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Preparing to move forward into a new year is an ideal moment to let go of limiting beliefs and express faith in grand ideals. Tony Burroughs, who has authored nine books including The Code: Ten Intentions for a Better World

and The Intenders Handbook, suggests that committing to stated intentions is far more powerful than crossing off a list of New Year’s resolutions; such thoughts and words, consciously repeated, are constantly creating our future. His ten intentions are recounted for your enjoyment here:

December, with its candlelit ceremonies and focus on giving, is a month traditionally imbued with the power of hope and promise as we gather with common purpose to celebrate our oneness. As we come together, let’s do so with the purest of intentions to support one another and see the Divine light in everyone.

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The First Intent ~ Support LifeI refrain from opposing or harming anyone. I allow others to have their own experiences. I see life in all things and honor it as if it were my own. I support life.The Second Intent ~ Seek TruthI follow my inner compass and discard any illusions that are no longer serving me. I go to the source. I seek truth.The Third Intent ~ Set Your CourseI begin the creative process. I give direction to my life. I set my course.The Fourth Intent ~ SimplifyI let go, so there is room for something better to come in. I learn to trust by lining up with the highest good and knowing that I am guided, guarded and protected at all times. I am open to receive from expected and unexpected sources. I simplify.The Fifth Intent ~ Stay PositiveI see good, say good and do good. I accept the gifts from all of my experiences. I am liv-ing in grace and gratitude. I stay positive.

The Sixth Intent ~ SynchronizeI am in the fl ow, fulfi lling my desires and doing what I came here to do. Allowing beauty to guide me, I step into the present, where great mystery and miracles abide. I synchronize.The Seventh Intent ~ Serve OthersI practice love in action. I always have enough to spare and enough to share. I am available to help those who need it. I serve others.The Eighth Intent ~ Shine Your LightI am a magnifi cent being, awakening to my highest potential. I express myself with joy, smiling easily and laughing often. I shine my light.The Ninth Intent ~ Share Your VisionI create my ideal world by envisioning it and telling others about it. I share my vision.The Tenth Intent ~ SynergizeI see humanity as one. I enjoy gathering with lighthearted people regularly. When we come together, we set the stage for Great Oneness to reveal itself. We synergize. (Source: Intenders.com)


newsbriefsEnergy-Efficient Light Bulbs: Savings with a Twist

Through December 15, residential electric customers of Indianapolis Power & Light Company (IPL) are eligible for

special pricing that will allow them to purchase ENERGY STAR®-qualified compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) for as little as 99 cents at participating retailers, and improve the environment as well.

ENERGY STAR-qualified CFLs last up to 10 times longer than traditional incandescent light bulbs and provide the same light output, but use up to 75

percent less energy. By replacing the five most-used bulbs in a home with energy-efficient CFLs, families can save $35 in energy costs during the first year alone. Also, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, if every home in America replaced just one incandescent light bulb with an ENERGY STAR-qualified CFL, we would save enough energy to light more than three million homes for one year and reduce pollution by the equivalent of taking more than 800,000 cars off the road. “Switching to energy-efficient lighting is a simple and effective first step toward saving energy at home while helping the environment at the same time,” said Ann Murtlow, president and CEO. “We are offering special pricing on CFLs to make this even easier for our customers and to show our continued commitment to making a difference in the community.”

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New Winter Farmers’ MarketBegins December 2

Thursday evenings will facilitate healthier eating opportunities

from now through March. The new weekly Winter’s Eve Downtown Farmer’s Market will kick off from 4 to 7 p.m. on December 2 and include several holiday-themed special events in subsequent weeks. It will provide a wide range of farm fresh food and health-related products, as well as soups, salads, chili and other delectable items to eat in or take out. From quail eggs, to kefir milk, to handmade chocolates, to artisan breads, to winter greens and root crops, the Market will provide an amazing array of top quality food for the discerning consumer. There will also be unique products for everyday use like hand-spun yarns, knit and woven products, soaps, and candles. Special holiday cookie decorating will be conducted throughout the December 9 event; Mrs. Claus will tell children holiday stories and serve cookies at 5 and 6 p.m. on December16; and the Big Man himself will take gift “orders” at 5:30 p.m. on December 23. Market will be closed between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

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Uptown Café Gets New Look, Menu Items

The Uptown Café, located

in the heart of the downtown square in Noblesville, recently underwent exterior renovations to the 127-year-old building. In addition to improvements, including a new glass storefront and fresh, updated façade, its menu is not sitting still either. Originally built in 1883 by the Lowther family, Lowther’s shoe store sold shoes and oxfords “in the patterns & colors that lead the fashion.” In 1932, it became the Uptown Café, with Kristie Whitesell becoming the owner in August 2008. Several new menu items include fresh soups and salads using as many local ingredients as possible, fresh baked delicious cookies, pies and breads and guests can now participate in cooking and baking classes. A kids’ cookie decorating class in the spirit of the holidays will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on December 8. The café is a local favorite, serving up the best in comfort food from biscuits and gravy to chicken salad to homemade cookies. Professional catering is also available.

Fee for kids’ cookie class: $20 per adult and child; $10 each additional child. Location: 809 Conner St. For more info, visit UptownCafeNoblesville.com. Restaurant hours: 7 a.m. – 3 p.m., Tuesday to Friday; 7 a.m. –2 p.m.,Saturday; and 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Sunday. For more info, visit UptownCafeNoblesville.com. See ad on page 25.

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Inner You Pilates Offers Lucy Activewear

Inner You Pilates now offers the Lucy line of activewear at its Carmel location. The

popular apparel is designed with an athlete’s needs in mind, enhancing and supporting action and movement to facilitate peak performance. “The studio will carry several styles, colors and sizes of Pilates and yoga training pants,” says owner Beth Roberts, “plus criss-cross tanks, half zips, headbands and jackets.” The arrival of Lucy clothing and accessories complements the studio’s recent expansion of services. It now offers more private and group classes on a daily and weekly basis. “I’m very excited to be able to also offer our clients and the community a high quality brand of Pilates and yoga apparel,” added Roberts. “We all know that when you look good, you feel good. And when you feel good, you go the extra mile. The Lucy brand designs fashion-forward performance apparel that inspires athletic women.”

Location: 14950 Greyhound Court. One-hour Pilates introduction: $20. Apparel gift cards are available for the holidays. For more info, call 317-571-8367 or visit InnerYouPilates.com. See ad on page 17.

Anytime Fitness Focuses on Quality over Quantity

When entering Anytime Fitness Avalon

Crossing, don’t expect to see rows of weight benches occupied by massive bodybuilders. Instead, one will see easily accessible machines used by more average-sized people with one goal in mind: to be in the best shape they can be, the operating philosophy of facility co-owners Jesse and Jennifer Dale. As professional personal trainers with 16 years experience in the industry, they value members’ satisfaction and are dedicated to providing each with the tools they need to be successful in a fitness routine. Both their Avalon Crossing and Indy South facilities are filled with state-of-the-art equipment, each one handpicked for a specific reason. Each Anytime Fitness location has its own culture; the goal is to provide a clean inviting environment for everyone to reach their fitness objectives. Each staff member is a certified personal trainer who has been specially chosen based on his or her knowledge and dedication to helping others. They also offer free small group personal training sessions to all members, and celebrate and encourage members to set goals and achieve them. This is epitomized by the results boards that are filled with amazing stories of the accomplishments of members at both of the facilities that are owned and operated by the Dales.

AF locations: Avalon Crossing, 6935 Lake Plaza Dr., 317-698-2836; Indy South, 5375 E Thompson Rd., 317-698-3156. Visit AnytimeFitness.com.

newsbriefsHerbal Art Relocates, Offers New Skincare Product

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when it comes to healthy skincare in our area? Indiana artisan Brian Paffen recently moved his Herbal Art enterprise to a new location at 11650 N. Lantern Road, Suite 205, in Fishers and has launched a new product line designed to work with hard water typically found in our area. The new Honey & Shea™ + Clay luxury handcrafted soaps incorporate White Kaolin Clay plus other natural ingredients into the soap to work as tiny water softeners to help skin look fresh, soft and rehydrated, and the user refreshed. These handmade 100-percent natural soaps, which are also free of harmful ingredients like petroleum, alcohols and detergents, relax and smoothen the skin while absorbing shiny facial oil that can cause acne. “Hard water can cause soap not to lather, be difficult to rinse away and not entice one to repeat the entire process,” says Paffen. “Over time, hard water can leave deposits which cause skin to dull. These deposits mean more scrubbing time because they cloud shower walls and faucets.”

Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday to Friday; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday; and open by appointment only Sunday through Wednesday. For more info, call 317-418-8227 or visit HerbalArtOnline.com. See ad on page 25.

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ecobriefsGreen GuidesUnited States Updates Rules for Green MarketingFollowing three public hearings, a period for public comment on the proposed document that ended December 10 and 35 months of development, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission will publish a much anticipated update to its original Green Guides. First published in 1992, the last update appeared in 1998. The guides comprise a common sense set of rules defining required substantiation and disclaimers for the explosion of evolving green claims made by marketers. Like its predecessors, the new edition will represent a helpful, if low, bar, intended to eliminate outright misrepresentations and fabrications. “The new guidelines [still] don’t really keep up with the world of sustainable business practices,” comments Joel Makower, executive editor of GreenBiz.com. Rather, they address a fraction of what companies are doing—the behind-the-scenes innovations that reduce use of water, energy and materials. While a step in the right direction, they have yet to provide, for example, guidance on reduced packaging or use of the words “sustainable” and “green.” Plus, they don’t yet address the potent eco-claims of cradle-to-cradle, biomimicry and green chemistry. Makower observes that, instead of “greenwashing,” [making false claims or leveraging words like “natural” to intentionally mislead consumers], most companies today are engaging in random acts of greenness—tweaks to their products, facilities, policies or practices, rather than undergoing systemic change. While some are seriously changing their ways, for most companies and consumers, “going green,” notes Makower, means making a series of incremental changes that over time reduce their worst environmental impacts, while perhaps also garnering some PR points.

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10/10/10 ResultsAmerica’s White House Goes SolarPresident Obama has announced the installation of solar panels and a solar hot water heater on the roof of his White House residence as part of a Department of Energy demonstration project. Interestingly, the move comes after 350.org Founder Bill McKibben carted solar panels to Washington, D.C., in October, as part of his grassroots movement’s 10/10/10 Global Work Party on curbing climate change. The Washington Post reports that the panels were some of the same ones that were donated to Unity College in the 1990s after President Reagan had them removed from the White House and let federal renewable energy subsidies expire. President Carter had the original solar equipment installed in 1979, saying “A generation from now, this solar heater [behind me] can either be a curiosity, a museum piece, an example of a road not taken, or it can be just a small part of one of the greatest and most exciting adventures ever undertaken by the American people.” Remarks McKibben: “If it has anything like the effect of the White House garden, it could be a trigger for a wave of solar installations across the country and around the world.”


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Toy StorySustainable Toys are InWith Walmart, the biggest toy seller, now stocking its store shelves with more toys made from natural or recycled materials, industry analysts ex-pect other big retailers to follow. Reyne Rice, a trend specialist for the Toy Industry Association, told Reuters that about 25 percent of retail buyers at last year’s American International Toy Fair wanted to see and consider more eco-friendly products. Thus, the Toy Fair earlier this year featured a green pavilion, exclusively showcasing such toys for the fi rst time. It’s a step toward propelling green toy sales toward an anticipated $1 billion market in the next fi ve years, representing some 5 percent of

overall toy sales. While sustain-able toys tend to cost a bit more than traditional ones, many are

priced at less than $25 retail. Meanwhile, even though

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Sustainable LifestylesStudy Ranks Greenest StatesThe National Marketing Insti-tute’s in-depth query of 3,000 consumers from varied demographic groups in the 25 largest U.S. states (by popula-tion), reveals where demand is greatest for everything green. Leading states, while not without fl aws, are known for pioneering new environmen-tal policies, having avid enthusiasts of outdoor activities and driving the market for green products. Research questions focused on the proportion of consumers who have purchased carbon offsets, organic foods, renewable power and hybrid vehicles and those who compost, reuse grocery bags and donate money to environmental groups. Based on the prevalence of these characteristics, the top 10 greenest states are Washington, Colorado, Massachusetts, New York, California, Maryland, New Jersey, Minnesota, Michigan and Missouri. They are followed by Florida, Alabama, Wisconsin, Arizona and Texas.

The Logan Institute for Health and

Wellness, in Fishers, has added Pamela Reilly to its clinical staff, providing nutritional counseling to their patients. Reilly, a Certifi ed Natural

Health Practitioner (CNHP), Certifi ed Nutrition Counselor (CNC) and Certifi ed Practicing Herbalist (CPH), with over 20 years of experience, research and certifi cation in natural wellness methodologies, has a passion to help patients achieve maximum wellness using completely natural methods. She is available for private consultations with or without prior consultation by other practitioners in the practice. She will also offer classes on a wide variety of health, natural living and nutrition topics, including detoxifi cation, crock pot cooking with whole foods, understanding the benefi ts of water and more. The Logan Institute for Health and Wellness is a comprehensive, patient-centered practice. Founded by Kevin Logan, MD, in 2003, it provides a wide range of complementary medical services focused on fi nding and addressing the root cause of illness instead of merely treating the symptoms.

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Call to ActionFreedoms Foster World PeaceHuman Rights Day on December 10 honors local and global activities working to initiate, strengthen and sustain the civil, political, social, economic and cultural rights and freedoms enumerated in the Universal Declaration of Hu-man Rights of 1948. Such principles are considered the bed-rock of peaceful and just societies. President Jimmy Carter sums up the need: “We can choose to alleviate suffering. We can choose to work together for peace. We can make these changes—and we must.” The United Nations Human Rights Council, created in 2006, comprises 47 member states responsible for promoting and protecting human rights around the world. The protection of fundamental human rights was a cornerstone in the es-tablishment of the United States and remains a central goal of U.S. foreign policy. This country understands that the existence of human rights helps to secure peace, deter aggression, promote rule of law, combat crime and corruption, strengthen democracies and prevent humanitarian crises. In 2048: Humanity’s Agreement to Live Together, author Kirk Boyd maintains that “Peace and prosperity can be attained through the realization of fi ve basic fundamental freedoms for all people: freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom from want, freedom for the environment and freedom from fear.” These establish a framework within which other necessary rights can fl ourish. “That struggle,” declared Robert F. Kennedy, “…will be won by action, by those who commit their every resource of mind and body to the education and improvement and help of their fellow person.”

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Extraterrestrial ExplorersSearching for a New Earth“By 2020, or even a little before that, we’ll know if there are other Earths out there,” states Laurance Doyle, Ph.D. The astrophysicist is part of the NASA Kepler spacecraft science team monitoring 170,000 of the brightest stars in our galactic neighborhood based on the recent discovery of numerous planets around stars other than the Sun. Launched in 2009, they’re watching for a pattern of three

small, annual reductions in brightness that would indicate an Earth-sized planet orbiting another star.

“If we don’t fi nd any Earths… then we can say, ‘Wow, Earth is really rare. We need to take care of it,’” says Doyle, who is also a principal inves-tigator at the SETI Institute and president of the nonprofi t Planet Quest. If the scientists do fi nd another Earth-like planet, the next step would be to search for signs of biological life by checking

to see if free oxygen is present in the atmosphere.

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World ReligionsSurvey Shows Americans are Religio-CentricThe role of religion as a social force of enduring signifi cance in the modern world is recognized by American historians and sociolo-gists, according to studies published by the American Historic Association and Social Science Research Coun-cil. Yet, a new survey by the Pew Research Center’s Forum on Religion & Public Life indicates that Ameri-cans are generally less than knowl-edgeable about the core teachings, history and leading fi gures of major world religions. On average, Americans cor-rectly answered half of 32 questions in the survey. Atheists, agnostics, Jews and Mormons were among the highest-scoring groups, outperform-ing Catholics and both evangelical and mainline Protestants. At the same time, many Americans are devoted readers of scripture; 37 per-cent say they read the Bible or other holy scriptures at least once a week, not counting worship services. But Americans as a whole, or 70 per-cent, are much less inclined to read books or visit websites about other religions. Additional Pew data show that while most countries provide for religious freedom in their constitu-tions or laws, only a quarter actively respect this legal right. Sixty-four nations, or about one-third of the world’s countries, impose restrictions on religious practice.

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ries for warding off urinary tract infections have been well documented, researchers at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) are now reporting a sur-prise fi nding that expands the red berries’ healing characteristics. They discovered that cranberry juice cocktail evidently helps block a strain of the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus from bringing on staph infections, which can range from minor skin rashes to serious bloodstream problems. One particular strain, Methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA), is a grow-ing public health concern because it doesn’t respond to most antibiotics. To cause an infection, bacteria must fi rst adhere to host tissue, and then gather in colonies to form a biofi lm. In their study, the scientists found that in participants who had recently consumed cranberry juice, the ability of bacteria such as E. coli and S. aureus to form biofi lms was signifi cantly decreased, thus reducing the chance of contracting a urinary or staph infection. “We saw essen-tially no biofi lm in the staph samples,” reports Terri Camesano, a WPI professor of chemical engineering.

Kindness is Contagious Pass it OnThe best gift of all can be as

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Tap Away Food CravingsDelectable morsels are traditionally hard to resist,

but psychologists from Griffi th University’s School of Medicine, in Australia, show us how we can successfully reduce food cravings by using a tech-nique they refer to as psychological acupuncture. It in-volves gently tapping on pressure points along the body’s energy meridians using the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), while focusing on particular emotions and thoughts. “Participants in the trial were surprised by how quickly the technique works—that it doesn’t take a lot of time to eliminate food cravings they may have had for many years,” notes Peta Stapleton, Ph.D. Food cravings for sweets and salty snacks signifi cantly lessened after just four, two-hour sessions, and were confi rmed as be-ing maintained at a six-month follow-up consultation.

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Cocoa Takes the Pressure OffFifteen scientifi c studies attest to the good news: For people

with hypertension, eating dark chocolate or cocoa can

signifi cantly dilate blood vessels and lower blood

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Cinnamon ExtractA favorite holiday spice might soon be recognized as a natu-

ral medicine. An investigative study led by a u.s. department

of Agriculture (usdA) chemist suggests that a water soluble

extract of natural cinnamon, which contains antioxidant com-

pounds, could help reduce risk factors associated with diabetes

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A sunrise jog, a home-cooked meal with a friend, the smell of moist soil in a freshly tilled garden, a

smile from a stranger on the subway… Most would agree that such Earthly experiences can give us something to look forward to or add a spark to an otherwise ordinary day. But to an increasing number of people these ex-periences are nothing short of spiritual opportunities—a chance to tap into the Divine, beyond the walls of any synagogue or cathedral. “For a long time, there was an idea that there was only one way to do minis-try, and that was within the church walls,” says Barbara Brown Taylor, author of An Altar in the World: A Geography of Faith. “But there is an explosion of spirit going on right now, and people are experiment-ing with other ways to serve and seek that go way beyond that definition.” Taylor, an Episcopal minister, left a 15-year stint as a parish preacher for life as an organic farmer and professor of spirituality at Columbia Theological Semi-nary, in Decatur, Georgia. She is among a host of faith leaders who have moved beyond the confines of the altar to shine a

Everyday

GraceFinding the Sacred in Daily Living by lisa Marshall

light on the sacred nature of the outdoors, physical activity, food, gardening and even mundane workaday tasks. The proliferation of such uncon-ventional sacred practices comes at a time when the number of Ameri-cans who identify with one religion is dwindling, while those who consider themselves “spiritual, but not religious” is at an all-time high. According to the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life, the number of adults who say they are not affiliated with any particular faith has grown to 16.1 percent, twice what it was 20 years ago. Among adults under age 30, one-quarter say they are unaffiliated. Mean-while, 92 percent of Americans believe in God or a “universal spirit,” three-quar-ters pray and two in five meditate. With the recent publication of such atheist tomes as Richard Dawkins’ The God Delusion, and the meteoric rise of conservative Christian personalities like Glenn Beck and Sarah Palin, those on either end of the spiritual spectrum have taken center stage in an increasingly divisive dialogue in recent years. Meanwhile, former Episcopal priest

J. Pittman McGehee points out that the more moderate seekers have been quietly creating a modern-day alter-native all their own. “There is a 21st -century spirituality out there that is neither fundamentalist nor atheist,” ob-serves Pittman, a University of Houston psychology professor and co-author of The Invisible Church: Finding Spiritual-ity Where You Are. “People are looking for the extraordinary in the ordinary, the miraculous in the mundane, and the sacred camouflaged in the profane.”

God in the WildernessRaised in a devoutly Jewish family and ordained at the prestigious Hebrew Union College, Jamie Korngold was following a fairly typical rabbinical path in the 1990s. She presided over Saturday services at an ornate syna-gogue in Calgary, where she lead a large congregation in songs, chants and readings. Still, she often found herself thinking about the people who weren’t there. “No matter how great my sermons were, I knew I wasn’t go-ing to reach beyond the pulpit,” she recalls, noting that 70 percent of Jews are not affiliated with a traditional congregation. “I needed to meet the people where they are.” Today, she has no synagogue at all. Instead, through her rapidly grow-ing Boulder, Colorado-based Adventure Rabbi program, she leads brief Shab-bat services at a mountaintop warm-ing house at the Copper Mountain ski resort, before spending “a holy day” carving turns on powder-filled slopes with her congregants. For the Jewish New Year, she leads them on a hike to a mountain top, where they unroll a giant Torah and toss snow into a rushing stream to bid farewell to past mistakes and welcome new beginnings. At Passover, they—like their Biblical ancestors—gather in the desert, where she tells the story of the Jewish Exodus from Egypt during their hike to a striking red-rock arch in Moab, Utah. “It was an experience like none that I had ever had,” says Lori Ropa, 45, a lifelong Jew who attended an Adven-ture Rabbi Rosh Hashanah retreat with her husband, a Christian. “The opportu-nity to have a peaceful connection with


God and with myself amidst all of that beauty really creates an intense expe-rience for me,” says Ropa, who now attends Korngold’s services regularly. “I go because I want to be there, not because I feel I need to.” Korngold’s God in the Wilderness: Rediscovering the Spirituality of the Great Outdoors, includes a reminder that Moses had to hike across the desert and climb a mountain to receive the Ten Commandments. “The physical ex-ertion of the desert climb, coupled with the stark desert beauty, helped Moses to arrive spiritually and emotionally in a place beyond internal chatter—a place often called awe,” she writes, suggesting that, regardless of one’s faith, the very act of experiencing awe (for example, over a beautiful sunrise or the life cycle of a tree in the yard) connects us with something bigger. “So, you spend much of your day in a cubicle… Get a spider plant, and watch the miracle of its growth on top of your file cabinet,” Korngold advises. “Change your route to work so that you can drive through a park.”

The Sacred TrackFor 58-year-old Warren Kay, Ph.D., a track coach and religious studies pro-fessor at Merrimack College, in Boston, the act of running represents a move-able sanctuary where mental clutter falls away and time seems to bend to allow him to connect with himself and his higher power. Kay, author of Running: The Sacred Art, believes that, “Running is the new yoga,” and notes that spiritual traditions have embraced running as a sacred vessel for centuries. In the village of Mount Hiei, Japan, members of a small Buddhist sect, known as the Marathon Monks, engage in a grueling, seven-year challenge in which seekers run as many as 50 miles a day in 100-day blocks in pursuit of enlightenment. In Tibet, the Lung-gom-pa runners use multi-day running journeys as their meditative practice. In Copper Canyon, Mexico, 50-mile barefoot races across the rugged desert comprise an integral part of the Tarahumara Indians’ spiritual fabric. For Kay’s sought-after class, The Spirituality of Running, students read

Extending our individual spiritual practice into everyday activi-ties may present a challenge,

especially during the hectic holiday season. So authors Barbara Brown Taylor and J. Pittman McGehee have uncovered additional ways that some people are tapping into their defini-tions of a Higher Power.

The Practice of Paying AttentionSpend 20 minutes observing a patch of Earth outdoors. Observe what lives there. Think of how it came to be and what it takes for it to survive.

The Practice of Encountering OthersStart a conversation with the cashier at the grocery store. Exchange eye contact and a smile with someone on the subway. Offer help to a mother with a crying child at the airport. Says Taylor: “The hardest spiritual work in the world is to love the neigh-bor as the self—to encounter them not as someone you can use, change, fix, help or save, but as someone who can spring you from the prison of yourself if you will allow it… to enter-tain the possibility that this is one of the faces of God.”

The Practice of Living with PurposeShow your gratitude for being alive through contributing to some com-mon good, whether it is via a voca-tion you love or volunteer work. “Give your stuff away. Share your food. Pray for those who are out to get you. Be the first to say, ‘I’m sorry,’” counsels Taylor.

The Practice of Saying NoSay no for one whole day: to more work, to shopping, to the Internet. Use the time you gain to pay atten-tion. “If you slow down for just one day, alarming things can happen,” observes Taylor.

The Practice of Doing WithoutGo without power for a day. Light candles. Dry laundry on a clothes-line. Sleep by the fire. Feel your heart swell with gratitude when the sun comes up.

The Practice of CreativityCreate something. Paint, write, cook, dance or plant a garden. “Find the creativity, and you will find yourself experiencing the mystical presence of the transcendent, in the most simple and available way,” says McGehee.

The Practice of DreamingWrite down dreams and pay attention to recurring symbols. Honor them as a divine opportunity.

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scripture from the religious tradition of their choice, and then go for a run, using the time to refl ect on what they read. Or, they run fi rst, and then come back to journal their thoughts. Across the country, at the Shamb-hala Mountain Center, in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado, 51-year-old Marty Kibiloski, an Ironman veteran, com-bines Buddhist teachings with trail runs during a three-day running meditation retreat. “What we are trying to show is that you can overlay the practice of medita-tion onto so many aspects of your life, not just sitting on a cushion,” says Kibiloski. He once lived what he called, “… a high achievement, low satisfaction life,” as a competitive marathoner, but has evolved a less competitive, more thoughtful pace in both his running and personal life. Whether running for miles or walk-ing from the car to the grocery store, simply focusing on your cadence and your breath and being mindful of where your thoughts take you can illuminate great things, he says. “Once you start really paying attention, you will be amazed at all that you’ve been missing.”

Delicious and DivineL. Shannon Jung, a professor at Saint Paul School of Theology, in Kansas City, Missouri, says he sees the burgeon-ing local food movement and surge in backyard gardening as welcome signs that people are rediscovering the heav-enly roots of Earthly bounty. “We are rediscovering food as a link between us and God,” he says, adding that many of his students have gone on to start congregational community gar-dening programs in churchyards. “When you watch a tiny green bud of spinach break through the surface of the soil, it really reminds you of our dependence upon things far beyond us.” Meanwhile, in Liverpool, England, members of the Somewhere Else “bread church” meet twice a week to bake bread and talk about life as they wait for it to rise, the comforting smell fi lling the kitchen. Half of the bread, the staff of life, feeds the homeless. To McGehee, the mere act of eat-ing can be a reminder of what a divine wonder our own body is, as it stimulates

every sense: the smell of an orange, the sound as we bite into it and its texture on our tongue. But when a meal is prepared lovingly and shared with a friend, it becomes even more sacred. “If you buy a sandwich at the drive-up, you are probably just fueling your body,” he comments. “But if you invite someone you care about to sit down with you for a sandwich, it can become a transcen-dent experience.”

Attend to CommunityTaylor, whose acclaimed book, Leav-ing Church, recounts her parting with parish ministry in 1996, fi nds that some of her greatest moments of spiritual connectedness now come while digging her hands into the soil to fi nd potatoes, bringing water to her chickens or sow-ing seeds. But she still believes that the traditional, walled church plays an im-portant role, in that it brings us together physically. “My worry is that in a culture that is individualistic and busy, if we aren’t careful, we might end up alone, with no one to talk to about the things that matter most to us,” says Taylor. She encourages everyone to make time for commu-nity—whether it is at church on Sunday, a running group, book club or something else—wherever one’s spiritual life resides. Most importantly, adds Korngold, pay attention to the moment: “The point that is often overlooked in the story of Moses and the burning bush is that he was busy tending his father-in-law’s fl ock, when he saw a bush out of the corner of his eye that was burning, but not consumed by fl ame. It was only when he stopped what he was doing, turned aside and paid attention that God spoke to him. “If that were to have happened to-day, Moses’ cell phone probably would have gone off and he may have missed it altogether.”

Lisa Marshall is a freelance writer and mother of four whose spiritual life resides along the running trails of Colo-rado’s mountains. Connect at [email protected].

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4Life is like photography—you use the negative to develop. No matter

what adversity you face, be reassured: The Universe has us surrounded. Might as well surrender.

5It’s true that as we go through life thinking heavy thoughts, thought

particles tend to get caught between the ears and cause a condition called “truth decay.” So use mental fl oss twice a day, and when you’re tempted to practice “tantrum yoga,” remember what we teach in the Swami’s Absurdi-veness Training Class: Don’t get even, get odd.

6If we want world peace, we must let go of our attachments and truly live

like nomads. That’s where I no mad at you and you no mad at me. That way, there’ll surely be nomadness on the planet. Peace begins with each of us. A little peace here, a little peace there, and pretty soon all the peaces will fi t together to make one big peace everywhere.

7I know great Earth changes have been predicted for the future, so if

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8There’s no need to change the world—all we have to do is toilet

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9 If you’re looking for the key to the Universe, I’ve got some good news

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It’s not about deprivation,” begins Indianapolis’s own Sarah Stout, a certified natural health professional,

certified clinical nutritionist, and certified raw food gourmet chef, as she explains her approach to wellness. “You have to make [your diet] feasible, and you have to work [toward wellness] at a pace that’s going to work for you.” Stout’s individual-centric approach, which she started several years ago through working with her own dietary challenges, is becoming more and more common as more and more people within the medical field and beyond are opening up to holistic efforts to prevent illness rather than to simply treat it. Nutrition is also taking a central role as doctors and researchers find that the key to wellness—and the causes of illness—often lie in the gut. “[Using nutrition for health] is where my passion has always been,” says Stout, “and [for a long time] I ignored it. When I wound up sick and was diagnosed with food allergies, I decided to really look into [nutrition]. I started enrolling in educational programs for personal interest; I would find myself giving people advice when they came to me, and [that advice] worked.” From there, Stout’s successful career as a Human Resources professional turned to helping individuals in a whole new capacity. Reinventing Wellness is Sarah’s semi-new venture toward helping

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diets. Although her clients’ health challenges are wide and varied, the most common are those who have been diagnosed with food allergies, candida, hormonal issues, diabetes, arthritis and other inflammation-related conditions, as well as people who just want to improve their nutritional habits or do a detoxification. “I also work with people with cholesterol issues and such, but the ones who are nearest and dearest to my heart are [those facing candida and food allergies], because this is what I experienced,” says Stout. Something Stout’s clients often find is that the foods they once craved incessantly are no longer a source of temptation. “Processed food kills your taste buds,” Stout explains. In addition to helping these clients work toward intestinal healing, she says, “I just give them the gift of one of their senses that for so long has been muted.” Stout’s work takes many forms, all of them personalized. She gives her clients numerous recipes, and they’re always customized to the client’s dietary needs and lifestyle. If for an appointment a client wants to go to a grocery store, she and the client go shopping together. She can also create meal plans and grocery lists and help with rotation diets. She also does small small-scale catering. Essentially, Stout offers to help in any way her clients will most benefit. In addition to the personal consultations, Stout offers cooking classes featuring both cooked and raw foods. All cooking classes are gluten and dairy free, and many of them are vegetarian/vegan; “if the meal contains meat, it’s an option, not the

main event,” she explains. “I also try really hard to incorporate the entire class’s allergies into the meal,” she says. “I’m

really interested in accommodating and customizing and meeting people’s needs and desires, and I’m really about satisfying their soul—it’s not just about the body.” Stout holds the cooking classes in her home, the open layout of which allows her to accommodate up to 25 people in one class. “When someone teaches in a commercial kitchen setting, attendees often think, I can’t do this at home because I don’t have that fancy equipment. Because I teach out of my home, I have the same equipment that my clients do—I have a standard stove, for example—nothing fancy. People see that everything I do, they can do.” Stout is also mindful of how she wants her clients to feel while attending a class. “They don’t feel like a guest,” she says. “They feel like family…. They feel loved.” If the group setting doesn’t suit you, Stout also offers private cooking lessons. “My grandmother taught me how to cook,” Stout shares. “I had always promised her that I would incorporate that into my life every day. In my mind, it wasn’t so much my promise—it was her telling me that this is what I’m supposed to be doing.” “It’s so fun to celebrate with people when they get over the hump; they’re changing their own lives,” explains Stout. To her clients, she says, “I’m not doing the work for you; I’m guiding you.”

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by Judith Fertig

A raw dessert no longer means only a simple piece of fruit or a handful of nuts. While a traditional holiday story conjures sleeping children with “visions of sugarplums”

dancing in their heads, the dreams of raw dessert chefs more likely spring from Medjool dates, cacao nibs and exotic fruits. That’s because raw desserts are made from uncooked, mini-mally processed and generally plant-based foods. Raw foods aficionados say they are usually first at-tracted to this type of food preparation because the recipes do not contain wheat, refined sugar, eggs or dairy products, which eliminates the need to work around food sensitivities. Plus, they feel better after they’ve eaten a raw foods dessert, which might feature nuts, fresh and dried fruits, agave nectar and/or chocolate. When these raw foods are ground or puréed in a food pro-cessor or blender, they contribute mightily to dessert crusts, fill-ings, sauces and frostings to grace tarts, cakes, cookies, puddings and ice creams—all of which can be made without cooking. Sometimes, dessert recipes call for using a dehydrator, a simple appliance that dries foods slowly at around 112° to 118° F, to avoid the enzyme changes that occur when foods are

cooked at higher temperatures. The dehydrator yields a charac-teristic that raw foods enthusiast Nathalie Lussier describes as “...a warm, chewy, comfort food feeling, so that you can make cookies that come out slightly warm from the dehydrator.” With raw desserts, “You really can have your cake and eat it too, because the recipes are packed with nutrients and fiber,” advises raw desserts chef Heather Pace, the author of four raw dessert e-books, including Just Desserts and Raw Party Parfait. Most raw foods desserts, like most exceptional sweets, involve several steps to make each part. “While at first glance, a raw dessert might appear to be complicated and time-consum-ing,” notes Pace, “it’s really very simple. Each component can be thrown together quickly and easily and can be made ahead.” The benefits of raw desserts extend beyond the simply nutritional, affirm devoted adherents. Rose Lee Calabro, author of Living in the Raw and Living in the Raw Desserts, had experi-enced a host of personal health issues that virtually disappeared when she began to eat a mainly raw foods diet a decade ago. But more than that, she says, “Eating raw foods has contributed to a career change and a dramatic shift in my life.” According to eco-lifestylist and raw foods author Ani Phyo, “Eating more organic, fresh, whole foods helps us main-tain an ideal weight, lowers cholesterol, boosts the immune system and helps us look and feel our best.” But for her, as well, raw foods are more than a diet. She remarks, “It affects the way I live and interact with planet Earth and all other living beings.” Phyo is the author of Ani’s Raw Food Essentials, Ani’s Raw Food Desserts and Ani’s Raw Food Kitchen. Lussier agrees all the way around. “I believe raw foods can heal you on a physical, emotional and spiritual level,” she comments, because like many others, “I’ve personally experi-enced it myself.”

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Chocolate Pecan Brownie with Maple Maca Ice Cream and Spiced Apple Compote “Picture a dense chocolate nut brown-ie, smooth, cold ice cream and warm fruit compote that has just the right touch of spice, with a velvety chocolate sauce to round it all out. If that weren’t enough, I garnish it with a drizzle of pure maple syrup,” says raw foods des-sert chef Heather Pace. She explains that Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is a Peruvian root with a strong fl avor and recommends using only a little, until one is acclimated to the taste.

Serves 6 to 8

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2/3 cup cacao powder2 tsp pure vanilla extractPinch of Himalayan or sea salt

For the ice cream:2 cups raw cashews2 cups waterSeeds from ½ vanilla bean1/3 cup maple syrup1 tbsp Maca root powder or to taste

For the compote:4 medium apples, peeled and cored½ cup maple syrup¼ cup raisins2 tbsp goji berries2 pitted Medjool dates, chopped1 tsp lemon zest½ tsp cinnamon¼ tsp nutmeg2 pinches ground cardamom

For the chocolate sauce:1/3 cup cacao powder¼ cup pure maple syrup2 to 3 tbsp water2 tsp melted coconut oil

1. For the brownie, grind the pecans into crumbs in a food processor. Add the remaining ingredients and process into a moist, crumbly dough. Press the mixture into an 8-by-8-inch pan. Chill.

2. For the ice cream, blend all ingredi-ents until smooth and creamy. Chill for a few hours. Process through an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions; or fi ll ice cube trays and freeze.

3. For the compote, soak the raisins and goji berries in water for 2 to 4 hours. Drain. In a food processor, chop the apples into small pieces. Add remaining ingredients to the apples,

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5. To assemble the dessert, cut the brownies into portions and place a brownie on each plate. Top with ice cream. Swirl compote around the brownie and drizzle with chocolate sauce.

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A basic raw food dessert pantry includes plant-based foods that are in

the purest state possible. It differs from a conventional pantry in that items have undergone very little or no processing; plus, many familiar foods fi nd new uses. Nuts become fl ours or milks for sauces. Natural sweet-eners replace highly processed sugar. Chocolate assumes its most natural state. Fresh, ripe fruits provide fl avor and smooth texture. Dried fruits amplify taste and sweetness. Psyllium powder thickens sauces and fi llings in place of fl our, eggs, cornstarch or tapioca. Here’s a taste of the possibilities…

Nuts: Raw almonds, pecans, pine nuts, cashews

Sweeteners: Medjool dates, date sugar, maple sugar, palm sugar, agave nectar, maple syrup

Chocolate: Cacao nibs, cacao powder, carob

Fats: Coconut oil, nut butters, cocoa butter, cold-pressed oils

Flavorings: Whole vanilla bean, pure vanilla extract, spices, fresh citrus zest

Fresh fruits: Ripe bananas, avo-cado, pineapple, strawberries, apples and pears

Dried fruits: Raisins, goji berries, fi gs, desiccated coconut

Thickeners: Psyllium powder

Makes 6 to 8 servings

For the crust:2 cups cashewsSeeds from 1 vanilla bean, or 1 tbsp alcohol-free vanilla extract2 tbsp agave syrupFor the fi lling:1½ cups cashews1/3 cup agave syrup¼ cup liquid coconut oil¼ cup filtered water, as needed2½ cups chopped, cored pineapple

1. To make the crust, combine the cashews and vanilla in the food pro-cessor and chop to a crushed wafer texture (like a cookie crumb crust for cheesecake). Add the agave syrup and process to mix well. Sprinkle half of the crust onto the bottom of a loaf pan.

2. To make the fi lling, combine the cashews, agave syrup and coconut oil in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth, adding water as needed to create a creamy texture. Spoon the mixture into a mixing bowl; add the pineapple and stir to mix well. Spoon the fi lling into the loaf pan and sprinkle the remaining crust on top. Pat lightly. Freeze for 2 hours or until chilled. Will keep for 4 to 6 days refrigerated or for several weeks in the freezer.

Incredibly Decadent Chocolate CakeThis recipe from Rose Lee Calabro’s Living in the Raw Desserts gets its body from almonds, its sweetness from dates and agave nectar, and its scrumptious choco-lateyness from cacao nibs—all available at better grocery or health food stores. Plan ahead several days to allow time to soak and then dehydrate the almonds.

Makes 8 to 10 servings

For the cake:2 cups almonds; soak for 12 to 48 hours, then dehydrate for 18 hours2 cups pitted Medjool dates1/3 cup raw almond butter¼ cup raw cacao nibs, ground super fi ne; or cacao powder¼ cup agave nectar2 tsp vanilla extract

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For the frosting:1 ripe avocado1 ripe banana5 pitted Medjool dates½ cup water1/3 cup pine nuts; soak in water 1 hour, then drain2 tbsp raw cacao nibs, ground super fi ne; or cacao powder1 tsp vanilla extract

1. For the cake, place the almonds in a food processor fi tted with a steel blade and process into a fi ne meal. Gradually add the dates, almond but-ter, cacao, agave nectar and vanilla extract, then continue processing until the mixture is well blended and forms a ball. If the mixture isn’t blending, add a small amount of water, as needed, to achieve the desired consistency. Divide the mixture into two equal parts (for two layers), and form each part into a round cake layer about 8 inches in diameter. Place each layer on a plate.

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for human family members. Concerned citizens are demanding greater use of nontoxic, pesticide- and chemical-free materials that are better for the health of people, pets and the planet. As Patricia Castaneda, owner of Pet’s Life Naturally, in Palmetto, Florida, advises: “Don’t give anything to your pet that you would not put in the mouth of a small child.” That means no dyes or toys that have small parts to swallow or that are made of toxic materials. Pets can be sensitive to fabrics that come in contact with their skin, just like humans are, creating painful and costly allergic reactions. She admonishes, “Your ani-mals count on you to protect them.”

Feline ProwessThe Humane Society of America believes that wise use of toys, combined with regular playtime, contributes to the health and happiness of cats of all ages. Play satisfies their instinctual hunting drive, develops mental and physical agility and provides bonding time with their humans. The society recommends cat toys that offer variety: one to carry, one to wrestle with, one to roll and one to “baby.” What is right for your cat? Pet store professionals know which products cus-tomers purchase and enjoy. As Castane-da remarks, “Cats are so creative and independent they can have fun with ping-pong balls, cardboard toilet paper rolls and plastic shower rings. Just make sure that what they play with cannot be

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eaten or harm them.” Of course, the whole family can enjoy creating original cat toys using a bit of imagination, along with organic cotton, natural ingredients and a needle and thread. Just follow the same rules of thumb for homemade playthings to keep the animals safe.

Canine WisdomDogs need toys to fight boredom when left alone for any length of time, ac-cording to the Humane Society. They also recommend four types of toys for dogs: at least one to carry, one to shake, one to roll and one to “baby,” for play and to release stress. Many dog toys should be interactive, to increase time with people. By focusing on a specific task—such as repeatedly returning a ball or playing hide-and-seek with treats or toys—dogs can take advantage of the opportunity to expend pent-up mental and physical energy. Healthy and organic presents for pets are now widely available in neigh-borhood natural pet stores, as well as online. At such shops, people and pets can check out the choices firsthand and seek advice from the staff. If there’s a toss-up between products, ask if a por-tion of the product sales goes to benefit animal causes, making it a gift that gives again. That could be the tiebreaker.

Gail Condrick is a freelance writer based in Sarasota, FL. Reach her at NiaVisions.com.

we have good news for anyone in search of a nifty gift for a furry or feathered family member. whether the occasion is a holiday, birthday or animal appreciation day, there is a “green” pet gift to celebrate it. the mantra of reduce, reuse and recycle is now present in the pet industry, providing many more eco-friendly options.


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Ceremonies and rituals are powerful stuff, bringing people together to magically

transform the ordinary into something extraordinary. Humans everywhere seem hard-wired to ceremonialize, having gathered to mark milestones essential to healthy and happy coexistence since the dawn of recorded time. First Nation Chief Sun Bear has eloquently stated the vital importance of ceremony: “When humans participate in ceremony, they enter a sacred space. Everything outside of that space shrivels in importance. Time takes on a brilliant dimension. Emotions fl ow more freely. The bodies of participants become fi lled with the energy of life, and this energy reaches out and blesses the creation around them. All is made new. Everything becomes sacred.” Making kid-centric rituals a reality in our own family not only unites and strengthens us, but also creates unforgettable memories. They remind us of how we are journeying together on this adventure called life. The following ideas, straight from family life, are contributed by Melissa Mendez, of Edina, Minnesota, and Deb Goldman, of Arlington, Massachusetts.

Redress ChristmasEncourage children to make their own Christmas tree, totem or other seasonal

object, decorated any way they wish, to display in their room or another special spot. Ask them to take a photo of their festive creation and add it to the family album or notebook.

Benefi t: Kids discover their inner creativity and enjoy expressing themselves individually.

Keep a Family NotebookOn New Year’s Eve, make it a custom for every member of the family to write down or draw pictures of their goals and dreams for the coming year. The whole family can then gather to consider, “What do we want to do this year?” It’s fun, too, for parents and siblings to recall and refl ect upon individuals’ special moments and accomplishments, so that everyone can join in tooting their own horn in sharing the good news on New Year’s Eve. Here’s another idea: Show home movies of good experiences, while crossing things off last year’s list as “done,” “do over” or “do again.”

Benefi t: Make and realize plans for the new year. Letting children know that the family pays attention to and praises what they do each year empowers kids to realize what roles they play in the family. Everyone knows how they are making it possible to accomplish individual and family goals.

Engage the SensesMaybe Grandfather has a special holiday cranberry-mango-lime relish that he is now passing along to his grandson in the kitchen tonight. The holidays are all about passing down stories, songs, recipes, readings from sacred texts, and the ritual lighting of the treetop or candles, from one generation to the next. In other seasons, take the whole family for a walk in the woods to collect small mementoes of nature’s beauty that won’t disturb the environment. Return with autumn leaves, pine cones, seed pods and berries for a seasonal cornucopia, displayed either in a basket on a table or in an old unused fi shbowl or tank. Mostly, kids will remember the time they spent skipping through the forest with their parents.

Benefi t: The child is engaged in the process of both being in the moment and experiencing connections and continuity. Introducing repeated rituals like these welcome children to be involved in a family ritual from beginning to end. From year to year, they can anticipate and prepare to participate with relish.

Highlight the SeasonsEver hear of Michaelmas? It falls on September 29, and celebrates the fall equinox each year. Its title is derived from the archangel and warrior Michael, who is said to protect us from the dark as light diminishes and winter nights become longer. For this glimmering festival, children get to parade around, wearing golden capes and crowns with tiny electric candles on top that light up. In this pageant for their family and community, children may sing songs, dance and otherwise show their gratitude to Mother Earth as they honor this natural phase of the seasons.

Benefi t: Sometimes the dark is something children are afraid of, so in celebrating light and hope, this festival helps dispel their fears, makes them feel stronger and enables them to better understand and celebrate the coming of each season in turn.

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Benefi t: Children look forward to and anticipate changing their space with the changing rhythms of the year.

Charity Begins at HomeA Jewish harvest festival called Sukkot crosses cultures to teach all kids the key virtue of charity. During the fall harvest, Waldorf School kids travel to a nearby farm to select or harvest fruits and vegetables to carry to a local homeless shelter. They also build a three-sided shelter structure with no roof, called a Sukkah, to symbolize the story of an arduous journey of an ancient people who had no food or shelter, while celebrating their spirit and strength to survive. This festival eloquently involves children and teaches them their responsibility for taking care of everyone in the community.

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Passing the torch of tradition on to our children, in whatever forms it takes, imbues every occasion with special meaning. Why not begin a new tradition today?

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Pilates Reformer Classes–NoSunclasses.Mon:8am,9am,10am,6:30pm;Tue:3pm,6:30pm;Wed:9am,10am,6:30pm;Thurs:9am,3pm,6:30pm;Fri:6am,9am,10am;Sat:9am,10am.Engagesthemindwiththebodytocreateexercisesthatinvolvewholebodymovement. Itbuildsstrengthwithoutexcessbulk,creatingasleek,tonedbodywithslenderthighsandflatabs.Pilatesalsoimprovesoverallhealthre-sultinginincreasedflexibility,agilityandeconomyofmotion.InnerYouPilates,14950GreyhoundCt,Indianapolis.317-571-8367.InnerYouPilates.com.

Free Pilates Reformer Intro Session–Daily.Pri-vateintroductoryreformersession.Free.IM=XPi-latesStudio,886NStateRd135,SteD,Greenwood.Calltoschedulesession317-882-1818.

Waterman’s Farm Market–8am-7pm.Yearround.Largevarietyofproduceandfood-relatedproducts.7010ERaymondSt,Indianapolis.WatermansFarmMarket.com.

Locally Grown Gardens–Mon-Fri9am-9pm;Sat8am-9pm;Sun9am-8pm.Yearround.Chefownedandoperatedyearroundfarmmarketofferingavari-etyofproduce,plants,pies,breadsandmore.Lunchanddinnerserveddaily.1050E54thSt,Indianapolis.317-255-8555.LocallyGrownGardens.com.

Holiday Show–Mon-Fri9am-4pm.Sat9am-12pm.Ends Dec 22.All items for sale.Artists featured:Posey Bacopoulos, Peggy Breidenbach, MelisaCadell, David &Tracy Gamble, Josh Heim, JimKemp, Michael Kifer, Mike Sprague, UnzickerBros, Midtown CMHC and more. Free.Amaco/BrentContemporaryClayGallery,6060GuionRd,Indianapolis.317-244-5230.

sundayGluten Free Baking Day–8am-1pm;Thurs7am-2:30pm.Gluten-Freebakingday everyThurs andSunatTulipNoirCafe.Creatingdelicious,innova-tive,healthconsciousmealswitha twistutilizingfreshherbs,andspicesforflavorandoptimalhealth.TulipNoirCafé,1224W86thSt,Indianapolis.317-848-5252.TulipNoirCafe.com.

Yoga Intensive with Eric Bryant – 11:30am-1:30pm. Second Sun each month. Intermediate/advanced. Moving meditation yoga practice. Ericleadsaseriesofflowing,heat-producingVinyasasto harmonize the breath through standing poses,toxin-shedding twists and balances, followed bymeditation. $15/members, $20/walk-ins. SourceYoga Center, 8609 E 116th St, Fishers. [email protected].

Yoga Flow – 4-5:15pm.All levels of experience.Aunique,completewaytoimproveflexibilityandstrength in one’s body, mind and life. $15/class;$60/5 classes. Optimal Wellness Center, 4545Northwestern Dr, SteA, Zionsville. WeCreateWellness.com.

Meditation Class – 5:30-6:30pm.Manage stress,anxiety,controlhighbloodpressure,insomnia,head-aches,andmentalfatigue.Learnbreathingandrelax-ationtechniquesandbuildastrongsupportsystemwith like-minded friends. Free. OptimalWellnessCenter, 4545 Northwestern Dr, SteA, Zionsville.Pre-register:317-870-7220.WeCreateWellness.com.

Pranayama (Breathwork) Workshop – 6pm.Breathworkisusedtoreducesymptoms(asthma,allergies),tosupportvocationsandavocations(mu-sicians,singers,theatreactors),andtosynchronizemind,breathandbody(bringawareness,innercalm,orenergyasneeded).Donations.Cityoga,2442Cen-tralAve,Indianapolis.317-920-9642.Cityoga.biz.

mondayAnanda Mandala with Oneness Blessing–6:30-8pm.Thispowerfulbreathworkkickstartsthemove-mentofKundalinienergytoraisevibrations.Thosewithhealthconcernsorpregnantindividualscontactbeforeattending.$10.MotherNature’sSun,6516Ferguson St, Indianapolis. [email protected].

Farm Market – Mon-Wed, 9am-6pm;Thu-Sat,9am-7pm.Year Round. Featuring quality apples,pumpkins, plants, local food, produce, meat, andmore.TuttleOrchards,5717NCountyRd300West,Greenfield.317-326-2278.TuttleOrchards.com.

Kids Yoga–4:45-5:45pm.Kidslearntechniquestocombattoday’schallengingworldbypracticingbasicyogaposestoincreaseflexibilityandbuildstrengthallwhilehavingfunwithfriends.Reservespot24hrsinadvance.$5.PauseforaPoseYoga.CumberlandParkCommunityBuilding,10580CumberlandRd,[email protected].

Pay What You Can Happy Yoga–5:30-6:30pm.AlsoThurs.Alllevels,firsttimer’swelcome.Medi-tation, breath work, stretching, strengthening andrelaxation.St.Luke’sUnitedMethodistChurch,100W86St,Indianapolis.317-846-3404.BindiKitty@gmailcom.TheTwistedPigeon.com.

Tai Chi Easy Class–7-8pm.Alllevels,noexperi-ence. Relax with this modifiedTai chi program.Qigongmoving-breathingexercises,Taichimove-ments,meditation,selfhandandfootmassage.$11/class;$54/6.TheHealingChiWellnessCenter,72S Jefferson St, Danville. [email protected].

United Rhythms – 7-8pm. Group Discussion –8-9pm.Age16+.CommunityDrumCirclefocusingonpersonalgrowth,healingandempowerment.$5.BongoBoyMusicandWellnessCenter,8481Bash

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tuesdayThe Path to Wellness Series–5:30-6:45pm.Topicsinclude: “TheSevenSecrets toHealth andBetterHealing”, “TheAstonishing Dr.You”, “ChangingYourChild’sFuture”andmanymore.Free.Zions-villeHolisticChiropractic&WellnessCenter,1620W Oak St, Ste 100, Zionsville. Contact Kathy toreserveseat:317-733-9630.DocWhalen@ZionsvilleChiropractor.com.ZionsvilleChiropractor.com.

Intermediate Hatha Yoga – 6-7pm.AllysonHawkinswillleadanhourofrelaxation,stretchingand meditation. Some yoga experience required.$11/class;$54/6.TheHealingChiWellnessCenter,72SJeffersonSt,[email protected].

Yoga Flow–6-7:15pm.SeeSun.listing.OptimalWellness Center, 4545 Northwestern Dr, SteA,Zionsville.317-870-7220.WeCreateWellness.com.

Labyrinth Walk and Yoga – 6-8pm HathaYogaClass followedby labyrinthwalk.FreeLabyrinthWalk.RegisterforYoga.PathwaystoWellness,3129E48thSt,[email protected].

Evening with the Doctor–7-8:15pm.LearnabouttheBio-EnergeticSynchronizationTechniquethatisanextraordinarilyeffectivehealingmodality.Learnaboutthesixessentialsforahealthy,pain-freelife,andwhatonecandotogetbetterfasterandstaybetterlonger. Free. Morter Health Center, 10439 Com-merceDr,Ste140,Carmel.Reservation required:317-872-9300.MorterHealthCenter.com.

Sahaja Meditation–7-8pm.Discovermeditation,astateofprofound,deeppeacethatoccurswhenthemindiscalmandsilent,yetcompletelyalert.Learnhow tomeditateathomewitheasy to learn tech-niques.Nopriorknowledgeisnecessary,everythingisexplained.Free.FranklinRoadBranchLibrary,5550 S Franklin Rd, Indianapolis. [email protected]/meeting-locations/.

Vinyasa Yoga–7:45-9pm.Helpputone’smusclesandmindateasewithVinyasayoga.Improveflex-ibility,spiritualhealthandemotionalgrowth.$30/4classes.NoblesvilleAthleticClub,411SHarbourDr, Noblesville. 317-776-0222. [email protected].

wednesdayWellness Walks – 9-9:30am and 6-6:30pm.Allagesandlevels.ThePowerofSlowGear.Thisclassutilizesslowermovements,engagingone’smusclesdifferently.Combinesstretching,breathing,posture,sideways and backward movements, low impact.$10/class; $7/with a friend.The Labyrinth, 2809StateRd38E,Westfield.JanetTarr:317-440-1732.J-Tarr.com.

Gentle Yoga – 11am-12pm. Focus on sequencestorelievefatigueandstress.Postureswillfocusonbreathingandmovementtoencourageenergyandrelaxation. Props will be used and modificationsmade as necessary. PilatesWellness Studio, 1233PkwyDr,Zionsville.ContactTobieHall:317-873-2163.PilatesWellnessStudio.com.

12-Step Meditation – 7-8pm.This gathering isopen toanyoneworkinga12-stepprogramof re-covery regardless of addiction. Based loosely onThe 12-Step Buddhist, by Darren Littlejohn, this

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Sahaja Meditation –7-8pm.Learn,PracticeandEnjoyMeditation.Experienceasimpleyetpowerfulmeditationtechnique.Free.OldNationalBank,4805E96thSt,Fishers,317-456-2021. [email protected].

thursdayGluten Free Baking Day–7am-2:30pm.SeeSunlisting.TulipNoirCafé,1224W86thSt,Indianapo-lis.317-848-5252.TulipNoirCafe.com.

Pay What You Can Happy Yoga–5:30-6:30pm.See Mon listing. St. Luke’s United MethodistChurch,100W86St,Indianapolis.317-846-3404.BindiKitty@gmailcom.TheTwistedPigeon.com.

Meditation Hikes–4pm.Hike,organizedbyGlobalPeace Initiatives, takes visitors throughout IMA’sgroundsandgardens,sometimesinsilenceandsome-timeswithdialogue.Hikesoccurregardlessoftheweather.MeetattheEfroymsonEntrancePavilion.Free.IndianapolisMuseumofArt,4000MichiganRd,Indianapolis.

Healthy Chocolate: Find Out More – 7pm.Anhourthatcouldchangeone’slife.Togetone’sfreechocolate,mentionJoyce.HolidayInnatthePyra-mids.317-363-2262.

Mind, Body, Spirit Class–7-8pm.FirstThurseachmonth.Tapintoandlivefromone’swisdomwithin.WithLifeCoachDaneMcCulloughdiscoverone’sfullpotential.Free.LifeCoachDane&Company,2424EMainSt,[email protected].

Prenatal Yoga–7-8:15pm.Pregnantandsearchingforagentle,healthywaytocontinueyogapracticeorremainvibrant,flexibleandfitduringone’sbody’simportantjourney?Stretchandtonewhilecenteringthru breathing. $15/walk-in, $10/member. SourceYoga Center, 8609 E 116th St, Fishers. [email protected].

Community Drum Circle–7:15-8:30pm.Noex-perienceneeded.Releasesometensionandstress.Nothingneededexceptawillingness tohave fun;all drums and percussion provided. Free. Handdrumclassfrom6:30-7pmforalessoninthebasicspriortothedrumcircle.$5.BongoBoyMusicandWellnessCenter,8481BashSt,Ste1100,Castleton.

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Chakra Dhyana–6:30-8pm.ThruDec16.This1hourclasswillconsistofKundaliniwarmupwithBeatles,chantingtheChakraDhyanaandgongmedi-tation. $15. Mother Nature’s Sun, 6516 FergusonSt,Indianapolis.317-253-5683.WendyWellness@sbcglobal.net.MotherNatureSun.com.

Winter’s Eve Market – 4-7pm. Thru Mar 31.Evening Farmers Market - top quality farm freshproducts: quail eggs, artisan breads, pheasant,wintergreens&rootcropsandmore.Food/healthrelatedproducts,aswellasfoodtoeatin/takeout.Uniqueproductsforeverydaylife.Free.KnightsofColumbusHall,1305WDelawareSt,[email protected].

fridayNational Arts Program Exhibit – 2-6pm; Sat9am-5pm. Exhibit of artworks created by City ofIndianapolisemployees,retireesandtheirfamiliesastheycompeteforcashprizes.Free.GarfieldParkArts Center, 2432 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis.317-327-7066.

saturdayThe Green Market–9am-12pm.Shopfromlocalfarmersandartisans.Getfreshvegetablesandlocalhandmadegoodsandsupportthecommunityatthesametime.Inheatedbarn.TheGreenMarket,9101MooreRd,Zionsville.TPFOrganics.com.

Yoga Flow–9-10:15am.SeeSunlisting.OptimalWellness Center, 4545 Northwestern Dr, SteA,Zionsville.WeCreateWellness.com.

Indy Winter Farmers Market–9:00am-12:30pm.ClosedDec25.Newlocation.Localproduce,bakedgoods, artisanproducts andmuchmore.MaxwellBuilding,530EOhioSt,Indianapolis. IndyWinterFarmersMarket.org.

Free Martial Arts Intro Session–10-11am.Instill-ing thequalitiesofself-confidence,self-disciplineand self-control builds a strong foundation forsuccessinallaspectsofaperson’slife.Free.BroadRippleMartialArtsAcademy,5145E65thSt,In-dianapolis.317-251-2488.Kaboggs56@yahoo.com.BroadRippleMartialArts.com.

Quantum Fit Open House–12-1:30pm.FirstSateachmonth.LearnQuantumFit’strainingmethods:teachescoremovements,soundnutritionalbasicsandtakesonethroughone’sfitnessassessmentworkout.Free. Quantum Fit (inside Broad Ripple Martial

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Intro to Yoga–3-4pm.ThirdSateachmonth.Con-tactJanie.SourceYoga,8609E116thSt,Fishers.317-915-YOGA.SourceYoga.net.

The Yoga of 12-Step Recovery–3pm.Thispro-gram, lead by Nikki Myers and Nate Rush, usesdiscussion, asana, pranayama and meditation toexplore addiction and recovery within the body/mindcontinuum.Itweavestogetherthewisdomofyoga and the practical tools of 12-step programs.Donations.Cityoga,2442CentralAve,Indianapolis.317-920-9642.Cityoga.biz.

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