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n contemplating the subject of this month’s focus on Enlightened Parenting, I’ve been holding an internal debate: Is it more of a responsibility or a privilege? I wound up voting for both.

It’s undeniably a huge responsibility to forward the arrival of another living being into this world as well as our physical, mental and spiritual home. Little ones must completely rely on others to care for their every need. Part of children’s upbringing is encouraging them to discover who they are and teaching or at least exposing them to ways of being for which the world will judge them—and you. How they function and contribute along their journey is, after all, on public display.

However, parenting is an indescribable privilege as well. More, it’s a God-given blessing. As far back as the days of Sarai and Abram in the book of Genesis, it’s a clearly stated cultural norm that to have and raise children shows divine favor in our life because of their perceived contributions to family value and wealth.

Ego comes into play in the joy-filled pride and awe that this amazing little person looks like us, smiles back each time we smile at them and loves to cuddle and kiss us despite our flaws and foibles. Ultimately, most parents experience an unparalleled depth and breadth of feeling that’s unprecedented in their experience.

As young, excited but unprepared new parents, my former husband and I were blessed to have the guidance of two sets of more experienced parents actively involved in our lives and that of their first grandchild. Today, many years down the road, I wonder at the amazingly smart, kind, beautiful and sensitive adult our daughter has become.

The temptation sometimes comes to whisper to myself, “Well done.” Other times I flay myself over not doing or being all that I might have. Hope rests in the reality that a parent’s job is never done. Showing up and being present in my daughter’s life continues as a lifelong responsibility and, more importantly, a privilege I’ll embrace for the rest of my life.

This month’s emphasis on parenting with presence reminds us to consciously reside in each precious moment. Our world has great need of wise mothering, fathering and mentoring that reaches beyond our own offspring to include the young, old and in-between individuals we encounter in our places of worship, neighborhoods and communities.

It further occurs to me that all of us are also called upon to be good Earth parents. We each own a responsibility and privilege to love and conscientiously steward this home planet on which we find ourselves. This too is a forever endeavor. Maybe, like me, you periodically consider how you’re doing on that score.

Your Natural Awakenings Dallas-Fort Worth green, healthy and sustainable living community is always here to encourage, inspire and advance your journey in good parenting of the Earth and all its children.

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18 THE SALT CAVE

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20 ENLIGHTENED PARENTING

Tips for Raising Confident and Loving Kids

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23 KID COOKERY

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SHOULD NOT LOOK LIKE DESSERT

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26 JOE DISPENZA ON THE POWER OF THOUGHT ALONE TO HEAL

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27 SPEAKING WITH STRANGERS

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The program’s special guest on August 8 will be none other than Natural Awakenings Dallas-Fort Worth magazine Publisher Bernice Butler.

This 10-part series focuses on bringing green power to the people and keeping the planet green. Each week, host Kristi Comuzzi and the show’s resident expert on green energy, John Spicer, will sit down with a guest to discuss renewable energy and all things green, in order to enlighten Texans Bernice Butler about green products and services so that they’re empowered to make healthy and sustainable choices for themselves and for the planet. Program guests include experts in the field of energy, health, sustainability and conservation.

Comuzzi is the owner of The REELPeople Company and a veteran of the consumer marketing business after spending years on Madison Avenue at Young & Rubicam managing and creating advertising for Kraft, AT&T, PBS, Advil, Warner Lambert and others. John Spicer is the co-founder and CEO of Breeze Energy, the state’s only electric utility that uses wind energy exclusively.

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allas-based GlobalWebHQ and the city of Carrollton are bringing a free new Carrollton, Texas, Trail Guide App to smartphones and other mobile devices in January 2016.

With increased public use of the trails system for both leisure and transportation, Carrollton is leading the way as the first in the state with such a project to improve the user experience for one of our most popular assets. Emergency numbers are also included within the app.

Walkers, runners, and cyclists will enjoy the many capabilities the app provides to enhance the experience of the trails they love. Users will be able to view their location live to find the nearest trail or track their live location while on a Carrollton trail. When using the app along the trails, dialog boxes will appear to notify users of nearby facilities, features along their route, or provide noteworthy information about current surroundings.

Information about park and trail hours, distances and amenities are also available, and to promote safety and trail etiquette, the app includes friendly reminders about guidelines to follow when using the trails, including reminders to pick up after pets and pass on the left.

For more information, visit CityOfCarrollton.com/trails.

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hat started in 2011 as National Plug In Day with the simple idea to hold simultaneous events across the country on the same day expanded to an entire week of events and changed the name to National Drive Electric Week, observed from September 12 through 20.

The DFW event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., September 19.

People can get up close to electric vehicles (EV) and their technology and participate in informational displays from organizations and technologies, hands-on activities for adults and children, entertainment, giveaways and ride and drives for available EV models.

Texas is among the top 10 states in the number of electric vehicles EVs on the road and the North Central Texas Council of Governments invites North Texans to learn about them at local events.

For locations and more information, visit dfwcleancities.org/evnt.

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eep Irving Beautiful (KIB) will host the annual Mayor and Keep Irving Beautiful Proud Partners Awards reception on August 10 at the First Baptist Church of Irving. Every year, KIB honors groups and individuals that go above and beyond to make our community a better place to live, work and play. Twelve awards will be given in 10 different categories.

Youth Leadership: Girl Scout Troop 2871 Educator: Thomas W. Keefe, University of Dallas Faith Group: Calvary Church Business and Industry: Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau Business and Industry: Don Herring Mitsubishi Media: Natural Awakenings Magazine, Bernice Butler – Editor Civic Organization: Mothers Against Drunk Driving Lifetime Achievement: Dorothy Henry Civil Servant: Sergeant Joseph Palomar, Irving Police Department Green Government: City of Irving Capital Improvement Program KIB Hometown: Nancy Medina KIB Hometown: Dennis Webb

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he inaugural Holistic Festival of Life, held July 19 at the Plano Center, hosted more than 4,000 participants from all over the Metroplex and included exhibitors from as far away as Philadelphia. Speakers included bestselling author Nancy Addison; Laura Kopec, NDT; Dr. Jessica Tartaro; and Dr. Shailesh Mehta.

Guests heard about organic eating, food as medicine and alternative and integrative therapies.

Ali Samana, of Solar Solutions, says, “We had a blast. To each and everyone that stopped by our booth, thank you so very much, because going green matters.”

Ken Orr says, “The festival was an incredible and magical, even with a large crowed, like no other that Diane and I have been associated with. It had an authentic and loving atmosphere for the sharing and celebration of community and togetherness event.”

For more information, visit Holistic FestivalOfLife.com.

egaFest, the multigenerational, family-friendly festival hosted by T.D. Jakes Ministries to be held from August 20 through 22, is the nation’s largest inspirational festival that brings $41 million in economic impact to the downtown Dallas business district. Since its inception in 2004 it has reached nearly 1 million people. More than 85,000 people from more than 30 countries are expected to attend this year.

MegaFest 2015 guests, presenters and performers include Sheryl Underwood, Marcus Wiley, Joyce Meyer, Pastor Sheryl Brady, Patrick Winfield, Sarah James, Tye Tribbet, Boris Kodjoe, Nicole Ari Parker, Hill Harper and Tasha Smith.

“MegaFest harkens back to a simpler time, when families spent quality time together,” says Thomas Dexter “T.D.” Jakes. “With so much chaos and turmoil ensuing in the world today, it will be critical for families to reconnect and recharge their batteries in a fun-filled, inspirational environment. It is also a great opportunity to showcase the best that Dallas has to offer, from its dynamic business community to its arts and entertainment to its renowned shopping, restaurants and hospitality venues.”

MegaFest 2015 will be held at American Airlines Center, the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center Dallas, the Omni Dallas Hotel and other venues throughout the city. It is the nation’s largest multi-day family festival for bringing together elements of faith, inspiration, music, empowerment, comedy and film in one environment.

A highlight of the Festival will be unveiling of the results of Conversations with America, a nationwide, seven-part opinion poll-based research effort. “Conversations with America is a critical element in our yearlong preparation for MegaFest,” says Jakes. “The church has always been at the epicenter of the lives of our core audience. We undertook this study to ensure that our offerings are fully aligned with what is truly on people’s hearts and minds—men, women and youth—so that MegaFest will speak directly to people’s worries, doubts, fears, joys, hopes and dreams.”

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hole foods Market plans to open its 11th store on in the Metroplex at 2510 McKinney Avenue, in Uptown on August 12 as part of a residential mixed-use project developed by Gables Residential, the first urban living project built above a grocery store in North Texas.

Located on the McKinney Avenue trolley line, it is pedestrian-focused, to reflect the emerging Uptown residential focus, and has underground parking. Rents in the Gables McKinney high-rise atop the Whole Food Market range from $1,600 to $6,000 per month, and there is a waiting list.

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“For decades now, the public has been exposed, unknowingly and against their will, to glyphosate, despite mounting evidence that this key active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide is harmful to human health and the environment,” says OCA International Director Ronnie Cummins. “Monsanto has been given a free pass to expose the public to this dangerous chemical because individuals, until now, have been unable to go to their doctor’s office or local water-testing company to find out if the chemical has accumulated in their bodies or is present in their drinking water.”

The testing comes on the heels of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) announcement in March that glyphosate is a possible carcinogen and questions the validity of the industry claims from laboratory animal testing that the acceptable daily intake of glyphosate is .3 milligrams per kilogram of body weight per day. The WHO report notes, “The so-called safe levels of glyphosate exposure have never been tested directly to determine if indeed they are really safe to consume over the long term. Instead, the ‘safe’ levels are extrapolated from higher doses tested in industry studies.”

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new study published in the journal Nutrition found that eating pistachio nuts may improve cholesterol parameters, increase glycemic (blood sugar) control, decrease artery stiffness and improve overall blood vessel health.

The study tested 60 adults with poor cholesterol lipid levels. They were randomly split into two groups—one (control) was given lifestyle modifications (LSM) while the other was given LSM and consumed 40 grams (about 1.5 ounces) of shelled pistachios per day for three months.

Compared to the control group, the pistachio group’s levels of high-density lipoprotein (good cholesterol) increased significantly, while their low-density lipoprotein (bad cholesterol) levels went down significantly. Along with lower fasting blood sugar, the pistachio group showed better artery health, established by measuring vasodilation (the flexibility of the arteries to expand and contract).

This, together with pulse-wave velocity testing, can indicate artery stiffness, which has been linked to hypertension and an increased risk of heart disease in general.

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study from Free University, in Berlin, has determined that listening to sad music may actually lift our mood. The researchers conducted a survey of 772 people, 44 percent of which were musicians, asking each subject about their emotional responses after listening to sad music.

While 76 percent felt nostalgic, more than 57 percent of the respondents indicated peacefulness, more than 51 percent felt tenderness, almost 39 percent had feelings of wonder and 37 percent experienced a sense of transcendence.

Fewer than half—45 percent—said they experienced sadness when listening to the morose melodies. The researchers pointed out that people often tend to listen to sad music as a source of consolation, and the music often provides a means for improving moods and emotions.

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review of research from the Center for Chemical Regulation and Food Safety finds that the quantity of food consumed by pregnant women for increasing a baby’s birth weight is less important than what types of foods she eats.After systematically analyzing 11 relevant studies, the researchers found that higher birth weights—associated with better brain development during later years—are linked with the amount of fruits and vegetables a mother eats during pregnancy.

Using seven studies, researchers found that low vegetable consumption during pregnancy resulted in more than three times the risk of giving birth to a child with low gestational weight. Other studies found a correlation between higher fruit consumption by expectant mothers and a higher birth weight of babies. Much of the research showing these relationships occurred in developed countries where a conventional Western diet is prevalent.

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“Carbon dioxide isn’t just higher, it’s increasing at a record pace, 100 times faster than natural rises in the past.”

In pre-human times, it took about 6,000 years for carbon dioxide to rise 80 ppm, versus 61 ppm in the last 35 years, Tans says. Global carbon dioxide is now 18 percent higher than it was in 1980, when NOAA first calculated a worldwide average.

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Featuring detailed black-and-white drawings of the flora and fauna that surround illustrator Basford’s Scottish home, Secret Garden has sold nearly 1.5 million copies.

Fans include Hollywood celebrities such as Zooey Deschanel, and when National Public Radio asked listeners for feedback, many indicated, “I thought I was alone.” The consensus is that adults are seeking to get in touch with their inner child. Beyond the nostalgic charm of coloring books, it’s also a good way for grownups to unwind and reflect.

“So many people have told me that they used to do secret coloring when their kids were in bed,” says Basford. “Now it is socially acceptable, it’s a category of its own.”

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The actions of Dutch officials are different than in the U.S., where many people acknowledge the same problem while others deny its existence. States that tend to cite the danger are those that have experienced damaging earthquakes, including Arkansas, Oklahoma, Ohio and Virginia. Deniers include big-fracking states such as California, Colorado and Texas.

In states that have reduced new injections and scaled back current operations, earthquakes have abated.

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Total U.S. mass transit trips topped 2.7 billion in the third quarter of 2014, a 1.8 percent rise from the same period in 2013, according to the American Public Transportation Association.

This represents “a dramatic change in public opinion as more people are demanding public transportation services,” according to President and CEO Michael Melaniphy.

Many communities are responding by improving the operations and scope of their mass transit systems. Oklahoma City’s bus and metro system was acquired

by Embark (EmbarkOK.com) in 2013. In April 2014, it launched the first phase of changes, including increased frequency of bus routes to reduce both passenger waiting and travel times. Since then, ridership has increased 8 percent. Beginning last January, two crosstown bus routes began operating until midnight.

For Andre Small, late-night service means he can ride to and from his home and the restaurant where he works. “I would take the afternoon bus to work, but then have to walk four miles home when my shift ended at 11 p.m.,” says Small. “Carrying my tips in cash late at night didn’t feel safe. Bus service until midnight is a lifesaver.”

Bus ridership in Indianapolis reached a 23-year peak last year, totaling nearly 10.3 million passenger trips, and a new downtown transportation center is expected to open this year. IndyGo, the Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation (IndyGo.net), plans to offer the nation’s largest electric bus fleet, rolling out the first vehicles by fall, with a fleet of 21 by year’s end.

Capitol Metro launched two special MetroRapid bus routes in Austin, Texas, in 2014, and new bus and rail transportation centers opened last year in Denver and Anaheim, California. New streetcar projects are underway in Atlanta, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Dallas, Detroit, Kansas City, Oklahoma City, Salt Lake City, Tucson and Washington, D.C.

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Another piece of the North Texas mass transit puzzle is the Trinity Railway Express (TRE or T). This commuter train connects the downtown areas of Dallas and Fort Worth with stops in the MidCities and connections to DFW International Airport. Trains operate Monday through Saturday.

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Vanpools: Passenger vans, complete with maintenance, insurance and emergency taxi rides home, are available to groups of six to 15 commuters with common origins and destinations. DART Vanpools are often fully or partially subsidized by employers.

Dallas streetcar: This is a 1.6-mile dedicated streetcar track that provides

access for commuters in Oak Cliff to rail connections at Union Station, in Dallas. Construction is currently underway to extend the streetcar from the Methodist Hospital area to the popular Bishop Arts district.

M-Line Trolley: This nostalgic streetcar links the downtown Dallas Arts District with Uptown, including West Village, where riders can transfer to or from DART Rail at Cityplace/Uptown Station.

An additional connection to DART Rail is expected to be available soon with the completion of an M-Line extension along Olive Street through Klyde Warren Park to near St. Paul Station.

Uber and Zipcar Partnership: Partnering with ride-sharing service Uber, DART has added a link to the Uber mobile site in the Events & Offers section of the GoPass mobile ticketing application. Travelers that begin or end their trips in places not easily served by DART now can take the train or bus for the longest portion of the trip and Uber for the short leg. Also, ride-sharing service Zipcar has leased spaces for its vehicles at select DART stations, allowing customers to rent Zipcars to combine with other forms of transportation for seamless mobility. Zipcars can be picked up along all four DART light rail lines.

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ENLIGHTENED PARENTING Tips for Raising Confident and Loving Kids

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Noting that sometimes children feel like their parents love them, but don’t necessarily like them, Martin emphasizes finding ways to identify Establishing Values with their interests. “I Shelly Lefkoe, co-author My dad always of Chicken Soup for the love cars, and my dad told me it was my used to invite me on test Soul: Guide to Effective Parenting, believes school, my choice, drives when I was a kid. that children learn what Both of my parents took my grades, my life. time to connect with we model as important values. She tells her It made me want to me, which had a huge daughters they should impact on our relationtake responsibility. ship.” treat her with dignity and respect not because she’s Christine Carter, ~Casey Martin their mother, but because, Ph.D., a sociologist with “That’s how you treat people and that’s the University of California Greater how I treat them.”

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Minneapolis college student Casey importance of talking explicitly about Martin often joins his father, Kirk, in values. When we see kids doing somepresenting Calm Parenting workshops thing we value, ask them how it made for parents, teachers and students them feel, she advises. “Teens don’t around the country. In growing up, he’s necessarily know that their parents seen firsthand, “If you have a connecvalue character over grades,” Carter ueled by unconditional love, parenting with presence embraces all potential connections between parents and their children.

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says, “particularly if parents tend to monitor grades more than aspects of a child’s character. What do you talk about more—their achievements or their character? If it’s the former, consider that you unintentionally might be sending the wrong message.”

Hummingbird Parenting

Overprotection of children by what’s termed helicopter parenting, can cause a disabling sense of entitlement where kids begin to believe, possibly unconsciously, that they are entitled to a difficulty-free life, Carter observes. “There’s an epidemic of cheating because students don’t want to try hard, and they expect to be rescued,” she says.

“Although it’s terrifying to let our kids fail, when we don’t let them experience difficulty, they see mistakes as being so awful they must be avoided at any cost. To gain mastery in any arena, we must challenge ourselves, even if that means making mistakes.”

“We lose sight that we’re not raising children, we’re raising adults,” says Malibu, California, marriage, family and child therapist Susan Stiffelman, author of Parenting with Presence: Practices for Raising Conscious, Confident, Caring Kids. “Empower them to cope with ups and downs. Help them know and trust themselves by not legislating their opinions and by allowing them to experiment.”

Children often struggle with transitions, especially when things don’t go as planned. Martin recommends, “When kids throw tantrums or argue to get out of a challenging situation that’s causing them anxiety, help them work through it.

Tell them that you know they’re feeling anxious, that you’ve felt that way before, too, and then help by giving them something specific to do or focus on.”

Independent outdoor play has been proven to help kids learn to exert self-control. America’s children aren’t allowed to roam freely outside to experience nature as previous generations did. In Last Child in the Woods, author Richard Louv cautions against being limited by modern factors such as restrictive subdivision covenants and media-induced fear. “There are risks outdoors, but there are huge psychological, physical and spiritual risks in

raising future generations under protective house arrest,” he says.

Louv prefers what’s called a hummingbird approach: “Hummingbird parents don’t hover over their kids with nature flash cards; they stand back and make space for exploration and problem solving through independent play, while remaining nearby, ready to zoom in at a moment’s notice if safety becomes an issue.”

Armin Brott, host of San Francisco’s Positive Parenting radio program, reminds parents to increase opportunities for independence as youngsters grow.

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Lefkoe suggests focusing on what serves the child’s highest good in that moment. “Get to the source of problems instead of talking about your expectations not being met, which is irrelevant,” says Lefkoe. “Guide them to learn to discern what works and what doesn’t.

You want your child to thrive, instead of always trying to live up to others’ expectations.”

Parents can serve as a safe haven for kids. Stiffelman says, “Allow them to speak the truth without being corrected or shamed. If they tell you they’d like to do something you don’t approve of, resist the urge to react with immediate advice and talk to them about their decision-making process. Be present enough for them to let them hear themselves think out loud.”

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be doing, she recommends (with children as young as 5) asking them, “What are the consequences of your actions?

Do you want to live with them? Your goal with this conversation should be that your child walks away feeling like they made a mistake, but it was a great learning opportunity.”

As kids mature and are faced with potentially dangerous scenarios, “You don’t want them worrying about what their friends will think; you want them thinking about the consequences,” says Lefkoe.

Navigating the Teen Years

The intense journey of adolescence is about discovering oneself and how to reach full potential. Carter says, “I had to constantly remind myself that this is their journey, not mine, and that it’s going to sometimes be dark and difficult.”

“The more power you give kids, the less they feel the need to test the universe,” says Lefkoe, who reminds parents that while it’s relatively easy to control young children, rebellious teenagers are harder to handle when they feel they have something to prove to an overbearing parent. Offering calculated risk-taking opportunities that don’t involve drugs and alcohol is beneficial in the teen years.

“You want them to know how to handle freedom and be responsible once they are on their own,” she says.

“When I got my driver’s license, I always came home before curfew,” says Martin. “I learned that if I could control

If you can’t explain something to a 5-year-old, you don’t really understand it; they make you think about what you know. ~Armin Brott myself, my parents didn’t feel the need to control me, which gave me a ton of power in my life.”

Brott observes that as the parenting role changes, “We can offer to help, but it’s equally important to learn to let go and admire the young adults they’re becoming.”

Teens desperately want to not feel like a kid, adds Stiffelman. “They may tell you to back off, but stay present and engaged. The more you ask their opinion or invite them to teach you something, the more they’ll feel your support.”

With sex education, the authors of The New Puberty, Pediatric Endocrinologist Dr. Louise Greenspan and Adolescent Psychologist Julianna Deardorff, Ph.D., emphasize the importance of being approachable from a young age, so kids naturally turn to their parents when sensitive questions arise.

“It shouldn’t be about having ‘the talk’; it’s about maintaining an ongoing conversation,” says Greenspan. “Body

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odor is a good starting point in talking about body issues because it’s not intimidating and can be comfortably addressed by either parent.” Avoid rushing into subjects they’re not ready for by focusing on answering the questions that are posed, while offering a glimpse into the near future.

Deardorff says, “Pubertal changes happen over time, so be patient. Parents have a lot of anxiety and anticipation about puberty. When you start to see the first signs, you don’t have to communicate everything all at once.”

Consider throwing a puberty party or a health workshop for a son or daughter and their friends. Invite a parent that is comfortable with the subject matter— a nurse, physician or teacher—to get the conversation started. “Fight the urge to emotionally or physically withdraw,” counsels Deardorff. “Sharing activities is a form of communication, too.”

Kids as Teachers

“By paying attention, we can learn a lot of skills from our kids,” says Brott. Generally, youngsters have a greater tolerance for other people’s mistakes and opinions than adults, and tend to be more laid back. They regularly teach spiritual lessons about giving and receiving love and happiness in ways we never imagined.

Through all the inevitable challenges, Stiffelman notes, “When parenting with presence, we orient ourselves with whatever good, bad or difficult moment is unfolding and bring more of our self—our heart, consciousness, understanding and compassion—to hold steady as the seas get rocky. Children offer us opportunities to confront the dark and dusty corners of our minds and hearts, creating conditions to call forth the kind of learning that can liberate us from old paradigms.”

It all allows us to lead more expansive and fulfilling lives as we open ourselves to more of the love, learning and joy that the adventure of parenting can bring. When we embrace the healing and transformation that is being offered through parenting with presence, the rewards can be limitless.

Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).

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n less than a generation, childhood obesity has risen substantially, most notably in the United States, according to the article “Child and Adolescent Obesity: Part of a Bigger Picture,” in a recent issue of The Lancet. The authors attest that modern culture’s promotion of junk food encourages weight gain and can exacerbate risk factors for chronic disease in our kids.

When concerned parents have a picky child bent on eating only French fries, they could enroll them in healthy cooking classes that offer tastings and related hands-on experiences for youths from preschoolers through teens. Here, children are encouraged to try more foods, eat healthier and learn about meal preparation, plus sharpen some math, geography and social skills.

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Leah Smith, the mother of two elementary school children, founded Kids Kitchen and Chefs Club, in Austin, Texas, in 2011. She offers classes for chefs (ages 3 to 6), junior chefs (5 to 11) and senior chefs (11 to 14). Kids learn how to make dishes such as yogurt parfait popsicles with healthy grains clusters or roasted

tomato soup with homemade croutons.

“I’m a firm believer that teaching kids about which foods are good for us, and why, will positively influence their lifelong eating habits,” says Smith. “Start right, stay right.”

Elena Marre, also the mother of two elementary school children, faced the challenge of a picky eater in her family. In 2007, she started The Kids’ Table, in Chicago, and solved her own problem along the way. Says Marre, “It’s amazing how often I hear a child complain about not liking red peppers, dark leafy greens or onions at the beginning of a class. It’s so rewarding when that same child is devouring a dish made with those three ingredients at the end.”

Healthy kids cooking classes provide a fresh way to combat poverty, according to the Children’s Aid Society, in New York City. The group started Go!Chefs in 2006 at community schools and centers throughout the city and knows how to make it fun with Iron Chef-style competitions.

“When offered a choice between an apple and a candy on two consecutive occasions and with most having chosen

the candy the first time, 57 percent of students in the Go!Kids health and fitness program chose the apple the second time, compared to 33 percent in the control group,” says Stefania Patinella, director of the society’s food and nutrition programs.

In Minnesota’s Twin Cities region, “We do a lot of outreach with Head Start, community schools and organizations like scout troops,” says Chef Ani Loizzo, Whole Foods Market’s culinary instructor at the Whole Kids Club Kitchen Camp, in Lake Calhoun. “We have many kids that know about organic and biodynamic farming and we talk about that in class.

We might focus on a healthy ingredient like tomatoes in a one-hour class or explore the culture of Greece or Mexico through food in a longer session.”

Loizzo loves the natural curiosity that kids bring to cooking classes.

“Sparking an interest in exploring ingredients and flavors can also lead to learning how to grow a garden and interest in the environment,” she says.

For children in areas where such cooking classes aren’t yet offered, there are still fun ways to involve them in healthy meal preparation. Maggie LaBarbera of San Mateo, California, started her Web-based company NourishInteractive.com in 2005 after witnessing the harmful effects of teenage obesity when she was an intensive care nurse. It offers educational articles for parents and free downloadable activities that engage children with healthy foods.

“Every positive change, no matter how small, is a step to creating a healthier child,” says LaBarbera. “Together, we can give children the knowledge, facts and skills to develop healthy habits for a lifetime.”

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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reakfast is the most important meal of the day. But if we are in a hurry or don’t feel like preparing this meal and cleaning up afterward, we may reach for cereal, protein or fiber breakfast bars or other easy-toprepare, easy-to-eat foods instead. Many cereals on the market today have high amounts of sugar, which is a main contributor to obesity, diabetes and heart disease—specifically, added sugars, not those found naturally in fruits or whole unprocessed foods. Also, when whole, dried fruits are added, they do raise the number of sugar grams.

Our bodies simply don’t handle sugar well. In fact, sugar affects us like a drug that’s addictive. It can even make us sick. According to the Yale Health Newsletter, a child should be limited to`three or four teaspoons of added sugar a day, and an adult to five teaspoons a day. However, many people are taking in as many as 22 to 34 teaspoons of sugar a day. (Note: Four grams of sugar equals one teaspoon.)

Here’s a key problem with any amounts of added sugar. According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, one teaspoon of added sugar can inhibit the immune system for up to five hours. www.NADallas.com

If we feed our children a sugary breakfast and then send them off to school, their immune systems can weaken shortly after they arrive in class.

We should be purchasing only the highest-quality cereals with the fewest number of additives. Sometimes decisions may center on budget or time constraints, but we can still make the best choice possible. When reading ingredient lists, look at how big a serving the packaging shows related to the amounts being analyzed.

Select the brand that has the least amount of sugar and the most whole, sprouted grains that are (preferably) non-gluten and non-GMO. Cut out as much added sugar from all meals when possible and the family’s health will really benefit from that choice.

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Joe Dispenza on The Power of Thought Alone to Heal by kathleen barnes

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How does your approach differ from mind over matter?

It’s the same. So many people have been conditioned into believing that mind and body are separate things. There is never a time when the mind isn’t influencing the body and vice versa. The combination is what I call a state of being.

How does the placebo effect work?

Think about the idea of giving somebody a sugar pill, saline solution or a false surgery. A certain percentage of those people will accept, believe and surrender—without analysis—to the “thought” that they are receiving the real substance or treatment. As a result, they’ll program their autonomic nervous systems to manufacture the exact same pharmacy of drugs to match the real substance or treatment. They can make their own antidepressants and painkilling medicines.

Healing is not something that takes place outside of you.

Can you cite examples of disease in which self-healing has been scientifically validated?

There is amazing power in the human mind. Some people’s thoughts heal them; some have made them sick and sometimes even hastened their death.

In the first chapter of You Are the Placebo, I tell a story about one man who died after being told he had cancer, even though an autopsy revealed

he’d been misdiagnosed. A woman plagued by depression for decades improved dramatically and permanently during an antidepressant drug trial, despite the fact that she was in the placebo group. A handful of veterans that participated in a Baylor University study, formerly hobbled by osteoarthritis, were miraculously cured by fake knee surgeries. Plus, scientists have seen sham coronary bypass surgeries that resulted in healing for 83 percent of participants (New England Journal of Medicine). A study of Parkinson’s disease from the University of British Columbia measured better motor coordination for half of the patients after a placebo injection. They were all healed by thought alone. The list goes on.

I’ve personally witnessed many people heal themselves using the same principles of the placebo response, once they understood how, from cancers, multiple sclerosis, lupus, thyroid conditions and irritable bowel syndrome.

How can an ordinary person make that quantum leap and find healing?

Many of us are now recognizing that rather than live in the past, we can create our own future. It requires changing some longstanding conditioned beliefs and the willingness to step into an unfamiliar, uncomfortable, unpredictable state that is consistent with living in the unknown. This happens to be the perfect place from which to create change.

I recommend a meditation that creates physiological changes in the brain and at the cellular level, from 45 to 60 minutes a day. Changing Beliefs and Perceptions meditations are available on my website or individuals can record themselves reading the texts printed in the back of my book.

As we exchange self-limiting beliefs we begin to embody new possibilities.

Joe Dispenza is chairman of Life University Research Council and a faculty member for the International Quantum University for Integrative Medicine, Omega Institute for Holistic Studies and Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. Visit DrJoeDispenza.com.

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Speaking with Strangers The Simple Pleasures of Connecting by violet Decker

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echnology tends to isolate us from others, but science points to the real value in reaching out. On average, we come into contact with more than 100 people a day, but often may not make any real connection with them.

On a typical college campus, it’s rare to see a student not plugged in while walking from class to class. Saying “Hi” to an acquaintance or complimenting someone in passing is nearly impossible. These little day-to-day interactions could provide a steady source of simple pleasures for all if we regularly made the most of such opportunities.

Part of the reason we intentionally isolate ourselves might be the false belief that we’ll be happier by doing so, according to a recent University of Chicago study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology. When subway riders were asked how they thought they would feel if they spoke to a stranger, nearly all of them predicted that the ride would be “less pleasant” than if they kept to themselves.

After the ride, however, the results were unanimous: Those that spoke to another person reported having a more positive experience than those that sat in silence.

Parents teach children not to talk to strangers, but as adults, we miss a lot if we don’t. Even small talk can make a big difference in the quality of our day.

It’s easy to try it to see if we don’t end up with a smile on our face.

It’s ironic that young people spend hours each day on social networking sites, texting others and making plans with friends so they won’t sit alone at night, yet are getting worse at making such connections face-to-face. Even seated at the same table, conversational eye contact is becoming a lost art, another casualty of technology.

Talking with others correlates with better communication skills, too. A 20-year study from Stanford University concluded that its most successful MBA graduates were those that showed the highest interests and skills in talking with others.

So, instead of shying away from chatting with a fellow commuter or asking a cashier how her day is going, say “Hello.” It’s bound to make everyone’s day better.

Violet Decker is a freelance writer in New York City. Connect at VDecker95@ gmail.com.

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Swimming in Nature Splashing Safely in Lakes and Oceans

by Lane Vail

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ostonian avid open-water swimmer Kate Radville is delighted that water constitutes 70 percent of the Earth’s surface. “The controlled environment of a swimming pool is convenient,” she says, “but splashing around outside in the beautiful summer sunshine is undeniably liberating.”

Enthusiasts are both attracted by the rugged beauty of wild water and humbled by its power, but without proper skill or knowledge, swimming in natural settings can be risky. “Millions of dollars are annually spent on advertising, tourism and beach restoration projects to bring people to water,” says Dave Benjamin, executive director of the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, “yet, the American Red Cross finds that 54 percent of Americans lack basic water emergency lifesaving skills.” Maximize enjoyment and safety in the open water by heeding basic guidelines.

Be Weather Wise. Check the forecast before heading out and be conscious of any sudden climate changes.

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Benjamin recommends using a batterypowered portable radio or smartphone app for weather updates. Wind and atmospheric pressure shifts can stir up waves for hours, so hesitate before returning to the water after a storm.

Glean Information. “I can’t think of a time I’ve jumped into water I knew nothing about,” says Radville.

“Some research prior to swimming is definitely advisable.”

Renowned coach Steven Munatones, founder of the World Open Water Swimming Association, suggests walking along the beach to look for caution signs, surf conditions boards, flags, buoys, rope lines and available rescue equipment, plus emergency callboxes that pinpoint one’s location if cell phone service is weak. Even seemingly pristine waters can be contaminated by harmful bacteria, algal blooms or runoff pollutants after rain. “Chat with local beachgoers, swimmers, boaters or fishermen about current swimming conditions in designated areas,” counsels Munatones, and check social media sites like Facebook and area online swimming forums.

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objects to submerged construction, which can create turbulent water and strong undercurrents. Swim in lifeguardprotected areas away from windsurfers, jet skiers and boaters that may not hear or see swimmers, adds Munatones.

Respect Marine Life. Munatones advises giving marine life, however beautiful, a wide berth. “I’ve swum around the world with all sorts of intriguing sea life,” he says, “and these are wild animals, not the friendly ones you see in marine parks.” Stop swimming and watch the animal until it’s moved on.

Be Water Wise. Water temperature, depth and movement, which fluctuate with rain, tides and wind, can also make conditions unpredictable, so research a destination beforehand. Pockets of cold water within an otherwise tepid mountain lake could induce a gasp response or hyperventilation, says Munatones, and prolonged immersion increases risk of muscle impairment and hypothermia.

Likewise, an unexpected drop in the water floor may provoke panic.

“Physically, someone capable of swimming in three feet of water can also swim in 300 feet,” says Munatones. “But mentally, deep water can feel spooky.”

Rip currents are powerful streams that flow along the surface away from the shoreline. They may be easily spotted from the beach, but often go unnoticed by swimmers. “A potentially fatal mistake is allowing a ‘fight-or-flight’ response to kick in and trying to swim against the current, because rips are treadmills that will exhaust your energy,” cautions Benjamin. Instead, flip, float and follow the safest path out of the water, a technique that conserves energy and alleviates stress and panic, he says.

Watch for Waves. Swim facing oncoming waves and dive under the powerful white foam, coaches Munatones.

“Feel the swell wash over you before coming up to the surface.” If knocked off balance by a wave, relax, hold your breath and wait for the tumbling to cease.

Swim toward the light if disoriented under the water, and make sure your head is above any froth before inhaling.

“Your lungs are your personal flotation device that keep the body buoyant,” says Benjamin. “Lay back

and focus on your breathing.”

While Coast Guard-approved flotation devices should be worn by children at all times, they are not substitutes for supervision, says Rob Rogerson, a lifeguard and ocean rescue training officer in Palm Beach County, Florida. “Parents must watch swimming and non-swimming children vigilantly.”

“The power of the open water is immense,” says Munatones. “Be respectful, always.”

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The Vaccine Push Mandatory Laws vs. Personal Choice

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ront-page headlines about questionable research, corporate manipulations, purchased politicians, medical coverups and whistleblower reports have left Americans feeling hoodwinked and skeptical. According to a new Pew Research Center study, the public doesn’t trust the information they’re fed on issues such as genetically engineered crops and now, mandatory vaccines.

The current state of distrust of scientific statistics and their impact on our lives doesn’t bode well for lawmakers attempting to build consensus for uniform mandatory vaccination intervention. The current rush to pass such legislation is largely due to 169 cases of measles reported between January 4 and April 17, encompassing 20 states and the District of Columbia, all traced to a traveler infected overseas that then visited a California amusement park.

Common sense and independent research counters the stance that would rob individuals of their moral right to conscientious, philosophical and personal-belief exemption from being subjected to vaccines. Hard evidence in a plethora of published studies further identifies genetic factors that could cause the development of adverse effects to vaccines.

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dence on vaccines’ effectiveness that is placebo-controlled, plus the health effects of vaccines in combination have never been studied, certainly not the 69 total doses of 16 types of vaccines

given to children starting 12 hours after birth through age 18,” says Sayer Ji, a member of the National Health Federation board of governors and founder of GreenMedInfo.com.

“Vaccine risks for anyone can range from zero to 100 percent, depending upon one’s genes, microbiome DNA, environment, age and health at the time of vaccination and the type and number of vaccines given,” advises Barbara Loe Fisher, president and cofounder of the nonprofit National Vaccine Information Center, headquartered in Vienna, Virginia.

“Vaccines are not safe or effective for everyone because we’re not all the same and we don’t all respond the same way to pharmaceutical products,” says Fisher. She notes that responses to infectious diseases and the risk for complications can also vary, depending upon similar factors.

Among the most prominent warnings on vaccine ingredients, concerned doctors, researchers and medical whistleblowers cite dangers of the toxin thimerosal, a mercury-containing

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accines are pharmaceutical products that carry risks. The National Vaccine Information Center encourages parents to become fully informed about the potential risks and disease complications for their own children and pose these questions to one or more trusted healthcare professionals before making a decision. n Am I, or my child, sick right now? n Have I, or my child, had a bad reaction to a vaccination before? n Do I, or my child, have a personal or family history of vaccine reactions, neurological disorders, severe allergies or immune system problems? n Do I know the disease and vaccine risks for my child or myself? n Do I have full information about the vaccine’s side effects? n Do I know how to identify and report a vaccine reaction? n Will I have a written record, including the vaccine manufacturer’s name and lot number, for all vaccinations? n Am I convinced that I have the right to make an informed choice?

Visit nvic.org for information on recognizing vaccine-reaction symptoms.

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Mandatory vaccines pose the latest affront to citizens’ right to informed self-government. preservative used in some vaccines and vaccine adjuvants such as aluminum gels or aluminum salts added to elicit a stronger immune response against the germ the vaccine introduces into our body.

Leading books citing telling research include Thimerosal: Let the Science Speak, by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Dr. Mark Hyman; Vaccines: What CDC Documents and Science Reveal, by Dr. Sherri Tenpenny; Vaccine Epidemic, by Louise Kuo Habakus; and Science for Sale, by David L. Lewis, Ph.D. Top film documentaries include Shots in the Dark; Vaccination: The Hidden Truth; Trace Amounts; The Greater Good; and Vaccine Nation.

Bought: The Hidden Story Behind Vaccines, Big Pharma and Your Food resulted from two years of investigative research in disaster medical management by Toni Bark, now an integrative physician. In interviews with practicing doctors, research scientists, former pharmaceutical sales representatives, attorneys and others, Bark exposes serious conflicts of interest. These include vaccine research funding, hiring between pharmaceutical and chemical industries and their government regulating agencies, sponsored scientific propaganda used to silence critics, and large-scale corruption within the billion-dollar vaccine industry. Plus, it points out problems with the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 that Congress passed to give drug manufacturers, the government and physicians protection from lawsuits arising from injuries caused by childhood vaccines.

“Since 1988, thousands of children and adults in America that have suffered brain inflammation and other long-recognized vaccine reactions have been collectively awarded $3 billion in vaccine injury compensation. There are thousands more that have been unable to secure federal compensation for their

vaccine injuries,” reports Fisher.

“At least 25,000 to 30,000 reports of vaccine reactions are filed annually with the Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System, operated by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control,” says Tenpenny. “Underreporting is a substantial problem. It’s estimated that less than 1 percent of all adverse events from drugs and vaccines are reported.” Vaccine ResearchLibrary.com cites 7,200 journal articles and studies that expose the harm caused by vaccines.

“Knowledge is empowering and personal discernment is priceless.

The facts challenge the health claims by government health agencies and pharmaceutical firms that vaccines are perfectly safe,” says Ji. “Public doubt, distrust and skepticism are rational and natural consequences.”

For more information, visit the National Vaccine Information Center at nvic.org and the coalition of citizen advocates at NationalHealthFreedom.org.

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Animal Talk They Have Lots to Say If We’d Only Listen

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Some people talk to animals. Not many listen, though.

That’s the problem. ~A. A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh

Brave New World In less than 10 years, we’ll see a universal translator for communicating with dogs and cats, predicts Con Slobodchikoff, Ph.D., professor emeritus of biological sciences at Northern Arizona University, in Flagstaff. Just like language apps change, for example, a French phrase into English, the device would translate barks into “Put on Animal Planet,” or meows to “Feed me tuna.”

Computers will foster better understanding between humans and animals.

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ful for service dogs taught not to show stress or distress.

Even without such technology, we can all enjoy improved relationships with animals, domestic and wild, by learning to listen. Veterinarian Linda Bender, an animal advocate in Charleston, South Carolina, and author of Animal Wisdom, says, “We all have the ability to understand animals.

It gets trained out of us around age 7. It’s not about doing, it’s about being, a connection through the heart.”

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Author Frances Hodgson Burnett captures the essence of this childlike sensibility in A Little Princess: “How it is that animals understand things I do not know, but it is certain that they do understand. Perhaps there is a language which is not made of words and everything understands it. Perhaps there is a soul hidden in everything and it can always speak, without even making a sound, to another soul.”

In Portland, Oregon, intuitive Melissa Mattern relates examples supporting Burnett’s premise from her own experiences. “My newest cat, Rocket, beat up my other cats and ran amok.

Nothing helped until I took a class in animal communication.” She asked her other cats what to do.

“They were clear that I should have consulted them before bringing Rocket into the house,” she says. “I asked Rocket if he would like another home and the picture of a chef’s hat popped into my mind. When we found the perfect home for Rocket, the man was a chef whose only other pet is a turtle that lets Rocket sleep with him.

Everyone is happy with the results.”

Charli, a 14-year-old pointer, travels the world with her family. Her owner, Cynthia Bowman, shares one of her favorite stories: “As we planned our move to Spain, Charli got ill. I explained, ‘We want you to go too, but if you can’t, tell me.’ A picture of a smoked ham popped into my head.

I didn’t understand, but Charli got well and went along,” she says. “In our new Gipuzkoa neighborhood, a deli sells hams, just like I pictured. I can’t explain how Charli knew.” It becomes a matter of trust.

“Thoughts or mind pictures can be easy to dismiss or mistrust as imagination,” she comments.

“Every species has something they do best. With humans, it’s problem solving and advanced thinking.

We’ve separated our-

selves from nature. We need to remember we’re all interconnected,” Bender says. “When we learn to tune into ourselves, be heart-centric and radiate compassionate energy, it makes us irresistible to other creatures.”

Exotic Tales Wild animals communicate with David Llewellyn. As a writer of outdoor/ nature blogs, he’s traveled full time in a 30-foot RV since 2002. “They don’t understand words, but go by what’s in your soul. I’ve picked berries with black bears and met a mountain lion and her two cubs along a trail without ever being harmed,” he says. “Often, hikers are told, ‘Make yourself look big and scream.’ I say ‘Hello,’ comment on the day and thank them for letting me share their space.” Staying calm is vital.

Bender agrees. Grabbed by an orangutan at a wild animal trafficking rescue project, “She twisted my arm and could have easily broken it,” Bender recalls. “Fear is picked up as a threat so I tried to radiate calm. It was intense, but she gradually let go. With animals, you attract what you give.

Better communication means better understanding leading to improved behavior on everyone’s part.”

Communication and understanding among human, domestic and wild animals not only makes life more interesting, it can save lives.

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lecting Qi, the Gong is a change in our discipline and character. Awakening to God/Nature’s presence in our daily lives is greatly supported by realizing we are energy, but most don’t physically experience this unity. Qi profoundly increases mind focus, because it changes us on the deepest level possible, the vibrational level. War Veterans love that our Qigong breathing techniques actually get you high, like a euphoric rush of energy.

The 9-Breath method works so well for veterans, because their traumas are at the vibrational level. Holding breath and skillfully exhaling excites the vibration of our cells and brings a healing force. This ever-present force of Qi belongs to no religion, yet is spiritual and available to all people willing to learn skillful breathing.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 1

Tai Chi with El Centro College – 8-9am. Center yourself with a tai chi class. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

KlydeWarrenPark.org.

August Dollar Days at the Dallas Arboretum – 9am-9pm. Discounted prices for all ages during August. $1/general admission, $2/Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden and $1-$2/food and drink options. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas. 214-515-6500. Bailey Starnes: BStarnes@ DallasArboretum.org. DallasArboretum.org.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 2

Yoga – 10-11am. Exhale Dallas hosts a yoga class on the Ginsburg Family Great Law. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

KlydeWarrenPark.org.

Accessing Your Superconscious Healing Power – 6-7:15pm This is 9-week class that will aid you to understand the connection between your thoughts and your health with practical experiences illuminating the belief systems ruling your behavior now. This is the first time we have made this class open to the public. $20/week. School of Metaphysics, 5832 Live Oak St, Dallas. 214-821-5406. Dal las@SOM.org. SOM.org.

MONDAY, AUGUST 3

Skyline 360 Tours – 12:30-1pm. Join the Dallas Center for Architecture for a standing tour of the Dallas skyline. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Reading Rm, Dallas.

KlydeWarrenPark.org.

Beginners Raja Yoga Meditation Course – Thru Aug 12. 7-8:30pm. Mon & Wed. Raja Yoga is an ancient system of meditation and spiritual understanding. It enables us to return to a state of inner peace, personal power and self-worth through re-kindling the soul’s original qualities and virtues. Free. Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center, 13914 Josey Ln, Farmers Branch. 972-254-5562.

Dallas@us.brahmakumaris.org. BkDallas.net.

Adults are just outdated children. ~Dr. Seuss

TUESDAY, AUGUST 4

Beginners Raja Yoga Meditation Course – Thru Aug 13. 7-8:30pm. Tues & Thurs. This course introduces the following: understanding and improving thought patterns by knowing the self; meditation to detach yourself/your mind from negative influences and recharging your inner self; and developing inner powers. Free. Arlington Meditation Center, 1420 N Cooper St, Ste 104, Arlington. 817-704-3298. Dal las@us.brahmakumaris.org. BkDallas.net.

Film Screening: Rhapsody in August”– 7-9pm. Directed by international famed Akira Kurosawa and starring Richard Gere, Rhapsody in August, remembering the bombing of Nagasaki in the WWII, is presented by First Tuesday Social Justice Films.

The 1991 film is in Japanese with English subtitles.

Refreshments provided. Audience discussion follows. Free. Unitarian Universalist Church of Oak Cliff, 3839 W Kiest Blvd, Dallas. JudAnnWat@ sbcglobal.net. FirstTuesdayFilms.org.

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Kid’s Gardening Workshop- -2-3:30pm. Plant, imagine and create. Indoor gardening workshops for Kids, a new series for the month of August guided by Rusty E. Allen, Education & Outreach Coordinator. Enjoy light refreshments.$25. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northhaven Rd, 214-3635316.NHG.com Zumba – 6-7pm.Aerobic dance classes on the Ginsburg Family Great Lawn with the Dallas YMCA. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

Green Seminar: Build A Rain Barrel – 6:308:30pm. Learn about rainwater harvesting and build own barrel. Find out how to collect and direct the rain in ways that create backyard beauty, lessen the dependence on using city water in the garden and

reduce runoff. Fire Station #7, 861 S Independence Pkwy, McKinney. Info: 972-547-7335, Green@ McKinneyTexas.org.

Backpacking Basics – 7-8:30pm. This is an overview of planning, preparation and gear. Learn how to choose a pack, select proper clothing and footwear. Plus pointers on trail etiquette. Free. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy, Dallas. REI.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6

Jazz in the Atrium: Jamil Byrom & the Grown Folks – 6-8pm. Dallas-born drummer Jamil Byrom is a mainstay on the local jazz scene, noted for his immaculate timekeeping and sartorial sharpness.

Free admission. Food, cocktails available for purchase. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. 214-922-1803. DallasMuseumOfArt.org.

Urban Cycling – 6:30-8pm. This is an informal and interactive class on urban biking. Christina Jones, a longtime bike courier and bicycle advocate, will share the lessons she’s learned from her many years of experience riding the streets of Dallas. Topics covered will include: traffic laws and the rights of people on bikes; how to control traffic by taking the lane; situational awareness and reacting to common situations; what makes a bike-friendly route; and a question and answer session. Bring your snacks, drinks and questions. Free. J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young St, Dallas. 214-670-7962.

Edward.Sanchez@DallasLibrary.org.

Bike Maintenance Basics: Level 1 – 7-8:30pm.

Routine bike maintenance keeps you riding smoothly and prolongs the life of your bike. This introductory class will help you take care of your bike. Free. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy, Dallas. REI.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7

Bill Nash – 8pm. Texas singer songwriters perform. $15-$18. Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse, Northpark Presbyterian Church, 9555 North Central Expy, Dallas. UncleCalvins.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8

DORBA Beginner Clinic – Consists of basic instruction including bike setup, safety, trail etiquette and basic bike handling skills. After the instructional portion, there will be a group ride of the trail. More info & to RSVP: dorba.org.

Fiber to Fabric – 10am-12pm. Take part in this heritage workshop to learn more about the art and skill behind fiber arts. $15. Nash Farm, 636 S Main, Grapevine Registration required: 817-410-3558 or NashFarm.org.

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How to Get Your Kids to Beg for Veggies Book Signing – 12pm. Author Leann Forst, a boardcertified holistic health practitioner and principal of Groovy Beets Natural Family Health, will be signing her new cookbook. Her Amazon five-star rated cookbook helps solve every mom’s problem of putting healthy food on the table fast. Barnes & Noble, Stonebriar Mall, Frisco. For more info: 214-673-4788, Leann@GroovyBeets.com or GroovyBeets.com.

Backpacking by Bike Basics – 2-3:30pm. Bikepacking (backpacking by mountain bike) is an increasingly popular way to enjoy the outdoors.

Learn about a fun choice for cyclists, couples or even families who like to ride together. Free. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy, Dallas. REI.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9

Yoga – 10-11am. Exhale Dallas hosts a yoga class on the Ginsburg Family Great Law. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

KlydeWarrenPark.org.

MONDAY, AUGUST 10

Skyline 360 Tours – 12:30-1pm. Join the Dallas Center for Architecture for a standing tour of the Dallas skyline. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Reading Rm, Dallas.

KlydeWarrenPark.org.

savethedate Keep Irving Beautiful Proud Partner Awards Monday, August 10, 2015, 6:30pm Join Keep Irving Beautiful and Mayor Beth Van Duyne as they honor 12 organizations and individuals who improve the environment, enhance quality of life and build upon community pride.

Sponsored by: Keep Irving Beautiful The First Baptist Church of Irving, Fellowship Hall 403 South Main Street Irving, TX 75060

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12

Zumba – 6-7pm. Aerobic dance classes on the Ginsburg Family Great Lawn with the Dallas YMCA. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13

Greater Fort Worth Sierra Club: Davis Mts State Camping – Thru Aug 16. Need a cooling off during the hot days in Texas? The Davis Mts. are your relief from the heat! You will need a jacket during the beautiful mornings and evenings in the Davis Mts. Some of the events of this outing: dinner in Marfa at the El Paisano Hotel, viewing the amazing Marfa lights, short hikes at the Chihuahua Desert Cactus Research Station and a visit to the McDonald Observatory. RSVP: Nancy McVean: 817-596-5209.

NancyMcvean@gmail.com. SierraClub.org/Texas/ Greater-Fort-worth.

Jazz in the Atrium: Texas Gypsies – 6-8pm. The Texas Gypsies are an award-winning band with a unique and eclectic retro style and sound all their own. Free admission. Food, cocktails available for purchase. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. 214-922-1803. DallasMuseumOfArt.org.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 11

Discussion of vision and goals to define the intentions and direction of the Dallas cohousing community. As well this meeting will outline a group decision and communications process.

The meeting will also prepare for Sept. 20th meeting with Alice Alexander, Executive Director of Cohousing USA.

Sponsored by: Angela Alston The Grove, 501 Elm St, Suite 450, Dallas The Optimization Rm. For more information contact GroveDallas.com

Dallas Sierra Club Meeting: Pollinators & Natives – 7-8:30pm. Organic gardening guru Randy Johnson will discuss pollinators and native plants and offer a common-sense template for plant selection and landscape design that is easy to understand and implement. Free. Brookhaven College, 3939 Valley View Ln, Bldg H, Farmers BranchDallas Sierra Club. 972-699-1687. KirkMiller@Dallas SierraClub.org DallasSierraClub.org.

Elevated Camping: Hammocking Basics – 7-8:30pm. Hammocks are a versatile companion for any outdoor adventure, but sometimes levitation has a learning curve. Learn some tips and tricks that will have you flying in no time. Free. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy, Dallas. REI.com.

Hiking Basics – 7-8:30pm. Learn about the basics of hiking – trip planning, essential items, equipment, safety precautions, along with local resources and places to go. Free. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy, Dallas. REI.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14

Reunion Tower GeO-Deck Activities –11am1pm. Reunion Tower GeO-Deck will be bringing fun activity sheets and geodesic-themed games to Klyde Warren Park all summer long. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

KlydeWarrenPark.org.

Lions Club Ballon Festival –August 14 -16. Hot air balloons floating over the park along with other crowd-pleasing activities. Balloon ascensions, balloon glows, and tethered balloon rides. Includes KIdzone, food vendors arts and crafts booths, live entertainment, music and more. All ages. Free, $5 donations requested. Unity Park, 2200 Brianhill Blvd, Highland Village. For information visit Lki onsBalloonFest.ccom

Organic • Live • Vegan • Gluten-Free

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15

Tai Chi with El Centro College – 8-9am. Center yourself with a tai chi class. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

KlydeWarrenPark.org.

Travel Photo Basics – 10am-12pm. In this class, you will learn the fine art of travel photography with your point and shoot or smart phone camera. When you leave you will be able to critique and edit your own images. Free. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy, Dallas. REI.com.

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Oral Fixation: Best of Season 4 – 8-9:30pm. Has the summer heat got you all hot and bothered for your Oral Fix? Don’t sweat it! Dallas’s hit storytelling series Oral Fixation (An Obsession with True Life Tales) returns after a short summer hiatus with seven sensational stories in the “Best of Season 4.” $25.

Horchow Auditorium, Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood St, Dallas. 214-516-5750. Nicole@ OralFixationShow.com. OralFixation Show.com.

savethedate Mountain View College Sustainable Community Workshops “Basics of Aquaponics” Saturday, August 15, 9am – Noon “Grow your Own” is gaining momentum among many people who want to use aquaponics to grow plants; compost themselves; and raise their own vegetables, for example. In this first workshop of Mountain View’s series, participants will learn the basics of aquaponics, a method of food production which combines growing plants and aquatic animals in a symbiotic system. The system uses animal excretions in theater as nutrients of the plants, and the water is then recycled back to the aquatic animals. During the hands-on portion of the class, they will actually build an aquaponics system. Cost $65.

Taught by Adam Cohen Mountain View College 4849 W. Illinois Ave, Dallas For more information call 214-860-8564 or email LDelacruz@dccd.edu.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 16

Yoga – 10-11am. Exhale Dallas hosts a yoga class on the Ginsburg Family Great Law. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

KlydeWarrenPark.org.

MONDAY, AUGUST 17

Skyline 360 Tours – 12:30-1pm. Join the Dallas Center for Architecture for a standing tour of the Dallas skyline. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Reading Rm, Dallas.

KlydeWarrenPark.org.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 18

Texas Stargazing – 2pm. The UTA Planetarium offers live stargazing and prerecorded programs to the public, school groups and students all year round. $3-$6. University of Texas at Arlington Planetarium, Chemistry Physics Building, 700 Planetarium Pl, Arlington. 817-272-1183. UTA.edu/planetarium/

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19

Zumba – 6-7pm. Aerobic dance classes on the Ginsburg Family Great Lawn with the Dallas YMCA. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

Managing Stress – 7-8pm. Being stressed is uncomfortable. When you know why stress happens, you will know how to deal with it and how to antidote it.

The trick is to learn the essential tools that stop stress happening. Free. Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center,

13914 Josey Lane, Farmers Branch. 972-254-5562.

Dallas@us.brahmakumaris.org. BkDallas.net.

International & Adventure Travel Basics – 7-8:30pm. Thinking about an exciting adventure abroad? Curious about what planning the trip might entail? Join our International and Adventure Travel experts to learn about planning, preparation and execution of an international adventure trip. Free. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy, Dallas. REI.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 20

Bike Maintenance Basics: Level 2 – 7-8:30pm. If you’ve already taken a Bike Maintenance Basics class, this is your next step. Get prepared for the road or trail ahead by digging a little deeper into the components of your ride and learn what minor adjustments you can make. Free. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy, Dallas. REI.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21

Julie Bonk – 8pm. Bonk is the 2014 winner of the Sammons Center for the Arts Jazz Musician of the Year . She graduated from Interlochen Arts Academy where she developed her love for Jazz and Blues.

Her studies continued at UNT where she received her Bachelor of Music Degree in Jazz Performance. $15-$18. Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse, Northpark Presbyterian Church, 9555 North Central Expy, Dallas. UncleCalvins.org.

North Texas Fair and Rodeo - -August 21-29.

Gates open 6pm weekdays, 1pm weekends. Live concerts, nightly rodeos, a midway with rides, carnival games, Rodeo Queen contest and beauty contest, Kidszone and more. $15, adults, $5l, children, 7-12 yrs, free. North Texas Fairgrounds, 2217 Carroll Blvd, Denton. NTFair.com.

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“Qi Revolution” comes to Houston Convention Center August 22nd–25th.

Jeff Primack and a trained group of 20 Qigong teachers will teach 4-days of Qigong for only $149!

This is the largest Qigong event in Texas.

Tickets and more info, (800)-298-8970 or visit www.QiRevolution.com To reserve tickets & for more info, call 1-800-298-8970 or visit Qigong.com

SUNDAY, AUGUST 23

Yoga – 10-11am. Exhale Dallas hosts a yoga class on the Ginsburg Family Great Law. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

KlydeWarrenPark.org.

Society for Intuitive Research – 3-5pm. We meet monthly to listen to Intuitive Reports. This month we will be listening to Health Analysis. This report gives information to a person about their mental, emotional and physical system. Our students will share their reports and discuss what they have learned and how they have applied it in their life.

Free. School of Metaphysics, 5832 Live Oak St, Dallas. 214-821-5406. Dallas@SOM.org. Som.org.

MONDAY, AUGUST 24

Join us as we ‘dig deeper’ into the magnitude and impact of hidden emotional wounds, unresolved conflicts and associated decisions upon our bodies and disease in particular. Presentation by Dr. Pieter DeWet. Learn how about how helping someone become aware of their hidden emotional wounds, unresolved conflicts and decisions can facilitate healing in unexpected and often miraculous ways; and how the most basic foundational principles of Recall Healing can help ourselves and our loved ones to heal more readily and rapidly from disease with fewer drugs and better results.

Free. Gluten-free lunch provided.

Skyline 360 Tours – 5:30-6pm. Join the Dallas Center for Architecture for a standing tour of the Dallas skyline. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Reading Rm, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 25

Backpacking Basics II: What’s Inside Your Pack – 7-8:30pm. So you have your backpack loaded with all the “necessary” items for your next backpacking trip. Still think you might be carrying too much? Join REI for this small group session on how to cut weight and tailor your gear to best suit your needs. Free. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy, Dallas. REI.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26

Sponsored by: Kotsanis Institute 2260 Pool Road, Grapevine, TX For more information and to RSVP call 817-51-0260

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22

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Zumba – 6-7pm. Aerobic dance classes on the Ginsburg Family Great Lawn with the Dallas YMCA. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27

Tai Chi with El Centro College – 8-9am. Center yourself with a tai chi class. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

KlydeWarrenPark.org.

Dangers in the Garden – 7:30-8:30pm. Arlington Organic Garden Club hosts Charlene Homuth. Free.

Bob Duncan Community Center Garden Room, 2800 S Center St, Arlington. Bob Ressl: RRessel@ sbcglobal.net. AOGC.org/index.htm.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 28

Camp Cooking Basics – 7-8:30pm. Are you planning an overnight backpacking trip and have questions about how and what to make for your meals? We will cover equipment (stoves, cook sets & fuel), planning and preparation along with some tips and tricks to make your meals the hit of the trip. Free. REI Dallas, 5929 E Northwest Hwy, Dallas. REI.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29

10th Annual Texas Artists Coalition Juried Membership Exhibit – 9am-5pm. Final day of exhibit. Juror Cohn Drennan of Cohn Drennan Contemporary selected 40 artworks by 39 Texas Artists Coalition members from the 106 members who submitted. The mission of the TAC is to support the career development of artists, whether they are emerging or established, amateur or professional.

Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy St, Fort Worth. 817-738-1938. FWCAC.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 30

Yoga – 10-11am. Exhale Dallas hosts a yoga class on the Ginsburg Family Great Law. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas.

KlydeWarrenPark.org.

MONDAY, AUGUST 31

Skyline 360 Tours – 5:30-6pm. Join the Dallas Center for Architecture for a standing tour of the Dallas skyline. Free. Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Reading Rm, Dallas. KlydeWarrenPark.org.

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Amazing Animals Built to Survive – Thru Sept 7. In this new traveling exhibition you’ll discover the marvels of natural engineering – and see how humans can draw inspiration from the innovations in the animal kingdom. $6-$7, plus general admission $11-$17. The Perot Museum of Nature and Science 2201 N Field St, Dallas.

Sunday Service/Meditation and Purification – 9-11:15am. Spend a Sunday morning with likeminded people for meditation, chanting, an inspirational talk, readings from the Bible and Bhagavad Gita, and the uplifting Festival of Light. 9-9:45am, Meditation and Purifi cation; 10-11:15am, Service.

Ananda Dallas Meditation & Yoga Center, 4901 Keller Springs Rd, Ste 103, Addison. 972-248-9126.

AnandaDallas.org.

Energy Blast – Exhibit tells the dynamic story of energy and alternative energy resources in North Texas, the Barnett Shale, and the innovative pioneers who continue to make energy a leading industry in the region. Ages 11 & up. Included in $14/adult, $10/ child admission. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 1600 Gendy St, Ft Worth. 817-255-9300.

FWMuseum.org.

Live Animals of the World: A Conservation Exhibit – Museum houses 12 types of non-native animals, encouraging visitors to take a proactive role in conserving wild spaces. $9/adults, $6/children 3-12 & seniors, free/members & children ages 2 & under. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566.

HeardMuseum.org.

Dynamic Meditation – 10-11am. One of the active meditations compiled by Osho. Breath, jump, scream and shout, let it all go, then be in the bliss of silence and stillness; fi nish with dance of celebration and “be” different. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.

Zen Lemon – 5pm. Yoga class for all levels. Bring a towel and water. Free. Lululemon-Galleria, 13350 Dallas Pkwy, 3080, Dallas. 972-385-2316.

DallasGalleria-Store@Lululemon.com. Lululemon. com/Dallas/DallasGalleria.

Kundalini Yoga – 5-6:30pm. Includes chakra sounds and breathing techniques. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157. Cos micCafeDallas.com.

Awakening Heart Meditation – 5-7pm. Interfaith mindfulness meditation, music and message based on the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. Facilitated by Brother ChiSing and friends. Childcare provided.

Donation accepted. Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMeditationCenter.com.

The Omni Imax: Ft Worth – Showtimes online.

Features include Humpback Whales; Jerusalem; Journey to the South Pacific; Reel Adventures in Science; Reel Adventures in Sci-Fi plus Star Trek; Robots; Tornado Alley. $7/adults, $6/children 2-12 & seniors. Ft Worth Museum of Science & History, Omni Theater, 1600 Gendy St, Ft Worth. 817-2559300. FWMuseum.org.

Zen to Go – Mon thru Thurs. 12-12:45pm. An oasis in the middle of the day offering walking and sitting meditation followed by brief sharing. Donation accepted.

Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson.

972-432-7871. DallasMeditationCenter.com.

Happy Hour at Bar Alto – 5-7pm, weekdays. Take $1 off selections of wine by the glass. Sit back at the bar or in the cafe and relax while you eat a bite or take it with you while you make your shopping selections. Whole Foods Market, 4100 Lomo Alto Dr, Highland Park. 214-520-7993. WholeFoodsMarket. com/Stores/HighlandPark.

Top Ten Wine Selections – 5-7pm, weekdays; 126pm, weekends. Wine tastings and, as always, you can pick up your favorite cheese pairings from a amazing selection of delicious cheeses from around the world. Whole Foods Market, 4100 Lomo Alto Dr, Highland Park. 214-520-7993. WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/HighlandPark.

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monday Baby Cafe – 8:30am-5pm. Mon, Wed, Fri. Baby Cafe is a place where new and expectant mothers can come together to discuss breastfeeding and receive friendly, useful advice and support from an IBCLC and a peer counselor. Groups are alternated every week in English and Spanish. Group are held for pregnant moms on Monday, for breastfeeding moms or moms of premature babies on Friday. Community Baby Cafe, 8202 Spring Valley Rd, Ste 100, Dallas. 214-243-2104. Sandra Rodriguez: Sandra.

Rodriguez@DallasCityHall.com.

Core 30 – 9:30-10am. Core 30 is a brand new 30-minute core fi tness class that will incorporate exercises to strengthen the abdominals and back.

Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W. Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

Gentle Yoga – 5-6pm. Learn a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support will be offered. Wear fi tness shoes with good support.

Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

Monthly Meditation – 2nd Mon. 7:30-8:30pm.

Join Lake Highlands Acupuncture for this monthly meditation. Beginners and seasoned meditators alike

are welcome. RSVP suggested. Donations welcome.

Lake Highlands Acupuncture, 10252 E NW Hwy, Dallas. 214-267-8636. Heather.Harper.Ellett@ gmail.com. LakeHighlandsAcupuncture.com.

Sufi/Zen Poetry – 8pm. Readings from the esoteric masters at the Community Table. All dimensions welcome. Free. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Dr, Dallas. 214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.

tuesday Aquacise – 9:30-10:15am. Low impact water aerobics for all levels. Participants must be members of the Coppell Senior and Community Center. Free.

Aquatic Center & Recreation Center, 234 E Pkwy, Coppell. Lynn Dorn: 972-462-5136.

Beginning Taoist Tai Chi Class – 9:30-10:30am.

Learn the 108 moves of Taoist Tai Chi. Class cost includes matriculation, a shirt, 4 months of beginning classes and 1 month of continuing classes. $140/ adults, $110/seniors or students for 4 months. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas.

214-762-1661. Dallas.TX@Taoist.org. Taoist.org.

Yo-Lates – 10:30-11:30am. Yoga poses are performed in a slow flowing progression mixed with Pilates, focusing on posture and core stability to create symmetry, flexibility and strength. Free.

Coppell Senior Center, 345 W. Bethel Rd, Coppell.

972-462-5136.

Alzheimer’s Support Group – 2-3:30pm. 2nd&4th Tues. Activities & care available at no charge with a reservation for family members if attending support group. Guest speaker specializing in this area of expertise presents information at the second meeting of each month. Free. Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson. 972437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com.

PUBlic Knowledge – 7pm. 1st Tues. Adult gathering celebrating brains and brew, featuring science, history, and guests from diverse fields, presented at a local bar or restaurant. Location: 817-255-9300.

FWMuseum.org/Public-Knowledge.

COH Donation Yoga Class – 7-8pm. Yoga flow class for all levels. Bring own yoga mat. Free. Donations accepted benefit local missions. Community of Hope UMC, 1800 E Debbie Ln, Mansfield. 817453-2328. CommunityOfHope.com.

Beginning Taoist Tai Chi Class – 7-8:30pm. Learn the 108 moves of Taoist Tai Chi. Class cost includes matriculation, a shirt, 4 months of beginning classes and 1 month of continuing classes. $10-$15/class.

Package available. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas. 214-762-1661. Dallas.TX@ Taoist.org. Taoist.org.

YES: A Young Adults Meditation Fellowship – 7-9pm. A meditation and teaching series for young adults in their 20s and 30s, facilitated by Brother ChiSing, David Morcom, Christina Clark and trained Young Adult co-facilitators. Each evening will include a beginner-friendly walking and sitting meditation, a song or two, Dharma teachings, sharing, discussion and refreshments afterwards. Donation.

Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMeditationCenter.com.

Meditation for Health and Healing – 7-9pm. Join experienced teachers Jon and Linda Caswell as they guide students through a practical, secular practice for the ordinary Joe. No chanting or incense! Donation. Lake Highlands Acupuncture, 10252 E. Northwest Hwy, Dallas. 214-267-8636. Heather@ LakeHighlandsAcupuncture.com. LakeHighlands Acupuncture.com.

Gong/Sound Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. 1st & 3rd Tues. Gong and drum provide energetic and sonic backdrop to group meditation. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157. Cosmic CafeDallas.com.

Group Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. Meditate with like-minded friends to access inner peace, calmness and joy. Free. Ananda Dallas Meditation & Yoga Center, 4901 Keller Springs Rd, Ste 103, Addison. 972-248-9126. AnandaDallas@aol.com.

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Tuesday Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. Experience the silence of a gently guided meditation. All levels of experience welcome. Love offering. Unity on Greenville, 3425 Greenville Ave, The Gathering Place, Dallas. Karen Romestan: KarenRomestan@ DallasUnity.org. DallasUnity.org.

Community Acupuncture – 6:30-7:45pm. Auricular (ear point) acupuncture is provided in group setting for relaxation, reduction of cravings and cleansing. $20/advance, $25/at door. White Rock Holistic Wellness Center, 718 N Buckner Blvd, Ste 416-103, Dallas. Jade: 214-642-0002. Walz.Jennifer@gmail. com. DallasHolisticWellnessCollective.com.

Circle of Men – 7pm. A regular gathering in a safe non-competitive environment to simply share with other men. This is a powerful tool and an authentic way to help us help ourselves feel better in general. Circle of Men can also go a long way toward alleviating so much of the worry and stress so many men face on a daily basis. Love offering. The Gathering Place, Unity on Greenville, 3425 Greenville Ave, Dallas. 214-826-5683. Drew Weininger: KarenRomestan@DallasUnity.org. DallasUnity.org.

Country and Western Dance Lessons – 7:30-9pm.

3-week, 2-step series, then 3-week waltz series.

Sandunga Dance Studio, 2155 Marsh Ln, Carrollton.

Info, cost: 972-418-1600.

Read and Learn – 10:30-11:30am. Features musi-

wednesday cians, storytellers and puppets performing for newborns to 6 yr olds. Reading activity is followed by a guest performer. Dallas Public Library, Bookmarks Branch, 8687 N Ctrl Expy, Dallas. 214-671-1381.

NorthPark@DallasLibrary.org.

Breastfeeding Cafe – 1-2pm. All breastfeeding moms welcome to chat about breastfeeding at all ages and stages of nursing. The café is attended by a certified lactation counselor and/or Le Leche League Leader. Baby scale available to do before and after weights. Designed to offer support to all nursing mothers from newborn challenges to toddler strikes.

Free. The Nappy Shoppe, 3253 Independence Pkwy, Plano. NappyShoppe.com.

Chair Massage –3-6 pm. Sign up for an appointment in advance or walk in. 10-minute minimum. $1/minute. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

Circuit Training – 5-6pm. The class will work on the cardiovascular system and all major muscle groups in a fun format. Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

FDerita@CoppellTx.gov.

Lewy Body Dementia Caregiver Support Group – 5-6:30pm. 1st Wed. Cindy Marshall, M.D., director of Memory Care at Baylor Neuroscience Center, will address the unique concerns, challenges, & treatments associated with LBD. Free. Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1960 Nantucket, Richardson.

972-437-2940. FriendsPlaceAds.com.

Dallas Green Drinks – 6 pm. 2nd Wed. Meet for happy hour with other eco-conscious people. No cover, buy own drinks. Location TBD. DallasGreendrinks@yahoo.com. Greendrinks.org/TX/Dallas.

Laughing Yoga – 7-8:15pm. Healthy and playful experience that helps the body to move easily, freely, and genuinely laugh. Free, donations accepted.

Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214521-6157. LaughYoga.org.

thursday Audubon Center Third Thursday – 9am-9pm.

Free admission 3rd Thurs each month. Guided hikes throughout the day; riverbend picnic site overlooking the river. Trinity River Audubon Center, 6500 S Loop 12, Dallas. 214-398-8722. TrinityRiver Audubon.org.

Beginning Taoist Tai Chi Class – 9:30-10:30am.

Learn the 108 moves of Taoist Tai Chi. Class cost includes matriculation, a shirt, 4 months of beginning classes and 1 month of continuing classes. $140/ adults, $110/seniors or students for 4 months. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas.

214-762-1661. Dallas.TX@Taoist.org. Taoist.org.

Fit Dance Plus – 9:30-10:30am. Aerobic fun with simple foot patterns, working around a chair, adding balls and or weights for coordination, balance and muscle work and ending with gentle stretching.

Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

Baby Bounce Basics – 12:30-1pm. Activities for moms/caregivers and infants up to 24 months old with interactive music, nursery rhymes and stories.

Dallas Public Library, Bookmarks Branch, 8687 N Central Exp, Ste, Dallas. 214-671-1381. NorthPark@DallasLibrary.org.

Yo-Lates – 1-3pm. Bring your piece of junque, then reify it into a sparkling piece of garden art.

Beads provided. Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W. Bethel Rd, Coppell. Preregistration required: 972-462-5136.

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Gentle Yoga – 5-6pm. Learn a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support will be offered. Wear fitness shoes with good support.

Free. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

Dallas Vegan Drinks – 6:30pm. Meets the second Thursday of the month at various veg-friendly locations for fellowship. Facebook.com/Dallas VeganDrinks.

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bands and movies, alfresco dining, gallery tours and more. Free. Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St, Dallas. 214-242-5100. NasherSculptureCenter. org/TilMidnight.

Friday Night Bike Ride – 7:45pm. Twelve-mile social bicycle ride around White Rock Lake with 5 stops to keep the group together. All skill levels welcome. Helmets required and lights/water recommended. Post-ride eats at Jake’s. New Dallas Bike Works Parking Lot, 4875 W Lawther Dr, Dallas.

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saturday CPR Training – 6-8pm. American Heart Training Center with over 125 highly trained instructors.

Texas CPR Training, 4013 Carrizo, Plano. 214-7706872. TexasCPR.com.

Health Orientation Class – 6:15pm. Class on the benefits of proper spinal alignment for good health and preventing sickness. Free. Aspire Health Clinic, 10440 N Ctrl Expy, Ste 124, Dallas. 214-234-0000.

TXDRYU@Aspire-Health.com. Aspire-Health.com.

White Rock Lake Cleanup – 9am. 2nd Sat. Walk and talk while picking up trash and recyclables at the Sierra Club’s adopted section of White Rock Lake Park. Look for the crowd drinking free juice and coffee. Gloves, trash bags, etc. will be provided. Our area includes one of the wonderful prairie restoration areas, so there are always birds and wildflowers to enjoy. Brunch afterwards. Meet at the Love of the Lake office, northeast corner of Garland Road and Buckner Boulevard, Dallas. 214-824-0244. Dal lasSierraClub.org.

Dallas Organic Garden Club – 6:30pm. 4th Thurs.

Monthly meeting. REI, 4515 LBJ Fwy, Dallas.

Chill Yoga 101 – 6:45-7:45pm. No heat vinyasa flow, come and chill. Yoga is significant to everyone in a personal and unique way. To breathe, feel and let go for a moment, is the beauty of Yoga. Beginners, post-natal, all levels welcome. $12 suggested donation. Dynamic Yoga 4 Love Studio, 558 Bluebird Ln, Red Oak. Yoga4Love.net.

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Aquatic Center & Recreation Center, 234 E Pkwy, Coppell. Lynn Dorn: 972-462-5136.

MoMe Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. Mother-child yoga and nursery rhymes, specifically for moms of infants and toddlers. Bring a mat. Dallas Public Library, Bookmarks Branch, 8687 N Ctrl Expy, Dallas. 214671-1381. NorthPark@DallasLibrary.org.

Chair Massage –3-6 pm. Sign up for an appointment in advance or walk in. 10-minute minimum. $1/minute. Coppell Senior Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136.

Urban Yoga Charity Class – 4:30-6pm. Karma flow class with all proceeds going to a local cause and/or charity. Urban Yoga, 1706 8th Ave, Fort Worth. 817-908-FLOW. UrbanYogaFW.com.

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Beginning Taoist Tai Chi Class – 9-11:30am. Learn the 108 moves of Taoist Tai Chi. Class cost includes matriculation, a shirt, 4 months of beginning classes and 1 month of continuing classes. $10-$15/class.

Package available. Central Congregational Church, 5600 Royal Ln, Dallas. 214-762-1661. Dallas.TX@ Taoist.org. Taoist.org.

Target First Saturdays – 10am-2pm. 1st Sat. Family activities including art scavenger hunts, family tours, yoga, story time and live performances. Free.

Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St, Dallas. 214242-5100. NasherSculptureCenter.org.

Cloth Diapering 101 – Times vary. Learn the basics of cloth diapering. $10. The Nappy Shoppe, 3253 Independence Pkwy, Plano. NappyShoppe.com.

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ACN Herbs and Vitamins specialist Leslie Duong will sit down with you to conduct a private and personal health evaluation.You can be assured her 20 years of experience in Chinese Natural Herbs will start to help you feel better in no time. Free Consultation Available. Schedule your appointment now. See ad on page 24.

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We professionally install energy efficient, attractive and durable pet doors in any Wall, Door, Screen, Glass, or Sliding Glass Patio Door. You benefit from our many years of remodeling experience.We use Hale Pet Door products, the industry’s highest quality.Let your pets live large with the freedom they deserve.

rEAl EstAtE sErvicEs grEEN homE rEsiDENtiAl Stephanie Ebbesen-Stuer 214-563-5769 StephStuer@gmail.com GreenHomeResidential.com

We are the fi rst green residential real estate brokerage in North Texas. Return on your green home investment can include increased energy effi ciency, improved indoor air quality and health, decrease in waste, and reduced water consumption, among other things.

We customize services based on your needs. Call for complimentary consultation.

sPAs DEEr lAkE loDgE orgANic sPA& WEllNEss rEsort 10500 Deer Lake Lodge Rd. Montgomery, TX 77316 936-647-1383 DeerLakeLodge.com

Our guests are inspired to maintain or jump start wellness lifestyles with self-directed detoxifi cation and cleansing programs that encourage and renewcombined with juice fasting, colonics, fi tness classes, energy work, spa treatments and weight loss. This holistic wellness destination is secluded with a limited number of guests and eco-friendly vibe.

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Dr. Rebeca Gracia 5220 Spring Valley Rd, Suite 405, Dallas, Tx 214-352-8758 ThermographyCenter.com Offering full body Regulation Thermography, including the breast. It can detect abnormalities in the very earliest of stages, many times fi nding underlying causes of disease. It looks at the entire body’s behavior after being stressed giving a ‘living dynamic view.’ Consultations, further evaluation and follow up care are also offered. See ad on page 31.

AbuNDANt liFE WEllNEss AND thErmogrAPhY cENtEr Jennifer Trejo, Naturopath 3345 Western Center Blvd, Suite 140 Ft Worth, TX 817-847-0900 AbundantLifeWellnessCenter.com

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We help with acute and chronic health concerns including autoimmune, fatigue, ADHD, gut issues, metabolic issues and more. Services include detoxifi cation, enzyme therapy, homeopathy, nutrition, weight loss, functional blood analysis, hormone testing, essential oils, foot detox, and oxygen steam sauna. We offer the latest technology in Neurofeedback and Breast Thermography. See ads on pages 18 & 21.

rockWAll comPlEtE hEAliNg & WEllNEss 2455 Ridge Road, Suite 151, Rockwall, TX 972-771-8900 Rockwall Colonics.com

Church that Grows people.

Services are Sundays at 7:30am, 9:15am, 11:00am, 12:45am, and online at Streamingfaith.com. Mid-week service is Wednesdays at 7:00pm. Reverend Bryan L. Carter, Senior Pastor.

Our goal is to offer our community high-quality wellness services in an exceptionally comfortable and healing environment. We know that timehonored healing traditions – Acupuncture, Massage, Herbal medicine, Young Living Raindrop Therapy, Chiropractic and Colonics work. These therapies provide Rejuvenation, Relaxation, Relief from pain, stress and tension and the opportunity to achieve your highest potential. See ad on page 10.

uNitY church oF sAchsE 5502 Ben Davis, Sachse UnityOfSachse.com 972-984-8946 UnityOfSachse@gmail.com

We teach positive psychology based on Spiritual teachings of Jesus. Services are held Sundays at 11:30am. Join us as we share truths and principles to help along your spiritual journey. Each week’s message and all events are posted on our website for your convenience. Spiritual counseling and positive prayer available.

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coNcorD DAllAs church 6808 Pastor Bailey Dr, Dallas 214-331-8522 ConcordDallas.org

Organic Compost Lawn Treatment Beau Propes, Owner 469-744-0281 EarthKindServices.com

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YogA 4 lovE stuDio cAbiN Lisa Ware, E-RYT500 16 Water St, Ovilla TX 469-437-1334 Yoga4Love.net

Offering Yoga 4 Love Advanced Training Programs: 200-hour Live Online and 300-hour In Studio. We provide Nutrition-Plus 90 Days to Feeling Fit; Life Coaching; Energy Work; Reiki and Online Yoga Classes. Yoga 4 Love facilitates an atmosphere of personal transformation through a strong mind | body | spirit connection.

See ad on page 35.

crEscENt YogA stuDio 812 Alex Ln, Midlothian, TX 469-285-3559 CrescentYogaStudio.com

Ellis County’s premier Yoga studio. Teachers are experienced and educated in their fi eld, and passionate about sharing their knowledge.

Learn techniques to balance the body as well as hectic lifestyles. We offer a wide variety of yoga styles. Over 18 classes per week. 2 Weeks Unlimited Yoga for $20.

1651 Wall Street, Garland 972- 864-1934 BeOrganic.com

Rohde’s helps you get and maintain beautiful Organic Yards and Gardensrequiring less water, having fewer insects and diseases, resulting in better health for you, your family and the environment. We know organics better than anyone and will provide the guidance you need either in store or at your home.

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