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Australia bound th university just W‘around the corner, Samareh Goharriz wanted to find a unique way to serve humanity before starting the next chapter of her life. And with the help of a group known as Diversity Dance Theatre (DDT), the Bluevale collegiate institute student has done just that. Through the organizaâ€" tion, Goharriz, along with 12 other youths from all over the world, will travel to Australia this February and spend the following five months raising awareness for social and moral change through the art of dance. Waterloo teen uses the art of dance to spread message for social and moral change "I‘m looking forward to the knowledge and growth that will take place within me," said the excited stuâ€" dent. "I‘m expecting to experience a transformation both mentally and spiritualâ€" Larae selection R Fiyâ€"tying & instructional fishing supplies courses Your fizhin‘ headgqwarters . ACCeSSQTiES _ 10 Wyman Rd., Unit 4, Waterloo _ 746â€"2650 _ Goharriz said her guiding inspiration for the trip Local counsellors offer advice for handling Christmas stress ny disruption in the patâ€" A:em of our sleep, whether it be duration or type of sleep, impacts on our wellâ€"being, health, temperament, mood and ability to cope with stress and manage the events in our lives. The brain doesn‘t function as effectively and we become worn and irritable. We are more susâ€" ceptible to accidents. depression, and falls, We become less tolerâ€" ant, flexible and less able to deal with daily challenges â€" all the things we need to be as an employee, a spouse. a parent or a friend At Christmas time in particuâ€" lar, we don‘t get enough rest. We don‘t eat or drink the foods that we‘re used to. We keep late hours We try to provide the perfect Christmas. set impossible stanâ€" dards and must have everything looking just so. We push ourâ€" selves â€" more shopping, more sending. more worrying about gAaI~nBOMw S PO R RTo By Anorea Bamey Chronicle Staff comes from her religious belief in the Baha‘i faith. Baha‘i, one of the youngest independent reliâ€" gions in existence, teaches its followers to have oneness with God, humanity and religion. "The main message of the Baha‘i faith is that there‘s unity in diversity," Goharriz said. And that‘s the message she hopes to bring with her in her upcoming travels. The prompting ideal which caught her attention, she said, was that the youth can move the world through artistic dedication to the betterment of mankind. Goharriz was informed of DDT and the trip through a fellow Baha‘i follower over the Internet. "I think the group (DDT) is a great model for all youths of the world," she said. Some of the dances, she said, will focus on social issues such as the eliminaâ€" tion of violence and prejuâ€" dice, and the promotion of pleasing others. When we go to bed, lists of things we have to accomplish spin round and round in our heads, instead of spinning dreams. We are so busy trying to create the perfect expeâ€" rience that by the time the expeâ€" rience is here we‘re too exhausted and cranky to enjoy it. Catholic Family Counselling Centre counsellors â€" Sandra Cragg, Pam Mank and Nan Millard have these suggestions to help you settle down for a long winter‘s nap this Christmas. Prioritize. Decide what is realâ€" ly important. Before Christmas, ask yourself, what are my prioriâ€" ties for Christmas, what do I want to happen for me and what do I want to happen for my family. Decide what really needs to be done and what is just superficial. Make a priority list in the early evening for the next day so you won‘t have to make the list in your mind during LIFESTYLE multiculturalism and equalâ€" ity between men and women. "It will be quite amazing for youths from all over the world to come together for a common purpose," Goharriz said. "It‘s going to be very rewarding providing service that not only brings happiâ€" ness to yourself, but that brings happiness to others. Though the dances will not be professionally choreâ€" ographed, she guaranteed a moving experience for those who choose to watch. "They‘re (dances) very artistic," she said, "filled with all sorts of different colours and music. Aside from the emotional growth process she is anticiâ€" pating, Goharriz said she couldn‘t be more excited about _ representing â€" her country averseas. "They‘re very emotionalâ€" ly moving." _ "I am really proud to be representing Canada," she said, "as well as good old Waterloo." the middle of the night. Watch you diet over Christmas. Don‘t get the sugar blues. Often we over indulge at Christmas time with all the deliâ€" cious sweets and then wonder why we feel ragged and uncomâ€" fortable. We also eat and drink at odd times. By limiting the sweets and late night eating, you‘re guaranteed to feel better. When going out for the evening and knowing you‘ll be eating late, try eating something at your normal dinner time and then eat light. Avoid eating large quantities or rich food after 8 p.m. Pick your feasts wisely. During Christmas there are many opportunities for parties. It‘s okay to say ‘no‘ and if you can‘t say ‘no‘ say ‘yes‘ to less. For examâ€" ple, say, "Yes I‘ll do Christmas but we‘ll do potluck" or "Yes, I‘ll have people in, but will do dessert and coffee, not dinner." Limit alcohol consumption Samareh Goharriz will head to Australia with Diversity Dance Theatre to raise awareness for social and moral change. anonea suuey moto You don‘t have to miss out on the celebration. No one knows what your drinking. Better to have a glass of water than a drink of wine close to bedtime. Maintain an exercise proâ€" gram. Don‘t let go of your healthy lifestyle because it‘s the holidays. Make sure you get outside for some exercise and fresh air. Go for frequent walks and enjoy the Christmas lights. But don‘t exerâ€" cise right before bed; early evening is a better time for exerâ€" cise. Pay attention to your body. When you‘re tired go to bed. If you can‘t sleep, get up and do something until you‘re tired and then go back to bed. Remember that Christmas is a sacred festival with the message of peace on earth, goodwill towards men. When you think of the spiritual nature and the joy of the season, the materialistic aspects fade in importance. HlieZDeai | 746â€"1666 v '/o Ask for details WATERLOO NORTH Northfleld at the Parkway Knox Presbyterian Church is hosting its eighth annual Longest Night Service Dec. 21 at its 50 Erb St. W. location starting at 7:30 p.m. The Longest Night Service recogâ€" nizes that Christmas can be a diffiâ€" cult time for someone who has recently lost a loved one, is lonely, ill, suffering from financial .stress, or burdened with past memories. The service is planned for anyone who is finding this Christmas season sad or difficult. There will be gentle music playing, readings and time for quiet reflection after a brief address. There is also an opportunity to light a canâ€" dle in memory of a loved one, or as a symbol of hope for the new year. The special guest speaker this year is Rosemary Redshaw, Chaplain at the Grand Valley Institution for Women. Love, hope and forgiveness are the theme for this year‘s service with anyone going through a hard time invited to join the service. It is offered by the church as a gift to the community so that others may find comfort and healing at this time of year. The service is user friendly, welcoming people who don‘t regularly attend church, and no offering will be collected. For more information, contact Knox Presbyterian Church at 886â€"4150. The Uptown Waterloo BIA is sponsoring free horse drawn trolley rides for people interested in seeing the Wonders of Winter display in Waterloo today starting at 5:30 p.m. Each trolley will be able to accommodate about 22 to 25 peoâ€" ple, and will take approximately 30 minutes to travel along King St. in Waterloo, through to Waterloo Park to check out the brilliance of the annual Wonder of Winters display. There will be four or five rides all starting out from the Waterloo Town Square in front of the Shoppers Drug Mart. All rides are compliments of Uptown Waterloo Businesses who would just like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. The horse drawn trolley has become and annual event, so bring a blanket and enjoy the ride. 0% BIA offers horseâ€" drawn trolly rides Knox Presbyterian Church hosts annual Longest Night Service FINANCING