July 2014 Evolving Magazine

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July 2014 ~ Vol.VI, Issue 5

A Guide for Conscious Living

FAITH IS WAITING

FOOD ALLERGIES

MENTAL HEALTH: ARE WE LISTENING?

FARM IS MEDICINE INSIDE: SUMMER/FALL EVENTS GUIDE! EVOLVING… A GUIDE FOR CONSCIOUS LIVING

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Publisher’s Letter...

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Photo by Matthew Epp

Dear Friend, According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, Faith is: -strong belief or trust in someone or something; -belief in the existence of God: strong religious feelings or beliefs; -a system of religious beliefs.

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For me, faith is deeper than this simple definition. It is expressing gratitude and knowing, really knowing, that all is as it should be. It's easier for me to define a lack of faith — fearfulness, doubt, angst and disillusion all come to mind — than create a definite definition of faith. Whereas fear is based on earthly emotions, faith is more a complete surrender. We may not know why things are as they are, but faith requires a resolute determination to go with the will of the Universe and release. Faith is breath. Faith is gratitude.

Faith is surrender and joy and all the lightness of life expressed. So for me, fear is holding back, controlling, demanding one's will be heard — and faith is letting go, trusting in all that is.

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When I am in the flow, I take my faith for granted. Life, love and my purpose are perfectly intertwined; my faith is a constant silent partner. I practice my faith through knowingness. I live with the knowledge that everything in my life was, is, and always will be, as it should. Here's to each of us finding what faith means to us each individually and the peace that comes with it.

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ON THE COVER:

Publisher Jill Dutton 913-944-1298 jill@evolvingmagazine.com Editorial Assistant Judy Kirkpatrick

Fuchsia by Kathleen Kelly.

Kathleen has a varied interest in photography from large photo art, landscapes, pet photography, animals, plants and flowers! To see more please visit her website at: IllusionsCaptured.com Photos are available for shows, and may be purchased framed, canvas wrapped or in print form. Pet photography of your special fur baby/babies by appointment! Contact Kathleen at illusionsCaptured@gmail.com.

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Departments: Karen E. Cowdry

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EVOLVING© 2014 all rights reserved. The opinions expressed are those of the authors.

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Journey to Wholeness Wisdom Within Holistic Health Food First!

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News Industrial Hemp Documentary Sparks Action on Farming Legalization and Policy Reform “Bringing It Home” to screen at Unity Village The recent Farm Bill provision for hemp research and pilot programs has sparked national media awareness and conversation about hemp. But what’s preventing the U.S. from fully joining 31 other industrialized nations that allow its farmers to grow this beneficial crop?

A screening of the award-winning documentary film “Bringing It Home” will be on July 16, 2014 at Unity’s Fillmore Chapel in Unity Village, Missouri.

In 2013 twenty-one states introduced industrial hemp legislation, but current federal policy still places a barrier on production. More industrial hemp fiber, seed and oil is exported to the U.S. than to any other country and American consumers are purchasing over $500 million in hemp products annually. Bringing It Home explores the question of why a crop with so many widespread benefits cannot be farmed in the United States by exploring its history, industries and current farming legalization efforts.

Filmmakers Linda Booker and Blaire Johnson were inspired by environmentally-conscious home designer Anthony Brenner’s story to find the healthiest

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building material available to build a safe indoor environment for his young daughter Bailey, who has a sensitivity to synthetic chemicals. Brenner received national media attention when he and Hemp Technologies completed “America’s First Hemp House” for the former mayor of Asheville, North Carolina. Booker and Johnson tell the story of hemp through animation, archival images and footage they filmed with hemp business leaders and entrepreneurs like Brenner in England, Spain, Washington D.C., California and North Carolina.

The screening of “Bringing It Home” in your location is part of a national grassroots screening tour across the country, “We made “Bringing It Home” with the intention of reaching a broad spectrum of viewers – from policy makers and civic groups, to farmers and health advocates, from consumers to the construction industry –with the same strategic message about how hemp offers solutions and hope,” says Director Linda Booker. The documentary aims to magnify dialogue and legislative action about hemp in order to facilitate America’s transition to a more informed, sustainable, and healthy future.

July 16, 2914 at 7:30 pm in the Fillmore Chapel, Unity Village, Missouri 64065.

For more information about the event, Alberta at 816-547-3730 or Lou at 816-665-4923.

For more information about the film: www.bringingithomemovie.com

News Humanistic Astrologer in Kansas City to Present Her New Book, Desire and Design: A Look at Venus and Mars in Action Mary Jane Staudenmann, an astrology teacher and consultant from Geneva, Switzerland, will speak on her new book Desire and Design: A Look at Venus and Mars in Action at an event sponsored by the Psychic Studies Institute at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 18, 2014; Unity Temple on the Plaza; $5 PSI members/$10 general public.

The product of a two-day seminar for astrologers and astrology students, devoted to Venus and Mars as they manifest through the signs of the zodiac, Desire and Design provides concrete examples of these positions. Through interpretations of art works and exposés of the lives of artists and other famous people, Staudenmann breathes life into each of these different attitudes.

Desire and Design spotlights the changing personalities of Venus and Mars as they pass through the zodiac—their possibilities and problems in each sign, and how they play out in our lives. The pages are heavily illustrated with art reproductions (visible examples of what is at work) as well as natal charts with thumbnail biographies of many creators and actors through history both ancient and modern, giving more concrete and didactic examples to astrologers and students.

Mary Jane Staudenmann has been teaching and consulting in astrology since 1982. An American living in Geneva, Switzerland for over forty years, she has studied astrology and the tarot in Geneva, in addition to her far-flung reading of modern humanistic astrologers in both French and English. She brings her approach toward astrology a background in psychology and a paramedical career (as a dental hygienist—an excellent platform for studying human behavior, she insists). Desire and Design is the product of a two-day seminar devoted to Venus and Mars that was held in Geneva.

What’s Your Dosha?

Have you ever taken a quiz to find out what your Ayurvedic dosha is? Did you understand the results?

Did you feel it was accurate? Do you know the difference between the doshas known as Vata, Pitta, and Kapha? Did the results show more than one dosha?

And finally, what do the results really mean and how do you put them to work in your life? Join us for this informative workshop led by Debbie Allison. Debbie is an Ayurvedic Health Educator and is certified in Clinical Ayurvedic Theory. Thursday, July 17, 2014 11:30 – 1:00 $20 (Not covered by unlimited card) This will be the first in our Ayurvedic Health and Wellness Series. Look for additional workshops online at ahyourveda.com or theyogastudio.com. If you would like to schedule a private Ayurvedic Health Consultation, please contact Debbie Allison at (913) 707-6466.

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Journey to Wholeness—by Jude LaClaire, Ph.D. Mental Health: Are We Listening?

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n the Native American Learning Story, Who Speaks for Wolf

by Paula Underwood, one of the elders of the tribe spoke to the people about making a decision without listening to everyone, “To live here requires more work than change would have made necessary.”

The tribe, without realizing it, moved to Wolf’s territory. They had to spend all their time defending themselves against wolf. They knew that if they had listened to Wolf’s brother, they would have lived in harmony -- living a life of balance.

They vowed, as a tribe, never to make a decision without listening to everyone.

The lesson of this wonderful learning story is helpful to those who want to provide good mental health care and those who receive it. Who and what should we be listening to that we are not? Dr. Thomas Szasz who wrote many books about the myth of mental illness and the overemphasis on diagnosis and pharmacology was often ignored, dismissed as too shrill or extreme. But more recently, more voices are being heard on this topic.

Robert Whitaker in Anatomy of an Epidemic writes convincingly of the very serious problem created by our dependence on pharmacological intervention, often beginning with very young children. Dr. Thomas Insel, National Institute of Mental Health Director, citing the lack of scientific validity of psychiatry’s official diagnostic manual, (currently DSM V) stated that the “NIMH will be re -orienting its research away from DSM categories.”

Let’s think about the current approach. I, as a mental health professional, am asked to diagnose a person using the criteria in the new DSM V and develop a treatment plan based on this diagnosis. It has been increasingly encouraged and often, common practice, to suggest psychotropic drugs as a first line of treatment and intervention. Since there is little scientific validity for the DSM V criteria we have an immediate problem. The basis of our assessment of a person’s needs is flawed.

The trend towards recommending a pharmacological solution has been increasing since the creation of Thorazine in 1955 and exploded after the introduction of Prozac in 1988. “Better living through chemistry” became the motto of my profession. Robert Whitaker tells us

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that as all other major diseases have gone “the number of mentally ill children rose thirty-five fold. Mental illness is now the leading cause of disability in children…” Though there is agreement that psychiatric drugs have helped people lead relatively normal lives, he continues: “During the past two decades when prescribing psychiatric medication has exploded, the number of adults and children disabled by mental illness has risen at a mind-boggling rate.” And he asks, “Could our drug-based paradigm of care, in some unforeseen way, be fueling this modern-day plague?”

One excellent example of this trend is in the use of anti-depressants. A product that was developed for short-term use (3 -6 months or less) has morphed into long -term use for many people. These drugs used short term, in partnership with good psychotherapy are an excellent combination. The fact is that many people have been taking these drugs for decades, needing different drugs, stronger doses and they have not been in therapy.

The result is many relapses and the increase of treatment resistant depression often accompanied by immune deficiency illnesses and other chronic diseases.

The ‘helping relationship’ model pioneered by Carl Rogers encouraging ‘unconditional positive regard’, assisting the client by listening, forming a positive trusting relationship and helping them find the wisdom within seems to still be the bedrock of healthy change. I continue learning better ways to do this as I learn about the brain, the person and our environment. Drugs are not typically the first thing to do or the best tool for long-term success.

Perhaps it is time we listened to wolf’s brother as living in a drug dependent world is requiring more work than change would have made necessary.

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.

Wisdom Within—by Suzette Scholtes Faith: Secrets of Success

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reat leaders of companies say the keys to success are passion for your work, a willingness to take risks and “follow your gut.”

Self-actualized people also know how to access and trust their inner resources. What does that mean?

1.Find

your connection to God, Goddess, love, your visions and dreams.

2.Foster rewarding friendships.

3.Build

intimate relationships based on trust, loyalty and honesty.

4.Let

your work have meaning and value to you. This frees worry of what others think of you.

5.Reflect often upon your self-worth and self-value.

6.Know you have power to create success.

7.Be

responsible to your thoughts, feelings, and choices.

8.Keep it fun!

Read these points and you see success is a product of your love and will. You begin to feel worthy and deserving of success.

You can say: I know I have value! I know I have worth! Then your core belief is as solid as a rock. If you fail to feel worthy and deserving that rock crumbles to sand.

Yet, a paradox, most people fear success. Why? As a business owner of The Yoga School for over 30 years this I know well. The fears may be covert as some beliefs lock in the subconscious: 1.Fear of Power because of dysfunction of past or ego.

2.Fear of freedom because of the covert need to manipulate or control.

3.Fear of too much responsibility.

To overcome these fears I remain mindful of procrastination, excuses, games or entitlement. As well, watch out for feeling overwhelmed; and odd as it may sound, fear of being lonely if too successful. The genuine fears, and all fear is real emotion, may feel like too much weight on your shoulders. No one wants

that burden. A few ideas of how to handle genuine fears:

1.You don’t want to fail. It is a law of physics that when something new is created something is destroyed. That is scary. You are moving into the unknown. Scary indeed!

2.True success will produce chaos. You may be away from family to work. With success comes more love and caring so fear of loss grows. Fear of humiliation and rejection is real fear. As Shirley MacClaine wrote, “You are out on a limb,” not knowing if it may fall or if it will support you.

3.When you succeed you are subject to judgments, especially those in your industry. It does not feel good to be judged by anyone. Judgments build walls and that hurts. You must remain true to yourself—pure faith.

Now the big question: “What if I am wrong?!! Look at what you have accomplished. You know and trust you are responsible. You know you actualized your power. Accept it. When you know this you tame this genuine fear of success.

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Drum Roll! And now the secret of success is unveiled: When your most powerful choices are made the most consciously, success is unlimited and unstoppable.

The only way I know to do that is meditate; go within and follow your intuition, take those risks and LIVE your passion.

You will find comfort in the love (the feminine) and the will (the masculine). This gives birth to the NEW, which is your power. Love, will and choice give you faith in others and yourself. To believe in yourself lights your path on every twist and turn!

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. Food Sensitivities are Different Than Food Allergies

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I used to have a chronic runny nose, coughing, headaches, burning eyes and fatigue.

Thinking it was allergies to something like dust or grass or trees, I just took Benadryl, but didn’t get much relief.

Then a holistic physician did a blood test on me and found out I had food sensitivities. Avoiding dairy, sugar and wheat has changed my life; I rarely have symptoms unless I eat these foods more that just occasionally.”

This is a typical story of a person with food sensitivities and may be the tip of the iceberg of other internal problems with the digestion system.

These intestinal abnormalities can affect many systems of the body.

The intestinal defense system is continuously under attack from chronic stressors including: emotional issues, stress, infections (bacterial, viral, yeast), toxins (exogenous, endogenous), lifestyle, poor diet and medications. Immune responses by the body to these stressors can cause a breakdown of the intestinal lining or leaky gut. This leaky gut is also known as intestinal barrier distress and causes an ongoing cycle of inflammation. This inflammation up-regulates the inflammatory cytokines which affects the nervous system, immune and endocrine systems. This up-regulation can lead to: food sensitivities, fatigue, lethargy, malaise, anxiety, depression, irritable bowel syndrome, headaches, asthma, arthritis and many other potential problems.

Testing is available to assess the intestinal barrier lining, food sensitivities, dysbiosis (intestinal imbalances) and neurotransmitters. To find the many pieces of the puzzle, food sensitivity testing with intestinal barrier assessment may be the place to start.

Food sensitivities are different from food allergies.

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life threatening situation. These food allergies are caused by the response of the immune system cells called immunoglobulin E (IgE) and need immediate medical attention and treatment.

These are the type of allergies that conventional allergy physicians diagnose with skin testing and treat by strict avoidance long term.

Food sensitivities, also known as food intolerances, are very different and caused by the response of the immune system cells called immunoglobulin G (IgG) and have a more delayed response, the reaction can be varied from a few minutes or as long as 24 to 36 hours. The testing for IgG responses is done by alternative laboratories with blood samples and not usually recognized by conventional allergy physicians. These delayed reactions can manifest symptoms as mentioned above and many more. A few more symptoms include: gas and bloating, joint pain, ear infections, attention deficit disorder, memory loss, mental fogginess, bed wetting, migraines, bladder infections, fluid retention, canker sores, nausea, eczema and psoriasis.

Blood and fecal testing helps identify the degree and type of dysbiosis, quantifies IgG food sensitivities and effectively guides treatment options.

Food elimination nutritional programs based on this testing can reduce symptoms and increase positive outcomes in people by more than 25 percent over people utilizing elimination diets alone. Food sensitivity testing is a good place to start in a comprehensive health evaluation with holistic principles as a guide. I invite you to start on your path to optimal 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.

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JULY 3 HIGHER SELF ALIGNMENT TEMPLE “OmniDimensional Transformational Cellular group session.” Remember, It Is Time 6:30 p.m., $15, Crescent Springs, CrescentSprings.net.

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JULY 12-13 LAWRENCE METAPHYSICAL FAIR Sat. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Sun. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Douglas County Fairgrounds. 60 vendors / readers / energy practitioners from across the U.S., many new! Free presentations! $5 adult, under 12 free. For your chance JULY 8 at $120 in prizes & services, print your WELLSPRING SCHOOL OF ALLIED coupon from Facebook or HEALTH INFORMATION SESSION www.TheBodyTherapeutics.com & bring it along!! Contact: Carol Ann Interested in a career in massage Brown; 785-317-0448. therapy, personal training or medical assisting? Two free inforJULY 13 mation sessions: 1 p.m. and 6 VISTAS: THE RAVEN'S PRAYER WITH REV. p.m. RSVP: Amanda Somers JIM SNEED (816) 437-7519. www.wellspring.edu.

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And, 25 visual artists creating METAPHYSICAL FAIR Fringe Visual Arts Gallery in Union StaTreat yourself to a personal Akashic Records session with Stephanie Forcier tion. PLUS, check out FringePrize the and connect to the path of your inner newest art contest in Kansas City! Info: kcfringe.org.

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JULY 18 JULY 23 AUGUST 16 PSI: NEW ASTROLOGY BOOK E FACTOR WORKSHOP PRS: REFLEXOLOGY W/TIMOTHY PRESENTATION HUGHES Addressing the three factors – enPsychic Studies Institute presents Mary gage, energize, enrich – that will 7 – 10 p.m. at Westwood Community Jane Staudenmann, an astrology move you forward to optimal wellCenter, 4700 Rainbow Blvd. Westteacher from Geneva, Switzerland, to being. 6-9 p.m. at YWC. More info and wood, KS. More info: www.prskc.org. discuss her book Desire and Design. to register: http:// Non-members $5.

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SEPTEMBER 16 WELLSPRING SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH INFORMATION SESSION Interested in a career in massage therapy, personal training or medical assisting? Two free information sessions: 1:00 and 6:00. RSVP: Amanda Somers (816) 437-7519. www.wellspring.edu.

SEPTEMBER 19 HEALTH FAIR 10:00 – 4:00 at WellSpring School of Allied Health. Guest speakers, sample foods, health and fitness assessments, chair massage and more! www.wellspring.edu.

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Food First!—by Bethany Klug, D.O.

In the Kitchen with Bonnie—by Bonnie Rabicoff

Farm is Medicine

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e’ve all heard the aphorism “food is medicine.” Daphne Miller, MD however, made a convincing case that “farm is medicine” at the Institute for Functional Medicine Annual International Conference this past May. Miller began with the story of a farmer in the Pacific Northwest who bought land with the intention of farming organically.

First he had to restore the soil that had been conventionally farmed for years. He took the advice of a local university, tested the soil and purchase minerals and other amendments to replace what was missing.

After a few years, this got expensive and his soil was still depleted. Test and replace just wasn't working.

So, he researched how nature builds healthy rich soil. It’s a cycle.

Plants grow, animals eat them and after eating, they poop. Worms and soil microorganism compost the poop and dead plants, enriching the soil. The plant roots take up the soil nutrients, and the cycle begins again. That farmer spread compost on his fields and the soil tests quickly improved.

A rancher found by taking advantage of the soil cycle, he no longer needed to treat his beef cattle herds with antibiotics. The animals were disease free.

Miller then went on to share the research on how the soil cycle affects humans. John Reganold at Washington State University has shown that organically farmed soils host a wider variety of microorganisms than conventionally farmed soils. He also showed that one year after converting from conventional to organic farming methods, fruit had more antioxidant activity, phenolics and vitamin C. The differences were statistically significant. More microbial diverse soils yield more nutritious plants.

Carlotta De Fillippo of the University of Florence, Italy, showed that children in areas of rural Africa who consumed a traditional diet of traditionally raised— read organic—food had completely different stool microorganisms than children living in Florence, who ate a more processed diet. The African children had bacteria that digested fiber that were completely lacking in the stools of the European children. The African children had far less pathogenic bacteria such as Shigella and E. Coli in their stools. De Fillippo and colleagues propose that the food we eat and how it is raised shape our gut microbial environment. In the case of the African children they suspect it allows them extract maximum energy from a high fiber diet and protects them from inflammation and disease.

Erika Von Mutius, MD described a farm effect. She found that children raised on farms in Germany had lower rates of allergy and asthma than children raised in urban areas. The stool of the rural children had a much wider variety of microorganisms than the urban children. She proposes that we’re living too cleanly, that is, exposure in infancy to hay, livestock and raw milk may protect children against allergy and asthma.

Finally Jan-Hendrik Hehemann at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology revealed in his work that bacteria that live on seaweed have contributed DNA to the gut bacteria of Japanese people. That is, the microorganisms on our food give our gut bacteria the ability to digest it. His work may explain why I, with my predominantly Eastern European heritage, have no difficulty digesting cabbage, a food which gives many people gas. I even crave cabbage, or is that my gut bacteria talking?

Perhaps it time to get back to the land, restore our soil and restore our health.

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.

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he chefs at Café Tempo, on the campus of Johnson County Community College, celebrate the many cultures of their international student body with their signature dishes.

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.”

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Pan Seared Beef Tenderloin with Shiitake Mushroom Butter, Steamed Red Potatoes, Sautéed Corn and Blistered Asparagus Prepared by Executive Chef Marc McCann "In the Kitchen with Bonnie" at Cafe Tempo For the Beef Tenderloin & Corn 1.5 oz whole butter (divided) 8 - 3 oz medallion beef tenderloin 1 Tbsp garlic, minced 1/2 Tbsp ginger, minced 1 tsp ground black pepper 6 oz shiitake mushroom, sliced thin 4 oz corn, cut fresh 1 bunch flat leaf parsley, fresh minced 1 bunch cilantro, fresh minced 1 Tbsp Sriracha (hot chili sauce) 1 cup rice wine vinegar 1 bunch green onions, sliced on the bias 1.5 oz whole butter, second part Kosher salt, as needed Season the beef tenderloin and allow it to set for about 30 minutes.

Heat the sauté pan to a medium heat.

Place the first portion of whole butter into the pan. Once the butter has melted, increase the heat to medium high and add the seasoned beef tenderloin. Turn the beef onto the second side as the first side is browned. Add the garlic, ginger, and ground black pepper into the center of the pan. Allow the beef to cook until the medallions are at medium rare to medium. **NOTE** as the medallions are cooking you must stir the ginger and garlic so they do not burn. When the beef is cooked, remove the tenderloins from the heat and reserve for service. When the beef is removed, add the shiitake mushrooms, and sauté. Once the shiitakes have begun to break down, add in the corn, flat leaf parsley and cilantro and cook briefly. When the corn is hot, add the green onions. Then deglaze the pan with the Sriracha and the rice wine vinegar.Cook the mushrooms and corn until the rice wine is au sec (nearly

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dry). Once the liquid is au sec, remove the pan from heat and add in the second portion of butter. Continually stir until the butter has been incorporated into the mushrooms and corn. When the butter is incorporated into the mushrooms, adjust the seasoning of the mix with Kosher salt and ground black pepper.

For the Blistered Asparagus 1/2 cup olive oil 2 Tbsp cracked black pepper 16 oz asparagus Kkosher salt, as needed Heat a cast iron skillet until it is extremely hot. Once the skillet is hot, you must work quickly. You want the oil to be just below the point at which it begins to smoke.

Add the oil to the pan and immediately add the cracked black pepper. Stir until the oil and pepper are well distributed on the bottom of the skillet. Once the oil begins to push off just a small amount of smoke, add the asparagus. As the asparagus is cooked it must be kept moving.

If the asparagus is allowed to set it will burn, not blister. Once the asparagus is cooked (about 3 minutes of cooking time), add the Kosher salt to taste.

Serve with Steamed Red Potatoes

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Feature—by Stephanie Forcier

Faith is Wai ng

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s I sat down to write this article, my computer froze and crashed. Slightly frustrated, and somewhat inconvenienced, I manually shut down my laptop. I pressed the power button and listened to the fan kick on as the system came back to life. I watched the security log-in screen come up and…I got an error message. The log-in screen failed to initialize. Now, frustration building, I pressed “okay” to clear the message and once again, shut down my computer. Annoyed, I ejected the laptop battery and stared at it, thinking, “You better work this time, I have an article to write!”

After a few minutes of stewing over the precious minutes wasted, I heard a voice that caused me to chuckle. The voice said, “Have faith!” In that instance, frustration and resistance left me. How wonderfully appropriate it was that the very topic I was writing about would become a direct part of my experience. So, I decided to go grab a bite to eat, relax and center myself. As I noticed calmness and peace wash over me, I knew that when I powered up my computer again, it would work. Moreover, even if the computer did not come back on, I knew everything would work out. I knew another path would present itself. I pressed the power button again, heard the fan whizz, and there appeared my log-in screen. I typed in my password and I was on my way.

While this divine challenge was a seemingly small reminder to embrace faith, it definitely got my attention.

Faith finds us at some of the most vulnerable times of our lives. Yet, faith won’t take action on our behalf, speak

truth; and as truth is recognized, miracles unfold.

Keeping in alignment with faith may be supported or challenged by others in our lives, the energy of the environments we frequent and how we choose to care for ourselves. We may feel empowered when hearing someone’s story, or we may feel depressed. We might feel delighted every time we visit a cherished friend, or stressed out every time we go to work. The stories change, the characters change, environments change and we even change…yet faith remains.

Faith is, in its purity, a formless quality that continuously whispers to our hearts. As our hearts hear faith, the forms and messengers to support our growth reveal themselves. for us or make decisions for us. Faith waits patiently near until we are ready to allow it into our hearts. Faith allows us to grow.

religion, background or upbringing.

Faith is as unconditional as love, always present in every moment no matter how messy things seem.

So, what is faith? In my experience, faith can take many forms and work through many messengers, but in its pure state, faith is formless. Regardless of the form faith takes or how a message is received, faith is a feeling of believing. Faith allows us to believe that everything is going to work out.

Faith supports us in taking the next step, even though we may not see the outcome. When we align with faith, it activates something other than our logical mind, which is the reason we experience what we might describe as miracles. Faith connects to a greater universal flow, and may be experienced on a deeply personal level regardless of

Faith serves as a foundation upon which we can navigate our lives. If we are experiencing stress, anxiety, fear, grief, etc., it may seem like faith has left us. But, faith has not left us. Faith is right beneath our feet, an eternal foundation, just waiting for the fog to clear.

Faith is in our hearts the whole time, holding the road map that leads to peace. As we move through life’s challenges, faith reveals itself to us. As we get out of our own way, quiet our minds and relax into the flow, faith washes over us. As faith washes over us, we are able to find the words, to discover the direction and to take the next step. Faith gives momentum to

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Faith is, in its purity, a formless quality that continuously whispers to our hearts. As our hearts hear faith, the forms and messengers to support our growth reveal themselves. Faith is inspired as we align ourselves with proper self-care, with supportive people and harmonious environments. And, faith is also inspired as we recognize lack of self-care, unsupportive people and disharmonious environments. Either way, faith is there, standing by with your road map to peace. Either way, faith is waiting.

Stephanie Forcier is a Certified Teacher and Advanced Practitioner of Linda Howe’s Pathway Prayer Process to accessing the Akashic Record with over a decade of experience.

She is also a Certified Angel Practitioner. Stephanie actively offers certification classes, events, workshops, personal sessions and facilitates Akashic Record Meetup groups. For more information: www.InnerWisdomEvolution.com 816-260-2438 or Facebook www.facebook.com/ innerwisdomevolution.

Feature—by Tamie Rising

One of Two Things Will Happen...

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love inspirational quotes. Look close and you find a gem hidden inside the words. Heed their insights, and a light is shown to reveal the gem’s beauty.

“When you have come to the edge of all light that you know and are about to drop off into the darkness of the unknown, Faith is knowing one of two things will happen: There will be something solid to stand on or you will be taught to fly” - Patrick Overton Moving into the unknown can be very scary. It’s the unknown after all, something unfamiliar and not yet experienced. That’s really all it is when you think about it. Yet moving into the unknown requires a faith bigger and bolder than fear and doubt -- anaudacious faith. This faith is mustered from the depths of your soul and harnessed to take with you down the road to the fresh and new.

When I left my job and started my business, I stepped boldly into the unknown. I was gung-ho, enthusiastic and feeling unstoppable as my new adventure began. The first year on my own was a brand new, unlived experience for me and it came with lots of unknown. As a business owner, all areas of business are my responsibility. It was up to me and I felt alone and isolated. This feeling was unexpected; and it was dark and difficult for a time. I needed to find that solid ground or learn to fly. I did.

Our faith doesn’t usually grow during easy times. It grows when life purposely delivers a specifically designed curriculum to help us become all we are meant to become. The syllabus feels so daunt-

ing that turning back seems like a much better and safer option than moving forward. The truth is we get to choose if we take that curriculum on as our own.

It can take guts and that’s faith in disguise. When we say yes to what’s before us, we find solid ground and soar!

When we learn that we cannot fall, we develop a bottomless trust that we are held by a strong and powerful presence.

An inner confidence may say, “Hey, this is possible and I got this because after all, I am NOT alone even if I might feel that way.” It’s like being in a dark room and unable to see anything or anyone.

Then someone flips on the switch and you see the room is filled with people all around you holding out their hands.

When this happens, take their hands and move forward in faith.

I am grateful for that time the light was dim because I learned how to dig deep within myself and build a bigger faith in my dreams, my abilities and my Source of all. The unknown stretched me, challenged me and built me. I am who I am today because of it. And I’m better at what I do because of it. The same has been true for you, I’m sure.

Faith is a state of mind that can be cultivated. We can consciously decide to have the unceasing faith that we can get through and do what we set out to do.

Faith, like yoga or meditation, is a practice. We cultivate and grow our faith by waking up every day and setting an intention to live that day in faith of what’s possible.

Faith does not mean we have to know how to make real the possibility we hold for our self and our life. It’s also doesn’t mean we have to already possess the means to the end. Faith is knowing we ARE the means to the end.

What does faith mean to you?

Here’s some other ways to think about faith: ♦ Faith is the propeller you can’t see under the water, gently moving you forward. ♦ Faith is trusting yourself and trust-

ing life as you head down your path. ♦ Faith is believing the impossible is possible. ♦ Faith helps you take the next step, even when you might feel some doubt. ♦ Faith is knowing in your bones the step we take leads you to where you want to go, even if you can’t see how. ♦ Faith means you trust and believe the how will be revealed. ♦ Faith is knowing that when I take a break from writing this article, I’ll come back and find the words to finish it.

Like yours, my journey continues.

When I don’t feel something solid to stand on, I’ve learned that in holding closely to my faith I can fly, as we were

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all born to do!

In times of darkness, breathe deep, dig deep and trust deep. Because one of two things will always happen…you will find something solid to stand on or you will be taught to fly.

Tamie Rising is a business coach who helps conscious business owners make their mark. She is also a professional speaker who is on a mission to empower individuals, leaders and teams to be more creative, happy, innovative and authentic contributors within their families, businesses, communities and on the planet. Learn more about Tamie at www.tamierising.com or contact her at tamierising@gmail.com.

Spiritual Horoscope—by Aluna Michaels July 2014 Cancer (June 21 – July 22) Happy birthday Cancer! This’ll be an amazing year of increasing prosperity, and of improving your selfesteem. The more you meditate on your own value, the more others will respect your actions, advice and time.

This isn’t conceit; it’s accurate self-assessment, which leads to true humility. Relationship or dating difficulties also clear up as Saturn moves direct – yay!

Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22) Hooray! Jupiter, the planet of abundance, happiness and new horizons moves into Leo for a year-long stay!

It’s time to reap good karma. You’ll have breakthroughs about childhood (and even past life!) issues that keep you from enjoying life. You’ll see improvements at work, and you’ll feel confident. The one caveat is to beware of being overly brash in relationships. Make sure loved ones don’t feel inferior to you.

Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22) Jupiter is working an entire year to heal wounds in your subconscious.

Starting this month, allow memories to surface in meditation. Write them down, and work on forgiving yourself for all your errors and flaws.

Also forgive others and crappy circumstances. Your soul is initiating you into a “new consciousness” – one in which you feel the love of the Universe, and of others. You’ll know you belong in the world and you’ll love yourself too!

Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22) Relationships and friendships will improve! Jupiter moves into Leo and opens a whole world of fun activities, people, ideas and cool new places. Open up to adventure and watch current partnerships blossom with fresh energy. If single, you’ll attract someone who fits the “new you”! It’s also a great time for fitness goals. Meditate on opening your heart and mind to life and to joy!

Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) First of all, Saturn moves direct in your sign, taking a huge weight off your shoulders! Work and money issues clear up. Health solutions appear and you’ll gain more energy and vitality. Then Jupiter brings new career opportunities. You can get a promotion, a raise, or a new job offer. Meditate on deserving these blessings so you can open to receive all possibilities. Honor yourself for your hard work in the past.

The Universe thinks you’re awesome and you should too!

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) This may sound weird, but Jupiter is helping you heal issues of persecution from past lives (and also from this life). Meditation or dreams may reveal times of deep commitment to spiritual beliefs that led to your demise. Now you’re afraid to commit to a spiritual path, and even to relationships. The next twelve months strengthen your faith in the Universe. You’ll also experience commitment to others not as boring or limited, but as joyous and expansive!

Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) Jupiter opens a new world of prosperity and intimacy. Financially, you might look into exciting investments, or even receive considerable money as a gift or grant! Emotionally, you’ll let go of old wounds and feel trusting. Explore sacred sexuali-

ty, like Tantra or Taoist practices.

Also, allow friendships to drift away if there’s no energy around them to make room for new bonds that fit you today.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) Jupiter brings more depth and expansion in relationships. New connections are exciting and current partnerships become more fulfilling.

But since Aquarius is about individuality, you may also feel nervous about losing yourself. Spiritual growth is about releasing the ego.

You’ll always be unique and original.

But meditate on letting go of the “pride of separateness” so your heart – and soul – can open to new levels!

Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20) If you’ve felt stuck in your spiritual growth, July pushes you forward!

Meditations will be re-invigorated.

You might begin a serious yoga practice. Relationships take positive turns and supply hope as love pours into your consciousness. Any changes you need to make with health will be easy and smooth. Becoming vegetarian, giving up sugar, quitting smoking, practicing stress reduction – whatever you choose you can do it!

Aries (March 21 – April 19) You can start a wonderful new relationship that feel destined – and it is! You’re reaping good karma now, so enjoy! Current partnerships will feel new and you’ll appreciate each other as if you just met. As Saturn moves direct, financial issues clear up. You’ll also feel more relaxed and trusting with people. Meditate on seeing old hurts, fears and negative bonding experiences floating away.

This is a new era in your life, so don’t carry the past forward, let it go!

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Taurus (April 20 – May 20) Saturn moves direct, alleviating relationship difficulties. Things will be smoother and you’ll feel more appreciated. If single, you can meet a solid person worthy of committing to. Create a space in your home devoted to meditation, yoga or quiet reflection. Even if it’s just a “sacred corner” of a small room, your soul will tune into spiritual guidance easily as the area becomes charged with energy each day.

Gemini (May 21 – June 20) You’ll feel healthy and happy! Keep up the positive vibes with disciplined food choices that truly nourish your cells and not your emotions. Meditate with affirmations, and you’ll see them specifically manifest as the summer and autumn unfold. You can also increase prosperity, or at least ask a friend with good money skills for advice and then follow it!

Aluna Michaels is a secondgeneration 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

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Events JULY 1 THE FLOWER OF LIFE ATTUNEMENT Rama Inacio recently returned from the Casa (John of God) in Brazil, where he requested energetic support for building community. On guidance from Ana this Attunement comes forth to share the frequency and light codes he was given. Please RSVP to innershiningtemple@gmail.com to reserve a place. EMCLC, 6115 Nieman, Shawnee. 6.30pm,$55.00 Bring water, a blanket and cushion, and wear comfortable clothes.

created sound as meditation and healing modalities. Fee includes a copy of Jonathan Goldman’s “Seven Secrets of Sound Healing”. Cost $50.00 per person or $80.00 for a couple if they are going to share the book. A midafternoon raw vegan snack and all the Kangan water you can drink provided.

Call or email to register and get directions to the Harmony Energetics Healing Center in Independence. 816-8331129 laylahv@swbell.net.

JULY 11 ARTIST’S RECECPTION For Evolving Magazine cover artist, Kathleen Kelly. 6-8 p.m. EMCLC, 6115 Nieman Rd., Shawnee. jill@evolvingmagazine.com for info.

JULY 12 SOUND HEALING WORKHSOP Frequency + Intention = Healing. In this 4-hour workshop we will cover the basics of sound healing including how it works, why it works and how to start using sound for healing. A broad overview of sound healing techniques will be covered including singing bowls, tuning forks, percussion and self-

JULY 30 SAVERS BACK TO SCHOOL SALE 40 percent off clothing, shoes, bed and bath. 13233 Shawnee Mission Pkwy Shawnee KS 66216. 913-248-1938 www.savers.com AUGUST 5 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

JULY 8 CLEARING AND TRANSFORMING YOUR ENERGY AROUND MONEYBegin 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 JULY 9 AND 23 FAR OUT MEDITATION WITH DANIEL SCHARPENBURG There is a place within you that is nothing but love, truth, and peace. We can dwell there together. Come sit with us.

This event will include Silent Illumination meditation and some discussion. This is a designed to be for both beginners and longtime meditators. You don't have to be a Buddhist or even have an interest in spirituality to come sit with us.

7-8 p.m. Love offering. EMCLC, 6115 Nieman Rd., Shawnee. daniel.scharpenburg@gmail.com to register. 913-433-3963

JULY 25-27 THE ART OF ASCENSION A Simple effortless Meditative Practice for anyone, anywhere, anytime. Evolving Magazine Conscious Living Center, 6115 Nieman Rd., Shawnee. Fri 7-10pm, Sat & Sun 10am-5pm. $375. Details& Registration www.ishayasworldwide.com/courseschedule.html

AUGUST 9 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 www.CoreStarEnergyHealing.com ONGOING

MissConception performs at the Evolving Magazine Conscious Living Festival.

JULY 16 BRINGING IT HOME MOVIE SCREENING 7:30 p.m. Free Admission Fillmore Chapel, Unity Village, MO Documentary on industrial hemp, healthy houses, and a greener future for America. www.bringingithomemovie.com, Contact: Alberta 816-547-3730 or Lou 816665-4923 JULY 19 SHAMANIC BREATHWORK Facilitated by Sacred Spirals, A Kansas CIty Breathwork Community. 9 AM - 2 PM EMCLC, 6115 Nieman Rd., Shawnee. Sign up at sacredspirals.org Your $50 donation is fully tax deductible

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 trainerAngela Reed. Investment-$225, early bird-$199 Unity Church of Overland Park 913-514-4986 SERENITY PAUSE™ MEDITATION 7 DAYS A WEEK - 365 DAYS A YEAR, 12:10pm-12:40pm and 5:30pm— 6:00pm, Myrtle Fillmore Chapel, Includes instruction and discussion.

Serenity Pause™ meditation sessions are available to people form all walks of life and from all religious backgrounds and spiritual traditions. All Serenity Pause™ meditation sessions are offered on a love offering donation basis. Unity Temple on the Plaza, 707 W. 47th St, KCMO 64112 www.unitytemple.com or call 816-5614466

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Victor James Dougherty performs at the Evolving Magazine Conscious Living Festival.

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 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.

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 816-718-6358 for details.

KansasCityHealingProject.org

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