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10 From House to Home: Four Perspectives on How Your Home can Improve your Life, by Tim Miejan

14 Accessing Your Intuition: For Beginners, by Kathryn Harwig

14 Harness the Abundant Pranic Energy, by Master Stephen Co

22 The Ancient Art of Dowsing is Alive in the 21st Century: A Conversation with Frank DiCristina, by Amy Putkonen

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16 Holy Molé cartoon, by Rick Hotton

8 Body Mind Life Expo Preview: Keynoter Profiles Paths to Success

28 Introducing: Energism — The Dream that Changed the Art World, by Spencer Kluesner 32 Poetry, by Cindy Bodger, Denise Louis, Lisanne Winslow and Kevin Zepper

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16 The Gifts of Autism and Asperger’s in Your Child, by Larry Moody 26 Star Wisdom | March 2011, by DK Brainard

 BEYOND 13 Pleiadian Transmission Returns to St. Paul in March

30 The Illusions of Self, by Hanakia Zedek

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23 2011 Prediction: Increasing Intuition will Reveal all our Secrets and Fears, by Dorothy Lee

6 Reflections on Egypt, Madison and Change, from the editor, by Tim Miejan

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18 Choosing to Become a Conscientious Food Shopper, by Gina Citoli

13 Workshop on “Your Inner Shaman” features Novelist

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27 Ancient Shamism Gets Results Today, by Mary Stoffel

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n this day, as I sit and write to you, it is February 18 and protesters in Egypt celebrated “Victory Day” in Cairo’s Tahrir Square during the 18th day of the populist uprising, which has led to the exile of President Hosni Mubarak and has spread to neighboring countries where similar anti-government campaigns are underway. Closer to home, at the Wisconsin state capitol in Madison, a throng of people carry on during the seventh day of protests against a proposed bill that would curtail the right of state workers to negotiate for benefits above base salaries. Protest, it seems, has gone viral. Or perhaps it is more accurate to say that transformation is in the air — manifesting personally and collectively. It’s been long suggested that this is the age in which paradigms would be busted and rebuilt to reflect the will of the human spirit.

The rise of Democracy in the Middle East seems to be a perfect example of that. A change just as profound is underway here. The outsourcing of American jobs overseas, combined with the rapid collapse of the U.S. housing market — and simultaneous escalation of personal fortune for the wealthiest among us — have resulted in a perfect storm that already has hit our shores. People have lost their jobs and their homes, and states are beginning to cut lifelines to the least among us. The end result is still ours to determine. The first step toward the rest of our lives is our commitment to listening to our soul. Mine tells me to begin to express myself more creatively and become more involved in helping others. By picking up my old brushes and paint with acrylics like I used to years ago. By writing those novels that have been gestating within me. By volunteering regularly. I hear within that there

is nothing to wait for, that there is only now. As a result, my wife and I are close to selling our home in the suburbs. We will be downsizing next month to a townhome on the eastern edge of this publication’s region, in Madison, where I will paint, write and begin to volunteer regularly. And I look forward to hearing how your soul’s whispers are leading you through this time of transformation. Submit your story to The Edge so I can share it with our readers. I can’t wait to read it. a Tim Miejan is editor & co-publisher of Edge magazine. Contact him at editor@ edgemagazine.net or call 651.578.8969. Visit edgemagazine.net. Copyright © 2011. All Rights Reserved.

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o you have issues from your past that just won’t go away? Do they stop you from achieving your goals? Whether it’s a career that never quite gets off the ground, a relationship that never appears or an exercise program to which you can never quite commit, the problem may be related to negative beliefs you learned as a child. The good news, according to best-selling author Cathryn Taylor, is that there are now fast, effective ways to get rid of these negative beliefs. Taylor will teach a user-friendly, self-administered method for meeting your inner child and healing the issues of the past during a free seminar at the 11th annual Body Mind Life Expo (www.101expos.com) on March 5-6 (10am-7pm Saturday, 10am-5pm Sunday, at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Taylor explains that this method will help you successfully design the future of your choice and attain the present results you desire. A licensed counselor and Certified EFT Practitioner, Taylor reminds us that we all have an inner child — that aspect of ourselves who carries our child-like sense of wonderment as well as our childhood fears. He or she is the source of your joy and excitement. But it is also the part within you cathryn taylor who may have learned early in life it was not safe to feel or trust. “In an attempt to protect the psyche from being hurt, we developed ways to block anything new from occurring,” she says. “A part of us got stuck in those old patterns and reacts in a knee-jerk manner anytime it feels threatened or at risk. The intent may be to protect, but the impact is sabotage. An inner child can be responsible for sabotaging relationships because of fear of abandonment, prosperity because of shame and guilt, or career success for fear of not being good enough. Befriending this part of self and ‘neutralizing’ his or her fears with EFT invites this part within to once again feel safe enough to allow success.” Taylor combines the focus of the inner child with the methods of the new, innovative Energy Psychology called EFT to provide perhaps one of the most empowering avenues for working with those parts within us who sabotage our best efforts to succeed. “The energy tapping (a simple, self-administered form of acupressure) offers a fresh, effective and easy way to befriend this frightened part of you who determines whether you succeed or fail.” During the Body Mind Life Expo, the Midwest’s largest health and natural products event for healthy choosers, Taylor will present her signature, step-by-step formula that blends verbal exercise with guided imagery and EFT sequences to re-parent and heal the child within you. Among her tips:  Learn to practice compassion for yourself. “The antidote to heal an old wound is self-love. When you feel afraid, close your eyes and state self-soothing statements such as, “You are okay. You are safe.” Using the pronoun ‘you’ establishes the healing relationship between your nurturing adult self and your frightened inner child.”

 Pause before you rebel. “If you find yourself wanting to rebel by going out and having fun in a way that will have negative consequences, pause for a moment. Take a deep breath and examine what parts of your life are out of balance. Tune within and engage your inner child in conversation. This simple dialogue will give your adult self the information needed to come back into alignment.” Taylor’s seminar, “Don’t give up on yourself! Accept who you are! Get what you want!” is sponsored by Edge magazine. In addition to Taylor, attendees at this year’s Body Mind Life Expo will meet the inspiring “Biggest Loser” season nine contestant O’Neal Hampton! Millions of the show’s fans cheered as Hampton, a Richfield resident, dropped a stunning 159 pounds. Today, Hampton is paying it forward by o’neal hampton helping others to realize their dreams of living healthier, more fulfilling lives. He wants to motivate you to change your life. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear some of his strategies to help people overcome their self-sabotaging habits, as well as to address two of the biggest fears people commonly have about weight loss programs. a For more information and half price tickets ($3), visit www.101expos.com/bml. This year’s Body Mind Life Expo is made possible in part by KSTC Channel 45, Family Times and Edge magazine.

Global Transformation Trio of Light, promoting conscious awareness through educational forums, will present the “2011 and 2012 Global Transformation Event” on Saturday, March 26, to reveal what to expect, how to prepare and what tools will be of assistance during upcoming “life-changing transformations.” The event, sponsored by Edge magazine, will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Unity South Church, 7950 1st Ave. S., in Bloomington. The “2011 and 2012 Global Transformation Event” features Edge Astrologer D.K. Brainard, who will offer an in-depth look at upcoming life-altering global events. He will demonstrate how emotional intelligence is the key to thriving in this upcoming era and reveal forecasts by shamans for post-2012 and what to expect. Designed to provide clarity and proactive methods to make a positive healing difference, the event was created by Trio of Light’s Psychic Healers Jenny Canfield and J.J. Norman. Channeling healing messages from ascended masters, they will provide insight in preparation for future change. Joe Welch, a healer with Spring Forest Qigong, along with Andrea Sullivan, a Shiatsu and Qigong healer, will reveal transformational ways to use Qigong and Meditation to integrate emotional, spiritual and physical shifts. For more information, go to www.triooflightforum. com.a MARCH 2011 edge magazine

home From House To

Four perspectives on how your home can improve your life by Tim Miejan

our noted speakers — a philosopher and coach, feng shui expert, professor emeritus, and architect and artist — will share their unique perspectives on how to realize the potential that your home holds to positively influence your life during the four-hour seminar, “From House to Home,” beginning at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, March 26, in the Fine Arts Auditorium of Normandale Community College, 9700 France Ave., Bloomington. Registration by March 22 is $49, and $10 more after that date. Parking is free. Seating is limited. For registration information, call 952.487.8343. The event is perfect for those who may feel out of balance in their home, or for those who wish their home was more satisfying. Is your home a source of comfort, joy, and harmony? Is your home contributing to your emotional and physical health? Does your home feel meaningful to you? How does money and meaning clarify your direction and focus? We gathered viewpoints from the four presenters of “From House to Home” — Carole Hyder, Margaret Lulic, Dr. Bill Manahan and Michaela Mahady — to gain a better perspective about what they will present at this event,

how understanding of their own homes has improved their lives, and what we can do to know our homes better. What overall idea or message do you want to offer to those who participate in “From House to Home”? Carole Hyder: The overall message of this event, from a

Feng Shui standpoint, is to awaken people to the idea that their home has a conscious energy and that they can connect to it. Subscribing to the belief that “everything is energy,” it follows that a created structure would hold

the presenters...

Carole Hyder, M.A., is a Feng Shui expert, having studied Feng Shui since 1992. She is the author of three books on the topic, the founder and lead faculty of the Wind & Water School of Feng Shui, and has a monthly Feng Shui segment on the NBC affiliate’s Showcase Minnesota (KARE-11 TV). Her latest book is “Conversations with Your Home.” Visit www. conversationswithyourhome.com, or www.carolehyder.com.

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Margaret Lulic, M.A., is a consulting philosopher, award-winning author, speaker and coach. She is passionate about guiding people to experience their deeper wisdom and achieve their greatest potential. Her latest book, “Home – Inspired by Love and Beauty,” explores how your home can be an inspiring friend and partner in creating a meaningful good life. Visit www.lulicbooks.com

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Dr. Bill Manahan is Assistant Professor Emeritus at the University of Minnesota Medical School. He is a Past-President of the American Holistic Medical Association, author of a 1988 nutrition book titled “Eat for Health,” and co-founder of Minnesota’s first integrative medical clinic in 1982, the Wellness Center of Minnesota. He worked at the Center for Spirituality and Healing from 1997 to 2002. Bill is a consultant for physicians and clinics interested in expanding into holistic and integrative medicine programs.

Michaela Mahady, A.I.A.,C.I.D. is an architect and an artist. She is a principal in the firm SALA Architects Inc. She has designed homes and art for public spaces throughout the United States. Her recent book, “Welcoming Home,” focuses on the relationship between our homes, our bodies, and our spirits. Her architecture and artwork have been featured on PBS and HGTV, and published in books and magazines. Visit www.salaarc.com, and www.pegasusstudioinc.com.

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energy, as well. I propose that not only is there energy within the walls, but it is also interactive. Many people already reach out to their home by naming it, writing to it, being aware of its presence, but often miss the possibilities of their home acknowledging and responding to their efforts in a reciprocal way. My recent book Conversations with Your Home addresses ways to have a conversation with your home, as well as ways to identify their home’s unique character. By opening up to these possibilities, anyone can access inspiration, guidance and support coming from the place called “home.”

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Learn how to build a relationship with your home that transforms how you live day-to-day. • Add Beauty ~ Balance ~ Creativity ~ Collaboration ~ Money ~ Meaning

Margaret Lulic: As a consulting philosopher I see that a home, as opposed to a house, invites an I-Thou relationship, rather than an I-It relationship. Then you experience your home as a companion and mirror of you spirit, and that inspires all aspects of your life and sense of meaning. I-Thou moves the relationship into the sacred and has a mutuality about it. I-It sees the other, in this case a house, as only a tool to be used for my end goals.

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Join four innovative holistic thinkers & authors: Carole Hyder: Feng Shui Expert, Michaela Mahady: Architect, Margaret Lulic: Philosopher, & Bill Manahan: Holistic Physician

Dr. Bill Manahan: Our homes are the places most of us

spend a majority of our time. It is wise for us to be consciously aware that we can have a relationship with our homes that creates feelings of well-being, and that those feelings can affect our health. Most of us are aware that having a good relationship with friends, family and our job can affect our health. I believe that it is similar with our homes — whether that place is an apartment, a house or a dormitory room. We now live in a complex and interrelated world. I believe it is important that we move toward and put more emphasis on having a world of more collaboration and partnership, rather than one of competition and individual achievement. This workshop is a model — an example — of how people from four different disciplines can work together in a collaborative model. We are attempting to integrate our individual knowledge and expertise to help people move beyond the idea that a house and a home are the same thing.

Saturday, March 26, 2011 • 8:30am – 12:30pm $49.00, Early Bird Special • $59.00 after March 22 Normandale Community College For more info or to register: http://normandale.augusoft.net or call 952-487-8343

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How has focusing on your own relationship with home transformed your life? Carole Hyder: Every year on New Year’s Day, we write a

formal letter to our home outlining what our plans are for the upcoming year — not just plans affecting the house (like a remodel somewhere, painting something, fixing something), but also plans about our travels, work and financials. Including our home in these dreams feels like we’re including a close personal friend whose validation seems important. Whenever I walk in my front door, I experience gratitude — mine, for living in such a wonderful place, and my home’s, for being glad to see me. I also love getting 

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Michaela Mahady: Some homes seem to reach out to us,

almost to speak to us. Once inside, they exude a sense of welcome, comfort and security. A home like that has an actual persona. It can draw you to it just like a very good friend would. That kind of house that not only provides functional shelter, but it evokes an emotional response. I hope that participants in the course will be able to identify the kinds of homes, architectural forms and spatial relationships that speak to them.

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…Curl up and stay home more. Churchill said, ‘We shape our buildings; thereafter, they shape us.’ Our homes have the ability to heal us, but we need to spend time in them.” Margaret Lulic

advice about physical placement — where to hang a picture, where to put a misplaced chair, etc. I asked for a lot of advice about where I should write my new book, as well as guidance about its content. Margaret Lulic: Two major examples come to mind. In 2008, I had a sudden very severe onset of rheumatoid arthritis. I was in great pain and very disabled — couldn’t dress myself, cook, work, drive or even open the front door. My home helped me heal as I spent many hours alone with her while my family was at work and school. She was soothing to my spirits, peaceful, encouraging, and kept my vision alive as to who I really could return to being. I learned to work with her in new ways to take care of myself. My rheumatologist can’t believe my recovery. He says the medications alone could not have gotten me to where I am now. My home was a great co-parent for our child. My husband and I created rites of passages with our home for the development and growth of our daughter. That led to her getting into the school of her choice. We used our home to teach responsibility and to help our daughter see her power to create her dreams. We were very touched when she and her fiancé wanted to get married in our backyard, because that was more meaningful than anywhere else. Dr. Bill Manahan: I might be exag-

gerating, but I think making changes in my home has improved my ability to concentrate when I am reading or working in my home. The other thing is that just being conscious that my home — my living space — has a personality that reflects who I am helps me be more aware of who I am. I think that kind of self-awareness is a really good and important thing for me.

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foursquare in Stillwater. We spent over a year looking for a home there, and every time we drove down a particular street, we would exclaim about how beautiful a certain home on it was…it was a home that clearly spoke to us. In retrospect, maybe it was looking for us, too! Unbelievably, the house became available for sale, and we’ve lived there now for 15 years. Every time I turn into the driveway, the house brings a smile to my face. What practical things can we do in our daily life to enhance our relationship with our home, and why are these steps vital? Carole Hyder: One powerful way is to

give it a name. Whenever I suggest this idea, I’m surprised by how many people tell me they’ve already named their home and find it a wonderfully personal way to connect. Another more touching way to connect and enhance your relationship is to write a thank-you note to your home. We overlook how important they are in our lives, so a simple thank you can open up a channel of reciprocal gratitude — from you to your home and from your home to you. Margaret Lulic: As Carole said, a

simple starting point is to go through a naming exercise with your home. Names carry meaning and shift the relationship. Then you can use various approaches to “communicate” with your companion. Carole describes many ways to do that. Second, curl up and stay home more. Churchill said, “We shape our buildings; thereafter, they shape us.” Our homes have the ability to heal us, but we need to spend time in them. Third, self-awareness is critical to personal and spiritual growth, and your home can be a mirror to you of who you are or aspire to be. So take the time to look through the eyes of the home — as if you are a stranger to the home — and see new

insights. Ask yourself new questions like, “What does it mean that I don’t live in my living room or dine in my dining room? Is there an aspect of myself that I don’t live in? What does it mean that my family room is mainly an electronics center focused on the television? What is my home longing to tell me?” Fourth, conscious creation of the beliefs and energy of your home are absorbed by you, your family, and even the neighborhood; your home becomes a lever for personal and global impact affecting health, peace and well-being. What are you putting into global consciousness? Dr. Bill Manahan: One thing is to

attend this workshop and become more aware of how your house can become your friend. Your house can become a reflection back to you of your values, your goals, and of what is going on with you in your life — both consciously and unconsciously. Being a pretty typical male, the words that I just wrote would have made no sense to me at a younger age. I believed that a house was just a place to contain my body while it (my body) ate, slept, played with the kids and enjoyed a relationship with my wife. My house was a container in which to live my life. I now believe that idea is quite limited and basically not very conscious. There is a spirit and a heart within our homes that can create good energy and well-being that I now believe affect our physical, emotional and spiritual health.

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one’s daily life and experience, both past and the present, can reveal what kinds of environments each of us prefers. Ask yourself, “What places in your current home do you most use and enjoy?” Try to figure out why. If you love being in your formal dining room because it’s heavenly sunny, don’t just entertain there. Try to mold it into a place that you can enjoy every day. Surround yourself with favorite objects, listen to your favorite music. Use the table for writing, drawing, making stuff, or paying bills…or push the table to one side, so you can dance there! a

Workshop on ‘Your Inner Shaman’ features novelist

ocal Twin Cities author June Gossler Anderson will talk about her youth adventure novel, The Shaman Stone, as part of the “Awakening Your Inner Shaman Workshop” led by Debra Calph from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 20, at the Center for Harmonious Living, 12201 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka. The novel centers around a mysterious stone that creates miracles and shifts time and dimensions. In her research for this book, June traveled to burial mounds and participated in some Native American rituals. She also researched Native American and Hmong history and culture and their shamanic practices. The author will share spiritual experiences she has had while writing and researching her novel. Books will be available for purchase and signing. June writes historical columns for the Anoka Union newspaper and leads Ghost Tours of Anoka. In the workshop, attendees will explore the purpose and benefits of shamanic practices. Debra will lead the group through a ritual that promotes healing, transformation and positive growth. Participants will learn how to bring balance to their lives by connecting to spiritual essences that are found in nature, trees and animals. Debra is a leader of the Drumming Circle at Lake Harriet Spiritual Center and has contributed to a variety of shamanic and earth rituals. She is an avid outdoors woman and enjoys canoeing and kayaking. Her favorite places to find a connection to nature are Lake Superior and the Mississippi River. Registration is $15. For more information, email debracb@gmail.com or call 612.729.0070. a

Pleiadian Transmission returns to St. Paul in March Christine Day, a spiritual teacher, healer, and channel, will present the Pleiadian Transmission of Light at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, at Unity Church-Unitarian at Portland Avenue at Grotto Street North in St. Paul. During the two-hour event, participants receive a channeled dialogue from the Pleiadians, followed by an energetic channeling (called a transmission of light), that assists those in attendance in re-aligning them with their own light Self or higher Self. These Pleiadian energies, together with Christine’s energy, assist people in anchoring light into the cells of their bodies, and that light opens up any dense areas where pain or disease may be present, allowing one’s own light energy to come in for Self-healing. “The Pleiadians are here on our earth plane to assist in the dimensional birthing of our planet,” Day says, “and also to assist those of us that are willing to awaken to ourselves.” Day leads Pleiadian initiations worldwide. She is the founder of Frequencies of Brilliance and author of Pleiadian Initiations of Light. For more information, visit www.frequenciesofbrilliance. com or email amanae_fob_heartland@yahoo.com. a

Hypnotherapist Certiﬁcation Training Jan.-May, 2011

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Michael Ortiz Hill will teach THE CRAFT OF COMPASSION from his new book of that name. Every gesture of kindness is simultaneously a gesture towards one’s own awakening. In this experiential workshop we will walk the four steps of the craft: self-compassion, compassion for others, radical empathy seeing through another’s eyes and the mysterium, living compassion. Living compassion is the truth of human freedom. Lake Harriet Spiritual Community 4401 Upton Ave. S., Minneapolis APRIL 2011 Fri. 4/8 (7-9:30 pm) Sat. 4/9 (9:30-5:30pm) Sun. 4/10 (1:30-5:30pm) 15 continuing education credits will be offered to RNs. Cost $220 (incl. Lunch). Go to my web for more information on the nature of this work, sample chapters of the book and video interviews.

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Harness the abundant pranic energy This natural energy is key to our health, spiritual growth and prosperity by Master Stephen Co

Master Stephen Co will present a series of live events throughout the Twin Cities in March. See the ad on the back cover of this magazine, or for more details and to view CBS News coverage of Master Co, visit Master Co’s website, yourhandscanhealyou.com.

here is one pervasive energy throughout our universe that powers the subtle and known laws governing nature and our lives: pranic energy. What is pranic energy? It is commonly known as prana in Sanskrit, chi in Chinese, ki in Japanese and ruach in Hebrew. This energy is the fuel required for all activity: physical, emotional, spiritual, even financial! But it goes much deeper! Pranic energy has different frequencies and can be harnessed for healing, psychic protection, spiritual growth, improving relationships and

even attracting prosperity! Pranic energy comes from many sources: the sun, air, ground, food we eat, vitamins and spiritual sources. Pranic energies are absorbed through the chakras, or energy wheels, that pump fresh pranic energy into our bodies and pump impurities and used energies out. In Master Choa Kok Sui’s Pranic Healing, the 11 major chakras are thoroughly cleansed of diseased energies and replenished with fresh pranic energies, which are distributed throughout the body, giving it the ability to 

Accessing your intuition: For beginners by Kathryn Harwig

ntil recently, intuitive ability in our society has been ignored, discounted, trivialized and, in some cases, criminalized. Many people claim that intuition doesn’t even exist, that the “accidental” happenings of gut instinct or psychic knowing are merely coincidences or things made up to make oneself feel better. For years, those who believed in intuition were forced to meet in back rooms and secret societies and to feel ashamed to admit these activities to friends and neighbors. No wonder most people don’t use intuition as a helpful tool in everyday life. Not only have people not been taught how to use intuition; they have been told it doesn’t exist! Intuitive ability is very much like musical ability — everyone has some musical talent, but very few people can sit down and play the piano without training. Similarly, everyone has the capability to be intuitive, but very few are natural born psychics. As with musical ability, the key to training intuition is to believe in it, discover our strengths, learn the rules, and then practice, practice, practice. There are actually some very simple rules for learning and enhancing your intuitive skills. Learning these rules and then practicing some exercises will aid everyone in making intuition an accessible and usable skill:  Being open to intuition is, of

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course, the first step. It is impossible to use something if you refuse to acknowledge that it exists. If you find yourself constantly doubting your abilities or thinking that you are “making this up,” you will only slow down your progress.  The information you receive will only be as good as the questions that you ask. Most people don’t get good intuitive help because they think psychic messages occur spontaneously. Sometimes that is true, but asking a good question is the key to getting usable intuition advice.  Once you have determined what you wish to know, you need to enter into a focus state. In a focus state, we reduce the number of high-amplitude Beta brainwaves that form the constant mental chatter we carry on in our minds. My favorite way of creating an almost instantaneous focus state is to relax my tongue. Loosening your tongue keeps you from talking to yourself and allows space for your intuition to speak.  While in this focus state you will receive an intuitive message. Don’t stay in the state long; a minute or two is all that is necessary. Take whatever you get, whether it is a thought, physical feeling, emotion, color, smell or sound. Just remember it, then come out of your focus state.  Once you are out of the focus state ask, “What does what I just received mean to me?” Write at least five words to describe what you saw, heard, smelled or felt. For example, perhaps while in your focus state you

saw a rabbit. Once you come out, write what a rabbit means to you (i.e. fuzzy, trouble, fast, breeds a lot, etc.) The words that you write down are the answer to the question you asked. Use your conscious mind to interpret how the message you received answered the question you asked. If you don’t get an answer that makes sense, you can always repeat the exercise and ask for more clarification.  Practice is the key. Each day, spend 10 or 15 minutes asking a question, going into a focus state, getting a message (mind picture, word, emotion, etc.) and then coming out and interpreting it. Sometimes the message might not make any sense to you. Don’t worry about this. Just keep practicing and practicing. No one gets really good at anything without discipline and clarity.  The last step to being a master intuitive is to trust what you have received and to act upon it. Without trust and action, all the rest is of no value. In my opinion, the changes coming in 2012 are going to be about developing our intuitive birthright. Practice these steps and join me in walking bravely into our future as intuitive masters.a Kathryn Harwig is an internationally known author and speaker who has written five books. She appears regularly on television and radio and hosts a monthly intuitive forum in the Minneapolis area. She is a former attorney who now dedicates her life to spreading messages of joy and hope. Contact Kathryn at www. harwig.com or 763.656.7204. Copyright © 2011. All Rights Reserved.

recharge and heal itself. Our thoughts and emotions are also made of these energies, just in different frequencies. Anger and resentment are very low vibrating energies that a clairvoyant sees as “dirty” or “greyish red” energies. Love and spiritual devotion energies are uplifting and seen as pink, violet and gold energies. Because of this knowledge, we can use Pranic Healing cleansing techniques to extract the negative, dirty energies and replenish with loving and spiritual energies. This alone can help pull a person out of a rut and make them more positive and happy. These powerful techniques in Pranic Healing are used to alleviate phobias, anxiety and addictions. You can also project pink and gold energies to loved ones and friends to help create more harmonious relationships. You can use the color pranic energies from certain crystals for healing and psychic protection. For healing, one should use a clear quartz crystal to project a multitude of color energy frequencies to help different physical ailments. For emotional problems, an amethyst crystal is recommended, because it emits the same color pranic energies that are generated when one is in deep meditation. Violet pranic energies disintegrate negative thoughts and emotions in the energy field upon contact. That is why you feel very peaceful and calm after meditation. Violet pranic energies can also be used for psychic protection. Catholic priests wear a purple/violet stole or shawl when they hear confession. The violet pranic energies emanated by the shawl create a purple psychic shield that protects the priest from all the emotional pains and psychic releases from the person in the confessional box. The use of gemstones and crystals are taught and practiced thoroughly in Pranic Crystal Healing and Pranic Psychic Self-Defense. The heart and crown chakras can be activated to allow Divine energies to pour into one’s aura. These Divine energies are seen by clairvoyants as a brilliant electric violet pillar of light. As you bring down these energies, it flushes the aura and chakras of negative thoughts and emotions, psychic attacks and diseased energies. A clean aura and chakras manifest as inner peace, stillness and Divine bliss! You can also harness pranic energies for attracting prosperity! This is the mechanism behind Feng Shui. By learning how to choose the environment with the correct pranic energies, anyone in that environment is subconsciously propelled to success! In Master Choa Kok Sui’s Pranic Healing® system, students learn step-by-step techniques on how to harness the pranic energies in yourself and the environment to accelerate your own healing, heal others, generate prosperity and experience inner peace and stillness by connecting to the Divine! a Master Stephen Co is a senior disciple and personal student of Grandmaster Choa Kok Sui, the founder of Pranic Healing®. He and his wife, Daphne, started the first Pranic Healing center outside of the Philippines, the U.S. Pranic Healing Center/ American Institute of Asian Studies, LLC, in Chino, CA, to promote and teach Pranic Healing the United States. Master Co is a internationally renowned lecturer, trainer and practitioner of Pranic Healing. His introductory lectures are thought-provoking, often compelling individuals who are not health practitioners to embark on learning Pranic Healing techniques to improve their lives. His students include hundreds of physicians, nurses, dentists, acupuncturists, chiropractors, social workers, psychologists and alternative healthcare practitioners. Visit yourhandscanhealyou.com. Copyright © 2011. All Rights Reserved.

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The gifts of Autism, Asperger’s in your child “When you let go of who you want your child to be, and just let her be who she was meant to be, she will flourish, and you will come to realize she’s perfect just the way she is.” — Rev. Karen Taff by Larry Moody

y life’s work has shifted to helping parents and others understand that children diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (“ASD”) also come with gifts. Too often, parents of a child with this diagnosis assume that success in life for their child is out of reach, or will be marginal at best. Autism-related reference books typically leave parents with a sense of frustration and hopelessness. I am a 60-year-old adult diagnosed with both Asperger’s syndrome and ADD. I have enjoyed many successes in my life, professionally, financially and socially. I am a living testament that the potential is there for your ASD child to succeed. If we are to succeed, we need Love and Perseverance in the form of proper guidance and adequate support as we struggle to find our way in an overwhelming, neurotypical world. Guidance and support comes across to us most effectively if it comes from a place of love and understanding within you. The ultimate goal is to gently help us identify, cultivate and productively

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utilize our gifts and talents in ways that allow us to claim the successes as our own. What are the gifts? Many gifts are commonly attributed to people having an ASD. We can be: innovative; creative; loyal; faithful, honest in word, thought and deed; sweet and kind; talented, very loving, in our own way; consistent; some of us have unusual focus (hyper-focus), forgiving; open and direct in our communications; some even have savant skills to varying degrees. Your challenge is to help us develop our gifts and talents into practical and productive endeavors, both socially and occupationally. Internationally known autism advocate Temple Grandin, in her book The Way I See It, aptly states: “There is often too much emphasis in the world of autism on the deficits of these children and not enough emphasis on developing the special talents that many of them possess.” Looking back, the two most important attributes instilled in me by my parents that helped me succeed were: “You can learn to do anything you set your mind to do,” and “Be persistent — don’t give up.” The modern airplane grew out of a lowly bicycle shop as a result of the curiosity, intrigue and persistence of two brothers who loved to tinker around. The key to learning is motivation, and the key to motivation is self-interest. We have to want to do it, whatever “it”

is, not just to please or appease you, but to please ourselves. Autistics and Aspies are rarely motivated significantly by either praise or punishment. Persistence is a natural trait in everyone, but through diligence it can be trained out of a child. It often seems that our persistence is discouraged in order to make someone else’s life easier. Persistence, like many other traits, needs to be guided toward its appropriate use. Not all situations call for persistence. Your child is unique. Many autistics throughout history have become masters of their gifts and talents, and some of those have been directly responsible for major leaps of progress in the arts and sciences. a Larry Moody will speak on the the Gifts of Autism from 1-2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 27, at the Center For Harmonious Living, 12201 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka. The cost is $15. For more information, email Larry.moody@comcast.net or call 952.405.9338. Larry Moody, P.E., BSCE, serves on the board of directors of both the Autism Society of Minnesota and Autism Works. He is an advocate and lecturer on autism issues at regional school districts and autism support agencies. He co-facilitates the Adult Aspie Social Group, a support group that meets on the 3rd Friday of each month in Minneapolis. He retired at age 50 and his net worth puts him among the top 1 percent of individuals in the United States. Larry can be reached by email at Larry. moody@comcast.net or call 952.405.9338. Copyright © 2011. All Rights Reserved.

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A gluten-free, dairy-free, whole food recipe

Buckwheat Soba Noodle Salad by Maggie Christopher

This flavorful side dish can be eaten warm or cold. In the winter months, it’s delicious served warm. Ingredients: 1 package buckwheat soba noodles (or gluten free linguini noodles) 1 cup grated carrots 1 cup thinly sliced red cabbage 3 green onions, sliced into rounds ½ cup chopped cilantro ¼ cup sesame seeds, toasted Dressing: 3 TBS sesame oil 2 TBS wheat-free tamari 2 TBS brown rice vinegar 1 TBS maple syrup 1 to 2 tsp hot pepper sesame oil 1 to 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 2 to 3 cloves garlic, crushed Cook the buckwheat noodles according to the directions on the package. When the noodles are cooked, drain and rinse with cool water and set aside. Place the cooked noodles and the other vegetables in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the dressing. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well. Serves 4 generously. Maggie Christopher, CHNC, is a certified holistic nutrition counselor in St. Paul. She specializes in digestive issues, sugar cravings and weight loss. Her program allows people to comfortably embrace a healthier way of eating and living. Call for a one-hour, complimentary consultation to learn more at 651.231.1360 or visit www. maggiechristopher.com. Copyright © 2011. All Rights Reserved.

Choosing to become a conscientious food shopper by Gina Citoli

Third in a four-part series ccording to Webster’s Dictionary, conscientious means to be “governed by conscience.” From the perspective of this article, being a conscientious shopper would mean making choices from our conscience that support products, companies and businesses that strive to provide the best choices for a sustainable and healthy population and planet. Though this can apply to anything we purchase, the focus here is on our food supply. We as a people are becoming sick from the “toxic soup” of chemicals, and from all the packaged and processed food we consume. Every choice we make affects someone else from around the world. Every

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choice affects our health and the health of the planet. Every purchase we make sends a message and supports the company that is producing the product we buy. One of the most important steps in becoming a conscientious shopper is to ask what is important to you and what kind of a world you want to help create and support. Then educate yourself! Learn to read labels and get to know the food you purchase and the people who grow it! Stay aware when you shop. I have a friend whom I would consider a well-educated conscientious shopper. Our local grocery store has decided to offer more organics, and she wanted to support them in this choice so she bought a package of frozen, organic corn. When she got home, she looked at the label and

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learned that the corn was from China. Awareness is key, as labeling can be very tricky. All the labels and choices can become overwhelming, so here are some guidelines to get you started. Ask yourself these questions and then make choices that work for you and just do the best you can. Making small changes will eventually lead to bigger changes and that can have a huge effect on your health and our planet! To make more conscientious food shopping purchases, consider these questions:  Is the food organically grown?  Was it grown locally?  What are the farming practices of the companies you are supporting?  How far does it travel to get to you?  How fresh is it? When produce is picked, it begins loosing its nutritional value immediately.  If you are choosing meat and poultry, how is it raised and treated, and what is it fed?  If you choose fish or seafood, is it wild caught or farm harvested with sustainable practices?  How much packaging surrounds the product?  How long is the list of ingredients, and can you pronounce all the words? (Fewer ingredients is best, and you want real food, not chemicals.) Educate yourself on the meaning of terms such as natural, organic, grass fed, grass finished, etc. You can do a search on the internet, as there are many sites with good information on food labeling, including the FDA site. There are many good books and movies to help you educate yourself about becoming a conscientious shopper, and here a few of my favorites:  In print: The Omnivore’s Dilemma, and In Defense of Food, by Michael Pollan; and Permaculture: a Designers Manual, by Bill Mollison  On video: Food Matters; Fast Food Nation; Food Inc.; The Future of Food; Fresh; Home — This is a free movie available by download online. It is shows the role our farming practices have had on world poverty and soil depletion [www.youtube.com/homeproject]. The two best resources for purchasing food conscientiously are your local farmer’s market and your local food co-op. You can ask questions and get to know your growers and their practices. Most food co-ops have a wellinformed staff that is happy to answer your questions. When it comes to purchasing your food, it is becoming more and more important to be conscious and aware. What you eat affects your whole body, mind and soul. Your food should be real, whole, organic, local, and chemical and preservative free. Your choice to become a conscientious shopper will help support a more humane and sustainable earth for all of us. a Next month: The Ritual and Celebration of Food

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omen and men are very different when it comes to our health, even beyond care related to pregnancy and menopause. Many holistic health modalities support the specific needs of women. The following businesses and individuals offer women’s health services in our community: Acres for Life, Center for Growth & Learning, Lynn Moore, Chisago, MN, 651.353.2860, info@acresforlife.com, www.acresforlife.com — Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Equine Assisted Learning. Specializing in: Wellness, Mental Health, Addiction Recovery and Corporate Teams. Join us for a life-changing look at your inner-self, your relationships, and your future. Find strengths you didn’t know you had, practice new behaviors in a supportive environment and feel connected! Adagio Holistic Therapies, LLC, 2457 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55405, 612.288.0488, www.adagioholistic.com — Maya Abdominal Therapy is an ancient technique known and practiced by healers for 5,000 years; specializing in Digestive and Menstrual Issues, Fertility Enhancement, PMS, Prostate Enlargement/Discomfort, Urinary Issues, Menopausal Symptoms, Hemorrhoids, Varicose Veins, Pregnancy Discomfort, Postpartum Healing/Depression, Breach Presentation, Aids in a more Vital and Easy Birth, Reduces Scar Tissue. Katy Becker, Clear Heart Healing, 1330 Quincy St. NE, Studio #206, Minneapolis, MN 55413, 612.298.9116, katy@clearhearthealing.com, www.clearhearthealing. com — Katy Becker, M.A., M.F.A., is an Energy Healer and Wellness Educator who specializes in CranioSacral Therapy, Healing Touch, and Reiki. She also offers private sessions in Yoga and Pilates. Energy Healing gently works with the subtle energy system and honors the mind, body, and spirit. It facilitates relaxation, healing, and optimum health. Blooma, 3919 44th St Edina, MN 55424, 952.848.1111, www.blooma.com — Through yoga classes, wellness services, childbirth education and a supportive community, Blooma nurtures the mind, body, and spirit of moms-to-be and new mamas and their families. At Blooma, we believe that creating a healthy, meaningful life ought to be both a family value, and a family tie. Be Blooma Well.

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Body One Wellness, LLC , Brenda Booth, 612.702.9397, brenda@bodyonewellness. com, www.bodyonewellness.com — Fitness. Nutrition. Support. Whether you are battling those last few pounds or learning about exercise for the very first time, Body One Wellness Personal Trainers and Wellness Professionals will support you with a holistic approach. Specializing in women’s in-home health and fitness. Exercise programming, support, nutrition coaching, certified personal trainer. Susan Nelson Boser, Healing Crucible™ Wellness Center, 612.805.5478, Susan@ HealingCrucible.com, www.HealingCrucible.com — We specialize in Autoimmune Conditions like Fibromyalgia, Lupus and MS through a revolutionary energy medicine program called Cleansing Flow™. It relieves many of your symptoms in as little as six sessions and you will learn how to use energy to continue your healing process. There is nothing else like it! Co-founders: Susan Nelson Boser and Michael Rocheford. Marybeth Buchele, H.M.C., Health Naturally Homeopathy Services - St. Louis Park, MN 55416, 952.933.6068 - Menomonie, WI 54751, 715.231.6068, www.healthnaturally. biz — As one of the most experienced, highly trained homeopaths in Minnesota, Marybeth’s skills are a gentle, compassionate listener, top-notch clinical skills in classical homeopathy, several flower essence systems, nutrition, herbs and lifestyle coaching and her ability to perceive how to help you get well. Specialties: complex health challenges, including hormonal problems, allergies, fatigue, digestive ailments, autoimmune complaints and mood difficulties. Lynette Crane, M.A., Certified Life Coach, 612.827.0138, CoachLynetteCrane@ yahoo.com, www.CreativeLifeChanges.com — I provide “Portable Stress Solutions for Harried Women” — those overly busy women who can’t seem to find the time to take care of themselves. Support for life’s everyday hassles that is accessible, portable and affordable. Call or e-mail for more information. Dynamic Minds, Inc., Hypnosis Center & Training, 4749 Chicago Ave. S., Suite 1, Minneapolis, MN 55407, 612.827.8094, www.dynamicmindsinc.com, facebook: dynamicminds — Where our mind goes, our body follows! We coach people to dissolve limiting beliefs, shift limiting habits and create a creative and rewarding life. Weight loss, stop smoking, fears, phobias, fatigue, pain management, insomnia, confidence, past lives, spirituality and more! Certification training is also available to become a hypnotherapist. Carol Edel, C.C.T., 2409 Lyndale Ave. S., Ecopolitan Building, 952.474.2627 or 763.234.3597, caroledel@gmail.com — Colon Hydrotherapy & Ion Cleanse Foot bath. Reduce or eliminate constipation, gas, bloating, poor digestion, Candida-yeast, allergies, skin problems, headaches, fatigue, low energy, congestion, body odor, problems concentrating and much more. Carol has over 31 years of experience. EMC Organics, 612.729.7953, www.emcorganics.com — EMC Organics offers certified organic and natural health and beauty products that are created using wind-sourced energy with sustainable and renewable ingredients. Products are certified to food-grade standards and are beneficial in many ways. Please visit our website for more information or call us. EVS Wellness Essentials, Maple Plain Plaza, 4910 Highway 12, Maple Plain, MN 55359, 763.479.5300, info@evswellness.com, www.evswellness.com — Wellness Products and Services for the entire family. Individualized Wellness Programs including personalized nutritional and/or weight loss programs, Stress Reduction Therapy, Far Infrared Therapy, Natural Hormone Therapy, Herbal Consultations and Traditional Thai Massage. Also, Organic Skincare Products and Essential Oils, Supplements, Rocks and Crystals, Jewelry and Gifts. Dr. Kathryn Fahnel, D.C., 2112 Broadway St. NW #230-250, Minneapolis, MN 55413, 612.208.1408, www.thehealingloftmpls.com — Do you feel you’ve lost vitality and purpose? Is the tension in your body affecting your life? Network spinal analysis chiropractic is a gentle approach to discover, transform and awaken wellness strategies through the spine.

ginkgo counseling, Janelle Carle, 5354 Parkdale Dr., #375, St. Louis Park, MN 55416, 612.239.2932, info@ginkgocounseling.com, ginkgocounseling.com — Janelle Carle offers therapy for couples experiencing disconnect, mothers & daughters looking to get along and women who are experiencing a life transition. Janelle offers therapy groups for young women ages 12-18 to acquire skills and tools for understanding emotions, navigating peer groups, handling teasing and bullying.

Menomonie, WI 54751, 715.231.3100, fax 715.231.3101, info@morningstarbirth. com, www.morningstarbirth.com — Prenatal, labor, birth and postpartum care at Morning Star emphasizes family participation and education focusing on the normalcy of birth and the empowerment of women and families. Morning Star is accredited through the Commission for the Accreditation of Birth Centers and is the first and only licensed birth center in Minnesota.

Green Lotus Yoga & Healing Center, 18480 Kenyon Ave., Lakeville, MN 55044, 952.373.0055, greenlotusyogactr.com — Over 39 weekly drop-in yoga classes in a broad variety of styles: Mat Pilates, Tai Chi, Meditation & Workshops. Yoga Alliance-certified teacher training programs. Healing services include acupuncture, holistic health care, chiropractic, 9 types of massage, skin care, nutrition counseling and psychotherapy. First Week Free for New Students. Yoga class and workshop schedules, plus healing services appointments, are available by calling or online.

Nexus of Wisdom Retreats, Harmony Green, Spiritual Doula, 5352½ Chicago Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55417, 612.354.2149, connect@allowharmony.com, www.allowharmony.com — As women, we give to those we love, and we love many. Where do we find love for ourselves? N.O.W. Retreats offers a safe place to hear your inner voice. Come and bond with others, then settle into the stillness of your own deep wisdom. Own your inner wisdom Now!

Healing Catalyst, Julie Berg, St. Paul, MN, 651.308.1227, jberg@healing-catalyst. com, www.healing-catalyst.com — Stress is responsible for 75 percent of illness and disease. Scio Biofeedback and Reiki can help manage chronic stress and pain and rebalance your body. The sessions offer benefits such as: improving mental clarity, reducing anxiety, assisting in pain management and promoting self-healing. Contact Healing Catalyst to start feeling better! Julie is a Certified Biofeedback Specialist, Licensed Quantum Spiritual Healer and Jikiden Reiki Practitioner. Historical Remedies, 122 S. Wabasha St., St. Paul, MN 55107, 651.224.9344, info@ historicalremedies.com, www.historicalremedies.com — Historical Remedies offers grab-n-go homeopathic lozenges and a core collection of single remedies. From Moon Drops to Calm Drops, our formulas relieve the stress of hectic lifestyles. Love your body all month long with Passion Drops for PMS Relief and other women’s health products to reclaim joy and balance. Hypnosis Coaching Center, Nina Potter, 651.773.0732, ninapotter@ hypnosiscoachingcenter.com, www.HypnosisCoachingCenter.com — Don’t settle, create your life how you Really want it. Have purpose, desire and determination implanted for your goals and receive a written plan for achieving them. Unlock your beautiful mind for Health (Lose Weight & Get Well), Success in Business, Job or School, Relationships and Self-Actualization. Illona Iris, Omega Rainbow Enterprise, 225 Monroe Ave. N., Hopkins, MN 55343, 952.945.9882, illonairis@comcast.net, www.omegarainbowenterprise.com — Transform yourself for any life change with a holistic image consultation for men, women and teens working with your 4-fold nature. Basic wardrobe guidelines. Unique color model. Use color to communicate. Manifest job, home, partner, other dreams in life. Be empowered. Tools & resources. Gift certificates, loyalty cards, 1-2 hour sessions. Kimala Kai, 612.236.9294, KKai@Tantra-soul.com, www.Tantra-Soul.com — Sacred Sex and Tantra Soul Healing for Women. I use sound, breath, movement, meditation, emotional release and nurturing touch to help every woman claim her body back, as her own sacred space. It is time to step fully into your power by saying “Yes” to your body, and “Yes” to sex. Individual, couple and group experiences available. Connye LaCombe, LaCombe Hypnosis, 651.334.8151, connye@lacombehypnosis. com, www.lacombehypnosis.com — Hypnosis supports positive change. Call me to arrange a consultation about the changes you want to make in your life: time management skills, weight loss, breaking habits, improving performance, and many others. I specialize in helping students improve their academic success. Lady Katherine, 1920 Crestview Dr., Hudson, WI, 952.220.2366, info@ lady-katherine.net, www.lady-katherine.net — “Women’s fitness with a touch of SASS.” Connect with your femininity while getting fit! Pole Dance for fitness, Exotic Dance for fitness, yoga, boot camp and more! Our fitness classes will trim and tone your body while connecting you to your feminine essence. Private parties to celebrate your special event, monthly workshops and exercise DVDs also available. Ask us how to sass up your next retreat. Sage Lewis, Creature Teacher, 612.817.4473, Sage@DancingPorcupine.com, www.DancingPorcupine.com — Sage will help you discover a happier, healthier, better behaved life, and you’ll have fun doing it! She’s a Certified Coach (CTI), Animal Communicator, Shamanic Practitioner, and Level 3 Certified Tellington TTouch® Practitioner (pet behavior/training.) Phone/Skype sessions worldwide. In-person, individual, couples and group sessions available. Why wait for more joy? Judith Marayelle, M.S. Ed., L.P., 5900 Green Oak Dr., Suite 200, Minnetonka, MN 55343 — With my background as a psychologist and chemical dependency counselor, I specialize in working with women in addiction recovery, women with addictive partners and women with relationship issues. I provide a compassionate non-judgmental environment and can help if you would like to experience a greater level of understanding and self-care in your life. Free initial consultation. Theresa May, Minneapolis & Stillwater, 612.345.1537, www.heavenonearthhealing. com — Theresa addresses women’s health through nurturing, holistic mind-body therapies, from PMS to menopause, emotional well-being to spiritual growth. Whatever the concern, there is always a beneficial and effective holistic approach. Offering Shiatsu bodywork, Energy healing, Hypnosis, Transformational life coaching, stress reduction retreats. The Menopause Center of Minnesota, 1619 Dayton Ave., Suite 109, St. Paul, MN 55104, 651.698.0891, menopausemn.com — The Menopause Center is committed to natural answers for healthy aging of body, mind and spirit through the menopause transition. We listen to women and provide personalized guidance and up-to-date scientific information in bioidentical hormone decision-making.Our providers are Sandy Greenquist, CNM, NCMP, and Becky Mendoza, WHNP-BC, NCMP. Morning Star Women’s Health and Birth Center - MN: 6111 Excelsior Blvd., St. Louis Park, MN 55416, 612.92.BIRTH, fax 952.564.3262 - WI: 321 13th St. SE,

Northwoods Acupuncture and Wellness Center, Amy Kaiser, L.Ac, MA., O.M., 612.600.5761, amy@northwoodsacu.com, www.northwoodsacu.com — Amy received her Masters Degree of Oriental Medicine from Northwestern Health Sciences University. She is trained in acupuncture, as well as herbs, cupping, tuina massage, and constitutional facial rejuvenation. She combines various techniques of Chinese Medicine to provide you with optimal benefits and a less stressed, healthy body and mind. Three Minnesota locations to serve you: Plymouth, New Hope and Grand Rapids. PranaPath Center for Pranic Healing, 701 Decatur Ave. N., Golden Valley, MN, 651.300.HEAL, www.pranapath.org — Private healings, classes, workshops, spiritual counseling (individual and group), free Twin Hearts meditation, study groups, and more. Rapha-El Acupuncture Plus, LLC, Mary E.K. Denison, L.Ac., M.Om, NCCAOM, South Minneapolis, 612.728.0844, raphaelacupuncture@qwestoffice.net, www.mitziom. byregion.net — Your face is the first thing that a job interviewer sees when you are discussing potential employment. “To get something you never had, you have to do something you never did.” Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture and/or Esogetic Cosmetic Colorpuncture. Visit website for package details. Free consultation, 15 percent discount with ad. Call for appointments. Sacro Wedgy®, 1.800.737.9295, www.sacrowedgy.com — Sciatica? Back pain? Poor posture? Relaxing 20 minutes daily on the “sacrum” supporting Sacro Wedgy® has relieved many symptoms by helping to correct the muscle imbalance. The sacrum is isolated, cradled and elevated allowing suspended hips freedom to relax with gravity. Cost is $29.95. Call for free information or visit our website. This system has worked when all else failed! Kristen Scanlon, C.B.P., A.T.P., 2112 Broadway St. NW #230-250, Minneapolis, MN 55413, 612.208.1408, www.talkpawsitive.com - Do you suffer from migraines? Allergies? Chronic fatigue? Fibromyalgia? Menstrual problems? Depression? Need stress reduced? Can’t figure out what’s going on? BodyTalk listens to the body and establishes an individual formula which will facilitate the body to return itself to balance on all levels physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Maria Shea, M.A., L.P.C., Awaken Counseling & Wellness, 1200 Hosford St., Hudson WI 54016, 715.505.7268, mariakay@svtel.net, www.awakencounselingandwellness.com — Transpersonal Psychotherapy/Counseling; Transformational Life Coaching, Meditation, Mind-Body Connections, Chakra EducationAssessments-Assignments, Guided Imagery, Eastern-Western-Native American-Reiki -Mysticism approaches, Depth Psychology combined with Short-term Action Plans. Diana Snyder, LICSW, 2908 Humboldt Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN, 612.272.6488, www.snyder.tk — Counseling/Creativity/Love/Healing: Individual & Family Practice. Adults/Adolescents. Cultural Diversity/LGBT/English/Spanish. Judy Steele, 6311 Wayzata Blvd., #310, St. Louis Park, MN 55416, 612.590.3193, judy.steele@earthlink.net, www.schoolforliving.org — Judy Steele, MTP (Master of Transpersonal Psychology), is a life coach and counselor who uses energy medicine (flower essences, homeopathy) and energy psychology (Tapas Acupressure Technique®) to help her clients to release mental/emotional debris from the past, and then to re-create their lives as they choose. Well Within, 1811 Weir Dr., Suite 230, Woodbury Office Plaza, Woodbury MN 55125, 651.451.3113, www.wellwithin.org — Well Within is a warm and welcoming nonprofit wellness resource center that offers low cost/free innovative classes, retreats, support groups, integrative healing therapies and outreach programs, to those who seek well-being and healing of body, mind and spirit. Cilla Whatcott, H.D. (RHom), C.C.H., Family Homeopathy Care, 562 Bavaria Lane, Chaska, MN 55318, 952.212.7905, homeopath2@comcast.net, www.familyhomeopathycare.com — Homeopathy is a complete system of medicine that heals the whole person from both chronic and acute illnesses. Using all natural remedies that carry no side-effects. We first meet for a full two-hour consultation. Holistic treatment heals the whole person from the inside out! WomanCare LLC, LeAnn van den Bosch, midwife, Winona’s Exchange Building, 51 E. 4th St., Suite 405, Winona, MN 55987, 507.450.3422, LeAnn@womancareofwinona.com, www.womancareofwinona.com/index.html — I am an experienced certified nurse midwife, and a provider of holistic well-woman care. I provide personalized, compassionate, complete health care to women. I also give women and families the supportive care they need to make the important trip into motherhood through the intensely life-changing experience that is home birth. Women’s Clinic - Nepal, Shakti Clinics, Minneapolis and Osseo, 763.536.9350 — Join us in Nepal Himalayas for humanitarian medical mission and adventure travel. For medical and non-medical volunteers. April 28 to May 15. Sponsored by Shakti Clinics (acupuncture clinic specializing in fertility, pain, etc.). Call for info on Nepal mission and Shakti Clinic appointments. MARCH 2011 edge magazine

The ancient art of Dowsing is alive in the 21st century A conversation with Frank DiCristina by Amy Putkonen

rank DiCristina, BBEC, SHS, is a certified Building Biologist, Master Dowsing Practitioner and Sound Healing Specialist. He became a true believer of the unseen after his personal dowsing training with his mentor, the late master Slim Spurling. Frank frequently lectures on dowsing of the earth energies and their potential biological impact on our health. Frank also is a faculty member and instructor for the Institute of Bau-Biology and Ecology, an organization that teaches the general public and working professionals on how to create healthy, healing homes and workplaces. Frank is a dowser. In the Midwest, that may bring to mind images of farmers looking for a spot with a forked stick to drill a well, but Frank has much more to say about it.

Tell us what dowsing is, Frank. Frank DiCristina: Yes, “water witching”

is what most people in the Midwest think of when they think of dowsing. Our uncles or grandfathers may have dowsed to find water using a fresh branch off the nearest tree or using a piece of bent wire. No one ever doubted their abilities to find a spot for that well using this method. Dowsing for water has been used by many cultures for thousands of years. Dowsing in its simplest form is a divination method for getting an answer to a question. The question is usually based on a yes or no answer. To receive an answer, one must connect with one’s Higher Self. In other words, we need to let go of our ego and get out of our heads — allowing us to connect to our Higher Self, or Universal Consciousness. Some people meditate, pray or do deep breathing to get answers. The point is to allow the answers to come from your Higher Self. These practices teach us to receive clear answers without getting in our own way. If we already know the answer, why bother to ask a question? The reason we

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dowse is to get a true answer. Sometimes we don’t like the answers we get. We rephrase the question or manipulate the results to get the answer we want. We can achieve amazing results once we learn to let go of the need to determine the outcome ourselves. If a negative stress line is in our home environment, we can’t really get rid of these lines, can we? FD: Dowsing helps us to find energy

lines in the earth. These lines run crisscrossed all over the globe. There are several types of tools I use to dowse. “L-rods” are used to point and give a direction. Pendulums are used for helping to make a decision. The pendulum is typically used with a dowsing chart. Information can be accessed more quickly using a dowsing chart. Knowing how to phrase the questions will give the best results. Can a line be removed you asked? It depends on where the lines lay, their strength and how many are crossing in that area. If someone’s bed is situated on a group of negative energy lines, my first response is, “Can the bed be moved?” If not, can the lines be moved or blocked? We always try to disrupt nature as little as possible. But if the lines are caused by something man made, then we may have to take additional steps to move them. The reason we try to move man made over natural is because we were the ones causing the problems in the first place. The natural lines are there

for a reason not known by us. Man-made negative energy lines are caused by our interference with the natural order of things. Man has lost much of his respect for nature over the last few centuries. New interference lines are created by manmade things built upon the earth. Cell towers, electrical substations and power plants are a few examples of this. Farmers have known about these effects for years. Negative energy lines affect their animals and how they produce milk, lay eggs, grow wool, etc. Certain animals behave differently around these negative energy lines, as well. Cats enjoy being near them and dogs will avoid them, for instance. Farmers will often take steps to reduce these interference lines and stray voltage pathways. In the urban environment, however, we have lost touch with nature and these things often go unnoticed. What are some of the most common problems that you’ve discovered that people have with their homes or environments? FD: Due to our lack of knowledge

and involvement in how the earth and our electro-biological systems are connected, humankind has more illness than ever before. We are often medicated without knowing what is causing the illness. These forms of environmental stress do not cause the conditions, but they do help to magnify them. One of the most common issues I have seen is insomnia. People are not getting the rest they need to heal and rejuvenate their bodies. The body is amazing. It can heal and repair itself if given the time, nutrition and most importantly, the rest it needs. Rest is essential for the body to repair itself. Without the ability to repair itself, the body eventually gives up and allows the misdirected cells to attack the body. This is when illness is created. Other symptoms of environmental stress are headaches, body aches, muscle tension, cramps and digestion issues. When I dowse a person, I can see stress lines in their auric field. I have developed a technique to find these stress areas on a person’s body and help to repair them. The stress will return, however, if it is not removed from the area they spend the most time Dowsing continued on page 26 

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Flower essences: Vibrational medicine by Judy Steele

s the days lengthen and the buds begin to appear, we find ourselves wanting to be outside. The natural world beckons, and our bodies and spirits want to respond, because we know at a deep level that the natural world can heal and rejuvenate us. We are particularly drawn to flowers. The concept of healing with the energies of flowers is relatively new in our era, but the Australian aborigines and other native peoples have long known of flowers’ healing properties. Paracelsus also knew about them in the Middle Ages. Since Dr. Edward Bach’s rediscovery of flower essences in 1930’s England, there are now thousands of essences available from all over the world. Because the healing energies of flowers can be carried in water and bottled, we are now able to use them anywhere and at any time of year. Essences are readily available in most natural foods stores. They are usually taken by mouth, in the form of a few drops from a dropper bottle. Dr. Richard Gerber refers to flower essences in his classic book, Vibrational Medicine, as an energetic form of healing comparable in importance to acupuncture and homeopathy. Note that flower essences (also known as flower remedies) are different from aromatherapy. Essences have no fragrance (except for the aroma of the brandy that is usually used as a preservative). Flower essences are energy medicines; they are not herbal or biochemical. Biochemistry is not the only means of healing! Flower essences are known particularly for their ability to assist with mental, emotional and spiritual

healing and growth, although they can also be helpful for physical difficulties when those are rooted at the mental and emotional levels. Essences are gentle and safe for use with adults, children, animals and even plants. They can be used both for long-standing problems and for first aid. The usual dosage is two to four drops, as frequently as you need them. If you’d like to try using flower essences, here’s how you can start:  Get a bottle of one of the “first aid” formulas (e.g., Bach Rescue Remedy, Healing Herbs Five-Flower Formula, Alaskan Soul Support, Australian Bush Emergency) and use it whenever you need emotional first aid. Carry it with you, so you’ll have it available. (I used to use the Bach Rescue Remedy routinely in the car with cats who were going to the vet; it calms them down!)  Find the book Flower Essence Repertory, by Kaminski and Katz (usually available where essences are sold; also in many libraries), look up whatever issues you’re dealing with (like “worry,” or “grief,” or “procrastination” or “self-esteem” or “stress” or “concentration and focus” or “abandonment,” read through the

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brief essence definitions under the issue you’ve chosen, and choose an essence or two to try. It’s best to use only one, two or three at a time when you’re just beginning. This allows you to notice the results more clearly.  Take the essences for as long as you need them. For a stronger effect, take them more frequently. Notice what happens; often insights emerge, as well as deeper issues. Sometimes you need different essences. When the shift you want has taken place, you don’t need to keep taking the same essences indefinitely.  If you need help with a difficult situation, or assistance with long-standing issues, it’s best to work with a flower essence practitioner who is also a counselor.  If you are sensitive to alcohol, a practitioner can make up a dosage bottle with a different preservative. Remember, you can start immediately to try out essences for yourself. Being able to support your own health is important for your personal empowerment, and the essences can help greatly with your mental, emotional and spiritual wellness. a

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 Intuition continued from page 23 decide if it would be wise to reveal them now or wait. Due to the current abundance of fear in our society, it may not be wise to reveal certain secrets at this time. For example, prejudice against gays and the fear behind it is very high right now. Revealing this secret may mean being fired, tormented by colleagues, classmates, or worse. Whether you reveal your secrets now, or wait until others discover them with their increased intuition, you are better prepared for the coming change. You are aware of the secrets you are keeping in your relationships, you have confronted the fears behind them, and you have thought about how your life might be different if you reveal them at this time. I believe others’ reactions to discovering your secrets will be quite different once they become more intuitive. Everyone will know everything about everyone. Everyone’s secrets, prejudices, feelings of hate, and the fears behind them, will be revealed. To function successfully in this new environment, we will all need to acknowledge these fears and release them. Since all emotions are based on two emotions, love and fear, by releasing our fears, all that is left is love. “Joy and love are the solution to your planet’s woes,” says The Light Collective. a Dorothy Lee is an author, educator, speaker and trainer. She is the founding Director of “Spiritual Insights” an educational cooperative that helps spiritual seekers live in joy through inner peace & personal empowerment. She is the author of Invest In Joy: A Journey to Inner Peace & Personal Empowerment, and The 8 Principles to Inner Peace, A Spiritual Guidebook to a Joyous, Free & Abundant Life. Visit www.spiritualinsights.me. Dorothy can be reached at dorothylee@me.com, and 763.497.0549. Copyright © 2011. All Rights Reserved.

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in — usually the sleeping area. We cannot expect to be healed by a doctor, health practitioner or energy worker and not do anything about what’s going on in our homes and offices. The bedroom is the first place to focus on. It is important to get this room clear to protect us from these damaging geopathic energy fields. I have heard that dowsing is a lot like Feng Shui, but more for the body. How are these two fields related? FD: Feng Shui, also known

as the Chinese Art of Placement, is now mostly thought of as a method for improving “luck” by harmonizing your home environment with local landforms and energies. Dowsing can be a foundation on which Feng Shui rests. Dowsing is used to find the noxious energy lines and centers so that the placement of a new construction will be beneficial. When one is building a house, for example, Feng Shui could be used to choose a site for the house and its orientation. Dowsing could be also be used to see if something does not belong there or is harmful. Both modalities work hand-in-hand when used properly. a

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by DK Brainard Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 19)…That pain or fear or frustration you feel is your Authentic Self trying to break down the walls of false beliefs and limiting self-constructs that keep you trapped in a life that is less than you deserve. Yes, change often hurts, but this kind of change will free you into a life worth living passionately and enthusiastically. Taurus (Apr. 20-May 20)…Your friends, networks and community are the key to your happiness and success this month. You have resources, so don’t play the isolation game. One of your connections may come through with major assistance on a creative, artistic or child-related matter. But you’ve got to get connected first. Gemini (May 21-June 20)…Put your energy into activities that build your career, status and reputation. With the Sun and Mars in your 10th House, this is a great month to put your products or services out there. You naturally want to communicate about what you’re doing, building, or making, so stop making excuses and just do it.

to do and that also enriches the world. If you don’t know what this is yet, allow yourself to remember something you used to love in childhood, but that the grown-ups told you was a waste of time, living in a fantasy world, etc. Finding the adult version of this energy will lead you straight to your gift. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)…Something needs to be taken care of at home. Go ahead and focus on fixing this issue in the first half of the month. You need your home/family space to be what Hemingway called “a clean and well-lit place” — a safe foundation from which to launch the creative, adventurous journeys of self-exploration that are calling you in March and April. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)…Watch your words this week. You’re more motivated than usual to communicate your views to others this month, but you need to be aware of the emotional elements that are pushing you to express your views so strongly. With a little self-awareness, however, this is a great energy for writing, teaching or otherwise influencing the world with your thoughts.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)…You start to get intuitive nudges about new career or “public self” opportunities right at the beginning of the month. Between self-abasement and ego inflation lies a path of abundant growth. You’re going to have to grow past your old ideas of safety and security, but the rewards for that risk are great.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)…You might incur more than your share of expenses with Mars in your 2nd House, but Mars also gives you the energy and drive to go out and make more money. Both the Pisces New Moon and the Virgo Full Moon ask you to get clear on money, resources and what you value in life. Knowing what you need is the first step towards having what you need.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)…How you spend your energy is a big theme in March. You may need to renegotiate your agreements with your lover, spouse, or other collaborators in order to restore an equitable flow. Doing this opens you up to benefiting from your relationships, rather than feeling drained by them. That in itself will make a huge difference in what you accomplish this year.

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)…You can make a quantum leap forward this month. Focus on what you really need as far as income, money, resources and support from the Universe. You usually don’t get what you need either because you’re not asking for it, or because you’re not asking the right questions. Learn how to ask for what you want and you’ll probably get it. a

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)…You may need to let someone leave your life near the New Moon on March 4. Use this energy to look back on your relationship patterns from the last year; in order to attract the opportunities and people you deserve, you need to get clear on what you need. You’ve been learning so much about yourself in the last few months; March shows you how much you’ve grown.

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Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)…Work and health issues in the first half of the month are trying to teach you how to manage your energy better. You’ve got some incredible relationship mojo starting around the spring equinox, as the Sun, Mercury and Uranus radically energize your 7th House. Get clear on the kind of person you want to show up in your life and then open yourself to extravagant surprises. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)…Life is trying to connect you with your gift, that thing that you love

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Ancient shamanism gets results today by Mary Stoffel

An excerpt from the new book The Practical Power of Shamanism: Heal Your Life, Loves and Losses e are living in challenging times; perhaps the most challenging in thousands of years. With the problems we are all trying to cope with, many are seeking answers through various spiritual practices that traditionally have offered knowledge and healing from the realms of non-ordinary reality. This spirit realm can provide information and guidance not available through purely logical means. Shamanism has been practiced for thousands of years, and it can be used now to address the practical problems we all face in our daily lives. Problems like not having enough money to pay our bills, much less save for college or retirement. Problems like finding a new job and career decisions, moving or relocating, and personal relationship issues. Major life changes of marriage, starting a family, and dissolving a relationship can cause anyone to question their judgment and feel powerless. And then there are health conditions that can be challenging or incapacitating. These are the types of situations that all of us deal with constantly. With shamanism, we can know that we are not alone and that help and advice are available for the asking. We can regain the confidence and the power to control our fortunes and our destinies. Central to the ancient system of shamanism is the shamanic journey. This is a technique to travel to the spirit world, to meet and work with helping spirits and ask for guidance or healing. Shamanic journeying in and of itself is a fun and enlightening experience. It allows access to other worlds and realities, to knowledge previously hidden and to insights previously unattainable. It is possible to get personal answers from helping spirits through direct revelation, where the journeyer interacts directly with spirits to gain information, guidance and insight. Some of the situations that can be addressed through journeying include:  Problem-solving: You want to ask

a question about a problem in your own life that you have not been able to resolve through conventional methods. This may involve a distressing career or relationship situation or a decision that must be made.  Guidance: You are contemplating a lifestyle change and need to consider aspects you may not have thought of. You will gain insights and be able to set priorities.  Personal Growth: You want to determine your mission in this lifetime and ask for confirmation that you are on the right path.  Healing: You feel powerless and out of balance and want to re-establish control and harmony. You need to integrate physical, emotional and spiritual healing.  Contacting Your Spiritual Helpers: You want to maintain a relationship with your helping spirits so that you can trust the information you receive from them. In ordinary reality, to empower someone is to give them the authority to do something. In shamanic terms, the concept of empowerment is giving an individual the means to access their own spiritual guidance with the aid of compassionate, helping spirits. Whatever it is you seek, the practice of shamanism gives you the power to fulfill that need for yourself. Let me be clear: shamanism does not take the place of professional help. In fact, it often works best when used in conjunction with modern accepted therapies such as psychotherapy, counseling, hypnotherapy and medical practice, to name a few. But using the guiding and healing techniques of the shamanic journey can restore balance and harmony to our lives, with peace, serenity and confidence. It re-affirms that we can determine what is best for us and helps us achieve it. a

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The Dream that changed the Art World by Spencer Kluesner

n September 22, 2003, artist Julia Watkins awoke as a different person. The world she now saw seemed so unusual. It looked different, smelled different and felt different. Moreover, as she looked out her bedroom window it seemed to pulse with a life and energy she had only vaguely sensed when she created her impressionist landscape paintings. Thinking back to her past night’s dream, she remembered floating without a body over a landscape made of outrageously beautiful, translucent energy swirls. They flowed through and around her and seemed to move, changing shape and color with her changing thoughts and emotions. It was like she directed the creation of the landscape with her energy. Then through her dream she felt a warm presence…so many presences, people who seemed so familiar, like she had known them forever. They came to her without shape, in light and energy and filled her with an overwhelming sense of love, joy and peace.

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Suddenly she experienced a flood of memories…people, lives and worlds where she had lived. She remembered making a decision to come to earth to fulfill a great purpose — to help us understand the importance of beauty. Her mission was to teach us how to infuse our

surroundings, our art with an energy that conveyed spiritual beauty to our deepest senses. She realized that as a child, she knew all about her mission and was able to speak with loved ones from the other side. But somehow, as she grew into adolescence, she had forgotten. She awoke and painted the scene from her dream. She named the painting “First Dream.” From that day forward, she could sense and paint the energy in everything she saw. She decided to call her style “Energism.” She took her painting to Denver, CO, where she had some

of her other work on display. Immediately, people began to stop and stare. It was like they were hypnotized by the undulating swirls. “I realized they were doing way more than just seeing a representation of energy,” she later said. “The painting was pulling them in and they were actually experiencing the energy just like I had in my dream. They seemed to change right in front of me. I knew I had to continue, no matter what the cost.” Her art patrons brought back friends, friends brought friends and Julia launched a new, albeit “feast-

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and-famine” art career. Undaunted by a tough economy, she gave up her home and her business as a luxury home designer in Vail, CO. She took her art on the road, traveling in a van from art show to art show. When sales were good she stayed in hotels, and when they were bad she slept in her van. Now, seven years later, after completing nearly 250 shows, over four million people have experienced the miracle of her work. Hundreds of paintings

Fast forward to today, and Julia has created hundreds of her energism paintings, typically focusing on animals or the human form. She created and sold more than 30 versions of her ever-popular painting “Lovers,” one going to the Carnegie Mellon Collection. Another of her paintings, “Four Dolphins,” is in the collection of Deepak Chopra. Through her website, she sells paintings, prints, gift

While there are many findings in their “Tenets Of Energism” credo, the energism followers believe that the ultimate achievement of an energist artist is to create an art piece so powerful, that by merely looking at it, a viewer will have a deep, profound, life-altering spiritual experience. They may achieve it. With the world’s newfound focus on energy, positive energy, positive thinking and the like, the Energism Art Movement appears to be both very timely and relevant. Many believe we are experiencing an accelerating spiritual evolution. In fact, it seems a probability that they will succeed, considering the deep beliefs, sacrifice and dedication of Watkins and her followers as they travel the country from art show to art show, living in vans and campgrounds, changing the world one viewer at a time.a

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The Illusions of Self by Hanakia Zedek

ho do you think that you are? A collection of memories, the titles you’ve received? Your pain or trauma that you think defines you? Your race or sex, the compliments or insults that you get? Does your name represent the self that you’ve gained? Do you associate yourself with these times or your assigned purpose, reason or rhythm? Who are you, your spirit or soul and the baggage that they hold? Or the stories that you’ve been told? Are you your beliefs that give you relief? You decide who you are at any given time, whether you are aware of it of not — and yet, that still isn’t you; that is a mask that you wear. The canvas is blank in there, and you “paint on” what you see, feel and hear — yet, you are that emptiness before it happens. You are holding the space while the life is being painted, and you are that “Undiscovered Country” after the paint has spoiled and faded. When you play a game, you are not the board, pieces or object — yet, you are completely involved, much like watching a movie; life is as such. Some people say that you are the spirit or soul, but they too are pieces on the game board of life. So who are you? You are not…until you choose to be — and even then you are simply expressing… something out of Nothing. That’s what most people don’t get. I know, it IS hard to realize. The material is drawn out of an abstract space as all things are. We create what seems to be necessary and it is received by that which needs it. It is like the marriage between stimulus and receptors, but outside of the framework of time, which came first, if any? Here is a simple path to personal freedom:  Realize that you are not all the stuff that you carry around.  Get rid of the stuff that you don’t like: people, places, things, situations and circumstances.  Stop reacting to your beliefs and those of others about race, gender, culture, etc.  Allow yourself to be free of all preconceived notions of self and who you think that you are supposed to be and make choices based on what you feel and know is right for you. Most of the world (construct) was designed by foolish men with archaic ideas, beliefs and doctrines. They had ways of classifying things that simply make no sense. We are told what to think, what to feel, what to believe. I say empty

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the whole archive…then decide. We are made to suffer the inane classifications that breed the illusion of substance, and we are thereby trapped within these false perceptions. There is the way things actually are, and how we are trained to see them. The key is our ability to shift reality accordingly. Ask yourself:  Is this the experience that I want to be having?  Did I create this or was it created for me?  Does this have anything to do with who I really am?  What is it that I am really feeling, wanting and needing?  Am I prepared to listen to myself? The view finder is within. All else is a painted-on façade like a set of a film. When you are clear about your own inclinations, then you can design the true life that you want. There is a good chance, if you are being true to yourself, that it doesn’t quite fit the set parameters. I want to tell you this: Create it anyway. As you redesign yourself, the world changes… we need that; it’s a good thing. I speak to you from experience. If I accepted what was handed to me, I’d be an amputee in a wheelchair suffering the memory and anger of loss. Not so much the leg, but what I could have been and have become! I would have felt that. I know he would, because I feel him. Really question your idea of self. The very idea of self is an illusion, especially if you can identify it as something, like my spirit, my soul, or even my self (myself). I feel that you are inexplicable and within which we call the unknown yet, you can articulate experience and extrapolate from that space without fitting into the boxes that we have predesigned for us. Expand beyond what you’ve been told and unfold into, through and beyond your own inclinations. Be bold! Defy the norm and allow the true you to be born. This was the promised land and it sucked, this construct! Let’s make another one up. What/ who do you want to be, what do you want to see in this story untold? And me, I’ll go run this underground railroad! a Hanakia Zedek is a Spiritual Leader in Twin Cities specializing in The Philosophy of Nothing. Known for his cutting edge application of the Psycho~Spiritual Arts; he shows how all that is and is not emerges from within. Contact him at 612.205.7337, email hanakia@hanakiazedek.org or visit: www.hanakiazedek.org, www.emissaryarts.com or www.hanakia.multiply.com. Copyright © 2011. All Rights Reserved.

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The sun is our gift in winter The sun is our gift in winter, when nearly always we are insulated by a dark blanket of clouds. Its radiance transforms our landscape. Snowflakes float in air as if particles of crystalline fairy dust. Naked tree branches contrast starkly against sky of azure blue. Miniature diamonds sparkle atop the snow-covered ground. All we have to do is step out from our enclosures. Bright light streams through closed eyelids, to where it so desperately is needed. All this waits to nourish our souls...

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COACHING / COUNSELING: Transpersonal Psychology, Flower Essences, Energy Healing, Judy Steele, M.T.P. 612.590.3193, judy.steele@earthlink.net, www.schoolforliving.org COLON HYDROTHERAPY: Cranio-Sacral, Raindrop Therapy, Healing Insights Therapy Center, Bloomington 952.886.4325, Woodbury 651.222.4325, www.healinginsights.net COLONICS: Detoxification with Colon Hydrotherapy & Ion Cleanse Foot Bath, Carol Edel, 2409 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls, MN (Ecopolitan Bldg) 952.474.2627, caroledel@gmail.com COUNSELING / CREATIVITY / LOVE / HEALING: Individual & Family Practice. Adults/Adolescents. Cultural Diversity/LGBT/English/Spanish. Diana Snyder, LICSW. 2908 Humboldt Ave. S., Mpls, 612.272.6488, www.snyder.tk COUNSELING (INTUITIVE GUIDED IMAGERY & ENERGY WORK): Wings of Freedom, Maureen Higgins, M.A, 651.665.0104, wingsoffreedom1@gmail.com, www.wingsoffreedom1.com CRYSTALS & STONES: Metaphysical Rock Shop: Classes, Wire-Wrapped Jewelry, Stones & Minerals Stones By Sandy, Sandy Klepel 651.246.2022, www.stonesbysandy.com CRYSTALS, STONES, STONE ENERGY: Ki Stones features mineral specimens, crystals, tumbled stones (over 150 types), carved stone items (wands, spheres, animals, candles), decorator pieces, jewelry. Information on energy properties provided with all stones sold. Sheryl and Dale Fisher, Maple Grove, 763.420.9017, kistones@comcast.net, www.kistones.com EFT: Guaranteed Fast & Easy relief. Change your life Now! Dr. Kim Eisen, HHCP, EFT-ADV 612.802.HEAL (4325), kim@DoEFT.com, www.DoEFT.com

BACK PAIN PRODUCT: Relaxing 20 minutes daily on the “sacrum” supporting Sacro Wedgy® has relieved many symptoms by helping to correct the muscle imbalance. The sacrum is isolated, cradled and elevated allowing suspended hips freedom to relax with gravity. Sacro Wedgy® free info at 1.800.737.9295, www.sacrowedgy.com

EMOTIONAL HEALING & SOUL MENTORING: Release your emotional blocks and align with your soul to let go of life and move into living! Julie Lyden, www.movingbeyondyourself.com, 612.414.6273, julie@movingbeyondyourself.com

BODY/MIND PSYCHOTHERAPY: A natural process for healing anxiety, depression and trauma. Dolores Johnson, MS, LMFT, Licensed psychotherapist, Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, Hakomi, TFT, Mindfulness, free consultation, 612.310.4550, djohnsontherapy@gmail.com

ENERGY HEALER AND PAINTER: Energy work combines a variety of techniques. Paintings about movement of energy and are done with the intent to have a healing effect. Uplift the Body, Mind, and Spirit. Carol Swan 651.690.3991, healingswan@gmail.com, www.healingswan.com

BODYWORK AND BREATHWORK: Gently transform limiting patterns at their core. Restore well-being of Body, Mind, and Spirit. Experience your life’s flow/fulfillment. Lee Timm Beaty, Light Heart Unlimited, 612.721.7108, leebeaty@visi.com

ENERGY WORK: Energy healing work for relaxation, pain and stress reduction, and more. Reiki Master with Healing Touch and Crystology. Call or text Christine Huff, 651.338.1216, christine@healingarts101.com. Contact Christine with questions or feedback about the TV show Healing Arts 101 at healingarts101.com.

BREATHWORK / REBIRTHING / REIKI: Enhance Your Life With Every Breath, Reiter Fitness & Healing, LLC, Deanna Reiter 651.238.7248, deanna@dayawati.com, www.dayawati.com CAREER COUNSELING: Clarifying Conversations – guided by your own heart, inspired by your own knowing. Laurie Mattila, M.S.Ed., Career Counselor 651.644.7766, LaurieMattila@aol.com, www.LaurieMattila.com Chiropractic: Gentle chiropractic to Discover, Transform, and Awaken wellness strategies through the spine. Dr. Katie Fahnel, DC, 612.208.1408, healing@thehealingloftmpls.com, www.thehealingloftmpls.com CLASSICAL HOMEOPATHY: Skilled, experienced, compassionate, effective homeopathy for your ailments. Marybeth Buchele, HMC, Health Naturally Homeopathy, 952.933.6068, healthnaturally9@aol.com, www.healthnaturally.biz

EXPOS: Hosting expos of 12-20 exhibitors in small business locations throughout the Metro. Organizing, enlisting exhibitors, print, email and online marketing, outdoor signage, and catering! All for free! Metro Mini Expos 612.708.7233 www.MetroMiniExpos.com FENG SHUI CONSULTATION: Consultations, one-on-one professional mentoring, and workshops, Barbara Bobrowitz, Energetic Alignments, 763.571.9437, www.energeticalignments.com FLOWER ESSENCES: Numerous Flower Essences for spiritual and emotional healing. Books, Practitioners Available. Bob Gallagher, Martin Bulgerin, Present Moment Herbs & Books, 3546 Grand Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612.824.3157, 1.800.378.3245, herbshop@presentmoment.com, www.presentmoment.com

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GENEALOGY, MEDIUM, INTUITIVE READER: Ancestor Whisperer - Genealogy with a Twist, readings by phone, email or in person. Genealogy & contact with your ancestors. Taera McKenna 612.532.1651, ancestorwhisperer@yahoo.com, www.ancestorwhisperergeneaologywithatwist.com

HYPNOTHERAPY: Need relief from anxiety, depression, phobias or PTSD? Ready to gain insight into your soul’s purpose through Past Life or Life-Between-Lives regression? 10 Years Experience. Eric Christopher MSMFT, CHT, St. Paul, 651.649.1952, www.ericjchristopher.com

HEALING & ENERGY WORK: Chakra Healing, “Bring Healing, Clarity and Focus to Every Aspect of Your Life.” Bryan D. Bertsch 612.388.7667, www.bryanbertsch.com

Hypnotherapy: Past Life Regression Therapy, Dolores Cannon Method. Brainerd Lakes Area, Vicki Hanson, 218.692.HEAL, vicki@newawarenessproject.com, www.newawarenessproject.com

HEALING / ENERGY WORK / COACHING: Align to your highest potential; Specializing in entrepreneurs, health & wellness practitioners, and those seeking to integrate their indigo energy, Cheryl Hiltibran, CMH Healing Arts, 952.486.1298, www.goinggenius.com HEALING & SPIRITUAL GROWTH: Magnified Healing® heals on all levels—physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Easy to learn and to use, it allows us to clear our karma, activates all 12 strands of DNA, and transforms us into our Light Bodies. Sheryl and Dale Fisher 763.420.9017, dashf@comcast.net HERBS: 600+ herbs, tinctures, capsules & oils, books, Natural healing practitioners available. Bob Gallagher, Andrew Lucking ND, Duane Givens, Present Moment Herbs & Books, 3546 Grand Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612.824.3157, 1.800.378.3245, herbshop@presentmoment.com, www.presentmoment.com HOLISTIC HEALING: Discover the benefits of your own healing capabilities! Hypnotherapy, Intuitive Readings, Energy Reading and Healing, Spiritual Counseling, Chakra/Aura Cleansing and Balancing, Classes and More! Bonnie Flores, Holistic Healthy Healing, 952.217.6105, www.holistichealthyhealing.com HOLISTIC / INTEGRATIVE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES: Counseling and therapy for adults. Specialties include ADD, anxiety and mind/body concerns. Creative treatment options, including in-home. Kim Carter 612.750.2918, www.kimcartercounseling.com, kim@kimcartercounseling.com HOLISTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY: Counseling, Stress Management, Hypnosis, Sheryl Fisher, MSW, LICSW, 763.420.9782 HOMEOPATHY: 2000 Homeopathic Remedies, Individual Potencies, Books, Practitioners Available. Bob Gallagher, Andrew Lucking ND, Martin Bulgerin, Present Moment Herbs & Books, 3546 Grand Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612.824.3157, 1.800.378.3245, herbshop@presentmoment.com, www.presentmoment.com Homeopathy: Skilled, experienced, compassionate, effective homeopathy for your ailments. Marybeth Buchele, HMC, Health Naturally Homeopathy, 952.933.6068, healthnaturally9@aol.com, www.healthnaturally.biz HYPNOSIS: Dedicated to help you heal from within. New Moon Hypnosis, Gail Mason, for appointments, call 612.280.6408, email gm5959@q.com, visit www.newmoonhypnosis.com HYPNOSIS & EAR CANDLING: Past-life Regression, Hypnotherapy, Ear Candling. Mention this ad and receive 5% Off. Hoffman Hypnosis & Healing 612.388.3292 or 763.208.7194, GregHoffman@HoffmanHypnosis.com, www.HoffmanHypnosis.com HYPNOSIS, FLOWER ESSENCES & NUTRITION: Counseling & Classes to Eliminate Addictions, Fears, Habits, Pain & Stress, Amy Zilka, M.A., M.F.T., CH. 952.938.9085, www.hypnoessence.com, amy@hypnoessence.com HYPNOSIS & TRAINING: Hypnotherapy, Past Lives, Healing, Susan Just, CH & CPHI, Dynamic Minds, Inc., Hypnotherapy Center & Training, 612.827.8094, www.dynamicmindsinc.com HYPNOSIS & TRAINING: Past Life, Life-Between-Lives Regression, Madonna Kettler, Ph,D(c), L.B.L, Center for Inner Peace, 612.709.5578, Madonna@madonnakettler.com

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HYPNOTHERAPY & CONSCIOUSNESS COACHING™: Change your mind. Change your life. Transform limiting beliefs, fears, phobias, anxiety, relationships, habits. Release your past. Mind-Body-Spirit stress reduction, breath work, self-hypnosis, meditation, InterPlay™. Judith Froemming, BA, CH, CTC, HNLP, Infinite Mind Hypnosis and Coaching, 651.216.0085, www.infinitemindhypnosis.com HYPNOTHERAPY & TAROTPY: Past Life Regression, Healing, Intuitive Sessions, Jill Hendrickson, MHt 952.807.2551, jill@natureshealingroom.com, www.natureshealingroom.com INNER CHILD WORK & EFT: Author of the best-selling Inner Child Workbook & EFT (Tapping) Practitioner, Cathryn Taylor 612.710.7720, www.JoinCathrynTaylor.com INTUITIVE CHIROPRACTOR – HEALER: Twenty years of experience. Uses applied kinesiology testing and intuitive awareness to honors your body’s innate wisdom and natural ability to heal. Chiropractic adjusting, Trigger points, Reflex points, Nutrition, Diet, Flower essences, Homeopathy, and more. Dr. Steven Hiebert, 651.777.9156, drstevenh@aol.com, www.drstevenhiebert.com INTUITIVE CLASSES & READINGS: Eye of Horus Metaphysical 612.872.1292. Intutive Tarot, Psychic & Palm readers available for in-store private readings or events. Classes in Psychic Development, Tarot & Runes. Schedule online at www.EyeofHorus.biz MATRIX ENERGETICS: Powerful transformations using quantum physics shifts in consciousness, Dr. Kim Eisen, HHCP, EFT-ADV 612.802.HEAL (4325), kim@MatrixExpert.com, www.MatrixExpert.com MEDICAL INTUITIVE: Psychic Soul Messenger, Hypnotherapist, XL Medium. Private counseling; local or remote readings. John Peterson 651.334.4060, John@psy-guy.com, psy-guy.com Mind, Body, Spirit Center: Offering metaphysical gifts, classes and yoga. Mystic Journey, 109 N. Meridian St. Belle Plaine, MN, 952.873.3364. www.yourmysticjourney.com, yourmysticjourney@yahoo.com NUTRITION: Do you have a gluten or dairy allergy? I teach women how to eat to reduce sugar cravings, increase energy and have better moods by eating wholesome, nutritious foods that taste great. Free, 60-minute consultation. Maggie Christopher, Certified Holistic Nutrition Counselor, St. Paul, 651.231.1360, www.maggiechristopher.com Pranic Healing: PranaPath Center offers private healings, classes, workshops, spiritual counseling (individual and group), free Twin Hearts meditation, study groups, and more. 701 Decatur Ave. N, Golden Valley, MN, 651.300.HEAL, www.pranapath.org PROFESSIONAL PSYCHIC MEDIUM™: Alison James — Intuitive Guidance, Mediumship (otherside). Workshops, Private readings. Animals too! Monthly Psychic Circles. Home Groups and Galleries. Psychic Development classes. Spiritual Healing. Expos, 612.424.1411, spiritcommunication@gmail.com, www.alisonjamespsychic.com PSYCHIC / INTUITIVE READER: Psychic Readings, Classes & More, LaJeanne Runnels 763.421.5603, LaJeanne@Q.com (please put “psy?” in the subject line!), www.lajeanne.blogspot.com PSYCHIC / INTUITIVE READER: Soul Readings and Psychic Development Classes, Cindy Lehman 612.669.1861, cindy@cindylehman.com, www.cindylehman.com

PSYCHIC / MEDIUM: Connecting you with your brilliance! Phone, in-person, and email readings are channeled from the realm of Spirit. Kathryn Harwig recommends. JoAnn Bruhn 651.762.1412, joann@sundanceproject.com, www.sundanceproject.com PSYCHIC MEDIUM: Michael Mapes has read for people on every continent, worked with the police to solve crimes, and participated in scientific research on mediums. He has appeared on dozens of shows including APSR Radio, The Joyce Kellar Show, The Xzone, Angels Among Us and many more. Contact: 712.540.5450, michael@michaelmapes.org, www.michaelmapes.org PSYCHIC MEDIUM: Well-known Psychic Medium Deborah Lynn11 is proud to announce that her long-awaited book is now available. Visit www.Murphyslawnomore.com or call 651.439.5337. PSYCHIC & MEDIUMSHIP READINGS: Psychic, Tarot & Mediumship readings provided via phone, email & in person, Tiffany Johnson, author of Picture Yourself Developing Your Psychic Abilities. 612.272.2561, www.readingsbytiffany.com REIKI HEALING: Feel Empowered on Every Level! Reiki Training and Sessions, Woodbury & South Minneapolis, will travel to you, Rachel Miejan, Reiki by Miejan, 651.735.2863, rachel.miejan@gmail.com, ReikibyMiejan.com REIKI HEALING: Usui Tibetan Reiki / Intuitive Sessions, Classes / Qigong, Susan Stone 952.431.1031, angelworks1@yahoo.com, www.Angelworks1.com

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Dances of Universal Peace: 651.307.3849, www.peacedancemn.com. An interfaith spiritual practice in motion, blending sacred phrases, chant, music and movement into a living experience of Unity and sacred community, 7pm. Every third Sunday at Friends Meeting House, St. Paul. First Friday at Pathways, Minneapolis. ECKANKAR / TEMPLE OF ECK: Religion of the Light and Sound of God, 7450 Powers Blvd., Chanhassen, MN, 952.380.2200, www.TempleofECK.org. Keys to spiritual experiences: Explore past lives, dreams and Soul Travel. Worship Service: first Sunday of each month, 10-11am Youth programs. Community HU Song: third Sunday of each month, 10-10:30am. Free workshops: Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm Tours available. KEY TO LIFE CENTER: 14800 34th Ave., Plymouth, 763.477.6577, www.keytolifecenter.com, keytolifecenter@aol.com. Empowering Topics, Empowering Meditations, Empowering Music! Minister: Lenni Garin; Music Director: Debbie Duncan. Key’s core philosophy is “Keyology;” the study of diverse spiritual principles to unlock inner wisdom.” Every Sunday: 10:30am. Listen to “Edge Empowered Living” with Lenni Garin on the first Monday of every month at 6pm at www.blogtalkradio. com/edgemagazine. Spiritual Recovery Support Meetings (Soul of an Addict) Tuesdays 6:30-8pm. Free Event. Donations accepted.

SHAMANIC HEALING FOR PETS & PEOPLE: Release past trauma. Find balance and direction. Private sessions, classes & distance healing. Shamanic Healing, Animal Communication, Tellington TTouch® Training, Life Coaching. 10 years experience. Sage Lewis 612.817.4473, www.DancingPorcupine.com

LAKE HARRIET SPIRITUAL COMMUNITY: Welcoming All Sacred Paths, 4401 Upton Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612.922.4272, www.lakeharrietspiritualcommunity.org, Sunday Services, Community Led 9 a.m., Celebration 10:30 a.m. There is always something happening here: Classes, Discussion Groups, Yoga, Movies, Game Nights, Concerts, Solstice, Equinox and Cross Quarters Ceremonies. Rental Space available for Weddings, Classes, Workshops, etc.

SOUL BREATHING: Heal the body, clear old emotions & deepen your connection with Spirit. “Change your breath & transform your life!” Group sessions & workshops ongoing, private sessions by appointment. Terri Peterson, SBF, RPh, 651.442.4623, theconnectingspirit@gmail.com, www.theconnectingspirit.com

PranaPath Center for Pranic Healing: 701 Decatur Ave. N, Golden Valley, MN, 651.300.HEAL, www.pranapath.org. Embark on a path of spiritual development through healing, meditation and study. Discover how Pranic Healing can transform, balance and complement your life. Private healings, classes, workshops, spiritual counseling (individual and group), meditation nights, esoteric study groups and spiritual supplies. See our calendar of events online or call for more information.

Soul Coaching: Energetic Empathy Chakra Healing, soul coaching, intuitive readings with or without Tarot and Astrological Counseling, Duncan Metzger, 612.208.1408, healing@thehealingloftmpls.com, www.thehealingloftmpls.com

SAINT FRANCIS LIBERAL CATHOLIC CHURCH: 3201 Pleasant Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612.823.4276, www.stfrancisliberalcatholicchurch.org. Communion available to everyone. Freedom of Conscience and belief. Holy Orders for Women. Seven Sacraments. Holy Eucharist 10am Sundays; Rosary 9:30am First Saturdays. Find us on Facebook.

SUFI: Four Layers of the Heart, Jess Fauchier 763.360.9259, fauchier@goldengate.net, www.suficentermn.org TANTRA HEALING & SOUL-ESSENCE MASSAGE: The Path of Love For couples and individuals. Kimala Kai – Ordained Priestess of Madonna Ministries, Tantra Teacher, Reiki Healer, and Massage Therapist for 22 years. www.tantra-soul.com, 612.236.9294 TAROT READING & CHANNELING: Phone & Personal Readings / Parties, Susan Stone 952.431.1031, angelworks1@yahoo.com, www.Angelworks1.com THOUGHT FIELD THERAPY / HYPNOTHERAPY / TRUE HEALING WORKSHOPS: Gary Dallek 612.202.6738, garydallek.com

SPIRIT UNITED CHURCH: 3204 Como Ave. SE, Minneapolis, 612.378.3602, contact@spiritunited.com, www.spiritunited.com. Worshiping the Wonder, birthing the Emerging Spirituality. Welcoming ~ Supportive ~ Healing ~ Transformational. Discover your spiritual home. On Sundays: 10:30am Main service, 10:30am Kids With Spirit Class. UNITY CHRIST CHURCH: 4000 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, 763.521.4793, www.unitychristchurch.org. Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome here. Sunday 9 & 11am, nursery and Sunday School at both services; Monday Meditation & Lecture 7pm; Healing Service 6:30pm on 1st and 3rd Tuesday. Adult education classes throughout the year. Unity of the Valley Spiritual Center: 4011 W. Hwy 13, Savage, MN, 952.895.0745, www.unityvalley.org. Celebrate the Light of Spirit within you. Sunday service and Rainbow Circles for children 10am. Enchanting Meditation on the 3rd Friday of the month at 7pm. Visit our Many Paths Metaphysical Bookstore and Namasté Nook Gift Shop. Call for hours. Adult Education classes, Yoga, Workshops. Rental space available.

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Bookmark the Happenings Calendar online. Buy an extended listing with photos & press release at Edgemagazine.net or call 763.433.9291. 6:30pm, TeleWorkshop. Only $20. RSVP at www. EFTFreedomFinders.com. March 10, 24 April 7, 21 – Sacred Sensual Healing Group for Women: Heal the disconnect of duality. Practice presence for self in a safe space. Rediscover, reclaim, celebrate your natural sensual/spiritual nature. A soul-path to follow the “Yes” of your body. Set yourself free. Dress for movement, meditation, sound, breath, creative expression, confidential sharing. $30/ session. 6:30-9pm. Location and registration: contact Kimala Kai at 612.236.9294 or Kkai@Tantra-soul. com, www.Tantra-soul.com. March 12 – Shapeshifting: Reclaiming Your Perfect Body: Based on the Shapeshifting by Lisa Bonnice, this course teaches you the art of learning to love and accept yourself and achieving a healthy body based on what is healthy for you as an individual. Taught by Duncan Metzger, Soul Coach, and Gina Micek, Life Coach, $150, 1-5pm, The Healing Loft, 2112 Broadway St. NE, Suites 230-250, Minneapolis. Info: www. thehealingloftmpls.com or call 612.208.1408. March 12 – Sound Energy Healing: Clear, Cleanse and Balance your Energy! Release emotional, mental, physical and spiritual blockages. Activate your DNA, and increase your vibration! Sound therapy facilitates positive change in our energetic fields by releasing blockages and guiding the body back to a healthy vibration. $20. To schedule your appointment, call Bonnie Flores, 952.217.6105. More info: www. holistichealthyhealing.com. March 12 – Deepen Your 12 Step Spirituality: On the second Saturday of every month. Learn how an ancient meditative practice called Centering Prayer can reinforce 12-Step healing. Colonial Church of Edina, 9am to Noon. Come for teaching, testimonials, discussion, meditation. Contact: step12spirituality@yahoo. com, 952.474.8160. March 12 – Free Reiki Healing Service: Experience the soothing healing energy of Reiki in this public healing service. Join us at 7pm in the warmth of the spiritual community of the Robbinsdale United Church of Christ, 4200 Lake Road, Robbinsdale, MN. For more information, contact Dale or Sheryl Fisher, 763.420.9017 or dashf@comcast.net. March 12 – Your Psychic Self: 3-class series from

4-6pm. Think of your intuition as a muscle that can be flexed and further developed. Psychic reader Chris Schroeder shows you tools & techniques to discover and tap into your psychic intuition and find your personal reading style! Full series $60. March 12, 19 and 26 (Saturdays). Eye of Horus Metaphysical, Minneapolis, 612.872.1292 www.EyeofHorus.biz. March 12 – De-Hypnotize Your Brain and Open Your Life to Love! Learn 7th Path® Self-Hypnosis and reveal the real you. It’s easier than meditation and more effective than cosmetic surgery. The real you is inside, it’s time to live it. Saturday, 9am-6pm. Call today to reserve your spot: 612.827.8094. Dynamic Minds, Hypnosis Center & Training, 4749 Chicago Ave. S., Mpls. Facebook: dynamicminds, www.dynamicmindsinc. com. March 12 – Rosicrucian Open Meeting: “Introduction to the Rosicrucian Order,” 11am-1pm, 4217 42nd Ave. N., Robbinsdale. Parking and entrance in rear of building. www.rosicrucian.org. March 12-13 – Quantum Touch® Course: Learn this amazing healing technique that can actually stimulate changes in bone alignment! 9am-5pm. Register at www.lacombehypnosis.com. March 12-13 – Sound Healing Mastery Certificate: 8-part series with Instructor Kay Grace. March 12 (Class 3): Voice I - Your Soul Signature, 9am-4pm; March 13 (Class 4): Voice II - As a Healing Tool, 9am3pm, $145 per class. Normandale Community College, 9700 France Ave. S, Bloomington, MN. For questions, please contact 952.487.8343. More info: normandale. augusoft.net. March 14 – “Experience The Energy of Your Own Life Force” with Master Stephen Co: 7pm, Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Legacy Room, 11200 Mississippi Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433. Directions: www.AnokaRamsey.edu or 763.433.1100. Suggested donation $10 for student scholarships. Master Co will teach powerful and effective techniques to harness your life force. Activate your heart and crown chakras to flood your bodies with Divine Love, Peace and Bliss! Info: yourhandscanhealyou.com. March 15 – “Experience the Power of the ‘I Am’ Nature Within You” with Master Stephen Co: 7pm Tuesday, March 15. Master Co will help you personally access the tremendous love, light and power within us. Learn specialized meditations to precisely tune-in and access your Higher Soul. Unity Christ Church, 4000 Golden Valley Rd., Golden Valley, MN 55422. Directions: 763.521.4793. $10 suggested love donation for Unity Christ Church. Info: yourhandscanhealyou.com. March 15, 22, 29 – Self-Mastery Program: 3-part series with Instructor Hanakia Zedek. March 15 (Class 1) Unleashing the Warrior in You, 7-9pm; March 22 (Class 2) Expanding Awareness and Sensitivities, 7-9pm; March 29 (Class 3) Developing Your Natural Abilities, 7-9pm. $49 per class. Normandale Community College, 9700 France Ave. S, Bloomington, MN. For questions, please contact 952.487.8343. More info: normandale.augusoft.net. March 16 – “The Miracle of Crystals and Pranic Healing”: Master Stephen Co will teach you how to harness and focus the Life Force or Prana/Chi by using Mother Nature’s Power Tools — Crystals! 7pm, Present Moment Herbs and Books, 3546 Grand Ave. S, Minneapolis. Directions: 612.824.3157, $10 suggested donation. March 18-20 – Spring Forest Qigong: With Instructors Master Chunyi Lin and Master Jim Nance. March 18 - Level 1, 8:30am-4:30pm, $195. March 19, Level 2, 8:30am-5pm, $245 (includes fee for both Saturday and Sunday). March 20, Level 2, 8:30am-12:30pm. Normandale Community College, 9700 France Ave. S,

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March 18-20 – NLP Master level Certification: Open to all those with a prior certification in NLP. 3 days of intensive training to help you and your clients achieve their goals more quickly and permanently. 9:30am-5:30pm, Minnesota Institute of Advanced Communications Skills, 10560 Wayzata Blvd., Suite 14, Minnetonka, MN. Info: www.miacs.net. Be prepared to take your skills to the next level!

March 19 – Superconscious Meditation I: Expand your awareness and calm your mind! Learn the basics of the science of meditation, the finest tool for physical, mental and spiritual growth. Taught by Ma Devi. $40, or $35 pre-registered. 10am. IHT: 651.645.1291, www.ihtyoga.org. March 19 – Spring Equinox Celebration: Spiritual Flowering Ritual, Blessing of the Bees, Live Music. Led by Carol McCormick and Jerry Buchmeier. Saturday, March 19, 6-7:30pm, Living Waters Market, 12201 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka, MN. Donation. 763.546.4133.

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March 20 – Sacred Poetry & Dances of Universal Peace: Welcome the first day of spring by bringing your favorite sacred poems to blend with a special evening of the Dances of Universal Peace. Free will donation. 7pm Sunday, Friends Meeting House, 1725 Grand Ave., St. Paul, www.PeaceDanceMN.com, 651.307.3849. March 20 – Spring Equinox Celebration: Celebrate Spring! Ritual, song, meditation, healing and drumming! Connect with the season and the sacred. Experience joy, happiness and spiritual ecstasy! 7-10pm, Lake Harriet Spiritual Community, 4401 Upton Ave. S, Minneapolis. 612.922.4272, www.lakeharrietspiritualcommunity.org. March 20 – Nordic Traditions Open House: Curious about Nordic Traditions? Come meet a variety of Minnesotans who have been exploring their spirituality and living their Nordic Roots through runes, songs and community practice. Hosted by Volva Kari Tauring. 2-6pm at Eye of Horus Metaphysical, 3012 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612.872.1292, www.EyeofHorus.biz. March 20 – Let Go and Let God: Chant HU! Chanting this once-secret name for God, HU, has helped people throughout time find inner peace and divine love. Maybe it will help you. All are welcome! Free! Sunday, March 20, 10-10:30am. Temple of ECK. Eckankar. www.TempleofECK.org, 952.380.2200, 7450 Powers Blvd., Chanhassen. March 20 – Awakening your Inner Shaman: Local author June Anderson to be guest speaker at healing and transformational workshop led by Debra Calph. 12:30-2:30pm. $15. Center for Harmonious Living, 12201 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka. More info: www.meetup.com/twincities-harmoniousliving/events/ or call 612.729.0070. March 22 & 29 – Megachange in Minutes Certification Program: 6-part series (March 22-April 26) with Instructor Valerie Lis. March 22 (Class 1) Stressed to Calm in Minutes, EFT Basics, 6-9pm; March 29 (Class 2) Anger to Forgiveness, 6-9pm. Series $295, $59 each class. Normandale Community College, 9700 France Ave. S, Bloomington, MN. For questions, please contact 952.487.8343. More info: normandale.augusoft.net. March 26 - “2011 and 2012 Global Transformation Event”: Get ready for “LifeChanging Transformations” at the Trio of Light Forum, 10am to5pm, Unity South Church, Bloomington, MN. Co-sponsored by The Edge magazine, the event features Edge Astrologer DK Brainard. Take a guided journey with DK and prepare for coming World Changes. Psychic Healers Jenny Canfield and JJ Norman will channel healing messages. Qigong Healers Joe Welch and Andrea Sullivan demonstrate ways to integrate emotional, spiritual and physical shifts. www.triooflightforum. com. March 26 – Yoga, Myth and Religion: What is the origin of life? Are religion and myth the projections of human needs? Is life or death the final arbiter of existence? Swami Jaidev will lead this venture. $25, or $20 pre-registered. 10am-12:30pm. IHT: 651.645.1291, www.ihtyoga.org. March 27 – Finding the Gifts of Autism and Asperger’s in Your Child: Join us for a hope-filled, inspiring talk and Q&A discussion by one of this region’s foremost presenters on living and succeeding with Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome. Receive a gentle shift in perspective from the eyes and mind of a successful Aspie. Learn more about some of Autism’s most perplexing behaviors. 1-2:30pm, $15. Center for Harmonious Living, 12201 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka. Presented by Larry Moody, 952.405.9338. March 29 – Getting Unstuck Course with Lynda Austin: 3-class series. Intuitive Channel and Co-Active Life Coach Lynda Austin helps you identify those subconscious patterns and imprints that keep you stuck no matter how desperately you strive to achieve what you know you want in life. For powerful people interested in making powerful change. March 29, April 5 & 12 (Tuesdays), 7-9pm. Eye of Horus

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March 29 – Pleiadian Transmission of Light: Personal invitation from Christine Day to attend a Pleiadian Transmission of Light evening that opens your heart further to your Divine Self and your unlimited possibilities. $20, 7pm, Unity Church-Unitarian, Portland Ave at Grotto St. N., St. Paul. Info: amanae_fob_heartland@ yahoo.com, 651.779.0852. For more info, visit www. frequenciesofbrilliance.com. April 1-3 – Alive Aware Awake! Gathering Circles of Women at Crowne Plaza West. Keynote: Lyndall Johnson, founder Aslan Institute, international speaker from South Africa speaking on transcendent living and sacred service with passionate eloquence. She ignites a desire to embrace and engage in life. Experiential program, scrumptious foods, beautiful visuals, soul-touching music, laughter, tears, loving embraces. Limited space: 108 women in circles of 6. Register Now at www.AliveAwareAwake.com. April 2 – Awaken Your Chakras Workshop: Fusing mind and body, this workshop includes gentle yoga poses, guided imagery, meditation & reflective journaling. $150, Hudson, WI. Location & Registration: www. inspiringactions.com/events or call 715.381.3148. April 6 – Life Changing Spiritual Experiences: Outof-Body Adventures, Soul Travel, Near Death Experiences, Visions. Free workshop. April 6, 7-8:30pm, Eckankar. TempleofECK.org, 952.380.2200, 7450 Powers Blvd., Chanhassen. Pre-register! April 8 – CranioSacral Therapy 1: CranioSacral – Amazingly effective, useful, and easy to integrate with other work. Learn to listen to the body and gently release tension. 1pm. 3-day workshop in St. Paul with Dr. Maureen Schwehr. 23 NCBTMB CE Hours. $420/$470. Call Janet 651.773.9687. More info: www.heartwoodintegrativemedicine.com April 8-10 – The Craft of Compassion: Author Michael Ortiz Hill will teach The Craft of Compassion. In this experiential workshop: walk the four steps of the craft: self-compassion, compassion for others, radical empathy, seeing through another’s eyes and the mysterium, living compassion. 15 continuing education credits will be offered to RNs. $220 (includes lunch), Lake Harriet Spiritual Community, 4401 Upton Ave. S., Minneapolis. Apply online at michaelortizhill.com.

April 9 – Forgotten Heritage: Yoga in Ancient Europe: Linda Johnsen has uncovered historical evidence of spiritual practices in ancient Western world paralleling the yoga tradition of India. Come rediscover the forgotten spiritual masters of Europe and Egypt. $50, or $45 pre-registered. 10am-4pm. IHT: 651.645.1291, www. ihtyoga.org. April 9-10 – Gem & Mineral Show: Saturday 10am6pm, Sunday Noon-5pm, Har Mar Mall, Roseville. Fossils, agates, minerals, jewelry, metaphysical stones. Sponsored by Anoka County Gem and Mineral Club. April 9-10 – MCKS Pranic Healing® Intensive with Master Stephen Co: In this life-changing intensive, you will learn and apply the Laws of Life Force Energy — the most powerful and fundamental energy in healing. 9am-5:30pm, Minneapolis. For more details, visit yourhandscanhealyou.com. April 13 – Awakening Past-Life Memories: Awaken past-life memories through spiritual exercises, dreams and Soul Travel. Understand and resolve karmic relationships for more love today. Free workshop. April 13, 7-8:30pm, Eckankar. TempleofECK.org, 952.380.2200, 7450 Powers Blvd., Chanhassen. Preregister! April 16 – Healing with Dr. Michael Ulm: International Teacher & Intuitive Dr. Michael Ulm offers a Holistic Health Presentation: “Can Teeth and Disease Really Heal Spontaneously Through Holistic Applications or God’s Love?” 9am-4pm, Lake Harriet Spiritual Community, 4401 Upton Ave. S., Minneapolis. For more information: Nancy Coune 612.922.4272 or www. alllightministries.com. April 16, 20-23 – Healing Service with Dr. Michael Ulm: International Teacher & Intuitive Dr. Michael Ulm presents Healing services at 7-9:30pm April 16, and from 1:30-3:30pm April 21-22. Lake Harriet Spiritual Community, 4401 Upton Ave. S., Minneapolis. For more information: Nancy Coune 612.922.4272 or www.alllightministries.com. April 24 – Awakening the Christ Consciousness In You! Easter Service 10:30am. Unconventional, Unorthodox, Inspiring, Easter service! Incredible musical performance by Music Director Debbie Duncan with guest performers Rachel Holder, Erin Schwab, Mary Louise Knuston & Adam Linz. www.keytolifecenter. com, keytolifecenter@aol.com, 763.477.4884. Free Event. Donations accepted. Listen to “Edge Empow-

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August 15-26 – Hypnotherapy Certification Training: Want to have a new career or expand your wellness practice? Become a Certified Hypnotherapist! Help people develop confidence, dissolve phobias, find love or investigate past lives. M-F, 8-6pm, Dynamic Minds, Hypnosis Center & Training, 4749 Chicago Ave. S., Mpls. Facebook: dynamicminds. For more info, visit www.dynamicmindsinc.com, 612.827.8094. September - November – Hypnotherapy Certification Training: Want to have a new career or expand your wellness practice? Become a Certified Hypnotherapist! Help people develop confidence, dissolve phobias, find love or investigate past lives. Tues evenings, Saturday day, Dynamic Minds, Hypnosis Center & Training, 4749 Chicago Ave. S., Mpls. Facebook: dynamicminds. More info, visit www. dynamicmindsinc.com, 612.827.8094. September 29-October 3 – AIA International Aromatherapy Conference & Wellness Expo: Learn how aromatherapy is currently being utilized in hospitals, hospice and many integrative health care settings. Plus, network with integrative health care practitioners from around the world. Best rates and payment plan with early registration! Marriott Minneapolis Southwest. Vendors wanted. Visit www.aromatherapyconference. com for registration, schedule and speaker list. Ongoing – Spiritual Tours and Sacred Journeys: Do you need a change of pace? Come and experience a spiritual adventure with Finbarr Ross, the perfect mix of the magical, the mystical, the familiar and the uncommon. Re-awaken, as you explore Ireland, England, Scotland, France, Turkey and Egypt. Info: visit www. celticmysticaljourneys.com, toll-free 1.877.756.8763.

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July 2-12 – Sacred Tour of England: Join Jaci Loos on a journey of self-exploration to the sacred sites and glorious countryside of England. See King Arthur’s magical land of Glastonbury. Tour the Sun Temple of Avebury. Gaze in awe at the sheer size of Stonehenge. We will also visit Oxford and the Roman Baths built in 100AD in the historic city of Bath and tour a choice selection of England’s magnificent stately homes, castles, gardens and hedge mazes. We may even have time to visit a crop circle or two! Limited to 6 people. Jaci 651.443.1418, Msloos777@comcast.net.

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Carole, Margaret Lulic, Michaela Mahady and Dr. Bill Manahan help you build a relationship with your home that transforms your daily life. For more information or to register, visit http://normandale.augusoft.net (click on Register Here, then on Conferences/Special Events under For Your Interest). Or, call 952-487-8343. Normandale Community College Saturday, March 26, 8:30–12:30

The 5 Natural Elements

A Framework for Organizational Harmony Combining leadership training and Feng Shui principles Carole and Julie Delene will be combining forces to discuss how to inspire leadership, improve productivity and create team synergy using the 5 Natural Elements. Register at http://normandale.augusoft.net. Normandale Community College, Friday, April 8th, 8:30–12:00, $129

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Master of Arts or One-Year Certificate in Holistic Health Studies • Broaden your view of health and wellness. • In-depth study of complementary and integrative therapies. • Supportive and diverse learning community. • Evening classes open to women and men. To learn more, call 651-690-6933 or visit stkate.edu/holistic.

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