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COVER ART REJUVENATE YOUR
LIFE

COMPANION ... from page 16 ..
by Esmeralda Raven Aponte

Companion. 8”x8”, You may want to post these affirmtions in your environment so
gouache on canvas. you can visually reinforce your new knowingness.
My painting Com- Eliminate these words from your thought patterns.
panion is about our Place a rubber band around your wrist for the day. Each time
relationship with lov- you find yourself thinking or saying, "woulda, shoulda, coulda,"
ing pets. Animals play snap the rubber band and say "cancel, cancel."
an important role in
many people’s lives. Then replace that thought with a positive affirmation.
They are valued as "This is where I am supposed to be in my life at this time."
companions and can This ensures that you are living consciously your best life in
certainly affect the the moment.
quality of our lives.
It is companionship Before going to sleep tonight, reflect on your day. Did the
that is beneficial to rubber band help to keep you on track? Do you understand the
our health. Some lessons from your past in a new way?
studies have found
that people who have Write your feelings and thoughts about the day and how your
a pet have healthier new attitude affected the events of the day.
hearts, stay home sick less often, make fewer visits to the
doctor, get more exercise, and are less depressed. Pets may
improve heart health by lowering blood pressure and regulat-
for loneliness, and gives us loving companions to care for, we YOGA SHAKTI
ing the heart rate during stressful situations. Whether it is pet
ownership that gives us cause to exercise, offers an antidote
recognize that animals can influence not just our happiness
but also our health. MISSION

Esmeralda Raven Aponte is an Australian born, Sydney based
surreal artist. Her imagery evokes a world of unfolding whimsi- YOGA
cal stories through her use of symbolism. She brings to light
roots in Colombian folk and Latino art. First Saturday CLASSES
at noon
Esmeralda finds inspiration VEGETARIAN 7-8pm
$7 Per Class or
through her dreams composed of LUNCHEON $25/month unlimited
fantastical creatures and other- $10 donation
worldly settings. Her beliefs (children free) Monday thru Thursday
into the mystical forces greatly Ma Yoga Shakti
influence her paintings and allow
her to explore their blending Sunshine Lectures
together with the aspects of life. Sundays 9 - 10am
Her world full of wonderment Talks on Spiritual T opics
expresses different states of ex-
perience and exposes the strong
relationship between plant, YOGA SHAKTI MISSION
animal and human world.
3895 Hield Rd NW Palm Bay 32907
To see more of Esmeralda Raven Aponte’s art visit her on yogashaktipalmbay@gmail.com
EsmeraldaRavenAponte.etsy.com 321-725-4024
or facebook.com/EsmeraldaRavenAponte
Visit www.yogashakti.org

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