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Happy Holidays To You

In many kitchens this time of year cookbooks are dusted off recipe boxes opened and once-a-year treats and meals are lovingly prepared We want to share a recipe created by

some folks we met at a recent charity event The ingredients comprise 3200 turkeys 160 gallons of gravy 4000 pounds of stuffing 5000 pounds of mashed potatoes 8600 pounds of vegetables and 1800 pies

Several community members came together and prepared this large-scale meal to feed hungry homeless and lonely people There was plenty of food to go around and the unselfish kindness of a few benefitted many As the organizers

reflected upon the magnitude of their efforts one staff member expressed ldquoWe just planned for one meal and then repeated it 3200 timesrdquo

This monthrsquos theme of Awakening Humanity features the story ldquoItrsquos All About We Conscious Evolution Why Wersquore Better Togetherrdquo We can accomplish anything as a community a nation and a world when we have our neighborsrsquo best interest at heart

The ldquoMe to Werdquo movement has been spreading and we recently witnessed examples of this in the wake of superstorm Sandy Natural Awakenings is a family of nearly 90 publishers turning out magazines for local communities all across the country While here in Indianapolis we were grateful to be following the storm from afar several of our publishing family members were directly in the path of the storm and experienced devastating loss and damage

Kelly Martinsen publisher of the Long Island edition and a resident of Long Beach New York lost much personally but joined the corps of volunteers that is helping families and businesses dig out of the ruins of their once-beautiful beach town In turn her magazinersquos advertisers and neighboring publishers reached out to share office space and homes and give other heartfelt help to keep her own business afloat ldquoWhile I have lost much I feel blessed to have lived through this eventrdquo says Martinsen ldquoI was able to experience the wonderful nature of people helping people in the days after the stormrdquo

Tina Woods publisher of Natural Awakeningsrsquo New York City edition changed the role of her delivery truck from distributing magazines to carrying food to residents and volunteers assisting Gerritsen Beach neighborhoods in Brooklyn She also participated in recovery work along the Jersey Shore and collaborated with her advertisers to raise $1000 for relief efforts

With my time split between Indianapolis and my hometown of Gainesville FL in helping my aging parents Irsquove also been exposed to the needs of the elderly the homeless and the hungry in multiple communities Letrsquos work together to help one another Donate canned goods a turkey or chicken to a local food drive Drop a pack of new socks into a donation bin to help someone stay warm Give your time to a local senior center We can work together to fight hunger and feed our community clothe the homeless and lessen loneliness this holiday season Come together this month to make a difference for no other reason than itrsquos just more fun to work together


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16 ITrsquoS ALL ABOuT We Conscious Evolution Why Wersquore Better Together by Linda Sechrist

19 HOW uNCONDITIONAL LOve HARmONIZeS OuR WORLD Marci Shimoff Explores its Transformative Power by Judith Fertig

20 THe ONLy THING THAT mATTeRS An Interview with Author Neale Donald Walsch by Karen Moore

22 mINDFuL HOLIDAy TRADITIONS Simple Ways to Add Meaning and Family-Centered Fun by Barbara Amrhein

23 BReATHe eASIeR Try These Tips for Better Workouts

24 uNeXPeCTeD uPSIDe Media Gadgets Can Boost Family Connections by Lisa Marshall

26 CRITTeR COmPANIONS Alternative Adoptions Fit for Families by Sandra Murphy

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Inspirational Linking Indy Women EventsEach month approximately

60 women gather to hear a compelling woman in business in Indy share her story providing attendees with real connection encouragement advice strategy and most importantly inspiration The organization was founded by Sarah Lacey from the principles that women are inspirational each of us has a story to tell has the ability to share life and businesses experiences in a unique way that can uplift and motivate each other and are innately caring strong and determined

ldquoI had been to networking events in the past and left feeling like I wanted more from the experiencerdquo says Lacey ldquoI wanted to connect and build business relationships on a deeper level I set out on a journey to create an open group that would meet once a monthrdquo

More than 900 women have joined the Linking Indy Women journey The mission is to inspire women by sharing personal stories connecting and providing real business experiences Befitting the genuine atmosphere dress is totally open

For more information vis i t LinkingIndyWomencom

Kramer Suite Opens at Humane Society of IndianapolisThe Humane Society of Indianapolis

opened the new Kramer Suite a free-roaming cat room with access to a safe enclosed outdoor environment on November 19 The unique adoption space for felines was made possible thanks to the generosity of Mrs Kramer

After taking a tour of IndyHumane Mrs Kramer decided she wanted to help further She particularly enjoyed the McFadden Free-Roaming Cat Room and thought it would be even better if more cats could be housed in such a room with access to a safe enclosed outside space With the addition half of IndyHumanersquos cats in the main cat room are now free-roaming The remaining group-housing cat corrals now have picture windows so sunshine flows freely through the room

ldquoWhen cared for properly cats in free-roaming rooms benefit from reduced stress and illnessrdquo says Chief Operations Officer Christine Jeschke ldquoFewer than 10 adoptable cats will [now] spend time in cages during their stay at the shelter Wersquore thrilled we can provide so many free-roaming spaces for our animals Allowing cats to wander safely outside to enjoy fresh air makes IndyHumane one of the most unique shelters in the regionrdquo

Cats housed in this type of close environment also get used to one another important if one considers adopting multiple cats as Mrs Kramer recently did

ldquoAfter visiting IndyHumane I wanted to do morerdquo Mrs Kramer says ldquoWhen I toured the facility it was evident to me that free-roaming cat rooms provide a relaxing environment for shelter cats allowing them to de-stress and enjoy the comforts every animal deserves My hope is that the new suite will be a place closer to home for them while they are on their way to forever homesrdquo

For more information visit IndyHumaneorg

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Trade School Indianapolis LaunchesTrade School Indianapolis a

unique a l te rna t ive se l f -organized educational concept that operates via a barter system opened last September and began its second semester last month at the Downtown Indianapolis City Market Organizers Blaire Huntley and Brittany West have developed the school so that anyone can either attend or teach a class

Teachers propose classes and ask for barter items from students For example if one teaches a class about making butter students might be asked to bring heavy cream jars or bread Students can also register by providing general items like clothes or healthy food or help with something like finding an apartment or tips in improving a hobby or skill

Organizers believe that the activity fulfills the dynamic that people have very different needs but they also have so much to offer to each other

Location 222 East Market St For more information including class schedule plus enrollment sponsoring partnerships or teaching opportunities email IndianapolisTradeSchoolcoop or visit TradeSchoolcoopIndianapolisclass

Energizing Indiana and Supporting Arts for Learning Energizing Indiana a collaboration of most of

Indianarsquos energy providers is providing a way for consumers to both save on energy costs and support the Young Audiences of Indianarsquos Arts for Learning program at the same time via free home energy assessments Every time someone signs up for the assessment at EnergizingIndianacomYAIndy the organization will receive a $25 donationndash$50 in cases that a consumer has assessment done prior to the end of the year

After enrolling on the website an Energizing Indiana representative will contact you to schedule your in-home assessment within a few business days The assessment only takes an hour or so and consumers will receive a free Energy Saving Kit which includes light bulbs sink aerators and more materials plus advice on how to reduce energy consumption

In central Indiana Energizing Indiana is represented by IPL Vectren and Duke As long as you receive energy from one of these providers you can participate Your residence must be at least 10 years old to qualify If you do not own your home or apartment you may still be able to participate if the utility is in your name and you receive permission from the property owner

If you are an IPL customer you can also enroll in Cool Cents and Arts for Learning will receive an additional $25 donation

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Hypnosis Center Relocates to New Office in CarmelIndiana Hypnosis for Change is now

operating in a newly opened office at 301 East Carmel Drive Suite D200 in Carmel Led by Certified Hypnotist and member of the National Guild of Hypnotists Toni Macri-Reiner they focus on facilitating a personalized strategy consisting of brief solution-focused hypnotherapy sessions to help with many issues including smoking cessation weight management overcoming fears and phobias anxiety and recovery prior to and after surgery respectively

In movies and TV hypnosis is often depicted as being used to ldquocontrolrdquo a person Actually each person is totally in control of their own experience Trance is a naturally occuring state that each person experiences at least twice a dayndashupon awakening and falling asleepndashthose periods where you are on your ldquoway tordquo either sleep or awakening

During a hypnosis session a client is led through a progressive muscle relaxation process similar to a guided meditation The difference is that after achieving a trance state the hypnotist will give therapeutic suggestions use metaphors and other guidance to help the client re-frame problems and achieve goals

Research has shown that hypnosis can facilitate change and healing at a fast rate A Harvard Medical School and Union Institute in Cincinnati study showed that of three groups of patients that underwent breast reduction surgery the group that experienced hypnosis healed ldquosignificantly fasterrdquo than a control group and a group that received only supportive attention

For more information call 317-331-9555 or visit their website IndianaHypnosisForChangecom

Breakfast with Santa at YMCA of Greater IndianapolisThe YMCA of Greater Indianapolis

is inviting families to its Breakfast with Santa events at various locations on December 8 and 15 Families will enjoy a delicious breakfast fun activities and pictures with Santa

Costs members -- $15family (two adults maximum) $5person (10 and over) $3person (three to nine) guests -- $6person Ages two and under are free Register by calling your local Y To donate or for more information about YMCA programs and services visit OurCauseIsYouorg

Nutty Way to Help Preserve CognitionWalnut consumption is associated

with better memory scores and cognitive function according to recent findings published in the Journal of Alzheimerrsquos Disease In the Prevencioacuten con Dieta Mediterrnaacuteea study funded by the Spanish Ministry of Health results show that a Mediterranean diet supplemented with olive oil or one ounce of mixed nuts half of which are walnuts is more beneficial than a low-fat diet when it comes to body weight blood pressure insulin resistance and systemic inflammation The nutrient-dense walnuts provide antioxidants and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) the plant-based omega-3 fatty acid Both are key nutrients with anti-inflammatory properties that help protect brain cells from the oxidative damage associated with cognitive decline


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healthbriefsONe-SIZe meDITATION DOeS NOT FIT ALLAn intriguing study recently posted online

by Explore The Journal of Science and Healing suggests that new meditators are most likely to stick with the practice and reap its healthful benefits if they select methods with which they are most comfortable rather than those that are most popular In one of the first studies to compare meditation techniques head-to-head author Adam Burke a professor of health education at San Francisco State University and the director of its Institute for Holistic Health Studies taught 247 participants four popular methodsmdashmantra mindfulness Zen and qigong visualization He asked them to choose which they preferred to practice at home for six weeks before techniques were evaluated The simpler methods mantra and mindfulness each were preferred by 31 percent of study participants Zen and qigong were selected by about 22 percent and 15 percent respectively Burke says the results showed the value of providing people new to meditation simpler and more accessible methods and also emphasized that no one technique is best for everyone He hopes to see more comparative meditation studies especially to determine if particular methods are better at addressing specific health issues such as addiction ldquoIf thatrsquos the caserdquo he advises ldquohealthcare professionals would be able to guide patients toward techniques that will be most effective for them Additional studies are also needed to determine if there is a way to predict which method will be best suited for any particular individualrdquo

GIvING BeGeTS HAPPINeSS AT eveRy AGeldquoTo give is better than to receiverdquo is

a maxim that appears to hold true even for the very young A new study co-authored by three psychologists at Canadarsquos University of British Columbia observes that giving makes toddlers happier The study published in PLOS One an online journal of the Public Library of Science found that toddlers younger than 2 were happier when giving treats to others than when receiving them They were also happier when they gave their own treats away rather than an identical treat that didnrsquot belong to them


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A WISe mANrsquoS GIFT FOR ARTHRITIS SuFFeReRSFrankincense an aromatic resin

obtained from Boswellia trees native to Africa is an age-old herbal remedy that may help alleviate the pain of arthritis according to scientists at Cardiff University in Wales ldquoThe search for new ways of relieving the symptoms of inflammatory arthritis and osteoarthritis is a long and difficult onerdquo says Dr Emma Blain who led the research with co-investigators Professor Vic Duance from Cardiff Universityrsquos School of Biosciences and Dr Ahmed Ali of the Compton Group The team believes they have been able to demonstrate that treatment with an extract of Boswellia frereanamdasha rare frankincense speciesmdashinhibits the production of key inflammatory molecules and helps prevent the breakdown of cartilage tissue that causes the condition The African Somali people have long used extracts of frankincense as a traditional remedy for arthritis ldquoOur research achieved the use of innovative chemical extraction techniques to determine the active ingredient in frankincenserdquo says Ali ldquoWe will now be able to further characterize the chemical entity and compare its success against other anti-inflammatory drugs used for treating the conditionrdquo

Pitfalls of No-Fat Salad DressingsFor those thinking about balancing a rich holiday meal

by choosing a low- or no-fat salad dressing consider this To get the most nutrients from leafy greens and vegetables we need to pair them with a healthy fat A recent Purdue University study showed that the more ldquogoodrdquo fat there was in a salad the more carotenoids diners absorbed

Th e r e s e a r ch e r s found that vegetable oils rich in monounsaturated fats like olive oil or polyunsaturated fats like sunflower oil help the body absorb essential carotenoids and other nutrients and increase their bioavailability in the intestines The study also found that eating bread with butter with a salad was also beneficial although to a lesser extent


RAISINS yIeLD P R e S S u R e ReLIeFFor individuals seeking

a natural way to keep slightly elevated blood pressure in check eating a handful of raisins each day might do the trick New data presented at the American College of Cardiology 61st Annual Scientific Session suggest that among adults with hypertension or mild increases in blood pressure routine consumption of raisins may lower readings especially compared with eating other common snacks The researchers noted that raisins are packed with potassium which is known to lower blood pressure and are also a good source of antioxidant dietary fiber which may favorably alter the biochemistry of blood vessels enabling them to be less stiff The study helps validate some current nutrient recommendations such as 60 raisinsmdashabout a handful containing one gram of fiber and 212 milligrams of potassiummdashas being helpful in the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention nearly one in three (28 percent) of American adults have prehypertension defined as a systolic pressure from 120 to 139 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) or a diastolic pressure from 80 to 89 mm Hg Researchers cautioned that their study was small larger trials are needed

STOP WASTING FOODItrsquos time to step up to the platemdashbut not waste whatrsquos on it

The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) reports that about 40 percent of all food in the United States goes uneaten Each year we are throwing away the equivalent of $165 billion in discarded food making it the single largest component of solid waste in Americarsquos landfills and costing the average family of four between $1350 and $2275 annually About two-thirds of household waste consists of spoiled food thatrsquos not used in time the rest is caused by people cooking or serving too much food Learn easy steps to reduce food waste via the NRDC free online fact sheet at TinyurlcomStopFoodWaste

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CITRuS FRuITS LOWeR RISK OF STROKePopular winter citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruit come

with an unexpected health benefit eating them may lower the risk of ischemic strokes (clots) especially in women per a study reported in Stroke a journal of the American Heart Association

The researchers analyzed 14 years of follow-up data from the National Institutes of Health Nursesrsquo Health Study which included 69622 women that reported their food intake every four years including details on fruit and vegetable consumption The study discovered that a high intake of flavanones a subclass of flavonoids found in the greatest concentrations in oranges and grapefruit was associated with a 19 percent lower risk of ischemic stroke

In the study the presence of flavanones came primarily from oranges and orange juice (82 percent) and grapefruit and grapefruit juice (14 percent) However the researchers recommended that consumers increase their citrus fruit intake rather than juice consumption to avoid the sugar in many commercial juices


globalbriefsSmog BegoneDramatic Decline in Los Angeles Air PollutionLegendary late-night TV host Johnny Carson made the thick automobile-generated smog that covered Los Angeles the butt of jokes for decades but times have changed In the past 50 years Californiarsquos Los Angeles Basin has shown a 98 percent decrease in levels of some vehicle-related air pollutants even as area denizens now burn three times as much gasoline and diesel fuel Between 2002 and 2010 alone the concentration of volatile organic compounds (VOC) dropped by half according to a new study led by the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and published in the Journal of Geophysical Research-Atmospheres ldquoThe reason is simple Cars are getting cleanerrdquo says Carsten Warneke a NOAA-funded scientist with the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences at the University of Colorado at Boulder Primarily emitted from the vehicle tailpipes VOCs are a key ingredient in formation of ground-level ozone which at high levels can harm peoplersquos lungs and damage crops and other plants The magnitude of the drop in VOC levels was surprising although it doesnrsquot mean that ozone levels have dropped as steeply because the air chemistry is complex Levels of ozone pollution in the basin are down but donrsquot yet meet US Environmental Protection Agency standards Warneke expects the decrease in VOC emissions by cars to continue given that engine efficiency continues to improve and older higher polluting vehicles will be taken off the roads

Source American Geophysical Union (TinyurlcomSmogBegone)

Bird BrainsWhen the Warm Get GoingGlobal climate change is a real measurable phenomenon according to a new study based on the National Audubon Societyrsquos North American Christmas Bird Count It found that avian species have taken decades to adjust their ranges northward in response to warming winters Frank La Sorte a researcher at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in Ithaca New York and lead author of a study supported by the National Science Foundation says in the Journal of Animal Ecology that because birds are highly mobile and migrate north and south with the changing seasons they are better able to shift their ranges than less mobile non-migrating species such as amphibians ldquoIt makes sense that species move slower than the rate at which climate is changingrdquo says La Sorte ldquoMany of them need to follow a prey base and a type of vegetation or they need certain kinds of habitat that will create corridors for movement Species are responding under their own time framerdquo The challenge for humans is daunting ldquoWe have to give species the opportunity to respond by providing corridors for movement and long-term maintenance of those corridorsrdquo says La Sorte ldquoThat requires cooperation across political boundariesrdquo

Source ABC News

Smiley FacePersonalized Social Media Giving Gets ResultsChar le s Bes t f ounder o f DonorsChooseorg has enabled his organization to provide a record $40 million in funding for 300000 US classroom projects simply by personalizing public appeals for charitable giving When potential donors enter their personal interests an online database supplies a list of corresponding classroom projects For example artists might consider funding a silkscreen press for an art class Hikers can purchase trees for a classroom to plant When the funded project is completed the donors receive a note from the teacher along with photos DonorsChooseorg maximizes the personalization potential by asking the participants if they want to post their donation on their Facebook wall where friends may read the post and feel compelled to make their own donation Teacher-generated Facebook project updates garner even greater success these two types of Facebook status updates have so far raised a combined $19 million

Source SSIRevieworg


Good NewsKwanzaa Celebration SpreadsThe 46th annual Kwanzaa an African-American holiday celebrated from December 26 to January 1 may be observed by as many as 18 million people this year Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday nor is it meant to replace Christmas It was created in 1966 by Dr Maulana Karenga a professor of black studies as a celebration to honor the values of ancient African cultures and inspire African Americans working for social progress The name comes from the Swahili phrase ldquomatunda ya kwanzardquo which means ldquofirst fruits of the harvestrdquo Its seven principles are believed to have been key in building strong productive families and communities in Africa unity self-determination collective work and responsibility cooperative economics a sense of purpose creativity and faith

Source InfoPleasecom

Many TonguesHuman Rights Day is December 10The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10 1948 Now the office of the high commissioner for human rights has been awarded the Guinness World Record for having collected translated and disseminated the declaration into more than 380 languages and dialects from Abkhaz to Zulu making it the worldrsquos most universal communication The work sets out a broad range of fundamental human rights and freedoms to which all men and women everywhere are entitled without distinction It was drafted by representatives from all regions and legal traditions and has over time been accepted as a contract between governments and their peoples

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Be miserable Or motivate yourself Whatever has to be done itrsquos always your choice ~ Wayne Dyer


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The Christmas StarWill Bullas

Combining award-winning artistic skills with a humorous point of view Will Bullas makes fine art fun The whimsical birds and other animals that populate many of his watercolors reflect the artistrsquos ebullient sense of sparkle and mischief plus he often titles the quirky wildlife works with zany one-liners Bullas has been drawing since he was a youth His first professional pieces were pencil portraits of fellow soldiers in Vietnam sent to loved ones back home Returning from military duty he enrolled in the Brooks Institute of Fine Art in Santa Barbara California and graduated with a degree in oil painting Today Bullas is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society and the National Watercolor Society in 1986 he was also elected to membership in the Knickerbocker Artists of New York His art currently enlivens a wide range of products including high-fashion T-shirts note cards and coffee mugs and his books A Fool and His Bunny and A Fool Moon include introductions by fans Clint Eastwood and Doris Day When asked about the source of his inspiration Bullas replies ldquoAbsolutely everythingmdashbooks music televisionhellip even listening to friends tell stories can evoke some kind of imagery for me Life is a bottomless well of ideasrdquo

View the artistrsquos portfolio at WillBullascom

Green ChristmasHoliday Planet SaversHere are some fresh ways to tweak family traditions for a greener holiday this and every year

Incorporate local sustainable cuisine into the family feast Ingredients for a traditional holiday dinner can travel up to 30000 miles Instead show support for local community farmers and reduce food transportation miles by choosing a heritage turkey or meatless entreacutee Stellar complements may include organic cranberry jelly mulled apple cider or wine from an area farm orchard or vineyard

Adopt or recycle the Christmas tree According to the US Environmental Protection Agency as many as 33 million live-cut Christmas trees are purchased each year in North America and most end up in landfills Fortunately Christmas tree adoption services like Central Californiarsquos Rent a Living Christmas Tree are popping up across the country allowing them to go on living The potted trees can be rented and delivered If tree adoption services are not yet available locally make sure to recycle a live holiday tree so itrsquos turned into landscape mulch for reuse as ground cover to hinder weeds and nourish plantings

Reduce energy costs through efficient cooking Wait to fire up the oven until the heritage turkey or organic ham is ready to go in preheating is unnecessary for these slow-roasting items For baked goods opt for glass or ceramic pans which allow cooking time to remain the same while lowering the heat by about 25 degrees Another energy-saving trick is to place stovetop cookware on the smallest burner possible more heat will embrace the pan while less is lost to the surrounding air A six-inch pan on an eight-inch burner typically wastes more than 40 percent of the energy generated Crockpots work well for serving other small family dinners during the busy holiday season or anytime an entire meal requires about 17 cents worth of electricity At cleanup time load up the dishwasher fully One load of dishes scrubbed in a dishwashing machine uses 37 percent less water than washing the same dishes by hand

Send plant-able holiday cards According to CalRecycle an estimated 26 billion holiday cards are sold each year in the United States enough to fill a football field 10 stories high This year instead of the usual snail mail send a bouquet of flowers for the price of a stamp Recipients can plant a GreenFieldPapercom grow-a-note holiday card in the ground and see wildflowers bloom For plant-able holiday cards that can be personalized with a corporate logo BotanicalPaperworkscom offers card sets and party favors


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After decades of studying issues of environmental destruction poverty and war Malcolm

Hollick PhD author of The Science of Oneness A New Worldview for the Twenty-First Century concluded in 2006 that a better future for humanity requires a more holistic worldview It must be one that reflects the evidence of both new sciences and established spiritual traditions all of which point to a deep unity or Oneness the grand reality underlying and often belying the superficial testimony of the senses Hollick concluded ldquoWe become open to the experience of this unity only when we recognize at the deepest intuitive level that we do not exist as separate selvesrdquo The founder of

the Findhorn College Foundation in Scotland recognized that while the old worldview has disintegrated the concrete of a new one has not yet set He also observed how the acceleration of scientific findingsmdashadvancing knowledge and understanding of the universe as well as the meaning and purpose of lifemdashwould continue to influence the general worldview Within a decade of the publication of his book hard scientific evidence across many disciplinesmdashparticularly physics and biologymdashas well as pioneering ideas and anecdotal evidence presented by leading philosophers and authors affirmed the existence of a reality in which everything is connected and linked in a coherent whole

Such thinking further revealed that evolution has equipped humans with genetic wiring for co-creation cooperation and collaboration Martin A Nowak a professor of biology and mathematics at Harvard University and co-author of Super Cooperators Altruism Evolution and Why We Need Each Other to Succeed explains that most great innovations of life have resulted not from competition but cooperation the real ldquomaster architectrdquo of evolution Nowak believes that figuring out how cooperation comes about and breaks down is the key to human survival as a species Books such as The Bond Connecting Through the Space Between Us by Lynne McTaggart a scientific researcher and award-winning journalist and The Golden Motorcycle Gang A Story of Transformation co-authored by motivational speaker Jack Canfield are helping individuals to see through the illusions of the old ldquosurvival of the fittestrdquo and ldquoI win you loserdquo paradigms into one expressed in terms of connectedness and relationships This new ldquoMe-Werdquo thinking and way of being has been

Itrsquos All About WeConscious Evolution Why Wersquore Better Together

by Linda Sechrist


spreading it now informs everything from enlightened environmental stewardship to economics as well as health and spiritual well-being

How Community Works Canfield emphasizes the valuable lesson of collaboration and cooperation he learned while working for W Clement Stone a philanthropist and self-help author When working together focus on overlapping goals and interests and not on differences In Chicago Illinois where the Eat Fresh Eat Local movement sparks successful collaborations the focus is on food rather than issues of race sex or economic disparity There hundreds of people are growing food together in communal spaces on city-owned land privately owned empty lots and rooftops as well as in school gardens food forests and urban farm sites ldquoSelf-reliant community-operated urban farms and the food centers that retail the produce to residents in surrounding neighborhoodsmdashsome in the cityrsquos most isolated and impoverished communitiesmdashare economic drivers that create jobsrdquo says Erika Allen projects manager of Chicagorsquos Growing Power office The daughter of national organization founder Will Allen notes that local workshops resemble a cross-section of the world ldquoParticipants from different countries cultures and economic levels come together for three meals a day where we connect share perspectives and learn from one anotherrdquo Another successful initiative Bu i ld ing a Heal th ie r Chicago (BHC) brings together the Chicago

Department of Public Health the Office of the Regional Health Administrator of the US Department of Health and Human Services the Chicago Medical Society and the Institute of Medicine of Chicago The BHC agribusiness project develops and maintains a system of more accessible food supply distribution and markets where people live work play pray and learn Ne i ghbo r s i n Mi lwaukee Wisconsin organized park cleanups with the long-range goal of replacing crime and litter with learning Now Riverside Park once an area of urban blight has both a college-level field research station and grade school outdoor classroom offering innovative school adult and community programs operated by the Urban Ecology Center (UEC) Programs serve 44 schools and have spawned two branches in Washington Park and Menomonee Valley to serve residents in those areas The UECrsquos latest project in partnership with the Rotary Club of Milwaukee the River Revitalization Foundation Milwaukee County Parks private businesses and local landowners is an arboretum that will protect and restore 40 acres of land for native species and wildlife habitat along

ldquoWe are facing a critical moment in the unfolding of our human story and

feel called to create path-ways to a better futurerdquo

~ Craig Hamilton

the Milwaukee River ldquoWith the creation of the Milwaukee Rotary Centennial Arboretum southeastern Wisconsin has a new biologically diverse space for growing future environmental stewardsrdquo says UEC Executive Director Ken Leinbach He particularly likes creating spaces and resources that give people that wouldnrsquot normally connect a place to bump into one another

Expanding WorldviewCollege settings are similarly intended to encourage stimulating and expansive dialogue among diverse populations At Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley Massachusetts recent environmental study grads Dana Rubin and Hannah Blackmer met Frances Moore Lappeacute when she visited to share the message of her book EcoMind Changing the Way We Think to Create the World We Want As a result the pair embraced the need to shift their view of the world away from looming negatives to focus on creating positive connections and meaningful relationships that recognize lifersquos interdependence and fuel constructive change After more research the duo built a simple website named ConvenientResiliencecom and created a blog before commencing a coast-to-coast 100-day solutions-oriented journey last summer They posted nearly 30 ldquowebisodesrdquo of heartfelt interactions with individuals and organizations with stories to tell like the group at 2100 Lakeside Emergency Menrsquos Shelter in Cleveland Ohio that is using small-scale practical and cost-effective solutions to lessen their impact on the


Onersquos own new world perspective can even emerge as a result of a dark night of the soul as Patricia Ariadne PhD author of Drinking the Dragon has observed with clients that have undergone a personal metamorphosis as a result of the economic downturn ldquoOften the entire process of transformation indicates a spiritual initiationmdasha renewal or rebirthmdashthat acts as an induction into a level of expanded consciousness and new relationship with Spiritrdquo remarks Ariadne ldquoTrue spiritual progress inevitably leads to a desire to be of greater service to others to go from lsquoMe to Wersquo which I believe is our mandate for the 21st centuryrdquo Living mindfully can literally change our brains states Jon Kabat-Zinn PhD in the introduction to A Mindful Nation by Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan which reports on the supporting science ldquoMindfulnesshellip can improve our capacity for perspective taking and decision making and enhance our emotional intelligence and our ability to act with clarity and wisdom alone and in concert with othersrdquo Kabat-Zinn is the founding director of the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine Health Care and Society at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester ldquoA peaceful revolution is being led by ordinary citizens across our nationrdquo confirms Ryan ldquoAt the core of it is mindfulnessmdashfinding ways to slow the mind pay attention to the present moment and see how you are connected to others and can work in a spirit of cooperation to get things donerdquo The inner impulse to recognize the deeper unity of all life and sense the reality of Oneness is bubbling up within individuals small groups and organizations and finding expression in writings and teachings according to Barbara Marx Hubbard author of Birth 2012 and Beyond Humanityrsquos Great Shift to the Age of Conscious Evolution Individuals that feel compelled to join with others in expanding their consciousness to help foster systemic change and a culture of a higher order are invited to find a compatible group Hubbard offers webcast training for Agents of Conscious Evolution

(ACE) now 3000 members strong Craig Hamilton founder of Integral Enlightenment provides an online telecourse called Awakening to an Evolutionary Relationship to Life ldquoEvolutionaries sense that we are facing a critical moment in the unfolding of our human story and feel called to create pathways to a better futurerdquo says Hamilton He notes that the 35000 participants in his most recent introduction to his webcast were interested in where they could find a supportive community of kindred spirits committed to living life on the same level He states ldquoWe instinctively know that we can accomplish more togetherrdquo A partnership with The Shift Network which empowers a global movement of those intent on creating an evolutionary shift in consciousness has enabled Hubbard a featured sage in the documentary Awaken Soul to Soul and her ACEs to launch a global initiative to mark the inauguration of a sustainable planetary civilization on December 22 Thousands of individuals are now working in collective hubs across the United States to prepare for the Planetary Birth Day celebration An initial concern for many individuals seeking to experience Oneness is ldquoWhat happens to my identityrdquo Christopher M Bache PhD professor emeritus in the department of philosophy and religious studies at Youngstown State University in Ohio reassures us that within the matrix of connectivity individuality is not suffocated but paradoxically liberated into deeper forms of self-expression ldquoWhile opening to the collective fields that surround us melts the boundaries of the private ego bringing about the lsquodeath of selfrsquo noted in spiritual literature as the ego dies a deeper form of individuality is bornmdashnot an isolated individuality but one

ldquoWhat you do affects the whole world When you do well it spreads out it is for the whole

of humanityrdquo

~ Desmond Tutu

environment ldquoThe personal stories we heard affirm what we learned from Francesmdashthat itrsquos possible to locally solve global problems togetherrdquo advise the sojourners who travel in a grease-powered car ldquoLearn to think beyond negative thought traps that engender fearrdquo advises Lappeacute ldquoThinking lsquoThere isnrsquot enough to go around so I have to grab what I can nowrsquo for instance focuses on separateness and lack which is precisely what got us into the state we are inrdquo

Starting WithinA big-picture more-whole-systems perspective forms naturally when individuals come together to explore the power of building intentional coherence The Art of Hosting (and convening conversations that matter) World Cafeacute Vistar Method for Circles and OpenSpace col laborat ions leverage technology for the practice of mindfulness to foster deeper connections authentic conversations and outs ide- the-box ideas a l l contributing to a more enlightened collective intelligence

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that thrives in subtle give-and-takerdquo explains the author of The Living Classroom Teaching and Collective Consciousness While the idea of a future in which American and other cultures reflect oneness can seem distant and idealistic it is already present in South Africarsquos Xhosa community in the form of Ubuntu a worldview which means ldquoI am what I am because of who we all arerdquo According to South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 Ubuntu iterates the essence of being human and speaks to the fact that itrsquos impossible to exist as human beings in isolation We are people through other people ldquoWe think of ourselves far too frequently as just individuals separated from one another whereas you are connected and what you do affects the whole worldrdquo he observes ldquoWhen you do well it spreads out it is for the whole of humanityrdquo

Linda Sechrist is a senior staf f writer for Natural Awakenings For more information and in-depth interviews on Itrsquos All About We visit ItsAllAboutWecom

wisewords

A s e l f - d e s c r i b e d ldquoseeker from the g e t - g o rdquo M a rc i

Shimoff is an expert at helping others effect greater personal fulfillment and professional success The noted transformational leader speaker and author has written two bestselling books on happiness and unconditional lovemdashHappy for No Reason 7 Steps to Being Happy from the Inside Out and Love for No Reason 7 Steps for Creating a Life of Unconditional Love and co-authored six bestselling titles in the Chicken Soup for the Womanrsquos Soul series

What is the old way of looking at love versus the new paradigm shift you proposeWersquove been trained to think of love solely as energy between two people usually experienced as conditional lovemdashwe feel love if the other person agrees with us treats us a particular way or loves us back But love is actually the essence of who we are and when we live in a state of unconditional love what I call ldquolove for no reasonrdquo we experience our essence that is love which doesnrsquot depend on another person situation or romantic partner It is the core of every spiritual tradition

Why do our ways of loving often seem inadequateWe each have a ldquolove set-pointrdquo the upper limit of our ability to give and receive love We canrsquot feel more love by trying to change the outsidemdashby relying on others to fill us upmdashbecause it will never work in the long run We need to raise our love set-point higher then

How Unconditional Love Harmonizes Our WorldMarci Shimoff Explores its Transformative Power

by Judith Fertig

we experience everything more through the eyes of love

Do challenging economic times help us grow spirituallyWe can use any l i fe challenges to help us grow and find fresh avenues of

lasting fulfillment Success and money donrsquot guarantee happiness and I know that from my own wake-up call In 1998 I had three of my Chicken Soup for the Soul books on The New York Times bestseller list at the same time One day I spoke to 8000 people and autographed 5432 books and felt like an author rock star Yet when I returned to my hotel room that night I burst into tears All of the success was great but it still hadnrsquot made me happy Thatrsquos when I began my intensive study of happiness and love

Does science support our capacity to daily experience and deepen a love for all thingsScience is finding that there is a neurophysiology of love Studies by researchers in major institutions worldwide show that we can do simple things like breathe more deeply walk barefoot on earth listen to uplifting music or practice meditation that will support us in experiencing more unconditional love These activities create greater heart rhythm coherence and new neural pathways in the brain How does having a heart thatrsquos open to unconditional love benefit us


ldquoYou canrsquot get to where yoursquore not goingrdquo

I t rsquos no t o f t en tha t someone summarizes the problems of the world in eight words but Neale Donald Walsch feels he has done it

The author of seven New York Times best sellers Walsch sat for an interview recently in his modest hilltop home in Ashland Oregon What is wrong with the world he was asked Why is humanity having so much trouble just making life work

He didnrsquot hesitate with his replyldquoItrsquos really quite simple Wersquore all

going after the wrong thingrdquoAnd that isldquoThe whole world wants peace

prosperity security opportunity joyful self-expression happiness and love Everybody on the planet wants that We want it so bad wersquore willing to kill each other for it In fact thatrsquos exactly what we are doingrdquo

The reason we canrsquot get what we want the writer says that is these are the wrong objectives

ldquoIn the first quarter of the 21st century nine-tenths of the worldrsquos people

are still deprived of these thingsand most of the one-tenth who are not are still not peaceful and happy because theyrsquore spending their time worrying about how to hold onto what they have or trying to figure out a way to increase itrdquo

So the problem is greedNo Walsch says ldquoGreed is good

Greed is simply the intense and selfish desire for something It is such desire that fuels the process of evolution And the idea that selfishness is lsquobadrsquo is totally out of harmony with that process

ldquoThe problem is that we are greedy for the wrong things We are reaching for the wrong stuff Wersquore heading in the wrong direction Wersquore trying to get to one place and wersquore racing to another Wersquore trying to get to a place of inner peace quiet joy global harmony and deep sweet happiness and wersquore thinking we can get there by scrambling for outer accouterment

ldquoWersquove been doing this scrambling now for thousands of years But itrsquos not working because you canrsquot get to where yoursquore not going Wersquore yearning for wersquore greedy for the wrong stuffrdquo

ldquoWhen we change the focus of our

The Only Thing That MattersAn Interview with Author Neale Donald WalschBy Karen moore

The Insti tute of HeartMath has discovered that the magnetic field generated by the heartmdashwhatrsquos measured on a magnetometermdashis 5000 times stronger than that of the brain HeartMath research has also demonstrated that when wersquore in a positive emotional state our hearts beat in a coherent rhythm that causes all the other systems in the bodymdashincluding the brain immune system and hormonesmdashto work more efficiently and harmoniously Their research shows that experiencing this regularly leads to better health slows the aging process and brings us greater creativity resilience and happiness

What are the seven doorways to practicing unconditional love revealed by your own researchIrsquove interviewed hundreds of people that are living examples of unconditional love Irsquove found seven access points to experiencing more love safety being grounded and present vitality energy and well-being unconditional self-love feeling empowered openness being comfortable giving and receiving love communication listening and speaking with love vision seeing through the eyes of love and oneness feeling connected with the greater wholeness of life

How does one personrsquos loving larger bless our families communities and worldThe more we experience love the more we spread love to others Our feelings are contagious This idea is beautifully expressed in an ancient Chinese proverb ldquoWhen there is light in the soul there will be beauty in the personWhen there is beauty in the person there will be harmony in the houseWhen there is harmony in the house there will be order in the nationWhen there is order in the nation there will be peace in the worldrdquo

Connect with Marci Shimoff at HappyForNoReasoncom

Judith Fertig of Overland Park KS is a regular contributor to Natural Awakenings


of the soulrdquo that God invites us to pay attention to and that were we to follow this agenda every one of the other things we have been striving and struggling for ldquowould come to us automaticallyrdquo

He smiles again ldquoSomeone else said this much better than I ever could He put it something like this lsquoSeek ye first the Kingdom of God and all else will be added unto yoursquordquo

And just how does one do that he was asked

ldquoAh wellrdquo he winks ldquohow much time do you have Entire books have been written on that topic Hundreds of them And herersquos onerdquo He holds up a copy of The Only Thing That Matters

Yet if there are so many other books on the subject why add another to the pile

ldquoI think we are more ready and able now than ever to hear this messagemdashand to apply itrdquo Walsch assesses ldquoOur past has been a struggle to simply survive That is to just deal with the exigencies of every day life on the physical level Yet now our species has evolved to the point where we can take care of most of that globally if we want to We have the technology and the wherewithal to do that

ldquoWe also are able to communicate with one another instantly Billions of us can connect dailymdashwhich we could never do before So now we can hear feel share and accept Godrsquos ancient message and put it lsquoon the groundrsquo much more rapidly and ubiquitously than ever before All we need now is to hear that message in contemporary terms so that we can understand it in ways that relate to our own experience

ldquoThatrsquos what my writing is all aboutrdquo

Neale Donald Walsch is the author of the 9-book Conversations with God series seven of which have placed on The New York Times Bestsellers List His most recent books include When Everything Changes Change Everything and The Storm Before the Calm both distributed by Hay House as is The Only Thing That Matters Mr Walsch lives with his wife the American poet Em Claire in Southern Oregon The Only Thing That Matters is now available at major bookstores and online at HayHousecom

greed we will change the forces that work against us achieving what we say we wantmdashand the whole world will change When we change the idea that the so-called lsquoSelfrsquo includes only us we will find that true selfishness serves all of humanity

ldquoThis is the transformation for which the entire human race yearns and which is now within our grasp at last after thousands of years of searching and reaching for itrdquo

Walsch declares himself to be very sure that this dramatic shift in our objectives in both our collective and individual lives is our crucial next step and that is the point he makes in his latest book The Only Thing That Matters just out from Hay House

Perhaps best known for a series of books under the title Conversations with God that has sold millions worldwide and has been translated into 37 languages Walsch says that his latest writing too has been informed by what he calls his ldquocontinuing dialoguerdquo with Deity While the information in his most recent books has not been presented in a conversational format he asserts that it has all come from On High

And no he doesnrsquot even flinch when he says that

ldquoAll of us are having conversations with God all the timerdquo he declares ldquoWersquore simply calling them something else Serendipity inspiration womenrsquos intuition a stroke of geniuswersquoll use whatever words or catch phrases we can devise to avoid saying what is really happening because wersquove made it culturally unacceptable to announce that God is talking directly to us But that doesnrsquot alter what is happening It merely renames itrdquo

Leaning back in a butter-soft leather chair facing picture windows offering a view of mountains on every side Walsch says he is comfortable producing books with titles such as The Only Thing That Matters and Conversations with God

ldquoBecause it is lsquothe only thing that mattersrsquordquo he smiles warmly ldquoand they are conversations with God The worst thing an author can do I should think would be to tone down his words to meet someone elsersquos standards of acceptabilityrdquo

Walsch asserts that it is the ldquoagenda

Love and compassion are necessities not

luxuries Without them humanity cannot survive

~ Dalai Lama


Too many winter holidays whiz by in a blur of presents parties and rich foods muting the seasonrsquos

true messages of love hope and peace By slowing down and refocusing on what makes this time of year so special we can help our childrenmdashand ourselvesmdashcreate fresh meaningful traditions and experience genuine joy ldquoIf the spirit of the season at your home is more lsquoGimme take me buy mersquo instead of lsquoDeck the hallsrsquo donrsquot despairrdquo advises internationally renowned educator and child expert Michele Borba PhD author of The Big Book of Parenting Solutions101 Answers to Your Everyday Challenges and Wildest Worries ldquoThere are more subtle ways to encourage your kids to appreciate the greatest gifts of the holiday season The simplest way is to focus on gifts of the heart and letting your kids be participants not just recipientsrdquo Try these tips for helping youngsters co-create traditions that celebrate family friends sharing with others and

the holidaysrsquo festive delights Emphasize experiences not things Presents can never take the place of presence Years from now children will rarely recall what they unwrapped but will remember special

times spent together as a family Take a nature walk to collect pinecones and other seasonal items for holiday deacutecor Designate a Family Night and let the kids choose the activity like seeing a movie or a holiday performance such as The Nutcracker playing a favorite board game or building a gingerbread house At dinner ask youngsters to relate their favorite holiday memories and then build upon their responses to plan this yearrsquos celebrations Treat cards as treasured gifts Gather the family lsquoround when opening cards from others catching up on their news and recalling funny or enjoyable shared moments Skype calls and videos offer pleasurable immediacy while mailed cards become an appreciated permanent memento Encourage children to create handmade or personalized cards for grandparents and other relatives enclosing photos or drawings and a short note describing the reasons that person means so much to them Hand deliver other cards to neighbors accompanied by a plate of homemade healthy treats Children can also send cards to military personnel overseas via a Red Cross program at TinyurlcomHolidayHeroMail Practice creative giving Adopt a less fortunate family or child for the holidays (local churches or social service agencies can provide information) and ask youngsters to be ldquoSantarsquos little helpersrdquo by picking out and thoughtfully wrapping books toys and other gifts Help children research

healthykids

Mindful Holiday TraditionsSimple Ways to Add Meaning

and Family-Centered Fun

by Barbara Amrhein

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BREATHE EASIER

fitbody

Itrsquos easy to take breathing for granted But tune in to your breathmdashwhen say halfway through a sun salutation

or headed for a finish linemdashand yoursquoll find that it not only feeds muscles fresh oxygen but also indicates whether itrsquos time to increase the intensity of the activity To get the most out of every breath follow these exercise tips from acknowledged experts

RunningWith closed lips breathe in sharply and deeply through the nose Then purse the lips as if trying to blow out a candle and exhale through the mouth While running breathe in for one step and out for two ldquoThe rapid inhale and slower exhale in this technique fills lungs from the bottomrdquo explains Danny Dreyer author of ChiRunning A Revolutionary Approach to Effortless Injury-Free Running ldquoBreathing exercises help take in more air when inhaling and empty lungs completely when exhaling Muscles receive more glycogen which lowers the chances of their cramping uprdquo

Yoga Use the Hindu breathing method called ujjayi in which the lungs are fully expanded First inhale once with the mouth open and then exhale the same way making a ldquoHardquo sound Then close your mouth and continue making the same sound while inhaling and exhaling through the nose (it will resemble the rushing sound that Darth Vader makes in Star Wars movies) ldquoYour breathing is the barometer of all your posesrdquo says Elena Brower

founder and co-owner of Virayoga in New York City If yoursquore gasping for air back out of the pose ldquoAlways give preference to deeper breathing over deeper posturesrdquo advises Brower This controlled breathing technique is largely responsible for the yoga buzz that helps keep students coming back for more

Strength TrainingExhale through the mouth when lifting weights and inhale through the nose when lowering them As a rule of thumb take two seconds to raise weights and three to four seconds to lower them ldquoFocusing on your breath keeps your brain in the game so yoursquore more likely to pay attention to overall formrdquo says Tom Holland an exercise physiologist personal trainer and fitness consultant in Darien Connecticut

Cycling ldquoThe key to breathing on a bike is to go in through the nose and out through the mouth and to be as relaxed as possiblerdquo Holland counsels As intensity increases on climbs or long rides breathe more forcefullymdashdeeper quicker inhalations through the nose and rapid exhalations through the mouth ldquoThe more relaxed your breathing is the more relaxed your entire body will berdquo says Holland ldquoRelaxed breathing conserves energy prevents fatigue and improves endurancerdquo Using forceful breaths when yoursquore tired also sends more energizing oxygen to muscles to help counter fatigue

Source Womenrsquos Health online copy 2012 Rodale Inc All rights reserved used with permission

Try These Tips for Better Workouts

good causes and earmark a small amount of money for them to gift to the cause of their choice such as an animal shelter or other local nonprofit Honor the gift of time as well Youngsters that spend a few hours helping out at a food pantry caroling at a nursing home or wrapping gifts for Toys for Tots will experience and remember the true joy of giving Nurture a sense of the spiritual Worship services arenrsquot the only venue for sharing family values and beliefs with children On the night of the Winter Solstice December 21mdashthe shortest day and longest night of the yearmdashenjoy dinner by candlelight Afterwards stargaze in the backyard and make some holiday wishes On another evening turn off all the lights except the Christmas tree menorah or other special candles and talk quietly about your blessings Listening to a CD of carols from around the world reinforces a spirit of unity and invites lively discussions about how other cultures observe their holidays Celebrate the seasonrsquos sights sounds and fun Ask children to help choose a tree and make or buy an ornament with special meaning for them Then join in an informal decorating party with holiday tunes (kids get to choose some favorites) cocoa and cookies Set aside an evening to walk or drive around the neighborhood to admire holiday lights and displays Those in northern climes can build a family snowman forge a ldquosnow angelrdquo chain in the yard or go sledding at an area park As a fun twist on traditional caroling grab some kazoos and go humming with the kids and their friends To capture these great holiday moments ask each child to take turns as the official family photographer Borba believes these types of shared experiences help children understand the true meaning of the season and bring back the heartfelt joy it represents ldquoIn the endrdquo she advises ldquoremember that the holidays are really meant to be about love togetherness and wonderful memoriesrdquo

Barbara Amrhein is a freelance writer and editor for Natural Awakenings


Unexpected UpsideMedia Gadgets Can Boost Family Connections

by Lisa marshall

Witness a gadget-obsessed family at the dinner table and it is easy to conclude

that technology is fracturing family life Momrsquos emailing her boss Dadrsquos watching a YouTube video on his tablet sisterrsquos texting her boyfriend and little brother is playing Angry Birds on his smart phone No one is talking with each other But dysfunctional dinner habits aside it appears cell and Internet technologies havenrsquot turned out to be as harmful as once predicted ldquoWhen we started this research the dominant thought was that Internet

technology would make us lonely socially isolated and threaten our family livesrdquo says Lee Rainie director of the Pew Research Centerrsquos Internet amp American Life Project ldquoWe have been asking people about this now for 12 years in our surveys and the dominant answer is lsquoActually we feel more connected with our families than we did beforersquordquo Web-conferencing systems like Skype have enabled family members across the globe to chat for free and also see each other Social networking sites like Facebook have enabled previously out-of-touch siblings to share photos

and revive contact According to Pew studies since 2008 cell phones have led married couples to talk more during the day and parents to maintain more open lines of communication with their kids ldquoThere always seems to be anxiety in raising a teen and now a lot of that can be alleviatedrdquo says Larry Rosen PhD a research psychologist at California State University and author of Me MySpace and I Parenting the Net Generation ldquoA scared mom or dad can text their kid saying lsquoR U OKrsquo and get a one-word answer back whereas before that kid would have had to find a pay phone maybe wouldnrsquot have done it and Mom and Dad would have panickedrdquo Rosenrsquos own research suggests that social networking can actually teach teens to be more empathetic a trait that enhances their bonds with family members For example a cousin will post on Facebook that her cat died then the teen responds warmly and their bond tightens The teen gains empathy useful in face-to-face experiences ldquoResearch from the Pew Center has shown that active social networkers tend to have more friends and support and be more involved with their communities and familiesrdquo Rainie maintains while cautionary studies from the Kaiser Family Foundation suggest that kids unhealthily obsessed with media tend to have lower grades and get into trouble at school Overall according to a 2011 study by the Barna Group a Ventura California research firm 32 percent of parents and 47 percent of teens say technology has made their family life better while 18 percent of parents and 6 percent of teens say it has worsened because the news is not all good Consider how instead of sitting

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down to watch a show together family members often are in a room or vehicle watching their own show on their own tiny screen ldquoPeople miss social moments around them because they are communicating with the network inside the screen rather than the world immediately surrounding themrdquo says Rainie (On the flip side Rainie notes families often share those moments with each other too like a funny YouTube video or a picture on Facebook) Rosen cautions that the smart phone could be a pivotal game-changer if consumers arenrsquot careful ldquoWe are already finding that most people under the age of 40 check their phones every 15 minutes or less and if they canrsquot they become highly anxious Their whole social world appears channeled through this device and that is worrisomerdquo Both Rosen and Rainie stress that the key to making any technology a positive for family dynamics is to set rules at the outset and know when to unplug Here are some guidelines to consider Cell phones Everyone can check their phone messages before dinner and then power it down while the family is eating Donrsquot use phones in bed or in the hour before sleeping which can be particularly detrimental to a teenrsquos rest Rosenrsquos research shows

Personal Media Use Stats

nKids ages 8 to 18 spend seven hours 38 minutes per day with media including video TV music and the Internet

n77 percent of teens own cell phones 35 percent of adults own a smart phone

n38 percent of cell phone owners use it during TV commercials

n13 percent of cell phone owners say they have used their phone to avoid interacting with people

Sources Pew Research Centerrsquos Internet amp American Life Project Kaiser Family Foundation

Facebook ldquoWhen your child says lsquoAll of my friends are on Facebook and I feel left outrsquo that is probably the time to let them join Facebookrdquo advises Rosen Reserve the right to look at their page periodically with them Each parent and child pair can decide if they should ldquofriendrdquo each other but donrsquot assume that gives a parent a backstage pass to the childrsquos personal life Pew reports that 80 percent of parents whose children use social media have friended their child However ldquoInsisting that your child friend you on Facebook is often an invitation for them

to set up a phantom or fake pagerdquo notes Rosen Smart phones and tablets Set specific times to ban technology ldquoAs couples we used to retire to bed at night and watch TV and talk Now we watch TV check our phone and play Words with Friends games and that has taken the place of intimate communicationrdquo It helps to set specific times to check the phone and leave it off for big chunks of time

Lisa Marshall is a regular contributor to Natural Awakenings

GIFT CARD


While dogs cats fish and birds populate most pet homes other animals can be just as

much fun to own

RabbitsldquoRabbits are social and love routine Be late with dinner and a bunny will show displeasure by stomping its feetrdquo says Pamela Hood founder of Sweet Binks Rabbit Rescue a state-licensed shelter in Foster Rhode Island Her four rules for happy active

Critter CompanionsAlternative Adoptions Fit for Families

by Sandra murphy

bunnies are Find a veterinarian that knows rabbits adopt rather than buy get a bonded pair and spayneuter them Since 2000 Sweet Binks has rescued more than 1700 rabbits as recaptured strays or from shelters meant for dogs and cats Bunnies can live more than 14 years

ldquoRabbi t s ea t more than just carrots Pellets should be timothy hay-based not

alfalfa for adult rabbitsrdquo explains Hood ldquoBut limit

the amount Hay should be 85 to 90 percent of their diet because the side-to-side chewing of hay

keeps teeth worn down to a livable length and ensures proper digestionrdquo Rabbits can be litter box-trained and run free if the home is pet-proofed For example keep electrical cords out of reach or covered with plastic tubing A lonely bored bunny can be destructive so provide wooden and chemical-free wicker toys for chewing Play with them daily although most shy away from cuddling Bonded pairs need to be in sight of one another

Miniature HorsesMiniature horses are not to be confused with Shetland ponies Minis are fully grown horses bred for pulling carts not riding They require the same care as a larger horse and make good therapy animals An adult mini is about the same size as a standard-sized horsersquos newborn foalmdashabout 34 to 38 inches tall at the withers (between the shoulder blades) although some are smaller ldquoTrained minis are good gentle interpreters of emotionrdquo says Veronique Matthews founder of Hearts amp Hooves a nonprofit equine therapy organization in Austin Texas ldquoWe visit abused or autistic kindergarten-age children with a ratio of one child one horse one handlerrdquo Walking on a handheld leash a mini can help a child to cope with fear and anxiety

AlpacaA few years ago alpacas were regarded as the next moneymakers when breeding and sales brought high prices for fleece along with their waste sold as soil-enriching manure After the trend peaked many herds were sold often to ill-suited owners and some needed rescuing Michelle Zumwalt a job consultant for people with disabilities in Spanish Lake Missouri has hosted rescued alpacas for eight years the number fluctuates based on new arrivals and adoptions ldquoThere are enough of them to help supply local organic farms with fertilizerrdquo says Zumwalt ldquoThese gentle creatures feel safest in numbers when in danger they will kick or spitrdquo Hermit CrabsHermit crabs are likeable for their social nonaggressive character ease in handling and low maintenance All crabs are born in the ocean although some species leave the water as adults Pet crabs in the United States are either Caribbean land crabs or the faster and more agile Ecuadorian crabs which require access to both salt and fresh water A 10-gallon fish tank with sand of a consistency suitable for castle building thatrsquos three

naturalpet


or four times deeper than the height of the largest crab works well Crabs can grow to six inches in length and live 10 years or more although they donrsquot reproduce in captivity As colony animals theyrsquore much happier in a group Hermit crabs periodically need to replace the shell they carry on their back Provide a shell that is 10 to 15 percent larger and watch as the crab tries it on for size When crabs molt their underside ectoskeleton they burrow beneath the sand for four to eight weeks place these crabs in a separate tank ldquoBecause crabs are scavengers we feed them chicken turkey seaweed scrambled eggs and fish They love carrots bell peppers kiwi and coconutrdquo says Christine Richards a maintenance management analyst and hermit crab caregiver in Montgomery Village Maryland ldquoCrabs are nocturnal so use a small flashlight to watch their anticsrdquo she adds ldquoThey love to climbrdquo

ChinchillasChinchillas another night creature can live up to 20 years A round body tiny hands and large ears make them easy to love remarks Christina Pierce a federal

examiner of financial institutions in Little Rock Arkansas

ldquoMy chin Gizmo wants to be where the commotion is and likes to t r ave l rdquo s he laughs A specialty

vet is required for chinchillas with

attention given to

Where the PLUS is our sincere effort to improve the well being of all pets

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their teeth which grow throughout their life Give them things to chew on and fresh hay to help file down teeth Gizmorsquos favorite chews are willow twigs peanuts in the shell alfalfa sticks and lava blocks ldquoA twice-daily dust bath keeps his fur cleanrdquo notes Pierce ldquoplus itrsquos fun to watchrdquo It seems that everyone can find a pet thatrsquos perfect for them Itrsquos just a matter of thinking outside the litter box

Sandra Murphy is a regular contributor to Natural Awakenings


dailyPilates Reformer Classes ndash MonndashSat No Sun classes Visit website for times Engage the mind with the body to create exercises that involve whole body movement $20-$35 Inner You Pi-lates 14950 Greyhound Ct Indpls 317-571-8367 InnerYouPilatescom

Yoga Classes ndash Mon-Sun Visit website for times Classes range from Hot Vinyasa to Yin to Slow Flow Flourish Yoga + Wellbeing 10138 Brooks School Rd Fishers 317-841-0103 Amyflourishyogabiz FlourishYogaBiz

Yoga Classes ndash Yoga classes all levels plus private amp workplace sessions Inner Peace Yoga Center 5038 E 56th St Indpls 317-257-9642 IPYCorg

mondayYin Yoga ndash 830-930am Yin Yoga postures are beneficial to all they allow you to go deeper into connective tissues This class is appropriate for all levels of yoga practitioners CitYoga 2442 N Central Ave Indy 317-920-9642 CitYogabiz

Meditation for Peace Hope amp Spiritual Evolution ndash 6 pm This 20 min oasis of guided meditation helps you get centered and start your week off in a positive way Unity Church of Indianapolis 907 N Delaware 317-635-4066 UnityofIndycom

Weight loss ndash 630-730pm No diets or struggles Free chat and ebook available online 317-445-4203 MakingWeightLossEasycom $297 Inner Peace Yoga Center 5038 E 56th St Indpls 317-257-9642 IPYCorg

The Power of Myth in Our Lives ndash 630-830pm Through 820 With Rev Don Treadwell An examination of myths and their influence in our lies based on the PBS series Love Offering Unity Church of Indianapolis 907 N Delaware 317-635-4066 UnityofIndycom

Ananda Mandala with Oneness Blessing ndash 630-8pm Experience powerful breathwork through the chakras that elevates your spirit and awakens your soul Receive the Oneness Blessing after-wards for a truly blissful state of higher conscious-ness $10 Mother Naturersquos Sun 6516 Ferguson St Indpls 317-253-5683 MotherNatureSuncom WendyMotherNatureSuncom

Kundalini Yoga ndash 7pm All levels A unique blend of posture breathwork meditation and chanting Currently working through the chakras Modifica-tions available for any fitness level $10 Pinecone Center 841 W 53rd Street Indpls 317-679-3717 Haridattikaurcom

Simply Meditate ndash 7-8pm Meditation Classes for Beginners Learn meditation to relax the body and mind achieve inner peace and mental clarity and develop a kind and patient attitude toward ev-erybody $10$5 Students Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center 6018 N Keystone Ave Indpls 317-374-5281 or Meditation-Indianapolisorg

tuesdayHot Vinyasa Yoga ndash 6 and 845am This class in-corporates a series of postures in an exceptionally warm studio environment for an invigorating and rejuvenating practice CitYoga 2442 N Central Ave Indy 317-920-9642 CitYogabiz

Restorative Yoga ndash 1130am Flourish Yoga + Wellbeing 10138 Brooks School Rd Fish-ers 317-841-0103 Amyflourishyogabiz FlourishYogaBiz

Live Music and Dinner ndash 530-830pm Liven up your week with a tribute to the Crooners and Big Band favorites along with our wine specials Traders Point Creamery 9101 Moore Rd Zions-ville 317-733-1700 TradersPointCreamerycom

Yoga for Healing the Heart ndash 545-7pm Yoga for those recovering from stress grief life crisis PeaceThroughYogacom

Meditations for Busy People ndash 7pm Kathy Ryan will guide you through simple everyday meditations to still your mind reduce stress and invoke a peaceful inner state of well-being This is a drop in class and no previous experience is required $10 Naturersquos Karma Carmel City Center 317-843-9999

Tai Chi ndash 730pm Energize refresh and renew with the subtle and powerful practice of Tai Chi with Pierre Couvillion All levels wel-come to this weekly class Santosha School Santosha-Schoolcom

wednesdayHalf Price Glasses of Wine ndash5-9pm Try one of our unique sustainable and organic wines half price on Wednesdays Pair with our Artisan Cheese Fondue and other distinctive menu dishesTraders Point Creamery 9101 Moore Rd Zionsville 317-733-1700 TradersPointCreamerycom

Sahaja Meditation ndash 7-8pm A simple and spontaneous meditation technique which de-stresses mind improves attention and brings inner peace and joy harnessing onersquos own in-ner energy Free Old National Bank 4950 E County Line Rd Greenwood 317-300-4560 IndianaMeditationorg

Vinyasa Flow Yoga ndash 7pm With Sarah Megel intadv Shamrock Wellness 14535 B Hazel Dell Parkway Carmel 46033 (Inside the Riverview Health and Fitness Building) 317-703-4431 ShamrockWellnesscom

thursdayHot Vinyasa Yoga ndash 6 and 845am This class in-corporates a series of postures in an exceptionally warm studio environment for an invigorating and rejuvenating practice CitYoga 2442 N Central Ave Indy 317-920-9642 CitYogabiz

Half Price Bottles of Wine ndash 5-9pm Organic and sustainable bottles of wine are half price Pair with our Artisan Cheese Fondue and other distinc-tive menu dishes The Loft Restaurant Traders Point Creamery 9101 Moore Rd Zionsville TPFOrganicscom

Meditations For Everyday Life ndash 7-830pm Current Series How to Solve Human Problems $10 Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center 6018 N Keystone Ave Indpls 317-374-5281 or Meditation-Indianapolisorg

More Than The Mat ndash 1130 Explore yoga phi-losophy and lifestyle along with complimentary modalities $10 breathlifeyoga 317-502-5630 BreathLifeYogacom

ongoingeventsListings by Day NOTE Dates and times shown are subject to change Please confirm event prior to attendance Go to NACrossroadscom to submit calendar listings Submission deadline for Calendar the 15th of the month

For more information about advertising and how you can participate call

317-862-6332

Start the Year WellDiscover new paths to Health amp Wellness ndash from nutrition and exercise to your daily

lifestyle Good health is habit forming

Coming in January


SATURDAY DECEMBER 1Travel Journal Workshop ndash 1-4pm Bonnie Stahlecker will again be sharing her 30 years of bookbinding experience as she teaches you how to create your very own customized travel journal Personalize your handmade soft leather journal with inserts and pockets on pages of recycled pa-per Class size is 8 $45 Naturersquos Karma Carmel City Center BethNaturesKarmaGmailcom 317-443-0130

Introduction to Meditation ndash Sat 121 amp Sun 122 Achieve inner peace and a focused mind Breeze through the holidays stress free $105 Inner Peace Yoga Center 5038 E 56th St Indpls 317-257-9642 IPYCorg

TUESDAY DECEMBER 4Holiday Cooking Made Simple amp Delicious ndash 530-730pm Holiday favorites are here without the fat fuss or frustrations $35 Rein-venting Wellness 8725 Gordonshire Dr Indpls ReinventingWellnesscom

THURSDAY DECEMBER 6Holiday Nourishment ndash Indy Holistic Hub pres-ents this complimentary information-inspired call and Facebook event Learn tips that fuel you through the holiday season Holiday eating without the weight gain and full of cheer De-tails listed in our Events tab at FacebookcomIndyHolisticHub

SATURDAY DECEMBER 8Vision Board Workshop ndash 1030am-1pm Explore thought and belief patterns Participate in a guided meditation Practice gentle asana Create personal vision boards to break through any limiting be-liefs Cityoga School of Yoga and Health 2442 N Central Ave Indpls Cityogabiz

SUNDAY DECEMBER 9Reiki Healing Circle ndash 10am Circle of love and healing to release illness or unhealthy emotional attachments come and be blessed as our trained practitioners provide their gift of Reiki at no charge Unity of Indianapolis 9th amp Delaware UnityofIndycom

Holiday Party and Silent Auction ndash 4pm Gather your yoga buddies and join us for a holiday celebration with a delicious vegetarian pitch-in singing of carols and a Silent Auction Bring a dish to share Inner Peace Yoga Center 5038 E 56th St Indpls RSVP by 127 at 317-257-9642

FRIDAY DECEMBER 21Solstice 2012 Weekend ndash Friday through Sunday A Gift for the Beginning A Cel-ebration of the Light Within all Creation Overnight accommodations available by RSVP Meals included Donation Rainbow FarmOakwood Retreat Center 765-747-7027 OakwoodRetreatCenterwebstopcom

Winter Solstice Gong Meditation ndash 730-845pm The Gong releases stress and allows the mind to find a stillpoint Easy physical exercises amp breathwork then sit or lay down as primordial gong vibrations wash over you Bring a yoga mat cushion and stay for a cup of yogi tea Pre-register by Dec 14 $10 $15 after CITYOGA 2442 N Central Ave Indpls 317-920-9642 CitYogabiz

SATURDAY DECEMBER 22

SUNDAY DECEMBER 23All Music Christmas Service ndash 10am The Voices of Unity Choir and many outstanding musicians will contribute to this uplifting and inspirational service Unity of Indianapolis 907 N Delaware St Indy UnityofIndycom

MONDAY DECEMBER 24Christmas Candle Lighting Service ndash 630pm This special service will include music medita-tion a readers theatre piece and a candle light-ing ceremony as we celebrate the divine light within each of us Bring your family and friends Unity of Indianapolis 9th amp Delaware Indpls UnityofIndycom

TUESDAY DECEMBER 25

FRIDAY DECEMBER 28

SUNDAY DECEMBER 30Burning Bowl Ceremony ndash Release unhealthy emotional attachments through a symbolic cer-emony utilizing a bowl of fire If there is anything you want to release or anyone you need to forgive come and be prepared to let go of the past so that you can move freely and joyously into the future Unity of Indianapolis 9th amp Delaware St Indy UnityofIndycom

MONDAY DECEMBER 31

Gong in the New Year ndash 7-815pm Engage in a lovely meditation prior to late dinner or par-ties Easy physical exercises amp breathwork then sit or lay down as primordial gong vibrations wash over you ldquoThe sound of the gong creates deep relaxation releases you from the torrent of thoughts and stimulates the glandular system to a higher level of functioningrdquo Bring a yoga mat or cushion and stay for a cup of yogi tea Pre-register by Dec 14 $10 $15 after Cityoga 2442 N Central Ave Indpls 317-920-9642 CitYogabiz

fridayLive Music amp Organic Dinner ndash 5-9pm Start weekend with our toe-tapping musical talent and a healthy organic dinner every Friday night in the rustic candle-lit Loft Restaurant Traders Point Creamery 9101 Moore Rd Zionsville 317-733-1700 TradersPointCreamerycom

saturdayHeated Vinyasa ndash 830am and Metabolic Train-ing at 9am Yoga Monkey 6160 Hillside Avenue Indpls 317-493-1521 YogaMonkeyFitnesscom

Winter Green Market ndash 9am-1230pm Shop our local food growers and crafters in the heated Red Barn every Saturday morningRain or Shine The Green Market 9101 Moore Rd Zionsville TPFOrganicscom

Introduction to Yoga ndash 1230-2pm Second Saturday of every month Free All People Yoga Center 1724 E 86 St Indy 317-818-1800 AllPeopleYogacom

sundayHot Vinyasa ndash 945am and Total Body Condition-ing ndash 945 Yoga Monkey 6160 Hillside Avenue Indpls 317-493-1521 YogaMonkeyFitnesscom

Dharma For Kids ndash 11am-1215pm Suitable for ages 4-11 Children learn how to develop har-mony confidence and methods to calm the mind The topics of both classes will correlate to foster parentchild discussion after class $5 per child Snacks included Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center 6018 N Keystone Ave Indpls 317-374-5281 Meditation-Indianapolisorg

Kundalini Yoga ndash 11am-1215pm All levels A unique blend of posture breathwork meditation and chanting Modifications available for any fit-ness level $7 Cityoga 2442 N Central Ave Ind-pls 317-430-3875 HariDattiKaurhotmailcom

Sahaja Meditation ndash 12-1pm A simple and spon-taneous meditation technique which de-stresses mind improves attention and brings inner peace and joy harnessing onersquos own inner energy Free Old National Bank 6135 N College Ave Indpls 317-300-4560 IndianaMeditationorg

Warming Up to Hot Vinyasa ndash 2-315pm Class for those new to yoga or anxious about the idea of practicing yoga in a hot room $17 Flourish Yoga + Wellbeing 10138 Brooks School Rd Fishers 317-841-0103 Amyflourishyogabiz FlourishYogaBiz

Jazz Nights ndash 5-9pm Jazz up your weekend with live jazz night at The Loft Pair your ldquofarm to tablerdquo dinner with a glass of organic wine and our local musical mavens every Sunday night The Loft Restaurant Traders Point Creamery 9101 Moore Rd Zionsville 317-733-1700 TradersPointCreamerycom

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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

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ACUPUNCTURE

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Affordable holistic services to treat a wide array of health concerns Community and private sessions

Acupuncture herbal medicine naturopathy nutri-tion psychokinesiology individual and family therapy See ad on page 7

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A delicious diabetic-friendly un-processed Belgian chocolate with more antioxidants in one 33-calorie piece than 12 pound of raw spinach No preservatives or caffeine See ad on page 21

ART EDUCATION

ART WITH A HeART6002 Sunnyside Rd Indpls317-823-9555ArtWithAHeartus

We use visual art to educate and in-spire underserved youth in Indianapolis Our programs help students develop creativity and ex-plore the opportunities for art as a means to a secure stable future See ad on page 22

BODY THERAPIES

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Achieve balance and healing in a total ho-listic approach through massage skin

therapies nail therapy and body wraps Herbal Wellness and Body Therapies See ad on page 10

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HYPNOSISINDIANA HYPNOSIS FOR CHANGE ndash Assists you in making life changes that last Smoking cessation weight management pain control or moving away from unwanted behaviors are just a few of the ways hypnosis can help Further information at IndianaHypnosisForChangecom 317-331-9555

MEET UPINDY HOLISTIC HUB ndash Indy Holistic Hub promotes self-care education and helpful resources All this comes with an inspiring message of optimism for a glowing today and tomorrow Engage with us at FacebookcomIndyHolisticHub Check out our Dec 6th calendar event

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OAKWOOD ReTReAT CeNTeR AT RAINBOW FARm3801 SCR 575E Selma IN 47383765-747-7027OakwoodRetreatCenterorg

Oakwood offers groups seek-ing sacred space in a natural setting the opportunity to em-brace and intensify their transformational work Cozy accommodations healthy food supportive staff

PET STORE

PeT SuPPLIeS PLuS Avon - Rockville RdBroad Ripple - 62nd St amp KeystoneGreenwood - County Line amp EmersonNoblesville - SR 37 North of 32PSPIndycomGreatest selection of products that improve your petrsquos well-being See ad on page 27

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Got Issues Join others who are Experiencing Quick Exciting amp Transformational Results of Deep Healing Work Understand Go to the Root Release Heal Be Free

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Enjoy smaller classes with personalized instruction Exercise your body then join us for meditation offered several times each week Early morning and lunch classes available

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FLOuRISH yOGA10138 Brooks School Rd Fishers317-841-0103FlourishYogabiz

Offering yoga classes as well as private instruction massage and counseling services Our mission is to

guide and nurture you to manifest infinite possibilities

SOuRCe yOGA8609 E 116th St Fishers317-915-9642SourceYoganet

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all levels Private lessons available

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Offering a distinctive and broad selection of natural and organic foods supplements beauty prod-ucts and apparel Family owned and operated since 1971 See ad on page 18

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Dr Melanie MacLaren a board certified naturopath works with natural remedies to ease your symptoms while treating the root cause

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Jennifer Seffrin Certified Life Coach and Energy Leadership Practitioner Offering 1-on-1 coach-ing energetic profiles and more for a fulfilling life 15 off signature class with ad


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317-823-9555ArtWithAHeartusWe use visual art to educate and

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a means to a secure stable future See ad on page 15

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~ Dalai Lama






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~ Dalai Lama






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INTEgRATIVE HEALTH









LIFE COACH












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~ Dalai Lama






healthykids



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ART C

AN

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PE ART CAN EDUCATE

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fitbody














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healingways


















GIFT CARD



much fun to own



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317-862-6332



Coming in January














TUESDAY DECEMBER 25

FRIDAY DECEMBER 28


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THERMOgRAPHY















FARMS - ORgANIC



HEALTH FOODS



INTEgRATIVE HEALTH









LIFE COACH












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by Linda Sechrist







~ Craig Hamilton







of humanityrdquo

~ Desmond Tutu




anything natural






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NewMomentumfhuorg

SmallPlanetorg

TheShiftNetworkcom

TheWorldCafecom

VistarFoundationorg



wisewords






by Judith Fertig















































~ Dalai Lama






healthykids



by Barbara Amrhein

ART C

AN

PROVIDE HO

PE ART CAN EDUCATE

ART CAN INSPIRE





BREATHE EASIER

fitbody














by Lisa marshall





healingways


















GIFT CARD



much fun to own



by Sandra murphy








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317-862-6332



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TUESDAY DECEMBER 25

FRIDAY DECEMBER 28


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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH



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is December 7th


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THERMOgRAPHY















FARMS - ORgANIC



HEALTH FOODS



INTEgRATIVE HEALTH









LIFE COACH












Sample Listing











~ Craig Hamilton







of humanityrdquo

~ Desmond Tutu




anything natural






anything natural







Birth2012com


ArtOfHostingorg



GrowingPowerorg

NewMomentumfhuorg

SmallPlanetorg

TheShiftNetworkcom

TheWorldCafecom

VistarFoundationorg



wisewords






by Judith Fertig















































~ Dalai Lama






healthykids



by Barbara Amrhein

ART C

AN

PROVIDE HO

PE ART CAN EDUCATE

ART CAN INSPIRE





BREATHE EASIER

fitbody














by Lisa marshall





healingways


















GIFT CARD



much fun to own



by Sandra murphy








naturalpet







attention given to



Broad RippleAvon





































317-862-6332



Coming in January














TUESDAY DECEMBER 25

FRIDAY DECEMBER 28


MONDAY DECEMBER 31













calendar


BOUTIqUE




ESSENTIAL OILS







IN PARTNERSHIP WITH



ACUPUNCTURE






ART EDUCATION



BODY THERAPIES











DONrsquoT MISS OUT

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is December 7th


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PET STORE


SkINCARE






THERMOgRAPHY















FARMS - ORgANIC



HEALTH FOODS



INTEgRATIVE HEALTH









LIFE COACH












Sample Listing









of humanityrdquo

~ Desmond Tutu




anything natural






anything natural







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ArtOfHostingorg



GrowingPowerorg

NewMomentumfhuorg

SmallPlanetorg

TheShiftNetworkcom

TheWorldCafecom

VistarFoundationorg



wisewords






by Judith Fertig















































~ Dalai Lama






healthykids



by Barbara Amrhein

ART C

AN

PROVIDE HO

PE ART CAN EDUCATE

ART CAN INSPIRE





BREATHE EASIER

fitbody














by Lisa marshall





healingways


















GIFT CARD



much fun to own



by Sandra murphy








naturalpet







attention given to



Broad RippleAvon





































317-862-6332



Coming in January














TUESDAY DECEMBER 25

FRIDAY DECEMBER 28


MONDAY DECEMBER 31













calendar


BOUTIqUE




ESSENTIAL OILS







IN PARTNERSHIP WITH



ACUPUNCTURE






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DONrsquoT MISS OUT

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advertising in

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is December 7th


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THERMOgRAPHY















FARMS - ORgANIC



HEALTH FOODS



INTEgRATIVE HEALTH









LIFE COACH












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GrowingPowerorg

NewMomentumfhuorg

SmallPlanetorg

TheShiftNetworkcom

TheWorldCafecom

VistarFoundationorg



wisewords






by Judith Fertig















































~ Dalai Lama






healthykids



by Barbara Amrhein

ART C

AN

PROVIDE HO

PE ART CAN EDUCATE

ART CAN INSPIRE





BREATHE EASIER

fitbody














by Lisa marshall





healingways


















GIFT CARD



much fun to own



by Sandra murphy








naturalpet







attention given to



Broad RippleAvon





































317-862-6332



Coming in January














TUESDAY DECEMBER 25

FRIDAY DECEMBER 28


MONDAY DECEMBER 31













calendar


BOUTIqUE




ESSENTIAL OILS







IN PARTNERSHIP WITH



ACUPUNCTURE






ART EDUCATION



BODY THERAPIES











DONrsquoT MISS OUT

Deadline for

advertising in

the Natural

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is December 7th


ORgANIC SALON



RETREATS



PET STORE


SkINCARE






THERMOgRAPHY















FARMS - ORgANIC



HEALTH FOODS



INTEgRATIVE HEALTH









LIFE COACH












Sample Listing















































~ Dalai Lama






healthykids



by Barbara Amrhein

ART C

AN

PROVIDE HO

PE ART CAN EDUCATE

ART CAN INSPIRE





BREATHE EASIER

fitbody














by Lisa marshall





healingways


















GIFT CARD



much fun to own



by Sandra murphy








naturalpet







attention given to



Broad RippleAvon





































317-862-6332



Coming in January














TUESDAY DECEMBER 25

FRIDAY DECEMBER 28


MONDAY DECEMBER 31













calendar


BOUTIqUE




ESSENTIAL OILS







IN PARTNERSHIP WITH



ACUPUNCTURE






ART EDUCATION



BODY THERAPIES











DONrsquoT MISS OUT

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advertising in

the Natural

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is December 7th


ORgANIC SALON



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PET STORE


SkINCARE






THERMOgRAPHY















FARMS - ORgANIC



HEALTH FOODS



INTEgRATIVE HEALTH









LIFE COACH












Sample Listing










healthykids



by Barbara Amrhein

ART C

AN

PROVIDE HO

PE ART CAN EDUCATE

ART CAN INSPIRE





BREATHE EASIER

fitbody














by Lisa marshall





healingways


















GIFT CARD



much fun to own



by Sandra murphy








naturalpet







attention given to



Broad RippleAvon





































317-862-6332



Coming in January














TUESDAY DECEMBER 25

FRIDAY DECEMBER 28


MONDAY DECEMBER 31













calendar


BOUTIqUE




ESSENTIAL OILS







IN PARTNERSHIP WITH



ACUPUNCTURE






ART EDUCATION



BODY THERAPIES











DONrsquoT MISS OUT

Deadline for

advertising in

the Natural

Living Directory

is December 7th


ORgANIC SALON



RETREATS



PET STORE


SkINCARE






THERMOgRAPHY















FARMS - ORgANIC



HEALTH FOODS



INTEgRATIVE HEALTH









LIFE COACH












Sample Listing






BREATHE EASIER

fitbody














by Lisa marshall





healingways


















GIFT CARD



much fun to own



by Sandra murphy








naturalpet







attention given to



Broad RippleAvon





































317-862-6332



Coming in January














TUESDAY DECEMBER 25

FRIDAY DECEMBER 28


MONDAY DECEMBER 31













calendar


BOUTIqUE




ESSENTIAL OILS







IN PARTNERSHIP WITH



ACUPUNCTURE






ART EDUCATION



BODY THERAPIES











DONrsquoT MISS OUT

Deadline for

advertising in

the Natural

Living Directory

is December 7th


ORgANIC SALON



RETREATS



PET STORE


SkINCARE






THERMOgRAPHY















FARMS - ORgANIC



HEALTH FOODS



INTEgRATIVE HEALTH









LIFE COACH












Sample Listing







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healingways


















GIFT CARD



much fun to own



by Sandra murphy








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attention given to



Broad RippleAvon





































317-862-6332



Coming in January














TUESDAY DECEMBER 25

FRIDAY DECEMBER 28


MONDAY DECEMBER 31













calendar


BOUTIqUE




ESSENTIAL OILS







IN PARTNERSHIP WITH



ACUPUNCTURE






ART EDUCATION



BODY THERAPIES











DONrsquoT MISS OUT

Deadline for

advertising in

the Natural

Living Directory

is December 7th


ORgANIC SALON



RETREATS



PET STORE


SkINCARE






THERMOgRAPHY















FARMS - ORgANIC



HEALTH FOODS



INTEgRATIVE HEALTH









LIFE COACH












Sample Listing
















GIFT CARD



much fun to own



by Sandra murphy








naturalpet







attention given to



Broad RippleAvon





































317-862-6332



Coming in January














TUESDAY DECEMBER 25

FRIDAY DECEMBER 28


MONDAY DECEMBER 31













calendar


BOUTIqUE




ESSENTIAL OILS







IN PARTNERSHIP WITH



ACUPUNCTURE






ART EDUCATION



BODY THERAPIES











DONrsquoT MISS OUT

Deadline for

advertising in

the Natural

Living Directory

is December 7th


ORgANIC SALON



RETREATS



PET STORE


SkINCARE






THERMOgRAPHY















FARMS - ORgANIC



HEALTH FOODS



INTEgRATIVE HEALTH









LIFE COACH












Sample Listing







much fun to own



by Sandra murphy








naturalpet







attention given to



Broad RippleAvon





































317-862-6332



Coming in January














TUESDAY DECEMBER 25

FRIDAY DECEMBER 28


MONDAY DECEMBER 31













calendar


BOUTIqUE




ESSENTIAL OILS







IN PARTNERSHIP WITH



ACUPUNCTURE






ART EDUCATION



BODY THERAPIES











DONrsquoT MISS OUT

Deadline for

advertising in

the Natural

Living Directory

is December 7th


ORgANIC SALON



RETREATS



PET STORE


SkINCARE






THERMOgRAPHY















FARMS - ORgANIC



HEALTH FOODS



INTEgRATIVE HEALTH









LIFE COACH












Sample Listing











attention given to



Broad RippleAvon





































317-862-6332



Coming in January














TUESDAY DECEMBER 25

FRIDAY DECEMBER 28


MONDAY DECEMBER 31













calendar


BOUTIqUE




ESSENTIAL OILS







IN PARTNERSHIP WITH



ACUPUNCTURE






ART EDUCATION



BODY THERAPIES











DONrsquoT MISS OUT

Deadline for

advertising in

the Natural

Living Directory

is December 7th


ORgANIC SALON



RETREATS



PET STORE


SkINCARE






THERMOgRAPHY















FARMS - ORgANIC



HEALTH FOODS



INTEgRATIVE HEALTH









LIFE COACH












Sample Listing































317-862-6332



Coming in January














TUESDAY DECEMBER 25

FRIDAY DECEMBER 28


MONDAY DECEMBER 31













calendar


BOUTIqUE




ESSENTIAL OILS







IN PARTNERSHIP WITH



ACUPUNCTURE






ART EDUCATION



BODY THERAPIES











DONrsquoT MISS OUT

Deadline for

advertising in

the Natural

Living Directory

is December 7th


ORgANIC SALON



RETREATS



PET STORE


SkINCARE






THERMOgRAPHY















FARMS - ORgANIC



HEALTH FOODS



INTEgRATIVE HEALTH









LIFE COACH












Sample Listing


















TUESDAY DECEMBER 25

FRIDAY DECEMBER 28


MONDAY DECEMBER 31













calendar


BOUTIqUE




ESSENTIAL OILS







IN PARTNERSHIP WITH



ACUPUNCTURE






ART EDUCATION



BODY THERAPIES











DONrsquoT MISS OUT

Deadline for

advertising in

the Natural

Living Directory

is December 7th


ORgANIC SALON



RETREATS



PET STORE


SkINCARE






THERMOgRAPHY















FARMS - ORgANIC



HEALTH FOODS



INTEgRATIVE HEALTH









LIFE COACH












Sample Listing






BOUTIqUE




ESSENTIAL OILS







IN PARTNERSHIP WITH



ACUPUNCTURE






ART EDUCATION



BODY THERAPIES











DONrsquoT MISS OUT

Deadline for

advertising in

the Natural

Living Directory

is December 7th


ORgANIC SALON



RETREATS



PET STORE


SkINCARE






THERMOgRAPHY















FARMS - ORgANIC



HEALTH FOODS



INTEgRATIVE HEALTH









LIFE COACH












Sample Listing






ORgANIC SALON



RETREATS



PET STORE


SkINCARE






THERMOgRAPHY















FARMS - ORgANIC



HEALTH FOODS



INTEgRATIVE HEALTH









LIFE COACH












Sample Listing














Sample Listing





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