t know what something is or how to use it, all you have to do is ask, and we will probably provide you with more information than you’d probably ever want to know about that particular item. We love our produce around here!

Our ultimate goal is for our community to have access to a large variety of whole foods at a lower cost. This enables participants to make a true lifestyle change. We want you to be able to afford to eat right, and we believe that a real lifestyle change begins with variety. Our daughter’s skin is so much better than it used to be, and my husband and I have both dropped a combined 30 pounds by eating meals based on our baskets. We make the co-op a family affair, and our kids are always so excited to see what is in the basket each week. Our children truly enjoy eating most fruits and vegetables (seriously). Hearing stories from our contributors of how they love their baskets and how they couldn’t afford to eat this way without us keeps us going, and keeps my heart full.

I truly love what I do, and I invite you to join us and contribute each week for a basket full of fresh produce to jump-start your own healthier lifestyle.

Learn how to participate at PlentifulProduce.org or at Facebook.com/PlentifulProduce. For more info: Plentiful Produce@gmail.com or 256-469-8344. See listing, page 30.

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The Enneagram as an ancient tool of ego-personality and spiritual development. We are born with essential gifts.

We are all necessary and needed in the world. When life happens, we can overemphasize our gifts and produce imbalance and suffering to our lives.

The nine types include three centers of intelligence: body, heart, and thinking types. Body types are concerned with self-worth. In dilemmas, they instinctively control, disappear or perfect their world. Heart types focus on staying connected with others. They adapt their world to gain approval and recognition from others. Thinking types sense danger, intrusion, and limitations so their thoughts go to future analysis, plans or imagination.

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intelligence forms clear impressions of life, and they draw conclusions from a knowing “in their gut.” They’re prone to think in polar opposites—right/wrong, strong/weak, all/nothing. This limited viewpoint produces difficulties for themselves and others. Anger, sadness, and fear are universal emotions. The Heart Triad (2, 3, 4) initially responds with regret and sadness. The Head Triad (5, 6, 7) leads with doubt or fear.

The Body Triad reacts with anger when feelings of abandonment, invisibility, and exclusions show up in their world.

EIGHTs re-insert themselves, saying, “Here I am. Deal with me!” NINEs accept their invisibility, ignore anger or show passive-aggressive behavior.

ONEs blame themselves for their imperfection, and express anger via irritation and frustration.

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EIGHTS are powerful, fearless people.

They are courageous, determined, action-oriented, and persistent. They value truth and respect honest, straightforward communication. They quickly assess incongruities and institute justice according to their filtered belief. They are hard workers who ignore limita-

The nine types of the Enneagram include three centers of intelligence: body, heart and thinking types.

This article discusses the body types. tions—physical/mental/emotional. They are indifferent to breaking rules and live by the motto, “It’s my way—or the highway!” To avoid vulnerability, they deny weaknesses. Their paradox: Hiding vulnerability creates vulnerability.

EIGHTs reduce suffering and grow by balancing action and thinking. Reality becomes clearer when EIGHTs slows down and observes the total picture.

Consider the “eleven-second pause” of silence as an act of power instead of cowardice. Hold the stance of firm flexibility. The virtue of innocence brings natural soft-hearted mercy to self and others.

NINE: The Peacemaker

NINEs seek harmony in the world. They believe that they are no more important than anyone else. By ignoring their own needs, they believe they will be seen.

They are calm, caring, tolerant, compassionate, forgiving. They are teambuilders and good listeners and know how to blend in. They easily see all sides of a situation and often struggle with their own opinions. NINES believe in moderation in all things, and live by the motto, “ go along to get along.”

They are likely to say, “It doesn’t matter, it’s not important, I don’t know.” To avoid conflict, NINEs will fall asleep to life and follow self-comforting routines.

Their paradox: Neglecting self in pursuit of comfort leads to more discomfort.

NINEs grow by taking a stance. As Yogi Berra said, “When you come to a fork in the road, take it!” Integrating the virtue of engagement through expres-

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ONES want to be good and pursue excellence through high moral character. They are fair, just, pure and seek moral integrity. They want the world to be a better place. They are reliable, hard-working, industrious, practical and single-minded. Their perfectionist qualities gives them a keen eye for details. They are planners with standards, always avoiding blame or fault. In their eyes, correct behavior excludes anger, so they only show irritation and frustration. Unfortunately, it dominates their waking hours. Their motto is, “Perfect practice makes perfect.” Their paradox: All paths lead home. This right way may not necessarily be the best way.

ONEs develop by becoming emotionally authentic. They thrive when they can release control of pent-up feelings and express truth through creative artistry. Transcendence includes spontaneous fun and understanding that good enough is sometimes good enough.

Living in serenity, they accept reality as it is, and balance the polarity of their emotions.

Next month, we will discuss the Heart Triad, personalities that need to be needed.

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AWAKENING THE GLOBAL HEART Compassionate Activists Unite to Write Earth’s New Story

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s individuals and in groups, more people today are expressing deep inner caring and compassion for fellow humans and all life on this planet by hitching their heartfelt energies to powerful actions that hold the promise of a sustainable future.

In This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. The Climate, author Naomi Klein attests that the power of ferocious love is underestimated by companies and their government advocates. Suggesting that climate change be considered a framework for broader social improvements instead of a single issue, she invites “seizing the moment of discontent” to advance healing the planet and its broken economies and communities.

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justice, community wealth building, independent media, sound health care and clean food and water are frequently missing from mainstream media. Pioneering efforts by activists such as Mario Tigueros, Pachamama Alliance program manager for the Game Changer Intensive; Joshua Gorman, founder of Generation Waking Up; and Cole Kleitsch, founder and director of Walking Civics, warrant widespread attention and support.

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When hundreds of participants in Pachamama’s Awakening the Dreamer symposium, held in cities throughout the U.S., kept asking “What’s next?”

Tigueros facilitated the creation of Game Changers, which explores present challenges and possibilities and ways to create a new future. He says, “We wanted to help them in awakening to their personal qualities and strengths before setting out to change the world.

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ing a global society for all beings to flourish is a goal to strive for, we came to recognize that it takes a collective and collaborative approach within a community of practice to keep the message alive and implement what’s learned in the 12-week training.”

A love for social justice prompted Tigueros to recognize the corporate capture of America’s democracy. “Suggesting that symposium participants work with Move to Amend and Citizens’ Climate Lobby made sense,” he explains. One is a nonpartisan coalition of organizations and individuals seeking to end corporate personhood and demand true democracy; the other empowers individuals to exercise their political power.

It takes love to inspire the youth of GenY, Generation We and the Digital Generation, all names for the Millenials, to create a new story and transform their lives and communities.

Gorman is counting on his peers to help make it happen.

“We’re writing a different story than the worn-out one we’ve been led to believe is inevitable,” he says. Some of Generation Waking Up’s young leaders have formed local communities of practice that campaign to get big money out of politics, pressure universities to divest fossil fuel investments, build local and just food systems, end mass incarceration, enroll residents to go solar and inspire everyday citizens to live in more just, sustainable ways.

People have the power, when we choose to use it, to act on it, to dedicate ourselves to change. ~Rebecca Solnit

“Young people have a leadership role in spearheading the change our world is calling for. Ultimately, it will only come about with every generation working together,” observes Gorman, who operates from Oakland, California.

He’s encouraged when Generation Waking Up members say they want to learn from older adults that spent decades struggling for positive social change.

If we are brave enough, often enough, we will fall.

When we own our stories of struggle, we can write our own new endings. ~Brené Brown, Rising Strong

A deep love for the potential of civic engagement prompted Gladstone, New Jersey, resident Kleitsch’s Walking Civics initiative. The intergenerational nonprofit, endorsed by the Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools, trains military veterans and students as young as 16 as poll workers.

“I want to inspire future voters by letting them learn how to do the job competently and with integrity, and lead them to participate in democracy’s most cherished act of voting,” advises Kleitsch. It’s currently active in several jurisdictions across the country and will scale up for 2016 and beyond.

Hearts Joining Hearts

At 15, Kelsey Juliana’s love of family, friends and future generations far outweighed any trepidation she felt in acting as one of two plaintiffs in a legal strategy to protect the atmosphere, guided by Mary Christina Wood, a law professor and author of Nature’s Trust.

Wood created the Oregon nonprofit Our Children’s Trust, now operating in all 50 states and internationally, to enforce the duty of government to protect natural resources for present and future generations. It supports youth in bringing legal action in courts, administrative agencies and local legislative bodies. In local Sierra Club chapters, organizers work with facilitators to educate and empower youth to lead campaigns with town councils, legislative chambers and the courts.

Mounting research is confirming what many have long suspected— extensive media coverage of negative news can trigger stress, fear and trauma.

Images & Voices of Hope (ivoh) Executive Director Mallary Tenore cares deeply about how the media can benefit the world by catalyzing change and meaningful awareness of issues such as those raised by Our Children’s Trust.

“At ivoh, we believe in focusing on the world we want to live in—not only problem-solving in the world we have.

We are currently helping our global community of media practitioners tell ‘restorative narratives’, stories that show how people and communities are making a meaningful progression from despair to resilience. Instead of focusing solely on tragedy and trauma, these narratives extend the storyline by showing signs of renewal, recovery and restoration,” explains Tenore.

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James Maskell wishes every media outlet would cover the doctors and health professionals that are applying the “functional/integrative/root cause” approaches to health care. Formerly a vendor of supplements to health professionals, Maskell has morphed his focus to found the Evolution of Medicine Functional Forum, a monthly educational Web show for health professionals and industry insiders.

After becoming captivated by functional medicine at a trade show,

he developed this fresh, high-tech concept that combines the latest health news, functional medicine research, practice developments and health technologies in a mixed-media format.

Offered free on YouTube, it combines interviews, TED-style talks, videos and audience interaction.

“With health politics raising more questions than answers and with technology changing the healthcare landscape, there’s never been a more ripe time for health innovation and accelerating a shift toward what works for most doctors,” remarks Maskell, who also recently collaborated with the Institute for Functional Medicine to live-stream Genomics and Functional Medicine, the most cuttingedge clinical Functional Forum to date.

Andrew Brandeis, a licensed naturopathic doctor in San Francisco, developed a challenging new skill set in creating the easy-to-use, mobile Share Practice app, launched 18 months ago and now also available on the Internet.

It’s already used by 15,000 doctors nationwide to rate and review the effectiveness of drugs, herbs and supplements.

They also ask questions and receive quick feedback about patient treatments.

Brandeis sees an even bigger future opportunity. “As we spot trends and see what is working where and why, we can direct research dollars.

There are all kinds of off-label uses for drugs, herbs and supplements that we’ll support when we see that 10,000 doctors are using them in the same way for the same thing,” says Brandeis, who enjoys the meaningfulness of this collective contribution.

Gery Juleff, of Hopewell, New Jersey, reinvented himself and his career to serve a greater good. Seeking to inspire change through intelligent discussion

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The only ethical decision is to take responsibility for our own existence and that of our children. ~Bill Mollison, Permaculture: A Designer’s Manual on environmental issues he founded and hosts the Green Radio Hour broadcast on GreenHourRadio.com. He was formerly a member of the British Foreign Service, serving for 25 years as a diplomat, mostly in Africa and Brazil.

In Juleff’s last London foreign office assignment, he dealt with policies on climate change, renewable energy technology and energy security. “My love of Africa, the continent likely to be affected the most by climate change, quickened my sense of needing to do whatever I could to limit any negative effects,” he says. Even though he was innocent about the scope of such an undertaking, “When the station owner suggested I use my knowledge to host a radio show, I said yes.”

In What Then Must We Do? Straight Talk About the Next American Revolution, economist and co-founder of the Democracy Collaborative Gar Alperovitz provides many examples of successful community wealth building. He’s been part of a team partnering with others in cities that include Cleveland, Ohio; Jackson, Mississippi; Rochester, New York; and Washington, D.C. As co-chair of The Next System Project, he’s dealing with the bigger picture of long-term systemic change.

“The economics of sustainability focus on partnerships with local assets like universities, hospitals and cultural institutions to facilitate broad-based economic security for the entire community,” says Alperovitz. He’s deeply committed to the concept of an ecologically sustainable society, where problemsolving activities nurture democracy.

Waking Up

This small sampling of individuals whose actions are affirming their heart’s directives is not random and signals a larger movement. It represents author Anodea Judith’s explanation for the evolution of our human journey, captured in the title and essence of her book Waking the Global Heart: Humanity’s Rite of Passage from the Love of Power to the Power of Love.

James O’Dea, author of The Conscious Activist, says, “As we evolve, we recognize that it’s the heart which holds the great key to our collective healing, to real civility, the courage to face our own shadow and true progress.”

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAbout We.com for the recorded interviews.

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eaven is a state of mind, not a location, since Spirit is everywhere and in everything. You can begin making a conscious decision to look for the unfolding of Spirit in everything and everyone that you encounter.

I personally do this by making an effort to look upon my world as if I were observing it through lenses that filter out the form and all of the material aspects of what I’m seeing, and I can only view the spiritual energy that allows what I’m noticing to exist. Try putting on these imaginary magical lenses and see how different everything appears.

I now see spiritual energy in everyone I encounter. When I’m tempted to judge anyone, I remind myself to view them through my special lenses.

When I can do so, all negative judgment dissolves. I feel more peaceful knowing that I’m not just this body that I’m destined to discard. I also feel the life-giving Spirit within me on a daily basis, and it’s exhilarating!

Being more balanced spiritually and physically gives me the opportunity to be in a continual state of gratitude and awe. I see miracles everywhere. Try changing your view of the world to one of awe and wonder. Rather than looking for miracles, shift to seeing everything as miraculous. By being in a state of

awe, you won’t be able to mentally experience boredom or disappointment.

Try seeing the invisible Divine flowing through and supporting everyone and everything. A rainstorm becomes a miraculous event, the lightning a fascinating display of electrical fireworks, the thunder a booming reminder of the invisible power of nature.

Live the mystery by beginning to perceive what average eyes fail to notice.

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adness darkens the world of the 16 percent of Americans diagnosed with clinical depression and the untold millions more that try to cope without a formal diagnosis, according to a University of Colorado study published in Clinical Therapeutics.

Just as daunting, an estimated 30 million Americans take prescription antidepressant drugs for premenstrual discomfort, chronic pain and anxiety, as well as depression, according to Dr. James Gordon, a clinical professor of psychiatry at the Georgetown University School of Medicine. He founded and directs the Center for Mind-Body Medicine, in Washington, D.C., and is the renowned author of Unstuck: Your Guide to the Seven-Stage Journey Out of Depression.

While conventional medicine offers a smorgasbord of antidepressants, many are ineffective or produce harmful side effects. One University of Pennsylvania study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found scant evidence that they benefit people with mild to moderate depression because the drugs work no better than a placebo in at least 80 percent of cases.

Side effects of traditional antidepressants included nausea, headaches, weight gain, insomnia, sexual dysfunction, agitation, irritability, anxiety and even violent behavior and suicidal thoughts, according to the University of Colorado research involving more than 40,000 patients. It further showed that nearly 70 percent of patients stop taking the prescription drugs within three months, largely because of intolerable reactions.

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Curcumin, the rhizome of the turmeric plant that gives curry powder its distinctive yellow color, addresses both the symptoms of depression and its underlying causes, says Ajay Goel, Ph.D., director of the Baylor Center for Gastrointestinal Research, in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. A recent study by Goel in Phytotherapy Research showed that this natural spice helps generate new, properly functioning brain cells that manufacture mood-elevating neurotransmitters.

Along with being as effective as Prozac (fluoxetine) without the side effects, curcumin can neutralize the suicidal thoughts and violent behavior sometimes displayed in people with major depression taking prescription antidepressants.

“We also know that prescription antidepressants become less effective the longer you take them,” says Goel. “Curcumin doesn’t lose its effectiveness over time.”

Rhodiola rosea, the well-researched root of an Arctic plant, has brought relief even to some of Cass’ severely depressed patients. Cass points to its ability to help balance stress hormones and stimulate production of the feel-good brain chemical serotonin, much like the claims of prescription drugs, but without any known side effects. A new study published in Phytomedicine confirms that rhodiola is at least as effective as the prescription antidepressant Zoloft (sertraline) in fighting major depression.

Cass also recommends 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan), an extract of the seeds of an African shrub that produces the critical serotonin with no negative side effects. A recent Indian study from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences comparing the effects of 5-HTP and Prozac confirms that “5-HTP definitely has antidepressant effects in patients with depression.”

A Holistic Approach

An integrative approach that emphasizes physical activity and a meditation or other spiritual practice can be highly effective in treating all levels of depression, according to Gordon. “It’s a way to get unstuck, to help us move through and beyond depression and other difficulties in our lives,” he says.

Exercise triggers rises in mood at least equal to those generated by antidepressant prescription drugs, according to new Duke University research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. People that are depressed often don’t want to move, Gordon comments. “Start with what you can do.

Walking a couple of blocks a day is a good beginning.”

He notes, “I teach specific meditation techniques such as slow, deep, soft-belly breathing and mindful walking and eating. All have been shown to decrease levels of anxiety and stress, enhance mood and optimism, and promote greater emotional stability and more reliable judgment.”

A healthful diet emphasizing vegetables, fruit and healthy fats; strong support from friends and family; creative activities; and connecting with a higher power comprise Gordon’s integrative prescription for a happy life.

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utumn’s shorter days remind us how precious time is, especially when we can spend the hours with good friends and loved ones. That’s why Chicago mothers and bloggers Meg Barnhart and Jane McKay decided to try slow cooking with a Zen approach in creating family meals. With the time they save in food preparation—especially when one recipe can yield an extra lunch or dinner—they free up moments for both family interaction and their own spiritual practices.

“Slow cooking with the sacred intention of slowing down creates a sense of peace and calm after a full day of work and school,” says Barnhart. Once she transitioned to this kind of meal planning and preparation on a regular basis, she realized that it allows her to be more attentive to her family’s needs while a healthy, tasty dinner basically cooks itself. With extra time for meditation and yoga in her daily life, she realizes increased clarity and focus for other interests and demands.

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McKay enjoys the creative challenge of making family-pleasing, whole food recipes and converting conventionally cooked recipes for use with a slow cooker. “I especially love the bounty of the autumn harvest, which includes seasonal picks from our family’s urban garden,” she says. She’s found that root vegetables, squash, pumpkin, leeks, mushrooms, leafy greens, Brussels sprouts, apples, pears and nuts all translate well to lower temperature cooking for a longer period.

Whether it’s a quick preparation that allows for other activities or a more contemplative, mindful endeavor that can be relaxing in itself, the recipes on the pair’s website, TheZenOf SlowCooking.com, are highly suited for busy people.

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and a wide range of Fresh garnishes, October is Vegetarian settings. Barnhart and such as the roasted Awareness Month McKay recommend pumpkin seeds or fried the five-to-six-quart sage leaves for the size with a removable insert as the Butternut Squash Soup, make a crisper most practical. Food cooks in the incontrast to the softer texture of slowsert, which can be washed and dried cooked foods, notes McKay. separately, so there’s no need to put

Dishes like Sweet and Spicy Apples the entire slow cooker in the sink to can be made the day before; leftovers clean up afterwards. taste delicious for breakfast with a dol Because the slow cooker’s low lop of yogurt. Barnhart and McKay make temperature is about 200° F and the their own Sweet & Spicy Ground Spice heat is indirect, the appliance uses Blend, available on their website, with less liquid than conventional cooking. proceeds funding cooking classes for Many of Barnhart and McKay’s easier adults with developmental disabilities. recipes simply require putting the ingredients in the slow cooker, selecting Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd the temperature, replacing the lid and Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland turning the appliance on.

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Mindful Fall Recipes

Butternut Squash Soup Yields: 6 servings Prep Time: 5-10 minutes 5-6 cups butternut squash, diced ½ cup or 1 carrot, chopped 1 cup or 1 small bunch scallions or spring onions, chopped 8 whole sage leaves, fresh (or 1 Tbsp dried) 1 Tbsp rosemary, fresh (or ½ Tbsp dried) 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth 1 cup organic dairy or non-dairy milk Suggested toppings: Slices of freshly toasted bread, drizzled with olive oil and cubed 1 /3 cup roasted pumpkin seeds 8 additional fresh sage leaves, fried 4 slices of lean bacon or tempeh, crispy and crumbled

Place the squash, carrot, scallions, sage leaves, rosemary, chicken broth and milk into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high setting for 3 hours or low for 6 hours. Then, blend using an immersion blender until smooth and leave covered until ready to serve. Make the toppings available to sprinkle and stir.

Root Vegetable Gratin with Mushrooms and Blue Cheese

Put the vegetables into the slow cooker with the garlic and stir in the olive oil and oregano. Layer the mushrooms on top of the vegetable mixture, followed by a layer of onions. Next, sprinkle the blue cheese crumbles on top.

Pour the broth over the vegetables and cheese mixture, and lay the sliced potatoes on top. Season the potatoes with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.

Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 6 hours.

Millet and Miso Stuffed Acorn Squash with Sriracha Dressing

Yields: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes 1 cup or 2 medium parsnips, diced to ½ inch 2 cups or 3 medium carrots, diced to ½ inch 1 cup or 2 medium turnips, diced to ½ inch 6 oz Brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered ½ cup vegetable or chicken broth 4 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup organic olive oil 1 Tbsp dried oregano 8 oz sliced Portabella mushrooms 1 large onion, sliced into half moons 6 oz blue cheese, crumbled, or vegan cheese 4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/3-inch slices Black pepper to taste

Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Coconut or organic olive oil 2 acorn squash, halved and deseeded 1 cup millet or quinoa ½ can garbanzo beans ½ cup raisins 1 tsp garlic powder ½ tsp black pepper 3 Tbsp fresh chives, snipped ¼ cup lemon juice 2 Tbsp white miso paste Olive oil 4 Tbsp pine nuts, toasted Dressing: 2 tsp Sriracha sauce 1 Tbsp lime juice ¼ cup plain or coconut milk yogurt

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Oil the insert of the slow cooker with coconut or olive oil. On a chopping board, halve the acorn squash and scoop out the seeds.

In a separate bowl, add the millet, garbanzo beans, raisins, garlic powder, black pepper and 2 tablespoons of the chives. Mix the lemon juice, miso and 2 /3 cup water in a cup and pour over the millet mixture. Stir well. Spoon the millet filling into the acorn squash. Cover and cook on low setting for 6 hours or high for 3 hours. Mix the ingredients for the Sriracha dressing in a small bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Once cooked, remove from the slow cooker and sprinkle with the remaining snipped chives and toasted pine nuts.

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Sweet and Spicy Baked Apples Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes

2 tsp lemon juice ¼ cup soft brown, maple or date sugar ½ cup walnuts 1 Tbsp Sweet & Spicy Ground Spice Blend or apple pie spice blend Ice cream topper to serve Oil the inside of the slow cooker insert with coconut oil. Halve and core the apples and sit them in the bottom of the slow cooker insert. Pour the lemon juice over the apples. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, walnuts and spice blend and press onto and into the apples. Cover and cook on low setting for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 LearningQUEST Public Program: Nogginology: Maintaining Your Brain – 12-1:30pm. People raised in the Southeastern US have a much higher risk of stroke than anywhere else in the country.

Learn how to recognize stroke symptoms and to activate emergency response as soon as possible.

Free. Huntsville Main Library, 915 Monroe St. 256-532-5940.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 Concert on the Dock – 6-9pm. Brandon Watson & The IKB Sound. Huntsville native Brandon Watson is a Nashville singer-songwriter whose music is a medley of folk, blues-tinged progressions, and an Alabama-soul wrenching passion like you’ve never heard before. Free. Parking $2. Lowe Mill East Dock, 2211 Seminole Dr, Huntsville. 256-533-0399.

The Breath of God – 7:30-8pm. Inspiring stories and insights from Harold Klemp, acclaimed author of more than sixty books on Eckankar. Become more aware of how the gentle breeze of God’s presence courses through your life and brings you its miracles.

Free. WOW (Knology) Cable Channel 11. 256-5341751. Eck-Alabama.org.

Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention – Gates open 12pm (Fri), 8am (Sat). Enjoy great competition featuring fiddles, harmonicas, mandolins, banjos, dulcimers and more. $10 per day or $15 for both days. Athens State University, 300 Beaty St, Athens. 256-233-8241.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9

Madison Street Festival – 9am-5pm. Come out and eat great food, be entertained, admire the works of talented local artists, and spend time with your family and friends. Free parking at Madison City School Stadium on Celtic Dr with an all-day shuttle. Free.

Main Street in downtown Madison.

Concert on the Dock – 6-9pm. Debbie Bond & The Trudats. Singer, guitar player and songwriter Debbie Bond plays a dynamic mix of soulful originals and covers. Her singing has been compared to Bonnie Raitt and Maria Muldaur. Free. Parking $2. Lowe Mill East Dock, 2211 Seminole Dr, Huntsville.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 Guided Hike: Historic Old Railroad Bed Trail, Monte Sano Nature Preserve – 2pm. (2 hours / Moderate). The Old Railroad Bed Trail follows the same path as the steam locomotive that traveled from the Huntsville Depot to the Monte Sano Hotel from 1888 until 1896. Directions: LandTrustNAL.org.

Huntsville Feminist Chorus Concert – 2-3pm. The HFC sings songs of peace, love, and friendship. The concert is open to the public. Free. Huntsville Main Library, 915 Monroe St. 256-532-5940.

New Futures Family Fun Day – 2-5pm. Family fun day featuring Gibson’s BBQ and live music, horse rides and a triathlon of old fashion games tournament and team tug of war tournament. Free.

National Speleological Society, 6001 Pulaski Pike, Huntsville.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 Fall Plant Sale – 9am-5pm (Sat), 12-4pm (Sun).

Shrubs, trees, grasses, perennials and Blue Ribbon selections and native plants best suited for our region are offered. Landscape designers and master gardeners will be on hand to help you select the right plant for the right spot. Free. Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave. 256-830-4447.

Guided Hike: Young/Kennedy Trail from Monte Sano Nature Preserve’s Three Caves – 10am.

(Easy to moderate). Land Trust Board member David Young will take you along the trail named for his family. Admire the Chittamwood (Smokewood) groves and the many fossils from the ocean that once covered North Alabama. Directions: LandTrustNAL.org.

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Guided Hike: Fall on Wade Mountain Nature Preserve – 2pm. (2 hours / easy to moderate / app.

2.5 miles). Join Botanist Lynne Weninegar as she leads us to Devil’s Racetrack and teaches about the many beautiful plant species native to this semi-arid microclimate. Directions: LandTrustNAL.org.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 LearningQUEST Public Program: Synchronicity and Serendipity – 1:30-3pm. This program attempts to introduce some of the psychological concepts developed by Dr. Carl Jung and connect them with human experiences as they particularly relate to physiological phenomena. Free. Huntsville Main Library, 915 Monroe St. 256-532-5940.

Huntsville Historic Preservation Commission Lecture Series – 6-7pm. Topics: “Going Green: Sustainability and Preservation” by David Ely, “Saving Energy, Saving Houses: Creating a More Energy Efficient Historic Home” by Jessica White, and “Our Preservation Stories: Restoring the Vaughn Residence” by Ashley Vaughn. Free. EarlyWorks

Adoptoberfest – 11am-3pm. Annual fall adoption event. $25 adoption fee (includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, heart worm preventative, microchip & a bag of food). 50% Sale at GHHS Thrift Store. Bake Sale. Food truck. Free. Greater Huntsville Humane Society, 2812 Johnson Rd SW. 256-881-8081.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 Astronomy Day – 1-10pm. Events will include family fun activities hosted by local science groups, planetarium shows and telescope observing (weather permitting). All activities are free and open to the public. Free. Monte Sano State Park, 5105 Nolen Ave, Huntsville. 256-534-3757. Vbas.org.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 Unity Church on the Mountain Guest Speaker: Rev. Camille Bennet – 11am. Rev. Camille Bennett, from Florence, Alabama will be guest speaking at Unity Church on the Mountain, 1328 Governors Dr. SE, Huntsville. UnityOnTheMountain.org.

19th Annual Maple Hill Cemetery Stroll – 2-4:30pm. History comes alive in downtown Huntsville with over 70 costumed characters, traditional music, special exhibits, scavenger hunts, and an antique auto display. Free, donations accepted.

Maple Hill Cemetery, 203 Maple Hill Dr, Huntsville.

256-427-5730.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 Art Show: Zara Edwards Lowry – 5-8pm. Born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela, Zara began painting at a young age. Her depictions are vivid, colorful, and intricate compositions with decorative and playful metaphors centered around the inner exploration of emotions. Free. The Little Green Store, 820 Monte Sano Blvd, Huntsville. 256-539-9699.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 Ho’oponopono workshop with Mark Perkins – 9am (Oct 23-35). Ho’oponopono is a Hawaiian ceremony of reconciliation and forgiveness.

Ho’oponopono means to make (ho’o) right (pono) right (pono) to correct relationship problems.

Hawaiian doctors knew that conflicts and grudges eventually cause disease. $250. Shining Mountain Healing Center. Shining-Mountain.com. Jeffrey.

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Access Consciousness BARS Workshop with Julie Perkins – 9am-5pm. Just by gently touching the Bars you effectively erase everything you have ever stored there. Learn 32 points on the head that clear issues and thoughtforms. CEUs for LMTS. $300/$150 if repeating. Shining Mountain Healing Center. Shining-Mountain.com. Jeffrey.Rich@ gmail.com. 256-337-1699.

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50th Year Course in Miracles Celebration – 7pm.

Join with hundreds of other Unity churches celebrating the 50 year anniversary of ACIM, by screening the full feature-length documentary film, A Chorus in Miracles, at Unity Church on the Mountain.

Admission $10. 1328 Governors Dr SE, Huntsville.

UnityOnTheMountain.org. 256-536-2271.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 Guided Hike: Wade Mountain Nature Preserve – 10am. (2 hours / easy to moderate / app. 2.5 miles). A dozen or more species of Ladies-tresses are known in eastern US. Doug Horacek will help you locate and learn which species thrives on the Land Trust acres on Wade Mountain. Directions: LandTrustNAL.org.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 Guided Hike: Birding on Whitaker Preserve with John Ehinger – 2pm. (2 hours / Easy). The flat grassland is an amazing spot for kids. We’ll be looking for grassland birds. Please no dogs on this hike. Directions: LandTrustNAL.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 Guided Hike: Walls of Jericho in Jackson County – 8:30am-5pm. (6+ hours / Difficult). The “Walls” is an Alabama Forever Wild property and was once the hunting grounds of Davy Crockett. It protects the headwaters of the Paint Rock River. Directions: LandTrustNAL.org.

sunday A Course in Miracles Study Group – 9:15am.

Shared reading and group discussions. Extra books available. Light of Christ Center, 4208 Holmes Ave, Huntsville. 256-895-0255. LightOfChristCenter.org.

Revealing Service – 9:45am. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville. 256-8838596. CSL-Huntsville.org.

Celebration Service – 10:30am. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville. 256-8838596. CSL-Huntsville.org.

Unity Church on the Mountain Worship Service – 11am, with Adult Discussion at 9:30am. Unity is a positive path for spiritual living. Rev. Carol Landry.

1328 Governors Dr SE, Huntsville. UnityOnThe Mountain.org.

1-Hour Mystery School – 11am. A different service each week including ritual, music, and a message in an open, loving environment. Light of Christ Center, 4208 Holmes Ave, Huntsville. 256-895-0255.

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Laughter Yoga – 1-2pm. Laughter Yoga utilizes laughter as an exercise in a group. Benefits include increased oxygen levels, relaxation, increased blood circulation, and a joyous feeling. Led by Tristan Riabo, certified Laughter Yoga Teacher.

Free. 4703 Wellington Pt, Huntsville. Tristan.

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Beginner’s Class Tai Chi – 9:30-10:30am. $10 per class. Monte Sano Methodist Church administrative building, 601 Monte Sano Blvd SE, Huntsville. Register with Lynn at the Yurt Garden, 256-424-2221.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Family Constellations Workshop with Jeffrey Rich, Certified Constellations Facilitator – 9am5pm. Uncover the hidden dynamics of your family or relationship in an experiential way, so that undue stress can be released or reduced in the system and a resolution can unfold. $25 suggested donation. Shining Mountain Healing Center. Shining-Mountain. com. Jeffrey.Rich@gmail.com. 256-337-1699.

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tuesday Hays Nature Preserve Fall Hikes – 9am and 2pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Take a guided hike around various areas. The hike will be based on the season, attendees and weather conditions. Meet in the parking lot at the picnic area near the river. Free.

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Meditation – 6pm. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville. 256-883-8596. CSLHuntsville.org.

BodyFlow – 6-7pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Yoga/Pilates/Tai Chi-based exercise class that builds strength, tones your body and leaves you feeling centered and calm. Part of the Les Mills Fitness Program. $10/class and no contract. New participants are always welcome. Madison Ballroom, 9076 Madison Blvd, Suite E, Madison, AL. 256-461-1900. MadisonBallroom.com.

Prayer and Meditation Hour – 7-8pm. Led by Rev. Clifford Stocking and assisted by Rebecca Oxford.

Unity Church on the Mountain, 1328 Governors Dr SE, Huntsville. 256-536-2271. UnityOnThe Mountain.org.

wednesday Satsang – 6:30pm. Through group discussion and inquiry, we reveal the innate wisdom of the one presence living life as each one of us. Meditation 6pm.

Led by Rev. David Leonard. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville. 256-8838596. CSL-Huntsville.org.

thursday HealthWorks Farmers Market – 7:30am-12pm.

Fresh & local produce, delicious artisan breads, herbs, gourmet slaw, cheese, jams, jellies and more.

Cash and checks only. Plaza Resource Center Tram Station at Huntsville Hospital, 101 Governors Dr. Greene Street Market at Nativity – 3-6pm. Meet farmers and find fresh, locally-grown vegetables, fruits, herbs, and organically raised beef, pork, chicken and eggs, and more. Church of the Nativity, 304 Eustis Ave, Huntsville. 256-682-4429.

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Youth Group – 6:30-7:30pm. 10 years old and up.

Snack provided. Unity Church on the Mountain, 1328 Governors Dr SE, Huntsville. 256-536-2271.

UnityOnTheMountain.org.

Thursday Night Swing – 6:30-10pm. Swing dance lesson, 6:30pm; Dance 7:30pm. $5 covers lesson and dance. Lowe Mill/Flying Monkey, 2nd Floor Theatre, 2211 Seminole Dr, Huntsville.

friday Public Clearance Session – 7pm. Third Friday each month. Learn effective healing through reception and application of Divine energies. Light of Christ Center, 4208 Holmes Ave, Huntsville.

256-895-0255.

saturday Madison City Farmers Market – 8am-12pm.

Fresh produce, handmade treasures, and local live music featured each week. Trinity Baptist Church, 1088 Hughes Rd, Madison.

Yoga by the River – 9-10am. Enjoy a relaxing, yet energizing, morning of Yoga taught by Whitnye Rose beside the gentle flowing waters of the Flint River. Cancelled if inclement weather. Free. Hays Nature Preserve, 7161 U.S. Hwy 431 South, Owens Cross Roads.

Artist Market – 12-4pm. Local artists and others are invited to set up a booth and sell their wares to the public. There will be art, jewelry, vintage clothing, records and more for sale. Admission free. Flying Monkey Arts Center at Lowe Mill, 2211 Seminole Dr, Huntsville.

Community HU Song – 1:30-2pm. Join others in singing HU, an ancient love song to God that can help and uplift you in countless ways. Held each Saturday. Huntsville ECK Center, 900 Wellman Ave NE #3 (near Five Points). 256-534-1751. EckAlabama.org.

Ballroom Dance Party – 7:30-10pm. Beginner group class 7:30-8pm, introduction to different ballroom dances each week. Practice dance party 8-10pm, for all levels of dancers. No partner needed. $10/person for group class and party. Madison Ballroom, 9076 Madison Blvd Suites C/D, Madison, AL. 256-461-1900. MadisonBallroom.com.

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Certified Hypnotist 3313 Memorial Parkway, Ste 116 Huntsville, AL 35801 256-698-2151 MarshaMathes.SkinCareTherapy.net Hypnosis is a tool to assist you in countless ways to heal your past, empower your present and create your future. Hypnobirthing classes, quit smoking, weight loss, nail and lip biting, teeth grinding, insomnia, anxiety and stress relief, phobias and fears, pain relief, sports enhancement, PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), current and past life regressions.

JIN SHIN JYUTSU® JIN SHIN JYUTSU OF HUNTSVILLE Sandra Cope Huntsville 256-534-1794 256-509-3540

Certified Jin Shin Jyutsu Practitioner. An easy, effective way of restoring health and well-being by balancing the body’s energy pathways to enhance the body’s natural healing abilities. See ad, page 11.

MASSAGE DIXIE PHILLIPS (LMT #2151)

Dixie’s Sunrise Massage Therapy 3313 Memorial Parkway, Ste #116 Huntsville, AL 35801 256-585-0504 • Hoss2ride@otelco.net Dixie’s Sunrise Massage Therapy: Come in and experience Dixie’s Combo. This is not the typical massage. MediCupping Therapy is used to relax muscles and increase the blood flow, which accelerates healing. It is also effective on bloating, scars, Fibromyalgia, Sciatica, migraine or tension headaches. See details on services, rates, and possible help with your Tissue Issues at DixiesSunrise.MassageTherapy.com.

MENTAL HEALTH CARE TREE OF LIFE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

256-278-2802 TreeOfLifeBehavioral.com TreeOfLifeBehavioral@gmail.com

SPIRITUAL Lightworker at The Heart Space 513 Pratt Ave 901-652-5338 Spiritual Insight, Guidance and Healing using Cards and Golden Light Energy. Sessions are $1 per minute (cash) and include a Joyful phone consultation. Small group meeting room with kitchen and bathroom available for $11/hour. Blessings and Love.

At Tree of Life Behavioral Health, we believe that quality mental health care should be available to all people who need it. We offer counseling and medication management to families, children, adolescents, and adults on a sliding scale to meet all income needs.

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NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE ASSOCIATES Dr. Deb Gilliam, N.M.D. 1230 Slaughter Rd, Ste E, Madison, AL 256-325-0955

Dr. Deb treats a variety of health problems using natural means.

She looks for why people have symptoms and treats the root cause of those symptoms. Dr. Deb is highly regarded in the integrative and natural approach to wellness. Every patent is unique, and she individualizes treatment for their optimal wellness. See ad, page 13.

REIKI LIGHT JOURNEY REIKI

Barbara Caioli, RM 7500 Memorial Pkwy SW, Ste 114 Huntsville AL • 256-716-8419 LightJourneyReiki.com Reiki refers to the universal life force energy that is found in everything. Reiki works through gentle, focused touch or intention for the purpose of healing and balance. Light Journey Reiki offers healings as wells as Certification Workshops.

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STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION JACI HOGUE

256-656-4108 JaciHogue@gmail.com A complete system of body education that balances the physical body, improves posture, and helps resolve chronic pain.

Created by Dr. Ida P. Rolf in the 1950s, Structural Integration has been scientifically validated and has withstood the test of time, as millions of people have enjoyed the remarkable benefits.

SUSAN K. JEFFREYS

Advanced Practitioner Lic.#249 Dr. Ida P. ROLF method 525 Fountain Row 256-508-3351 • RolfGuild.org Serving Huntsville since 1995 “When the body gets working appropriately, then the force of gravity can flow through. Then spontaneously, the body heals itself.” —Ida P. Rolf. See ad, page 6.

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