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A Guide for Conscious Living

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September 2013 ~ Vol. V, Issue 7



Departments: Journey to Wholeness 6

Wisdom Within 7

In the Kitchen w/Bonnie 10

Food First! 11

Revelations 9

Horoscope 16

Events 18

Publisher Jill Dutton

913-944-1298 [email protected]

Editorial Assistants

Judy Kirkpatrick Mary Stalnaker

Ad Design Ana Inacio

Contributors

Bethany Klug, Jude LaClaire, Karen Marie, Aluna Michaels, Jane

Murray, Bonnie Rabicoff, Nancy Russell, Suzette Scholtes, Sharon Valleua,

Kim Wedman

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“Private Paradigm” 36”x24” Oil on Canvas Penny Thieme’s work is available at the VALA Gallery, 5834 Johnson Drive, Mission KS 66202. Her work will be featured in an exhibition in “Garden of Jungian Delights,” presented by the K. C. Friends of Jung November 8th, 6pm-9pm and creative workshop November 16th, 9am-3pm. www.pennythieme.com, www.valagallery.org, www.kcjung.org

Features...

Trezo Mare...10 Fat: To Fear or Not?...11

Aging Well...14

Health & Aging...14

Dear Friend,

I celebrate a milestone birthday in September, so it feels appropriate that the theme this month is about aging well and body image. I think back to when I was 35 and an artist created a body cast of my figure. It was excruciatingly painful to look, real-ly look, at my body and its imperfections. Instead of my flaws, the artist pointed out the artistic beauty of my body — the curve of my collar bone, the feminine fullness of my belly — and suddenly my perception changed.

Fifteen years later and about the same number of pounds heavier, I am more content with my body and my age than I was at 35. Maybe it is the grace and wisdom that come with age. Maybe I’ve learned self-acceptance. Whichev-er the case, it is a wonderful achievement to be happy with who I am and what I’ve become. I believe our body image and the way it reflects our age come from an inter-nal barometer. I know a woman in her 70s who didn’t celebrate birthdays be-cause of her religion — and thus didn’t know her age. When I see her, I see her as ageless. And it’s reflected in her demeanor. She’s vibrant, active, full of en-ergy and joy — and ageless. While we can’t all “forget” our age, we can let go of the limiting beliefs that there are restrictions at certain ages. Whenever I read about a woman in her 60s who performs gymnastics, or a woman in her 70s who took up weight lifting in her 50s, I am inspired, awed and filled with the knowing of how I want to be when I grow up.

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FIBROMYALGIA COALITION TO HOST

HEALTH AND HEALING RETREAT,

OCT. 18-20 The Fibromyalgia Coalition will host a 3-day Health and Healing Retreat October 18-20 at the Elms Hotel and Spa in Ex-celsior Springs, Mo. The presentation theme “Health and Healing” focuses on successful treat-ments for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and other chronic pain condi-tions, and will offer information on how former sufferers have reversed their symptoms. “Fibromyalgia sufferers can find hope and help at this retreat, and that’s the most important thing,” said Yvonne Keeny, FCI founder and executive direc-tor. “The retreat will give patients an opportunity to stay informed and find solutions that work for them.” For more informat ion, visi t www.fibrocoalition.org or call 913-384-4673.

About the Fibromyalgia Coalition International Founded in 2000 in Mission, Kan., the Fibromyalgia Coalition International is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has grown significantly since begin-ning as a support group in 1998. The coalition has helped many people change their lives for the better by providing support group meetings, awareness outreach, research efforts, annual conferences, continuing educa-tion for healthcare professionals, and by publishing one of the nation’s top fi-bromyalgia magazines.

News

RELAXATION TECHNIQUES FOR

CHILDREN PRESENTED IN NEW BOOK

Picture book emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance, teaches

children to relax

Stress is not a word commonly associ-ated with children, but in this increas-ingly busy and demanding world chil-dren are facing the realities of living with stress earlier and earlier in their lives. Lisa Hemmings and Allan O’Keefe, who have extensive experience working with children suffering from a variety of problems from stress to anxiety, have developed a number of resources that teach children how to manage their stress. Imagine Me With The Three Owls is a children’s picture book that teaches chil-dren how to use their imaginations and the importance of self-acceptance. This book takes readers or listeners on a re-laxing journey through the magic of na-ture during nighttime and is a great ac-tivity that parents and children can en-

joy together. “We wanted parents to be able to do this activity at home with their chil-dren,” Hemmings said. “Both the parent and the child will both feel more relaxed after reading the story and these feelings can have a positive effect on the whole family.” Visit www.lisahemmings.com or www.pathofcalm.com. Available at www.amazon.com, www.bn.com and www.balboapress.com.


ADULT NEW READERS AND

LOCAL AUTHORS SHARE STAGE TO PROMOTE

LITERACY IN FIFTH ANNUAL POWER OF

READING: A CELEBRATION OF

THE WRITTEN WORD

Co-sponsored by The Writers Place and Literacy Kansas City

Learning to read is a gift we give

ourselves, no matter what our age.

Adult students of Kansas City Literacy

will share heartfelt stories about how

reading has transformed their lives at

the fifth annual Power of Reading: A

Celebration of the Written Word, 6:30

p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, at

the Kansas City Public Library, Tru-

man Forum Auditorium, 4801 Main

St., Kansas City, Mo. A free reception

will begin at 6 p.m. in the lobby.

Local authors also will read original

writings and reveal the impact of

reading in their lives. Writers include

The Recipe, featuring Theodore

“Priest” Hughes and Desmond “337”

Jones, cookbook author Judith Fertig,

freelance writer and editor Grace Suh,

and poet Chato Villalobos. Nick

Haines of KCPT will emcee.

Approximately 225,000 adults in

the Kansas City area function at the

lowest literacy level. Literacy is the

ability to read, write, compute and use

technology at a level that enables an

individual to reach his or her full po-

tential as a parent, employee and

community member.

This free event is sponsored by The

Writers Place, Literacy Kansas City,

Friends of the Library, Rainy Day

Books, and Open Circle. To make a

reservation, call 816-701-3407 or visit

www.kclibrary.org.

News

NEW BOOK RELEASE

Celebrate the release of the new

book, Living Beyond the Veil: How

My Mystical Incidences May Help

You and Your Rainbow or Crystal

Children, by Marcia Sandels. Pub-

lished by Xlibris in June 2013. Mar-

cia has written an informative book

sharing her journey of 40 years with

extrasensory perception (ESP) expe-

riences. A glossary of these extrasen-

sory terms is included in the Intro-

duction. She also offers practical tips

towards honoring these spiritual abil-

ities. Her research into understand-

ing these God-given talents will open

the doorway for you, and your chil-

dren, into a love, joy, and apprecia-

tion of them. Marcia’s book can be

categorized as Self-Help, Motivation-

al, and Spiritual.

Contact the author personally at

her website, www.marciasandels.com

to leave a comment on her Guest

Book page or to receive an auto-

graphed copy along with a gift; her

email address is also available there.

Please “Like” her Facebook fan page,

“Marcia Sandels, Writer”.

Living Beyond the Veil is available

f r o m w w w . x l i b r i s . c o m ,

w w w . a m a z o n . c o m , a n d

www.barnesandnoble.com in either

ebook or print format. Distributors,

call 888-795-4274, ext. 7879.


“The crystal statue stood in the garden, among the ros-es. She had once been a human child, but now she spar-kled in the early sun…her mouth was sad and perfect, like a crystal rose…the statue did not seem dead and

she was not alive either. She had simply stopped some-where, along the road of time.”

The Crystal Child by Barbara Wersba

T he story of the Crystal Child is really an apt metaphor for the life journey of many people. When trauma, abuse, neglect, illness or other stressors inter-fere with child and adult development,

there are real consequences. The lasting effect for many people is that part of their being is frozen in time, like the crystal child. This moving story of the crystal child and the boy, who loved her into life, could be your story. Loss through death, mental or physical illness, substance abuse, neglect or trauma, is the story of many people. When we experience some kind of loss or trauma in our developing years, we can stay frozen in some part of our being as we continue our life journey. As we go through life transitions these learned responses surface and give us an opportunity to heal. The natural response of the body-mind when con-fronted with danger, threat or loss, is to send in the emergency bio-chemical troops. Chemicals are pumped into the system, which assist the person in meeting the danger, surviving and being safe. Sometimes, this is accompanied by a conscious response to the situation. It could be something like this, “I have to take care of things. No one else is going to do it.” or “I will stop the feelings, the tears, or I will be hurt more.” Consciously or unconsciously, the infant, child or adult makes the decision to shut down, to freeze certain emotions and psychophysical responses to the situation.

It is important to identify the moment of shifting away from the whole self. This is the key to change. This is often not in one’s conscious memory. If the events happened at a pre-verbal age (before age 2) or pre-cognitive age (before age 7), the memories will be stored in different parts of the brain-body. Paying at-tention to dreams, daydreams and utilizing guided im-agery, trance or hypnosis, the person comes face to face with his or her crystal child. Becoming aware of sensory processes, the body and emotions can also be helpful. I assist the person in re-framing the event, calling on the resources of his/her adult self, other mentors, helpers and powerful figures (past, present and imaginary) to help the child to feel safe, loved and have direction that is appropriate for that developmental stage of his or her

life. I also use the Neurobehavioral Program for release of trauma. This is the first step in the journey to awakening the crystal child within you. Remember that the ordinary everyday traumas of life, can, at anytime, create the ‘crystallizing effect.’ Our job is to know when this has happened and work to reawaken the frozen part at a more appropriate time, when help and safety is availa-ble. The gardener in the story of The Crystal Child has the wisdom to know what we would do well to remem-ber as we care for ourselves or others. “The boy was young and did not know the mysteries that life held…the gardener…did know that one day the crystal girl would move or speak. That is why he talked to her every morning. That was why he took care of her.” As we go through life transitions, the frozen parts of ourselves can awaken and we can heal the wounds, moving forward as more whole beings. Be the gardener of your being. Respond with care and love, ask for help when needed, travel the journey of healing change. Jude LaClaire, Ph.D., LCPC, LCSW is a counselor, educator and author. For counseling appointments, semi-nars, training, speaking engagements or information on Neurobehavioral Programs or Imago Couple Therapy call 913-322-5622. For more infor-mation about Jude LaClaire or the Kansas City Holistic Centre go to www.kcholistic.com [email protected].

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

The Crystal Child

It is important to identify the

moment of shifting away from the

whole self. This is the key to change.


P rocrastinating was an issue for me for part of my life. When incorporat-ing my own business in 1994, I made the choice to

end this oppressive habit. Like a turtle pulling into its shell, putting tasks or projects off slows your success. You are standing still as the world passes you by.

A personal growth seminar brought out that the habit of procrasti-nation is actually an unconscious choice to “punish” yourself. That hit me as such an unloving choice! These days I’ll joyfully arise at 5:30 a.m., if needed, to finish a project. Think of it this way: If I put it off maybe I do not want to “win” at an unconscious level. So I stay stuck in the mud of fear or self-pity when I procrastinate.

How did I end this habit?

l. Understand the psychology of what is happening. Over-ride it with conscious choice. When we value our-selves and recognize that what we do, say, create, and offer “matters” to our colleagues, business, and families, your motivation will increase.

2. Break it into chunks. If a project is large or feels overwhelming, I break it into stages. Last fall we produced a 40-page anniversary magazine. Rather than feeling overwhelmed, I created a mock up and got excited! Then I categorized the book into sections. This beautiful book came together with elegance and ease.

3. Ask for Help. Another lesson for me was to understand that together is better. As self-esteem grows we are comfortable in asking for help. A great way to ask for what you want is use the words “are you willing” in the request. If stated this way, I give the other person permission to make an empowered choice. Using the “are you willing” state-ment creates an avenue for dialogue. This helps us stay clear of “controlling” or manipulating others. Try it! People love to help one another when the tenor is friendly and non-threatening.

4. Stay Awake to Limiting Emo-tions. Yesterday in my office with a pile of work on the desk, I began to feel anx-ious. I went to the Yoga School, did

some poses, and became quiet. Ah-Hah! I recognized the fear behind the anxiety and quickly worked out a solution. Stay awake to your ego too. Watch out for “poor little me I have so much work to do.” What I do is make it fun. I remem-ber I love my work and this place!

Winners never put off what may be

done today. Remember, if you set a goal and it remains on your do-list week to week, this begins to diminish your self-esteem. As a conscious adult, every day I trust my esteem is building. Feels great to not procrastinate!

Suzette Scholtes has won awards for her writing and community service includ-ing one from Writers Digest for non-fiction. Teaching yoga and writing are her passions. At The Yoga School, she shares the 8,000 year old yoga tradition

of practicing health and happiness, whether 18 or 80. Here, be met with a smile and learn to love your life. At

10400 W. 103rd Street, Overland Park. Check it out at www.theyogastudio.com

or [email protected] or 913-492-9594.

Wisdom Within—by Suzette Scholtes

End Procrastination—It’s Good for You

6301 Rockhill Road Suite #106 KCMO 64131 [email protected] ~ 816.960.4525

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Winners never put off

what may be done

today. Remember, if

you set a goal and it

remains on your do-list

week to week, this

begins to diminish

your self-esteem.


Jay Peters M.S., D.MIN

For a consultation call: (913) 339-9591

• Licensed Professional Counselor • Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist • Certified Hypnotherapist • Addiction Specialist • Spiritual Counseling

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Revelations—by Karen Marie

Quantum Healing Hypnosis

D olores Cannon pioneered Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique more than 30 years ago. I chose to train with her because this is a powerful method of hypnosis that expands our awareness

and consciousness. During these sessions, clients are able to transcend physical reality, sometimes seeing past lives and often learning about other dimen-sions. There is also an opportunity for clients to receive answers to their life questions. Everyone goes in and out of trance every single day. Alpha is a light level of trance. We are in the alpha trance state when we daydream, watch TV, or stare at the highway while driving. The theta trance state is a deeper level of trance and is often accessed by the Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique. Everyone expe-riences theta trance state twice a day, right before they go to sleep and just as they awaken. Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique allows us to contact what we refer to as the ‘subconscious’, but it is the higher self, over soul, or guides and angels. The subconscious has access to the Akashic Records --the records of everything that has ever happened to that soul. Clients always bring a list of questions to a ses-sion. Their questions are answered by the subcon-

scious. They often ask about their life purpose, why particular relationships do not work, or why they in-stantly feel a connection with someone. They ask about jobs, life changes, challenges and specific health issues. Healing can take place at this time. One client learned how she could leave her lucrative career and successfully pursue the more creative career she desired. She also learned about her unborn child and the significance of her relationship with this child. A client who lost a spouse was able to let go of his wedding ring and other belongings after a single ses-sion. Several clients have connected with loved ones that have transitioned to spirit. Many clients have re-ceived guidance about relationships. The key to a successful session is being able to relax, let go, and allow the images to unfold. When clients let go of their analytical, logical minds and their need to be in control, much healing can take place. This technique is completely safe. Clients can stop a session at any-time. This is about choosing to let go and allowing the healing to occur. Experiencing a past life regression is like watching a movie. You watch each scene not knowing what will happen next. Yet, as the scene unfolds, you learn what happens next: and, you learn about significant events that are impacting your current life. There is always a

connection between the past life and the client’s current life. Meditation, prior to the session, enhances the likeli-hood of a successful session. Meditation is a relaxation process much like hypnosis. It also involves an altered state of trance that expands one’s awareness. It involves letting go of expectations by just allowing thoughts to be as they are. There may be a moment of complete stillness and peace – a gap between thoughts. The more one meditates, the longer these peaceful non-thoughts will last. This hypnosis technique allows access to information that is not normally accessible to the conscious mind. The information that comes through is truly amazing. There is so much love and comfort shown to the client during a session. It is a privilege and honor for me to do this work. To learn more about this technique, go to www.dolorescannon.com. Karen Marie www.co-createnow.com [email protected] (913) 954-9701

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T his month, we celebrate the Harvest at Trezo Mare in Briarcliff Village. Exec-utive Chef, Robert Padilla, works with Providence

Farms (organic grower in Trenton, Mis-souri) to determine his seasonal menus. Chef creates his signature dishes with the last of the season's asparagus, heir-loom tomatoes and fresh peaches. Chef and his cooks worked over a year to achieve, what they believe, is the perfect pork chop. You can join the Celebration of the Harvest September 10th, at Trezo Mare's annual Harvest Dinner.

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 Develop-ment 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 Se-ries.” To view the entire foodie se-ries, inthekitchenwithbonnie.com

Brine for Double Bone-In Pork Chop 5 oz granulated suger 5 oz. kosher salt 2 garlic cloves - peeled 2 cinnamon sticks 10 whole cloves 2 star anise 2 bay leaves Combine all ingredients and bring to boil. Cool to room temperature. Brine chops in refrigerator for 12 to 24 house. Rinse brine from pork chops before placing in marinade Herb Marinade for Double Pork Chop 2 oz thyme, finely chopped 2 oz oregano, finely chopped 2 oz rosemary, finely chopped 6 oz parsley, finely chopped zest of 2 lemons 6 oz olive oil Wisk ingredients together. Marinade pork chops in refrigerator for 2 hours or up to 2 days. Cook the Pork Chop Lightly dredge the marinated pork chop in flour. Sear in a hot sauté pan with 2oz of blended oil. Once seared on both sides, place sauté pan in a 400 degree oven for about 15-20 minutes. Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes 5 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, scrubbed but not peeled 2 oz roasted garlic cloves 1/2 pound butter 10 oz heavy cream salt & pepper to taste Bring potatoes to a boil in salted water. Cook

until tender and drain. Heat cream, garlic & butter in a sauce pan and add to cooked & drained potatoes. Mash or wisk potatoes to desired consistency (do not use a food pro-cessor as potatoes will become gummy). Season to taste. Peach Chutney 10 pounds fresh peaches - pealed, pitted and rough chopped 10 oz granulated sugar 10 oz honey 3 cups apple cider vinegar 1 shallot - rough copped 2 oz fresh ginger - peeled, grated, then squeezed to extract juice pinch of red chili flakes salt & pepper to taste Combine all ingredients in a sauce pan and bring to boil. Simmer until mixture reduces to a syrup consistency. Cool, then blend to desired consistency. Trezo Mare Caprese Salad 3 slices fresh mozzarella 3 slices heirloom tomatoes 3 basil leaves 1/2 oz baby arugula 1/4 oz balsamic vinegar reduction 1/4 oz extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper to taste. Shingle the tomatoes and cheese (alternating tomato and cheese). Lightly drizzle a bit of the olive oil and over the tomato and cheese, then season with salt and pepper. In a mix-ing bowl, combine the arugula, basil, olive oil and salt and pepper Lay the greens over the tomatoes and cheese slices. Finish with bal-samic reduction

In the Kitchen with Bonnie—by Bonnie Rabicoff

Trezo Mare

Caprese Salad of Heirloom Tomatoes, House-Made Mozzarella & Garden Herbs and a Double Bone-In Pork Chop with Grilled Asparagus,

Garlic Infused Mashed Potatoes topped with a Peach Chutney


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I t’s not that black and white. While the days of the very low fat diet are certainly over, what role should fat play in our diet?

Fat is essential to human survival. The outer layer of every cell, called the cell membrane, is made of fat. Receptor sites are embedded in the cell membrane. Hormones and nutrients are just some of the things that literally plug into to the receptors initiating metabolic pro-cesses. If the membrane is too fluid or stiff, the shape of the receptors becomes distorted. Hormones and nutrients don’t plug in properly and metabolic processes go awry. Too much saturated fat and trans-fat makes the membrane stiff, but not enough saturated fat makes them too fluid. We need both saturated and unsaturated fats. The brain, the nervous system and all the nerves that go to our organs and muscles are made of fat. Too little fat in the diet can cause mental illness, de-mentia, irregular heart beats and even heart attacks. By now, everyone knows the perils of trans-fats. Their use has been banned in New York City restaurants. I also advise staying away from margarine, any vege-table oil spreads, including ones touted as trans-fat free, and oils packaged in a clear bottle. Many people are surprised that I recommend steering clear of cano-la oil. Canola oil is high in omega-3 fatty acids. It is almost exclusively heat or chemically processed, which renders the omega-3 fatty acids useless. Remember heat, light and oxygen destroy omega-3 fatty acids. I’ve never seen Canola oil in a dark bottle. Additionally, most Canola oil is made from genetically modified seed. I urge everyone to buy organic as much as possible in order to avoid ge-netically modified foods. I encourage people to get their fat primarily from whole food sources, such as avocado, raw nuts and seeds, their butters and mylks, olives, coconut, raw chocolate, wild and grass-fed to point of slaughter poultry and meat, and safer fish. Author and nutrition researcher Joel Fuhrman, MD, advocates getting fats exclusively from whole food sources, that is, no oil whatsoever. He has a point. Oil is processed food. It’s calorie

dense and severely nutrient depleted compared to its whole food source. Most people do not know that the heart-healthy benefits attributed to olive oil occur only in the presence of vegetables. Olive oil alone causes endothelial dys-function, a disordered metabolism of the blood vessel walls that can lead to clot-ting, atherosclerosis, high blood pres-sure and aneurysms. I haven’t given up oil, yet. I recom-mend extra virgin olive oil, sold in a dark bottle, used cold. The most nutrient dense olive oils have a strong, bitter taste and greenish hue. For cooking I advise grape seed oil, coconut oil or ghee made from organic unsalted butter. So, let go of your fat fears. You need fat! Use oils judiciously, but enjoy a vari-ety of fats from whole sources daily. Bethany Klug is a phy-sician for whom food is a doorway to personal, community and plane-tary health. Learn more about her prac-tice of “Restoring Health with Holistic Medicine” at 913-642-1900 and www.healthspankc.com.

Food First!—by Bethany Klug, D.O.

Fat: To Fear or Not?

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T he truth is we are all aging. How we manage this inevitable process makes all the difference in how long we live and how we feel. The ‘anti-aging’ industry would have us believe that if we can just get all our hormones back to the

levels they were when we were young, we will feel young and perhaps never die. Honestly, though, aging is a wonderful process that offers us the wisdom of experience and the free-dom to be our true selves. Attempting to ignore or avoid that process cheats us out of an important part of the life cycle. But we all want to be as healthy as possible as we age, mini-mize pain and disability, be physically and mentally active, then die peacefully in our sleep (or maybe during sex). How can we achieve these goals? Primarily through our lifestyle choices. Dr. Lester Breslow, often called “Mr. Public Health”, was dean of the UCLA School of Public Health for many years (including the time I was an undergraduate and medical stu-dent there). He followed 7,000 people for 35 years in Alameda County, California and matched their lifestyle choices with longevity and disability. He found these seven lifestyle habits correlated strongly with healthy aging:

• Get a good night’s sleep of seven or eight hours. • Exercise 30 minutes at a time, several times a week.

Walking vigorously is a top choice.

• Forget the scales. Eat moderately to maintain weight in relation to height.

• Eat breakfast every day.

• Eat meals regularly, don’t eat between meals, and don’t skip meals.

• Don’t drink at all or drink in moderation (those who “never drank” did not differ significantly from those who drank in moderation) .

• Don’t smoke. At all. A 60-year old following all seven habits was found to be as healthy as a 30-year old following three or fewer habits! Dr. Breslow was amazed at how living these habits actually pre-dicted future disability. After 10 years, a person following 4 or more habits had a 12.2 percent risk of disability; someone following 2-three habits had a 14.1 percent risk, and those following 0-1 habits had an 18.7 percent risk of disability at 10 years. Dr. Breslow died peacefully at home this past April at age 97, still active and tending his vegetable garden. To these excellent lifestyle choices we might add a few more practices that seem to show improved health and longevity for us as we age: maintain a purpose in life – whether volunteer-

ing to help others, tending a garden, caring for pets – we all need a good reason to get up every day. Maintain a “tribe” – social involvement and interactions are crucial for healthy aging. Keep learning – read books, take a class, ask questions. Our brains need exercise too! Is there a role for hormones as we age? Yes, indeed, for specific reasons and individually selected. Just to stop the aging process? I think not. But many women traversing the menopause transition have symptoms significant enough to warrant supplementation with carefully chosen hormones – estrogen and progesterone for some situations such as debili-tating hot flashes and night sweats that interrupt sleep. Tes-tosterone for men and women with low levels who have signif-icant symptoms may be indicated (but not all people develop low testosterone with aging). Sometimes other hormones such as DHEA or pregnenolone are deficient and can contribute to health-altering symptoms and problems (such as fatigue, poor sense of well-being, memory loss, etc) but not always. Some individuals have issues with thyroid or adrenal hor-mones, and may need support in these areas. Hormones should be used with care, used for a clear indication and pur-pose, and always under the supervision of a trained clinician. People with specific health problems may need carefully selected medications and/or supplements, but over-prescribing drugs and “polypharmacy” may have its own ad-verse consequences. Taking random supplements one hears about on the web, from friends, and even from Dr. Oz may have a downside as well. Keep it simple – less is more. The mainstay of healthy aging is lifestyle choice. Follow those seven habits and have a great journey!! Jane Murray, MD is the founder and medical director of the

Sastun Center of Integrative Health Care in Overland Park, KS where she practices family, integrative and functional medi-

cine with a variety of other partners in healing. 10875 Grandview, Overland Park, 913-345-0060,

www.sastuncenter.com

Feature—by Jane L. Murray, MD

Aging Well

H aven’t we all dreamed of the fountain of youth in one way or another? Who hasn’t thought they would love to live on and on and on? Are you the person that thinks somehow the reality of wrinkles, stiffness,

memory loss and lack of strength will never find you? Eden Energy Medicine can take you on a journey that chal-lenges the aging process and helps you maximize your health as you get older. Travel with me for a few moments into the time of the here and now and the natural laws of our lives. We are leaving the wonderful months of Summer. They always seem to come and go too fast. This is the peak of the year. This is the time to play, vacation, and be outdoors. Youth and aliveness prevail throughout this season. All too soon, Fall is here and we begin another cycle. All life begins the journey of preparing for Winter. The leaves change and fall back to earth. We wind down and it is a time to let go and reflect. It can be a lovely graceful shift, as we witness Mother Nature going through yet another transformation--look around and drink in the graceful journey. And yet, in all the grace, there is often stress and the stress comes from how we handle change. Yes, this is a planet of constant change! At times we as hu-mans resist this change, which can lead to a disruption of our energy flow. This can lead to weakness and imbalance in our bodies, also known as “dis ease”. In Eden Energy Medicine there are fourteen meridians that we focus on. One of these is Triple Warmer (TW). Its job is to

protect us and is programmed to respond with the “fight or flight” mechanism. If it senses a threat it often overreacts, which creates disruption and imbalance. Helping TW find ways to feel safe in the world brings joy and ease to the body’s systems.

Here is a quick and easy way to calm Triple Warmer; it is a one minute exercise as follows: Place the palm of your right hand lightly on your chest,

and take the thumb and first finger of your left hand and touch them together. Now move the left hand with the thumb and first finger to your temple on the left side of your head. Rest lightly on the temple with the thumb and first finger and let the other three fingers rest lightly on the forehead. Sit back and breathe for 30 seconds with eyes closed. Switch sides and repeat.

Another simple and powerful protocol is called Hook up! It does exactly that...Hook you up! Try it:

With your left hand, put your middle finger lightly in your belly button and slightly pull up. At the same time take the middle finger of the right hand and lightly rest it on the bridge of the nose between the eyebrows (the area of the third eye) lightly pull up here simultaneously. Hold for 30 seconds or if you take a big sigh! Then let go, and you have hooked yourself up!

This technique can go a long way to bring blood back into the forebrain and calm your nerves. Have you ever thrown your hands up to your forehead and

said, “Oh my God”?! Well now you have some very focused and powerful tools to support that instant stress of 'OH My God', and begin to move through the changes. These protocols are based on the principles of energy. And Energy is deeply connected to health and aging. When we have enough energy we feel good, youthful and alive. If our energy gets caught in stress or bogged down in being over-whelmed, health can easily fade and aging can march at a faster clip. It is all about balance. These are the principles of energy and what is always shift-ing and changing. So, as we sail into Fall, I hope each of you have time to follow the journey of our seasons and Mother Nature. She is always showing us ways to stay present and live to our full potential. As we move into the Fall, see the lessons of letting go and preparing for the restoration of Winter to make way for the new. I contend that if we can take this message to heart in our own unique way, we will experience health while living through our lives at any age.

Be joyful and well.

Kim Wedman, EEMAP, BA, LMT, NCTMB has worked with the bod-ies' energies for over 30 years as a yoga instructor, EMT, Challenge Course instructor, massage thera-pist, Hakomi practitioner and cer-tified Energy Medicine practition-er, teacher and trainer. Since 1992, Kim has traveled, studied and taught with Donna Eden, author of Energy Medicine and Energy Medicine for Women. Kim is an Innersource Eden Energy Medicine Advanced Practitioner and is a founding and active faculty member of the EEM Cer-tification Program working with students and clients around the world. www.energymedicineusa.com

Feature—by Kim Wedman

Health & Aging


T here she is again… that woman who seems to be stalking you. She steals a sideways glance from the reflection of a car window as you pass by; or perhaps you’ll catch a glimpse of her in the

shiny cover of a public paper towel holder. Her ghost flutters in the eyes of those who talk to you, but stare - at her. It’s a shock to the system when our mental self-picture lags behind the reality of our changing selves. It seems time goes by faster with each birthday. The irony is just as time accelerates and it seems our energy and focus begin to wane, we’re called upon to put more effort into looking, feeling, thinking, expressing and being well. Given the blessing of time, it will happen to all of us. Shake off the shock of “the change” and make the choice to turn aging lemons into a juicy, delectable version of the real, new YOU by exercising a physical, spiritual and mental makeover. Moisturize inside out. Water rules. Nothing takes the place of it to puff up and rejuvenate maturing cells. What’s that? Don’t like water? Make your peace with it! Find large containers that appeal to you and fill them with water. Then flavor your water: Slice citrus fruits, cucumber, melon and mint. Any fruit, vegetable or herb can flavor water and make it interesting. Plus, eating all of those yummy fillers can help curb the appetite and satisfy key nutri-ents that further benefit cells throughout the body. Use layers of lotion. There are so many good lotions out there – the main thing is to use them a lot: face to feet. Put on one layer, let it dry and put on another layer (and another if you have time). For a skin hydra-tion boost, add aloe vera gel and vitamin E oil to your moisturizer. Hair thins, grays, and may come out. Hair and scalp need intense moisturizing and attention. Try a coconut oil wrap after your shampoo. Saturate the hair with coconut oil and cover with a plastic cap. Then play 30 minutes of your favorite old school jams on the CD or pod, and spend the next 30 minutes dancing full out while the conditioner processes. Rinse well with run-ning water; but make your last rinse cool water in a bowl into which you add a cup of apple cider vinegar to detangle and add shine. Consider a drop-dead dramatically gorgeous haircut. Or take a page from younger counterparts and incorpo-rate extensions, hairpieces, or even a full wig. Then there’s the grays – The decision to go gray is big; it should be accompanied by a style that makes you feel fine and flirty – be it short or longer. When we decide to continue to color our hair, however, we should choose between color and processes. If color trumps, there are processes designed to be kinder to hair that is dyed. If you have hair coming out, see your doctor. Ask to

have your thyroid and adrenals tested. An imbalance in either can affect not just your hair, but also energy, mood, healthy heart, and a multitude of other issues. If tests come out negative but symptoms persist, insist with your health care professional to keep looking for solutions. Ignore sweeping, one-size-fits-all, standards for “older women.” Defy the expected and define yourself for yourself, holding only to the rule that you will wear what looks good on and feels good to you. Speaking of feeling good, what about what’s in our heads? We live in a world of voyeuristic public scruti-ny, violence, videos in which women are objectified and sexualized, polarizing politics and paralyzing per-sonal opinion – often from people who call themselves friends. Do a gut check – how is what you’re watching, lis-tening to, playing, or participating in making you feel? Satisfied? Balanced? Valued? Or are you anxious? Frightened? Angry? How do the people around you make you feel? Have you “grandfathered” old relation-ships that have drained you since youth? Give yourself permission to free your mind and your life from the popular zeitgeist, what’s being talked

about around the water cooler, and old rusty relation-ships. Even if that means a media moratorium, or una-vailability to caustic relatives or friends. Vow to remake your mind by only giving it what is genuinely gratifying for your spirit. That brings us to the people in our lives. As we grow older and our family structures necessarily change, we begin to redefine family. Little do we know that rela-tionships we strike up at places like work, the gym, or school will become the next chapters of family over time. Nurture those relationships. Something as basic as card giving can be a mood-day-life saver, especially through times of trial. Set regular girls’ nights out. As you travel together, practice aerobic driver/rider-cize. (Safely, though!) Crank up the music and take turns calling out exercise moves like “tighten up those abs and shift your waist right, now shift your waist left; now add a shoulder lift…” As you’re in the mirror getting ready for the day, exercise by moving your waist in a “hoola hoop” mo-tion. (Bonus points for naked hoola-hooping where your partner can watch!) And don’t forget your kegels! That muscle in the-down-there needs exercise, as do all of your muscles, or it will create a problem. Ever seen what happens to old elastic? Yeah, it’s that serious. So choose a time and place where you will do your kegels every day. Walk. Join or start a walking club. Walk with your sweetheart, your dog, your grandchild, a good book, or your music. It’s great exercise, and when we walk we experience the world in a different way. We notice things that are really cool and satisfying, things we miss when riding the same route every day. Finally…your feet. Seriously consider relegating those stilettos to the closet hall of fame. Recover your posture and your equilibrium while walking away from the pain! There are so many cute shoes that don’t make you walk like a buffalo because they have distorted your pelvis, cramped your calves and attacked your arches. Oh, one more thing: love. Love the you that's here in this time and space; love the people who celebrate birthdays with you – celebrate them and tell them, “I love you” unselfconsciously and unconditionally. And when people see that person you’ve become and say, “You look fabulous!” You say, “Thank you! I work at it!” And mean that!

Sharon Valleau is a sociologist, writer, and Creative who works with individual artists and companies to establish or enhance a logical and lasting brand. Watch for her upcoming book Personal and Professional Impres-sions Management, and join her for candid conversa-tions about cancer in the cancer dialogue network

(www.cancerdialogue.net).

Feature—by Sharon Valleau

The Blessings of Birthdays:

Tips & Tricks of Aging Well


Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22) Put an effort toward making new friends and starting new activities. As a Libra, you can focus solely on your relationship (or trying to have one), and become dependent and isolated. Sharing time with others will revitalize your partnership, since you’ll bring new energy back to it. If single, you could meet a new love through these changes! Also, maybe have a yard sale, since you have more money sitting around that you realize in unused stuff!

Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) There’s lots of career excitement as Mars heats up your work life! Keep visualizing changes and even more will manifest. Even if you’re quiet and “background-ish”, superiors are noticing your commitment and tal-ent. You’ll also be able to heal old misunderstandings or challenges with friends or siblings. You might even have imagined issues that weren’t even there!

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) If your spiritual life is stale, find a way to invigorate it. Try a new yoga class; read different type of life phi-losophy books; visit a new church; explore new ways of mediating. Once you get excited about some-thing, try to stick with it for at least three months to get the deeper mes-sages. If partnered, get him/her in-volved. If single, you can meet someone new who is like-minded!

Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) Powerful Pluto is moving direct in your sign, helping you intuitively find solutions and bravely take ac-tions to heal your problems. The first step, however, is to meditate and send loving thoughts to yourself – be free from self-criticism and judgment. Also, visualize love sur-rounding other people you’re frus-trated with, as well as visualizing light around challenging situations. When answers come, things will smoothly mend!

Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) Relationships are getting better! If single, you can start a new connec-tion. If partnered, s/he will be eager to cooperate and make positive changes together. Like Capricorn pals, it’s vital to meditate before healing happens. Forgive everything about a situation and clear your heart of all negative expectations based on the past. Let your mind be fresh and open. Now you can move into a new consciousness, and feel new levels of joy unhindered by his-tory or subconscious sabotage!

Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20) Being a Pisces is all about exploring spiritual possibilities. It’s crucial to find like-minded pals who are as adventurous as you. Dare to speak about your interests. Try new churches, different yoga classes, attend metaphysical lectures. Maybe start a meditation group with friends. Meditation doesn’t have to be intense or complex -- just a sim-ple willingness to connect with your

soul. Also, financial issues will heal in surprising ways! Aries (March 21 – April 19) An exciting new relationship could be starting! Or a current connection can feel new, since you’ll resolve problems in an exciting and unusual way. Like Aquarius friends, let the past slip away and allow the present to bring a harmonious future not tainted by “issues.” Work difficulties can also resolve. Confide in a superi-or who you trust and they can “pull some strings” for you – and you’ll also build a deeper bond with that person.

Taurus (April 20 – May 20) Relationships will vastly improve if you meditate and see problems floating into the past. Release the anger and hurt. Ask the Universe for solutions and insights so issues do not re-occur. If you can do this pro-cess together, that’s awesome, but it will also work if you visualize alone. You might even glimpse a past life that is the root of your challenges. Then you’ll have keys to unlock the “stuck” energy!

Gemini (May 21 – June 20) Many issues of trust are healing! You’ll feel able to be closer to others, but mostly you’ll be able to trust yourself! Praise yourself for changes in how you handle emotional chal-lenges – and also how you can now trust yourself with money! Meditate to release shame about finances, sexuality and intimacy (they’re con-nected astrologically!). Then you

can receive all sorts of abundance when the Universe pours it on you! Cancer (June 21 – July 22) Relationships are healing so that you feel like a powerful unit moving ahead together, rather than two forces clashing against each other. If single, you can meet someone who’s cooperative and “on your page.” At work, there can be a new colleague or a healing with current one that helps you move ahead for great suc-cess on a new project! Finances will be strong, so enjoy your prosperity!

Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22) Energetic and optimistic Mars is in your sign! It’s a great time to make health changes. Implement ideas that you’re able to live with (Mars can veer toward extremes). Meditate on the most meaningful changes and why they are goals. For in-stance, not wanting to eat junk food because you don’t want to support big food corporations – rather than you just want to be thin. Respect your body so it can help you do the spiritual work you’re here to do! Aluna Michaels is a second-

generation astrologer and Soul Evo-lutionist practitioner. She also holds a Masters in Spiritual Counseling and has been teaching and consult-ing for more than two decades. Her

book Spiritual Gifts of the 12 Astrological Signs is now on Amazon 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

September 2013

Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22)

Happy birthday Virgo! Give yourself a gift by clearing out anger and dis-appointments from the past. Mars (empowerment) is sweeping through your subconscious, so you can heal from ways you sabotage joy. Also practice speaking clearly about your needs, so people know exactly what you want and can fulfill your desires!


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ENERGY WORK

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YOGA

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EDUCATION

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SEPTEMBER 1

PRE-EVENT SALE

50% off all clothing, shoes, bed and bath and accessories for Super Savers

Club card members only at Shawnee

Savers Location 13233 Shawnee Mis-

sion Parkway Shawnee KS 913-248-

1938. Actual 50% off sale event is on

September 2

SEPTEMBER 7

CHAKRA DANCE

Freeing, invigorating & inspiring! Guid-

ed chakra meditation for the mind

and the body. Learn to move in simple

ways for balancing your energy culmi-

nating in a joy-filled free-4-all! 6:30 - 9

p.m. Details & RSVP: Meetup.com -

Healing Journeys / 816-217-3359

SEPTEMBER 12

FIBROMYALGIA & CFS SUPPORT GROUP

MEETING

7-8:30 p.m., Countryside Christian

Church, 6101 Nall, Mission, Kansas. Call

913-384-4673 or e-mail in-

[email protected] to RSVP.

SEPTEMBER 13-14

THE AWAKENING COURSE

Heal the past, transform relationships

and awaken to a higher conscious-

ness through this transformational

weekend. Bring more love, peace and

prosperity into your life now! Details &

register: Meetup.com - Healing Jour-

neys / 816-217-3359

SEPTEMBER 13-15

GRAND OPENING WEEKEND EVENTS

Gala Event (September 13, 2013);

Kungflow Djedi Workshop (September

14-15; 1:00-3:00 p.m.); Awaken Open

House (September 14-15, 2013; 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.); Yoga Rocks the Park

(September 15, 2013; 9:00 a.m.-Noon)

Learn more online at

www.awakenwholelifecenter.com.

SEPTEMBER 14

INTRODUCTION TO ENERGY HEALING

WORKSHOP

9 am – 4 pm Core Star Energy Healing

School - 6045 Martway, Suite 104, Mis-

sion, KS 913-831-4422

www.CoreStarEnergyHealing.com

ZEN ARCHERY W/RICKY YUTUC

Create your own bamboo bow while

exploring what needs to be released

from within. This fun, energetic, sup-

portive and liberating class will include

supplies and your own bow to take

home. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., $250, limit 8

people. RSVP by 9-7: Mystic Treasures,

816-420-0820/Facebook.

ELVENDRUMS CD RELEASE PARTY

2 p.m.-4 p.m. Crescent Springs

www.CrescentSprings.net You’re all

invited to join in the fun & festivities of

Elvendrums’ latest CD release! CD’s

will be available!

SEPTEMBER 15-16

VIBRATIONAL HEALING W/RICKY YUTUC

& CONNIE “CRASH”

Presented by Connie “Crash” in Shaw-

nee, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. by appointment:

Ricky Yutuc (913) 522-1028 or Face-

book. Individual, Group, Couples and

Family Sessions. Ricky helps to reacti-

vate, then maintain, the cellular

memory of love through vibrational

healing — using Didgeridoos, bamboo

flutes, tuning forks and a Tibeten bowl.

He also deepens self-love by address-

ing physical, mental and spiritual issues

on the etheric level through crystal

healing, Reiki and intuitive counseling.

Unwanted “charges” that have been

affecting your current existence (and

causing physical and emotional pain)

are now “intuned” to the new 2013

energies. This transformation is record-

ed as a HEART SONG recorded through Ricky’s keyboard, and an MP3

will be gifted to recapture the

“intunement” during the challenges of

your daily life.

SEPTEMBER 17 & 24

ALICE BAILEY’S & DJWAL KHUL'S IM-

PARTED ESOTERIC PHILOSOPHY

Considered the “science of the mind,”

the thrust is to aid one in turning

'theory' into 'fact' in regards to coming

into conscious contact with Soul. A

facilitated discussion, series of 3: 9-

17, 9-24, 10-1. 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Mystic

Treasures, 816-420-0820/Facebook. SEPTEMBER 19

INTRO TO ASTROLOGY W/ELIZABETH

Fun and easy overview of Astrology

using examples of the people attend-

ing the class, $15, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

RSVP by 9-16: Mystic Treasures, 816-420

-0820/Facebook.

SEPTEMBER 21

MATTHEW SCHOENING: UNIQUE CELLO

CONCERT

Electric cellist, professional performer

and composer. Watching him perform

is a sight to behold. 7-9 p.m. at Aquari-

us, 3936 Broadway, 816-931-6303,

www.aquariusbooks.com.

SEPTEMBER 26 – 29

CORE STAR ENERGY HEALING FOUNDA-

TIONS CLASS

- Energy healing techniques and skills,

theory and hands on practice. Core

Star Energy Healing School 913-831-

4422

www.CoreStarEnergyHealing.com

SEPTEMBER 27

FAMILY NIGHT BLESSINGS

Our usual Friday Blessings circle is open

to children on the last Friday of the

month. Share the experience of uni-

versal, uplifting energy with your whole

family. Kids love it! 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.,

Love Offering. Details: Meetup.com -

Healing Journeys / 816-217-3359

SEPTEMBER 27-29

SOUL DISCOVERY – MAKE ROOM FOR A

MIRACLE, FEATURING ESTER NICHOL-

SON

Learn the difference between anger

and resentment, regain emotional

balance and spiritual mastery and

much more in this three-day workshop

with accomplished Hay House author

Ester Nicholson. For more information,

please visit

www.awakenwholelifecenter.com/

soul-recovery.

SEPTEMBER 28

FOUR PAWS PANTRY & SPA OPEN

HOUSE

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Pet communicator,

rescue groups, refreshments, swag bags to first 50, many great specials!

www.4pawspantry.com

SEPTEMBER 28

DIVINEU.COM SPECIAL EVENT:

Learn to live a guided life by changing

your energy signature -w/presenter

Greg Catchur. The following three

workshops will be presented at Aquari-

us Books: Dreams: (12:00-2:00) –Learn

how to live a guided life. Divine Align-

ment: (3:00-5:00) -Learn how to re-

claim your power. Manifesting Your

Hopes and Dreams: (6:00-7:30)-Learn

key secrets to manifesting

change. www.DivineU.com for more

info. Register now to save $20 thru

DivineU.com or Aquarius.

CRESCENT SPRINGS MYSTIC FAIR

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Please join us for Read-ings, Sessions, Sales & Treats!

www.CrescentSprings.net 913-341-

2044

OCTOBER 12-14

ADVANCED REIKI TRAINING/REIKI MAS-

TER

Learn the Master symbol and 2 Tibetan

symbols. Work with crystals. Strength-

en your healing energy and be able

to teach Reiki. 9am-6pm. $800 with

early deposit. CEs for nurses, massage

therapists, OTs. ICRT Licensed Reiki

Master, Leawood, KS. 816-523-

4440. ka-

[email protected] www.karenhar

rison.net

OCTOBER 18-21

CREATIVE AWAKENING YOGA RETREAT,

FEATURING KIM COPE TAIT

This four-day, three-night yoga prac-

tice and creative writing workshop

with accomplished yogi and author

Kim Cope Tait will awaken your body

and inspire your creative mind. For

more information, please visit

www.awakenwholelifecenter.com/

creative-awakening-yoga.

EVENTS


OCTOBER 30

THIS DAY I CANNOT SAY . . . An Evening of Rumi’s Poetry with Coleman Barks and cellist David Darling Presented at Unity Temple on the Plaza, 7 PM, by Kansas City Festival

of Faiths. $15 in advance/ $20 at door. www.festivaloffaithskc.org

OCTOBER 17-19

YOGA MASTER JUDITH HANSON LA-

SATER

Yoga practice will point us toward a deep Self-inquiry.

What values shape our practice, our teaching, our life? What is the best yoga for profound bodily and emotional ease? www.theyogastudio.com or [email protected] ONGOING

MORNING GENTLE YOGA

Wake up your body and soul with gentle yoga. Tues & Thurs, 7:30 -

8:30 a.m. Love Offering. Details & register: www.meetup.com/healing-journeys-with-Kaya 816-217-3359 NOW OPEN – ‘WHITE PETALS HAIR

STUDIO’

Visit us in the newly opened Solera

Salon, 12020 Blue Valley Parkway, Suite 256, Overland Park. See www.whitepetalshair.vpweb.com for specials! Michele L. Ryan Stylist/Owner. 913-530-7374

MONDAY ONENESS BLESSINGS

6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at The Harbor in Lee’s Summit. Experience this Bless-

ing that shifts your perspective of self and world. Don and Jessica Palmer: www.onenessattheharbor.com or 816-806-1838 to RSVP.

LUNCHTIME HATHA YOGA

NORTH KANSAS CITY

Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:30am-12:15pm $8.00 a class Call 816-645-1818 to RSVP 30 minute readings for $25.00 in North Kansas City Call for an appointment 816-645-1818 In Person Only

THE PSYCHIC LOUNGE

Join our community of spiritual seekers and conscious livers each week in the Psychic Lounge. Airs live Sunday’s at 8 pm CST via www.soulgarden.me/ontheair BE LOVE MEDITATION

Join Dr. Matt for meditation and enlightening conversation each week. Thursday's @ 6:30 pm-8pm. 4044 Central, KCMO. Bring a pen and notepad. Cost is $10. www.belovehealings.com for up-dates.

ENERGY HEALING SESSIONS FOR

CANCER PATIENTS

By Appointment. Since 2005 the Kansas City Healing Project has been providing energy healing ses-sions for cancer patients. Our cli-

ents have been experiencing a reduction of their stress, anxiety and pain levels from their treat-ment and disease. Donation basis. Contact John Hoefer at 816-718-6358 for details. KansasCityHeal-ingProject.org HUMP DAY MINDFULNESS BREAK

Wednesdays 1:00 – 1:30 pm Round out your week with calm and peace. Dr. Klug has taught mindful-ness practice for over 15 years. $10. HealthSpanKC.com or call 913-642-

1900 or just show up.

PET LOSS SUPPORT GROUP

last Tuesday of the month with Raphael Smith. It is a love offering

suggested at $10. 6:30 p.m. thestru-ancenter.com KANSAS CITY RAW VEGAN FOOD

UNION FIRST

Saturday’s at The Struan Center Potluck from 2-4 p.m thestru-ancenter.com

SACRED RELATIONSHIP

2nd or 3rd Saturday monthly A be-ginning tantra class for singles and couples to experience the Divine. 7-9pm. Ipsalu Tantra Kriya Yoga teacher. Leawood 816-523-4440,

For flier with topic and date, ka-ren@ karenharrison.net REIKI CIRCLE

Unity Church of Overland Park 10300 Antioch, OPKS. 2nd and 4th Mondays 7-9 p.m. Love offer-ing. All welcome. Receive a Reiki

treatment. For flier: [email protected]. 816-523-4440 SUNDAYS K.C. OPEN DANCE JAM

Noon to 1:30. Come move as the Spirit moves you. Great play lists each week at Plaza Wellspring,

1900 W. 47th Place, Suite 328, West-wood, KS. www.plazawellspring.com.

1ST FRIDAYS

HIGHER SELF ALIGNMENT TEMPLE

“OmniDimensional Transformation-

al Cellular group session.” Remem-ber, It Is Time… 6:30 p.m. $15, Cres-cent Springs, www.CrescentSprings.net 913-341-2044 KANSAS CITY MEDITATION GROUP

Join us for meditation, chanting

and inspirational readings from Par-amahansa Yogananda, Sundays at 10 am. Visit kcmeditation.com for more information or call 816-799-5544.

NOW OPEN – ‘WHITE PETALS HAIR

STUDIO’

Visit us in the newly opened Solera

Salon, 12020 Blue Valley Parkway, Suite 256, Overland Park. See whitepetalshair.vpweb.com for specials! Michele L. Ryan Stylist/Owner. 913-530-7374 PRE-NATAL YOGA

Mondays at 7 p.m. at Gardens of

Delight near Parkville. Enjoy our in-novative approach to pre-natal care and experience a radiant pregnancy and healthy delivery. $78/6-week session. Pre-register at 816.584.0777.

www.gardensofdelight.org

RESTORATIVE YOGA

2nd Saturdays 10 a.m. – noon at Gardens of Delight near Parkville. Gently stretch, open the body, deeply relax and rejuvenate major organs. $25. Pre-register at 816.456.2359.


CHAIR YOGA

Mondays at 8:30 a.m. at Gardens of Delight near Parkville. $78/6 week session. Pre-register at 816.584.0777.


GROW ORGANIC w/GARDENS OF

DELIGHT

Join our community garden outside of Parkville. Your family receives a

10’ by 20’ plot. Explore growing and eating your own organic pro-duce. Information: 816.584.0777. www.gardensofdelight.org FRIDAY BLESSING CIRCLE

Experience the uplifting energy of the Oneness Blessing and transform

your life. Includes Chakra medita-tion. 6:30 - 7:30pm, donation. INFO: www.meetup.com/Healing-Journeys-with-Kaya - Healing Jour-neys / 816-217-3359

SAVE THE DATE!

CORNERSTONE FOUNDATION &

TEMPLE BUDDHIST CENTER

PRESENT

SPECIAL EVENT: Lama Surya Das

Friday, October 4, 7 pm - 9 pm

"Ask the Lama" with Janet Nima

Taylor

Saturday, October 5, 10 am - 4

pm "Resting in Natural Awareness"

Daylong Retreat

Unity Temple on the Plaza - 47th &

Jefferson. For tickets or more infor-

mation, visit cornerstonefounda-

tion.com or call 816-561-4466.


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