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HOW AWE CAN
How Awe Can Transform Our Lives
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by Jonah Paquette
What do you feel when you gaze Here are some ways we can find more up at the night sky, listen to a awe in our daily life: soul-stirring piece of music or Seek out nature: Connect to the natural witness an act of great courage or inspiraworld, even by just visiting a local park, tion? What happens in your body, and what and notice the beauty all around. emotions arise, when you come face-toface with these sorts of moments? This feeling—often complete with goosebumps and a shiver down the spine—is known as awe. And as it turns out, this underappreciated and often misunderstood emotion just Appreciate the good:Slow down and appreciate the small stuff—the aroma of morning coffee, time with loved ones, having a roof over our heads or even just the breath. Look for inspiration: The current might hold the key to a happy, meaningful challenges around the world have also and healthy life. shown some of the best of humanity. Spend
Although we might think of awe as a time learning about the people making a rare experience, awe-inspiring moments difference and experience a sense of awe are all around us. We don’t have to climb to through their courage. the summit of Mount Everest or stand atop Expand the mind: Learning about the Eiffel Tower to reap the many benefits mind-expanding topics like astronomy, the of awe. Instead, we can learn to notice the human brain or anything else that captures changing colors of the leaves, truly see the the imagination can be a great way to harjoy in a child’s eyes or allow ourselves to ness a feeling of awe. be uplifted by the kindness of a stranger. Foster connection:The next time we’re When we do, it not only feels good in the with the people we love, take a moment to moment—it actually can change life in appreciate how awe-inspiring it is to have lasting and profound ways. In fact, cuttingthe capacity to love and forge bonds the edge research has shown that awe holds way that we do. many benefits, ranging from improved mental health, stronger immune systems, Jonah Paquette is a psychologist, author and increased compassion, strengthened social international speaker specializing in the science bonds and much more. In short, the moof happiness and well-being. His newest book, ments that make us go, “Wow!” can be the Awestruck, explores how moments of awe very moments that lastingly change our and wonder can transform our lives. For more lives for the better. information, visit JonahPaquette.com.
Intuitive & Healing Arts
Anne Bentzen Brings Jikiden Reiki to West Harrison
Anne Bentzen has reopened her Westchester energy-healing practice—which includes private treatment sessions as well as socially distanced Reiki classes and workshops—on Sundays at In Vogue Salon, in West Harrison. Bentzen offers counseling and intuitive healing to provide relief from stress, inflammation, pain and emotional distress.
Her private treatment sessions, which incorporate Reiki, crystals and customized Bach flower essences, are intended to renew the body, mind and spirit by rebalancing life-force energy. They are available on Sundays, by appointment only, beginning at noon, 2 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. Summer special packages are three for $300 or $125 each.
From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on consecutive Sundays August 2 and August 9, Bentzen will teach the Level 1 (Shoden) course of Jikiden Reiki, an original form of Reiki without western influence. Students will learn the basics of energy and Reiki history, receive three Reiju to ignite their ability to channel Reiki, and have the opportunity for supervised practice. All of Bentzen’s Jikiden Reiki classes and workshops are limited to four students for social distancing and safety. She thoroughly sanitizes all areas and equipment before and after group activities, and uses disposable materials whenever possible.
A certified Shihankaku teacher for the Jikiden Reiki Institute in Japan, Bentzen says she’s glad to be able to empower more people through Reiki in these challenging times. “The pandemic offers many hidden gifts,” she says. “It has given me the opportunity to bring energy healing and Jikiden Reiki to the community of West Harrison and central Westchester.”
Location: In Vogue Salon, 137 East Lake St., West Harrison, NY. For more info, contact Anne Bentzen at 914.588.4079 or balancing4lifeusa@gmail.com, or visit Balancing4Life.com. See ad, page 32.
ASTROLOGY
Pam Cucinell Phone, online & in person 917.796.6026; InsightOasis.com
DREAMS AWAKENED WORKSHOP
Living Beyond Surviving Workshop leader; Marcia Miller Contact: marcia@ livingbeyondsurviving.com LivingBeyondSurviving.com
ENERGY HEALING
Healing with Nature’s Songs Destress with sounds from nature blended with reiki & feather healing. By appointment: 845.489.7250
One Heart Healing Laura Malfa Katonah & Skype: 914.441.2381 LauraMalfaHealing.com
ENERGY MEDICINE
Bernadette Bloom, MI Energy Healing & Teacher 239.289.3744 theesotericbloom.com
INTUITIVE HEALING CENTER
Purple Lotus Zen Michelle B. Whitney Psychic Card Reader, Reiki Dream Interpreter By Appt. Only; Yonkers, NY 914.513.8398; purplelotuszen@ yahoo.com
MEDICAL INTUITIVE
Dr. Penni Waldman Medium, Healer, Readings sixsensedoc@gmail.com 914.961.8412
PSYCHIC MEDIUM
Angel Aura Spiritual Boutique 12 West Main St, Pawling, NY 845.493.0432 AngelAuraBoutique.com
Celestial Touch Laura Schek, Psychic Medium, Reiki Master 7 Arch St, Pawling, NY 845.244.1767; celestialtouchllc.com
QIGONG
In Balance Concepts Qigong. Tai Chi. Meditation 2505 Rt. 6, St. 108, Brewster 845.803.1992 Inbalancetaichi.com
REIKI
Anne H. Bentzen, RMT, JRP Reiki Master Teacher & Energetic Counseling 914.588.4079; balancing4life.com
SHAMANISM
Sheryl Johnson Shaman, Intuitive Guidance, Teacher Scarsdale & Briarcliff 914.715.5048 soulhealinghudsonvalley.com
