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A Guide for Conscious Living Start Clean and Clear for the New Year A Shaman’s View on Manifesting Inspire Your Child to Greatness Healthy Habits for Beautiful Hair and Skin Inside: New Year’s Resource Directory EVOLVING… A GUIDE FOR CONSCIOUS LIVING

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Dear Friend,

A new year begins again. And, as with each cycle of the seasons, it offers a chance for renewal and rebirth. The Winter Solstice, bringing with it the lengthening of days, is often considered the birth of the year. In the midst of the cold and darkness and still of winter, the new year breaks through slowly with the return of more light. Each new year holds the sacredness of this change. I always feel a rebirth of sorts and enjoy burrowing-in during the cold winter months, using the quiet and renewal to plan the coming year, reflect on the past and eagerly await the spring. This year, rather than burrowing in, I’ll be branching out. I’ll spend the majority of January traveling by rail, exploring the parts of New Mexico and Arizona. It’s a much needed getaway as well as a chance to meet with potential Associate Publishers in other cities — and the possibility of starting sister publications in those areas. Our New Year, New You issue focuses on the inner searching of the season. It's a chance to start anew, and many take on resolutions to take advantage of this exciting opportunity. Whether you're focusing on eating whole foods, financial gain, taking on a new project or simply want to lead a life more in tune with your inner guidance, the articles this month help you to focus and get clear on your goals and motivations for achieving them. I wish you the most prosperous, joyous New Year — and beyond!

Jill Dutton

Digging for Enlightenment..12 A Shaman’s View on Manifesting...13 Healthy Habits for Beautiful Hair and Skin...14 A Chakra Circus of Health for Parents...15

A Properly Dressed Salad...8 Potato Latkes...9

ON THE COVER: Publisher Jill Dutton 913-944-1298 jill@evolvingmagazine.com Editorial Assistants Aaron Lerner Judy Kirkpatrick

Carol Henderson owns New Day Hypnotherapy and practices as a certified hypnotist and Master EFT practitioner in Overland Park. She enjoys abstract as well as more representational painting. This piece, Soaring Spirit, is an acrylic painting with added collage pieces. www.newdayhypno.com or info@newdayhypno.com

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News Healing with the Hathors Harmony Energetics, LLC, has announced an upcoming free series of meditations Thursday evenings from 7-9 p.m. during the month of February using guided imagery from The Hathor Material by Tom Kenyon, world renowned sound healer and neuropsychologist. Tom Kenyon began receiving messages from the Hathors in the late 1980s and initially resisted the idea of publishing the material channeled to him by these self-proclaimed interdimensional beings. The Hathors said: “We come in love and with the sounding of a new dream-reality for your Earth. If you are ready to build the New World, we invite you to join us on a journey of the mind and heart”. Having tested the efficacy of the information provided, he become convinced that this information should be shared. The book, The Hathor Material, was first published in 1997 and is now in its ninth printing. “We are relatively new to The Hathor Material, says Linda VanBibber, owner of Harmony Energetics, LLC. “But like Tom, we have explored the effects of the material and feel it has great value,” she explained. “The material has had a profound impact on me personally,” reports Linda. This is why Harmony Energetics will be offering a series of four evening meditation sessions, open to the public at no charge. “We would like for participants to make a commitment to all four sessions and do the meditations at home, so they achieve maximum benefit from the process,” says Linda. This material not only helps us prepare for interdimensional existence, it can also help us handle the stresses of the current planetary shift in consciousness, she explains. All degrees of participation are welcome. The Hathor Material, is available on line at tomkenyon.com and on Amazon. Tom’s website also offers many additional transmissions from the Hathors. “You can do the meditations at home, by yourself, with profound results,” says Linda. “What we are offering is a chance to work with a group and the discussion opportunities that group participation provides.” For more information call 816-833-1129 or email laylahv@swbell.net.

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Wisdom Within—by Suzette Scholtes Start Clean and Clear this New Year

an you define your negative ego? When you are caught in it, you are blind to it. To begin 2015 here is a primer on staying clean and clear. First, our negative ego always lies. I felt stuck last month. Something was off. I called a friend who knows of ego and shares great insight. We centered into Divine love and relaxed. Then he said, “Suzette, you are in your ego and giving away your power.” I was blind to it! I was feeling sorry for myself, a leak of clarity and power indeed. The negative ego hurts. The positive ego loves. We cannot destroy the ego, work to remain conscious and take steps to protect ourselves. Negative Ego

Positive Ego

Blames

Forgives

Arrogant

Humble

Feels Less Than Others

Strong Self Esteem

Self-Pity

Creates Healing

Seeks Outside Validation

Self Respect

Martyr (Suffering)

Heals the Pain

Overly Competitive

Heals Subliminal Anger

Control/ Manipulation

Heals Your Fears

Lack

Abundance/ Contentment

Why does the ego sneak in to take such power? We learn in our world from observation. So much of what we observe about love, or hear or see

or sense is inadequate. We learn love is pain, or love is suffering, or love is guilt. To overcome obstacles to love, meditation may be the number one healer. Practicing and teaching yoga and meditation for decades now, the complaint I hear most is, “I can’t turn off my head.” You won’t if you don’t practice. Counting 25 breathes serves as a great technique. Use mantra or prayer as you count. You teach yourself focus this way. The other excuse I hear is, “I have no time.” Really? You cannot find ten minutes to give love to yourself and others? You prefer less quality of life? Or excuses such as, “This is boring,” means one thing: Ego has you by the tail. Author Neal Donald Walsh wrote, “If it is more fun to eat a salami sandwich than to meditate 15 minutes, eat the sandwich. No one is judging you. We are here to enjoy ourselves.” Daily affirmations work to lift your mind and spirit: I am relaxed and calm. I am feeling happy and at peace. I am becoming more abundant. I am responsible for my choices, attitudes, decisions, thoughts, feelings, and actions. How can I give? How can I serve? Prerequisites for love are desire and choice. For me this year I am willing to embrace love, give and receive love, be strong enough to lean upon love, and feel worthy and deserving of the jewels of love. Join me. We will create a grand year!

Suzette Scholtes is the director of The Yoga School of Therapeutics, 10400 W. 103rd St., Overland Park. Her hundreds of non-fiction columns over the years have won awards. She welcomes your comments at info@theyogastudio.com, or 913-492-9594

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Journey to Wholeness—by Jude LaClaire, Ph.D. Take a Break It is a good time for those who “always” like to give, to think about letting other give to them. It is a gift to receive.

ew Years is the time to make resolutions. Alas, these great intentions often fail. So what can we do to turn a resolution into a result? Modern neuroscience reinforces the very long understanding that we need regular times to ‘take a break’ from our doing to just being. In a culture that values constant activity it is often difficult to justify taking time to reorganize the brain. We have forgotten that this is a necessary phase of re-energizing the body-mind. Dr. Herbert Benson, author of The Relaxation Response, introduced the general public to a simple yet powerful way of taking a break. This consists primarily of slow, deep breathing for about 10-20 minutes. The first step to resting the body-mind is to begin by breathing in through the nose and slowly exhaling through the mouth. Breathing in for half as long as breathing out helps deepen the relaxation. In The 20-Minute Break Ernest Ross tells us why we need to take this break and what benefits we derive from it. One huge cause of stress is this unceasing activity preventing the brain from following its natural 90120 cycle called the Ultradian Rhythm. We would be much healthier if we took a 20-minute break every 90 -120 minutes. For most of us that is not possible. Neuroscientists tell us that, at the very least, we should consider taking a five minute break two or three times a day. Besides deep breathing what might we be doing during this break time? Okay, this is where the New Year’s Resolutions come into the picture. Positive habits are really changing old neural pathways and developing new ones. So the first step is to identify a habit we want to develop. For example, you might want to think more positively of your self or others. Think about what the old ‘neural pathway’ is doing in your life. Imagine what the new ‘neural pathway’ would look like or feel like.

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A phrase that is particularly helpful in giving us an instant reframe is, “If I could imagine myself thinking more positive thoughts about myself or others, I wonder what it would look like, feel like, sound like?” This simple phrase helps the brain move from the old well-worn pathway of negative thinking to a new path of positive thoughts. The key to success is practice. As Aristotle says, “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” You remember the old saying “Repetition is the mother of learning?” Neuroscience confirms this and suggests it takes anywhere from 30-60 days, depending on the individual to develop a habit or new neural pathway. The Neurobehavioral Program offers a tool to help people reduce stress, negative emotions, stress, pain and release trauma. Once learned it takes about five to eight minutes to do the exercise of checking biofeedback signals and giving the body-mind the commands to reduce stress, etc. After learning the program, just as with any relaxation, biofeedback, imagery or meditative tool, the person feels calmer, more relaxed, rested and better able to make good decisions. Then comes the part that stops everyone. We believe that we do not have time! Can you find five to ten minutes about two to three times a day to take a break, working on developing a new neural pathway of your choice? Accept the ‘take the break’ challenge in this New Year. You will really like walking those new neural pathways!

Jude LaClaire, Ph.D., LCPC is a counselor, educator and author. For counseling appointments, seminars, training, speaking engagements or information on Neurobehavioral Programs or Imago Couple Therapy call 913322-5622. For more information about Jude LaClaire or the Kansas City Holistic Centre go to www.kcholistic.com jude@kcholistic.com.

Holistic Health—by Nancy Russell, M.D. New Year’s Health Resolutions

n the path to optimal wellness, several aspects of our life are important. For our minds and bodies to function well, it is imperative to allow ourselves refreshing sleep, healthy foods, regular exercise and stress management. For the New Year, I will share a few of my resolutions for 2015. ♦ Physical: my physical goal is to move my body more with walking, yoga and continue to ballroom dance regularly. ♦ Mental: Read a new book each month on personal wellness or spirituality. ♦ Emotional: Share my emotions fully and regularly with my husband and my friends. ♦ Spiritual: Donate time each month to my Church home and spend time in conversation with God daily. To expand on the physical part of the holistic quadrangle, I am presenting ideas to improve your physical environment. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: ♦ More than four billion pounds of chemicals were released into the ground in 2000, threatening our natural ground water sources. ♦ Nearly two billion pounds of air emissions were pumped into the atmosphere. ♦ Several thousand food additives are intentionally added to our food supply and thousands more slip into our food supply unintentionally during harvesting, processing, or packaging. ♦ Overall, the average American consumes about 124 pounds of food additives a year! In addition, exposure to toxins is increased by eating processed foods and fat, drinking or bathing in tap water, consuming excessive caffeine and/or alcohol, using tobacco, taking medications for long durations, inadequate exercise, liver or kidney problems and occupational exposure. So what can you do to improve your health and minimize these exposures? Critics and proponents agree on one

thing: The best way to reduce the level of chemicals/toxins in your body is to bar their entrance. To reduce your exposure: 1) Don’t smoke and avoid secondary smoke. 2) Eat as much organic food as possible, especially if you consume animal products. 3) Use water filters in your refrigerator, sink and shower. 4) Use natural cosmetics, deodorants, and hair sprays. 5) Use nontoxic bug repellents. 6) Substitute chemical-laden, scented household cleaners and detergents for allnatural ones. 7) Limit your use of paint, varnish and wax. 8) Use air purifiers. 9) Avoid alcohol, artificial sweeteners and caffeine. 10) Don’t use plastic containers unless BPA free and avoid products presoaked in formaldehyde such as particleboard and permanent-press fabrics. To help eliminate toxins: 1) Exercise regularly, 30 minutes 3x a week. 2) Drink plenty of filtered water daily. 3) Eat red grapes and berries, nuts and seeds, cruciferous vegetables, beans, leafy organic greens, onions and garlic regularly. 4) Participate in a 10 day or 28 day diet program that combines low allergenic, organic foods with a source of protein and nutrients known to enhance the body’s detoxification capacity. 5) Far-Infrared Sauna treatments. 6) Enroll in a Juice Fast or cleansing retreat. 7) Make an appointment to discuss an individualized approach to rejuvenate your body, mind and spirit. Detoxification of the body can lead to better sleep and relaxation, decrease in aches and pain, reduce allergy symptoms, aid weight loss and improve energy and overall health. Nancy Russell, M.D. has been a holistic Internal Medicine physician in the Kansas City northland for over 30 years at 5140 N. Antioch Road in Kansas City, MO. Her phone number is 816-453-5545 and website is www.nancyrussellmd.com where you can get more information. Dr. Russell is board certified in holistic medicine and is a member of the American Holistic Medical Association and a prior board member. EVOLVING… A GUIDE FOR CONSCIOUS LIVING

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Food First!—by Bethany Klug, D.O. A Properly Dressed Salad

ead the label on any bottled salad dressing or salad dressing mix and you’ll find all sorts of sodium, sugar, chemicals and unhealthy fat. Salad dressings are so easy to make that there is really no reason for store bought salad dressing to exist in the first place. Preparation is key. Keep on hand a variety of vinegars and cold and expeller pressed oils, sea salt, pepper, lemons, raw sesame tahini and avocados. If you are in a rush, remember one thing: three parts oil to one part vinegar = basic vinaigrette. Put in a mason jar, add a pinch of sea salt, a grind of black pepper, shake and serve. Easy. If you have a little more time you can spruce that up with any of these: 1/2 tsp dried or 1 tsp fresh herbs 1/2 tsp dijon or stone ground mustard 1/8 tsp minced garlic 1 tsp chopped green onion Just add to the mason jar before shaking and serving. For a creamy dressing without the dairy try my favorite salad dressing. It’s on my lunchtime salad every day.

Miso is fermented Japanese paste that adds a sweet and salty flavor to soups, sauces and dressing. Creamy Miso Dressing 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 TBSP water 1 TBSP raw chickpea miso 1/2 tsp sea salt Place all ingredients into a high speed blender. Whirr until smooth and creamy. Makes 1/2 cup. Get your greens with this dressing. Avocado Spinach Dressing 1 large avocado 2 cups finely chopped spinach 1/2 apple 1 tsp cayenne 1 tsp sea salt Water as needed to achieve smooth consistency Place all ingredients except water into a high speed blend. Add water teaspoon by teaspoon to achieve consistency. The intense flavor of sun-dried tomatoes punches up a salad. If you buy them dried, rather than packed in oil, soak them in hot water for 10 minutes to soften.

Dr. Klug’s Favorite Salad Dressing Sun-dried Tomato Vinaigrette 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup raw pine nuts The juice of 2 lemons 2 TBSP fresh herbs or 1 TBSP dried Sea salt and pepper to taste

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Place all ingredients into a high speed blender. Whirr until smooth and creamy.

½ tsp minced garlic 1 TBSP chopped sun-dried tomatoes 1 TBSP red wine vinegar 1 TBSP balsamic vinegar 1/4 cups extra virgin olive oil ½ tsp raw honey Sea salt to taste

Enjoy this dairy free Caesar salad dressing. It’s super peppery!

Place all ingredients in an s-blade food processor and process until smooth.

Caesar Salad Lovers Dressing 3 avocados 1/3 cup lemon juice 1 TBSP black pepper 1 tsp salt 1 tsp cayenne pepper 3 TBSP olive oil 1/4 cup water Place all ingredients into a high speed blender. Whirr until smooth and creamy.

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Bethany Klug DO is a physician for whom food is a doorway to personal, community and planetary health. Learn more about how she helps people live a lifespan of health at www.HealthSpanKC. com Learn more about her juice fast on the Health Span blog at www.healthspankc.com, click on HealthSpan Blog at the bottom of the page.

In the Kitchen with Bonnie—by Bonnie Rabicoff Latkes with Mom

hough Latkes are a traditional food for the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, this hearty dish is also enjoyed throughout the winter season. Bonnie is joined in her kitchen with her Mother, Ida Mour, and the production team of “In the Kitchen with Bonnie” to prepare and share this traditional dish.

Bonnie Rabicoff is the producer and host of the multimedia 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.” www.inthekitchenwithbonnie. com

Potato Pancakes (Latkes) Prepared "In Bonnie's Kitchen" with her Mom Ingredients for Potato Pancakes (Latkes): 5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (since I use organic potatoes, I merely scrub and let dry) - cut in quarters 2 medium onions, peeled & quartered 2 large eggs - room temperature 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ bunch green onions, chopped (both green & white parts) kosher salt & fresh cracked pepper to taste (I use about 2 tablespoons of salt) vegetable oil for frying Sour cream with fresh chopped chives (condiment) Applesauce with cinnamon & sugar (condiment) Directions for Potato Pancakes (Latkes): Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Using the grating blade on a food processor, alternate potatoes and onions (if grating by hand, use the large grate holes for the potatoes) Place mixture in a colander over a large mixing bowl to drain off excess moisture In another large mixing bowl, whisk eggs, baking powder, green onions, flour and S & P. Add potato and onion mixture to bowl and mix well (if mixture feels too wet, add starch that has settled in the liquid drained from the grated potatoes & onions) Heat frying pans to about medium heat, then add oil to about¾ inch deep. When oil shimmers, test a small piece of the Latke mixture in the hot oil. The mixture should sizzle, but not too rapidly. Using a slotted spoon, place Latke mixture (at

desired size of pancakes) in hot oil (you may need to adjust heat as you cook) After about 3 or 4 minutes, lift the edge of the potato pancakes to see if they are ready for turning (should be golden brown). Once fried, place Latkes on a cooling rack over a cookie sheet or shallow baking pan and keep warm in the oven. The rack will allow the Latkes to drain and maintain their crispness. Serve with condiments and eat in good health.

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any people will tell you that we shouldn't talk about goals in spiritual practice. If we're thinking about our goals all the time, it can actually be a hindrance and can distract us from the goal. In my spiritual tradition, Zen Buddhism, there is a tendency to avoid talking about goals. But, there have always been a handful of maverick teachers who were willing to talk about progress and goals. I call it transformation, but that's not exactly accurate. What we're really trying to do isn't to change ourselves. In Buddhism it is taught that people are enlightened already, that the true self is luminous and pure. The only reason it is not recognized is because there are layers of delusion that obscure the truth. I view spiritual practice as an excavation: Trying to dig through the levels of delusion that are affecting us. These layers involve illusions and preconceptions that shape the view of reality. These involve the tendency to separate reality, to think in terms of 'self' and 'other'. If one were to dig through these, the true self would be seen. The true self represents what we were before the world told us what we should be, before we started labeling and judging everything. Because of our delusion we sometimes get caught up in these labels and judgments, and we don't see reality at all. There is something we can do, however. Enlightenment is the goal of Buddhist practice. We dig into the mind to find true nature. There are several methods for doing this. I suggest cultivating the Six Perfections. The Six Perfections are as follows: Generosity, Virtue, Diligence, Patience, Concentration, and Wisdom. To continue to use the digging metaphor, these are our tools. The Perfection of Generosity represents more than just giving material things. It does represent giving money or items to the needy, but it also represents giving your time, things like helping a friend move or spending time comforting someone who is suffering. We can also give someone less tangible things, like our love, respect, or patience. The practice of generosity increases our confidence. It also helps lessen our attachments.

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The Perfection of Virtue represents ethical behavior. This means that through love and compassion we do not harm others. When commitment is strong in the Perfection of Virtue we naturally become more positive. The Perfection of Patience represents patience, tolerance, and acceptance. The essence of this is the strength of mind that enables us to face the challenges of life without losing composure and inner tranquility. The Perfection of Diligence involves continuing to persevere when things are difficult. We have to be determined on the path, in studying ourselves, and in seeing true reality. Through diligence we can generate great compassion to help others and ourselves. The Perfection of Concentration represents meditation, contemplation and mental stability. The mind has the tendency to be very distracted and restless, always moving from one thought or feeling to another. This can cause heavy attachment to thoughts and emotions. The Perfection of Concentration means training the mind so that it does what one wants. We stabilize the mind and emotions by striving to be mindful and aware in everything we do. I recommend meditation, but there are other methods. The Perfection of Wisdom is the quality of deep insight. The essence of this perfection is the supreme wisdom, the highest understanding that living beings can attain, beyond words and completely free from the limitation of ideas, concepts, or intellectual knowledge. The Perfection of Wisdom is a result of contemplation, meditation, and understanding the nature of reality. The sixth perfection is what truly ties the other five together and is often considered the most important. That's what it takes. The Six Perfections are the tools in this mission of digging to enlightenment. So let's start digging. Daniel Scharpenburg is an authorized Zen teacher in the Ch'an Guild of Huineng, in the lineage of Master Xu Yun. He has studied and continues to study in various Buddhist traditions . He writes articles for the online magazine Elephant Journal. He leads Meditation Workshops and Retreats in the Kansas City area and is available for private lessons. You can follow his blog at: http://faroutzen.wordpress.com/

Feature—by Shane Knox

A Shaman’s View on Manifes ng

here is so much talk these days about the power of inten ons. It has become the go-to word for everyone trying to ac vely manifest their desires, or direct the course of their lives. Unfortunately, inten ons only hit the surface of the vibra onal field that aligns us with our experiences. Think of it this way: If there are five people si"ng in a room and one of them sets an inten on of ge"ng up and leaving, how many people are le# si"ng there? Five! Nothing has actually happened. That is because an inten on is just a thought. Yes, thoughts are energy. And they go out into the collec ve consciousness and affect our reality, but it is like a whisper in a storm. The key is to e that inten on to some sort of emo on or ac on. When you connect with something emo onally the vibra on you send into the collec ve is much louder than a simple thought. It carries much more energy than just a thought would. Likewise, when you take an inten on into a form of ac on, be it direct or indirect, you have drama cally impacted the energies around you. At the moment of ac on there would only be four people le# si"ng in the room. Ac ons truly do speak louder than words when it comes to manifes ng. Picture it: a moonlit night under the stars, drums bea ng in the background. A sacred dance has just completed, and into the center of the circle of those gathered steps a Shaman. He is dressed in horns and fur robes. His face is painted and his bells and

ra1le can be heard piercing through the night, reaching up to Great Mystery/Great Spirit. He begins chan ng, and the drums once again begin to swell and pound. He dances and cries out. The en re gathering is completely drawn into the emo on of the moment. Each movement holds meaning, and when the energy is at its highest the Shaman suddenly stops and the drums fall silent. As the crowd hangs between the moment of emo onal frenzy and complete silence, the Shaman yells, “Rain,” channeling all of that emo on, all of that ac on, all of that energy into the inten on. The next day the clouds come and the droughts end. In the Shamanic path we understand the role of emo ons and ac ons and the power they have compared to simply trying to think something into being. Everything is energy and everything is ed together. That is certain. The Shaman's way tells us that we can aﬀect our future experiences but only by ac ng in the now. You cannot simply “pull something out of thin air” because the now has already been created by your previous thoughts, feelings and ac ons. You must align yourself now with what you wish to experience in the future. As much as it sounds contradictory, the key to this is being fully present. Here and now you must think, believe, talk and act like you want to be. You have to emo onally connect with what you want even if that means borrowing an emo on from memory and tying it to the present inten on. Above all, do something toward what you want. Be who and how you want to be in every aspect of yourself and you will become that which you strive to be, and have what you seek to manifest. When you align what you think, say, do and believe, you have built a

solid founda on on which to build your manifesta ons. When any of these elements fall out of balance with the others, or do not match, then the manifesta on you create will be distorted because you are impac ng the collec ve with mixed signals. Align all aspects of yourself and you will ﬁnd freedom to live the life you seek. Form your inten ons. Make them clear and strong. Find a way to emo onally connect with what you wish to manifest. Align your inner and outer dialogue to empower you for success. Then get up out of the chair and do something toward what you are wan ng. Begin to live as you wish to be, even if it is small or symbolic steps. Realize that you are constantly aligning and realigning yourself with every thought, word and deed. Let that understanding be both a freedom and a responsibility — and honor it accordingly. This is the way to feeling fully connected to and empowered by your experiences.

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Shane Knox is the author of Spirit Message of the Day: 222 Inspira onal Passages and the owner of Sage Studio, a yoga studio in Springfield, MO. Shane began studying shamanism at the age of 12, and at 15 was named Shadow Hawk by the Medicine woman who set him on the path of Shamanism. Shane has studied and prac ced with a wide variety of intui ves, energy workers and wellness facilitators, and has brought many of the ancient teachings into a modern context to fit today's society and its demands. For 32 years Shane has been an intui ve advisor to people all over the world. His mission is to inspire people to find their greatest poten al and then to live it. To learn morevisit shaneknox.me

Feature—by Martha Childers

Healthy Habits and Goals for Beau ful Hair and Skin

orgeous hair and skin are two of our most visible assets. Healthy skin feels great, too. Hair that is beau ful and well-arranged will free up energy that can be used in other areas of life. Since each person’s hair and skin are unique, a mind-boggling array of techniques and products are available for care. Choose natural, plant-based products. Avoid products with poten ally irrita ng synthe c ingredients, as well as oilbased products that the skin cannot absorb. Healthy habits can be challenging to develop, but can be incorporated into our daily lives. Jean Zhao, owner of Happy Feet and Hand Spa, says the Chinese recommend a good head massage for five to 10 minutes for healthy skin and hair. Mark Twain was famous for his thick head of hair, which he a1ributed to a daily five-minute head massage. Zhao emphasizes that ea ng plenty of fruits and vegetables is essen al for beau ful hair and skin. Skin: To have skin like a baby’s bo1om, treat it like a baby’s bo1om—very gently. Nutri on and hydra on are important. Laura Rues, naturopathic doctor at Kansas City Integra ve Health, says, “The skin is the largest organ of the body, and it o#en is a window into a person’s internal environment. Acne, dry skin, and yellowing of the skin can be signs of other health condi ons, including hormone irregulari es or liver disorders.” Even dehydra on affects our skin. Dr. Rues con nues, “Many of us don’t get enough water throughout the day. Dehydra on makes your skin look dry, dull and wrinkled. Ensuring adequate fluid intake (half your body weight in ounces of water daily) is not only good for the health of your skin, but also your overall health.” Healthy skin feels vibrant and alive. Skin care is made up of four parts: cleansing, moisturizing, protec ng, and decora ng. Cleansing: Each morning and night, cleanse the skin. To avoid transferring unhealthy elements from your hands to your face, wash hands repeatedly un l the soap bubbles appear white. Then, wash face and neck with a product of your choice, using your hands or clean, white co1on washcloth. Nian Zhao of Happy Feet and Hand Spa said that her mother uses rice water (the water le# from rinsing rice) to wash her face, a custom common in China. A#er washing, gently pat your skin dry with a clean white co1on cloth. The final step in cleansing is toning. Using upward mo ons, use a co1on pad doused with a small amount of toner over the face and neck to remove the remaining residues before moisturizing.

Moisturizing and protec ng: A variety of products are available for moisturizing. Products made with fruit acids can exfoliate chemically to reduce wrinkles. Sensi ve eye areas require specially designed moisturizers. Apply eye creams with the ring finger moving out from the center of the face. During the day, use moisturizers with sunscreen. At night, use a more rich cream. Nurturing serums and neck creams are also available. Be crea ve. Layering moisturizing products can promote youthfullooking skin for your unique skin type. Decora ng. If you choose, use a founda on and fix it with powder. Blushes, eye colors, and lips cks can enhance any face. Hair: Lackluster hair can be an indicator of stress, lack of sleep and poor habits. Individuals with short hair can tolerate the damaging effects of hair dryers, as well as harsh treatments and products. Long hair requires special care. Combing and brushing hair: Hair is elas c and tears easily. Gently brush or comb long hair. Use a wide-toothed comb. Ms. Zhao said that the Chinese use wooden or horn combs to avoid crea ng electricity, resul ng in smoother hair. Use a natural bristle brush to keep hair long and strong. Avoid plas c bristles, which tear. Shampooing: Experiment with shampoos and condi oners to find one that you like. Harsh shampoo, like those used to avoid dandruff, can dry the scalp. Steer toward gentle products like those made from natural ingredients. Change products from me to me. Before shampooing, braid long hair loosely to avoid tangling. When washing, start with the scalp first and work toward the ends. A#er rinsing, condi on the ends first and work up the hair to the scalp. Drying: Avoid using hair dryers, as the heat will cause hair to break. A#er towel drying, allow the hair to dry naturally. If going out while it is wet, put the hair up into a bun or use clips. Using oils:. Oil produced by the scalp rarely reaches the ends of long hair. Applying oils and condi oners keeps hair nourished and reduces spli"ng. Dousing the hair and scalp with ample cold-pressed virgin olive oil once a month will do wonders. It is amazing how much oil the scalp and hair will absorb. Work as much oil as possible into the scalp and hair. Then slowly and gently use a wide-toothed (wooden or horn) comb to cover each strand with oil. Work tangles out carefully to avoid tearing. Tie the hair up and leave the oil in as long as possible

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– up to 24 hours. (Ayurveda oil mixtures speciﬁcally for hair, as well as coconut oil work, too.) Then use plenty of shampoo to wash the hair, being careful around the edges of the hairline to remove excess oil. Otherwise, the hair will feel and appear gummy when it dries. Other hair-care ps. Use clips that don’t tear or one- me use rubber bands that can be cut or broken before removing. Covering the hair to protect it from the elements, like the sun, can be protec ve. To avoid sun damage, use products with sunscreen. Before bed, braid the hair loosely to avoid tangles. Summary. Beau ful skin and hair enhance our lives and well-being. Discovering and incorpora ng self-care habits that ﬁt your unique needs will provide the freedom to enjoy your physical being more and the me and energy to focus on other areas of your life. Editor’s note: We recommend avoiding parabens and sodium laurel sulphate in all hair and skin products.

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Martha Childers, EdS, LPC, is a sole prac oner psychotherapist conveniently located on the Country Club Plaza www.childerscounselingservice.com

Feature—by Sumya Anani

A Chakra Circus of Health for Parents: 7 Habits of Health for Mind, Body & Spirit

hearts. Do something for each of these habits of health. Le"ng your kids help you plan something special makes them feel appreciated. Here are a few ideas: Help out at Harvesters Community Food Network. Volunteer to walk dogs at the animal shelter. Help cook or clean at the Ronald McDonald house. Commit to doing one thoughTul act a day for the community such as picking up trash you ﬁnd on the sidewalk or street. Volunteer at the Kauﬀman Founda on where their mantra is ‘Local Roots, Na onal Impact, Global Reach.” As a family, prac ce random of acts of kindness for strangers. Li1le things like leaving quarters at the car wash for the person behind you builds a sense of community.

arents are a child's ﬁrst teacher. Kids look up to parents in so many ways. They have a unique opportunity to inspire their child to create good habits and live a healthy life.

Chakra 1 - Nutri on Nutri on habits are ini ally formed at home. Don't reward kids with sugar. Please them with special trips or me together. The sweetness they really crave is me with you. Make resolu ons with them to prac ce healthy ea ng habits. Let them see you snack on fruits and vegetables. Kids learn more from what you do than what you say. Talk about the healing power of food at meal mes. Have kid's nutri on books around during snack and dinner me to show them the beneﬁts of what they are ea ng. Healthy food is nature's “farmacy.”

Chakra 2 - Exercise Find fun ways to exercise. Kids need outlets to burn off energy. Crea ve forms of exercise promote be1er concentra on, which improves learning and be1er grades in school. Some of my favorite childhood memories are focused around fitness. My mom and dad rode bikes, and I had a seat on the back of my mom's bicycle. My dad played hide and seek with us. He took us to Loose Park and we raked leaves into piles just to jump in them. My mom took me to my first gym, the Kelly Lyn Figure Spa in Shawnee, when I was 10. When I was 12, she took me to the Shawnee Mission Medical Center Life Dynamics Building for my first aerobics class. She was also my first yoga teacher. Yoga books by Lilias Folan, Richard Hi1leman, and other yogis were lying around the house. She would get on the floor at my den st appointments and stretch. As a junior-high student, it partly embarrassed and partly intrigued me. My parent's focus on fitness made a big difference in my life. I am grateful they passed on a love for movement. Your kids will thank you too.

Chakra 3 - Learning & Self-Esteem Here's a fun day of learning - filled with adventure too: Plan a daytrip and take the JO or other local bus route. The JO provides public service to much of Johnson County, downtown KC, MO, and Kansas City, KS. Map a route, get off at different stops, and see different parts of our beau ful city. Explore local neighborhood restaurants. You can also plan a

Chakra 6 - Global Apprecia on

daytrip to the cute li1le downtowns of Parkville or Weston. Pick up the book Day Trips from Kansas City: Getaway Ideas for the Local Traveler by Shifra Stein. There are over 200 trips within two hours of Kansas City that make great learning excursions on the weekend. It's fun and exci ng to explore beyond your regular rou nes. A change of pace is good for everyone.

Look for ways to expand your child's view of the world. Visi ng Ten Thousand Villages in downtown Overland Park is like a trip around the globe. You'll ﬁnd unique and crea ve gi#s from over 40 countries—places such as Africa, Asia, Central and South America. With every purchase, you're providing jobs for people in these developing countries to care for their families and communi es. This is an opportunity to teach kids about how their purchases and fair trade makes a global impact. Then take a trip to the Nelson-Atkins Museum where you will see some of the ﬁnest art collec ons from around the world.

Chakra 4 - Environment Do you feel powerless to have a posi ve impact on the environment? Let me introduce you to Bridging the Gap and its 'Five Green Things' campaign. Bridging the Gap picked five ac ons families can do together to make a big difference in reducing carbon emissions: 1. Give up bo1led water. 2. Switch to energy efficient light bulbs. 3. Wash laundry in cold water. 4. Keep thermostat at 68 degrees in winter, 78 degrees in summer. 5. Cut out unnecessary driving and gasoline use by one quarter. Your children can help and will love this challenge. Let them go light bulb shopping with you, help you load the washer, and pick out reusable plas c water bo1les.

Chakra 7 - Spirituality There are opportuni es to enrich your child's spiritual life every day. Take a few moments to appreciate the beauty and s llness of nature. Spend ten minutes together si"ng under a tree in your backyard sharing your day. Bed me is a wonderful me to introduce spiritual concepts to children. There are great children's books that will inspire your child. I Think, I Am by Louise L. Hay and On My way To a Happy Life by Deepak Chopra are two of my favorites. They teach kids that happiness lies inside them, and how to cul vate loving thoughts towards others. As a parent you have a truly unique opportunity to start your child on the path to a happy, produc ve, healthy life. They will grow up soon, so start teaching these seven habits now. Tell them “A Chakra Circus of Health” is coming to town.

Chakra 5 - Family & Community Make family resolu ons for 2015. In a culture that is moving faster and faster, let's slow down and spend more quality me with loved ones. Volunteer to improve your community with family and friends by providing the hands and the

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Sumya Anani is a You Can Heal Your Life® Workshop Leader and Life Coach, based on the teachings of Louise Hay and the psychology of the chakras. She owns Learning2Fly, an aerial ﬁtness and community center, in Mission. She teaches these health habits in her kid's summer camps. www.Sumya.com

Spiritual Horoscope—by Aluna Michaels January 2015 Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) Happy birthday Capricorn! Saturn is in Sagittarius, purifying your subconscious of limiting beliefs that hold you back in puzzling ways. Meditation and dreams reveal forgotten issues, or even past life events to be forgiven and released. Don't allow shortcomings to bring you down. It’s a gift to be evolved enough to see what needs to be healed! You might get financial gifts, or have money come in easy ways! Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) Mercury is retrograde in your sign, but that's a good thing! Meditate and release parts of your ego. You’ll make leaps in spiritual growth by late February. The less attached you are to your identity, the more flexible and peaceful you become -- while still being successful and confident. Intuitive ideas can increase finances. Begin tithing, or put mystical money methods into practice. Also, seek friends committed to their spiritual path to further inspire you. Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20) Mars, the planet of empowerment and confidence, moves into your sign! You'll defeat inner demons that have troubled you and you’ll feel spiritually triumphant! Others notice your shift of consciousness and give you more respect and responsibility (maybe a major promotion at work!) You'll also truly respect yourself. Relationships are more intimate and fulfilling. Pay attention to dreams for new goals to embark upon. Aries (March 21 – April 19) You're a warrior! But as powerful Mars plows through your subconscious these next two months, and Saturn enters Sagittarius (the sign of spiritual seeking), use your courage to defeat inner dragons. Meditate and list your deepest fears,

and also old resentments. They’re areas of unconscious energy waste! Also examine spiritual paths and make a commitment. Focus in one direction and become a master of what you’ve chosen! Taurus (April 20 – May 20) Saturn begins a 2 1/2 year mission to release old issues about intimacy and sexuality. Start the New Year right by listing disappointing memories you want healed. It's time to re-write your karmic script about feeling treasured and appreciated -- and also worthy of pleasure and bliss! Seek out info on spiritual sexuality. Also read about prosperity and abundance. You deserve divine blessings, so convince your subconscious to let it all in! Gemini (May 21 – June 20) Relationships need to go to a higher level. You're craving spiritual partnership. Meditate to see what steps to take to intensify your current connection, or if single, where to seek out one of many who want what you want in love! Stay committed to your plan so you can manifest your vision! At work you can start a new project that is exciting and inspiring! Cancer (June 21 – July 22) Emotional and physical health stems from your thoughts. With

Mercury retrograde, meditate and observe your thinking to see if your ideas build you up or tear you down. Get enthusiastic about the power of affirmations to create the life you want. Also ponder the importance of denials — the ability to say “NO!” to negative beliefs and to remove them from your consciousness forever! Do gentle exercises, like stretching or Yin yoga. Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22) Don’t let misunderstandings or misevaluations cause problems in relationships. Mercury is retrograde, so instead of blurting your feelings, meditate and see if old memories that need releasing are being triggered. Once you let go of your “old glasses”, you’ll see things clearly and a deeper bond emerges. If single you can meet an entirely new sort of person who fulfills your dreams! Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22) You can be starting a new relationship or have revamped energy in your current one! But make sure you aren’t losing yourself in others. Focus on self-care. Please eat well; get enough rest; practice stress reduction like deep breathing and yoga. When you put yourself first, everyone benefits since you’ll radiate spiritual vibes that bless and uplift everyone! Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22) List your positive attributes and create affirmations for yourself. Ask a trusted friend to help. Focus on positive beauty statements and body image concepts. Removing critical thoughts about your appearance improves relationships by a mile! Spiritual beauty will pour through your body and aura. It’s been there, you’re just letting it out! You’ll even have financial windfalls as you surrender to loving ideas!

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Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) Meditate on self-worth and finances. Are you subconsciously punishing yourself? Spend time reading spiritual prosperity books and forgiving yourself of whatever “sins” you torment yourself over! You are likely harboring your parents’ negative money beliefs. Clear out your “energy body” so you can nurture your OWN financial karma, and no longer carry theirs! If you have pets, they’ll be amazingly comforting in this healing process. Your new energy can attract an exciting relationship, or refresh a current one! Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) Saturn, the planet of discipline and simplicity, is in your sign for 2 1/2 years. It’s once every 30 years, and a great chance to weed out what doesn’t serve you — and nurture what empowers you! You could feel tired or introspective, and not your bouncy self. Allow this shift to evaluate priorities and begin releasing goals, thought patterns, items or even relationships that limit you. Dedicate yourself to a spiritual practice to be able to touch the depths it offers you. 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) 5831663 or visit alunamichaels.com

EDUCATION

ALTERNATIVE HEALING 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

Holos University Graduate Seminary Studies in Spirituality & Health. Graduate degrees grounded in scholarship, intuitive inspiration, self-development & Research ~ 888-272-6109

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

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

ENTERTAINMENT

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

Elizabeth HunterHunter-Blank, LCSW Assisting clients with grief & loss, chronic & serious illness, relationship issues, depression & anxiety. 4104 Central St. KCMO 64111. 816.582.3877 Sheri Parker Taylor, LSCSW, Psychotherapist Master Coach/Trainer of Hypnosis & NLP WWW..KansasNLP.com;785-224-5798 Merci379@aol.com Individual Sessions/Classes Martha Childers, LPC EdS; 816.892.0803 Women, Couples, 50+, LGBT, Aging in Place End of Life Preparations, Financial, Career www.ChildersCounselingService.com Jacqueline Keitel, LSCSW, LCSW, CPT PEP (Physical & Emotional Power) for Life 816.872.2463 ~ www.pepforlife.com Barb Hoffman, MA, LPC, LCSW, in KCMO; 816.561.1116 Indiv./Couples/Family Therapy Depression & anxiety, abuse & trauma, grief & loss, addictions, relationships. Most insurance. Mindful Counseling, Pamela Wagner, LMSW Play therapy for children (2-12); mindful self-compassion for caregivers. 913 488-8071, www.mindfulcounselingllc.com

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

HYPNOSIS/EFT New Day Hypnotherapy, LLC Carol Henderson, CH. Stress, Fears, Stop Smoking, Lose Weight, Grief & more. www.newdayhypno.com 913-908-6907 Alternative Healing Modalities by Sherri "Shakti" Mack Past-life Regressions, Quantum Hypnosis, & more! 913-514-2644. bahasherri@yahoo.com

INTUITIVE Shane Knox, Psychic Shaman Intuitive Readings, Shamanic Life Coaching by phone or SKYPE. Schedule now at SHANEKNOX.ME or call 417-866-2248

LIFE COACH Healing Thru Music and Life Coaching For more info. Contact Kathleen (913)206-2151 or Klmamuric@yahoo.com $25.00 per session. Laura Wolf, Transformational Life Coach Unlock Your PASSION, POWER & PURPOSE Counseling, Breathwork, Yoga, Shamanic Journeys www.shamansheartsanctuary.org 913-721-6655 Your Dream is Waiting for You. Certified Dream Builder Coach—Business, Relationship, Wealth, Health. Contact Marcy, 660-441-1805, marcyrobinson01@gmail.com EVOLVING… A GUIDE FOR CONSCIOUS LIVING

Ayurveda Practitioner, Stephanie Kieltyka Mohr works to find health & relieve disease with recommendations for diet, exercise and lifestyle. www.GoWithSteph.com Kimberlin Hypnosis, LLC Kathleen Kimberlin, CHt Smoking/weight loss/childbirth/past life/behavior www.HYPNOSISEMPOWERS.com Call for free consultation (816) 305-8418

PETS

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

Integrative Therapies by Sarah P. Chapman Aromatherapy Massage, Raindrop Treatment, Vitaflex, Pressure Point Therapy 913-549-0280 www.sarahpchapman.com

Dr. Jay Peters Marriage & Addictions Counselor. Smoking/ Weight Mgmt. Hypnosis. Regression/Past Life Hypnosis 913-339-9591 www.drjaypeters.com

NUTRITION & WELLNESS

ENERGY WORK

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.

COUNSELING

MEDITATION Kansas City Meditation Group of SelfSelf-Realization Fellowship Sunday Service 10AM 10819 Wornall Rd, KCMO http://kcmeditation.com/ 816-799-5544

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N2paws Offering Doga (doggie yoga) an integrated approach to balance & relaxation for you and your canine companion! www.n2paws.com 816-522-7005

REAL ESTATE Put the OM in your home, Lanae Blattner Licensed Realtor in Kansas/Missouri Lanaekc.com; 913.633.4930; lblattner@remax.net

RETREATS The Journey Home, Retreat and Event Facility Retreats, Conferences, Weddings, Parties www.journeyhomeretreats.com, near KCI 816-501-6350; info@journeyhomeretreats.com

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

THRIFT STORE 20% off your purchase every time you donate. 25% off every Tuesday with Savers Club Card.13233 Shawnee Msn Parkway, Shawnee, KS 913.248.1938

YOGA 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. The Yoga School of Therapeutics Kansas State Education Board Approved School 10400 W. 103rd Street, #14 Overland Park, KS

Leavenworth Yoga CoCo-op Join us at Leavenworth's only yoga studio. Daily yoga classes, massage therapy, and Tai Chi. 913-933-9595 ~ www.LvnYogaCoop.com

Events MONTH OF JANUARY UNITY VILLAGE HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER Call for Winter Rates 816-347-5537 www.unityvillage.org/lodging JANUARY 1-31 90-DAY HEALTH/WEIGHT LOSS CONTEST Complete for 5 prizes: $50-$500!! Start any time in January; complete the program within 90 consecutive days, using our mind-body connection from The Mirror Mind & Fitness Program by local Weight Loss Coach Bob Anderson: www.theansersinthemirror.com. JANUARY 3 – FEBRUARY 2 GALLERY SHOW W/KARRIE BAXLEY See/purchase Karrie Marie Baxley’s (www.KMarieArts.com) work, some from Dancing with a Thousand Bees, at Darling Yoga, 11711 College Blvd. in Overland Park (across from JCCC). JANUARY 6 CLEARING AND TRANSFORMING YOUR ENERGY AROUND MONEY Begin shifting your energy around money, freeing you to be more purposeful and prosperous. 7-9 p.m. $25 Vivian Faulkner, Money Coach and Energy Healer 913-735-3183 Core Star Energy Healing School, 6045 Martway, Mission, KS JANUARY 6 ONE DAY AT A TIME SPIRITUAL LIVING AT CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING CROSSROADS 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 6424 Vista Drive Shawnee, KS 66218 For more information call (913) 441-1266 Appreciative Giving. All are welcome. JANUARY 7 PHLEBOTOMY PROGRAM Complete phlebotomy training in less than 2 months! Wednesdays and Saturdays at WellSpring School of Allied Health. $1900. Contact Bobby or Kristen (816) 523-9140 . www.wellspring.edu .

JANUARY 8 ENJOY OPEN MIC NIGHT From 5-9 p.m. with live music at Unity Village Bookstore and Coffee Shop. www.unityvillage.org/ bookstore JANUARY 9 - FEBRUARY 6 28 DAY NUTRITION KICKSTART! Fridays 11:30am-12:30pm - GET OFF THE DIET TREADMILL and make the kind of changes that will stay with you for a lifetime. Join the group and take 28 Days to discover what foods are best for you. Awaken Whole Life Center, 1901 NW Blue Parkway, Unity Village, MO 64065 816-612-8740 www.awakenwholelifecenter.com. JANUARY 10 PRS PREDICTIONS PROGRAM Join us for our PRS Predictions Program! 7 p.m. at Westwood Community Center, 4700 Rainbow Blvd., Westwood, KS. Members free, guests $5. More info: www.prskc.org. JANUARY 12 SUGAR BLUES Learn to get sugar addiction under control w/Nancy Oglesby! Free, 7 p.m. Mid-Continent Public Library, 2702 NW Prairie View Rd., Platte City, MO 64152. Register: www.mymcpl.org. JANUARY 13 LIVE YOUR BEST YEAR: STARTING NOW Does your life need a spark of energy? Are you living without a clear sense of purpose and focus? Are you stuck in your story? IGNITE Your Life! workshop w/Sharon McGloin and Denise Mills, 6 – 9 p.m. (networking @ 5:30), in OP. Only $49; save 20% w/2 or more workshops: www.igniteyourlifekc.com. JANUARY 13 CORE STAR ENERGY HEALING CLINIC 7:15 p.m. $20 Experience the benefits of energy healing. 6045 Martway, Suite 104 Mission, KS Reserva-

tions 913-831-4422 www.CoreStarEnergyHealing.com JANUARY 15 REIKI SHARE 6 p.m. Love Offering, Please RSVP. This group is open to anyone attuned to any system of Reiki. Please join us in sharing this wonderful energy. JANUARY 15 SATSANG: A CELEBRATION OF SANSKRIT MANTRA FOR HEALING & HEALERS New science validates how this ancient practice promotes healing. Facilitated by Joann Atchity, RN BSN. 7-8:30 p.m. at Healing Energy Wellness. RSVP/Directions: 913.730.0990. Suggested donation: $10. JANUARY 16 CPR & FIRST AID Friday from 8:30 – 5:30. Red Cross format. $136. Register: Jaclyn Sherrer at 816-523-9140 ext 111. www.wellspring.edu . JANUARY 17- FEBRUARY 7 YOGA 101 Saturdays 1-3pm - This beginner’s series is the perfect for adults interested in beginning a basic, active flow-style yoga practice. The intention of the series is to build confidence and help you discover the joy and calm spirit that yoga can offer. Awaken Whole Life Center, 1901 NW Blue Parkway, Unity Village, MO 64065 816-6128740 www.awakenwholelifecenter. com JANUARY 17 JOURNALING Learn the stress-free journaling style that will make journaling a regular habit; w/Nancy Oglesby. Free, 1 p.m. Mid-Continent Public Library, 8900 NE Flintlock Road, Kansas City, MO 64157. Register: www.mymcpl.org.

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JANUARY 20 SPIRITUAL LIVING AT CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING CROSSROADS Forgiveness 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 6424 Vista Drive Shawnee, KS 66218 For more information call (913) 4411266 Appreciative Giving. All are welcome. JANUARY 23 & 24 AWAKENING THE SOUL MYSTIC FAIR Readers of various modalities providing answers and insights. No admission fee; each reader charges separately. Friday 5 – 9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. at Mark Blanchard’s Yoga, Ranch Mart Shopping Center, 3665 West 95th St. in OP. www.markskcyoga.net; 913.901.8970. JANUARY 23-24 AKASHIC RECORD SESSIONS AT THE AWAKENING THE SOUL MYSTIC FAIR Deepen your connection to your soul with a unique and powerful Akashic Record or Angel Intuitive session. Fri. 5 p.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 11a.m.-8 p.m. (discounted rates) Mark Blanchard’s Power Yoga, OP, KS Contact Stephanie Forcier at 816 -260-2438 or email stephanie@innerwisdomevolution.com STARTS JANUARY 24 BUILDING A BUSINESS AROUND YOUR PASSION At The Healing Place, 1539 Maple Woods Drive, Liberty, MO 64068 Have you ever wanted to create your own business but you don’t know where to start? Join Tammy Barton and Ann Connor as they take you through the fundamental steps of building and creating a successful business. 10 classes meeting from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Meets Every Other Saturday. $175 (Pre- pay Discount for all 10 classes ~ $160) To enroll call 816-415-2607 or visit our website at www.atthehealingplace.com

JANUARY 25 CRYSTALS 101 CLASS At The Healing Place, 1539 Maple Woods Drive, Liberty, MO 64068 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. In this class you will receive eight crystals and learn how to identify, clean, and care for your crystals. You will also learn the metaphysical and healing properties of each crystal and how to use your crystals in a healing session for yourself and others. Continuing Ed. credits for LMT’s are available. $55.00 Call 816-415-2607 or visit www.atthehealingplace.com JANUARY 25 CPR & FIRST AID Sunday from 9:00 – 6:00. Red Cross format. $136. Register: Jaclyn Sherrer at 816-523-9140 ext 111. www.wellspring.edu . JANUARY 27 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 www.CoreStarEnergyHealing.com JANUARY 29 USING YOUR SMARTPHONE TO GET HEALTHY Learn to use your phone to support your weight loss and fitness goals, w/Nancy Oglsby. Free, 7 p.m. MidContinent Public Library, 150 NW Oldham Pkwy., Lee's Summit, MO 64081. Register: www.mymcpl.org. JANUARY 30 PSYCHIC STUDIES INSTITUTE “Channeled Insights by Chris Powel", Unity Temple on the Plaza. -- 7:00 p.m., $10 http://psychicstudiesinstitute.org/

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 913735-3183 Core Star Energy Healing School, 6045 Martway, Mission, KS FEBRUARY 5, 12, 19 AND 26 HEALING WITH THE HATHORS Meet Thursdays in February to explore the Hathor geometric meditations and take advantage of discussion opportunities. Call Linda at 816-833-1129 or email laylahv@swbell.net for more information. FEBRUARY 7 4 WEEK INTENSIVE EMOTIONAL HEALING WORKSHOP Do you self-sabotage? Do you find yourself surrounded by the things you want but you are still not happy? Having issues with your health? Having issues in your relationship? Easily triggered by others? Unclear about emotions (how you feel emotionally or how to process it? Learn how to heal your emotions instead of allowing them to cause undue health issues. 2-6 p.m. Transcendence wellness center, Merriam, KS 913 387-4631 FEBRUARY 10 HEART TO HEART: CONNECTING W/ THOSE WHO MOST MATTER Does your life need a spark of energy? Are you living without a clear sense of purpose and focus? Are you stuck in your story? IGNITE Your Life! workshop w/Sharon McGloin and Denise Mills, 6 – 9 p.m. (networking @ 5:30), in OP. Only $49; save 20% w/2 or more workshops: www.igniteyourlifekc.com.

JANUARY 31, 2015 ANCIENT WISDOM OF MOTHER EARTH Class Series with Priestess Kim Macy. Candlemas Ceremony held at Unity Temple. 1:30pm $25 Love Offering. Registration: Priestesskim@yahoo.com or (816) 510-4391.

FEBRUARY 13-15 TOOLS EXPERIENTIAL PROCESSES AND MUSIC TO INCREASE JOY, MEANING AND PURPOSE IN OUR LIVES. Led by Lisa Ferraro and Erika Luckett CSL Crossroads 6424 Vista Drive Shawnee, KS 66218 http:// www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/969988

FEBRUARY 3 CLEARING AND TRANSFORMING YOUR ENERGY AROUND MONEY

FEBRUARY 14 LISA FERRARO AND ERIKA LUCKETT IN CONCERT

ONGOING

SERENITY PAUSE™ MEDITATION 7 DAYS A WEEK - 365 DAYS A YEAR, 12:10pm-12:40pm and 5:30 p.m.—6:00 p.m., Myrtle Fillmore Chapel. Love offering. Unity Temple on the Plaza, 707 W. 47th St, KCMO 64112 www.unitytemple.com or call 816-561-4466

ALMOST YOGA FOR THE STIFF & INFLEXIBLE Wednesdays 5:30-6:45 p.m. and Sundays 1:15-2:30 with Jocelyn Costa. Love offering, bring mat and water. At Village Wellness Connection in Claycomo, 816.803-8056, www.V-WellnessConnection.com.

REIKI CIRCLE AT UNITY CHURCH OF OVERLAND PARK 10300 Antioch, OPKS. 2nd and 4th Mondays 7-9pm. Love offering. All welcome. Receive a Reiki treatment. For flier email karen@karenharrison.net. 816-523-4440

SPIRITUAL LIVING AT CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING CROSSROADS January Series: Back To Basics Every Tuesday, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. 6424 Vista Drive Shawnee, KS 66218 For more information call (913) 4411266 Appreciative Giving. All are welcome.

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.

JIN SHIN JYUTSU CLASSES 1st Wednesdays and 3rd Tuesdays 12 p.m. with Linda Meserve (913.706.3107), love offering, no experience required. At Village Wellness Connection in Claycomo, www.V-WellnessConnection.com.

FIRST FRIDAYS HIGHER SELF ALIGNMENT TEMPLE “OmniDimensional Transformational Cellular group session.” Remember, It Is Time… 6:30 p.m., $15, Crescent Springs, CrescentSprings.net. 913341-2044

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. CSL Crossroads 6424 Vista Drive Shawnee, KS 66218 http:// www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/986051

SPIRIT PARTIES! Unlock you psychic gifts and learn your purpose with your friends! Connect to spirit guides! Group Tarot Cards! Angel readings! Your own energy healing! Your astrology connecti on to friends. Plus much more! Host a 4 hour party with drinks and appetizers included at Transcendence Wellness Center-Call for details 913-387-4631 ONENESS AWAKENING COURSE Experience the bliss and healing from several aspects of the Oneness movement including teachings, healing processes and an ancient spiritual celebration. Facilitated by Oneness trainer-Angela Reed. Investment-$225, early bird$199 Unity Church of Overland Park 913-514-4986

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SECOND THURSDAYS THE STONE TEMPLE 6:30 p.m., $15 OmniDimensional Transformational group process utilizing stones, music & energywork. Crescent Springs, CrescentSprings.net. 913-341-2044. ENERGY HEALING SESSIONS FOR CANCER PATIENTS AND VETERANS By Appointment. The Kansas City Healing Project provides energy healing sessions for cancer patients and veterans. Our clients have been experiencing a reduction of their stress, anxiety and pain levels. These sessions are provided at NO COST to the client. Contact John Hoefer at 816-718-6358 for details. KansasCityHealingProject.org

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