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letterfrompublisher Happy Holidays, Philadelphia!

As many of us scurry through the month of December putting together wish lists, decorating, gathering for celebrations, shopping and thinking of ways to put smiles on the faces of the people we love – “tis the season to be jolly” as we close out 2017.

Hands down, this is the one time of year where we collectively come together to celebrate mankind during this joyous season. Is it “sappy” of me to think what an amazing universe this would be if we had the holiday spirit throughout the remaining 11 months? Perhaps this holiday season will be the precursor to a peaceful world.

Dreams do come true!

It’s amazing that we are automatically born into a specific generational group reflecting a time in history. People born between 1925 and 1945 were considered the “silent generation”—they worked hard and were quiet; and then you have the “baby boomers”, “generation X”, and now of course, the “millennials”.

The most notable way we relate to each generation is through music, because it reflects and underscores that era in history. My parents were in the 60s generation, and they often tell stories better than any history book. I grew up in the 80s, when Madonna, Janet Jackson and Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, spoke directly to that era of change. Life was good—big hair, a carefree attitude and long summers spent in Florida. I’d like to consider our era the carefree era.

As this year comes to the final stretch, let’s consciously think about trying to remain in a holiday spirit as we head into 2018. I know it’s a challenge, but if we stop and listen to understand others before we are understood, maybe that can begin to make the difference for all mankind.

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by Avery Mack

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HOLIDAY TIPS

How to Really Enjoy the Season

by Dianne Bischoff James

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14 THE GIFTS OF CITRUS Colorful Good Health in Holiday Dishes

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16 PEACE ON EARTH

Conflict Resolutions that Work to Bridge Divides

by Linda Sechrist

20 LYNNE MCTAGGART ON THE POWER OF GROUP INTENTION

by April Thompson

21 INSPIRED LIVING Five Ways to Make the New Year Sparkle

by Kelly Martinsen

22 AWAKE PARENTING Raising Connected, Confident Kids

by Judith Fertig

24 PETS  MUSIC Each Species Grooves to Its Own Beat

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Taste of African Heritage, at the South Philadelphia Library at 11 a.m., December 2, brings the African Heritage Diet Pyramid to life, showing people how to eat and cook healthfully, traditionally and enjoyably through hands-on experience.

With lesson plans that simultaneously teach history, nutrition and cooking techniques, the program introduces participants to the rich cultural history of African heritage foods while providing them the tools they need to adopt this traditional way of eating for better health in modern-day life.

A Taste of African Heritage is more than just a series of cooking classes. It is a new kind of wellness program designed to reconnect participants with vibrant ways of eating and living that once promoted the health of African-American ancestors everywhere.

Location: 1700 S. Broad St., Philadelphia. For more information, call 215-685-1866 or visit FreeLibrary.org.

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omen of Empathy 2 is presenting a Women of Empowerment Expo from noon to 5 p.m., December 23, at the African American Museum. They are seeking more exhibitors in the fields of hair, health, education, weddings authors, massages, wellness, praise dancers, gospel artists and nonprofit organizations to showcase.

Location: 701 Arch St., Philadelphia. See ad, page 6.

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he Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) believes that everyone can make a difference in transforming Philadelphia into a greener city with clean water. They will host a Rain Check workshop facilitated by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., December 6, at the Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library.

There will be time for Q&A. Participants will learn how they can get a free rain barrel, with reduced pricing for downspout planters. Rain gardens, depaving and permeable pavers will also be offered. The PWD Rain Check program gives Philadelphia residents an opportunity to reduce pollution that would otherwise end up in our creeks and rivers.

Location: 600 W. Girard Ave., Philadelphia. For more information and to register, call 215-988-1698 or visit PhillyWatersheds.org/raincheck.

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he Schuylkill Center is building a network of artists working in the environmental realm through periodic casual gatherings that give artists the opportunity to connect with each other and with potential collaborators in other disciplines. An Environmental Artist Party from 6 to 8 p.m., December 7, will include light refreshments, lightning talks from artists, opportunities to view the fall gallery show and informal networking opportunities.

Location: 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd., Philadelphia. RSVP (required) to 215482-7300. For more information, visit SchuylkillCenter.org.

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esidents can shop local and support local artists at the Greensgrow Farms Holiday Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., December 2, 3, 16 and 17. Find handmade gift ideas from some of the neighborhood’s most talented makers and artists at this festive neighborhood favorite, get a tree or holiday greens and check out all of the cool wares the elves have made. There is a wide a range of fine art, crafts, gifts, jewelry, ceramics, woodwork, accessories, green gifts, bath/body items, Greensgrow-made edible and growing gifts and lots more.

Location: 501 E. Cumberland St., Philadelphia. For more information and a schedule of artists, call 215-427-2780 ext.

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Regular Sleep Times Promote Health

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report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that 35 percent of U.S. adults don’t get adequate sleep. Dr. W. Chris Winter, of the Charlottesville Neurology and Sleep Medicine clinic, recommends we pick a wake-up time that works for every day and stick with it, regardless of bedtime; it pays off by eventually training the brain to fall asleep at the same time every night. Swedish scientists found that sleep loss reduces the presence of hormones that promote feelings of fullness in the stomach and increases the amounts of those that promote hunger, leading to obesity.

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GUT BACTERIA IMBALANCE LINKED TO CHRONIC FATIGUE

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esearchers from the University of Oxford, in the UK, have found that infants that take more daytime naps tend to develop a larger vocabulary at an earlier age than their peers by examining sleeping patterns of 246 babies between the ages of 7 months and 3 years for 10 days. Parents also completed a language analysis at the start of the study and three and six months later to determine how many words each child understood from a list 416 words typically learned in infancy. Infants that napped more frequently during the day performed better on both understanding and expressing vocabulary than the others.

Fifty healthy patients and 50 with chronic fatigue syndrome were tested for bacteria and immune molecules by research- DEAR DIARY ers from Columbia University.

COMFORTS They discovered that imbalances THE ELDERLY in the levels of certain gut A UK study of 19 elderly bacteria are prevalent in individuals with chronic fatigue syndrome, volunteers participata disorder often accompanied by extreme fatigue, muscle and joint ing in a 12-week training pain, cognitive issues and insomnia. program for providing companionship to dying patients showed that considering their own views about death and dying is an important component igh-cacao dark chocolate contains high levels of flavaof serving in this role. nol, a compound known for its heart health benefits, but less is known about diluted foods such as milk chocolate Evaluation of the trainees’ candy. Harvard researchers followed 55,502 subjects for 13 years, diary entries focused on comparing levels of high blood pressure, diabetes and cardiovascular disease to lifestyle traits. They found those eating one to three servings of chocolate a month key themes such as reflec(including milk chocolate) displayed a 10 percent lower risk of irregular heartbeat tions about dying alone, the than those eating an ounce or less a month. Eating one serving per week of chocolate yielded a 17 percent lower risk and two to six servings a week 20 percent, and importance of being present, then leveled off after eating one or more servings per day. self-awareness, personal loss,

“Eating excessive amounts of chocolate is not recommended, because many the meaning of life, self-preserchocolate products are high in calories from sugar and fat, and could lead to weight gain and other metabolic problems,” advises Elizabeth Mostofsky, author of the study. vation and coping strategies.

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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

Senior Sisterhood For 20 years, Maria Brenton, an outspoken proponent of older people living independently, has been campaigning and planning for the opening of a different kind of retirement home run by its residents, supporting each other through old age. She says, “Attitudes to older people in this country are out of date. Most members of the older population don’t wish to have everything done for them.”

She attests that institutions and agencies dealing with older people encourage dependency and are patronizing and paternalistic. “Older people internalize it, and they learn to wait for people to do things for them,” advises Brenton.

New Ground, in Barnet, North London, is the first UK cohousing development set up just for older women, with 26 women from age 50 to 87. Also in London, The Collective has created something similar with enhanced amenities such as a cinema room and a launderette with a disco ball. WeWork is an American company that has set up communal offices, and recently established WeLive, in New York City.

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Tree Tally

Digitalizing Data Helps Rainforest Census The Amazon rainforest is thought to harbor a greater diversity of trees than anywhere else on Earth, but the exact number has long been a mystery.

In 2013, scientists estimated that the number of species was around 16,000, but no actual count had been done. In a new paper in Scientific Reports, researchers delved into museum collections from around the world to confirm the current number of tree species recorded in the Amazon and assess possibilities of those yet to be discovered.

“Since 1900, between 50 and 200 new trees have been discovered in the Amazon every year,” notes Nigel Pitman, a Mellon senior conservation ecologist with the Field Museum. “Our analysis suggests that we won’t finish discovering new tree species there for three more centuries.”

The study relied upon the digitization of museum collections data— photographs and digital records—of the specimens housed there and shared worldwide through aggregator sites like IDigBio.org. “It gives scientists a better sense of what’s actually growing in the Amazon Basin, aiding conservation efforts,” says Pitman.

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Good Nutrition Drives Universal Wellness Plan

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ANNA, a nonprofit organization that cooks and delivers nutritious, medically appropriate meals, provides nutrition counseling to neighbors battling life-threatening illnesses such as cancer, renal disease and HIV/AIDS. Each year, 4,200 caring volunteers chop, cook, dice and deliver meals, enabling MANNA to provide all meals and counseling free of charge. Through the delivery of three meals a day, seven days a week, MANNA provides hope and nourishment to the greater Philadelphia area and southern New Jersey.

Dan Getman, senior manager of development and communications, says, “At MANNA, we know that what we do is important and impactful. Our clients are some of the sickest, poorest and most vulnerable members of our community, and these populations have the most to gain from the empowering effects of the MANNA Model. Right now, the nutrition services essential to the recovery and health of people living with severe illnesses are not consistently available across our healthcare system. MANNA seeks to change that. By educating healthcare leaders and elected officials about the health benefits of providing comprehensive nutrition services to those who need it to manage illness, we can ensure these services become a standard of care.”

MANNA was formed in 1990 to provide care and comfort to people with HIV/AIDS in Philadelphia. As medications began to prolong lives, MANNA put registered dietitians on staff to ensure the meals met increasingly complex nutritional requirements. In 2006, MANNA expanded its criteria for services beyond HIV/ AIDS to support anyone at acute nutritional risk from an illness.

In 2008, MANNA became a complete nutrition program that providing a full schedule of meals. The organization was among the first in the country to recognize the healing power of proper nutrition based on science and experience while designing a program that would truly improve the health outcomes of its clients. MANNA is now poised to cook and deliver 2.5 million meals each year, bringing the benefits of its program to thousands in the region.

“MANNA has completed extensive research aimed at

quantifying our impact on client healthcare outcomes and costs, and the results were astounding,” relates Getman. “MANNA clients experienced reduced hospital visits, shorter lengths of stay and increased likelihood of being released to their homes, rather than a long-term care facility. As a result, healthcare costs dropped dramatically.

Our work has real value, not only for each life that we touch, but also for a healthcare system struggling to keep up with the competing demands of complex patient health needs and rising healthcare costs.”

As the prevalence of diet-affected disease continues to rise across the country, innovative health interventions that can meet the unique social, non-clinical needs of high-risk populations grow in demand. The evidence-based MANNA Model prevents adverse health outcomes and costly healthcare utilization among clients, all of which face at least one severe illness.

“We are amplifying our impact by reaching more clients in need across Pennsylvania and building awareness of our model among healthcare and policy leaders,” advises Getman. “Our vision is a healthcare system that recognizes food as medicine when prescribing treatment and paying for care among people with serious illnesses. To achieve this vision, we will need our healthcare and policy leaders to understand the benefits that result from a healthcare system that recognizes the powerful role of nutrition in treating illness.”

Reflecting on MANNA’s growth and impact, CEO Sue Daugherty states, “After 27 years, we have a proven model demonstrating the amazing power of food as medicine. We perfected our menu, analyzed our impact and we know that therapeutic meals and nutrition education improve the lives of the thousands of clients we serve. Nutritious food and medical nutrition therapy are truly an integral part of successful treatment. We have a responsibility to take care of our community. I have no doubt that with our army of support, we will live up to that incredible and humbling task.”

MANNA is located at 420 N. 20th St., in Philadelphia. For more information, call 215-496-2662 or visit mannapa.org. natural awakenings

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Go Eco Like Grandma

Honor Her Wisdom in New Ways

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se it up, wear it out, make do or do without,” was the motto of past generations. Today, it’s recycle, repurpose and reinvent. Nostalgia is making a comeback. It’s tempting to revert to successful old-fashioned ways; it’s even better to update the how-to of natural eco-living.

Preserve Food “There are tradeoffs between convenience and environmental impact,” says Kathleen Hanover, executive creative director at Imagine That Creative Marketing Services, in Dayton, Ohio.

“I’d love to freeze all of our family’s produce, but after two power outages, I can veggies, too. Steam canners for jams, jellies, tomatoes and high-acid

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foods use three inches of water and 10 minutes of energy.”

Shel Horowitz, a consultant for Green and Profitable and co-author of Guerrilla Marketing to Heal the World, joined a food co-op in the 1970s. Today, it has 9,000 members. “I dehydrate veggies for soup, pasta, stir-fry dishes or as tomato or zucchini chips,” he says.

“Onions, shallots, garlic, leeks, celery, kale, hot peppers, tomatillos and fruit were successful; eggplant, cucumbers and rhubarb were not.”

Use It All The Traditional Line menu devised by executive chef Mark Russell, of Great Performances, a sustainability-oriented high-end catering and food service

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company in New York City, remarks, “Food trends have changed,” noting preserving, freezing, pickling and canning remain sound. He salutes thrifty Depression-era practices.

“My grandparents picked dandelion greens to fry in bacon fat,” he says. “A salad with olive oil and fresh tomato is healthier.” Fermented grape leaves can be rolled up into dolmas filled with local grains and feta cheese instead of meat. He also blanches and freezes cauliflower leaves, warmed in butter to serve; he’s then used the whole vegetable.

Nasturtium leaves are fermented, seeds and stems pickled and flowers puréed. “I make nasturtium flower coulis, bright orange and spicy, to dollop on freshwater fish,” Russell says. “Stems are minced into grain salads and seeds sprinkled on slabs of beefsteak tomatoes. Leaves, soft from fermentation, wrap around fresh goat cheese, shred into coleslaw or pair with steamed basmati rice.”

Apply Gardening Tips Containers ease gardening, especially for tomatoes. Hanover repurposes plastic cat litter buckets. “They’re sturdy and hold up in cold weather,” she says. “Alpaca poop fertilizer supplied by a neighbor doesn’t smell and plants thrive.”

Ocala, Florida, reiki master and teacher Debi Goldben employs nature’s bounty at home. “Downspouts collect rainwater for the garden, and it’s much better than chemically treated city water,” she says. Some municipalities, including in Colorado, regulate rainwater collection, mandating the size and number of barrels per property “for outdoor use only”.

Anca Gooje, owner of Chid Kala, a natural ingredient lotion maker in Scarborough, Maine, uses colorful patches to repair tears and update the look of her two children’s clothing.

She also recompressed their sofa’s inner springs to their original shape by encasing them in fabric. “It was time-consuming, but only cost a few dollars for fabric,” she relates.

“Updating avoided creating more landfill.

For a fresh look, I made a new cover.”

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“My mother believed pressure cookers would explode, so I bought an Instant Pot and changed the way I cook,” says Sue Ann Jaffarian, a Los Angeles paralegal and mystery writer.

“I have a demanding day job and writing deadlines. I toss in healthy ingredients and have a simple homemade meal, often vegan, in a minute. Soup, stew, risotto, pasta, chili, pudding, brown rice and oatmeal work well. It doesn’t heat up the kitchen, either.”

The Instant Pot works like a crock pot, pressure cooker, steamer, sauté pan, warming pot, rice cooker and yogurt maker, replacing seven appliances.

Employ Onsite Power “My Hadley, Massachusetts, farmhouse, built in 1743, might be the oldest solar home in the country,” muses Horowitz. “Our farmer neighbors have a methane digester to turn cow poop and restaurant waste into electricity and heat. We’ll hook up to it to replace heating oil.”

Make Holiday Décor “Retro-style repurposing is smart, fun and easy,” says upstate New York lifestyle writer and cookbook author Cynthia O’Connor O’Hara. “I glued together assorted cups, saucers and plates with glass-specific glue to create tiered servers that double as a centerpiece. Check your house to find dishware that will look nice together.”

It’s satisfying to combine experiences with updated technology, save time and support a healthier planet, both during the holidays and year-round.

Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@ mindspring.com. natural awakenings

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Sing While We Work Nothing makes meal preparation tasks go faster than crooning along to our favorite carols. Turn up Susan Boyle’s O Holy Night and soon your lungs will be full of air, your heart filled with sentiment, and the turkey stuffed with seasonal goodness will be ready to go into the oven.

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Express Feelings in a Healthy Way Family gatherings can sometimes test our boundaries and patience.

Avoid repressing feelings by finding a way to speak a personal truth in the moment, in a calm and healthy fashion. It’s better than returning home stewing about what we wish we could or should have said.

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How to Really Enjoy the Season

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eelings of comfort and joy can seem elusive when the holiday to-do list looms or runs amok. The season can seem more like an endless burden than a parade of cheerful events and glad tidings.

Amidst celebratory chaos, these simple rules will help restore inner peace and create greater happiness.

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Eschew Perfection Guests are much more interested in filling their stomachs with great food than judging the scuff marks and wall dings. The perfection of the season is found in the special moments when families and friends sit down together.

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Pay Attention to the Smiles The approaching holidays encourage more shared smiles, kind words and thoughtful gestures. While out and about, look for the grins and well wishes.

Hold the door open for others and offer a friendly greeting to store clerks. We’ll find ourselves smiling even more, because thoughtfulness is contagious.

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rience a moment of stillness. Inner quiet allows the mind to relax and reinvest energy in the body, so we can return to holiday activities with renewed zest.

Assign Roles to Household Helpers The holiday load is lighter when everyone pitches in. Assign specific roles to household members with clear responsibilities, from taking out the garbage to setting the table and washing up.

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Leave Some Tasks for Later It’s unrealistic to think the house has to be in perfect order after festive gatherings. After guests leave, put the leftovers in the fridge and watch a movie. Cleanup will feel easier and faster after a good night’s rest.

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Give Each Person a Special Gift Think of something thoughtful that both the giver and receiver enjoy doing together and write a promissory note for the shared experience, such as a free backrub, a day spent downtown, a personal manicure or a movie the other person wants to see.

Take Advantage of Extended Shopping Hours To avoid crowds and lines, schedule a late-night power-shopping trip.

This is the easiest way to manage a department store visit with sanity, have easy access to the shelves and get immediate service.

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Take a Holiday Binge Day Designate a day with no limits and no self-judgment. For anyone that mentally monitors their calories or sweets, claim a binge day out loud with permission for total holiday munching freedom. The next day, we can reinstate discipline.

Express Gratitude at the Table Loving feelings can never be expressed enough, so use the holiday as an opportunity to tell others how important they are to you. Create a heartfelt moment at the table by sharing at least one thing that you’re truly grateful for, and ask everyone else to do the same.

Go Outside for Fun in Nature Hiking in a nearby forest preserve, skating, sledding or building a snow fort with the kids not only burns energy, but is emotionally exhilarating for the whole family. Pick an outdoor activity, don appropriate togs, and share in the laughter and serenity of a sparkling winter day.

Dianne Bischoff James is a life transformation coach, actor, business consultant and author of The Real Brass Ring: Change Your Life Course Now. She specializes in facilitating the midlife reboot and lives in Boston, MA.

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We’ve just hit the tip of the iceberg with all there is to do and see in Center City. Check out one or all of these great spots, and see how well Philly does the holidays.

Grab a friend or two and test out a triple axel… or just try to stay upright.

Then, visit a holiday-inspired labyrinth of lights and plants at America’s Garden Capital Maze at Dilworth Park. Now in its second season, this pop-up garden is back just in time for the holidays.

Welcome to Philadelphia—

Center City

by Lauren Davish

The greater Philadelphia area has been an important meeting ground in our country’s history since the days of the Liberty Bell, and is no less so today. Teeming with diversity and multicultural heritage from downtown to the suburbs, there are many neighborhoods, many points of view and many lessons to be shared among us all. We hope that our series of spotlights featuring events and personalities in all corners of our great metropolis will encourage residents to think outside the box and stray from their commute to explore their own city with a new perspective.

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n light of the holiday season, we wanted to put our spotlight on the heart of Philadelphia: Center City.

Still the booming neighborhood it always was, Center City is home to many holiday events and celebrations attended by Philadelphians year after year. From outdoor ice skating rinks to renowned light shows, the already bright lights of Center City multiply

during this time of year, making this city illuminate with both festivities and allaround cheer in the air.

The Rothman Ice Rink and America’s Garden Capital Maze at Dilworth Park Center City dwellers can lace up their skates for the Rothman Institute Ice Rink’s fourth season at Dilworth Park.

Christmas Light Show at Macy’s Center City For this tradition dating back to 1956, Philadelphia residents gather in the Grand Court in the National Historic Landmark Wanamaker Building to witness a spectacular Christmas light show.

Afterwards, head on up to the second floor to walk through an animated doll setup of the holiday classic, A Christmas Carol.

Christmas Village and the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market Take a stroll through LOVE Park and check out Christmas Village, an outdoor holiday market of more than 80 vendors selling items from jewelry to ornaments, arts, crafts and much more.

Across from Christmas Village, you’ll find the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market. This is specific to local artists and designers in the Philadelphia area, celebrating and supporting the talent of our residents.

We’ve just hit the tip of the iceberg with all there is to do and see in Center City this holiday season. Check out one or all of these great spots, and see how well Philly does the holidays.

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THE GIFTS OF CITRUS Colorful Good Health in Holiday Dishes

by Judith Fertig

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inter citrus fruits that arrive in a gift basket or show up on sale at the grocer present a welcome bright spot on winter’s darker days. Valencia and blood oranges, limes and Meyer lemons are delicious in their own right, and deserve their place on the breakfast table. Yet there are many other intriguing ways to enjoy them in vinaigrettes, salads, main dishes, baked goods and desserts.

Winter citrus is full of health benefits, just when we need them most:

during the busy holiday season. To start, they help bolster our immune system, guarding against colds or helping us recover faster. Their high vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, content is water soluble.

According to a comprehensive study by the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University, a daily intake of 400 milligrams of vitamin C can halve the incidence of colds in adults and cut their duration by 14 percent.

The flavonoid hesperidin in citrus helps boost “good” HDL cholesterol and

Natural Awakenings recommends using organic, non-GMO (genetically modified) and non-bromated ingredients whenever possible.

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lowers “bad” LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, report researchers in the Journal of Nutrition. In a new study in Nutritional Neuroscience, hesperidin in citrus also was found to ameliorate brain deterioration found in Alzheimer’s patients.

Other studies further show that the grapefruit diet wasn’t wrong; eating half a fresh grapefruit before each meal can help us lose weight. In a study conducted at the Scripps Clinic, in La Jolla, California, and published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, researchers put overweight volunteers on an exercise plan for 12 weeks and asked them to eat either half a fresh grapefruit or drink apple juice and pop a placebo pill before each meal.

The grapefruit group dropped an average of three-and-a-half pounds, compared to only one-half pound for the apple group.

Limonoids, an antioxidant found in most citrus, may help guard against stomach, lung, breast and skin cancer, according to the U.S. Agricultural Research Service. Animal and human cell studies found that limonoids—especially those in fresh oranges—harbor potential as anticancer compounds. Another study in Nutritional Neuroscience showed that the volatile compound limonene, found in the rind of a lemon, can enhance memory.

As nights grow colder and longer, winter citrus “adds a little sunshine to every meal,” says Jamie Schler, author of the recently released cookbook Orange Appeal: Savory & Sweet. Schler grew up in Florida, surrounded by citrus groves between the Atlantic Coast and Indian River.

“Winters meant Dad’s workbench in the garage groaning under the weight of brown paper grocery bags filled to bursting with navels, tangerines, grapefruits, Valencias and tangelos,” writes Schler. “I fondly recall trips in the old green station wagon to the groves on chilly weekend mornings where we could pick them ourselves.” Today, Schler and her husband own and operate the boutique Hotel Diderot, in Chinon, France, where life’s a feast—especially during citrus season.

Judith Fertig writes cookbooks and foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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Moroccan Spiced Orange Slices with Orange Blossom Water

photo by Steve Legato

Zesty Citrus Holiday Recipes Chill the oranges for at least 1 hour or longer in the refrigerator before serving.

When ready to serve, sprinkle the pomegranate seeds, pistachios and mint leaves evenly over the top.

Orange blossom or orange flower water is available at better grocery stores, kitchen shops, Middle Eastern markets or online.

1 tsp sorghum or maple syrup 1 /4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Yields: 4 to 5 servings photo by Stephen Blancett

5 medium to large navel or large blood oranges 3 Tbsp orange blossom water 1 tsp ground cinnamon 2 Tbsp honey or date sugar ½ pomegranate, seeded 11/2 to 2 Tbsp coarsely chopped unsalted pistachios 8 to 10 mint leaves, chopped or torn, for garnish

Meyer Lemon Chia Seed Bowl with Tangerines Yields: 2 servings for breakfast, or as a snack or dessert

Peel the oranges and cut away all of the white pith and outer membrane.

/4 heaping cup chia seeds 11/2 cups dairy or non-dairy milk 2 Tbsp maple syrup, or to taste 1 Tbsp Meyer lemon juice (or other citrus juice) Pinch of sea salt 1 /2 tsp lemon zest Fresh tangerine segments for garnish 1

Slice each orange across the core into ¼-inch slices, six per orange, reserving any juice that runs off. Push out and discard any spongy white core.

Fan the slices in concentric circles, slightly overlapping the fruit, on a large round serving platter.

In a bowl, stir together the chia seeds, milk, maple syrup, Meyer lemon juice, salt and lemon zest.

Drizzle the orange blossom water and any reserved runoff juice over the fruit.

Using a fine sieve, lightly and evenly dust with cinnamon and a generous drizzle of honey.

Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.

To serve, spoon the chia seed mixture into bowls and garnish with tangerine segments.

Baby Vegetables and Microgreens with Charry Lime Vinaigrette

photo by Ilva Beretta

Yields: 4 servings Charry Lime Vinaigrette: Zest of 2 limes Juice from the grilled limes 1 Tbsp seasoned rice wine vinegar 1 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro 1 tsp Dijon mustard

Vegetables: 4 oz baby radishes 4 oz baby carrots, with some of the green top 4 oz baby leeks, trimmed 4 oz baby yellow pattypan squash 2 oz microgreens Prepare a medium-hot fire in the grill.

Brush the radishes, carrots and leeks with olive oil and place in a grilling basket or on a perforated grill rack.

Grill for 4 to 5 minutes, turning often, until the vegetables have just started to brown at the edges.

Zest the limes and set the zest aside.

Halve the limes and grill, cut sides down, for 1 to 2 minutes or until they have good grill marks; adds a smoky, caramelized flavor.

For the Charry Lime Vinaigrette, squeeze the juice of the grilled lime halves into a bowl. Whisk in the reserved lime zest, rice wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, sorghum and olive oil together until well blended. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Arrange the vegetables on salad plates and garnish with microgreens. Spoon the vinaigrette over all and serve.

Adapted lemon and lime recipes are from Red, White, and ’Que: Farm Fresh Foods for the American Grill by Karen Adler and Judith Fertig, permission of Running Press.

Adapted orange recipes are from Orange Appeal, by Jamie Schler, permission of Gibbs Smith.

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PEACE ON EARTH Conflict Resolutions that Work to Bridge Divides Healing happens when we handle conflict in a healthy and transformative way.

Call to Action

Roughly 30 years ago, notable voices began urging Americans to embrace a sustainable worldview of unity in diversity, recognizing our core oneness as a solution to an increasingly out-of-balance society. Success in this endeavor depends primarily on the “habits of the heart” of our citizens, developed in local milieus of families, neighborhoods, classrooms, congregations, voluntary associations, workplaces and public places where strangers gather.

Activating Answers

While mainstream media often largely focuses on the negative aspects of conflict—discord, divisiveness, intolerance, violence, incivility, injustice, chaos and complex problems—a countermovement is convening constructive conversations. Participants are initiating dialogue and deliberations intended to resolve conflicts and create cohesiveness, collaboration, cooperation and compromise among local factions that disagree on how to deal with everything from health care and social justice to environmental protection and climate science. Educational training materials and books are giving outdated models of conflict resolution a facelift.

In The Revolution Where You Live: Stories from a 12,000 Mile Journey Through a New America, Sarah Van Gelder devotes a chapter to a Greens16

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boro, North Carolina, battle over a story about a deadly, racially charged incident from the city’s recent past. She quotes James Lamar Gibson, a 20-something AfricanAmerican activist and core organizer for the Counter Stories Project: “We’ve been stuck in an old conversation for a couple of decades. We want to have an army of people with restorative conversation skills, so we can get past the divisiveness and imagine together a different sort of Greensboro,” he says.

The project began with facilitator training, and then developed story circles in which residents were able to have the difficult discussions that don’t ordinarily take place among the police, city council, churches and social agencies.

Today’s conflict resolution experts are discovering that conflict is an essential and powerful call for applying spiritual principles and exercising spiritual practices.

Provocative Questions

“What if we considered conflict as a secret ally or a guidepost, showing us what really matters to us and how much we care? What if our intense emotions are sources of invincible energy, with the power to build the world we want, together? What does having conflict in a healthy and transformative way look like?” queries Ma’ikwe Ludwig, executive director of Commonomics USA,

an organization which educates and advocates for a world where a commons-based economy creates economic and ecological security for all.

“Conflict has the power to bring to the surface what’s really at stake and to unite people toward a common goal,” advises Ludwig. Her thought-provoking questions can help shift perceptions toward the idea that we need to use conflict; maybe even welcome it.

Ludwig, author of Together Resilient: Building Community in the Age of Climate Disruption, recently helped present new perspectives on conflict resolution during a webinar for Transition US members interested in creating inclusive and diverse communities through collaboration. The nonprofit inspires, encourages, supports and provides networking and training for grassroots initiatives seeking to build community resilience in the face of such challenges as oil spills, climate change and economic crises.

Courtney Breese, managing director for the nonprofit National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation (NCDD) and her colleagues, together with thousands of innovative thinkers, are helping by introducing people to simple dialogue and deliberation structures, processes and resources that invite meaningful and productive conversations leading to constructive civic

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A community is a group that can fight gracefully…

Chaos is not just a state; it is an essential process of community development. ~Dr. M. Scott Peck, The Different Drum: Community Making and Peace engagement. Breese remarks, “We’re open to working with anyone interested in learning processes that can help bridge divides. We also like sharing stories about what is working.”

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The group’s downloadable free tools help newcomers: A beginner’s guide for exploring dialogue (ncdd.org/rc/ beginners-guide); a how-to-guide for Conversation Café (CC) hosts (Tinyurl. com/ManualForConversationCafe); and the American Library Association Libraries Transforming Communities: Models for Change Project (ala.org/ltcmodels). “To date, we’ve had at least 800 librarians participate in free NCDD webinars,” Breese notes.

CC is a simple tool useful in exploring difficult topics and provides a safe space to process different perspectives. “Initial agreement on basic rules includes suspending judgment while listening and seeking to understand others, refraining from persuading or converting and talking only from personal experience,” explains Breese.

One new network member, J. Scott Wagner, author of The Liberal’s Guide to Conservatives, speaks about the importance of using neutral language in dialogue. “I learned from him how words can be emotional triggers and signal one-sided perspectives, leaving some group members feeling angry or excluded because they feel the speaker won’t be open to hearing their perspective,” says Breese.

After three tours of the U.S. and hundreds of interviews with conservative individuals, Wagner, founder of the nonprofit Reach the Right, was inspired to use his knowledge of five arenas—neurology/cognitive psychology, personality, bias, social conformity and morality—to help progressives understand conservatives that are not only their political leaders, but also their relatives, partners, friends and managers.

He offers a simple explanation for anyone drenched in inaccurate biases.

“We inherit unconscious genetic personality characteristics that lead us to develop our ideology, with which we construct our world and align with others that are in agreement. Differences in our personality characteristics are the culprits that create conflict.”

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Drawing on 25 years of experience of enabling sworn enemies to create peace in places such as South Africa, Northern Ireland and Colombia, Adam Kahane, author of Collaborating with the Enemy: How to Work with People You Don’t Agree with or Like or Trust, shares insights into the “enemyfying syndrome” that instigates conflict.

This habit of thinking and acting as if people we are dealing with are our enemies and the cause of our problems is all around us and dominates the media. “The enemies are always the others, ‘those people’. Enemyfying, which feels exciting and satisfying— even righteous and heroic—usually obscures, rather than clarifies, the reality of the challenges we face. It amplifies conflicts, narrows the space for problem solving and creativity, and distracts us with unrealizable dreams of decisive victory from the real work we need to do,” observes Kahane.

Kahane sees the challenge of conflict becoming more acute.

“People today are generally more free, individualistic and diverse, with stronger voices and less deference.

Volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity are growing.” Yet, contrary to the common view, it is possible for people that hold contradictory positions to find ways to collaborate.

That’s what he and 40 others representing military officers, guerrillas and paramilitaries; activists and politicians; businesspeople and trade unionists; landowners and farmers; and academics, journalists and young people, accomplished in the Destino Colombia project. They organized to contribute to ending their country’s 52-year civil war.

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Understanding that conversation is the core process that drives personal, business and organizational life, it’s a way of thinking and being together sourced in a philosophy of conversational leadership.

Embracing a combination of these guiding principles can foster collaborative exchanges, active engagement and helpful possibilities for action. n Clarify the Purpose n Create a Hospitable Space n Explore Questions that Matter n Encourage Everyone’s Contribution n Connect Diverse Perspectives n Listen for Insights and Share Discoveries Source: Tinyurl.com/CafeConversation Principles

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Jonathan Bender, founder of The Performance of Your Life, a public speaking and personal development business, has been on a lifelong quest of fostering personal growth and societal transformation. His therapeutic classes and workshops demonstrate how to connect, honor and deeply resonate with others, even if they have different worldviews, and how to listen and hear in the same way we want to be heard.

Acknowledging the adrenalin rush that’s a common response to fear of conflict, Bender says, “When we learn to be mindful and speak from our entire body, rather than just from our head, we notice that the voice resonates and originates from a much bigger place.

This teaches us to cultivate greater awareness of our emotions and how we express them.

“Begin by acknowledging an emotion, and then reduce its intensity through slow, deep breaths, paying attention to the correlating physical sensation. Shifting our focus back to the heart allows us to recognize parts of ourselves in the stories of others and come to understand that our personal history is

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Intense emotions can become sources of invincible energy with the collective power to build the world we want.

the filter through which we ‘enemyfy’,” says Bender, who speaks and presents publicly, educating audiences and clients about the universally challenging performances of everyday life.

According to Robert Atkinson, Ph.D., author of The Story of Our Time: From Duality to Interconnectedness to Oneness, today’s rugged individualism amid conflicts comprises a crisis of consciousness. “No longer can we settle only on seeing things in opposition to one another; we need to shift our consciousness to be able to see the parts coming together in a new whole. Accepting the oneness of humanity as a biological fact, a social necessity and a spiritual reality will lead us further along our journey toward lasting world peace.”

His observation fits with what Joanna Macy, author and scholar of Buddhism and deep ecology, believes is the call of our time: “As planetary citizens, we are being called to wake up together.”

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings who blogs at LindaSechrist.com.

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Lynne McTaggart on the

POWER OF GROUP INTENTION

by April Thompson

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hirty years ago, speaker, author and journalist Lynne McTaggart recovered from an illness using alternative approaches to health. Since then, she’s been exploring the frontiers of healing through consciousness and alternative medicine. In the 1990s, McTaggart, who lives in London, started a newsletter called What Doctors Don’t Tell You, now an international magazine and popular platform at wddty.com that cites thousands of resources showing what works and doesn’t work in conventional and alternative medicine and how to beat chronic conditions naturally.

McTaggart’s seven books include The Intention Experiment, The Field, The Bond and most recently, The Power of Eight. Her latest work examines the transformative power of small groups of people sending thoughts together for a common goal.

Can you summarize the results of your experiments of healing through collective intentions?

We’ve done hundreds of experiments

using small and large groups; 30 were tightly controlled scientific studies conducted in conjunction with researchers at institutions such as the University of Arizona, University of California and Penn State University.

The experiments have involved all kinds of intentions, ranging from the relatively simple to the impossibly complex. The large-scale intention experiments involved upwards of 25,000 participants remotely logging onto a website to view photos of the targets, sometimes 8,000 miles away, and sending them a well-defined intention, like changing the pH balance of water or healing a war veteran of post-traumatic stress disorder.

To date, 26 of those 30 experiments resulted in positive, measurable, mainly scientifically significant effects.

We’ve seen the pH of water change by a full pH number and seen seeds grow twice as much as control seeds.

We also conducted three peace intention experiments with interesting

results: After our eight-day intention for Sri Lanka during its civil war, violence levels fell; the government had won several decisive battles that week; and within a few months that 25-year war was over. We can’t say with certainty that we had a hand in this, but our other peace experiments showed similar results. If it happens a few more times, that becomes compelling.

What conditions were the most conducive to manifesting positive results?

Was it intention, the power of the group or altruism? I think it’s a little of all of these. We’ve found that larger groups do not have a larger effect, which brought about the “power of eight” concept. I’ve discovered all that’s needed is a group, whether it’s eight or 8,000. In a group, we seem to lose our sense of individuality and separation from the world. We experience an overwhelming sense of oneness with the other intenders, which may be why our influence then becomes more powerful.

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How did the act of sending positive intentions affect the senders?

I was most surprised by the rebound effects reported by participants, whom I started surveying after the Sri Lankan peace experiment. Thousands of extraordinary comments related not only how participants felt during the activity, but also afterwards; they were experiencing major shifts in their relationships, health, careers and well-being.

All they had done was sit individually in front of their computer holding an intention, yet they experienced the altered and mystical states of consciousness described by psychologist Abraham Maslow as “peak experiences”.

Life University, a large chiropractic university in Atlanta, worked with us to study the brainwaves of participants in six “power of eight” groups and found that senders had decreased activity in their frontal and parietal lobes, which govern the sense of self. It was like the boundaries between participants were dissolving into a state of oneness. To me, this partly explained the sense of oneness, compassion and love they experienced. Andrew Newberg, director of research at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health, in Philadelphia, recorded similar effects in Sufi masters, and nuns and monks engaged in prayer and meditation, but only after years of learning certain techniques. My participants, all novices, were primed only by watching a 13-minute YouTube video of me explaining how to send intention in a group. Group intention appears to be a fast-track to the miraculous—no experience necessary.

Why does “groupthink” have such a powerful, multiplicative effect?

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INSPIRED LIVING Five Ways to Make the New Year Sparkle

by Kelly Martinsen

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nspiration may strike anywhere, at any time. The trick is nurturing the process to appear on demand when we need it most.

Often, an inspiration is sparked when we perceive someone being selfless, courageous, physically extraordinary or deliciously creative. However, we don’t need to wait for outside stimulus when we can discover internal stirrings by invoking any of these self-inspiring tips.

Just Do It – The Nike slogan has never been more appropriate. We all have something we’ve thought about doing or trying. Whether traveling to a new location, trying a different sport, joining a new-to-us group or club, or making more friends, don’t put it off— just do it.

Economics examined the relationship between volunteering and happiness in a large group of American adults, they found that the more people volunteered, the happier they were.

Journal – People often journal as a way to reflect upon their lives. This can be helpfully revealing, but rather than looking back, look forward, using a journal as a blueprint to manifest the most inspired year yet. Write out plans and dreams with the steps needed to achieve them.

Defeat allodoxaphobia – It’s the fear of others’ negative opinions. Everyone suffers from this to some extent, and it can hinder us from living our best life.

Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt remarked, “You wouldn’t worry so much about what others think of you if you realized how seldom they do.”

Gratitude – This is the big one.

One way to be and stay inspired is by starting off each day in a state of gratitude. Every morning before getting out of bed, think of at least three things to be grateful for. By doing this, we recognize the blessings we have and greet the day in a positive frame of mind. It’s a perfect way to end each day, too. When someone routinely inquires, “How are you?” answer, “I am grateful.”

Our time on Earth is not infinite.

With only so many days promised, let’s vow to live them inspired.

Volunteer – A common excuse for not volunteering is, “I don’t have the time.” Next year, make the time. When researchers at the London School of

Kelly Martinsen is publisher of Natural Awakenings Long Island and author of the new book A Year of Inspired Living (Publisher@AwakeLI.com).

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I think a huge part of it has to do with the power of getting off of yourself and setting an intention for someone else.

Another is the connection created in a group. When we engage together in an activity like praying or setting altruistic intentions, we create a powerful virtual circle that proves healing to both the receivers and senders.

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When parents undertake a daily practice of mindfulness and awareness, they begin to extricate themselves from blind reactivity to see how every problem with their children is a call to their own awakening.

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AWAKE PARENTING Raising Connected, Confident Kids

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ne of the greatest challenges parents face is connecting with their children in deep and meaningful ways. The aim of awakened families is to raise strong and emotionally resilient children.

Parenting expert and clinical psychologist Shefali Tsabary, Ph.D., author of The Conscious Parent: Transforming Ourselves, Empowering Our Children and The Awakened Family: A Revolution in Parenting, offers mindful approaches to benefit the family—and the community. Via her practice in New York City, appearances on Oprah and online courses, Tsabary provides awareness, skills and strategies to revolutionize families. She posts videos and blogs at DrShefali.com.

How do parents know if they’re on the right track?

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the manner in which we react and interact today.

Awakened parents are constantly evolving into their truest and most authentic selves. When parents undertake a daily practice of mindfulness and awareness, they begin to extricate themselves from blind reactivity to see how every problem with their children is a call to their own awakening. Parents will know they are on the right track because they will connect more with their children, empowering them to think and live autonomously—separate from a parent’s fantasies and expectations.

How can each family member connect with their true self?

Parents need to understand that the path to creating a connected relationship with their children is to first create one with themselves. Realizing this, they consider their own inner growth a high priority.

Children need to learn who they are and what they really enjoy. Parents can help by allowing children to just sit by themselves. If inundated with

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activities and subjected to numerous lessons, how can young people hope to recognize their authentic voice amid the din of all this “doing”?

How do children benefit from conscious or awakened parenting?

Conscious parenting mandates that we place the task of connecting with our children front and center, especially before correcting them. Admonishing and punishing them becomes secondary to the main imperative of conscious connection. It’s crucial we realize we aren’t raising a “mini-me”, but a spirit throbbing with its own signature. Thus, it’s vital to separate in our mind who we are from who each child is. Children aren’t ours to possess or own in any way. When we know this in the depths of our soul, we tailor their raising to their needs, rather than molding them to fit our needs.

Children raised in this way grow up to be fearless and infinitely resilient, knowing that their purpose in life is to live in their most authentic and true way. Conflicts decrease and conscious, connected communication increases.

What can parents do when they fall back into old patterns, shaming children or doing other things that create distance?

When this happens, parents need to sit with themselves and look deeply within, asking: “What is it about me that feels the need to deride, scorn and shame my children?” In such introspection, they might discover triggers from old wounds that have nothing to do with a child’s behavior. When they can see the internal link, they can begin to make the transformations they need.

As a parent, I have learned that my

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role is to step aside, stay in infinite possibility, heal my own wounds, fill my own bucket and let my child fly.

How can closer, awakened families co-create a better world via the ripple effect?

When children grow up feeling connected with their parents and deeply seen by them, they march into the outer world feeling self-confident and aware of who they truly are, secure in their own inherent inner-connectivity. Children raised in this manner naturally help advocate for peace and harmony in all of their relationships; incidents of bullying, anxiety and discrediting one’s self and others decrease exponentially.

Judith Fertig is a freelance writer from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

When replacing holiday purchases of smartphones and other electronic devices, don’t just trash the old ones. Manufacturing electronics consumes many resources and discarded waste can leak harmful chemicals into ecosystems. There are far better ways to redirect and repurpose them.

Besides trading in phones for a rebate, another good option is transferring them to an official recycling program that makes sure all components are dealt with properly.

Some states offer special provisions. Check the E-Cycling Central website at eiae.org. Major phone makers and carriers offer recycling programs, and some retailers accept select electronic devices.

Best of all, give a device a new life by gifting it. RecyclingForCharities.com accepts obsolete personal electronic devices by mail; the donor selects a charity to receive the proceeds. ShelterAlliance.net, CellPhonesForSoldiers.com and Phones4Charity.org are kindred organizations.

AmericanCellPhoneDrive.org lets users find nearby charity recycling initiatives via zip code. It provides scholarships for U.S. children that have lost a parent through warfare or terrorism, feeds malnourished children in Asia, builds lowincome housing and donates prepaid calling cards to military personnel.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, other unwanted electronic devices can be recycled so that incorporated copper, steel and glass can be recovered and reused. Other materials like lead (in circuit board solder, glass cathode ray tubes of many TVs and computer screens, and batteries) and mercury (in fluorescent backlights of many flat-panel screen displays) can be captured and recycled, instead of polluting the environment.

Small appliances like toasters, coffee makers and clothing irons aren’t considered e-waste and generally aren’t recyclable because they are made of a mix of plastic and metal. Using them for many years helps.

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PETS  MUSIC Each Species Grooves to Its Own Beat

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ust as dogs’ and cats’ noses are more efficient than ours, they also have better hearing, reacting to a broader and higher range of frequencies and vibrations.

“We sense our world from where our ears are. Our plane is generally five to six feet high; animals closer to the ground hear things differently,” says Janet Marlow, founder and CEO of Pet Acoustics, in Washington Depot, Connecticut. The internationally renowned musician, composer and sound behaviorist has invented species-specific music based on her 30 years of research.

Humans hear up to 23,000 Hertz (Hz), which differs substantially from that of many other creatures (lsu.edu/ deafness/HearingRange.html). A Hertz is a standard unit of frequency set at one cycle per second.

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Horses Hear Up to 33,500 Hz Marlow found that horses prefer rhythmic pieces matching their natural movements. “When a Tennessee walking horse breeder played music during a birth, the foal and mother recovered faster than usual.” After that, “The horses ran to the barn upon hearing the same music.”

Sally Morgan, a physical therapist and advanced certified Tellington TTouch practitioner in Northampton, Massachusetts, who has enjoyed freestyle performance riding, says, “I liked to play our songs in the barn. Five CD players can keep horses relaxed most of the day. They don’t like countrywestern music; it’s often sad and in the wrong cadence. Classical music like Bach is calming. When I played

He could tell by the way animals walked that they were keeping time to some kind of music. Maybe it was the song in their own hearts that they walked to. ~Laura Adams Armer

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Rabbits Hear Up to 42,000 Hz “Rescued rabbits like long tones, common in music accompanying yoga or reiki,” Morgan relates. “Long tones hold a chord with layers of notes on top.”

Dogs Hear Up to 45,000 Hz “People hear in stereo, animals in mono,” says Marlow. It’s why dogs tilt their heads left to right—to allow more sound waves into their ears—collecting information from various angles.

Sound frequency and intensity keeps an animal alive in nature; they learn to flee in another direction, not analyze. Separation anxiety is often due to a sound the dog doesn’t recognize, Marlow explains.

Sound triggers behavior, whether good or bad, as dogs relax or are stressed. Music releases tension from their being ever-vigilant as seen in their posture. To understand what a dog hears, sit or crawl on the floor. Electronic speakers are usually positioned at heights conducive for our ears, not theirs.

“For the holidays, my dogs and horses like We Three Kings, The Holly and the Ivy and especially Greensleeves for their baroque roots and repeating patterns,” notes Morgan.

Cats Hear Up to 64,000 Hz Marlow credits her cat, Osborn, with inspiring her interest in music for animals. When Osborn was injured, she visited the veterinary hospital and sang to him to keep him calm. Her home state’s Litchfield Veterinary Hospital became her initial testing ground for species-specific music.

“We use Pet Acoustics music boxes in the cat ward, recovery rooms and exam rooms,” says Heather Florkowski, a certified

technician at the facility. “In our experience, stress inhibits the healing process. Like people, animals are anxious when ill and visiting the doctor’s office.

Music helps ease their stress. At home, when I move the music box to another room, my dog follows it.”

“During a TTouch session, cats are completely relaxed when I play New Age music for them,” says Morgan.

“Pick music that fits the cat’s personality. You can tell what they like from their body language; it’s not always what you’d expect.”

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Pachelbel’s Canon in D on my flute, my Morgan gelding, Ten Penny Moonshine, listened for hours.”

Aquarium Fish Hear Up to 3,000 Hz “Fish are frantic animals that must always anticipate their next meal,” says Sam Williamson, a former marine biologist in Edinburgh, Scotland. “When I started playing classical music at feeding time, I noticed my three betas became calmer. A piece by Benjamin Britten, started two minutes before feeding, led to them expect food only when the music played.”

Domesticated Birds Hear Up to 8,500 Hz In the wild, birds are part of a flock.

At home, they’re often solitary. “Birds are the most musical and communicative of all animals,” remarks Marlow. “Without companionship, birds can get neurotic and pull their feathers out. Provide a sense of the outdoors by including nature sounds in played music.”

“Animals need us to be aware of their hearing,” Marlow advises. “Holistic pet people have addressed improved diet and medical procedures.

Understanding how music supports their well-being also enables us to better care for them.”

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1 Wreath Making Workshop – 6-8pm. Learn to make and decorate a fragrant wreath to take home.

The farm will supply the frames, various greens and decorations like pods, pine cones, bows and ornaments. $40 includes supplies. Greensgrow Farms, 2501 E Cumberland St, Philadelphia. Registration required: 215-427-2780 ext 5.

Handmade Holiday: Greens Sale – 10am-3pm.

Enjoy seasonal music, stocking stuffers, and refreshments; visit the holiday marketplace vendors and the Welcome Center shop for great gift ideas.

Purchase ornamental greens and roping to create your own decorations for the holiday season, while also supporting the Garden. Bartram’s Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia. 215-729-5281.

BartramsGarden.org.

Greensgrow Farms Holiday Bazaar – Dec 2-3.

10am-4pm. Shop local, support local artists, get your tree or holiday greens. Fine art, crafts and gifts; jewelry, ceramics, wood working, accessories, green gifts, bath/body, Greensgrow made edible and growing gifts, and more. 501 E Cumberland St, Philadelphia. 215-427-2780 ext 5. Greensgrow. org/holidaybazaar.

A Taste of African Heritage – 11am. Learn how to eat and cook healthfully, traditionally, and enjoyably through hands-on experience using the African Heritage Diet Pyramid. Discover the rich cultural history and receive tools to adopt this traditional way of eating for better health in modern day life.

South Philadelphia Library, 1700 S Broad St. 215685-1866. FreeLibrary.org.

25th Anniversary Kirtan Celebration – 8-10pm. A special evening of kirtan and sacred song with David Newman (Durga Das) and Band. Come together with

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Cloth Diaper Workshop – 5-7pm. This cloth diaper class is intended to demystify and simplify cloth diapering for parents interested in investigating them as an option for their child. Learn why it can be an environmentally-sound and cost-effective option for families. The Nesting House, 1605 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia. TheNestingHouse.net.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5 YIP Run Club – 6:30-7:30pm. Participants will run two-to-five miles to an interesting place in the city (historic, public space, point of interest, etc) for a brief five-to-10 minute tour or Q&A before heading to a bar in the neighborhood for post-run camaraderie. Philadelphia Runner Center City, 1601 Sansom St. PhiladelphiaRunner.com.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 Holiday Decorating Open House – 10am-noon.

Help make the holiday merry and bright by helping to decorate the visitor center. The center will provide the decorations and light refreshments, you provide some holiday cheer. Bucks County Audubon Society, 2877 Creamery Rd, New Hope. bcas.org.

from the garden this year. 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia. 215-729-5281. BartramsGarden.org.

community to sing and dance in joy to mark this amazing milestone and festive occasion. $20. Yoga on Main, 4363 Main St, Philadelphia. 215-482-7877.

YogaOnMain.com. DavidNewmanMusic.com.

Pranayama in Practice and Theory – 7-8:30pm.

Join Sophie Simpson of Blue Banyan Yoga for a 90-minute exploration and practice of breathwork.

Participants will dive into the physiological benefits of breath as well as the profound influence breath has on their energy bodies and vitality. Free. 7153 Sprague St, Philadelphia. 215-843-2350 ext 118 or Outreach@weaversway.coop.

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Schuylkill River Loop Race – 8-10am (registration); 10am (race). This 8.4 mile fall classic follows Philadelphia’s most beautiful recreational path around the Schuylkill River. Proceeds of the event will benefit the development and maintenance of Fairmount Park, specifically the Belmont Plateau cross country courses. 1 Boathouse Row. Register: RunSignUp.com.

Donation Yoga Class: Benefiting the Water Protector Legal Collective (WPLC) – 9-10am. WPLC was the on-the-ground legal team for the ceremonial resistance camps at Standing Rock, and continues to provide legal representation and coordination for Water Protectors engaged in resistance to the Dakota Access Pipeline. Join for a yoga practice to support those in need of funds. $10-$20 donation.

Dragon Spirit Arts Studio, 201 W Baltimore Pike, Lansdowne. 215-914-5614. DragonSpiritArts.com.

New to Trail Running Group Run – 9-10am. Meet in the shop for a four-to-five mile run including two miles of trails. Staff will go over the basics of trail running: what to expect, how to prevent injuries, what gear you’ll need and more. Philadelphia Runner Manayunk, 4358 Main St. PhiladelphiaRunner.com.

Memorial Day Service – 11am-1pm. Join together in prayer and meditation in remembrance of all those who have passed on, from great masters to your own family members. Lunch will be served after the ceremony. Won Buddhism, 23 Abington Ave, Glenside.

215-884-8443. Philadelphia@WonBuddhism.org.

Make and Take: Make-Your-Own Herbal Cocktail Bitters – Noon-2pm. Learn how to craft cocktail bitters from common plants. Kelly McCarthy will discuss the medicinal and historical uses of bitters and attendees will explore the health benefits. Recipes and materials provided. $10/members, $15/nonmembers. Bartram’s Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia. 215-729-5281. BartramsGarden.org.

Seed Cleaning Volunteer Day – 3-5pm. Bartram’s Garden’s Mary Mantey and Philadelphia Seed Exchange’s Owen Taylor will provide guidance on how to hand-process a wide assortment of seeds collected

Monthly Family Health Fair – 4pm. Join for a family-friendly health fair, including snacks and a nutrition lesson with Matthew Whipple, RD. Learn about health resources for your family from local organizations, get a lesson in hands-only CPR from the Mobile CPR Project, and sample some tasty, healthy food. South Philadelphia Library, 1700 S Broad St. 215-685-1866. FreeLibrary.org.

Rain Check Workshop – 5:30pm. Learn how to get a free rain barrel from Philadelphia Water Department (PWD). Reduced pricing for downspout planters, rain gardens, depaving, and permeable pavers will also be offered. PWD believes that everyone can make a difference in transforming Philadelphia into a greener city with clean water.

Ramonita G de Rodriguez Library, 600 W Girard Ave. 215-686-1768. FreeLibrary.org.

Shambhala Open House – 7-8:30pm. Every first Wednesday The Philadelphia Shambhala Center hosts an evening where newcomers can learn what the center has to offer. The evening includes guided instruction in meditation and a short presentation.

Light refreshments will be served. $10/donation.

2030 Sansom St. 215-568-6070. Philadelphia.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7 Healthy Holidays – 11am. A step-by-step approach to enjoying the holiday season; includes healthy foods, scheduled time to relax, and gift wrapping to remember the holidays with a big smile on your face. Katharine Drexel Library, 11099 Knights Rd, Philadelphia. 215-685-9383. FreeLibrary.org.

Center City Group Run – 6-7pm. Three-to-five miles, all levels and paces welcome. Philadelphia Runner Center City, 1601 Sansom St. PhiladelphiaRunner.com.

Environmental Artist Party – 6-8pm. The Schuylkill Center is building a network of artists working in the environmental realm through periodic casual gatherings that give artists the opportunity to connect with each other and with potential collabora-

body, Greensgrow made edible and growing gifts, and more. 501 E Cumberland St, Philadelphia. 215-4272780 ext 5. Greensgrow.org/holidaybazaar.

tors in other disciplines. Includes light refreshments, lightening talks, gallery show, informal networking opportunities. 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd, Philadelphia.

RSVP: 215-482-7300. SchuylkillCenter.org.

Wreath Making Workshop – 6-8pm. Learn to make and decorate a fragrant wreath to take home.

The farm will supply the frames, various greens and decorations like pods, pine cones, bows and ornaments. $40 includes supplies. Greensgrow Farms, 2501 E Cumberland St, Philadelphia. Registration required: 215-427-2780 ext 5.

Manayunk Group Run – 6:30-7:30pm. Join Philadelphia Runner and Manayunk Run Club for a three-to-five mile run. All levels. Gear check is available. Philadelphia Runner Manayunk, 4358 Main St. PhiladelphiaRunner.com.

Advocacy and Action – 7-8pm. Learn how to write an advocacy letter to your editor or congressman with guidance. Bring your laptop/tablet/phone, etc and use Wi-Fi as we write some together and send them on their way. Free. Bucks County Audubon Society, 2877 Creamery Rd, New Hope. 215-2975880. bcas.org.

Make Your Own Holiday Wreath – 7-8:30pm.

Join Lizzy Holm, professional gardener and designer, for a fun evening of wreath and holiday decoration crafting using native plants. Each participant will leave with their own unique and beautiful holiday wreath. $45 includes materials, light refreshments and hot cider. Weavers Way Coop, 542 Carpenter Way, Philadelphia. 215-843-2350 ext 118. Register: WeaversWay.coop/events.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8 Midday Melodies: Reading Terminals – Noon2pm. The Reading Terminals Jazz Combo. Reading Terminal Market, 12th St & Arch St, Philadelphia.

ReadingTerminalMarket.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 Fourth Annual Rudolph Fun Run – 8:15-11:15am.

Join for a three-mile run along the Manayunk canal starting at 9am. Check in 8:15am. Holiday attire is encouraged: lights, reindeer antlers, red noses, sparkles, ugly Christmas sweaters, etc. Accepting canned goods and necessities as donations/entry fee for those in need. Philadelphia Runner Manayunk, 4358 Main St. PhiladelphiaRunner.com.

Guided Bike Tour – 10-11:30am. Join for an alllevels guided bike ride in West Fairmount Park to see the artist designed bird houses known as Meadow Mansions which were installed around the park last summer. $10/nonmembers, free/members.

Lloyd Hall, 1 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia. RSVP: MyPhillyPark.org.

Papermaking with Plants – Noon-2pm. Join Nicole Donnelly to learn how to make paper by hand, start to finish, beginning with plants from Greensgrow Farms. Attendees will learn various terms associated with Western papermaking, how to test plants for good fiber quality, and cover best practices for sustainable plant harvesting and plantpapermaking. $35. 2501 E Cumberland St, Philadelphia. Registration required: 215-427-2780 ext 5.

Winterfest – 4-5:30pm. Members are invited for a special lantern walk through the winter twilight.

Bring your own, or make a lantern to take home, and hike through the setting sun to a fire for cocoa and s’mores. Registration required, space is limited. $10/member exclusive. Schuylkill Center,

8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd, Philadelphia. 215-482-7300.

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10 Go Take a Hike! Confluence Tour – 10am-1pm.

With Brad Maule. This hike sews together geography, industrial history, mystic monks, Norman Rockwell, and a park that doesn’t exist yet with the same thread. $10/nonmembers, free/members.

Fairmount Park parking lot, 4900 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia. Register: MyPhillyPark.org.

Babywearing Workshop – 5-7pm. Participants will learn the benefits of wearing their baby, review carrier types, and learn about babywearing safety.

Product samples will be available to try on and play with so participants can make an informed decision about which carrier is best for their family’s babywearing experience. Free. The Nesting House, 4501 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia. TheNestingHouse.net.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 11 Babywearing Workshop – 6-8pm. Participants will learn the benefits of wearing their baby, review carrier types, and learn about babywearing safety.

Product samples will be available to try on and play with so participants can make an informed decision about which carrier is best for their family’s babywearing experience. Free. The Nesting House, 606 Carpenter Ln, Philadelphia. TheNestingHouse.net.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12 Growing Pennsylvania’s­Organic Farms 2017 Annual Conference – Dec 12-13. Conference presenters focus on advanced organic production practices for beginning and transitional organic farmers, and address current organic farming issues.

Presentations by successful organic farmers, farm industry representatives dedicated to organic production and speakers from universities and institutions with accomplished organic research programs.

Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel, 4650 Lindle Rd, Harrisburg. Info/register: gpofConference.org.

Herbal and Spice Infusions for Cocktails – 7-8:30pm. Amaze your friends with custom herbal cocktails for the holidays. Learn, craft and taste your way through this workshop with demonstrations on how to use homemade natural infusions to make interesting and festive concoctions. Free. Weavers Way Co-op, 542 Carpenter Way, Philadelphia. 215-8432350 ext 118. Register: WeaversWay.coop/events.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16 Ugly Sweater Run – 8:30am. Wear your ugliest holiday sweater for a 5K through the city streets and scenic parks with thousands of runners, walkers and prancers. Join for post-event festivities. Fairmount Park, 4231 Ave of the Republic, Philadelphia. Register: TheUglySweaterRun.com.

Greensgrow Farms Holiday Bazaar – Dec 16-17.

10am-4pm. Shop local, support local artists, get your tree or holiday greens. Fine art, crafts and gifts; jewelry, ceramics, wood working, accessories, green gifts, bath/

Brew Your Own Kombucha 101 – 3-4:30pm. With Aaron Mittica. Learn how to make a fermented drink that is easy, inexpensive and healthful to make at home. $5/registration fee returned as a $5 gift card to Weavers Way Co-op at the end of the program to purchase materials. 542 Carpenter Way, Philadelphia. 215-843-2350 ext 118. Register: WeaversWay.coop/events.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 Babywearing Workshop – 5:30-7pm. Participants will learn the benefits of wearing their baby, review carrier types, and learn about babywearing safety.

Product samples will be available to try on and play with so participants can make an informed decision about which carrier is best for their family’s babywearing experience. Free. The Nesting House, 1605 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia. TheNestingHouse.net.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19 Healthy Storytime – 10:30am. Learn about different health topic each month through stories and activities. For Pre-K aged children. Presented in partnership with the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia every third Tuesday of the month. South Philadelphia Library, 1700 S Broad St. 215-6851866. FreeLibrary.org.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20 Celebrate Winter Solstice – 6:30pm. Celebrate Winter Solstice in the library’s garden with stories, crafts, songs and refreshments. Preschool children must be accompanied by an adult. Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia.

215-685-0522.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21 Winter Solstice Holiday Wreath Making – 6-9pm.

Celebrate the season with a candle-lit workshop on the age old art of wreath making. Geraldine Lavin of Suntrap Apothecary will demonstrate how to fashion beautiful wreaths out of vines, evergreen branches, dried flowers, bows and more. $45 includes materials, light refreshments and hot cider. Weavers Way Co-op, 542 Carpenter Way, Philadelphia. 215-843-2350 ext 118. Register: WeaversWay.coop/events.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26 Honeygrow Run Club – 6:30-7:30pm. Join for a three-to-five mile out-and-back fun run. There will be bag check at the store for belongings. Head over to Honeygrow, conveniently located next door to the store, after the run for a 20% off discount on your hard earned dinner. Philadelphia Runner Center City, 1601 Sansom St. PhiladelphiaRunner.com.

Candlelight Meditation – 7-9pm. As the end of the year approaches, this special meditation service will help you let go of all that disturbs you and purify your mind for the new year. Features special musical performances. Won Buddhism, 23 Abington Ave, Glenside. 215-884-8443. Philadelphia@ WonBuddhism.org.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27 Holistic Veterinary Care – 7-8:30pm. Bring your questions about the different approaches to holistic healing and health through chiropractic, acupuncture, whole food nutrition, laser therapy,

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pain management, Bach Flowers, reiki, essential oils and more. $20/person. The Room at Meadowbrook Animal Healing, 4089 Durham Rd. Ottsville. RSVP: 610-847-2776. SuzanneWalskidvm.com.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30 Winter Wellness Walk – 2-3pm. Experience winter with some outdoor exercise on the trails. The walk will be led at a moderate pace; be prepared for uneven terrain. Free. Schuylkill Center, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd, Philadelphia. 215-482-7300.

SchuylkillCenter.org.

Intro to Nature Play with NaturePHL – 2-3:30pm.

Come for some unstructured nature play and a hike.

With a Schuylkill Center educator and a CHOP pediatrician, participants will climb, explore and learn more about the many health benefits of outdoor activity and time in nature. Meet at Tall Trees Nature Playscape. Free. 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd, Philadelphia.

215-482-7300. Preregister: SchuylkillCenter.org.

plan ahead SATURDAY, JANUARY 6 Natural Wellness: Immune Boosters and Regulators – 3-5pm. With Stephanie Kane. Learn how to care for your immune system throughout the year. Attendees will make elderberry elixir – delicious and easy-to-make immune system boosting syrup. Enjoy it at home with seltzer, a splash of spirits, or plain. Schuylkill Center, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd, Philadelphia. Preregister: 215-482-7300.

SchuylkillCenter.org.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 14 Make and Take: Herbal Toolkit for Seasonal Depression and Anxiety – Noon-2pm. Discover plants that can alleviate acute and chronic anxiety and depression and discuss the most effective method of using them. Herbs that address underlying imbalances that lead to mental health challenges will also be covered. $10/members, $15/nonmembers.

Bartram’s Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia. 215-729-5281. BartramsGarden.org.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Holistic Holiday at Sea – Feb 15-25. Join more than 1,800 like-minded vegans during a vacation that will nourish your body, stimulate your mind and rejuvenate your spirit. Featuring renowned chefs, teachers and healers, learn the latest in diet and nutrition science, cooking classes, yoga, exotic ports and more. 1-800-496-0989. HolisticHolidayAtSea.com.

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Food Addicts Anonymous – 11am. A 12-step program for food addiction. Roxborough Memorial Hospital, 5800 Ridge Ave, Rm A (next to cafeteria), Philadelphia. 215-514-6692.

daily Al-Anon Family Groups – Support for families and friends troubled by someone else’s drinking. Greater Philadelphia. Schedule: aisdv.org.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Meetings – A 12-step program for those who need help with a drinking problem. Greater Philadelphia. Schedule: aasepia.org.

Escape Rooms – Days/times vary. Transport into one of two fantastical worlds where a series of clues, codes, puzzles, and tasks lead teams to achieve an ultimate goal. The Franklin Institute, 271 North 21st St, Philadelphia. 215-448-1200 or GuestServices@fi.edu.

Morning Prayer and Meditation – 6-7am. This service, conducted in Korean and English, includes prayer, chanting and sitting meditation. Free. Won Buddhism, 23 Abington Ave, Glenside. 215-8848443. Philadelphia@WonBuddhism.org.

Essene Market and Café – 8am-9pm, Mon-Fri; 8am-8pm, Sat-Sun. Large selection of organically grown produce, natural foods deli, on-site bakery.

Located in the heart of historic Fabric Row, 719 S Fourth St, Philadelphia. 215-922-1146. EsseneMarket.com.

sunday Reiki Level I for Beginners – This foundation course is the most important of all levels of training.

Seasoned bodyworkers will benefit, as much as beginners with no background in spiritual development or holistic health. The Reiki School and Clinic, 727 S 4th St, 2nd Flr, Philadelphia. Info: 215-238-0659.

Manayunk Group Run – 9-10am. Meet in the shop. Philadelphia Runner Manayunk, 4358 Main St. PhiladelphiaRunner.com.

Sunday Morning Sangha – 9:30-11:30am. Practice includes mantra meditation, shamatha (calm abiding) meditation; Vajrayana guided meditations and visualizations, and traditional Buddhist prayers followed by dharma teaching. $10-$15/donation. 954 N Marshall St, Philadelphia. TibetanBuddhist.org.

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Guided Meditation and Sunday Celebration – 10-11:45am. Weekly meditation followed by a celebration in word, song and spirit. Greater Philadelphia Center for Spiritual Living, Paoli Corporate Center, 16 Industrial Blvd, Ste 112. 610-695-0375. cslPhilly.com.

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Quaker Meeting for Worship – 11am. Participate in this unique, un-programmed service to worship by gathering and silently waiting for Spirit to guide us. Friends Center, 1501 Cherry St, Philadelphia.

215-241-7000. FriendsCenterCorp.org.

Sunday Service – 11am. Embracing All Souls and Restoring Wholeness. The Unitarian Universalist Church of the Restoration, 6900 Stanton Ave, Philadelphia. 215-247-2561. uuRestoration.us.

Korean Dharma Service – 11am-1pm. This dharma service, conducted in Korean, includes prayer, chanting, dharma talk and hymn singing. Lunch will be served after the service. Free. Won Buddhism, 23 Abington Ave, Glenside. 215-884-8443.

Philadelphia@WonBuddhism.org.

Contemplative Dance Practice – Thru Dec 3.

3-5:30pm. 1st Sun. This personal and group awareness of body/mind includes sitting meditation with self-directed body movement in space. $5-$10 donation. Shambhala Meditation Center of Philadelphia, 2030 Sansom St. 215-568-6070. RSVP: SilverSpaceDance@gmail.com. Philadelphia.

Shambhala.org.

Teen Group Meeting – 7-8:30pm.1st & 3rd Sun. Helping teenagers 13-18 find personal empowerment through spiritual awakening. Along the way deep connections are made and a lot of fun is had.

Greater Philadelphia Center for Spiritual Living, Paoli Corporate Center, 16 Industrial Blvd, Ste 112.

610-695-0375. CSLPhilly.com.

monday New Baby Meetup – 12:30-2pm. This informal group is designed for new moms and babies to meet and share with one another about the beautiful, and often times challenging, transition into parenthood.

Free. 4501-4503 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia.

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Mindfulness Meditation/Chair Yoga – 1:30pm.

Ground your mind and body with mindfulness meditation and chair yoga. Adults only. Fumo Family Library, 2437 S Broad St, Philadelphia.

215-685-1758. FreeLibrary.org.

Practice, Study and Sangha: An Informal Gathering – 6-8pm. A social gathering, meditation practice and study/discussion for meditation practitioners of all levels. Shambhala Meditation Center of Philadelphia, 2030 Sansom St. 215-5686070. Philadelphia.Shambhala.org.

La Leche League – 7pm. 3rd Mon. Providing support, encouragement, information and education to parents who choose to breastfeed. Private home.

Info: lllOfEasternPA.org.

Scripture Study –7-8:45pm. 2nd Fri. This small study group gathers together over a cup of tea to read the scriptures of Won Buddhism and discuss its meaning and how it relates to daily life. Free. 23 Abington Ave, Glenside. 215-884-8443. Philadelphia@WonBuddhism.org.

tuesday Chair Yoga Fellowship – 8:30-9:45am. Ongoing classes for keeping the body youthful through mindful stretching on the mat and chair. Spend time meditating on scripture and practice with gratitude.

Reformation Lutheran Church, 1215 Vernon Rd, Philadelphia.

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La Leche League – 10am. 2nd Tue. Providing support, encouragement, information and education to parents who choose to breastfeed. Calvary Presbyterian Church, basement nursery, 217 Fernbrook Ave, Wyncote. Info: lllOfEasternPA.org.

La Leche League – 10am. 3rd Tue. Providing support, encouragement, information and education to parents who choose to breastfeed. Germantown.

Theresa: 617-650-4436. Info: lllOfEasternPA.org.

Honeygrow Run Club – 6:30-7:30pm. Last Tue. Join for a three-to-five mile out-and-back fun run.

Receive 20% off next door at Honeygrow after the run. Philadelphia Runner Center City, 1601 Sansom St. PhiladelphiaRunner.com.

YIP Run Club – 6:30-7:30pm. 1st Tue. Participants will run two-to-five miles to an interesting place in the city for a brief five-to-10 minute tour or Q&A followed by post-run camaraderie. Philadelphia Runner Center City, 1601 Sansom St. PhiladelphiaRunner.com.

Yoga for Adults – 7pm. 1st & 3rd Tue. An inclusive yoga class for people of all skill levels and abilities.

Wear something comfortable Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia. 215-6850522. FreeLibrary.org.

Sit n’ Stitch – Thru Dec 26. 7-9pm. Brief periods of sitting will be interspersed with readings from dharma art books and creative time. Shambhala Meditation Center of Philadelphia, 2030 Sansom St. 215-568-6070. Info: SusieAndersonFibers@ gmail.com.

Tara Practice and Discussion Group – 7-8:15pm.

Open to all. Limited floor cushions, chairs also available. $10/donation. 954 N Marshall St, Philadelphia. ChenrezigTBC@gmail.com. TibetanBuddhist.org.

Group Meditation – 7:15-8:45pm. Practice sitting, walking and chanting meditation to calm your mind.

All levels. Free. Won Buddhism, 23 Abington Ave, Glenside. 215-884-8443. Philadelphia@WonBuddhism.org.

wednesday New Baby Meetup – 10-11:30am. Bring babies in arms and meet other new parents, get out of the house, and talk about whatever is going on. 1605 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia. TheNestingHouse.net.

New Baby Support Group – 10:30am-12:30pm.

This informal group is designed for new moms and babies to meet and share with one another about the beautiful, and often times challenging, transition into parenthood. Free. Mount Airy Moving Arts, Carpenter St & Greene St, Philadelphia. TheNestingHouse.net.

Meditation – Noon-1pm. Reduce stress, learn to remain peaceful in challenging situations, increase clarity of mind and more. Love offering. Greater Philadelphia Center for Spiritual Living, Paoli Corporate Center, 16 Industrial Blvd, Ste 112. 610695-0375. cslPhilly.com.

Vinyasa Yoga – 8am. With Chris Czopek. Prana, asana and meditation for all levels. Beginners welcomed. Relax Therapy Spa, 7151 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia. 866-776-3034.

Sierra Club Southeastern Pennsylvania Group (SPG) Meeting – 6:15pm. 1st Wed. Focused on environmental issues facing the greater Philadelphia area, members and nonmembers are welcome to join SPG Executive Committee meetings in-person or by phone. City CoHo, 2401 Walnut St, Philadelphia.

866-501-6174 (code: 100 4 100#) The People of Color Group – Thru Dec 27.

6:30-8pm. 2nd & 4th Wed. A meditation, reading and discussion group for folks who identify as people of color who would like to contemplate and have facilitated discussion from that perspective. $5/donation. Shambhala Meditation Center of Philadelphia, 2030 Sansom St. 215-568-6070. Info: PeopleOfColorGroup@gmail.com. Register: Philadelphia.Shambhala.org.

Families Anonymous – 7pm. A 12-step program for relatives and friends of those that suffer from substance abuse or related behavioral problem. Saint Francis Xavier Church, Parish Center, 2319 Green St, Philadelphia. FamiliesAnonymous.org.

Food Addicts Anonymous – 7pm. A 12-step program for food addiction. Bryn Mawr Hospital, 130 S Bryn Mawr Ave, 2nd Flr, Ladd Conference Rm. 610-659-0667.

thursday Chair Yoga Fellowship – 8:30-9:45am. Ongoing classes for keeping the body youthful through mindful stretching on the mat and chair. Spend time meditating on scripture and practice with gratitude.

Reformation Lutheran Church, 1215 Vernon Rd, Philadelphia.

New Parent’s Support Group – 12:30-1:30pm.

Last Thur. All are welcome. $5/donation/family.

Lilypad in South Philly, 1234 S Broad St. BlossomingBelliesBirth.com.

Tai Chi for Adults – 1:30pm. With Darrell Bryant.

A healthy and stress relieving break in the middle of your day. Oak Lane Library, 6614 North 12th St, Philadelphia. 215-685-2848. FreeLibrary.org.

friday The Basic Goodness of Mental Illness: Support/ Study Group – 6:30-8pm. 4th Fri. For mental health professionals interested in building confidence, deepening compassion and developing supportive connections in their professional lives. Prerequisites and coursework. Shambhala Meditation Center of Philadelphia, 2030 Sansom St. 215-568-6070. Philadelphia.Shambhala.org.

Bryn Mawr Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm, thru Dec; 10am-noon, Jan-Apr. The largest farmers’ market on the Main Line. More than 20 local farmers and food artisans during growing season. Lancaster Ave & Bryn Mawr Ave (in the Amtrak Station parking lot), Philadelphia. 215-733-9599. FarmToCity.org.

Swarthmore Farmers’ Market – Thru Dec 2.

9:30am-1:30pm. Seasonal fruits and vegetables, herbs, plants, flowers and honey from local farms.

Food trucks, live music, local artists and kids activities. Town Center parking lot, Philadelphia.

215-733-9599. FarmToCity.org.

Chestnut Hill Farmers’ Market – Thru Apr. 10am-noon. Year-round market featuring local food and products. Winston Rd between Germantown Ave & Mermaid Ln, Philadelphia. 215-733-9599.

FarmToCity.org.

Rittenhouse Farmers’ Market – Thru Apr. 10am2pm. Year-round market featuring local food and products: seasonal produce, herbs, mushrooms and honey, plus local wine. 18th St & Walnut St, Philadelphia. 215-733-9599. FarmToCity.org.

Dharma Service – 10:15am-noon. Includes sitting meditation, chanting, prayer, dharma talk and discussion on Buddhist philosophy and practice.

Free. Won Buddhism, 23 Abington Ave, Glenside.

215-884-8443. Philadelphia@WonBuddhism.org.

Nature Exploration – 10:30-11:30am. Grab your hiking shoes for a naturalist-led exploration and storytime with your little ones. Free. Schuylkill Center, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd, Philadelphia. 215482-7300. SchuylkillCenter.org.

Practice Meditation – 10:30am-noon. Includes an introduction, chanting, sitting meditation, and dharma talk, reading or circle discussion. Join for brunch afterwards. $5/donation. Studio 34 Yoga Healing Arts, 4522 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia.

Meetup.com.

A Course in Miracles – 1pm. Members undergo spiritual healing and development by sharing and discussing the great spiritual Tome, A Course in Miracles. The New Leaf Cafe, 1225 Montrose Ave, Bryn Mawr. Meetup.com.

Reclaim Class – 6:30-7:45pm. Relax Therapy Spa, 7151 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia. 866776-3034.

Smooth Transitions: Refilling the Well Yoga Series – Thru Dec 2. 6:30-7:45pm. Embark on a journey of self-discovery through movement, gentle breathing and supported floor poses. All levels. $5/ drop-in/donation. Relax Therapy Spa, 7151 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia. 866-776-3034.

Kirtan – 7pm. 1st Fri. Join for monthly kirtan and bhajans and a vegetarian meal afterwards. $10/ donation. Govindas Bhakti Garden, 1408 South St, Philadelphia. Meetup.com.

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communityresourceguide Connecting you to the leaders in natural health care and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide, email Publisher@NAPhilly.com to request our media kit.

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE NATALIE BLISS, PHD. SH, RMT

Stress Management Consulting Classes • Workshops • Private Sessions Philadelphia • 267-251-6052 ReikiSoundBliss.com Reiki Master Teacher Natalie Bliss is an independent educator and consultant. Following a lifetime as a professional musician and teacher, she was ordained in nonsectarian Spiritual Healing (PhD. SH). Her healing ministry incorporates reiki and therapeutic sound for relief of stress and its manifestations. See ad, page 11.

SAGE INTEGRATIVE HEALTH CENTER Wendy Romig, MS, CNS, LDN 538 Carpenter Ln, Philadelphia 215-839-3950 • SageIntegrativeHealth.com

Sage Integrative Health Center offers a customized, natural approach to helping people overcome illness using a blend of nutritional counseling, herbal remedies and wellness coaching.

Visit our on-site herb shop. See ad, page 20.

ANIMAL HOSPITAL CHESTNUT HILL CAT CLINIC 8220 Germantown Ave Philadelphia • 215-247-9560 ChestnutHillCatClinic.com

We are a full-service veterinary hospital, dedicated to the gentle compassionate care of felines. We specialize in preventative health care and provide exceptional surgical and dental services. See ad, page 25.

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION MT AIRY USA

6703 Germantown Ave Ste 200, Philadelphia 215-844-6021 • Info@MTAiryUSA.org Live. Work. Thrive. The mission of Mt. Airy USA is to preserve, empower and advance a vibrant and diverse Mt. Airy by stimulating development responsive to the community’s needs.

HOLISTIC SKIN CARE NU YOU WELL MED

1601 Walnut St, Ste 1523 Philadelphia • 215-847-5659 Award-winning Nu You Well Med has certified estheticians that specialize in treating skin conditions holistically. We also offer a unique male waxing program. Let us help you look and feel amazing. See ad, page 18.

LOCALLY GROWN DELIVERY SERVICE WEGARDN

Katie Delorenzo Philadelphia • 973-216-3668 info@wegardn.com • WeGardn.com We G a r d n i s a delivery service to all of Philadelphia. That means you can access the freshest, most local harvest anytime, anywhere. We have the highest standards for local, quality food sourcing. Our team knows that no other choice affects our quality of life and health more than what you put in it. That kind of discernment often comes at a high cost, but we believe it should be affordable to make the best choice for your family’s health. See ad, page 5.

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LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCE FARM TO CITY

Weekly Outdoor Farmers’ Markets Philadelphia • 215-733-9599 Info@FarmToCity.org • FarmToCity.org Farm to City connects urban residents with food from local farmers through 15 producer-only farmers’ markets, many CSA farms and its Winter Harvest Buying Club. Visit our website for seasonal schedule and opening days.

MASSAGE THERAPY RELAX THERAPY SPA

Gilda Smith, LMT, Yoga Instructor 7151 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia 215-760-9035 • Gilda.Smith@icloud.com Thai massage, yoga, bodywork, positional release therapy, Dolphin Neurostim, MPS. Relax therapy services will bring a sense of grounding, encompassing all of the aforementioned for the client to begin their very unique journey to restoration. Now introducing scar therapy.

NATURAL CLEANING SERVICE NATURALLY NEAT

Philadelphia • 267-507-5862 NaturallyNeat@gmail.com Our team of highly trained neat professionals provides janitorial services for a wide array of commercial spaces using Naturally Neat, environmentally conscious products and services.

Contact us for a quote. See ad, page 5.

NATURAL ORGANIC MARKET ESSENE MARKET

In the heart of historic Fabric Row 719 S 4th St, Philadelphia 215-922-1146 • EsseneMarket.com Philadelphia’s premier natural foods market, Essene specializes in organic, local, veganfriendly selections. Our café’s hot bar features ready-made Korean, vegetarian and gluten-free entrees. Our fresh juice bar is renowned for invigorating smoothies and enlivening elixirs. Be sure to try freshly baked treats prepared in our own vegan bakery. From hard-to-find items to everyday staples, we’re your neighborhood market for healthconscious living. See ad, page 14.

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301 East Girard Ave, Philadelphia 215-739-3900 • NovaStarPharmacy.com Nova Star Pharmacy, located in Fishtown, is a local, independent pharmacy that concentrates on holistic and natural medications. See ad, page 8.

NUTRITION AND HERBS CENTER

Tony Moore 5601 N 10th St, Philadelphia 19141 215-549-6151 • NutritionAndHerbsCenter.com Supporting the healing process through education.

Open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

NATUROPATH EARTHLY ESSENCE

Dr. Jacquilen Fostor Tomas Ali 3901 Main St, Bldg B, Ste 201, Philadelphia 215-360-4110 • DrAliND.com Become the Master of Your Own Healing ©. Dr. Jacquilen Fostor Tomas Ali, ND, is a Naturopathic Physician, Certified Nutritional Counselor (CNC) and Master Herbalist (MH). Also, as a Certified BodyTalk Practitioner, Dr. Ali focuses on and addresses the causes of health challenges, not just symptoms. This focus provides a wellbalanced approach to health and healing.

STRESS MANAGEMENT NATALIE BLISS, PHD. SH, RMT

Stress Management Consulting Classes • Workshops • Private Sessions Philadelphia • 267-251-6052 ReikiSoundBliss.com Reiki Master Teacher Natalie Bliss is an independent educator and consultant. Following a lifetime as a professional musician and teacher, she was ordained in non-sectarian Spiritual Healing (PhD.SH). Her healing ministry incorporates reiki and therapeutic sound for relief of stress and its manifestations.

See ad, page 11.

SUSTAINABLE ORGANIZATIONS SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS NETWORK 2401 Walnut St, Ste 206, Philadelphia 215-922-7400, ext 104 sbnPhiladelphia.org

The Sustainable Business Network (SBN) of Greater Philadelphia is a nonprofit membership organization striving to build a just, green and thriving local economy. See ad, page 11.

ORGANIC COFFEE COMPANY ORGANO GOLD

Shambra Johnson 267-455-6019 • CupOfFreedom.com Paid2Cook.OrganoGold.com Organo Gold, world’s leading coffee and tea provider, enriched with organic ganoderma mushrooms; bringing the treasures of the earth to the people of the world. Info: OrganoGold.com. See ad, page 10.

SPECIALTY SPICE SHOPPE THE SPICE RACK

8431 Germantown Ave Philadelphia • 215-274-0100 ChestnutHillPA.com/The-Spice-Rack Chestnut Hill purveyors of American made small batch, organic, artisan and gourmet specialty goods and accessories.

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