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January 2014 ~ Vol. V, Issue 11


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Evolving Magazine

Conscious Living Center 6115 Nieman Rd., Shawnee, KS 66203

See event listings in Evolving Magazine or view the online calendar at

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Contact each workshop instructor individually to sign up. To host a work-

shop at the center, contact Jill Dutton: [email protected].

Join us on January 8 from 6-8 p.m. for our monthly

Open House and Artist’s Reception! On display all

month at the center: the art of Karen Folgarelli.

January Topic Contact

8 Open House & Artist’s

Reception

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11 Divineu presents, A New Year,

A New You

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Wishcraft Study Group [email protected]

15 & 29 Open Intuitive Circle angela

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The Business of Writing [email protected]

17 KC MasterMind Group [email protected]

17 Mindful eating, Movement and

Meditation

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18 Akashic Records Meet-up:

Living Your Truth

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tive readings/coaching

angela

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25 Concert with Tibetan Bowls,

Tuning Forks and a Guided

Meditation.

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Departments: Journey to Wholeness 6

Wisdom Within 7

In the Kitchen w/Bonnie 8

Food First! 8

Horoscope 20

Events 22

Publisher Jill Dutton

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Editorial Assistants

Judy Kirkpatrick

Ad Design Ana Inacio

Contributors Kathryn Andries, Bethany Klug, Jude LaClaire, Christine Lamb,

Aluna Michaels, Richard Moss, Bonnie Rabicoff, Nancy Russell, Suzette Scholtes

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Features...

Gram & Dun...8

Eat More Veggies in 2014...8

2014: An Introspective Year...9

Your Exercise Resolution Starts with You...13

Dear Friend, A new year begins again. And, as with each cycle of the seasons, it offers a chance for re-newal and rebirth. The Winter Solstice, bring-ing with it the lengthening of days, is often considered the birth of the year. In the midst of the cold and darkness and still of winter, the new year breaks through slowly with the return of more light. Each new year holds the sacredness of this change. I always feel a re-

birth of sorts and enjoy burrowing-in during the cold winter months, using the quiet and renewal to plan the coming year, reflect on the past and eagerly await the spring.

Our New Year, New You issue focuses on the inner searching of the season. It's a chance to start anew, and many take on resolutions to take advantage of this exciting opportunity. Whether you're focus-ing on eating whole foods, financial gain, taking on a new project or simply want to lead a life more in tune with your inner guidance, the articles this month help you to focus and get clear on your goals and motivations for achieving them.

I wish you the most prosperous, joyous New Year — and beyond!

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Evolving Bliss...15

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News

Love in the Land of Dementia

Finding Hope in the Caregiver’s Journey

By Deborah Shouse Caregiver Shouse celebrates spiritual lessons learned on her journey with her mother through Alzheimers dis-

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

Key Features • Author is an internationally sought-after speaker and workshop presenter on this topic. Deborah Shouse’s writing has ap-peared in the Washington Post, the Christian Science Monitor, Reader’s Digest, Newsweek, Woman’s Day, Hemispheres, Family Circle, Spirituali-ty and Health, Chicago Tribune, and MS. She writes a weekly column on love stories for the Kansas City Star, coau-thored Working Women’s Communica-tions Guide, which is now in it’s 5th printing, and Antiquing for Dummies.


The quieter you become, the more you

can hear. —Baba Ram Dass

“When it comes to managing negative emotions during con-flict, wives really mat-

ter,” says psychologist, Lian Bloch. Bloch and her colleagues at Berkeley and Northwestern University analyzed videotaped interactions of 80 middle-aged and older heterosexual couples, looking at how they recovered from disagreements. It was found that mar-riages in which wives calmed down during disputes were shown to be the happiest in both the short and long term. Their study suggests that if spouses, especially wives, are able to calm themselves their marriage can continue to thrive. This is consistent with Dr John Gottman and Dr. Robert Levenson’s research from 1980-1983 which found that marital satisfaction declined most when wives responded to their hus-bands being upset and husbands did not respond to their wives being upset. One would hope that younger gener-ations will change this pattern of wom-en being the emotional center of the relationship and of the family; but for now, it continues to be the norm. “If Mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody hap-py,” is the pattern I observe most often. As one partner emotionally floods, the other one withdraws. The flooding then heightens and more withdrawal or sometimes anger occurs. Problem-solving attempts at this point are rarely successful. Self-soothing skills are an important tool. The therapist as a neutral party can assist by helping each person to breathe deeply, take a moment to go to a safe place, thereby reducing stress and negative emotions. Dr. Gottman often suggests that couples take the ‘twenty minute break’ (Twenty Minute Break by Ernest Rossi, Ph.D.) by doing imagery, meditation, exercise, reading, etc., to self-calm. Then the couple can resume the conversation with less dis-tress, more empathy and concentra-tion. The process of ‘mirroring’ used in Imago Therapy is also a tool assisting couples in self-calming.

The reason both Gottman and Rossi suggest the twenty minute break is documented in neurological studies. According to Dr. Gottman, “The major sympathetic neurotransmitter norepi-nephrine doesn’t have an enzyme to degrade it so it has be diffused through blood…this takes twenty minutes or more in the cardiovascular system.” The Neurobehavioral Program, de-veloped by Dr. John Leonard, consists of learning finger signals that indicate a person’s readiness first and then the action of going to zero stress or a state of ‘peaceful readiness’ where one is stronger, safer and better able to make good decisions. The next step is to re-duce negative emotions of fear, sadness and anger to zero. When I teach this skill to people, they are able to negoti-ate conflict much more effectively. When a person practices the skills of self-soothing, interactions become eas-ier and more effective. Practice is the key. The ‘neuroplasticity’ of the brain enables us to make changes in old pat-terns of behavior by changing the focus of attention and developing new habits. Women seem to have the edge in being able to calm down more quickly than men as their cardiovascular sys-tems take less time to recover from stress. So, the old axiom still appears to hold true and women may get their needs met better by learning to self-soothe. As men self-soothe, they can listen better to the emotions of women in their lives. So, find your tools of self-soothing, practice them daily and enjoy the more awesome relationships in your life this year.

Journey to Wholeness—by Jude LaClaire, Ph.D.

When Mama’s Happy

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 [email protected].


O nly three out of 10 of you read-ing this column

will manifest your de-sires and goals this year, according to Mark Victor Hansen in his book, The Aladdin Factor.

How to become the winner you wish to be? I write out my goals in detail. The Yoga School builds its suc-cess on a business plan, designed by my mentor, a business guru. The sim-ple task of writing down your goals and dreams adds momentum to your success. What do you write down? How to begin?

• Ask the “why.” Why are you doing

this or wanting this? Is there an element of “true work” in your goal? True work involves service and generosity. Give to your cli-ents, co-workers, employees, com-petitors. Praise everyone. Be gen-erous!

• Be passionate! When you embrace

a desire with enough passion — it becomes part of you. Passions lift our feelings of self-worth and high esteem.

• Decide you cannot and will not

fail. Figure out how weaknesses may transform to strengths. Work to understand why you resist suc-cess. The famous quote from au-thor Marianne Williamson: “We do not fear our failures. We fear our success.”

• Recruit help from unseen re-

sources via mediation and prayer. Ask, ask, ask for help no matter what issue, large or small. As well, be strong enough to lean on sup-port of friends and family and colleagues. Be strong enough to lean on love.

• Protect your “intent” with this

boundary: “I am manifesting this for the greater good with harm to none.”

• Patience. Be gentle with yourself

on the time factor. Sometimes big dreams take more time. Some-

times little dreams take more time. Patience is fundamental. Remember the true meaning of patience is seeing each day as a “new” day.

• Stay conscious of your ego’s ploy:

“Poor me I have so much work to do” and stay conscious of the “saboteur,” who may feel over-whelmed. Manage your time in an organized and productive fashion. You do not have to accomplish your entire list in one day.

The undercurrent of our success is our inner resources of hope, trust and courage. Try success for a week or two and if you do not care for it you can always go back to your old ways. Don't give up. Persevere. The goal may be just beyond the tip of your fingers. Last, love yourself. Love is a choice. Fear is a choice. Now you are one of the top three winners who meet their goals. 2013 for me was just magical….a very good year indeed. Let’s work to-gether in 2014 with a final tip for suc-cess: Gratitude. Thank you, beloved reader friend.

Wisdom Within—by Suzette Scholtes

How to Create a Grand Year in 2014

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health and happiness whether 18 or 80. Be met with a smile and feel so much better in heart, mind and body. Scholtes, an

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Be passionate! When you embrace a desire with enough passion — it becomes

part of you. Passions lift our feelings of self-

worth and high esteem.


I n the 21st century, two things have become increasing-

ly apparent: First, we are exposed to a more complex array of toxic compounds in our air, water, and food than ever before. Second, it has been recognized

that an individual’s ability to detoxify or biotransform and eliminate toxic sub-stances is of critical importance to over-all health. Understanding toxicity and taking practical steps to improve bio-transformation are essential and critical pieces in any integrative approach to your health and well-being. There is persuasive evidence that even low-level toxic exposure is related to a variety of chronic health conditions, in-cluding hormone imbalance, degenera-tive diseases, headaches, chronic sinusi-tis, fibromyalgia, fatigue, etc. From the moment we wake up until we go to bed, our body is constantly ex-posed to toxic chemicals. If you are not eating organic foods, your morning cere-al may be exposing you to pesticides. Cosmetics can contain bismuth and lead, while many of the plastic containers are made of phthalates, a harmful plastic softener. It’s an ongoing onslaught caus-ing more health problems than we ever realized. Harmful toxins are present in the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the water we drink. Today’s question is no longer whether or not we are toxic; but rather, how do we get rid of these toxins? The human body has four main pathways that re-move toxic buildup. These include the feces, urine, sweat and breath. Some toxins get eliminated directly by some of these pathways, many of them need to be transformed into water-soluble com-pounds, while still others have to be changed into complex molecules. These transformations occur in the body’s most important detoxification organ, the liver. Other organ systems involved in detoxifi-cation include the kidneys, gastrointesti-nal system and the skin. As people battle greater amounts of environmental toxins and encounter life stressors, it is possible to overwhelm our built-in detoxification systems. The tox-ins can remain in our bodies, where they can accumulate to dangerous levels. There are two avenues to protect your-self. The first is to minimize your intake

of toxins and the second is to enhance elimination of toxins from your system. Some ways to minimize your intake are: • Eating organic foods, especially

dairy and animal products, and the following produce: apples, pears, grapes, strawberries, carrots, pota-toes, and lettuces.

• Drink purified, filtered water for drinking and cooking and get a shower head filter for bathing. Drink enough water, about 1/2 ounce per pound of body weight per day.

• Use natural cleaners, detergents, soaps and make-up.

• Avoid monosodium glutamate (MSG), textured vegetable protein (TVP), yeast extracts, sodium nitrite, aspartame (Nutrasweet), saccharin, and sucralose (Splenda). These in-gredients contain potentially dan-gerous neurotoxins and/or hormone disruptors.

• Avoid contamination from lead based paints and asbestos contain-ing compounds that are in older homes and buildings.

Some ways to enhance elimination and protect yourself now are: • Exercise regularly and sweat; if you

don’t sweat, consider using a sauna. • Protect your nervous system with

omega-3 oils, antioxidants, trace minerals and vitamin D.

• Drink plenty of water as mentioned above to aid the kidneys in flushing out toxins.

• Effective detoxification is based on a scientific understanding of the body’s natural cleansing process. Safe and effective herbs and nutri-ents are important. The program should be gradual and gentle and work with the body’s own detoxifica-tion ability and normal patterns of elimination.

Holistic Health—by Nancy Russell, M.D.

Healthier New You for the New Year

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.


O ne of the best things you can do for

your health is to eat six fist-size or fistful servings of vegeta-bles daily. But in January, the vegeta-bles aren’t too fresh or they travel long

distances to your market. Or maybe six servings is more than you are used to eating. Here are a few ways to get those veggies during January or any time of year. Smoothies are a tasty way to hide the taste and quantity of vegetables. Many people will down a handful of spinach in a smoothie, but have a tough time eat-ing that same handful with a fork. Popeye’s Power Smoothie (Christy Lonergan) 1 cup of almond mylk or your favorite non-dairy mylk 1 large handful of spinach (about 2 cups) 1 apple 3-4 strawberries 3-4 Ice cubes, if a cold shake is desired 2 tsp chia seeds Rinse spinach, and place all ingredients except chia seeds into blender until smooth. Pour into a glass, add chia seeds and stir. The chia seeds will con-geal like tapioca. You may also blend the chia seeds into the smoothie with the other ingredients. Serves 1. Green Breakfast Smoothie (Deborah Page Johnson) 1 ripe avocado 6-inch piece cucumber 1 cup fresh spinach 1 cup fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon wheat grass powder or other green powder 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil 2 cups purified water ½ teaspoon sea salt or juice of ½ lemon or lime

Put all ingredients into a blender and process until smooth. Thin as needed with water. Serves 1 – 2. Sprouts are another way to up your veggies. All you need is a mason jar, a rim and some cheesecloth. Once you decide you like sprouting you can order plastic rims and stainless steel mesh screens from sproutpeople.org, which avoid rust and are easier to clean. Place the seeds you want to sprout in the ma-son jar no more than 1/4 full. Fill the jar with water, place the cheesecloth over the opening and fasten it in place with the rim. Allow the seeds to soak over-night. The next day, drain the water out through the cheese cloth. Then rinse your sprouts by filling the jar with water through the cheesecloth then drain-ing it. Repeat once more. Set the jar upside down at an angle for the day. A glass pie dish works well for this. Repeat the rinsing procedure morning and evening. In as little as one to two days the seeds will break and you’ll see tails appearing--the seeds are sprout-ing. They’re ready to eat any time after that. Johnnyseeds.com sells sprouting seeds. For a fresh live delight grab a handful and top them with olive oil and a splash of sherry vinegar. Throw in some chopped olives or sun-dried toma-toes to be fancy.

Get local veggies year round from Cultivate KC’s Gibbs Road Farm. They offer three 14 week subscriptions in 2014. The first starts on Feb 4, the sec-ond on May 21 and the third on Septem-ber 3. Registration for all three begins January 13, but spots go quick. Learn more at www.cultivatekc.org

Food First!—by Bethany Klug, D.O.

Eat More Veggies in 2014!

Xating jell in Kansas City

A double cut pork chop is a portion of meat cut perpendicularly to

the spine of the pig, usually containing two ribs or parts of the vertebra. Executive Chef, Bradley Gilmore, achieves a juicy and flavorful result by first marinating this double cut chop and then using a sous-vide (French for

"under vacuum") process to cook the meat. Sous-vide is a method of cooking food sealed in airtight plastic bags, in a water bath of maintained temperature. The intention is to cook the item evenly while keeping the food juicier. Chef finishes the chop by first breading and then browning the product.

Ingredients:

1 double bone-in pork chop

1 cup seasoned flour

1 cup blanched Brussel sprouts

2T chopped bacon

6 oz heavy whipping cream

2T Pecorino Remano, shredded

1T butter

salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Bread pork chop in seasoned flour on all sides.

Sear breaded pork chop in high heat pan on all sides.

Put pork chop in a 450 degree oven for 15 to 20 min.

While pork chop is cooking...

Start bacon in medium high heat pan and add cream.

Start reducing cream.

When half reduced, add Brussel sprouts and cheese.

When thick and creamy add butter and seasoning.

In the Kitchen with Bonnie—by Bonnie Rabicoff

Gram & Dun

Breaded Double Pork Chop with Pork Jus & Creamed Bacon Brussel Sprouts

Prepared by Executive Chef Bradley Gilmore at Gram & Dun

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

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, inthekitchenwithbonnie.com


Revelations—by Elizabeth Summers, Esoteric Numerologist

2014: An Introspective Year

S everal prominent themes will move through the fila-

ments of life in 2014. To find the predominant theme for 2014 year, we add 2+0+1+4=7. The Number Seven can be a bit difficult to grapple with, as it is like holding

a cloud in one's hands. Certain buzz words need to be kept in mind as we travel through this rather unu-sual energy of 2014. Choice, discernment, silence, spirituality and ethics will show themselves as guideposts to be aware of and put into practice. Spiritual practices will become more mainstream. People will become more dis-cerning in choosing between those preach-ers and teachers that are not for their high-est good and greatest joy. Listening to and trusting one's hunches will become more imperative in decision making. The Number Seven is an inner vibration prompting one to silence, philosophical contemplation and analytical thinking, all in a space of reflection, rest, and solitude. The pressures of everyday life will bring forth a desire to get away from it all, and the best place for that will be nature. National parks will become even more popular as Mother Earth's energy becomes a healing balm in people's lives. The environmental protection of trees and water will become a more popular issue as people become reacquainted with the calming aspects of nature. This will lead to an increase in businesses like camping gear, mobile homes, nature tours, and river raft-ing that bring us back to a simpler lifestyle within a natural habitat. This contemplative and private vibration will cause many to withdraw and spend time in solitary activities often brought on by electronics, thus causing relationships to suffer. One might notice the divorce rate increasing in a Number Seven year as cou-ples find they do not have much in common and withdraw emotionally and sexually, as a consequence. A desire to be alone, not nec-essarily lonely, can become intense, thus moving the couple apart. Writing of all kinds will increase, includ-ing personal journaling. Because people will not be verbalizing many of their thoughts, journaling will become a more popular form of self-expression. Expect further development in the under-standing of mental health issues. Depres-sion caused by economic fears may become more of a public issue to be dealt with. Movement away from chemicals to more holistic approaches for medical treatments may become more popular and written

about. More emphasis will be given to or-ganic foods, as the Number Seven has a strong instinct for purity of health through foods. This enthusiasm is similar to a Virgo health fetish. The Number Seven is a code for the intel-lect, inventiveness and research. Expect advances in technology to surge in 2014 as science, technology and research will be-come optimum. New appliances, medicines, gadgets and widgets will come to the fore, boggling the mind for sure. Discernment will be a key word in 2014, physically, financially and governmentally. More will be revealed as to the ethics (or lack thereof) of our elected officials, and a "push" to remove them will resound in the ethers. There will be a sense of retreat and re-evaluation in people's lives throughout 2014. It will become blatantly obvious that the truth has not been provided to them by those they have trusted, and the populace will begin to understand that they should no longer give their power away to others. To move forward in one's personal life in 2014, we must come from our hearts, not our heads and egos. Number Seven is about trust and acceptance. Stay with heart based approaches. Trust that heart-based choices will guide you where you are to go and be, doing what you need to do in any moment. Know that your soul will take as long as it needs in order to move you forward in blessings and that when you surrender (which is different than giving up), what comes into your life next will be better and for your highest good and your greatest joy. When we choose fear, whether in our career, relationships or finances, physical ailments may arise. When we choose faith and trust in a Universe that can keep the stars in the sky, surrender to the Divine and let go of control, all will be well, slowly but surely.

Elizabeth Summers, Esoteric Numerologist is adept at combining Numerology, an ancient system of

codes based on the Western Pythagorean System, with astrology

and the Chaldean/Quabala interpretations of the Tarot to decode

an individual's temperament and personality, their attitude towards

life, emotional reactions, best career choice, deepest desires, and the

general issue they are meant to deal with in this life. To enjoy a personal

reading with Elizabeth, [email protected] or

303-702-5420 www.ElizabethSummers.com

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O n the eve of each New Year

many of us follow tradi�on and

fall into compiling a well-

inten�oned to-do list: sleep

more, eat less, get some exercise... s�ck to

the exercise—the list can go on. Think

about it though: many of these are ex-

tremely important to our health and well-

being, so why wait un�l the New Year?

Why wait another day, hour, or minute?

Things like low back pain affect almost 80%

of us. It pays to take our resolu�on seri-

ously, whatever the day. Remember, it

starts with you!

My experience has taught me that one

of the biggest oversights with regard to

exercise resolu�ons is failing to recognize

the energy that you carry with you into

this new venture. We all need to be ener-

ge�cally fit as well as physically fit, and to

recognize that these two are in�mately

related. If you think about it, it becomes

obvious. This is what makes you, you!

Whatever your habits, good, bad or

indifferent, you are likely to address these

resolu�ons in the same way that you have

addressed similar pa/erns in the past. This

means that you are likely to find yourself

stuck in a holding pa/ern, physically and

emo�onally.

There are many ways to address these

holding pa/erns and to resolve them suc-

cessfully, with therapies such as: Chiro-

prac�c, Myofascial Release Therapy, Acu-

puncture, or with an Energy Prac��oner —

the list goes on; but, a combina�on of

structural and energe�c therapies usually

works best. My belief though, is that a5er

gaining an awareness of our energe�c

body, we can then successfully address our

physical body.

Life's experiences also create our brac-

ing pa/erns which could have developed

from accidents, surgery, stress, disease,

repe��ve movements, or even something

far less recent--our childhood. You may be

aware of areas in which you hold on to

“stuff”; but on a deeper level, we walk

around with these experiences literally

held within our �ssues, daily reliving

(subconciously) the experiences of the

past. We hold it within our Fascia

(pronounced faa-sha) – this is a connec�ve

web that supports and communicates with

every cell of our body.

How does this relate to exercise?

Holding pa/erns signal the body to

move differently and to create structural

imbalances. You may feel them strongly, or

they may be so subtle that you won't feel a

thing un�l something hurts.

Similar to an automobile system when

the check engine light comes on before

you break down! So it's good to address

those areas of imbalance before they cre-

ate a movement problem.

Beginning a fitness program can be a

daun�ng task even before you get to the

workout itself. There is a lot of infor-

ma�on and there are many 'experts'.

“Keep It Simple,” I say, and within your

comfort zone. Become educated about

what you need and work with a qualified

professional. Look for a trainer who is Na-

�onally Cer�fied through an accredited

board. These professionals should have

your best interests at heart and can walk

you through the process.

A reputable trainer will also take you

step-by-step through an assessment of

your body’s movements, your history, and

help you to either visually or kinesthe�cal-

ly be aware of how your body moves.

Then, comes work to restrengthen your

body to take strain off the joints and regain

symmetry and balance.

Among the many exercises I prescribe

for clients within my Correc�ve Exercise

prac�ce, I believe these three exercises

are good prac�ce, take only a few minutes,

and are worth being part of any regime:

• Walking and siEng tall.

Walk as though you have a string a/ached

to the top of your head. You will find your

abdominals will naturally want to assist.

This is not a forced movement holding you

in a foreign posture, but one that will

strengthen your deep spinal muscles.

• Quadruped.

This exercise works your deep core mus-

cles and helps to func�onally balance your

le5 to right side core muscles.

Come onto the floor on your hands and

knees. Align your hands under your shoul-

ders with elbows facing toward your hips.

Slide your shoulder blades down towards

your back pockets. Align your knees under

your hips. Slowly extend out one leg, and

at the same �me reach the opposite arm

over your head. Your body should not shi5

during this mo�on. Draw both arm and leg

in and repeat on opposite side. Do 12-15

repe��ons each side or un�l fa�gued.

• Front and Side Planks

This exercise strengthens your deep core

muscles for stronger func�onal movement.

Posi�on yourself on your elbows and

your knees (or feet if this is easy for you).

Straighten your spine and hold this posi-

�on for 45-60 seconds. Move to your side,

align your knees, hips and shoulder, plac-

ing your elbow under your shoulder and

hold up your body off the floor li5ing from

your underside. Aim to hold for 45-60 sec-

onds Repeat 1-3 �mes.

As with any exercise, listen to your body

and your intui�on. Stay within your limits

with good func�on and form. Forget “no-

pain, no-gain” — it's wrong, and can be

detrimental to your progress.

Feature—by Gillian Hansen

Your Exercise Resolu�on Starts with You!

Gillian Hansen, owns Fluid Mo�on

MFR. She is a Cer�fied Personal

Trainer accredited through

Na�onal Academy of Sports

Medicine in Correc�onal Exercise.

She is also a LMT specializing in

Myofascial Release Therapy. Gillian

educates people in Correc�ve

movement and is able to address

all areas of the body including our

fascial web to help people move

with more func�on and less pain.

For further informa�on, visit

www.gillianhansen.com or call

913.787.0518 for a consulta�on.

We all need to be energe cally fit as well as physically fit,

and to recognize that these two are in mately related.


A ll of us like, want,

and deserve a

fresh start. And, I

think a New Year is

a good �me for a fresh start.

I’d like to suggest that this

fresh start include a daily

medita�on prac�ce or some

quiet �me each day to simply

reflect upon our lives. Medi-

ta�on is compa�ble with any

faith tradi�on and is a won-

derful way to enhance and deepen your spiritual prac-

�ce.

Many of us have go/en away from our medita�on

prac�ce. Many of us have also succumbed to one or

all of the afflic�ve emo�ons. Maybe we have been

unkind or not controlled our anger. Some�mes it may

seem like we are not making any progress at all. Most

people think of the word “sin” as exclusively a Chris-

�an term. However, the original meaning of the word

“sin” was an archery term that meant, “missing the

mark.” All of us fall short of the mark at some �me.

It is when we realize that we have fallen short that

we have the opportunity to start anew, whether it is

our medita�on prac�ce, spending more �me with our

families, controlling our anger, being more pa�ent, or

whatever it is we need to do.

Some�mes life gives us a fresh start whether we

want one or not. A rela�onship comes to an end or

our job comes to an end. Everything in this phenome-

nal world is impermanent and nothing lasts forever.

We should look upon these situa�ons not as disasters

but as opportuni�es to start again.

What most of us don't realize is that a fresh start is

available to us in every moment. You don’t have to

wait un�l the New Year because a fresh start is availa-

ble to us in every breath. When we breathe in, we are

actually taking in part of the universe into our bodies.

As we breathe out, we are literally breathing out part

of ourselves to the en�re universe. So we are con-

nected not only karmically with everyone in the uni-

verse; but, we are connected on a physical level as

well.

Gandhi once said, "Live your life as if you were to

die tomorrow, but have your visions as if you will live

forever."

How would you live your life differently if you knew

you were going to die next week? Wouldn’t your pri-

ori�es suddenly change? While having a clean house

is nice, it is not as important as some other things. My

guess is that you would want to spend more �me with

your family members, and hopefully spend more �me

doing spiritual prac�ce.

So, if we are going to have a fresh start, I'd like to

suggest a daily medita�on prac�ce. And, as part of

that prac�ce I'd like to suggest we focus on the Four

Great Efforts. These Four Great Efforts were taught by

the Buddha himself. They relate to the concept of

karma in which all ac�ons are classified as either

wholesome or unwholesome. Wholesome, meaning

we help and are of benefit to others; and unwhole-

some, meaning we harm ourselves or others through

body, speech or mind.

THE FOUR GREAT EFFORTS ARE:

1. An effort to diminish the unwholesome mental

states that have already arisen. Maybe you are aware

of anger, greed or jealousy in your mind.

2. To prevent those unwholesome mental states that

have not arisen from arising. Perhaps you don't have

a problem with anger – so be aware of that – and

guard against developing anger and harming others.

3. To strengthen those wholesome mental states that

are already developed. If you are compassionate or

pa�ent, for example, you would con�nue to work to

strengthen them - being even kinder and more com-

passionate.

4. To cul�vate and develop the wholesome states that

have not yet arisen. Again, being aware or mindful of

those good states of mind – such as generosity or pa-

�ence – and trying to cul�vate them.

I am sure many of you are familiar with the won-

der Sufi mys�c, Rumi, who wrote beau�ful love po-

ems to God. I’d like to share with you a wonderful

quote by Rumi who said:

“Come come whoever you are

Wanderer, worshipper, lover of leaving — it doesn't

ma/er.

Ours is not a caravan of despair.

Come, even though you have broken your vow a hun-

dred �mes.

Come. Come again, Come.”

So realize that we have a fresh start available to us

not only now in this New Year but also in every mo-

ment. As Rumi says so eloquently even if you have

broken your vow a hundred �mes – come, come back

to your spiritual prac�ce, whatever prac�ce you en-

gage in.

Come back in this New Year to "awaken your heart"

by avoiding harming others through body, speech or

mind. Come back to being kinder and more compas-

sionate to all beings without dis�nc�on. Come back by

releasing grudges, angers, hurts and past pains. Come

back by forgiving those who have harmed us. Come

back by being a beacon to lead others by example

from darkness to light, from falsehood to truth and

from wrong to right.

I believe that these enlightened quali�es are best

accomplished through the development of a daily

medita�on prac�ce and toward working to achieve

the Four Great Efforts.

Feature—by Lama Chuck Stanford

Fresh Start

Lama Chuck Stanford was ordained a Lama

in 1998. He is founder of the Rime Buddhist

Center and serves as its spiritual and

execu�ve director. Lama Stanford is author

of the book Basics of Buddhism. He is

recipient of the following awards:

—2007 Peace Award presented by the

Crescent Peace Society

—2009 Heroes of Humanity Award

presented by the Art of Living and the

Interna�onal Associa�on for Human Values

—2013 Peace Builder Award presented by

the Global and Mul�cultural Educa�on

Center www.rimecenter.org.

It is when we realize that we have

fallen short that we have the

opportunity to start anew, whether it

is our medita on prac ce, spending

more me with our families,

controlling our anger, being more pa-

ent, or whatever it is we need to do.


D id you know that

88 percent of New

Year’s Resolu�ons

are broken, including the 68

percent who merely resolve

to enjoy life more?

We're trying to ignite our

passions and follow our bliss.

But somewhere along the

line, the fire gets snuffed out

and we're le5 disappointed.

If you have the same resolu-

�ons year a5er year, with no real progress toward them,

take heart. When it comes to s�cking with choices that are

in our best interest, something we're not aware of is hob-

bling nearly all of us. One glance at the sta�s�cs proves the

point:

• 40 percent of execu�ves quit or are fired within 18

months of taking the posi�on.

• 60 percent of execu�ves report they make poor deci-

sions about as o5en as good ones.

• 90 percent of in�mate rela�onships don’t last a life-

�me.

• 61,535 ta/oos were removed in 2009.

You see, every choice has a life of its own. Like your life,

your choices go through an evolu�onary process. So the

sacred invita�on to you is to adjust your tac�cs as your

choice evolves. While your path may have many twists and

turns, the key is to stay focused on the core feelings that

accompany following your bliss, including freedom, love,

fulfillment, inner peace, balance and joy.

Hold �ght to these feelings and let your thinking be flexi-

ble. You’ll find that adap�ng to evolving choices gets easier

as you prac�ce the feeling of going with the flow—growing

your divine ability to create your bliss.

Which tac�cs can you use to flex your thinking and im-

prove your poten�al for making more sa�sfying choices

over the long haul?

In their book, Decisive, Chip and Dan Heath (two of my

favorite thought leaders) pinpoint key moments in your trip

down the decision-making road where the wheels can fall

off without you even knowing it. Here are two biggies that

you're probably not aware of, along with tac�cs for avoiding

them.

1) You define a choice too narrowly, only giving yourself two

choices. For example, when vaca�on �me rolls around,

you’re mulling over whether to visit your rela�ves or go to

the beach. But this limited mindset causes you to overlook

op�ons that might be be/er for you.

What to do about it? Expand your set of choices. Think

broader. Instead of thinking: Should I do this OR that? Ask

yourself: Is there a way I can do this AND that? Go for the

win-win.

Another op�on is to expand the topic to include consid-

ering the best use for your money. For example, is there a

leaky faucet or creaky car that you’ve been ignoring?

2) You use a Pros and Cons list to analyze your op�ons. But

this ever-popular strategy has a catch: you could trick your-

self into thinking you’re being very scien�fic because you’ve

collected lots of data. However, biases in your thinking can

lead you to gather self-serving data. You’ll leap to a quick

judgment about a situa�on, then you’ll only look for infor-

ma�on that supports that aEtude.

You don’t realize you’ve cooked the books. Data in a

spreadsheet isn’t necessarily supreme logic. What’s really

happening is that your brain is following orders dictated by

your emo�ons, giving extra weight to the informa�on that

supports your desires. I’ll admit that I’ve unwiEngly fallen

into this trap many �mes — I was oblivious to my biases.

Also, the hardwiring in your brain seeks instant gra�fica-

�on. If you’re yearning for sand and surf, the non-conscious

part of your brain is wired to jus�fy that vaca�on instead of

considering be/er uses for your money. It’s only the con-

scious part of your brain, which you can control, that has

the ability to choose to delay the payoff.

We honestly do try to choose the op�ons that will be

best for us, for the longest period of �me. But as it turns

out, we are atrocious predictors. We think we know more

than we really do. In recent studies, doctors who felt com-

pletely certain about a diagnosis ended up misdiagnosing

40% of cases. Also, students who felt 99 percent sure of

their predic�ons s�ll missed the mark 27 percent of the

�me.

The point isn’t to make perfect decisions every �me, but

to be aware of the ways your brain is wired to make snap

decisions that feel good now. To make the wisest choice,

take a step back and look at your situa�on from the broad-

est perspec�ve you can muster.

From this wider viewpoint, ques�on all of your assump-

�ons about the current situa�on. Check to see if some emo-

�ons might be geEng more emphasis than is warranted.

Look for more op�ons, weight them from a variety of per-

spec�ves; and a5er your decision, make tweaks when more

data becomes available.

Since the final step in decision-making is living with your

choice, think about how the future might unfold. A5er

you’ve made your choice, keep your eyes peeled for new

informa�on that alters the situa�on. Take advantage of new

opportuni�es that come along that weren’t available to you

at the get-go. There's always a path to bliss. Stay on it and

keep moving. One way or another, you'll get there.

Which decision-making traps flummoxed your progress

toward your bliss in the past, and how can you avoid them

today?

Feature—by Judy Widener

Evolving Bliss

Judy Widener is a Cer�fied Life Coach and

author of Power For A Life�me: Tools You

Customize to Build Your Personal Power Every

Day Of Your Life. Sign up for Discovering Your

Values, a free 5-day e-course at

www.myinnerfron�ers.com. Judy's passion is

assis�ng her clients to discover what is most

important to them, and then to create more

fulfilling lives. She offers a holis�c process of

simple ways to build your personal power and

overcome obstacles to achieving your bliss.

Judy has coached more than 600 people over

the past 14 years. Contact her at 816-616-2593.


Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) You are exploring issues of power, and also vulnerability. Letting go of control to the Universe can bring up painful memories of when parents or authority figures didn’t come through for you. Meditate to forgive those past wounds, so you can be flexible to your soul’s guidance in-stead of rigidly adhering to your in-tellect and will power. As old energy moves up and out, be physically ac-tive, with sports or vigorous yoga.

Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20) Mars is making your feel quite sexy and powerful! Speaking up for your needs in intimate relationships about emotions, money and sexuali-ty will help build trust within part-nerships and self-confidence in you. You may also need to stand up to friends or colleagues who have strong opinions that differ from yours. This doesn’t mean fighting or giving in, but knowing you can hold your own truth and still be loved and appreciated! Aries (March 21 – April 19) January is time to balance career with relationships. You can feel pulled in many directions that all feel important. Meditate to create a list of priorities and let you partner know your numerous duties and plans to carry them out. Also sched-ule time in time with him/her, so s/he feels secure. In this way you won’t feel pulled by your relation-

ship. In fact, that quiet bonding time will empower you for the tasks ahead!

Taurus (April 20 – May 20) Ever heard the saying, “Your body believes every word you say”? Think about how your words and thoughts impact your physical health. For instance, “I can’t stand that”, can lead to knee problems. Or “I’m tired of this situation”, can bring on fa-tigue. Be alert to the messages you send your body and replace them with empowering ideas! Also, is it possible to start a yoga, meditation or stress reduction group at work?

Gemini (May 21 – June 20) Start the New Year by releasing re-sentments that cause lack of trust. The Universe wants to bring you relationships that are deep and true, but it can’t if you’re blocking your heart with old hurts and fears. Medi-tate to connect with forgiveness en-ergy that will unburden you and put you in the flow of divine abundance with love and money!

Cancer (June 21 – July 22) It’s an ongoing effort to release childhood/family “stuff” that bogs down your current relationships! Meditate with your partner to be in the present moment together. As-sure him/her that you’re working to heal old emotional wounds. Part-nered or not, go through drawers, closets, basement, attic, or garage

and get rid of junk! This type of 3rd dimensional cleaning will also clean your heart!

Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22) You don’t like to show people your vulnerable side. As a Leo, you prefer to meet life with all your strengths, as the fierce and lovely lion! But in-ner turmoil can take its toll on your mind and body. Open up to your spiritual guides -- whether a trusted friend/mentor, healer or angel pres-ence – and allow your wounds to be exposed, cleaned and healed. You will feel serene and will shimmer with vibrant health once again!

Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22) You are so self-critical, and that af-fects your relationships. The Uni-verse is challenging you to improve your self worth by becoming aware of the negative messages you con-stantly run through your head. Write down your yucky thoughts as they come up this month. Then burn the list!! Your insights and healing make it easier to bring your full, au-thentic self to people for more ful-filling bonds!

Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22) You aren’t often defensive, but you can be passive-aggressive. Powerful Mars is in your sign, challenging you to draw healthy boundaries in areas of family, friends and money issues. Be clear about your needs, and about what doesn’t work for you an-ymore. This will make you more “real” and actually improve relation-ships, since you’re no longer sim-mering beneath your surface. Try intense yoga classes or vigorous workouts to release tension.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) Your mind is filled with landmines this month! Be wary about sudden conclusions. Your subconscious is triggered by people around you, but they are only acting as agents to shed light on deeper issues. Medi-

tate to become centered. Journal your feelings. Write until you get past the surface and see what the Universe is revealing. Free yourself from entire patterns of unhappiness rather than be stuck on one instance that is only an example of the pat-tern!

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) It’s important to surround yourself with likeminded people. It is ex-hausting to hide your authentic self! Meditate on acquaintances and see which ones actually resonate with your spirituality and your truth. Also look at your activities and see if they feel your soul. Examine goals and be sure they’re a path that leads to ful-fillment. Make the changes you need to make if things are out of align-ment!

Aluna Michaels is a second-generation astrologer and Soul

Evolutionist practitioner. She also holds a Masters in Spiritual Coun-seling and has been teaching and consulting for more than two dec-

ades. Her book “Spiritual Gifts of the 12 Astrological Signs” is now on Am-azon in Kindle version. Ms. Michaels is available for appointments in her

home or by phone. Call (248) 583-1663 or visit www.alunamichaels.com

Spiritual Horoscope—by Aluna Michaels

January 2014

Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) Happy birthday Capricorn! This is a powerful time for expressing your dreams. Meditate to visualize what you want to achieve this year. Then also look within to see what could be blocking your ability to receive. You can be your own worst critic, so this inner work will help you let go of self-sabotage and make dreams reality!


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JANUARY 5, 18 & 26

HOLOS UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SEMI-

NARY OPEN HOUSE TELEPHONE CON-

FERENCE

A review of HU's Certificate, Masters,

Doctoral and Post-Doctoral pro-

grams. 1/5: 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. CT. 1/18:

11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CT. 1/26: 3:30

– 5:00 p.m. To reserve a space on the

call: http://holosuniversity.org/open-

house-schedule.html. Questions: 888-

272-6109, Option 1.

JANUARY 8

OPEN HOUSE & ARTIST’S RECEPTION

View cover artist Karen Folgarelli’s artwork. 6-8 p.m.Evolving Magazine

Conscious Living Center, 6115 Nie-

man, Shawnee

[email protected]

JANUARY 9

LOVE YOURSELF TO HEALTH

Transform your relationship with your

body with holistic tools and Love. Join

us Thursday evenings for a ground-

breaking approach to health and

weight management. Details & regis-

ter: Meetup.com /

KayaHewitt.com / 816-217-3359

JANUARY 11

DIVINEU PRESENTS, A NEW YEAR, A

NEW YOU

Manifest your hopes and dreams by

learning to live a guided life. 6:30-9

p.m.This class is FREE!!! EMCLC: 6115

Nieman, Shawnee.

[email protected]

JANUARY 14

WISHCRAFT STUDY

Are you ready to manifest the power

of intention and action? Discover

what you want and implement steps

to achieve it. Learn to clearly define

your heart's desires, and then take

concrete steps to reach these goals.

Based on Barbara Sher's "Wishcraft", the book is online for free at

www.wishcraft.com. Read chapters 1

and 2 before the first class. Five Tues-

days, starting January 14. $125

7-9 p.m. EMCLC: 6115 Nieman, Shaw-

nee , KS [email protected]

CORE STAR ENERGY HEALING CLINIC

7:15 p.m. $20 Experience the benefits

of energy healing. 6045 Martway,

Suite 104, Mission, KS Reservations

913-831-4422

www.CoreStarEnergyHealing.com

CELESTIAL TIMINGS RESONANCE RE-

PATTERNING® TELE-SESSION

7-9 p.m. Align with the key celestial

event chosen monthly. Flow with the

energies of the Universe. $16. Teri

Higbee: 913-219-6788 or

www.lovewisdomwellness.com/

RR_proxy.htm.

JANUARY 15

OPEN INTUITIVE CIRCLE

with Angela Holmes of Healing Points

located within Evolving Magazine

Conscious Living Center. 6:30-8pm

Space is limited to 6 please call to

reserve a spot 913-579-

5949. $15/10min.

JANUARY 16

RADIANT RELEASE ~ LOSE WEIGHT

FROM THE INSIDE--OUT!

12-week tele-series using Resonance

Repatterning® to discover underlying

patterns with weight issues. Teri Higbee 913-219-6788 or

www.LoveWisdomWellness.com/

RR_Speciality.htm.

THE BUSINESS SIDE OF WRITING

Join us for five weeks of interactive

learning and get the skill sets to work

as a freelance writer. Jill Dutton has

more than 20 years experience as a freelance writer and provides the

advice, support and encouragement

necessary to get (and keep) free-

lance work. Five Thursdays from 6-8

p.m., starting January 16. Reserve

space early as space is limited. $72

for five weeks. , Evolving Magazine

Conscious Living Center,

6115 Nieman, Shawnee,

[email protected]

JANUARY 17

KC MASTERMIND GROUP

Noon—1:30 p.m. at EMCLC, 6115 Nie-

man, Shawnee $10jill@evolvingmag-

azine.com for info.

MINDFUL EATING, MOVEMENT AND

MEDITATION

Stop dieting! Learn how to be kind

and gentle to you. 6.00 - 8.30 $20

EMCLC: 6115 Nieman, Shawnee

Elmari, 816 536 0024

JANUARY 18

PRS PREDICTIONS PROGRAM

Join us for our PRS Predictions Pro-

gram! 7:30 p.m. at Westwood Com-

munity Center, 4700 Rainbow Blvd.

Westwood, KS. More info:

www.prskc.org.

A DAY OF MINDFULNESS WITH MI-

CHAEL CIBORSKI

With former Plum Village monk and

close associate of Thich Nhat Hanh.

10:30 am - 4:30 pm, Unity Temple on

the Plaza, Classroom C, $90 - $35 slid-

ing scale plus donation for Br. Mi-chael. Reserve your space at mind-

fulnesskc.org.

AKASHIC RECORDS MEET-UP

Join us as we open our Akashic Rec-

ords, to explore trusting our truth, and

how to best live our truth in the world.

10-11 a.m., (love offering) EMCLC

6115 Nieman Road, Shawnee, KS

RSVP to host: Stephanie Forcier, 816-

260-2438 stepha-

[email protected]

AKASHIC RECORD SESSIONS

Treat yourself to a personal Akashic Records Session with Stephanie For-

cier and connect to the path of your

inner wisdom. 11:30 a.m. -2:00 p.m.

(discounted rates) EMCLC, 6115 Nie-

man Road, Shawnee, KS

www.InnerWisdomEvolution.com Call

Stephanie for appt: 816-260-2438

JANUARY 18 & 19

REIKI I & REIKI II CLASSES & ATTUNE-

MENTS

By Emily Foster, Reiki Master/Teacher,

at Connie Crash’s in Shawnee, 10

a.m. – 5 p.m. Reiki I Saturday: $125.

Reiki II Sunday: $150. Both classes:

$250. Register: [email protected] or

913.669.2026.

JANUARY 19

YOUR SOUL MUSIC WITH JOSEPH

WARD

Meditate as Joseph channels the

music of the group, then gives mes-

sages and music for each person. Reservations required. $20, 4-6 p.m.

at Aquarius,

www.aquariusbooks.com, 816-931-

6303.

ANNUAL PREDICTIONS PANEL

Psychics and astrologers give their

predictions for the new

year. Donations accepted. 7-9 p.m. at Aquarius,

www.aquariusbooks.com, 816-931-

6303.

JANUARY 20

RADIANT PROSPERITY ~ UNLOCK THE

MYSTERY OF MONEY TELE-SERIES!

6-session tele-series using Resonance

Repatterning® to create a healthy new relationship with your finances.

Teri Higbee 913-219-6788 or

www.LoveWisdomWellness.com/

RR_Speciality.htm.

JANUARY 21

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


JANUARY 22 OR 31

PALMISTRY EXPLORATION

It's a new year! Tired of feeling stuck?

This informative and fun class

will teach you the language that the

lines on our hands reveal about our

desires, the way we think and love or

what professions would best serve our

spirit. Includes handouts, hot coffee/

tea and laughter. 6-8:30 pm invest-

ment EMCLC: 6115 Nieman, Shaw-nee. $25.00 mysticafter-

[email protected] Sandy Jorgensen

913-626-4554

JANUARY 23

CPR & FIRST AID

8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at WellSpring

School of Allied Health, $136. Regis-

ter: Shelly Welch at 816-437-7472. www.wellspring.edu.

JANUARY 24 & 25

AWAKENING THE SOUL MYSTIC FAIR

Readers of various modalities provid-

ing answers and insights. No admis-

sion fee; each reader charges sepa-

rately. Friday 5 – 9 p.m., Saturday 11

am – 7 p.m. at Mark Blanchard’s Yo-

ga, Ranch Mart Shopping Center,

3665 West 95th St. in OP.

www.markskcyoga.net;

913.901.8970.

Events


AKASHIC RECORD SESSIONS AT THE

AWAKENED SOUL MYSTIC FAIR

Deepen your connection to your soul

with a unique and powerful Akashic

Record or Angel Intuitive session. Fri. 5-

9, Sat. 11-8 (discounted rates) Mark

Blanchard’s Power Yoga, OP, KS For

appt, call Stephanie at 816-260-2438

or email, stepha-

[email protected]

JANUARY 25

WALK IN ENERGY SESSIONS OR INTUI-

TIVE READINGS/COACHING

10am-2pm at Healing Points located

within Evolving Magazine Conscious

Living Center. $20/20min. 10am-

2pm Angela Holmes 913-579-5949 an-

[email protected]

MUSIC OF THE SPHERES

Guided meditation and therapeutic

concert. Journey through the Chakra

Energy Castles of the inner self ac-

companied by the etheric sounds of

crystal and Tibetan bowls, tuning forks

and chimes. $20 in advance; $25 at

the door.5 p.m. EMCLC: 6115 Nieman,

Shawnee. [email protected]

JANUARY 25-26

REIKI I PLUS-PERSONAL LIFE-FORCE

AND UNIVERSAL SUPPORT

Reiki I attunement PLUS learn to navi-

gate your energy body, identify imbal-

ances and access your internal healer

to balance and harmonize your ener-

gy field. Radiantly “show up” in your

life. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $325, Reiki manual

included. Email or call for flyer/ regis-

ter. Sacred Journey Healing-Ginny

Farney in Prairie Village: 913-961-3796,

[email protected].

WEST COAST MASSAGE TECHNIQUES

Sat. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m. – 1

p.m. $204, for massage therapists only,

at WellSpring School. Register: Shelly

Welch at 816-437-7472.

www.wellspring.edu.

JANUARY 28

FREE FITNESS CONSULTATION

6 – 8:00 p.m. at WellSpring School of

Allied Health on Ward Parkway. Lim-

ited to 20 people; contact Tracy Moeller: 816-437-7523.

www.wellspring.edu.

JANUARY 29

OPEN INTUITIVE CIRCLE

with Angela Holmes of Healing Points

located within Evolving Magazine

Conscious Living Center. 6:30-

8pm Space is limited to 6 please call

to reserve a spot 913-579-

5949. $15/10min.

FEBRUARY 1

HEALTHSPAN’S HEALTHY HEART & BRAIN

OPEN HOUSE

1900 W 75th St, STE 250, 75th ST & State

Line Rd, 10 am – 1 pm. Learn about

our Beyond Cholesterol Cardiovascu-

lar Disease Prevention & Rever-

sal program and ou Sound Mind Alz-

heimer’s & Other Brain Disease Pre-

vention programs, Brain and Heart

Healthy Food Demos and Free Body

Composition Analysis. Register at

HealthSpanKC.com.

FEBRUARY 7 - 8

THE AWAKENING COURSE

This transformational weekend will cre-

ate a powerful shift in your personal

healing and spiritual awakening.

Change your relationships, health,

prosperity, peace & joy. Early Bird reg-

istration ends Feb

1! Meetup.com / KayaHewitt.com /

816-217-3359 FEBRUARY 8

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


FEBRUARY 21

SACRED SOUND HEALING CONCERT

WITH PARADISO AND RASAMAYI

Internationally renowned sound heal-

ers and award-winning musicians in a

special, live program. Experience the

world’s largest crystal didgeridoo, al-

chemy singing bowls, gongs and

chanting in a sound healing concert

for everyone. 7:00PM Presented by the Cornerstone Foundation and

Evolving Magazine at Unity Temple on the Plaza, 707 W. 47th Street, Kansas

City, MO 64112. Tickets: $20 Advance/

$25 at the Door. Available online at

CornerstoneFoundation.com, by

phone (816) 561-4466 or at Unity Tem-

ple

FEBRUARY 21 - 23

THE FOUR PURPOSES OF LIFE WITH DAN

MILLMAN

Small-group interaction and partner

dialogues to provide a map of your

journey and crystallize a new sense of

meaning and direction in everyday

life. Unity Village, MO. For more infor-

mation awakenwholelifecenter.com,

855-364-2022.

MARCH 13 - 16

THE BLOSSOMING OF AWARENESS WITH

DON MIGUEL RUIZ, JR.

Blossom into the awareness that you

have made agreements about how

you choose to live your life and what

your personal truths are. Unity Village,

MO. For more information awaken-

wholelifecenter.com, 855-364-2022.

MARCH 27 - 30

SOUL RADIANCE WITH SARAH MCLEAN

A nourishing weekend retreat de-

signed to help you reconnect to your

soul-center cultivating more self-love,

confidence, inner peace and creativi-

ty. Unity Village, MO. For more infor-

mation awakenwholelifecenter.com,

855-364-2022.

ONGOING

MEDITATION & BLESSINGS

Join us Fridays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. for a

chakra balancing mediation

and elevate your vibration with the

Oneness Blessing. Last Friday of the

month is family night! Love offer-

ing. Meetup.com /

KayaHewitt.com / 816-217-3359

YOGA TUESDAYS AT CRESCENT

SPRINGS

Tuesdays, 6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. $66/ 6

sessions or $13 drop-in. Matts, etc pro-

vided. Renew your body, mind and

spirit! 913-341-2044 Cres-

centSprings.net

FIRST FRIDAYS

HIGHER SELF ALIGNMENT TEMPLE

“OmniDimensional Transformational

Cellular group session.” Remember, It

Is Time… 6:30pm, $15, Crescent

Springs, CrescentSprings.net 913-341-2044

SECOND FRIDAYS: THE STONE TEMPLE

6:30 p.m. $15 OmniDimensional Trans-

formational group process utilizing

stones, music & energywork.

Crescent Springs, CrescentSprings.net

913-341-2044

KANSAS CITY MEDITATION GROUP

Join us for meditation, chanting and

inspirational readings from Parama-

hansa 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 Kan-

sas 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. Do-

nation basis. Contact John Hoefer at

816-718-6358 for details.

www.KansasCityHealingProject.org

HOLOS ON WEDNESDAYS (HOW)

TELEPHONE CONFERENCE

A weekly tea or coffee in CyberSpace

with Bob Nunley, Holos University Di-

rector of Admissions, 4-5 pm. Call: 213-

342-3070, Code 689 2398. Call 20

minutes early for internet hookup.

ALMOST YOGA FOR THE STIFF AND

INFLEXIBLE

Wednesdays 6-7:30 p.m. with Jocelyn.

$10 a class or 5 for $40 at the Village

Wellness Connection, 226 US 69 Hwy,

Claycomo, 816.803-8056, www.V-

WellnessConnection.com.

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION GROUP

Mondays 7-8 p.m. with Alex, $10, at

the Village Wellness Connection, 226

US 69 Hwy, Claycomo, 816-719-1572,

www.V-WellnessConnection.com.

ALMOST CIRCUIT TRAINING

Mondays 9-10 a.m. Core strength, bal-

ance and low impact cardio, $10, at

the Village Wellness Connection, 226

US 69 Hwy, Claycomo, 816-719-1572,

www.V-WellnessConnection.com.

NORTHLAND ENERGY CIRCLE

3rd Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. Share energy

modalities at the Village Wellness

Connection, 226 69 Hwy, Claycomo. Teri Higbee: 913-219-6788 or

[email protected].

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