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perspectives You Are A Masterpiece “You use a glass mirror to see your face; you use works of art to see your soul.” ~George Bernard Shaw
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LOVE nature. I LOVE images of nature. From waterfalls to bugs, to pictures of my critters and the flowers I nurture in my back yard; There is so much beauty, and so much creativity in the way our world was designed. Through the will of creation and the determination of mastery, we’ve been given amazing scenery to view and experience in all of its Divine artistry. I can easily get lost in a sea of photographs: especially those that capture LIFE in a single, pure moment and open me up to exploration and different perspectives. We all possess the ability to create....even if last night all you created was a grilled cheese sandwich: Everything is a creation. We live in a Universe of creation: All of LIFE is a creation. Everything you sit on, the sheets on your bed, the cabinets in your kitchen and glasses you drink from all began in someone else’s mind before it materialized and became visible to you. Life is living. Life is family. Life is hard. Life is challenging. Life is wonderful. Life is… …an endless list of possibilities. But our lives are really a collective of all our moments. Moments that we each create through simply living day by day, minute by minute. Since our life is what we make it, at this very moment, we are each designing our own creation of us. We are choosing what this moment will be filled with. Something compels us to make a choice. That choice is creating our life. Right now. Just like all the choices we have and will make, they all become a part of our collective. We have created the person we are today: Insanely messy one minute, remarkably beautiful the next. Your life is what YOU put on that canvas. Or that song you sing. Or that dance you dance. It’s the life you live. Today.
Or next week. Or when you have a million dollars in the bank. What you have is now. And you are the only one that can create your masterpiece, who can sing your song, who can dance your dance. It matters not what the world thinks of you, it matters how you feel about you. You are creating your life, right now. At this moment, you are adding to the tapestry that is YOU. Maybe the dance steps of your life have you tripping over your feet or maybe you are graceful and fluid in a beautiful sequence. However you see your life, you are the artist. And the beauty of this life art that you are creating is that each moment you can start anew. Much like singing a new song, or dancing a new dance – you can choose, now, to change your life artistry, to touch more deeply upon your soul. You have the power to choose. And you have this very moment. Now. Your life is meant to be beautiful art. Your life is your creation: YOUR MASTERPIECE. “In art, the moment is my true teacher. It is life expressing itself through me. Art, then, becomes effortless, which is the now-moment itself.” ~Philippe Benichou With Love and Gratitude,
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ayne Dyer once did a movie called The Shift, which was very profound and powerful in its presentation and meaning. During a particular point in the movie, he gives an example of an acorn and an oak tree, which I would like to speak a bit about this month. Dyer explains that the mighty oak tree that has grown tall and strong had everything it needed to become locked into the DNA structure of the original little acorn it grew from. He exclaims that the oak tree could not be what it has become without all that was present in the acorn—no more, no less. He then parallels that to human beings having everything within us that we need to become what we are going to become from birth—no more, no less. We simply need to allow it to be. I concur with Dyer in that we have everything we have within us from the moment of conception to bring us to a complete fruition of who and what we will be in this lifetime. The problem is that we become so enthralled with who we think we are and should be that we often lose sight of who we already really are within. For myself, I can still, after all these years, become so mind-identified that I forget I am not who I think I am, I am not who I think I have been and I definitely am not who I think I’ll be. If life has taught me nothing else, it is that. However, when I get lost in those moments, I forget to simply allow myself to just be myself and trust the depths of my heart and the presence of the Divine within me. I forget that God has provided everything within me that I need, and all that is left is the determination of how I will use it; consciously or unconsciously. Within everything; all of creation, there is the presence of truth and what we identify as good. Even in the worst events and situations, these elements exist. Mine is a choice of whether or not I will allow myself to embrace those attributes and allow my branches to spread out, my leaves to provide shade and nurturing for others and my roots and trunk to demonstrate the great stability of living those truths. My role, no matter what I think, is not to define who I am and mold what I become, but to simply embrace who and what I am now in the moment and choose how I allow that to show up in the world. We are all created equally...well, maybe that statement should be that we are all created equally perfect, according to what we bring to the experience of humanity. We all contribute, whether we want to or not. Our only decision is how. I must always remind myself to resist not what I do not understand, but to take the actions before me and allow the rest to fall away. By doing so, I allow the true me, the true self beyond my mind, to emerge. This, to me, is living from the heart, and although I have not always been accepted when I come from this place, I have always been loved, because I walk away loving myself and who I have become— the perfect manifestation of the seed that took bloom at conception. Are you allowing your true self to emerge, or are you still locked in the mind trap of looking for who you are? Free yourself, stop looking and just allow it to emerge, because you are already the perfect expression of you! Embrace its perfection.
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newsbriefs Yoga and Chanting Immersion Weekend with Wah! At Discovery Yoga
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ah! one of the most beloved artists in the world of devotional chant, is the featured guest at Discovery Yoga, in Jacksonville, as part of a two-day experience of yoga, chanting and healing teachings on November 1 and 2. On Saturday night, Wah! will present The Healing Concert, an evening immersion into her beautiful, meditative music, with calming “blisslights”. It is an invitation to access deep relaxation, natural healing and rejuvenation. A lifelong yogi and graduate of the Oberlin College/Conservatory, Wah! has spent 30 years studying yoga and teaching music as an art form and healing medium. Her second book, Healing: A Vibrational Exchange, includes live tracks that can be heard at WahMusic.com. Wah! has performed with Deepak Chopra, Wayne Dyer and Neale Donald Walsch. Tuition for the two-day Yoga & Chanting Immersion with Wah! is $200, and includes the healing concert. Tickets for the Healing Concert are $30 advance, $35 at the door. Location: 3 Davis St., Saint Augustine. For more information, call 904-824-7454 or register online at DiscoveryYoga.com. See ad page 16.
Earth Pets Natural Pet Market Now Open
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atural pet foods, holistic pet remedies and experienced advice on how to best care for the nutritional needs of their dogs and cats are now available from Earth Pets Natural Pet Market, located at 11740-1 San Jose Boulevard, next to Bailey’s Powerhouse Gym. Earth Pets Natural Pet Market, founded in 1979 in Gainesville, is recognized as North Florida’s original holistic, independent, family-owned pet supply store, with deep-seated philosophies based on sourcing stock only from manufacturers and providers of products that are carefully selected and based on adherence to the highest standards of quality, environmental responsibility, sustainability and cruelty-free practices. Earth Pets-Jacksonville operates within a 35,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art pet resort facility, DogTown USA, which features a grooming station and pet spa, massive indoor park and play area, waterpark and pool, fully-staffed animal hospital with licensed veterinarians and more. For more information, call 904-677-4429 or visit Facebook.com/earthpetsmandarin. See ad page11.
Healing Oils Of The Bible
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free workshop on the12 holy healing oils used in the Bible will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., November 8, in Jacksonville. Participants will learn how and why healing oils of ancient times were considered prized possessions and explore their meaning. Thirty-six of the 39 books of the Old Testament and 10 of the 27 books of the New Testament mention essential oils or the plants that produce them. Moses used them to protect the Israelites from disease, and those same oils can be used to benefit people today. Modern science is finding some of them to be as effective as antibiotics and to promote overall health, vitality and longevity. Thee workshop will discuss the difference between pure therapeutic essential oils and aromatic oils that are substituted for them at times, as well as how the frequency of the body is affected and enhanced by therapeutic oils. Location: Osprey Pointe Clubhouse, 13775 Osprey Point Dr. Jacksonville. RSVP to BelindaCasper.oils@gmail.com. See ad page 11.
Eighth-Grader Raising $10,000 for Learning Center in Ethiopia
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arina Demuth, an eight grade student at Providence School, in Jacksonville, has committed to raising $10,000 to open an art program within an existing school, the Sitota Learning Center, in Ethiopia, which Courtney Gullett, a local Duval County teacher, opened several years ago. Enrollment at the school is currently 220 students. Demuth says, “Art is an important way to help children express their feelings and to encourage learning and confidence.” Corporate sponsors for the festival and donations are being contacted for project funding and to put on a Purely Art Festival, to be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., December 13, Community Presbyterian Church, 150 Sherry Dr, Atlantic Beach. For more information, call 305-299-9247.
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acksonville Health & Wellness Center will presenting a free webinar, Thyroid Disorders, Weight Loss and Holistic Treatment Options, at 7 p.m. November 25. Traditional Western medicine looks at the symptoms and writes a prescription to address the symptoms, but there is another approach that relies on treating the root cause. Topics include the complete thyroid panel and why it is not ordered, the influence of the adrenal gland and stress, the role of the GI system, Hashimoto’s, gluten sensitivity, dietary changes and more. A workshop, The 5 Secrets to Reclaiming Your Health through Mind, Body and Spirit Integration, will be held from noon to 6 p.m. at the center. It will provide participants with the necessary tools to take control of their health and increase longevity. Topics include how to detox body and mind, plant-based nutrition, grocery shopping, hormone balancing, weight loss, yoga integration and the proven number one scientifically proven longevity secret. Cost of workshop is $20 with free gift ($75 value). Location: 9957 Moorings Dr., Ste. 403, Jacksonville. For more information and to sign up, call 904268-6568 or visit DrRepole.com. See ad page 10.
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onscious Coaching, in St. Augustine, is dedicated to empowering individuals to create a life they love. Samantha Ortego, MS, CHLC, CWC, combines Eastern and Western modalities such as Reiki, Emotional Freedom Technique and coaching to assist clients to break through blocks to fully embrace change from inside-out. Holistic wellness coaching takes a whole-person approach, integrating the mind, body and spirit. Ortego states, “Unlike the medical profession, which focuses on sickness, mental imbalances and ‘why’ of the past, holistic wellness coaching focuses on mental wellness, true, authentic self-development and ‘how’ to transform one’s present life. Working from concept to delivery, I build upon a client’s own strengths and personality to develop truly genuine, empowered individuals. This life-changing approach empowers and educates clients to live a mindful lifestyle by raising conscious awareness.” Location: 641 Market St., Saint Augustine. For more information, call 904625-1255, email ConsciouslyCoached@ gmail.com or visit TheConsciousApproach.com.
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Historical Buddha Relics on Display
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he Maitreya Loving Kindness Tour, a free public exhibition of the historical Buddha’s relics, will be on display at Wat Khmer Savy Rattanaram, in Jacksonville, from 6 to 8 p.m., November 14, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., November 15, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 16. Most of the relics in this collection resemble beautiful multi-colored pearllike crystals and are more than 2,600 years old, from the 14th Dalai Lama’s own collection. Such objects embody the master’s spiritual qualities of wisdom and loving kindness. The exhibition provides a chance for people to connect directly with some of the greatest spiritual masters of all time and to reflect on their own potential for a kinder and more loving heart. Admission is free. Location: 4540 Clinton Ave., Jacksonville. For more information, call 904-389-6885 email Michael Virzera at RelicTour@ktcjax.org or visit MaitreyaLovingKindnessTour.com.
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Right Whale Festival at Sea Walk Pavilion
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he sixth annual Right Whale Festival, which attracts thousands of guests, will be held November 15 at Sea Walk Pavilion, in Jacksonville, to celebrate the annual return of the endangered North Atlantic right whale to its calving waters off the coast of northeast Florida. The Right Whale Festival was co-founded in 2009 by nonprofit Sea to Shore Alliance and NOAA Fisheries. Festival highlights include live music featuring Split Tone, DANKA and The Crazy Daysies, local artists selling gift items, expert speakers, food trucks, activities for kids, an early morning beach cleanup with Keep Jacksonville Beautiful, a 5K beach race and 2.5K fun walk with Performance Multisports and a silent auction tent. Boat displays and exhibitors will promote marine science education, conservation, water recreation and other fun outdoor activities. Admission is free. For more information, visit RightWhaleFestival.com.
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Get Creative and Gain Insight with Soul Collage
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he trained staff of Hope at Hand (HopeAtHand.org) will hold two Soul Collage workshops from 6:39 to 8:30 p.m., November 12 and 19. Beginners should attend a special introductory session from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. SoulCollage teaches how to create a visual narrative of our own unique life story. Each person creates a personal deck of collaged cards using index cards, glue, scissors and magazine images. SoulCollage is a creative process that is truly accessible to everyone, even people that believe they have no artistic ability. Hope at Hand is a nonprofit organization providing art and poetry therapy to underserved populations. The workshop fee is considered a donation that will directly support the work of Hope at Hand in the North Florida area. Location: 2777 Race Track Rd., St. Johns. For fees and more information, visit SoulCollage.com/steffani-fletcher. Email Steffani@HopeatHand.org to register.
Author of The Art of Flow, Freddie Zeringue to speak at Unity in Jacksonville
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uthor and publisher Freddie Zeringue will speak for the second time at 11 a.m., November 30, at the Unity Church of Jacksonville. He will blend lessons from his first book, The Art of Flow, and his second book currently in process. Tentatively titled The Five Trees of Paradise, it is a guide to living a joyful, fulfilled life, regardless of life circumstances and the ultimate guide to shifting perspectives and life into abundance, joy and fulfillment. Zeringue has been the publisher of Natural Awakenings NEFL in Northeast Florida for 13 years and The Art of Flow, released in April 2014, has quickly become known as the quintessential textbook for the Laws of Creation. He has been an active transformational breakthrough coach for more than 26 years, and his writing and speaking deeply reflect a vast life experience from which he has gleaned knowledge and experience and by which he has been inspired and enlightened. Location: 634 Lomax St. in Jacksonville’s historic Five Points district. For more information, 904-355-5100 or visit UnityJax.org. Purchase his book at the Unity Jacksonville book store or online at Amazon.com or ArtOfFlow.com.
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A Night to Remember
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he nonprofit Farm Life Foundation, a division of NaVera Farms, is set on serving the educational needs for holistic, natural, environmentally friendly programs and classes in private farming, planting, self-healing courses, food education and animal care. They will present The Main Evevnt—A Night to Remember holiday event and fundraiser, beginning at 5:30 p.m., December 7, at the Epping Forest Yacht Club, located in the Alfred I. duPont Riverfront Mansion. The event includes an elegant sit-down, four-course organically committed gourmet dining experience with wine pairings Guests will receive champagne upon arrival and enjoy live music by the Northeast Florida Conservatory and DJ music featuring the Big Band era, the 60s and the 70s for a night of dancing. Each honored guest will be served by a professional waitperson, butler and bartender. The Foundation has grown to be one of the most respected farm educational nonprofit organizations in Florida, with more than 260 organically fed educational animals, a dairy and new greenhouse program, special workshops and events. Tickets are $150, available online at FarmLifeFDN.org. Location: 1830 Epping Forest Dr., Jacksonville. For more information, call 904-739-7200. VIP seating is available. natural awakenings
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Looking at Beautiful Art Bumps Up Brain Activity
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esearchers from Japan’s Oita University have found that aesthetic appreciation of paintings may be linked to altering activities in specific areas of the brain. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of 39 people were taken as they looked at slides of still life and landscape paintings by 19th-century French painters and slides of photographs that closely replicated the paintings. While the subjects considered both the paintings and the photographic analogs to be beautiful during the experiment—with no significant differences between them—the most beautiful paintings were rated significantly higher than their corresponding photographic analogs in the pre-experimental phase. The researchers cite this as evidence of feeling greater pleasure from the paintings. The MRIs showed that during the experiment, portions of the brain’s frontal lobe related to emotions, memory, learning and decision making were activated. However, when the researchers compared the positive effects of aesthetic appreciation of the art paintings versus the photographs, they noted significantly more activity at the back of the subjects’ brains, specifically the bilateral cuneus, a part of the occipital lobe responsible for basic visual processing; and the left lingual gyrus, or ridge, associated with vision, encoding visual memory, logical ordering and dreaming. The findings suggested that these neural structures are associated with the aesthetic appreciation for paintings.
Organics Boast More Nutrients, Fewer Toxins
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onventionally grown foods contain pesticide residues that are three to four times higher than those found in organic foods (traces may be due to atmospheric drift from other fields or soils), according to a review of 343 research studies published last June in the British Journal of Nutrition. The review, which included studies of food grown in different regions and seasons, also determined that organic foods contained higher levels of healthy nutrients such as minerals, vitamins and antioxidants (specifically polyphenols), compared to conventional foods, which also contained significantly higher levels of cadmium, a heavy metal toxin. The study’s authors found evidence that the higher antioxidant and lower cadmium concentrations are linked to specific organic growing practices such as avoiding mineral nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers, respectively. They commented, “Results indicate that switching from conventional to organic crop consumption would result in a 20 to 40 percent increase in crop-based antioxidant/polyphenolic intake levels.”
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Honey and Ginger Beat Antibiotics in Fighting Superbugs
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esearchers from Ethiopia’s University of Gondar College of Medicine have recently found that the use of mixtures of honey and ginger extract can treat drug-resistant bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae. They note that further clinical evaluation and pharmacological standardization of the mixtures are needed before they can be used therapeutically. The scientists conducted laboratory testing with clinical isolations of five separate superbugs: methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Staphylococcus aureus (non-MRSA), two strains of Escherichia coli plus Klebsiella pneumoniae. The inhibition of all five types of bacteria by three common antibiotics—methicillin, amoxicillin and penicillin—were compared with the antibacterial effects of ginger extract, honey and a combination of the two. The ginger extract and honey combination was found to have the greatest inhibiting effect on the bacteria; however, even the two applied separately were more effective against the bacteria than the antibiotics. Although in vivo studies are needed, the researchers believe that the honey and ginger extract combination is a promising source for treatment of resistant bacterial strains.
Lead Lurks in Lipsticks and Skin Whiteners
ecent research has found several heavy metals in numerous lipsticks and cosmetics. These include mercury and lead in skin-whitening creams, and chromium, cadmium and lead in lipsticks. Scientists from the Loma Linda University School of Medicine and the University of Arizona’s College of Medicine tested 549 cosmetic skin-lightening products manufactured in 32 different countries. The products were purchased online and from stores in the U.S., China, Taiwan, Japan and Sri Lanka. Thirty-three of the products contained more than 1,000 parts per million (ppm) of lead, and 45 percent of them contained more than 10,000 ppm of lead. Of those purchased in the U.S., 3.3 percent had mercury levels greater than 1,000 ppm. University of California scientists tested 24 lipsticks used frequently by teenagers and purchased at local stores. They found 75 percent contained lead and nearly half exceeded the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) maximum acceptable concentration of lead for candy (0.1 ppm). In 2010, the FDA tested 400 lipsticks and found lead in every sample tested— with concentrations ranging from 0.9 to 3.06 ppm. Other studies have confirmed similar findings. They also found significant concentrations of chromium and cadmium among some of the samples. There are currently no concrete international or U.S. standards for safe levels of these heavy metals in cosmetics.
Algae-Based Cosmetics May Ward Off Inflammation and Cancer
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lgae extracts added to natural cosmetics may help prevent cancer. A recent review of research from Taiwan’s Kaohsiung Medical University found marine algae extracts help protect skin cells by reducing oxidative stress, which has been linked to both inflammation and cancer. The review covered the major algae types of red algae, brown algae (such as kelp), green algae and blue-green algae (such as spirulina). A host of compounds in these extracts were found to provide protection against freeradical damage. In one study, phloroglucinol, a phenol derivative from brown algae, inhibited inflammation among human tissue sarcoma cells.
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TREADMILL DESKS BOOST JOB PERFORMANCE
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n addition to improving fitness, University of Minnesota researchers found that treadmill walking at the desk also boosts productivity and morale. The study tested 40 adults that used treadmills for a year. Selfassessments, combined with supervisor assessments, found that treadmill walking while working increased performance levels. Work performance improved by an average of 11 percent based on supervisor assessments, and 7 percent based on the employee self-assessments. A study from Rutgers University tested 66 adults while they walked on treadmills set for low intensity versus when they were seated at desks, with two days separating the tests. Measurements of reading comprehension, attention span and response speed skills and performance show these were unimpeded by treadmill walking when compared with sitting.
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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.
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Time Is Money, So Bank It Time banking is an updated, Web-savvy version of barter that allows users to accumulate the time they work and then “spend” it elsewhere. Unlike traditional bartering, it’s not limited to an individual transaction. The medium is so fluid that it can be exchanged many times as a form of currency. Most people do a variety of tasks that others may not want to do or are incapable of doing themselves, such as writing, preparing taxes, babysitting, housecleaning, plumbing or even dentistry. For example, an hour of gardening equals an hour of child care, dentistry, home repair or teaching someone to play chess. The idea is that people trade for what they need and do what they’re good at. Everyone gets what they need by exchanging their expertise. Time banking works for groups, too. Organizations, agencies, churches and businesses can all become members of TimeBanks USA, formed in 1995, and contribute time, energies, skills and resources.
Collective On-the-Spot Buying Revives Local Businesses In most areas of the country, small, locally owned retail businesses are the lifeblood of local economies, but the rising costs of doing business often means they cannot compete with the lower prices of big-box retail giants that negotiate in volume. For several years, the growth and frequency of cash mobs have been breathing new life into struggling mom-and-pop businesses. Like a flash mob performing a dance or social protest, a cash mob gathers people together to have a tremendously positive effect on hometown businesses that may have served them and their families for decades. Most cash mobs agree to meet on a particular day, with each participant committing to spend a specified amount, typically $20 or more. The benefits for local businesses far exceed a one-day influx of cash—new customers are found, previous customers become active ones again and a new appreciation for businesses that fuel a local economy is realized. Participants can also have a little fun while further benefiting their communities as many cash mobs gather with old friends and new after a shopping frenzy at a local establishment for food and drinks. Source: CashMob.com
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review of newspaper articles and op-eds on Florida solar from this past summer reveals that the state’s utility companies are avoiding transparency on utility bills; discouraging the use of solar; and reducing both their energy conservation goals and energy efficiency programs, including rebates for the installation of solar panels and power-saving appliances. Concurrently, they are pushing for construction of costly new power plants. Florida law hinders solar development by outlawing third-party financing of independent power projects. While some states allow solar companies to sell electricity directly to consumers, Florida prohibits it. Florida power companies have undue influence over the relevant legislative agenda in Tallahassee, according to Power Play: Political Influence of Florida’s Top Energy Corporations, a new report by Integrity Florida. The nonprofit, nonpartisan Tallahassee research and watchdog group reports that since 2004, utility companies have spent $18 million on lobbying to sway state political campaigns and influence the Florida Public Service Commission. Twenty-nine states have renewable portfolio standards (RPS), which require utilities to buy renewable power and allow for solar installation financing, but not Florida. It also lags far behind in commercial solar installations because it’s the only state that applies a personal property tax on
The 2014 elections will determine Florida’s energy future. Solar can be the solution, but voters must demand it. business solar systems that otherwise would be constructed by retail giants and other large-rooftopped companies. “The state of Florida has prevented what I estimate would be 10,000 new jobs created by solar companies eager to come to the Sunshine State to get in on the solar bonanza happening almost everywhere in the U.S. except here,” says Neville Williams, author of Sun Power. Although certain legislators say they are tired of subsidizing solar, the federal government provides $22 in subsidies for coal, oil and nuclear for every dollar invested in clean energy. Nevertheless, installed solar capacity in Florida has shot up more than 400 percent since 2010 as the cost of raw silicon materials has dropped from $44 to $2 per pound. Solar electric systems, formerly installed for $50,000, now cost $18,000. Numerous large solar arrays are being built in Florida territories served by electric co-ops or municipal power companies, and Florida Power & Light (FPL) has installed more solar power than any other American utility. Since 2004, per capita electricity use in Florida has fallen nearly 12 percent. While the state’s economy and population are growing, power demand is not. Duke Energy, Tampa Electric Co. and FPL propose that the solution for projected energy needs is building more power plants, but freeing up energy markets would reduce the need for more power plants run by imported fossil fuels. The 2014 elections will determine Florida’s energy future one way or the other, and the battle for a sustainable future crosses party lines. Nationwide, many conservative organizations are among those that have joined the Sierra Club, Greenpeace and progressive solar organizations to fight for energy independence. Sunshine could make Florida energy independent, too, according to the Florida Solar Energy Center and the Florida Alliance for Renewable Energy. But Floridians will have to demand it. Visit the Florida Solar Energy Industries Association for a list of solar-friendly election campaigns at flaseia.org or call 407-339-2010.
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Brown Spots Can
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hen homeowners look at their lawns, their eyes go right to the brown spots. If they see a brown spot, they think, “Something’s eating my lawn.” Relax, take a deep breath, don’t panic. If there have a brown spot, it can be fixed. The number one cause of lawn damage and the reason most lawns get attacked by bugs or fungus is too little or too much water. Brown spots caused by a lack of water will be a uniform brown or yellow, and the grass blades will usually be short and wrinkled. Test sprinklers for correct orientation. There are four bug pests that cause 90 percent of the pest bug problems in Northeast Florida lawns: chinch bugs, white grubs, tropical sod webworms and fall army worms. Spots caused by chinch bugs will be surrounded an irregular circle of dead, uniform, brown, surrounded by lemon-yellow grass blades next to green grass blades. Take a handheld vacuum cleaner and vacuum at this yellow/green interface. Ten seconds of vacuuming will suck up the chinch bugs. Dump the contents of the vacuuming into a white tray. It will take the bugs a few seconds to get over this rude treatment, but they will soon be scurrying around. Chinch bugs like dry, hot grass, with lots of 18
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salty, synthetic nitrogen. April through September are the months of greatest concern. During these hot summer months, make sure to keep the lawn well-watered. Brown spots caused by grubs are areas where the grass is dead. Grubs are the white, C-shaped larvae of scarab beetles. They eat the grass roots and cause the grass to die. Homeowners can literally pick up sections of the lawn like a throw rug, due to grubs cutting the roots. The larva will be right there under the cut roots. Another pest is the larva of dingy white moths that flutter in the grass in the fall, especially tall grass in the shade. Brown spots caused by sod web worms will look as if the grass were being chewed by a dull lawn mower. Brown spots caused by fall army worms will be uniform tan in shade and often happen literally overnight. Army worms are usually a pest of Bermuda grass and Zoysia grass, but they will also attack stressed out, poorly maintained St. Augustine grass. Army worms are super sneaky. One minute the grass is lovely, and then the next morning it looks dead. Homeowners can go out at night with a flashlight and watch sod web worms and fall army worms feed on the
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grass or sample for them during the day by pouring out hot, soapy water, (one tablespoon of dishwashing soap per gallon and a quarter-cup of ammonia or Windex). Tropical sod webworm caterpillars are grayish-green, with brown spots, and fall army worm caterpillars can be green or brown, with white thin stripes and dark spots and a distinctive Y-shaped white marking between the eyes. The best way to prevent insect pests from damaging lawns is by supplying it lawn with a full range of liquid and dry minerals and organic nutrients (highbrixgardens.com). As for brown spots caused by fungus, all the fungus diseases call for cutting off irrigation to dry up the grass and top dress the areas with a mix of regular yellow corn meal mixed at a one-pound-to-25-pound ratio with cow manure compost. Common baking soda, sodium bicarbonate, at one tablespoon per gallon of water will control fungus. Use purified water and if you can use potassium bicarbonate instead of sodium bicarbonate. Brown patch likes cool weather at night, warm weather during the day and lots of dew or rain. Spots caused by brown patch fungus, will be in irregular, roundish, yellowish patches, often with green grass in the middle. Bad infestations have a rusty orange/purplish ring around the edges. Other brown patches caused by fungus are gray leaf spot, where the grass blades have grayish/brownish/yellowish lesions on the edges, and dollar spot, with round, leopard-like yellow dots in the lawn. Gray leaf spot and dollar spot can be a problem during warm, wet weather in the spring. Brown spots can also be caused by smothering or crushing the lawn with heavy objects, such as parking cars or driving over the lawn, leading to compaction. A common cause of compaction is heavy lawn tractors mowing a soggy lawn in wet weather and yard debris stacked for pickup and left too long on the grass. Brown patches can also be caused by beating the lawn with dull mower blades. Bludgeon the grass with a blunt blade and the roots may not grow for a month. Brown spots can be caused by
chemical burns. The most common chemical burns come from fertilizer spills, pet droppings, weed removal by herbicides and bleach runoff from vehicle washing or power washing of sidewalks, pool decks and driveways. When a lawn is burned by chemicals, the first thing to do is drench the area thoroughly and add a bag of cow manure compost mixed with a handful of granulated charcoal. Don’t add any form of nitrogen, especially if the burn is the result of fertilizer spills or pet urine. Cow manure compost is a good idea for any injured area, regardless of cause. It supplies the right kinds of beneficial microbes, helps retain water and it doesn’t contain any weed seeds. Dump out as many bags of cow manure compost as needed to cover the injured area to a depth of two inches. Rake it in evenly by crosshatching rake strokes. Keep in mind that most badly performing lawns usually suffer from poor cultural practices such as improper watering, mowing or compaction. Lawns also need to be protected and nourished with a full suite of liquid and dry minerals and nutrients and if possible, the least toxic pest control methods. Life is all about choices. Getting out into the world of nature can be more enjoyable than watching TV. They also say that a little hard work never killed anybody; but having a professional come to the rescue is always an option.
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Powerful You!
Six Ways to Create the Life You Want
by Judith Fertig
and courageously reach for our highest visions,” says Straub. “Start with what’s working already and the vision of what life can be.” She likens self-empowerment to “spiritual surfing, riding the wave where the energy, momentum and passion are.” As workshop leaders, they encourage participants to transform limiting beliefs, determine what is meaningful for them, construct a compelling vision from that insight and then find ways to manifest that vision. They address six key areas in which to become more powerful and realize our personal best: physical health, emotional health, relationships, work, finances and spirituality.
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ulitzer Prize winner Anna Quindlen had reached the top of the New York Times bestseller list more than once, yet she relates in her memoir, Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake, that she also yearned to be able to do a headstand, but felt she didn’t possess the necessary sense of balance. “That’s just a little story you tell yourself,” advised her personal trainer. Our bodies, Quindlen observes, are major appliances that deliver decades of faithful service with precious little downtime. She admits, “If the human body had a warranty, mine would have run out ages ago.” Still, she clung to a vision: “I want to be strong; strong enough to hike the mountain without getting breathless, strong enough to take a case of wine from the deliveryman and carry it to the kitchen.” Quindlen, who lives in New York City and New England, was also maintain20
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ing an incorrect belief: It wasn’t her sense of balance that was holding her back, it was fear. After two years of trying, she was able to do a headstand. Along with a sense of accomplishment, this quirky achievement was a revelation as she ultimately concluded, “If I can do one thing like that, perhaps there are others.”
First, recognize what we’re already doing right—eating well, perhaps, or exercising—and then add another healthy activity. Cardiologist Suzanne Steinbaum, director of New York City’s Lenox Hill Hospital’s Women and Heart Disease, underscores that much of physical health is within our personal control. “Many lifestyle factors keep us from being physically healthy enough to lead a full life,” she says, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, lack of exercise, poor diet, excessive alcohol consumption or drug use, stress and depression. “The good news is that lifestyle factors are within our power to change.” Steinbaum recommends starting small by changing one bad habit and then seeing how we feel. “Quit the diet soda or the sugar-sweetened beverages. Get rid of potato chips. Go for a walk. Put down your smartphone and spend some focused time with your child, a friend or even your pet. Then breathe… and just listen to how you feel.”
Take a Stand
Emotional Health
Personal empowerment is all about taking a stand—developing the vision, countering misguided beliefs, having a plan and then moving forward to be the best version of one’s true self. David Gershon and Gail Straub, of West Hurley, New York, authors of Empowerment: The Art of Creating Your Life As You Want It, contend that empowerment always starts with a desire for a better life. “We need to learn how to dream, how to boldly
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Our emotions can be allies in achieving personal empowerment, advises Straub. For example, fear can alert us to danger; joy can remind us to be grateful. However, when emotions cause pain and threaten derailment, it’s important to understand why, and then work through it. “Uncomfortable emotions let us know there is a problem to attend to, a wound to work on, thus allowing us to see our own truth,” explains
don Miguel Ruiz, Jr., of San Diego, California, author of The Five Levels of Attachment. “With awareness, we can observe our uncomfortable emotions, as they may be showing a belief we are holding that is no longer true for us.” “To work through our emotions, we have to be able to accurately sense what we are feeling and be able to express it in a healthy way,” adds Straub, like expressing anger after a tough commute by punching a designated pillow or shouting into a closet. Furthermore, “We need to change the belief we’ve identified that’s causing the painful emotional response.” Did the guy that cut us off in traffic really do it maliciously? Third, learn to let go of a negative emotion that’s automatically triggered when someone or something presses our “hot button” by immediately considering, “He must have been in a big hurry,” or “She doesn’t realize how offensive that remark could be,” realizing it’s their problem, not ours, and declining to make it ours. Achieving greater emotional calm is a huge step toward personal empowerment.
Relationships
Acting on heartfelt emotions can help forge stronger and healthier relationships. “Sometimes, we say yes to a false image of ourselves or hide who we are in order to be accepted,” counsels Ruiz, noting that not presenting our authentic selves in relationships will weaken or replace true intimacy with a sense of loneliness and distance. “Say, ‘I forgive, I accept and I let go.’” This paves the way to being genuine, which naturally leads to greater unconditional love and more fulfilling and honest relationships. In romantic relationships, life coach Martha Beck, Ph.D., author of Finding Your Way in a Wild New World: Reclaiming Your True Nature to Create the Life You Want, suggests ditching the image of two people looking soulfully into each other’s eyes. “Realize that you’re both changing all the time,” she says. Instead, envision two people walking side-byside at the same pace, and a relationship that will continue to refresh and move forward, instead of getting stuck in well-worn patterns.
meditating. “You have to relax to start dissolving the disbelief in the possibility of having what you want,” she says. “Empty out the negative thoughts in order to gain the confidence that abundance is yours.”
Spirituality
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Capability is one of the new guiding principles for self-empowerment at work, says Haydn Shaughnessy, a fellow at the University of California-Irvine’s Center for Digital Transformation and co-author, with Nicholas Vitalari, of The Elastic Enterprise. “It’s more about a broad-stroke capability,” he claims, such as public speaking, writing or troubleshooting and fixing machinery. Capability means a strong skill that can be fine-tuned for a specific circumstance; a talented generalist, rather than a narrow specialist. Shaughnessy recommends that we recognize and develop our best competencies in order to equip ourselves to both withstand economic adversity and help push our careers forward.
Finances
Fiscal self-empowerment involves cultivating the confidence that we will be able to obtain more money when needed. Beck maintains that anyone can create abundance that lasts. “Where people believe they get abundance, they will,” she says, as in friendships or creative problem solving. It’s the mixed internal messages of, “I need more money,” with, “There’s not enough to go around,” that can block the flow of abundance in our lives. Beck, who lives in San Luis Obispo, California, recommends throwing a “neurological toggle switch” to turn off the “lack-and-attack” part of our brains and turn on the “everything-is-goingto-be-all-right” area. This is realized through slowing down, relaxing and
Following all of these first five steps also helps enhance our spirituality. Dennis Merritt Jones, of Simi Valley, California, author of the new book, Your (Re) Defining Moments: Becoming Who You Were Born to Be, calls it “being pulled by vision,” rather than being pushed by pain. The motivational speaker believes that every encounter, event or circumstance is a portal to a redefining moment—a chance to connect with our authentic self. Jones cites seven characteristics of the authentic or timeless self: realizing our oneness in life, reverence for that life, fearlessness because we know we’re part of something bigger, integrity, humility, equanimity and unconditional love. “When these qualities become the norm in our daily lives, we’ll know we are living from the authentic self,” he says. Jones urges us to live “more vertically.” He explains, “We exist on what I call the surface of life, a horizontal pathway where we go about our daily routines. We often don’t hear the siren call from the depths of our being because we are so busy ‘doing’. It’s the authentic self that’s eternally calling us to be who we were born to be.” He describes a “sacred intersection” where we can turn from the horizontal everyday and move in a vertical direction to the depths of our souls or the heights of our imaginations via mindfulness and self-enquiry. Fortunately, every moment of every day offers this opportunity to expand our being. The key question is, “Will we be consciously present enough to recognize the opening and step through the door?” These experts concur there is no finish line for self-empowerment or attaining the perfect place to stay. It’s a “sustainable growth process,” says Gershon, an ideal project for the rest of our lives. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.
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Eco-Beauty Homemade Shampoos, Lotions and Perfumes Make Great Gifts by Kathleen Barnes
cial shampoos, but it gets hair much cleaner,” she advises. Homemade beauty products are a natural outlet for anyone that loves to cook or craft. Make a small batch—experiment with an array of essential oils to create a preferred scent to suit individual tastes, and add or subtract the amounts according to skin and hair types. “Take it a step further and make pretty gift packages with glass bottles, jars or tins embellished with ribbons, personal artwork or anything else that taps into your creative juices,” says Cox. “Your friends and family will be especially happy to receive and use them.” Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books and publisher at Take Charge Books. Connect at Kathleen@KathleenBarnes.com.
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any of us have grown disenchanted with expensive, commercial beauty products that include toxic and even cancer-causing ingredients. Fortunately, safe, natural and affordable alternatives—including homemade shampoos, conditioners, moisturizers, bath salts, body scrubs and butters—are stocked at many natural grocers and health food stores. We all want to avoid phthalates, cetyl alcohol, triclosan, sodium laureth sulfate, parabens and many other poisonous chemicals commonly found in lotions, creams, scrubs, oils, perfumes and makeup products that may not be listed on labels. “You want to know what’s in your product,” says Janice Cox, of Medford, Oregon, the bestselling author of Natural Beauty at Home and Eco-Beauty. “If you’re making your own, you’re in control.” Cox remarks, “Ingredients are absorbed through the skin, our largest organ. It’s why some medicines like birth control, pain relief and nicotine patches are effectively applied externally; it’s also why toxic ingredients placed on our skin can be so harmful.” Her recommended solution is simple: The kitchen cabinet harbors solutions to the dry and dull skin that plagues many this time of year, shampoo residues that result in drab hair, 22
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and less-than-glowing skin due to a suboptimal holiday diet. “Many products require only one or two ingredients and take minimal time to make,” says Cox. “Plus, they cost only pennies. Who wouldn’t choose that over a $30-an-ounce mysterious chemical soup?” Honey is a Cox favorite for several reasons, including its antimicrobial effects: a dab on a blemish or insect bite can zap it overnight. “Honey has high potassium content, making it almost impossible for bacteria to survive in,” she explains. It’s also a good source of B vitamins thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid, plus minerals like iron, zinc and manganese. In this case, what’s absorbed through skin is literally nourishing our body’s entire system. Honey is also a powerful humectant, helping to prevent loss of moisture from skin and hair. Cox recommends dropping a tablespoon or two in a warm bath to soothe rough skin without stickiness, a conditioning mixture of honey and olive oil to produce silky hair and an apple-honey toner to facilitate glowing skin. She also recommends an easy shampoo that contains nothing more than natural soap (like Dr. Bronner’s), water and a little vegetable oil for dry hair. “It doesn’t foam up like commer-
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Simple Natural Beauty Ingredients Here are a few favorite ingredients for home treatments: n Honey is perfect for conditioning dry, damaged hair and rinses out easily. n Sour cream makes a great facial mask for softening and cleansing a dull complexion. n Green tea is packed with antioxidants and tones skin with no need to rinse off. n Oatmeal can be used instead of soap to cleanse all skin types. n Pineapple juice soothes tired feet and softens rough patches. n Baking soda works head to toe as a hair rinse, facial scrub and bath soak. n Olive oil in a nail soak keeps nails clean, flexible and strong.
Muscle-Soothing Bath Salts Yields 24 ounces This is the perfect bath to relax and refresh the whole body. Add a few drops of essential oils to the mixture for scent. 1 cup kosher or sea salt 1 cup baking soda 1 cup Epsom salt Mix together all ingredients and pour into a clean, dry container. Pour one cup of the mixture into a warm tub slowly, allowing the salts to dissolve completely. Soak for at least 20 minutes, but no more than 40 minutes.
Raw Sugar Body Scrub Yields 10 ounces Raw sugar is well-suited for freshening skin. Using a body scrub helps rid skin of surface impurities, enabling it to retain more moisture and look healthier. It also boosts circulation, which energizes the whole body. 1 cup raw sugar ½ cup light oil, such as almond or sunflower ½ tsp vitamin E oil Mix together all ingredients and pour into a clean container. Massage a tablespoon or two at a time all over the body to gently exfoliate and moisturize skin.
Body Butter Yields 4 ounces This is a rich, buttery cream that makes a wonderful all-over body cream. It contains four well-known skin conditioning oils. ¼ cup grated cocoa butter 1 Tbsp coconut oil 2 Tbsp light sesame oil 1 Tbsp almond oil 1 Tbsp grated beeswax Combine all the ingredients in a heatresistant container. In the microwave or on the stovetop using a double boiler, gently heat until the mixture just begins to melt. Remove from heat and stir well until
the wax and cocoa butter are melted and all ingredients are mixed together. Pour into a clean container and allow it to cool completely. Spread a small amount of the body butter on the skin.
Solid Perfume Yields 1 ounce
Yields 8 ounces
Solid perfume and scents have always been popular because they are longlasting, easy to carry and discreet—just rub them on—no need to waste them by spraying the air.
If hair is oily, the optional vegetable oil may be omitted, but if hair is dry or damaged, include it. This is a great shampoo for all hair types because it’s gentle on hair and won’t strip away the natural oils.
1 Tbsp grated beeswax 1 Tbsp almond oil 8 drops essential oil or mixture of oils (peach, orange, sandalwood, vanilla or lavender)
½ cup water ½ cup mild natural liquid soap (like Dr. Bronner’s or any Castile soap) ½ tsp light vegetable oil (optional)
In a heat-resistant container or small saucepan, gently heat the beeswax and oil until it melts. Stir in the scented oil, pour into a clean, small container and allow the mixture to cool completely. Rub a finger across the solid perfume and apply the scent to pulse points or anywhere else.
Basic Shampoo
Gently stir all the ingredients together, being careful not to beat the mixture or it will create foam. Pour the shampoo into a clean plastic container. Shampoo as normal, and then rinse well with cool water.
Eau de Cologne
Recipes courtesy of Janice Cox, author of Natural Beauty at Home, Natural Beauty for All Seasons, Natural Beauty from the Garden and Eco Beauty.
Yields 4 ounces Eau de Cologne was originally made by steeping flowers in a jar with alcohol and a small amount of oil. The scented oil was poured off and the alcohol was mixed with water. ¼ cup vodka or witch hazel ¼ cup water 2-3 drops of a favorite essential oil or a mixture of oils (lavender, sandalwood, bergamot, rose, frangipani, ylang-ylang or jasmine) Mix all ingredients together. Pour into a clean spray bottle or splash bottle. Spray or splash the scented cologne onto skin or hair.
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spiritual aspects of the season or visits from out-of-town family members. When shopping together for gifts, make a plan and stick with it, letting everyone know its purpose beforehand. Resist impulsive purchases trumpeted by store promotions.
Connect with Kids
BRING BACK THE MAGIC
Give Kids the True Gifts of the Season by Meredith Montgomery
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ccording to a poll by the Center for a New American Dream in 2005, three out of four Americans wish the holidays were less materialistic. Traditionally rooted in family, faith and joy, the season can be marred by commercialization. Instead, inspire the whole family to take a “buy less, get more” approach so that everyone can experience the essence of what many consider the most wonderful time of the year.
Raise Awareness
The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood (CCFC) reports that U.S. companies now spend about $17 billion annually marketing to children, up from $100 million in 1983. Many kids are formulating wish lists year-round, due to the continual bombardment of alluring commercials. CCFC Associate Director Josh Golin attests that the holiday season is a perfect time to start discussing the power of advertising and the techniques used. Teens are especially sensitive to the notion of being manipulated by adults. For children under 8 that can’t yet comprehend the persuasive intent of commercials, limit screen time with all devices. Golin advises that the scope of commercialism has changed radically. “It’s no longer just television commercials, but also Internet, cell phones and video games. Plus, children’s media characters are placed on every type of product imaginable. Think about limiting commercialism in all forms; you can’t just turn off the TV.”
Manage Expectations
Start before the holidays. “Talk to kids about how you’ll celebrate the holidays in your own home, noting that it might be unique. Focus on aspects that aren’t gift-related,” suggests Golin. Plan food-focused traditions such as baking together and special group meals. Generate excitement around
New American Dream’s Simplify the Holidays guide at Tinyurl.com/SimplifyTheHolidays encourages families to reconnect by participating in meaningful activities such as neighborhood caroling, building a gingerbread house, preparing gift boxes for the homeless, taking a nature hike or making a feeder for backyard birds. Explore volunteer projects as a family, letting the children’s interests lead. If kids are attracted to water, pick up litter along a shoreline. In the spirit of the season, donate gently used clothing, books and toys to a shelter. For animal lovers, contribute time or materials to a local animal rescue or rehabilitation center. Attend community events such as musical performances, plays and art exhibits. Seek out inexpensive or free local activities. Kids are often enthralled by a simple tour of neighborhood Christmas lights.
Gift Buying
Make gift purchases consistent with the family’s values. Golin suggests resisting the temptation to buy the season’s “hot” products. “Resist buying what’s advertised the most. We have power as parents and as part of a larger culture to believe there’s no such thing as a must-have toy or holiday gift.” Instead, search for timeless, high-quality items that are eco-friendly and fair trade. Try wooden toys for babies and toddlers or a bamboo skateboard for teens. Ads can make a toy look appealing because it’s brandnew and ready-to-use, but homemade gifts can be a more meaningful alternative. New American Dream suggests constructing a rope swing or wooden sandbox for little ones. Given a comfortable timeframe, children can gift grownups homemade green cleaning products or re-potted herb and houseplant clippings. All ages can give away the last book they read and kick off a year-round book exchange. Forego more tangible items by gifting experiences like a zoo membership, bowling gift cards or movie tickets, or make a charitable donation to a cause that the recipient supports. Let friends and family make shopping easier by inviting them to create such a gift registry at SoKindRegistry.com.
Unplug
Always plan for quiet time. It reduces exposure to holiday marketing, creates opportunities for family bonding and fosters independent children. Golin observes, “We can all be better about trusting our kids to entertain themselves. When reducing screen time, we don’t necessarily need to suggest activities to kids. Give them the space to be bored for a minute and be amazed at what they come up with on their own.” Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com). natural awakenings
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Words to Live By by Brian Dean
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veryone has times in their lives when they are not sure—when they wonder if they have the strength to do something—whether it be public speaking or carrying out a plan they have devised. We might wonder, “How do I go through this?” or, “Am I strong enough?” Thanks to a Neil Diamond song, there are two words that can be used to bolster that strength. Those words are, “I AM.” Yes, I AM. Not I am, but said with force, with inner strength, with power... I AM. I AM something. I AM strong. I AM centered. I AM within my power. I AM connected with all the strength available to me from the core of my being to the tips of my fingers and beyond. I AM attunes us to energies and to power. It puts us in harmony with any situation. It is the affirmation of belief in ourself that gives us the power we need. It allows us to stand up and do whatever we need to do. I AM aligns us with the universe, giving us strength to complete whatever task we have decided to take on. I AM someone than can do this. I AM strong, I AM powerful, I AM whole. I can do this because I AM. But now, we are supplied with the next two words... I CAN. Once we have the strength, I CAN allows us to do anything we want. I CAN wipes away all doubt, all fears. It gives us the center of purpose to persevere through anything until it is completed. I CAN tells us that we have made up our mind to do something and that we will see it through to the end. Combined with the strength from I AM, I CAN says we have made the decision and are going to do something, knowing it can be done. Now we look for the final two words, and most would expect them to be “I will.” That would be the next logical progression. But “I will,” while it holds promise, could hold an empty promise. They simply are not strong enough. Therefore, the final two words are... I DO. I DO holds a promise fulfilled. It says, “I am doing this, not just promising to do it.” How many times do we say “I will,” and not lived up to the promise? I DO says that we have made it past all of that and are in fact doing what we said we would. I DO says we have taken a giant leap and lived up to our promises. I DO says we have found the strength, conquered the fear and pushed past all boundar-
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ies to actually accomplish something. It says, “I’ve found the confidence to take action,” whatever that action may be. Six words can change our entire existence if we accept them and bring them into ourself with conviction. I AM centers us and connects us to the inner strength we may not have known we have. I CAN erases all doubt, pushes us past all fears and convinces us that all things are possible. I DO reinforces that confidence and acknowledges that we are accomplishing what we wanted to accomplish. I AM. I CAN. I DO. Make these words a mantra, because with them, we can accomplish anything. Brian Dean is a licensed massage therapist and Reiki master instructor in Jacksonville Beach. He also teaches meditation, energy modalities and continuing education for massage therapists. For more information, call Caring Palms Massage and Reiki at 904-246-2206, or visit CaringPalms.com.
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with gluten bread, animal protein and cheese with casein produces a mid-afternoon slump. They are hard to digest together and all at once, taxing body energy,” she explains. “Then, when you feel the inevitable drop in energy, you might turn to caffeine or sugary soda, but that only brings on another slump.”
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ise food choices that optimize digestion and promote natural, ongoing detoxification can help us attain red-carpet shape, professes nutritionist and beauty expert Kimberly Snyder, New York Times bestselling author of The Beauty Detox Foods. She aims for optimum health as the basis for achieving a desirable outward glow. Snyder says she once struggled with several beauty issues. In seeking wellness on the way to becoming a nutritionist, she found that her daily energy level improved after she started making shifts in her diet. She then lost weight, her hair got healthier and her formerly troubled facial skin became clear and smooth. Blogging about her gradual transformation and lifestyle philosophies attracted media attention and a celebrity clientele by word of mouth. “I never looked for clients; they found me,” she says. Today, Snyder counts entertainers Fergie and her actor-husband Josh Duhamel, Kerry Washington, Channing Tatum and Drew Barrymore among the many celebrities she has helped get into better camera-ready shape. Early into her personal transformation, Snyder realized that digestion holds the key. “I never linked my constipation issues with my acne,” she says. “It’s a tremendous amount of work to digest food. It’s no wonder that eating a fast-food sandwich 28
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Snyder, who is now a vegan, suggests simplifying meals and starting them with whole, raw, plant-based foods like salads. She advises her clients to start the day with lemon juice in warm water. If they don’t feel like breakfast, she advises, “Don’t force yourself. Listen to your body, it knows best.” When hunger hits, Snyder blends a Glowing Green Smoothie—what she calls, “the star of the whole Beauty Detox program,” in her book. A batch of three to four servings requires seven cups of chopped spinach; six cups of chopped romaine lettuce; one-and-a-half cups of chopped celery; one banana; an apple and a pear, both peeled, cored and chopped; two tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and two cups of filtered water. She claims that drinking this smoothie can make a difference in just three days. She also lists 50 plant-based foods for specific body benefits because they are naturally alkaline-forming during digestion and assimilate more effectively than acid-forming animal protein, dairy, caffeine, alcohol and sugar. By improving digestion, we end up feeling more energetic.
Timely Eating
Carefully timed consumption is another key in Snyder’s beauty regimen. She recommends starting the day with a light smoothie, eating foods based on whole plants throughout the day, and then eating a raw salad and a vegetarian meal or some animal protein as an earlier dinner. Eating fruit by itself on an empty stomach helps it digest better than when combined with other foods that take longer to process. On hungrier days, Snyder suggests turning to whole grains such as oats or quinoa, which are high in fiber and lower in fat, or fibrous chia seeds. When energy is low, she advocates supplementing with bee pollen or a protein smoothie. She stresses, “Progress, not perfection,” as her mantra, advising that it’s better to take small steps and keep moving forward rather than try to change everything all at once. She believes that experiencing higher energy and beauty benefits provides effective incentives to continue instead of trying to stick to a strict, numbersbased plan that doesn’t take into account energy or digestion.
Ongoing Cleansing
“The metaphor I use for healthy digestion is a waterfall versus a stagnant pond,” says Snyder. “You want your system to be moving, dynamic.” To keep digestive “sludge” out of our body’s systems, Snyder recommends a proven detox approach of drinking liquid only between meals to help foods digest easier. She particularly recommends her own Probiotic & Enzyme Salad, made with four cups of shredded cabbage; one inch of fresh ginger, cut into strips; one teaspoon of caraway seeds; and cold, filtered water, all left to naturally ferment in a jar at room temperature for about five days—or refrigerated
raw sauerkraut from a health food store—to help flush out toxins. She also emphasizes supplementing with probiotics, such as her unique formula made from soil-based organisms. Infrared sauna treatments can also help leach heavy metals out of body fat and decrease cellulite. “These techniques have been around for a long time because they work,” says Snyder. “As I always say, outer beauty is a reflection of inner health.”
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hat’s on the family pet’s wish list this year? Family members can have fun creating interactive toys and games that are easy on the holiday budget. According to a recent American Pet Association survey, three out of four owners buy gifts for their pets during the holiday season to the collective tune of $5 billion. Dogs and cats receive new sweaters and boots, collars and leashes, toys and treats. Yet, what they really crave
is attention. “Too often, pets are left alone for eight hours a day, leading to anxiety, frustration and unwanted behaviors. It’s important that they’re mentally challenged, learn new commands and have fun,” says Dr. Mary Gardner, co-founder of Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, in Los Angeles. “Cognitive decline and muscle wasting, common in older pets, can both be thwarted with games personalized for age and ability.”
Look for sturdy wooden puzzles that hide a treat behind doors that pull or slide open. Advanced puzzles involve a multistep solution. Following dog treat cookbooks will keep dedicated bakers in a canine’s good graces throughout the year. Write an activity—a walk, trip to the dog park, game of fetch or a doggie/human dance party—on a few index cards. “Teach the dog to choose by rubbing one card with a sodium-free bouillon cube,” suggests Eileen Proctor, a pet lifestyle expert in Denver. “As soon as the dog sniffs the card, reward with praise and the designated gift. Once the game is learned, there is no need to keep scenting the cards.” Turn up a corner of all the cards for easy pickup.
Purrfect for Cats
Cats may like to play it cool, but bring out a laser pointer and they act like kittens again. To mimic hunting instincts, play hide-and-seek with kitty’s food; put holes in a closed box with special bits of dry food inside, then let her paw it out or roll the box. Place a too-large-to-swallow jingle bell inside an empty toilet paper roll and tape the ends shut for a charmingsounding toy. An orphaned sock filled with crinkly cellophane and sewn shut makes an intriguing toy to drag around. Improvise a fishing pole from a colorful dowel rod and heavy twine with a petand planet-friendly item tied on the end for a pet to chase. Cats love to squeeze themselves into small spaces or relax in larger ones, so pass along gift boxes.
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In the wild, birds spend most their time foraging for food. Mimic a wilderness search by hiding food beneath an unused, unbleached coffee filter or a large lettuce leaf. Cut food in pieces big enough to hold in a claw to help hone balance. Hide seeds in a made-for-birds piñata, available at pet supply stores. Puzzle boxes range from reach-in30
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Fun for Fish
Betta (Siamese fighting) fish love to rest near the surface, so provide a leafy hammock, available where supplies are sold. Finned friends get exercise as they chase a laser pointer’s red dot through the water. A new plant or pingpong ball floating on the surface provides added entertainment. Moss balls are a good place to hide food and also help keep the water clean. A ceramic log lets fish hide inside.
and covered with netting, provide more surfaces and heights to explore. “Time spent together is a gift for both the giver and the recipient,” says Proctor. “It’s more thoughtful than anything you can find in a store. You always get back more than you give.” Sandra Murphy is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.
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Hermit crabs are social animals, both curious and amusing. The gift of a new shell or two during molting season is appreciated. Flat-topped rocks with textured sides, large enough to not tip over, provide a different view. Fibers like those used for macramé, hung from the lid of the tank almost to the floor mimic rope climbing. Upside-down terra cotta flower pots, in different sizes
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1
Yoga & Chanting Immersion with WAH! Saturday & Sunday: two full days to experience yoga, chanting and healing teachings from Wah! The thread that runs every experience is her heartfelt spiritual presence. $200 tuition includes the Saturday evening Healing Concert. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. DiscoveryYoga. com. 904-824-7454. The Healing Concert with WAH! 8 p.m. An evening immersion into Wah!’s beautiful, meditative music with calming “bliss-lights,” It is an invitation to access deep relaxation, natural healing and rejuvenation. $30 advance, $35 at the door. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. DiscoveryYoga.com. 904-824-7454. “Healing event” – 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Practitioners will be practicing Energy Healing on customers. The cost $5.00 love offering. (this event is the first Saturday of every month.) Spiritual Uplifts, 3491 Pall Mall Dr. Jacksonville Florida 904-292-4555 Lynn’s New Age Book Club – 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm. Meeting First Saturday of each month to discuss and study metaphysical books of group selected choice. $5.00 love offering. Spiritual Uplifts, 3491 Pall Mall Dr. Jacksonville Florida 32257 call for information 904-292-4555 Reiki 2 Class – 10am-5pm. Brian Dean of Caring Palms Massage and Reiki will be holding a Reiki 2 class (Group and Distant Healing). $125. Prerequisite: Reiki 1. Call, e-mail, or sign up online to reserve your space. A $50 deposit is required. 6 CEUs available for NCBTMB and FL massage therapists. www.CaringPalms.com. 904-246-2206 or Brian@CaringPalms.com.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Qigong 9-10am.—The Process of Transformation—10:30am, Open Discussion Center for Spiritual Living Jacksonville, Sheraton Hotel, 10605 Deerwood Park Blvd. 904-513-2017 . CSLJax.org.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Open House – 6-7:30 pm. Tour facility and meet Dr Pautz, MD. Learn more about the holistic philosophy of the practice, including the massage and spa services. Persephone Healing Arts Center, Holistic and Internal Medicine, 485 Sixth Ave N, Jacksonville Bch. RSVP: 904-246-3583. DrPautz. com.
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 7 Free Friday at Kam Lee Center in Fleming Island – Our Class this month is Meditation and Breathing Techniques to clear your mind and achieve inner peace. Our Traditional Chinese Medical Techniques will improve your health and you won’t regret this experience. Reservations
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Reiki 1 Class – 10am-5pm. Brian Dean of Caring Palms Massage and Reiki will be holding a Reiki 1 class (Healing Self and Others). Cost $125. Call, e-mail, or sign up online to reserve your space. A $50 deposit is required. 6 CEUs available for NCBTMB and FL massage therapists. www.CaringPalms.com. 904-246-2206 or Brian@CaringPalms.com. Psychic Fayre – 11am to 4pm. In Orange Park from. More information available at www. JudyZarnes.com.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Qigong 9-10am. The Call of Transformation—10:30. Open Discussion. Center for Spiritual Living Jacksonville, Sheraton Hotel, 10605 Deerwood Park Blvd. 904-513-2017 . CSLJax.org Community HU Song: Let Go and Let GodChant HU! – 11-11:30am. Learn how to sing HU and tap into your potential for greater happiness, love, and understanding. Followed by light refreshments. All are welcome and free HU CDs and Spiritual Guidebook available. Jacksonville Eckankar Center, 6636 Arlington Rd. Meetup. com/Jacksonville-Florida-Eckankar. 904-7257760.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Free Acupuncture Treatments for Veterans and Active Duty Military Personnel – 2:00 7:30 pm. Thank you for your service! The Bow Acupuncture & Community Wellness, 2715 Oak St., Suite B, Jacksonville. Make appointments online at www.BowAcupuncture.com or call (904) 834-0740.
WEDNESDAY, NOV 12 - DEC 17 Art In The Park - Oil or Acrylic Painting – 9:30am-12:30pm. Joan F. Tasca, Instructor. All Levels, Learn the fundamentals of painting in oil or acrylic. Experienced Students, hone your skills, or experiment with the guidance of a classically and trained, professional artist/educator. Advanced registration form and $150 fee is due by Nov. 7th; $160 after. Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, 6400 N. Oceanshore Blvd., Palm Coast, FL 32137. www.joanftasca.com. 904.794.2594 or 904.402.2292
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 14 Couples Weekend Getaway & Workshop: 7:00pm – Sun 2pm. Join Richard & Diana Daffner, authors of “Tantric Sex for Busy Couples,” for a romantic beach getaway. Bring greater joy, intimacy and passion to your relationship. Celebrate your love. Connect with your beloved on a soul level. $695/couple. Siesta Key Beach,
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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 14, 15 & 16 Public Exhibition of The Historical Buddha’s Relics – Maitreya Loving Kindness Tour, a free public exhibition of the historical Buddha’s relics. Most of the Relics in this collection resemble beautiful multi-colored pearl-like crystals over 2,600 years old. Many of the relics are from the 14th Dalai Lama’s own collection. Relics embody the master’s spiritual qualities of wisdom and loving kindness. Wat Khmer Savy Rattanaram, 4540 Clinton Ave., Jacksonville, Florida 32207 relictour@ktcjax.org. 904-389-6885.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15
The Right Whale Festival – Sea Walk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach – 10am to 4pm. Join the celebration of the annual return of the right whales to their calving waters off our coast. Highlights include free admission, five hours of live music with Split Tone, DANKA and The Crazy Daysies, art exhibitors selling unique items, community art mural, expert speakers, kids activities, early morning beach cleanup, 5K beach race and 2.5K beach fun walk, silent auction, boat displays, and more. RightWhaleFestival.com. Psychic Attunement 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Spiritual Uplifts 3491 Pall Mall Dr. Jacksonville Florida 904-292-4555
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Navigation Transformation—10:30am, Open Discussion. Center for Spiritual Living Jacksonville, Sheraton Hotel, 10605 Deerwood Park Blvd. 904-513-2017 . CSLJax.org
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Jacksonville Holistic Alliance Meeting – 7:30 PM. Come network with other natural health practitioners with the mission to elevate holistic wellness in Jacksonville! This month’s meeting at Smiles By Shields, 3940 San Jose Park Dr., Jacksonville. More information at www.JaxHolisticAlliance.org.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Psychic-Medium Spiritual Development Class – 7-9:30pm. Designed as an ongoing class. Includes meditation, lesson, hands-on practice to develop your personal skills. $25. Marilyn Jenquin, International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. Held in private home, call for location. 407-6739776. IFSK.org.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Open House - 6-7:30 pm. Tour facility and meet Dr Pautz, MD. Learn more about the holistic philosophy of the practice, including the massage and spa services. Persephone Healing Arts Center, Holistic and Internal Medicine, 485 Sixth Ave N, Jacksonville Bch. RSVP: 904-246-3583. DrPautz. com. Psychic-Medium Spiritual Development Class – 1-3:30pm. Designed as an ongoing class. Includes meditation, lesson, hands-on practice to develop your personal skills. $25. Marilyn Jenquin, International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. Held @ Caring Palms Massage & Reiki, 301-B 10th Ave. N. Jacksonville Beach. 407-673-9776. IFSK.org.
Mark the Date ***SPECIAL EVENT!*** SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 A Modern Spiritual Guide Speaks: Seminar Talk by Harold Klemp. – 11:0011:45am. Recent Seminar Video with Eckankar’s spiritual leader, Harold Klemp, awardwinning author of more than seventy-five books on spirituality. FREE CD and BOOK. All are welcome! Pablo Creek Library 13295 Beach Blvd. 32246 .. Meetup.com/Jacksonville-Florida-Eckankar. 904-725-7760
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22
The MELT Method: The Basics and Beyond with Amba Greene, 1-4 p.m. Learn basic techniques, intermediate moves and an introduction to MELT Strength. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-824-7454. DiscoveryYoga. com. Reiki 3 Class – 10am-5pm. Brian Dean of Caring Palms Massage and Reiki will be holding a Reiki 3 class (Master / Instructors). Cost $125. Prerequisite: Reiki 1, Reiki 2. Call, e-mail, or sign up online to reserve your space. A $50 deposit is required. 6 CEUs available for NCBTMB and FL massage therapists. www.CaringPalms.com. 904246-2206 or Brian@CaringPalms.com.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23 MELT Into Yoga and Meditation with Amba Greene, 9 a.m. – 12 noon. A continuation of Saturday’s program with yoga postures as assessments and expansion into meditation. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-824-7454. DiscoveryYoga.com. Transformation through Challenges--10:30. Open Discussion. Center for Spiritual Living Jacksonville, Sheraton Hotel, 10605 Deerwood Park Blvd. 904-513-2017. CSLJax.org. “The Connecting Power of Love” Eckankar Worship Service – 11:00am-Noon Join us for an engaging Spiritual Worship service. All are welcome. FREE Contemplation CD and Spiritual Guidebook. Jacksonville Eckankar Center, 6636 Arlington Rd. Meetup.com/Jacksonville-FloridaEckankar. 904-725-7760.
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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 28 Lecture on Anthroposophy - 8-9:30 pm. Speaker: Howard Pautz. There is a fee per attending adult. Place: Persephone Healing Arts Center, Holistic and Internal Medicine, 485 Sixth Ave N, Jacksonville Bch. RSVP or for more questions, please call 904-246-3583. DrPautz.com.
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SUNDAY Lessons In Truth – 10:30am. Lessons in Truth lecture. Love offering. The Church of Cosmic Truth, 1637 Hamilton St, Jacksonville. 904-384-7268. TheCosmicChurchOfTruth.net. Center for Spiritual Living Jacksonville– 10:30am. November Theme: Be Transformed by the Renewing of Your Mind.Center for Spiritual Living Jacksonville, Sheraton Hotel, 10605 Deerwood Park Blvd. 904-513-2017. CSLJax.org FREE Community Yoga – 11am-12:30pm. (Donations appreciated.) Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-824-7454. DiscoveryYoga. com. Unity Church for Creative Living Sunday Service – 10:30am. With Rev Mona Krane. A positive path to realize divine potential. 2777 Race Track Rd, St Johns. 904-287-1505. UnityInJax.com. Youth Ministry – 10:30am. Classes for all ages. Unity Church for Creative Living, 2777 Race Track Rd, St Johns. 904-287-1505. UnityInJax.com. Mind Body Yoga –10:45am. With Analise. Yoga Den, 2929 Plummer Cove Rd, Jacksonville. 904268-8330. Yoga-Den.com.
MONDAY
Insight Meditation – 6:45-7:30am. Join us with Jonathan Hunt of Just Sit Jacksonville. Love offering. Sanctuary of Unity Church of Jacksonville, 634 Lomax St, Riverside. 904-355-5100. UnityJax.org. Mommy ‘n’ Me Pilates – 9am. Call to register. Arch Pilates and Physical Therapy, 3491 Pall Mall Rd, Ste 102, Jacksonville. 904-860-5392. ArchPilates.com. Yin Yoga – 9-10:30am. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-824-7454. DiscoveryYoga.com. Bendy Bodies – 10am. Yoga/pilates for kids. Call to register. Arch Pilates and Physical Therapy, 3491 Pall Mall Rd, Ste 102, Jacksonville. 904-860-5392. ArchPilates.com. Qigong for Health – 4:45-5:45pm. Relieve arthritis,
anxiety and stress symptoms. Free trial. Kam Lee’s TKA, 1835-5 E W Pkwy, Fleming Island. 904-2156111. TaijiKungFuAcademy.com. Vinyasa Flow – 5:30-7pm. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-824-7454. DiscoveryYoga.com. Yoga – 5:45-6:45pm. Gentle Level I with Beth Daugherty. Unity Church for Creative Living, 2777 Race Track Rd, St Johns. 904-287-1505. UnityInJax.com. Mind-Body Yoga – 6pm. With Kate. Yoga Den, 2929 Plummer Cove Rd, Jacksonville. 904-2688330. Yoga-Den.com. Tai Chi Gung – 6:15-7:15pm. $15/walk-in; $45/ month. Arch Pilates (behind Bonos on San Jose in Manderin), 3491 Pall Mall Dr, Ste 102, Jacksonville. 904-294-7219. Free to Be AA – 6:30pm. Lesbian, gay, bi and trans 12-step group. Lending Library, Unity Church of Jacksonville, 634 Lomax St, Riverside. 904-3555100. UnityJax.com. Aerial Yoga – 6-6:45pm. Traditional yoga moves without the compression. Beginner class. Ladies only. $15/class. inShape Ladies Fitness, 9425 Craven Rd, Jacksonville. 904-367-5003. Monday Night Meditation – 7-7:30pm. Singing bowls to lead meditation. Love offering. Unity Church for Creative Living, 2777 Race Track Rd, St Johns. 904-287-1505. UnityInJax.com. Bosom Buddies: A Support Group – 7-8:30pm. Providing emotional support and education for survivors of breast cancer and women at high risk. Facilitator Bobbi de Cordova-Hanks. Women’s Center of Jacksonville. 904-722-3000. 101 Metaphysical Studies – 7-8:30pm. Beginning with spirit guides, ascended masters,who they are and how to work with them..Rev. Mary Cox. 10$ class. The Cosmic Church of truth 1637 Hamilton St Jax,32210-(9040384-7268 www.TheCosmicChurchofTruth.net
Sun Power Yoga – 7:30am. With Sandra. Yoga Den, 2929 Plummer Cove Rd, Jacksonville. 904268-8330. Yoga-Den.com. Kripalu Yoga Basic Practice – 9-10:30am. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-824-7454. DiscoveryYoga.com. Prayer and Meditation Service – 10:30-11am. Guided and interactive prayer and meditation. Prayer requests encouraged. Unity Church of Jacksonville, Peace Prayer Chapel, 634 Lomax St, Riverside. 904-355-5100. UnityJax.org. Increase your body’s natural strength – 4-5pm. Traditional Tai Chi, at Kam Lee Center, Fleming Island. Ph: 904-215-6111. www.tkakungfu.com Chen Style QiGong 4- 5 pm. with 13th Generation Instructor at Kam Lee Center, 1835 East-West Pkwy. Suite 5, Fleming Island. (904) 215-6111 or visit http://www.taijikungfuacademy.com T’ai Chi – 5:30-6:30pm. With Elizabeth Alexander. Beginner-intermediate. Love offering. Unity Church of Jacksonville, 634 Lomax St, Riverside. 904-3555100. UnityJax.com. Move, Melt and Meditate – 5:30-7pm. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-8247454. DiscoveryYoga.com. UNITY Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. With Elizabeth Alexander. Please bring a Yoga mat and use the May St entrance. Love Offerings, Please. Unity Church of Jacksonville 634 Lomax St, Riverside 904-355-5100 Prenatal Pilates – 6:30pm. Arch Pilates & Physical Therapy, 3491 Pall Mall Rd, Ste 103, Jacksonville. 904-860-5392. ArchPilates.com. Yoga Basic Training (for beginning students) – 6:30-8pm. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St. St Augustine. 904-824-7454. DiscoveryYoga.com Food Addicts Anonymous – 6:30-7:30pm. Unity of Church of Jacksonville, 634 Lomax St, Riverside. 904-355-5100. UnityJax.com. Meditation and Modern Buddhism SAN MARCO, Nov 11 & 25, 7pm, Hot Spot Power Yoga, 1533 San Marco Blvd, with Maitreya Buddhist Center. 904-222-8531 SAN MARCO – 7pm. Meditation and Modern Buddhism, Oct 7 & 28, Hot Spot Power Yoga, 1533 San Marco Blvd, with Maitreya Buddhist Center. 904-222-8531 Julia’s New Age Book Club – 7-8:30pm. The first Tuesday of each month, a book is selected by group vote. Relax, read and discuss spiritual matters with us. $5 love offering. Spiritual Uplifts, 3491 Pall Mall
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Dr, Jacksonville. 904-571-2586. Insight Meditation – 7:30-9pm. See Monday listing for details. Love offering. Sanctuary of Unity Church of Jacksonville, 634 Lomax St, Riverside. 904-355-5100. UnityJax.org. Parent Support Group – 7-8:30pm. For parents of a child with a mental health disorder, including depression, bipolar and schizo-affective disorder. Beaches Resource Center, 700 Seagate Ave, Neptune Beach. 904-270-8200. Mixed Level Pilates – 7:30pm. Call to register. Arch Pilates and Physical Therapy, 3491 Pall Mall Rd, Jacksonville. 904-860-5392. ArchPilates.com. Power Yoga Basics – 7:45pm. With Khristi. Yoga Den, 2929 Plummer Cove Rd, Jacksonville. 904268-8330. Yoga-Den.com.
WEDNESDAY
Kripalu Yoga, All Levels – 6-7:30am. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-8247454. DiscoveryYoga.com. Prenatal Pilates – 9am. Call to register. Arch Pilates and Physical Therapy, 3491 Pall Mall Rd, Jacksonville. 904-860-5392. ArchPilates.com. La Leche League of Jacksonville – 10am. 3rd Wed. Grace Church of Avondale. Chrissy: 904-389-0484. Lori: 904-485-0861. Kripalu Yoga, All Levels – 10-11:30am. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-8247454. DiscoveryYoga.com. Chair Yoga Class – 11am-12pm. Get fit where you sit with this healing, gentle seated yoga practice. Perfect for all ages. Ocean Yoga, 51 Pine St, Atlantic Beach. 904-874-4094. OceanYoga.biz. Mid-Week Market – 3-6pm. Featuring local, healthy, fresh and green foods. Bull Park, 716 Ocean Blvd, Atlantic Beach. Tinyurl.com/a4xegwv. Meditation Class – 3:30-5pm. (No class 8/6) Need a place to meditate? Learn helpful techniques, followed by a 20-30 minute meditation. Bring a yoga mat, or use a chair. Reservation required. $5 love offering. 3491 Pall Mall Dr, Jacksonville. 904-292-4555. Latin Steps – 5:15-6pm. This is a fabulous cardio dance workout. Learn dance steps that build into a great, fun cardio workout. Beginner class. Ladies only. $10/class. inShape Ladies Fitness, 9425 Craven Rd, Jacksonville. 904-367-5003. Yoga – 5:15-6:15pm. With Jayne Parker. Beginner and intermediate. BYO floor mat. Unity Church of Jacksonville, Sanctuary, 634 Lomax St, Riverside. 904-355-5100. UnityJax.com. Meditation Class – 5:30-6:30. Bring a yoga mat or you can use a chair. (Limited seating please call 904-571-2586 to reserve you space in the class.) $5.00 love offering. Spiritual Uplifts 3491 Pall Mall Dr. Jacksonville Florida 904-292-4555. Shimmy-Chic Bellydance Fitness - 6:30-7:30pm. Midnight Sun, 1055 Park Street Riverside. $12 walk-in. Class cards discounts available. Lisa Myers 321-726-017 Kripalu Yoga, Mulit-level – 5:30-7pm. Some experience required. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-824-7454. DiscoveryYoga.com. Yin Yoga, Multi-Level – 5:30-7pm. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-8247454. DiscoveryYoga.com. Yoga Therapy and Acupuncture Class with Erica – 6-7:45pm. 45 minutes of yoga, followed by 45 minutes of guided relaxation and acupuncture. Class size limited; reservations required. Life Balance Acupuncture and Wellness, 1510-A 2nd St S, Jack-
sonville Bch. 904-607-6661. LifeBalanceJax.com. A Course in Miracles – 7pm. Unity of Jacksonville Beach, 1079 Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Bch. 904-2461300. Meditation Class – 7-8:30pm. (No class 8/6) Need a place to meditate? Learn helpful techniques, followed by a 20-30 minute meditation. Bring a yoga mat, or use a chair. Reservation required. $5 love offering. 3491 Pall Mall Dr, Jacksonville. 904-292-4555. Hatha Yoga – 6-6:45pm. Great for your back-health yoga class! Beginner class. Ladies only. $10/class. inShape Ladies Fitness, 9425 Craven Rd, Jacksonville. 904-367-5003. Universal Matters Book Study – 7-9pm. $10/love offering suggested. The Cosmic Church of Truth, 1637 Hamilton St, Jacksonville. 904-384-7268. TheCosmicChurchOfTruth.net. Psychic/Medium Spiritual Development Class – 7-9:30pm. One Wed per month. Marilyn Jenquin, International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. $25. Held in private home, call for location. 407673-9776. IFSK.org.
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Insight Meditation – 6:45-7:30am. See Monday listing for details. Love offering. Sanctuary of Unity Church of Jacksonville, 634 Lomax St, Riverside. 904-355-5100. UnityJax.org. Yin Yoga – 9-10:30am. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-824-7454. DiscoveryYoga.com. Chakra Yoga – 9-10:30am. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-824-7454. DiscoveryYoga.com. Mind Body Class – 11:30am. With Alyson. $40/ four classes. Yoga Den, 2929 Plummer Cove Rd, Jacksonville. 904-268-8330. Yoga-Den.com. Psychic/Medium Spiritual Development Class – 1-3:30pm. One Thursday per month. Marilyn Jenquin, International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. $25. Caring Palms Massage and Reiki, 301-B 10th Ave N, Jacksonville Bch. 407-673-9776. IFSK.org. Yoga/Pilates for Preschool, Bendy Bodies – 2pm. Arch Pilates & Physical Therapy, 3491 Pall Mall Rd, Ste 103, Jacksonville. 904-860-5392. ArchPilates.com. Increase your body’s natural strength – 4-5pm. Traditional Tai Chi, at Kam Lee Center, Fleming Island. Ph: 904-215-6111. www.tkakungfu.com Chen Style QiGong 4- 5 pm. with 13th Generation Instructor at Kam Lee Center, 1835 East-West Pkwy. Suite 5, Fleming Island. (904) 215-6111 or visit http://www.taijikungfuacademy.com Kripalu Yoga Basic Practice – 5:30-7pm Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-8247454. DiscoveryYoga.com. UNITY Yoga – 6-7pm. With Jim Ernstsen. Beginner and intermediate. BYO floor mat. Love offering. Unity Church of Jacksonville, May St entrance. 634 Lomax St, Riverside. 904-355-5100. UnityJax.org. Tergar Meditation Community – 6:30-8pm. Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Beginners welcome. Free. Body Wise Center, 2706 Old Moultrie Rd, St Augustine. 904-687-8482. Tergar.org. Meditation and more: ORANGE PARK, Nov 13 & 20, 7pm, Buckman Bridge Unitarian Church, 8447 Manressa Ave. with Maitreya Buddhist Center. 904.222.8531 Orange Park – 7pm Meditation and more: Oct 2, 16, 30; Buckman Bridge Unitarian Church,
8447 Manressa Ave. Maitreya Buddhist Center. 904.222.8531 Reiki Healing Share – 7-8:30pm with Doug Riley at The Cosmic Church of truth 1637 Hamilton St Jax,32210-(9040384-7268 www.TheCosmicChurchofTruth.net Props ‘n Boots Pilates – 7:30pm. Call to register. Arch Pilates and Physical Therapy, 3491 Pall Mall Rd, Jacksonville. 904-860-5392. ArchPilates.com. Yoga Basics – 7:45pm. With Khristi. Yoga Den, 2929 Plummer Cove Rd, Jacksonville. 904-2688330. Yoga-Den.com.
FRIDAY
Pilates Props ‘n Boots – 9am. A Pilates boot camp to burn calories. Arch Pilates & Physical Therapy, 3491 Pall Mall Rd, Ste 103, Jacksonville. 904-8605392. ArchPilates.com. Mommy ‘n Me Pilates – 10am. Ages 6 weeks-24 mos. Arch Pilates & Physical Therapy, 3491 Pall Mall Rd, Ste 103, Jacksonville. 904-860-5392. ArchPilates.com. Kripalu Yoga – 10-11:30am. All Levels. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-8247454. DiscoveryYoga.com. Hemming Plaza Farmers’ Market – 10am-2pm. Local and fresh plants, flowers, fruit, vegetables, jewelry and live entertainment. Monroe St and N Hogan St, Jacksonville. 904-634-0303. Friday Market – 10am-2pm. Rain or shine. Featuring locally grown produce, baked goods, plants, pottery and more. Jacksonville Landing Market. 904-703-2727. Market@jacksonvillelanding.com. Mind Body Class – 11:30am. With Alyson. $40/ four classes. Yoga Den, 2929 Plummer Cove Rd, Jacksonville. 904-268-8330. Yoga-Den.com. SMG Psychic Awareness Class – 7-9pm. $10. The Cosmic Church of Truth, 1637 Hamilton St, Jacksonville. 904-384-7268. TheCosmicChurchOfTruth. net.
SATURDAY
Trail Hike – 8:30-10:30am. 2nd Sat. 1.5-mile guided walk. Wear comfortable closed toe shoes. The GTM Research Reserve, Trailhead Pavilion west of Guana Dam, Marineland. RSVP: 904-823-4500. Vinyasa Flow – 9-10:30am. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-824-7454. DiscoveryYoga.com. Farmer’s Market – 10am-2pm. Featuring organic produce, BBQ ribs and chicken, baked goods, prepared foods, seafood and live music. Unity Church for Creative Living, 2777 Race Track Rd, St Johns. 904-287-1505. UnityInJax.com. Kripalu Gentle Yoga – 11am-12:30pm. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-8247454. DiscoveryYoga.com. Beaches Green Market – 2-5pm. Jarboe Park, 301 Florida Blvd, Neptune Beach. 904-270-0273. Gamble Jam Session – 3pm-sunset. 2nd and 4th Saturday. Enjoy musicians of all levels for a casual acoustic jam. Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach, 3100 S Ocean Shore Blvd, Flagler Beach. 386-517-2086. Register: Jennifer.Giblin@dep.state.fl.us or Tinyurl.com/ grparkevents.
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