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17 LIFE LIFT Being Happy from the Inside Out by Judith Fertig

19 THE ART OF MINDFUL EATING by Tara Lisciandro-Hornich

22 DAD & DAUGHTER DATES Making the Most of Cherished Time Together by Clint Kelly

24 COLORING OUR WORLD How Hues Can Help and Heal by Judith Fertig

26 DOG SPORTS People & Pets Play Well Together by Sandra Murphy

28 THE FATHERHOOD FACTOR How Raising Children Changes Men by Armin Brott

29 GROW, PICK, GRILL Making the Most of Summer’s Bounty by Claire O’Neil

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34 REFRAMING PERSONAL PRIORITIES Craig Hamilton Explores the Gender Gap in Spiritual Growth by Kim Childs

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28 inspiration

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Happiness is not something you postpone for the future;

it is something youdesign for the present.

~Jim Rohn

How happy are you, on a scale of one to 10? I give myself pretty high marks, and I hope you do too. This month’s feature article focuses on finding happi-

ness from the inside out and explains why money brings satisfaction, but not hap-piness. To attain happiness, research points to the need for four elements: positive emotion, relationships, meaning in life and accomplishments. Fortunately, simple things like writing down blessings that you are grateful for, connecting with others and celebrating your strengths on a daily basis can make a dramatic improvement in your sense of well-being. The rest of the June issue suggests practical ways to improve your emotional outlook, build relationships and find meaning and accomplishment.

• If spending time with your pet or working out fulfills you, why not try both together? Find some great ideas in Dog Sports such as creating an obstacle course you both can enjoy, or dog yoga. The exercise and quality time make for happy, healthy people and pets.

• Exercise can also be a great bonding experience for children and adults. Clint Kelly suggests doubles tennis or a bicycle ride as great dad and daughter bond-ing activities.

• For building relationships, invite friends or a special date over for a perfect grilled meal. You will want to read Grow, Pick, Grill for innovative ways to prepare familiar foods, including seasonal fruits and vegetables. Visit a farmers market near you to get the freshest produce. Most are open in June (see our directory on pages 32–33).

• In The Fatherhood Factor, you’ll learn how becoming a father changes a man’s values — and creates new opportunities for finding meaning in life.

• According to recent research, as well as ancient wisdom, colors can brighten our day, change our mood, and even treat some health conditions. Read Color-ing Our World for some ideas on using color therapy.

Our calendar of events is chock full of activities this month, including two special ones: The New York Giants and NBC 4 New York are hosting an inaugural Health and Fitness Expo at MetLife Stadium on June 22 and 23. The expo offers a full lineup of events and exhibitions, including health screenings, family activities, and the opportunity to meet some favorite Giants players (see ad on page 3). Come visit the Natural Awakenings booth while you’re there! The North Jersey Transfor-mational Yoga Conference will be held on June 29 and 30 at Rutherford Hall in Allamuchy. They are offering 18 workshops by master yoga teachers. Everyone is welcome, whether beginner or advanced (see ad on page 4).

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newsbriefsVaccine Documentary Screening in Sparta

A special screening of The Greater

Good will be hosted by Autism Radio on June 15 at 1pm at the Mc-Neice Auditorium, 105 North Church Road, in Sparta. Sparta Chiro-practic and Wellness Center, Newton Health and Wellness, and Optimal Health Chi-ropractic have banded together to sponsor the screening. The Greater Good is a powerful docu-mentary on vaccine safety that looks behind

the fear, hype and politicizing that has polarized the vaccine debate. The film re-frames this emotionally charged issue by following three families personally affected by vaccina-tion and offers the opportunity for a rational and scientific discussion by experts on all sides of the issue on how to create a safer and more effective vaccine program. Special guest Leslie Manookian, who co-produced the documen-tary, will close the screening with a Q&A session. Tickets are $10 when preregistered, with all proceeds benefiting Autism Radio. “Collectively, we hope this event will bring our com-munity together in celebration of our differences along with acceptance and respect for each other’s opinions, despite our personal feelings. Whatever decision we make about our healthcare is the right one, as long as it’s educated,” said Dr. Eric Loewrigkeit of Sparta Chiropractic and Wellness Center.

For more information, contact Laura at CommunityRelations @spartachiro.com or visit Ticketpeak.com/ autismradiopresents/.

Free Oral Cancer Screenings in Cranford

In recognition of oral cancer awareness, Dr. Kurt Krause will be offering free oral cancer screenings on Friday, June

21, 9am to 6pm, at his dental office at 118 North Ave. West, Suite 101, in Cranford. Dr. Krause is committed to doing his part to raise awareness of the importance of early detection of this devastating disease, since early detection dramatically increases the survival rate. The good news is that oral can-cer can often be found early in its development, through a simple, painless and quick screening. Oral cancer will be diagnosed in an estimated 35,000 Americans this year and will cause approximately 7,500 deaths. For the third consecutive year, Dr. Krause and his staff are proud to be part of the first line of defense against oral cancer by encouraging yearly oral cancer screenings as well as educating patients on the risk factors and early signs and symptoms of oral cancer.

To make an appointment for your complimentary screening, call 908-272-3001. Visit KrauseDentalCare.com.

Aikido Center Opens in Sparta

Aikido Centers of NJ, with locations throughout the Garden State and Pennsylvania, has opened its newest facility,

at 38 Station Road, Sparta. The Sussex County center offers expert Aikido classes for men, women, teens and children. Aikido, a unique approach to self-defense, exercise and stress relief for the entire family as well as law enforcement professionals, offers an option for those pursuing a more balanced well-being. Using Aikido’s circular blending tech-niques, a physical attack can be easily and safely neutralized or, if needed, ended with finality. Practitioners achieve a strong, yet flexible, relaxed body as well as a calm and clear mind. There are no contracts, contests or fighting, and the atmosphere is friendly and supportive. “We teach anyone how to defend themselves without us-ing strength, aggression or violence,” says chief instructor and Aikido author Greg O’Connor, a 6th Degree Black Belt with more than forty years’ experience and a State of New Jersey Police Training Commission Defensive Tactics instructor.

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Shiome Therapy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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Specialized Tutoring/Learning . . . . . . . . 23

Sussex County Food Co-op . . . . . . . . . . 18

The Art of the Heart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

The Huna Healing Center . . . . . . . . . . . 21

The Mountain Lakes Organic Coop . . . . 39

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The New York Giants & NBC 4 New York Host Health & Fitness ExpoFREE and Open to the Public on Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23 at MetLife Stadium

The four-time Super Bowl champion New York Giants and broadcast partner NBC 4 New York are teaming up to host the very first family-friendly NBC 4

and New York Giants Health & Fitness Expo. One of the largest FREE and open-to-the-public health events will be held at MetLife Stadium on Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23 from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Free parking will be available. Visitors to the Expo will have the opportunity to walk on the actual field where their favorite players score touchdowns and even have access to exclusive locker room tours. The Health & Fitness Expo will offer an extensive lineup of events and exhibi-tions at numerous health pavilions located throughout MetLife Stadium, ranging from tests and screenings to fitness and family activities. Pavilions will include a Community Health Screening area that will provide comprehensive health assess-ments designed to educate guests about a variety of health risks. Wellness Pavilions will focus on integrative approaches to disease prevention covering such topics as diet, nutrition and dental health, while others will offer free health screenings for cholesterol, diabetes, and hearing, as well as tests to determine glucose levels, blood pressure, BMI, body composition, skeletal muscle, resting metabolism, vis-ceral fat, real age and body weight, and more. Bruce Beck, NBC 4’s lead sportscaster, will be on hand throughout the week-end, along with other NBC 4 New York anchors and reporters and some favorite Giants players to meet attendees and sign autographs. Health trainers and experts will be on hand to cover topics ranging from men’s and women’s health issues and treatments, childhood obesity, and health care for the aging and elderly. Visitors will be able to enjoy healthy cooking demos with celebrity chefs, celebrity meet & greets and autograph signings, as well as Zumba dance, yoga activities and rock climbing. Visitors can also enter to win the hole-in-one contest by playing a world championship golf course using computer animation. Visitors to the Health Expo will have the opportunity to have their hands stamped from 11am-2pm for free entry to the State Fair at the Meadowlands until 6pm. Visitors can stay until fair closes at 1am. For more information, please visit www.njfair.com.

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Protein Powders: The Pros and Cons of Soy and WheyBy Richard Lozano, BS, RD, The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey

Protein powders offer those on a calorie-restrict-ed diet or starting a weight-training regimen a

good source of protein. Two of the most widely available of these powders contain soy protein or whey protein, but wise consumers need to be aware of the pros and cons of each kind.

Whey Protein Pros: Though brands vary significantly, most whey protein powders provide 20 to

25 grams of protein per scoop, equivalent to about three ounces of grilled chicken. Whey

protein powder is the most popular variety chosen by consumers — it contains all essential amino acids

for muscle building and repair and is quickly assimilated within the muscles after ingesting it. A study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise showed the amino acids found in high-quality whey protein acti-vate certain cellular mechanisms, which in turn promote muscle protein synthesis, boost thyroid, and also protect against declining testosterone levels after exercise. Combine a scoop with skim milk and fresh or frozen fruit in the blender to make a protein-packed smoothie, or stir some into your favorite cooked oatmeal for an energizing and filling breakfast. Cons: Powders that contain whey protein isolates or artificial sugars should be avoided. Whey protein isolate is a form of over-processed protein that lacks the nutrients found in concentrated forms of whey. Isolates are devoid of nutritional co-factors including alkalizing minerals, naturally occurring vitamins, and fats. You also get what you pay for: Cheap whey proteins are made from cheap pro-cessing techniques that damage and render whey protein useless at best and actu-ally harmful to one’s health at worst. Whey proteins also do not contain beneficial phytonutrients, or plant nutrients, known to ward off chronic disease and cancer.

Soy Protein Pros: Soy is a plant protein that also contains all essential amino acids for muscle building and repair and is absorbed by and assimilated into the muscles very easily. The added benefits of soy are the phytonutrients that help improve heart and bone health and reduce inflammation and the likelihood of chronic disease. Many studies point to the benefits of soy protein: Consump-tion of 40 grams per day for three to four weeks can enhance exercise recov-ery, increase blood antioxidants, and reduce muscle protein damage. A fear that soy isoflavones (phytonutrients that have similar structure to estrogen) may decrease testosterone concentrations has led some men to avoid soy, but a study published in Nutrition Research found that in male recreational runners, testosterone levels remained unchanged in response to the consumption of 40 g/day of isoflavone-rich soy protein. A good soy protein will be a concen-trate made from organic soybeans and washed in water to extract the protein. Cons: Just as whey protein iso-lates should be avoided, so should soy protein isolates. In these, manufacturers use acid or alcohol washes to extract the protein portion of the soybean, creating a poor-quality protein that offers limited nutrition, since phytonu-trients are destroyed in the process. Soy isolates also contain toxic metals such as aluminum. Another downside to soy is that more than 90 percent of soy grown in our country — unless organic or other-wise noted — is genetically engineered. Genetically engineered foods pose their own health risks, including hormone disruption and fertility problems.

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PSA Testing ControversyMen face a new dilemma at

their annual physical this year—should they be screened for prostate cancer? Last year, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended against routine screening for this form of cancer, regardless of age. Some doctors claim this will cause treatable prostate cancer cases to be missed. The level of prostate-specific antigen (PSA), a protein pro-duced by the prostate gland, can be measured with a simple blood test. Until the USPSTF issued its recommendation, doctors routinely used the test to screen men 50 and older. The task force, however, concluded there is at least moderate certainty that the potential harms of PSA testing outweigh the benefits; many benign conditions, particularly prostate infec-tions and enlargement, can elevate PSA readings higher than normal, prompting more aggressive testing. Before deciding on the test, it helps for men to explore this issue with their doctor. Some physicians take a “wait and see” approach and retest several times over a few months before making a recommendation; others suggest an im-mediate biopsy if PSA levels are high. While a blood test is a benign procedure, a prostate biopsy is not. A high PSA reading coupled with an overly aggressive doctor can cause anxiety and result in additional—and possibly unneeded—medical treatment. Source: James Occhiogrosso, ProstateHealthNaturally.com

A Father’s Love Is CriticalBased on 36 studies from around the world involving more

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ple will have the opportunity to connect with master instructors from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 29 and 30 at the historic Rutherfurd Hall mansion in Allamuchy, New Jersey, for the third annual North Jersey Transformational Yoga Conference (NJTYC). This year’s conference will feature a wide variety of workshops with classes on techniques of yoga practice, innovative contemporary yoga styles, self-healing, nutrition advice, massage and meditation. Lectures and special events will be held throughout each day including ecstatic dance, live drumming, a singing bowl con-cert and more. A multitude of vendors will be on site, as well. For those interested in partaking in some evening outdoor activity, the area is great for hiking or kayak-ing after classes. The weekend is designed to benefit everyone—from seasoned yogis to beginners jut learning about yoga. The two full days of 18 workshops are taught by some of the finest master yoga instructors in the tri-state area, such as Raji Thron, Nina Priya Ma, Jo Ann Staugaard-Johnes, Gail Maheshwari, Delia Quigley, Denise Kay and others. The weekend will kick off with the first two-hour session beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 29. Participants may choose between three different classes: Yoga for the Brain, Awakening Your Chakras with Asana or the dual topic workshop Yoga for Transformation & Healing – Pranayama & Yoga Nidra. The second session takes place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and attendees again select one of three workshops: Medita-tion and Hypnosis for Accomplishing Your Goals, Are You Hip Enough or Inversions and the Art of Spotting. The

third session of the day will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and choices include Neck and Shoulders, Dialogue with Death: The Katha Upanishad and The Anatomy of Backbends. To finish off the day, all yoga conference participants are invited to join in to celebrate the joy of movement and community with Ecstatic Drums, a group dance to the sound of Chuck Woods’ traditional African and Indian rhythms, from 4:15 to 5 p.m. Participants gets started with the fourth session of the weekend on Sun-day morning at 8:30 a.m. with Feeding Your Yoga Practice with Energy and Nu-trition, Inspire and Empower Your Truth or The Psoas Connection: Physically, Emotionally, Spiritually. That is followed by Inner Breath with Vinyasa, Likhet Japa and Sacred Geometry; Writing and Drawing Prayer, Affirmation and Mantra or Yoga and Neuroscience from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The sixth session of the weekend offers a choice between Center Yourself with Kundalini Yoga, Healing Gong and Meditation, Yoga Therapy: Heal-ing Mind, Body and Spirit and Fluid Yoga with Live Drum. The afternoon will finish off with A Spa for your Soul, a quartz crystal singing bowl concert allowing attendees to feel the vibrations deep inside their body and experience the healing effects of the bowls for themselves. Event founders Delia Quigley and Denise Kay created the NJTYC to bring the yoga community of North Jersey together, foster education and give back to the community. In fact, 10 percent of the profits will be donated to the Food-shed Alliance, a grassroots nonprofit devoted to promoting locally grown food and farming.

Cost: Passes are affordable, with two day, one day and split weekend or half a day starting at $90. Rutherford Hall is located at 1686 Route 517, in Allamuchy. For more information, call 908-902-4082 or visit njtyc.com or Facebook.com/njtyc. See ad on page 4.

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Getting to HappyThe moment-to-moment path to hap-piness follows a trail blazed by para-dox. A recent University of Missouri College of Business study by Marsha Richins, Ph.D., suggests that happi-ness is in the wanting, not the getting. As noted Positive Psychologist Martin Seligman, Ph.D., remarks, “Focusing solely on happiness as a foundation of a good life,” won’t get you there. Gretchen Rubin, the New York City-based author of The Happiness Project and Happier at Home, further finds that, “Happiness doesn’t always make you feel happy.” Trying each day to be emotionally centered, affable, kind, conscientious, generous, patient, principled, accomplished, spiritual and

true to yourself—the kind of person that should be happy and that makes other people happy—can be tough. Widespread economic and associ-ated financial challenges have made many question whether money can buy happiness, a common core assumption of the “happiness starts on the outside” approach. Apparently, money can sometimes buy feelings of well-being, but only to a certain degree, according to researchers Angus Deaton and Dan-iel Kahneman, at Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public & International Affairs. In 2010, they surveyed 450,000 ran-domly chosen residents across the coun-try via daily questionnaires. The study revealed that, “Low income exacerbates the emotional pain associated with such misfortunes as divorce, ill health and be-ing alone.” Yet they also discovered that, “High income buys life satisfaction, but not happiness,” and there is no further progress in happiness beyond an annual income of $75,000 (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences). On the other side of the world, in the tiny Himalayan country of Bhutan, where 70 percent of its 717,000 citizens are subsistence farmers and an annual income of $75,000 would be considered a fortune, people say they are generally happy, partly due to the nation’s “hap-piness starts on the inside” philosophy. Since 1971, Bhutan has been operating based on a gross domestic happiness (GDH) value system. Bhutanese Prime Minister Jigmi Y. Thinley explains that the country has focused on growing both materially and spiritually, and citizen well-being has taken precedence over economic growth. For decades, this was deemed an oddity by many in the West, although now it appears prescient. “It’s easy to mine the land and fish the seas and get rich,” says Thakur Singh Powdyel, Bhutan’s minister of education. “Yet we believe you cannot have a prosperous nation in the long run that does not conserve its natural environment or take care of the well-being of its peo-ple, which is being borne out by what is happening to the outside world.” The country measures its success in main-taining GDH by conducting regular surveys of the population. The reigning

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official definition of happiness involves peace, contentment and living in har-mony with all creation. Seligman, author of Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happi-ness and Well-Being, has become a be-liever in GDH. “How can you measure well-being in a person, a family, a coun-try or globally?” he queries. Research by Seligman and his colleagues at the Uni-versity of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, points to four basic elements: positive emotion, relationships, meaning in life and accomplishment, or PERMA. Seligman says there are proven ways to improve each element. For positive emotion, writing down three “blessings”, or things that went well that day, can increase our feelings of gratitude and well-being. For relationships, actively listening and being present for a loved one and having that attention returned can strengthen those bonds. Increasing meaning in our lives, says Seligman, can be a challenge for Westerners. “We have threadbare spiritual and relation-ship furniture. We have too much ‘I’ and not enough ‘we,’” he says. But getting involved in something that increases the “we” factor will help make us happier.

Nurturing Signature StrengthsSelf-surveys at AuthenticHappiness.com can help us identify our strengths and realize what we’re especially good at—and we increase our feelings of accomplishment by doing more of them. “You can even figure out how to do the task you like least by using your signature strength,” Seligman advises. He shares an example of a grocery store cashier that disliked bagging groceries, but was exceptional at

social interaction. She made herself happier by chatting with her customers while she packed their selections. Lara Blair, a portrait photographer in Camas, Washington, believes in cel-ebrating strengths. “If making things is what you love, give it the space in your brain, home and life that it deserves.” Blair’s seminars and retreats help people tap ways to increase feelings of creativity, accomplishment and mean-ing. “If you nurture it and believe that growing this beautiful thing is worth the effort, the rewards will be more than you ever dreamed,” she says. When, as a happily married lawyer with children, Rubin thought her life was missing something vital, she used her love for reading and writing to explore that wistful, “What if?” She started researching subjective happiness via Marcus Aurelius, Samuel Johnson, Benjamin Franklin and St. Thérèse de Lisieux, whom Rubin refers to as her “spiritual master.” She decided to test-drive her findings at Happiness-Project.com and began blogging about new ways of thinking and behaving that were bringing her and her readers greater self-realization and contentment. “A great place to start is with your own body,” she counsels. “Are you

getting enough sleep? Are you getting good food to eat? When you take care of those very basic things, you feel en-ergized, and then you can start moving to address other issues.”

Sustaining HappinessOnce we’ve upped our happiness quotient, it can still be difficult to stay at that level, says Kennon Sheldon, pro-fessor of psychological sciences at the University of Missouri, in Columbia. In a recent study conducted with research-ers at the University of California-River-side, Sheldon and his colleagues found that by both recognizing that the desire for “more” and “better” in our lives won’t stop and also appreciating what we have, we’ll stay happy. It’s equally vital to continually keep things fresh, with positive new experiences at home, work, play and exercise, as well as in relationships. In other words, sustained happiness takes a little work. “Just before going to bed,” suggests James, “write down at least one won-derful thing that happened that day. It may be anything from making a child laugh to a big sale. Whatever it is, be grateful for the present day, because it will never come again.” The benefits of individual well-being radiate to those around us, notes Seligman. “When individuals are flourishing, they are more produc-tive at work, physically healthier and at peace.” He believes that as we find ways to increase positive emotion, relationships, meaning in life and indi-vidual accomplishment, it’s possible for life on Earth to flourish.

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How Hues Can Help and Heal

by Judith Fertig

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From relaxing in a hot tub amidst sparkling blue lights to sleeping soundly surrounded by soft-green walls, we continuously experience the subtle influence of colors in our surroundings.

While humans have long appreciated nature’s chromatic displays, it wasn’t until 1666 that Sir Isaac Newton proved that white light from the sun

refracted through a prism separates into the individual band-widths we perceive as hues. A growing body of research by physicians, environmentalists, psychologists and alternative medicine specialists is now exploring how color—as light and pigment—can affect people physically, mentally and emotionally. According to Pakistani research physicists Samina T. You-suf Azeemi and S. Mohsin Raza, working from the University of Balochistan, “Colors generate electrical impulses and magnetic currents or fields of energy that are prime activators of the biochemical and hormonal processes in the human body.” Different colors cause different reactions, from stimu-lating cells to suppressing the production of melatonin. Published in the journal Evidence-Based Complemen-tary Alternative Medicine, Azeemi and Raza’s photobiology research, applied as chromotherapy, supports premises of ancient Chinese, Egyptian and ayurvedic healing traditions in which color is intrinsic to healing: for example, red increases circulation; yellow stimulates nerves; orange increases energy; and blue and green soothe everything from skin irritations to anxiety. Blue light can reset our biological clocks. Although electric light attempts to mimic natural sunlight, the body does not sense it that way, according to findings published in Environmental Health Perspectives. During the day, artificial light with more blue wavelengths may help improve the performance of students and employees working indoors; at night, a reduction of the blue portion in artificial lighting provided for shift workers could protect against sleep disturbances. The irony, notes Science Writer David C. Holzman, of Lexington, Massachusetts, is that applications of blue light are now used to cure some of the very things it can cause—sleeplessness and depression. Sonya Nutter, a Kansas City mother of three elemen-tary schoolchildren, can attest to the sooth-ing effect of blue light when soaking in her Kohler chromotherapy tub in the dark: “It’s even better than lavender scent for calming,” she says. “Color clearly has aesthetic value, but it can also carry specific meaning and informa-tion,” says Andrew J. Elliot, Ph.D., professor of psychology at the University of Roch-ester, in New York. He and a team of research-ers concluded that, “Seeing red is not good before

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[taking] a test measuring performance” (Journal of Experimental Psychology: General). In contrast, they found that seeing green enhances creative perfor-mance. Photodynamic therapy, a recently developed, non-invasive cancer treat-ment, involves injections of a light-sen-sitive solution, followed by shining laser-emitted blue light on internal tumors or light-emitting diodes (LED) on surface tumors. A National Cancer Institute fact sheet explains how such light kills can-cer cells and shrinks tumors. Based on the success of NASA experiments and research at the Univer-sity of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital, red LED lights are also helping cancer patients deal with sore mouths associated with chemotherapy and radiation used for bone marrow and stem cell trans-plants. Treating diabetic ulcers is another application, according to a 2012 study in the Journal of Endocrinology, Metabo-lism, and Diabetes of South Africa. Red light sessions at many medical spas help rejuvenate aging skin by stimulating col-lagen production. Color as pigment can convey subtle cues to influence our perceptions, at-titudes and behavior. In a study conducted at England’s Oxford University and Spain’s Polytechnic Univer-sity of Valencia, for example, partici-pants believed that hot chocolate tasted better in orange mugs than any other color, with white scoring lowest. “Color associations are so strong and embedded so deeply that people are predisposed to certain reactions” when they see a color, explains Elliot, a learned association that is often culturally based. Because color can engender individual emotional response, it plays a major role in one’s prefer-ences in surroundings, including wall colors, furnishings and appliances.

Colors, like features, follow the changes of

the emotions.

~ Pablo Picasso

Pantone, a leading provider of color systems to businesses worldwide, an-nually recommends a specific color that it feels best connects with the current zeitgeist, or prevailing spirit and mood, so that manufacturers of paints, kitchenware and fabric will produce the look people will want to have around them. In 2011 Pantone picked a vibrant pink. Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, explained that “In times of stress, we need something to lift our spirits, a captivating, stimulating color that gets the adrenaline going.” Now sensing greater optimism, their 2013 color choice is a vivid emerald, described as “lively, radiant and lush… a color of elegance and beauty that enhances our sense of well-being, balance and harmony.”

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With most exercise programs, while his person works out, a dog stays home alone, count-

ing squirrels outside the window and wishing Animal Planet wasn’t a rerun. How about bringing some of that exer-cise home so the pet gets fit, too? John E. Mayer, Ph.D., a Chicago clinical psychologist and author of Fam-ily Fit, maintains that, “Fitness works best as a group event, including the family dog. They love to participate in many things, so be creative. Try swim-ming, touch football, jumping rope, rollerblading, tag or hide-and-seek.” Diane Tegethoff Meadows and Susan Riches, Ph.D., each accepted a challenge to exercise with their dogs 30 minutes a day for 30 days. “I walk my three Scotties every morning any-way, so adding minutes was easy,” says Meadows, a retired senior paralegal in Bulverde, Texas. “One of them is in charge of choosing the route, and we seldom go the same way two days in a row.” Riches, a retired Fort Lewis College professor and archaeologist, in Durango,

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Colorado, doesn’t let inclement weather interfere. “Inside, we play fetch up and down the stairs,” she says. “I hide treats for tracking games of ‘find it.’” The dogs also like to jump through hoops. “The Scottie and Westie go at it for 30 min-utes; the Maltese stops after 15.” Jeff Lutton, a Dogtopia dog day-care/boarding franchisee in Alexandria, Virginia, conducts a popular running club. “On Sunday mornings we have

naturalpet about 15 people that run with their dogs. My golden retriever used to run six miles, but since she’s 9 now, we’ve cut back to three.” “Treibball [TRY-ball] is herding without sheep, soccer without feet,” ex-plains Dianna L. Stearns, president of the American Treibball Association, based in Northglenn, Colorado. “All you need is Pilates balls, a target stick for point-ing, a signal clicker and treats. It’s a fun, problem-solving game for all involved.” The idea is for the dog to direct rub-ber balls into a goal with its nose, shoul-der and/or paws—eventually, as many as eight balls in 10 minutes. Treibball can be played in group classes or competitions or at home using a kiddie soccer goal. Another exercise option is to turn the backyard into an obstacle course for the dog, kids and adults. Use a clicker to signal the next move. Four or five hula hoops spaced a bit apart provide a pattern for a sit/stay game as the dog moves into each one on command. A thin wooden dowel across two boxes and anchored to a stick-on photo hook on either end provides a hurdle. A child’s oversized plastic golf club hits a tennis or plastic ball just far enough for the dog to retrieve. For a doggie triathlon, add more elements, such as yard races between dogs and children on their tricycles or scooters down a straight path, with everyone cooling off in a hard-plastic swimming pool as part of the event. For dogs that are older or have mo-bility issues, some stretching before or even after exercise is suggested. “Doga [dog yoga] has become a daily ritual with my 11-year-old golden retriever


since the onset of arthritis in her hips and back. Besides keeping her joints limber, it’s good one-on-one time for us,” says latchkey dog expert Eileen Proctor, in Castle Rock, Colorado. “Whenever she wants to stretch, she will come up and gently paw me,” relates Proctor. “Her favorite is the up-ward dog pose. Before practicing doga, this dear one had trouble getting to her feet, and then was lame for a minute. Now she is able to get up and move about immediately.” When exercising with pets, always keep plenty of water handy, start slow and watch out for how the weather or workout affects the participants. Scien-tists have changed from saying it takes 21 days to form a new habit to admitting it may take up to three times that long. That might be true for people, but try explain-ing it to the dog standing at the back door on day two—he’s ready to do it again.

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Dog Running Tipsby Jeff Lutton

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n Avoid running on hot pavement with longhaired or thick-coated dogs.

n Shorten mileage for pups under 2 years, as well as older dogs.

n Avoid concrete surfaces, which are rough on paw pads.

n Stay away from winter road salt; it can cut and further damage paws.

n Watch for hip or knee problems;if a dog lags behind, it’s time to stop.

Jeff Lutton, of Dogtopia, conducts a running club for people and their pets in Alexandria, VA.

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Becoming a father is one of the most defining benchmarks in a man’s life.

In their research, University of Cal-ifornia-Berkeley Psychology Professors Phil Cowan, Ph.D., and Carolyn Cowan, Ph.D., found that when asked how important each aspect of life felt over a two-year study period, childless men surveyed showed a significant increase in the “partner/lover” aspect. But young fathers squeezed that facet into a smaller life space to accommodate the signifi-cant increase in the “parent” element. Here are a few highlights from what relevant studies by Oregon State University, in Corvallis, the University of Nevada-Las Vegas and Switzerland’s University of Zurich say about how fatherhood changes men. Confidence and PrideHaving a close relationship with our child helps build mutual confidence

and self-esteem. Turning a child’s tears into laughter and feeling proud when he does well confirms that we’re on our way to being a successful father. Albeit briefly, a child may even share our tastes in culture, entertainment and other areas before mapping his own in-dividuality, but some common attitudes and interests will remain.

Patience and HumorWhen something goes wrong, we can take it seriously and try to change things, or roll with it and laugh. Doing the latter can increase compassion for our own and others’ mistakes.

Flexible ThinkingEarly on, it may be nearly impossible to differentiate the needs of our child and partner from our own. In reality, needs are to varying degrees in opposition, thus imposing frustrations and sorrows and forcing mutual adaptation, accord-

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Changes Menby Armin Brott

ing to the Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry think tank. Parents should consider various points of view and develop contingency plans.

Return to ChildhoodRearing kids presents the opportunity to reread favorite childhood books and disappear back into imaginative worlds.

CreativityA.A. Milne (author of the Winnie the Pooh books) and J.K. Rowling (of Harry Potter fame) first wrote for their kids. We may also be inspired to play an in-strument or take up an art form learned as a child while encouraging our chil-dren in their music or art lessons.

Reordering PrioritiesRaising kids produces a heightened awareness of others’ perspectives, reports University of Delaware re-searcher Rob Palkovitz, Ph.D. Many guys admit that they were somewhat selfish and self-centered before having kids, because having people depend on you and putting their needs before yours doesn’t come naturally. (Palko-vitz notes that marriage alone doesn’t trigger this realization.)

Changing ValuesBecoming a father prompts a hard look at one’s fundamental beliefs and values. Our view of what seemed harmless when we were younger, like not caring about money or possessions and potentially harmful lifestyle choic-es, changes completely when there’s a family to support. We see the world differently. Our health and well-being are no longer just personal concerns; they’re integral to our family. Interestingly, more mature new fathers—having had more time to hone their philosophy of life—report less of a need for fresh soul-searching than younger fathers.

Superdad Armin Brott has been building better fathers for a decade through his blog, bestselling books and American Forces Network radio show. Learn more at MrDad.com and Tinyurl.com/MrDadApp.


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In outdoor spaces from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, to Arch Cape, Or-egon, produce is growing and grill

embers are glowing. Growing a garden and grilling its bounty have never been more popular. For the first time since 1944, when 20 million “Victory” gardeners pro-duced 44 percent of the fresh vegeta-bles in the United States, food garden-ing is outdistancing flower gardening. In its latest survey of garden retailers, the National Gardening Association found that consumers’ spending for growing their own food hit $2.7 billion, versus $2.1 billion for flowers. Barbecuing grill chefs are expand-ing their repertoire beyond grass-fed burgers and steaks. More vegetables and fruit are being grilled now than in the past, according to the latest annual sur-vey by leading grill manufacturer Weber. This all makes sense to Karen Adler and Judith Fertig, co-authors of The Gar-dener & the Grill. They’ve observed that when the bounty of the garden meets the sizzle of the grill, delicious things hap-pen. “Natural sugars in vegetables and

fruits caramelize,” says Adler. “Essential oils in fresh herbs become more aro-matic. The colors of fruits and vegetables stay more vivid when grilled, rather than when cooked any other way.” “Grilling gives even familiar foods an exciting new makeover,” notes Fertig. For example, by cutting a head of cabbage into quarters, brushing each cut side with olive oil and then grilling and chopping, the backyard chef infus-es a grill flavor into a favorite coleslaw. Flatbreads, patted out from prepared whole-grain or gluten-free pizza dough, can be brushed with olive oil, grilled on both sides and then topped with flavor-ful garden goodies. Simple fruits like peaches and plums—simply sliced in half, pitted and grilled—yield fresh taste sensations, especially cradling a scoop of frozen yogurt. A quick foray to the garden or farmers’ market can provide just the right colorful, flavorful edge to any summer barbecue.

Claire O’Neil is a freelance writer in Kansas City, MO.

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Grow, Pick, GrillMaking the Most of Summer’s Bounty

by Claire O’Neil

Kale, Potato and Chorizo PizzaHearty but not heavy, this pizza takes kale (or alternatively, Swiss chard or collard greens) and onions from the garden, and then adds vegetarian chorizo to accent.

Yields 4 servings

1 pound fresh whole grain or gluten-free pizza dough¼ cup whole grain or gluten-free flour for sprinkling4 new potatoes, cooked and thinly sliced8 kale leavesOlive oil, for brushing and drizzlingGrapeseed oil for brushing the grill rack8 oz cooked and crumbled vegetarian chorizo (Portuguese or other spicy sausage optional)½ cup chopped green onion (white and light green parts)Coarse freshly ground black pepper

Prepare a hot fire on one side of the grill for indirect cooking. Oil a perfo-rated grill rack with grapeseed oil and place over direct heat.

Divide the dough into four equal parts. Sprinkle with whole grain or gluten-free flour and press or roll each piece into an 8-inch circle. Sprinkle flour of choice on two large baking sheets and place two rounds of dough on each sheet. Brush the potatoes with olive oil, place on the perforated grill rack and grill for 15 minutes, turning often, or until tender before topping the pizza.

Brush the kale with olive oil. Grill leaves for 1 minute on each side or until slightly charred and softened. Quickly trim off the bottom of the stalk and strip the leaves from the stems. Finely chop the leaves and set aside.

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Baja Fish TacosFresh fish tacos with a twist are a healthy treat. Tip: Assemble the raw slaw ingre-dients before grilling the cabbage, which cooks simultaneously with the fish.

Yields 4 servings

Grilled Napa Cabbage Slaw Taco Topping1 large head Napa cabbage, cut in half lengthwiseGrapeseed oil, for brushing1 cup assorted baby greens, such as spinach, oak leaf lettuce or Boston lettuce8 green onions, chopped (white and green parts)¼ cup tarragon vinegar¼ cup sour cream½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice½ tsp fine kosher or sea salt

Baja Fish1½ lbs mahi mahi, catfish, halibut or other mild, non-farmed, white fish (about ¾-inch thick)¼ cup blackened seasoning or other barbecue spice mixture8 whole-wheat flour tortillas, for serving8 lemon wedges, for serving1½ cups of a favorite salsa, for serving

Prepare a hot fire in the grill.

Brush the cut sides of the Napa cab-bage halves with oil. Coat the fish fillets

with the blackened seasoning or other selected spice mix.

Grill the cabbage, cut-side down, directly over the fire for 2 to 3 minutes or until the cabbage shows good grill marks, then remove from heat.

Grill the “flesh”, or cut side, of fish fillets first (not the skin side, which is darker because it is more delicate) di-rectly over the fire for 3 to 4 minutes.

Turn the fish only once, and finish cooking with the skin side against the grate another 3 to 4 minutes, for 10 to-tal minutes per inch of thickness (most fish fillets are about ¾-inch thick). Note: The skin side is last because it has more connective tissue and holds together better on the grill.

Finish assembling the slaw. Thinly slice the grilled cabbage and place in a large bowl. Stir in the greens and green onions. Having earlier combined and mixed the vinegar, sour cream, lemon juice and salt for the slaw dressing in a small bowl, now pour it over the greens mixture. Toss to blend.

Assemble the tacos by placing some of the grilled fish on each tortilla. Top each with about one-third cup of the slaw and roll up, soft taco-style. Serve with a lemon wedge and a small rame-kin of salsa.

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Brush one side of each pizza with olive oil and place, oiled side down, on the direct heat side of the grill grate. Grill for 1 to 2 minutes or until the dough starts to bubble. Brush the top side with olive oil and flip each pizza round, us-ing tongs, onto a baking sheet.

Quickly brush pizza rounds with ad-ditional olive oil, and then spoon on one-fourth of the sliced potato and grilled kale.

Sprinkle toppings of sausage and green onion. Drizzle a bit more overall olive oil and season with pepper.

Using a grill spatula, place each pizza on the indirect side of the fire. Cover and grill for 4 to 5 minutes or until the kale has slightly wilted and the topping is hot. Serve hot.

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Grilled Peaches with Lemon Balm GremolataThis recipe is simple, yet full of flavor. A traditional gremolata condiment includes parsley, lemon zest and garlic, but this sweeter version finds delicious-ness in fruit. Using a microplane grater culls the flavorful yellow part of the lemon rind without the bitter white pith. Chopping the herbs with the lemon zest make the flavors blend together better.

Yields 4 servings

¼ cup packed lemon balm leaves or 1 Tbsp packed mint leaves½ tsp lemon zestPinch kosher or sea salt4 peaches, halved and pitted

Prepare a medium-hot fire in the grill.

Chop the lemon balm or mint and lemon zest together until very fine. Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the leaves and chop again. Set aside in a small bowl.

Place the peach halves cut-side down on the grill. Grill 4 to 6 minutes, turn-ing once, until they are tender and slightly blistered.

To serve, place two peach halves in each guest’s bowl and sprinkle the lemon balm gremolata over all of them.

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Farmers Market GuideThe following is a current list of farmers markets in our area. Kindly call to confirm dates, locations and times. (WIC & Senior FMNP vouchers are accepted by some of these markets.)

Essex CountyBloomfield Farmers MarketThursdays, 1 p.m.–7 p.m. July–Oct. Bloomfield Avenue at State & Liberty Sts., [email protected]

Cedar Grove Farmers’ MarketWednesdays, 2 p.m.–7 p.m.June – Sep. Morgan Farm and Museum, 903 Pomp-ton Ave.973-768-7879

Common Greens Farmers MarketThursdays 11 a.m.–3 p.m.June 13–Oct. 21PSE&G Plaza, 80 Park Place, NewarkDowntownNewark.com

East Orange Farmers MarketTuesdays, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. June–Oct.Halsted Street & Central Avenue, East Orange973-414-4153 [email protected]

Livingston Farmers MarketThursdays, 12 noon–6 p.m. June–Sep.277 Eisenhower Ave, Livingston973-992-8080 InTownLivingston.com

Main Street South Orange Farmers MarketWednesdays, 2–7 p.m. Parking lot across from NJ Transit train station, South Orange973-763-6899MainStreetsSouthOrange.org

Maplewood Farmers MarketMondays, 2–7 p.m.June–Oct.Springfield Avenue at Indiana Street, Maplewood973-762-8120 ext. 2000 MaplewoodNJ.org

Millburn Farmers MarketFridays, 8 a.m.–2 p.m.June 7–Oct. 25 Essex St. at Town Hall, Millburn 973-379-2341 DowntownMillburn.org

Montclair Farmers MarketSaturdays, 8 a.m–2 p.m. June 14–Nov. 16 Walnut Street, MontclairTrain Station Parking Lot973-228-2466 MontclairNJUSA.org

Nutley Farmers MarketSundays, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. June 16–October 27 William Street Municipal Parking Lot Number 1, [email protected]

Roseland Farmers MarketFridays, Noon–7 p.m. June 14–Nov.1 Corner of Roseland and Harrison Aves.973-477-0949 RoselandNJ.org

The Commons at Washington Park Farmers MarketWednesdays, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.June 26–Oct.31 Washington & James Sts., Newark973-819-5025 [email protected]

The University Hospital Auxiliary’s Farmers MarketTuesdays, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. June 4–Oct. 29 In the UMDNJ Plaza & 12th Avenue, Newark973-972-4059/ Minnie [email protected]

West Orange Farmers MarketFridays, Noon–6 p.m. June 28–Oct. 25 66 Main Street, West Orange973-325-4109 DowntownWestOrange.org

Morris CountyBoonton Farmers MarketSaturdays, 8:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.June 8–Nov.16 Upper Plane Street Parking Lot, Boonton973-257-9107BoontonMainStreet.org

Chatham Borough Farmers MarketSaturdays, 8 a.m.– 1 p.m.June 15–Nov. 23 Railroad Plaza South, Chatham Borough973-635-0674, ext. 588Chatham BoroughFarmersMarket.org

Chester Farmers MarketSundays, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.June 23–Oct. 13 Perry Street, Chester, NJ908-879-1610 ChesterNJFarmersMarket.org

Denville Farmers MarketSundays, 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. June 16–Nov. 24 Bloomfield Ave. Parking Lot, Denville201-417-2335 DenvilleFarmersMarket.com


East Hanover Farmers MarketMondays, Noon–6 p.m. June 10–Oct. 21 609 Ridgedale Ave., Lurker Park, East Hanover973-428-3095 EastHanoverTownship.com

Long Valley Green MarketThursdays, 3 –7 p.m.April 4–Dec. 1920 Schooley’s Mountain Rd.908-672-2458LongValleyGreenMarket.com

Madison Farmers MarketThursdays, 2 p.m–6 p.m. June 6–Oct. 17Green Village Road973-593-8496 RoseNet.org

Morris Plains Farmers MarketSaturdays, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. June 15–Oct. 12Speedwell Avenue, Morris Plains973-267-1488 [email protected]

Morristown Farmers MarketSundays, 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m. June 16–Nov. 24 Spring Street & Morris Street, Morristown973-455-1133Morristown-NJ.org

Netcong Farmers MarketSaturdays, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.June –Oct. Main Street & Rte. 46, Netcong973-347-0252 Netcong.org

Riverdale Farmers MarketTuesdays, 2:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m. June 11–Oct. 15 211 Hamburg Turnpike, Riverdale973-835-4060/ Press Ext. # for the Borough Clerk

Sussex CountyOlde Lafayette Village Farmers MarketSundays, 10:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. June–Oct. Olde Lafayette Village, Lafayette973-383-8323 Carol ReedLafayetteVillageShops.com

Sparta Farmers MarketSaturdays 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m.June 1–Oct.265 Main St., SpartaSpartaFarmersMarket.org

Sussex County Farmers Market at the FairgroundsSaturdays, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. June 1–Oct. 26 37 Plains Rd., Barn Building, [email protected]

Union CountyElizabeth Farmers MarketTuesdays, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. June 11–Nov. 26Union Square Plaza, Elizabeth908-965-0660ElizabethAvenue.org

New Providence Farmers MarketWednesdays, Noon–6 p.m. June 12–Oct. 30 1307 Springfield AvenueNPBPA.com

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Craig Hamilton is a writer, radio host and work-

shop leader devoted to helping people evolve their consciousness for the greater good. The former managing edi-tor of What is Enlight-enment? magazine, Hamilton went on to found Integral Enlight-enment, an online education program for those on a con-temporary spiritual path. Since then, thousands of people have participated in his courses and workshops, and the vast majority have been women. Natu-ral Awakenings asked Hamilton for his insights on this trend.

What’s behind the gender imbalance in personal growth and enlightenment circles?Two years ago, I hosted a summit called The Way of the Evolutionary Man that included a discussion about why more men aren’t drawn to partici-pate in these kinds of things. One of the main points made was that, while many Americans have focused on cre-ating equality for women in the last 50 years, there hasn’t been a comparable men’s liberation movement. I know that some would say, “Why do we need that? Men are already the ones with the most power, freedom and privilege.” Yet it became clear during our discussion that men do not have freedom when it comes to choosing among valued social roles.

Reframing Personal PrioritiesCraig Hamilton Explores the Gender

Gap in Spiritual Growthby Kim Childs

For example, a woman can feel valued whether she pursues a professional career or something else that we might call a path of the heart, such as follow-ing artistic passions, working for a nonprofit or serving as a teacher. But if men do such things, they risk losing value among women. Traditionally, women have wanted

to be with men that are more economi-cally successful than they are. If a man decides he wants to be an artist or a spiritual practitioner or follow what we might label a higher calling, he’s stepping out of traditionally validated activities for men. So the reason that more men aren’t putting more time into their personal growth could be that they’re not being valued for that.

What might it take to shift this phenomenon?If women want men to join them on paths of personal and spiritual growth, they might need to start in analyzing the part of themselves that says, “I want a man who makes more money than me, is successful and able to be the family provider.” Many women want their men to be conscious, sensitive, reflective and capable of profound inti-macy, plus be a good provider. I’ve heard from some men that feel seriously pained about this. A few said that they always wanted to be, for example, a musician or a teacher, but

they couldn’t see themselves being suf-ficiently successful at it, or their family discouraged it.

Is pursuing personal growth at odds with being a breadwinner?I teach a spiritual path that anyone can pursue in the midst of their busy life. It involves turning everything into a spiri-tual practice. It means observing your own motivations and distortions and experiencing a different relationship to life that’s no longer rooted in patterns of the past and the ego. I believe this work appeals to men because, while there is a medita-tive and interior dimension to it, the bigger part is calling people to step up in life and remove the obstacles inside themselves that keep them from play-ing their biggest game. Spiritual life isn’t about getting beyond this world; it’s about the evolution of our world through conscious participation. That’s something men and women alike can become inspired by and put their energy behind.

How can men be most effec-tive in a changing world?In order to be truly effective, each person needs to do the necessary inner work. It’s not enough to focus on try-ing to do and accomplish and acquire without clarifying what’s getting in the way of your full self-expression and creative engagement. It’s easy to think about life in terms of our history, identity, desires and concerns, but that’s just a small part of who we are. At our deepest level, we are this unfolding evolutionary process that’s been going on for more than 13 billion years. Now we have the ability to participate in the greatest adventure of all, that of conscious evolution, growing into a future aligned with our highest ideals, visions and aspirations. While that is mobilizing generations of women, I am finding that it also speaks to the highest aspirations of men. Connect with Craig Hamilton at IntegralEnlightenment.com.

Kim Childs is a writer and creativity coach in Boston. Visit KimChilds.com.


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SATURDAY, JUNE 1Healing Your Atlantean and Egyptian Past with Crystals—1–5pm. Sponsored by the Metaphysical Center of New Jersey. Regency House Hotel, 140 Route 23 North, Pompton Plains. $54 members, $66 nonmembers. $75 at the door. Register at MetaphysicalCenterofNewJersey.org.

SUNDAY, JUNE 2Open House/Reader’s Day—10am–6pm. Open House/Readers Day with 8 to 9 readers available for intuitive card readings, spirit readings and more. Live music from 2pm to 5pm. Snacks and great day out! 15 mins for $30. The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry Street, Chester. 908-879-3937. Sue@TheArtoftheHeart- Chester.com. TheArtoftheHeart-Chester.com.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 4Whole Food Nutrition and Disease Preven-tion—12:15–1:15pm. Featuring Dr. Bill Sears, renowned prevention expert and pediatrician. Educational workshop on how you can improve your physical and mental health. Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, 765 Route 10 East, Suite 106 (behind CVS), Randolph. 973-895-2003.

Stop Smoking with Hypnosis—6:30–7:30pm. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate the crav-ing for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. $49. Middlesex County College, 2700 Woodbridge Ave., Edison. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5Healthy Families and Parental Choices—6–9:30pm. Panel discussion on the latest thinking about pregnancy, childbirth and our children’s health. Includes Q&A, refreshments, and book signings. Memorial Hall, St. Teresa of Avila Parish, 206 Morris Ave., Summit, NJ. $10 in advance, $15 at door. Register [email protected].

THURSDAY, JUNE 6Whole Food Nutrition and Disease Preven-tion—7:30–8:30pm. Featuring Dr. Bill Sears, renowned prevention expert and pediatrician. Educational workshop on how you can improve your physical and mental health. Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, 765 Route 10 East, Suite 106 (behind CVS), Randolph. 973-895-2003.

SATURDAY, JUNE 8Get to the Core Boot Camp—9–10am. With Teddy Sibblies. One-hour small group circuit training de-signed to push you out of your physical comfort zone. To register, call 973-262-6544 or email [email protected]. The Tree of Health Center, 55 Newton Sparta Rd., Ste. 107, Newton. 973-262-6544.

New Moon Celebration & Healing Gong—7–9:15pm. Pranayam and short yoga set, followed with meditation, healing ring, deep meditative re-laxation and healing gong. $20 pre/$25 door. (Men-tion Natural Awakenings to receive 20 percent off.) Aquarian Yoga Center, 641 Bloomfield Ave., Mont-clair. 908-884-4984. Info@AquarianYogaCenter .com. AquarianYogaCenter.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 9Healing Circle—7:30–9:30pm. Led by Denise A. Saracco, jaguar shaman, divine channel. Bring a pillow, blanket, notebook and pen. $30. The Tree of Health Center, 55 Newton Sparta Rd., Suite 107, Newton. 862-268-3213. [email protected]. SwiftwindTherapy.com.

MONDAY, JUNE 10Stop Smoking with Hypnosis—6:30–7:30pm. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is eas-ily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. $55. Bloomfield Hypnosis Counseling Center, 554 Bloomfield Ave., Bloomfield. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

Lose Weight with Hypnosis—7:30–8:30pm. Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and pain-lessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. $55. Bloom-field Hypnosis Counseling Center, 554 Bloomfield Ave., Bloomfield. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

TUESDAY, JUNE 11Stop Smoking with Hypnosis—6:30–7:30pm. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate the crav-ing for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. $45. Roxbury High School, 1 Bryant Drive, Succasunna. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

Weight Management with Hypnosis—7:30–8:30pm. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. $45. Roxbury High School, 1 Bryant Drive, Succasunna. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

THURSDAY, JUNE 13Still Suffering with Thyroid Symptoms?—7:30–8:30pm. Presented by Dr. Howard Prager, DC. Attend this seminar and learn why you are still suf-fering and what you need to know and do in order to get well. $15. Call to reserve your spot. Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, 765 Route 10 East, Suite 106 (behind CVS), Randolph. 973-895-2003.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 18Stop Smoking with Hypnosis—6:30–7:30pm. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. $55. Union County College, 1033 Springfield Ave., Cranford. 908-996-3311 or 908-709-7601. HypnosisNJ.com.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 23Mindshift for Clarity & Calm—1–3pm. Learn how to increase awareness of your thoughts & feelings in relation to your behaviors by using mindfulness-based CBT techniques. Free. Please call to reserve. iwc Integrative Wellness Center, 401 Route 24, Nathan Cooper Bldg., Chester. 908-879-8700. iwcnj.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 29Open House/Healer’s Day—10am–5:30pm. Reflex-ology, Reiki, IET, Qigong, Sound & Vibration Therapy, Crystal Therapy, Rohun & more. It is advisable to reserve a time in advance but we will also accept walk-ins. Two 30-minute sessions for $75. Each additional session is $30. The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry Street, Chester. 908-879-3937. [email protected]. TheArtoftheHeart-Chester.com.

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mondayMorning Yoga—9:15–10:15am. Morning yoga flow. $15. Theater Dance Center, 230 Rte. 206, Unit 403, Flanders. 908-892-3802. [email protected]. MySweetOm.wordpress.com.

Beginners Yoga with Shirley Sahaja Sicsko—9:30am. Mondays. Yoga West Holistic Center, 86 Main St., Succasunna, 973-584-6664. YogaWest.com.

Strength Training—11–11:45am. A class for toning and strengthening muscles. Perfect for bone health: Love your muscles and your bones. $10. Healthy Lifestyles Center, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown.

Pilates Sculpt—Noon–1pm. Try your first class for free. 973-895-9925. Pilates at Pro Physical Ther-apy, 2 Emery Ave., Randolph. Pilateswithamy@ verzon.net. Proptnj.com.

Noontime Energy Enhancing Blasts of Qigong with Sal Canzonieri—Noon–1pm Mondays. Lunchtime energy healing. Register at 908-879-3937. The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St., Chester. TheArtofTheHeart-Chester.com.

Restorative Yoga—3:30–4:15pm. Restore, relax, and unwind. This is a deepening centering yoga class for bringing you back to your calmest self. $10. Healthy Lifestyles Center, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown.

Gentle Yoga & Meditation Class—7–8:15 pm. $10. First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell, 326 Bloomfield Ave., Caldwell. Contact Penny Prosperi, 973-495-2669.

sunday Outdoor Bootcamp Class—9:30am. Work at your own pace & get in shape with Brad Sims Personal Training. $10. 908-247-7063, [email protected]. The Room Above, 2 West Main St., Brookside (Mendham Twp.).

Summit Unitarian Worship Service—9:30 and 11:15am throughout the regular church year. The Unitarian Church, 4 Waldron Ave., Summit. 908-273-3245.

Prenatal Yoga—9–10:15am. For the Mother God-dess and her growing baby! $18 drop-in or class package. The Karuna Shala, 855 Bloomfield Ave., Suite 208, 2nd Floor, Glen Ridge.

Fresh Freedom Call Ministry—9:30am–3pm. This nonprofit organization ministers and serves lunch to more than 75 people each week at Fresh Anointing International Church, 23–25 Washington St. (corner of James St.), Newark. FreshFreedomCall.org or call 973-713-2145.

Morristown Unitarian Fellowship—Worship services at 10am. Children and Youth Religious Education at 9am. 21 Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown. 973-540-1177, ext. 201.

Institute for Spiritual Development—10am. First and third Sundays. Psychic and spiritual develop-ment & healing. Masonic Lodge #93, 170 Main St., Madison. ISD-Madison.org. 973-437-4370.

Center for Spiritual Living~Morristown—11am Sunday Celebration and Youth Program, followed by refreshments at noon in Friendship Hall. 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. 973-539-3114.

Unity of Sussex County—11am Sunday Celebra-tion and Youth Program, followed by fellowship in Wakeman Hall. 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette. 973-383-6277. UnityofSussex.org.

Outdoor Bootcamp Class—2pm. Work at your own pace and get in shape with Brad Sims Personal Training. $10. 908-247-7063, [email protected]. The Room Above, 2 West Main St., Brookside (Mendham Twp)

Drum Jam—3–5pm Third Sundays. Open to all; beginners to experienced musicians. Some gather for spiritual reasons, others for an opportunity to socialize or try something different. $10 donation. Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave., Rockaway, 973-985-7548. RestStopRejuvenate.com.

Free Meditation Class—4–5pm. Learn how to manage stress and emotions through breathing techniques and meditation. A perfect introduction to meditation. Free. Art of Living Foundation, Par-sippany PAL Bldg., 33 Baldwin Rd., Parsippany. 973-400-9191. [email protected]

Free Community Yoga Classes—4–5pm Free; donations appreciated. PurpleOmYoga.com. Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Rte. 10 W., Denville. 973-343-2848.

AA Meeting (O-B-ST)—8pm Sundays. Open to those struggling with alcoholism or drug addiction.

Monday Night Meditation Circle—7–8pm. Every Monday. Relax and recharge with Reiki Master Victoria at Monday Night Meditation @ Evolve Restorative Therapy. Feel the healing energy flow! Evolve Restorative Therapy, 523 Westfield Ave., 3rd Floor, Westfield. 908-361-6376.

Tai Chi & Qigong—7pm Mondays. All levels. Featuring Qigong for energy, Sun Style Tai Chi, and meditations for health. Institute for Spiritual Development, 15 Sparta Ave., Sparta. More info at 973-786-6466 or [email protected].

Reiki Healing Circle in the Salt Room—7–8:30pm. Second and fourth Mondays. Experience restoration, relaxation, and balance. Includes guided meditation, an introduction to Reiki, chair treatments, and salt therapy. $25. Register at [email protected] or 908-665-0333. Respira Salt Wellness Center, 472 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights.

Meditation in the Salt Room—7–8pm. Every third Monday. Mindfulness-based stress reduction and other meditation techniques. Bring a meditation pillow or sit in one of our chairs. RSVP required. 908-665-0333 or [email protected]. $15. Respira Salt Wellness Center, 472 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights. RespiraSalt.com.

Psychic Mediumship—7–9pm. First three Mon-days. Gather with an individual or up to five family members to contact the energy of your loved ones who have passed away. Bring a digital recorder. Held in Netcong. Call 908-852-4635 to register. [email protected]. HYP4LIFE.com.

Psychic Development Class—7–9pm Last Mon-day of the month. $10. Held in Netcong. Call 908-852-4635 to register. [email protected]. HYP4LIFE.com.

Meditation and Healing Group—7:30pm. First and third Mondays. Metaphysical Center of New Jersey, Montville. Free. No experience necessary. Call Harriet at 973-702-8443 for directions and info.

A Course in Miracles—7:30pm Mondays. Unity of Montclair, 84 Orange Rd., Montclair. $10 sug-gested donation. Contact Connie at 973-239-8402 for details. UnityofMontclair.com.

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Psychic Readings with Sue—7:30–9pm Mondays. Call 908-879-3937 to schedule an appt. Held at The Art of the Heart at 15 Perry St., Chester.

Law of Attraction Meeting—7:30–9pm First Mon-days. 973-383-6847 or [email protected]. FreshLookonLife.com. Fresh Look on Life, 31 Rte. 206, Suite 3, Augusta.

Yoga for Ultimate Beginners—8–9pm. For students brand new to yoga, this series covers the fundamentals of yoga from alignment basics to class etiquette. $90 for six weeks. Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Rte. 10 West, Denville. 973-343-2848. PurpleOmYoga.com.

Strength Training—6–6:45pm. Stronger muscles can help build stronger bones, and in this class we will strengthen and tone all the large muscle groups for a stronger you. $10. Healthy Lifestyles, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown.

SMART Recovery—6:30–8pm Tuesdays. Secular, science-based recovery group for support and as-sistance with all forms of addictive behavior. Free. Roxbury Twp. Library. 201-774-8323. [email protected].

Meditation and Healing Group—7pm. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. Metaphysical Center of New Jersey, Towaco. Free. No experience necessary. Call Peggy at 973-299-0172 for directions and info.

Monthly Archangel Meditation & Message Circle with Judy Toma—7pm. Every 2nd Tuesday. God-dess in Eden, 20 Church St., Montclair (Inside Blu Lotus). 973-919-3600 to register. $20.

Meditation—7–8pm Tuesdays. Beginners and advanced are welcome to join a weekly guided medi-tation. Aquarian Sun Healing and Learning Center, 212A Main St., Lincoln Park. Donation: $10. Call or email [email protected] before 5pm Tuesday to reserve a spot. 973-686-9100.

Gentle Yoga—8pm. Includes a wide range of yoga poses, breath awareness, alignments, relaxation, and meditation. $7 per class. Randolph Pain Relief & Wellness Center, 540 Rte. 10 West, Randolph. 973-866-5776. [email protected]. RandolphPRWC.com.

Meditation—7–7:30pm Unity of Sussex Coun-ty, 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette. 973-383-6277. UnityofSussex.org.

Reiki Circle for Everyone—7–8:30pm First Tuesdays. Learn more about this natural healing modality or brush up on your skills. By donation. Andrea Grace at the Center for Natural Healing, Kings Plaza, Upper Level, 430 Springfield Ave., Ste. 209, Berkeley Heights. 908-963-7911. [email protected].

Debtors Anonymous Meeting—7–8:30pm Tues-days. 12-step meeting for those dealing with debt, overspending and under-earning. Downstairs Main Bldg. at Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church, 1 E. Oak St. 877-717-3328 or Njpada.org.

The Spirit Gathering Church—7:15pm Tuesdays. Prayer, energy healing, discussion, meditation and mediumship. Facilitated by Rev. Susan C. Nigra, CHt. Held in the rear of Yoga West, 86 Main St., Succasunna. Donations appreciated. 973-691-9244 or 973-876-2449. [email protected]. TheSpiritGathering.net.

The Morris Music Men Quartet—7:30pm Tues-days. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 300 Shunpike Rd., Chatham. Sing and socialize. Newcomers always welcome. 877-808-8697. MorrisMusicMen.org.

North American Butterfly Association—7:30pm First Tuesdays. Frelinghuysen Arboretum Educa-tion Center, 53 E. Hanover Ave., Morristown. 973-326-7600.

Restorative Yoga—7:30pm Tuesdays. Community House, Madison. Contact [email protected] for schedule and details.

A Course in Miracles—7:30pm Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. Miracles-Course.org. Garwood. Call Betsy Zipkin at 732-469-0234.

Book Study Group—7:30–9pm Held at Unity of Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette. UnityofSussex.org. More info: 973-383-6277.

The Gathering—7:30–9:30pm First and third Tues-days. Worship Service with Christina Lynn Whited. Offering of $10–$20 requested. Call 908-638-9066 to register. Circle of Intention, 76 Main St., High Bridge. CircleOfIntention.com.

wednesdayWhite Oak Center Organic Co-Op—Every other Wednesday. Delivered by Albert’s Organics. Membership $20, then $35 bimonthly. White Oak Center, 33 Woodport Rd., Sparta. For more info, contact Brian Trautz at 973-729-1900 or [email protected].

Free 8-Week Vinyasa Yoga—9:15am–10:15am. First Presbyterian Church of Springfield, 37 Church Mall Rd., Springfield. Reserve: 973-379-4320. [email protected].

Chakra Yoga with Chant and Tibetan Yoga— 9:30–10:45am Wednesdays. Westfield Yoga, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. Call 908-232-1355 for details.

Yoga for Women’s Health—9:30–10:45am. Poses to help you better address menstruation, menopause, pel-vic floor issues, and basic back care. The Karuna Shala, 855 Bloomfield Ave., Ste. 208, 2nd Fl., Glen Ridge.

Mommy and Me Yoga—10:30–11:15am. For chil-dren ages 3 & 4. Children learn ‘peaceful’ breathing as they flow through a series of poses and create their own. Carol’s Yoga Youngsters, 145 Washington St., Morristown. 973-898-0544. [email protected]. CarolsYogaYoungsters.com.

Healing Meditations with Rev. Frankie—Noon. Center for Spiritual Living, 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. Free. 973-539-3333.

Cardio/Pilates Apparatus Circuit—Noon. Pilates at Pro Physical Therapy, 2 Emery Ave., Randolph. 973-895-9925. [email protected]. Proptnj.com.

Healing Touch Sessions with Maureen Ma-honey—1:30pm–4:30pm. By appointment. The Room Above, 2 E. Main St., Brookside. 973-543-6329. [email protected].

Yoga Pilates Fusion—3:30–4:15pm. This class combines yoga and Pilates, leaving you calm, refreshed, invigorated and toned. $10. Healthy Life-styles, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown.

Restorative Yoga—4:30–5:15pm. A great class for unwinding and relaxing. $10. Healthy Lifestyles Center, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown.

Chi Kung (Qigong) for Women—5:30–6:30pm meets every week in Verona to practice gentle, re-laxing, and healing movement. All ages and levels welcome. Info and directions at 973-857-9536.

Monthly Reiki Bodywork Practice Sessions—6–9pm. Second Wednesdays. Practitioners of all

tuesdaySunrise Yoga—6:45am. Weekly. Start your morn-ing with some peaceful flowing yoga, then take that energy into the rest of your day! Breathing Room Center, 735 Rte. 94, Newton. 973-896-0030.

Chair Yoga—7am. Enjoy the benefits of yoga while sitting on a chair. $7 per class. Randolph Pain Relief & Wellness Center, 540 Rte. 10 West, Randolph. 973-866-5776. [email protected]. RandolphPRWC.com.

Christpaths—9:30am–12pm. Second Tuesdays. Monthly spiritual sharing and practice group. Christ Church, Short Hills. Yearly tuition: $175. Christ Church, 66 Highland Ave, Short Hills. 908-277-2120. [email protected]. Interweave.org.

White Oak Yoga—9:30–10:45am or 5:45–7pm, mixed level. $10 or $50 for six classes. Taught by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg., 14 Sparta Ave., 973-729-1900. WhiteOakCenter.com.

Awareness Through Movement Classes with Diane Bates—12:30, 2:00 and 4:30 pm. Tuesdays. Ease pain, improve posture, prevent injury, increase energy and reduce stress. $15. Held at 24 Elm St., Room 1, Morristown. Call 973-534-8122 or email [email protected] for more info.

Gentle Yoga Plus Class—1:15–2 pm. For those new to yoga. Sign up online at WellnessCenterNWJ.com or call 973-895-2003. Try a complimentary class. The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Rte. 10 E., Randolph.

Yoga for Teens & Tweens—3:45–5:45pm. Aquar-ian Yoga Center, 641 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair. 908-884-4984. AquarianYogaCenter.com.

Prenatal Yoga—4:15–5pm. Please bring a note from your MD indicating that you are cleared to par-ticipate. $10. Healthy Lifestyles Center, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown.

Girl’s Yoga Class—5:30–6:30pm Tuesdays. Pedi-atric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 973-944-0555.


levels of Reiki or energy training join to offer one another energy healing sessions. $25. At Be The Medicine, 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown. BetheMedicine.com.

Guided Meditation & Chanting—6–7pm West-field Yoga Studio, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. $14 per class or $72 for 6. Preregister at 908-232-1355.

Mat Pilates Mixed Levels Class— 6:15–7:10 pm. Traditional mat exercises with props. Try a compli-mentary class. The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Rte. 10 E., Randolph. WellnessCenterNWJ.com or call 973-895-2003.

Teen Yoga—6:30—7:30pm. Age 13+. Teens learn to listen to their bodies as they move at their own pace promoting peacefulness, mental clarity and improved self esteem. Carol’s Yoga Youngsters, 145 Washington St., Morristown. 973-898-0544. [email protected]. CarolsYogaYoungsters.com

Beginner Yoga Adult Class—6:30–7:30pm Wednesdays. Drop-in, $20. 4 sessions, $75; 8 sessions, $130; New student 2 sessions for $20. More info at 973-944-0555. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 18 Elm St., Morristown. TheYogaWayNJ.com.

Yoga as Medicine—6:15–7:30pm Explore the in-terface of Hatha Yoga and ayurvedic medicine. All levels welcome. The Karuna Shala, 855 Bloomfield Ave., Ste. 208, 2nd Fl., Glen Ridge.

Adult Yoga Class—6:30–7:30pmWednesdays. Drop-in, $25. 4 sessions, $75; 8 sessions, $130; New student 3 sessions, $45. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294.

Free Meditation Class—7–8pm. Learn how to manage stress and emotions through breathing techniques and meditation. A perfect introduction to meditation. Free. Art of Living Foundation, Par-sippany PAL Bldg., 33 Baldwin Rd., Parsippany. 973-400-9191. [email protected]

Creative Writing Workshop—7–9:30pm. Every other Wednesday through June 26. Through prompts and reading out loud, you will write, listen and learn in a safe, nurturing circle. The Room Above, 2 East Main Street, Brookside. 973-978-5282. KaneCreativeConsulting.com.

Monthly Shamanic Journey Circle—7–9:30pm. Fourth Wednesdays. Teachings and journeys with Janet StraightArrow, as she shares her knowledge of different Shamanic traditions. $40. At Be The Medicine, 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown. BetheMedicine.com

Women’s Healing Circle—7–9pm First Wednes-days. Support, share, bond and attain deep peace through guided meditation. Led by Lindsey Sass. Preregister at 973-714-0765. $30. The Healing Center, 142 Main St., Bloomingdale.

Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Support Group of Morristown—7–9pm First Wednesdays, except July and August. Support for patients and their fami-lies. Speakers. 973-219-8092 or [email protected]. 95 Madison Ave., Suite 109A, Morristown.

Introduction to Soto Zen Practice—7:15pm Hands-on instruction and explanation for seated and walking meditation. Dharma talk and discussion. By donation. Rev. Shofu Keegan, Empty Hand Zen

Group, 22 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair. 908-672-8782. EmptyHandZen.org.

A Course in Miracles Study Group—7:15–9pm Westfield Yoga Studio, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. $10. Call in advance 908-232-1355.

The Morris County (West) Chapter of Holistic Moms Network—7:30pm First Wednesdays. Held at Chester Field House, 107 Seminary Ave., Chester. [email protected].

International Folk Dancing—7:30–11pm Wednes-days. First hour dedicated to beginners and new dances. Mountain Lakes Community Church, 48 Briarcliff Rd., Mountain Lakes. $5. 973-627-4386 or 973-539-7020 or 973-635-4913.

AA Meeting (O-B-ST)—8pm Wednesdays. Open to those struggling with alcoholism or drug addic-tion. Free. Cranford United Methodist Church, 201 Lincoln Ave., Cranford.

Reiki Circle—8–9pm Every other Wednesday. Check website for dates. Gentle intro to Reiki, guided meditation and Reiki sample. Questions welcome. $10 suggested donation. Miriam’s Well Healing, 460 Bloomfield Ave., Suite 207, Montclair; 917-202-0475. [email protected]. MiriamsWellHealing.com.

thursdayBody Sculpt Class—8–8:50 am. Total body toning and conditioning. WellnessCenterNWJ.com or 973-895-2003. Try a complimentary class. The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Rte. 10 E., Randolph.

Yoga with Kathleen Margiotta—8–9am Thurs-days. Held at The Room Above, 2 E. Main St., Brookside. For more info and to register, email [email protected].

Morning Chi Kung (Qigong)—8:30–9:15am. All welcome. Movement is simple and adjustable to your needs. The WAE Center at Temple B’nai Shalom, 300 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange. 973-857-9536.

Outdoor Bootcamp Class—9:30am. Work at your own pace and get in shape with Brad Sims Personal Training. $10. 908-247-7063, [email protected]. The Room Above, 2 West Main St, Brookside (Mendham Twp.).

Beginner Yoga Adult Class 10–11am Thursdays. Drop-in, $20. 4 sessions, $75; 8 sessions, $130; New student 2 sessions for $20. More info at 973-944-0555. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 18 Elm St., Morristown. TheYogaWayNJ.com.

Yoga Pilates Fusion—12–12:45pm. A lunchtime class that brings together the best of yoga and Pilates for a balanced workout. $10. Healthy Lifestyles Center, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave, Morristown.

Beginner Yoga Adult Class—11am–noon. Thurs-days. Drop-ins, $20; 4 sessions, $65; 8 sessions, $120. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294.

Healthy Food Prep Classes with Phyllis Deer-ing—Noon. Third Thursdays. Learn about deli-

cious and healthy food preparation. $25; 4 for $75. Contact Marnie at Mountain Lakes Organic Co-op, LLC, 10 Vale Dr., Mountain Lakes. 973-335-4469. [email protected].

Lunch & Learn—Noon–1pm Thursdays. $10. Register at 908-879-3937. The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St, Chester. TheArtofTheHeart-Chester.com.

Women’s Heart Support Group—1–2pm. Support group especially for women, run by a holistic RN, offering education and support for those diagnosed with heart disease or treated for heart issues. $10. Healthy Lifestyles, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown.

White Oak Yoga—4:15–5:15pm Gentle Yoga. Taught by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg., 14 Sparta Ave., 973-729-1900. WhiteOakCenter.com.

Outdoor Bootcamp Class—6pm. Work at your own pace and get in shape with Brad Sims Personal Training. $10. 908-247-7063, [email protected]. The Room Above, 2 West Main St, Brookside (Mendham Twp.).

Evening Yoga Series—6:15pm–7:30pm. For adults. All levels yoga series. Advance registration and monthly payment is required; Essex County Environmental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock Ave., Roseland. 973-228-8776.

Prenatal Yoga—6:30–7:45 pm. With Patricia Videgain. Nourish yourself and your baby through the practice of yoga postures, breathing and re-laxation. New students: $67 for 5 classes. Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Rd., Suite 215, Madison. 973-966-5311. [email protected]. StudioYogaNJ.com.

Parent/Child Yoga 6:30–7:30pm Thursdays. More info at 973-944-0555. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 18 Elm St., Morristown. TheWholeChildNJ.com.

Healing Mastery Ongoing Class to Be The Medicine—7–9:30pm. First and third Thursdays. Ad-vanced spiritual and healing growth class with Janet StraightArrow. $40. At Be The Medicine, 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown. BetheMedicine.com.


Reiki Share—6:30–9pm. Fourth Thursdays. Experience Reiki’s healing touch by giving or receiving. All welcome. Free. Aquarian Sun, 212A Main St., Lincoln Park. 973-686-9100. Suzanne@ AquarianSun.net. AquarianSun.net.

Yoga with Daniella—7pm. Yoga for all levels. $5 suggested donation. The First Presbyterian Church, 11-13 Main St., Franklin. $5 suggested donation. [email protected].

Themed Thursdays (Yoga)—7–8pm. Learn about the yoga sutras, the chakra system, or allow a simple inspirational reading to help focus and guide your practice. Breathing Room Center, 735 Rte. 94, New-ton. 973-896-0030. BreathingRoomCenter.com.

Free NIA—7–8pm Thursdays. $12/class; first class free. Contact Alina at [email protected] or Breath-ingRoomCenter.com. Breathing Room Center, LLC, 735 Rte. 94, Newton. BreathingRoomCenter.com.

iwc Women’s Group—7–8:30pm. Thursdays. Therapeutic discussion group led by licensed profes-sional counselor processing all life issues including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, divorce, life transition, stress, aging, care-giving etc. iwc for medical, mind and body. 401 Rte. 24, Chester. Call for information: 908-879-8700.

Hypnosis & NLP Certification—7–9pm. Become a certified hypnotherapist & NLP practitioner. Eleven separate classes and the convenience of paying per class, or do certification separate. First 5 for NLP and last 6 for hypnotherapist. Huna Healing Center, 23 Diamond Spring Rd., Suite 5, Denville. HunaHealingCenter.com. [email protected]. 973-224-6773.

Feng Shui Specialized Workshops—7pm. Con-tinue to clarify how you want to create your life, clear clutter and find prosperity. The Room Above, 2 E. Main St., Brookside. 201-400-4669. [email protected].

The Sussex County Chapter of Holistic Moms—7pm. Second Thursdays. Free. Held at Holy Coun-selor Lutheran Church, 68 Sand Hill Rd., Sussex. 973-347-1246. [email protected].

Sacred Light Circle of Intention, Prayer, Meditation, and Healing—7–9 pm, first and third Thursdays. Suggested offering, $11. [email protected] or 973-366-8765. Held at Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave., Rockaway, RestStopRejuvenate.com.973-985-7548.

Taking Control of Your Own Health and Wealth—7:30pmThursdays. Discover the differ-

ence between opportunity and success. Free. RSVP: 908-461-0141 or [email protected]. 35 W. Main St., Denville.

Adult Survivors of Child Abuse Support Group Meeting—7:30–9pm. We follow the ASCA meeting format and our goal is mutual support in a gentle and nonjudgmental environment. Ascasupport.org or [email protected]. The Morristown Chapter of ASCA, Church of the Redeemer, 36 South St., Morristown.

A Course in Miracles—7:30pm. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. Miracles-Course.org. Summit. Betsy Zipkin. 732-469-0234.

A Course in Miracles—7:30pm Second Thursdays. Study group for the course in spiritual psycho-therapy. Unity of Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette. 973-383-6277. UnityofSussex.org.

Gentle Yoga—8pm. An effective approach to develop flexibility and strength and encourage deep relaxation. $7 per class. Randolph Pain Relief & Wellness Center, 540 Rte. 10 West, Randolph 973-866-5776. DrSimon@ RandolphPRWC.com. RandolphPRWC.com.

Trump Network Presentation—8pm Thursdays. Timing is the key to success. Held at Jersey Chiro-practic and Wellness Center, 35 W. Main St., Suite 202, Denville. RSVP 908-461-0141. Office: 973-625-7800. [email protected].

Gentle Yoga with Daniella Hurley—8pm. Ran-dolph Pain Relief & Wellness Center, 540 Rte. 10 West, Randolph. 973-866-5224.

fridayFit Body Class—8–8:50 am. Express cardio work-out with weights. Try a complimentary class. The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Rte. 10 E., Randolph. WellnessCenterNWJ.com or 973-895-2003.

Outdoor Bootcamp Class—9:30am. Work at your own pace and get in shape with Brad Sims Personal Training. $10. 908-247-7063, [email protected]. The Room Above, 2 West Main St, Brookside (Mendham Twp.).

Beginners Yoga with Shirley Sahaja Sicsko—9:30am. Fridays. Yoga West Holistic Center, 86 Main St., Succasunna, 973-584-6664. YogaWest.com.

Morning Yoga Series—9:30am–10:45am. For adults. All levels yoga series. Essex County Environ-mental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock Ave., Roseland. 973-228-8776.

Healing Chi Kung (Qigong) Meditation—9:30–11am, Standing and seated meditation practiced, Chi Kung principals and theory taught. Blu Lotus, 20 Church St., Montclair. Call before attending first class. 973-857-9536.

Morning Meditation—10–11am Fridays. Held at The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St., Chester. RSVP at 908-879-3937. More info at TheArtoftheHeart-Chester.com.

Meditation in the Salt Room—10–11am. Mind-fulness-based stress reduction and other meditation techniques. Bring a meditation pillow or sit in one

of our chairs. RSVP required. 908-665-0333 or [email protected]. $15. Respira Salt Wellness Center, 472 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights. RespiraSalt.com.

Overeaters Anonymous Meeting—10:30am–Noon. 12-step group to support those losing weight or wishing to maintain long-term weight loss. Free. Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church, 75 Ridgedale Ave., Cedar Knolls. Call before attending to confirm with Angie: 973-794-3443. Wjioa.org.

Zumba—11am Fridays. $10. The Healthy Life-styles Center at the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center. 973-971-6301.

Yoga—Noon. Fridays. $10. The Healthy Lifestyles Center at the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center. 973-971-6301.

Ongoing Qigong with Sal Canzonieri—Noon Fridays. Held at The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St., Chester. Call Sue at 908-879-3937 for pricing & more info. TheArtoftheHeart-Chester.com.

Body Tuning with Certified Soma Energetic Therapist Tracey Revak—1:30–4:30pm Fridays. Experience deep relaxation and rebalance your chakras. By appt. Held at The Room Above, 2 E. Main St., Brookside. [email protected]. Contact Tracey at [email protected] or 908-296-5631.

Outdoor Bootcamp Class—2pm. Work at your own pace and get in shape with Brad Sims Personal Training. $10. 908-247-7063, [email protected]. The Room Above, 2 West Main St, Brookside (Mendham Twp.).

Debtors Anonymous Meeting—5:30–6:30pm. Twelve-step meeting for those dealing with debt, overspending and under-earning. Downstairs Main Bldg. at Redeemer Church, 37 Newton Sparta Rd., Newton. 877-717-3328. Njpada.org.

Drum Circle—6pm. Weekly drum circle to get your spirit flowing with the ancient healing art of drumming. Learn new skills; connect with others in this warm and welcoming space. Starts last Fri in June. $20/class. Breathing Room Center, 735 Rte. 94, Newton. 973-997-0116. [email protected]. BreathingRoomCenter.com.

Healing Sanctuary—7pm Third Fridays. Ex-perience an evening of quiet meditation and healing. Open to all. Free. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 127 Broad St., Washington. 908-362-6360. SachaCenter.com.

Messages from the Other Side—7–9pm Third Fridays. Held at Eleven on Main Café, 11 Main St., High Bridge. Must register at 908-638-8888 or [email protected]. $10 includes cof-fee or tea. Sponsored by Circle of Intention. CircleofIntention.com.

Reiki Share—7–9pm Fridays. Join with other Reiki practitioners and experience working on others. Suggested donation $10-$15. Divine Inspirations Bookstore, 217 Franklin Ave., Nutley. 973-562-5844. DivineBooks.net.

Chanting & Drumming Circle—7:15–9pm Fridays. Bring your drum or call to reserve one of ours. $5 donation. Refreshments available. Westfield Yoga, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. 908-232-1355.

AA Meeting—7:30pm. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 70 Maple Ave., Morristown. 973-538-0555.


Dances of Universal Peace—7:30–9pm. First Fri-days. Sacred circle dancing and joyous group sing-ing. Interweave (Calvary) at the Unitarian Church, 31 Woodland Ave., Summit. $10. Interweave.org.

Evening of Prayer and Healing—7:30–9:30pm. Third Fridays. Join the Universal Healing family to heal all life on this planet and in this solar system, galaxy and universe. Bring finger foods to share. Growing Consciousness, 54 Canfield Rd., Mor-ristown. Free. 973-292-5090.

A Course in Miracles—8pm every other Friday. Contact June at 973-366-4455. Miracles-Course.org.

The Minstrel—8–11pm Fridays. Concert series. Refreshments served. Admission $8; children 12 and under free. 973-335-9489. Morristown Unitarian Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown. FolkProject.org. Festival.FolkProject.org.

Al-Anon Meeting—8–9:30pm Center for Practical Spirituality – Religious Science, 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. 973-539-3114. Rsci.org.

saturdayEssential Pilates—8am. Weekly. Try out a class for free at our award-winning studio. “Best in NJ 2011 & 2012!” Call to register: 973-895-9925. Pilates at Pro Physical Therapy, 2 Emery Ave., Randolph.

Coffee House—Second Saturdays. Call for time. Performances by one or more musical groups, or open mic performances by singers, poets, and co-medians. Modest entrance fee. Summit Unitarian Church, 4 Waldron Ave., Summit. 908-273-3245.

Adult Yoga—7:45am Saturdays. Drop-in, $25; 4 sessions, $75; 8 sessions, $130; New student 3 sessions, $45. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. [email protected].

White Oak Yoga—8–9am Mixed level. Taught by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg., 14 Sparta Ave., Sparta. 973-729-1900. WhiteOakCenter.com.

“Men Who Care” Men’s Meeting—8:30–10am First Saturdays. 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. 973-539-3114. Rrsci.org.

Prenatal Yoga—9am–10:15pm. The Karuna Shala, 855 Bloomfield Ave., Suite 208, 2nd Floor, Glen Ridge.

Tasting Life Twice: A Monthly Writing Cir-cle—9:30–11:30am. Come to one session, or come to all. $20 drop-in. Interweave, 31 Woodland Ave. (2nd Floor of Calvary Episcopal Church’s Parish Office), Summit. 908-277-2120. Interweave.org.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Meet-ing—10–11:30am. Twelve-step recovery for food obsession, overeating, under-eating and bulimia. St. Clare’s Hospital Dover Campus, 400 West Blackwell Street, Conference Room C, Dover. 973 945 2704. [email protected]. FoodAddicts.org.

Overeaters Anonymous Meeting—10:15am–12:15pm. Weekly gathering of the free support group that helps people lose weight and keep it off. Downstairs meeting room, Parsippany Library. 973-335 1717. Wjioa.com.

Meditation and Visualization Class—11:30sm–12:15pm. Learn visualization techniques and gain access to tools that will allow you to achieve a deep and meaningful meditation practice. $5. Body & Brain Yoga Meditation Center, 241 North Ave. West, Westfield. 908-301-9642. HarmonyMeditation.com.

Mat Pilates Plus Class—Noon–1 pm. Intermediate-advanced Pilates on the mat with flow and props. Try a complimentary class. The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Rte. 10 E., Randolph. WellnessCenterNWJ.com or 973-895-2003.

Hatha 1 Yoga—12:15pm. Yoga for You, LLC, Olde Lafayette Village, Building J, Rtes. 15 & 94 intersection, Lafayette. 973-714-4462.

Integrated Yoga for Boys—1:15–2pm Saturdays. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294.

Chow and Zen Healing Arts Center Saturday Sampler—Third Saturdays. Call for hours. Samples of healing modalities: art, massage, healthy eating, etc. Singing crystal bowl circle at 4pm. 14 Bridge St., Blairstown. ChowAndZen.com. 908-362-1900 or [email protected]. Free; Singing Bowl Circle, $15.

Swingin’ Tern—8–11pm. Beginners’ Workshop, 7:30pm. First and third Saturdays. Contra and square dancing to live music. $10 adults/$5 students with ID. The First Presbyterian Church, 14 Hanover Rd., E. Hanover. 973-295-6864. FolkProject.org.

extended eventsNew Hope Pet Rescue, Inc.—Rescue group look-ing to rehome dogs and cats. [email protected].

Randolph Animal Pound—Adopt your new best

friend. Sussex Tpk. and Morris Tpk. in Randolph. 973-989-7090. AllOrphans.PetFinder.org.

Angel Paws Pet Adoption—Adopt or sponsor a cat. Inman Ave. &West St., Colonia. 732-340-1199. AngelPaws.org.

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