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rid of stress. There's a weekly class for silent, contemplative centering prayer, another for meditation via the use of crystal "singing bowls," and even a personal development program combining journalism and art. "If you focus on your spirituality in an everyday way, then when a catastrophe comes, you can cope," O'Loughlin says. "We're human beings, not spiritual beings. The goal is that our mind, body, and spirit become one." Who flocks to Stillpoint? "Typically, it's women, but we do have a very active men's prayer group," she says. "It usually takes men a little longer to find their inner selves. We also have all ages from 20s on up. You can't put an age on searching for fulfillment." She says membership is propelled by word of mouth. "Friends will look at someone who comes to We're in an age where people are seeking. The ultimate mystery is the divine. That's where it all began, and that's where it will all end." Amen. Stillpoint and say, 'I want what she has,'" Sartini says. "People see a change, a growth, and a calmness." 8072 W. Sahara Ave., 702-243-4040; stillpointcsd.org V VEGASMAGAZINE.COM 117 There is no lack of seekers in the land of neon lights. "Everyone who comes here grows into a more confident, self-assured, secure person," O'Loughlin says, "because the inner and outer selves are much more aligned and integrated." And don't expect any tussles between the various faiths. "We have Catholics, Jews, Methodists, Episcopalians, Presbyterians, and so on," O'Loughlin says. "The common bond is God." O'Loughlin says that despite a tight economy, she are in ruins, has faith that the donation-only center will be around for a long time. "We're living in a world where all of our established institutions are collapsing," she says. "The economic system is collapsing, political structures the ecosystem is in trouble. Familiarities are failing.