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You Can Lead a Horse to Water- Ummm, Maybe Not for Long.

By Mel DamskiClimate change is becoming less abstract and more real for me as I am spending a lot of time lately working in California. The Golden State is looking very parched these days and there are great many stories fl oating around in the media and around the dinner table about just how much this phenomenon will affect our lives and livelihoods.

I don’t spend too much time thinking about whether this is made by mankind or Mother Nature or some inexplicable cosmic force. I fi gure let’s error on the side of caution and do what we can as humanoids because what else can we do?

I’d rather fi nd out twenty years from now that we didn’t really have to stop pouring aerosol spray into the atmosphere than to fi nd out we should have.

I think a lot about the future because it is my nature to ponder but I also have a more practical stake in these outcomes: fi ve kids and hopefully some grandchildren and I want them to enjoy their lives as much as I am.

Oh, and let’s not forget the rest of the human race, which doesn’t exactly have a perfect track record, but has defi nitely done some magnifi cent things.

I’m not above crowing about how smart I think I am for leading a migration to the Great Northwest, where the trees are still green and bountiful. So far only one of my kids has actually followed my lead, so I decided to consult someone who knows a lot more about these things than I do.

His name is John Yearsley and he has a lot of fancy letters after his name, one of which is MIT. That means he’s smart and John’s particular fi eld of expertise is water.

I fi gure if I’m going to keep telling anyone who will listen that

they should take advantage of affordable real estate, excellent public schools and yes, it rains a lot and we are damn proud of the fact that we are surrounded by water, then I better back that up with some science.

So John was nice enough to take some time to answer some questions about our water and our future.

Mel: Do you have any short term concerns about the water supply in Bellingham?

John: Yes and no, of course. The likelihood is low that I or any of my friends or neighbors will not see water coming out of the tap whenever we turn it on in the next fi ve years. Nevertheless, there is uncertainty about the reliability of the two sources for Bellingham water, the Nooksack River and the Lake Whatcom watershed. The Nooksack River has many competing interests for its water including irrigated agriculture, dairy farms, municipal drinking water supply, industrial water supply, in stream fl ow requirements

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and tribal rights. Furthermore, extraction of groundwater from permitted wells and exempt wells has an as-yet unknown impact on Nooksack River fl ows. (Did you know that you can withdraw an unlimited amount of water from a permit exempt well for watering livestock or for watering your lawn?) Lurking in the future of the Nooksack River watershed is the specter of climate change. Climate models for the Cascades predict more precipitation falling as rain in the winter at mid-level elevations (3000-5000 feet), resulting in less runoff from snowmelt in the summer.

The reconveyance of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) land to Whatcom County was the one bright spot in the future for Lake Whatcom. Earlier this year, the DNR transferred (reconveyed) 8800 acres of forest lands, much of which includes the Lake Whatcom watershed to Whatcom County parks. It’s been logged, of course, and I believe there are some conditions under which it can still be logged. However, it is a great

acquisition and could do much in preventing further development in the watershed. Both Portland (the Battle of Bull Run) and Seattle have interesting histories of logging in their watersheds which could well be resurrected in the event there are proposals to log the Whatcom property. The forest provided funding for the Mount Baker School District when it was under the jurisdiction of the DNR and some out in the county cried “foul”. The county settled with the school district for something under one million dollars, as I recall. There was also a law suit, but good sense prevailed. Ironically enough, it succeeded because it had the support of a previous council member notable for her staunch conservatism.The rest of the story is not so good. In 1998, the Washington State Department of Ecology listed Lake Whatcom and many of its tributaries as impaired for nutrients and coliform bacteria under the Federal Clean Water Act of 1972. This is supposed to initiate planning and, eventually, implementation of a program that results in improved water quality in the lake. Much studying has ensued, but no action as far as I can tell. Hence, the clogged water intakes in the summer from algae prompting the city to ask for voluntary water conservation.

Mel: What should we be doing about this?

John: No easy answers here for the Nooksack River. The Water Resource Inventory Area No. 1 (WRIA 1) project is working on a detailed implementation plan for managing water in the watersheds included in WRIA 1. Meanwhile, the farmers are forming water districts for projects that would “provide more water for farmers, particularly those whose use exceeds their rights and to pay legal fees” and so on. It won’t be easy and it won’t happen soon. One of the quickest steps in the right direction, however, but

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Thank you Bellingham! We completed our fi rst year publishing the Bellingham Muse. The support and encouragement our community of readers has shown fi lls us with inspiration with each edition. We are looking forward to this second year of providing uplifting and motivational reading material.

In this edition we focus on the importance of water and its many applications in our lives. Since water is so important for our survival, water quality is a subject worth paying attention to. Our feature article, “?,” talks about the drinking water here in Bellingham, and what problems we may be facing. We have several articles that discuss how water impacts the mind, body and spirit in its many forms and uses. We have even included a DYI water fi lter.

While we didn’t address the holidays specifi cally, we did include articles on communication to help lesson potential confl icts during the holiday season. Our wish for you is to enjoy the holidays in whatever traditions you choose to celebrate. We encourage you to keep the holidays simple and remember that quality time with family and friends is more important than gifts or “the perfect” presentation. If you fi nd yourself alone at this time, try doing some random acts of kindness to buoy your own spirit. What you give out will come back to you multiplied.

Thanks for letting the Muse inspire you!~Kerri and Alana

Alana Simler is a Licensed Massage Therapist and Pilates Instructor. As

well as owning and running a successful massage practice for 18 years, she has

instructed massage therapy at Ashmead School of Massage and Whatcom

Community College.

A big heart felt thank you to all our wonderful contributors and volunteers!

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leading an authentically empowered life.

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You can lead a horse to water

-Ummm, maybe not for long.

*If I Ran the Zoo

99% Invisible

*Have You Heard

Is Mental Illness Curable

* ‘Ele-Mental’ Health

“Right” at All Costs

Water

-The Quintessential Elixir of Life

Darker Days Don’t Have to be a Drag

Apple vs Apple®

-The Difference Between Apple 2.0 (the fruit)

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Healing Waters

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The Chakra System (Part 5 of 7)

*Creating a Joyful Life

The Lovers

*Path of the Fool

What’s Love Got to do With It?

How to Use Your Intuition

The Bellingham Muse is a free independent bi-monthly (every other month) wellness magazine and is locally owned by Kerri Burnside and Alana Simler. All of our articles present different ideas, thoughts and topics that you may or may not know about. We do not wish to tell you what to do or how to think. Instead our goal is to help you fi nd the road to fulfi llment and happiness that is right for you. We do not have preference for any particular way, but instead want to make it easy for our readers to fi nd all the opportunities available in our beautiful community. Not all views expressed in the articles represent the opinions of the Bellingham Muse. All material is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without consent from the publishers. We encourage readers to enjoy, take, share and recycle our papers. Back editions are available for $1 per copy. All articles including past editions can be found online at www.bellinghammuse.com. For questions please email [email protected] or call (360) 612-2277.

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The Bellingham Muse is a free independent bi-monthly (every other month) wellness magazine and is locally owned by Kerri Burnside and Alana Simler. All of our articles present different ideas, thoughts and topics that you may or may not know about. We do not wish to tell you what to do or how to think. Instead our goal is to help you fi nd the road to fulfi llment and happiness that is right for you. We do not have preference for any particular way, but instead want to make it easy for our readers to fi nd all the opportunities available in our beautiful community. Not all views expressed in the articles represent the opinions of the Bellingham Muse. All material is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without consent from the publishers. We encourage readers to enjoy, take, share and recycle our papers. Back editions are available for $1 per copy. All articles including past editions can be found online at www.bellinghammuse.com. For questions please email support@bellinghammuse.

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Partnership and more, we have created aculture of residents supporting the localeconomy. Hamsters are creating a greattown to live in that is continuing to thrive.According to Livability.com, “this city bythe bay has become a model for urbansustainability.”

The revitalization efforts have created apedestrian and bike friendly communitywith easy access to trails, parks, restaurantsand entertainment. Downtown’s art andarchitecture, coupled with the beautifulnatural scenery makes a walk downtown apleasure to the eye. The amazinglycreative local businesses have combinedculture with activities, making it fun toexplore the downtown area.

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I grew up in Bellingham, and when I was inmiddle school my family moved to a new schooldistrict. So that I could finish the school year withouthaving to change schools, I walked several miles toand from Whatcom Middle school every day. It wasnot “uphill both ways," but I did live on Sehome Hill,so the walk home was definitely a good workout. Myfriends and family thought that I was crazy, but Iloved it. It set the stage for getting daily exercise andit gave me the excuse to hangout downtown

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every day after school. Back then, downtownBellingham was the place to be. Do any of youHamsters remember eating at the counter atWoolworths, cruising Bunks, getting a burger atHerfey’s or shopping at the Bon Marché? Goodtimes.

Once the Bellis Fair Mall was built,downtown became a ghost town. The plansto revitalize the downtown began in the late80's and have gone through many changes,but we are definitely seeing the positiveresults. In fact, Bellingham was recentlyranked 8th in the nation as having the bestdowntown according to the InternationalDowntown Association (IDA).

Downtown Bellingham currently is home toabout 2,400 people and employs nearly7,500 people. We have the second highestartist-related businesses to residents in thenation, giving Bellingham that quirkinessthat we all love. With the successful “buylocal” campaign supported by organizationslike Bellingham Connections, SustainableBellingham, Downtown Bellingham

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also difficult, would be to close the permit exempt loophole.

The same goes for Lake Whatcom. The City of Bellingham’s use of a body of water for water supply that has 6500 homes in the watershed, (many of them on the shoreline with questionable wastewater treatment, motor boating, human and animal swimmers and construction) is probably not unique. I imagine it’s a lot better than Calcutta’s, but water supply sources like Seattle’s or Portland’s are more like what I think of as appropriate. The reconveyance helps, for sure, but even that was something of a battle. Checking the bottom of boats at Bloedel Donovan isn’t going to solve the water quality problem and it may not even solve the invasive species problem. Something the city and county could do, however, is to buy properties as they come up for sale and tear them down; or at least look at the cost of that compared to other solutions. As is, the lake is getting worse each year according to the Department of Ecology. It will probably continue to do so as population pressures increase.

Mel: I asked you this once before. If I were to suggest a place for my 30-something kids to move to that will still have abundant water in their lifetime (perhaps the next 60 years), and you told me Marblemount. Why Marblemount?

John: Marblemount is, except

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Furthermore, these results are consistent with observations and analyses of the real world. I would recommend caution in believing this is true simply because 99% of the science says it is. There are examples of cases in which 99% of the scientists said it was this or that, but it turned out to be something different. Think of phlogiston, for example, as a scientific theory explaining combustion. Discovery of the role of oxygen in combustion did in phlogiston. However, as of yet, the weight of evidence supports the conclusion that mankind is altering the climate. Hansen, Sato and Ruedy have a Scientific American-level article, “Perception of Climate Change” that is useful in this regard. Although it would take a long time (decades) to reverse the effects of fossil fuel consumption on the climate, there are many things that could be done to make this happen. Most all would have benefits other than simply reducing the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. The list is long, but comes under the general category of consuming less.

Mel: Yes, we can definitely do a lot more as consumers to be more responsible stewards of our planet.

I’m wondering if there are specific suggestions you would make or have made to our elected officials in terms of regulatory steps that would really have an impact?

John: Mel, The problem is systemic and universal. I don’t believe necessary regulations could be developed, implemented and reinforced. Regulations are not the

what can we do, if anything, to stop it?

John: Here’s what I believe (the Nicene Creed for climate scientists): I believe in all the conservation laws (energy, mass, momentum and all the others). I also believe that committed, intelligent scientists use these laws to simulate the effects of mankind on the climate and these simulations, with their associated uncertainty, show that, yes, mankind’s burning of fossil fuels is changing the climate.

for City Light’s company town at Newhalem, the last community on the mighty Skagit River. It’s also at the confluence of the Cascade River with the Skagit. Rainfall there is copious and water use by the few who live there is minimal, although there are a few farms that probably irrigate in the summer. It’s basically upstream of all water users in the Skagit, the biggest river in the Puget Sound basin. Plus, it’s only 50 miles from I-5.

Mel: Whether climate change is mostly caused by mankind or not,

It soothes, invigorates, and quenches. The water in protoplasm mysteriously gives rise to life. We emerge from watery surroundings, and as newborns we are 95% water. Water is necessary to keep our body’s biochemical system

inextricably tied to water; it has played a key role in our lives and evolution. This precious element is critical for our survival.

Water is a necessary component of our bodies. Each and every cell is surrounded by and filled with water. Our body’s health and its chemical and biological functions depend on water. Proper levels of water in the body increase the efficiency of the immune system, it is needed for the digestion, absorption and metabolism of food and increases the efficiency of respiration. It also improves the elimination of toxins, enhances cellular communication, and prevents DNA damage. Dr. Fereydoon Batmanghelidji, M.D., and author of “Your Body’s Many Cries for Water,” believed that many of our physical ailments are dehydration-induced disorders (studies have shown that 75% of the people in our country are chronically dehydrated). He asserted that cancer, asthma, joint and back pain,

functioning properly and our lives depend on it. Water is the element that is in greatest abundance on our planet. It exists all around us: in our Earth’s atmosphere, on 70% of her surface and beneath her crust in underground aquifers. We are

Water: The Quintessential Elixir of Life

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hypertension, fatigue, headaches, high cholesterol, obesity, gastro-intestinal and urinary problems can be avoided or cured by simply drinking plenty of healthy water.

In addition to our physiological dependence on water, we have relied on water for its mental, emotional and spiritual healing qualities as well. Ancient cultures respected water and understood its sacred nature. They knew it was a life-giving and life-sustaining element. Early deities were water gods and goddesses and many origin and creation stories include the emergence of life from water. Pure water was treasured by the Chinese, Incas and Aztecs, and saved in jars made of jade, quartz and obsidian, thus preserving its original structure and vitality. Both ancient and medieval alchemists knew water was the substance for all elemental change and used it in their work.

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answer, is a better way of saying it. According to a survey by Ipsos MORI, 46% of Americans either don’t know or don’t believe man is changing the climate. Count several of our prominent legislators in that group. The rest of us are not behaving any differently than the 46%. Consider all the people who believe that spending $90,000 for a Tesla electric car is saving the planet. Ironically, the largest percentage (93%) of people who believe man is changing the climate are Chinese. The Chinese government would have no problem enacting regulations (and enforcing them). But they’re not. Europeans seem to me to be the most aware and willing to address the problem at a personal level. But it would require more than that and it would have to be on a global scale.

Mel: Yikes. Marblemount, here I come!!!

-By Mel Damski

Dr. John Yearsley Born in Bismarck, North Dakota. Graduated Mount Vernon High School. Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master Degree in Geology and Geophysics (Oceanography) from MIT. PhD in Water Resources University of Washington. Environmental Scientist US EPA Region 10 1970-2004. Affiliate Professor University of Washington 2006-Present.

Dr. John Yearsley

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memory and the capacity to store energy. Japanese researcher, Masaru Emoto, has theorized that water has consciousness and that frozen water crystals reflect the essence of the water. He has shown through amazing photographs the difference between water crystals from natural springs and tap water found in urban areas. The water found in nature has crystalline, clear hexagonal-shaped forms, whereas municipal water sources reflect misshapen, blurred forms. Additionally, Emoto’s science team demonstrated how water crystals look when imprinted with low

vibrational emotions like anger and hate, and high vibrational (coherent) emotions like gratitude and love. His team also looked at the difference between water samples that were originally from stagnant water and compared them to samples after the same water source was exposed to one hour of prayer. The water crystals from samples that were exposed to coherent emotions were brilliant and beautifully shaped while those exposed to stagnation or incoherent emotions were not.

I believe water is a living being and contains the essence of life. We have much to learn from this intriguing element. And by raising our awareness of water’s amazing powers we will unravel the mysteries of the universe. Our health and well-being and that of our planet are reflected in our relationship to water and our care of it. The Hermetic phrase, “as above, so below; as within, so without” applies. May we once again demonstrate respect for its sacredness and appreciate its important role in our lives—our survival and our transformation.

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Ways to incorporate more of this wondrous element in your life:

Energize and hydrate:•Drink two liters of water daily. Drink more if you consume caffeinated or alcoholic beverages because they dehydrate you. Filtered and revitalized water is the best!

Surround yourself with water images and sounds:

•Hang pictures or photos of water in your workspace.

•Add a tabletop fountain to a room in your home or office.

•Listen to recordings with the sounds of water on them: Tom Kenyon’s “Sound Bath” and Anugama’s “Environment 2 River/Bells” are two of my favorites.

•Spend time at a lake, river, stream, or seashore.

Immerse yourself:•Soak in a bath with your favorite essential oils and Dead Sea salts. Or if time is short, take a 10-minute footbath.

Rituals honoring the element of water are found in every culture. The Egyptians had feast and festival days that paid tribute to the cyclical flooding and receding of the Nile River. Rainmaking ceremonies were, and in many instances still are, common throughout African and Native American tribes. Many spiritual and religious practices worldwide also acknowledge water’s cleansing and transformational qualities. Christian baptisms and Hindu burial rites on the Ganges River are two examples.

Early Turkish baths, 18th century European spas and trips to the village well provided opportunities to immerse oneself in the restorative element and to come together as a community to socialize and connect. Today, many of us flock to ocean shores, lakes, and rivers when we want to relax; and watery places like island beaches, Venice and Niagara Falls are popular vacation destinations.

Instinctively, we know water has the ability to relieve the symptoms of stress. Some believe that tumbling waters’ rejuvenating properties are due to negative ions which amp up the electromagnetic field that surrounds the body and affect mood. A Columbia University study demonstrated that negative ions relieved depression in subjects with SAD (seasonal affective disorder). Others attribute the sound of moving water as having calming effects because the high water content of the body’s tissues entrains (synchronizes) the body’s rhythms to the rhythms of nature.Another way that water is remarkable is its ability to receive, store and transmit information. Scientists in the 1800 and 1900s “discovered” these properties of water. The sciences of homeopathy and flower essences are based on the principle that water can be imprinted with a vibration that in turn can be communicated throughout an entire water-based system. Austrian scientists studied the aliveness and potency of water found in moving rivers and streams and how naturally flowing water cleanses and revitalizes itself.

Further studies have supported the idea that water has

While frustrations with figuring out the health marketplace may be high, our patients are finding that they can count on us to be leaders in information and aiding them to navigate the new rules with low to no stress. After all, you are coming to us for care, to ease your pain, to educate you on how to lead a healthier life. And we want you to know that although healthcare may be changing, our attitude about how to deliver you the absolute best and most complete care will not change. We are leaders in the chiropractic and massage community here in Whatcom county when it comes to 360

degree care for our patients. By 360 degree care I mean that not only are you given excellent care by practitioners who are constantly increasing their knowledge base, but we are also completely HIPPA compliant by the most updated standards to protect your information, as well as having met the Federal government standards for documenting patient care using electronic health records.

So if you have been seeking natural health providers that meet up to your specialized needs as well as professional standards, consider adding us to your team.

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•Swim, splash or wade in a pool or natural body of water.

•Visit a hot springs, sweat lodge or floatation facility.

Protect and appreciate what we have:

•Support organizations that focus on the protection and conservation of water. According to the Natural Resource Defense Council, each year our water supplies diminish and more and more of our water is losing its natural vitality or becoming unusable.

•Express gratitude for every drop of water you consume, use or encounter.

-by Jeni Miller

Jeni Miller is a water enthusiast, Medical Support Clinical Hypnotherapist and childbirth hypnosis educator. Her clients achieve radiant, vibrant health through mind, body, spirit integration. Her approach is compassionate, intuitive, grounded and practical. Call her at 360-647-3726. Visit www.HeartHarmonicsHypnotherapy.com to receive a free Relaxation MP3 or Joyful Pregnancy MP3.

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How did the days get so short? What happened to our blissfully bright, long days? Where did the time go? I feel like it was just yesterday when it was light until 10 pm and I wanted to run around soaking up every ounce of sun I could. Now, I want to hibernate until at least 8 am and then head back to bed in thick, warm sweats with my hot cup of tea by 7 pm (and 7 is late right now – it will be even earlier before we know it)!

Some people are blissfully unaffected by daylight savings time (DST) and others feel out of sorts for days (I’m the latter). There are folks who support DST and those who don’t. Ultimately, it’s something most of us have to adjust to. But we don’t just have to adjust – we can thrive during those darker days and winter months with these tips:

Purchase a “happy light.” These are technically called “mood lights” but I call mine a “happy light.” These lights give you more daylight when it’s dark. I keep mine on in the bathroom when I’m getting ready in the morning. You could keep it on your desk at work or in the kitchen while you are cooking; there are many options. Many of our local stores carry these lights starting this time of year.

Darker Days Don’t Have to be a DragBy Shasonta Delmage, NASM CPT

Exercise daily. Working out releases serotonin, a chemical in the brain that helps our bodies adjust and regulate in many ways, including the changes we see in light this time of year. By exercising regularly, we develop healthy habits and feel good! This is the perfect time to try something new – a brisk morning walk/run, a new fi tness class, swimming, you name it! Bellingham is one of the best places to be during these darker months. Why? Our climate is mild and we can be active year round. We have

indoor facilities (YMCA or Arne Hanna Aquatic Center) as well as trails, mountains and businesses in town (Fairhaven Runners) who coordinate expert-led group activities.

All you have to do is show up! Avoid exercising too late in the evening, though, as this could interfere with the quality of your sleep. Have proper gear on-hand. If you plan on exercising outdoors as the daylight gets shorter, make sure you have the proper gear to do it. No matter what you are doing, you will want to have: refl ective wear (jacket, vest, etc.), at least 2-4 lights (I wear a blinking light on my chest and back and wear a headlamp on my head), gloves, ear warmers, and any other clothing that is comfortable for your workout. Watch your eating times. Know that you may get hungry earlier with the days getting shorter. Make sure you have snacks on hand. Eating too late may affect your sleep. Gather friends. Get your friends together for a regular, weekly

activity – a recipe/dish exchange, group hike, book club, or a Ladies Night or Man Night at a local gym. You’ll have support, accountability, and a whole lot of fun. Keep a journal. As the seasons change, note how you feel. Keeping a journal is a great way to track any habits and feelings that surface (positive or negative). You can take the time and opportunity to settle and celebrate anything that comes up. Embrace the time change and know that it is temporary. I love the way the Bellingham Tourism Bureau describes our city: “Where can you go to just be yourself? Be inspired by magnifi cent scenery. Be challenged by a culture of outdoor recreation including hiking, biking, running, climbing, camping, kayaking, sailing, golf and snow sports. Be spirited at local breweries, wineries, distilleries and pubs. Be entertained by artists and musicians in charming villages and venues. Be playful at uncrowded shorelines, parks and family attractions. Be indulged by sensational restaurants specializing in Pacifi c Northwest fl avors.” Wow! Where else can you fi nd all of this? Only in Bellingham!

Shasonta Delmage is founder of LiveFit, a personal training

organization in Whatcom County. She is an NASM Certifi ed Personal

Trainer, Functional Movement Systems specialist, and Russian

Kettlebell Enthusiast. She trains 1:1 and small group classes at CrossFit X.

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The Chakra System

(Part 5 of 7)by Kerri Burnside, CHT

5th Chakra (located near base of throat)

The 5th chakra is related to communication and creativity. It is about speaking our truth. In this chakra, feelings and emotions are transformed into expressions such as laughter or crying. It deals with everything related to sound on both the physical and the metaphysical level. It communicates and mediates all emotions, feelings and ideas. It provides space from “self” to enable inner refl ection. In Balance: Ideally this chakra brings us clear communication and creative expression. When it is in balance you are able to speak your personal truth with compassion. You know when to speak and

“Living with integrity means: Not settling for less than what you know you deserve in your relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speaking your truth, even though it might create confl ict or tension. Behaving in ways

that are in harmony with your personal values. Making choices based on what you believe, and not what others

believe.” -Barbara De Angelis”

Creating a Joyful Life

when it is better to remain silent. You are able to listen to your inner voice and trusting your intuition comes more naturally. There is an ease in communicating clearly with yourself and others.

Out of Balance: A blockage or imbalance in this chakra can create the inability to express your needs, cause creative blocks and an inability to hear. Despite much talking, you cannot fi nd expression. You may fi nd that you are fearful of being judged or rejected. Silence is experienced as uncomfortable or there is a fear of silence.

Recommendations for bringing balance to the 5th chakra. Speak your truth to yourself and others.

Always start with yourself. You cannot be authentic if you are unsure of or in denial about what your truth is. I take time to listen to what my mind, body and spirit are telling me without judgment. I pay attention to my thoughts and ask myself if they are congruent with what I believe and who I want to be. I can tell when what I am thinking or speaking is not in congruence with my truth because I can feel it in my body. It will show up as discomfort, constriction or as a “bad” feeling. Once I know what my truth is, I share it in the most compassionate way possible.

I found the greatest amount of peace and joy from living a life of balance. While there are times for speaking your truth, there are also times for silence. So before I speak I like to use these words of advice from the Indian spiritual master of Shirdi, Sai Baba: “Before you speak, ask yourself: Is it kind, is it necessary, is it true, does it improve upon the silence?”

If you have not read Don Miguel Ruiz’s book, The Four Agreements, I highly recommend it. The agreements are simple and if you live by them you will not only keep your 5th chakra clear, you will reap the benefi ts of a joyful life. 1. Be impeccable with your word.2. Don’t make assumptions.3. Don’t take things personally.4. Always do your best.

While this chakra is about speaking your truth, it is also about allowing others to speak their truth. If this is a diffi cult one for you, read Pete Johnson’s article, “Right” at all Costs”, on page 17.

Additional Suggestions for Clearing Blocks

• Use your voice; sing, chant, choose up lifting affi rmations

Associated body parts: Lungs, vocal cords, bronchials, throat, thyroid, voice, jaw, ears, neck, nape of neck.

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Balancing color: Orange

Mantra and tone: Ham, G

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• It is safe for me to hear others’ points of view.

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it in his voice; it feels so genuine and authentic. It’s apparent that Roman, with or without 99PI, would still investigate and read up on everything he does for it. Roman’s enthusiasm is contagious, and he makes it feel like you are listening to a friend tell you about their favorite hobby.

Now, to start your listening experience I recommend number 115 “Cow Tunnels.” I’m not going to spoil this episode by telling you whether they exist or not, though even if I did, it would still be worth listening. To keep it brief, there may, may not be, or may have been tunnels for cows to be herded through under Manhattan. Supposedly, the tunnels were created because cows were causing traffi c issues, and interfering with the increasing volume of personal vehicles on the road. Join the 99PI team as they investigate whether the myth is true or not.

Next, I’d suggest you listen to a more typical 99PI episode, number 125 “Duplitecture.” Duplitecture is architecture that is copied from other places, as a fully usable imitation. More specifi cally, China, and its incredible feats of duplitecture ranging from the Eiffel Tower, the White House, and even whole European towns. It’s important to note, Roman remarks, that China is not the

Radiotopia, like National Public Radio (NPR), is a network bringing podcasts together under one roof. It’s a wild west in podcast-land, and networks like Radiotopia give creative minds the support necessary to produce shows. Today I want to tell you about Radiotopia’s fl agship show, “99% Invisible” (99PI).

What is 99PI? 99PI is a show about architecture and design... Whoa now, let’s take a big step back there. 99PI is a show about the constructs of our lives, and the incredible parts of it that are often tediously crafted, and frequently overlooked. That’s more like it. True, this is a design and architecture show, but really it’s about unnoticed parts in our world that most take for granted, or never even consider. 99PI brings intrigue out of the mundane and observations through an architectural lens.

Architecture, in this case, refers to buildings of course, but also encompasses its broader defi nition: the structure of anything. 99PI picks at simple things, like escalators that squeak, and shows you the symphony behind it. 99PI examines common items, like money, and fi nds out why it’s designed the way it is. What comes out is so engaging that often you will forget what you were working on and just listen.

It’s hosted by producer Roman Mars, who is becoming one of my favorite hosts, alongside Jad and Robert from Radiolab. Good hosts to me share a common thread, and that is their truly honest interest in the subject matter. With Roman, you can really hear

Muse Tip - The following is a podcast review/suggestion. For more information on what a podcast is or how to access them, go to our website www.bellinghammuse.com and select the

‘Have You Heard’ link under the ‘Inspiring Articles’ tab.

99% InvisibleBy Joel Simler

only place that does duplitecture. The U.S. uses it constantly, such as The White House, which was actually created in the image of a building in Dublin that is currently used as part Parliament. 99PI producer Avery Trufelman makes the point that “when Americans build buildings that draw from European elements, we’re being inspired. When the Chinese do so, they’re ripping off, they’re copying, they’re con artists, and I think that’s unfair.” What really drew me to this episode was a quote from Roman that “lack of talent, plus stealing, equals creativity.” What Roman is getting at, is that when you try and imitate someone’s work, you are using a different set of tools and materials, both physically and mentally. So what you create cannot be a perfect replica, but is instead mutated to become something unique.

One more for you, listen to episode 114 “Ten Thousand Years.” In this episode, the 99PI crew interviews a team that has a job of fi nding a way to inform Earth inhabitants ten thousand years from now that an area contains highly dangerous radioactive material. The complexity behind such a simple sounding task is astounding, and is such a great thought exercise of what will become of earth in that amount of time. If that doesn’t grab your attention, then maybe

genetically altered cats that detect radiation by changing color will? Even if they don’t, check the episode out, it’s worth it.

Looking back over the podcasts covered in the Muse, literally all of them have come from or are affi liated with NPR, except 99PI. This is truly a testament to NPR for supporting and funding amazing shows. Producing podcasts can be very diffi cult because it’s a free service for people, but not a free service to create. Radiotopia and 99PI took a modern approach to funding, and successfully completed a $250,000 Kickstarter for their next season of groundbreaking shows. What makes podcasting so beautiful, is that it can give a platform for alternative “radio” to exist, and sometimes thrive.

I expect as podcasting moves forward, more individual shows will band together to support one another, get into people’s ears, and hopefully fi nd funding. The more ears they get into, the better chance they have of fi nding support to keep themselves going, which is good for all of us! If you fi nd a show you love, then consider helping it out with a donation, or at least pass it on to your friends. I’m always open for suggestions too, so if you hear anything, send it my way by leaving me a comment on our website!

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Most people know that Apple® releases a new and improved version of their iPhone every year into the electronics marketplace, but how many people are aware that a small Canadian company is in the process of releasing a new GMO (genetically modifi ed organism) apple into the environment? As iPhone fans eagerly stand in line to buy the iPhone 6, what kind of expectations do they have? Apple® claims the new phone will have a larger screen, better battery life, a more powerful processor, and an improved camera. As for the GMO apple, I call it “Apple 2.0,” because like the iPhone, it is a human creation meant to be an improvement over version 1.0.

In this case, Apple 1.0 is the fruit we have been eating and cultivating for thousands of years. If you have not already heard, the improvement this small Canadian company hopes to make is to genetically engineer the fruit to resist turning brown after slicing. At this point you may be wondering what the problem is. We can make new and improved phones using electronics technology, so why can’t we make new and improved apples using biotechnology?

Nature Versus TechnologyThe debate over GMOs can be very confusing, but without going into great detail the GMO debate can be reduced to a simple choice question. That is, do you trust nature and the ancient knowledge of our ancestors who would seek natural products, methods and systems as much as practically possible? Or do you believe the ingenuity of modern humans, along with major advancements in technology, will be able to create products, methods and systems that are superior to those we fi nd in nature?

I know there are some out there who may be wondering what exactly “natural” means since at

The difference between Apple 2.0 (the fruit) and iPhone 6

By Eric Johnson

this point in history, nearly every square meter of the planet seems to have been modifi ed in some way by humans. We could spend years debating about the environmental, economic, health risks and benefi ts of growing and eating GMO foods. I believe this conversation is worth having and it is starting to happen across the nation, but for the purpose of keeping this post concise, we need to zoom out here and focus on the big picture. I think it will take years and even decades before we reach a scientifi c and societal consensus about the use of GMOs. Until that consensus is reached we need to make decisions about whether or not we will buy and eat GMO food.

We Eat Apples, not Apple®So why do I question our ability to create new versions of food in the same way that we improve upon old versions of electronics? First, let’s start with the obvious: we eat food while we do not eat our phones. Your body needs to digest food and convert it into energy and tissues, but will your body be able to recognize and therefore properly digest these foreign modifi ed materials? The answer is that I don’t know. What I do know is that in Ayurveda, there is a term called “ama”.

Ama basically refers to improperly digested food that over time, is responsible for a wide array of health problems. This is one of the reasons that digestion is considered so important in Ayurveda, and this is why I am cautious about biotechnology. Second, will there be any side effects or allergies associated with eating GMOs? I don’t know that answer either, but I do know that modern medicine in the form of pharmaceuticals is infamous for having side effects. I use the example of pharmaceuticals, but I could have easily mentioned any other synthetic food additive we have invented that produces

undesirable side effects including aspartame, olestra, hydrogenated oils, or anti-biotics. It seems that every time we try to create a new health or dietary product in the name of convenience and progress we are left with the same result, the corporations win and the people and planet lose.

The bottom line here is that we don’t know what the long-term health effects of eating these foods are, and so unless you want to be part of an experiment with unknown consequences, you would be wise to simply avoid GMO foods.

McIntosh Apples, Grown in WA, SeriouslyWhy write about this topic now? It’s been one year since Washington voters had to decide whether to label GMO foods, and our neighbors in Oregon are now in the process of having to make the same decision. Of course iPhone 6 was highly anticipated, yet I doubt many people are aware that the GMO apple is currently navigating through the approval process with the US Department of Agriculture. With Washington being the apple capital of the country, I wonder

what effect this new GMO product will have on our local economy if it is approved for consumption by the public. We live in a very complicated and interconnected world and we seem to be creating problematic situations faster than we know how to manage them. This is where the application of traditional knowledge enters the picture. Health systems such as Ayurveda existed thousands of years before the existence of modern technology and they serve as a guide that helps us make decisions about how to live and attain optimal health. If you want to take the risk of eating Apple 2.0 simply to avoid a browning apple, then that is your decision to make. But why take that risk when we already know that optimal health is easily attainable by simply eating version 1.0?

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The Kitchen Muse

Sarah is a Bellingham local and happens to have a wonderful food blog - In Praise of Leftovers. These cookies will make a wonderful addition to your holiday baking goodies. Share at a gathering or give as gifts for family and friends.

“Snootiness seems to be rampant in the food world and I hope you don’t encounter that here. For me, the kitchen is more about being together than about making the perfect meal. It’s also about making do–seeing what’s around, rescuing ailing vegetables from the brink, taking advantage of simple things like dried beans or grains. And nothing makes me happier than fi nding a way to use all the random bits in my fridge.”

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By Sarah Murphy-Kangas

Photo By Sarah Murphy-Kangas

Salted Dark Chocolate Cookies with Ginger and Coconut

Many of you will recognize the base of these cookies as my mom’s famous chocolate chip cookies. I make them so many different ways, and this is one of them. Plan ahead, as an hour or two in the fridge will give your cookies the right consistency and more depth of fl avor.

DirectionsIn a medium bowl, combine fl ours, sugars, salt, and soda.

Add melted butter, egg and egg yolk, and stir until almost combined. Add chocolate chips, coconut, and ginger and stir until just combined. Cover with platsic wrap and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or overnight. If overnight, let it sit out for awhile so it’s easier to scoop.

Preheat oven to 350 and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Form dough into balls, press a bit of fl aked salt onto each one, and bake about 10 minutes until fi rmed up and slightly golden on top but still a little underdone. Let cool completely.

Ingredients1 3/4 c. all-purpose fl our1/2 c. whole wheat pastry fl our1 c. brown sugar1/2 c. granulated sugar1/2 tsp. salt1 tsp. baking soda1 c. (2 cubes) unsalted butter, melted and cooled1 egg + 1 egg yolk1 pkg. 60% cacao chocolate chips1 c. unsweetened big fl ake coconut1/4 c. coarsely chopped candied gingerfl aked salt for topping

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Over the charcoal we added a layer of sand. I was a little dubious about the crushed rock we found to work with, as it looked like mostly just fine crushed rock and dust rather than sand, but it was the closest thing we had on hand. I was worried that the dust would just turn to mud and clog up the filter, but we went ahead and gave it a shot. Next time I’ll make the trip to the beach and find some actual sand.

Then for the final layer we added some gravel. Again, the stones were dirty and a little larger than I had hoped to find. I wasn’t feeling very hopeful at this point. In the future, I would rather find smaller stones in a creek bed or something, where they were a little cleaner to start with.

Well, despite my reservations about our materials, we went ahead and found a water source and gathered some source water to test our filter.


DIY Water FilterBy aspen apGaia

I wasn’t encouraged.

It took much longer for the water to gravity feed through the filter than I was expecting. This might have been in part because of the ‘sand’ dust we were using, or it might just be how these things work. We’ll know more once we try this again with better materials. But, eventually, slowly, drip by drip, it did start to filter.

The stones at the top grabbed the bits of grass and dust that floated at the surface. The smaller ‘sand’ grains filtered out the smaller particulates, and the charcoal, trapped the smallest contaminants. And in the end...

To my authentic surprise, clean water!

Local author aspen apGaia, shared his experience creating a simple water filter from reclaimed and easily found materials. Keep in mind that if you try this at home it is important to verify that the water is safe for drinking before consuming it. Either test the water to ensure that it is potable or boil the water. ~Bellingham Muse

There are various ways to filter and purify your water source. In this post, we’re going to cover an improvised charcoal filter, but we will also explore other methods in other article. If you’re attempting to clean ground water, it should still be boiled if at all possible for safety.

I started with an old plastic water bottle.

I cut the bottom out.

I then used an old cone style coffee filter, though cheese cloth or any fabric could be used. This was just to filter out any of the charcoal dust that might have otherwise made it into the filtered water.

We had a small campfire out back a week or so ago, and there was still some charcoal in the fire pit.

After gathering up some of the charcoal, I broke and smashed it into smaller chunks before adding it to the water bottle over the coffee filter.

It was actually working. : ) And in the end, we filtered a water bottle of clean water.

We didn’t boil the filtered water, so we didn’t drink it this time, but we did give it the sniff test and compared to the unfiltered water, there was a noticeable difference. In fact, it smelled so clean I did try a taste test, and I was really surprised to find that there wasn’t a discernible taste at all. Considering the rock dust and dirty pebbles, I was expecting some kind of river water type flavor, but there really wasn’t one. At the very least, I was expecting that the charcoal would have flavored it some, but I didn’t notice that at all. I’m looking forward to repeating this with better materials, and boiling the water so I can actually drink it.

For a larger scale version, I expect to use five gallon buckets, or eventually 50 gallon food grade drums on my rain water collection system. In the meantime, this was a fun experiment to at least get some experience with the general concept.

For more DIY projects from aspen apGaia, visit his blog. http://w a r r i o r s o f t h e d a w n . b l o g s p o t .ca/2014_07_01_archive.html

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The Daily Lama by Bill Cantrell

“It looks like Mercury might have gone retro.”


By Chad Saunders

Path of the Fool

With the rewards of Heaven still on his mind, the Fool believed that his journey would soon come to an end. He would fi nd his niche and work towards those things that he had learned about; building hearth and home while responsibly staying true to his beliefs. His life had never been so clear until he came to a fork in the road.

“You‛re not very observant,” said a woman‛s voice.

Looking up, the Fool noticed a young man and woman holding hands. He seemed to be looking up towards the right path, and she was looking down with a look of desire. With a smile they both looked into each other‛s eyes and kissed.

“Excuse me, were you talking to me?” asked the Fool.

“Yes, you were just going to keep walking without even looking where you were going.” said the Man.

“Which direction were you going to go? Do you know where you are going?” said the Woman.

“This way leads to society and work” said the Man pointing. Off to his right in the

distance the Fool could see cultivated fi elds and homes. A marketplace showed many people of prosperity and life. Wasn‛t that somewhere the Fool could go and be happy? A place to grow and work.

“This way leads to lands untouched by man; where only the beasts and carnal make their home” said the Woman pointing off to the left as she leaned in to her partner, inhaling his scent.

This path led down to a small river where it seemed to end, but on the other side were wild shrubs and trees. He could see movement and signs of life but the untamed nature made him nervous. Could he tame a section of that wilderness and make it his own?

While the Fool had been trying to decide which way he should go the couple had seemed to forget about the Fool preferring to hold and kiss the one they so obviously loved. The Fool noticed that in one instant, they seemed to lose themselves in a kiss and then the next, they would merely be holding each

other with light caresses.

“Where do you two live? Which path do you suggest I take?” asked the Fool, hoping for some form of guidance. “We get what we need from society. From time to time we work or visit our families.” said the Man.

“But we also enjoy the baser side of life out in the wilds. Doing what we like and what we enjoy. So we mainly stay here, at this fork” said the Woman smiling.

“When we grow older and settle down we may settle for one or the other.”“But for now we are young and have our lives to live as we wish.”

Even the Fool could see that they had yet to settle down in their love for each other. They only saw the best in each other and what they desired the other could give. What would their life bring, and what path did they walk? But the Fool had his own way to fi nd and he must walk it. So with a fair thee well, the Fool continued on his journey.

The Lovers

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As I sit to write this article for my wonderful friends at The Bellingham Muse, a song keeps singing in my mind “What’s Love Got to Do with It,” so I know that’s what this article is all about… Yes, what DOES love have to do with it? This issue’s theme of “water” fits this topic really well. So, what do love, water, business coaching and relationships have in common? Quite a lot it seems… Dr. Masaru Emoto, the famous Japanese water scientist since 1999, claims that human consciousness has an effect on the molecular structure of water. Emoto’s conjecture has evolved over the years. Initially he believed that water could take on the resonance of energy which was directed at it, and that polluted water could be restored through prayer and positive visualization. Emoto’s work has proven, through microscopes, that positive emotions and thoughts can change the molecular structure of water. Because we humans are made up of about 80% water, this means that positive emotions in the water in the cells of our bodies can create some very profound effects. Positive emotions change our body’s composition and produce beautiful crystals in the water in our bodies. These positive emotions, like love, then make dynamic changes in our experiences of life and health. In his book, Messages from Water: The Message from Water is Telling Us to Take a Look at Ourselves, Dr. Emoto shows pictures of frozen water crystals that have the word Love, one of the highest measured frequencies measured, embedded in them. These water crystals were put under a microscope and photographed.

What’s Love Got to Do with It? By Wenty Hill

Through his work and books, Emoto has proven that emotions determine the body’s environment by taking pictures of water embedded with different emotions. It’s amazingly insightful to see the pictures of the crystals of Love and Thank you, the highest frequencies, contrasted with the pictures of Hate, Polluted Rivers and Hard Rock, the lowest frequencies. (I personally like some Hard Rock, so this is only information for me, not a judgement about Hard Rock). Having seen a presentation Dr. Masaru Emoto gave in Sedona, I got to witness, personally, a man who demonstrates great love and joy. During his talk, he was sending Love and Joy as an “Emotional Intention” out to his audience. The result was that afterwards, I too felt more loving and joyful. Taking this information to the next level, in my Intuitive Business Coaching and Matchmaking work, I’ve seen that the intention delivered through powerful positive emotion (love) is everything in both relationships and business success!

For example, if the intention of all my actions is to deliver love, even if I make a mistake in communication, the conversation seems to all works out. For some reason, the delivery of that love speaks louder than words said. An example of that was shown this to me just this week when a friend, Christopher, texted me and said “I felt the Love and Joy” coming from me in our conversation. I, on the other hand, hadn’t felt really good about some of my communication and perceived mistakes that I’d made during our conversation. What a surprise it was to read that text; this was the exact opposite of how I thought that meeting had gone! What I later came to see, was that my “emotional intention” with my meeting with Christopher was to send him Love and Joy. It turned out that the Love and Joy I had intended, in that meeting, was louder than what I’d either said or done. This makes a very important point:

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You probably use water as therapy and aren’t even aware of it. We drink it to quench our thirst: heating it up for a comforting cup of tea or throwing ice cubes into a glass for a refreshing cold version of a beverage. Do you think about how soothing a warm bath or steamy shower relaxes our muscles and allows stress to fade away?

Using forms of water for therapy is nothing new, of course, but I would like to dive a little deeper and take you on a journey through part of history where the uses of water for healing were apparent, and fi nally, to how you can expand your own use of water as a self-healing tool.

Simple H2O has been used for more than hydration all throughout the times. This sampling of history will give you an idea of how our predecessors were very intuitive at utilizing this wonderful element. First off, let us visit the ancient Egyptians. Their sacred river, the Nile, was used for many reasons including bathing and health. Besides bathing to wash away impurities, it is believed the Nile was used as a curative treatment for leprosy.

Next, the Greeks gave us some of the fi rst recorded accounts of using water as therapy. Herodotus, a historian and physician, believed in the therapeutic effects of different mineral springs. Hippocrates,

By Alana Simler

the “Father of Medicine”, went into more depth with the healing attributes of water. From these early accounts of recorded treatments different terms were

developed to help describe healing water uses that are still used today:Hydrotherapy – the many different uses of water for therapy.Balneotherapy – therapeutic bathing in medicinal and thermal springs.Thalassotherapy – the therapeutic use of bathing in the ocean and utilizing products from the sea.

The Greeks loved their baths, but the Romans took bathing to a new level with very lavish and rich bath houses. These houses were open to the public and highly regarded as a vehicle for health. The fee was kept to an extremely minimal charge to ensure that bathing was affordable for everyone.

Multiple baths of different temperatures were used in a

particular order. To start, one would enter a warm water bath, a Tepidarium, used to relax the muscles and joints, and improve

digestion, circulation and appetite. Next, the bather would enter a Caldarium, which was considerably warmer and used to open the capillaries and start a good sweat. Finally, a dip in the Frigidarium would close the bathers’ pores – protecting against drafts and chills.

Replicating natural hot springs and cooler bodies of water by building bath houses is seen in many parts of the world throughout history. It is obvious that the benefi ts were felt by many. Today we call the

alternating of cold and hot water a vascular fl ush. The cold water constricts the blood vessels directing our blood inward to our internal organs and reducing infl ammation in other areas. The heated water, conversely, dilates our blood vessels sending the blood rushing outward increasing our blood fl ow, carrying away toxins and delivering nutrients.

Going back and forth between cold and hot creates an accordion effect for our circulation. This can be very useful for the body when recovering from an injury, relieving chronic pain or treating repetitive use syndromes. Plus it feels good! Keep in mind this treatment should not be done within the fi rst few days of an

injury.

To try this yourself you have a few options: fi nd a natural hot spring and a river or lake that you can jump back and forth between, or use a hot tub and pool if that is handy. If neither of those are outside your back door, here is an easy solution: your shower! By trading off hot water with cold water every few minutes you can reap the same benefi ts. There are certain contraindications to be aware of (e.g. pregnancy, neuropathy, Raynaud’s, diabetes, etc.) and I recommend looking into those before trying this technique.

Vascular fl ushes can also be used in a localized area. The idea being that you use ice for a few minutes followed by heat. For example, after a long week of massage it helps my hands and forearms to dunk them in a tub of ice water for a couple minutes, followed by a tub of very warm water, and back and forth. My arms feel refreshed and decongested after all the hard work they have done. On your

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garbage and was here about 15 minutes ago.” This is a tremendous amount of information that can be received with just one heightened sense!

As humans, our sense of smell cannot compare to that of dogs. However, our other senses, when developed, can offer us an equal wealth of information about the world around us.

Practicing Intuitive Listening Intuitive listening is a skill that everyone can learn but it takes some practice. When we are intuitively listening, we use all of our senses while remaining firmly in our bodies. While rooted in the present moment, our minds are quiet; our hearts are open to possibilities and are able to listen without any judgment or preconceived ideas.

As a practical example, let’s look at how many parents already use intuitive listening. Imagine you are at the kitchen sink washing up after dinner and you want to check and feel into what your children are up to to decide if the situation warrants a verbal check in. You are able to turn up your sense of hearing to listen on a deeper level to what it is you can hear (or don’t hear). You dive deeper into the present moment and you begin to tune in to your cellular information, feeling into every last detail you can pick up using your other senses. Through this basic tuning in process, in less than a few seconds you are able to intuitively tune in to what your children are up to and if they are ok.

All of the information in this example can be collected only if we are centered in our body and in the present moment. It is in this active


We all have intuition… but exactly what is that deep knowing within? Where does it come from and how can we transform it from an occasional happening to an everyday occurrence?

Intuition is when our physical body and our spirit are aligned and in balance with each other, each fully engaged in the present moment. Intuition happens when we listen to and integrate the continuous supply of vibrational information that is around us all of the time. We and everything around us is constantly sending out a vibrational signature into the world. This signature is like a coded message that contains our likes and dislikes, our history and desires for the future, our state of health, emotions and our intentions.

As an animal communicator, I have the luxury of asking my dogs questions I may never otherwise learn the answers to. While on a walk, my dog Bernard was busy sniffing along the trail. Curious, I checked in with him and asked, “What kind of information do you receive from those long sniffs of other dogs’ markings?” After Bernard took a deep sniff on a particularly fresh, wet leaf he exclaimed, “Female, un-spayed, 2 litters, coming into heat in a matter of days.” On his next sniff he communicated, “Young male, under 2 years old, fixed, eats

process of being present when the magic of intuition happens.

Body + Spirit + Breath = Intuition Many of us spend our days just outside of the present moment, planning, creating shopping lists and preparing for what we think might happen in the next 5 minutes. It is no wonder that our culture perceives intuition as something that happens outside of us, and only to an enlightened few, rather than being inside of all of us.A part of intuitive listening includes stilling our minds in order to listen deeply, however stillness in our body is not necessary. In fact for true intuitive listening, we NEED movement in our body. We need our body to process, absorb and put into context the information we pick up intuitively. I once heard a beautiful concept: that with each breath we take, our body and spirit are dancing. When we still our mind, and hold our breath to listen carefully, we halt the process of being present and our spirit and body are unable to fully dance and engage and create intuitive magic.

Try ThisTry inviting your spirit fully into

your body, calling home all parts of you that may be in the past or future or out scouting possible scenarios. Turn your attention into your body rather than what is going on around you. Feel your breath moving your chest, lungs and belly. Notice these sensations from inside your own skin; try to feel the movement of your breath in your hands and feet and joints. Then, while staying present in your body, begin to interact with the world around you, allowing your senses to dive deeply into the present moment that is unfolding around you, breath by breath.

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According to NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), “One in four adults- approximately 61.5 million Americans- experience mental illness in a given year.” If it is so common why don’t we talk about this more? It seems that instead of addressing this issue there is a tendency to sweep it under the carpet and pretend like it does not exist or blame the symptoms instead of addressing the cause. It is time as a society to shift this paradigm and begin talking openly and honestly about this sensitive, but very important epidemic in our country.

Sadly, December 14, 2014 marks two years since the sickening massacre of those little fi rst-graders, their teachers and principal at Sandy Hook Elementary School. I will never, ever forget what happened to them. I hope you won’t either.

After every mass shooting in this country, our response is always the same: we are heartbroken over the horrifi c event and we vow to make changes so that it never happens again. Then, when we fail to solve the problem, we give up, forget about it and go back to our usual routine… until the next time.

After the Virginia Tech massacre, we were heartbroken and vowed to make changes. In frustration, some even suggested we arm our teachers and encourage all college students to carry a gun.

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After the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School, we were heartbroken and vowed to make changes so we tried, and failed, at gun control.

The reason we keep failing to solve the problem is that we’re overlooking the obvious: guns aren’t the only element at work in these mass shootings. What so often pulls the trigger is mental illness. So why aren’t we addressing the real problem, mental illness? I believe it’s because most Americans assume that mental illness is incurable; that suppressing the symptoms with drugs is the only viable approach; that we must improve access to these psychotropic drugs; and that, since America is so advanced, if our high-tech approach doesn’t work, then nothing works, and mental illness must be incurable.

As the mother of a son who became “incurably” mentally ill and yet had his mental health restored over 8 years ago, I promise you, these assumptions are dead wrong.

Some mass shooters were known to be receiving psychiatric treatment, not for psychosis or homicidal urges, but for depression. Depression is

typically treated with a Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitor, or SSRI. Because the shooters didn’t go on their rampages until after they began taking these drugs, isn’t it possible the real culprit was the SSRI? Aren’t we merely assuming the shooters were mentally ill? I think, in some cases, the drugs and psychiatrists who prescribe them are to blame, not the shooters. I’ve never seen a smidgeon of accountability for psychiatrists who mis-prescribe. If the drugs make the patient worse, the new symptoms are always blamed on the patient and his mental illness. I wonder if anyone in our government will ever address this problem.

For over half a century, America has been using psychotropic drugs that were never designed to cure anyone, just suppress the symptoms. These chemicals don’t even work very well. Patients are living out their lives in a chemical straight jacket, never knowing when the drugs may stop working, or how long they’ll be able to withstand the side effects which often include liver or kidney damage. Take away the drugs and the illness doesn’t just return, it is often worse than before treatment. Still, this is the only approach DSHS pays for (using our tax dollars, by the way).

In contrast, the science of Orthomolecular Medicine (“correcting the biochemistry”) has been around for over 60 years. It is an effective, safe, and proven approach to restoring one’s mental health, not just covering up the symptoms.

Orthomolecular treatment can be carried out by almost any qualifi ed naturopath or family doctor or, in some cases, even by laypeople. But there is no fi nancial incentive for the American Psychological Association (APA) to endorse a treatment approach that sends all patients to non-psychiatrist doctors.

Since the 1950s, the leaders of the APA could have chosen to adopt the orthomolecular approach but have chosen instead to side with Big Pharma and provide palliative care (synthetic drugs + talk therapy) only. Their choice has nothing to do with effectiveness and everything to do with profi ts. These leaders aren’t stupid: they don’t want lower, or non-existent, profi ts and they’re not in business to be your friend. The APA does what is best for the APA. That’s just basic capitalism.

All Americans deserve to know how to restore their mental health with Orthomolecular Medicine. If we want to end our country’s epidemic of mental illness, if we want to prevent any more mass shootings, if we want justice for all Americans, including those who are mentally ill, we must adopt the orthomolecular approach.

Linda Van Zandt, M.Ed., author of “The Secrets to Real

Mental Health: How one family escaped America’s failed, profi t-

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Scorpio (10/23-11/21) – This is a time to be open with friends and family. Trust comes with time; nurture your relationships with time. You have deep feelings and have much to give, don’t be afraid to show it.

Sagittarius (11/22-12/21) – Keep an eye on what is important, don’t let yourself be distracted. This is a good time to take stock of life because things aren’t as bad as you might think. Your hobby could bring you a surprise during this time.

Capricorn (12/22-1/19) – Work will become the focus for a time, but be careful of what is going on around you. Don’t confuse stability for fulfillment. You will go far as long as you are doing what you truly love.

Aquarius (1/20-2/18) – Loved ones may feel that you are becoming detached because you like to have things a certain way. Show your significant other, in some way, that they are truly your partner. Pisces (2/19-3/20) – A lingering problem may be solved by looking inward to your spiritual belief. The answer is there, just look a little deeper. This is a good time for travel; you may find water to have a healing effect.

Aries (3/21-4/19) – Take advantage of your confidence at work. New paths will open up as long as you take the spotlight and shine. Don’t be afraid to take as much time as you need, you won’t need much.

Taurus (4/20-5/20)– Don’t confuse security with your dreams. Dream big and you will be secure in your life. This is a good time to listen to what your close friends have been saying as they may have some unexpected insight.

Gemini (5/21-6/20) – This is a good time to take inventory of your life. Have you been on the right path, or have you been moving as the wind blows? Don’t use your friends only as distractions, trust in them.

Cancer (6/21-7/22) – Don’t be afraid to express yourself to those you trust. As you are able to lean on your friends, they need to know that you are there for them. Don’t hide behind your usual mask, let those you trust see the real you.

Leo (7/23-8/22) – Working behind the scenes will get you further than looking for attention. Your strength lies in your ability to do what is needed, not what looks good. Get the job done and the rewards will be yours.

Virgo (8/23-9/22) – You have all the pieces for a good life, don’t get bogged down by the minutia. Enjoy life as the puzzle that it is. Communication is key during this time so listen carefully.

Libra (9/23-10/22) – Live within your means now and the finer things in life will come. Happiness isn’t defined by what you own. Don’t let the chaos of life make you forget that you are surrounded by beauty.

“More evil gets done in the name of righteousness than any other way.” -Glen Cook, Dreams of Steel

What does it mean to be right? Is being right absolute or is it arbitrary? Is it a definitive path to higher standards or is it just the ego looking for an excuse to feel good about itself? As a culture we seem to be obsessed with the concept of being right. We especially love to argue on rhetorical issues that are so complex they couldn’t possibly be measured. It seems the less concrete an issue is, the more adamantly and stubbornly we’ll commit to the feeling that we are right, e.g. religion. On the flip side, we avoid being wrong at all costs. The fear of being wrong can be completely debilitating and lead to inaction.

Most often this concept of being right manifests in our interpersonal relationships. Recently I’ve watched a rift form between my mother and brother purely over a single phone call. They are each so convinced that they are right and the other person is wrong that they refuse to back down and communicate with each other. Unfortunately this is while we are watching my father dying in a nursing home. At a time when the focus should be on uniting as a family, they are willing to sacrifice their mother-son relationship in the name of being right. Back in high school I had a friend who was constantly getting in trouble, often to the extent of having to deal with the police. He would get angry at a situation and then lash out and do something stupid. Often this would cause him much hardship and loss of opportunity. His response was always “Yeah, but wouldn’t you be mad too?” This was all because what the other person did was wrong and his assessment was right.

Another trapping we face is the concept that “you being wrong makes me right.” This is the cornerstone of modern politics. Often when people argue they aren’t even talking about the same thing. A wife can accuse her husband of being rude to her mother at dinner, and his response is that she invites her mother to dinner far too often. These are two separate subjects. But neither one is willing to back down because if they admit they did something wrong then the other person is instantly declared the winner and absolved from any possible wrongdoing.

If being right is purely subjective, how can we draw the line between the healthy expression of our positions vs. just letting go and allowing the other person to be who they are? Ultimately the answer may be compassion. This is not to imply submission. Compassion can be defined as the wisdom to know we all come from the same place and we are all here on the same planet with the same emotions. Our differences in opinion arise from the very same set of mechanisms within our mental development. The ability to communicate, cooperate, and function cohesively is the key to change. The world cannot be changed by brute force. When we declare that somebody is wrong and look to correct them or stamp them out, their resolve is only strengthened. So every now and then, be willing to let somebody continue to think they are right, even if it goes against your better judgment. But more importantly ask yourself where you may be wrong. Do not sacrifice personal relationships and the ability to be proactive in the name of being right.

Pete spent 20 years in corporate America with a great deal of experience in leadership and management. A fan of eastern philosophy he was able to imbue his leadership style with some of the more subtle elements of group dynamics and personal growth. Allowing people to express their authentic self in job scenarios rather than the typical western tendency to manufacture square pegs for square holes. Being part of the scouting and hiring process as well as witnessing numerous downsizing events and seeing the trauma arise as people look to re-establish their careers, it became apparent that the single most useful tool was to have a consistent and consolidated picture of oneself. This ability to confidently understand and present your true character strengths not only helps create success in the interview process but is also a huge benefit in many other areas of daily life.

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Sam Day Sr. Voice Recital – 4 PM

David Hoogkamer Saxophone Senior Recital Performance – 8 PM

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