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How is Your Emphatic Ability? ..............................4

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Dancing in the Storm: Happiness in a Hurricane..........................................5

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Hallowed..........................................................................6 Protocol for a Healthy Colon...................................8 Empathy...........................................................................9 The Deeper Meaning of Compassion ................10 Oxygen with a Twist!.................................................. 11 How Microbes & Mammals Interact...............12-13 Empathy from Sales to Tails................................... 21

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Spotlight On Who is Sharon Kistler?....................................... 14-15 Intuitive Healing Arts: Cathy Braun.................... 16 Who is Denise Hughes Conlon?............................ 19

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Astrological Forecast............................................... 18

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How is your Empathic Ability?

Empathic ability is your ability to feel and read energy. Do you practice

reading energy? It allows you to gain awareness and information. It is the use of your energy field including your heart field and your whole energy body to read energy. How is your empathic ability? Are you skilled at reading the energies of others and energies in the environment? As you open up your senses beyond the common 5 senses, you begin to tap into your empathic abilities. As you practice, you will certainly gain in your abilities. We are here for experiencing life, learning, evolving as souls, thus we must have adept sensory abilities to perceive energies. The more we perceive, the more information we have for understanding and the choices become greater, and that’s the beginning of becoming more of the creator being. As we awaken more to our innate empathic abilities, we remember that it is important to have strong energy boundaries and learn how to clear energy, transmute energy and flow. With the use of empathic abilities, we can discern the truth, learn much more and have greater connection and influence in the unified field, thus a greater influence in creating realities. As you read and work with energy, you begin to learn about your true nature and how we are connected in the quantum energy fields. There is much to know about how to modify energy including, clearing, harmonizing, attuning, transmuting, healing, sending and expanding. As you incorporate working with energy in all areas of your life, your reality shifts in the direction of more whole, oneness and you begin to make congruent choices for your highest alignments, for others and for the oneness. _______________________________________

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Dancing

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Happiness in a Hurricane

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in all its many forms is an empowering way to move through stress, pain, grief, depression, anxiety and physical discomfort— especially in the hurricane season. In Florida, Hurricane Dorian is a major topic of discussion now we are in the that “storm season” until November. In 2017 with Hurricane Irma, I heard questions such as: How did you survive? Were you okay? What were the damages? What was the length of time you were without power and internet? Hurricane Irma was considered one of the most devastating and intense hurricanes in recorded history at 650 miles wide. This year Hurricane Dorian, an extremely powerful and destructive Category 5 is the first hurricane of the season that devastated the northwestern Bahamas and caused significant damage to the Southeastern United States and Atlantic Canada. As a resident of Southwest Florida, I feel a surge of emotion when I hear the word Hurricane and I also listen to the fears of many others. Hurricanes trigger fear and anxiety but at the same time, they symbolize a new beginning. Storms are Mother Nature’s way of cleansing the Earth— her way of releasing emotional energy and clearing the way for a new beginning. And, “yes”, these events are life threatening and impact our everyday activities in a powerful way. People are forced to stop, look, listen and be present within and without during the NOW. As individuals step back from their normal patterns, habits, devices and routines, they may see and interpret themselves and their life in new ways. When life is threatened, human beings automatically respond and act differently. Survival instincts kickstart the human primal brain and put us into fight-or-flight mode. Hurricanes spark mental images of an overwhelming and traumatic survival crisis, which causes tremendous physical, mental and emotional stress; the amount depends on how an individual appraises or perceives the situation. The storms trigger worries over the possibility of living without power, food, water, gasoline, shelter, and even cable and internet. Hurricanes also can mean the loss of a home, possessions and even death. People experience an incredible amount of stress and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) elicited by Harvey, Irma and Dorian. Symptoms of PTSD include re-experiencing a traumatic event through nightmares and flashbacks, emotional numbness, isolation, inability to relate socially, increased vulnerability, and elevated anxiety, anger and guilt. Some of the ways to cope and heal from stress and PTSD are to connect with a social group or friends, talk and share with others, seek counseling, practice self-care, exercise, journal writing and—my favorite—dancing. Many studies have confirmed the benefits and effectiveness of dancing and that dance should be recommended as part of treatment for people with depression and anxiety! Dancing provides physical, psychological and social benefits. It can enhance your mood and has been shown to reduce depression, anxiety and stress and boost self-esteem, body image, coping ability and overall sense of well-being—with the benefits lasting over time. In one study, it even helped to control “emotional eating” in obese women who use food as a response to stress. Although many forms of exercise can have similar benefits, dancing is more appealing to some people because they are more likely to stick with it. I have danced through my fears, anxiety, anger, grief, sorrows, stress and pain. I have danced in happiness and joy. Regardless of the motivation behind the movement, stillness always results when the body opens and the heart awakens to new awareness, knowing and seeing. Are you ready to put your dancing shoes, gracefully move through hurricane season, and dance through the storm? _ _____________________________________________ Arielle Giordano, Master of Arts, Master of Education, Author of Dancing with your story from the inside out! & Co- Author of Transform Your Life Books 1 & 2. She is a Professional Counselor & Coach, Inspirational Speaker, Professional Dancer and the Founder and Facilitator of the Goddess Gatherings of Tampa Bay. Arielle helps women look and feel younger and looking for women who want to move more, dance, stretch and feel good about themselves! She offers dance and stretch workshops and classes. For a free consultation visit www.ariellegiordano.com or www.dancingfromtheinsideout.com email:agbeautifuldance@gmail.com

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is a beautiful time, though felt differently in the south, nature is undergoing transformation. The autumn is beautifully explained through myths, demonstrated through tradition and sanctified by rituals throughout the ages. Nature teaches us about death, loss and the hope of life. Death is not death without the hope of life, as life cannot be valuable without the ephemeral, due to death. A forest grows from a fallen forest. Leaves fall, grass dries, and the forest will rise again. As Ray Bradbury wrote, "Osiris, son of the earth and sky, killed each night by his brother darkness, Osiris slain by autumn." Every culture has a festival of death, focusing on the teachings of impermanence and transformation leading to the cyclic nature of existence. As nature enters a state of death, crops would be prepared for the long winter and hunting would become necessary to survive. The natives of the North American continent, particularly the Algonquins would observe the full moon in October closest to the equinox. It is called the Hunter's Moon, which signaled the time to hunt in preparation for winter. At this time harvesters reaped their fields, giving visibility even at night to deer and other prey. Like the Harvest Moon, the Hunters Moon is also particularly bright and long in the sky, giving hunters the opportunity to stalk prey at night. In medieval England harvest festivals were called Horkey supper, an excuse to get drunk and riot. A more civil Victorian tradition existed, where farmers believed a spirit lived in the last sheaf of grain to be harvested, and would beat the grain to the ground by throwing objects at it, to chase the spirit out. Of all the traditions and rituals that accompany this time of year, none is as known and widely accepted, as Halloween. Halloween today is rooted in an ancient Celtic festivity during autumn. The Celtic tradition that came to be known as Samhain, would move its way through many regions over time to form the holiday we now enjoy every October the 31st. Going back over 2,000 years, Samhain represents the division of the year between the light half and the darker half, also known as summer and winter. It is believed at Samhain that the divide between the world of the living and the death was thinned, merging the two realms and allowing spirits to walk among us. The deceased ancestors of a family would be honored and invited into the home, while unwanted spirits were banished. Masks and disguises were worn to confuse the unwanted or malevolent spirits, and keep the living undisturbed. Food, drink, and large fires were staples of the festivities, as the bones of slaughtered livestock were thrown into a communal fire. The fire in

one's home would be lit from the communal fire, as food was prepared for both the living and the dead. Christianity would later incorporate the recognition and honor of the dead into their calendar. The day came to be known as All Saints Day, or All Hallows, on November first. This was followed by All Souls day on the second of November. The interesting thing is that All Saints Day was adopted on May 13th, with good reason. In Roman times, the Lemuria, which were restless, chaotic spirits, would return to earth for three days to torture their families. In order to mollify the spirits, a ritual was performed by the pater familias ( oldest living male in the household). The Lemuria would conclude on May 13th, on that same day in 609 AD the church held a feast that came to known as all Saints Day. It wasn't until the 8th century, once Lemuria faded away, that the church moved All Saints Day from May 13th to November 1st. After Julius Caesar conquered the Celts, the Romans picked up the traditions of Samhain and applied them to their goddess Pomona. But the influences we see today during this time of year, are largely influenced by the Irish. During the great Irish emigration to America, the customs and festivities of dressing up to ward off spirits were carried on to American soil. Merging with many other traditions and practices, the night before All Hallows Day came to be known as Halloween. This day may mark a harvest festival and welcoming of fall here in the U.S. , but for the Celts, Samhain was the equivalent of our New Years. As modernity affords us comforts, shielding us from worries

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we will barely ever face like, knowing how to hunt and gather food to survive a hard winter, the decline in the sun's strength during this seasonal observance, was a real concern for early man. The lighting of fires during this time of seasonal decay, were done in the hopes that man could assist the sun's journey across the sky and welcome back summer and life. It is likely the fires were lit in honor of the sun god, and show mans thanks and hope for the return of the sun and a good following year's crop. Samhain is a feast of the dead, and carries with it the traditions of the cult of Donn, the mysterious Irish lord of

I enjoy the version of Halloween we have all come to know. My fondest memories as an October born kid were wearing a Ben Cooper costume and running door to door with friends and family to get candy. I decorate and partake in all the customs of Halloween, but I also practice the old ways of ancestral honoring, and celebrating the dead. It is something I raise my children to do, which is not just done on Halloween, but year round. It is a beautiful practice that can make us more thoughtful to those who brought us here, and mindful of those we will one day leave behind. Your ancestors lived, worked, dreamed, loved, lost, suffered and triumphed so you could be here today. We know from observing our own lives that even the smallest instance, a fraction of a second can alter the course of

“Hold the dark holiday in your palms, bite it, swallow it and survive. Come out the far black tunnel of el Día de Muerte And be glad, ah so glad you are… alive!” — Ray Bradbury, The Halloween Tree the dead. Donn was the son of Milesius, the Milesians were a race of mortal men, not supernatural beings like the Denann. There are many magical references to Samhain written in early Irish manuscripts. It is a night where the natural orders of life are thrown into chaos as the earthly world of the living becomes entangled with the world of the dead. This world of the dead included a host of gods and creatures such as faeries and elves. For the ancient Norse, this harvest season would indeed focus around elves, as Álfablót was celebrated rather than Samhain. Álfablót which means Elven sacrifice is a festivity which focuses on the elves, mysterious beings with a strong connection to the earth. These beings were worshiped on hills or mounds, which was also where the dead rested. Historically the relationship between ancestors and elves is not clear, though the Scandinavians did have a King honored as an elf, placed in a mound after his passing, King Olaf. Unlike Samhain, which brings with its festivity a communal aspect, Álfablót was celebrated privately, in home where strangers were not welcome. Still, great importance was placed upon honoring of ancestors and respect of the dead.

life. That means every seemingly pointless thing, every confusing moment, or even terrible experience a past relative faced was crucial in the timing of events, so they could bring the next events to unfold that would eventually lead to you. That is a profoundly empowering way to understand both providence, and purpose. In my home there is a table dedicated to my ancestors, and family. The table is covered with photos of relatives both living and deceased, and has candles placed before the pictures. To create an ancestral table, simply choose a spot that is central in your home, a place where you could remember to stop and think of them, light a candle and reflect on your family. Pictures of relatives who have passed will be at the top of the table, while pictures of those still living will be placed towards the bottom. Placing any family items or statues on the ancestral table can help you feel more involved and connected with this practice. Take the time to stop by often, and talk to your family, ask for guidance and give thanks. This Halloween, light a fire outdoors if you can and celebrate the food, people and comforts in your life. Take the flame from outside and light candles in your home and on your ancestral table. Focus your eyes on the flame of the candle and remember you are the spark of a continuing flame that has been burning for a very long time. _________________________________________________________ A.J. - Sharing metaphysics, mythology, history and philosophy for over 15 years. A jack of many trades as well as a candle maker and owner of Eldr Candles. I'm a massage therapist and give myself to disciplines such as traditional archery, heavy lifting and metalsmithing. You can reach me at ajgtampabay@gmail.com, ma55170

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By Suzanne Gray - Renew Life Wellness

few days ago I was at an event. You know how that goes, We offer the use of essential oils to enhance the session everyone asks “What do you do? “ Well, how many people do during abdominal massage. Various techniques of massage you know say, “I deal with poop, or I am a colon therapist.” are used depending upon the client’s needs during the time Most responses I get, “You do what?? What is that?” Then I you are on the table which can be anywhere from 45-60 have to decide, do I answer in a serious tone or have fun? Most minutes. We also include various approaches to bodywork, of you that know me, realize I am the one who likes to have light therapy ,and of course education about the colon fun. I love my profession. The rewards of making a difference and its relationship to the body and your health. in another’s life with their poop is amazingly unique! You have the option to watch what comes through the If they haven’t run away from me, then I mix in a bit of viewing tube. Some people will opt not to look, however; seriousness or should I say factual information with fun. by the end of the session clients are watching! Hey, I have Most people are so misinformed about their colon, sometimes been looking at poop for 30 years and I still get excited referred to as the large intestines, it is confusing. what comes out of people. You would be amazed how many The second question is, “What is the protocol?" people do not chew their food. I had a client years ago that was The first step: make an appointment either online or call on one medication for his kidneys. Every time he had a colonic the office. If we cannot answer, leave a message and someone we saw a hard-white oblong “thing” go down the tubes??? And will get back to you as soon as possible. Once the appointment yes, I see a lot “shit” and more! is made, there will beus antoday intake form be filled out a online Contact andto start living healthier life! If you think not many people do this or only before appointment. Many people skip this vital step. It just is about Our sessions are not Our Colonthe Hydrotherapy hippies do it. Let me inform you, I have worked Introductory OFFER removing the waste (or cleansapproach is very unique important that we know as much about you as possible, so we on celebrities, professional football, baseball, ing) the colon. It’s also about tonbecause our technique can assist you with with your challenges. You areingimportant us!with our the abdominaltoarea hockey players! Even religious leaders. integrates the colon on a other body We systems recommend that you eat somethingspecialized light anabdominal hour ortechnique Look at it this way, your body is your house to allow the tissue and circulation level of mind, body, and Your 1st Session! two therapist and your to flow together inwill unity.go spirit. before your scheduled appointment. The over your intake form so that we know all is in order and to colon is your plumbing. It needs to be 813.871.3200 | 17886 N US HWY 41 | LUTZ FL answer any questions you might have. Oh, by the way, you can maintained or it gets backed up. always call prior to your appointment if you have questions or Do you want to be full of poop or feel light? concerns. Fall into our specials, check out renewlifewellness.com. While going over the intake form, you have the option _____________________________________________________ to experience ‘thumper”, a vibrator that will stimulate the Suzanne Gray is the founder of ReNew Life Wellness, INC. She has acupressure points on the soles of your feet and can increase been practicing massage and colon therapy in the Tampa Bay area for 30 years. Her emphasis is the relationship of the GUT to body/mind/ circulation. An explanation is given as to how the procedure spirit. She is the first certified Wolfe Deep Tissue therapist in Florida. is done, how the equipment works and the tubing, which is RNLW is open 7 days weekly and appointments are necessary. Suzanne disposable. is available to speak at events to share her knowledge and experience. Next you can use the restroom before we start and you You can schedule on line, will change into a gown. We also have warm fuzzy footies if you have cold feet. You will lay in a supine position with your gown on and a sheet to cover you at all times. It is important that we honor your space and safety concerns. A gentle assessment might be done on the abdominal area so we can be aware of areas that might be tender or have a change in body temperature. Turning onto your left side, the speculum will be inserted gently into the anal canal. Did you know we have the same musculature around our mouth as we do the anus? What does that say to you? Depending on the client, you will either remain on your side or turn onto your back or both positions during the session. We offer the use of essential oils to enhance the session during abdominal massage or/and on the feet. Various techniques of massage are used depending upon the client’s needs during the time you are on the table which can be anywhere from 45-60 minutes. We also include various approaches of bodywork, light therapy ,and of course, education about the colon and its relationship to the body and your health.

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Em•pa•thy: the ability to read and understand

people and be in-tune with or resonate with others, voluntarily or involuntarily of one’s empathy capacity. Empaths Sense Deep Emotions

Empathy is a feeling of another’s true emotions to a point where an empath can relate to that person by sensing true feelings that run deeper than those portrayed on the surface. Empaths experience empathy towards family, children, friends, close associates, complete strangers, pets, plants and inanimate objects. Empathy is not held by time or space. Thus, an empath can feel the emotions of people and things at a distance. Some are empathic towards animals , to nature, to the planetary system, to mechanical devices or to buildings etc. Others will have a combination of the above.

Deep Sense of Knowing

Empaths are highly sensitive. This is the term commonly used in describing one’s abilities (sensitivity) to another’s emotions and feelings. Empaths have a deep sense of knowing that accompanies empathy and are often compassionate, considerate, and understanding of others.

Inherited Trait?

Empathy is genetic, inherent in our DNA, and passed from generation to generation. It is studied both by traditional science and alternative healing practitioners. Empathy has both biological/genetic and spiritual aspects. Empaths often possess the ability to sense others on many different levels. From their position in observing what another is saying, feeling and thinking, they come to understand another. They can become very proficient at reading another person’s body language and/or study intently the eye movements. While this in itself is not empathy, it is a side-shoot that comes from being observant of others. In a sense, empaths have a complete communication package.

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Too often we rush to a conclusion about others that separates us from a deeper part of ourselves. BY DR. DENNIS MERRITT JONES

The Deeper Meaning of Compassion “When we generate compassion for the difficult people in our lives, we get to see our prejudices and aversions even more clearly. It can feel completely unreasonable to make compassionate a wish for these irritating, belligerent people. To wish that those we dislike and fear would not suffer can feel like too big a leap. This is a good time to remember that when we harden our hearts against anyone, we hurt our selves.” — Pema Chodron

Many years ago I heard one of my teachers tell this story about empathy

(an emotion) and compassion (an action motivated by that emotion). In these difficult times I think it’s a great reminder for all of us. Once upon a time, while swimming along a bottom of the lake, a school of fish paused to look up to see what all the commotion was about. What they saw above them was a single fish racing, jumping, and skipping in and out of the water. Then one fish in the school turned to another and said, “Look at that jerk . . . who does he think he is anyway, just dancing and skipping across the lake! What a show off . . . he is so weird; it’s no wonder he is all alone out there.” Of course, what they didn’t see was the lure and barbed hook that was painfully embedded inside the mouth of the fish as he fought and pulled with every ounce of energy he had against the near invisible line which the fisherman was quickly reeling in. At times we can be just like the school of fish in this little parable. Life is like one big lake in which we are all swimming and sometimes someone “hooks” our attention with their peculiar or outrageous behavior and we rush to judgment. We tend to make assumptions and reach a conclusion based on that judgment and then we build a case to support it. Without really knowing what possible pain might be going on inside that person’s mind or body, too often we say (or think), “Oh, look at that ‘#*?&!%#’, acting so moody and glum,” or, “What a bum, he should just get a job,” or, “What a chip he has on his shoulder . . . he is really out of touch with reality.” While all the time, this person may be doing the best he can to simply make it through the day. It is quite impossible for us to know what others are going through. It’s interesting to note that don Miguel Ruiz’s Four Agreements seem to fit in here perfectly: “Be impeccable in your word . . . Don’t take anything personally . . . Never make assumptions, and . . . Always do your best.” The sad truth is, we often judge our loved ones even more critically than strangers. It is a curious thing, isn’t it? Marcus Aurelius wrote, “If

you are pained by external things, it is not they that disturb you, but your own judgment about them. And it is in your power to wipe out that judgment now.” Perhaps compassion and non-judgment would be an easier conclusion at which to arrive if we could remember that every person in our experience is serving as a perfect mirror that reflects back to us some aspect of our own character we may not choose to or can’t see in ourselves. Many people avoid empathy and compassion, not because they are callous, but because of their own fear of the pain they see in others—it reminds them of their own vulnerability. In its purest form the word compassion means “acting together with feeling.” This means that when we enter into compassion with empathy we heal all sense of separation from one another and we allow ourselves, to the best of our ability, to enter into the other’s pain—not to fix it or heal it, or even share in it, but simply to be there and allow the healing energy of our presence say, “You are not alone—I am with you.” I believe this is what every person in pain, be it physical or emotional pain, truly longs for—to know they are not alone. Spiritually we are never alone because we are all one with the One. Perhaps it’s time to demonstrate that more fully in our lives. The only prerequisite for compassion is non-judgment and a willingness to share sacred space with another, if only for a few cherished moments. Empathy and compassion heal in ways that medicine and empty words never will—at the level of the soul Self. This is an amazing gift we can bring into every relationship we shall ever have, from our most intimate others to the stranger across town. Let today be a day when you deepen your empathy and compassion and lessen your judgments. Your presence on this planet will make a difference if you can do this one simple thing. You matter. Excerpted from Dennis’ book, Encouraging Words - Articles and Essays That Prove Who You Are Matters

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CANCER

March 21st – April 19th

June 21st – July 22nd

You can be starting an exciting new relationship! Make sure you’re both aligned in terms of healthy communication and shared values. Meditate to release old patterns so you’ll be aware and “nip them in the bud”. Yet don’t overlay past issues on the present. Longstanding wounds in current partnerships can heal with heart to heart talks. Maybe start meditating together. If you need to part ways, it can be through kindness and “conscious uncoupling”, but more likely the planets help you forge a new path together.

TAURUS April 20th – May 20th You might be starting a healthy, happy new relationship! Make it your spiritual practice not to put yourself down or obsess on your “flaws”. You’re lovable, kind and sweet — so obsess about that instead! Work issues resolve after months of apparent hopelessness, so celebrate shifts when they come. Health issues can heal as well. You’ll have the courage and fortitude to make changes, especially if you have to give up foods like gluten or sugar. Enjoy yourself and your good fortune, because you deserve it!

LIBRA Sept. 23rd – Oct. 22nd

Many relationship challenges resolve with gentle, yet clear communication. But first, meditate on your own to let inspired ideas come to you. Perhaps your partner might be willing to meditate with you after your solo inward journey. You’ll likely have more connection than you’ve had in months and you’ll both uncover more love and can build from a solid place now. However, if s/he isn’t not willing to listen or compromise, that may be a sign to part ways. You’ll be amazed who next comes into your life based on the groundwork you’ve already created!

Happy birthday Libra! Exciting Mars is in your sign for two months, giving energy and courage to make powerful changes. You can burst through issues that have held you back for many years. You might start a fitness program, get challenging new job or begin a sexy relationship. You can also erase negative subconscious programs. You can then reprogram powerful positive beliefs that help you achieve your dreams and make you joyous from a deep centered place!

LEO

October 23 to November 21

July 23 – August 22

It’s a month of breakthroughs! Meditate on resentments built up over the past two years. Find forgiveness for yourself and others involved so your energy isn’t bound up anymore. You’ll have waves of empowerment and inspiration through year’s end! Experiment with affirmations until you can feel your chosen truth statements reverberate in your bones. This combination of releasing old pain and then tapping into your new future possibilities easily manifests opportunities!

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VIRGO

SAGITTARIUS

May 21st– June 20th

August 23 to September 22

Nov. 22nd – Dec. 21st

Don’t let obsession or worry stink up a good relationship! Meditate on old hurts and allow your heart to heal as you shower yourself with compassion. Present circumstances will seem better with past burdens off your mind. You might also run things by a trusted, objective friend. Issues with kids can also be healed this way. You might also have a health problem resolve since you’re not in constant “fight or flight”. Clarity comes about work and money problems as well!

You don’t give yourself credit for how insightful and intuitive you are. If you’re having issues in a relationship about finances or emotional intimacy, be bold enough to bring up challenging topics. You’re not paranoid or imaging that something’s off-kilter. Healthy confrontation bring you closer in a healthy partnership. Test the health of the bond, since you need people who communicate authentically. Also work with affirmations to increase self-esteem.

Dec. 22nd – Jan. 19th Powerful Pluto moves direct in your sign, helping you make changes that have seemed impossible! Be very kind and supportive of yourself as you transform entrenched patterns regarding self-esteem, negative thoughts, bad habits or even addictions. Meditate and connect with the Universe since you’ll get the energy you need! Enlist trusted friends to keep you focused and inspired. Make a vision board and also keep a positive mantra going in your mind!

AQUARIUS SCORPIO

Be gentle with yourself regarding your meditation or yoga practice. It’s hard to be consistently serene. Praise yourself for progress and release perfectionism! If you’re feeling anxious, tense or even overeating to suppress emotions, you might have to confront a difficult issue with someone. Difficult feelings are there for a reason, so explore them without self-judgment. Connect with your inner wisdom and ask for guidance, craft a script and run it by a trusted friend. This way you can state your truth without losing your temper.

CAPRICORN

Meditate on how you’d best like to use your time and energy. As a Sag you’re interested in everything, so it’s vital to prioritize. You’ll have accomplishments in areas you’ve felt blocked from summer until now. This leads to increased self-esteem and also lots more money, so stay focused! As you’re doing actual practical steps, make time to visualize your future and also feel what it’s like to live that future. Practice rehearsing that image and feeling throughout the day and you’ll be amazed with the results!

Jan. 20th – Feb. 18th Consistent meditation and positive thoughts change your brain and shift your attitude! Even if it’s just ten minutes a day repeating a little mantra like “I love myself”, you’ll have a major breakthrough. Big spiritual changes can happen from small repetitions, so look for subtle shifts that add up to a “Wow!” If struggling at work, relief can come as a new colleague, different supervisor or insights about how to solve issues. You can also get a raise or new position. In general, have patience and know the Universe is on your side and good things are on their way from your earnest efforts!

PISCES Feb. 19th – March 20th Focus meditations on forgiving past emotional betrayals so you can open your heart again. You’re so sensitive so it’s vital to remember that people growing in different directions isn’t a rejection of you; it can just be their spiritual path. But in areas you allowed too much and were a doormat you need better boundaries even as you forgive. Finances also clear up, even repayment of old debts you gave up on! Reconnect with old friends who’ve gotten lost in shuffle of busy schedules.

Aluna Michaels is a second-generation astrologer. She also holds a Masters in Spiritual Counseling and has been teaching and consulting for more than three decades. Her book “Spiritual Gifts of the 12 Astrological Signs” is now on Amazon in Kindle version and as an E-book on her website. Aluna is available for appointments in her home, by phone or Skype. Call (727) 239-7179 (no texting please), or call/ text (248) 583-1663 or visit www.alunamichaels.com 18

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Tampa Bay Wellness

Who is...Denise Hughes Conlon? joyous and my goal is to help as many people as possible experience that joy.

Presently I am working in different locations throughout Pinellas County in an effort to better accommodate people. I usually work Tuesday through Thursday and encourage people to call for an appointment so I can determine the best location and atmosphere for their individual needs.

When did you KNOW that this profession was what you truly wanted to do?

I actually knew I wanted to be a therapist when I was in 4th grade. Is as a voracious reader even then and I read a book about a psychologist who worked with children using play therapy. At that point I decided I wanted to help children so they did not cry themselves to sleep at night. I went to college to be a therapist, graduated college and began doing just that . I used play therapy for many years to deal with children who had been victims of sexual abuse. That led me into learning all about trauma informed therapy, healing in a better manner and building resilience in children and adult.

How long have you been in business?

I have been a therapist for over twenty years working with people to help them move through the difficulties in their lives and to move forward in a positive manner. My goal is to help people heal and find joy. I started out working with survivors of sexual abuse and later worked in the area of domestic violence. That led me into the area of trauma informed work and healing the many different areas of trauma that affect people in all walks of life.

What is your motto?

My motto for my business is Transforming Lives. Watching people grow and transform is a wonderful experience and I am very grateful to be able to do this on a daily basis.

What specifically does your business do?

I like to think of myself as an intuitive counselor. I have been trained in Neuro Linguistic programming, hypnotherapy, EMDR and many alternative healing arts. I use whatever tools fit the needs of the person I’m working with.

Are you

THE ONE?

What is your area of speciality?

My area of speciality is healing trauma. people who have experienced trauma in their lives need special attention. They need to be heard, respected, and to be a major part of their own healing. they need to be supported and work with someone trustworthy. Too often people are inadvertently retraumatized and I work very hard to avoid that and build resiliency. For the past ten years I have been working with victims of trauma and I have been training throughout the United States on trauma informed care and building resilience. This is a passion for me and a true calling.

Ad Sales & Customer Support Are you a SELF-Starter? Are you highly MOTIVATED? Do you LOVE this magazine?

What is your area of education?

Do you BEAM with delight when receiving compliments?

I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Masters Certified Addictions Professional. I received my Masters degree from Nove University in Social Work. I received my undergraduate degrees in Psychlogy and Social Work from Clarke College in Dubuque Iowa. I am also Certified NeuroLinguistic Trainer and received that Certification from SUN institute in Seminole Fl.

Do you ENJOY making money? Can you get along with US? --- LOL Do you LIKE to see others succeed? Is your glass half FULL?

What drives you to do what you do?

I think I’m different from other therapists in the passion I have for healing trauma and the eclectic way I can go about that. I use tools from all the varied trainings I have had including at times an intuitive approach. I do what I do because I love to see people leave my office with a smile, far less stressed and with a positive outlook for the future. I believe their healing heals others. I believe life is PHONE: 813-501-4894

By all means please email your resumé to:

info@TampaBayWellness.com or call 813-501-4894 If you’re here for just a pay check, we’ll most likely figure that out in the first week. If that’s you, no need to send us your résumé. We’re looking for people who will have a real interest in this company’s success and whose work will directly contribute to that. Etc., etc., etc.

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calendar of events

October 2019

Attending • Sharing • Caring • Learning • Meeting Others!

OCTOBER 1 - 5

OCTOBER 20 - 26

FREE ART OPENING: Local Art & Wine Tasting with Laura Hoffman, Artist. Celebrate local! This quarter, we feature original works by local photographer, Laura Hoffman. Taste wine*, mingle & meet the artist in our Clearwater café! *Must be 21+ years old. Friday, October 4th from 7pm-8:30pm. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St, Clearwater, FL 33755

FREE HEALTH SEMINAR: Misconceptions of Fasting with Dr. John Young, MD of Young Foundational Health Center. There is so much information out there regarding fasting, but how do you know what’s true? Join Dr. Young in this informational seminar to learn the misconceptions about fasting in relation to weight loss and chronic disease. Health seminar will be held in PaTcHwOrKs. Thursday, October 24th @ 6:30pm. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St, Clearwater, FL 33755

ONGOING

OCTOBER 6 - 12 CONNECTING TO YOUR SPIRIT GUIDES: Saturday, Oct. 12th at 1 PM - 3 PM. This is Part 2 of a series that will be offered once a month. How would you like to learn how to see and hear the guides and teachers around you? Being able to receive their messages of wisdom and advice. Rev. Carla will help you develop and bring your gifts to fruition. Cost $25. Held at Spiritual Guidance & Learning 11580 Oakhurst Rd. #1 Largo, Florida 33774. Limited seating, please call to reserve your spot 727-460-7656.

OCTOBER 13 - 19 FREE COOKING CLASS: Turkey & Apple Meatloaf with Parker Stafford, of Peninsula Foodservice. Autumn is upon us. That means the flavors of the harvest. Join Chef Parker as he demonstrates how to prepare a delicious gluten-free turkey and apple meatloaf with mashed sweet potatoes. Parker’s class is the 2nd Sunday of every month. Cooking class will be held in PaTcHwOrKs. Sunday, October 13th @ 1pm. Nature’s Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St, Clearwater, FL 33755 20

TRAUMA HEALING: We are pleased to announce a new therapy being offered at Spiritual Guidance & Learning. 11580 Oakhurst Rd. #1 Largo Florida 33774. This therapy heals trauma and transforms lives. Facilitator is Denise Hughes Colon. She is available Wednesdays at 9 AM till 11 AM or Thursdays at 9 AM till noon. Please call 727-458-7775 for a consult and appointments. VIBRATIONAL ATTUNEMENT – activating & balancing our 12 chakras with toning, mudras and vortexes, for increase intuition and wellbeing. Includes crystal bowls and spiritual teachings; Wednesdays, 1-3pm. Offering accepted. 19520 Holly Ln, Lutz. 813948-4884, www.unitynorthtampa.org. SACRED SOUNDS MEDITATION – Crystal and Tibetan Bowls, guided meditation and prayer. Led by Rev. Virginia Walsh. Wednesdays, 1-3pm. Offering accepted. Unity North Tampa, 19520 Holly Ln, Lutz. 813-9484884, www.unitynorthtampa.org. THE ST. PETERSBURG INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY OF ASTROLOGERS SPICA meets on the third Thursday every month if you want to get out and enjoy some star stuff. Check us out on Facebook or give me a call for details. We welcome everyone and you don’t have to be an astrologer to attend! www.sarahlyonsastrologer.com www.facebook.com/sarahlyonsastrologer. OCTOBER 2019

YOGA AS A QUIET MEDITATION - Yoga for anyone interested in a quiet meditation yoga hour. With Dr. Aileen Curtin, Yoga Certification E-RYT 500. Mondays from 6 to 7pm in Sanctuary, Love Offering. Free / Donation based class. First Unity Spiritual Campus 460 46th Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL 33703 A Course in Miracles on the First Unity Spiritual Campus, offered 3 times each week. Twice in English and Once in Spanish. Led by Mary Barbara (English) in the Paul Beatty Classroom. Tuesdays 1 - 3 pm, Wednesdays 7 - 8:30pm in Spanish Los Martes @ 7pm in the I AM Center First Unity Spiritual Campus 460 46th Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL 33703 MEDITATE FOR WORLD PEACE – Walk-in Meditation Free by Tampa BK Meditation Center. Join us as we collectively meditate for a single purpose – World Peace. On the third Sunday of every month, at the same local time, 6500 BK Centers in over 100 countries open their doors for World Peace Meditation Hour. All are invited to dedicate one hour to world peace. No registration necessary. The hour will be a blend of meditation, reflections, and conversations dedicated to emerging peace in our minds, communities, and world. Tampa BK Meditation Center 12615 Orange Grove Drive Tampa, FL 33618

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Empathy: From Sales to Tails

he ability to be empathetic, I would argue is one of the utmost important character traits of any person in all aspects of life. As with many things that are important; it is not something that is straightforward, nor is it a quality that is ‘achieved’, but an ongoing work in progress. Often we assume that intelligence is the primary marker of success, but intelligence, and application of such, really is only maximized with a number of ‘soft skills’; empathy being one. What use is it to be able to think intelligently without the ability to be able to act intelligently? You may have all the brain power in the world, but without the ability to be able to communicate this in a way which reflects the needs of others, it is only a small proportion of the use. Take business, for example. Stereotypes around selling iterate that the best sales people are ones that can entertain their way to the top and can buy their way through the hardest deals and the smarmiest manner. Yet, I have found this to be far from the case. Great sales people with longetivity in the field base business growth on relationships. These relationships are formed on history, trust and open communication, all of which coincide with an empathetic approach. Not everything is going to go your way, and nor should it. Closing deals needs to be beneficial for all parties and if you can’t position a proposal

in a way which reflects this, well then the closure shouldn’t be happening this time. That may seem crazy, but really, business is for the longterm not for the ‘right now’ and it is infinitely better to wait 6 months for a mutually beneficial partnership than it is to force your way now and suffer tethered relationships 6 months later. The same can be said for personal circumstances too. I am currently in the midst of training an adopted dog and, for me, the ability to be able to emphathize with him has helped our progress significantly. Shifting my mindset from a point of frustration to a point of focusing on understanding his misbehaviors was a huge wake-up call. Why should he come to me when I call him when his eyes are on a squirrel just because I say so? Why should he sit when I command it? Making myself think “dog” made me realize that I need to provide a greater reward for listening to me than his environment currently provides in order to train him how I want. Ultimately, those who are empathetic are those who succeed and really, get what they want. It requires patience, an ability to consider priorities for all other stakeholders and the ability to adapt. For some people, empathy comes easier than for others, but continually working at it should be a focus for anyone who wants to get the most out of their life.

Nia Kaye is a 28 year old British expat living in Tampa, Florida. she is a fitness fanatic, loves lifting weights; cooking (and eating) good food and listening to fitness and nutrition podcasts. She has competed in two bodybuilding competitions and has her first powerlifting competition in February 2018. She fully believes in ’embracing the grey’ and that fitness, life and everything else is never simply black and white. benchpressingbaubles.wordpress.com niaskaye@gmail.com PHONE: 813-501-4894

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SEARCH & FIND

TAMPA BAY

NATURAL LIVING ADDICTION AND HEALING TRAUMA SPECIALIST

Denise Hughes - Colon LMHC MCAP