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14 conscious giving guide NaturallyPerfectGifts

16 Fashion a Passion-driven liFe RealizeYourPurpose andFeedYourSoul by Lisa Marshall

20 Fracking For Fuel SolutionorPollution? by Colleen Morgan

22 PowerFul energY boosters DailyTipswithStayingPower by Kathleen Barnes

24 tiPs For Your november garden Mirlitons,Trees&Color

25 overcome obstacles to achievement JackCanfieldSharesInsights onCreatingSuccess by Linda Sechrist

27 green games ii BussinessesGoForGreen

30 house haPPiness Small,GreenandPaidFor by Lindsey Blomberg

32 aging graceFullY GoodWaystoCareforPets intheirGoldenYears by Sandra Murphy

35 grounded in gratitude EmbraceEveryGiftBecause EachBlessingCounts by Frank Jude Boccio

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IrememberlisteningtoaradiointerviewwiththezanymoviecriticGeneShalit,now retired from NBC’s Today Show,

whenhesaidthateverymorningheawokefeeling he just couldn’t wait to get towork—helovedhisjobthatmuch.AnyonewatchinghisTVsegmentscouldbelieveit.Shalitwasexuberancepersonified,withbig

wildhair,ahandlebarmustacheandcolorfulbowties.Atthatmoment,Irememberthinking,“Wow.I’veneverfeltthatway.”IlikedwhatI

wasdoingwellenough…butwherewasthepassion?Twocareerslater,Istilldidn’thavetheanswer;IjustknewIwantedtobeaninstrumentforhelpingtoimprovethehealthofpeopleandtheplanet.That’swhentheUniversesteppedinandafriendrecommendedIlookatNatural Awakenings,thenpublishingin60communities(now83).

Myownawakeningdidn’thappenovernight.Ittooksomesoulsearchingandduediligencetoseriouslyconsider tryingsomethingnew.But in theend,a leapof faithbroughtthiswonderfulmagazinetoSoutheastLouisianaasalocalnaturalhealthresourceforlivingwellandsustainably.NowIcanhonestlysaythatIwakeupeachmorninglookingforwardtowhatthedaywillbring.

YoucanimaginewhysomanyreadersareresonatingwithLisaMarshall’sfeaturearticle,“FashionaPassion-DrivingLife:RealizeYourPurposeandFeedYourSoul”(page16).Whynot join ingivingevenmore life andbreathandmovement toyourownpassions?Whathaven’tyouyetdaredexplore?GetajumpstartwithJanetAttwood’s“PassionTest,”onpage19.There’snothingbetterthanfeelingfullyengagedinyourlife,bothatworkandplay.

JackCanfield,bestknownasco-creatoroftheChicken Soup for the Soul series,shareshislatestsuccesstipsforovercomingobstaclesandachievingthelifeweaimfor,onpage25.Sooftenweletrationalargumentstayusfromadivinelydirectednextstepcustommadetoaccelerateourprogress.It’spossiblethatsomethingassimpleasacombinationofpositivethinkingandtappingtherapymighthelpusgetoverthehump.SeewhatCanfieldhastosay,thenaccessmorenewsonEmotionalFreedomTechniquesviapage11.

WecanalsotakeinspirationfromFrankJudeBoccio,theauthorofMindfulness Yoga,whothoughtfullyproffersfreshperspectiveongratitudejustintimeforThanksgiving.Takingthisnewviewtoheartpromisestoinfuseeachdaywithmoreappreciationandlove.

Wishingyouthejoyofagratefullifesteepedinpurposeandpassion,

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Something Old, Something Renewed Art Market OnNovember10,from10a.m.to3p.m.,

art,musicandoldhouseloverswillfinditallat theOCHMarket.GlobalGreenandHabitatforHumanitywillsponsoraRecycledArt Market at the OCHArt Market, locatedat 1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.Artistsandcrafterssellingproductsmadeoutofre-purposedmaterialswillbehighlighted.

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The deadline for submissions of up tothreeoriginalpiecesofartisNovember5th.Thepiecesmusthaveausefulpurposeinthehome.Thereisnoentryfee.Threejpgsmustbesubmittedtorecycle@ochartmarket.com.Finalistswillexhibittheirentriesatthemarketandsubmittedworksforthecontestmaybesoldthere.Fordetailscheckoutwww.ochartmarket.com.

The market will also serve as home base and starting point for the HistoricFaubourgLafayetteHomeTour.Atthesametime,theOrethaCastleHaleyMainStreetFestivalwillbehappeningincludingthesoundsofKermitRuffinsandIrvinMayfield,andaphotographyexhibitof40yearsofphotographsoftheLowerSt.Charlescorridor.See ad on page 17.

New Degree for Massage Therapists Beginning in January of 2013, Blue

CliffCollege inMetairiewill restartanAssociate in Occupational StudiesProgram, offering an Associate inOccupationalStudiesDegreeinMassageTherapy.With the purpose of producing massage therapistswithextraordinaryskills,theprogramwilloffercomprehensiveadvancedtrainingthatwillcoverabroadbaseofknowledgeinashortamountoftime.Studentsenrolledinthe615hourAssociateinOccupationalStudiesProgramwilltakecoursessuchasspatechniques,intermediateShiatsu,andmyofascialtechniques.

Inordertoenroll,massagetherapistsmusthavecompletedthe775hourdiplomaprogramoracomparableprogramfromanotherschoolthatwillpreparestudentsforanationalboardexam,whichtheyarerequiredtohavepassedinordertoobtainstatelicensure.

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Thompson is certified in HannaSomaticEducation,theSt.JohnMethodof NeuromuscularTherapy (NMT) andZeroBalancing.HeusesHannaSomaticEducation to improve movement andposture. It addresses postural distortionandneuromuscularpainbroughtaboutthrough injury or chronic stress on adailybasis.St.JohnNMTisgreatforsofttissue dysfunctions including ischemia,trigger points, nerve compression andentrapment, postural distortion andbiomechanical dysfunction, according toThompson. Zero Balancing is designedto work in tandem with primaryhealthcare, focusing on deep quietingand integration of the body/mind/spirittopromoteoptimumfunctioning in theindividual.Thompsonalso incorporatesthecraniosacralsystem,whichinfluencesthedevelopmentandperformanceofthebrainandspinalcord.

Sessions,whichare tailored to theneedsoftheclient,lastfromonetooneandahalfhours.Theymayfocusononemodality or several in combination tomaximize theeffectsof the therapeuticmassage.

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“Forthefirsttimeever,amethodologynowexiststousewetlandstodevelopcarboncredits,”Macksaid.“ThisisahugestepforLouisianaandtheGulfCoast,havingthepotentialtospursignificantprogressintherestorationoftheMississippiDelta.”

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Dallmanwillguideattendeestofindthepassionthattheyaresuppressingbehindeverydaycravingssuchasovereating,overworking,needingtobeincontrolandneedingpoweroverothers.Dallmannsays,“Thentheywillbeguidedinmakingapracticalplanforfeelingandpracticingthatpassionandthehealingthatcomesfromtransformingyourcravingsintoyourpassionsandlivingyourlife’spurpose.”

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ArchinalandMeredithSalvagowillpresent their art inspired by yoga andmeditation practice on November 3rdfrom 4 to 6 p.m. at BalanceYoga andWellnessStudio,120S.Cortez inMid-City.Theartshowisfreeandopentothepublic.

Archinal’s paintings that will beon display are from herTrance Danceseries, which she describes as studiesin the relationship of color and space,influenced by Rothko and her ownmeditation. “I consider them to be innerlandscapesandinvitetheviewertositwiththeseimagesinareflectivewayandenjoythevibrantdanceofcolor,”sheoffers.

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Global Green will also host afundraising event on November 15from6to9p.m.,the“Green100VIPReception,” atWoodward Design +Build,aLEEDSilverbuildinglocatedat 1000 South Jeff Davis Parkway.Partygoerswillhaveachancetoseea third floor green roof terrace withbeautiful views at the heart of thecity and a rooftop with the largestsolar capabilities in New Orleans.Local green economy leaders andGlobalGreensupportersareinvitedtocelebratetheachievementsofGlobalGreeninhelpingtheCitytocreateamore sustainable Gulf Coast.Therewillbefood,cocktailsandaraffle.

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Threeyearsago,CindyReadnowerfeltasifworkwasswallowingherlife.AsasinglemomwithtwosonstosupportandtwofranchiserestaurantstoruninSarasota,Florida,sheroutinelywouldgetupat4a.m.andgotobedaftermidnight.She

didn’tseeenoughofherboys.“IneverhadafreemomenttojustshutdownandthinkaboutwhatIreallywanted,”sherecalls. Then the economy collapsed, forcing her to shutter her businesses, file forbankruptcyandconsultwithacareercounselortoplanhernextsteps.Today,at57,she’sworkingasalifecoachandbusinessconsultantandassheseesit,livingthelifesheismeanttolive. “Whenyouhithardtimesandsay,‘Myworstfearshavecometrue;whatamIgoingtodonow?’Itmakesyourealizeyouwillonlyfindtruesuccesswhenyoufollowyourpassion,”shesays.

Readnowerrepresentswhatsomeseeas the silver lining in these challengingeconomic times. At a time of highunemployment,whensomecan’tfindajobandothersareworkinggruelinghoursto compensate for laid-off co-workers,manyAmericans are stepping off thecorporate hamster wheel and sincerelyasking themselves:“What ismypurposehere,andhowcanIrealizeit?”

Purpose Over ProfitsAccording to a recent study by thenonprofitEncore.org,whichhelpsolderAmericans pursue more meaningfulcareers,asmanyas9millionpeopleages44 to70havealready transitioned intoencore careers that combine purpose,passion and a paycheck.Another 31millionwouldliketo. Meanwhile,surveysshowthatnewcollegegradsareincreasinglygravitatingtowardnonprofitandpublicsectorjobsthatfeedtheirsoulsmorethantheirbankaccounts. Off-the-clock volunteerismissoaring.Duetoworkingandearningless, people are also consuming less,cooking, sewing and gardening more,rediscovering forgotten passions andrelationshipsandfindingnewonesintheprocess. “When the economy tanked, itprompted a real moment of spiritualawakening for all of us,” observes SueFrederick, of Boulder, Colorado, anationally renowned career counselorwho also applies her intuitive skills inhelpingclientslikeReadnowerfindtheirmuse. “We are no longer able to hideoutbehindjobsandbenefitsthatmightnothavebeenagoodfitforustobeginwith.Peoplearerememberingtheirsoul’smissionandwakinguptothetrueworktheyareintendedtodo.” Attheleadingedgeofthepurpose-drivencareermovementisthemillennialgeneration, now in their 20s throughearly30s.HavingcomeofageamidsttheEnronCorporationscandal,9/11,IraqandAfghanistanwarsandthe2008economiccollapse,they’regraduatingfromcollegewithamoreholisticperspectiveonwhatconstitutesagoodcareer. “The decade in which we havematured has been turbulent in almosteverydimension,”saysJohnColeman,31,

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arecentgraduateofHarvardBusinessSchoolandco-authorofPassion and Purpose: Stories from the Best and Brightest Young Business Leaders.“Thisgeneration is lookingataworld thathassomanyproblemsandsaying,‘Theoldopportunitiesarenotthereanymore,sowehavetocreatenewones.’Manyareactivelyseekingmoremeaningandpurposeatwork.” One2010surveyof500MBAstudentsfoundthatwhenconsideringalonglistofoptionsforwhattheylookedforinacareer,theyranked“intellectualchallenge”and“opportunitytoimpacttheworld”astheirfirstandthirdpriorities,bracketing“compensation”whichrankedsecond. Another analysis by The New York Times found thatin 2009, 11 percent more college graduates worked fornonprofitsthaninthepreviousyear.Accordingly,Coleman’sbookispackedwithencouragingexamples,fromaHarvardMBAstudentandaU.S.Marinethatco-foundedanonprofitaddressingpoverty inKenya’s largest slum to a biomedicalengineering grad that launched a web-based car-sharingservice. This altruistic, purpose-drivencareer track seemsa starkdeparturefromthatofthebabyboomers,collectivelyreferredtoas the“me”generation for itsmaterialisticethos.Yet thosethatspecializeinhelpingpeoplefindmoremeaningfullivessaythisgroupcurrentlycountsamongtheirbestandmostfocusedcustomers. “Weareatatimeintheworldwhenit ismoresociallyacceptabletofollowyourpassions,”saysJanetAttwood,whosePassionTestworkshops—establishedin2004—arewelcomingmorepeoplethanever.“Inmyday,mydadwassofreakedoutI’denduphomelessthathesentmetobusinessschoolsoIwouldlearnhowtotype.Backthen,parentsneverasked:‘Whatturnsyouon?’” That’sashame,remarksFrederick,becausefirsthintsatourpurposeoftenbubbleupinouryouth.“Ibelieveallofusknowatsomepointwhatourgiftis,butweoftenburyitandsay,‘Ihavetofitinandgetajobwithbenefitsandagoodpaycheck.’”Thereisanalternative.

Work and Consume Less, Live MoreAttwoodstressesthatlivinginlinewithone’spassionisn’tjustaboutwork,noting,“It’saboutyourrelationshipsandfriends,yourspiritualityandhealth,whatyouconsumeandwhereyouchoosetolive…” Sheasksclientstowritedownfivelife-definingpassions(seesidebar)andusethemasaguidepost.“Wheneveryouarefacedwithachoice,adecisionoranopportunity,chooseinfavorofyourpassion,”shecounsels.Attwoodhasobservedfirsthand how success often follows, because, “When youchooseinfavorofthethingsthathavethegreatest,deepestmeaningforyou,theuniversesupportsyoumorethanifyouarejusttepidandneutralaboutsomething.” Forsome,thathasmeantworkingfewer hoursforlesspay,

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Make time for a spiritual life.Wheth-erit’spausingtomeditateinthemorningorgoingtochurchortemple,allowtimetoreflectuponwhoyouareandwhatyoureallywant.“Ifyouarenotsettingasidetimetoexplorethesequestions,youwon’tfindtheanswers,”saysJohnColeman,authorofPassion and Purpose.

Don’t limit yourself to one purpose, such as a job. Decidewho youwanttobe,ratherthanfocusonwhatyouaredoingorwanttodo.

Seek out mentors, youngandold,thatappeartobelivingapassionatelifeandaskthemhowtheyreachedtheirlifespace.

If you have the option of working less to pursue other passions, consider it. Tosavemoney,thinkaboutwhatyoucanmake,growordo,ratherthanpayfor.Intheprocess,youmayrediscoveranoldpassion.

Let your talents guide you. Ifyouaregoodatsomething,thechancesareyouarepassionateaboutit.Domoreofit,andthatdoesn’tnecessarilymeanvolunteeringforever.Considermakingapassionintoarelevantcareer.“Wearenotheretogiveawayourgiftsforfreeandthengotoajobwehate,”sayscareercounselorSueFrederick.

Take baby steps. Ifyoucan’tquityourjobtofollowyourpassionquiteyet,takebabysteps.Writeabusinessplan.Takeaclass.Startvolunteering.Mean-while,focusonactivatingpassionsinotherareasofyourlife.Whatisonethingyoushouldstopdoing,andonethingyoucanstartdoingtoday?

Additional sources: Janet Attwood, au-thor of ThePassionTest; Juliet Schor, author of Plenitude

inordertoallowmoretimeforclarifyingmeditation,familydinners,volunteeringatalocalshelter,takingalong-yearned-fordanceclassorplanningthenextcareershift.Ithasalsoledtowillingtrade-offsinbuyinglessanddoingmoreforoneself. Accordingtothe2010MetLife Study of the American Dream, 77 percent ofAmericansnowsaythatachievingtheirbig dream comprises improving thequality of their lives by strengtheningpersonalrelationships.Asformillennials,39 percent say they already have whattheyneed.Also,thosethatfeelgrowingpressuretobuymoreandbettermaterialpossessionshasdroppedfrom66percentin2006towellbelowhalftoday. “Plentyofpeoplehavealreadystarteddownthispath.They’regrowingvegetables,raisingchickensandkeepingbees.They’rebuildingtheirownhomes,oftenwiththehelp of friends and neighbors,” writesBoston University Sociology ProfessorJulietSchor,Ph.D. In her groundbreaking book,Plenitude: The New Economics of True Wealth,shearguesthatcontrarytomanyeconomists’assumptions,ashorterwork

weekandsmallereconomyisbetter forsocietyasawhole.More,suchalifestyle,“allows people to build stronger socialconnections,maintaintheirphysicalandmentalhealthandengageinactivitiesthataremorecreativeandmeaningful.”

Any Example Proves the RuleEver since childhood days of helpinghermothermakeclothingforthefamily,Juliette Bastian has had a passion forfashiondesign.Herloveofdancingdatesback towatchingAmerican Bandstand.Butwhenitcametochoosingacareer,“Therewasalwaysthistriggerthatwentoff in my head that said, ‘You need tomakemoney,’”sheexplains. By her mid-40s, this San Dimas,California, resident boasted a six-figuresalaryandasuccessful,butnot terriblyfulfilling career doing accounting andstrategic business planning.To indulgeher creative side, she created colorfulspreadsheets, but itwasn’t enough. “Atone point, I acknowledged, ‘I am nothappy walking into work anymore,’”

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recalls Bastian, now 52. “I felt like ahamsteronawheel.” Seven years ago, she walked out,andwithAttwood’shelp,setouttofindher true callings. “People always thinkyouhavetopickjustone,butyouhavepassionsthatrunacrosseveryaspectofyourlife,”shesays.“InowrealizeIamadancer,fashiondesigner,familypersonandspiritualwoman.” Bastianbeginseachweekbymakingacolor-coded“strategicplanofaction,”makingsuretoincludeelementsofeachof her five passions: financial freedom,exceptionalrelationships,optimalhealth,successful business ventures and analliancewithGod.Thatmeansshe’sbackin school studying fashion design, andnow makes time for dancing, church,family and a part-time career-coachingbusiness. Shesaysthatithasbeenfinanciallyroughattimes.Butthe“sacrifices”—likefewerhairappointments, fancyclothes,mealsoutandexpensiveholidaygiftsforfriends—havebeenwellworthit.“Inowhave theflexibility, freedomand joyofknowing I am living who Juliette trulyis,”shesayswithasmile.“IknowI’llbetakencareofaslongasIhonorwhattrulymatterstome.”

Lisa Marshall is a freelance writer nea r Bou lde r, CO. Connec t a t Lisa@LisaAnnMarshall.com.

take the Passion testMake a listofyourpassions;the10or15thingsmostcriticaltoyourhappinessandwell-being.Starteachentrywith,“Whenmylifeisideal,Iam…”(livinginabeautifulhouseinthemountains,workinginajobthatchangeslives,spendingplentyoftimewithmychildren,etc.)

Don’t worryabouthowyou’llgetthere.Justwriteitdown.Youbecomewhateveryouarecommittedto.“Peopleoftenwritedownapassion,butiftheycan’timmediatelyseehowtheycanmanifestit,theyeraseitandinsteadwritesomethingdownthattheycaneasilyputtheirarmsaround.Inotherwords,theyplayitsafe,”saysJanetAttwood,co-authorofThe Passion Test: The Effortless Path to Discovering Your Life Purpose.Instead,thinkbig.

Narrow the listtoyourtopfivepassions.

Write all five passions downonfiveindexcards.

Post passions in placesyouwillroutinelyseethem,suchasonthebathroommirrorandrefrigeratordoor;displaythemprominentlyonyourcomputer.

Create a vision board (acollageofrepresentationsofyourpassions). “It’saneasywaytokeepyourattentiononthethingsyoureallywanttogrowstrongerinyourlife,”notesAttwood.

Use these priority passions as a guidepost.“Wheneveryouarefacedwithachoice,adecisionoroppor-tunity,chooseinfavorofyourpas-sions,”advisesAttwood.Thenruntothegoalwithpurposeineverystep.

Take the test again every six months, because passionscanchangeandevolveovertime.

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“BLMisrequiredbylawtolookatthepotential impacts to theair, soil, speciesinthearea,andhumanhealthsothattheyunderstand the full implications of thisbefore they go forward,” said MatthewMcFeeley of NRDC in Washington,D.C.,whodrafted the letteronbehalfofall of theprotesting groups.He said theNationalEnvironmentalPolicyAct(NEPA)is being disregarded: “BLM is illegallybypassingenvironmentalanalysisaswellasthepublicinputprocessandrushingtoauction.”

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leaseinDecember,whichbringsthetotalacreageupforfrackingtoapproximatelyonethirdofKisatchieForestsincelastyear,McFeeley said. Hydraulic fracturing hasbeenemployedforoilandgasdevelopmentonmorethan430,000acresofpubliclandintheeasternUnitedStatessince2011.

Amy Mall, a fracking expert withNRDC , explained that concerns abouthydraulic fracturing began with a caseoutofAlabamaintheearly1990s,whereanenvironmentalgroupsuedtheEPAfornot enforcing the laws related to waterpollution.That case forced the EPA toregulatefrackinginthatstateuntil2005,when Congress passed a law exemptingthe technique from the Safe DrinkingWaterAct.

“One of reasons it needs to beregulatedisbecauseitisnotpredictable,”Mall said. “There is the risk of whathappens underground, with the well

Fracking for Fuel solution or Pollution?by colleen morgan

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The extraction of natural gas fromshale in a process of hydraulicfracturinghasbeentoutedbymany

intheoilandgasindustryandgovernmentasthesolutiontoourneedforcleaneranddomesticallyproducedenergy.

Hydraulic Fracturing, otherwiseknownas“fracking,”isaformofoilandgasproductionthathasbeeninuseformorethan65years,butinrecentyearshascomeunderfirebyenvironmentaladvocateswhosay the techniquecontaminatesdrinkingwater.ThoseconcernsfueledaprotestbytenLouisianaenvironmentalgroups toarecentleasesaleforfrackinginKisatchieNational Forest, the only such forest inLouisianaandoneofthelargestpiecesofnaturallandscapeinthestate,supportingalargenumberofrareplantsandanimalspecies.

Citing the million-plus wells wherefracking produces the fuels that moveour vehicles and heat our homes, theLouisianaOilandGasAssociation(LOGA)President, Don Briggs, says there is nocause for alarm and no accusations ofdrinkingwatercontaminationhavebeenlinked to hydraulic fracking. He alsotouts this process as one that producesotherwise-trappednaturalgas,whichburnscleanerthanoil,andreducesthecountry’sdependencyonforeignimports.

“There is no risk to groundwater intheprocessoffrackingwells,”Briggssaid.

AtaSept.13leasesale,theBureauofLandManagement(BLM),adivisionoftheDepartmentoftheInterior,offeredtolease31,891acresofpubliclandinKisatchie.InaJuly19letter, thetenenvironmentalgroupsprotestedtheleasesalebecause“itwillviolatefederallawandBLMpolicies.”

Joining in the protest letter were

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casing:ablowoutcanhappen.Anotherriskiscommunicationwithanundergroundpathway,eitheronethatismanmade,likean abandoned well, or natural fracture.Therearealso riskson thesurface.Theyaregeneratingalotofwastethatcanbequitetoxic,andtheyaretransportingandstoring that waste. Many people havereported changes in their drinkingwatereitherduringorimmediatelyafterfracking[hastakenplaceinthevicinity].”

Mall said these reports are usuallynot followed up with an investigation,andifthereisone,frackingisusuallynotimplicated.“Wedon’tthinktheyareaskingtherightquestions,”shesaid.

The Fracking ProcessBriggs explained in an interview howhydraulic fracturing releases oil and gasfromgeologicalstructureswheretheyaretrapped,ofteninshale.First,therigdrillsvertically into the shale layer, and thenturns horizontally to drill parallel to thesurface–thisiscalledlateraldrilling.Afterdrillingiscomplete,after3,000to4,000feetofshalehasbeenpunctured,apipeisrunthelengthoftheholeandcementedintoplace,Briggssaid.

Thenextstepiscalled“perforating.”Agunisusedtoshootholesintothesideofthepipe,whichcausesfracturesintheshale formation.Asolutionofwaterandsandand“lessthanone-halfofonepercentofchemicals”ispushedthroughthebulletholesatveryhighpressure.Thefracturesareusually 60-80 feet in length and the

sand keeps the fractures open. “Onceyou fracture the shale, it wants to closeupbecauseoftheweightoftheEarth,”heexplained.

Early on, fracking did not produceenoughtomakeitprofitable.Therelativelynew technology of lateral drilling hasallowed for more of the shale to befractured,Briggssaid.However,thismoretechnologicallyadvancedprocessmeanshigher risks because it is much deeper,moretechnical,requiresmoreequipmentandpeople,and thingscouldgowrong,heelaborated. Inpartdueto theserisks,hydraulic fracturing is a very expensiveprocess–rigsintheHaynesvilleShaleinnorthwestLouisianacostupto$12million,reportedBriggs.

Morethanamillionwellsemployingthis technology have been drilled since1997,with theoversightof “amultitudeoffederalandstateagencies,”Briggssaid.“There have been no cases where theprocess of hydraulic fracturing has beenproven to contaminate drinking watersupplies.”

Briggsarguesthatalloftheaccusationsofdrinkingwatercontaminationhavebeeninvestigatedand studiedby theEPAandnone of them have been proven to becaused by hydraulic fracturing. In onerecentcaseinWesternU.S.,Briggsnoted,the EPA “had to back down” becausetheoffendingwaterwellwaspollutedbynaturallyoccurringmethane.

Briggs linked the fracking concernswith the current Administration, the

“anti-oilandgasorganizations”,and thesolarandwindenergyindustry,whichhesaidhada“muchgreater”environmentalimpactthanfracking.“Hydraulicfracturingischanging theentireenergymakeupoftheUnitedStatesandtheworld,”hesaid.“WeareallsodependentontheMiddleEast – now we have a supply of naturalgassowedonothavetobedependentonforeignoil.”

Environmentalists and conservationorganizations like the Sierra Club differwithBriggs’sontherisksoffracking.Theypoint tothousandsof incidentsofhealthand pollution violations in the frackingindustry, and the fact that, since 2005,fracking has been exempt from the SafeDrinkingWaterAct.“Ifwedrillfornaturalgas,wehavetodoitinawaythatpreservesournationaltreasures,protectsourhealth,andconservesresourcesforthefuture.Butourfocusshouldbeondevelopingcleanenergylikesolar,wind,andgeothermal.Allfossilfuelsareinherentlydirty,dangerous,andintheend,finite.Solarandwindwillbe here for as long as the Earth exists,”responded Devin Martin, ConservationCoordinator of the Sierra Club DeltaChapter.

For more information on fracking, go to www.propublica.org, www.nrdc.org, or www.loga.la.

Colleen Morgan is a free-lance writer and environmental editor for Natural Awakenings. She may be reached at colleen.nolahealthyliving@gmail.com

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What do you consider ultimate success? Manypeoplereportthatafterapplyingmy64recommendedsuccessprinciples,theyhaveachievedoutstandingresultsinoneareaoftheirlife,althoughtheydidn’tmeettheirexpectationsinanother.Ultimatesuccessisn’tabouthavingonlyfinancialsuccess,yetpoorrelationships;it’sabouthavingsuccessinallareasofyourlife. So, as practitioners like my co-author Pamela Bruner,abusiness success coachandEFTexpert, teach the tappingtechnique,theyverballyintroduceapowerfulsuccessprincipleandnotetheresistancepeoplemightencounterwhentryingtoimplementthatprinciple.Thiscanbedoneinpersonorself-administered, as demonstrated on theDVD included in ourbook,Tapping Into Ultimate Success.

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As the contestants for the second year of Gumbo GreenGameswerelininguptothestartinggate,NaturalAwakeningsgotachancetochatwithafewabouthowtheyaregearingupfortheGames.Hereiswhatsomeofthemhadtosayaboutit…

C4 Tech and Design signedup for the Games becausethe business, which is awo rke r co -op , ha s astaff of “progressive andsocially conscious folks”who want the companyto be as environmentallysustainableaspossible,saidwebdesignerDrewStephan.“We want to be a goodcommunity member and a goodmemberof theglobalcommunityofbusinesses,”hesaid.

Inadditiontorecyclingandusingenvironmentallyfriendlyofficesupplies,thiscomputerrepairandwebdesigncompanyencourages its clients to go paperless. He encourages otherbusinessestoconsidersigningupfortheGamesalso.“It’sagreatideatohaveacentralorganizationthatcanprescribeapunchlistofwhattodo.VisitC4TechandDesignatwww.c4tech.com.

Vance Levesque ofthe Arc of Greater New Orleans alsostayedintheGamesto connect wi thother participatingbusinesses to learnnew strategies.Thisnonpro f i t , morethan 60 years old,servesintellectuallydisabledcitizens with a variety ofprograms,includingseveralenterprises that allow theclientstomakealivingwage.Levesquesaidlastyear’sGreenGamesgavetheArcthemotivationtoexpandtheMardiGrasBeadRecyclingProgram.

“Wewereabletoinitiateour“catch&release”beadrecyclingtrailer-floatafterwinningtheGreentheGrascompetitionfromLifeCity,whichwon rave reviews fromeveryone,” he said. “ItwouldnothavebeenpossiblewithoutthatboostfromtheGreenGames!”MoreonArc’sprogramsatwww.arcgno.org.

RosalieTorres participated last yearby helping to organize the GreenNatties and was one of the first tosignupforroundtwo.Hercompany,New Orleans Green LLC, creates

Businesses are already gearing up for the 2012-13 Gumbo Green Games sustainable business competition, which will officially launch at the monthly Green Drinks event taking place on November 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Icehouse, located at 2803 St. Phillip Street in New Orleans. Green Drinks events are open to all who are interested in creating a sustainable world.

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Cake Café, a bakeryandcafeintheMarigny,isanewparticipantintheGreenGames.SteveHimelfarb,theheadbakerandowner,saidhe hopes the Games willhelp him find new ways tobegreen.

“Thatisalifedecision–one that Ipursued fromthetimeIopenedtheplace”fiveyearsago,hesaid.“Wehavebeenprogressivelymovingtowardtotally sustainable products sincethe beginning – all compostable,recyclable, biodegradable – as muchaswecan.”Headdedthat70to85percentofthewastethecafégeneratescanbereusedinsomeway.

Thecaféspecializesincakesandpastries,butalsoservesafullbreakfastandlunch,usesonlythefreshestingredients.Allthebread,fillingsandaccoutrementsaremadefromscratch.“Wedomorebakingthanmostbakeries,”Himelfarbsaid.Hesaidjoiningthecontesthasenergizedhisstaffof16.“Wearegoingtowinitall,man!”hesaid.“Weareupat5a.m.everymorning,trainingfortheGames.”MoreaboutCakeCaféatwww.nolacakes.com.

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to 2,377 square feet and by 2015, theaverage newly built home is predictedtomeasurejust2,140squarefeet.Evenin more affluent areas, builders arebeginningtoconstructmodelhomesthatareone-thirdsmallerthanwhattheywerebuildingjustafewyearsago. “‘Smallisbeautiful’isbackinvogue,”remarks Andrew Gates, a Sotheby’sInternationalRealty realestatebroker inSalisbury, Connecticut. “The simplicityaesthetic is more prevalent after whatwe’vebeenthroughthepastfewyears.” Savingsaccruedfromthepurchaseofamoresustainable,lower-impacthomeallows reasonable investments towardmodern, energy-efficient upgrades likebamboo flooring, water conservationand filtration devices and Energy Starappliances.TheNationalAssociationofRealtors’ 2010 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellersfoundthatnearly90percentofbuyersconsideredheatingandcoolingbillsimportant,andmorethan70percentwantedhigh-efficiencyappliances. “Asadvocatesofenergyefficiency,wehavebeenencouragedbyachangeinhomebuyers’andhomeowners’attitudestoward energy efficiency,” says KateriCallahan,presidentoftheAlliancetoSaveEnergy,anonprofitbasedinWashington,D.C.With increased energy efficiencycomes increased home value; a recentstudyinThe Appraisal Journalindicatesthatthemarketvalueofahomeincreases

by$10to$25foreverydollarsavedonannualfuelbills. Coinciding with smaller single-family living quarters is a boom inmultigenerational homes across thecountry.AccordingtoU.S.CensusBureaudata,asof2010,4.4millionhomesheldthreegenerationsormoreunderoneroof,a15percent increase from3.8million-plus homes just two years earlier. Inmultigenerational households, theneedforexpensivedaycare is lessened,whilegrandparentsandadultchildrencanalsocontributetohouseholdincomebypayingrent. Urbanska, who resides in NorthCarolinawithher90-year-oldmotherand15-year-oldson,says,“I’vebeenabletosavemoneyonbothchildandeldercarewhilestayingclosetoMotherinherlateryears.” Therapidturntowardbothfinanciallyandenvironmentallysmarterhabitslookslikeit’sheretostay,concludesMichelleKaufmann, co-author of the acclaimedPrefab Green andaSausalito,California,architectofeco-friendlyhomes.Shesaysshe is busier than ever, because theseconcepts are resonating widely. “It’ssad that it took a complete economicmeltdown for people to appreciatesmallerhomes,”sheobserves,“butatleastsomethinggoodcancomefromit.”

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enticing a PickY eater“Apetdoesn’tneedtoeateverynutrientevery day.A balance achieved overseveraldayswillwork.Gettingthemtoeatisthemainthing,”saysJodiZiskin,aFortLauderdale,Florida-basedanimalwellness counselor. “Details can beworkedoutlater.” Shesuggeststhesenutritioustipsforperkingupinterest: Feedtheanimaltwotofourtimesadayinsmallamounts,sothestomachisneitheremptyoroverfull.Changingfromarawdiettocookedfoodcanaiddigestionforolderpets. Forcats:Quinoa,milletor rice slows digestionand allows absorption ofmore nutrients. Becausecatsutilizefatintheirdietbetter than dogs, a full-fat,plainyogurtisagoodtreat. For dogs: Low-fatyogurt and probiotics

soothethestomach.Chickenthighmeatoffersmoreflavorthanbreastmeat. For both:A scrambled egg is awelcometreat.Also,addabitofliquidfromno-saltadded,lowmercury,wildcaught,BPA-freecansofwater-packedtunapouredovertheirregularfoodoralternatively, ground-meat baby food.Aroma plays a large part in appetite,so appropriately warm foods beforeserving. Chamomile tea—about twoteaspoons forcatsandmore fordogs,dependingonsize—hasacalmingeffectandaidsdigestion.

Likehumans,pets sometimesneedanantacid—askaveterinarianforadvice.Ifadministeringpillsisaproblem,crushthemintheliquidfromwater-packedtuna,putitintoafeedingsyringeandslowlysquirtthe liquid into the corner of thepet’smouth.

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Leaving with DignityFor aging or terminally ill pets, Dr.Mary Gardner, owner of Lap of Love,inBrowardCounty,Florida,workswithfamiliesthroughtheendofthepet’slife.“Asaveterinarianwhosolelypracticesin-homehospiceandeuthanasia,Ihavebeengivenauniqueprivilege,”shesays.“Hospice care supports both the petandfamily.ImakesurethefamilyandIhaveaclearlydefinedgoal—thecomfortof theanimal.”Similar tohospicecarefor humans, pets in hospice are givenpalliative care that can prolong lifewithoutsufferingorpain. Accepting help from a hospiceserviceisnotaboutgivingup,butsimplyrecognizingthatadditionaltreatmentwillnot cure the illness. It’s accepting thatthe quality of each day of life is moreimportant than thenumberofdays. It’sliving fully, beginning to end, right upuntilthelastbreath.

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Neuromuscular Therapy Clinic – 6:15pm & 7:45pm (also 11/6, 11/13, 11/27). Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. NMT is a partial body massage focused on a specific problem area. $30/by appointment only. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info: 504-293-0972.

FRIDAY, NOvEmBER 2Swedish Massage Clinic – 12:45pm & 2:15pm. (also 11/16) Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Swedish is good for overall relaxation & increasing flexibility. $30/by appointment only. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info: 504-293-0972

SATURDAY, NOvEmBER 3Thanksgiving Tai Chi-Chi Gong – 8:30-9:30am. Group class. Reduce stress, relieve pain, gain flex-ibility and balance. Improve self esteem. Reserve space by 11/2. Tamashii Tai Chi Center, 8132 Willow St, Nola. More Info: 504-866-2241.

Giving Birth Naturally – 9-11am. 5-week class taught by Erin Majorie, CCBE, Doula. Saturdays, starting Nov 3 to Dec 8th (no class 11/24). Tulane Lakeside Hospital, 4720 I-10 Service Rd, Medical office Building, Ste #200. Info/Reg: 713-301-0882.

Saturday Morning Massage Clinics – 9:15am & 10:30am (also 11/10, 11/17). Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Swed-ish: 11/3 & 11/10, NMT: 11/17. $30/by appointment. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info: 504-293-0972.

Paint & E-Waste Drop-Off/Uptown – 10am-2pm. Drop off old paint and electronic waste (computers only) to Arabella Station Whole Foods Market. The Green Project’s tent is at the corner of Magazine & Joseph St. in good weather, and inside near the massage table in bad weather.

Freret Market – Noon-5pm. 90 vendors with food, art, music, flea market, children’s play area and pet adoption. 4400 block of Freret St., NOLA. Info: 504-638-2589.

Yoga and Meditation Inspired Art Show – 4-6pm. Join artists Meredith Salvago and Amy Archinal at Balance Yoga and Wellness. Free/open to public. 120 S. Cortez, Nola. Info: 504-309-9618.

SUNDAY, NOvEmBER 4Community Donation Yoga Class – 10:00-11:15am. Donations given to Kiva loan recipient chosen by you. “Like” Transform NOLA on Facebook to vote for the person to receive the donation. Discover how intention to give can transform your practice. Yoga Teacher Training starts February 2013. Transform NOLA, 8422 Oak St, NOLA. Info: 985-640-2648.New Orleans Chapter AMORC Rosicrucian’s – 12:00pm Harmonization Ritual, 12:30pm Officers meeting, 1:30pm Chapter Convocation Rehearsal, 2pm Chapter Convocation Ritual, 3pm Discourse or Experiment Discussion. 2801 Loyola Ave. Suite 4, Kenner. More Info: 504-472-5635.

TUESDAY, NOvEmBER 6Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program – 12:30pm. Dr. Debbi Hannan presents: The Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program at Chiropractic Health Center, 101 Clearview Pkwy at Airline Dr. Free. Reservations required: 504-454-2000.La Leche League Meeting/New Orleans – 7-8pm. LLL of New Orleans has been reacti-vated. Meets first Tuesday each month. Open to all women interested in breastfeeding. Learn more, ask questions, and benefit from a commu-nity of breastfeeding mothers. Free. ZukaBaby, 2122 Magazine St, NOLA. More Info: Courtney Landry, LLLofneworleans@gmail.com.

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La Leche League Meeting/Jefferson – 6:30-7:30pm. LLL of Jefferson meets first Wednesday each month. Open to all women interested in breastfeeding. Learn more, ask questions, and benefit from a community of breastfeeding mothers. Free. Destination Materni-ty Meeting Rm, Causeway & 17th St, Metairie. More Info: 504-952-3951 or chaplain.k@hotmail.com.New Orleans Chapter AMORC Rosicrucian’s – 7-8pm. Open House /Open Forum (3). Located at 2801 Loyola Ave. Suite 4, Kenner. More Info: 504-472-5635.Turn Stress to Bliss – 7:30-9pm (11/7-12/12). 6-Week Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Group with Amy Archinal. Transform your relationship to stress through yoga, meditation and group process. Includes all-day silent retreat 12/2. $200 ($150 if registered by 10/31). Balance Yoga and Wellness, 120 S. Cortez St, NOLA. Info: 504-400-5203.

THURSDAY, NOvEmBER 8Tai Chi Group Class – 9:30-10:20am. Reduce stress, relieve pain, gain flexibility and balance. Improve the quality of life. Offering an intro program of 3 classes, valued at $59. Reserve space by 11/7. Tamashii Tai Chi Center, 8132 Willow St, NOLA. Info: 504-866-2241.Monthly Sustainability Series – 5:30-7pm. Spon-sored by Global Green, AIA and USGBC, a monthly panel presentation and discussion series on issues of sustainability and environmental responsibility. Location: AIA New Orleans, 1000 St. Charles Ave., NOLA. Info: 504-525-8320.Wine and Dine with Hospice – 6-9pm. Fundraiser to benefit Hospice Foundation of the South. Food from16 great restaurants, 200 wines plus spirits, live music, silent auction, Jim Henderson as MC. Sponsored by Aquistapace’s Covington. Fleur De Lis Center Mandeville. Tickets: $50. Contact: 985-643-5470.Deep Tissue Massage Clinic – 6:15pm & 7:45pm (also 11/15, 11/29). Help a student with their edu-cation at the student massage clinic. Deep tissue is muscle specific and really works out the kinks. $30/by appointment. Blue Cliff College, Clear-view Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info: 504-293-0972.Dr. William Sears, “America’s Pediatrician” – 7pm. Sponsored by Juice Plus+. Dr. Sears shares health tips for all ages at this free seminar. Loca-tion: Residence Inn, 3 Galleria Blvd., Metairie. For info and seat reservations contact Jenna: jenna.m.bazur@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, NOvEmBER 10Gretna Art Walk – 8:30am-12:30pm. Art walk returns for fall season with more than 80 artists and craft vendors. 2nd Sat each month. 6th St. at Huey P. Long Ave., Downtown Gretna.

Oneness Awakening Course – 9am-6pm. Learn to transfer the gift and process of awakening by becom-ing a Oneness Blessing Giver. Initiation includes a sacred processes to move beyond limitations of the mind. $195. Info: sara@onenessneworleans.com.

Best Trees for the Right Place – 10am. Rick Webb, Arborist will teach how to decide where to plant trees and how to properly maintain them. Available at the greenhouse: trees, blooming shrubs and cool season bedding plants. Open 9am-Noon. Parkway Partners Greenhouse, 1137 Baronne St, NOLA.

OCH Art Market – 10am-3pm. This month a Re-cycled Art Market, repurposed furniture contest, home tour and more. 2nd Sat each month – different themes. 1618 Oretha C. Haley Blvd, Central City, NOLA.

The Madisonville Art Market – 10am-4pm. Art market featuring painting, photography, wood working, pottery, and jewelry along the Tchefuncta River on Water St. in Old Madisonville. Free. Info: 985-624-7216.

Art In Motion – 10am-10pm. Indoor market featur-ing art, crafts and fashion made by local artists. New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave. Info: walker@eatel.net.

First Degree Reiki Class – 11am-7pm (also 11/11). Reiki Master Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin. Reiki promotes and accelerates healing of the body, mind and spirit. Learn to do Reiki for yourself and others. No experience needed. Private classes and retreats on request. Pre-registration required. $250. Info/registration: 504-376-8518 or text 504-388-2356.

Restorative Workshop with Tamar Starck – 1-3:30pm. Reduce holiday stress, lower the heart rate & blood pressure and stimulate the immune system. No prior yoga experience necessary. $25 if booked one week prior to workshop, $30 otherwise. Balance Yoga 120 S. Cortez St., NOLA. Info: 504-309-9618.

What Passions are you hiding behind your crav-ings? Workshop – 1-4pm. Find the passion you are suppressing behind your everyday cravings such as overeating, overworking, need to be in control, needing power over others, etc. Journey Into Well-ness, 3939 Houma Blvd., Doctors Row, Bldg. 3, Ste 15, Metairie. Must RSVP by 11/9. Contact Vicky Dllmann: 504-442-6206 or vdall8@gmail.com.

Local Art Show – 6-10pm. Local artists Frank Ay-mami and Christopher Jeffery Gutherie will exhibit their artwork. Come and enjoy gluten free treats while supporting local artists. The PeaceBaker, 6601 Veterans Blvd Ste 1, Metairie.

SUNDAY, NOvEmBER 11New Orleans Chapter AMORC Rosicrucian’s – 2pm (also 11/25). Open House /Council of Solace Ritual Members and Friends invited (2,5,8), 3pm Open Forum. 2801 Loyola Ave. Suite 4, Kenner. More Info: 504-472-5635.

TUESDAY, NOvEmBER 13Holistic Education Monthly Meeting/Metairie – 6:30-7:30pm. Sponsored by Holistic Center for Health and Healing, Inc. Dr. Jess Tregle will speak about Inner Child, Forgiveness and Energy Healing. Free, open to the public. Old Metairie Library, 2350 Metairie Rd. Info: holistic.education.meeting@gmail.com.

Tai Chi Group Class – 7-8pm. Reduce stress, re-lieve pain, gain flexibility and balance. Improve the quality of life. Offering an Intro program of 3 classes, valued at $59. Reserve space by 11/12. Tamashii Tai Chi Center, 8132 Willow St, NOLA. Info: 504-866-2241.

wEDNESDAY, NOvEmBER 14Harrison Avenue Marketplace – 5-8:30pm. Features 75 local vendors, food and music. Presented by the Beacon of Hope Resource Center. 801 Harrison Ave, parking lot of Lakeview Grocery.

THURSDAY, NOvEmBER 15Gluten-free Thanksgiving cooking class – 6-7:30pm. Enchanted Baker/ Owner Kelly Boffone of The PeaceBaker will be doing a gluten-free Thanksgiving desserts class. Space is limited. Contact culinarykid-sns@gmail.com to sign up. Location: Culinary Kids, 3441 East Causeway Approach, Mandeville.

Holistic Education Monthly Meeting/Covington – 7-8pm. Sponsored by the Holistic Center for Health and Healing Inc. Adrienne Ferguson, a nutritionist will speak on,”Traditional Foods and the Lost Art of Fermentation”, discussion follows. Free/open to public. Covington Council Chambers, 222 Kirkland St, Covington. Info: 985-630-2652.

Second Degree Reiki Class - Inquire for further dates/time with Reiki Master Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin. Oku Den (The Deeper Knowledge) is available for Reiki Students with 6 months experi-ence in Usui Shiki Ryoho. For private classes and residential retreat information call 504-376-8518 or 504-388-2356 text.

FRIDAY, NOvEmBER 16C. G. Jung Society – 7:30 pm. “Jung’s Diagnosis and Treatment of Christianity” by Jerry Wright, D.Min., in a presentation that will lay groundwork for Saturday’s Workshop. 1.5 CE contact hours for LPCs. $10 (free for members). Parker Methodist, 1130 Nashville Ave, NOLA.

SATURDAY, NOvEmBER 17C. G. Jung Society Workshop – 10am-2pm. “Jung-ian Psychology: A Modern Spiritual Path” presented by Jerry Wright, D.Min. Explore the integration of spirituality and a path that can be described as “practical mysticism” 3.5 contact hrs for LPCs. $45 ($35 for members). Parker Methodist, 1130 Nashville Ave, NOLA.

First Degree Reiki Class – 11am-7pm (also 11/18). w/Reiki Master Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin. Reiki promotes and accelerates healing of the body, mind and spirit. Learn to do Reiki for yourself and others. No experience needed. Private classes and retreats on request. Pre-registration required. $250. Info/registration: 504-376-8518 or text 504-388-2356.

Taste of Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy – 2-4pm. A body-based workshop on knowing and under-standing the Self with Amy Archinal, Certified Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapist. $35 (workshop free if book an individual session that day). Balance Yoga and Wellness, 120 S. Cortez St, NOLA. Info/Register: 504-400-5203.

SUNDAY, NOvEmBER 18New Orleans Chapter AMORC Rosicrucian’s – 11am TMO Home Oratory Study Group Meet-ing, 1pm Harmonization Ritual, 1:30pm Pronaos Convocation Rehearsal, 2pm Pronaos Convocation Ritual. 2801 Loyola Ave. Suite 4, Kenner. More Info: 504-472-5635.

TUESDAY, NOvEmBER 20Swedish Massage Clinic – 6:15pm & 7:45pm. Help a student with their education at the student mas-sage clinic. Swedish is good for overall relaxation & increasing flexibility. $30/by appointment only. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court. Metairie. Info: 504-293-0972.

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sundayDaily Kundalini Yoga by Donation – 9am. Also daily 5am practice and 5pm meditation. Kundalini yoga is the yoga of awareness. Clear the obstacles that limit life and awaken to fullest potential. Free. Divine Yoga, 1223 Baronne St and 1228 O.C. Haley Blvd. Contact: info@yoganola.com. Powerpath Meditation & Healing Hour – 9-10am. Non-traditional guided meditation and energy healing for creating love and joy in your life. No dogma. Free. Led by Mike Wittenbrink, MBA. Unity Temple, 3722 St. Charles Ave, NOLA. Info: 504-339-0594.Holiday Helper – 10-1pm or 2-5pm. Make way for the holidays and get a head start with gift wrapping, greeting cards, decorations, getting organized and more! Professional organizer Stasia Cymes can reduce your seasonal stress level. Pack-age deals and gift certificates are also available! Call 504- 920-1800.New Orleans Chapter AMORC Rosicrucian’s – Meetings held every Sunday and Wednesday at our 2801 Loyola Ave. Suite 4, Kenner La 70062 Loca-tion. Call 504-472-5635 for times.Oneness Blessings – 7pm. (also Wed 7:30 and Thurs 6:30 – different locations). Experience a life changing sacred energy transfer for spiritual awakening called the Oneness Blessing beginning with a guided meditation. Donations accepted. Divine Yoga, 1228 O.C. Haley Blvd. Contact: sara@onenessneworleans.com

mondayEarly Bird Power Yoga & Pilates Mat. – 5:45am. (M-F) Private Pilates Reformer & yoga instruction available. $49/7 classes. Namaste of Metairie, 4413 Chastant St., Metairie. Info: 504-484-9579.Guided Meditation – 5-6:30pm. Strengthen your overall health as you are guided through meditation. Great for beginners and those experienced. Uptown Holistic Center, 723 Hillary, New Orleans. Dr. Jess Tregle 504-352-6418.All Levels Hatha Yoga – 6-7:30pm. Beginners welcome and appropriate for intermediate and ex-perienced practitioners. Asana, pranayama, mantra, mudra, maybe some Sanskrit and more. $10/class or $48/6. Yoga School, 603 S. Tyler St, Covington. Info: 985-892-4170 or jgbjoseph@bellsouth.net

Basic/Beginners Aikido Classes – 6:15-7:15pm. Practice a martial art of peace for every body whose benefits include self-defense, flexibility, strength, balance, stress reduction, concentration, com-munity, and fun! First class is free. Comfortable, loose-fitting clothes suggested. NOLA Aikido, 3909 Bienville St., Suite 103 (near Canal and Carrolton intersection) in Mid-City. More info: 504-208-4861, info@nolaaikido.com.Yoga for Men – 6:15-7:15pm. $15. Namaste of Metairie, 5050 W. esplanade Ave., Ste D. Info: 504-484-9579 or studio@namastemetairie.com.Hanna Somatics class – 7-8pm. Learn how to be more flexible and release pain and stiffness from muscles and joints. Bring mat & towel to Our Place Fitness, 338 N. Vermont in downtown Covington. $20. Call Danny Burke 504-915-7200 for more info.Yoga Diva in Harahan – 7-8pm. (also Wed 5:15-6:15pm). Stretch, flow, breathe and focus to awaken your inner goddess. $15 drop-in or $60/5 classes. All levels, beginners welcome. 5700 Citrus Blvd, upstairs in Curves of Elmwood. For info: Karen 504-220-5325.

tuesdayGentle Yoga for Injured, Limited & Seniors – 8am. (Tue & Thur) $25/5 classes. Namaste Of Metairie, 5050 W. esplanade Ave., Ste D. Info: 504-484-9579 or studio@namastemetairie.com.Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 9-10:15 am. Designed to open all the lines of the body, moving from simple to com-plex movements. You will leave feeling refreshed and renewed. Appropriate for all levels -- beginners welcome! Also held on Thursday. Transform NOLA, 8422 Oak St., 985-640-2648.Crescent City Farmers Market/Uptown – 9am-1pm. Open air market with fresh locally grown fruits, vegetables, seafood, baked breads and pies, bedding plants, dairy products, freshly cut flowers. Located in the parking lot of Uptown Square.Northshore Yoga – 5:30-7pm. All levels welcome to come and explore Hatha Yoga offered by Wendy McKee ERYT. Opening the body to settle the mind and connect within. Mats & Props provided $10/class or $48/6 classes. Yoga School, 603 S. Tyler St., Covington Contact: Wendy McKee 985-789-0793 or wndymc@att.netMeditation, Knowledge & Sharing – 6:30pm. Free guided meditation sponsored by Art of Living. The New Orleans Healing Center, 2732 St. Claude Ave (4th Floor). Info: Call Allen 504-247-6692.The Greatest Secret to Self-healing, Empowerment & Creativity – 7-9pm. Powerpath Academy course 101. Life-changing process. Take back your power, get out of emotional pain and create a happier life. Taught by Mike Wittenbrink, MBA, Powerpath Academy. Cost is love donation. Unity Temple, 3722 St. Charles Ave, NOLA. Info: 504-339-0594.Insight Meditation Group – 7:30-9pm. (also 7:30-8:30am Fridays) for practice, study and discussion. 2134 Magazine St., 3rd fl., New Orleans. Info: noimg@me.com or call Larry at 504-343-8378.

ongoingeventsNote: All Calendar events must be received via email by November 10 for the December issue. $10/Event Calendar or Ongoing Calendar listing. $25/Upcoming Events, $59 MarkYourCalendar. Qualified free community wide events are listed for free as space is available. Email calendar@nolahealthyliving.com for guidelines and to submit entries. No phone calls please.

wEDNESDAY, NOvEmBER 21Holiday Gift Certificates Available – Give the gift of health, wellness and personal safety. Tamashii Karate Center, 8132 Willow St, Nola. More Info: 504-866-2241.

FRIDAY, NOvEmBER 23Candlelight Meditation & Restorative Yoga – 7-8:30pm. Get rid of holiday stress. Appropriate for all levels. Brief explanation of meditation techniques followed by a sitting meditation, then a restorative yoga practice. Yoga teacher training starts February 2013. Transform NOLA, 8422 Oak St, NOLA. Info: 985-640-2648.

SATURDAY, NOvEmBER 24Awaken the Dragon: Spread Your Wings – 2-3:30pm. With Katrina Ariel author of “Yoga for Dragon Riders” this Align and Flow mini-workshop is all about seeking your highest truth through the harmony of three elements: Power, Love and Wisdom. Book signing, discussion to fol-low. $20. Balance Yoga 120 S. Cortez, NOLA. Info: 504-309-9618.

mONDAY, NOvEmBER 26Gentle Yoga – 6-7pm, 7:05-8:10pm, 8:15-9:30pm. New Session begins Nov 26th with Becky Bazile, 500 RYT, Certified Yoga Teacher. 6-week Ongo-ing Sessions. Studio space limited to 8 students, pre-registration required. $60/session or $12/walk-in. Yoga Village Studio, 3443 Esplanade Ave. NOLA. Info/Register: 504-782-4432 or yogavillagenola@gmail.com.

TUESDAY, NOvEmBER 27Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program – 5:30pm. Dr. Debbi Hannan presents: The Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program at Chiropractic Health Center, 101 Clearview Pkwy. at Airline Dr. Free. Reservations required: 504-454-2000.

wEDNESDAY, NOvEmBER 28Neuromuscular Therapy Clinic – 12:45pm & 2:15pm (also 11/30). Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. NMT is a partial body massage focused on a specific problem area. $30/by appointment only. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info: 504-293-0972.

Chair Yoga & Gentle Flow – 5-6pm Chair Yoga & 6:30-7:30pm Gentle Flow Yoga with Becky Bazile, Certified Yoga Teacher. 6-week ongoing sessions. Studio space limited to 8 students, pre-registration required. Chair Yoga ($45/session for Senior Adult) $60/session or $12/walk-in. Yoga Village Studio, 3443 Esplanade Ave. NOLA. Info/Register: 504-782-4432 or yogavillagenola@gmail.com.

THURSDAY, NOvEmBER 29Restorative Yoga – 7:30-8:30pm. Quiet, effortless style of yoga, poses held for several minutes, body supported with bolsters, blankets, blocks. Becky Ba-zile, Certified Yoga Teacher. 6-Week Ongoing Ses-sions. Studio limited to 8 students, pre-registration required. $60/session or $12/walk-in. Yoga Village Studio, 3443 Esplanade Ave. NOLA. Info/Register: 504-782-4432 or yogavillagenola@gmail.com

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wednesdayBetter Bottoms Merchandise Sales – 9am-3pm. Open to the public every Wed. Cloth Diapering Moms on site for questions and advice. Call to arrange for other dates or times. 1500 Edwards Ave, Ste F, Harahan, 70123. 504-731-7500.

Hanna Somatics Class – 2-3pm. Learn how to be more flexible and release pain and stiffness from muscles and joints. Wear loose clothing that al-lows for movement. EJGH Wellness Center, 3726 Houma Blvd. $10/nonmembers. Call Danny Burke 504-915-7200 for more info.

German Coast Farmers Market/West Bank – 3-6:30pm. Open-air market offering fresh produce, rotisserie & fresh meats, fresh pastries/breads, sausage, kettle corn, cracklins, prepared foods, soy candles, goat milk soap and lotions. Arts and crafts 4th Wed. Located at 12715 Highway 90, St. Charles Plaza Shopping Center, Site of the old K-mart building, Luling, LA

Northshore Yoga – 5:30pm. Gentle, challeng-ing and relaxing classes focusing on breath and movement appropriate for beginners and seasoned students. Pleasant, stress-free environment with mats/props provided. 90 minutes @$10/class or 6 classes/$48. Yoga School, 603 S. Tyler St., Coving-ton. Info/ Mary Ann, 500 RYT. 985-630-7242 or mboss@bellsouth.net

Basic/Beginners Aikido Classes – 6:15-7:15pm. Practice a martial art of peace for every body whose benefits include self-defense, flexibility, strength, balance, stress reduction, concentration, com-munity, and fun! First class is free. Comfortable, loose-fitting clothes suggested. NOLA Aikido, 3909 Bienville St., Suite 103 (near Canal and Carrolton intersection) in Mid-City. More info: 504-208-4861, info@nolaaikido.com.

Meditation & Discussion Group – 7-8:30pm. A Vi-passana (Insight) meditation group. All interested in learning to meditate are welcome. Donation based. Sponsored by Flowering Lotus Meditation and Re-treat Center. Offered at The N.O. Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave (corner St. Roch), 4th fl, Info: 504-905-4090 or evolved812@aol.com.

thursdayCrescent City Farmers Market/Mid-City – 3-7pm. Farmers Market at 3700 Orleans Ave, American Can Co. building, New Orleans, rain or shine.

All Levels Hatha Yoga – 5-6:30pm. Beginners welcome and appropriate for intermediate and ex-perienced practitioners. Asana, pranayama, mantra, mudra, maybe some Sanskrit and more. $10/class or $48/6. Yoga School, 603 S. Tyler St, Covington. Info: 985-892-4170 or jgbjoseph@bellsouth.net.

TriYogaNOLA/Mid-City – 6-7pm. Release, renew, and realize with relaxing, flowing movements to release tension in the body and to calm the mind. All levels. $15/class. 4436 Toulouse. For info and to register: 504-220-5325.

A Course in Miracles – 6:30-8pm. Offered by Dr. Gary Arnold continuously in New Orleans since 1988. Free and open to the public. Location: Unity Church of Metairie, 3303 Richland, Ste. 2A, Metairie.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 7:15-8:15pm. Designed to open all the lines of the body, moving from simple to com-plex movements. You will leave feeling refreshed and renewed. Appropriate for all levels -- beginners welcome! Yoga teacher training 2/2013! Transform NOLA, 8422 Oak St., 985-640-2648.

fridayBodyFusion Yoga Class – 8:15-9:15am. Simple Hatha style yoga, with a slow easy flow. $10/class. Space limited. St. Philip’s Church, 3643 Au-rora Drive, New Orleans. Register with Debbie at 504-495-1937 or bodyfusion@cox.net.Aikido of New Orleans – 7-8:15pm. The martial art of power and movement. Free introductory class for adults. 2134 Magazine St, 3d fl., New Orleans. Info: dojo@aikidoneworleans.org or 504-561-0123.

saturdayVietnamese Farmers Market – 6-9am. Over 20 vendors set up shop on blankets spread with produce, beyond the courtyards are shops selling Vietnamese baked goods and imported groceries. 14401 Alcee Fortier Blvd, New Orleans East.Crescent City Farmers Market/Downtown – 8am-noon. Open-air market with great selection of fresh locally grown fruits, vegetables, seafood, baked breads and freshly made pies, bedding plants, dairy products, fresh flowers. Cooking demos by some of the city’s most acclaimed chefs. Located at 700 Magazine, corner of Girod, New Orleans. German Coast Farmers Market/East Bank – 8am-noon. Open-air market offering fresh produce, rotisserie meats, fresh meats, fresh pastries/breads, sausages, kettle corn, cracklins, prepared foods, soy candles, goat milk soap and lotions. Arts and crafts 2nd Sat. Ormond Plantation, 13786 River Rd., Destrehan. For info call 985-359-0190.Camellia City Farmers Market – 8am.-1pm. Featur-ing yard eggs, Mediterranean foods, herbs, produce, baked goods, coffee and iced tea, local musicians, tastings and cooking demos. Griffith Park, 333 Erlanger and Second St, Olde Towne, Slidell. Info: 985-640-8291.

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BEAUTY & SkINCARE

RODAN + FIELDS DERMATOLOGISTSholly andre985.502.8597handre.myrandF.com

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A full service hair salon and makeup studio specializing in organic hair products, organic beauty & bath products. We are the exclusive retailer of After-

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Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide email Advertising@NOLAHealthyLiving.com to request our media kit.

communityresourceguideGretna Farmers Market – 8:30am-12:30pm. Fea-turing fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, baked goods, dairy, native fruit wines and garden plants. Located in the old train depot, 300 Huey P. Long Ave, between 3rd and 4th streets, Gretna. Info: 504-362-8661.

Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market – 8:30am-12:30pm. Open year round, rain or shine. Free parking. Featuring fresh produce, seafood, bakery items, dairy, plants, prepared foods & hand-crafted items. Plus live music & kids activities. 484 Sala Ave, corner of 4th St., Westwego. Contact 504-341-3424, x 209.

Covington Farmers Market – 9am-1pm. (also 10am-2pm Wed) Offering fresh produce, fresh baked breads, prepared foods and plants. Located at Cov-ington City Hall, 609 N Columbia St., Covington.

Mandeville Trailhead Community Market – 9am-1pm. Fifty-plus vendors weekly: Gourmet foods, art, produce and plants. Tai Chi at 9:30am. Parking lot of the Mandeville Trailhead on the St. Tammany Trace off LA59. For vendor/entertainment info: Donna Beakley 985-845-4515.

Holiday Helper – 10-1pm or 2-5pm. Make way for the holidays and get a head start with gift wrap-ping, greeting cards, decorations, getting organized and more! Professional organizer Stasia Cymes can reduce your seasonal stress level. Package deals and gift certificates are also available! Call 504-920-1800.

Hollygrove Market & Farm – 10am-2pm. (also 10am-2pm Sundays & noon-6pm Tues). NOLA’s only CSA-style market selling each week assorted fresh local and organic fruit and vegetables from LA, MS & AL. 8301 Olive St, NOLA (across from Carrollton Boosters).

Sankofa Farmers Market - 10am-2pm. Weekly market in the Ninth Ward offering fresh produce, seafood, baked goods, and plants from local farm-ers and fishermen. New location at 3819 St. Claude Ave. Info: 504-872-9214 or info@sankofanola.org.

Crossroads Arts Bazaar – 10am.-5pm. Indoor Art Market at the New Orleans Healing Center. Free. 2372 St. Claude Ave, NOLA. 504-940-1130. Indoor Art Market at the New Orleans Healing Center.

Guided Meditation – 10:30am-noon. Meditation is an excellent way to directly connect with your true inner self and with all divine energy to receive self-healing! Uptown Holistic Center, 723 Hillary, New Orleans. Call Dr. Jess Tregle: 504-352-6418.

Gentle Yoga for Seniors and Adults – 11am-noon. Free and no registrat ion required. Rosa F. Kel ler Library and Communi ty Center, 4300 S. Broad, NOLA. For more info: broadmoorcoordinator@gmail.com

6 for 6 Saturdays – 2-3pm. Buy 6 items and get 6 free. This is a great way to taste a wide variety of our items. All Gluten free and dairy free. The PeaceBaker, 6601 Veterans Blvd Ste 1, Metairie.

Guided Meditation Group – 2:30-3:30pm. Free guided meditation sponsored by Art of Living. Fair-grinds Coffee House (upstairs), 3133 Ponce de Leon, New Orleans. Info: call Allen at 504-247-6692.

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Experience the difference! We offer total wellness care: Chiropractic, de-toxification, nutrition, endermologie, DRX-9000 non-surgical spinal de-compression, cold laser, EB-Cellular Cleanser, Far Infra Red Sauna and the Ideal Protein Diet plan. See ad on page 11.

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NURSERY

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NUTRITIONIST

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mARTIAL ARTS

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and calendar for classes.

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YOGA

DIVINE YOGA1223 baronne st.kundalini@Yoganola.com Yoganola.com

Kundalini Yoga is considered to be the most comprehensive of yo-gas, combining meditation, physi-cal practice and breathing exer-cises. All levels of experience are welcome to all classes. See ad on page 23 and calendar for events/classes.

NAMASTE OF METAIRIE5050 w. esplanade ave., ste. d, metairie504-484-9579namastematairie.com

Metairie’s premiere yoga, Pilates & movement studio is a cozy neighbor-hood community offering 25+ classes & workshops each week to bring bal-ance, strength & clarity to your life and body. See ad on page 12.

TRANSFORM NOLAmia oramous, owner8422 oak st., new orleans985-640-2648transformnola.com

Yoga, Pilates, Nia and TRX workout classes offered all week; private sessions also available. 200-hr yoga teacher training starts February 2013.

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Gambit’s ”Best Place to Take a Yoga Class” eight years in a row. Over 40 ongoing classes per week for beginners and experienced taught by skilled teachers in a

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