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What is the New Masculine? F


or men only, here is your chance to experience the power of a


one-day Integrative Breathwork Seminar in Central Florida, Saturday, June 18 presented by Casandra Akins and John Rose. We need real men in this world... and indeed there is an awareness that is coming to the surface of our psyches, an awakening that is beckoning for change through the concept of the New Masculine. But, what is this New Masculine and what is being asked of you? The truth is this... the archetype of the Masculine is an ideal spiritual and psychological manifestation of expression in the individual and collective psyche. There isn’t anything new about it...we’ve just lost a proper orientation or understanding of what it means to be a healthy male and carry balanced masculine qualities. The expression of the Divine Masculine is not weak... detached, jealous or non-feeling. Rather it consists of many energies that infl uence your thoughts, behaviors, emotions and desires that provide a sense of well-being in your life and in the world. A compassionate approach towards the experiences that have kept this feeling of authentic well-being from full realization is needed. Integrative Breathwork as a spiritual practice can support a correct orientation to the Masculine within so that our world can be guided by healthy psychologically functioning men. If you’re wanting to make the world a better place, join us for a day of spiritual exploration as men come together to support each other. Note: Integrative Breathwork is a powerful modality. First time breathers must be interviewed prior to the workshop.


About the Facilitators:


Casandra Akins,LMHC is a Jungian & Transpersonal oriented psychotherapist in Winter Park, Fl. She is a trained Integrative Breathwork practitioner, a Dream Analyst, Soul-Collage facilitator and Past Life therapist. She works with individuals, couples and groups.


John Rose, RN, LMT is a Warrior Brother in the ManKind Project - an international men’s organization dedicated to building a better world, one man at a time. They provide leadership training to men to help build and support emotionally mature, accountable and compassionate male role models that our


communities need.


June 18, 2016 • 8am - 6pm San Pedro Retreat Center $225 (Bring Your Own Lunch)


To register contact: Casandra Akins, LMHC at 407-740-0940 or go to: akinscounselingcenter.com for more information.


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Banish Bugs Safely Keep Winged Visitors Away from Outdoor Events


Warding off summertime mosquitoes and fl ies to maintain outdoor fun is especially important given the new disease potential of the mosquito-borne Zika and West Nile viruses. Here are some naturally protective measures. Remove stale, standing water outside the home—including swimming pool covers, clogged rain gutters and buckets—and turn over clay pots and plastic containers, as they all can be prime mosquito-breeding spots, suggests the Maryland Department of Agriculture. Alternatively, a toxin-free backyard pond or water garden can be stocked with mosquito fi sh like gambusia that feed on and consume large quantities of insect larvae. Avoid applying potent perfumes, soaps and lotions prior to an outdoor event, because such scents attract insects. It always helps to wear light, long-sleeve shirts and pants to protect more skin. Grow plants with odors mosquitoes


don’t like. EarthEasy.com suggests citronella, horsemint (aka bee balm), marigolds, ageratum (fl oss fl owers) and catnip. WellnessMama.com also likes lavender, thyme, lemongrass, anything in the mint family and even basil; rub fresh or dried leaves on the skin or apply lavender fl owers or oil, especially on hot spots (neck, underarms or behind ears).


Use a non-toxic, plastic-free insect-repelling band for kids. Avoid conventional insect repellents, as many contain diethyltoluamide (DEET), one of the top fi ve contaminants of U.S. waterways. Chemicals rinse off into shower and bath drains during later wash-ups.


Painting by C. Michele Rose


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