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February 2014 ~ Vol.V, Issue 12

A Guide for Conscious Living

THE GOLDEN YEARS WHAT REALLY MATTERS LOVE IN THE LAND OF DEMENTIA LET SLEEP HEAL YOU

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Dear Friend,

My grandfather on my mother's side lived to nearly 100. In my early 20s, when Grandpa was in his late 80s, I remember barely being able to keep up with him as he speed-walked the neighborhood. Grandpa was a puritan and always espoused, "Everything white is evil: flour, sugar, milk..." And perhaps he was right. He lived healthily as a near-centenarian through exercise, practicing his faith, being part of a community and eating well. It appears Grandpa was onto something. The Okinawan Centenarian Study found that inhabitants of Okinawa, Japan, not only have the longest life expectancy in the world, they have the lowest frequency of the leading killers in the West: coronary heart disease, stroke and cancer. They not only live longer, they have quality of life for more years. What are we missing in the West that the Okinawans have found? From The Okinawa Program, based on Doctors Bradley and Craig Willcox and Makoto Suzukis' 25-year landmark study, "In Okinawa, the occurrence of heart disease is only one fifth that of American levels. The rate of breast, ovarian, and prostate cancers is less than a quarter of American levels. And the number of centenarians per hundred thousand is six times that of the United States. Most important, Okinawans have the world's longest disability-free life expectancy." The study found that a strong spiritual practice, low-calorie diet, continued physical exercise and ongoing cognitive practices all lead to longevity. It's the culmination of practices that creates the tendency to live long and well. My grandpa somehow knew this innately. He was vibrant and active his whole life. Sandwiched between generations, I have one beloved and active parent plus daughters and grandchildren. I try to teach my daughters the importance of eating real, whole foods and avoiding processed foods or anything with a shelf life. I hope they will revere life, have faith, be physically active, part of a community and live vibrant, healthy lives...just like Grandpa.

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What Really Matters...11

A Doll of Her Own...10

Mestizo...8 Warm Wintery Morning Starters...8 ON THE COVER:

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For cover artist Karen Fogarelli, abstract art holds an essence of noncognitive awareness that is indefinable. To her, it is visual poetry. Each time it is contemplated, something new is revealed from a place where the inner senses awaken. Karen wishes her works of art go beyond appearances offering alchemy through interaction and clarity through grace. www.karenfolgarelli.com

Contributors Bethany Klug, Jude LaClaire, Aluna Michaels, Bonnie Rabicoff, Tamie Rising, Nancy Russell, Suzette Scholtes, Deborah Shouse

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Journey to Wholeness Wisdom Within Holistic Health In the Kitchen w/Bonnie

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News Love in the Land of Dementia Finding Hope in the Caregiver’s Journey By Deborah Shouse Caregiver Shouse celebrates spiritual lessons learned on her journey with her mother through Alzheimers disease.

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When Alzheimer’s disease began to claim Deborah Shouse’s mother, it threatened the fabric of her parents’ long and loving marriage, and sowed the seeds of misery, frustration and discord that strained relationships with family and friends. But over time, the love her parents shared proved it couldn’t be broken, not even when memory and identity were all but gone. This book provides compelling evidence that love is the greatest healing force on earth. Shouse shows us how she and her father learned to walk her mother home, with light and love, with hope and dignity. This book will uplift you and leave you feeling like you spent time with a loving friend. “I have read hundreds of true stories about families dealing with Alzheimer’s disease. None was written more wonderfully or truthfully about grief, guilt, and yes, grace of caring for someone with this disease.”—LeAnn Thiemann, coauthor of Chicken Soup for the Caregiver’s Soul

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Deborah Shouse’s writing has appeared in the Washington Post, the Christian Science Monitor, Reader’s Digest, Newsweek, Woman’s Day, Hemispheres, Family Circle, Spirituality and Health, Chicago Tribune, and MS. She writes a weekly column on love stories for the Kansas City Star, coauthored Working Women’s Communications Guide, which is now in it’s 5th printing, and Antiquing for Dummies. She lives in Kansas City Missouri.

Journey to Wholeness—by Jude LaClaire, Ph.D. Move or Lose “You must do the things you think you cannot do.” —Eleanor Roosevelt

nd what, you may ask, is one of the things I think I cannot do? Moving the physical body in different patterns for an extended length of time, better known as exercise, has been my lifetime nemesis. Reading an article entitled “Sitting is the New Smoking,” really made me think again about my sedentary lifestyle. Our bodies are designed to move. When we sit for extended periods of time our bodies shut down at the metabolic level. When legs are immobile, circulation slows. We use less blood sugar and burn less fat. A number of studies tell us we are at higher risk for diabetes, heart disease, different kinds of cancer and depression. I have been pretty faithful to my 30 minute walk each day; but, this now appears to be not nearly enough. One study reported that people spent an average of 64 hours a week sitting, 28 hours standing and 11 hours milling about (nonexercise walking). Even those who exercise tend to undo the benefits of exercising by being more sedentary on the days they exercise. This scares me. I pride myself on my healthy lifestyle. My health is excellent for my age. I do most of the recommended things: healthy nutrition, daily exercise, social interaction, daily spiritual practice, supplements and working with purpose at a job I love. It seems this is not enough to counteract the hours of sitting as I counsel people each day, sit at my computer and follow this all up with reading and TV watching. The remedy may be simpler than you think. Dr. Stuart McGill, director of the Spine Biomechanics Laboratory at the University of Waterloo tells us that interrupting our sedentary time as often as possible and making frequent posture changes is important. “Even breaks as short as one minute can improve your health.” Another alternative is to sit on a stability ball. One of my colleagues has been doing this for some time. I need to follow her good example. Try an adjustable desk that has heights for sitting and standing. You can also purchase an Ergotron WorkFit that sits on top of the desk and enables you to adjust the

Think about ways to walk more, stretch often, be more conscious of living in your body with awareness of how you move and be creative as you go about your daily life. height of your computer. One man reported using a tread mill by his desk. A simpler way may be to use an under the desk stair-stepper, cycle or elliptical machine. Wonders never cease! I am trying to be open-minded as my sedentary body and dreaming mind wanders from the topic. A friend and another colleague are sporting the FitBit bracelets and find them very helpful. In reading the reviews it would seem that the more recent FitBit Force is the most accurate and easy to use. It is a health tracker that measures your steps taken, floors climbed, time spent active and the quality of your sleep. You can also enter when you are eating and water you are drinking. This seems like a good way to give you some feedback and help in goalsetting. There are other types of devices like this. I recommend checking out reviews before purchasing. Think about ways to walk more, stretch often, be more conscious of living in your body with awareness of how you move and be creative as you go about your daily life. I am again encouraged by Eleanor Roosevelt, “In the long run, we shape our lives, and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die. And the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility.” What can I say? I must do this thing I think I cannot do. What about you? Jude LaClaire, Ph.D., LCPC, LCSW is a counselor, educator and author. For counseling appointments, seminars, training, speaking engagements or information on Neurobehavioral Programs or Imago Couple therapy call 913-322-5622. For more information about Jude LaClaire or the Kansas City Holistic Centre go to www.kcholistic.com jude@kcholistic.com.

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Wisdom Within—by Suzette Scholtes Enhance your Life with Deeper Intimacy “Does he want to take yoga class?” I ask the mom who is doing everything possible to help her 14-year-old son out of depression. The power of choice must be in place. He came to class. I introduce an easy back bend to reverse his sloping shoulders. He was protecting his heart from lots of losses. After class we visited a long while. It felt good to hear the young man open up. Intimacy is a private journey. Famous yogi (in KC April 4), Doug Keller, said it is not the event or people we remember, it is HOW WE FEEL in that moment. Intimacy takes many forms. One form of intimacy is cognitive or intellectual intimacy where two people exchange thoughts, share ideas and differences between their opinions. If they can do this in an open and comfortable way, it can be quite intimate. A second form of intimacy is experiential intimacy where people get together to actively involve themselves with each other in mutual activities, such as a yoga class. A third form of intimacy is emotional intimacy where two people share their feelings with each other. Or when one empathizes with the feelings of the other person to understand their emotional side. A fourth form of intimacy is sexual intimacy. This form of intimacy includes a broad range of feeling and sharing and is much more than sexual intercourse. Healthy intimacy is based on trust, vulnerability, and pure intent without harm or manipulation. What works against it: using sex to manipulate someone; or vulgarity or improper code of conduct, including provocative clothing or lack of clothing.

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To Deepen Intimacy

Be open to honest communication and contact with one another even if the contact is not in person but is by phone or email

The company of one another is sought even when you both have a wide selection of other individuals or friends to choose. There is no jealousy.

3. A sixth sense develops with which you can communicate at a non-verbal level 4. A sense of humor or sense of play and casualness develops in which you enjoy “give and take” and are relaxed in each other’s company. Secure the friendship by respecting privacy. Never judge or be critical! I adore a friend who lives half way across the country. We visit less than my friends here in KC. When we do visit via email or phone every word is precious. The love we feel for one another is invaluable. No words explain this. You know. It’s the feeling.

In 2014, dream new dreams at The Yoga School of Therapeutics. Enjoy classic yoga with certified teachers. Our yoga promises health and happiness whether 18 or 80. Be met with a smile and feel so much better in heart, mind and body. Scholtes, an award-winning writer, serves as Director of Teacher’s Training and Founder. 10400 W. 103rd St, OP, KS. theyogastudio.com or info@theyogastudio.com or 913-492-9594.

Holistic Health—by Nancy Russell, M.D. Let Sleep Heal You

leep is one of the great mysteries of life. Like gravity, we still don’t understand exactly why we sleep, although we are learning more about it every day. Good sleep is one of the cornerstones of good health. How many hours do you need to sleep to be optimally well? If you are a giraffe, it is 2 hours in 24 hours, if you are a Koala bear, you need 22 hours in 24 hours. As a human being, experts tend to agree that you probably need 7 to 9 hours of sleep. Too much or too little can have adverse effects on your health. Sleep offers rebuilding of tissues and maintenance of a healthy metabolism; sleep deprivation impacts levels of the major hormones — insulin, adrenaline and cortisol. In April of 2006, the Institute of Medicine issued a report that confirmed links between sleep deprivation and increased risks for high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, memory loss, depression, heart attack, stroke and immune dysfunction. The largest study of sleep duration and mortality followed one million people for six years. Those who slept 7 hours had the highest survival rate, and those who slept less than 4.5 hours had the worst. Nine hours of sleep or more each night was also associated with a higher mortality risk. In general, a good night’s sleep seems to be as important to good health as a nutritious diet and regular exercise. Roughly 40 percent of Americans get fewer than seven hours of sleep on weekdays, and 71 percent get fewer than eight hours of sleep. The main causes for lack of sleep are: long work hours, long commutes to work, excessive television and computers.

If you are getting enough sleep, you will feel well-rested and able to wake up in the morning with no problem. But if you are fatigued in the morning, nodding off or yawning throughout the day, and just want to go back to bed when your alarm clock goes off — your sleep schedule needs some tweaking. Suggestions to improve your sleep are as follows: sleep in complete darkness, no television right before bed, keep the temperature no higher than 70 degrees, eat a protein snack several hours before bed, move clocks away from your bed, reserve your bed for sleeping and establish a bed routine. Also helpful can be avoiding caffeine and alcohol, exercising regularly and meditating regularly. If you find no answer to your sleep issue, get checked out by a holistic physician for food sensitivities, adrenal stress, female or male hormone imbalances and/or neurotransmitter excesses or deficiencies. I have been able to help many patients with sleep disorders using these simple techniques or more complex testing. These tests are done through urine, saliva or blood. Let me know if you would like assistance on your journey to optimal wellness.

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Food First!—by Bethany Klug, D.O.

In the Kitchen with Bonnie—by Bonnie

Warm Wintery Morning Starters

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xecutive C h e f , Owner, Cookbook Author and Food TV Network Host, Aaron Sanchez, shares his culture and passion for food with some of the traditional flavors of Mexico. In addition to this Quesadilla, Chef Sanchez celebrates the "slow cook movement" with his Braised Short Ribs Jalisco Style.

soaked 2 hours 2 granny smith apples, cored and cut into small chunks 1 TBSP ground cinnamon 1 tsp sea salt

hen winter gets frosty, it’s porridge time. However, starting the day with a high carbohydrate meal is an invitation to carb cravings as blood sugar spikes and falls. Starting the day with a higher protein and good quality fat meal, such as these nut and seed based porridges, prevents this vicious cycle.

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Goji Pecan Porridge 2 cups pecans, soaked 2 hours 1/4 cup dried goji berries, soaked 2 hours in one cup water 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 2 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp sea salt 1 TBSP flax seed, ground 1 TBSP hemp seed, ground 1 TBSP coconut oil Drain the pecans. Process the first five ingredients and the goji soaking water in an S-blade food processor until chunky. To serve, gently warm 1/2 cup of pecan mixture and coconut oil over medium low heat. Remove from heat and stir in ground flax and hemp seed. Serve as is or with warm nut or seed milk. Nutty Granola 2 cups almonds, soaked 8 hours 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds, soaked 2 hours 1 cup sunflower seeds,

1 TBSP flax seed, ground 1 TBSP hemp seed, ground 1 TBSP coconut oil Process almonds in an Sblade food processor until chunky and pour into a mixing bowl. Process pumpkin and sunflower seeds until chunky and combine with the almonds. Process the apples using the fine shredder blade and combine with the nut and seed mixture. Add cinnamon and salt and mix well. Spread mixture on a dehydrator tray with a Teflex sheet. Dehydrate at 145 degrees for 3 hours then reduce to 115 degrees for ten hours or until granolalike moisture level is achieved. Alternately, spread mixture onto a cookie sheet and bake on the warm or lowest oven setting for 3 to 6 hours until granola-like moisture level is obtained. Stores in a glass jar for 1 - 3 months. To serve, place ground flax and hemp seeds and coconut oil into a bowl. Add 1/2 cup granola. Top with warm nut or seed milk and stir.

Quesadilla with Seasonal Veggies, Queso Oaxaca & Roasted Tomatillo Sauce Prepared by Food TV Network Host and Chef/Owner, Aaron Sanchez, at Mestizo

A quesadilla is a flour or a corn tortilla filled with a savory mixture containing cheese and other ingredients, This dish originated in Mexico, and the name is derived from tortilla and the Spanish word for cheese, queso. Analogous to the American grilled cheese sandwich, the quesadilla is usually prepared on on a grill or frying pan. Saute: A Mix of Wild Mushrooms and Rajas (Yellow Onion, Red Bell Peppers, Poblano Peppers) Heat oil and place Flour Tortilla on griddle or frying pan Top with: Queso Oaxaca Huitlacoche Sauteed Mushrooms & Rajas Mixture And another Flour Tortilla

Bethany Klug DO is a physician for whom food is a doorway to personal, community and planetary health. Learn more about how she helps people live a lifespan of health at www.HealthSpanKC. com

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Bonnie Rabicoff is the producer and host of the multi-media foodie series “In the Kitchen with Bonnie.” She has served as the Vice President of Development for KCPT Public Television and the Marketing Director of The Barstow School where she founded and coordinated “The Barstow School Organic Farmers’ Market and Chef Series.” To view the entire foo die series , inthekitchenwithbonnie. com

Grill on both sides and top with: Crema el Salvadoria Queso Cotija (this is a hard cheese cow's milk, may substitute Parmesan) Chives Pat dry with paper towel, cut in half, top with dressed greens (optional) Serve with a side of Salsa or Roasted Tomatillo Sauce

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Feature—by Deborah Shouse

A Doll of Her Own

moved. My doll Sally just listened. Sally had a calm presence that I adored all during my doll playing years. I never really took to any other dolls—even the talking doll that appeared the next birthday. She was too glamorous, too sophisticated for me. I want to #ind a doll for my mother like she found for me, so many years ago. A doll without skills or frills, who #its into your arms and just listens. I search the aisles for a quiet doll without too many accomplishments. Finally I #ind a soft, rosy-cheeked baby, a good size to cradle, who boasts only an open mouth for a paci#ier or bottle. “Some little girl is going to really enjoy this doll,” the cashier says as I pay. I smile as I envision that 87-year-old little girl who is my mother.

’ve thought so much about the surprises inherent in growing older. As I journeyed with my mom through her Alzheimer’s, I was constantly amazed at how much I still wanted her love and every so often I discovered how much she loved me. Perhaps you’ll identify with this excerpt from my book, Love in the Land of Dementia: Finding Hope in the Caregiver’s Journey. One afternoon, while my mother is walking down the left hand side of the corridor in the Alzheimer’s unit, tapping one hand on the handrail, and pressing the other palm on her forehead, she sees a baby-doll lying on the #loor. Mom’s adult diaper rustles as she bends down, picks up the baby, smoothes its curly hair and carries it with her to the dining room. There she settles in a chair and rocks the baby, talking and singing to it. “Your mom’s fallen in love with a baby-doll,” Leiticia, the nurse aide, says when I come visit. “I’ve never seen anything quite like it.” Mom is sitting at the table in the small dining room, her head bent over, as if she’s fallen asleep on a long journey. I touch her shoulder once, twice and on the third time, she straightens, notices me and smiles. I sit beside her and spread out some photographs I have brought, pictures of people she used to know and now, doesn’t. She is staring vacantly at a photo of her granddaughters when Leiticia brings over the baby doll. “Here you go Frances,” Leiticia says. Mom lights up, holds out her arms and begins talking. “You’re cute. You’re so pretty. You’re a good girl. You’re a good boy.” I look on in amazement. I haven’t seen Mom so animated in weeks. Yet I feel a momentary pang—I had yearned to be the one who jolted her into vivacity. I watch her carefully. Was this what it was like when I was little? Did Mom’s face grow bright and happy and did she sit around and say sweet nonsense to me? “Do you want to come into the rodum-godum?” Mom asks the baby. She is talking in the high-pitched singsong voice she used to reserve for little children. I realize I have never seen my mother holding a baby doll. “You are such a good baby. I love you — yes sir!” Mom’s words spill out. Then she looks at me as if I’ve suddenly come into the room. “I like your out#it,” she says. “That’s a good out#it.” Mom takes one of the photographs I brought and shows it to the baby. “Do you know who that is?” she asks, sounding much like I did a year or so ago, when I believed that seeing her family’s pictures over and over again would help restore Mom’s memory. I listen as Mom continues her conversation with the

baby. Maybe the ease of being with someone who doesn’t care if she completes a sentence, who doesn’t care if words are missing – maybe that freedom lets her speech #low. When Mom starts a sentence with me, I lean forward, hopeful that I can understand her thought. Sometimes the sentence is normal as Sunday lunch and many more times, the sentence gets stopped by the secret police, held up, searched, put in detention. “I think Mom needs her own baby doll,” I mention to Leiticia as I leave. “That doll does get her juices going, that’s for sure,” Leiticia says. The last time I looked for dolls, my daughter, Sarah was seven-years-old and in need of a Barbie. Buying my mother a baby doll seems like a life moment. At the toy store, the baby dolls are all full of activities. One laughs when you press her belly. One has a musical bottle. Another takes your picture with a camera or sings to you in Spanish. One baby knows four cheers. Not one of them is large enough, quiet enough, baby-like enough. I wonder if my mother had to search when she bought me my favorite doll, a holiday present for my sixth birthday. My friends all got dolls that talked or

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Back in the car, I feel a #lutter of nervousness, like I felt as a kid when I bought my mom presents. Will she like it? Will her face light up -- or will she just ignore it? Mom sits in a chair in the TV room, eating strawberry ice cream out of a round cardboard container. I know better than to compete with ice cream, so I wait until she has eaten the last smidgen. Then I sit beside Mom and put my hand on her shoulder. She looks at me, her eyes vacant and lost. “Hi Mom,” I say. She stares at me and then she sees the baby doll. “You’re here,” she says, her eyes widening. “My little girl is here." She holds out her arms and I hand her the baby. “Bo bo bupie, tootle ootle, oopie. I have my little girl,” she croons. She smiles at me; she smiles at the doll. Does she know I’m her real little girl or is she imagining this doll is her child? At this moment, as I watch my mother come to life and praise her baby, it simply doesn’t matter.

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Deborah Shouse is a writer, speaker, editor, caregiver’s advocate and creativity catalyst. Deborah is author of Love in the Land of Dementia: Finding Hope in the Caregiver’s Journey. Deborah writes the Love Stories column for the Kansas City Star and cofacilitates the Kansas City Writer’s Group. Her writings have appeared in the Washington Post, Family Circle, Reader’s Digest, Woman’s Day Magazine, Newsweek, and other periodicals. Deborah has been featured in dozens of anthologies, including the Chicken Soup series. Follow her on Twitter: @DeborahShouse Enjoy her blog on Navigating the Caregiver's Journey at www.deborahshousewrites.wordpress.com/ Learn more by visiting the archives atwww.TheCreativityConnection.com See reviews of Deborah's book at www.deborahshousewrites.wordpress.com/ news-reviews/

Feature—by Tamie Rising

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he natural processes of life may not be easy or comfortable to navigate with loved ones. As our parents age, their independence, mental faculties and physical mobility begin to shift or lessen; and, the ways of relating to those we love begin to shift and change as well. Our parents may grieve the loss of their independence and the loved one’s caregiver may long for the way it used to be. "Nothing is secure, but life, transition, the energizing spirit." Ralph Waldo Emerson. What really matters during the natural aging process for both those we love and our self, the one who cares for them? On answering this question, our aging parents can be our greatest teachers. A friend of mine (I’ll call him Tom) cared for his aging father until his father’s passing. In the early stages of his father’s dementia, Tom would visit his father in the assisted living facility and his father would often say, “It’s time to go home.” Tom, with good intentions, would reply and try to make his father understand that he was already home and that there was nowhere to go. Often in this new way of relating to our parent’s physical, mental and emotional shifts, we might not know what to say or how we can best support them. This response from Tom created frustration and confusion for his father, which led to frustration for Tom as well. Eventually, Tom began to ask himself what really mattered and question whether or not it was really necessary to correct his father. The aging process

can be an unsettling and uncertain time for both the caregiver and the aging parent. The attempts to correct our loved ones ,who may not be comprehending life as they used to, only ampli#ies the uncertainly and unsettledness. Instead of resisting his father’s resolution and crushing the idea of going home, Tom began to just go with it. He connected with his father by meeting him right where he was in that moment. Besides, Tom did not know if ‘home’ meant the house he used to live in prior to his assisted living facility, or an ethereal home. This shift in Tom allowed him and his father to connect again and enjoy their time together laughing and sharing stories. The connection is what mattered to Tom. What my friend learned from his aging father is that the words are not what really matters, it’s connecting at the level that’s now possible between a caregiver and the aging parent. What really matters is the energy exchanged, the love and understanding. It’s often been said – people won’t remember what you said, but they will remember how you made them feel. Regardless of whether or not our aging parents’ have their full mental faculties, they can certainly feel our love, our presence and our care beyond the words we say. As Zen teacher and poet John Tarrant says, “Attention is the most basic form of love. Through it we bless and are blessed.” Anyone who has cared for an aging parent knows the emotional and physical toll it takes on the caregiver. It’s vitally important as a caregiver to attend and care for ourselves as well. As the caregiver, we attend to many (if not all) of our parents’ needs. We give our attention and love, handle housing, #inancial and legal matters, which can consume a great deal of time, as well as drain our physical and emotional energy. It’s crucial we give ourselves the necessary time and attention for self care and renewal. The air-

Our aging parents can be a real gift in our life, teaching us to be fully present and in the moment of now, teaching us to let go of the old ways of relating to and spending time with our parents.

line industry has this one mastered. If the oxygen masks drop down due to low cabin pressure, we are asked to put our mask on #irst, so we can better help those unable to help them self. It’s a great message, not only for navigating in the air — but for navigating life. Our aging parents can be a real gift in our life, teaching us to be fully present and in the moment of Now, showing us how to let go of the old ways of relating to and spending time with our parents. We can learn so much about living when we are with our aging loved ones Embrace the gift, honor your needs and love fully each precious moment spent with those you love. They will love you for it!

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A passionate humanitarian, for over 20 years Tamie Rising has been an avid student of human potential philosophies and practices. She has dedicated her life to personal growth and helping others achieve their innate potential and live their greatest life. Tamie is an empowerment coach, business accelerator and speaker who offers seminars around the country as well as transformational in-depth coaching programs that empower clients to achieve new heights of success, meaning and aliveness. Visit www.tamierising.com or tamierising@gmail.com

Spiritual Horoscope—by Aluna Michaels February 2014 Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) Happy birthday Aquarius! Mercury is retrograde, creating healing in self-esteem. Meditate on seeing your strengths so you can accurately assess them, and feel an increase in your value – as a relationship partner, as a worker, and as a soul evolving in the Universe. Also ponder your weaknesses, and release them through forgiveness without self-criticism. You’ll open a huge flow of financial and emotional prosperity! Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20) Your body is extremely sensitive, and so it your psyche. Meditate on what you eat, drink, or otherwise ingest. Make a list of what interferes with your health and happiness. Commit to let go of one of these foods (or soda, alcohol, cigarettes). Journal about what it could be an emotional substitute for. Also meditate on negative patterns of thought that drag you down, or even people or activities. Have the courage to release these from your life to heal your mind and soul! Aries (March 21 – April 19) I know you have a hard time with meditation, but Mercury is retrograde and is calling you to go within. Spend time breathing . . . or maybe analyzing your dreams. Get creative with ways to connect with your soul and intuition. On the job front, breakthroughs can happen where you’re earning more money . . . or someone can come into your work life that you really click with. Combine inner guidance with work for even greater success! Taurus (April 20 – May 20) Do you have friends on the spiritual path? If not, seek some out. Join a yoga studio, or a meditation group. Maybe shift your schedule so you’re not just doing the same old things with the same old people. (Taurus gets into a rut . . . but it ok to let go

of patterns and change!) For a closer sense of spiritual connection, meditate on gratitude. You might even experiment with laughter yoga . . . yes – it’s a real style! Gemini (May 21 – June 20) Please meditate and release old resentments and fears regarding money! The Universe is trying to pave the way for new avenues of prosperity, but you must clear out thought patterns and beliefs that limit your capacity to receive! On another level, also let go of negativity around trust, sex and intimacy. Create space in your consciousness to attract fulfillment with new partners, or to vastly improve current connections! What you believe is what you live out, so surrender your mind and let healing happen. Cancer (June 21 – July 22) Relationships are entering a new phase of fulfillment. Deeper bonding is possible because of the work you’ve done to let go of old patterns. Good for you! Whether new or longstanding, try to incorporate a time to meditate together – or do spiritual reading, practice yoga, or something else that connects you on a higher level. Also, keep a notebook by your bed to record your dreams, as much guidance will be there this month! Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22) The more you love your body, the more emotionally centered you will

feel. Meditate on how you can make positive changes with eating, rest, stress reduction. Write a gratitude list to gain respect for your body temple. As you make the changes, you’ll see emotional wounds heal. You’ll even encounter more prosperity! Your body will become a conduit of spiritual energies that will benefit you in many ways! Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22) If your relationship isn’t going the way you want it to (or if single and want to be partnered), meditate on how you are being critical of yourself . . . or overly picky about partners. Make a list of what your ideal partnership would be like (how you and the other would be) – then talk about with your list with a trusted friend or mentor. Get a reality check and move in a healthier direction. You’ll be amazed at the changes that come quickly! Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22) Mercury is retrograde and wants you to examine your health habits. How do you soothe yourself when stressed? Do you overeat? Do you stay up too late watching dumb tv? Do you seek out emotionally unhealthy sexual relationships for temporary comfort? Meditate on better choices and implement those more loving actions. Take more baths. Practice yoga or deep breathing. Spend time with spiritually minded friends. Treat yourself like the awesome soul that you are! Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) Please open up about your feelings to those you love! Mercury retrograde is urging you to look at the reasons you keep your emotions and passions so hidden. It is often a protection against feeling vulnerable and looking weak. Take a risk and praise people more often. Express your truth clearly and watch relationships go to a whole new level of fulfillment and joy! Also, if you have

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a pet with a puzzling health issue, meditation could give insights about a simple remedy that corrects the problem! Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) Mercury retrograde is showing you the silly ways you hold yourself back! Imagination can tell you all sorts of negative things and feed your fears -- when your ego is in control of your mind. Through meditation, your higher self will take control of your imagination – and show you divine possibilities! Evaluate each thought and see if it is rooted in fear or worry – or rooted in intuition and spiritual poise. Also ponder how addictions to substances (alcohol, nicotine, sugar, etc) play a role in limiting your life. Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) You will have relationship breakthroughs as Venus moves direct in your sign. You can start a new relationship, or have huge improvements in current partnerships. Meditation will also bring a more peaceful relationship with yourself – especially if you deal with body image issues. Support these changes with loving, gentle affirmations about yourself. Refuse negative, critical thinking and get off your own case! Aluna Michaels is a second-generation astrologer and Soul Evolutionist practitioner. She also holds a Masters in Spiritual Counseling and has been teaching and consulting for more than two decades. Her book “Spiritual Gifts of the 12 Astrological Signs” is now on Amazon in Kindle version. Ms. Michaels is available for appointments in her home or by phone. Call (248) 583-1663 or visit www.alunamichaels.com

ENERGY WORK

ALTERNATIVE HEALING

Justin & Sharon Orth - Spring Forest Qigong Practitioners/Healers and Certified Qigong Level 1 Instructors. EFT (BAS/ADV) www.meetup.com/Spring-Forest -Qigong-Meetup-Group/ (913) 244-0167 for info.

Integrative Therapies by Sarah P. Chapman Aromatherapy Massage, Raindrop Treatment, Vitaflex, Pressure Point Therapy

Dr. Jay Peters Marriage & Addictions Counselor. Smoking/ Weight Mgmt. Hypnosis. Regression/Past Life Hypnosis 913-339-9591 www.drjaypeters.com Elizabeth HunterHunter-Blank, LCSW Assisting clients with grief & loss, chronic & serious illness, relationship issues, depression & anxiety. 4104 Central St. KCMO 64111. 816.582.3877 Barb Hoffman, MA, LPC, LCSW Treating depression & anxiety, abuse & trauma, grief/loss, addictions, relationships, pain/illness. Most insur. 4116 Genessee KCMO 64111 816-561-1116.

Terrier Talk, Christine L. Fuller, Fuller Telepathic Dog Communicator. I am able to listen with my heart and communicate on a level your dog understands and relay this to you. (913) 689-5099. N2Paws Offering Doga (doggie yoga): an integrated approach to balance and relaxation for you and your canine companion! pat@n2paws.com

ENTERTAINMENT

Maya’s Oasis Transforming, Healing & Inspiring Women with Reiki, Intuitive Guidance, Online Healing Circle & Bellydance MayaZahira.com 816-476-maya (6292)

COUNSELING

PETS

Randy Veitenheimer: Creative Energetic Health 30+ years training in Eastern, Western & Native traditions.(785) 766-9253 www.meetup.com/ Health-and-Healing-with-Energy-Medicine/

Shelly Wilson, Reiki Master ~ Intuitive, Intuitive offers loving guidance enabling you to heal and grow. Live an authentic life and LOVE yourself in the process! ShellyRWilson.com 918-782-4778

Village Wellness Connection: Therapeutic Massage techniques, Professional Counseling, Meditation/ Yoga & more. 816-803-8056, Jomaco821@hotmail.com www.V-WellnessConnection.com

Learn Bowenwork. Effective manual therapy for pain relief. Easy on the practitioner’s body. Leverage income—work on multiple clients. Ongoing classes. Nancy Pierson 512-750-4012.

Lynn Johnson Soulier at Gardens of Delight Energy Healing, Aromatherapy, Yoga, Herbal Apprenticeship Program , near Parkville. 816.584.0777; www.gardensofdelight.org.

Nature Spirit Holistics Energy Medicine expert Author Cathleen Miller—Intuitive therapies, Conscious life counseling, Spa events, seminars www.livingthespiral.com 913-499-8514

Bhasweti Gewhas, Ph.D., Life Coach, Hypnotherapist, Psychic Reader, past lives, angels. Abuse/trauma/grief/stress relief. 913.660.0669 www.stressfreetools.com; bhasweti@gmail.com

PAIN RELIEF

Ronnie Wilson, Energy Healer, CranioSacral Therapist Creator of Quantum Shift Energetix 913-906-9986—www.innerjourneyhealing.com

At the Healing Place, Massage, Cranio Sacral Therapy, Reiki, ChanRi, Chakra Balancing, Astrology, Tarot, Past Life Regression, Intuitive Bodywork (816) 415-2607 www.atthehealingplace.com

PSYCHIC

Laura Packer, storyteller, writer, coach Storytelling for families, adults, corp/private events. B-days, weddings, funerals, holidays, classes 781-526-7255 www.laurapacker.com

Carol Ann Brown Intuitive Readings, Mediumship, DNA Repair Phone or in Person, 785-317-0448 http://www.thebodytherapeutics.com

Karen Elise - Psychic Entertainer & Coach Tarot / astrology - corporate / private events Fun for weddings, birthdays & graduations 913-636-9502 - www.KarenElise.com

Nakala Akasie, Channeled Angel Readings When Hearts Open, Lives Change. 913.206.1294;Whenangelsspeak5 @aol.com Whenangelsspeaktous.com

HYPNOSIS/EFT

SHAMANISM

New Day Hypnotherapy, LLC Carol Henderson, CH. Stress, Fears, Stop Smoking, Lose Weight, Grief & more. www.newdayhypno.com 913-908-6907

Daniel Baxley, Shamanic Healing and Teachings, Pachakuti Mesa Tradition. Sweat Lodges, Workshops. 816-769-7343, www.shamanicpathways.net

Alternative Healing Modalities by Sherri "Shakti" Mack Past-life Regressions, Quantum Hypnosis, & more! 913-514-2644. bahasherri@yahoo.com

SOUND HEALING Dorethy Hancock, Certified TamaTama-Do Practitioner Using tuning forks instead of needles on acupressure points, to assist your body in selfhealing! 785-246-0860 centeroftherainbow.com

LIFE COACH Teri Higbee, Radiant Living Expert: Expert Weight Loss, Energy Therapies, Prosperity, Empowerment Processes, Clarity of Purpose, Shamanic Astrol. LoveWisdomWellness.com; 913-219-6788. Healing Thru Music and Life Coaching For more info. Contact Kathleen (913)206-2151 or Klmamuric@yahoo.com $25.00 per session.

THERMOGRAPHY BRAS-BRAS--Thermography, --Thermography, Linda Bamber: Breast Research Awareness and Support. Safe, pain-free, no radiation. Overland Park. Linda at (417) 770-0451. www.brasthermography.com

NUTRITION & WELLNESS EDUCATION Holos University Graduate Seminary Studies in Spirituality & Health. Graduate degrees grounded in scholarship, intuitive inspiration, self-development & Research ~ 888-272-6109 School of Metaphysics ~ Studies to develop personal potential through spiritual practices including concentration, meditation & visualization. (913) 236-9292 kansascity@som.org

Ayurveda Practitioner, Stephanie Kieltyka Mohr works to find health & relieve disease with recommendations for diet, exercise and lifestyle. www.GoWithSteph.com Deborah Ann Jantsch, MD, MBA, FACOG, Holistic OB/GYN/hormones/weight loss/detox/ allergies/anti-aging/longevity. 816.719.1588 www.naturallyhealthcareforwomen.com

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YOGA Yoga ~ over 20 years experience. Emphasis on alignment & safety. New and ongoing students. Seeking Solace Yoga Studio, 7501 Mission, PV, KS 913-302-2439 seekingsolaceyoga.com The Yoga School of Therapeutics Kansas State Education Board Approved School 10400 W. 103rd Street, #14 Overland Park, KS (913) 492-9594;

Mark Blanchard’s Power Yoga. Focused on breathwork. No levels, props, music or egos. Lots of events! In Ranch Mart Center in OP. www.markskcyoga.net; 913-901-8970.

Events FEBRUARY 1, 8, 15, & 22 BREATH & BODY SERIES Divine Alignment™ and Chakra Workshop, 1-4 p.m. at Mark Blanchard’s Power Yoga in OP, $250. Register: Tammy (612) 7103020. Details: www.facebook.com/ UnitedWorldChurch. FEBRUARY 3 – 24 RELEASE WEIGHT WITHOUT DIETING OR GIVING UP YOUR FAVORITE FOODS Shannon Hodge teaches a nowillpower-necessary strategy for lasting weight-loss. Great for Emotional Eaters! Details: www.ShannonHodge.com FEBRUARY 4 CLEARING AND TRANSFORMING YOUR ENERGY AROUND MONEY Begin shifting your energy around money, freeing you to be more purposeful and prosperous. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. $25 Vivian Faulkner, Money Coach and Energy Healer 913-735-3183. Core Star Energy Healing School, 6045 Martway, Mission, KS FEBRUARY 4, 11, 18, 25 BUILDING A HEALTHY & FIT LIFESTYLE 4-week class with Nancy Oglesby on making lasting changes easily. 8001 Conser, #230, OP, KS. $50/4 weeks or $15/1 week. Register: nancy@healthworkskc.com or 816-808-9405. FEBRUARY 7 - 8 THE AWAKENING COURSE This transformational weekend will create a powerful shift in your personal healing and spiritual awakening. Change your relationships, health, prosperity, peace & joy. Early Bird registration ends Feb 1! Meetup.com KayaHewitt.com - 816-217-3359

FEBRUARY 8 BREATH-WALK 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. with Elmari van der Westhuizen Breathing and walking comprise two of the simplest activities. Bring these together in a systematic and meditative way, and we can enhance vitality, physical and spiritual fitness. $20 EMCLC: 6115 Nieman, Shawnee Elmari ; 816 536 0024 or el1011@msn.com to register. AKASHIC RECORDS Join us for an Akashic Record journey in living from the heart. Align with your soul’s way of expressing love in the world. 11 a.m. -12 p.m., (love offering) EMCLC 6115 Nieman Road, Shawnee, KS. RSVP to host: Stephanie Forcier, 816-260-2438 stephanie@innerwisdomevolution.com AKASHIC RECORD SESSIONS Treat yourself to a personal Akashic Records Session with Stephanie Forcier and connect to the path of your inner wisdom. 12:30 p.m. –3:00 p.m., (discounted rates) EMCLC, 6115 Nieman Road, Shawnee, KS www.InnerWisdomEvolution.com Call Stephanie for appt: 816-2602438 INTRODUCTION TO ENERGY HEALING WORKSHOP Learn the basics of Core Star Energy Healing to expand your knowledge and abilities for working with healing energy 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. $125 see web site for more details CoreStarEnergyHealing.com FEBRUARY 9 RE-DEFINE YOUR ENERGETIC BODY and how to transform daily patterns. Register - 913.787.0518. De-

tails at LotusYogakc.com3 – 5 p.m. VISTAS: TAI CHI CHIH—RHYTHM OF THE UNIVERSE Learn five easy-to-do movements and become aware of your center, presented by Jo Ann Caddell, donations, 6-8 p.m. at Aquarius, www.aquariusbooks.com, 816931-6303.

Transformational group process utilizing stones, music & energywork. Crescent Springs, CrescentSprings.net. 913-341-2044. FEBRUARY 15

FEBRUARY 11 CORE STAR ENERGY HEALING CLINIC 7:15 p.m. $20 Experience the benefits of energy healing. 6045 Martway, Suite 104, Mission, KS Reservations 913-831-4422 CoreStarEnergyHealing.com

ART TRADING CARDS. ATC ON NET. ATC Workshop with art therapist, Avis Garrett. Regular playing cards can be used or white cardsized stock. Making art trading cards with any art available with name address on back. These wee pieces of art are like small masterpieces. Wonderful way to collect small pieces of art and addresses at the same time. EMCLC, 6115 Nieman Rd. Shawnee, $20 1-4 p.m.

FEBRUARY 11 & 18 REFLEXOLOGY 11th from 1:30 – 5:30, 18th from 8:30 – 5:30 at WellSpring School of Allied Health. $204. Register: Shelly Welch at 816-437-7472. www.wellspring.edu.

COUPLES MASSAGE 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at WellSpring School of Allied Health. For anyone! Limit of 10 couples. $97 per couple. Register: Shelly Welch at 816-437-7472. www.wellspring.edu.

FEBRUARY 12

PRS AKASHIC RECORDS PROGRAM Stephanie Forcier discussing Akashic Records, 7 p.m. at Westwood Community Center, 4700 Rainbow Blvd. Westwood, KS. More info: www.prskc.org. Nonmembers $5.

MAKE YOUR OWN SMUDGE FAN WITH MATTHEW RUTLEDGE $15 for branch handle, $45 for wooden handle. All materials provided, 6-8 p.m. at Aquarius. 10 people maximum—advance reservations required at 816-9316303. PALMISTRY EXPLORATION Unlock the mysteries of the lines on your hand in this informative and fun class. We will discuss the curves, length and shape of fingers that determine the way we react to life. EMCLC: 6115 Nieman, Shawnee. Sandy Jorgensen mysticafternoons@gmail.com or 913-626-4554 to register 6:00 8:30 p.m. $25 includes handouts FEBRUARY 13 THE STONE TEMPLE 6:30 p.m. $15 OmniDimensional

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LEARN SELF MYOFASCIAL RELEASE TECHNIQUES using foam rollers and small balls. 1 – 2:30 p.m. Dress to move! Register - 913.787.0518. $25. Details at LotusYogakc.com AKASHIC RECORDS PRESENTATION Come learn about the Akashic Records with certified teacher, Stephanie Forcier. Free and open to the public! Time: TBD, check www.prskc.org for details. 4700 Westwood Blvd, Westwood, KS www.InnerWisdomEvolution.com

FEBRUARY 15 OR 19 HOW TO BEAT CRAVINGS, SUGAR ADDICTION & EMOTIONAL EATING Single session, offered twice by Nancy Oglesby, 2-3 p.m. each day. $15, 8001 Conser, #230, OP, KS. Register: nancy@healthworkskc.com or 816-808 -9405.

FEBRUARY 27 HIGHER BRAIN LIVING AWAKEN Center in Downtown FEBRUARY 22 Overland Park. Free 1-hour presentations. 11:45 a.m. or 1 p.m. 8001 HIGHER BRAIN LIVING Conser, Suite 230. Preregister. ConAWAKEN Center in Downtown tact Deb Mathine 816.868.3296 Overland Park. Free 1-hour presen- deb@higherbrainliving.com tation. 1 p.m. 8001 Conser, Suite www.AwakenHBL.com 230. Preregister. Contact Deb FEBRUARY 16 FEBRUARY 28 Mathine 816.868.3296 THE OTHER SIDE PSYCHIC STUDIES INSTITUTE deb@higherbrainliving.com Do our Loved Ones Communicate www.AwakenHBL.com Join us for an exciting presentation from Heaven? Join medium Gina as Stephany Barton channels Klein from 2-5 p.m. as she discusses WRITING FROM WITHIN Archangel Michael. Tickets at the Signs from the Other Side: How to Learn to ”bring it down” and “get door: PSI members $5, General Recognize Them in our Everyday it out” by writing from within. You’ll public $10. Friday at 7:30 p.m., UniLives. You might even hear from learn the power of self-exploration ty Temple, 707 W. 47th St., Kansas your loved one(s) during a group and the wisdom you contain with- City. reading session! $25 Evolving Mag- in. Jill Dutton is publisher of Evolvazine Conscious Living Center, ing Magazine and has been jour- MARCH 20-23 DESIGNER LIFE RETREAT WITH KEVIN 6115 Nieman, Shawnee, naling and exploring her inner KS gmklein01@yahoo.com depths for more than 20 years. $25 KITRELL ROSS 1-3 p.m. EMCLC, 6115 Nieman Rd., The Designer Life Experience is a FEBRUARY 17 workshop designed to support Shawnee. SALE DAY jill@evolvingmagazine.com or reg- people with living lives of purpose, passion, peace, and prosperity. As 50% off all clothing, shoes, Bed ister on Facebook: https:// and Bath and accessories from 9 a bonus, you'll meet Kevin Ross’ www.facebook.com/ most recent Designer Life Success a.m. - 9 p.m. 13233 Shawnee Mis- events/593007020780661 Story, Karina Iglesias, a finalist in sion Pkwy (913) 248-1938 http:// I AM BLISS, ABUNDANCE, AND Season 4 of the NBC TV show, The www.savers.com/ PERFECT HEALTH VOICE. Unity Village, MO 855-364Join us for some fun and relaxaFEBRUARY 19 2022, awakenwholetion! Several people sharing inter- lifecenter.com CPR & FIRST AID 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at WellSpring esting and helpful products & talAPRIL 11 – 13 School of Allied Health, Red Cross ents. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Free! EMCLC, 6115 Nieman Rd., Shawnee. AnTHE LOOK-GREAT, FEEL-AMAZING, curriculum. $136. Register: Shelly gela Reed 913-514-4986 to regisAGE-LATER LIFESTYLE WITH VICTOWelch at 816-437-7472. ter. RIA MORAN www.wellspring.edu. In this life-changing weekend, VicFEBRUARY 23 FEBRUARY 21 toria will introduce you to a formuDRUM MAKING WORKSHOP WITH KC MASTERMIND GROUP la for getting the glow, making MATTHEW RUTLEDGE Join us for third Friday lunches to peace with food, weight and livhelp each other create our desti- 15" Elk or Buffalo at $150, 18" Elk at ing long without growing old. Uninies. $10, lunch included. EMCLC, $175. Reservation before February ty Village, MO 855-364-2022, 9 so skins can be ordered: 816-931 awakenwholelifecenter.com 6115 Nieman Rd., Shawnee jill@evolvingmagazine.com to reg- -6303. 3:30-7:30 p.m. at Aquarius, www.aquariusbooks.com. APRIL 17 - 20 ister. Or sign up on Facebook: WHEN YOU'RE FALLING, DIVE WITH https://www.facebook.com/ FEBRUARY 25 MARK MATOUSEK events/1458524884360416 CORE STAR ENERGY HEALING Why do some people blossom CLINIC FEBRUARY 21 - 22 7:15 p.m. $20 Experience the ben- through adversity while others fall CRESCENT SPRINGS MYSTIC FAIR apart? What mysterious power Friday 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. - efits of energy healing. 6045 Mart- gets us back on our feet after 5 p.m. Please join us for Readings, way, Suite 104, Mission, KS Reserwe’ve been knocked down? How vations 913-831-4422 Sessions, Sales & Treats! Enjoy Lowww.CoreStarEnergyHealing.com can we draw wisdom, passion, cal Life in DTOP on 3rd Fridays. CrescentSprings.net. 913-341-2044

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and strength, from times of crisis? Unity Village, MO 855-364-2022, awakenwholelifecenter.com ONGOING HEALTH AND HEALING WITH ENERGY MEDICINE MEETUP GROUP Monthly Meetup Sun at 7pm. Veteran energy healer Randy Veitenheimer will discuss various aspects of energy healing followed by Q&A. Find us on Meetup.com for more info. MEDITATION & BLESSINGS Join us Fridays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. for a chakra balancing mediation and elevate your vibration with the Oneness Blessing. Last Friday of the month is family night! Love offering. Meetup.com / KayaHewitt.com / 816-217-3359 FIRST FRIDAYS HIGHER SELF ALIGNMENT TEMPLE “OmniDimensional Transformational Cellular group session.” Remember, It Is Time… 6:30pm, $15, Crescent Springs, CrescentSprings.net 913-341-2044 KANSAS CITY MEDITATION GROUP Join us for meditation, chanting and inspirational readings from Paramahansa Yogananda, Sundays at 10 a.m. Visit kcmeditation.com for more information or call 816-799-5544 ENERGY HEALING SESSIONS FOR CANCER PATIENTS By Appointment. Since 2005 the Kansas City Healing Project has been providing energy healing sessions for cancer patients. Our clients have been experiencing a reduction of their stress, anxiety and pain levels from their treatment and disease. Donation basis. Contact John Hoefer at 816-7186358 for details. KansasCityHealingProject.org

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