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8—PATHWAYS—Winter–19-20 TO YOUR HEALTH Your Health in Winter: The Five Element Theory & the Season of Being Still

BY HELENA AMOS, M.AC., L.AC., For example, if cortisol is produced at EURO. PHYSICIAN night, rather than in the morning, this can create insomnia since the body lit- The temperatures are dropping and erally cannot shut off cortisol produc- the days are darkening—signals that tion. winter is coming soon. We are using the Here are some common causes of seasons to continue exploring the Five adrenal fatigue: Element Theory of acupuncture, which maps how each element corresponds • Poor diet to an internal organ system, and each • Lack of sleep organ system is associated with spe- • Working too hard cific emotions and physical conditions. • Emotional trauma By giving you a brief overview of the • Lack of (or too much) exercise physical and psychological conditions • Mold exposure & imbalances that can occur (and how • Gastrointestinal issues to spot the indicators on your face), and reviewing what East-West treatment Signs of adrenal fatigue include low approaches can be used for healing, energy, mood swings, weight gain, you’ll have a better understanding how depression, anxiety, brain fog, muscle this theory supports your health and heaviness and aches, and dull head- how to prevent conditions most likely aches. If you experience any of these to arise in each particular season. The symptoms chronically, an adrenal fa- season for discussion now is winter. tigue test can be used to explore causal- ity. Additionally recommended testing Winter: The Season of Being Still can check for any food or environmen- In The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of In- tal sensitivities such as mold, candida, ternal Medicine, an ancient text consid- dairy, gluten, pollen and other pos- ered by many to be the highest author- sibilities that can draw down adrenal ity on Traditional Chinese Medicine function. Further options available to (TCM), it is mentioned that all deep diagnose adrenal fatigue include mi- energy, so called yin reserves, must be cro-nutrient testing, other hormonal re-established within you; winter is glands tests, and GI tests. made for this time. The earth lies fal- bladder as well as the ancillary systems • Feeling overwhelmed and depleted Keeping the adrenal glands bal- low in winter. Nature appears frozen in along the meridians. These include: • Social withdrawal and isolation anced can prevent many of the prob- place, as it has completed its fall retreat. lems listed here. Balancing adrenals During this time of profound stillness • Kidney and/or bladder stones Facial Signs of Kidney and Bladder also helps the functioning of other hor- and natural dormancy, winter calls us • Urinary tract disorders Deficiency mones such as testosterone, estrogen, to look inward, to reflect deeply. The • Adrenal fatigue Initial indicators of problems in progesterone and sometimes the thy- atmosphere of the season begs that we • Lumbar back and neck pain the kidneys and bladder can often be roid gland. Once testing has identified preserve and eventually replenish our • Tinnitus and hearing problems seen on your face. Because the kidney the issue(s), you can treat the condition energy. • Occipital headaches meridian is water element related, it in a number of ways: In the Five Element Theory, winter is • Teeth, bone and bone marrow disor- manages fluids in the body. Signs of associated with the Water element. The ders changes in your body’s fluids—dehy- • Establish an individual protocol of urinary bladder and the kidneys are the • Arthritis and connective tissue disor- dration, water retention, and/or oede- anti-stress supplements, adaptogens two meridian organ systems related to ders ma (excessive fluid retention)—show and nutrients chosen specifically for the water element in this season. The • Hair loss on the face in the form of under-eye your condition bladder meridian runs through the • Immune system disorders bags, dark circles, puffiness, and /or • Use acupuncture, craniosacral zero whole body, twice along the back as • Poor libido and fertility issues inflammation/puffiness around the balancing, electroacupuncture and well as the neck and back of the legs. In • Hypertension eye brow ridge. Additionally, sparse more to treat any presenting anxiety, TCM, the bladder meridian has extend- • Chronic fatigue syndrome and lightened eyebrows often indicate depression, headache or (back) pain ed functions including not only urine endocrine disorders associated with • Provide advice on lifestyle adjust- storage and production, but also associ- Given that winter calls for energy the adrenal glands or thyroid. Finally, ments related to diet, sleep, breathing ated with pain along the meridian like withdrawal and inward-looking re- pale ears can indicate nutritional insuf- and meditation. back, neck and leg pain. The emotion flection, it should come as no surprise ficiency and absorption issues. associated with the bladder meridian there are both positive and unbalanced Low Back Pain is being overwhelmed and having un- psycho-emotional aspects in this sea- Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome Low back pain occurs in approxi- clear boundaries. son. The affirmative emotions include: While there are many conditions mately 80% of the US population at The kidney meridian begins under associated with kidney and bladder some time in their lives. It is the largest the little toe, rises up along the in- • Contemplation meridians, one of the most common is complaint brought to acupuncturists ner aspect of the leg, along the base • Wisdom Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome. The adre- for their services. As mentioned previ- of the spine, and ascends to the upper • Self-understanding and preservation nal glands are two small glands atop ously, there are several back acupunc- chest area. Like the bladder meridian, • Clear perceptions each kidney. They produce and control ture points associated with bladder the kidney meridian is much more • Empowerment cortisol, the stress hormone. Cortisol is and kidney meridians, so imbalances than only the function of the kidneys. • Intelligence designed to increase in a fight or flight in either of these areas often result in Branches of that meridian go into the situation and decrease in amount once back pain. heart, pericardium, chest, joints, lungs The unbalanced emotional attri- you are relaxed. This is how it functions Fortunately, there are several effec- and throat. Often disorders of those or- butes are: in a healthy body. However, adrenal tive treatment methods to assist with gans are related to it. The emotion con- fatigue comes from the chronic stress pain management and relief. Here is nected to the kidney meridian is fear, • Depression and anxiety that results when your mind and/or just a brief look at what’s available, anxiety or depression. • Fear and insecurity body pushes too hard and exhausts but consult your holistic health practi- Conditions linked to the water ele- • Loneliness the adrenals. As a consequence, corti- tioner and/or acupuncturist for more ment during the winter season natural- • Non-rational obsessive thinking sol production happens at inappropri- information: ly affect the health of the kidneys and and paranoia ate times and at inappropriate levels. continued on page 55

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10—PATHWAYS—Winter–19-20 THE HERB CORNER Herbs For Anxiety

BY TOM WOLFE This gorgeous vine is best known for its role in brewing beer, but hops is a One of the greatest obstacles hindering powerful herb for the nervous system this spiritual preparation of the aspirant is too. It’s great for pain, anxiety, sleep- worry. When, with supreme effort, this ob- lessness, and upset stomachs. This stacle of worry is overcome, a way is paved plant can be strong, and isn’t usually for the cultivation of the divine attributes recommended for children, but for that constitute the spiritual preparation of adults it can be great help when noth- the disciple. ing else seems to do. It is often added Meher Baba, Discourses. 7th edition, to pain remedies and sleep formulas to p. 114. enhance the activity of other herbs.

And Elohim said, “Behold, I have given California Poppy, Eschscholzia cali- you all herbage yielding seed that is on the fornia face of the entire Earth, and every tree that Nervine, sedative, antispasmodic, has seed yielding fruit; it shall be yours for analgesic food. And to every beast of the Earth, to ev- Used for nervous tension, anxiety, in- ery bird of the sky, and to everything that somnia, pain moves on the Earth, within which there is The leaf and flower of the California a living soul, every green herb is for food”. poppy are used medicinally for anxi- Genesis I:29 ety, chronic stress, and pain. Its relaxing effects can be helpful when stress Anxiety is part of life in our modern is agitating the heart. For panic symp- world. So when Meher Baba says it toms and migraine headaches, when takes a “supreme effort” not to worry, speed of absorption is important, this each day and week (especially in this plant can be taken in tincture form. election year) that passes seems to bear Mild dosages used as needed are usu- this out. We live in troubling times, be- ally preferable to tonic use, and it is ing chronically over-stimulated, and best not to mix this herb with alcohol very few of us getting enough sleep. or other sedative herbs. The California The herbal and life suggestions here poppy’s effects are similar to the pain are meant for helping with everyday and stress relieving poppy of the east, stress and anxiety, the feeling of being but it is not addictive or disorienting. overworked, overwhelmed, frazzled, and exhausted. These herbs are sooth- Passionflower,Passiflora incarnata ing to the nervous system, nourishing, Passionflower is one of the best, and I and calming. There is a way out of the am going to get a bit more scientific for cycle of stress and worry and herbs are this plant, which is a nervine, sedative, arguably our best ally in fighting every and sleep aid. day stress. The first page of the Bible Used to treat insomnia, chronic asks a simple question “Who should anxiety, nervousness, restlessness, and use herbs?” and the answer is pretty tea daily. You will usually feel some ef- aromatic root of this plant is the part headache obvious: everyone! The answer to the fect within the first day, but some can used for its medicinal value. Some say A traditional remedy backed up by question posed in the 29th verse of Gen- take a few weeks to do their best for it smells like dirty socks, but it’s easy good modern research is Passiflora in- esis is “every beast of the earth, and you. Be patient. to get used to its earthy taste when you carnata, or passionflower. This beau- everything that moves on the earth, Herbs are amazing, but not mira- find out how well it works for stress, tiful tropical vine has a rich tradition every being that has a living soul, ev- cle workers if you’re not addressing anxiety, poor sleep, and the aches and of use as an anxiolytic and mild seda- ery green herb is for food.” Friends, the lifestyle issues that contribute to pains that can result. This wonderful tive, and is listed in one classic eclectic this is by no means a comprehensive chronic stress and anxiety. Consider herb can be taken just before bed to en- material medica (Ellingwood & Lloyd, list, but it is a great start to let your the following: courage deep, restful sleep, or in small 1919) under “agents promoting sleep” physical body know you care and that quantities during the day for anxiety where it is associated with the specific the stress is being addressed and not • The average adult requires an aver- and muscle pain. It’s also helpful for symptoms of “wakefulness, disturbed denied or ignored. Nature provides age of 7-9 hours of sleep every day. the achiness and moodiness associated sleep from mental worry” (p. 107). Fel- many wonderful options for support This is best if it is at the same time ev- with pre-menstrual tension and peri- ter (1922) listed among the specific in- and encouragement. ery day. menopause. dications for Passiflora “insomnia from If you have been diagnosed with worry or overwork” (p. 515). Passion- chronic anxiety disorder or depres- • Meals should be nourishing, eaten in Skullcap, Scutellaria lateriflora flower can be employed in a tea along sion, if you are living with mental ill- a peaceful setting, and enjoyable. Nervine, sedative, antispasmodic with other herbs that promote relax- ness, PTSD, or the after-effects of trau- Used to treat nervousness, sleepless- ation and provide support for needed ma, these herbs may not be the right • Exercise, meditation, hobbies, and ness, headaches, pre-menstrual tension processes. For example: chamomile ones for you. Try talking with a clinical community activities are all incredibly Skullcap is an unassuming little can be added for associated indiges- herbalist for more information. If you helpful for reducing anxiety and stress. green plant with pretty purple flow- tion and, if there are heart problems are currently taking medication or are Try to make time for these things in ers and lots of great benefits. It can be associated, hawthorn and linden can in a doctor’s care for these or other your life. You are worth it. taken daily and for long term, helping be nice additions to the tea blend as health conditions, please consult a to ease stress, nervousness, poor sleep, well. Taste is important here because health care practitioner and your own Okay, here are the herbs! and PMT. It is especially good for head- we want this to be a pleasant relaxing common sense before changing your aches due to stress and muscle tension, ritual, not a chore! regimen. Valerian, Valeriana officinalis and can be taken for the chronic neck The majority of these herbs are ton- Nervine, sedative, antispasmodic, and shoulder pain due to working on a While no clinical trials in humans ics, and should be taken daily for op- Used for sleeplessness, muscle pain computer. It blends well with St. John’s were found, the scientific literature timum effect. They can be taken in and cramping, digestive discomfort, Wort for headaches and nerves. reviewed does support the use of Pas- capsule, tincture, powder, or tea. The nervousness and anxiety siflora in anxiety and insomnia. Trials average dose for a tonic herb is 400- *can be stimulating for some individu- Hops, Humulus lupulus testing passionflower extracts on rats 500mg twice daily (of a non-standard- als Nervine, sedative have demonstrated anti-anxiety ef- ized herbal powder, tablet or capsule), Valerian is probably the best known Used for insomnia, nervous tension, fects (Dhawan, Kumar, Sharma, 2001 3-5ml of tincture, or 4 cups of (strong) North American herb for sleep. The restlessness, headache, indigestion continued on page 53 continued on page 48 PATHWAYS—Winter 19–20—11 You asked… and we heard you! formats PMTI’s acclaimed program is now available in 9-month and 18-month Same great program — Same amazing experience — Same low price!

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12—PATHWAYS—Winter–19-20 MIND • BODY • SPIRIT

The Science of Mindfulness

BY PATRICIA ULLMAN mind and body and through all living things. It’s the basis of the entire spec- We’re in the middle of a paradigm trum of life, including thoughts and shift in the way meditation is viewed emotions, and its balance or imbalance in the west, and we have our medi- is inseparable from our emotional and tator-scientists to thank for it. These physical health. In many eastern lan- intelligent people who experienced guages, there is one word for mind and the benefits of meditation themselves heart, or mind/heart, pointing to an began testing it in controlled environ- integration of intellect and feeling/ex- ments and finding ways to measure its perience. My Tibetan Buddhist teach- effects. The results have been instru- ers would naturally gesture to the cen- mental in validating ages-old teach- ter of their chests when talking about ings and creating a modern context mind. In this world view, the mind is and language for this way of working much more than the physical brain, with our minds. instead it encompasses the whole uni- But not even thirty years ago, scien- verse of our experience, and it is incor- tists and meditators regarded each oth- rect to reduce life to measurable physi- er with skepticism bordering on dis- cal matter. dain. From a western scientific point One of the most important pioneers of view, meditation was “eastern.” Its in bridging this conceptual and cultur- roots were religious, and its reported, al gap is Jon Kabat-Zinn, a molecular subjective effects were not measurable biologist who created the Stress Reduc- and were therefore considered unreli- tion Clinic and the Center for Mindful- able at best, since western science is ness in Medicine, Health Care, and based on objective, reproducible data. Society at the University of Massachu- The overall institutional view was that setts Medical School. Dr. Kabat-Zinn’s meditation is a placebo and that medi- seminal book, Full Catastrophe Living tators are gullible followers of charis- (first published in 1990, revised 2013) matic charlatans. is a brilliant and essential textbook for Meditators, on the other hand, were today’s mindfulness meditation teach- usually people who were open to the ers and practitioners. The crux of why idea that there was more to human ex- Kabat-Zinn’s work is so important is perience than what could be measured that he is genuinely experienced in with current available tools. They also both meditation and science, so he un- tended to be people who were dissatis- derstands the experiential, humanly fied with the status quo and were open spiritual aspects of meditation and to experimentation. Many of them isn’t afraid to talk about them. He is were, indeed, gullible followers of respected and credible in both worlds. charismatic charlatans. But there were also many genuine teachers arriving Here is an example of how he explains in the west for the first time, and the the effect of mindfulness meditation: 1970’s and 80’s brought a flourishing of eastern traditions to Europe and North Cultivating mindfulness can lead to America. In addition to meditation the discovery of deep realms of well-being, teachers, there were experts in prac- calmness, clarity, and insight within your- tices like yoga, acupuncture, ikebana, self. It is as if you were to come upon a feng shui, various martial arts, and new territory, previously unknown to you many other ancient eastern disciplines. or only vaguely suspected, which contains The problem was that meditation a veritable wellspring of positive energy didn’t fit into our western medical tra- for self-understanding and healing. More- dition, which focuses on treating the over, it is easy to familiarize yourself with outer, physical body: bones, organs, this territory and learn to inhabit it more and other biological systems. It is an al- frequently. The path to it in any moment lopathic system, using drugs and sur- lies no further than your own body and gery to combat injuries and diseases of mind and your own breathing. This do- the physical body. The mind and body main of pure being, of wakefulness, is al- are regarded as separate, whereas the ways accessible to you. It is always here, eastern medical system relies more independent of your problems. Whether strongly on what’s called the subtle you are facing heart disease or cancer or www.momsorganicmarket.com energy, or chi, that flows through both continued on page 15

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The Science of Mindfulness Mind and Life Conference was held plative practices and introspective methods because it’s the repetitive behavior re- ...continued from page 13 in Daramsala, India in 1987, and it could, and should, be used as equal instru- peatedly bringing your attention back became the seed for a transformative ments of investigation — instruments that to a specific focus that so powerfully pain or just a very stressful life, its energies inter-disciplinary, cross-cultural dia- would not only make science itself more affects the structure of the brain. Ina can be of great value to you. (Full Catas- logue that has inspired more than two humane but also ensure its conclusions wonderful TED talk you can find on trophe Living (2013), p. lxi) dozen subsequent conferences and were far-reaching. The Mind & Life Insti- YouTube, Lazar concludes by saying, Although Kabat-Zinn studied medi- countless books, papers, and related tute was formed to bridge this divide and “So the idea I’d like to share with you tation with several Buddhist teachers, dialogues. The Mind & Life Institute advance progress in human well-being. today is that meditation can literally his interest has always been more fo- was founded in 1991 to provide a con- change your brain.” cused on understanding and applying text within which scholars and scien- ~Dr. Sara Lazar reluctantly started What she found in this and other those principles in a western secular tists from different disciplines around practicing yoga and meditation when studies is that meditators have more context. In 1979 he founded the Stress the world can incorporate contempla- she was having trouble recovering gray matter in their pre-frontal cortex, Reduction Clinic at the University of tive practices into various fields of from a running injury. She was only specifically in the areas responsible for Massachusetts Medical School, where study. Mind & Life unifies and cata- interested in healing her physical inju- memory and decision-making. One es- he adapted the Buddhist teachings on lyzes this community by funding re- ries, so after a couple of weeks of yoga pecially striking finding was that the mindfulness and developed the Stress search projects and think tanks, and by classes, she was surprised to find her- brains of 50-year-old meditators had Reduction and Relaxation Program, an convening academic conferences and self feeling calmer, better able to han- the same amount of gray matter in eight-week course that later came to dialogues with the Dalai Lama. This is dle difficult situations, and more open- these areas as in 25-year-olds, unlike be well-known as Mindfulness-Based how the Mind & Life Institute website hearted and able to see things from the brains of non-meditators whose Stress Reduction (MBSR). One of the describes its mission: another person’s point of view. She brains naturally lose mass over time. important practices he developed is Mind & Life emerged in 1987 from a was so interested in what was causing A related study at UCLA found simi- called the Body Scan(see below). Dr. meeting of three visionaries: Tenzin Gyat- this unexpected shift that she switched lar significant differences between the Kabat-Zinn continues to be a leading so, the 14th Dalai Lama — the spiritual disciplines from microbiology to neu- brains of meditators and non-medita- teacher and voice in the mindfulness leader of the Tibetan people and a global roscience research and began studying tors. In this UCLA study, the brains of movement. advocate for compassion; Adam Engle, a changes in the brain caused by medita- long-term meditators were found to be Interest in the interface between sci- lawyer and entrepreneur; and Francisco tion. This concept is called neuroplasti- 7.5 years younger at age 50, on average, ence and Buddhism was given a more Varela, a neuroscientist. While the trio city, the ability of our brains to change than the brains of non-meditators, sug- international forum by the Dalai Lama, understood that science had become the when we engage in different behav- gesting that meditation may slow the the exiled spiritual and political leader dominant framework for investigating the iors. These changes can be detected us- aging process of the brain. of Tibet. His life-long interest in science nature of reality — and the modern source ing MRI technology. Another of Lazar and others’ find- led him to connect with some western for knowledge that could help improve In one of her most well known stud- ings is that the gray matter in the amyg- scientists who had been studying with the lives of humans and the planet — the ies, Dr. Lazar used an MRI to measure dala is reduced as a result of mindful- Buddhist teachers, and who shared the three regarded this approach as incomplete. changes in her subjects after they medi- ness meditation, corresponding with view that science and Buddhism are Whereas science relies on empiricism, tech- tated 30-40 minutes every day for eight subjects’ experience of a reduction in not contradictory, but are based on a nology, “objective” observation, and anal- weeks. It’s important to point out that stress. The amygdala is responsible for common principle of observation, in- ysis, the Dalai Lama, Engle, and Varela they were doing mindfulness medita- our fight, flight, or freeze response and depth inquiry, and analysis. The first were convinced that well-refined contem- tion, not just a relaxation technique, continued on page 39

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REVIEWS BY ALYCE ORTUZAR Throughout the United States, re- recycled materials, in order to close the regional economy when hundreds cycling has removed hundreds of mil- the recycling loop. Porter’s guide rais- of millions of barrels of oil poured into lions of tons of greenhouse gases from es and then resolves many important the ocean for months. The explosion the atmosphere by keeping recyclable questions and dilemmas and should caused human deaths and injuries, and compostable materials out of accompany every shopper. despoiled the water, and killed plants landfills, and by reducing the need to and animals. Porter’s precautionary extract more raw materials to manu- REPURPOSED PRODUCTS discussion provides evidence that the facture new products. Author Beth Porter explains how definitive crite- incident itself and the extensive dam- Porter, who works for Green America ria for repurposed products can gen- age were avoidable. Companies had (www.greenamerica.org), emphasizes erate “a functional recycling system.” deliberately cut corners and disre- that the success of any recycling sys- The goal is to “boost our economy garded the need for “necessary safe- tem is predicated on a crucial need to by providing manufacturers with the guards.” She notes that the oil itself reduce overall consumption—includ- means to generate new products” that represents an unsustainable form of ing the amount of trash individuals benefit rather than harm the environ- energy and impresses upon us not to and communities discard. That means ment. In other words, recycling does forget these lessons and their prevent- rather than purchase all-new replace- not end with the recycling bin at the able harms. ments for what we already possess, we curb. It is in part the beginning of a Porter also encourages us to ensure should repair and reuse items such as process that also relies on those same that our purchases do not subsidize small appliances and clothing over a residents to create a demand for and to child labor practices or end up in our reduce, reuse, reimagine... sorting out long period of time. Only then should seek out and purchase products made already overburdened landfills, which the recycling system we be able to recycle or toss what can- from recycled materials, which further ideally should not exist. Her compel- by Beth Porter not be repaired or repurposed for other bolster our economy. It is possible, for ling discussion of incineration includes 2018; 217 pages (HB); $34. 00; uses. example, to make a T-shirt using ten externalized health and environmental Rowman & Littlefield (Lanham) plastic bottles. There are also attractive costs from the mercury emissions. She ISBN 978-1-5381-0539-9 CLIMATE FRIENDLY PRACTICES coats made from plastic bottles; and documents that the estimated cost “of In this era of climate change, Por- plastic lids can become a new picnic $8, 232 per kilowatt for a new facility” Ecosystems must cycle through ma- ter also laments that our natural re- table. is “the most expensive source of elec- terials with methods like decomposi- sources cannot survive the rampant tricity.” tion to stay balanced. Decomposition throwaway society we have become. PREVENTING CONTAMINATION AND Her recycling instructions include is the end of a life and the beginning Her comprehensive and extensively OTHER HARMS emptying and cleaning recyclables of another life. This cyclical process is researched findings of how we got to Contamination “decreases the value before placing them in a bin. She cau- what perpetuates growth and sus- where we are—and how unsustainable and usability of recyclables.” Retain- tions that contamination is significant- tains life from the forest floor our consumer-oriented lifestyles are— ing their integrity and usability thus ly higher in single-stream systems that to the backyard compost pile. apply to all of us. This informative and relies on preventing contamination place all recyclables in the same bin. —Excerpted from Reduce, Reuse, in-depth guide to recycling stresses the from food and other pollutants such as In addition, she strongly states NOT Reimagine by Beth Porter importance of generating a demand oil. Porter discusses how the Deepwa- to place plastic or garbage bags in the for high-quality products made from ter Horizon rig explosion devastated continued on page 19

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Her best psychic practices highlight recycling as “man- Written by Brad Meltzer and Illustrated aging materials to extend their useful- by Christopher Eliopoulos ness and reduce our environmental impact.” Refer to this excellent book The Soul Shepherd, Eileen Strange, is an international Intuitive Empath, The Library of Congress recently high- before every purchase, and share it Psychic/Medium and Medical Intuitive honored by Strathmore’s Who’s lighted this “I Am” series of books to a widely. We are all in this together. Who Worldwide under Women of Excellence. Working through your eyes, packed audience of children and their her readings can be done in-person or by sending her a photo via email. MORE POSSIBILITIES- parents. These beautifully written and illustrated books currently number — A photo of someone who has passed can be sent in for a Mediumship Food scraps are the best fertilizers eighteen in this series of heroes and Reading as long as she can see their eyes. for our yards. 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a time that yoga was little known and “I believe that my anything beyond asana and pranayama was ripe for suspicion of cultish most precious practices. Vyasa settled in Bethesda after being asked to leave the first 2 possession is life.” houses he occupied as a yoga teacher, This is the opening line of a prayer by the landlords concerned about wor- said daily at the School of Life in Bethes- ried neighbors. Approached by one da, MD founded by Victor (Vyasa) Lan- of those neighbors one day, Vyasa of- da. “Peace is the most desirable condition fered a friendly talk and the neighbor for man as an entity and for the world as a slapped a bible on the table between whole. It is very difficult to achieve global them saying, OK, now we can talk. peace, no matter how many treaties or cov- At the same time, Vyasa was asked by enants are signed, especially if those who fledgling yoga teachers in the area how are supposed to abide by them or sign them he managed to maintain a yoga center do not have peace themselves. “ full-time; his life example was the an- This statement has been on the bro- swer – work hard, live frugally, serve chure of Shanti Yoga Ashram since it others, trust in God. He held daily 6:00 first began in the 1980’s. a.m. yoga and meditation, went out to Life, peace, love, purification, the teach 6 classes per day, had a home- spiritual world, surrender to God, are based bodywork practice and hosted Victor (Vyasa) Landa among the favorite topics expounded guests from India and elsewhere. by Vyasa not only during his life on ning his 35 years as a yoga teacher and After sustaining a successful career In 1992 the School of Life was cre- this plane, but now as his presence spiritual leader in the Washington D.C. in his native Peru, Victor Landa came ated to foster ethical and healthy life- and the authentic yoga teaching lives area. This article shares some of the to the USA to visit his spiritual teacher, styles to prepare students physically, on in the community he led as well as principle concepts of yoga tradition affectionately known as Maestro, in the mentally and spiritually to realize the in the hearts of all those whose lives that he upheld, practiced and taught to early 1980’s and stayed, thus embark- Spirit that is within and in the world. he touched. Since he left his body one pay tribute to one of the great and true ing on a full-time path of living and For active members, it was a support year ago, messages and visitors have masters that lived in our midst dur- spreading the spiritual teachings. He community to make spiritual develop- been streaming in and out of the Ash- ing this time of great transition in the made his way to Washington DC and ment the most important part of their ram with teachings and stories span- world. began teaching Hatha Yoga classes at continued on page 23

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A Master in Our Midst a service of offering spiritually infused hunger is a complicated problem of the for those who are around us, then to extend ...continued from page 21 food (from Biodynamic agriculture) to world as we know it, it is simple fact it, little by little, to all people. That’s the the community. An article Victor wrote that mother earth provides abundance best work we can do for the world and to lives. Yoga teaches that our true nature in the early 1990’s describes how what of what is needed for all. Looking at serve God. Our main responsibility is to is pure consciousness, a divine spark one brings into one’s body is taken up all the fruit on a tree and all the seeds generate love. When you live a spiritual that all life shares. This means faith by the cells that are then affected not in a single fruit tells of the nature of life, especially in surrendering to God’s in the value of every person and every only by the material qualities of the creation: bounty, growth, expansion. will, and see things with this attitude, sentient being. Putting this into prac- food but the energy of the plant or With the right intention and right use life becomes a beautiful experience. Even tice means many things such as giv- animal or persons who handle it from of intelligence, human beings can ful- though there may be many challenges, they ing meaningful work to all rather than farm to table. Just as with food, the fill the role of stewards of the earth and lose their importance when you are in such rejecting one who doesn’t fit into the mental impressions one is exposed to her inhabitants. a state of grace from maintaining your picture. It means respect for the per- – what one reads, hears, sees - must be This intention - to give and to serve - mind on these things. Bring to the world son and for harmony in relationship digested as well. With this knowledge, is love in its greatest expression. Love the omnipresent love of God, the love that over the desired result of the project at right living takes on new dimensions was another of Victor’s favorite top- you receive, pass it on. Pass it on to the hand. Vyasa would set things up so as including Hatha yoga practice that ics. A Hindu book describes 5 kinds world. It is so much needed. Love uncondi- to face one’s anger and shortcomings serves to work with all systems of the of love: parent/child, friendship, tionally, love intensely, feel that love; work to be able to see them -- and people body including the nervous and en- teacher/student, master/servant, ro- on feeling that love, make it real – make it loved him anyway! In fact they love docrine system to help process all the mantic. Love is so much more than we have expression in the world. He gave a him for it because he saw you as you things one exposes oneself to in daily see in the movies! Given that the word practice: when you are alone, repeat were, without judgement and with life. For this reason, Vyasa’s main Yoga means to join and unity, the basic to yourself the word “love” trying to unconditional love, the mark of a true teaching concerning Hatha yoga was yoga practices of yamas and niyamas make it a reality within you. You will master. He exemplified interrupting that the regular practice of a basic and (ethical principles on how to relate to receive that grace, that presence, that one’s own work to attend to another’s balanced routine is most important. others, and duties or observances) are state of love without any image or at- needs, rather than interrupting a con- Therefore, careful restraint of what one about putting into action love for life, tachment surrounding it. Suddenly versation due to impatience or having brings in and purification practices for creation, for oneself. For the first you find yourself loving everything! something else to do. He never ever keep oneself tuned for the inner work. yama, ahimsa (non-violence), Vyasa Vyasa spoke of God. He was never complained even in times of serious The quality of food being key to the prescribed higher and higher practices reticent to speak out on what needed personal hardship. The teacher exem- teaching and life of a yogi, programs beyond not physically harming an- to be said -- always with great respect, plified the high yoga practice of put- were developed to provide a partner- other to speaking only kind words, to an open mind and a willingness for ting ego and desire in its rightful place, ship between farmers and consumers compassion with others’ weaknesses, healthy debate. In the introduction and taught his students the dictum: (CSA), to teach organic square meter to not even having a negative thought. of his Shanti Marga (Road to Peace) change no circumstances in my life, gardening to impoverished women Practices of love embrace forgiveness, course he said: “We are going to base change me. and others, and to provide healthy not offending, not taking offense, our work on a belief system which will be a One of the basic principles of yoga home-cooked food for the homeless trust, mercy, and gratitude; all contrib- temporary tool; i.e. it will give us a frame is proper diet and early on a garden i.e. programs to feed the haves and the uting to harmony, another of his most of reference. We don’t have to ascribe to it was begun, expanding to a mini farm have nots. Vyasa firmly believed that often spoken of topics. He said: What continued on page 25 on a student’s land, then to taking on no one on earth need go hungry. While is important is to try to develop love, first

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A Master in Our Midst scriptures of Hinduism and considered right living, to remove the ballast. He then, worry, wanting to control, suffer- ...continued from page 23 to have not come from man. said it can take years of inner work ing, etc. dissolve and the most precious Vyasa presented as the 4 pillars of before discipline is really developed possession life is experienced in all its yoga: viveka, vairyaga, the law of kar- and mental and emotional problems fullness. heart and soul since after the course is fin- ma and reincarnation. Viveka trans- are worked through, but one should While saints in the west are often ished you can drop it if you prefer and just lates as discrimination but not in the not be discouraged. Instead be glad viewed as flawless superhumans, in benefit from the experience it has provided ordinary sense of the word, rather dis- you are working on it! Meditate, make the east, a saint is one who wholly ded- and whatever you have learned.” He goes criminating between the real (spiritual) resolutions, do your sadhana (spiri- icates his or her Self and life to God, as on to talk about accepting that there is world and the unreal (material) world. tual practice), get up again when you Vyasa did. It does matter how we live a creator, a giver of life who has given Vairyaga is dispassion or detachment, fall. Humility is a key practice. It is our lives, treat our family, earn our rise to the whole universe, the concept not suppression or repulsion but to key to attain harmony within oneself money, what we eat, what we say, how of duality, that in our pure state we rise above the instinctual nature (of the and with others and the world. And we handle our successes and our fail- share the same qualities of omnipo- lower 3 chakras) to selfless, uncondi- yes, another of Vyasa’s favorite topics ures. Vyasa showed the way. tence, omniscience and omnipresence, tional, universal love and unity of all. which he modeled daily with his own The most frequent thing said by that our pure state is enveloped by a The law of karma was always empha- life. those who came to pay respects after physical body, that matter is the far- sized as a teaching law not a punishing Victor Landa’s life, work and words Victor’s transition was: “He changed my thest vibrational rate from the creator law going hand in hand with reincar- were as practical as they were pro- life”. Those who knew and lived with and our efforts should be directed to nation. The School of Life was impor- found. Live for an ideal. Meditate and Victor Landa know there was a master raise our level of vibration to be part of tant, he said, because we are not taught pray. Chew food 50 times. Go to bed in their midst, and by all accounts he the creator – then harmony is attained, in regular school about returning to the early (9:30). Practice silence. See God still is. May he continue the precious we become one, and our journey is spiritual world and having to work at in all. To uplift and unify the planet in possession of life on the other side with over. He encouraged his students, but our evolution. Without this logical ex- these challenging times, he said puri- even greater expansion of love, service, never insisted, to ascribe to an anthro- planation of karma and reincarnation, fy your thoughts and feelings to clean and devotion to God. pomorphic image of God, Divine Fa- it is very difficult to see why we must the psychic environment that affects Vyasa taught that when a student ther or Divine Mother as this is more face the things we do in life, to improve the whole planet -- this is the power of speaks, credit must always be given to the accessible to the human mind and ourselves and to evolve. In the Ash- thought. teacher. Thank you Maestro for being with emotions. He honored all religions as rams and Gurukulams of India, these Though sacrifice is defined as a loss Victor. Thank you Guruji (Victor Vyasa teachings and traditions for the culture things are traditionally taught. or offering for a higher purpose, Vyasa Landa) for sharing your life. We bow to and people they serve and to this day, On this note, purification was an- always said sacrifice means to make you. the School of Life members recite inter- other often spoken of topic referring to sacred. On the yoga path, the highest faith prayers. Studying the holy books removing the different elements that of the 5 niyamas is Ishwara Pranidha- of various religions was a wonderful have been attached to us in the process na, surrender to God – a full sacrifice By Lakshmi, on behalf of the School of experience of seeing how the founders of evolution. Bad habits, wrong food, of oneself. Then comes gratitude and Life; www.schooloflife.org and mystics brought forth one and the wrong thinking, improper actions, all joy, he said, knowing and experiencing same truths; and this Perennial Truth is the heavy things that tie us down. We that there is an order in the universe, part and parcel of the Vedas - the oldest need to be willing, by good actions, by that everything happens for the better;

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BY HARVEY WASSERMAN But in 1896 the Populists were sab- throughout the country, including Attorney-General A. Mitchell Palmer otaged by wimp Democrat William many mayors and two US Represen- then ran gestapo-style Red Scare raids Despite the corporate hype, Demo- Jennings Bryan, who begged their tatives. Millions—-including many that killed, maimed and jailed the lead- cratic Socialism and Social Democracy support, then back-stabbed them in a conservatives—-assumed (especially ership of the Socialist and radical labor are deeply rooted in the mainstream presidential election he lost (of course) while Gene was around) the US might movements. Federal marshals trashed of our nation’s history. The lie that to the corporate Republican, William someday have a Socialist president. Socialist headquarters, burned union they’re “foreign ideologies” starts with McKinley. Soon thereafter the great la- Thousands flocked to Debs’s offices, broke warrantless into private the fascist assault Woodrow Wilson bor leader Eugene V. Debs became an speeches on a moment’s notice. homes, terrorized, beat and impris- waged against them during and after outspoken socialist. Debs had formed Dubbed “the American Saint,” he de- oned anyone suspected of a trace of World War 1. Their marginalization the American Railway Union and led a manded an egalitarian grassroots de- leftism. Not until Mussolini and Hit- today by corporate Democrats and great 1895 national rail strike that shut mocracy that extended deep into the ler’s storm troopers took Italy and Ger- Trump Republicans is itself profound- the nation. He was jailed by President realm of material well being. Gene’s many was there a more brutal putsch ly unAmerican. Grover Cleveland, a Democrat he’d American Socialist Party renounced anywhere in the west. Here’s the reality (as explained in previously supported. dictatorship of any kind and sustained Wilson’s assault thrilled Samuel greater length in my new People’s Spiral While imprisoned in Woodstock, Il- a far deeper commitment to the Bill of Gompers, head of the American Fed- of US History): linois, Debs renounced corporate capi- Rights than either the Republicans or eration of Labor. Gompers saw Debs In the decades after the Civil War, talism. He called instead for an eco- the Democrats. as his chief rival for leadership of the Robber Baron corporations captured nomic system owned and operated by The American Socialist Party union movement. His AFOFL em- the core of the American economy. Led America’s working people. The means strongly opposed American Empire. braced capitalism and empire, and by JP Morgan and John Rockefeller, of production would be socialized for It fought all-out against Woodrow banned blacks, women, immigrants they pushed family farmers and urban the good of the public, he said. All Wilson’s plunge into World War 1. In and the unskilled. In concert with workers deep into the depths of pov- citizens would be guaranteed a decent 1916 Wilson had run for re-election as Gompers and the Robber Barons, erty. In the west and south, agrarian living, including food, housing, educa- a “peace candidate”. Then he jumped Wilson destroyed the American So- activists formed the People’s (Popu- tion, medical care and more. “I am for in to save the British and French, who cialist Party and what had been the list) Party to demand public control Socialism,” he said, “because I am for owed Morgan and Rockefeller huge mainstream acceptance of sharing the over the monopoly capitalist forces humanity.” sums of money. wealth as a legitimate alternative to that were destroying their lives. Their Amiable, charismatic and incorrupt- To defend his hugely unpopular corporate domination. His ruling elite socialistic platforms demanded demo- ible, the tall, slim Indiana-born Debs imperial war, Wilson shredded the chose instead a form of what Theodore cratic rule over the money supply, gathered a huge national following. Constitution. He jailed thousands of Roosevelt called “national socialism.” banks, railroads, telecommunications Tens of millions of Americans accepted Socialists and peace activists merely Dominant corporations claimed to and much more. They wanted female Debsian Socialism as a legitimate part for speaking out. He imprisoned Debs love a capitalist free market, but were suffrage, direct election of Senators, of the national dialogue. The party for demanding peace in a legend- always on the take for public handouts referendum and recall. elected hundreds of local officials ary speech at Canton, Ohio. Wilson’s continued on page 52

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Staying Positive, Authentically Positive

BY ROSE ROSETREE When People Frequently Lie to Themselves, It Shows in Their Auras ant to feel and look Have you ever wished that you could feel more positive? Then this One lie won’t affect an entire aura, your best naturally article is for you. Granted, positivity Truth Seeker. But patterns due to ly- is hardly an original topic. It’s been ing emerge over time, patterns that can ant rapid long-term a popular self-help technique for a show quite unmistakably when you’ve very long time (ever hear of “positiv- got Stage 3 Energetic Literacy. results ism”? So popular, in the 19th century!). Before I go further, here’s a sum- However, I’ll bring a contemporary, mary for you who are newbies at this e can help! even Age of Awakening, perspective, Energetic Literacy column. Many ideas all made possible thanks to… you about auras are popular, but sadly, guessed it… Energetic Literacy. some of what you’ve heard is probably In today’s article, I’ll call you “Truth quite outdated. These next 10 points Seeker.” Notice the difference? Not should sum up current state-of-the-art “Positivity Seeker”, but “Truth Seek- aura reading: er.” Here’s why: 1. What is your aura? It’s a set of energy bodies around your physical body, e offer a variety of natural therapies at our full-service Seeking a Positive Outlook Can Be layered like an onion. holistic clinic. Our goal is to help you enjoy your life to the Challenging. fullest without any unwanted symptoms. 2. Why does your aura matter? Be- Here’s a story to illustrate; years ago cause it’s full of information, and inter- I went to a party with my friend “Glad- preting that information is called “aura ys.” We had plenty of fun, except for reading” or “Energetic Literacy.” one guy who annoyed both of us. Why Facial euvenation reatment did he annoy us? This guy, “Joe,” was 3. At Stage 1 Energetic Literacy, people like WTOP news radio here in D.C.: all get just a vibe, some colors, or maybe Turn back the clock naturally to reduce ﬁ ne lines and news, all the time. Only this guy’s ver- an overall sense of somebody’s aura, wrinkles, tighten lax skin, invigorate the complexion sion was more like: all positivity, all the for example “This guy’s good” versus time. “That guy’s bad.” and get healthy glowing skin all while working on Instead of impressing us, he was dis- the underlying health of your body! tressing us. Only Gladys and I couldn’t 4. Although a promising start to aura put our finger on what was wrong. It reading, Stage 1 Energetic Literacy is e offer a variety of natural therapy options for a wasn’t until we were driving home notoriously unreliable. more radiant, healthy and youthful you: cosmetic that Gladys figured it out. She said: You know that guy, Joe, at the party? 5. Everybody can gain more skill than acupuncture, microcurrent, facial cupping, facial gua Here’s the deal with him. Joe was like a that Stage 1, because aura reading defi- sha, LED light therapy, microneedling, facial exercises birthday cake made out of poop. But deco- nitely is a skill, not just some mysteri- and organic facial products. rated with beautiful frosting. ous gift.

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Way of Healing Staying Positive, Authentically and what I do to help myself. Reading Are you tired of getting healing sessions and not being healed? Positive...continued from page 31 chakra databanks is fascinating. Are you done with making payments and not seeing results? reach Stage 2 Energetic Literacy. Con- How Does Authentic Positivity Show Are you emotionally, mentally and spiritually tapped out? sequently, they can do chakra read- in Your Chakra Databanks? Ready for a Change? ings, which are concentrated centers of Rob Pritchard is called the Master Healer because in as little as one information, like the Third Eye Chakra Truth Seeker, let me tell you about in front of your forehead. session, he has demonstrated amazing healing techniques that have the seven most important chakra databanks to research for positivity. By my healed some people instantaneously. 7. Although more informative than calculation, you’ve got 1,300 chakra Stage 1, Stage 2 Energetic Literacy in- databanks, but just seven relate to posi- “After an hour of healing the huge volves a lot of generalities; even worse, tivity. seroma in my breast reduced in size it’s incomplete, like reading sentences from a golf ball to a blueberry. The without the verbs. Positivity #1. Root Chakra Databank Nurse practitioner was amazed! for Connection to Physical Reality Thanks for taking the excruciating 8. But here’s the good news; all of us It’s about making contact with life can do far better than that. We can around you, objective reality. pain away. This man restored learn Stage 3 Energetic Literacy, which my hope!” — Diana L. allows us to accurately read chakra da- Positivity #2. Root Chakra Databank tabanks. We can research them from for Presence in the Room somebody right in the room… and You might compare this to a first im- do this just as effectively from regular pression. The only info in this chakra photographs. databank is about a persons subconscious presence, it’s not necessarily 9. Chakra databanks are loaded with conscious at all. information. Not only lifelong gifts of your soul, but also how you happen Positivity #3. Belly Chakra Databank to be doing in the moment, or when for Sexual Integrity the aura reader is using a photo, how Simply put, authentically positive peo- you’re doing at the time of that particu- ple don’t cheat on their lover. Call Today to schedule and lar photo being researched. appointment: 703-966-6878 10. Most people don’t know about Positivity #4. Solar Plexus Chakra Da- See me at the Natural Living chakra databanks yet. But research it tabank for Sharing Power and you’ll find some fascinating in- Expo on April 19th! Rob Pritchard You can discover a lot about positiv- formation. Personally, I read chakra ity -- real versus fake –by research- databanks just about every day of my ing somebody’s power sharing. Some www.thehealingfrequency.net life, between my professional work adults share like toddlers.

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Positivity #5. Heart Chakra Databank positivity? Who wants to seem like a change. Once Ms. Gladys pointed out friendship we had. Not a close friend- for Emotional Self-Honesty phony? Seems to me, people don’t be- this problem, I stopped. And it was ship, but sweet. The last time I saw Telling yourself the truth. That’s the come extra-positive by having it be- pretty easy. For me, the trick was to him was at an expo where he was pro- purpose of being hardwired with this come a schtick, or a smirk, or any other stop forcing my ideals on reality. Why moting his latest self-help book. As chakra databank. But is that emotional kind of act. engage in an inauthentic version of it happened, seconds before getting gift working right now, in human real- positivity, however pastel perfect? to the front of the line in front of Pe- ity? Sometimes Fake Positivity Is an And you know what? I wouldn’t be ter’s booth, I learned about something Inside Job an enlightenment coach today if Ms. recently done to me, something that Positivity #6. Throat Chakra Databank Meaning, that nothing is projected Gladys hadn’t helped me to get past qualified, from my perspective, as an for Verbal Integrity outward. Let’s call that fake positivity that blind spot. act of betrayal. Telling other people the truth. not done on purpose. Here’s a some- Spontaneously, when I got to the what embarrassing teaching tale as an How Else Can We Develop Authentic front of the line and had somebody Positivity #7. Third Eye Chakra Data- example: Positivity? to talk to (somebody who happened bank for Connection to Spiritual Source I used to do weekly sessions as the Truth Seeker, I’ve given this ques- to be Peter), I blurted out my per- Is the current spiritual path working, or client of a fabulous energy healer, “Ms. tion a lot of thought. Here’s a list of sonal thoughts on this betrayal. Peter is their struggle? Whatever’s happen- Gladys”, who helped me so much. five tips, so that you can easily choose said nothing in response. He just au- ing at the level of chakra databanks, Especially helpful was one particular what appeals to you. tographed my gift book about “You you can find out, using good skills session that I’ll probably remember it Can’t Afford the Luxury of a Negative at Energetic Literacy, because only a until the day I die. We were having a Authentic Positivity Tip #1: Your Thought.” Then he gave a tired-look- world-class actor can fake things at the regular session when, in that caring Personal Thoughts and Feelings Are ing smile. This was a sign that not ev- level of auras. way she had, Ms. Gladys said: Private ery personal thought or feeling needs May I tell you something that you won’t to be shared. How Can You Avoid Fake Positivity? like? Still, I’d like to tell you, because I I first learned this concept while I Authentic Positivity Tip #2: Don’t First of all, it can help to know there think it would be helpful. You’re such an was reading a book by the great spiri- Attempt to Inwardly Feel “All Posi- really is such a thing. For instance, I idealist, sometimes it’s like you’re wearing tual teacher, Paramahansa Yogananda. tive.” think of Joe at that party, straining to rose-colored glasses. As if you want every- I can’t give you the exact quote, but only say positive things. He smiled so one and everything to be pretty-pretty. I the gist was this: “Even Almighty God Contrary to what you may have hard, maybe his teeth hurt. If Joe felt know you’re a sweet person and definitely doesn’t enter into a human mind with- been told, humans have a constant anywhere near as uncomfortable as don’t mean anyone harm by doing this, but out permission.” range of emotions. During our wak- he looked, he ignored it. Or maybe, as you shade things toward the positive until Sure seems right to this Truth Seek- ing hours we’ll experience happiness, some folks do, Joe was trying to push it’s kind of like lying to yourself. er! How about you? It sure removes sadness, fear, and anger, continually himself into positivity, trying even Oh, Lordy, Ms. Gladys was totally positivity pressure. Like the words of cycling through these emotions in harder than usual to be upbeat when- right! I understood right away, par- a friend of mine: “You can’t avoid the random order. So, whatever you do in ever he felt bad. ticularly since, like you Truth Seeker, luxury of a negative thought.” pursuit of positivity, you can quit one Truth Seeker, you and I can do bet- I’d rather learn how to improve myself Here’s a positivity tale worth pon- thing right now: stop trying to force a ter than that. What’s the use of faking than to always be right. dering: Peter McWilliams died about kind of positivity that’s quite unrealis- Much as the truth hurt, I started to 20 years ago, but I still remember the continued on page 34

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5 Lessons from The Engineer and The Mystic manifest photos on blank paper. The Tom and me. It felt so strange, and in That is the memory I will hold on to of him. It’s funny because after that ...continued from page 35 medium told Thomas that this photo this timeline I was able to see a range was of the eyes of his spiritual guide. of emotions from him. Tom was al- day, Rob and I said to each other, “This side of life, it would be you. She loves We both knew it was my eyes and to ways pleasant and cracking jokes but is the last time we will see him. This is you and listens to you.” this day I still have it in my office. then he became tired, weary, sad, and our goodbye.” At the time we thought The funny thing is, Luann did come This was my fourth lesson- as much even angry. He tried at first to lie to it was because of his move to Mary- around but not because of me. One day as I am the teacher, I am also the stu- me but then he gave in and let out a land, we did not know it was to be his while I was doing her energy work, her dent. Thomas and I interchanged the whirlwind of expletives. I matched final goodbye. father (who is in Spirit) came into the student-teacher role many times, as him. We cursed back and forth with This was my fifth and final lesson- room. He told me details that Luann we both learned and taught each oth- anger and passion- we were letting it you never know when it will be the last could verify, and as I relayed all the er. This lesson has humbled me tre- out that we missed her and were an- time you see someone, so make every messages, she got very quiet. Tears mendously and allowed me to learn gry we couldn’t save her. After awhile moment count. I am glad that my last rolled out her eyes and we never spoke more from the people that I am teach- we both broke out laughing until we farewell with Thomas was true to our about it again. I couldn’t tell if she was ing. cried. We were in the belly of the beast form- him laughing and having a good moved or thought I was an idiot! Well When Luann’s health started de- now, seeing a loved one slip away and time (at my expense) and me working thankfully, it was the prior. Her father clining, I knew it was time for her to standing helplessly on the sidelines, and doing what I love. It was a beau- had told her he was concerned about rest. There was one session that I knew unable to do anything. tiful sunny day and Rob was eating her strength and wanted her to use I would not see her again. I went to lay After her passing, I saw less of an ice cream with Thomas. It couldn’t small dumbbells. Apparently as soon hands on her and she gently moved Thomas. He came in one time for a have been a more perfect day. as she left my center, she related it to my hands away. I sat there with tears free session I offered him and in that These people, Thomas and Luann Thomas and demanded he go to the in my eyes. We knew it was time. So I session, he was different. He was tired became more than clients to me. They store right now and buy dumbbells. talked to her for the rest of the session and sad, but peaceful. He moved out were friends. They came to my house, She was a believer from there on out. and later on that week, I told Thomas of the area and began traveling and to my parties and more. I knew about This was my second lesson- we that I could not see Luann anymore, attending all the events he possibly their children and grandchildren. Life don’t have to impose our will on some- she was ready to move on. True to could. This was his second wind, and is precious and death is an opportunity one else about the spiritual side of life. form, he at first argued with me, then I was so happy for him. For five years to celebrate someone one last time. I Leave it to God, He will reach them in a accepted it. He asked me a difficult I had only really seen him as the care- plan to celebrate the engineer and all way that is meaningful and special and question, about the timing of her pass- taker. Now I was able to see him as he the lessons we learned together. Thank that they can understand and handle. ing, and I was hesitant to respond be- was- a man full of life, love and a de- you for blessing me. Ever since that visit, Luann’s mother cause I don’t do readings like this, but sire to grow. As I head into 2020 now, I take these and sister started coming through to- all I could see in that moment was a The last time I saw Thomas was the lessons with me and I hope that you wards the end of our sessions. Spirit frightened man who for the first time summer of 2019. He came to our tent can take some of it with you too. Love never lets us down. didn’t know what his future held. at the Manassas First Fridays in Old is all around us. We just need to know After that session, Thomas wanted I told him to skip the idea of the Town, and it was such a beautiful sur- it is there and we will see it. a reading with me. I was hesitant be- adult nursing home, she would pass prise. Rob and I hugged him and chat- XO, Uma cause I knew all about his skepticism. within the year, and she did. Our twice ted with him for awhile. He was full of But I also knew his determination to a week sessions went down to one- just life and joy. get what he wanted, so I didn’t fight him too much. I planned the appointment for the following week. Once in session, one of Thomas’s old friends came through, his friend Bill, who talked about the old days and the bars they went to and where they worked. Tom loved it! He cried in his session too, but these were tears of joy! He said it felt like a visit with an old friend, and he was grateful. The only thing he couldn’t verify was the red convertible that Bill kept showing me. He said I was mistaken, I said I wasn’t, and we entered into one of our weekly fights. We never missed a chance to exchange our heated views! When he left, he received a call from Bill’s nephew- someone he hadn’t spoken to for many years. Tom thought, what a coincidence! He told the nephew about our visit and all the things I had said. He mentioned that I only got one thing wrong- the red convertible. Bill’s nephew said, “Oh Uncle Thomas, you wouldn’t know about the red convertible, that was before he met you but man he loved that car!” Thomas was shocked. He later wrote me an email and apologized. “Uma, I always thought mediums were really psychics reading people’s memories. What you and Bill did has made me understand that we can com- municate with the other side. Uma, you are truly a medium.” This was my third lesson-Spirit is intelligent. Bill knew that Tom was a skeptic, and he wanted to use his visit as a teachable moment both for Thomas and me! As a medium, I have learned (thanks to Bill) to trust Spirit and follow the messages. They will take care of the rest. After awhile, with Luann under my care, Thomas de- cided to see me for sessions too. He would schedule two sessions a week, one for Luann and one for him. His sessions were metaphysical in nature, as he loved healing and readings. Without fail, every session would include a debate! He would question my technique, logic and knowledge. He would bring books for me to read (to educate me) and tell me about all the events he went to and press me to go them. I would resist and argue with him because I felt I knew better than him! One time he brought me a photo that shocked me to my core! He went to see a physical medium, who can

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Here are three native plants that are Native Plant Picks for a Truly Low-Maintenance Landscape for the summer. The sap is sticky; so wear also great performers in a home garden gloves when pruning. setting. Despite the misguided advice that by Kathy Jentz It produces its best color when grown in all native plants are low-care, many are not in recent years have an extensive array of petaled flowers and more dwarf, compact full sun. However, it will tolerate morning appropriate for a yard in the city or suburbs. colors, shapes, foliage types, and blossom plants suitable for container gardens. sun and afternoon shade. Amsonia prefers Some need constantly wet feet, while sizes. Heuchera will bloom from early June A few selections I especially like include moist, well-drained soil, but it can adapt others grow way too tall, and still others until the end of summer, but the foliage ‘Green Envy’, ‘Cheyenne Spirit’, ‘and ‘Pixie to somewhat drier conditions once it has seed themselves around like crazy. The is the most eye-catching aspect of these Meadowbrite’. become established. The best method for three native plants listed here are all low- perennials. Most varieties do best in part- Echinacea prefer full sun and well- propagating Amsonia hubrichtii is by maintenance and look great in more than shade with some morning sun, but there draining soil, but can tolerate part-sun dividing the crown in spring. Softwood one season. I urge you to try one or more in are recent introductions that flourish from and clay soils. They will bloom from cuttings are also possible. Starting your garden today. full-sun to full-shade. early summer through frost. Frequent this species by seed has mixed results, Heuchera have also been hybridized deadheading (removing the spent flowers) because the seeds sprout erratically. Heuchera with another native shade perennial called will promote re-blooming for your Amsonia hubrichtii is known for its Whether you pronounce it “hoy-ker-uh” tiarella to produce the heucherella, which coneflowers. effectiveness in mass plantings, informal or “hue-krah” or “hew-ker-a”, this terrific has added even more fantastic colors borders, and naturalistic landscapes. I perennial species, with the common names and textures to this extraordinary line of Amsonia love seeing it planted along roadsides of Coral Bells or Alumroot, has seen an perennials. Some of my favorite Heuchera Amsonia hubrichtii grows well outside throughout the Mid-Atlantic states. One explosion of new introductions in the last cultivars include ‘Midnight Rose’, ‘Silver of its limited native range (the mountains famous landscape setting is by the Capitol decade or so. Gumdrop’, ‘Plum Cascade’, ‘Berry of western Arkansas) and is proven to be Columns at the U.S. National Arboretum Heuchera are native to North America Smoothie’, and ‘Lime Rickey’. hardy in USDA Zones 4–9. This herbaceous in Washington, DC. It is a show stopping and do well in woodland garden beds, perennial takes about three growing display in mid-autumn with the purple rock gardens, containers, borders, and as Echinacea seasons to reach maturity and is long-lived. aster blooms setting off the golden amsonia ground covers. They are drought-tolerant The Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) A mature plant will have about 50 stems foliage. and prefer soil to be a little more alkaline is a perennial flower native to the open and grows three feet high and wide. This •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• than acidic. If you have heavy clay soil, wooded areas in eastern and central North species is also commonly called thread- Kathy Jentz is editor/publisher of then it is necessary to add some lighter America. It is a favorite plant for pollinators leaf blue star or Arkansas blue star — or, Washington Gardener magazine. Washington gardening soil when transplanting them from bees to butterflies. They are wonderful simply, Amsonia. Gardener magazine, is a new gardening into the ground. as cut flowers for arrangements and are It dies down in the winter and starts to publication published specifically for the To get more plants, carefully dig and a great low-maintenance choice for the re-sprout in April. It is deer-resistant and local metro area — zones 6-7 — Washington divide the clumps in early spring — make landscape. noted for providing three seasons of interest. DC and its suburbs. sure that each piece you re-plant has some Due to new breeding programs, In spring, there are clusters of pale-blue The magazine is written entirely by good roots attached. For those gardening coneflowers have exploded in popularity flowers. Then, in summer, it has copious local area gardeners. They have real-world where there are hot and humid summers, with a diversity of flower colors, shapes, amounts of feathery, apple-green foliage. knowledge and practical advice with the select those with heuchera villosa in their and sizes. The straight species is a rosey- Finally, it has brilliant, clear-yellow foliage same problems you experience in your own lineage. H. villosa is a species native to the purple, but new cultivars now come in a for at least a month in autumn. It is most gardens. They share their thoughts on what southern Appalachian Mountains. Villosa wide choice of colors ranging from bright often planted because of this colorful display to plant in deep shade, how to cover bare means “hairy leaf” and those fine hairs shades of orange and yellow, soft whites it provides from October into November. spots, which annuals work best throughout make it not only heat tolerant, but also deer and greens, and brilliant hues of pinks You can prune the plant to about 12 inches the humid DC summers, and much more. resistant. and purples. The new selections also high immediately after the bloom cycle has If you are a DC area gardener, you’ll love The hybrids that have been developed have unique flower forms such as double- ended to encourage a fuller growth habit continued on bottom of page 38

PATHWAYS—Winter 19–20—37 NETWORK OF LIGHT NEWS Are You Interested in Beloved Friends, Bring your favorite dish to serve eight an M.D. Who Treats Thank you for BEING YOU! We love people and possibly a gift for the home- and appreciate you. We are blessed in less. After dinner, we will be blessed by The Person, Not The Disease? the next three months to have many amazing live music and dancing cour- wonderful opportunities to come to- tesy of Rufus Achyut Justus and his gether and play with amazing souls. Full Lotus Jam band and by the inspi- We are especially thrilled that Bruce ration and dance provoking sounds of McBarnette has arranged an outdoor Wynn Paris. Throughout the evening, Introducing Holistic inter-faith service before we enter the members of Sukyo Mahikari will pro- Physician White House for our December 7th vide free energy sessions. Holiday Tour. Among the events planned for Janu- Margaret Gennaro, Do come to our Network of Light ary and February are an evening with Heart to Heart Holiday Celebration Brendan Feeley, a favorite astrologer, MD, FAAP, NMD, ABIHM on Saturday, December 21, starting at and Conscious Light, a film that offers 5:30pm for a meet and greet. We will a penetrating glimpse into the teach- Member: share, care, feast, dance, give and re- ings of Avatar Adi Da Samraj. American Academy of Pediatrics ceive love all night. Meditation, led Let’s merge into the ONENESS that American Board of Integrative by AJ Victoria with his singing crystal we already are and receive the oppor- Holistic Medicine bowls and vibrating metals, allowing tunities to grow together. Send love, us to hear higher dimensions, begins light and joy to everyone everywhere. American Holistic Medical at 6pm. Association Love and hugs to you, Then I will lead Heart to Heart Shar- Lakshmi Barbara Carpenter Holistic Pediatric Association ing—a time to speak your heart’s truth and express your SELF in a safe space. PS: If you would like to be added to the There is always magic in the circle as Network of Light email list, please send we often find what we need there. your contact information to networkofli- Dinner will be served around 7:30pm. [email protected]. continued on bottom of page 65 Dr. Gennaro is a double board-certified physician with over 30 years Native Plant Picks for a Truly Low-Maintenance Landscape of experience who is committed to providing both adults and children ...cont. from page 37 to “Washington Gardener” magazine to: personalized, holistic care for those who wish to participate in their Washington Gardener magazine! Washington Gardener, 826 Philadelphia own health care. The magazine is now published Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910 OR to pay via monthly online and includes timely Paypal/credit card click on the “subscribe” information such as a local garden events link at www.WashingtonGardener.com. Dr. Gennaro combines cutting-edge medical expertise with warmth calendar and gardening to-do list for that Washington Gardener magazine also month. A year’s subscription is $20.00. makes a great gift for the gardeners and and compassion. She utilizes the following modalities to allow the To subscribe to the magazine: Send a new home owners in your life. body to naturally heal itself: check/money order for $20.00 payable ✽ herbs ✽ nutrients Reflexology and beyond.com ✽ acupressure HOLISTIC AND ✽ spiritual growth ✽ homeopathic detox THERAPEUTIC ✽ mind-body techniques REFLEXOLOGY [Emotional Freedom Technique, Tapas Acupressure Technique, Certified/Licensed/LLC and The Emotion Code] (Not your typical Reflexology)

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38—PATHWAYS—Winter–19-20 MIND • BODY • SPIRIT Gentle Dental Care The Science of Mindfulness FOR ...continued from page 15 that Ricard’s brain produced a level of gamma waves–those linked to con- THE WHOLE FAMILY emotions associated with fear. With no sciousness, attention, learning, and change in environmental factors, the memory–never before reported in Mercury Free Dentistry since 1982 reduced stress response reported by the neuroscience literature, according meditators was reflected in the neuro- to Davidson. The scans also showed Board Certified by the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine biological alteration of the amygdala. above-normal activity in Ricard’s Lazar has done many studies over left prefrontal cortex compared to Our office offers a unique approach combining the the years that show that the changes the right, giving him what Davidson best from the natural modalities of homeopathy, Chinese observed in areas of the brain cor- called an abnormally large capacity responded with subjective reports of for happiness and a reduced tendency medicine and nutrition, with the latest lifesaving treatment meditators, like decreased stress, less- toward negativity. Ricard thus gained for sleep apnea and snoring. ening of symptoms associated with de- the sensationalized title of “happiest We have been a health oriented practice for over man in the world.” pression, anxiety, pain, and insomnia, 35 years, offering a variety of quality services including: an enhanced ability to pay attention, Davidson has published many stud- and many others. ies and books related to what he calls the “science of the mind.” He has • Cosmetic Dentistry • Children’s Dentistry ~The final scientist I’ll mention is studied the brains of many meditators • Tooth Colored Fillings • Preventive Care & Non-Surgical and found striking results, not only in Richie Davidson, who is a doctor of Alternatives to Gum Disease Psychology, Psychopathology, and long-term practitioners, but in subjects • Immune system reactivity Psychophysiology, best known for his engaging in a three-week, 20-minutes- testing now available for • TMJ (Jaw Joint) Therapy important work studying emotions a-day program. In comparing the effect over 18,200 + dental materials • Crowns & Bridgework and the brain. In one well known ex- of mindfulness meditation on the brain periment, he studied the brain of Mat- to the way physical exercise alters our • General Dentistry thieu Ricard, a French scientist, pho- muscle structure, Davidson says, “It’s tographer, and writer who became a a wonderful area of research because it WE LISTEN! Tibetan Buddhist monk many years shows that meditation is not just bliss- ago and lives in Nepal. Davidson ing out under a mango tree but it com- Richard D. Fischer, D.D.S., FAGD, MIAOMT wanted to see how meditation, and in pletely changes your brain and there- particular compassion meditation, ef- fore changes what you are.” Past President International Academy of fected the brain of someone who had Oral Medicine & Toxicology, Fellow Academy of General Dentistry spent many thousands of hours medi- ~While there are still skeptics and tating. deniers on both sides, great advances EVERGREEN PROFESSIONAL CENTER You can find pictures of Matthieu are being made toward understand- 4222 Evergreen Lane, Annandale, Virginia 22003 Ricard meditating with 256 sensors ing the “science of meditation.” Many stuck to his head, dressed as always fields are developing which emphasize (703) 256-4441 • www.evergreendentalwellness.com in his monk’s robes. The scans showed continued on page 51

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DECEMBER 9, cont. from page 40 –12– 12/12-14 UMC Fundraiser. Each materials too and samples of what can person has a workshop, circle, and Arlington be done. For those who want more, a private reading with each of the we’ll make a variation on the flag Mediums serving, + Meals & Private book. $30 includes a $5 materials fee. Room. $500 weekend. Revs. F. Reen Metaphysical Chapel To register and pay by credit card then Brown, Rev. Sally Knuckles & Rev. A Light on Your Spiritual Path go to: www.innerharborwellness.com/ Justin Terry, Facilitators. adultregistration. To pay by check or www.unitedmeta.org. 540-562-4889 cash, please submit a registration form and bring payment to the class, or call: –14– 443-801-0841. 12/14-15 Integrated Energy Services, Classes, Therapy(IET). Basic and intermedi- Mediumship, Healing Meditation and Being, (all lev- ate level class. Learn healing with els) 3-week series 2 of 3. Achieve the energy of angels. IET releases the and a greater sense of awareness, inner pain of the past so you can manifest Spiritual Unfoldment! knowing and deep sense of relaxation a beautiful future. Visit www.heart- with meditation. Annie, a certified centeredhealing.com to register. vinyasa yoga and yoga nidra teacher, will take you on a journey to explore FREE info/social for Blue Heron January 18 – Join us for Winter SpiritFest: many different types of meditation Wellness’ 200 Hour Yoga Teach- Metaphysical Tools for Communicating with Spirit. including pranayama (breath work), er Training. 12:30-1:30pm. Join YTT Check our website for details. guided imagery, mindfulness, sound Director Claudia Neuman and faculty (singing bowls), japa meditation (man- and guest teachers for an Information Please contact the church oﬃ ce to schedule appointments for private readings. tra), asana (yoga poses), movement Social. Attendees will receive one free Email: [email protected] (walking meditation) and yoga nidra yoga class taught by Claudia or one of (stillness/sleep).10am-12pm, Dulles, our other faculty. Visit: For more information, see our website: Virginia www.MediumAnnieLarson. www.blueheronwellness.com www.arlingtonmeta.org com –15– Find us on Facebook. –11– Cleansing Toxic Relationships. Don’t Usui Reiki Master Certification, Reiki get stuck in toxic cycles that repeat Arlington Metaphysical Chapel Master Level III Attunement. The themselves. Join our workshop and master symbol will open all energy let us share with you tips and tech- 5618 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22205 centers, raise your vibration and ac- niques to cleanse yourself of toxic cess the highest levels of Reiki energy. relationships and situations. 703-276-8738 You will be guided by a higher vibra- www.mysoulrenity.com tion energy and a master guide for your life work as a Reiki Master. You Taking applications for read- will receive a full Reiki session. 10am- ers, healers, holistic and metaphysi- 3pm, Dulles, Virginia, $195 using cal retail vendors and businesses, discount code, Annie Larson, www. for May 3, 2020 Holistic Energy Expo Angel Talk MediumAnnieLarson.com held at the Embassy Suites hotel in with Sandy and Jim Young Washington Metro Areas Premier Radio/TV Psychics With Over 10,000 Professional Readings Since 1994 THE ULTIMATE JOY:

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Ashburn, Virginia, 10a-5p. To learn –22– how to protect yourself. Handouts, more and to apply for a vendor booth: Eckankar: The Path of Spiritual JANUARY attunement and certification included. www.HolisticEnergyExpo.com Freedom. Learn how to experience the –1– Visit www.IntuitiveWellnessCenter. Light and Sound of God directly. HU- Enlightened Rest: New Year, New com for more information. –16– the universal word of Divine Love. You. In this celebration of our New Meditation and Being, (all levels) EckankarMaryland.org Year we will combine Hatha Yoga What’s Your Mantra Meditation 3-week series 3 of 3. Achieve a greater (active), Yin Yoga (passive) and Yoga Workshop w/ Rev. Geraldine Ama- sense of awareness, inner knowing –28– Nidra (sleep) into one wonderful ral & James Hodson, Chopra Center and deep sense of relaxation with Reiki Meditation for Hope at Yog- class. This class is for all those who Certified Meditation Instructors. 1:30- meditation. Annie, a certified vinyasa amour Yoga and Healing Arts Center, love yoga and is suitable for all levels 4pm. Visit: www.arlingtonmeta.org. yoga and yoga nidra teacher, will take Frederick, Maryland, 4-6 pm. $25/ of yoga practitioners. Cost $40, $30 you on a journey to explore many Signup online at MindBody. Benefits early bird registration if you sign up –10– different types of meditation includ- the Yogamour World Mission. Enjoy by Dec. 15th. Visit: www.blueheron- Mystical Movie Night – Better ing pranayama (breath work), guided an evening of guided meditation in wellness.com Angels: Join Unity of Fairfax every imagery, mindfulness, sound (sing- the beautiful energy of Reiki with month for mindful movies. “Bet- ing bowls), japa meditation (man- Karuna Reiki Master Teacher Melissa –4– ter Angels: Reuniting America” is a tra), asana (yoga poses), movement Mullen. We will journey together with New Year’s Kundalini Yoga & Reju- documentary about the Better Angels (walking meditation) and yoga nidra intention, while holding space in our venating Sound Bath. Enjoy an hour workshops, which work to depolar- (stillness/sleep). 10am-12pm, Dulles, hearts for others around the planet. long kundalini yoga session followed ize America by fostering discussion Virginia www.MediumAnnieLarson. by a deep relaxation sound bath as we between Democrat and Republican com –31– set our intentions for the new year! voters. This movie is in preparation Burning Bowl Ceremony: Release 6-8pm. 3630 Poffenberger Rd, Jeffer- for a Better Angels workshop at a later Save the date for another Metaphysi- what you do not want to carry into son, MD. $25. www.foxhavenfarm. date. 7:30pm at Unity of Fairfax, 2854 cal Monday workshop, a safe space the New Year and set your inten- org/events/ Hunter Mill Road, Oakton, VA. Free. to question, learn, share, experience, tions for what you desire to do, be, www.unityoffairfax.org/events. and expand your spiritual tribe. www. and have in the coming year. 7:30pm 1/4-5 Usui Reiki Level 1. Begin your bodyandsoulshepherd.com at Unity of Fairfax, 2854 Hunter Mill journey with Reiki’s life force energy. –11– Road, Oakton, VA. Free. www.unityof- Aziza Doumani Reiki & Wellbeing. Enlightened Rest: Yoga Modalities –21– fairfax.org/events. www.azizadoumanireiki.com for a Total Reset with Claudia Neu- Winter Solstice Celebration: All are man. Yoga Nidra and Yin Yoga combo, welcome at the solstice celebration, News Year Eve Psychic Fair at Sa- –5– Baltimore Yoga Village 2-4:30pm. $25 which includes a bonfire, musicians, cred Circle in Alexandria. 6-10pm. Intuitive Wellness in Bethesda MD is in advance, $50 day of. Visit: www. readings, singing, and native instru- What’s ahead for you in 2020? Walk- offering Usui Reiki level One Certifi- baltimoreyogavillage.com ments. 5:00pm-7:00pm at Unity of ins only. $25 per 15-minute ses- cation, 11-2:30pm. Level One includes Fairfax, 2854 Hunter Mill Road in sion. Visit: www.sacredcirclebooks. an in-depth understanding of chan- Intuitive Wellness in Bethesda MD Oakton, VA. Donation. www.unityof- com neling energy, the Chakras, ethics and is offering Intuitive Development fairfax.org/events. continued on page 44

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Self-nurture with nature, mindfulness, creativity

ADULT PROGRAMS SoulCollage® Journey Through The Elements Sundays, January 19, March 15, May 24, June 14, 2020, 12:00–4:00 pm

Mindful Pause 4 Sundays, Dec. 1–22, 3:00–4:00 pm

Doorways Art Installation Reception Sunday, December 8, 1:00–3:00 pm Lake Roland Park

Low Tech Paper and Book Making Monday, Dec. 9, 5:00–8:00 pm

Check our website for upcoming 2020 programs in Mindful Art, Create Anew U Self-Care, Guided Imagery and Music, Mandala Making, BodyMindHeart Connections, Yoga and Emotion, Flow: Mindful Moving, and the Inner Work of Being Human.

Held at the Church of the Redeemer, 5603 N. Charles St. , Baltimore, MD 21218 For information and registration: innerharborwellness.com • [email protected] • 443-801-0841

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JANUARY 11, cont. from page 43 Wellness’ 200 Hour Yoga Teach- –16– tunement. Learn aura clearing and Workshop, 12-3pm. In this class you er Training. 1:30-2:30pm. Join YTT 2020 Interfusion Festi- healing attunements. Aziza Doumani will learn the fundamentals of con- Director Claudia Neuman and faculty val. Evolution. Arlington VA . Vis- Reiki & Wellbeing. www.azizadou- necting with Spirit. Starting with and guest teachers for an Information it: www.interfusionfestival.com to manireiki.com balancing and grounding methods, Social. Attendees will receive one free register and for more information. meditations and steps. How to protect yoga class taught by Claudia or one of Winter Survival Skills for Adults: and shield yourself from unwanted our other faculty. Visit: www.blue- Mediumship development 1 series. Introduction to winter survival, energy, how to clear yourself and heronwellness.com Tap into spirit and loved ones who navigation, fire-building, and survival prepare to connect. You will learn to have crossed over to deliver evidence stories. Travel the woods of Fox Ha- strengthen your Intuition, connect –14– of the continuation of life and mes- ven and learn the essential techniques with your Guides and meet your Ani- Auditions held for those interested sages. Boost your confidence with for fire building, navigation without mal totem. Visit www.IntuitiveWell- in joining Dr. Sky, a Nordic Master validation through lessons, observa- a compass and shelter-building that nessCenter.com for more information. Teacher from Finland, in moving to tions, practice and lots of homework, could prepare you for an unexpected the depths of spiritual stillness. Tran- to trust the impressions you receive situation in nature. 1-3:30pm. 3630 Superhuman Skills Development scend procrastination, negativity and through the major “Clairs.” 10am- Poffenberger Rd, Jefferson, MD. Level I of IV, 1-4pm at Integral Reiki ego and get to know your true self as 12pm, Dulles, Virginia, www.Medi- $60 whole series (3 weeks), $22 Center for Healing in Frederick, MD you go to the next level. Your training umAnnieLarson.com single class. www.foxhavenfarm.org/ taught by Karuna Reiki Master Teach- of Kihon No Kata, the basic dance pat- Also held on 1/30 & 2/13. events/ er and Clear Channel Melissa Mullen. terns using fan, is offered free to those $55/No prerequisites. Details and accepted. Reserve audition by email- –18– 1/18-19 Beginning Spirit Commu- Registration at INRCH.COM. ing your information, (name, profes- 1/18-19 Usui Reiki First Degree nication & Mediumship Workshop. sional experience, interest address) to: Certification.Learn how to channel Open up your natural ability to com- Unfolding into the Divine 11am- [email protected] Location: 327 S spiritually guided life force energy municate with the spirit world. Learn 12:30pm. Please join us for a scared St NE, Suite A, WDC 20002 (Cancelled to develop your intuition and to heal the fundamentals of mediumship, dialogue about our journey to the in the case of snow). Auditions also animals, friends, and family. Visit experience spirit contact, learn how Divine Reality. Eckankar of Northern held on: Jan. 17th at 6pm and Jan. 25th www.heart-centeredhealing.com to to nurture your gift with Konstanza Virginia: 703-916-0515 at 10am. register Morning Star, Certified Medium, –15– Spiritualist Teacher and Author. Silver Winter Renewal Retreat Journey Uncovering Your Soul Template. Positive Words for Positive Out- Spring. www.mediumshamandc.com Dance, meditation, gentle yoga, reflec- Need help connecting with your true comes with Lori Nicholson, Well tion, Reiki, creative expression with passion and purpose so you thrive in Awakened Living. www.blueber- 1/18-19 Usui Holy Fire III Reiki I Karen Tasto and Beth Charbonneau. all areas of your life, work, relation- rygardens.org and II Certification Training Program www.blueberrygardens.org ships, health, and beyond? Uncover at Integral Reiki Center for Healing YOUR soul template, identify pat- Usui Advance Reiki Training (Level in Frederick, MD 10am-6pm each –12– terns, and activate a higher frequency 3A/Advanced Practitioner). The day. No Prerequisites. Details and FREE info/social for Blue Heron to upgrade within. highest level of Reiki before Master Registration at INRCH.COM. www.mysoulrenity.com Teacher. Receive the Master at-

Is it time to remember “Have You Had a Spiritual Experience?” whyExplore you came the Wisdom Within You! Interactive Spiritual Presentations “Unfolding Into the Divine” Saturday, January 11, 2020 Discussion: 11 am to 12:30 pm Please join us for a joyful, heart-centered dialogue about our sacred journey to the Divine Reality – the home that we have never truly left, but strive to remember. Where are we on the Connection • Innovation • Transformation journey? What can we do today that will help us re-discover our divinity and purpose in life? We Let us collaborate and create a new story of success for look forward to seeing you there! your business. Whether you are just starting out or have “From Spiritual Experience to Spiritual Realization” been established for years; operate in a yoga studio or meet in a boardroom, we create solution based plans Saturday, February 8, 2020 to elevate your organization to the next level. Book Discussion: 2 to 3:30 pm Past life recall, dream work, and conscious Soul Travel are valuable techniques for spiritual unfoldment – but where do these experiences ultimately lead? Email us at [email protected] to see During a lively book discussion, we’ll explore the value of these disciplines and the clues they offer about our true destiny. All guests will receive a free copy of how our consultation services will help you align with the Spiritual Experiences Guidebook. your vision. All events are free and open to the public For more information about these presentations, as well as classes, and ECK Light and Sound www.newvisionstrategiesllc.com Services, please call 703-916-0515 or visit our website at http://www.eck-va.org. All events are held at the Northern Virginia ECK Center (Merrifield), 240-828-9917 2810 Old Lee Highway, Suite 301, Fairfax, VA 22031 Sponsored by Eckankar, the Path of Spiritual Freedom

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–19– efits the Yogamour World Mission. En- 22 Proven Processes: Monthly class joy an evening of guided meditation that focuses on abundance processes in the beautiful energy of Reiki with and based on the book Ask and It Karuna Reiki Master Teacher Melissa Is Given by Esther and Jerry Hicks. Mullen. We will journey together with 1-3pm. at Unity of Fairfax, 2854 intention, while holding space in our ER Hunter Mill Road, Oakton, VA. Dona- hearts for others around the planet. E tion. unityoffairfax.org/events Yoga and Drumming with Heather SoulCollage®: Journey Through Forsythe. Start your weekend with The Elements with Annette Laugel. a rhythm-filled yoga practice and Sundays, 12-4pmSoulCollage® is discover the inner pulse of your body, a creative process using collage for breath, and energy. Then, make the C self-expression, reflection, and explo- shift to creative expression by explor- ration. Each class is an opportunity to ing various drumming techniques. No create personal collage cards around drumming or yoga experience need- one of the seasonal elemental ener- ed. All ages welcome. 1-3pm. 3630 gies of Fire, Earth, Metal, Water and Poffenberger Rd, Jefferson, MD. $20. C Wood. Church of the Redeemer, 5603 www.foxhavenfarm.org/events/ N. Charles St. $55 per class. To register and pay: www.innerharborwellness. –26– com/adultregistration, or call: 443- “The Sound of Soul”, a holy name 801-0841. Also held on: March 15th, for God. When you sing HU, know May 24th & June 14th, this is one of the most sacred names for God. 1-800-LOVEGOD. T S –21– H S NE Intuitive development 1 series. Begin –29– your journey tapping into your inner Usui Reiki Level II Certification, W knowing through lessons, observa- Connecting to Reiki with symbols, tions, practice, signs, and homework. sending distance Reiki, clearing No prerequisites, 10am-12pm, Dulles, energy blockages across time, and Virginia, www.MediumAnnieLarson. unblocking physical objects and loca- F I com. Also held on 2/4. tions. 10am-3pm, Dulles, Virginia, www.MediumAnnieLarson.com Mindful Eating Community Din- ner. Mindful Eating is a community –30– cooked meal that brings together to Mediumship Teleconferencing Circle local harvest, delicious plant-based 6-weeks. This is your opportunity recipes, and an opportunity to share to practice spirit communication in a meal with your neighbors. 6-8pm. a group from the comfort of your 3630 Poffenberger Rd, Jefferson, MD. home. Join from anywhere via com- Donation. www.foxhavenfarm.org/ puter, phone, or webphone. Under the events/ guidance of spiritualist medium and Diverse author Konstanza Morning Star. www. –22– mediumshamandc.com Inclusive Wednesday Night Mediumship De- velopment Circle. 7:30-9:20pm: Spiri- –31– Welcoming tualist Medium and author Konstanza SpiritMind is a quarterly mind-body- Morning Star offers this unique prac- heart-spirit experience involving Serving the Greater Washington DC Metro Area tice opportunity for those who want to chanting, singing, meditating, drum- develop their mediumship & psychic ming, and mindful movement. 7-9pm abilities. 8 weeks. Silver Spring, MD. at Unity of Fairfax, 2854 Hunter Mill www.mediumshamandc.com Road, Oakton, VA. $20. www.unityof- Awaken to your magni cence! fairfax.org/events. –23– Experience powerful, uplifting messages Psychic Development 1 series. Begin to tap into your psychic abilities and FEBRUARY read other people in your general life –1– Immerse in a variety of meditations or in a professional capacity. Work Intuitive Wellne with meditation, breathing, auras, ss in Bethesda MD is offering Usui chakras, objects, symbols, and guides Reiki level Two Certification, 12- Deepen your spiritual journey to start the psychic flow of informa- 3:30pm. Level Two includes an in- tion. 10am-12pm, Dulles, Virginia, depth understanding of distance Reiki with education www.MediumAnnieLarson.com Also and how to channel energy distally. held on 2/6 & 2/20. Learn the level two symbols, how to Enjoy great live music incorporate crystals into your heal- –25– ing. Learn to sense energy of crystals Botanical Illustration of Mushrooms and plant life. Handouts, attunement (ALL AGES). Learn the anatomy of and certification included. Visit www. mushrooms and what information is IntuitiveWellnessCenter.com for more ay, AM needed to make a correct identifica- information tion. Then, practice drawing tech- –2– Ari Ar Cr niques to capture the information 2/8-9 Usui Reiki Level 1. Begin your i ar required for a true ‘botanical’ illustra- journey with Reiki’s life force energy. Ari, VA tion. 110am-12pm. 3630 Poffenberger Aziza Doumani Reiki & Wellbeing. Rd, Jefferson, MD. $25. www.fox- www.azizadoumanireiki.com .mr.r havenfarm.org/events/ –8– Reiki Meditation for World Peace “From Spiritual Experience to Spiri- at Yogamour Yoga and Healing Arts tual Realization.” 1-2:30pm. What Center, Frederick, Maryland, 4-6 pm. tantalizing clues can post life recall, R. ri a, iria ar $25/ Signup online at MindBody. Ben- continued on page 46 PATHWAYS—Winter 19–20—45 WINTER CALENDAR

FEBRUARY 8, cont. from page 45 and fourth Wednesday through March dream work, and conscious soul travel at Unity of Fairfax, 2854 Hunter Mill offer about our true destiny? Free Road, Oakton, VA. $15 per session.- guidebook provided. Eckankar of www.unityoffairfax.org/events. Northern Virginia: 703-916-0515 Usui Reiki Master Certification/Level Fox Haven Foragers Level 1: Ethics of III Attunement. The master symbol foraging. Join us for the fifth year of opens all energy centers and raises Sacred Circle Fox Haven Foragers. In this Level 1 se- your vibration to access the highest ries, you’ll learn the basics of plant ID, Reiki levels. 10am-3pm, Dulles, Vir- Books ~ Gifts ~ Guidance foraging and processing the season’s ginia, www.MediumAnnieLarson.com bounty with local guides from diverse for the spiritual journey backgrounds and skill-sets. 2nd Sat- –14– urdays, 9am-1pm. 3630 Poffenberger Mystical Movie Night: Join Unity Rd, Jefferson, MD. $380 whole series, of Fairfax every month for mindful $40 drop-in. www.foxhavenfarm.org/ movies. 7:30pm at Unity of Fairfax, Honoring all traditions events/ 2854 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton, VA. Free. Find out what’s playing at www. Intuitive Wellness in Bethesda MD unityoffairfax.org/events. is offering Reiki level One for Pets crystals ~ candles Certification, 10am-1pm. Level One –15– includes an in-depth understanding A David Bowie Valentine Tribute incense & sage of channeling energy, animal Chakras, Show. Six awesome bands (Sister Ex, and how to work with a variety of The Jennifers, Capitol Offender, The meditation & ritual supplies animals to aide in stress, anxiety, heal- Tail Draggers, Life on Mars, and the ing and overall well-being. You will amazing Marshall Keith of the Slickee tarot cards ~ jewelry have the opportunity to practice on a Boys) perform Bowie covers. Bring dog in class. Handouts, Attunement your date, eat some pie! The Pie Shop, readings & healings and Certification included. Visit www. 7pm-1am. Visit: www.facebook.com/ IntuitiveWellnessCenter.com for more events/471872570083982/, or, for information pre-ticket sales, visit: www.pieshopdc. com/events/ 919 King St Alexandria, VA 22314 –9– Divine Soul Connections. Speak with Dream Workshop. Dreams are the Tue – Sat 11 – 7 Sun 1 - 5 Twin Flames and discover your soul language of the soul. Crack the code lessons, karmic themes, and potential on what your dreams are trying to tell 703-299-9309 SacredCircleBooks.com partnership patterns. Let’s discuss you in this dynamic workshop. Silver awakening an inner sense to help Spring. www.mediumshamandc.com you perceive higher self. Honor your sacred connections! www.mysoulren- Superhuman Skills Development ity.com Level II of IV, 1-4 PM at Integral e n t e Reiki Center for Healing (INRCH) in C r e The Origins of Yoga Part One with Frederick, MD taught by Karuna Reiki

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n 22 Proven Processes: Monthly class g as well as the themes that emerge ✨ toward the Bhagavad Gita. This is a that focuses on abundance processes great class for those who wish to have and based on the book Ask and It a better foundation about the history Is Given by Esther and Jerry Hicks. Ranessa Porter of the yoga tradition. Continuing edu- 1-3pm at Unity of Fairfax, 2854 Hunter cation hours for RYT’s available. Held Mill Road, Oakton, VA. Donation. Reiki Master-Teacher, Integrated at Blue Heron Wellness, Silver Spring unityoffairfax.org/events Energy Therapy (IET/Angel Healing) MD. Visit: www.blueheronwellness. com , www.alignwithgrace.com –18– Master-Instructor, Aromatherapist Mindful Eating Community Din- Winter Herb Study. Dive into a ner. Mindful Eating is a community ✷ Intuitive and Spiritual Counseling hands-on study session that will cooked meal that brings together to ✷ Reiki and Angel Healings include winter plant ID and harvest- local harvest, delicious plant-based ing, kitchen and apothecary experi- recipes and an opportunity to share ✷ Custom Essential Oil Blends mentation, formula making and group a meal with your neighbors. 6-8pm. research to develop relationships with 3630 Poffenberger Rd, Jefferson, MD. ✷ In-person sessions in Alexandria, Va local plants. Sundays, February 9th to Donation. www.foxhavenfarm.org/ ✷ Distance sessions via Skype March 1st. 1-4pm. 3630 Poffenberger events/ Rd, Jefferson, MD. $200 whole series, ✷ Angel Circles, Reiki and Angel (IET) $55 single class. www.foxhavenfarm. –22– Healing Classes org/events/ 2/22-23 Usui Reiki Second Degree Certification.Completing this class –12– makes you an official Reiki practi- “I felt cared for and comforted by Ranessa’s gentle Ask and It Is Given: Come explore tioner. Reiki 2 teaches you to send presence and powerful healing touch.” the Teachings of Abraham in the clas- healing across time and distance. Visit sic book, Ask and It Is Given, written www.heart-centeredhealing.com to Usui Reiki Level 1 Class - January 18 and 19 by Esther and Jerry Hicks. This seven register. week series will discuss the major top- Usui Reiki Level 2 Class - February 22 and 23 ics from the 21 chapters in the PART 1 Reiki Meditation for Love at Yog- portion of this timeless treasure. This amour Yoga and Healing Arts Center, class will be offered both in person Frederick, Maryland, 4-6 pm. $25/ www.heart-centeredhealing.com and streaming. 7pm on the second Signup online at MindBody. Benefits 46—PATHWAYS—Winter–19-20 WINTER CALENDAR

the Yogamour World Mission. Enjoy healing, life changes and helping oth- an evening of guided meditation in ers. An optional fourth day, 10/28, is the beautiful energy of Reiki with available for those interested in learn- Karuna Reiki Master Teacher Melissa ing a diagnostic technique, treatment Mullen. We will journey together with possibilities and additional experien- intention, while holding space in our tial hands-on practice. For further de- hearts for others around the planet. tails visit www.tritouch.com/Hawai- ianEnergeticsClass or email HEclass@ Winter Survival Skills for Adults: tritouch.com Tracking, fire building, wild cordage making, survival stories. –7– Travel the woods of Fox Haven and Mindful 365 Sitting Group: Monthly learn the essential techniques for fire meditation group focused on mind- building, navigation without a com- fulness. Newcomers welcome. 10am- pass and shelter building that could 12pm at Unity of Fairfax, 2854 Hunter prepare you for an unexpected situa- Mill Road, Oakton, VA. $10 suggested tion in nature. 1-3:30pm. 3630 Poffen- donation. www.unityoffairfax.org/ HOLISTIC. BIOLOGICAL. ECO-FRIENDLY. berger Rd, Jefferson, MD. $60 whole events. series (3 weeks), $22 single class. www.foxhavenfarm.org/events/ 3/7-8 READER: The Great Mayan State of the Art Medicine Wheel (Clear Answers to Equipment $582 $ –23– Hard Questions). “Everything came VALUE LIMITED TIME OFFER Eckankar: Soul’s purpose for being true!” C.G. WORKSHOPS: Busting Friendly, Professional, Exams, X-Rays, & Cleaning in the world is to find divine love. As Beliefs (B.S. Removal), Mayan Medi- & Highly Qualiﬁed Staff Soul, you have the God-knowledge cine Wheel - Cellular Creation, The Some restrictions may apply. Online Appointments within you. Maryland activities: Ecka- Power of One - Igniting Courage. Open Monday-Friday nkarMaryland.org Location: Rising Phoenix Holistic Cen- On Capitol Hill Near *Extended Hours On Wednesdays ter, Manassas, VA. Contact: novem- Eastern Market 509 11TH STREET SE Light of Oneness – Soul Image [email protected] Ceremony® Invoke healing energy for your life. Manifest the energy of a 3/7-8 Usui Reiki Level II. Three new beginning. Receive a Soul Image symbols amplify your Level I energy. and a channeled message from Spirit. Learn distance Reiki. Aziza Doumani Join this special ceremony to harmo- Reiki & Wellbeing. www.azizadou- nize the quantum field of our being, to manireiki.com 202.544.3626 heal, revitalize, and rebirth a new you. Visit: www.DoniAmoris.com/One- –10– www.thedcdentist.com ness - Contact: [email protected], Mindful Eating Community Din- also held on Feb 29th & March 7th. ner. Mindful Eating is a community cooked meal that brings together to –26– local harvest, delicious plant-based Usui Reiki Level 1 Certification, No recipes and an opportunity to share Association of Holistic prerequisites. 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Herbs For Anxiety day. Some people like cacti or succulents because anything and everything. Write quickly, don’t stop they’re very low-maintenance. I personally like spi- and think, don’t worry about punctuation or gram- ...continued from page 53 der plants. They can handle low light and infrequent mar, and be honest. You can destroy the pages later watering, they’re resistant to disease and mold, if you need to. If you may find things coming up that More trips to the gym? The world can be pretty crazy, and it can make they’re completely non-toxic (safe for kids and pets!) you’ll want to transfer to your to-do list or a gratitude Giving up wheat? you feel crazy too, but there are things you can do. and they smell a little bit like grass, so they bring the journal, that’s great, you can copy them later. For Vitamin D? Little things. Simple things. Pretty cheap things. And outside indoors. these 10-15 minutes, just let it all out, don’t worry Being more “balanced” (whatever that means)? they really help. I use them, and I feel better. Why Having a green living plant exhaling oxygen, about what anyone would think. Just write. Once it’s Time management systems? not give them a try? healthy humidity, and mood-lifting soil microbes in out of your head and on paper, stop and breathe for Spa or meditation or spiritual/religious retreats? your general direction all day is very good for body a minute. I’m sure you’ll feel better. Eat a Meal Without Multi-tasking and soul. These are all good things. Just one meal a day, any meal that works best Start, or End, Your Day with a Little Ritual Has it helped? Do you feel better? for you, without your phone, or computer, or TV, or Spend 10-15 Minutes Each Day Venting (on It doesn’t have to be much. You can meditate or If so, awesome! even a book. Focus on your meal, chew slowly, sa- paper) not, say a prayer or not, it’s up to you. Here’s mine:I If not, are you worrying now about your lack of vor the flavors and textures of your food. Talking to a This is a journaling exercise I find very helpful. come down to my writing space each morning with a success? About the time and money you’ve spent companion is fine, as long as the conversation isn’t Use a pen and paper, handwriting is much better fresh hot cup of tea, light a candle on my desk, and on something that didn’t work, or only worked for a about work or drama or things that stress you out. than typing for this technique. Take at least 10 min- think of something I’m grateful for. Often I’m grateful little while? Better to share a little quiet time, or just enjoy your utes, or longer if you want to, and write down what- for simple, everyday things like the fresh morning I understand. I really do. solitude. Your mood and your digestion will improve ever is on your mind. Whatever is circling around, air, the hot cup of tea, or the happy, healthy cats with this simple technique. distracting you, worrying you, write it down. Don’t who love nothing more than jumping up on the desk And it’s okay. censor yourself, don’t edit. Write down things you to sit on whatever I’m writing.The simpler your ritual, It really is. Keep a Plant in Your Workspace have to remember, things you want to do someday, the easier it is to do every day. Just make sure it You’re okay. Or wherever you spend the most time during the things that aggravate you, things that bring you joy, feels good, and comes from the heart. It’s that easy.

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Your Health in Winter: The Five Element Theory & the Season of Being Still Stay calm, and preserve your energy. ...continued from page 9 Resist the urge to withdraw socially, and instead enjoy the company of 1. Acupuncture – helps to restore the down, retreat inward, and take time your friends and loved ones. Increase flow of qi, which is the flow of energy to be still and reflect in winter. By do- rest and sleep hours when possible. to release pain ing so we preserve our energy and take Remember, wintertime is here for Alix & the 2. Acupuncture Trigger Point – helps steps to nourish the body and mind restoring energy and getting ready to release muscle tension this season. Support the water element for a new start and new growth in the 3. Doctor Fu Myofascial Release – nutritionally with soups and stews; it spring. Archangels helps with fascia regional tension is particularly important in the winter 4. Electrical Stimulation – has an anti to avoid cold foods. As an exception, Helena Amos, M.Ac., L.Ac., is a li- inflammatory effect seaweed is especially nourishing for censed acupuncturist, European physi- Get the answers 5. Shock Wave Therapy – to release the water element and should be in- cian, and natural medicine practitioner deep muscle spasms cluded when possible. And remember since 1986. She is the owner of the Acu- you need! 6. Cold Laser – for reducing inflam- to drink plenty of fluids, but avoid ice puncture and Natural Medicine Clinic in mation and faster healing; restores and and cold drinks. Rockville, MD, and is available for com- improves numbness, tingling. For the mind and spirit, guard plementary consultations. Call 301-881- 7. Cupping – for pain management. against becoming too isolated, too 2898, email her at [email protected], down, or too anxious. Be aware of ob- and visit rockvilleacupuncturemd.com/ Nourishing Yourself In Winter sessive thoughts, depressive moods, for more information about acupuncture Just as nature sheds its leaves to and feelings of overwhelm; stop and and pain management services. LIKE on conserve energy and as bears slumber breathe when overwhelmed or out of Facebook @AmosAcupunctureAndNatu- in hibernation, so too must we slow energy, and seek help as appropriate. ralMedicine. See also her ad on page 25.

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56—PATHWAYS—Winter–19-20 Classes & Learning Centers

Claudia’s public group classes, fi es the Yoga Alliance 200 Yoga Teach- structure their own home practice, specialty classes and trainings have er Training requirements but also goes and respond to their lives with more inspired hundreds to pursue yoga as a beyond the ordinary curriculum to compassion and insight. life practice. Claudia Neuman, ERYT- give students a solid introduction to To learn more about the 2020 500, YACEP, MSW was born in Los the historic and energetic underpin- Teacher Training with Claudia, and to Angeles and began her formal yoga nings of the yoga tradition. Her own fi nd out about the next YTT informa- trainings in 1984 at Yoga Works in certifi cation process in Para Yoga, and tion session, please visit: Claudia Neuman ERYT-500, YACEP, MSW Santa Monica, CA. She is currently the her many years of study with Yogaru- www.blueheronwellness.org. director of the Yoga Teacher Training pa Rod Stryker informs this training. To learn more about Claudia, please program at Blue Heron Wellness. Trainees emerge with the skills they visit: www.alignwithgrace.com. This comprehensive program satis- need to structure public group classes, Email: [email protected]

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“Be still as a mountain. Move like a Style short form as taught by re- and Sunday at the City Dance Center Cloud Hands great river.” nowned master of the art, Professor in the Music Center at Strathmore in Tai Chi is a series of 37 gentle, Cheng Man-ch’ing. Mr. Ward is a se- North Bethesda. Thursday evenings ﬂ owing movements that has been nior student of Robert Smith, the ﬁ rst on Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. across T'ai Chi practical as a health exercise since Western student of Professor Cheng. from the Tenleytown-AU Metro in ancient times. Based on natural laws, Michael Ward was given permission Washington, DC is Advanced/Cor- Michael Ward it teaches relaxation, erases tension, to teach Tai Chi by Robert Smith. rections level only. For more informa- and boosts energy. Performed in a Beginner through Advanced/Cor- tion on these, private, or workplace Now on calm peaceful manner, it works for all, rections classes are offered Wednesday classes, please call 301-525-8266. Facebook regardless of age. evening in Silver Spring at Crossings, Email: [email protected] Michael Ward teaches the Yang a Center for the Healing Traditions; www.CloudHandsTaiChi.net

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ECKANKARECKANKAR Soul’s purpose for being in this Central Maryland Eckankar Center Baltimore Eckankar Center world is to find divine love. As Soul, 1738 Elton Rd. Suite 104 2318 North Charles St. you have the God-knowledge within Silver Spring, Md. 20903 Baltimore, Md. 21218 you. Eckankar awakens this knowl- 310-439-2120 410-235-0073 edge, and love for the divine things All activities are from 11 am – 12 pm • 1st Sunday: Sound of Soul Event that are already in you heart. • 1st + 3rd Saturday: Open House • 2nd Sunday: Video Presentation For more information about Eckan- • 1st Sunday: Roundtable Discussion • 3rd Sunday: Book Discussion kar activities in Maryland: • 2nd Sunday: Book Discussion • 4th Sunday: ECK Light and Sound www.eckankarmaryland.org. • 3rd Sunday: ECK Light and Sound Service For more information about Eckan- • 4th Sunday: The Sound of Soul kar: 1 800 LOVE GOD

An ancient Chinese exercise for Additionally, they have studied with posture instruction for each of the 37 health and relaxation, T’ai Chi is Benjamin Lo, Professor Cheng’s senior postures, with three postures each a series of quiet, slow movements, student, and currently with Len- class to be covered in depth. Please which cultivate the spirit and nurture zie Williams, senior student of Mr. Lo. see our website for which specific the body. Glen Echo T’ai Chi offers Continuing Beginner Classes (sec- postures will be covered each week. instruction in the Yang Style Short Form ond third of form) start Sundays, This is a great re-entry point for those as developed by Cheng Man-Ch’ing. January 19 in the winter term for seeking to re-invigorate their study Instructors Len and Ellen Kennedy have a smooth transition from Begin- and practice. $22 drop-in fee per class. between them over 60 years experience ners. 11am. More information at in T’ai Chi and have been teaching at Corrections classes Sun- www.glenechotaichi.com, Glen Echo Park for 30 years. They both days at 9:30am, $25 drop-in per www.glenechopark.org, or email have studied with and received permission 90-minute class. to [email protected]. to teach T’ai Chi from Robert Smith, Tuesday Review Class at 10:00 am, Professor Cheng’s first Western student. an intensive review with detailed

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Meditation Museum I & II (MD & will love the staff, the atmosphere, Meditation Museum II is located at VA) quiet room, and people who attend 1984 Chain Bridge Rd., Suite 201, The Meditation Museums I and the various workshops. These are McLean, VA. II offer unique spaces of silence and national treasures, where one can visit For info and workshop listings, wisdom. You will view exhibits that to experience peace, wisdom, power please visit meditationmuseum.org, or guide you on the journey within and and love. call 301-588-0144 (MD) be able to attend many workshops All events are free of charge, how- or 703-992-6887 (VA). Like us at: www. and events! You are invited to enhance ever, your generous tax-deductible Facebook.com/MeditationMuseum. the quality of your thoughts, your contributions and good wishes are Tune in to the America Meditating lives and the world around you! appreciated. Radio Show at www.blogtalkradio. The museums will bring you back The Meditation Museum I is located com/americameditating, or on our to a knowledge of your true selves at 9525 Georgia Avenue, Suite 101, free “Pause for Peace” app. and how it impacts our world. You Silver Spring, Maryland; the new

New Future Society Center is in monthly talks & conferences on the For more information or sign up residential Rockville. It is a special Nature of Higher Consciousness and for the newsletters: www.newfuture- place where one’s inner spark can be Healing, or one of our other special societycenter.com. Like our Facebook nourished to burn brighter. Experi- events designed to uplift, heal and page: New Future Society Center. ence a private class or healing session inspire. for the Body, Mind and Spirit with 10410 Arctic Ave., Rockville, MD Savitri Bach. Or experience with a Phone: 301-452-7780, email: group: Meditation, Yoga, Qigong, [email protected]

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The Reiki Center of Greater Wash- Seasonal Meditation: Winter Sekhem-Seichim-Reiki (SSR) Class- ington in Rockville, Maryland has Solstice Potluck and Meditation: es – Workshops that combine Reiki been serving the area since 1999 with December 21. Please bring something with the healing energies of the Great public events, sessions, and classes. to share; New Moon Meditations: Pyramid in Egypt. Practitioner Facets We welcome all who wish to join our January 24, February 23, and March I and II: January 4-5, May 30-31, 2020; community of “Reiki People” who 24, 2020. Master/Teacher Facets I-VII: August seek to add the energy of Reiki to their Lightarian Reiki®, Rays® or Angel- 1-3, 2020 or by appointment. daily lives. Call us at 301-963-0787, Links® Sessions and attunements. Deep- Shamanic Classes – Classes teach- visit us at www.reikicenter.info, or en your connection with Ascended ing how to use Shamanic tools in heal- visit our Facebook page for more info. Masters and Angels. By appointment ing and meditation. Crystal Healing Healing Sessions – Offered by ap- at our center or via telephone. with the Medicine Wheel: December The Reiki pointment at our center 2 blocks from Reiki and IET shares and practice 21; Shamanic Reiki I: March 20-22, the Rockville Town Center, or your groups allow newcomers OR prac- 2020; Crystal Healing II – Working CenTeR location within 30 miles or telephoni- titioners to receive and experience with Totems: February 23, 2020. Of GReaTeR cally worldwide. sessions with one another: January 19, Usui Reiki Classes – Intensive cours- ® ashinGTOn Integrated Energy Therapy Classes February 8, March 29, 2020. es in the original system of Reiki: Level W – Basic: January 18, February 15, and Reiki and IET Student Clinics – I: January 11-12, February 29-March 1, May 9, 2020; Intermediate: February Allow the public to receive sessions April 25-26, 2020; Level II: February 16 and March 14, 2020; Advanced: from RCGW Reiki Students: Decem- 1-2, March 7-8, May 16-17, 2020; Mas- February 17 and March 15, 2020; Mas- ber 10, and January 19, February 8, ter/Practitioner: June 6-7, 2020; Teach- ter Instructor: May 2-3, 2020. March 29, 2020. ing Reiki I: October 24-25, 2020.

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In response to humanity’s need, our space brothers and sisters work avail ourselves of it, and create a new a Gathering of the Forces of Light tirelessly to reduce the level of pollu- civilization as yet undreamt of by is taking place on our planet today. tion that is increasingly making our humanity. The decision always rests The Elder Brothers of humanity, the planet uninhabitable. with us. Masters of Wisdom and their head, the Although it is humanity’s own For free information and talks, World Teacher, Maitreya, are emerging responsibility to pull itself out of please email: [email protected] quietly into our lives to help us transi- its own self-created crises, there is or visit: tion in these difﬁ cult times into a new unprecedented guidance and wisdom www.sre-terto.se. era of justice and brotherhood, while available to us, should we wish to

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Classes/Workshops: of individual attention and hands-on Coaching and energy healing. Sessions • Personal Growth/Development practice. All events taught by a Reiki/ are in-person or virtual to anywhere in • Shifts and Transitions IET Master, certiﬁ ed Coach and aro- the world. • Stress Resilience matherapist. Resources: • Reiki (Western, Traditional & Holy Accepting group bookings and eBooks and eManuals, free guided Fire Usui, Sekhem-Seichim (SSR) custom-design talks/workshops on meditations and Podcasts. • Reiki Share applied topics for diverse audiences. Contact: Integrated Coaching and Energy ealing • Integrated Energy Therapy (IET) Register Website Events link. 301-660-7229 Helping people help themselves to a healthier, • Shamanic Journeying September 7/8 — Reiki I [email protected] more rewarding and enjoyable life • Integrated Coaching and Energy September 28/29 — Reiki II www.Starchaser-HealingArts.com Healing October 5/6 — SSR www.facebook.com/Starchaser.Heal- www.Starchaser-ealingArts.co • Integrated Healing November 2 — Reiki I-II ingArts In-depth certiﬁ cation classes w/lots Review Sessions:

Unity of Fairfax is a positive, which put spiritual principles into ac- of Unity, an international movement progressive, and inclusive spiritual tion. A new outdoor labyrinth is avail- founded in 1889 that provides spiri- community focused on transformation able 24/7 for anyone who wishes to tual publishing, education, prayer and of consciousness and awakening the walk it as a spiritual practice. Children events for over three million members spiritual light in all. are welcome to participate in the vi- worldwide. As a spiritual center for education, brant youth program. Regular services Visit www.tor.or for in- practice and service, Unity offers are held on Sundays at 9 and 11 a.m., formation and to watch live-streamed classes, study groups, and programs as well as a noon meditation service services on Sundays at 11a.m. on such topics as metaphysics and every Wednesday. meditation, as well as service projects, Unity of Fairfax is a local ministry

Unity Woods Yoga Center, Wash- accessible studios are located in tifi ed Iyengar Yoga Teachers who have ington’s fi rst full-time yoga studio, Bethesda, MD and Arlington, VA, and trained for many years. As a result we was established in 1979. Unity we offer Saturday, Wednesday, and are able to guide beginners as well as Woods offers quality yoga instruction Thursday classes in the Tenleytown experienced students in progressing for all levels of experience in pos- neighborhood of DC. along the path of yoga safely and ef- ture, breathing and Yoga philosophy. All Unity Woods classes are taught fectively. Special classes available for seniors, in the Iyengar tradition. Iyengar Yoga Our Winter Session of classes be- prenatal, back care, osteoporosis develops awareness through precise gins Thursday, January 2, 2020. New and more, as well as unique work- alignment and attention to the subtle students may take their fi rst class free shops and short courses on a variety aspects of posture, breath, mind, and anytime during the session. For details of topics. Our two, spacious, Metro- spirit. Our teachers are primarily Cer- see www.twoos.com.

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Blueberry Gardens Healing Center also offer regularly scheduled classes Montgomery/Howard County line, provides wellness services for groups such as Yoga, T’ai Chi, Biodanza and with seasonal produce and blueberries and individuals. We offer Acupunc- Meditation. available from our fi elds and green- ture, Physical Therapy, Massage and Our lovely octagon room of approx- house. other related body work modalities imately 1000 square feet is available Healing Center: 301-570-5468 such as Muscle Release Technique, for wellness workshops and trainings, www.blueberrygardens.org Rosen Body Work, Trager Body so please contact us if you are looking Blueberries & Produce: 240-324-6110 Work, Zero Balancing®, Reiki and for space for your workshop or event. www.blueberrygardensupick.com private yoga sessions by highly Blueberry Gardens is located in qualifi ed certifi ed practitioners. We Ashton, MD, just east of Olney on the

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Intuitive Wellness is a center for Coach, Access Bars Practitioner, and tive healing sessions that include a Spiritual and Holistic Healing lo- Intuitive Development Coach. She direct connection with the Divine to cated in Bethesda Maryland. Sherri specializes in Pregnancy, Infertility, assist you in your life. Sherri teaches Divband, the owner, is an Intuitive Trauma, PTSD and overall Wellness. Intuitive Development classes as well Transformational Healer. She is a If you are looking to gain more clarity as Reiki Levels 1-3. IntuitiveWellness- Master Transpersonal Clinical Hyp- and balance in your life contact Sherri Center.com notherapist, Reiki Master/Teacher, for a session today. If you are looking Multidimensional Healer, Hypno- to connect with your higher self or Birthing Practitioner, Intuitive Life your angels, Sherri offers transforma-

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Kay Walkinshaw is the Founder at their conventions. Kay has taught also certified to train and issue diplo- and Director of the Self-Empower- an introduction to hypnosis course mas in hypnosis. ment Education Center. She is also at the Northern Virginia Community Visit our website at: www.seec-ic- the Founder and International Di- College, Annandale Campus, in An- mct.com, to find out about booking an rector of the International Council nandale, VA. appointment and upcoming classes. for Medical and Clinical Therapists At the Self Empowerment Educa- Located at 12511 Chronical Drive, (ICMCT). She is a certified Instructor tion Center you learn how to achieve Fairfax, VA. for the National Guild of Hypnotists, peak performance, speak in public, Call: 703-658-2014 Kay F. Walkinshaw, Founder/Director World Institute of Cognitive Sciences, hone perfect study habits, lose weight Hours: M-F, 8am-10pm Certified Instructor, Master Hypnotist and the National Board of Hypnotic and more with Master Hypnothera- Saturday & Sunday by Appointment Registered Hypnotic Anaesthesologists Anaesthesology, and has presented pist Kay Walkinshaw. The SEEC is

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Self Empowerment Education Center 703-658-2014 HEAVY METAL DETOXIFICATION HOMEOPATHY Proprietary secondary career school. Mark McClure, DDS, A. Frandsen, ND 202-237-7000 Herbal/Homeopathic Remedies 301-942-7979 National Integrated Health Associates (NIHA) Knowles Apothecary & Wellness Ctr. It's Not Therapy 703-288-0400 5225 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 402, WDC 10400 Conn. Ave, Kensington, MD It's problem-solving, with Hypnosis/NLP, EFT www.NIHAdc.com www.KnowlesWellness.com ("tapping") Psych-K, Voice Dialogue... www.Its-Not-Therapy.com HERBAL HEALTH HOME IMPROVEMENT Virginia Hypnosis - Jason Linett, BCH, CI 703-341-6655 Green Comfort School of Herbal Medicine 540-937-4283 Advanced Hypnosis Training & Certification Bill Matheson 301-442-3860 Hypnotherapy Courses Four Times a Year Experience and learn how to integrate Remodeling Maintenance Design herbal therapies. [email protected] Free Video: www.VirginiaHypnosis.com www.greencomfortherbschool.com www.WealthMessengers.com 301-969-8800 HOLISTIC CENTERS Free policy review & damage assessment HYPNOSIS TRAINING Ruscombe Mansion Holistic Health Center 410-367-7300 HORMONAL BALANCE / FERTILITY Health For Life, LLC 703-851-7954 The oldest and largest holistic health center HypnoByHelen.com in Maryland. Practitioner & Workshop space Health For Life, LLC - HealthByHelen.com 703-851-7954 Helen Bramow, MA, ND, CNC, MHt available. www.Ruscombe.org Helen Bramow, MA, ND, CNC, MHt NGH Hypnosis Cert. Class qtrly, 3 weekends, 3 days each. HOLISTIC HEALING HypnosisMaryland—Laura West 301-540-6225 Over 3,000 hits a day! HORMONE REPLACEMENT Certification Classes Dr. Steve Gardner, DC - Bethesda 301-986-4810 Networked Spinal Analysis, Stress Resilience THERAPY Virginia Hypnosis - Jason Linett, BCH, CI 703-341-6655 Your Event Advanced Hypnosis Training & Certification Chiropractic principles thru energy work Biomimetic Hormone Replacement 301-942-7979 in the www.EasySpine.com Hypnotherapy Courses Four Times a Year Knowles Apothecary & Wellness Ctr. Free Video: www.VirginiaHypnosis.com 10400 Conn. Ave, Kensington, MD Pathways Calendar HOLISTIC MEDICINE www.KnowlesWellness.com Self Empowerment Education Center 703-658-2014 Anne Berkeley, ND 202-798-0221 Proprietary secondary career school. Naturopathic Medicine Let our readers know 1915 I St. NW, Suite 700, Washington DC HYPNOSIS / HYPNOTHERAPY INTEGRATIVE CANCER CARE www.medicinetothrive.com Health For Life, LLC - HypnoByHelen.com 703-851-7954 National Integrated Health Associates 202-237-7000 about your class, Helen Bramow, MA, ND, CNC, MHt Margaret Gennaro, MD, FAAP, ABIHM 703-865-5692 5225 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 402 WDC HypnoBand Weight Loss, Smoking, P/L, www.NIHAdc.com workshop, Holistic Therapies for Children & Adults training and classes. Trained Master in PLR. 10560 Main St., Suite 301, Fairfax, VA or special event in www.DrMGennaro.com Hypnosis Silver Spring: weight, smoking 301-618-9801 INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE phobias, pain, anxiety, PTSD, finding print and online. Integrative MDs, NDs & DDSs 202-237-7000 your path, transforming your life National Integrated Health Associates (NIHA) Integrative MDs, NDs & DDSs 202-237-7000 National Integrated Health Associates (NIHA) 5225 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 402, WDC HypnosisMaryland—Laura West 301-540-6225 Calendar Listings: www.NIHAdc.com 5225 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 402, WDC www.hypnosismaryland.com www.NIHAdc.com 50¢ a word HOLISTIC PRIMARY CARE Eileen Buese, PhD 301-365-4375 I.V. NUTRITION THERAPY Next Deadline – February 1st Adults: Dr. Kullick, Catherine Heideman, 202-237-7000 Gail Kalin, PhD, Licensed Psychologist 202-365-5212 For more info, call 240-247-0393 Dr. Cannon; Pediatric: Dr. Bradley Today's Integrative Health, Rockville, MD 301-377-6650 Rapid & effective life & behavior change Dr. Leo, www.todaysintegrativehealth.com National Integrated Health Associates (NIHA) stress, anxiety, phobias, OCD, trauma, IBS, 5225 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 402, WDC relationship, family, mood & work issues www.PathwaysMagazine.com www.NIHAdc.com/health-programs/holistic-primary-care. html The Mindfulness Center 301-986-1090 Bethesda, MD, www.TheMindfulnessCenter.org

RAIN KILBURNE, LMT, SCRM, MBS Do you have a loved one who has had a STROKE? MOBILE SPA • SPIRIT ART MINDFUL PHOTOGRAPHY You are not alone! Montgomery County Stroke Association Providing: • F r e e stroke information and support Massage • Energy Work • Jewelry • Monthly programs and support groups for stroke survivors and Paintings • Portraits caregivers www.rkartsstudio.com 301-681-MCSA (6272) [email protected] www.mcstroke.org

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INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY Physical & Massage Therapy Associates 202-966-2033 Deep Tissue/Swedish/Thai/Myofascial MEDIUMS NUTRITION Hundredfold Farm Cohousing Community 800-707-2785 Insurance/Medicare accepted Carlos The Medium, 703-825-7122 Individual Consultations 301-942-7979 Sustainable living - "A Place to Grow" www.physicalmassage.com Evidential Medium (UMC Certified) Knowles Apothecary & Wellness Ctr. www.hundredfoldfarm.org Home, Phone, & Skype Readings, Private Circles 10400 Conn. Ave, Kensington, MD Near Gettysburg, PA Potomac Massage Training Institute 202-686-7046 carlosthemedium.com (se habla español) www.KnowlesWellness.com Student/Graduate Clinic, Workshops 8380 Colesville Rd, Suite 600, Silver Spring KARUNA REIKI www.pmti.org METAPHYSICS PAIN / PAIN MANAGEMENT Health For Life, LLC 703-851-7954 Mary Kay Reynolds, CMT 301-270-1257 For 28 Years, A Mystical God Centered www.isd-dc.org Helena Amos, M.Ac, L.Ac, Arthritis, HypnoByHelen.com Relax & rejuvenate body/mind/spirit Metaphysical Church & Learning Center 301-881-2898 Helen Bramow, MA, ND, CNC, MHt In Takoma Park, Swedish/deep tissue Body-Mind-Spirit. Inst. for Spiritual Back/ Neck Pain, Headaches, Sciatica, Carpal Reiki classes, monthly shares. myofascial/pregnancy Development. NW-DC. Tunnel, Neuropathy, Fibromyalgia & More www.rockvilleacupuncturemd.com, www.taoclinic.net Reiki Center of Greater Washington 1-866-59-REIKI TriTouch Therapies - Washington, DC National Spiritual Science Center 202-723-4510 Mary Kay 1_12 ad.pdf 8/20/04 6:51:06 PMDavid Gleekel, Registered Karuna Reiki® Master Therapeutic Massage, Hawaiian Energetics Services/Classes/Rdgs/Fellowship PEMF Therapy (Energy Medicine ) 301-883- Quality Prof'l Karuna Reiki® Sessions, Classes Jay Arovas, CMT 3661 & Monthly Reiki Shares www.reikicenter.info www.tritouch.com 773-271-6161 MIDWIFERY 60 year-old non-invasive, drug free therapy relieves pain naturally. Augments cellular regeneration. KUNDALINI www.KatRobbins.com 443-542-5822 Ten Moons Midwifery 540-364-5077 Addresses 285 Health Issues. Massage Therapist in Columbia, MD Holistic Homebirth Midwifery Care www.optimumhealth-wellness.com Kundalini Awakening 301-520-2445 Serving NOVA and the Shenandoah Valley Experienced guidance 301-493-4790 www.DeltaHealing.US 337-517-8424 www.ten-moons.com Dr. Steve Gardner, DC - Bethesda Compassionate support Spiritual Massage, without touch 301-986-4810 Call Susan Hendrickson MINISTERIAL SERVICE Network Spinal Analysis, Stress Resilience Chiropractic principles thru energy work MEDITATION Marriage Ceremonies- Renewal of Vows. www.EasySpine.com LYME DISEASE All Couples Welcome! Our Lovely Chapel Meditation Museum 301-588-0144 or Your Venue. Christenings-Namings PAST LIFE REGRESSION C. Heideman, NP, Dr. Gant 202-237-7000 9525 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD Funerals-Memorials. www.isd-dc.org Dr. Bradley (pediatric Lyme) Be the change you wish to see in the world! Health For Life, LLC - HypnoByHelen.com 703-851-7954 National Integrated Health Associates (NIHA) www.MeditationMuseum.org Helen Bramow, MA, ND, CNC, MHt 5225 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 402, WDC www.NIHAdc.com MUSIC INSTRUCTION Small group and individual sessions. Meditation Training in Washington DC 301-828-5946 Patricia J. Ullman, JD Guitar, bass lessons w/ energy alignment 301-942-8119 MASSAGE / MASSAGE THERAPY Individual, group, and corporate mindfulness instruction left-right brain yet fun & productive. PHYSICAL THERAPY www.PeaceOfOurMinds.org Compose or cover songs Bethesda Therapeutic Massage 301-649-4216 www.bandmix.com/chris-patry/ Physical & Massage Therapy Associates Marcia A. Snyder, LMT The Mindfulness Center 301-986-1090 202-966-2033 Swedish, Deep Tissue, Reiki, Myofascial Release. Classes, Individual and Group Sessions NATUROPATHY Manual/Myofascial/Craniosacral Therapies [email protected] Retreats, Meditation Teacher Training Insurance/Medicare Accepted Bethesda, MD www.TheMindfulnessCenter.org C. Kannankeril, ND, A. Frandsen, ND 202-237-7000 www.physicalmassage.com Blueberry Gardens Healing Center 301-570-5468 National Integrated Health Associates (NIHA) www.blueberrygardens.org, Ashton, MD Science of Spirituality www.sos.org 240-271-8963 Meditation to know self and know God 5225 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 402, WDC POLARITY THERAPY www.NIHAdc.com The Mindfulness Center 301-986-1090 Multi-Faith. All events are free. Marsheen Helgeson is a Registered Prac- Twitter @SOS_WashDC @SOS_MidAtlantic Pre/Post-natal, Oncology, Lymph Drainage Health For Life, LLC 703-851-7954 703-379-8633 Thai Yoga, Sports, Deep Tissue Massage Helen Bramow, MA, ND, CNC, MHt, Health, titioner and Certified Instructor in Polarity Bethesda, MD www.TheMindfulnessCenter.org healing and hypnosis, HeartMath, SRT, IET Therapy weaving Cranial Sacral and holistic HealthByHelen.com counseling in her practice of 15 years. Johnny Henderson, PhD, BCPP, RPE 304-258-9751 Tom Langan, BCPP, RCST®, RPE 703-628-4551

Carlos the Medium Bethesda Evidential Medium C Therapeutic M Massage What to Expect: Y Accurate Connections Clear and Concise CM Marcia A. Snyder, L.M.T. Professionalism MY Director Direction CY Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage Soul Healing and Closure and Bodywork CMY Member, American Massage Therapy Association *house cleansing’s available K Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, carlosthemedium.com Reiki Practitioner 703-825-7122 301-649-4216 (se habla español) www.bethesdatherapeuticmassage.com

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Morning Star, Mentor: Jennifer Angell, DC, LM, CPM Certiﬁ ed Medium & Shaman Licensed Chiropractor and Licensed Midwife Author of Medium: A Step-by-Step Guide to Communicating with the Spirit World Four Month Mentorship Program Includes: Evidential ediumship eadings acetoace, • Once monthly online private sessions hone ype ediumship evelopment Worshops ircles • Once monthly online group training hamanic ealing oul etrieval, oul ememberance, • Once monthly online doula circle | Private FB group pirit elease, hamanic ounseling • On-call support during births | Post birth debrief sessions www.mediumshamandc.com Contact: (949) 338-5564 | [email protected] 240-543-9414 70—PATHWAYS—Winter–19-2070—PATHWAYS—Winter–19–20

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Mentor: Jennifer Angell, DC, LM, CPM Licensed Chiropractor and Licensed Midwife

Four Month Mentorship Program Includes: • Once monthly online private sessions • Once monthly online group training • Once monthly online doula circle | Private FB group • On-call support during births | Post birth debrief sessions

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Creative Resources of People 240-515-5122 PSYCHIC CONSULTATIONS Lana Dreyfuss, LCADC, SEP, HTR, BCPC, CCTP RECONNECTIVE HEALING RETREATS Horticultural Therapy/Somatic Experiencing For Deep shifts, warm camaraderie, great food! Alix & the Archangels 301-717-8500 Addictions/PTSD/Grief & Loss Dove333.com 301-452-3305 Psychic healer, author, speaker Also Specializing in Distance Healing LOVE YOURSELF HAPPY at our transformative Angel-assisted readings & soul healings Waterfront retreat in the work of Byron Katie Greater Wash. Assoc. Medical Psych. Shawnmahshie.com/waterfront-retreats for info. Alix Moore www.yoursoulstruth.com Independent practitioners REFLEXOLOGY Eileen F. Buese, PhD, Bethesda 301-365-4375 Gifted Psychics Offer Insight On Your Life www.isd-dc.org Laura Breillard Laroche 202-659-4675 May The Forest Be With You! 301-432-5585 Maple Tree Campground/ Choices & Circumstances. Workshops, It's Not Therapy 703-288-0400 ARCB Natl Board Cert. Reflexologist Fairs, Your Fundraisers. Inst. for Spiritual Specializing in Reflexology for 25 years. The Treehouse Camp, Open year round. It's problem-solving, with Hypnosis/NLP, EFT www.The TreehouseCamp.com Development. NW-DC ("tapping") Psych-K, Voice Dialogue... www.feethealth.com www.Its-Not-Therapy.com Joan Of Light. Psychic Medium 703-349-7178 www.ReflexologyandBeyond.com 703-849-8422 Meditation has never been so easy 757-644-3400 High Tech Meditation and Holistic Lifestyle Spirit paintings www.joanoflight.com Gail Kalin, PhD, Licensed Psychologist 202-365-5212 Brigitte Wiss, Certified Holistic Reflexologist Since 2000 (17yrs), Clinical/Holistic Foot Products, retreats and services. Holistic & Traditional Psychotherapy www.synchronicity.com Melody Krafft, M.A. Medium 703-631-3244 Rapid & effective life & behavior change Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Accunet (see ad) Psychic Artist, www.melodykrafftartist.com relationship, family, mood & work issues Sanctuary Retreat Center 301-349-2799 Retreats, weddings and getaways Konstanza Morning Star, Cert. Medium 240-543-9414 Lucrezia Mangione, MA, NCC, LCPC, DCEP, CHTP/I REIKI Spiritualist Teacher-Readings, Seances, A place of natural beauty and serenity Highly Sensitive? Empathic? A healer? www.sanctuaryretreatcenter.com Circles, Workshops, Shamanic Services Mind-Body therapist. Holistic. Licensed. Certified Karuna Holy Fire III Reiki 240-812-1012 www.silverspringoflight.com Maryland- www.HandcraftedHealth.net 802-578-3700 Master, Distant Healing, Tuning Fork Sound Therapy, Flower Essences Deborah Harrigan- Psychic, Medium 703-779-7961 Delia Golden www.akashiclibrarian.com RETREAT VENUES Living With Spirit- Life and Business QI GONG Find wellness, resilience, inner calm. 240-242-9762 Light Landing on the Chesapeake Capital Qi-Gong 202-409-8490 Host your own waterfront retreat! Claudette Knox, Intuitive Consultant 301-495-0323 Qi-Gong Meditation/Healing/Martial Arts Reiki by Sima. www.ReikibySima.com Palmistry & Hawaiian Aumakua Cards Planning, Spiritual, Family, Pers Dev. Classes at four locations in MD-VA-DC shawnmahshie.com/retreat-center Psychic Development Classes www.capitalqigong.com, 1st class is free In-person and virtual Sessions 301-660-7229 [email protected] Other energy healing modalities DreamYogaStudio.com, McLean, VA 703-448-9642 Classes, workshops, e-books, audio 1-877-627-6627 SACRED SOUL Annie Larson, Cert. Psychic Medium 703-303-8439 Group & Private Classes w/ Marital Arts Master www.Starchaser-HealingArts.com Office & phone readings, Reiki Healing Thu-Hien Poma of Adonai: Master Healer 301-633-3653 Developmental Classes & Workshops Inspired by Angels founded Huikala Reiki 301-495-0323 Soul Reading, Path Correction & Powerful The Mindfulness Center 301-986-1090 Energy Work in one remote session www.MediumAnnieLarson.com Bethesda, MD, www.TheMindfulnessCenter.org Master Teachers C. Knox & G. Wilson Treatments and training workshops Results oriented. www.thpoadonai.org Lioness Bastet Shaman 410-598-3879 [email protected] Healer, Dowsing Reading, Medium RBTI TESTING Walk-ins Welcome or Appointment Natural Health Strategies, LLC 301-801-0462 Magedah, PhD, Reiki/SSR Master Teacher 301-460-3178 SEICHIM www.psychiclionessbastet.com Treatments, Classes, Free Energy Shares Rebecca Hale, RNHP, D.PSc Reiki Center of Greater Washington 1-866-59-REIKI www.NaturalHealthStrategies.org Email: [email protected] Barb Mallon - Medium Services 703-830-5607 Website: www.natbuscorp.com David Gleekel, Cert. SSR Master Teacher www.BarbMallon.com High Quality Professional SSR REAL ESTATE Reiki Center of Greater Washington 1-866-59-REIKI Sessions, Classes, & Monthly Reiki Shares Sandy Foley-Clairvoyant Empath/Certified 240-498-6291 Nicole Duffey, Realtor® 703-303-2889 David Gleekel, Cert. Reiki Master/Teacher Intuitive Counselor- Phone, Oracle Card & Springfield, VA buyandsellnovahomes.com High Quality Professional Usui, Karuna, Lightarian, SENIORS Photograph Readings. Energy/Space Clearings & Sekhem-Seichim. www.reikicenter.info Medium. www.compassionatereadings.com Takoma Senior Assisted Living 301-270-1137 REBIRTHING Reiki, Soul Communication, Life Guidance Offer 3 levels of care Amy McLaughlin, Reiki Master Early stage of Alzheimer's & Dementia George Kalish, Silver Spring, MD 301-384-4866 Live-in or live out or live with us. PSYCHOLOGY & THERAPY Conscious connected breathing Email: [email protected] Call now for your FREE first session Website: www.SoulMindBodyAlignment.org Gale Otello Cleveland, LCSW 703-803-3294 Psychosocialspiritual Reiki Master

RELAXING • DE-STRESSING • NURTURING • REVITALIZING S S We are a spiritual earthy kind of store, respecting all paths. We have Incense, Crystals, Candles, Herbs, Tarot, Drum Circles, Workshops, Readings, Root Work, Takoma Park, MD JULIE C. CARLSON Goddess Studies, and more! NCBTMB Board Certified ELTO, LICESED I V MD State Licensed Member, ABMP C: 703.677.8421 we are around the back of Westfair Center O: 703.636.7300 NEw CLIENT SpECIAL: Mention this ad to E: [email protected] Let your earthbound spirit soar! receive 20% off your first massage! W: aspirehomegroup.kw.com Sticks and Stones ELM STEET STE. , MCLE, V [email protected] • 301-254-6573 ECH OICE IS IDEPEDETL OWED D OPETED www.SticksAndStonesCircle.com

Judy Kay, Psychic Medium Vivifying Reiki of Northern VA Come and Experience The Miraculous God Given Gift From Birth Balancing Energy of Reiki at Vivifying Reiki of Northern VA!! Known for her amazing accuracy and caring nature Reiki Master Practitioner with over 25 years of experience Available for Private Now Offering Most Up to Date Classes in: &/or Group Sessions Usui Reiki Levels I, II, Judy’s Office or Your Location and Master Level Phone Sessions Also Available Holy Fire III Reiki Levels I, II, and Master Level 856-725-3588 In the Northern Virginia/Fairfax area For more information, JudyKay.net Call Amy at (703) 223-9435

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SHAMANISM SPIRITUAL & LIFE COACH TAI CHI Shamanism Training with Dana Robinson. Akashic Record Readings and attunements 703-281-9410 Blueberry Gardens Healing Center 301-570-5468 25 yrs eperience as Faculty Member of Michele Barlock, Terra Christa. www.terrachrista.com www.blueberrygardens.org, Ashton, MD Foundation for Shamanic Studies. [email protected] SPIRITUAL HEALING TAROT Kupua C. Kno Hawaiian Huna Healing 301-495-0323 & Training. [email protected] Institute for Spiritual Development 202-362-2456 Tim Boyd 703-521-1115 Metaphysical Church - www.isd-dc.org Call for an appointment - live in Arlington www.hollowreedhealing.com 703-288-0400 or by phone...www.timstarot.com Shamanism, EFT (tapping), hypnosis/NLP Mystically re-connect your soul with God 301-931-0426 for quick rebirth. Practice this inner miracle TAO ART SKIN CARE and restoring meditation everyday. www.spiritandsoulconnection.com Tao Art & Calligraphy, Soul Guided Healing and Blessing Vows & Wows Wellness Spa 301-428-7288 Linda Hamilton, Healing Hands/Reiki Tummo Practitioner Facials, Mineral Makeup, LaStone Massage, www.DeltaHealing.US 337-517-8424 Email: [email protected] Website: https:// Quantum Touch Vibrational Healing, Products Distance/In-Person, Feel the Spirit www.soulhealingcollegeparklanham.com/ www.gpsyourpath.com STRESS MANAGEMENT www.essencesofamal.com 1-877-236-0600 TAXATION Over 3,000 hits a day! Real Organic Imported Shea-Butter Dr. Steve Gardner, DC - Bethesda 301-986-4810 Networked Spinal Analysis, Stress Resilience Eric L. Bach, CPA 301-871-6047 Chiropractic principles thru energy work Total Accounting & Ta Services Y E SOUND THERAPY www.EasySpine.com TEACHER PROFESSIONAL Lambdoma Vibrational CDs 703-628-4551 The Mindfulness Center 301-986-1090 For balancing chakras and Bethesda, MD, www.TheMindfulnessCenter.org P C organs/systems of the body. TRAINING Tom Langan, RPP, RSCT®, RPE STUDY GROUPS The Mindfulness Center 301-986-1090 Yoga, Meditation, Reiki, Massage, CEUs Let our readers know REUVENATION SPA THERAPIES A Course in Miracles Study Group 540-668-6321 Near Harpers Ferry WV Colon Hydrotherapy, Infrared Sauna 202-237-7000 Somatic Energy Therapies 304-258-9751 about your class, Thursdays 1:30-3:30pm Polarity Therapy, Tuning Fork Therapy Oxygen Steam Cabinet, Detox Footbath, Reﬂ exology etc. Contact Faith at [email protected] workshop, National Integrated Health Associates (NIHA) 5225 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 402, WDC Sathya Sai Baba Study Circle 443-831-9915 THE ORKS OF BYRON KATIE or special event in www.NIHAdc.com DC/Bethesda Area www.SaiCenterDC.org Turn Around Aniety, Anger, Judgement print and online. SPIRITUAL SUPPORT GROUPS & Self-Sabotage with Trained facilitator Shawn Mahshie. Love Yourself Happy Eckankar 877-764-0800 OriginsUSA People Separated by 571-278-2593 Book a Free Chat at www.shawnmahshie.com Religion of the Light and Sound of God Calendar Listings: Adoption Monthly/4th Wed. 7pm/free Awaken your connection to Divine Spirit Contact Bernadette at [email protected] www.EckankarMaryland.org 50¢ a word www.origins-usa.org THETA HEALING Next Deadline – February 1st Washington, DC Teaching Center 301-270-3312 "Teachings of the Ascended Masters" Theresa at www.JoyousVibrations.com 703-244-6619 For more info, call 240-247-0393 6935 Laurel Ave Ste 202, Takoma Park, MD, 20912 SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPING Release blocks & beliefs for your www.washdctc.org Toni Bailey, MPSLD, CBLP 301-279-0234 personal & professional success www.PathwaysMagazine.com Gracefully Green, LLC Theta Healing Reiki Coaching Sustainable Landscape Specialists www.gracefullygreen.com

P.O. Box 1052 Channels St. Germain and HeartFire Healing Journeys Present: Lander, WY 82520 The Council of Light Two-Year Training Program in 307-335-8113 Astrological Consultant and Shamanism Taught by Deanna Stennett Group, Private & Medical Intuitive Phone Sessions The Gatekeeper is the producer/director of the play that your soul wrote before Available you came into this lifetime. Learn: *How to do the Soul retrieval process; *How to do extractions; *Psychopomp; *Drum-birthing; *How to Create Our Spring intensive will be held May 15, 16, and 17. The title is “Living Sacred Space and Ceremony; *Healing with Plant Spirits; the Mystery and Magik of the Elemental World”. It will be here in the *Channeling; *Initiations and Eclectic Healing techniques beautiful Lander Valley. For more information read our free newsletter “The Pot of Gold”. from around the world. This course also meets all the prerequisites for Sandra Ingerman’s Teacher’s Training. Our Personal Growth focus for 2020 is “Elements, Elementals and Be part of a community of learning healers! Connecting to Them. St. Germain has named 2020 The Year of Clear Vision, a time of seeing through the Illusions.

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74—PATHWAYS—Winter–19-20 PATHWAYS GUIDE TO NATURAL FOOD STORES BETHESDA, MD COLLEGE PARK, MD FREDERICK, MD MARYLAND The NATURAL Common FOOD STORES Market eat • shop • learn Whole Foods Market, Bethesda 5269 River Road, 20816 410-573-1800 MOM’s of College Park FRRICK www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/bethesda 9827 Rhode Island Ave. , 20740 Common Market - Frederick 8am-9pm, Monday - Sunday 301-220-1100 Frederick’s only natural and organic food co-op. www.momsorganicmarket.com 5728 Unit 1-B Buckeystown Pike, 21704 We carry natural and organic products because Mon - Sat: 9am-9pm, Sun: 9am-8pm we believe that food in its purest state — We feature a wide variety of natural and organic MOM’s offers 100% high quality organic unadulterated by artificial additives, sweeteners, products with an emphasis on supporting local produce, a large variety of unique organic and colorings, and preservatives — is the best tasting farmers. We offer high quality, local and organic natural products, and an extensive nutrition and most nutritious food available. Our business produce; natural and organic meats; sustainable and body care department. We guarantee the is to sell the highest quality foods we can find at seafood; cheese; groceries; bulk foods and lowest prices in the D.C. area! the most competitive prices possible. wellness products. ANNAPOLIS, MD BOWIE, MD

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The staff at Pathways thanks these Natural Food Stores for providing their communities with healthy, natural products. Organic Food, Wine & Wisdom Whole Foods Market, Kentlands Bethesda Co-op Natural Food Market David’s Natural Markets 316 Kentlands Blvd., 20878 We also give them thanks 5430 Lynx Lane, 21044 301-258-9500 6500 Seven Locks Rd., 20818 410-730-2304 www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/kentlands for acting as important 301-320-2530 www.davidsnaturalmarket.com 8:00 am- 9:00 pm 7 days a week Indulge your “Inner Gourmet” distribution outlets Mon – Fri: 8am – 8pm We carry natural and organic products because Since 1975, Fine Wines & Microbrews Sat: 9am – 7pm Sun: 10am – 6pm we believe that food in its purest state — for Pathways Magazine, now Local & Organic Produce • Gourmet A full service market specializing in natural unadulterated by artificial additives, sweeteners, Cheeses & Delicacies • Organic Foods in our 42nd year & organic foods and products at three colorings, and preservatives — is the best tasting Fresh Pastries & Artisan Breads •Vitamins locations. Weekly specials and an in-house and most nutritious food available. Our business of serving the DC & Body Care • Unique Gifts, Cards • nutrition consultant available. David’s Café is to sell the highest quality foods we can find at Clothing...and more! Open 7 days a week. Just Opened! metropolitan area. with specials, vegan/vegetarian selections the most competitive prices possible. We cook with fresh,also organically offers catering grown and produce cooking andclasses. believe that a gourmet dining experience can be created out of plant BETHESDA, MD CLARKSVILLE, MD based food. Our menu is inﬂuenced by the ﬂavors and styles GREENBELT, MD of many cultures. We are committed to vegetarianism and organics because we know that what we eat matters.

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BY TRISH HALL episodes conditioned by your circum- tion, trusted Life? Would you be like wings at just the right point in space stance, you have a lot in common with the person who, with the conviction and time, the hurricane would not have What if you are totally consequen- a feather in the wind or a cork bobbing that there was a next step just out of happened. You are consequential. Your tial? You may have picked up the mes- on the high seas. If you place your trust sight, confidently stepped off a cliff? thoughts and resulting actions, though sage that you are insignificant in the in your past – if you believe your pres- Many of us give lip service to our faith. they may seem minor, result in changes grand scheme of things because you ent and future are dictated by what has But would someone watching your be- that alter conditions that can produce are such an immeasurably small noth- gone before - you are trapped in a cycle havior know that you trust Life? How drastic change. Our lives are an ongoing in the universe, except perhaps to of repeating the past, regenerating the courageous are you? How creative are ing demonstration of this principle. Al- those closest to you. What if that is not conditions that may have enslaved you you? though we may not know the specific true? What if all such statements are and generations before you. You and a How many times have you felt in- long term effects of each decision, we misleading at best, and actually down- hamster running on its exercise wheel spired, then looked around anticipat- do know it is having an impact. right wrong? You are consequential! may share more than you realize. ing criticism or disapproval, and hesi- Once we grasp our own consequen- Whether you live circumstantially or Steve Jobs said, “You have to tated? Or worse yet, totally stifled your tiality, we can choose to alter our choice spiritually, you matter – your beliefs, trust in something—your gut, des- inner genius in fear of rejection. What criteria. We may look at our world dif- thoughts, and actions all matter, and tiny, life, karma, whatever.” Trust is if you have suppressed the creative im- ferently. We may shift where we place not just in your immediate circle of in- differentiated from faith. Faith is a pulse of Spirit in you, as you? I venture our trust. We may opt to live grounded fluence. strong belief in someone or something that your behavior is a demonstration in the understanding that we are all in What does it mean to live your life without logical proof. Trust is a firm re- of how much you truly trust your cre- this together, all interconnected and circumstantially? It means that you liance on the character or integrity of ator. interdependent on our one shared cre- live in reaction to your circumstances another or the validated accuracy or So the question here is: are you liv- ator. Reliance on One Source ensures – what is going on in and around you dependability of something. This flips ing your life circumstantially or spiri- enhanced collaboration and productiv- right now or in the past. Sometimes us back to the question: What do you tually? What is driving your decisions? ity in all endeavors, promotes the ease we cloak these reactions as responses trust more? Your circumstance, present How are you making the choices that and grace of resilience and positions us because we are consciously making or past, or your creator? are setting the course of your life? Have as the energy of transformation, the fa- choices rather than reacting reflexively. If you trust your creator, the spirit you ever considered that every thought cilitators of world healing. They are still reactions because of our that is Life within you, making ev- generates a ripple of actions and reac- You may be asking, “Where do I choice criteria: on what criteria do we erything new, then the term spiritual tions much like the “Butterfly Effect”, start?” First, you need to decide wheth- rely? adventurer may apply to you. How that grants the power to cause a hur- er you are ready to be “Spirit fed and Becoming aware of where you might your life be different if you tru- ricane in China to a butterfly flapping Spirit led” or remain in the confines of place trust reveals your orientation to ly believed that you are one with and its wings in New Mexico. It may take past behaviors. Like Dr. Phil is known and relationship with your world. If inseparable from Spirit – from Life? a very long time, but the connection is to have asked, “How’s that working for your life is an unfolding sequence of What if you, in full faith and convic- real. If the butterfly had not flapped its you?” If the answer is “Great!”, then

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you can quit reading right here. If, on lease. We are all so full of what we al- them. These are the mainstays of the contrast, simplification, focus, and or- the other hand, there is dissatisfaction ready know that we may be blocking win/lose consciousness. ganization are all restorative and revi- stirring in you, Life may be giving you our own availability and receptivity: The art of living spiritually does talizing. Clarity is contagiously calm- a nudge. Spirit may be calling you to Once upon a time, there was a wise not embrace the Three C’s. You are ining. The ability to stay present makes a new expression of you – beckoning Zen master. People traveled from far stead encouraged to focus on express- it possible to redirect and fully utilize you to your next “greatest yet to be.” away to seek his help. In return, he ing your unique gifts and talents and pent up energy. Resistance diminishes Ernest Holmes said that there is would teach them and show them the encouraging others to excel and share and is replaced by resilience, in which a significant difference between the way to enlightenment. what is unique about them. Living individual creativity and purpose “process OF healing and the process On this particular day, a scholar Spiritually is not driven by the egoistic abound. IN healing.” This distinction applies to came to visit the master for advice. “I “what’s in it for me” which lives in a There is a shift organically taking most areas of life: change happens the have come to ask you to teach me about swirl of envy and jealousy, fear and un- place: a movement from egoistic to moment that we open to the possibility Zen,” the scholar said. certainty, distrust and dishonesty. Are holistic, from “what’s in it for me?” to that there are other options. However, Soon, it became obvious that the you so full of your past, your knowl- “what’s in it for us?” the full experience of the change takes scholar was full of his own opinions edge, your fears and doubts, that there Now the real, deep work begins. We as long as is necessary to fully embrace and knowledge. He interrupted the is no space, for new learning? can congratulate ourselves for having and embody the new way of being. master repeatedly with his own stories Albert Einstein is quoted as having changed our lives by changing our The apparent simplicity may not feel and failed to listen to what the master said, “No problem can be solved from thinking, and now to make the chang- easy or comfortable. The steps in the had to say. The master calmly suggest- the same level of consciousness that es sustainable, we must shift the un- process may seem obvious, but escap- ed that they should have tea. created it.” Relying on your past is not derlying beliefs. ing the tendrils of old habits may not So the master poured his guest a cup. the answer. Your current circumstance, Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe de- come easily. You may discover some The cup was filled, yet he kept pouring the cause of your situation, is probably clared, “Until one is committed, there deeply anchored attachments to how until the cup overflowed onto the ta- not going to solve itself. What you is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, things have always been and strong ble, onto the floor, and finally onto the need is to open to the possibility that always ineffectiveness, concerning all resistance to releasing habitual behav- scholar’s robes. The scholar cried “Stop! solutions come from trusting the im- acts of initiative [and creation]. There iors. The choice, of course, is yours! Do The cup is full already. Can’t you see?” press of Spirit within you. is one elementary truth the ignorance you wish to remain stuck in the past, or “Exactly,” the Zen master replied with Living Spiritually embraces the at- of which kills countless ideas and open to the new adventures that will a smile. “You are like this cup — so full of tributes and impact of being ones true splendid plans; that the moment one come by experimenting with the art of ideas that nothing more will fit in. Come self. The key elements are authentic- definitely commits oneself, then provi- living spiritually? It is a journey that back to me with an empty cup.” ity, honesty, congruency, and well- dence moves too. All sorts of things oc- involves learning and practice, and it Begin emptying your vessel by re- being. Consider how emboldening cur to help one that would never oth- begins with trust that the process is leasing the inclination to project the self-awareness is versus how exhaust- erwise have occurred. A whole stream worthy of your time and energy. You past into the future. This includes ing pretense is. The Three C’s stir up of events issues from the decision, rais- will need a commitment to pursue the discarding self-defeating behaviors. innumerable internal dialogues that ing in one’s favor all manner of unfore- shift, the courage to not be dissuaded, Society has conditioned us to live by are draining. Fragmentation wastes seen incidents and meetings and ma- and a healthy dose of anticipation and the Three C’s: Compare ourselves to tremendous energy. 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