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A Guide for Conscious Living

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June 2014 ~ Vol. VI, Issue 4




Departments: Journey to Wholeness 7

Wisdom Within 8

Holistic Health 9

Food First! 12

In the Kitchen w/Bonnie 13

Horoscope 20

Events 22

Publisher Jill Dutton

913-944-1298 [email protected]

Editorial Assistant

Judy Kirkpatrick

Ad Design Susan Prout

Contributors Stephanie Forcier, Bethany Klug, Jude LaClaire, Christine Lamb,

Aluna Michaels, Bonnie Rabicoff, Nancy Russell, Suzette Scholtes

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EVOLVING© 2014 all rights reserved. The opinions expressed are those of the authors. The articles in EVOLVING are not meant to represent any form of medical or psychiatric care. No portion of the publication may be reproduced without express written permission from the publisher.

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Karen E. Cowdry

ON THE COVER:

Cover art made with eggshells, marbled paper and oil with a resin pour. Sandy Jorgensen is a mixed media artist living in Overland Park, Kansas. Find her on Art-felt Learning on Facebook or Mystic Afternoons. 913-626-4554 View her art on display through June at the Evolving Magazine Conscious Living Center. Artist’s Reception June 15 at 3:30 p.m.

Features...

Co-Creating Community...11

Dear Friend,

For many years my life lacked a sense of community.

I’m not sure when this feeling came about, but I suspect it

was a product of my children growing and leaving the

nest. As a family unit I had that sense of clan, kinship and

a self-made community. After the girls moved out, I wan-

dered for years searching for something I didn’t know was

missing. Something I didn’t realize was missing, that is,

until I found it again in a different form.

Eight months ago I opened the Evolving Magazine Conscious Living Center. I

envisioned providing an outlet for our readers to experientially live the topics dis-

cussed in the magazine. What I didn’t expect was the incredible sense of community

that I received. Each month, the “home” of Evolving is filled with laughter; everyone

so happy as they connect and grow and experience tender moments. It’s a blessing I

didn’t know I sought, but I am grateful nonetheless.

This month, were taking community to a new level with the Conscious Living

Festival. Set on three acres at the center, we’ll have two days of music, laughter, edu-

cation and connection. I hope you’ll join us for this exciting event June 14 and 15.

There will be a raffle to benefit the Rime Homeless Outreach Program. If you feel

the desire to volunteer, several people are needed to help out both days. Email me if

you are able to volunteer for any portion of the festival.

And enjoy this issue of Evolving Magazine on creating community!

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News

Where’s My Sanity? Stories that Help

"You can't attain sanity by just trying harder to be a better person, exercising a positive outlook, letting go, working on being happier, forgiving or meditating,” says Dr. Claudia Luiz. “These all might be great ideas. They may even lead to self-improvement. But what you need for sanity, when reason fails, are emotional experiences. Not ideas. Experiences." Many books claim they can rescue you from confu-sion, unhappiness and agitation. And even the best self-help programs for change can fail us. According to Dr. Luiz, sanity isn't where you've been looking. In her groundbreaking new book, Where's My San-ity? Stories that Help, Dr. Luiz delivers a unique and refreshing set of stories about the experiences that have been most effective for her patients. Included are stories about people suffering with our most common modern-day afflictions – from depression, the effects of womanizing, and having difficult teenagers, to be-ing stuck or agitated – and then what transpires to make things better. Drawing from her more than twenty-five years of treating people, Dr. Luiz reveals a new method for change and how you too can experi-ence it. Endorsed by the National Association for the Ad-vancement of Psychoanalysis and by the Society of Modern Analysis, Where’s My Sanity? reveals nine scenarios where Dr. Luiz details the emotional experi-ences that have been most effective for her and her patients. Then, with this new knowledge, you can start searching for powerful emotional experiences your-self. At the end of each story, anticipating what you might want to know more about, Dr. Luiz presents questions, answers and lessons she’s learned.

IGNITE Your Life! IGNITE Your Career! IGNITE Your

Relationships! Sharon McGloin of Experiential Alternatives and Denise Mills of LeaderFuelNow have changed the dates and location of their IGNITE Your Life! Work-shops, designed to challenge your thinking, provide new perspective, clarify your purpose and set you in a direction you choose by intention and design: Sat., June 7, 8:30 a.m. – noon (networking 8 a.m.) — Designing Your Life: Create your plan for your fu-ture Sat., June 28, 8:30 a.m. – noon (networking 8 a.m.) — Release Your Brakes: Discover what holds you back Tues., July 15, 5:30 – 9 p.m. — Lights Camera Ac-tion! Take steps toward your ideal life Check the address and save $10 each from the $49 investment by registering for two or more at www.igniteyourlifekc.com.


News

ISSSEEM, the premier Subtle Energy, Energy Medicine Conference, moves to Unity Village

June 11 – 14

In an exciting coup, ISSSEEM’s 22nd annual conference is moving from Col-orado to Unity Village, allowing for a more affordable and intimate atmos-phere, along with increased sharing and networking through group meals and 40 afternoon forum presentations. The June 11 – 14 conference theme is “Seen and Unseen Realities.” Early morning begins with meditation, chanting and divine singing with Dr. Bob Nunley of Holos University, fol-lowed by Qigong and Tai Chi with Dr. Roger Jahnke. On Thursday and Friday afternoons there will be 40 concurrent forums of 90 minutes each for experiential activi-ties based on practices and perspec-tives that bridge science and spirit. Thursday Morning: Norm Shealy, MD, introduces “Transcutaneous Acupunc-ture” and his essential oil, Bliss, for pain and stress relief, followed by re-nowned computer technology pioneer and theorist Federico Faggin’s explora-tion of the “Union of Science and Spir-ituality.”

Thursday Evening: The Green Spirit Band performs, capped by Heidi Svo-boda’s Gong Meditation. Friday Morning: Medical intuitive Cay Randall-May, PhD, introduces an origi-nal treatise on the “Relationship of En-ergy and Matter,” and physicist Bill Tiller, PhD, shares experiences with autistic children in “Discovering the Power of Human Intention.” Friday Evening: Medical pioneer Dr. Gladys McGarey, MD, an advocate of the Edgar Cayce approach, shares her passion about “Consciousness in the Womb.” Saturday Morning: Author and nurse Lucia Thornton, RN, ThD, presents her views on “Whole Person Caring” and Reverend Erin McCabe offers spiritual perspectives about “Manifesting Spir-it.” Saturday: Members of the Presenters’ Panel will answer questions posed, and a special Group Closing ends the con-ference. Attendees, limited to 300, may pur-chase the optional meal package and share meals at the Unity Inn. Present-ers’ books will be featured in the Unity Bookstore and there is a book-signing event on Friday evening. Download the full program on the homepage of www.issseem.org.


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10% Happier How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress

Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That

Actually Works—A True Story ABC News anchor Dan Harris has found a way to be happier, calmer and—according to his wife—nicer in the midst of one of the most competitive careers on earth. And if it can work for someone as skepti-cal and stress-prone as him, it can proba-bly work for you, too. It’s a far cry from the heal-your-life, solve-all-your-problems over-promising of self-help. What Dan stumbled upon is practical, doable, and scientifically researched. In a new book, Dan tells this story as only a reporter can: through deep research, tough questions, and a healthy dose of humor. 10% HAPPIER: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress With-out Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works—A True Story (!t Books; Pub Date: March 11, 2014; $25.99), is part investigation and part immersive journalism: one man’s acci-

dental quest to boost his happiness quo-tient without losing his professional drive. Working his way from local television to the bright lights of network news, Har-ris had always believed the restless, re-lentless, impossible-to-satisfy voice in his head was one of his greatest assets. How else can you climb the ladder in field like TV news without hand-wringing and hy-per-vigilance? For a while, his strategy worked. Harris anchored national broad-casts; he covered wars. Then he made a series of poor decisions in his personal life that culminated in a televised panic attack in front of an audience of millions. What happened next was completely unforeseen. Through a bizarre series of events involving a disgraced evangelical pastor, a mysterious self-help guru, and a fateful gift from his wife, Harris discov-ered something that helped him tame the voice in his head: meditation. At first, he was deeply suspicious. He had long associated meditation with bearded swamis and unwashed hippies. But after learning about research that suggests meditation can do everything from lower your blood pressure to essen-tially rewire your brain, Harris took a deep dive into the underreported world of CEOs, scientists, and even marines who

are now using the practice to boost their focus, reduce their addiction to technolo-gy, and stop being yanked around by their emotions. Stacks of books on meditation piled up by his bedside, and Harris became a daily meditator, starting with 5 (excruciating) minutes. Before long, he found himself on a ten-day silent meditation retreat, which in a flash, went from the most annoying to the most incredible experience he’d ever had. But meditation did not transform Har-ris's life into a parade of rainbows and unicorns. Life’s problems still reared their heads. Could he use meditation to navi-gate a series of fresh career crises? Is it possible to be "zen" and successful? Written with candor and a wicked sense of humor, 10% HAPPIER is a spir-itual book written for, and by, someone who would otherwise never read a spiritu-al book. It is both a serious and a serious-ly funny look at mindfulness and medita-tion as the next big public health revolu-tion. Dan Harris is co-anchor of ABC News’ Nightline and also co-anchor for the weekend edition of Good Morning Ameri-ca.


T ime is a very pre-cious commodity so giving it can be

a great gift. Volunteering is encouraged in the United States and there are many opportunities to be part of our local communities by giving our time and talents.

Surprisingly the receiver gets as much or more than he or she gives. There is a growing body of research that indicates volunteering, in addition to social benefits, offers great health bene-fits. According to the Corporation for Na-tional & Community Service, “Those who volunteer have lower mortality rates, greater functional ability and lower rates of depression.” Older volunteers are more likely to receive greater benefits from vol-unteering. HELPGUIDE.org authors, Joanna Saisan, M.S.W., Melinda Smith, M.A. and Gina Kemp, M.A. cite four benefits to vol-unteering:

Connects You to Others Volunteers often create programs, staff them and give countless hours to better

the community in so many ways. Being a volunteer gives back by helping a person make new friends, expand the personal network and provide an opportunity to practice social skills. Volunteering with friends or family can be a way to deepen our existing connections while making new ones.

Good For Your Mind and Body Volunteering increases self-confidence, self-esteem and life satisfaction. It can also reduce depression by giving one a sense of purpose and ending social isola-tion, one of the key risk factors for depres-sion. States with the highest rates of vol-unteerism have lower rates of mortality and heart disease. A study by the London School of Economics in a large group of American adults found that the more peo-ple volunteered the happier they were. The rate of happiness for people who vol-unteered monthly went up seven percent, 12 percent for people who volunteered two to four times a month and sixteen percent for those who volunteered weekly. Inter-estingly this hike in happiness is compara-ble to having a yearly income of $75,000-$100,000 versus $20,000.

Can Advance Your Career: Volunteering can help you get experi-ence in your area of interest and meet people in the field. It also gives you an opportunity to practice skills needed in the workplace such as teamwork, commu-nication, problem solving, project plan-ning, task management and organization. You can try a career without any long-term commitment. In addition to experi-ence you may receive extensive training. You may be improving skills you already have while helping the community. Volun-teering hours are required for some schol-arships, are viewed positively for admis-sion to some schools or programs. Many businesses also look favorably upon one’s volunteer contributions.

Brings Fun and Fulfillment to Your Life Volunteering can give us an opportunity to experience a different kind of work. For example, you may have a sedentary desk job and would enjoy a community garden, leading local hikes or helping at a chil-dren’s camp. It can be a way to explore interests and passions, find an energizing escape from your day-to-day routine. Studies have found there is a

‘volunteering threshold.’ Those who vol-unteered at least one to two hours a week (about 100 hours a year) had the largest benefit. As the first of the large Baby Boomer population (1946-1964) enter the retire-ment age, a large group of people is availa-ble to help solve community problems. Volunteering is the gift that keeps on giv-ing. Give yourself a gift — try it!

Journey to Wholeness—by Jude LaClaire, Ph.D.

The Gift of Giving

Jude LaClaire, Ph.D., LCPC, LCSW is a counselor, educator

and author. For counseling appointments, seminars,

training, speaking engagements or information

on Neurobehavioral Programs or Imago Couple therapy call

913-322-5622. For more information about Jude

LaClaire or the Kansas City Holistic Centre go to www.kcholistic.com

[email protected].


W hen my sis died from sui-cide a long

time ago, I learned there was a lot more to grief than I could ever imag-ine. When someone we care about experiences a

loss, words often fail us. It may leave us stammering for the right thing to say. For those in their grief, they feel pain and sadness; they may share more tears than words. No words are needed. Be present.

Our grief takes many forms: death, illness, car wrecks, financial woes, mov-ing away, loss of friends, loss of a pet, etc.

Doing nothing at all helps no one. Hundreds of folks showed up for my sister’s wake. They spilled into the street waiting to offer sympathy. Abundance of food arrived each day. It is not high on the fun list; but do attend the funeral or wake. It shows you care. Sympathy cards help as well. Calls help. Even if it goes to voice mail, just say thinking of you and sending a prayer. They may feel too numb to talk.

Psychiatrist Elisabeth Kubler-Ross in her 1969 book, On Death and Dying, was inspired by her work with terminally ill patients and is now largely accepted by the public. The stages are: 1. Denial, 2. Anger, 3. Bargaining, 4. Depression and 5. Acceptance. This includes all feelings such as blame, self-pity, sadness, fear and anxiety.

In January this year my best friend’s father died after a long illness. It felt good to listen to her: and, if helpful, share my experiences around death. I knew she felt my empathy. One’s beliefs about death may vary. The good that comes is that it teaches us how much we love and matter to one another.

A friend and I had lost contact. When I read on Facebook that her hus-band, who had been to our house for dinner many times, had died young at age 57 of cancer, I felt so bad. I didn’t know he had been ill. I called her and she remained calm as I wept. “You didn’t have time to prepare,” she said to me. He left us the gift of renewing our friend-ship.

A few guidelines:

#1Grief belongs to the griever: Do not talk…Listen! Allow them their grief. It is a personal experience.

#2Stay present and state the truth. It's tempting to make statements about the past or the future when your friend’s life holds so much pain. Avoid using clichés such as, “They finished their work here" or “They are in a better place." Stick with the truth: "This hurts. I’m sorry. I love you." #3 Do not try to fix the unfixable. Your friend's loss cannot be fixed or repaired or solved. The pain must be felt. #4 Anticipate Avoid saying, "Call me if you need anything," as your friend will not call. Because identifying a need and then making a phone call may be light years beyond her capacity. Make concrete of-fers: "I will be there at 4 p.m. on Thurs-day and take you grocery shopping," or "I will walk your dog tomorrow.” #5 Be Sensitive to Their Wants That empty water bottle beside the sofa may look like trash, but may have been left there by her husband just the other day. His shirts and pillowcases may be the last things that still smell like him. #6 Do pro jec ts toge ther There may be difficult tasks that need to get done such as cleaning drawers and closets. Your presence is powerful and important. #7 Love Above all, show your love. Be willing to stand beside the gaping hole that opened in your friend's life without turn-ing away. My friend kept saying, “My heart is so broken.” Be willing to not have any answers. “I know,” I said, “So Sorry. I love you.” Be strong enough for them to lean upon you.

Wisdom Within—by Suzette Scholtes

How to Help Those in Grief

In 2014, dream new dreams at The Yoga School of Therapeutics. Enjoy classic yoga with certified teachers.

Our yoga promises health and happiness whether 18 or 80. Be met with a smile and feel so much better in heart, mind and body. Scholtes, an

award-winning writer, serves as Director of Teacher’s Training and

Founder. 10400 W. 103rd St, OP, KS. theyogastudio.com or

[email protected] or 913-492-9594.


D e p r e s s i o n t r e a t m e n t used to have

a very good outcome. If you went to your phys ic i an w i th symptoms of depres-sion 30 to 40 years ago, he or she would tell you that you could and would get

better. You’d be assured that most depres-sion episodes run their course without specific interventions such as drug treat-ment. Now advertisements that all but hypnotize you into believing that this drug or that will help you feel better – especial-ly if it turns out that you’re one of the two-thirds of people on antidepressants who aren’t getting better. When it comes to side effects, many people are aware of the most common ones, such as sexual dysfunction and se-dation. And if you go back to the TV, you’ll see that some of these negative ef-fects are mentioned in the ads. Other side effects, such as substantial weight gain, increased glucose and impaired lipid me-tabolism, can be so unpleasant that peo-ple on these drugs just stop taking them. Exercise: One of Nature’s Best Al-ternatives to Maintaining Good Mental Health A Duke University team studied three groups that tried exercise only; exercise plus drugs; and drugs only, to see what treatment best treated depression. They found that after six weeks, the drug-only group was doing a tiny bit better than the other two groups. The drug used was Zoloft. They hypothesized that the best stay-well rate would be those with drugs plus exercise. Ten months later, it was the exercise-only group that was most suc-cessful. "Simply taking a pill is very passive," said study leader James Blumenthal. "Patients who exercised may have felt a greater sense of mastery over their condi-tion and gained a greater sense of accom-plishment. They may have felt more self-confident and competent because they were able to do it themselves, and at-tributed their improvement to their ability to exercise. “Findings from these studies indicate that a modest exercise program is an effective treatment for patients with major depression. And if these motivated patients continue with their exercise, they have a much better chance of not seeing their depression return.”

Nutrition Also Plays an Important Part It’s already known that many additives, preservatives and food colorants can cause behavioral changes as well as sugar and gluten grains. One of the most recent and highly plausible theories that explain sugar’s impact on your mood and mental health is the connection between sugar and chronic inflammation. As explained by Dr. Russell Blaylock, high sugar con-tent and starchy carbohydrates lead to excessive insulin release, which can lead to falling blood sugar levels, or hypoglyce-mia. Hypoglycemia, in turn, causes your brain to secrete glutamate in levels that can cause agitation, depression, anger, anxiety, panic attacks and an increase in suicide risk. The dietary answer for treat-ing depression is to severely limit sugars, especially fructose, as well as most grains. How the Sun Can Influence a “Sunnier Disposition” Another essential nutrient in the treat-ment of depression is vitamin D. One study found people with the lowest levels of vitamin D were 11 times more prone to be depressed. Have your physician check your vitamin D level. What To Do if You’re Already on Medication for Depression A cautious approach to discontinuing prescription drugs is advised with the assistance of a qualified and knowledgea-ble clinician. Ideally, this would be someone who has roots in natural health, and who will help you use natural, healthy options such as dietary changes, exercise, and relaxation techniques. Assessing neurotransmitters can determine what amino acids, minerals and herbs can help naturally balance brain chemistry and can assist in helping depression, anxiety, insomnia and lack of focus. Always remember that these three primary factors — exercise, addressing emotional stress, and eating right — can make you feel at the top of your game.

Holistic Health—by Nancy Russell, M.D.

Depression Treatment without Drugs

Nancy Russell, M.D. has been a holistic Internal Medicine physician in the Kansas City northland for over 30 years at 5140 N. Antioch Road in Kansas City, MO. Her phone number

is 816-453-5545 and website is www.nancyrussellmd.com where you can get more information. Dr. Russell is board certified in holistic medicine

and is a member of the American Holistic Medical Association and a

prior board member.


Revelations—by Christine Lamb

Sage Center for Yoga

and Healing Arts

S age Center for Yoga and Healing Arts re-cently moved just two

blocks south, but their new location feels like a different world. Owner Sarah Kucera D.C. designed the layout of the space according to Vastu, the Indian version of feng shui, with the help of an Ayurvedic consultant. The result is warm and welcom-ing, with an asana room, four treatment rooms, and a chai bar in the retail/reception area. In Vastu, first the sacred center is de-termined. It is advised that this space be kept clear of obstruction or permanent structures like a wall and marked with a special symbol or decoration. At Sage the wall bordering this area has been hand-stenciled with a beautiful gold on gold design. The entire floor plan is then divid-ed into quadrants representing the ele-ments. Ideally one would place plumbing elements in the water quadrant, entrances in the air quadrant, etc. If that is not structurally possible, you can hang some-thing on the wall, a mirror or picture, or use color to invoke and/or balance the desired element. Because this center is a haven for healing, much of the design is done in warm, grounding colors, right down to the fixtures – bronze, gold and brass instead of silver and chrome, which are cooling and more stimulating. The overall effect is calm, simple and inviting. Ayurveda is often referred to as yoga's sister science and is based on the premise of the three doshas, Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Each dosha is associated with the elements (air/ether, fire/water, and earth/water, respectively) and attributes, or gunas, from the following list: heavy/light, dull/sharp, hot/cold, oily/dry, smooth/rough, dense/liquid, soft/hard, static/mobile, subtle/gross, and cloudy/clear. Each of us has all three doshas in some combination, encompassing all the elements and their attributes to our unique degree, and our blend at birth remains our true constitution, called the prakriti. However, at any given moment this recipe may be “out of balance” due to environmental factors like diet, weather, time of life, or stress. This imbalance, or vikruti, can lead to discomfort or even disease and Ayurveda seeks to return one to balance through asana, dietary chang-es, personal practices, herbs, oils, pra-

nayama, meditation and more. Most imbalances are an indication of an excess of one or two doshas, and the treatments seek to pacify these surpluses. For exam-ple, a person with a vata imbalance might be advised to do grounding postures, oil her body, get a massage, reduce light crunchy foods like crackers and popcorn, and add steamed and root vegetables and stews. Sage is a unique yoga studio infused with Ayurve-

da at every turn. While the yoga classes are not always structured specifically on doshas, all the teachers and staff have been trained and exposed to Ayurveda and all personally practice at least some aspects. They teach being balanced rather than just giving students what they want, which is often contrary to what they need. Weather, world affairs, the seasons and other environmental factors can play a part in the composition of any given class. You're not likely to be practicing vrksasa-na, tree pose, on a crazy windy day. What sets this healing center apart is their offering of genuine Ayurvedic treat-ments like Shirodhara (warm oils poured gently over the forehead), foot massage with marma point therapy (a type of accu-pressure), guided seasonal cleanses, and personal consultations with Sarah, a Cer-tified Ayurvedic Practitioner. Ayurvedic herbs and teas are available for sale, as are personal products for use in dinachar-ya, daily routines, like tongue scrapers and dry brushes. Future treatment offer-ings will include herbal steam treatments, full-body therapeutic abhyanga (oil mas-sage), marma point massage, and more. The next nearest center that offers Ayur-vedic treatments is in Vedic City, Iowa. Come experience Sage at their Open House on June 6, 5:00-8:00pm. Patrick Shaw, author of "Chai Pilgrimage," will give a chai-making demonstration from 5-6 with different recipes to suit your Dosha. See more at http://www.experiencesage.com/open-house

Christine Lamb is a Certified Holistic Health Coach and RYT-500 who specializes in coaching and teaching mature beginners. Contact [email protected].


JUNE EVENTSJUNE EVENTSJUNE EVENTS

Evolving Magazine Conscious Living Center 6115 Nieman Rd., Shawnee, KS 66203

See event listings for complete info. Contact each workshop

instructor individually to sign up. To host a workshop at the

center, contact Jill Dutton: [email protected].

T oday one in three children in the United States is over-

weight or obese. To ad-dress this issue in our community, chefs from “In the Kitchen with Bonnie” have come to-gether to create easy,

fun, affordable and nutritious meals and snacks. We hope to encourage families to cook together and dispel the myth that healthy food is too expensive and time-consuming.

Breakfast "On the Go" with Buckwheat Blueberry

Pancakes, a Breakfast Pizza or Burrito

Prepared by Executive Chef Martin Woods (Yia Yia's) and Chef/Owner Josh Eans (Happy Gillis) "In the Kitchen

with Bonnie"

For the Buckwheat Blueberry Pan-cakes: ½ cup buckwheat flour ½ cup organic cornmeal ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt 1 ripe banana mashed 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 cup organic soy milk 1 cup blueberries

Mix all dry ingredients together. In a separate bowl, mix wet ingredients to-gether. Set blueberries aside. Combine dry and wet ingredients and add blueberries. Use a vegetable oil spray in the pan and fry pancakes.

For the Breakfast Pizza: 1 cup spinach 2 egg whites ½ tablespoon pesto ¼ cup crimini mushrooms ¼ cup diced onions 1 small tomato 2 oz mozzarella Multigrain tortilla (store bought)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sauté the onions mushrooms. Then add the spin-ach, wilt. Add egg whites and cook through. Top tortilla with pesto. Add

the cooked items. Layer on top the to-mato and mozzarella Place in oven di-rectly on the rack. Cook until cheese melts

For the Breakfast Burritos: 1 TB canola oil 1/2 oz all natural lean ham, diced small 1 oz organic black beans, rinsed 1/2 oz Roma tomato, diced (about 1/4 of a tomato) 1/2 green onion, sliced thin 1 free range egg, beaten 1/2 oz pepper jack cheese, grated 1 ea whole wheat tortilla Favorite salsa/hot sauce Heat oil over medium heat in a saute pan. Add in ham, brown lightly. Add black beans, heat through, then add to-mato and green onion. Season with salt and pepper. Add in beaten egg, incorpo-rate and mix until set. Top with grated cheese. Place filling in whole wheat tor-tilla, top with favorite salsa or hot sauce (Cholula is great). Fold up bottom of tortilla first, and fold over each side to secure. Devour.

In the Kitchen with Bonnie—by Bonnie Rabicoff

Yia Yia’s

Bonnie Rabicoff is the producer and host of the multi-media foodie series “In the Kitchen

with Bonnie.” She has served as the Vice President of

Development for KCPT Public Television and the Marketing

Director of The Barstow School where she founded and

coordinated “The Barstow School Organic Farmers’

Market and Chef Series.” To view the entire foodie

series, inthekitchenwithbonnie.

com

Xating jell in Kansas City

June 7 —Let’s Get Grilling with Craig Let’s Get Grilling with Craig Let’s Get Grilling with Craig Let’s Get Grilling with Craig

JonesJonesJonesJones

June 11 and 25—Far Out Meditation Far Out Meditation Far Out Meditation Far Out Meditation

with Daniel Sharpenburgwith Daniel Sharpenburgwith Daniel Sharpenburgwith Daniel Sharpenburg

June 12—Sample Young Living es-Sample Young Living es-Sample Young Living es-Sample Young Living es-

sential oils sential oils sential oils sential oils

June 14-15 —Evolving Magazine Evolving Magazine Evolving Magazine Evolving Magazine

Conscious Living FestivalConscious Living FestivalConscious Living FestivalConscious Living Festival

June 18 —FindingFindingFindingFinding Holy Spirit Mother Holy Spirit Mother Holy Spirit Mother Holy Spirit Mother

with Shirley Fessellwith Shirley Fessellwith Shirley Fessellwith Shirley Fessell

June 20 —KC MasterMind Group, KC MasterMind Group, KC MasterMind Group, KC MasterMind Group,

Carole Henderson, guest speakerCarole Henderson, guest speakerCarole Henderson, guest speakerCarole Henderson, guest speaker

June 21 —Akashic Records Meetup Akashic Records Meetup Akashic Records Meetup Akashic Records Meetup

with Stephanie Forcierwith Stephanie Forcierwith Stephanie Forcierwith Stephanie Forcier

June 23 (4 weeks)—The Business of The Business of The Business of The Business of

Writing with Jill DuttonWriting with Jill DuttonWriting with Jill DuttonWriting with Jill Dutton

June 26—Earth WalkEarth WalkEarth WalkEarth Walk with Daniel with Daniel with Daniel with Daniel

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M y husband and I took a week off in

May for a juice fast. What? Take vacation time to fast? Why on earth would we do that? The short answer is that we both feel

much better after a fast. Our sleep, ener-gy, mental clarity and overall outlook improve. Our skin and eyes look bright-er. Our minds slow down and quieten leading to deeper meditation and overall peaceful countenance. I think of it as spring cleaning for body, mind and spir-it. We all carry a toxic load. When this load exceeds our ability to store or de-toxify it, then health problems result. According to Steve Meyerowitz, author of the book Juice Fasting and Detoxifi-cation, fasting was used traditionally to improve a wide variety of ailments. No-tice how many effect the organs of de-toxification mentioned above:

Today, few doctors would recommend fasting to treat illness or for health pro-motion. The good news is the majority of people can fast on their own. In my clin-ical experience, patients who are willing to fast and practice other detoxification methods make significant leaps forward in their health. However, pregnant and nursing women should not fast. People with any kind of organ failure, such as type I diabetes, congestive heart or kid-ney failure should not fast without medi-cal supervision. The first time my husband fasted he

experienced fierce hunger pangs on the second day of the fast. Day two is always the most difficult as the body shifts fuel sources. Normally the liver stores excess blood sugar then releases it when the blood sugar level dips. By day two, the liver is running out of glycogen and the hunger can be intense. The body then turns to fatty acids for fuel. This process isn't very efficient, and produces ketone bodies as a by-product. However, ketone bodies are thought to suppress the appe-tite. Once this process is underway, hun-ger disappears and a feeling of clarity and well-being ensues. Proper preparation also makes the first two days easier. Meyerowitz sug-gests a three-day pre-fast diet. Day one consists of cooked veggies, salads, fruits and juices and excludes processed foods, grains, breads, dairy, fish, eggs and oth-er animal foods. Day two consists of raw salads, fruits and juice, and day three, raw fruits and juices only. If your diet is heavy on the excluded foods, it may be helpful to take a few more days to gradu-ally remove them. Fasting gives us a chance to rest, re-pair, restore and even turn back the bio-logical clock, one reason scientists are now interested in caloric restriction, a fancy word for fasting. Caloric re-striction has been shown to increase the life span in primates and rodents by 40 percent or more. Increases in growth hormone and sex hormones have been noted, along with reduced insulin and cortisol levels. It is thought that caloric restriction invokes genetic programming that optimizes metabolism, slows aging and lengthens lifespan.

Food First!—by Bethany Klug, D.O.

Spring Cleaning for Body, Mind &

Spirit

Bethany Klug DO is a physician for whom food is a doorway to

personal, community and planetary health. Learn more

about how she helps people live a lifespan of health at

www.HealthSpanKC. com Learn more about her juice fast

on the Health Span blog at www.healthspankc.com, click

on HealthSpan Blog at the bottom of the page.

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For a consultation call: (913) 339-9591

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Feature—by Stephanie Forcier

Co-Crea�ng Community

C ommunity is created in the hearts of every

individual. Each one of us weaves a

unique thread in the communities with

which we interact. We are each given the oppor-

tunity to contribute our gifts, talents and abilities;

and also to explore how what we share harmoniz-

es with the gifts of others. Community offers each

of us the chance to see ourselves in a new light, to

challenge our growth and to strengthen our core

values.

On the heels of the recent tragic shooting at

our local Jewish Community Center and Village

Shalom Retirement Community, we are given the

opportunity to open our hearts to our greater

community with the energy of peace and love.

Such love that we transcend any perceived differ-

ences. Such love that we come together in the

spirit of unity, of one heart, and heal together. As

we are reminded that we live in a world of great

extremes, we are gifted with choice. We get to

choose how we respond, interact and lead.

Folk artist and gifted musician, Ani DiFranco,

said, “I know there is strength in the differences

between us. I know there is comfort where we

overlap.” And, here it is, so simply yet eloquently

said: Our diversity is what makes life vibrant. We

are a mosaic of colors, tones and vibrations. Each

of us is a shining face of the multi-faceted jewel of

community. We are a community that beats with

one heart, whose vibrations explode into a fasci-

nating and interesting melody in which each of us

is a unique expression.

So, this is beautiful, yes, but what do I do?

What do we do? How do we co-create a world that

is for our highest good and the highest good of

all? The answer is love. By sharing the love in our

hearts with those around us and our communi-

ties, we create the loving world that is our true

nature. By acting on love, we co-create the com-

munity of our highest potential.

Explore your local options and show your com-

munity support. There are many groups that meet

on a regular basis to share interests and passions.

Whether you join a walking group at the Overland

Park Arboretum, a Mom’s group at the birth cen-

ter, adopt a pet, visit a local farmer’s market or

attend a spiritual group discussing new and excit-

ing concepts, take a step to interact with others

and contribute the gift of your presence. Venture

out to those community centers, studios and facil-

ities where mind, body and spirit are treasured.

Find people and organizations that overlap.

Check out those places where theatre meets ath-

letics, where yoga meets artwork, where spiritual-

ity meets sound healing, where circles of this

city’s finest share their gifts with community.

The Kansas City spiritual community is a di-

verse web of individuals that are widely connect-

ed. We share spaces, explore nature together, re-

fer services and offer community events. Many of

us have partnered together, blending our gifts in

order to offer our community fresh and exciting

experiences. The key ingredient to these events is

not the planning, timing and scheduling, even

though these things are necessary. The key ingre-

dient is love -- love for self and love for the com-

munity. When we listen to love and let love guide

us, we hear the voice of community; we hear the

voice of one heart. It is not the individuals, but

the one community heart that creates the events

and blesses the spaces and locations where they

are held.

You who are reading this, you are a part of this

community. You are a valued piece of the evolving

heart. Allow yourself to get involved and become

evolved. Start with sharing your presence. Next,

share your thoughts, ideas and gifts. Create a

community group or event. Open your heart to

the one heart. A few more page turns or clicks and

a calendar of events awaits you. You are evolving,

we are evolving, and our community is evolving.

Let love be your guide, and co-create community

now!

Stephanie Forcier is a Certified Teacher and Advanced Practitioner of Linda Howe’s Pathway Prayer Process to accessing the Akashic

Record with over a decade of experience. She is also a Certified

Angel Practitioner. Stephanie actively offers certification classes, events, workshops, and personal sessions and facilitates Akashic

Record Meet-up groups. For more information:

www.InnerWisdomEvolution.com, 816-260-2438 or Facebook

www.facebook.com/

We are a community that beats

with one heart, whose vibrations

explode into a fascinating and

interesting melody in which each of

us is a unique expression.


Cancer (June 21 – July 22) One of your main life themes is de-veloping a sense of security. This month, focus on meditating on a spiritual vision that connects with the strength of your soul. See your-self as a tree with deep roots that are joined with the source of everything you need. This is available to you at all times. When you are emotionally and spiritually secure, you can enjoy life! Also, your inner resources will effortlessly support others and you won’t feel drained.

Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22) Don’t dread June’s Mercury retro-grade. It’s here to help develop your intuition and soul connection. In-crease meditation time – and it needn’t be traditional. Go for walks in nature; take long baths; practice yin yoga or just sit and breathe. Ask for messages in dreams and keep a notebook by your bed. Guidance that comes reveals subconscious issues that keep you from deeper intimacy – and also releases pros-perity blockages!

Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22) If you’re having money arguments with your partner, it’s covering dis-appointment about lack of connec-tion. Commit to spend more time together doing spiritual things – nature walks, art exhibits, meditat-ing together or saying gratitude statements about each other. Your renewed bond will birth amazing

solutions to financial issues. If sin-gle, meditate on loving affirmations to increase self-worth and money solutions will come too!

Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22) You could be edgy this month, so please take extra meditation and quiet time so you don’t cause unnec-essary drama. Also closely examine eating habits. It’s likely that you’re allergic to something that affects your emotional and hormonal bal-ance. Maybe eliminating gluten and sugar is a start? Once your head is clear you’ll make better work and relationship decisions. Have daily stress reduction techniques to keep your spiritual connection going throughout the day.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) Mercury is retrograde, bringing op-portunities for deep meditation and reflection! You’ll be able to see pat-terns that make relationships chal-lenging. Be gentle with yourself! Your ego wants to dwell on “flaws” and keep you stuck. Instead, forgive yourself and ask your intuition for solutions – then act on those solu-tions! Bonds will others will improve – and you’ll also feel comfortable in your own skin!

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) June heals intimacy issues. Having “space” is crucial to you. You also get bored and need variety more than the average person. Meditate

and have courage to examine your heart for childhood wounds that caused deep disappointment. You’re actually an idealist, but can appear frivolous because of past hurts. For-give those experiences and open your heart to commitment with wor-thy people!

Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) Mercury’s retrograde, potentially causing communication confusion in close relationships. To avoid pit-falls, meditate to reveal the roots of disharmony, and let your loved one know what you want to do to make things smoother on your end. Ask to meditate together to create a level of connection that transcends mere words. If single, you can attract a spiritually-minded person who “gets” the deeper parts of you.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) As an idealist, you’re often disap-pointed with others. You have cour-age to live your truth, while most people don’t. Meditate on this deep pain that makes you feel isolated or betrayed. Mercury retrograde shows how you take your feelings out on your body with bad eating habits, addictive substances, or disrespect-ing your need for rest and serenity. Treat yourself well, forgive other’s their frailties, and you’ll attract emo-tionally stronger people!

Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20) Neptune, your own planet, retro-grades this month, forcing you to look at boundary issues. Meditate on your needs and desires. Get clear about who you are and what you want in life and love. Write it all down and ponder action steps. At month’s end, talk to loved ones about changes that must happen. Outline what you need from them, and also how you’ll be changing. Be gentle, but stick to your truth. If sin-gle, you’ll attract people with the karma to love you and respect healthy limits!

Aries (March 21 – April 19) If there’s problems erupting in rela-tionships, dive into your subcon-scious with meditation. You’ll see childhood issues that cause the chal-lenges. You could also see past lives that are being triggered by current stress. Remember today’s “stuff” is pointing at old patterns. Broaden your thoughts to the bigger picture. If angry say, “What is the root of my reaction?” Look beyond symptoms to find and fix the cause!

Taurus (April 20 – May 20) This month’s Mercury retrograde really opens your intuition! Seek out friends and activities that support your soul’s growth. You might get a group together who want to medi-tate and explore metaphysics. You likely know a few spiritual folks, but haven’t utilized each other in this way. Also, take care of your body with healthier foods, so your mind and spirit have a good home in which to grow and flourish!

Aluna Michaels is a second-generation astrologer and Soul

Evolutionist practitioner. She also holds a Masters in Spiritual Coun-seling and has been teaching and consulting for more than two dec-

ades. Her book “Spiritual Gifts of the 12 Astrological Signs” is now on Am-azon in Kindle version. Ms. Michaels is available for appointments in her home or by phone. Call (248) 583-

1663 or visit www.alunamichaels.com

Spiritual Horoscope—by Aluna Michaels

June 2014

Gemini (May 21 – June 20)

Happy birthday Gemini! Mercury turns retrograde, helping you with issues of self-esteem. Meditate on your value. Focus on positive affirmations about your strengths and spiritual gifts. Finances are also con-nected with esteem, so as you have emotional break-throughs, you’ll also open the floodgates of prosperity! Also, reach out to new friends and try fun new hobbies and activities.


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COUNSELING

Elizabeth HunterElizabeth HunterElizabeth HunterElizabeth Hunter----Blank, LCSWBlank, LCSWBlank, LCSWBlank, LCSW Assisting clients with grief & loss, chronic & serious illness, relationship issues, depression & anxiety. 4104 Central St. KCMO 64111. 816.582.3877

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LIFE COACH

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EDUCATION

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Deborah Ann Jantsch, MD, MBA, FACOG, Deborah Ann Jantsch, MD, MBA, FACOG, Deborah Ann Jantsch, MD, MBA, FACOG, Deborah Ann Jantsch, MD, MBA, FACOG, Holistic OB/GYN/hormones/weight loss/detox/allergies/anti-aging/longevity. 816.719.1588 www.naturallyhealthcareforwomen.com

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PETS

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REAL ESTATE


JUNE 1

CRYSTAL BOWL MEDITATION

3665 W 95th St, Leawood, KS 66206-

2034

7pm $15

JUNE 3

CLEARING AND TRANSFORMING

YOUR ENERGY AROUND MONEY-

Begin shifting your energy around

money, freeing you to be more pur-

poseful and prosperous. 7:00 p.m. -

9:00 p.m. $25 Vivian Faulkner, Money

Coach and Energy Healer 913-735-

3183 Core Star Energy Healing

School, 6045 Martway, Mission, KS

JUNE 4

SHARON KNIGHT IN CONCERT

Neofolk Romanticque-Celtic Con-

cert, $10, 7-9 p.m. at Aquarius, 3936

Broadway (rear entrance),

www.aquariusbooks.com, 816-931-

6303.

JUNE 4

10-DAY SUGAR DETOX

6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at Your Wellness

Connection. Cost $195 per person

and includes the book, supplements

and group coaching. More info and

to register:

www.yourwellnessconnection.com/

event-calender/10-day-sugar-detox

JUNE 5

CRYSTAL SINGING BOWLS WITH JEFF

KLEIN

Rejuvenate and center with the

healing sounds of crystal bowls by

Jeff Klein, 7 – 9 p.m. at Lotus Yoga:

www.lotusyogakc.com. Pre-register

$20; at the door $25.

JUNE 6

HIGHER SELF ALIGNMENT TEMPLE

“OmniDimensional Transformational

Cellular group session.” Remember, It

Is Time 6:30 p.m., $15, Crescent Springs, CrescentSprings.net. 913-341

-2044

JUNE 7

LET’S GET GRILLING WITH CRAIG

JONES

Kick summer off with the Mr. & Mrs. of

Kansas City Grilling: Craig Jones

(Food Network's Grill Mayor) and his

wife Gay are teaming up to get your

summer started off with a sizzle...and

a bang. Learn how to tame the flame, turn your grill into a smoker

and cook full meals on your grill. This

class will cover basics for the novice

and advanced techniques for the

“well seasoned” griller. You'll get

plenty of food as well as many of the

Jones' favorite recipes to try on your

own. 11 a.m.—1:30 p.m. at the Evolv-

ing Magazine Conscious Living Cen-

ter, 6115 Nieman Rd., Shawnee. $50

per person or $80 per couple. Sign

up at: www.savoryaddictions.com/

grill-class.html

JUNE 7

IMPROVING SELF-ESTEEM WITH EFT

AND HYPNOSIS

$10.00. Sign up through the Com-

muniversity: http://www.umkc.edu/

commu Class number 5312A. Carol

Henderson, Certified Hypnotherapist

www.newdayhypno.com 913-908-6907

JUNE 7

DESIGNING YOUR LIFE: CREATE YOUR

PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE

IGNITE Your Life! workshop w/Sharon

McGloin and Denise Mills, 8:30 a.m –

Noon, location TBA. See ad in this

issue and/or

www.igniteyourlifekc.com.

JUNE 10

OPEN HOUSE AT LOTUS YOGA

So much more than Yoga! Explore

our Wellness Center at 15053 Nall in

Leawood. 5 – 8 p.m., huge givea-

ways, kids’ activities, fun for all! Info:

www.lotusyogakc.com.

JUNE 11 AND 25

FAR OUT MEDITATION WITH DANIEL

SHARPENBURG

There is a place within you that is nothing but love, truth, and peace.

We can dwell there together. Come

sit with us. This event will include Si-

lent Illumination meditation and

some discussion. This is a designed to

be for both beginners and longtime

meditators. You don't have to be a

Buddhist or even have an interest in

spirituality to come sit with us. 7-8

p.m. Love offering. EMCLC, 6115 Nie-

man Rd., Shawnee. dan-

[email protected] to reg-

ister. 913-433-3963

JUNE 12

SAMPLE YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL

OILS

Sample Young Living essential oils as you discover their medicinal proper-

ties and how to use them for preven-

tion and healing your specific health

challenges. 6:30 p.m. EMCLC

JUNE 12

THE STONE TEMPLE

6:30 p.m., $15 OmniDimensional

Transformational group process utiliz-

ing stones, music & energy work.

Crescent Springs, Cres-

centSprings.net. 913-341-2044.

JUNE 12-14

ISSSEEM 22ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE

AT UNITY VILLAGE

Moved from Colorado to KC! 40 cut-

ting-edge forum presentations, op-

portunity for lunch with the present-

ers, including Norm Shealy, limited to

300 persons. See ad on back page

or http://holosuniversity.org/issseem-conference.html.

JUNE 14

ONENESS FAMILY COURSE

Come have a wonderful, healing,

spiritual experience with the whole

family! Kids and parents have course

material and meditations tailored to

their ages. Ages 6-14/15 9:30-2:30 In

Merriam, KS

Investment-$100 per family

Angela Reed 913-514-4986

JUNE 14


102 NE Green Street, Lees Summit,

MO 64063 7pm $15

JUNE 14

TUNE INTO YOUR WELL-BEING

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Your Well-

ness Connection. Cost $20. More info

and to register: http://www.yourwellnessconnection.com/

event-calender/tune-into-your-well-

being-3

JUNE 14 & 15

REIKI I & REIKI II CLASSES & ATTUNE-

MENTS

By Emily Foster, Reiki Master/Teacher,

at Connie Crash’s in Shawnee, 10

a.m. – 5 p.m. Reiki I Saturday: $150.

Reiki II Sunday: $175. Both classes:

$300. Register: [email protected] or

913.669.2026.

JUNE 18

FINDING HOLY SPIRIT MOTHER

7 - 8:30 pm. Shirley Fessel, a profes-

sional educator with Di-vine Balance, will be present new

research and photographed arti-

facts of women's leadership in early

Christianity on DVD at 7:00 pm on

Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at EM-

CLC, 6115 Nieman Rd, Shawnee, KS.

A Sacred Circle will follow for partici-

pants. RSVP at [email protected] by

June 17 or call 816 651 5997. Space is

limited.

JUNE 19

OPEN HOUSE AT LOTUS YOGA

So much more than Yoga! Explore

our Wellness Center at 15053 Nall in

Leawood. 5 – 8 p.m., huge givea-

ways, kids’ activities, fun for all! Info:

www.lotusyogakc.com.

JUNE 20

KC MASTERMIND

Noon-1:30. Bring a sack lunch and listen to Carol Henderson discuss

EmoTrance, a therapy that allows

uncomfortable feelings to flow easily

and naturally out of your body. It is

easy to do and easy to learn. $10 at

the Evolving Magazine Conscious

Living Center, 6115 Nieman, Shaw-

nee. [email protected] to

register.

JUNE 20-21

REFLEXOLOGY

Fri from 6-10 p.m., Sat from 9:00 – 6:00

at WellSpring School of Allied Health.

$204. Register: Jaclyn Sherrer at 816-

523-9140 ext 107.

www.wellspring.edu.

JUNE 21

PRS: TAPPING EXAMPLES & DEMOS

With Virginia Mofid, 7 – 10 p.m.

at Westwood Community Center,

4700 Rainbow Blvd. Westwood, KS. More info: www.prskc.org. Non-

members $5.

JUNE 21

BRIAN HENKE GUITAR CONCERT

$10, 7-9 p.m. at Aquarius, 3936

Events


Broadway (rear entrance),


6303.

JUNE 21

AKASHIC RECORDS MEET-UP

Come explore timelessness in the

Akashic Records. Transcend past, pre-

sent and future. Immerse in the energy

of now. 10-11 a.m., (love offering) EM-

CLC 6115 Nieman Road, Shawnee, KS

RSVP to host: Stephanie Forcier, 816-

260-2438 stepha-

[email protected]

JUNE 21

AKASHIC RECORD SESSIONS

Treat yourself to a personal Akashic

Records Session with Stephanie Forcier

and connect to the path of your inner

wisdom. 11:30 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.,

(discounted rates) EMCLC, 6115 Nie-

man Road, Shawnee, KS

www.InnerWisdomEvolution.com Call

Stephanie for appt: 816-260-2438

JUNE 21 AND 22

ENERGY WORKSHOP FOR THE ORACLE

CARD READER

Learning to control and direct your

energy can add a new facet of accu-

racy and intuition to your readings.

John Hoefer and Sarah Van Ness at

Core Star 10:00 - 5:00 each day $295

www.CoreStarEnergyHealing.com

JUNE 22

SOFT ISLAND TOUCH

For massage therapists. Sunday, 2 – 6

p.m. at WellSpring School of Allied

Health. $68. Register: Jaclyn Sherrer at

816-523-9140 ext 107.

www.wellspring.edu.

JUNE 22


Antioch Park, 6501 Antioch Rd. Merri-

am KS, Shelter #2

7pm $15

JUNE 22

MAKING SENSE OF THE PSYCHIC SENSE

With Karen Glasgow-Follett. $20 sug-

gested donation. 4-6 p.m. at Aquarius,

3936 Broadway (rear entrance),


6303.

JUNE 23 (4 WEEKS)

THE BUSINESS OF WRITING WITH JILL

DUTTON

$72 Four Mondays from 7-8:30 p.m.

[email protected] to register.

JUNE 26

EARTH WALK

Experience self-healing through con-

nection with the natural world.

Journey into your inner landscape.

Daniel Moler (teacher, artist, writer,

shamanic practitioner) will be teach-

ing the primary concepts of shamanic

practice and leading a meditative

journey for healing and connection. 7-

10 p.m. Love Offering: $30 EMCLC,

6115 Nieman Rd., Shawnee. Register

on Facebook: https://

www.facebook.com/

events/1514073505487411/

JUNE 28

FREE SHAMANIC BREATHE AMERICA

JOURNEYING

Deep cyclical breathing, evocative

music and energetic bodywork to

communicate with your higher self. 9

a.m. – 6 p.m. in KCMO. Space lim-

ited; RSVP: www.sacredspirals.org.

JUNE 28

CRESCENT SPRINGS MYSTIC FAIR

Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Please join us for

Readings, Sessions, Sales & Treats!

CrescentSprings.net. 913-341-2044

JUNE 28

RELEASE YOUR BRAKES: DISCOVER

WHAT HOLDS YOU BACK


McGloin and Denise Mills, 8:30 a.m –

Noon, location TBA. See ad in this issue

and/or www.igniteyourlifekc.com.

JUNE 28-29

REIKI I CERTIFICATION

With Cindy Lais 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

and June 29th 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Re-

ceive the initial attunements and in-

struction for opening to the life force

energy which heals on all levels – emotional, mental, physical and spir-

itual. There will also be time allotted

during class to practice giving and

receiving Reiki. Cindy is a traditional

Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki Master, spiritual

teacher, coach, intuitive and healer.

EMCLC, 6115 Nieman, Shawnee. $200

Space is limited. To register or for

more information, contact Cindy at

[email protected] or 816-308-

3970

JULY 8

CLEARING AND TRANSFORMING YOUR

ENERGY AROUND MONEY-

Begin shifting your energy around

money, freeing you to be more pur-

poseful and prosperous. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. $25 Vivian Faulkner, Money

Coach and Energy Healer 913-735-

3183 Core Star Energy Healing School,

6045 Martway, Mission, KS

JULY 12-13

LAWRENCE METAPHYSICAL FAIR

Sat. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Sun. 11 a.m. to

6 p.m. at Douglas County Fairgrounds.

$5 adult, under 12 free. Contact Carol

Brown on Facebook (and enter con-

test!) or car-

[email protected]. Various Healing Modalities, Intuitive Readers,

Hypnotherapy, Astrology, Iridology,

Crystals/Gemstones/Minerals, Jewelry/

Clothing, Artists, Music for the Soul,

Oils/ Incense/Candles, General Gift

Items, Indigenous Crafts, Egyptian and

Peruvian Artifacts.

JULY 15

LIGHTS CAMERA ACTION! TAKE STEPS

TOWARD YOUR IDEAL LIFE


McGloin and Denise Mills, 5:30 – 9 p.m., location TBA. See ad in this issue

and/or www.igniteyourlifekc.com.

ONGOING

ONENESS AWAKENING COURSE

Experience the bliss and healing from

several aspects of the Oneness move-

ment including teachings, healing

processes and an ancient spiritual

celebration. Facilitated by Oneness

trainer-Angela Reed. Investment-$225,

early bird-$199 Unity Church of Over-

land Park 913-514-4986

SERENITY PAUSE™ MEDITATION

7 DAYS A WEEK - 365 DAYS A

YEAR, 12:10pm-12:40pm

and 5:30pm—6:00pm, Myrtle Fillmore

Chapel, Includes instruction and dis-

cussion. Serenity Pause™ meditation

sessions are available to people form

all walks of life and from all religious

backgrounds and spiritual traditions.

These sessions are offered daily at

scheduled times throughout the week, making it easy for you to drop by and

drop in to a place of peace and se-

renity - away from the hustle and bus-

tle of daily life. No previous meditation

experience is necessary. Each medita-

tion time includes meditation instruc-

tion, time to sit, and time to discuss.

Both chairs and mat/cushions are pro-

vided. All Serenity Pause™ meditation

sessions are offered on a love offering

donation basis. Unity Temple on the

Plaza, 707 W. 47th St, KCMO 64112

www.unitytemple.com or call 816-561-

4466

REIKI CIRCLE AT UNITY CHURCH OF

OVERLAND PARK

10300 Antioch, OPKS. 2nd and 4th

Mondays 7-9pm. Love offering. All

welcome. Receive a Reiki treat-

ment. For flier email ka-

[email protected]. 816-523-4440 HEALTH AND HEALING WITH ENERGY

MEDICINE MEETUP GROUP

Monthly Meetup Sun at 7pm. Veteran

energy healer Randy Veitenheimer

will discuss various aspects of energy

healing followed by Q&A. Find us on

Meetup.com for more info.

KANSAS CITY MEDITATION GROUP

Join us for meditation, chanting and

inspirational readings from Parama-

hansa Yogananda, Sundays at 10

a.m. Visit kcmeditation.com for more

information or call 816-799-5544

ENERGY HEALING SESSIONS FOR

CANCER PATIENTS

By Appointment. Since 2005 the Kan-

sas City Healing Project has been

providing energy healing sessions for

cancer patients. Our clients have

been experiencing a reduction of their stress, anxiety and pain levels

from their treatment and disease. Do-

nation basis. Contact John Hoefer at

816-718-6358 for details.

KansasCityHealingProject.org


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