November 2011 ~ Vol. III, Issue 9
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Inside: Holiday Gift Guide Living in an Abundant World The Gift of Tithing True Prosperity EVOLVING‌ A GUIDE FOR CONSCIOUS LIVING
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Dear Friend,
Holiday Gift Guide
I believe true abundance stems from an attitude of gratitude—and that there is always something for which we can show gratitude. As Buddha said, “Let us rise up and be thankful, for if we didn’t learn a lot today, at least we learned a little, and if we didn’t learn a little, at least we didn’t get sick, and if we got sick, at least we didn’t die; so, let us all be thankful.” Whether through gratitude journals, beatitudes or prayer, there are numerous outlets for expressing thankfulness. Reverend Chris Michaels of the Center for Spiritual Living in Kansas City, MO says, “Being grateful is more than a social grace; it creates an awareness and consciousness of receptivity. When you receive, you claim, accept and acknowledge ownership. An attitude of gratitude is an attitude of being able to receive the good that is already available.” There is so much good available to us all. Even during times of adversity, I find strength and true abundance by acknowledging, cherishing and being thankful for all that is right in my life. This month we honor abundance with the articles throughout the magazine, as well as with our Holiday Gift Guide. Included in the Gift Guide are unique, inspirational and non-traditional gift ideas for the holiday season. Please support your local merchants while delighting friends and family with these wonderful gift suggestions.
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17 Tithing
18 Abundantly Overflowing
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"Shining Purpose" by Susan Tower. This visionary landscape painting is about prosperity and soul purpose. From the abundance of trees in the forest, all strong and joyfully growing towards the light, a heart of love is upon each trunk. The star within is soul purpose shining forth. Reiki symbols of power, transformation and Divine community radiate from the background pine trees, which themselves represent evergreen prosperity. Original and prints available. Contact the artist at susantower1@gmail.com or 913-406-7604. Susan Tower is a spiritual artist and professional illustrator living in the Kansas City area. She is well-known for her 'Soul Paintings' which are channeled drawings with an indepth intuitive reading about your symbols of empowerment. Samples of these can be found on her personal website: SusanTower.com and her facebook page: facebook.com/ healingimages. Susan also travels to sacred sites around the world and paints them on-site. Samples of these can be found on facebook.com/sacredsiteart.
Departments: News
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Holistic Health Update 8
Food Conscious
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Horoscope/Fitness Dir 20
Journey to Wholeness
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Resource Directory
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Wisdom Within
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Events
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Uplifting Spaces: Lifting Hearts and Designing Spaces for Lower-Income Families “A dream….where life into action is born.” Those words came to entrepreneur Kathleen Kelly in launching her new endeavor “Uplifting Spaces.” On September 7, Kathleen was reflecting on her life’s purpose when a Nate Berkus TV episode revealed the complete outline of how a Dallas lady was doing what Kathleen herself loves: interior decorating and helping people. Kathleen envisioned gifting lower-income families with a beautiful, organized space/retreat to lift their spirits by redesigning their bedrooms. The rest of the story flowed from Spirit just as quickly— bringing to the endeavor, energy worker Holly Hildreth
and both of their daughters—and their first client family! Uplifting Spaces “qualifies” the families based on need, bringing them dignity, along with uplifting energy of fresh paint, décor, bedding and furniture by refurbishing, reusing and recreating from garage sales, donation locations and gifted items. Penny Thieme, with her larger-than-life heart, offered her VALA Gallery, 5815 Johnson Drive in Mission, to host a fundraising raffle from 7-9 p.m. on December 7—a funfilled evening of music, food, Uplifting Spaces 'before' and 'after' pictures, and a host of wonderful raffle items, including one of Penny's art pieces.
Raffle tickets are available at VALA or online at ValaGallery.org and UpliftingSpaces.com. Follow both organizations on Facebook, too! If you wish to assist by gifting items, sponsoring the event or volunteering, please contact Kathleen or Holly at UpliftingSpaces@yahoo.com. MaryEllen Munger will be exhibiting "Mem-wares" the month of November at VALA; part of the proceeds will benefit Uplifting Spaces. Please stop by to see her wonderful work! Gallery hours are Noon-4 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday, or by appointment at 913-787-7899.
Free Lecture and Demonstration on Healing and Chinese Energetic Medicine Randy Veitenheimer has been practicing Energetic Medicine for 30-plus years. He has traveled all over the world teaching seminars and offering private healing sessions for those who would like to benefit from alternative medicine. Creative Energetic Medicine is a unique combination of healing techniques from Quantum Physics, Native American Medicine, Chinese Martial Arts, Yogic Philosophy, Ayurvedic, Qigong and Traditional Medicine—a unique combination of ancient healing practices. Development of the body of teachings for energy medicine has been a lifelong endeavor for Randy Veitenheimer. This outstanding body of practical energetic health work is rich with stories of human interest and practices that promote and encourage a high state of health. The study of these diverse fields over the course of thirty years revealed
to Randy a paradigm of actions and states of being that closely parallel current scientific observations and the truth of energetic states of existence and energy flow. While presenting this information to the world, Randy does not view himself as a supernatural or mystical healer. Instead, he acknowledges the results of energy-work sessions with clients as a gift of their own efforts in the participation and growth of their own healing processes, of which Creative Energetic Health is just one facet. While working and interacting with patient problems starting at the age of about 16, Randy has now worked on thousands of patients from around the globe. He is focused on teaching these techniques so that others can benefit from this unique combination of ancient healing practices. Creative Energetic Medicine is a way to experience your
own health and well being at all levels. *Evolve quickly in the practice of healing ourselves and others *Respond to our own health states *Handle the rapidly changing environments of today Don’t miss this opportunity to attend a lecture that could open doors to your state of well-being! Sponsors are: Unity Temple on the Plaza & Yoga for You – Kundalini Yoga Instructor Trish Diehl. For class schedule: diel.trish5@yahoo.com Saturday, November 12th, 7:30p.m. to 9:00p.m. Unity Temple on the Plaza In the Charles Fillmore Chapel 707 West 47th Street Kansas City, MO 64112
Mediation for Dispute Resolution Every relationship experiences unrest. Skillfully managed, discord can become a catalyst to personal, professional and organizational growth. When people have personal conflict (around such issues as: children, divorce, finances, integration of a newly blended family or parenting plans) they either ignore the problem or hire professionals to handle the problem. Ignoring the problem doesn’t make it better. So, what service is available to foster self growth and problem solving? Arguably, the most effective method of dispute resolution is Mediation. Mediation is a voluntary and confidential alternative to costly and public litigation or expensive and lengthy therapy. With mediation, parties involved in the dispute determine the outcome, rather than a judge, jury or therapist. And, they are free to construct an agreement that is fully theirs, creating a strong sense of empowerment. Mediation is typically faster and considerably less ex-
pensive than other means of dispute resolution. Mediated cases typically settle in one or two sessions. The hourly mediation rate is generally less than attorneys’ and court fees associated with litigation. The goal of mediation is for the parties in conflict to collaborate with a skilled mediator to craft a solution that will provide long-term benefits based on their unique style of living. All issues, legal and non-legal, can be addressed in mediation. Mediation is not limited by the rules of evidence or legal relevance. Since parties actively participate in crafting the agreement, they are more likely to uphold it. The key component of mediation is its cooperative nature. Parties are expected to talk openly and constructively (with the help of the mediator) toward problem solving. If desired, relationships can be preserved through mediation. Another benefit of mediation is that it is completely confidential. There are a myriad of areas where mediation can be
helpful. For those who are seeking self-improvement growth, mediation is best used for workplace and family disputes. Mediation is a more compassionate and humane approach to working through differences. Instead of wasting time on destructive behaviors, mediation allows people a chance to air grievances and resolve issues effectively so that they can lead more productive lives. Since moving to Kansas, Elizabeth Esrey has been committed to making more people aware of the mediation process. As a professional mediator for more than 20 years, Mrs. Esrey has worked on numerous civil, community, corporate and family mediations. She holds mediation certificates from Illinois, California and Kansas. If you would like to learn more about the benefits of mediation please contact Elizabeth Esrey at 913.226.8000 or bethesrey@esreymediation.com. You may also visit her website at www.esreymediation.com.
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James L. Fleming, M.D. Holistic and Integrative Psychiatry Combining the best of modern psychiatric treatments with complementary alternative strategies
Letters... I just wanted to write you to thank you for publishing my article about pelvic pain. I have been amazed at the impact it has had and wanted to share that with you. I had some email responses to the article and have met some of the women — I am actually going to the doctor next week with one of them. My physical therapist emailed and said several women came in with the article in their hands, and my physician has handed it out to other women. Most
have said that it was just comforting to talk with someone who really understood. It has been a humbling experience — being able to support and encourage these women. I have told them that we are bound, not by our pain, but by our determination to overcome it. It may be another story at some time. I thought you would like to hear about the positive impact of the story.
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“MEM-Wars” Exhibit Opens at VALA Gallery Mem-Wars is the title of an upcoming exhibit by Maryellen Munger on November 4th, 2011 at Vala Gallery, 5815 Johnson Dr., Mission, KS. Maryellen, an accomplished artist of sculpture, painting and drawing, says, “Life is much too serious not to laugh at it.” She crafts political sculptures as satire — humorous with a serious message. She believes humor nurtures our souls. “I believe my work can be enjoyed on many different levels, regardless of the culture we live in, for humor is essential to all.” Another of her series titled, “TooLoose & Friends” is based on the works of French artist Henri de ToulouseLautrec. These are her interpretations of his drawings and paintings. She says, “I love the characters in everyday life of the 1890s and the way these characters move. The line drawings take form in my sculptures.” Maryellen, also known as MEM, was an Art Major at Kansas State University and studied art in Continuing Ed classes
at JCCC. She is well-known in the metro area, having served as President of the Kansas City Artists Coalition and taught a variety of classes from watercolor for the Alzheimer’s Association to Creative Art at the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art. Maryellen’s work has appeared in many invitational and juried exhibitions as well as one-person exhibitions, most recently in 2011 at the Epstein Gallery, Kansas City Jewish Museum of Contemporary Art, Overland Park, KS and at the Writers Place, Kansas City, MO. She received the “Purchase Award” from Montana State University-Billings, was honored in Artist Books, Visual Literary Expressions Invitational International Exhibit, Northcutt Steel Gallery and in “Works of Whimsy” by the Columbia Art League, Columbia, MO. Maryellen Munger lives in Overland Park, KS and works at the Linda Lighton Studio in midtown Kansas City. For more information, e-mail her at artbymem@sbcglobal.net.
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Communiversty’s Wholistic Health Fair UMKC/Communiversity’s Wholistic Health Fair is a bi-annual event since 1999 where a plethora of alternativehealth practitioners gather to share their knowledge, experience and philosophies with the public. Communiversity also offers some great workshops at a bargain price. You can take three workshops for only $7. Workshops include: Stressed? Want a New Way to Cope?; Self-Help is Supposed to be Fun; Falun Gong; Healing Through Live & Whole Food Nutrition; Holistic Approaches to Pet Loss & Grief; Stress, What it Does to Our Cells and How to Restore Them; Health Insurance; and much more! The workshops offer participants a chance to enhance their knowledge and ask questions of the presenters. You can find numerous vendors, the
Communiversity staff and an array of innovative health concepts on the fourth floor of UMKC’s Student Union on Sunday, November 13th from 11:00 a.m. until 6 p.m. While having a great time at the fair you’ll have a chance to view UMKC’s Student Union, a beautiful new LEED gold certified building. Twenty workshops will offer the health fair attendee new ways of dealing with physical and spiritual issues, while over sixty exhibitors will introduce their products, know-how and services. Call 816-235-1407, pick up a catalog of upcoming classes and the show guide at any public library or visit our website www.umkc.edu/commu for more information. Booths are still available.
Energy Healing School Introduction to Energy Healing Workshop November 5, 2011 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This is an informational and experiential workshop designed for people to expand their knowledge and practical capabilities for working with healing energy.
913-831-4422 ~ 6045 Martway, Suite 104, Mission, KS 66202 www.CoreStarEnergyHealing.com
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Kim Meisinger
My Mid-Life Cri-Cycle
Energy Healer
Bethany Klug, D.O.
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Through Medical Intuition and Nervous System Energy Work, Experience a Transformational and Integrated Approach to Physical, Mental, Emotional and Spiritual Well-Being. *************
• Eight years study with Rev. Rosalyn L. Bruyere, internationally recognized healer, medical intuitive and medicine woman. • Certified with three years study in Nervous System Energy Work • Core Star Graduate
(913) 685-9939 Kim@kchealer.com
ne of my passions is the pursuit of health. I practice medicine and write this column to share this passion with you. Just as our food choices impact our personal, community and planetary health, how you get to the place where you make these choices — the grocery store or farmers market, can impact these three areas of health, too. Which leads to another passion of mine, transportation cycling. In the US, most of us bicycle for sport, fitness or recreation, not as a means of transportation. US bicycles are built for sport. Notice how cyclists dress like Lance Armstrong. Yet, do you ever see anyone dress like Danica Patrick or Kyle Busch to drive their car? That’s the point. Most of us drive our cars to get places, but rarely consider riding a bike. And why would we? Most of us aren’t comfortable on a typical US bike. Leaning forward isn’t easy after age 40, let alone bearing your body weight on your crotch. It doesn’t have to be this way. In places like the Netherlands bicycles are designed for transport. Called Dutch Bikes, they are designed for a comfortable smooth ride in street clothes with room to carry parcels while keeping the rider clean. The bike is ridden upright, Mary Poppins-style, with your weight on your sits bones, not on your tender parts up front. Bags called panniers and sturdy baskets hold whatever you need to carry. The chain, brakes and gear shifter are enclosed. This along with fenders keep you clean in all kinds of weather. I couldn’t find this kind of bike in Kansas City, so my Velorbis Dannebrog arrived in August from Denmark, via My Dutch Bike of San Francisco. My 50th birthday present, I call it my mid-life cri-cycle. It’s a beauty…bright red, and the most comfortable bike I’ve ever ridden. It leaves simply no excuse in my mind for not riding a bike, as long as you have two legs that move. I ride four miles each way to work, dressed in my work clothes, along a lovely back street route between my home in Brookside and my office in Prairie Village. I carry my briefcase on the rear rack and my lunch on the hook along side the rear rack. The front basket, when it arrives, will hold up to 35 pounds of cargo. My spandex bike shorts haven’t seen the light of day since my Velorbis arrived. I’m finally getting an amount of exercise that makes me feel
good. My husband notices the spring in my step and smile on my face. I’ve lost some inches if not a few pounds. I look forward to the day when bike shops everywhere will offer these bicycles. Now that I have the right bike, I easily choose my Velorbis over my car for short trips to places like the Brookside Farmers market and my local Hy-Vee. By encouraging transportation cycling, Kansas City can easily reach its goal of becoming a Platinum level Bicycle Friendly Community and shed its reputation as one of the fattest cities in the nation. What a great thing to do for our personal, community and planetary health!
Bethany Klug is a physician for whom food is a doorway to personal, community and planetary health. Learn more about her practice of “Restoring Health with Holistic Medicine” at 913-642-1900 and www.bethanyklug.com.
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journey to wholeness
Walking the Spiral Path Jude LaClaire, Ph.D. From the impoverished strength of youth We begin our journey to the other side of life, Gathering experience as we go along, Knowing nothing except that the way is long And filled with the unexpected. Nancy Wood, Spirit Walker: Poems by Nancy Wood
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n “The Spiral of Life” (Evolving, September 2011) I explored the catalysts of change through the stages of life. It occurred to me that, as we journey, we are learning new life skills. These may be positive or negative. Paula Payne Hardin in Choices in Midlife observed these characteristics in those who were maturing positively: ♦ ♦
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Learning to give and receive love, time, financial resources Through reflection and selfunderstanding, learn to forgive, be hopeful, set limits and learn to laugh and cry easily Embrace our spiritual journey, allowing change experiences, have a positive relationship with nature Exercise and eat healthily Continue learning and are sought by others for wisdom, counsel and insight
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Blame others, feel isolated, often alienating others; few friends Rigid, unable to change, hang on to material things and money Fears of the future, often moody and irritable, thoughtless, often angry, low energy Often avoid life, relationships and feelings with substances, TV, other forms of escape Often focus on themselves, health problems and bodily functions
Childhood wounding can be an obstacle to developing positively and staying stuck in the negative behaviors. Identifying and healing these wounds enables one to move forward, with more hope, in good mental and physical health. In the early stages of development, how one experiences attachment with primary care-givers is very important. Feeling secure and safe leads to more
positive development. Unavailability, rejection or abandonment can lead to avoidance of relationships or a deep need for closeness. An over-protected child may want distance to avoid smothering. The under-protected or neglected child may pursue relationships and perfection to get approval and attention. If the child’s positive identity is not mirrored by adults, one can become rigid or diffuse in the sense of self. Not getting healthy criticism or praise can result in compulsive, competitive or manipulative behavior. As one matures, the issues fall into the categories of connection and control. We do this with ourselves, our bodies and minds, with others and with material things, including money and finances. If you are experiencing difficulties as you go through the adult developmental cycles, it is important, once again to pay attention to unmet needs, unresolved issues and ways to heal yourself and develop different habits. The good news is that wounds can heal, we can develop new habits and ways of thinking, even developing new neural pathways that are more positive and life-giving. Recently, I heard Jaycee Dugard being interviewed about her eighteen years of trauma and abuse. With much support and good therapy, she is at a point of forgiveness, moving on with her life, trying to raise her two daughters healthily. She said to Diane Sawyer when asked about why she would look at her experience, “Why not look at it? You know, stare it down until it can’t scare you anymore.” As we celebrate the season of gratitude and abundance, it seems appropriate that we look at the seasons of life. Our season of harvest is clearly related to what was planted in our lives. We can make choices about learning what needs to be learned, developing those positive skills needed in maturing, facing the new season with hope and joy. Jude LaClaire, Ph.D. LCPC, LCSW is a counselor, educator and author. For counseling appointments, seminars, training, speaking engagements or information on Neurobehavioral Programs call 913-322-5622. For more info about Jude LaClaire or the Kansas City Holistic Centre, go to www.kcholistic.com. jude@kcholistic.com.
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wisdom within
holistic wisdom
Feel Grateful and Thrive
Start a Health Savings Account
Suzette Scholtes
Nancy Russell, M.D.
Gratitude is a tangible force. The more you feel it, the more reasons you will find to feel it. Gratitude is a miraculous force, like a magical magnet, generating and then attracting so much more than you have already received. It is a living energy, clearing the way for you to become so much more than you have already experienced." – Lazaris, Concept:Synergy
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ratitude serves as a key attractor to our success and happiness. Gratitude acts like a magnet, pulling things to you out of the ether. But it cannot be forced or pretentious. How do I convince my non-grateful acquaintances to allow more of this spontaneous feeling? It serves as your secret ingredient to daily success. For example, the ancient yogis knew that keeping all aspects of external life clean reflects internal selfesteem and self-respect. Last month, I gathered quotes to have my older but beautiful car refurbished and detailed. A friend told me of a garage in KCMO. They worked on my car four hours. I poise my pen over my check book, preparing for the large total. He charged me seventy dollars….that’s right $70! The other garage wanted $500! Larry is an old-timer who smiles a lot and loves his wife and family and loves to give any one he can a favor. I hugged him for the gift and left bursting with gratitude. My car was shiny and bright and gorgeous again. Same thing happened at my hair salon. I was unhappy with the last treatment and asked for a re-do. She spent two hours primping and styling. That talented young lady would not take a dime from me. “Your happiness matters to me,” is what she said. When you receive kindness and compassion from anyone, you are in the wake of success. Those moments which uplift us are the ones which draw more happiness and success out of the air and into your bank account, or add onto your vital health and well being. Judith Hansen Lasater, famous for her eight best selling books on yoga and communication, visited us again this fall. Her generosity to me is touching. She hooked me up with the right person at a national magazine for a contact. We found time for pedicures and she insisted upon paying for mine. That has
never happened before! When we both “receive” and “give” abundance flows. She taught us breath practice or pranayama, and shared her philosophy. The question posed: Which breath feels easier and smoother to you, the inhale or the exhale? If the exhale feels silkier and organic it means you give of love and divine light to those around you with abundance. If the ease is in the inhale you are receiving love and divine energy with grace. The key is creating balance: to give and receive is never constant….it ebbs and flows. As the sun arises in the Eastern sky it shines through my red ruby and crystal stained glass either side of the front door. As I walk down the stairs to start a new day, the rainbows cast their spell. My heart opens and I say, often out loud: “Thank you. Thank you. Thank you for the miracle of this new day.”
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o you want to be proactive with your health and be optimally well? Would you like to make choices and alternative options for your health and wellness? Because of the expenses involved, a person may choose to go with a drug or surgery as it is covered by their health insurance plan. If you would like to have more choices, such as a holistic physician, acupuncture, chiropractic, herbal supplements, etc, a Health Savings Account may be the answer. With a Health Savings Account, you can use it for most any medical service, even if it is not covered by your health insurance plan. It may also be used it to pay your deductible. Many patients in my practice use these accounts to have less out of pocket costs. A Health Savings Accounts, also known as an HSA, is a tax-advantaged savings account used for medical purposes that is available to taxpayers in the United States who are enrolled in a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP, which is a health insurance plan with minimum deductible of $1,200 for self-only coverage or $2,400 for a family coverage). To be eligible for a HSA account, you must be covered by a qualified HDHP, must not be covered by other health insurance (does not apply to specific injury insurance and accident, disability, dental care, vision care, long-term care), is not enrolled in Medicare, and can’t be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s tax return. The total contributions are limited annually; but, the contributions to your HSA can be made by you, your employer, or both. All deposits to an HSA become the property of the policyholder, no matter the source of the deposit. Funds deposited but not withdrawn each year, will carry over into the next year. If you were to end your HSAeligible insurance coverage, you will loss eligibility to deposit further funds, but funds already in your HSA will remain available for your use.
Suzette Scholtes has trained 100s of yoga teachers and reached 1000s of yoga students since 1984. The school is approved by the Kansas Board of Education, providing solid credentials and depth of yoga. www.theyogastudio.com or news@theyogastudio.com or 913-492-9594.
Advantages of having a HSA account includes: Security, Affordability, Flexibility, Savings, being in control of your decision making process, Portability, Ownership and Tax Savings. Tax savings include: 1.Tax deductions when you contribute to your account 2.Taxfree earnings through investment 3.Tax -Free withdrawals for qualified medical expenses. For More information about Health Savings Account, including answers to frequently asked questions,
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and links to other helpful web sites, you can visit Treasury’s HSA website at http://www.treas.gov/offices/publicaffairs/hsa/. For more information on obtaining an HSA in the local area, go to www.missionhsa.com. In a marketplace saturated with insurance, it can be difficult to find an agency who really believes in the power of consumer-driven health plans. OFM Benefits Consulting, LLC, is a Kansas City-based independent insurance agency offering affordable health insurance policies for both individuals and companies. These plans offer lower monthly premiums and provide triple tax-advantaged savings mechanisms for investing the difference. They are the local experts on HSA qualified health insurance plans and will help you make the transition by offering consulting and administrative services including: Sourcing the best insurance carrier, comparing your options with your current health insurance plan, policy set-up, locating the right bank, business services such as employee training and account management. Empower yourself. Take responsibility for your own health and make it more affordable for you and your family. Research your options and check out whether an HSA is right for you. Nancy Russell, M.D. is a holistic Internal medicine physician and has practiced in the Kansas City northland for 29 years. As a founding member of the American Board of Holistic medicine, she is board certified in holistic medicine. As a member of the American Holistic Medical Association, Dr Russell learned and believes, “Love is our most powerful medicine.” Holistic medicine is also about getting to know each person as an individual, getting to the root of the problem and having a partnership between physician and patient. For more information, visit her website: http://nancyrussellmd.com.
Eating Well in Kansas City Food… A Path of Awakening—by Natalie George
Eating Live, Becoming Whole — by Kat Bowie
Give Weight Loss a Purpose
Crisp Autumn and Juicy Bounty
I started taking inventory of my actions and possible triggers to eat — so that I could get in touch with them and bring them into focus.
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've lost three pounds in the past month! In last month’s column, I took on losing weight until the end of the year… I promised myself no starving and no suffering. I also committed to being healthy in the process. I have done a good job keeping true to these guiding principles. However, I do have some work to do in listening to my body; but thankfully, I still have two months to practice. To what do I contribute my weight loss? I think this is best answered by providing a brief recap of my month. During the first week and a half, I was getting used to the idea of my weightloss journey and asking myself what actions would inspire me most to achieve this goal. I became aware of what I was eating, how much I snacked and how much I ate when I wasn’t hungry. I started taking inventory of my actions and possible triggers to eat — so that I could get in touch with them and bring them into focus. In the second week, I added wheatgrass back into my life. After years of avoiding it due to the nausea it created, I mustered the courage and drank shots of that green goodness for my health. I noticed that it seemed to curb my appetite as well. I also made sure to keep green juices as a regular part of my diet. At the beginning of the third week, I went to Canada on business. I attended a conference where all food was provided to us. I requested that my meals contain no dairy, meat or gluten. They were quite confused on what I could eat so I helped them out by telling them if they served me a heaping mound of vegetables, I would be happy. For breakfast, I ate plain oatmeal. For lunch and dinner, I ate salads and vegetables. One day they had a Mexican buffet — so I filled up on guacamole and salad. In addition to unlimited food, they had unlimited drinks each night. Beer and wine were abundant and once I took a few sips, someone was there to refill my glass. Needless to say, I did not listen to my body on these nights. I overindulged in wine while eating my veggies. When I returned to the States, I anticipated I had gained weight given all the wine I had consumed, but that was not the case. I had lost a pound. I was
pleasantly surprised and I told myself that although this seemed to work for the trip, this is not the way I’m going to lose weight. If you’re wondering how I lost the weight, I’m assuming it is because I didn’t have my usual snacks with me. At the end of week three and all of week four, I began preparing for a meditation retreat for which I had signed up. It was recommended that I eat clean, fresh and rather bland food so I could get my mind, body and spirit ready for the retreat. At first I didn’t understand this, but I realized while going through the process how much I escape into the flavor of food. I normally don’t miss a snack because I look forward to the taste in my mouth; but when my only options were bland food, I was not interested in eating. I only ate when I was hungry and noticed that I was eating less than normal. Even though I was eating this bland food, I wasn’t suffering. How could this be? My bland food had a purpose; it was helping me prepare. This was a true realization, and it goes way beyond my diet. It was a deep and profound realization and I’ll share it with you: each and every person (and thing) wants a purpose. From this awareness, if something in my life isn’t working, it’s a sign for me to give it a purpose that supports me and my life. So if you have a goal to lose weight, what purpose could you give that goal? Natalie George is a Fitness and Nutrition Visionary. She is a certified personal trainer, group exercise instructor and holistic nutrition consultant. She is passionate about empowering people to integrate exercise, nutrition and powerful thinking into their lives. She founded GratitudeKC and is in the midst of bringing Cafe Gratitude to Kansas City. She teaches a new kind of exercise class utilizing spoken affirmations called intenSati and is currently being offered at Unity on the Plaza. www.GratitudeKC.com
This Raw Vegan will be slurping away with everyone else as I eat Southern Sweet Potato Pie, Fresh Pumpkin Pie and Caramel Apple Tart… ALL raw vegan!
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hat a gorgeous time of the year! I love Autumn. I love the leaves, the cooler weather and the great foods this time of year. I love Sweet Potato Pie, Pumpkin Pie and Caramel Apples! I know how y’all are out there. You think this raw vegan thing is okay, but wait until the holidays get here. Too Bad, Raw Vegan Lady (tee-hee) We’ll be chomping away as you eat that celery stick! (evil grin) Well, NOT so, my friends! THIS Raw Vegan will be slurping away with the rest of the world as I eat my Southern Sweet Potato Pie, Fresh Pumpkin Pie and Caramel Apple Tart…ALL raw vegan! Yep! That’s what I said. And I guarantee that it will be every bit as delicious, sweet and tasty as the cooked version with NO worry about gluten, refined sugars, dairy or being packed with artery-blocking butter. To get you going with a very simple recipe for fall and holiday festivities, I am going to give you a recipe for my Caramel Apple Tart. Dr. Kat’s Karamel Apple Tart (raw vegan)
Kat’s Karamel: 2 C pitted dates ¼ C coconut oil ¾ C water 1 t vanilla Process in food processor until consistency of caramel (may take 2-3 minutes or longer). If too thick add more water 1 T at a time until it reaches the desired consistency. Remove tart crust from refrigerator and pour the Karamel into the crust, spread and even out. Core and thinly slice fresh, organic apples (I use Honey Crisp). Arrange on top of the raw vegan caramel. If not serving immediately, you may want to dip the apple slices in a mixture of lemon juice and a little honey to keep them from browning before placing on the caramel. Enjoy this wickedly yummy Fall Treat and maybe it will even Trick your friends if you serve it without telling them that it’s a Raw Vegan Recipe! Happy Autumn, Happy Abundant Harvest, and Happy Hallow-Days.
In a Food Processor pulse until finely ground: 1 ½ C pecans 1 ½ C walnuts Add: 1 C pitted dates ½ C raisins 2 T coconut oil Pulse until crust can be pinched together and holds its shape. Press into a tart pan (I use one that the bottom removes for a beautiful presentation and ease of cutting.) Refrigerate until ready to assemble with Kat’s Karamel and apples.
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Holiday Gift Guide Unique, non-traditional and inspirational gift ideas 8 Gates Natural Health, LLC | Sara R. Koron, MSOM, Licensed Acupuncturist www.8gateshealth.com | 816.804.0185 Want some quality time with friends and family this holiday season? Buy the gift of wellness! Treat yourself or a loved one to a relaxing, rejuvenating Chinese medicine session. Ward off stress, pain and illness to get the most out of your holiday visits. Services include acupuncture, herbal formulas, acupressure and lifestyle counseling. Acupuncture balances energy and restores the body’s natural desire to heal itself. Gift certificates available, starting at $45. Broaden your path to wellness. Schedule an appointment today! Nakala Akasie | When Angels Speak Angel Readings in Individual or Group Settings www.whenangelsspeaktous.com Whenangelsspeak5@aol.com; 913.206.1294 Ask the angels, receive teachings, clarity, confirmations, insight and messages from departed loved ones. Nakala is a spiritual psychic, medium and channel, and is the author of When Angels Speak: Book One, The Awakening and A Pleiadian Endeavor (soon to be released). Host a non-traditional holiday party with Nakala, or purchase gift certificates for those you love! Check Evolving event listings for details on group angel readings and teachings at the Land of OM in Overland Park: 913.232.9437.
The Pachakuti Mesa Tradition Cross Cultural Shamanic Arts for Personal and Planetary Renewal With Daniel Baxley A two-year, five part weekend intensive apprenticeship program that is a heartfelt initiation into the healing power of the Pachakuti Mesa Tradition as originated by don Oscar Miro –Quesada – and with contemporary relevance for Personal and Planetary Transformation. Weekend 1: January 6,7,8 2012 The Call to Heal (Releasing the Past) Weekend 2: April 27,28,29 2012 A Balance of Power ( Transforming the Present) Weekend 3: October 12,13,14 2012 The Condors Quest (Creating the Future) Weekend 4: Mar. 22,23,24 2013 The Hummingbirds Ascent (Living the Mystery) Weekend 5: August 23,24,25 2013 Our Shamanic Self ( Serving the Earth) Friday 7-10 PM –Saturday 10 AM - 10 PM Sunday 10AM – 4 PM
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These weekends of re – membering of our common destiny will be held at Daniel and Karrie Marie Baxley’s sacred White Deer Lodge on many beautiful acres of woods, trails, creeks, and ponds near Gardner, Kansas Daniel Baxley is a Master Ceremonialist, Teacher and Healer. He is a long time student of don Oscar Miro Quesada and one of 26 stellar teachers from around the world trained and endorsed to teach this tradition. He brings his gentleness and open heart to all he touches to open up sacred space and open up one’s own door to healing.
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Arbor Creek Animal Hospital | Mike Tarrant, DVM, CVA www.ACAnimalHospital.com | 913.764/9000 Treat your pets to the gift of health and a longer pain-free life! Acupuncture and therapy laser treatments can ease pain, as well as help the body heal from a variety of ailments. We offer Chinese herbal therapy, acupuncture and therapy laser treatments, as well as traditional veterinary services. If you are looking for options and an open- minded approach to Veterinary care, please give us a call! Gift certificates available! We are located at 159th and Murlen in Olathe. Dino Athan | Vibrational Attunement CDs & Chakra Balancing www.VibeTuneCDs.com; 913.491.4989 Need to lose weight? High blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, low thyroid? Stomach, intestinal or colon issues? Sounds that vibrate at the same frequency of our internal organs and chakras facilitate healing. How effortless (and economical) to lie down with a CD: Weight Loss / Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Diabetes, Thyroid / Stomach & Intestinal / Colon Health / Cell Regeneration / Meditation/ Children’s De-Stress. See 11-8 and 11-15 event listings for in-person!“In 3 ½ listens, my blood pressure dropped 20 points.”—Matthew, Palm Springs, FL.“I’d been bloated for weeks and was preparing for a cleanse. Instead, I reclined with Dino’s Weight Loss CD and immediately felt my intestines gently moving, feeling lighter each minute. How easy is that?!”—Connie “Crash” Humiston, Shawnee, KS. Aquarius | 3936 Broadway, KCMO http://aquariusbooks.com; 816.931.6303 Come to Aquarius for gifts of purpose and lasting value. We have the extraordinary and hard-to-find item that gives you pleasure to give, plus long-lasting pleasure for the recipient. We honor and support all paths and our goal is to help you find exactly the right item. We support local artists and stock fair trade clothing. This is your source for meditation pillows, singing bowls (both Tibetan and crystal), incense, oils and candles, books, calendars, sacred objects of all sorts, and some things just for fun, along with a huge new supply of stones and crystals. EVOLVING… A GUIDE FOR CONSCIOUS LIVING
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Holiday Gift Guide Unique, non-traditional and inspirational gift ideas At The Healing Place 1539 Maple Woods Drive Liberty, MO www.atthehealingplace.com | 816.415.2607 Tammy Barton and Sheri Woxland invite you to explore our full list of massage and bodywork services, jewelry and artwork this holiday season. We offer a unique line of customized gifts ranging from Astrological bracelets, healing gemstone jewelry and inspirational artwork. Don't forget you can purchase gift certificates for massage, cranio sacral therapy, Astrological yearly forecasts, tarot readings and much more. What sets us apart from other business's is the full integration process Tammy and Sheri do with each client ~ working with your entire body, mind and spirit. We carefully blend and meld from the various services we provide to truly cater to what you as a client need. Visit our website for a full list of products and services. Our Holiday Sale is Saturday, Dec. 4th from 10am-6pm!!
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Daniel Baxley | Shamanic Pathways www.shamanicpathways.net | 816.769.7343 Shamanic Counseling and Healing deals with the spiritual aspects of health and disease. By working with the underlying spiritual conditions surrounding individuals, transformation can occur. This work calls forth the assistance of the seen and unseen realms to manifest wholeness within the individual. It is very effective for shifting conditions of addiction and mental illness. I also offer Reiki, Attunement, Massage, CranialSacral, Soul Chi, Vision Quests, Sweat Lodges, Spiritual Counseling and an intensive Apprenticeship Program (beginning in January). Individual sessions, workshops and community events are offered with humility and gratitude. Please visit www.shamanicpathways.net for more information. Bliss Vibrational Healing | Ricky Yutuc http://blissvibrationalhealing.com | 913.522.1028 Exercise, healthy diets, various modalities—they all have their place. Yet, changes are not enduring unless you love yourself—self-improvement lies deep within your heart. I help to reactivate, then maintain, the cellular memory of love through vibrational healing, such as Didgeridoo, flute and tuning forks (balancing the hemispheres of the brain). I also deepen self-love by addressing physical, mental and spiritual issues through crystal healing, Reiki and intuitive counseling—two sessions are normally sufficient. Discounted group rates (holiday parties!) and gift certificates available! I also offer paranormal children mentoring, space clearing, sacred relationship/tantra coaching, and handcrafted bamboo flutes for meditation at reasonable prices—groovin’ gifts!
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Café Gratitude www.gratitudekc.com; 913.735.3215 Café Gratitude is coming to Kansas City! We are a local, organic and vegan restaurant committed to serving unconditional love with our food. We invite you to step inside and enjoy being someone who chooses: loving your life, adoring yourself, accepting the world, being generous and grateful every day and experiencing being provided for. Be a part of the gratitude movement. Purchase a $1,200 Café Gratitude KC Gift Card for $1,000. That’s $200 to honor your FAITH in us! Want to split your gift card into multiple cards? We can do it! To purchase, go to www.gratitudekc.com or call 913.735.3215. Diane Davis Reed | Pathfinders Consulting 816-741-0820 | pathfinderdiane@gmail.com Celebrate the abundance in your life with a gift for yourself or for someone you love. Gift cards are available. Diane provides Shamanic guidance: Awareness of your heart’s deepest desires Activate your most powerful gifts Focus your intentions for 2012 Create a template for manifesting these in the world As a Shamanic Counselor with 20 years of experience, Diane deeply trusts the transformative power of life transitions. Her healing gifts arise from love, compassion, insight and trust in the inner wisdom of each person. She is professionally trained in Psychosynthesis and shamanically apprenticed by don Oscar Miro-Quesada in the Pachakuti Mesa Tradition. Element [Wellness Spa Studio] www.thrivekc.com | Facebook | 816.256.4564 Element is Kansas City’s only Holistic and Organic Medical Spa, locally owned and operated by physician Dr. Kelly Logan. Conveniently located in Brookside, we integrate a holistic Medical Spa, Wellness Center and Yoga and Pilates Studio in an environment in which clients and patients thrive. Offering physician services, sports and spine medicine, weight loss, acupuncture, laser and esthetician services, personal training and classes, massage therapy and a plethora of events. Whatever your Health, Wellness and Anti-Aging needs are, let Element’s experienced staff combine minimalism and modern science to help you reach your goals. Gift certificates available!!
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Ramie Haas |Life Coach & Yoga 816.217.5452 |ramiehaas@yahoo.com A unique holiday party or gift—Host a Yoga Party!! Have your girlfriends over for Yoga, then share a breakfast, lunch or dinner!! Or select a modality for gift giving: From her extensive workbasket, Ramie teaches how to change old habits by combining NLP, Hypnotherapy, the Blood Type Diet, Yoga, Meditation and Visualization to realize your new YOU! This combination addresses weight loss, health concerns, depression, habits, learning disorders, phobias, low self-esteem and other blockages. Call for a private or group session. See Nov. 18 event listing for life coaching mini-sessions at $1/minute! Karen K. Harrison | Whole Life Center www.karenharrison.net | 816-523-4440 Gift your beloved with a session of Tantra coaching for $80 an hour to enhance your intimacy and bring spirituality into your sexuality. Consider sex coaching for trying new intimate things that are sure to spice up your relationship, learn what women want, and lots more. A Reiki session for $65 an hour can help your loved one to relax and unwind. Gift something that gives back through a Reiki I class so that your loved one can give themselves Reiki and give you Reiki too! For more info, see my website. HeartSong Bodywork | 1810 Summit, Suite 102, KCMO 64108. By appointment only: 816-686-7555 HeartSong Bodywork offers Therapeutic Massage, Reflexology, Essential Oil Treatments, and Energy Work. Autumn is giving us chillier weather, and we benefit from healing practices that nurture our warmth, relaxation & comfort. To support our bodies' strength and natural preparation for the colder weather to come I am giving $10 off the Paradise Foot Treatment and the Paradise Back Treatment. These services utilize essential oils and heat, to cleanse, nourish & revitalize. Located just a few blocks west of the new performing arts center downtown, HeartSong is centrally located at 1810 Summit, Suite 102, KCMO 64108. By appointment only. 816-686-7555
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Holiday Gift Guide Unique, non-traditional and inspirational gift ideas plore their lives in a deeper way to create a lasting shift. Contact me for a complimentary individual 30-minute coaching session, or a 1-hour business strategy session. Kelly Murphy | www.hipnokelly.com 913.634.7553 Kelly is a hypnotherapist and a holistic nutrition coach. The colder months can often put more stress on our body and mind and you can use hypnotherapy to help you or loved one to: establish healthy coping mechanisms to deal with stress; create a healthy outlook on life; quit smoking; lose weight and much more. Holistic nutrition may help with: weight loss; create healthier eating habits; improve sleep; feeling mentally and emotionally calm; improve energy; and more. Gift certificates are available and if you mention that you saw this in Evolving get 10% off until January.
Mystic Treasures | 7711 N. Oak Trfwy, KCMO 816.420.0820| Facebook: Mystic Treasures A well-balanced, inviting and quite sassy book and holistic goods shop in the Northland, Mystic Treasures was conceived by mother, Checita, and daughters Penny and Lea Anne; hence, the sassiness! The shop carries a nice selection of religious, inspirational and self-fulfillment new and used books, along with incense, sage, crystals, gemstone, essential oils, and other products to assist in balancing your environment and yourself. Step into the Mystic for a plethora of workshops and seminars, Reiki sessions, massage, viewing of local artists’ works, or to pick up the latest copy of Evolving. Only Natural Organics | Joanne Rizer www.OnlyNaturalOrganics.com 913-709-4449 | rizer_joanne@hotmail.com Are you looking for something unique for the special people in your life this holiday season? For the lady on
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Living in a World of
Abundance By Master Guide and Teacher Babaro Channeled By Nakala Akasie
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hen you think on the word abundance, what image comes to mind? I’d like you to try this experiential exercise: Pause, close your eyes, and bring forth this powerful tool—your imagination; ponder what living in abundance means to you. Allow yourself a sufficient amount of quiet time for your vision of living in abundance to reveal itself in fullness. Living in abundance, simply put, means to have a great or plentiful amount—far beyond what merely satisfies you. In the above exercise, perhaps you saw in your mind’s eye a vast storage of treasure or monies for yourself or your entire family. Maybe you saw a beautiful rainbow after a slow gentle rain…the meadow lush with a wide variety of wildflowers in bloom. Perhaps you envisioned world peace with mounds of food, enough to feed everyone. One of the purposes of this writing is to show you that living in abundance begins with thought, imagination, or dreaming. However, there is more to the story. Emotion follows thought. In the above exercise, you allowed yourself to imagine what living in abundance means to you. As you were visualizing your specific wealth, did you realize that you were creating emotions as well? What emotions did your imagination bring forth? Try the exercise once again. Allow your vision to develop, and take notice of what happens to your body energetically as you do so. For some people to go within to imagine or
dream of living in abundance isn’t a common day occurrence. Even when they do dream, the emotions created often are not given enough of the required energy to motivate them into going forward with those dreams. There are many reasons people do not allow themselves to dream of living in abundance. In your culture, one of the leading factors is because personal priorities do not leave room for this discipline Life for many people has become too demanding; there is little time left in the day for such luxuries as dreaming of prosperity on any level. Yet, your dreams are the first and foremost step in creating a life of abundance. The other piece here as to why people do not allow themselves to dream is this — they believe not only in their mind, but on a cellular level, that they are not worthy to live in abundance. Their belief may very well be that what they presently have is as good as it gets. In addition, to imagine or dream of life in a different, albeit better, manner instills the call for change on some level. Because change often means learning something new or improving oneself in some way, it may bring about discomfort or anxiety—fear of the unknown. No matter what life may look like to you, in order to expand yourself, change must come about. To make positive changes, people must first allow themselves to dream and envision something worthwhile and exciting. Dreaming of something that stimulates your creativity brings
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forth the emotion and motivation necessary for you to step forward and make the changes in order to create a life of abundance. Because change takes courage, there must be a strong belief that you deserve to carry those dreams forth into your physical reality. Another component to creating change is to have fun—life is meant to be an adventure! Are you one who allows yourself to imagine… to dream of a life rich to overflowing with prosperity or are you caught up in the drudgery of just getting by? Take the time to do this exercise often. Allow yourself to really get into what living in abundance truly means to you. There are no limits! There are no boundaries! Feel the anticipation build as you envision your dream. Make your dream your reality. Nakala Akasie, Spiritual Psychic Medium and Channel, Author of When Angels speak: Book One, The Awakening, A Pleiadian Endeavor (soon to be released) under the name of Jackie Mullinax. Check out her web site to read more channeled messages at www.whenangelsspeaktous.com.
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Tithing: The Gift that Gives to both the Receiver and the Giver By Holly Hildreth
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Tithing is a concrete way to bring my awareness to my connection to God…To let go of my idea of the way things should be and force myself to abide at a higher level of consciousness. It turns my focus from manipulating the world, to harmonizing with the force that underlies all life, God...” Nneka, Balance Life Center My family and I recently moved to Kansas. It was purely an act of faith, following our hearts. We had my husband’s retirement income, and would build our businesses and/or find jobs when we got here. It was an expensive move and after several weeks we had mostly run out of cash. We didn’t expect any more money until a check that was due to arrive later in the week. The gas gauge in the car registered just above empty, and we felt the distinct lack of needed food items. Still, I told myself that God would make this possible for us. That evening we visited friends. We didn’t mention our temporary lack of funds. We had a lovely evening and later as we headed out the door to return home, one friend held my arm and pulled me back inside. She said, “Every week I tithe 10 percent of my earnings. This is what I always do. This week I want it to go to you, so please take this.” She handed me an envelope with $30 inside. It was exactly enough to put gas in the car and buy the food items we needed. I was embarrassed but so very grateful! As the days passed, I kept thinking about that gift of tithing, feeling again my gratitude for receiving exactly what we needed, when we needed it. I
As I was soon to discover in my research, tithing is a gift both to God and from God.
wanted to understand the concept of tithing and my own fears concerning money. As I thought about it, I realized that the way we handle our money is often a result of how we are raised. My mother grew up during the Great Depression, a time when lack was a fact of life. Recently, I helped her with her bookkeeping. Despite the fact that she had sufficient money for her living expenses, each time we paid a large bill she would say, “I’m afraid there’s not enough.” The reality of money in the bank had not changed her belief in lack learned early on. Looking deeper, I found that same underlying belief of “not enough” within myself. Yet, God provided what we needed in the guise of our good friend. Clearly, tithing was more than just giving money, tithing was a spiritual practice. As I was soon to discover in my research, tithing is a gift both to God and from God. Not long before this experience my spiritual mentor had given me an audio CD of the teachings of Kabbalah. One of the lectures concerned money and the spiritual act of tithing. I listened to the CD and was astounded by the idea that tithing is not only a spiritual practice, it is a tool for clearing out the energy of negativity, fear and constriction in our lives. It does this by
focusing our attention upon God’s loving energy, expansion and abundance through giving. As Michael Moskowitz explains on the CD The 72 Names of God, the Kabbalah teaches: “Tithing ten percent creates an opening in your consciousness... At the same time an opening is created on a very manifest, physical level. You write a check and an opening is created in your bank account in a very literal way. But the opening isn’t really in your own net worth; it’s in the holdings of the negative side that would otherwise continue to have an equity interest in everything that you do. This is your silent partner. Everybody has one of these. We choose who our silent partner will be. It can be the negative energy that manifests as our reactive inclinations, or it can be the fulfilment that the Life Force always intended for our true destiny. The action of tithing removes the negative forces from being our silent partner and instead transforms that silent partner into the Life Force of the Creator...” Not only is tithing a gift to offer to others and to God, the act of tithing opens the giver to receiving life force, the energy of the Creator. That means that tithing opens the pathway for the giver to abundantly receive from the
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Universe! It is written in Malachi, chapter 3, verse 10, the giver receives many times what is given. “…bring all the tithes into the storehouse (temple, church) so that there will be food enough in my Temple; if you do, I will open up the windows of heaven for you and pour out a blessing so great you won’t have room enough to take it in!” Tithing is a spiritual tool for opening to the overflowing abundance of the Creator and making that loving energy the foundation from which you live. My personal experience has been that tithing relieves the feeling of constriction as I pay bills, create a budget or pay for purchases. What’s more, the money flows in as needed. This may seem contradictory, but giving money/tithing as a gift to God when you are afraid that you do not have enough, changes the energy you are living with from fear to love. You are then expressing the love of God in your life. As you express love you attract more of the same vibration. You attract not only more money, you attract helpful synchronicities and positive opportunities; you live your life on the loving plane of the Creator. Now who wouldn’t prefer that? Holly is a Certified Energy Health Practitioner primarily utilizing Emotional Freedom Technique and Be Set Free Fast-Variant to empower her clients to access their inner wisdom for healing and selfactualization. Holly has been working with clients and teaching Energy Health techniques for six years. She holds her certification as an Energy Health Practitioner through the Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology.
Abundantly Overflowing: Ways to Manifest
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Here is a simple way to seep prosperity into your subconscious. Use prosperity words for passwords and on your cell phone greeting where you see and use them multiple times per day.
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Neale Donald Walsch is an expert on instructing us how to manifest anything in his series of Conversation with God books. Simply find ways to help others have what you want. So if you desire abundance, find ways to help others be abundant. Trust that in the Universe there is plenty for all. Believe competition is an illusion. I help my Reiki students with teaching by giving them the opportunity to come and assist me so they can see what I do from the perspective of teaching a class. I host a Reiki share group and have invited my so-called competition to come and speak several times. In my counseling business, I recently spoke to a group of mental health therapists about how to use basic sex therapy practices in their own businesses to help clients.
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Advertise in the right places so the people you want to reach can find you. Who I am brings me the kind of clients I want. In the past, I thought that being more of a typical therapist would bring me more clients. I consider myself a metaphysical person and prefer metaphysically-oriented clients. What I have found is that by being authentic and open about who I am and what I believe in, I attract more people even though it is from a smaller population. It is like sending out a laser beam rather than a broad light. Have a great website that really reflects who you are. More and more people are shopping on the internet for everything, so this is vital.
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Finally, have a healthy relationship with money. It is simply a tool. My job is to be a good steward of my resources. I conserve where it makes sense to me to conserve and spend in ways that bring joy to myself and my loved ones. As one person told me, money is a renewable resource. Even when I had to pay a large sum of money to a person and a lawyer in a frivolous lawsuit, I released it and let it bless the receivers. Now that wasn’t very easy, but it was a great lesson. Paying my bills on time is important to me in many ways. It relates to being a good steward by not incurring late fees. Also, I treat creditors the way I want my clients and students to treat me regarding their bills.
By Karen K Harrison
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bundantly overflowing is my life. Here is a confession: My bookkeeper, who will remain unnamed, rubbed my checkbook over all her chakras when she came to work on my business bookkeeping to manifest more abundance in her life. We certainly had a good laugh over that. While it might work, I wanted to write this article to share what has worked for me to manifest abundance in my life. Abundance can mean many things in addition to money. I think of it as having and being everything good in life: fulfilling work, loving relationships, time with family, fun trips, a love-filled home, great health, uplifting spiritual practices and time for self. Out of all these things, often flows enough money. In my own life, I have abundance in most all these areas and am working on more time for myself. My counseling practice and Reiki classes are often full, sometimes with a wait list..I love my work counseling and teaching Reiki, tantra, and essential oils. My home is a sanctuary where many people feel wonderful energy and they don’t want to leave. Five years ago, I met my beloved on Match.com and even though the term is overused, I feel he is my soul mate. It is so rewarding to have a partner with whom I enjoy working, living and doing anything. Actually, I attracted someone even better than what I asked for. Thank you, God! And my health is great and so much better than it used to be. So, you might be wondering, how I did it and how you can too. Here are some of the abundance practices that I have acquired from many sources over the years: ♦
When manifesting anything, state what you want to God, Creator, in specific terms and add the phrase on the end, “For the highest good of all concerned.” Release how the outcome looks and be open to it appearing somewhat different from what you may have expected. For example, one time a Reiki class didn’t have enough students and I cancelled it. Instead, I was able to take a tantra workshop in the lineage for which I am now teaching.
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Enlist the support of others for your desires. I have two prayer partners with whom I pray weekly for anything and everything in our lives.
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Additionally I have a number of Reiki tools to manifest healing and abundance. Reiki, natural healing energy, is like having a longer prayer session and it can be used to manifest anything. During the recession, I have had my most profitable years and I have helped the most people. I got creative on pay-
ment plans and trades for my Reiki students. My intention is to be of the greatest service to others while taking great care of myself. Whenever a Reiki class was low on participants, I had a talk with God and said I am willing to teach this class if you want me to and to be a good steward of my time and resources. I need X amount of students (depending on whether it was in KC or another city.) The classes almost always manifested the number of students I needed and more. ♦
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Meditate on what is yours to do. Listen for Guidance and act on it. Be persistent and patient over the long haul. Over the years I have coached a number of therapists on how to build a successful private practice. One wanted to see results right away. I told him to be patient and persistent, which he adopted as his mantra when he was frustrated. Within a year and a half he developed a successful private practice and is thriving today. In all your work, give your best so that others will refer to you. Say “Thank you God” often for anything and everything. Being grateful tells the Universe you appreciate what you have and opens the energy channel to bring you more. Whenever something good happens for which you could take credit, give thanks to God for it so your ego doesn’t get aligned or attached to it. This might sound contradictory, however, manifesting without attachment helps you to manifest more than if things have to look a certain way. And remembering that God is Source — and not you, — keeps things in perspective. If our ego gets big, it shuts down the energy highway for God to bring you things. Thank God for each incoming check, cash, PayPal receipt, and remember to bless the giver. When I endorse each check, I say, “Thank you God, bless this person.” Affirm abundance with simple affirmations such as “I am abundant.” Look for abundance all the time and be grateful for it. Expect increasing abundance in the form of clients, students and money coming from many sources. I had my carpet cleaned and a favorite vase from my grandmother was broken by the cleaner. I was sad until I got a check for $2500, which I used during a vacation in Hawaii. I thought the vase was worth about $250. Recently my mother gave me two similar vases which are replacing the broken one.
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I hope these ideas will bless and prosper you to become abundant in all areas of your life! The ideas work best when they become a way of life, so incorporate the ones that speak to you into your daily life. Many blessings!
Karen K Harrison is a Reiki and Tantra teacher, certified sex therapist, marriage and family therapist, professional counselor, and essential oil distributor. www.karenharrison.net
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Shatter the Roadblocks to Abundance By Panache Desai
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he economy continues to struggle and people across this nation have had to make all kinds of sacrifices to survive. We have been forced to go without many of the things that make life comfortable. As such, it is easy to equate abundance with material needs and desires. However, abundance is so much more. Abundance is beyond the superficial. Abundance encompasses unconditional love, health and vitality and connection to source. It is a perspective of plentitude. And yes, it is also financial well-being. Limitless abundance already resides within you; yet, energetic roadblocks make it difficult to access your natural state and draw it into your physical reality.
What stops us from achieving abundance? Often we believe that hardship is our lot in this world and we feel victimized by how life is unfolding. However, the divine is just waiting for us to step into the vibrational flow of abundance and receive. Taking that step into our natural state of being is the ultimate empowerment and is the doorway to a day-to-day life that reflects our inner magnificence. So what’s keeping it at a distance? Our belief systems frequently draw us into dead ends or roadblocks on the path to attaining our dreams. Society sets up rules to keep order. While these limitations are important in helping human beings work together in relative safety, they can hold us back as well. Everything we subscribe to comes with constraints— whether in our spirituality or the rules of the road. Why should I have an abundant life? If I have abundance, others will go without. I need to work hard and suffer to have anything. I’m afraid I can’t hang on to what I have. These are common concerns that emotionally and vibrationally hold us back from receiving so much more from life. Yes, with achieving our dreams, hard work is often necessary. Yet, believing that you deserve this natural abundance is an essential first step. Each of us is already a worthy and divine being, and there is abundance within each individual. There is no limit to the abundance the Universe has to offer. Naturally born out of societal constraints,
there are other constraints placed upon us by well-meaning family and friends. And then there are those constraints we place upon ourselves. These constraints come in the form of judgments about what we are capable and not capable of doing, or they might come from a belief that we need someone else to give our life meaning. Such constraints hold us back, making it difficult to continue on a path of self -fulfillment. These judgments and restrictions born from our own belief systems and the beliefs of others create vibrational density within the core of our being. Vibrational density blocks our connection to our inner abundant nature. Breaking apart and dissolving this density is essential to raising our level of consciousness and awareness. Only then can we really access and receive what is waiting for us. Only then can we fully experience the vibrational flow of abundance in the Universe.
How do I tackle vibrational density? It’s not enough to be aware of the roadblocks along the way. Nor is it enough to simply understand there is abundance within us. You must take that leap and put words into action. Like sitting in a classroom and discussing abstract theory, it doesn’t mean anything until it is put into practice in the everyday world. A catalyst is needed to help tackle your vibrational density and propel you into greater awareness and clarity. An empowering presence helps you to dissipate your vibrational density, thereby increasing your vibrational capacity, catapulting you into the greatest levels of abundance. Similar to the process of a Reiki (energy healing) attunement, the purpose of your connection with a master practitioner is to help you access your connection with the flow of the Universe and, in turn, yourself. Everything that is not in tune with that resonant frequency is removed. However, in Reiki, the purpose is to clear your system to be a channel of healing. Whereas, in vibrational transformation, through presence—the highest vibration of Divine love —the energy serves as a catalyst to help you access more of yourself, allowing you to connect to the divinity within.
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When shattering your vibrational density, one of two things may happen. You will either experience exalted states of bliss, or you will experience all the things that have been holding you back. It is completely natural to go through a purification period, but as each emotion or thought boils to the surface, it dissipates more of that vibrational density. It is important to allow ourselves to experience those things we have worked so hard to keep bottled up over the years. Ultimately, we will be left with more room to create a greater level of abundance. Once you have begun to increase your vibrational capacity to receive, waking up and saying “Yes!” to the world is the next step. Rather than approaching a situation with criticism and judgment, look at it as an opportunity to connect and to grow. Every step you take is empowering and brings you closer to accessing and receiving the abundance already present within you. Limitless abundance is your birthright. Will you receive it?
A catalyst for Vibrational Transformation, Panache is a young, hip and funny spiritual master whose gift of awakening has drawn tens of thousands from all nationalities and faiths. On the faculty of Omega Institute, Blue Spirit Costa Rica and the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, Panache is featured regularly in print, online and broadcast media—most recently with his “The Guru is You” bi-monthly radio show featured at no charge on The World Puja Network. Panache offers weekly Webcasts, private sessions and workshops across the country. Igniting Limitless Abundance is his latest program, available on CD and as an .mp3: www.PanacheDesai.com.
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the courage to let go of thrill seeking when it comes to life (and love), and you’ll see that sticking with your real values is a more interesting adventure!
Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) – Happy birthday Scorpio! You have lots of energy to make new friends and pursue interesting activities. Be adventurous and open to fun! You could also have an influx of money, or creative ideas about how to make more money. Spiritually, make time for meditation, since you’ll have amazing revelations about how to heal family issues and negative emotional patterns.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20) – You could be starting a new relationship that feels exciting and inspiring! Be aware it will also challenge your intimacy fears. And for you, Taurus, control issues are always a cover-up for intimacy anxieties! So, meditate to release control. Try to let love flow between you and your partner, as well as within yourself. If already coupled, you’ll see the same theme driving you to connect on an even deeper level. Clashes about money are actually hiding fear of abandonment and loss of control!
Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) – You can be very inconsistent with meditation. Keep in mind your spiritual disciplines form the foundation of 3rd dimensional “real life” success. You have great opportunities in career and relationships right now, but everything will flow smoother if you are connecting with your higher self each day, visualizing changes and outcomes, and being centered. You want your Sagittarian arrow to fly straight at your goal, so you need to focus internally!
Gemini (May 21 – June 20) – Meditation will help you have wonderful insights into relationship “issues”. Take time for inner reflection each day, especially if you feel jumpy and restless. Even if you sit and breathe with racing thoughts, you’ll be rewarded with insights later. If you’re in a relationship, watch for snarky comments that could create a wall. It’s a subtle “back off” signal. Also, be careful with your words at work, since they can be misinterpreted by superiors.
Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) – In a similar manner to your Sag friends, blend spirituality with outer goals. But in your case, have faith the Universe wants to support your prosperity and happiness. You need to surrender and let the Universe help you. Too much effort to “make things happen” causes you to feel isolated and depressed. Take your daily actions, but also meditate and be open to intuitive ideas – and also to the gift of grace and ease!
Cancer (June 21 – July 22) – If you seem irritated, you’re actually feeling vulnerable. In your meditation time, allow yourself to “put down your crab claws” and ask your soul what’s really going on. You have the opportunity to truly open your heart to improve your relationship, or to attract a wonderful person! It will also help to eat well, do some sort of fun exercising, and to make sure you’re getting enough rest. Self-care makes you less defensive and more open-hearted.
Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) – Since Neptune has been in your sign the past twelve years, you’ve made enormous strides in opening your heart. As Neptune prepares to leave your sign (not to return for almost 200 years!!), you’ll be challenged with “final exams”. Meditate on unconditional self-love and acceptance, especially about your appearance and body image. You’ll also have breakthroughs with intimacy and sexual issues. Surrendering to love and life doesn’t mean losing your independence! It means gaining your soul in a deeper way!
Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22) – This will be a good financial month for you! You could have a bonus at work, or even get a new job. In relationships, meditate and forgive past problems. Neptune is the planet of unconditional love, and it wants you to be honest with yourself about what is best for you. Creating healthy boundaries and sticking with them will strengthen your bonds. If single, you’ll draw emotionally together people. You deserve the best, but you have to set the foundation for it!
Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20) – If you’re feeling defensive or irritated with your partner, meditate or have some journal writing time. The root is probably from the past and not about current situations or even about your current partner. Find the original wound by connecting with your intuition, then forgive and release that circumstance. Your relationship will be sparked with new connection and excitement. If single, you could meet a new love since you’ve swept past clutter out of your heart. Also, be ready for fun blessings in your work life! Aries (March 21 – April 19) – Even though you crave excitement, you might be feeling burned out by drama in your life. Meditate on what type of people you truly wish to attract. You need folks who are emotionally balanced, spiritually focused and helpful to others. Have
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Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22) – Get clear with yourself about goals you wish to accomplish over the next six months. They could do with work, self-esteem, relationships, health or stress management. Meditate to uncover any negative messages from childhood or old family patterns that cause you not to take good care of yourself. Create a plan of action to take different steps in troublesome areas so you’ll have better results! Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22) – Any lack of clarity or generally weird romantic situations will resolve themselves. Meditate and release resentments and confusion in this area that’s gone on for the past two years. Cleanse your heart of the past so you can be ready for the present and future! Ask a trusted friend about your communication skills. Practice being direct and precise (which is still nice!) so you don’t contribute to strangeness, either in love or at work.
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PAIN RELIEF Learn Bowenwork. Effective manual therapy for pain relief. Easy on the practitioner’s body. Leverage income—work on multiple clients. Ongoing classes. Nancy Pierson 512-750-4012.
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Natural High Wellness Center: Center Colon Therapy, Massage Therapy, Ion Cleanse, Far-infrared Sauna, and more. We are here to help; call us at (913) 901.8699 www.naturalhighwellness.com
PSYCHIC Nakala Akasie, Spiritual Psychic Medium. Channeled readings by phone or in person. $45 for one hour, CD included. 913-206-1294 WhenAngelsSpeak5@aol.com
HOLISTIC RETREATS w/ Author, Holistic Intuitive Cathleen Miller Balancing Hormones & Holistic Life Mastery Colorado - Hawaii - Canada www.LivingtheSpiral.com
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HYPNOSIS/EFT Shelly Wilson, Reiki Master ~ Intuitive, Intuitive offers loving guidance enabling you to heal and grow. Live an authentic life and LOVE yourself in the process! ShellyRWilson.com 918-782-4778
New Day Hypnotherapy, LLC www.newdayhypno.com Smoking, weight, stress and more 913-908-6907
Diane Davis Reed, Reed Pathfinders Consulting Shamanic Counseling, Bioenergetic Integrative Healing, Psychosynthesis, Red Moon Lodge, pathfinderdiane@gmail.com, 816-741-0820
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Raphael Smith, PsyD – Clinical Psychologist specializing in Grief and Pet Loss Counseling, Depression, Anxiety, GLBT & Relationship issues. (816) 960-4525 or www.theStruanCenter.com
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ENERGY WORK Ronnie Wilson, Energy Healer, CranioSacral Therapist Creator of Quantum Shift Energetix 913-906-9986 www.innerjourneyhealing.com
Tamara Creighton, Holistic Nutrition Coach, Cleanse With Friends, and Hawaiian LomiLomi tamara@tcreighton.com, 913-232-6419 www.tcreighton.com Harness the Purifying Power of Ayurveda— Ayurveda—Chopra Center Endorsed. 3-step purify program provides all natural detox system. Jan Kelly, OTR/LMT 913-706-2284 midwestmyofascialreleasecenter.com
ENTERTAINMENT Karen Elise - Psychic Entertainer & Coach Tarot / astrology - corporate / private events Fun for weddings, birthdays & graduations 913-636-9502 - www.KarenElise.com
Ayurveda Practitioner, Stephanie Kieltyka Mohr works to find health & relieve disease with recommendations for diet, exercise and lifestyle. www.GoWithSteph.com
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YOGA Yoga ~ over 20 years experience. Emphasis on alignment & safety. New and ongoing students. Seeking Solace Yoga Studio, 7501 Mission, PV, KS 913-302-2439 seekingsolaceyoga.com
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events October 29 and November 5 EFFORTLESS MEDITATION with Dr Jim Fleming 1:30-3:00PM at: Core Balance Yoga Center, 929 NE Woods Chapel Rd., Lee's Summit, MO. For info: 816-2131885 Love Offering November 1 Tuning Forks Workshop Learn to use tuning forks to balance the brain hemispheres and clear chakras. Tuning forks available for purchase. 79:30 p.m. in Leawood. $20. RSVP: Ricky Yutuc at 913.522.1028 or rickyutuc@gmail.com. November 1 & 2 S.O.U.R.C.E. of Your Success Ground breaking call that will have you reconnect to your S.O.U.R.C.E. 7:308:30 p.m. Cost: $20. Pre-register: 913.951.1764. Vasavi Kumar Coaching; http://vasavikumar.com. November 3 You can be trained in Higher Brain Living™ Attend this presentation by Dr. Michael Cotton, the creator of H.E.A.R.T. and Higher Brain Living™. Discover how you can become licensed in Higher Brain Living™. 6:30-8:30 in Overland Park. Complimentary if registered before Oct. 27th. More info and to register: http:// higherbrainliving.com/trainingKC.php. November 4, 5, 6 Oracles of Aquarius Psychic Fair Free at Aquarius Books, 3936 Broadway, KCMO, www.aquariusbooks.com; 816-931-6303. Nov. 4: 5-9 p.m. Nov. 5: 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Nov. 6: 11 a.m.–6 p.m. November 5-6 Topeka Spirit-Mind-Body Fair Stop by Ricky Yutuc’s booth for vibrational healing with the didgeridoo, Reiki, chakra clearing. More info: Ricky Yutuc at 913.522.1028 or rickyutuc@gmail.com. November 7 Heartland Ayllu Gathering & Council Cosmic Heart Meditation, drumming, singing, sharing of intentions and what we want to co-create during the coming year. Free. 7-10 p.m. at Aquarius in Westport. Info: Diane Davis Reed 816741-0820 or Isabella 816-353-1117.
Include date, title, text and contact info. Events are due by the 15th of the month. $18 for up to 25 words; $.25 a word after that. Featured events include a boxed frame with a graphic: $33 per column inch. All events are prepaid. Contact jill@evolvingmagazine.com. November 8 Vibrational/Sound Therapy Connie “Crash” and Dino Athan present a 20-minute Nam-Myo-Ho-Ren-Ge-Kyo chant, followed by a 20-minute CD meditation—preview on http://www.vibetunecds.com. Love offering appreciated, but not required. Limited to 16 participants. 7-9 p.m. at the Crash Pad in Shawnee. Directions and RSVP to Dino at de9424@aol.com, or 913.491.4989 .
Nov 11 Psychic Readings Stone Spirit Lodge, 309 Westport Road Enlightened fun! Kaya Hewitt will be offering Tarot, Intuitive Body Readings and Aura Brushings for $5 - $25. 4 – 7pm Private readings available: 816-217-3359. More info: www.KayaHewitt.com
November 15 Vibrational Maintenance With Rich Fine at 6 p.m. at Mystic Treasures, 7711 N. Oak Trfwy, KCMO, 913-515-3271. $20. More info: Facebook/Mystic Treasures. November 16 Group Channeled Teaching with Archangel Jeremiel “SHADES”—an intro on balancing the human aspect with Spirit. A thoughtprovoking, powerful discussion on the perceived ramifications of the spectrum of energy. 7p.m. at the Land of OM in OP. Suggested Love Offering $33.00. Info: Nakala Akasie: 913.206.1294 or http:// Whenangelsspeaktous.com.
November 8 Exploring the Seven Chakras Contact Ursula Gilkeson for details and to register: 785.760.4503. 6:30-8 p.m. www.sastuncenter.com.
November 12 Learn to Read the Akashic Records! Beginning Class on How to Read the Akashic Records with Grace Lindsay 8:30 am - 6 pm at the Midwest Myofascial Release Center, 9200 Glenwood in Overland Park. Cost is $170. For more information: www.AkashicGrace.com
November 8 Core Star Energy Healing Clinic 7:15 pm $20 Experience the benefits of energy healing. 6045 Martway, Suite 104, Mission, KS Reservations 913-831-4422 www.CoreStarEnergyHealing.com
November 12 Didgeridoo 101 Learn circular breathing and how to play the didgeridoo with Ricky Yutuc. Noon-2 p.m. at Stone Spirit Lodge in Westport. Love offering. More info: Ricky Yutuc at 913.522.1028 or rickyutuc@gmail.com.
November 10 Menopause & Hormones Licensed acupuncturist Sue McComb explains how to holistically manage and treat menopause and hormones. 6-6:45 p.m. Free. Element Wellness in Brookside: www.thrivekc.com. 816-256-4564.
November 12 How to Thrive as an Empath With Stephanie Roth. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Mystic Treasures, 7711 N. Oak Trfwy, KCMO, 913-515-3271. $77. More info: Facebook/Mystic Treasures or www.redfeatherconnections.com.
November 11 New Christianity for a New World 7 p.m. with Bishop John Shelby Spong. Disillusioned by Religion? Noted author and speaker Bishop Spong will challenge traditional Christianity at this evening lecture. Unity Village, MO. $15. www.unityvillage.org/ rescuingchristianity
November 13 Open House Join Creative Nectar Studio Sunday from 1-5 pm for an Open House. Refreshments provided. 5908 W 59th Terr, Mission, KS 66202. www.creativenectarstudio.com
November 18 Elemental Forces of Nature (3rd Class) Connect with the Element of Air and learn to utilize its power. Teachings anchored in Peruvian Shamanism. Presented by Diane Davis Reed and Lynn Johnson Soulier in Parkville, 7-10 p.m. Prior registration for 12month series required. Info: Diane at Pathfinders Consulting, 816.741.0820.
November 15 Vibrational/Sound Therapy Connie “Crash” and Dino Athan present a 20-minute Nam-Myo-Ho-Ren-Ge-Kyo chant, followed by a 20-minute CD meditation—preview on http://www.vibetunecds.com. Love offering appreciated, but not required. Limited to 16 participants. 7-9 p.m. at the Crash Pad in Shawnee. Directions and RSVP to Dino at de9424@aol.com, or 913.491.4989 .
November 18 Life Coaching Holiday Special Holiday Special with Ramie Haas: $1/ minute to ask a Life Coach! Minisession selections with the Queen: hypnotic trance meditation for more confidence, motivation, peace or sticking to a routine—or yummy options for Gluten Free Living. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Call Ramie for appointment and directions: 816.217.5452. More info: www.QueenNoWheata.com.
November 11 Cooking with Quinoa Lecture and demo with food sample, $10, 11:30-12:30. Register: 913.345.0060. www.sastuncenter.com. November 11 Group Past Life Regression 6:30pm. At the Healing Place, 1539 Maple Woods Drive, Liberty, Missouri 64068. 816-415-2607 Come explore your past life with a guided regression. Journals included and $20 investment. Please RSVP -816-415-2607 space is limited
November 15 Exploring the Seven Chakras Contact Ursula Gilkeson for details and to register: 785.760.4503. 6:30-7:30 p.m. www.sastuncenter.com.
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November 17 Pilates Orbit Challenge Super circular and fun workout to give your core the challenge you’re seeking, followed by wind and appetizers, 5:30-6:25 p.m. $10 members; $20 non-members. RSVP to 816.256.4564 by Nov. 15. Element Wellness in Brookside: www.thrivekc.com.
November 19 Channeling with Katrina and Phil Katrina channels Ascended Master Babaji, 6-8 p.m. at Mystic Treasures, 7711 N. Oak Trfwy, KCMO, 913-515-3271. $10. More info: Facebook/Mystic Treasures. November 19 Manifesting Your Hopes & Dreams With Zane Matthews, 6-8 p.m. Free at Aquarius Books, 3936 Broadway, KCMO, www.aquariusbooks.com; 816-931-6303. November 19 KC Metaphysical Fair 10am--8pm Holiday Inn Overland Park KS 87th Street & I-69/I-35, 8787 Reeder Road www.facebook.com/kcmetaphysical November 19 Living With Loss Seminars - Part 1: Living in the Present Examines Types of Loss and Grief, Holistic Practices for Self-Care. 9:30 am to 11:00 am Cost = $10 see www.TheStruanCenter.com for Registration information. November 22 Core Star Energy Healing Clinic 7:15 pm $20 Experience the benefits of energy healing. 6045 Martway, Suite 104, Mission, KS Reservations 913-831-4422 www.CoreStarEnergyHealing.com November 22 Ananda Nidra: Tantric Meditation for the 21st Century With Patricia Johnson and Mark Michaels, 7-9 p.m. at Aquarius Books, 3936 Broadway, KCMO, www.aquariusbooks.com; 816-931-6303. Donation. November 26 The Goddess Meetings Healing Journeys, Merriam, KS Each woman is a unique expression of the Feminine Divine. Embrace your gifts and begin to live your most beautiful & empowered life. 4th Saturdays,12-3pm, $20 Details: KayaHewitt.com / 816-217-3359 November 29 Pilates Stick Class Pilates Mat class PLUS—great for those looking for the resistance challenge of traditional Pilates equipment. 5:30 p.m. $10 members; $20 non-members. Call 816.256.4564 to reserve. Element Wellness in Brookside: www.thrivekc.com.
December 4th 10am-6pm At The Healing Place Holiday Sale 1539 Maple Woods Drive, Liberty, MO 64068; 816-415-2607 Gifts galore for all your holiday shopping needs!! Door Prizes! Hand made jewelry and artwork! Free chair massage! Gift Certificates available! Holiday beverages and goodies! Come join Tammy and Sheri to celebrate the holiday season!! December 3 Living With Loss Seminars Part 2: Healing the Past Examines Losing Identity, Unfinished Business, Anger, Guilt and Gratitude. 9:30 am to 11:00 am Cost = $10 see www.TheStruanCenter.com for Registration information. December 9 Elemental Forces of Nature (4th Class) Connect with the Element of Fire and learn to utilize its power. Teachings anchored in Peruvian Shamanism. Presented by Diane Davis Reed and Lynn Johnson Soulier in Parkville, 7-10 p.m. Prior registration for 12-month series required. Info: Diane at Pathfinders Consulting, 816.741.0820. December 17 Living With Loss Seminars Part 3: Moving Forward Examines Putting Loss into Perspective, Redefining Oneself, Grief Recovery. 9:30 am to 11:00 am Cost = $10 see www.TheStruanCenter.com for Registration information.
ONGOING LIFE OF PRAYER Five Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m. beginning Oct. 25, Unity Temple on the Plaza. To register or for more information, call Rev. Eleanor Fleming: 816-353-4080 or email reveleanor@gmail.com. Love offering requested. KIRTAN—A JOY-FILLED, HEART ENERGY EXPERIENCE 2nd Fridays with Mark Gossman, Ricky Yutuc, Gina-nina Namaste, and John Mark Aladeen, 7:30 p..m. at Mark Blanchard's Yoga, Ranch Mart South Shopping Center, 3665 West 95h Street, OP. $10 suggested donation. ENERGY HEALING SESSIONS FOR CANCER PATIENTS By Appointment. Since 2005 the Kansas City Healing Project has been providing energy healing sessions for cancer patients. Our clients have been experiencing a reduction of their stress, anxiety and pain levels from their treatment and disease. Donation basis. Contact John Hoefer at 816-718-6358 for details. KansasCityHealingProject.org HEARTLAND COMMUNITY OF MINDFUL LIVING Practicing mindfulness in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh since 1997, every Monday except holidays at Unity Temple on the Plaza, Classroom C, 7 - 9 pm. Info at mindfulnesskc.org or info@mindfulnesskc.org WOMEN'S WEB An evolving group of down-to-earth, real women of all ages exploring, honoring, and celebrating Goddess energy through ritual. We meet twice a month in Lawrence. For more information, kansaswomensweb@sbcglobal.net LINK UP AT WHITE DEER LODGE 1st Wed. of every month, 7 p.m. Prayer, meditation and healing in the Pachakuti Mesa Tradition. Free. No experience necessary. Daniel Baxley: shamanicpathways.net 816.769.7343. 4 DAY BIOENERGY HEALING CLINIC First Tues of the month 7-9 PM, Fee: Donation. Reservations: Kim Meisinger 913-685-9939 http://web.mac.com/bioenergy/ HealingBioenergy/Movies_BLP.html MUSICAL SOUL PORTRAIT Have the ‘divine music of your soul’ channeled, to support you to go gracefully to your next level. A beautiful
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birthday gift for a loved one! Contact Rama: (603) 731-7676 or info@themelodyoftheheart.com. SPIRIT SHOW-UP 7 p.m. on the 1st Tuesday of every month in OP to share the energy and joy as Spirit guides us. Love offering. Maitreya: 913.839.8745, http:// maitreyazohar.com. REIKI CIRCLE Unity Church of Overland Park 10300 Antioch, OPKS. 2nd and 4th Mondays 79 p.m. Love offering. All welcome. Receive a Reiki treatment. For flier: karen@karenharrison.net. 816-523-4440 WORKSHOPS OF HEALTH AND HEALING With Art Therapist, Dr. Avis GarrettBaptist. Information for yourself or groups: www.avisgarrett.com SACRED RELATIONSHIP 2nd or 3rd Saturday monthly A beginning tantra class for singles and couples to experience the Divine. 79pm. Ipsalu Tantra Kriya Yoga teacher. Leawood 816-523-4440, For flier with topic and date, karen@karenharrison.net LEARN BOWENWORK Manual therapy for pain relief, repetitive strain, chronic conditions, athletics. Works when nothing else does. Ongoing classes OP area: Nancy Pierson 512-750-4012. NCBTMB bowenworkacademyusa.com SACRED WOMAN BELLY DANCE 1st & 4th Thursdays, 7:30-9:00 p.m. with Maya Zahira. Sacred aspects of belly dance class. Aquarius, 3936 Broadway, 816-931-6303, www.aquariusbooks.com. PET LOSS SUPPORT GROUP for individuals who have lost or are anticipating the loss of a beloved pet. Last Tuesdays of the Month, 6:30 to 8:00 pm at The Struan Center. See www.LosingYourPet.com or call 816.960-4525 for details. TONGLEN MEDITATION WITH DR. KAT All levels welcome. Wednesdays 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at The Struan Center. $10. For more information go to www.TheStruanCenter.com or call 816.960.4525 for details.
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