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Wellbeing Lecture Series with Dr. Robert Emmons


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r. Robert Emmons presents a talk on How Gratitude Heals, Energizes and Transforms


Lives, as part of the Wellbeing Lecture Series presented by the University of Minne- sota’s (UMN) Center for Spirituality & Healing (CSH). The event takes place at 4 p.m., on February 27, at the Mayo Memorial Auditorium. According to the website for CSH, “Gratitude encircles much of what we do and


who we are. Its power derives from a need that is deeply entrenched in the human condition—the need to give thanks. Across the lifespan, research has shown that gratitude generates a positive ripple effect through every area of our lives, potentially satisfying some of our deepest yearnings—our desire for happiness, our pursuit of better relationships and our ceaseless quest for inner peace, health, wholeness and wellness. Clinical trials indicate that the practice of gratitude can have dramatic and lasting effects. It can lower blood pressure, improve immune function, reduce cardi- ac inflammation, increase happiness and decrease depression. Mechanisms linking the practice of gratitude with key health outcomes will be explored. Evidence-based practices and techniques reveal that life is a continual invitation to gratitude that can be created at almost any opportunity.” Emmons is a professor of psychology and lab director of the Emmons Lab at


University of California, Davis. He is the world’s leading scientific expert on gratitude and the founding editor-in-chief of The Journal of Positive Psychology. He is a promi- nent speaker and author of Gratitude Works! A 21-Day Program for Creating Emotional Prosperity and Thanks! How the New Science of Gratitude Can Make You Happier, among numerous other books and hundreds of articles.


Cost: $20. Free for UMN students and alumni but must register. Mayo Meditation Space, Mayo Memorial Bldg., 420 Delaware St. SE, Minneapolis. For more information and regis- tration, visit csh.umn.edu.


Positively Priming the Mind Workshop K


im Serafini, founder and CEO of MindPT, will be the keynote speaker at a Positively Priming the Mind Workshop from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday, February 27, in Minneapolis. Participants will learn more about the research and technology behind the accelerated learning tool called Mind Power Technology (MindPT) that serves businesses, nonprofits, organizations and entrepreneurs in creating positive results by priming the mind to start each day on a positive note. Serafini is a leading authority on positive priming and how to


Kim Serafini and beautifully.


MindPT is a revolutionary new way to integrate new beliefs and cultivate the mind- set and habits of happiness and success. Traditional personal growth programs often fail to produce the desired results because they require time, effort and discipline, but MindPT is quick and effortless, based on the latest in neuroscience research and proven positive psychology principles. It is shared in fun and engaging bite-sized lessons on a desktop computer or mobile app to create fast and enduring results.


Cost is $49, including lunch. For location and tickets, visit PositivePrimingForSuccess.com. See ad page 31.


accelerate learning and change. This workshop is for coaches, practi- tioners, doctors, healers, educators, advocates, managers, trainers and others. Attendees will leave with real tools to navigate life more easily


Sassafras Offers Free Thyroid Workshop


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r. Russell DesMarais will present a workshop on up-to-date treat-


ment approaches for thyroid dysfunc- tion, from 6 to 8 p.m., on February 2, at Sassafras Health Foods, in White Bear Lake. DesMarais has more than 40 years of experience as a pioneer in functional medicine, natural integrative healing and Traditional Chinese Medicine. The workshop will cover topics


of how the thyroid works, the five major causes of thyroid dysfunction, lab tests and ways to safely resolve symptoms. “New science is looking at toxins, diet and stress as being the major causes of thyroid problems,” DesMarais explains. “I have been of- fering these approaches very success- fully to patients over the last decade.” In addition to the continued


training and free class offerings, the store has a community bulletin board featuring local practitioners of many different healing modalities with whom customers can connect as well as a staff of passionate, informed employees. “With our knowledgeable and caring staff, we encourage people to learn about the supplements they’re taking,” explains owner Paula Com- stock. “We do as much research as we can as well as help our custom- ers find places to research products and health concerns on their own.” Sassafras carries over 3,500 items, including vitamins, herbs, minerals, fish oils, essential oils, skin care, cleanse kits, protein powders, gluten-free snacks and much more.


Cost: Free but must register as seating is limited. Location: 2186 Third St., White Bear Lake. RSVP: 651-426- 0101. For more information, visit SassafrasHealthFoods.com. See ad, page 23.


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