The Hub Capricorn Coast - December Edition Issue 6

Your connection to all things Body, Mind & Soul on the Capricorn Coast

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Welcome to December

Your connection to all things Body, Mind & Soul on the Capricorn Coast

Well, here we are December all ready! Summer is hot on our heels and the festive season and its celebrations are just around the corner!

This month marks our 6th edition of The Hub Capricorn Coast and what a marvellous 6 months it has been!

We'd like to take a moment to show our gratitude and appreciate to everyone who has helped us along the way, whether it be by reading our monthly magazine or recommending it to a friend, if you are a business displaying our QR codes for your clients to catch up on the latest wellness news, to those businesses who support us with advertising and those who have gifted to The Hub Giving Fund. We wholeheartedly appreciate every one of you!

Who would have known that when the spark came back to bring The Hub back to life, that this is where we'd end up so quickly!

2023 has some wonderful things instore for all of us We are looking forward to bringing you even more local wellness news and events There will also be some fresh new faces and columns coming

on board too! We can't wait to share these with you in our January edition! Plus we are planning on adding a couple of new 'wellness' events to our local calendar as well! So watch this space and make sure you're following us on social media to keep up with the latest information and announcements.

We wish you and your family a very safe and happy festive season, no matter how you choose to celebrate it. Please take care of yourselves and each other. Remember that The Giving Fund is here for anyone who is in need of a little loving kindness.

We look forward to seeing you in 2023!

Changing Up Gift Giving

A wonderful opportunity to shop local, support local businesses and their families & create special memories!

Christmas and the festivities it entails brings with it the act of gift giving. Some people love it and others loathe it At times it can feel like you are just going through the motions of giving a gift for the sake of giving something If you ’ re stuck on ideas for what to get your loved one, here are some of our top ideas!

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Opt for PRESENCE over PRESENTS

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local

3. Give an experience.

Things collect dust and quite often don’t get used Do something a little different and gift an experience. We have so many unique niche businesses offering some great experiences. Here are some of our suggestions:

Stir & Stitch Voucher for the Tea House or one of their fantastic classes

·Coastal Picnics Co Voucher for a picnic in one of our idyllic coastal locations

·Aphrodite Art School Voucher for an art class or workshop. Jules has some fantastic ones coming up in the New Year Check out her website www beltera com au ·Voucher from a local therapist Karlene Pass, Yeppoon Naturopathy, Natureal Elements, See Change Soulful Counselling & Hypnosis, The Bondoola Healer,

4. Handmake your gifts

Handmade gifts are a beautiful way of imparting your love and time The options are endless when it comes to handmaking gifts. Some simple bath salts or biscuits or brownie mix. Simple is best!

5. Regift or reuse

In this day and age of so much waste, it can feel good to regift, reuse or repurpose items that you are no longer using Consider passing on books that you have read, crystals, oracle cards that you no longer use the possibilities here are as endless as your imagination!

Farewelling 2022

By Shanelle Schick

The end of the year is just around the corner. There have been many highlights and lowlights for all of us.

Over the years I have developed a practice of farewelling the year that has been in order to make way for the incoming year ahead.

Recognising where we have been and just how far we have come is imperative in us moving forward. And besides there are some things that are better off left in the 'year that was'!

I invite you to join me in my private Facebook Group where over 5 days from Friday 27th December, we will be going through the process of saying 'goodbye to 2022'

There are 5 key areas that we work through over the 5 days:

to

Thank you to those who have already nominated your Local Legends! We appreciate you taking the time to do this

We look forward to sharing this brand new column with you in the New Year and have some wonderful legends and their stories to share with you

The great news is that you can still nominate your deserving local legend by emailing us at thehubcapricorncoast@gmai l com

November has seen us launch the Facebook Group of The Hub Giving Fund as a way of keeping track of what is currently available in our community random acts of kindness pool. We understand that life is not always kind and gentle and sometimes a little extra support in a time of need can make a huge difference to our wellbeing.

Nominations are accepted anonymously via this form and it literally takes a minute or two

If you would like to contribute to The Giving Fund, please get in touch with us.

During November we have gifted the following:

Natureal Elements Voucher for a treatment of choice 2 x class passes to a Floral Embroidery Workshop with Aphrodite Art School

We would like to acknowledge and thank this month's contributors to The Giving Fund: Thank you everyone for helping to make our community one of compassion, care and connection!

Forest Fields Campstay Byfield

Thank You for being on this journey with us!

Unity symbols and Unity rituals

A way to add a special touch to ceremony

At this special time of the year when we are all preparing for families to gather together, I thought it might be appropriate to take a moment to think about unity and how we symbolise the union of two people and the uniting of family members particularly at weddings. Here are some examples of unity rituals which are often included in a marriage ceremony

Sand Blending there are so many variations of this ritual which can be adapted to suit any situation. In its most simple form, two colours of sand are used The couple each choose a vial of coloured sand which represents them and their life up to this moment. They pour their individual vials of coloured sand into a new vessel (often creating pretty layers and patterns) symbolising the union of two individual lives and noting that nothing had been lost from their individual lives, but never can these grains of sands be separated and placed back into the individual containers.

Light a Unity Candle creating a new flame (a new light) together. At the beginning of the ceremony a flame is lit for each partner (often by a parent or close relative who has known them all their lives) then after the marriage vows have been exchanged each partner takes a taper flame from their individual candle and together they light a new flame…. nothing is lost and new light is created.

While the symbolism of this ritual will remain unchanged, there are often more than two colours of sand used Parents can be included (perhaps pouring layers of sand representing stability, wisdom, long life) and children can choose their own colour to add to the blend which is a beautiful way to acknowledge the creation of a new blended family.

Leanne Smith Civil Celebrant

An alternative to the traditional symbolism of the sand ritual is to choose a combination of colours (I’ve used up to 12 different colours for this one) Allocate a meaning or a quality to each colour (eg. blue for peace, yellow for happiness, red for passion, black for stability etc) and then invite ALL the wedding guests to come forward in turn and add a layer of their chosen quality to the marriage vessel It’s a great way to make everyone feel included and resulting blend looks spectacular as a wedding keepsake.

An alternative to the traditional symbolism of the sand ritual is to choose a combination of colours (I’ve used up to 12 different colours for this one) Allocate a meaning or a quality to each colour (eg. blue for peace, yellow for happiness, red for passion, black for stability etc) and then invite ALL the wedding guests to come forward in turn and add a layer of their chosen quality to the marriage vessel It’s a great way to make everyone feel included and resulting blend looks spectacular as a wedding keepsake.

There are so many ways to personalise these rituals to suit your relationship, your family situation and to make them meaningful and relevant to your marriage.

If you have questions or would like more information, please get in touch any time or visit my website www.leannesmith.com.au

Happy and Safe holidays to all, Leanne

Stress Less, Smile More

Wondering if you have anxiety?

We all experience anxiety from time to time. It helps us avoid danger by giving us a burst of energy to escape or fight. But for 16% of Australians anxious feelings just don’t go away

Wondering if you have anxiety?

Anxiety can include physical symptoms such as shortness of breath, dizziness, racing heart, sleep troubles, tummy problems, feeling lightheaded or even trembling You might avoid certain situations, spend a lot of time reliving the past or worrying about the future. You may feel apprehensive, like something bad is about to happen, feel like you are in danger, have a racing mind, have trouble remembering or concentrating.

Wondering if you have anxiety?

Candice Fraser The Kindness Couch

Exercising start slow and work your way up to 5 sessions a week Relaxation Training teach your body how to physically relax Improve your self talk get in the habit of catching out your negative thoughts and reframing them. Acknowledge your feelings when we don’t, we can activate our fight, flight, freeze response. Improve your nutrition food fuels the mind and body, eat fresh whole foods as much as possible. Improve your self esteem focus on those around you who care for you. Learn to breathe deeply into your belly. Meditate daily for optimal brain training. Get enough sleep. Seek help if needed.

For a simple yet helpful handout on lifestyle factors to help you navigate anxiety email thekindnesscouch@gmail.com and I will happily send you a copy.

A Naturopath’s Top Tips to Stay Healthy this Christmas

Christmas is full of joy, connection, laughter and food, but can also be stressful, overwhelming, and exhausting! The manic pace of Christmas tends to lead us into poor food choices, poor lifestyle habits, a whole load of stress, and little time for ourselves, which in the end leaves us feeling absolutely exhausted.

Here’s a few tips on how to stay healthy over Christmas this year and come out the other end bursting with energy!

1. Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated.

Christmas in QLD is hot and sweaty! Add in a few cocktails, some sun, coffee, heavily salted and processed foods, and no wonder we finish the day with a headache and feeling fatigued. Start your day with a large glass of water and continue to sip on water throughout the day Make jugs of iced tea or add some soda water to your drinks Aim for

per day.

By Caitlin Buttenshaw Caitlin Jane Naturopath

2. Move your body daily

Moving your body daily, even if it’s just a short walk or a 10 minute stretch in your bedroom, will help to support your overall energy, manage stress levels and optimise your digestion. Use exercise to catch up with a friend or make it a family activity; take a stroll along the beach, play some backyard cricket, go for a swim or bike ride, practice yoga, or anything in between.

3. Mindfully eat.

Don’t just scoff your food down and reach for a second plate as soon as you ’ re done Take the time to slowly chew your food and think about the food you ’ re eating Take the time to really taste it and enjoy the moment

Eating mindfully allows our body to understand when we ’ ve had enough food and reduces the need or want to binge. In turn, this helps to support digestion, improve energy levels, and improve satisfaction of food.

5. Get plenty of rest & quality sleep!

For most people, this is the time of the year that we tend to have more time off from work. Use this time to prioritise rest, sleep, and self care. Stick to your regular sleep schedule as much as possible, aiming to get 7 9 hours of sleep each night.

4. Load up on vegetables & fruits

Christmas is a time for delicious food packed full of sugar and all the naughty (but yummy) things Don’t let that stop you, enjoy the foods you love without the guilt, but try to incorporate plenty of vegetables and fibre! Fibre, particularly from vegetables, fruits, wholegrains, legumes, nuts and seeds, will help keep you full, reduce cravings, support a healthy digestion, and help keep those energy levels high! Fill your plate up with plenty of Christmas salads or roasted vegetables, add legumes, nuts, and seeds to your salads, and snack on fresh seasonal stone fruit throughout the day

Christmas can be exhausting but it is also the most wonderful time of the year and a time to be enjoyed! Being mindful of food choices and lifestyle habits throughout this period will help you to feel the best you can and allow you to be present for the people you love the most.

Christmas!

Wishing you all a safe and Merry

We'd like to take this opportunity to thank our local community for all of your support these past 6 months.

We wish you and your family a very safe & merry festive season.

We look forward to seeing you in 2023 to continue to bring to you all of thae latest information and news in body, mind & soul on the Capricorn Coast!

From Shanelle & The Hub Capricorn Coast Team!

December's Moon Musings

Your monthly guide to what's happening in the astrological world

Full Moon in Gemini on December 8th at 2:07pm AEST

While the Sun in the fiery sign of Sagittarius is shining light on Adventure, travel and spiritual growth, the moon is lighting up Gemini’s thirst for knowledge, the fun, flirty versatility and our communication style

Words and communication are a big focus during this full moon.

Gemini is ruled by Mercury (our planet of intellect and communication) and so it is important to pay close attention to our thought patterns at this time

Are your thoughts helping you or hindering you?

Are you communicating clearly with loved ones?

Do you speak from the heart or the head?

By Heidi Reeves Sol Rising Astrology

Both Sagittarius and Gemini like to have fun but the Sun in Sag can fall prey to overindulging and getting too caught up in the joyous moments that they forget to put the work in!

The Gemini moon can be the channel. Teaching us that when we are able to truly listen and quieten the mind we can really start to hear our inner knowledge come forward

This cycle is a good time to reflect on whether your heart and your head are aligning?

Maybe sharing your thoughts and feelings with loved ones could help release some of the tension inside

Gemini can also be seen as fickle and often contradictory but this is mainly due to their ability to adapt and change their mind. Gemini needs change and spontaneity and Sagittarius loves an adventure so don’t be scared to have a little fun during this cycle too, Life is here to be lived after all!

Signs that will feel this the most are those with their sun, moon or rising in the Mutable signs of Sagittarius, Gemini, Virgo and Pisces.

New Moon in CAPRICORN on December 23rd at 8:17 AEST

This New Moon falls on the day we shift from our Sagittarius season into the season of Capricorn! Capricorn season begins at 5:50pm and we welcome the New moon at 8:16pm AEST at just 1 degree.

Capricorn gives us a sense of purpose to push forward and grounds us into our connection with the earth and our sense of responsibility

How can we create our dreams in a way that is fair and just?

Where can I become more conscious of my responses and show more respect to myself and those around me?

Is my ego and need for validation driving or am I coming from a place of love and respect?

The New Moon cycle is a time of new beginnings, for planting seeds and manifesting our dreams and no one does that better than our Earth sign of Capricorn! Capricorn is ambitious, results driven, responsible and conservative.

This is a great time to focus on the foundations and structure needed to evolve and see our dreams come to life.

Time to start thinking about your goals for 2023 and the stepping stones that will lay the foundations of success and growth in your personal life and career.

Cardinal signs will feel this the deepest. Those with Sun, Moon or Rising in Capricorn, Aries, Cancer and Libra

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