November 2013 by Evolving Magazine

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November 2013 ~ Vol.V, Issue 9

A Guide for Conscious Living

ABUNDANCE MAYBE IT’S NOT THE GLUTEN AFTER ALL! REFLECTIONS ON INNER WEALTH INSIDE: BUY LOCAL WITH OUR HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE EVOLVING… A GUIDE FOR CONSCIOUS LIVING

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Publisher’s Letter...

Features...

Photo by Matthew Epp

Dear Friend, I believe abundance is a state of mind. Being in the midst of a huge transitional phase, within a month I have moved from my home of seven years and set up and started a new community gathering space for this magazine. With so much change and upheaval, I've had moments of exhaustion, fear of change and feeling overwhelmed. Change is scary; yet, throughout the whole transition I have also felt peace and energy and a knowing that I was on course. So for me, abundance is not a monetary guidepost, it is the ability to pursue our dreams, be flexible and resilient and experience growth in each moment — and to feel the grace of the abundance of all that is "true" in our lives. My first morning at the new Evolving Magazine Conscious Living Center, I sat in the sunroom gazing at the view. It was a chilly day, with the first frost covering the herbs and grass out back. The tips of each blade of grass sparkled in the damp morning sunlight. Even though cold outside, I felt the warm morning sun on my face. For me, this is abundance. After I gave my grandson a walkie talkie, he said, "Grandma, can I leave one here when I go home so we can talk to each other any time we want?" For me, this is abundance. At the first event at the new center, I felt the beauty of like minds connecting, knowing we are not alone. For me, this is abundance. Abundance is a recognition of what brings meaning to my life — and taking the time to acknowledge and accept these tender moments. Inserted inside this issue on abundance is our annual Holiday Gift Guide. Please pull it out to reference during this holiday season to find unique, inspirational gift ideas while supporting your local community. I hope you will join us at the opening celebration for the Evolving Magazine Conscious Living Center on November 13 from 5-8 p.m. for an open house (see the events section for details). My vision for the space is to create a warm environment where like minds can connect. Many readers comment to me that the magazine brings them new knowledge, insight into modalities and views they hadn't previously considered. The new center is a place to experience this learning together, in person. In his book, Inspiration Deficit Disorder, Jonathan H. Ellerby writes, "Finding this kind of community is important because the momentum of old habits is hard to face alone. To effect the most change, we often need new energy, positive encouragement, and the opportunity to exchange fresh ideas with others who share a similar intention or worldview." This is my hope for the Evolving Magazine Conscious Living Center.

Open the Door to Abundance...17 Reflections on Inner Wealth...18

Abundance...19

Lidia’s...8 Maybe It’s Not the Gluten After All!...8

Jill Dutton ON THE COVER: My legal name is Sapphire Moonbeam. I am a self taught artist. I love what I do! I create spiritual energy paintings, make my own jewelry and design crystal and stone mosaic Magic Mirror compacts. If you are interested in a commission for an intuitive energy painting or would like to see my other artwork, please visit sapphiremoonbeam.com. My work is on display this month at Evolving Magazine Conscious Living Center, 6115 Nieman Rd., Shawnee, KS.

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Publisher Jill Dutton 913-944-1298 jill@evolvingmagazine.com

Contributors Kathryn Andries, Bethany Klug, Jude LaClaire, Christine Lamb, Aluna Michaels, Richard Moss, Bonnie Rabicoff, Nancy Russell, Suzette Scholtes Advertising

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Editorial Assistants Judy Kirkpatrick Mary Stalnaker Karen E. Cowdry

Connie “Crash” Wendy Humiston MacDonald

Journey to Wholeness Wisdom Within In the Kitchen w/Bonnie

EVOLVING© 2013 all rights reserved. The opinions expressed are those of the authors. The articles in EVOLVING are not meant to represent any form of medical or psychiatric care. No portion of the publication may be reproduced without express written permission from the publisher. Distribution by PDS, Inc.

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News COMEDIAN KYLE CEASE AT UNITY CHURCH OF OVERLAND PARK “If you’re going to tell people the truth, you better make them laugh. Otherwise, they’ll kill you.” George Bernard Shaw. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to attend an event that combined a motivational speaker and a comedian? Well, Unity Church of Overland Park will offer just such an experience on November 15 & 16. The event will feature Kyle Cease, Comedy Central's 2009 Comedian of the Year and winner of the “Stand-Up Showdown.” Kyle is highly regarded for his unique ability to combine laughter and motivation. This event, entitled “Life is a Playground,” will entertain you while it changes your life. Bob Proctor (The Secret) has said, "This guy is not only funny, he is absolutely brilliant! He's going to cause you to laugh your way into understanding that deep potential you've got locked up in you.” Kyle has shared the stage with Tony Robbins, Jack Canfield, Michael Bernard Beckwith (spiritual leader & author), Bob Proctor (The Secret), Louie Anderson (comedian), Eckhart Tolle and Don Miguel Ruiz, to name just a few. Kyle will perform his brand of family -friendly motivational comedy on Friday night, November 15th at 7:30pm at Unity Church of Overland Park, 10300 Antioch Road, Overland Park, KS 66212. Tickets for that performance are $25 and include an hors d'oeuvre reception with a cash bar beginning at

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6:00pm. “Reserved” seating within the first 5 center rows can be obtained for $40. On Saturday, November 16, Kyle will offer a workshop called “Evolving Out Loud” from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 pm. Tickets are $35 and include lunch from Jason’s Deli. This is an opportunity for you to take Kyle's down-to-earth, practical approach to living a positive life and learn techniques you can use to change your life ... It's your roadmap to living an unlimited life! What are some of the benefits of this workshop? How to let go of everything that doesn't serve you, to make room for everything that will. How stage fright, doubts, fears, were all learned, which means that they can be unlearned. Oh yeah, and you'll have fun! For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.ucop.org

News COMMUNIVERSITY HOSTS NOVEMBER 10 EVENT FOR HEALTHY LIVING UPCOMING EVENTS

By Jessica Turner Communiversity’s Wholistic Health Fair is happening on Sunday, Nov. 10 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the UMKC Student Union. For fourteen years, exhibitors have gathered biannually to share with others their alternative health philosophies with the public. The event will include more than 60 booths, 20 workshops, and a Silent Auction that will feature an array of healthy products. “The Wholistic Fair was a trigger for me,” exhibitor and natural health advocate Eric Soriano said. “It was the start of a whole new paradigm in my life.” Soriano was invited to the fair last year, and was far from a believer in some of the methods presented to him. “I thought, ‘Well, this is kind of kooky,’” Soriano said, “’but I’ll go.’” Soriano joked that as a resident of Missouri, the “Show-Me State,” it took some convincing. “So show me, right?” Soriano said. “And these people—they showed me. I think a lot of people think, ‘These are a bunch of quacks,’ but if they just try it…it’s amazing what your body will do for itself.” Soriano and his family have been on a journey towards a healthier life for almost a year. His wife has eliminated her arthritis. He and his daughter attend seminars and lectures and research healing methods such as acupuncture, aromatherapy, essential oils, and listen to testimonies along the way. “I wouldn’t have done all these things if I hadn’t gone to the Wholistic Health Fair,” Soriano said. “It all sounded too good to be true, but I kept checking it out. And here we are, 10 months later, and it all worked. It got rid of a number of conditions that I couldn’t get rid of before.” Linda VanBibber is the owner of a new business called Harmony Energetics, and she is also an exhibitor at the health fair. “It’s a great place to see what’s new and hook up with like-minded people who care enough about their health and quality of life to take charge of it and accept responsibility for it,” VanBibber said. “It’s a good group that shares the latest innovations in alternative and holistic health care. Great people.” VanBibber looks forward to sharing modalities involving sound and scent, explaining that they impact the body and brain through olfactory and auditory senses. She will con-

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A QUANTUM PRAYER EXPERIENCE: A JOURNEY INTO JOY! November 1, Noon – 4 p.m. Cathy Combs Ccombs9583@aol.com

duct demonstrations using tuning forks and crystal bowls. Her friend and fellow participant, George Moon, will demonstrate with essential oils. “We’re all on this journey together, and we learn from each other,” Soriano said. “We attend these functions, and now I just want to help other people learn about these gentle, relatively inexpensive means to greater health. Now, that’s profound. That is worthy of my time to share.” Soriano added that many people don’t know they do not have to take seven different pharmaceutical drugs, they’re can be toxic to our bodies. “I think we have the wrong expectations and culturally, we’ve been conditioned to believe that if you have any kind of major degenerative disease, it’s going to cost you tens of thousands of dollars to correct it,” Soriano said. The stories he has heard from others along the way have inspired him to reach out and teach what he has learned. “I’m inviting everyone to the Wholistic Health Fair right now,” Soriano said. He described his personal database full of hundreds of individuals who receive his emails. “People don’t even know this stuff, and they’re dying needlessly. If I can get 10 of them there, and they learn something like I learned and they can go forward and heal themselves,” Soriano said, “that’s a success.” He described UMKC’s Student Union as “a beautiful venue,” and called the event “the premier event in the Midwest for people to expose themselves” to alternative health. “They’ll never hear about as many natural healing modalities in one place, at one time, as they will at the Wholistic Health Fair,” he said. “I’m really excited to be a part of it.” This fall’s Wholistic Health Fair is Sunday, November 10 from 10-6 in UMKC’s Student Union at 5100 Cherry, 4th floor. We’ll feature 57 exhibitors, 20 workshops, a giant healthy silent auction and the KKFI Psychics.

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AN EVENING WITH THE ANGELS November 8, 6:30—8:30 p.m. Fran Leigh angelswithfran@yahoo.com

ANIMAL WELLNESS November 9, 1-3 p.m. Linda Trent 816-781-4445

QUANTUM DREAMWORK November 9, 7-9:30 p.m. Debz Shakti Buller shaktiuniverse@gmail.com

OPENING CELEBRATION FOR EVOLVING MAGAZINE CONSCIOUS LIVING CENTER November 13, 5-8 p.m. Jill Dutton jill@evolvingmagazine.com

BEGINNING PALMISTRY November 15, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Sandy Jorgensen sandyj88@hotmail.com

KC MASTERMIND GROUP November 15, 12-1:30 Jill Dutton jill@evolvingmagazine.com

AKASHIC RECORD JOURNEY: THE ENERGY OF DISCERNMENT November 16, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Stephanie Forcier stephanie@innerwisdomevolution.com

OVERCOME LOW SELF-ESTEEM ISSUES TO BUILD CONFIDENCE November 16, 3-4 p.m. Bhasweti Ghewhas bhasweti@gmail.com

FENG SHUI COOKING November 17, 1-4 p.m. Teresa Padilla fengshuimb@yahoo.com

TRULY RELAX YOUR BEING November 23, 1-5 p.m. Don Baldwin lovedog1969@gmail.com

ANGER IS NOT TO BE MANAGED BUT RELEASED December 7, 1-5 p.m. Don Baldwin

DO OUR LOVED ONES COMMUNICATE FROM HEAVEN? December 8, 2-5 p.m. Gina Klein ginamklein@gmail.com

Evolving Magazine Conscious Living Center 6115 Nieman Rd., Shawnee, KS 66203 See complete event info starting on page 22 of this issue. Contact each workshop instructor individually to sign up.

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Journey to Wholeness—by Jude LaClaire, Ph.D. Finding the Eternal Moment Ultimately all phenomena are contained within one’s life, down to the last particle of dust. The nine mountains and the eight seas are encompassed in one’s body, and the sun, moon, and myriad stars are found in one’s life. We, however, are like a blind person who is incapable of seeing the images reflected in a mirror, or like an infant who has no fear of water or fire. (Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, p. 629) … you will find all you need, Sun, stars and moon, For the light for which you search Dwells within you. (Herman Hesse from Bucher, 60)

he writings of a Buddhist priest in 1275, a German author in the early 20th century and the author of a current best seller tell us of a belief held by many people throughout history. All of life is in this moment and exists within you. Modern physics also sheds light on the idea that everything is interconnected. We now know about the role of biochemical messengers that orchestrate conscious and unconscious activities in one moment. Eckhart Tolle, the author of The Power of Now, speaks about dealing with the past on the level of the present. He says, “There’s the past in you. If you can be present enough to watch all those things, not critically or analytically but nonjudgmentally, then you are dealing with the past and dissolving it through the power of your presence.” Within the last few years, three wellknown neuroscientists, experienced brain injury, and reported their profound change of consciousness. Ernest Rossi, Ph.D., the author of one of my favorite books, The Psychobiology of Mind-Body Healing, suffered a stroke several years ago. He relates his experience of being in the moment, experiencing intense emotions and a timeless sense of the moment. You can read more of his experience and work at his website. Jill Bolte Taylor, Ph.D. describes her experience in My Stroke of Insight as alternating between the euphoria of the intuitive and kinesthetic right brain, in EVOLVING… A GUIDE FOR CONSCIOUS LIVING

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which she felt a sense of complete wellbeing and peace, and the logical, sequential left brain, which enabled her to get help. In Proof of Heaven, Eben Alexander, MD, a neurosurgeon, details his sevenday coma. He experienced a realm of being in which he felt loved unconditionally, was safe and was aware of the simultaneity of all time and the interconnectedness with other beings. We can find this kind of moment by focusing on deep breathing, changing the brain wave pattern and other body – mind rhythms. Guided imagery, dreamwork, biofeedback, meditation, chanting, music and different forms of bodywork like yoga, tai chi or physical exercise can all aid in helping us connect with the part of the brain that is a pathway to the ‘oneness’ experience. I often use guided imagery and dreamwork to assist people as they release trauma and pain. I also teach the Neurobehavioral Programs to give people a tool for reducing stress, negative emotions and pain. Some practitioners use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing), helping people to reduce stress as they release trauma. There are many approaches that can help you to connect with this timeless part of you. In this state of consciousness, you are at peace, able to forgive, release trauma, find more of your resources and solve problems without stress and anxiety. You will feel the great abundance of life available to you. I have learned and use a variety of tools to help me in this process. Find what works best for you. Learn it well, practice it and find your ‘eternal moment.’ Jude LaClaire, Ph.D., LCPC, LCSW is a counselor, educator and author. For counseling appointments, seminars or 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 w w w . k c h o l i s t i c . c o m jude@kcholistic.com

Wisdom Within—by Suzette Scholtes Abundance: The Golden Steps

bundance is more than the green stuff. Abundance is richness in work you enjoy; friendships you treasure; deep intimacy with nature, God and one another, and having fun living life. It takes money if you wish to travel, dine at fine restaurants or buy beautiful things, but the principle remains the same. True abundance is the wealth of loving life in all ways. Reminders for this season of thanksgiving: SELF WORTH: You are always a valuable, worthy being. Not for your rewards or what someone says about you, the car you drive, money or lack of money, or people you know. HEAL RESISTANCE: Money needs ebb and flow in the give and take. It helps to realize the resistance to the flow. a. If fear dominates your view on wealth and money, it blocks the flow. b. b. Take responsibility. Those who lack success may deny the truth they create their reality with their thoughts, feelings, self-image, and choices. c. c. Watch out for blame and procrastination. It stops the flow. d. d. Some do not feel worthy or deserving of success. Heal your self-image. e. e. Some are caught up in their “better than” and it stops the flow. f. f. Others hold weak self-esteem. If you think people with money are more smart or intelligent, not true. Many have lots of money and weak inner resources. CENTER YOUR ENERGY DAILY: More than prayer or meditation, it’s the art of quieting down to place yourself in a

position of receiving with clear intents. It is POWERFUL to imagine how your day will go and what successes you will create. It is essential to place yourself first in the flow of love and energy to build new creations. GIVE EXALTEDLY: The phone rings now at my desk. She is a cancer survivor who says she is depressed. I stop everything and visit with her for 30 minutes. What is more important than to help someone who is down? What is kinder than to give those who have less? LET GO OF THE PAST: If my sister buys new clothes, she insists old stuff must go. When you clean out your closet you make space for the new. The old stuff goes to charity. Everyone benefits. You are always a valuable, worthwhile human being. Not because anybody says so, not because you're successful, not because you make a lot of money, but because you decide to believe it. Suzette Scholtes has won awards for her writing and community service including one from Writers Digest for nonfiction. Teaching yoga and writing are her passions. At The Yoga School, she shares the 8,000 year old yoga tradition of practicing health and happiness, whether 18 or 80. Here, be met with a smile and learn to love your life. At 10400 W. 103rd Street, Overland Park. www.theyogastudio.com or news@theyogastudio.com or 913-492-9594.

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Food First!—by Bethany Klug, D.O.

In the Kitchen with Bonnie—by Bonnie Rabicoff

Maybe It’s Not the Gluten After All!

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eople with digestive issues like gas, bloating, cramping or diarrhea often find relief when they eliminate gluten and dairy from their diets. Gluten and dairy contain pro-inflammatory proteins, but they share something else: they contain FODMAPs, Fermentable, Oligo, Di, Monosaccharides And Polyols. FODMAPs are short chain carbohydrates that include: fructose, found in fruit, honey and high fructose corn syrup, lactose, found in dairy, fructans, found in wheat, onions and garlic, galactans found in beans and legumes, including soy beans, and polyols, found in stone fruits such as peaches and plums, and sweeteners such as sorbitol and xylitol. In a recent study, people who thought their digestive issues were due to gluten found relief from their digestive issues on a low FODMAPs diet, even if it contained gluten. So the problem wasn’t the gluten, it was the FODMAPs. Stanford University Medical Center Digestive Health Center offers a diet on the internet that can help you determine which FODMAPs, if any, are behind your digestive issues. Many people advocate avoiding the FODMAPs related to digestive issues. I’m not convinced. I suspect imbalances in the normal flora of the gastrointestinal tract are behind the inability to digest FODMAPs. These imbalances are more the norm, than the exception these days due to processed foods, antibiotic use and stress. Plus many FODMAPs, are prebiotics, that is food essential for the proper balance of the gut flora.. A good bowel repair program from a skilled practitioner and slow reintroduction of

the offending foods can restore the ability to enjoy these food and feed your gut flora right. Another thing people with digestive issues should consider eliminating are the artificial sweeteners Splenda and Equal. These sweeteners contain maltodextrin, an oligosaccharide food additive — one of the O’s in FODMAPs. Maltodextrin has been found to encourage the growth of the bacteria E. Coli and it’s ability to stick to the walls of the gastrointestinal tract. E. Coli is of particular concern to people with Crohn’s disease. E. Coli is often found in their small intestines, but not people who do not have Crohn’s. E. Coli is normally found only in the large intestine, where it is considered a normal bacteria. The authors of this Cleveland Clinic study concluded that diets rich in these types of additives may cause imbalances in the normal gut flora and contribute to the onset of disease. They conclude that it makes sense for people with Crohn’s disease and irritable bowel syndrome to avoid Splenda, Equal and other foods containing maltodextrin to see if their symptoms improve. It excites me to finally see studies showing associations between the gut and disease, a key principle of holistic medicine that can no longer be dismissed by establishment medicine. It gives me hope that in my lifetime, holistic medicine could become the norm. 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 www.HealthSpanKC.com

asically fried cheese, the Frico is a main staple in the Friuli region of Italy, and the home of Lidia Bastianich. The people in this northeast region of the country were of modest means and many times struggled to survive. The cuisine that evolved was simplistic, hardy and yet, flavorful. While the farmers of the area filled the crisp with potatoes and onions known as frico con patate, the variations are endless. Executive Chef, Dan Swinney, celebrates the foods from Lidia's Italian village with a Montasio Cheese Crisp filled with Potatoes, Leeks and Maine Lobster. He tops this signature dish with Mixed Greens and House-Made Pickled Vegetables.

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

The Frico: A Montasio Cheese Crisp filled with Potato, Leek and Maine Lobster Prepared by Executive, Chef Dan Swinney, "In the Kitchen with Bonnie" at Lidia's - KC Makes approximately 4 Fricos The Filling 2 medium-large baking (Idaho) potatoes (about 1 pound), unpeeled & scrubbed 1 cup sliced onion and/or leeks (white and light green parts only, sliced thin, washed and drained) 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil salt and freshly ground black pepper about 1/4 cup Tuscan hot peppers 6 ounces cooked Maine lobster meat, cut in 1/2 inch pieces Directions: Cook the potatoes in boiling, salted water until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain the potatoes and let stand just until cool enough to handle. Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1/4-inch-thick slices. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 4 minutes. Add the sliced potatoes and cook, turning gently, until golden, about 8 minutes. Add the lobster meat and Tuscan hot peppers, season with salt and pepper, and remove from heat.

ing in an even layer. Let the bottom layer of the cheese cook without disturbing it or moving the pan until the fat that separates from the cheese begins to bubble around the edges, about 3 minutes. At this For the Frico: point shake the skillet gently to free the cheese crisp 1 pound Montasio cheese, rind removed (about 3/4 from the bottom of the pan. If it sticks, let it cook a pound trimmed), coarsely shredded (about 5 cups) minute or two, then try again. If at that time, the tender young salad greens, washed and dried crisp is still sticking in places, carefully work a heatdressing, optional proof rubber spatula under the crisp to free it. In about 6 to 7 minutes total cooking time the underDirections: side of the crisp should be an even golden brown and Preheat the oven to 250 F. Place a 4- to 5-inch nonthe crisp should slide very easily in the pan. Slide the stick skillet over medium low heat until a shred of crisp onto a small plate then invert the crisp back the cheese begins to sizzle 2 to 3 seconds after it hits into the skillet. Cook the other side as you did the the pan. Scatter (about 1/2 cup) of the cheese in an first. Slide the crisp out onto a baking sheet and keep even layer over the bottom of the skillet. Arrange one it warm in the oven while cooking the remaining -fourth of the potato-onion-lobster filling over the Fricos. Pat dry with paper towel, cut in half, top with cheese and press it very gently into an even layer. dressed greens if you like, and serve. Sprinkle another 1/2 cup of the cheese over the fill-

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Holly Holly Holly Days Sale December 7 & 8 10 am un l 6 pm Cristo Rey High School, Linwood & Broadway, KCMO! Every year, Holly Holly Holly Days Sale hosts an abundance of Women Ar#sts & Cra ers. HHH is the largest Women's Arts & Cra show in the Midwest & we are honored to be able to oﬀer so many lovely & crea#ve items & services to the public! This year, we an#cipate many new products & services to be added to our lineup, featuring hand-cra ed makeup, jewelry, holiday decora#ons, massage & other healing services, psychic readings, beau#ful crocheted & kniBed ar#cles, gorgeous poBery, soaps & personal care items, books, carved & wrapped stones, photography... and, this is just the #p of the ice-

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berg! Please join us at Cristo Rey High School, Linwood & Broadway, KCMO! Inner Shining Temple Rama Inacio www.innershiningtemple.com 913-284-3824 Rama serves by channeling music, sound and vibra#on from Spirit. A "Vibra#onal Healing" session with Rama incorporates various techniques, such as toning, tuning forks, singing bowls, chimes and energy healing modali#es he has developed. The sessions support deep healing, clearing and infusing to light to your auric ﬁeld, etheric body and physical body. This is a soothing and profound experience. If you would like to invest in a healing session by December 31st, 2013, I will GIFT you or your “friend” a complimentary session

of equal or lesser value. For more informa#on on Vibra#onal Healing, please see our website. Inner Wisdom Evolu on Stephanie Forcier InnerWisdomEvolu on.com Facebook, 816-260-2438 stephanie@ innerwisdomevolu on.com Treat yourself and your loved ones to an Akashic Record or Angel Intui#ve session this holiday season. Explore your soul’s inﬁnite path and align with your highest self in the Akashic Records. Reveal the wisdom underlying any issue where you feel stuck and allow the healing to take place. Or, connect with the graceful energy of the angels to receive angelic messages, guidance and support. Also, join Stephanie and take the next step on your spiritual path with an empowering Akashic Record class (beginner and advanced op#ons). Gi" cer#ﬁcates available!

Intui ve Couture: Helping You Rebecome You Rhonda Straw www.intui vecouture.com webrstraw@gmail.com 816.694.3754 As a medical intui#ve from study with Sonia ChoqueBe and a nurse since 1994, I can see what needs to be removed energe#cally and extract it. I am a level 2 Sixth Sensory Prac##oner with Sonia ChoqueBe, and have worked with Linda Howe. My Akashic Record readings are unique. Past lives are discovered, and healing takes place by the Akash. During a chakra clearing session, I use tuning forks and crystals. Special: $50 Akashic Reading for $40 with a can of dog food for Wayside Waifs. KC Medita on Group of Self-Realiza on Fellowship 816-799-5544 www.kcmedita on.com Give the gi that has introduced millions to the science of yoga medita#on. A life-changing book, Autobiography of a Yogi is considered a spiritual classic and reveals

the underlying unity of all religions. With engaging eloquence and wit, Paramahansa Yogananda describes his youthful search for an illumined teacher, remarkable encounters with modern masters of the East, and great spiritual ﬁgures of the West; and the thirty years he spent in America spreading the Kriya Yoga technique of medita#on he learned at the feet of his own Christ-like guru. Available in bookstores or through the Kansas City Medita#on Group of SRF — kcmedita#on.com KC Metaphysical Fair www.facebook.com/ kcmetaphysical Welcome to Kansas City’s most exci#ng Metaphysical Fair! This is our Holiday gi giving event! Nov 23 & 24 at Holiday Inn, 8787 Reeder Rd, OP, KS. Amazing variety of psychic readers, Astrology, Tarot, Lenormand, Mediums, Palmistry, Reiki, massage, etc. KC’s best! So many unique hand cra ed gi s, Crystals, Gemstones, Jewelry, Herbal teas, and remedies! Handmade body products, artwork, henna taBoos, statuary,

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books, t-shirts, magical tools #e dye, and more! Get Holiday gi cer#ﬁcates! Free Prize drawings every hour all weekend! Cash or credit! Admission $7.00. Find $1.00 oﬀ coupons here and online! Kids under 10 free. Laura and the Indigo Angels Laura Degnan h2p://lauradegnanindigoangels. wordpress.com 913.709.9458 Our Intui#ve Readings are of love and posi#ve energy. We give you messages that speak directly to your heart. What be+er gi" than a reading for a loved one? "We are the Indigo Angels. We are ascended light beings from the 5th dimension who, through direct communica#on through Laura, can give your guides messages of love, light. We are happy to assist you in growth, and development of the Earth planet. We have many messages of Love and of truth, and we wish to assist you in your spiritual quest. Ask of us your ques#ons and we will answer you."

Love Wisdom Wellness Teri Higbee www.LoveWisdomWellness.com 913.219.6788 The key to self-improvement is to discover your underlying conscious, and especially unconscious, paBerns that hold you back and that you are ready to transform. Using Resonance RepaBerning®, Reiki, Shamanic Astrology, ABunement, Empowerment processes and more, I help you shake paBerns and blockages, turn chaos into sustainable growth, and set free undiscovered aspects of yourself to live your life on purpose and in alignment. To start ... check out these teleseries: "Radiant Prosperity ~ Unlock the Mystery of Money!" begins 11/20 or "Radiant Release ~ Lose Weight from the Inside-Out" begins January 2014.

Karen Marie www.co-createnow.com Like me on Facebook The services I offer include: energy healings, Angel Readings, Akashic Record Readings, and Quantum Healing Hypnosis. Clients o en receive healing benefits and answers to ques#ons about rela#onships, jobs, health, or their life purpose. During a reading session and during an energy healing session, I receive answers to client’s ques#ons and I offer healing to the client. During a Quantum Healing Hypnosis session, the answers come through the client while in a very relaxed trance state. Quantum Healing Hypnosis is unique in that it is a powerful method of hypnosis that expands client’s consciousness. My website is: www.co-createnow.com.

Molly’s Healingworks Molly O’Leary mollyshealingworks.com 816-444-4214 Give the gi of therapeu#c massage this holiday season. First #me customers $50 for 1 hour massage. Call for gi cer#ficates. Mys c Treasures 7711 N. Oak Trafficway, KCMO Facebook: Mys c Treasures 816.420.0820 A well-balanced, invi#ng and quite sassy book and holis#c goods shop in the Northland, Mys#c Treasures was conceived by mother, Checita, and daughters Penny and Lea Anne; hence, the sassiness! The shop carries a nice selec#on of religious, inspira#onal and selffulfillment new and used books, along with incense, sage, crystals, gemstone, essen#al oils, and oth-

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er products to assist in balancing your environment and yourself. Step into the Mys#c for a plethora of workshops and seminars, Reiki sessions, massage, viewing of local ar#sts’ works, or to pick up the latest copy of Evolving. Naturally Healthcare for Women, LLC Deborah Ann Jantsch, MD Holis c and Func onal Medical Prac ce 816.719.1588 Naturally Healthcare for Women is the oﬀering of Dr. Deborah Jantsch, a long-#me Kansas City physician. Following from her own health journey, she decided there was a need to connect with women in a more complete way when discussing their health and wellness. Her consulta#ons are two hours long, with detailed #me

spent on learning from past experiences and planning for the future. You leave the office with a roadmap of unique ideas for your own nutri#on, exercise, supplements and future evalua#ons. Collabora#ve follow-up visits con#nue the path toward mee#ng your op#mal goals. Call for the gi of health! Nurturing Op mal Wellness Nancy Russell, MD Pursuing Healthcare You Deservesm 5140 N An och, KCMO NancyRussellmd.com 816.453.5545 Evolving Holiday Special: $75.00 off ini#al visit (regular price $275; special $200) through December 31, 2013—tes#ng and lab work not included with special pricing. Gi" cer#ficates available! If you’re #red of being “herded” through your medical office, wan#ng your doctor to listen, and wan#ng to see the doctor and not the nurse, Dr. Nancy offers the new normal: pa#ent-driven, life-changing healthcare. The goal of Dr. Nancy and her staff is to assist, support and nurture mind, body and spirit by building a partnership with each pa#ent. What beBer

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gi than healthcare you deserve? Plan4Growth Marke ng Wendy MacDonald Plan4Growth.com 913-461-3721 Looking for crea#ve and inspira#onal gi s for clients and staff? I can help you find the right items at a price that fits your budget— useful gi s with inspira#onal sayings, apparel to wear in the office or at home, gi s to pamper, food gi s, and more. Let’s talk and we can find that perfect gi with your logo on it! Call Wendy at 913-461-3721 or wendy@plan4growth.com. Rhythmic Medicine Janalea Hoffman www.rhythmicmedicine.com 913.851.5100 Here you will find the largest selec#on of Na#ve American flutes in the Midwest. These easy-to-play, soulful instruments make wonderful gi s. Janalea Hoffman, Music Therapist, can guide you in choosing the ideal instruments and using them for therapy and/or fun. She has led cancer support, COPD and other flute circles for therapeu#c pur-

poses. Other products include hand-painted drums, hard-to-find community drums, the Amazing Mini Music Machines, therapeu#c CDs and Janalea’s book Rhythmic Medicine Music With a Purpose. Call to learn how to make music part of your wellness/healing journey, and check the Web site for diverse classes and event space rentals. Shamanic Pathways Daniel Baxley www.shamanicpathways.net 816.769.7343 Shamanic Counseling and Healing deals with the spiritual aspects of health and disease. By working with the underlying spiritual condi#ons surrounding individuals, transforma#on can occur. This work calls forth the assistance of the seen and unseen realms to manifest wholeness within the individual. It is very effec#ve for shi ing condi#ons of addic#on and mental illness. I also offer Reiki, ABunement, Massage, CranialSacral, Soul Chi, Vision Quests, Sweat Lodges and Spiritual Counseling. Individual sessions, workshops and community events are offered with humility and gra#tude. Please visit www.shamanicpathways.net for more informa#on.

The Jo www.thejo.com The JO is Johnson County’s public transit service that travels around Johnson County and to des#na#ons in Kansas City, Missouri, Lawrence, and Kansas City, Kansas. Riding The JO is relaxing, smart and offers many benefits! Some of the benefits include-reducing personal vehicle wear and tear, fuel costs, reducing conges#on on roadways, reducing your carbon footprint, being environmentally responsible and turning wasted driving #me into produc#ve #me. All JO buses now have FREE Wi-Fi and accept Metro transfers! Purchase a unique gi this year for The JO rider in your life – a 10-ride or monthly JO pass – to purchase go to www.thejo.com and click on “Buy Passes!” Free passes are available by calling 913715-8366 or e-mailing cris.lowe@jocogov.org and men#oning “Evolving Ad”. Unity Village Bookstore Browse unique gi s, such as singing bowls, medita#on pillows, wind chimes, handcra ed jewelry, and holiday ornaments at the Unity Village Bookstore and Coffee Shop. Located off Highway 470, next to Lee’s Summit, this serene spot on the Unity Village campus has one of the area’s widest selec#ons of spiritual books and CDs. Men#on Evolving and receive a 10% discount on all merchandise. Open 7 a.m.5 p.m. Mon. through Fri. and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. Closed Nov. 28, 29, 30, and Dec. 23 through 28. Learn more at unityvillage.org/bookstore.

Fran White 816-682-3897 LIKE us on Facebook h2p://www.L.com/ younglivingessen aloilsforlife Essen#al oils have been used for thousands of years for their health, cosme#c, and emo#onally upli ing proper#es. Young Living has always been at the forefront of bringing this ancient tradi#on to modern users, introducing millions to a total mind/body wellness they may never have dreamed possible. Being a distributor is also an amazing way to enjoy the oils and enhance your income. Give me a call and we’ll talk oils. Whole Life Center Karen K. Harrison www.karenharrison.net 816-523-4440 Gi your beloved with a session of Tantra coaching for $80 an hour to enhance your in#macy and bring spirituality into your sexuality. Consider sex coaching for trying new in#mate things that are sure to spice up your rela#onship, learn what women want, and lots more. A Reiki session for $65 an hour can help your loved one to relax and unwind. Gi something that gives back through a Reiki I class so that your loved one can give themselves Reiki and give you Reiki too! For more info, see my website.

Happy Holidays! Thank you to all who participated in the Evolving Magazine Holiday Gift Guide. And thank you for shopping local this holiday season.

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Feature—by Christine Lamb Open the Door to Abundance

hat is abundance? It's directly related to gratitude. When the November Facebook ritual of daily posting beatitudes begins, we rarely see people list their expensive cars, fat bank accounts, McMansions, or overflowing jewelry boxes. By and large, what we are thankful for are healthy families, meaningful work that we enjoy, loved ones and basic daily comforts. We know, deep down, that the material things are just that--things. One of the easiest ways to feel grateful is to change the direction of your gaze; don't look with envy to those who are richer or have more — help those who have less. A little reflection is all it takes to adjust one's attitude from lack to abundance. Even the poorest two percent of Americans are better off than 60-plus percent of the rest of the world. That is not to minimize the plight of those

Americans or suggest that they do not need our love and assistance; it's merely to point out that there is always someone worse off. The book Material World shows average families from thirty nations and photographs of all their possessions — a stunning eyeopener for people who have not traveled outside our borders. Perhaps the most instructional part of that book is the love, joy and dignity seen in even the poorest hut. The trick is not a trick, or a secret. Merely look closely at your life, the very fact that you are alive, and start there. Be grateful for everything you take for granted every day--eyesight, hearing, taste buds, mobility, breath, and heartbeat. Move on to clothing… Shoes! Coats! Blankets, comfy beds! Running water, HOT water at the turn of a knob! The list is endless when you start to look closely; and, before long you realize how fortunate you are. I love a quote I found from Eleanor Browan, which expresses what I've

tried to practice and teach my children: "Today I can enjoy the beauty in something without having to own it." I can enjoy a day at the Plaza as well as someone shopping and accumulating the riches available there; the architecture, the plantings, the bustle and energy are for everyone. I can go into any store there, marvel at everything, then go home empty handed (ok, I probably bought a book) feeling happy and grateful-for my car, getting green lights, the sunset, my dogs' delirious greeting...do you see now? But even if the car doesn't start and I get all red lights and it starts to rain and the dogs poop in the house…there is still much to be grateful for. There's roadside assistance, or maybe a kind stranger gives you a jump. Red lights bestow an opportunity to breathe, look around and appreciate the order we enjoy in this country. Think of how important rain is here in farm country, especially after last year's drought. And the dog mess, well, practice equanimity and remember why you rescued or adopted them in the first place. When my own situation changed drastically a couple of years ago and I found myself with a small fraction of the income I had become used to, my

initial reaction was fear, anger, and a sense of impending doom. I felt lack, I saw lack, I was lack. But after reading books, talking with friends, listening to numerous speakers, and a lot of yoga and meditation, I got it. My security didn't come from the money or the purchasing power. I'd had that, and guess what? Turned out I wasn't secure after all. I stopped worrying and started being grateful for each day as it came, and day after day after day my world did not end. The universe does provide, in one form or another. Your life may not go as you planned, but it will go forward as it should. Now I feel blessed with riches money can't buy. By learning to appreciate everything, I've become infinitely more content — no more lack mentality. Christine Lamb is a certified yoga teacher, blogger, Certified Health Coach in training (December!), former homeschool mom, home organizer, and perpetual student. Contact her for yoga, holistic health coaching, or organizing at FogeyYogi@gmail.com.

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Feature—by Richard Moss, M.D. Reflections on Inner Wealth

Thought by thought, feeling by feeling, you return your attention to this moment, this breath.

if you trust that you are already that for which you have been seeking, that you are sufficient

as you are? This work means releasing attachment to any thought that creates even the slightest twinge of stress — and facing every dark, threatening feeling or even physical suffering without letting it close your heart and make you self-involved. Thought by thought, feeling by feeling, you return your attention to this moment, this breath. Why? That is up to you. Only you can decide the deeper purpose and meaning of your life, but this decision – rarely consciously chosen by most people – determines the spirit with which you invent yourself. The “why” is what I call, “Consecration.” I have consecrated my life to knowing the deepest dimension of intimacy possible: intimacy with life, with every sound, color, sensation, feeling, and of course, with every person I meet — and especially the woman I choose to love. Intimacy is my sea, the ocean my river runs to. All the years of practice to be here and now, has just been to be with life, touched by life, penetrated by each moment. It is not about how I want life to be; it is about how life is. With that consecration and my practice of presence, the man of today is so much freer, so much happier. He radiates a field of stillness. Who will he be in 5 or 10 more years… or whatever time remains? I am not always happy. There are moments of profound vulnerability. After all, the immensity of life both within and without will always be beyond full comprehension. Thus, I make mistakes and will forever be learning. But when vulnerability does not provoke me to believing thoughts of lack or loss, or telling myself that something or someone from without will protect me or is needed for my fulfillment, each moment is its own wealth. Even fear can be a friend when touched with exquisite softness. It has taken decades to learn this, years of practice to step back from thoughts that lie and create unhappiness. Granted, even my simple life is opulent compared to those who are in poverty and starving in our world, but compared to what I used to have, it is deliciously

eing rich inside starts with learning to inhabit your body – not just exercise it or train it. And to inhabit your body, you cannot let your mind continuously pull you into thoughts that repeatedly arouse stress. In our overly materialistic society, abundance is almost always understood as having, and especially having more than we need; a surfeit so that we can weather the next storm. Abundance in the modern world invariably means excess; and, often hiding under this compulsion to have – and to have more – is fear. But no matter how much we have, nothing from without will protect us from fear. There can be little inner richness, no true abundance, until we stop bowing to fear. It is interesting that the Latin root of the word “abundance” comes from abundare, which means “to flow as the river flows.” How do rivers flow? They move where they can: meandering around obstacles, slowly carving their own path, gently going downhill or tumbling ferociously over the steep places. Inevitably, though, all rivers arrive at the sea softly and disappear into the vastness. To gently arrive at the limitless sea within yourself, is to be truly rich. Three years ago, I made a major life decision and left a marriage of 21 years. I needed to release 85 percent of everything we had shared materially and financially; and I promised additional support that would, in three years, be the equivalent of giving away 100 percent. I have never looked back, never regretted leaving a beautiful house, never felt victimized. A choice made is not to be relived. Living with what I have, grateful for what keeps flowing toward me, my material life is now so much simpler and all the more full every day. There is no retirement fund; but, I know my retirement fund is the growing certainty that no matter what, I will always do my best to be able to accept what life brings. Just breathing and being with what is, I have abundance right now. My path, which I have shared with thousands of people over these past 37 years, is not about obtaining anything, least of all enlightenment or transcendence. It is simply an adventure in inventing ourselves: Who do you become

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minimal. And I have never felt more held by life and satisfied with every moment. As I write this, after a lifetime of loving to hike, climb, bicycle — almost anything and everything outdoors-- my hip has become arthritic and virtually overnight four months ago, I ceased being able to walk more than 100 yards on a good day. Even sleeping and sitting can be very painful. Yet, without looking back to who I had been and without the least concern for who I will be, I have discovered that I am not dependent on the outdoors or physical exercise for emotional balance or bodily wellbeing. What I have loved and lived nearly every day, fell away without any residue of addiction or loss. For so many people, exercise is an addiction needed to keep the demons of restlessness and purposelessness at bay. For many, being in nature is a necessity for any kind of joy. I did not know that this was not the case with me, but it is not. It is as if I have lost nothing, precisely because I haven’t. Intimacy with life is not dependent on where we are or what we see. So while someday, perhaps in a few months, a hipreplacement will allow me to resume some of those activities and more importantly end the pain, it will not give me back my life. I have never lost it. To flow like the river flows, this is true inner wealth. Richard Moss is the Maestro of “Deep Work.” He teaches people how to delve deeply into their inner core so they can achieve a life of “Radical Aliveness,” Unconditional Love, and Real Inner Peace. For 37 years, this globally renowned physician-turned-master healer, international bestselling Hay House author, and workshop leader has been guiding people on profound journeys of self-inquiry and selfdiscovery that have transformed their relationship with themselves, with their loved ones and with the world. Moss’ work, outlined in two of his bestselling books Inside-Out Healing and the Mandala of Being, is centered in helping people achieve present moment awareness— and to clear away the beliefs, habits and thinking patterns that prevent them from living in a hyper-alive, joyful and loving state of being nearly all of the time. For more information and to learn about Richard’s 10-day November 8-17 Radical Aliveness retreat in Ojai, CA, go to: www.richardmoss.com

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Feature—by Kathryn Andries Abundance We live in an abundant universe, yet some people experience lack. Many people want to know how to tap into the vast resources available on this planet: and the good news is we can! Abundance means having more than enough of something. Oddly, we can be abundant in certain areas of life, and yet experience lack in others. Wherever you are experiencing lack, the key is to figure out the beliefs and emotions you have about the area of life where you experience lack. When investigating your thoughts about an area of lack, you may uncover such beliefs as: 1. 2. 3.

I am not worthy of having __________________ I don’t deserve _____________________ Money (or whatever you lack) is evil.

Once you identify the thoughts and accompanying emotions, the next step is to change them. Easier said than done, right? I am going to offer you 6 steps to create more abundance in all areas.

isualization

If you want something, you need to communicate this to your mind in the language it understands — pictures. Your lack of abundance may simply be due to the fact that you haven’t asked for what you want. I recommend having a picture of what you want posted somewhere in your home. Some people prefer to make a vision board filled with all the things they want. close your eyes and focus on your desire. See it, feel it, hear it, smell it, and taste it. Most importantly, add emotion to your desire. Focus on how you will feel when you have more abundance

reparation and Purpose

Are you prepared for more abundance in your life? This relates to creating a purpose. Purpose always relates back to you and what you will receive from your desire. Purpose can include physical as well as emotional benefits. For example, I want to be more abundant financially so I can buy a house. have more ease and security in my life.

ithing

This is the act of giving 10% of your gross income to a person, place or organization that spiritually feeds and uplifts you, as opposed to giving to a charity or needy person. If you tithe to needy people, you are feeding lack and need in your own life, and that is not true tithing.. When you give to the places and people that have expanded and uplifted your soul, you will draw more abundance to yourself.

ecycle

Energy is either circulating or stagnant. To make room for new things and greater abundance, you must learn to let go and/or recycle old things that no longer serve you. The Universe loves a vacuum, so when you release something, you create a space for something new and greater to come into your life. This involves both physical things and mental thoughts. If you do a spring cleaning of your closet and home, follow that with a mental cleansing. Let go of old thoughts and hurts that no longer serve you.

eng Shui

This is a Chinese system for positioning a building and the objects within a building in a way that harmonizes with spiritual forces and encourages health and abundance. Arranging your furniture in a particular way, and using certain colors can create a greater flow of energy in your home, thus opening it up to greater abundance. This topic is too vast for more detail here; however, there are many books on this subject that you can investigate.

e what you want more of

We live in a Universal energy field where like-vibrations attract to each other, if you express the qualities you want from others, you will attract more of these qualities into your life. If you want a more abundant social life, be friendlier to everyone you meet. If you want more love, be more loving to yourself and others.

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timulate your sense of smell

Since the sense of smell is the most powerful of the senses, I recommend using an essential blend from Young Living called “Abundance.” This oil blend contains myrrh, cinnamon bark, frankincense, patchouli, orange, clove, ginger, and spruce. This oil stimulates the somatides, which transmit the frequency from the cells to the outside of the body. This frequency, known as the aura, then has a greater ability to attract to you what you desire.

e grateful

Gratitude is a very powerful mental state, and will do wonders for bringing you more abundance! If you don’t appreciate what you have, how can you be open to receive more? There are many ways to show gratitude. I use a list and write down 10 people or things I am grateful for in my life. I focus on this list and then do something special for someone on my list. I may even tithe to this person if they have spiritually fed me. An exercise you can do to show appreciation for your body is to write it a letter, thanking it for all the things it does for you. Sometimes, I just thank the Universe for allowing me to be a part of this grand thing called life. The great thing about learning to be more abundant is that you get to share your overflow with others. As you give, so shall you receive. Enjoy your abundance and know that we truly live in a limitless universe. Kathryn Andries is a writer, speaker and teacher. She is the author of Soul Choices: Six Paths

to Find Your Life Purpose, Running Naked in Public: Dream Symbols Revealed, and the soon to be published books from Ozark Mountain Publishing Soul Choic-

es: Six Paths to Fulfilling Relationships” and “The Dream Doctor.” She is the cofounder of The School of Intuitive Arts and Sciences where she teaches metaphysical principals. You may learn more about her at www.kathrynandries.com.

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Spiritual Horoscope—by Aluna Michaels November 2013 Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) Happy birthday Scorpio! This is a wonderful year for meditation and development of intuition. This month Mercury, Jupiter and Neptune are all combining to help you feel centered, serene and poised – even about difficult issues. Relationships will be smoother. You can even start a very romantic new partnership, or your current one will feel like a “second honeymoon”! Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) It’s time to clear up financial issues. Whether dealing with debt, or needing to learn money-management skills, you can bravely move ahead and gain confidence — end up feeling way more prosperous than you did with the chaos! Also clean and organize your home, since physical clutter can clog the flow of finances. Make sure to have a serene place for your meditation so you can stay spiritual centered! Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) Venus, the planet of love and fulfillment, is in your sign for a prolonged stay! You can start a new relationship, or solve problems in a current partnership so you can appreciate each other anew. You can also meet new friends who are interested in the spiritual path. See if you can meditate together and support each other in higher goals. It’s also good to ponder what keeps you from feeling fully happy and rid yourself of that negative subconscious programming! Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) You’ll have lots of breakthroughs at work and feel much more successful! Financial issues can clear up. Meditate on ways you can keep your serenity throughout your life – ways to stay above the drama! This gives more energy for creativity, prosperity, good health and happy relationships. It’s also a good time to revamp your diet. Don’t be stuck in a food rut, since new meals bring new minerals and new levels of energy!

Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20) Neptune is your ruling planet and moves direct this month! This offers clarity about boundary issues, as well as ways to be more assertive and get your needs met! You can have breakthroughs with work or relationships – and also overcome addictions. Your connection with others will deepen because you’re revealing your authentic self. Your soul is victorious over the little pesky personality! You’ll feel your soul power – which is gentle but strong – in all areas of your life! Aries (March 21 – April 19) Dreams and meditations become more profound as you make an effort to connect with deeper parts of yourself. Make the time because life becomes so much easier and you’ll be successful in an effortless way! Family issues can resolve, even if they’re longstanding, mostly due to your inner guidance. There’s also good work karma afoot – maybe a raise, or having a wonderful new colleague that makes your job a pleasure! Taurus (April 20 – May 20) Mercury moves direct and helps clear any relationship misunderstandings. If you’ve been meditating together, instead of misunderstandings, you’ve been developing more intimacy, and you’ll reap the benefits of that! It’s also a great time to continue to dwell on positive affirmations and creative visualization. You’ll be able to manifest these changes because of your loving energy field.

Gemini (May 21 – June 20) Many positive changes can happen at work – especially if you’re able to bring your spiritual mindset to the office. It’s easy to be spiritual while meditating, at yoga or with a dear friend, but living it out in “mundane” circumstances is the challenge! Yet, if you can do it, even just a smidge, you’ll set exciting changes in motion. Also, deeper trust is forming in your relationship, or you can meet a new person with whom bonding feels safe. Cancer (June 21 – July 22) You can be starting a new relationship – or vastly improving your current one. Meditation shows what directions to move in so you can be your authentic self and bond more deeply. Incorporating spiritual activities together will help build a fulfilling foundation. Single or partnered, make a list qualities of your ideal partner – and a list of how you can be an ideal partner. Ponder it, adjust it, and seek to manifest it! Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22) Pay close attention to dreams, and also intuitions that jump into your mind. The Universe wants you to heal issues of trust regarding sexuality, finances and spiritual surrender. Meditate on letting go of control. Trust that there is a guiding force and it’s safe to blend and surrender. You’ll have clarity about healing relationship problems – and issues of debt or overspending. You’ll also feel safer connecting with God, whatever you feel God is. By releasing 3rd dimensional personality issues, you gain 4th dimensional soul power!

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Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22) Difficulties or misunderstandings in relationships clear up! You’ll probably see you’re actually each other’s ideal partner, but your egos were in the way, blocking that truth. If single, you’ll see yourself more clearly and feel confident of what you have to offer. Also, re-connect with old friends – it’s amazing how much love and support is still there! Keep meditating on positive affirmations and watch them come true! Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22) You’ll have insights into how thoughts impact your physical health and mental serenity. Are you addicted to the drama of indecision? Think of the Libra scales moving up and down. Meditate on staying balanced, even when life is chaotic and there are choices to make. Train yourself to identify with the fulcrum of the scale. You are the still center point. You are not the scale’s vacillating edges! This perspective will change your life!

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

PAIN RELIEF

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

School of Metaphysics ~ Studies to develop personal potential through spiritual practices including concentration, meditation & visualization. (913) 236-9292 kansascity@som.org

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.

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

PETS Terrier Talk, Christine L. Fuller, Fuller Telepathic Dog Communicator. I am able to listen with my heart and communicate on a level your dog understands and relay this to you. (913) 689-5099.

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

N2Paws Offering Doga (doggie yoga): an integrated approach to balance and relaxation for you and your canine companion! pat@n2paws.com

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

Maya's Oasis Transforming, Healing, and Inspiring Women ~ Reiki, Womens' Circle, Belly Dance Classes, Online Classes MayaZahira.com, 816-476-maya (6292) Integrative Therapies by Sarah P. Chapman Aromatherapy Massage, Raindrop Treatment, Vitaflex, Pressure Point Therapy 913-549-0280 www.sarahpchapman.com

COUNSELING

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

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

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

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

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

SOUND HEALING

Taylor Counseling and Hypnosis Solutions for pain mgmt, stress, smoking cessation, athletic performance, & academic success. 816-419-2719 www.kansascityhypnosisandcounseling.com

Elizabeth HunterHunter-Blank, LCSW Assisting clients with grief & loss, chronic & serious illness, relationship issues, depression & anxiety. 4104 Central St. KCMO 64111. 816.582.3877

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

LIFE COACH

Barb Hoffman, MA, LPC, LCSW, in KCMO; 816.561.1116 Indiv./Couples/Family Therapy Depression & anxiety, abuse & trauma, grief & loss, addictions, relationships. Most insurance.

THERMOGRAPHY

Teri Higbee, Radiant Living Expert: Expert Weight Loss, Energy Therapies, Prosperity, Empowerment Processes, Clarity of Purpose, Shamanic Astrol. LoveWisdomWellness.com; 913-219-6788.

ENERGY WORK Ronnie Wilson, Energy Healer, CranioSacral Therapist Creator of Quantum Shift Energetix 913-906-9986—www.innerjourneyhealing.com Lynn Johnson Soulier at Gardens of Delight Energy Healing, Aromatherapy, Yoga, Herbal Apprenticeship Program , near Parkville. 816.584.0777; www.gardensofdelight.org.

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

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

Healing Thru Music and Life Coaching For more info. Contact Kathleen (913)206-2151 or Klmamuric@yahoo.com $25.00 per session.

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

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

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

EVENTS NOVEMBER 1

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A QUANTUM PRAYER EXPERIENCE: A JOURNEY INTO JOY! Noon – 4 p.m. Come and enjoy a relaxing uplifting experiential workshop based on my book. Through music, meditation, sharing and energy clearing techniques we’ll experience a new embodied Joy. Evolving Magazine Conscious Living Center, 6115 Nieman, Shawnee, KS Ccombs9583@aol.com or 816-561-5719

AN EVENING WITH THE ANGELS 6:30 – 8:30 Come join Fran as she shares information from the angels as well as those who have crossed over. It will be an evening you won't forget. $37.00 Evolving Magazine Conscious Living Center, 6115 Nieman, Shawnee, KS Fran@angelswithfran.org or Peggy@an gelswithfran.org.

NOVEMBER 2 ENERGY AND INTUITION CLASS 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ~ At The Healing Place ~ 1539 Maple Woods Drive, Liberty, Missouri 64068 816-415-2607 to reserve your space. Learn the fundamentals of energy and intuition, and how energy influences our every day life. Also, learn how to tap into your intuition to work with the energies around you and live a more balanced and harmonious life. $75.00 ~ All handouts provided

AN EVENING WITH THE ENNEAGRAM: MUSIC MEDITATION AND MINDFULNESS Friday 7 p.m. with Nhien Vuong and Victor Dougherty at Unity Church of Overland Park, 103rd & Antioch

NOVEMBER 9 & 16: WOOD FIRED RAKU WORKSHOP – BACK DOOR POTTERY Learn basic hand-building techniques and produce pieces to be bisqued, glazed and raku-fired. In the second session we’ll glaze fire our hand-built work. Contact www.umkc.edu/commu to register.

SPIRITUAL COMEDIAN KYLE CEASE Fun, Inspirational Evening at Unity Church of Overland Park. Friday, 7:30 pm. Tickets $25/$40. Includes 6pm reception, dancing, desserts. Tickets at www.ucop.org

NOVEMBER 9 & 23: RADIANT WOMAN ~ AWAKEN THE GODDESS WITHIN SERIES! Through energy psychology, movement and journeying (8 sessions every other week in the Northland; attend one or all). 7- Vessel of Creation & 8- Guardian of the Covenant. Teri Higbee: 913-219-6788 or LWW@LoveWisdomWellness.com.

“EVOLVING OUT LOUD” WORKSHOP Spiritual comedian Kyle Cease -- end stage fright, writer’s block, hesitation, doubt and fear -- move toward what you really want. Sat., 10 am – 3 pm. $35 includes lunch. Tickets at www.ucop.org

NOVEMBER 12 CORE STAR ENERGY HEALING CLINIC 7:15 p.m. $20 Experience the benefits of energy healing. 6045 Martway, Suite 104, Mission, KS Reservations 913-831-4422 CoreStarEnergyHealing.com

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AKASHIC RECORDS MEET-UP Join us as we open our Akashic Records to explore when we are utilizing judgment or discernment in our lives. 10-11 am, (love offering) EMCLC 6115 Nieman Road, Shawnee, KS RSVP to host: Stephanie Forcier, 816-260-2438 stephanie@innerwisdomevolution.com

AKASHIC RECORD SESSIONS WITH STEPHANIE FORCIER Treat yourself to a personal Akashic RecOPENING CELEBRATION: EVOLVING ords Session with Stephanie Forcier and MAGAZINE CONSCIOUS LIVING CENTER connect to the path of your inner wisdom. 5-8 p.m. Join us in celebrating the opening 11:30 am-1:30 pm EMCLC 6115 Nieman Road, Shawnee, KS of the new center. Preview upcoming NOVEMBER 8-10: ORACLES OF AQUARIUS www.InnerWisdomEvolution.com workshops, view the new space, enjoy PSYCHIC FAIR Call Stephanie for appt: 816-260-2438 hors d’oeuvres , and music by Victor Great readers and healers doing full read- Dougherty. Angela Holmes, with Healing LEARN TO PLAY THE NATIVE AMERICAN ings in an underwater temple of Atlantis, Points, now located inside the center, will OVERCOME LOW SELF-ESTEEM ISSUES TO FLUTE BUILD CONFIDENCE plus incredible new stones display. Medibe on hand to meet and answer any 10 a.m. to noon at Rhythmic Medicine tate with four larger-than-life crystal skulls, questions. View the art of Sapphire Moon- 3-4 p.m. Blocked with repeated failures, Studio Spiritus, 10425 W. 177th Terrace in sound/vibrational healing, attune your beam, the cover artist of the November depression, fear, abuse or trauma? Clear Overland Park, 913-851-5100; energy with crystal singing pyramids. Free issue. And chair massages by Karen Carnegativity with Emotional Freedom Techmusic@rhythmicmedicine.com, $25. at Aquarius, 3936 Broadway, 816.931.6303, mack. See you there! 6115 Nieman Rd. niques (EFT) to make positive changes in www.aquariusbooks.com. Shawnee, KS jill@evolvingmagazine.com life. Evolving Magazine Conscious Living NOVEMBER 3 for info. Center, 6115 Nieman, Shawnee, KS NOVEMBER 9 bhasweti@gmail.com 913-660-0669 ORGON GENERATOR DIY NOVEMBER 15 OIL CLASS With Dr. Mark Green & Prof. John Lenz, 6-8 ANIMAL WELLNESS BEGINNING PALMISTRY p.m. Learn the uses for Orgonite, make Wellness Class for Animals featuring Eden Saturday 5 p.m. at Back and Bodyworks, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. What's behind the handyour own to take home. $25, at Aquarius, Energy Medicine techniques. 1-3PM at 7618 N. Oak Trafficway, Gladstone, Misshake, ever wonder? Basics of head, Evolving Magazine Conscious Living souri 64118 Thieves Oil. RSVP to 3936 Broadway, 816.931.6303, heart, life and destiny lines will be diswww.aquariusbooks.com. Center. $35.00. Contact Linda Trent at franwhite@kc.rr.com or 816-682-3897 cussed. Last hour, you will receive a mini 816-781-4445. reading, if time allows. $25 Evolving Maga- ENERGY HEALING AND THE CANCER PANOVEMBER 6 zine Conscious Living Center, 6115 NieQUANTUM DREAMWORK TIENT man, Shawnee, KS Sandy Jorgensen 7-9:30 p.m. Explore and gain skills in Lucid HEALTHY & SKINNY PARTY! Explore the ways energy healing is being Discover how to Indulge without the Bulge Dreaming, Dream Recall, Astral Travel and sandyj88@hotmail.com used to assist cancer patients during treatDream Interpretation. Led by Master ments. 6 hrs Nursing CE. $25, 9:00 - 4:00 this holiday season with healthy herbal KC MASTERMIND GROUP Dream Yoga Practitioner, Debz Shakti treatments. $25 & 45 min can lose you www.CoreStarEnergyHealing.com 12-1:30 Evolving Magazine Conscious LivBuller. $30/person. Evolving Magazine inches that stay off! Meetup.com ing Center, 6115 Nieman, Shawnee, Conscious Living Center, 6115 Nieman, INTUITIVE FUN NIGHT WITH NATOSHA Healing Journeys / 816-217-3359 KS jill@evolvingmagazine.com Shawnee, KS shaktiuniverse@gmail.com KEEFER NOVEMBER 7 & 21: NAMASTE` CIRCLE 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. At The Healing SAFE SACRED SPACE FOR HEALING Therese presents a new topic each meet- NOVEMBER 9-10: REIKI I PLUS-PERSONAL Place ~ 1539 Maple Woods Dr, Liberty, An in person (and private online) support LIFE-FORCE AND UNIVERSAL SUPPORT ing. November topics: Reflexology and Missouri 64068 816-415-2607 to reserve your and healing group for women affected Energy Healings. Cost: $10-$20. 7-9 p.m. at Increase awareness of your energy field, space. Join us for a fun night in exploring by men who have violated the ethics of locate imbalances and learn to harmoMystic Treasures: 816.420.0820 or Facevarious intuitive tools! Natosha Keefer will their healing and mentoring profesnize your energy with Reiki. 10 a.m. to 5 book. be doing intuitive paintings and sharing p.m., $325, manual included. Email or call sions. Women who would like to offer sup- how she uses her gift of intuition! Painting for flyer/register. Sacred Journey Healing— port through their presence and talents prices vary by piece. are also invited. For event details: maGinny Farney in Prairie Village, 913-961ya@MayaZahira.com. 6:30 to 9:30pm. 3796, ginny.farney@gmail.com. Love Offering HIGHER SELF ALIGNMENT TEMPLE “OmniDimensional Transformational Cellular group session.” Remember, It Is Time… 6:30pm, $15, Crescent Springs, CrescentSprings.net. 913-341-2044

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CYNDY GREEN GALLERY READING Find answers and guidance from Cyndy’s Spirit Guide and your Angels. 7:30 p.m. at the Ramada, 1601 N Universal (435 and Front St.): www.prskc.org. Non-members $5. NOVEMBER 17 FENG SHUI COOKING 1-4 p.m. Teresa will share her seasonal wisdom with feng shui tips and healthy, nourishing recipes to restore yourself this holiday season. $30 Vegetarian lunch is included. Evolving Magazine Conscious Living Center, 6115 Nieman, Shawnee, KS Teresa Padilla fengshuimb@yahoo.com CELESTIAL TIMINGS RESONANCE REPATTERNING® TELE-SESSION 1-2:30 p.m. Align with the key celestial event chosen monthly. Flow with the energies of the Universe. $16. Teri Higbee: 913219-6788 or lovewisdomwellness.com/ RR_proxy.htm. CHANNELING WITH PAUL CARUSO Join Paul as he channels his Master Guide Arrianna for messages and guidance. Cost: $25. 3-5 p.m. at Mystic Treasures: 816.420.0820 or Facebook. NOVEMBER 19 WHAT IS ACTUALLY UNDER YOUR CONTROL W/JIM LAYTON Receive tips and tools. Great timing for the holiday season! Cost: $20. 6 - 7:30 p.m. at Mystic Treasures: 816.420.0820 or Facebook. NORTHLAND ENERGY SHARE MONTHLY CIRCLE New Monthly Circle to explore and share different energy modalities and receive a healing treatment. 3rd Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. at the Village Wellness Connection in Claycomo, $10-$15. Teri Higbee: 913.219.6788 or LWW@LoveWisdomWellness.com. NOVEMBER 22- 23 THE AWAKENING COURSE Heal the past, transform relationships & awaken to higher consciousness during this transformational weekend. Experience more love & lightness right now! Meetup.com - Healing Journeys / 816217-3359 NOVEMBER 22 & 23: CREATIVE HAND SHOW AND SALE Visit Back Door Pottery at the Creative Hand Show and Sale to be held at Old Shawnee Town Hall, 7240 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, OP KS. Creative Hand is a show and sale featuring hand crafted fiber related products. For more information go to www.creativehandkc.org.

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root of your life’s injustices, where you will be able to change your past. All we have is our perception of the past. It’s never the child’s fault. This is only open to the first 15 applicants. Evolving Magazine Conscious Living Center, 6115 Nieman, Shawnee, KS 816 529-8272 lovedog1969@gmail.com

RELAX YOUR WHOLE BEING 1-5 p.m. Learn what it means to truly relax your whole being. Physical, emotional & mental tension, the silent killers of life’s beauty. Find the freedom you have always wanted at this workshop, never publicly offered before. This is only open to the DECEMBER 7-8 first 15 applicants. Evolving Magazine Conscious Living Center, 6115 Nieman, REIKI I & II Shawnee, KS 816 529-8272 lovedog or1969@gmail.com Learn energy healing skills for yourself and others. Intro to essential oils includNOVEMBER 23 & 24: AKASHIC RECORD ed. 9am – 6pm, $320 with early deposSESSIONS AT KC METAPHYSICAL FAIR it. CEs for nurses, massage therapists, Treat yourself to a personal Akashic RecOTs. Karen Harrison, ICRT Licensed Reiki Master, Leawood, KS. 816-523-4440. kaords session with Stephanie Forcier and connect to the path of your inner wisdom. ren@ karenharriAngel intuitive sessions also available. Sat. son.net www.karenharrison.net 10-8, Sun. 12-6 (discounted rates) Holiday HOLLY HOLLY HOLLY DAYS SALE Inn, 8787 Reeder Rd, OP, KS Join us at the sale held at Cristo Rey High www.InnerWisdomEvolution.com School, Linwood & Broadway. Saturday & www.kcmetaphysical.com Sunday 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. daily. Contact NOVEMBER 23 & 24: PRIVATE CHANNELING Aislinn Firehawk at aislinnfireSESSIONS W/ELLIOTT JACKSON hawk@gmail.com. Elliott Jackson is back because of many requests. Schedule your private session for DECEMBER 7, 8, 14, 15: BACK DOOR POTTERY OPEN HOUSE information from Source. Aquarius, 3936 Broadway, 816.931.6303, Join Rebecca Koop from 10 am to 5 pm www.aquariusbooks.com. for relaxed shopping and light refreshments. New ware and gifts for the holiNOVEMBER 26 days. Discounted older ware. Back Door Pottery, 3922 St John Avenue, Kansas City, CORE STAR ENERGY HEALING CLINIC MO, 816-483-6964, 7:15 p.m. $20 Experience the benefits of www.backdoorpottery.com. energy healing. 6045 Martway, Suite 104, DECEMBER 8 Mission, KS Reservations 913-831-4422 www.CoreStarEnergyHealing.com DO OUR LOVED ONES COMMUNICATE NOVEMBER 29 FROM HEAVEN? Join medium Gina Klein on Sunday, DeCRESCENT SPRINGS CUSTOMER APPRECIA- cember 8 from 2-5 p.m. as she discusses TION & 16TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Signs from the Other Side: How to RecogAnd to say Thank You: 25% Off of Many nize Them in our Everyday Lives. You might Items, Treats & More. Thanks again! even hear from your loved one(s) during a group reading session! $25 Evolving MagaFAMILY MEDITATION CIRCLE zine Conscious Living Center, 6115 NieShare the gift of relaxation & calm with man, Shawnee, your children! Kid friendly meditation folKS gmklein01@yahoo.com lowed by Oneness Blessings. 6:30 - 7:30pm AT THE HEALING PLACE OPEN HOUSE AND Love Offering. Details & RSVP: Meetup.com - Healing Journeys / 816-217- HOLIDAY SALE!!! 3359 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p. m. ~ At The Healing Place ~ 1539 Maple Woods Dr, Liberty, MO DECEMBER 1 64068 Join us for a fun day of holiday festivities with holiday sale prices on gift cerLEARN TO PLAY THE NATIVE AMERICAN tificates, inspirational gifts, jewelry, artwork, FLUTE FREE chair massage and wonderful re1:30-3:30 p.m. at Rhythmic Medicine Stufreshments!!! dio Spiritus, 10425 W. 177th Terrace in OverONGOING land Park, 913-851-5100; music@rhythmicmedicine.com, $25. YOGA TUESDAYS AT CRESCENT SPRINGS DECEMBER 7 Tuesdays, 6:15 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. $66/ 6 sessions or $13 drop-in. Matts, etc provided. ANGER IS NOT TO BE MANAGED BUT RERenew your body, mind and spirit! 913-341 LEASED. -2044 CrescentSprings.net 1 to 5 pm Don will guide you safely to the

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LUNCHTIME HATHA YOGA NORTH KANSAS CITY Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:30am-12:15pm $8.00 a class Call 816-645-1818 to RSVP 30 minute readings for $25.00 in North Kansas City Call for an appointment 816-6451818 In Person Only 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 HUMP DAY MINDFULNESS BREAK Wednesdays 1:00 – 1:30 pm Round out your week with calm and peace. Dr. Klug has taught mindfulness practice for over 15 years. $10. HealthSpanKC.com or call 913-642-1900 or just show up. PET LOSS SUPPORT GROUP last Tuesday of the month with Raphael Smith. It is a love offering suggested at $10. 6:30 p.m. thestruancenter.com KANSAS CITY RAW VEGAN FOOD UNION FIRST Saturday’s at The Struan Center Potluck from 2-4 p.m thestruancenter.com SACRED RELATIONSHIP 2nd or 3rd Saturday monthly A beginning tantra class for singles and couples to experience the Divine. 7-9pm. Ipsalu Tantra Kriya Yoga teacher. Leawood 816-5234440, For flier with topic and date, karen@ karenharrison.net REIKI CIRCLE Unity Church of Overland Park 10300 Antioch, OPKS. 2nd and 4th Mondays 7-9 p.m. Love offering. All welcome. Receive a Reiki treatment. For flier: karen@karenharrison.net. 816-523-4440 NOW OPEN – ‘WHITE PETALS HAIR STUDIO’ Visit us in the newly opened Solera Salon, 12020 Blue Valley Parkway, Suite 256, Overland Park. See whitepetalshair.vpweb.com for specials! Michele L. Ryan Stylist/Owner. 913-5307374 KANSAS CITY MEDITATION GROUP Join us for meditation, chanting and inspirational readings from Paramahansa Yogananda, Sundays at 10 am. Visit kcmeditation.com for more information or call 816-799-5544.

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