Community Happenings & Reviews

By Theresa Puskar Westmont, IL – 2018-201 “Anxiety is the aspect of our fear that looks to the future, anticipating potential problems and dangers.” — Jessica Moore As I’ve mentioned in previous articles, I have been teaching as a substitute for over a year now, and I am troubled by …

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Classes Tuesdays, Oct. 30 to Dec. 18, 2018 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This is an experiential class where you learn and practice a variety of meditation techniques, not just “lecture” about them. There are decades of research, starting at the University of Massachusetts Medical School Neurobiology …

By Theresa Puskar – “Rivers, ponds, lakes and streams—they all have different names, but they all contain water. Just as religions do, they all contain truths.” — Muhammad Ali When I arrived at this year’s TheosoFEST, I was delighted right from the get-go! The opening ceremonies began with an honoring …

ThePiEproject Presents Yoga with Purpose Wednesdays, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 and Tuesday, October 30, 2018, 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This is a yoga class series of five classes at Bureau Gravity in Aurora throughout October in support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Five instructors, five creative music artists …

Reiki I and Animal Reiki Training Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Are you interested in learning Reiki and supporting the amazing Tiny Hooves Rescue at the same time? Help yourself and your pet refresh, recover and rejuvenate with Reiki. This holistic practice can strengthen the healing …

By Theresa Puskar Yorkville, IL – July 21, 2018 “Keep close to Nature’s heart…and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean.” — John Muir Mother Earth seemed to conspire with Tairi Grace, founder of the …

14th Annual Celebration The World of Faeries Festival Celebration of the Feminine Spirit Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Something magical is happening in South Elgin, IL! The World of Faeries Festival always has something new each …

by Theresa Puskar MA Center – Elburn, IL – June 26, 2018 “Mata Amritanandamayi is known throughout the world as Amma, or Mother, for her selfless love and compassion toward all beings. Her entire life has been dedicated to alleviating the pain of the poor, and those suffering physically and …

Metaphysically Fit Fest Saturday, July 21, 2018, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Free hugs, henna, live music, life readings and drumming are just a few of the things you will find at the Metaphysically Fit Fest. But, according to the founder and organizer Tairi Grace and a number of participants, …

by Theresa Puskar – Ana Matos – The Flowering Heart Center Wheaton, Illinois – June 13, 2018 If we are lucky, most of us have two families: the one we were born with and another that we choose! About seven years ago, I began to pray, setting an intention to …