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By Mallory Simone What is wellness, really? The purpose of holistic wellness is to create healthy living by incorporating balance in all aspects of our lives. The varied dimensions of our lives should holistically form a healthy, happy lifestyle; these dimensions include the emotional, physical, spiritual, financial, social, and mental aspects of life. When these areas are balanced, we’re able to succeed at our highest potential. When it comes to wellness, we live in an age where we’re told to drink skinny tea, get a spray tan, do 10 yoga poses you can’t stay in for more than 3 seconds because you’re pretty sure you’re not a human pretzel, meditate 5 hours a day, no negative thoughts, no ice cream ... Pro Tip: This is NOT real life. We don’t have it all together every second of every day, nor do we need to; and those who lead us to believe we do, keep us on a wheel racing towards an unattainable goal. If you focus on perfection versus what actually feels good, you begin to lose sight of the purpose. That is: to live a joyfully fulfilled, balanced life. As humans, we are faced with certain daily decisions. These decisions will sometimes be considered the “right ones” and will help us reach our highest potential. Other days, we’ll make the “not so right” decision. That’s OK! Be compassionate and gentle with yourself. The secret to achieving holistic wellness is to look at every aspect of your life and ask yourself “What choices can I make that help me be the best I can be?” “What can I do that’ll help me find balance in my life?” Habits and routines are the foundation of wellness. They should reflect your goals and priorities, and will help you on the days you don’t have the motivation. 2 | EpicTricountyCT.com
Here are 10 examples of how you can incorporate wellness into your daily life: 1. Maintain a positive mindset. Keep your self-talk compassionate. What advice would you give a friend or loved one? Treat yourself with that same level of care and concern. 2. Spend time in nature. On a daily basis, we tend to be hyper focused on our thoughts and feelings. When you step outside and recognize how much beauty is around you and the gratitude associated with this life, you begin to appreciate the things outside of yourself. Honorable mention: nature is both grounding and centering. 3. Listen to your body, feelings, and emotions. What does it mean to “Know thyself?” By understanding your triggers, what moves you, what motivates and inspires you, you are able to cultivate and attract what you want more of into your experience. 4. Rest. Sleep helps us repair our bodies, while also assisting with the stress and activity of our daily lives. Sleep is literally pressing the reset button on the body, mind, and spirit. 5. Move. Whether it’s exercise, dance, stretching, swimming, etc., it will bring your focus into your body. The awareness that we are gifted with these beautiful machines and vessels to assist us in our transformation is a reminder to be grateful daily. 6. Be present. Presence is fundamental in the practice of mindfulness. One of my favorite motivational speakers, Eckhart Tolle says, “The primary cause of unhappiness is never the situation, but your
thoughts about it.” What does it mean to be present? Recognizing that now is all we really have. Anxiety lives in the future, depression lives in the past. The present allows us to be fully aware of now without robbing us of each precious moment. 7. Practice self-love. What does it mean to love yourself? For each person, the answer may be a little different. A key to understanding what self-love is to you is to ask yourself “When I feel the most loved, or I love others at my highest potential, what does that look and feel like?” 8. Observe your thoughts. When I first read about this, I was stumped. “How do I observe without responding?” To observe doesn’t necessarily mean to be unresponsive. It simply means to allow and release. For example, if you think of something that upsets you, allow that. Acknowledge the emotions and maybe say to yourself, “Wow, it really hurts to think about that,” and then release it. Emotions are meant to flow, not to be held onto. 9. Journal. Imagine having a grocery list in your mind with 10 items on it. In order to remember those items, you’ll recite them back to yourself continuously until you go to the store. It’s the same with your thoughts. Your brain can only store so much information. Holding everything in can cause forgetfulness, anxiety, overstimulation, aggression, and other negative impacts. Writing down your thoughts allows you to take a break from carrying life’s heavy emotional baggage. You can always revisit your journal entries; a visual representation of your growth may even surprise you.
Your brain can only store so much information ... Writing down your thoughts allows you to take a break from carrying life’s heavy emotional baggage. 10. Create boundaries. How are you protecting your energy? Boundaries enable you to feel safe and protected, set healthy expectations, and allow you to stay true to yourself. Setting boundaries will give you the confidence to hold yourself and others accountable for actions, behaviors, and choices. What can you do every day to incorporate wellness principles and balance the various dimensions of your life? Create a chart. Include what’s most important to you. What daily habits and routines can you include that will support you in achieving these goals? Mallory Simone is a Licensed Massage Therapist and Energy Healer located in Wallingford CT. She specializes in holistic wellness using intuitive healing techniques with over 20 years of combined experience. Her goal is to incorporate different facets of healing in order to assist you in forming a balanced, happy lifestyle. Visit www. wellnesswithmallory.com. Instagram: Wellness with Mallory. FB: Wellness with Mallory.
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Come on By Dawn Pettinelli Did you know that about a quarter of a typical household’s waste could be recycled right in the backyard? This reduces the amount of solid waste being burned or landfilled, and the end product of this recycling process, compost, is a beneficial garden amendment. Compost is the dark, crumbly, earthy-smelling by-product of well decomposed plant and/or animal materials. Soil microorganisms transform these organic materials from recognizable shapes into their original elemental components to be reused by successive generations of plants and other life forms. Decomposition is a naturally occurring process that happens all the time. Composting allows one to accelerate this process producing a supply of ‘black gold’ for the landscape. Besides serving as a nutrient source for your plants, compost also improves a soil’s structure, drainage, and moisture and nutrient holding capacities. Finished compost usually has a neutral pH so it may be used to modify a soil’s pH without limestone additions. Some composts also have plant disease-suppression abilities and making it yourself reduces the money spent on fertilizers and organic soil amendments. Fall is a great time to start a compost pile because many natural materials are available. Composting can be as easy or complex as one wants to make it. A simple heap of leaves and other yard wastes will decompose over time and the end product can eventually be incorporated into planting beds. Elaborate recipes with prescribed amounts of carbonaceous and nitrogenous materials can be carefully layered, moistened and mixed at prescribed intervals. Pick a method of composting that suits your needs, time and lifestyle. Following are some guidelines to get you started.
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not essential. Compost piles do not need to be contained, but this makes for a neater pile and keeps inquisitive animals out. They can be built on the ground on any flat site that would allow for a 4’ x 4’ x 4’ pile of organic materials. This size pile can insulate itself so the heat generated by the soil microbes is held longer and decomposition occurs faster. Cinder blocks, wood pallets or even fencing can be used to line the boundaries of the pile. Serious composters might want to build 3-bin units to provide storage of compost materials as well as successive compost piles. Also, composting can be done in a pit if there are objections to a raised pile.
Where to locate pile? An ideal location would be in a partially shaded site close to a source of water. Do think about how far you want to walk in inclement weather when bringing kitchen wastes out to the pile. Also, consider the distance to the garden where the compost will be used.
What can be composted? Almost anything that was once alive can be composted. Typical compost ingredients include leaves, grass clippings, fruit and vegetable wastes, spent garden plants, coffee grounds, eggshells, wood shavings, spoiled hay, manures and the like. Avoid adding meat products, oils and greases, dog or cat droppings and other items that are likely to attract pests, are slow to decompose, or may contain harmful organisms.
Requirements for Fast Compost For the decomposition process to occur, soil microbes need to be present along with adequate supplies of carbon, nitrogen, water, oxygen, and acceptable temperatures. It would
be the composter’s job to provide the organic materials and conditions that fulfill these requirements. The soil microbes use the carbon and nitrogen, which are present in all organic materials, as their food and energy source.
What is the C:N Ratio? The proportion of carbon to nitrogen in a substance is referred to as a carbon to nitrogen, or C:N, ratio. Woody plant materials have high C:N ratios like 500:1 while manure or grass clippings may have ratios of 20:1. The composting process will proceed quickest at a ratio of 30:1 or so. This means that the proportion of materials containing high amounts of carbon such as dried leaves, sawdust, cardboard or straw needs to be balanced with those materials high in nitrogen like kitchen wastes, manures or coffee grounds. So, for example, a 4-inch layer of leaves can be layered alternatively with 2 or 3 inches of grass clippings. Nitrogen fertilizers like bloodmeal, alfalfa meal or urea can be used when naturally occurring high nitrogen materials are lacking or in short supply. About one cup of fertilizer could be mixed into each 6-inch layer of leaves.
Recipe for Success There are many recipes for making compost. Choose one that uses the materials you have on hand. Often some experimentation is necessary to come up with a good mixture of materials. For a fast acting, hot compost it is important to add all your ingredients at once, building a pile at least 3 to 4 feet high and wide. Vary the types of materials used and, if possible, chop the materials so there is more surface area for the microbes to work on. Water can be applied as layers are added if more moisture is necessary. Aim for the pile to be slightly moist but not saturated. Organic materials are generally piled
on as layers to give new composters a feel for the proportions used. Often a shovelful of soil or finished compost is added to inoculate the pile with microorganisms. Don’t add add limestone or wood ashes to the pile.
When to turn? Once the pile is made, if conditions are right, the decomposition will begin immediately and in 2 or 3 days the pile will heat up to 130 degrees F or higher. Once the temperature decreases to about 100 degrees F, or after about a week to 10 days, the pile can be turned placing materials from the outside of the pile into the middle and vice verse. The pile should heat up again and after another week to 10 days or, when the temperature decreases to 100 degrees F, it can be again turned and this process repeated until the pile no longer heats up when turned. Turning the pile replenishes the oxygen available to the soil microbes among other benefits. For a slower decomposing compost heap, materials are simply piled as they become available. An occasional turning will speed things along.
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Piles undergoing fast decomposition may be ready in as little as one to two months. More typically, the materials will decompose in 6 to 12 months. The volume of the pile is generally reduced by half after undergoing decomposition. Compost is considered finished when the original materials are no longer recognizable and the final product is earthy smelling, dark and crumbly.
A simple heap of leaves and other yard wastes will decompose over time and the end product can eventually be incorporated into planting beds.
What to do with it? Compost can be incorporated into the soil before planting, used as a topdressing for lawns and gardens, or added to homemade potting mixes. Keep in mind that the nutrient content of composts varies with the ingredients. Manure-based composts usually contain higher amounts of nutrients than plant-based composts. Regardless of whether nutrients are derived from natural or synthetic sources, it is not a sustainable practice to overapply them. Apply no more than one-half to 1 inch of a manure-based compost or 2 inches of a plantbased compost to the top 6 inches of soil before planting. Periodic soil testing will monitor the soil’s nutrient levels and compost applications can be adjusted accordingly.
Do consider creating a compost pile in your yard. After all ... a rind is a terribly thing to waste! Dawn Pettinelli is an Associate Extension Educator in the University of Connecticut’s Plant Science and Landscape Architecture Department. She manages the UConn Home & Garden Education Center and the UConn Soil Nutrient Analysis Laboratory. Both facilities provide information, testing and advice to homeowners and commercial clientele. Visit http://www.soiltest.uconn.edu/ for more information.
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Seeds By April Guilbault
Autumn is in the air. The light is changing and getting that particular amber glow which appears at the end of the day. Jewel-toned flowers provide the final blast of color in our gardens and the last of the summer crops are being harvested. We are starting to ready ourselves for a new season. One way we can do this is to acquaint ourselves with the health benefits of seeds, which lend themselves perfectly to autumn foods and drinks. This is particularly useful if you are one of the approximately 10 million people in the U.S. who has a tree nut or peanut allergy. While many plant-based or vegan recipes use nuts as bases or ingredients, seeds can be good replacements in many cases (although please doublecheck for allergen information). Seeds offer a wealth of health benefits and are easy to integrate into your daily meals and snacks. Let’s start gathering! Friendly reminder: Seeds are higher in calories so a little goes a long way to reap the benefits. Be sure to keep your intake moderate. Chia Seeds Once only used to slather terra cotta planters, they are now considered a full-fledged superfood. This is due to the fact that they contain the highest amount of omega-3 fatty acids of any plant source, are full of fiber, and are a complete protein (meaning, they contain all 9 essential amino acids that our body does not produce on its own). Note: They absorb 10-12x their weight in water. Consume carefully and mix thoroughly into other ingredients. Uses: Make chia puddings, sprinkle on yogurt, mix into granola/trail mix, baked goods and smoothies, and use it to top salads for added crunch. Fennel Seeds High in manganese, iron, calcium and magnesium, fennel seeds contain plant compounds that help with bone and heart health and are highly anti-inflammatory. Chewing fennel seeds, which have an anise/licorice flavor, has been shown to work both as a natural breath freshener and to help with digestion issues. Note: Consult a doctor first if you have blood issues, are on medications, or are pregnant. Uses: Bake into breads/crackers, sprinkle on
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salads, use in stocks and soups, and rubs for grilling veggies and meats. Flax Seeds A little seed with a big punch! They are high in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, as well as a phytochemical called lignans. Use ground flaxseeds rather than whole, as they are easier to digest, which makes them more beneficial to us. Note: Store ground flaxseed in the refrigerator or freezer so that the oils do not go rancid. Whole flaxseed can simply be stored in a cool, dark place. Uses: Mix into smoothies, oatmeal, yogurt/yogurt parfaits, add to cookie and muffin batter, granola, or mix with water to form a “flax egg” (vegan alternative to eggs in baking). Hemp Seeds Yet another little gem brimming with omega-3s and fiber, as well as a source of complete protein. Containing good amounts of Vitamin E, iron, folate, and potassium, hemp works to reduce inflammation in the body and boost heart health. Note: It does come from a plant within the Cannabis family but contains less than .3 THC content, making it nonintoxicating. Uses: Along with food products such as the seeds/oil, hemp is used for making textiles, paper, building materials and body products. Pomegranate Seeds While not generally included on lists of seeds, these are important to not overlook. The juicy, red “arils” of this fruit actually enrobe the white seeds of the fruit. These seeds contain Vitamin K, loads of Vitamin C, potassium, and fiber, all the while being low in calories. They are high in antioxidants (the clue is in the deep red colorthe anthocyanins), which help tamp inflammation in the body providing, among other things, protection against certain cancers. Note: Pomegranate seeds can lead to digestive distress in dogs; so don’t share these with your pup! Uses: Beautiful scattered in salads or in vegetable dishes, on yogurt and hot cereal, or just as a healthy snack. Poppy Seeds Small but mighty, bluegray in color and possessing a fabulous crunch! Full of minerals, such as potassium, iron, copper, and magnesium, fiber, B-Complex vitamins, and they
also contain Oleic and Linoleic acids, which help lower LDL cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol. Note: Yes, they come from the dried pod of the opium poppy, but they have no negative side effects. It is not advised to go for a drugtest if you’ve had a muffin or bagel with poppy seeds. You may test false positive. Uses: Wonderful in granola and in baked goods such as breads, muffins and scones; also good in salad dressings, sprinkled on salads, and in rubs for meats. Pumpkin Seeds /Pepitas Great source of calcium, fiber, Vitamin E, potassium, and magnesium, which is particularly helpful for bone health/formation. They have also been found to contain “sterols,” which work to lower LDL cholesterol. Note: White pumpkin seeds and green pumpkin seeds are the same thing; the green is just the outer covering. Uses: Pumpkin seed oil is delicious in salad dressings. Sprinkle pepitas in salads or on soups, add to roasted squash dishes or granola, try it as a topping for ice cream or crackers, or just eaten as a snack. Sesame Seeds Iron, fiber, and calcium are packed into this flavorful seed. Along with zinc, sesame seeds contain many other nutrients that boost your immune system. They can provide antiinflammatory and antioxidants effects. They also contain phytoestrogens, which may aid in menopausal symptoms. Note: Be aware when cooking with sesame, as this allergy has become more common. Uses: Vegetable and Asian noodle dishes, cookies, crackers and breads, in granola and sprinkled on salads. Sunflower Seeds Very high in Vitamin E and magnesium, along with other nutrients like selenium, folate, copper, Vitamin B6 and zinc. Healthy fats also make them good for cardiovascular health and phytosterols help reduce cholesterol. Note: the shells are very fibrous and can harm the digestive track, so it’s best to not eat the shell. Also look at labels to note salt content in packaged sunflower seeds. Uses: Roasted for snacking with sweet or savory spices, in granola/trail mix, sprinkled on autumn soups, in yogurt
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Saturday, Sept. 5th Walter Lübeck from Germany presents a Magic Fairy Drums Concert via Zoom 1:30-3:30PM $36. This is a concert with guided meditation. Walter takes you into the shamanic world of fairies and elves and guides you to powerful spiritual healing experiences at special astral light sources. Contact seminare@rainbowreiki.net for information and registration. Thursdays, Sept. 10th–Nov. 19th The Writing Process Series via Zoom 7PM. Are you being prompted to write poetry, write articles or a book – but you don’t know how to get started or finish? Becoming a writer requires a fear-less, organized, disciplined, and in-ward looking process. Join Amazon best-selling spiritual author, Robin Clare, for an 11-week series designed to show you how to navigate your writing journey. $299 Register at www. clare-ity.com. Saturday, Sept. 12th Sonic Alchemy Concert with Bradford Tilden 7-8:30PM. Avant Garde Holistic Center 328 E. Main St. Branford, CT. Celebrate moving forward with this popular live sound healing meditation featuring the original piano music and powerful blend of crystal bowls and channeled vocals. $20 RSVP recommended. Seating is limited to 18 people. Contact: 203.481.8443 or AvantGardeCT13@yahoo.com Sunday, Sept. 13th Seasonal Allergies with Elizabeth Kaflik, Regina Slabiak & Irena Varecka 2-4PM at Optimal Living Center, 50 Old Farm Rd., Somers, CT. We are inviting you to learn about herbs that help with seasonal allergies. Information about health benefits of herbs, where they grow, when and how to collect them, and how to dry them. Goldenrod, Mullen, Stinging Nettle, and Allergy Relive Inhalers and more. $20 For information visit www.optimal-livingcenter.com or email ekaflik@olcllc.com Sunday, Sept. 13th Introduction to Crystal Healing with Bradford Tilden 2-5PM at Starr Mill Yoga, 91 Beverley Heights Middletown, CT. Discover the healing power of crystals and gemstones and how you can benefit from them. Learn how to choose the right stones for everyday use in meditation, relaxation, and stress reduction. Whether to grow your healing practice, or enrich your personal life, crystal healing is accessible to everyone! Visit www.StarrMillYoga.com to register. Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 12th-13th Marie Marchesseault, Rainbow Reiki, Usui Reiki, and Angel Master Teacher and Practitioner teaches Rainbow Reiki First Degree 9AM-5PM via Zoom. Become immersed in the innumerable healing methods this class offers. $800 12 | EpicTricountyCT.com
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Mondays, Sept. 14th – 21st Traditional Usui Reiki 1 Certification with Cheryl Case at Sharing the Light Wholistic Center in Avon, CT. 12-4 PM. The Traditional Usui Reiki 1 class is 8 hours. All classes are required for certification with lineage. Cheryl teaches Traditional Usui Reiki; however, she does add the nontraditional teachings of crystals, color therapy and chakras. They all complement each other and give a great benefit to Usui Reiki. Each of the two classes is $100, for a total of $200. to be certified. The first four hours will be on zoom as a group, the second four hours will be scheduled individually. Email Cheryl@ sharingthelightwc.com or visit: www. sharingthelightwc.com
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Tuesday, Sept. 15th East of the River Holistic Chamber of Commerce, 6-7pm Zoom Virtual Meeting: Introduction to the East of the River Holistic Chamber of Commerce. Call Eliza KearseWestbury 860.997.1703 or visit www. holisticchamberofcommerce.com Tuesdays, Sept. 15th – 22nd Traditional Usui Reiki 2 Practitioners Class with Cheryl Case at Sharing the Light Wholistic Center in Avon, CT. 11AM-3PM Usui Reiki II Practitioner class is for emotional healing. You will receive 4 attunements. You will learn the three level II Reiki symbols for distance healing, Byosen scanning and beaming techniques, laws and ethics that apply to Reiki, the science behind Reiki and developing your own Reiki practice. Reiki II Practitioner class is 8 hours, broken into two 4 hour classes. Each class is $100 Part two is Sept. 22 same time and price, both are required for lineage certification for a total of $200. ***Reiki 1 certification is required. IF you have not taken Reiki 1 with Cheryl, please call to discuss a possible Reiki Refresher class. Cheryl@ sharingthelightwc.com or visit: www. sharingthelightwc.com Friday – Sunday, Sept. 18th-20th Fri. 6—9PM, Sat. & Sun. 9AM-6PM Universal White Time Energy Healing Level 1 with Bradford Tilden at The Red Barn in Durham, 352 Main St. Durham, CT. Are you called to become a healer? Are you looking to expand your healing practice? UWT is a special modality that works with all time as one unit to heal the past, present and future with the forces of light and love. Become a certified practitioner with Bradford, who is the highest ranking UWT Teacher in New England. Contact Bradford to register at 860.830.5841 Email: info@ CrystalMusicHealing.com or visit: www. Crystalmusichealing.com Saturday, Sept. 19th Drum Circle 6:30PM at The Bridge Healing Arts Center, 304 Main Street, Farmington CT.
Mondays, Sept. 21st-Jan. 18th 2021 Mindful of Whiteness: An Anti-Racist Study Group (Part 1) Online Course with Kathy Simpson and Jackie Johnson with Copper Beech Institute. This program is intended to provide a safe place for people who identify as white to explore racism with the support of others. Based on a framework originally published by White Awake. For more information or to register visit: www.copperbeechinstitute. org/upcoming-programs/mindful-ofwhiteness Tuesdays, Sept. 22nd-Nov. 10th Mindful Self-Compassion: 8 Week Course Online Course 6:30-9PM with Amanda Votto and Emily Williams with Copper Beech Institute. Learn how to befriend yourself, soothe yourself in times of difficulty, and maintain a sense of wellbeing despite our challenges. For more information or to register visit: www. copperbeechinstitute.org/upcomingprograms/mindful-self-compassion-8-weekcourse-2020-fall Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 26th-27th Walter Lübeck from Germany, founder of White Feather Shamanism, teaches Shamanism and Astral Travel 9AM-6PM via Zoom. Shamanic Astral Travel is a great tool to find answers to the deepest questions in life. By learning to travel to invisible worlds, you can work together with Lower World beings for the higher good of all creation, explore the Lower World to contact Spiritual Guides, Elves, and the Fae-Folk who dwell there as well as discover the Crystals of the Elders in the Upper World to help you open up to Divine Wisdom. $400 Contact www. reikicafeuniversity.com for information and registration. Tuesday, Sept. 29th Sip & Dip Paint Night 6PM at The Bridge Healing Arts Center, 304 Main Street, Farmington CT. Under the big tent. For more information visit: www.bridgehac. com/events/
OCTOBER EVENTS Thursday, Oct. 1st October Love Your Tatas 7PM via Zoom. This virtual event is hosted by CT Thermography. October is breast cancer awareness month. For more information and to register visit: www.ctthermography.com/events
EVENTS Friday – Sunday, Oct. 2nd-4th In the Guest House: Meeting the Visitors Arriving at Your Door Online Weekend Retreat with Saki Santorelli with Copper Beech Institute. Join us for a virtual weekend retreat using the practices of meditation and awareness, poetry and story, silence and stillness while we listen and learn from one another. For more information or to register visit: www. copperbeechinstitute.org/upcomingprograms/in-the-guest-house-cbi-retreat Tuesdays, Oct. 6th-27th Choosing Mindfulness - designed specifically for the LGBTQ+ community Online Course with Bryan Cadel 7-9PM. With this offering, we are creating a safe, inclusive, and welcoming place to explore Mindfulness and Self-Compassion. For more information or to register visit: www. copperbeechinstitute.org/upcomingprograms/choosing-mindfulness Thursday-Saturday Oct. 8th-10th Virtual Love Guided Marathon which benefits Healing Meals Community Project. The largest fundraiser for this remarkable organization, please visit their website to find out how you can support this mission and feed those in need. Find out more at: www. healingmealsproject.org Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 10th -11th Marie Marchesseault, Rainbow Reiki, Usui Reiki, and Angel Master Teacher and Practitioner teaches Rainbow Reiki Second Degree 9AM - 5:30PM via Zoom. Become immersed in the innumerable healing methods this class offers. $400. Pre-requisite: Rainbow Reiki Level 1 Email reikimarie@gmail. com for further information and to register. Friday – Sunday, Oct. 9th-11th Fri. 6—9PM, Sat. & Sun. 9AM-6PM Universal White Time Energy Healing Level 1 with Bradford Tilden at The Braultree Wellness Center, Three Oaks Plaza, 415 Killingsworth Rd, Ste 9A.,Higganum, CT. Are you called to become a healer? Are you looking to expand your healing practice? UWT is a special modality that works with all time as one unit to heal the past, present and future with the forces of light and love. Become a certified practitioner with Bradford, who is the highest ranking UWT Teacher in New England. Contact Bradford to register at 860.830.5841 Email: info@CrystalMusicHealing.com or visit: www.Crystalmusichealing.com Tuesday-Thursday, Oct. 16th-18th Walter Lübeck presents his INTERNATIONAL RAINBOW REIKI CONVENTION 4AM1:30PM NYC time via Zoom $250 per computer with 10% discount if registered by August 30th. A household can gather around one computer for one fee to attend three amazing days of music and talks on a wide range of topics with speakers across the world. Register with this link. https://www. cvent.com/c/express/61c6176c-8df4-4938b342-f33cae872326 or email seminare@ rainbowreiki.net
Saturday, Oct. 17th Nourishing Necessities with Aaron Weston 3PM at The Bridge Healing Arts Center, 304 Main Street, Farmington CT. Under the big tent. For more information visit: www. bridgehac.com/events/ Tuesday, Oct. 20th Walter Lübeck from Germany offers a FREE half hour whole body healing treatment 1:30-2PM via Zoom Contact mailto:seminare@rainbowreiki.net for information and to register. Tuesday, Oct. 20th East of the River Holistic Chamber of Commerce, 6-7pm Zoom Virtual Meeting: Introduction to the East of the River Holistic Chamber of Commerce. Call Eliza KearseWestbury 860.997.1703 or visit www. holisticchamberofcommerce.com Friday-Wednesday, Oct. 23rd-28th Online Silent Retreat with Beth Mulligan and Hugh O’Neill, Guest Teaching with Chris Germe Self Compassion: Five Night Online Silent Retreat. Silent retreat practice is a vital way to nourish our personal meditation practice. This retreat is an opportunity to renew and deepen your practice of mindfulness meditation and living fully. To register or for more information visit: https:// www.copperbeechinstitute.org/upcomingprograms/five-night-silent-retreat-fall2020 Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 24th - 25th Universal White Time Gemstone Healing 2 with Bradford Tilden 9:30AM-6:30PM at The Braulttree Wellness Center, Three Oaks Plaza, 415 Killingsworth Rd, Ste 9A Higganum, CT. This certification class focuses on color healing with crystals and gemstones. It also includes how to program and balance the vibration of stones, how to open a Portal for Angels, as increasing your creativity and increasing your vibrational frequency. This class is open to everyone. No previous experience is required. Contact Bradford to register at 860.830.5841 or email: info@ CrystalMusicHealing.com Visit: www. Crystalmusichealing.com
ONGOING EVENTS Monthly Breast Thermography Webinars hosted monthly by CT Thermography. For all details, schedules and information – please visit www.ctthermography.com/events Daily Magickal Labyrinth at Unicorn Meadow Farm, 1349 Spruce St., Suffield CT. Open daily for your enjoyment, this labyrinth has a North/South orientation. North is the direction of Magick. South is the direction of personal power. The intention is to bring your Magick to Your Power, combining and strengthening both. Please park on the side of the road. Please be respectful of the space. Suggestions for walking the labyrinth are posted.
Sundays Unicorn Meadow Farm Wellness Center grounds are currently open to the public Sundays 10AM-3PM. There are many places to sit, relax and enjoy the energy and peace of the Farm. Or perhaps take a stroll through the woods. Or walk the labyrinth. Only four "rules": 1. Close gates securely behind you, 2. Absolutely no smoking, 3. No feeding the animals and 4. Respect social distancing. Unicorn Meadow Farm, 1349 Spruce St., Suffield CT. Monday thru Friday Free Live Stream Meditation Group with Copper Beech Institute 7:00AM & 2:30PM To sign up to receive the Zoom link and join the group, please visit: www. copperbeechinstitute.org/livestream Mondays, Sept. 21st – Oct.26th Meditation Monday 7PM Online with Vital Life Center, 100 West Main St. Plainville, CT. Join us from the comfort and safety of your own home for our online meditation offering with Jayaprabha this Sept. & Oct. You will be guided through gentle body movements and breathing exercises to prepare the body and mind for nourishing meditation followed by a sharing circle. Suggested donation is $13 - $15. All donation sizes welcome. For more information: 860.479.0466 or www. VitalLifeCenter.org Tuesdays starting Sept. 15th Meditation with Madeline Bombetto 6PM at The Bridge Healing Arts Center, 304 Main Street, Farmington CT. Under the big tent. For more information visit: www.bridgehac. com/events/ Tuesdays Yoga with Emily 8:30AM at The Bridge Healing Arts Center, 304 Main Street, Farmington CT. Under the big tent. For more information visit: www.bridgehac.com/events/ Thursdays Sound Healing & Meditation 6PM at The Bridge Healing Arts Center, 304 Main Street, Farmington CT. Under the big tent. For more information visit: www.bridgehac. com/events/
UPCOMING EVENTS Saturday & Sunday, November 7th- 8th Universal White Time Energy Healing Level 2 with Bradford Tilden 9:30AM6PM at The Braultree Wellness Center, Three Oaks Plaza, 415 Killingsworth Rd, Ste 9A.,Higganum, CT. Open to certified UWT Energy Healing Level 1 practitioners only. In the second level you are getting an upgrade that stands for 150 hours of healing. It enhances your sensitivity for the energies so that you can learn to feel the results of the different visualization techniques you are learning. Contact Bradford to register at 860.830.5841 Email: info@CrystalMusicHealing.com or visit: www.Crystalmusichealing.com E.P.I.C. | 13
GOOD KARMA · Community SOULutions A Reason to Survive (ARTS) Arts Escape,Southbury 203.586.1474 bbutler@artsescape.org www.artsescape.org Inspiring adults to explore, learn, participate and grow through the art. Celebrating 6 years and growing. Ball and Socket Arts, Inc. 203.699.6420 info@ballandsocket.org ballandsocket.org A citizen-led development project to convert a polluted and abandoned factory into a community centered arts complex. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Children’s Community Programs of CT 203.901.7447 Patricia A Nicolari, MS-Dir. of Mentoring pnicolari@ccp-ct.org www.ccp-ct.org The One on One Mentoring Program matches youth, ages 10-17, court involved with a volunteer mentor. The goal is to keep youth engaged in meaningful activities and offer support. Connecticut Community Foundation 203.753.1315 info@conncf.org www.conncf.org The Foundation provides leadership in addressing critical issues, strengthens nonprofits through grants, and works with donors to steward charitable and scholarship funds. Dog Star Rescue contactus@dogstarrescue.org Dog Star Rescue is a foster based all breed dog rescue located in Connecticut. As of 5/31/19 we have placed over 2,300 dogs in forever homes.
Eat the Sunlight (ETS Health Inc.) Dr. Kevin Reese support@eatthesunlight.com www.eatthesunlight.com The mission of ETS is to prevent future generations of heart disease, obesity, and chronic illnesses by teaching children to be healthy using the children’s health hero, Sunlight Sonny as a character in books, music, and programs. Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust 203.263.3711 Nancy Robinson Probin@aol.com flandersnaturecenter.org Stewards 2,300 acres of conserved land with hiking trails at their major nature preserves open yearround to the public, a full schedule of environmental programs for all ages, several annual events and a summer camp for kids. Healing Meals Community Project 860.264.5864 SarahLeathers@healingmealsproject.org healingmealsproject.org We prepare & deliver nutrient-rich dinners for families in a health crisis, while engaging youth in leadership activities including creating meals with love. IRIS-Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services 203.562.2095 Ann O’Brien, Director of Community Engagement aobrien@irisct.org www.irisct.org IRIS is a nonprofit that serves refugees and other types of immigrants. IRIS partners with community groups to resettle refugee families throughout Connecticut.
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Jean Marie Sanchez is the owner of Little Feet's Opus, LLC and lives in Hamden, CT with her two boys and husband. She started her company in 2016. She is an artisan and poet that offers a great collection of greeting cards, art prints, totes with her art and more. She feels that creating art and poetry is a very personal thing and that she is blessed and grateful to be able to do it. To touch lives in this way and facilitate communication between souls is her WHY. She feels that it’s an ability which God has blessed her with; the ability to take an idea from her mind and then express it in an art form is magical. Being able to share it and have someone find joy, encouragement, solace, or pleasure in it is priceless to her. She absolutely loves what she does! We hope that you find something you like for yourself and maybe a friend or two on her website! Visit: www.littlefeetsopus.com
Sexual Assault Crisis Service-YWCA New Britain 860.225.4681 ext. 301 sswearsky@ywcanewbritain.org http://www.ywcanb.org 24-Hour Hotlines: English: 1-888-999-5545 Español: 1-888-568-8332 United Congregational Church 860.482.8685 torringtonunited.org A member of the United Church of Christ all are welcome to the Sunday 9:30AM service Unity in the Foothills 860.921.4297 Rev. Carolyn Swift Jones peacecenter@unityinthefoothillsct.org www.unityinthefoothillsct.org Unity in the Foothills is delighted to be an open and affirming center for the celebration of the Unifying Principle of Oneness. Unity of Greater Hartford 860.289.8963 revchris@unityhartford.org www.unityhartford.org Unity is a positive path for spiritual living offering affirmative prayer support. As a New Thought church, Unity welcomes and values all. Whitneyville Cultural Commons 203.780.8890 Robert Sheiman wcc@whitneyvilleculturalcommons.org www.whitneyvilleculturalcommons.org Preserving and enhancing places of communal and historic value by providing public spaces, tools, and knowledge as shared resources to support a thriving community… socially, culturally and economically.
EMPOWERMENT & INSPIRATION
Stolen Summer Day Saltwater crystals backlit by the sun dazzle us with their number, with their rainbowed sparkle, as we jump up high—tiptoed-to avoid going under each new wave. Laughing, as we fail, feel the cool, salty wet rushing over our heads shutting out the unusual warmth of this October sun, blocking all from our senses but the enveloping feeling of being one with the rolling sea. Giggling like children we leap up again, again, not believing this mesmerizing world of being surrounded, embraced by dancing jewels. If it were still August, would we be lying on our blanket, oblivious to the fading of the season, engrossed in the latest summer novel?
Lynn Hunter is a poet and photographer who remembers lying in bed, at about age 7, making up poems. Now, still writing, most of her work is a response to observations around her and emotional events in her life. Nature is also a big influence inspiring her to write often. Email: lynnmhunter@comcast.net E.P.I.C. | 15
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WHITE BEAN SOUP WITH SWEET POTATO From the Kitchen of Claire’s Corner Copia INGREDIENTS:
4 quarts water 1 pound great northern beans, picked over 2 bay leaves 3/4 cup olive oil 10 cloves garlic, chopped 1 cup chopped parsley 6 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced 1/4 teaspoon dried basil or 10 leaves from fresh basil, chopped Salt to taste 1 teaspoon black pepper 16 | EpicTricountyCT.com
DIRECTIONS: Bring the water to a boil in a large covered pot. Add the beans and bay leaves. Cook uncovered over medium heat for 1 ½ to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beans are soft. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the olive oil using low heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes. Add the parsley, sweet potatoes and basil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook uncovered over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sweet potatoes are tender. Spoon the sweet potato mixture into the cooking beans. Continue cooking for 30 minutes, stirring frequently. Taste for seasoning. Described by MSNBC as one of the 10 best heart-healthy restaurants in America, Claire's has been serving up gourmet Vegetarian and vegan recipes for more than 45 years. Claire's uses local, organic, seasonal and of course, vegetarian ingredients to create their diverse and delicious dishes. Located across from the old campus at Yale University, in the heart of downtown New Haven, Claire's was recently renovated but continues to create globally inspired meals and support local charities in grand style. This gluten free and vegan soup is a hearty perennial fall and winter favorite. Claire's Corner Copia is a gourmet vegetarian and vegan cafe and bakery located at 1000 Chapel Street, New Haven. Visit www.clairescornercopia.com or call 203-562-3888. Good ingredients for a better world.
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Hello Readers,
truly desire: peace, understanding, unconditional acceptance, non-judgment, and light-heartedness, joyfulness?
Q: Kuthumi, recently you said that these difficult times in the world are challenging all of us toward great spiritual enlightenment. You recommended we align ourselves with our divine essence and have our thoughts and actions reflect living spiritual heaven on Earth; that this has more power than we can imagine. How can I know what I should be doing to help the world heal? There is so much happening that is crying out for attention and everything seems important.
Also recognize that there are many who desire and are working towards these same outcomes. Realizing there exists such a virtual ‘community’ can reduce any sense of individual burden and allow you to join your efforts and energy with the Spirit-inspired actions of others.
A: Kuthumi: This is a very big question and I realize that it comes from a pure heart asking, “How can I help alleviate the pain and suffering that seems to be sweeping over the world at this time?” First, appreciate that this question is from the heart and from your recognition, at some level, that you do have the power to promote change in the world. See this in its true light and not under the misconception of anguish. When you approach the question with this correct frame of mind, so many opportunities for positive action blossom in front of you. As you consider your options, be mindful to attend only to those that comprehensively align with the integrity of your true intentions. Avoid, as much as possible, judgment and fear as they can compromise your intentions and therefore, the outcome of your actions. Look at all aspects of the action you are considering. Is it likely to bring about what you 18 | EpicTricountyCT.com
The next step is to look at these options pragmatically and become clear about what you can do. If you wish to support an action in another part of the country and you have a family to care for, an option may be to find a reliable organization that is supporting the cause that has moved you and do what you can do to assist from your home. Whatever action you choose, know it will become part of a greater movement toward the evolution of humankind and the realization of the eternal Spirit self. May all of your choices reflect this goal. (Master Kuthumi is an Ascended Master, Master of the 2nd Ray (the Ray of love and wisdom), a Lord of Karma, and a World Teacher. He says he is considered a Master because he has mastered the physical plane and no longer needs to incarnate. I often call Master Kuthumi when people have questions about practical issues because of his incarnations. Some of his lives we would know about are Pythagoras, St. Francis of Assisi, and Merlin the Magician.) Patrice Gildner motivates people to discover how amazing they are. Inspiring empowerment through spiritual mindfulness, she has channeled Ascended Masters and Archangels for over 30 years. She is a frequent guest speaker at events, offers private sessions, and conducts channeled spiritual realization classes. Learn more about Patrice at www.readingsbypatrice.com.
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DIRECTORY AROMATHERAPY
Aluminate Life RX – p. 17 Dr. Elizabeth Lehman 888.227.5595 www.aluminatelife.com
ARTISAN
Little Feet's Opus, LLC – p. 14 Jean Marie Sanchez www.littlefeetsopus.com
ATTORNEY
Kevin Ferry, Personal Injury Law – p. 5 77 Lexington Street New Britain, CT / 860.827.088 www.ferrylaw.com
BUSINESS NETWORK
Holistic Chamber of Commerce Avon – p. 5 395 West Avon Road Avon, CT / 860.620.7709 avon@holisticchamberofcommerce.com
CONSCIOUS MUSIC/DRUMS Fast Eddie Drums – p. 5 Ed Hare / 860.936.0012 www.sharingthelightwc.com
CRYSTAL HEALING
Crystal Music Healing – p. 5, 17 Bradford Tilden / 860.830.5841 info@crystalmusichealing.com www.crystalmusichealing.com
ENERGY THERAPIES
Angelic Experience – p.10 Torrington, CT / 860.309.5315 www.experiencehealingblog.wordpress. com Eagle Flight Healing – p.5 Cathy Stubbs 203.535.8849 www.eagleflighthealing.com
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Reiki-Do Institut International – p.5 Walter Lubeck Germany/+49.5151/290.7551 www.walterlubeck.com ZenPora – p. 17 Janice Messino/413.758.0163 www.zenpora.com
ESSENTIAL OILS
Mindful Self-Health – p.5 Linda Pountney 860.471.6164 www.mindfulselfhealth.com
GRAPHIC DESIGN Design2Pro Michael Kurov www.design2pro.com
HOLISTIC HEALING CENTERS Bridge Healing Arts Center – IFC 304 Main St., Farmington, CT / 860.404.5278 www.bridgehac.com Optimal Living Center – p. 17 50 Old Farms Rd, Somers CT/860.593.0304 www.optimal-living-center.com/ Sharing the Light – p. 5 395 West Avon Road Avon, CT / 860.936.0012 www.sharingthelightwc.com
MEDIUM/PSYCHIC
Denise A. Atkinson – p. 3 860.930.9515 www.deniseatkinsonmedium.com deniseatkinson17@yahoo.com
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS
NorcomCT – p.17 7 Great Hill Rd, Naugatuck, CT 800.223.9008 www.norcomct.com
REALTOR
Turning Point Realty – p. 5 Cindy Sherwood / 203.885.9716 www.cindysherwoodconnecticutrealtor. com
RETREAT CENTER
Copper Beech Institute – p. 3 303 Tunxis Rd. West Hartford, CT / 860.760.9750 www.copperbeechinstitute.org
SOUND HEALER
Crystal Music Healing – p. 5, 17 Bradford Tilden / 860.830.5841 info@crystalmusichealing.com www.crystalmusichealing.com Kelvin Young – p.10 The Bridge Healing Arts Center 304 Main St., Farmington CT / 860.951.6921 Kyoung06457@gmail.com www.kelvinbyoung.com
SPA
Botanical Day Spa – p. 5 7 Waterville Road. Avon, CT / 860.677.1103 www.botanicalsdayspa.com
SPIRITUAL GROWTH
Universal White Time Healing – p. 5, 17 Bradford Tilden / 860.830.5841 info@crystalmusichealing.com www.crystalmusichealing.com
VISIONARY & FINE ART Gloria Owens www. gloriaowens.com
WELLNESS CENTER
Unicorn Meadow Farms – p.17 1349 Spruce St., Suffield, CT / 860.668.6424 www.unicornmeadowfarm.com
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2020 TOUR DES FARMS JUL. 1 - SEPT. 30
Join us for a free summer long event as we support Connecticut farms & help tackle food insecurity Bike, ride, or roll at your own pace while exploring all Connecticut agriculture has to offer! Choose from eight regional routes – featuring a total of more than 75 farms throughout the state. This event is free, but please consider donating to the TDF fund where 100% of the proceeds will directly support UConn Extension’s “Operation Community Impact” and other local food security initiatives.
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