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November 2009

This month's issue is an invitation to connect with the best of the holiday spirit by stepping off the treadmill into a calmer, healthier state of mind. Inside we offer you full access to a revised and updated edition of Slowing Down to the Speed of Life (from the author the #1 bestseller Don't Sweat the Small Stuff). We also invite you into the Spirit of Service—a new book showcasing hundreds of satisfying ways for you to get involved and help improve the world. And of course, what sort of hostesses would we be if we didn't offer you a snack along the way? 

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Full Cauldron: Slowing Down to the Speed of Life

Slowing Down to the Speed of Life
Slowing Down to the Speed of Life
by Richard Carlson & Joseph Bailey

Worried about the impending stress, chaos, and airing of family grievances during the holiday season?  Carlson and Bailey masterfully guide us in how to change our attitude in order to gain peace (and no it doesn't involve using the turkey baster as a weapon). By using simple exercises to slow down your mind and focus on the present moment, you can actually achieve greater productivity and creativity-all while maintaining a calmer, healthier state of mind.

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Words of Wisdom Thanksgiving Edition

"This is a day for thanks.  A day in which we see or hear or feel the wonders of the other moments of the year. This is a day for time. A day in which we think of pasts that make our present rich and future bountiful. This is a day for joy. A day in which we share a gift of laughter warm and gentle as a smile. Above all, this is a day for peace. So let us touch each other and know that we are one."
— Daniel Roselle

From Graces: Prayers for Everyday Meals and Special Occasions by June Cotner



Team Elixir's Prescriptions

Thanksgiving 101 Thanksgiving 101
by Rick Rodgers

Sheeda's Rx: Novices and experienced cooks alike will sigh in relief with this Turkey Day ally. With foolproof recipes, menu timetables, and more, your holiday will be stress free and full of good food.


Happiness on $10 a Day Happiness on $10 a Day
by Heather Wagner

Jenn's Rx: A faux-travel guide to the essential regions of Happiness, filled with dozens of contentment-inducing—yet budget-friendly—activities.


Children of Dust Children of Dust
by Ali Eteraz

Abby's Rx: A searing memoir revealing the inside of militant Islamic fundamentalism in Pakistan and the culture shock of moving to the U.S.

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A New Concoction: A Year with Rilke

A Year with Rilke
Click Here for a Sneak Peek! One of the most beloved poets of the 20th century, Rainer Maria Rilke is widely celebrated for his depth of insight and timeless relevance. He has influenced generations, and his reflections on the divine and our place in the world are disarmingly profound. A Year with Rilke provides the first ever reading from Rilke for every day of the year, including selections from his luminous poetry, his piercing prose, and his intimate letters and journals.

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Spirit of Service Video
This Thanksgiving, get inspired with the Spirit of Service—meet the challenge of helping others with hope, energy, personal resources and innovation.

Elixir Fall Recipe!


Make a delicious autumn dessert with Mariel Hemmingway's recipe for Pumpkin Walnut Balls.

Pumpkin Walnut Balls

1 cup organic canned pumpkin
1/3 cup coconut flour
31/2 tbs ground cinnamon
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 large... read more.

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Find this and more great seasonal recipes in Mariel's Kitchen!



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