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EDITOR'S NOTEBOOK GRETA DEJONG

CATALYSTS PAUL DUANE Issues and simple actions that can make a difference.

ENVIRONEWS AMY BRUNVAND Another wolf killed in Utah; privatizing public lands, Utah nat’l park attendence soars; air quality problem; utility-scale solar; Lake Powell pipeline costly boondoggle.

WOMEN’S HEALTH & HISTORY GIUILIANA SERENA The political made personal: A conversation with Kate Kelly on the 30th anniversary of Roe v. Wade.

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CHINESE ASTROLOGY VALERIE LITCHFIELD Life will be a barrel of monkeys: Love, money and opportunity in the Chinese Year of the Monkey.

SLIGHTLY OFF CENTER DENNIS HINKAMP When did we stop trying?

AGING GRACEFULLY KINDE NEBEKER Purpose after 60: The journey toward conscious eldering.

GARDEN LIKE A BOSS JAMES LOOMIS Begin your garden now: Learn the language of seeds.

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SHALL WE DANCE? AMY BRUNVAND 2015 in Dance: Hunger Games, twerking, and better living through chemistry.

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AGING GRACEFULLY DEBBIE LEAMAN Skiing over 50: Downhill with attitude and a touch of animé.

LIFE MATTERS MARLA DEE Living true: Practices for the new year.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

YOGA CULTURE CHARLOTTE BELL Redefining “advanced” yoga, with questions to ask yourself as you practice.

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Catalysts

A summary of issues along with simple actions that can make a difference

any of these action items involve writing to your local elected official on a city, county, or state level. Use WWW.VOTESMART.ORG to find the names, phone numbers and email addresses of your elected officials. VoteSmart will give you the info of every official who represents you, from city council to the President.

Medical marijuana in Utah Two medical marijuana bills are being proposed in the 2016 Utah Legislature. The bills are quite different.

What you need to know:

Senator Mark Madsen (R-Saratoga Springs) is sponsoring a bill that will allow whole cannabis—good, clean bud—for sale via state-controlled dispensaries. His bill includes provisions for medical marijuana cards and guidelines for prescribing physicians. Representative Brad Daw, (R-Orem), and Senator Evan Vickers (R-Cedar City), have proposed a much more restrictive bill that only allows certain low THC extracts to be sold under exceptionally restrictive state-controlled conditions. These extracts do not contain all of the compounds that whole cannabis contains, they cost more, and ultimately fail to meet the medicinal needs of many suffering patients. Legislators are keenly aware that vast numbers of Utahns favor medicinal marijuana. Nevertheless, it’s a politically risky issue, especially for legislators from ultra conservative parts of Utah. Daw and Vickers’s bill allows legislators to take credit for voting in favor of medical

marijuana without really doing it all the way. It’s a politically safe move that does not benefit very many people who are suffering. Whole cannabis is less expensive and more therapeutic. It’s worth noting that Vickers is a pharmacist and, as a state sanctioned drug dealer, has a financial interest in people remaining dependent upon opiods and other drugs that cannabis could inexpensively and safely replace.

What to do about it:

Look up your state legislators, in both the Senate and House of Representatives using WWW.VOTESMART.ORG. Send them an email or call them, demanding that they support legislation that permits reasonable access to wholeplant cannabis. Ask them to support Senator Madsen’s bill. Be very specific that you do not support the bill by Rep. Daw and Sen. Vickers.

Tesla can’t sell cars in Utah… yet!

from competition and thus keep prices of cars artificially high. New auto makers such as Tesla want to use a different business model, and sell directly to consumers without the inefficiency of a middle man. There is a lot of political pressure on a local level from these auto dealership owners to maintain the status quo. That being said, we have a lot of politicians who are interested in free market solutions (and Tesla in particular). They just need some encouraging from those who put them into office.

What to do about it:

Call your state representative and senator. Ask them to support free market solutions to auto sales. Let them know you want to see the Tesla dealership opened, and you want laws that will allow other new, innovative car companies to open up stores in Utah in the future. Rep. Kim Coleman (R-West Jordan) will be sponsoring a new bill that seeks to allow new car manufacturers to set up their own stores and sell directly to the public. Ask your elected officials to support Rep. Coleman’s bill.

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Expenses aside, if you feel the death penalty should be abolished, for whatever reason, get in touch with your local member of the Utah State House of Representatives and Utah Senate. Tell them you want to see the death penalty abolished.

Police body cameras Utah lawmakers are contemplating a few different measures requiring law enforcement officers to wear body cameras.

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Tesla, the electric car maker, built a sales and service center in Salt Lake City in 2015 but was denied a business license by the State of Utah, forcing them to remain closed.

What you need to know:

Many decades ago, there were concerns about car manufacturers creating monopolies that would not benefit the end consumer, so laws were created to remedy that potentiality. One effect of said laws is that auto dealerships must be part-owned by a private company other than the auto maker—hence the legacy family-owned dealerships. Over the years, market conditons have changed in such a way that these laws are irrelevant, but they still protect the auto dealers

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appeals. “The incremental cost of these endless appeals (which are mostly pubicly financed) is $1.66 million in the state of Utah, per individual,” he told the committee, adding that taxpayers spent $1.7 million each year to fight those appeals. Do the math. It’s not cheaper.

Death penalty repeal Lawmakers in Utah are in preliminary discussions about repealing the death penalty in Utah.

What you need to know:

Senators Madsen (R-Saratoga Springs) and House Minority Leader Brian King, (D-SLC) are the two main lawmakers behind the conversation so far. Some argue that it’s cheaper to just put murderers to death than it is to house them for life sentences. Madsen points out that as long as we have a death row, we’ll have inmates with rights to

On the surface, the idea of all cops wearing body cameras, all the time sounds like a panacea, considering all of the problems we’ve had in Utah with officer shootings in the past few years. Lawmakers are debating over whether footage from the cameras would be considered part of the public record. If so, any journalist or private citizen could have access to footage of any incident. This may sound fine, but what if the incident involves you? You may not want video of your worst hour available for broadcast on the 6 o’clock news. Yet again, we visit the compromise between safety and privacy. One always seems to come at the expense of the other.

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Contact your lawmakers at the state level and let them know what your concerns are with policing, body cameras and privacy. There are no easy answers here—a lot of public discourse is the first step in finding a middle ground we can live with. ◆

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ENVIRONEWS

BY AMY BRUNVAND

We reached the old wolf in time to watch a fierce green fire dying in her eyes. I realized then, and have known ever since, that there was something new to me in those eyes—something known only to her and to the mountain. I was young then, and full of trigger-itch; I thought that because fewer wolves meant more deer, that no wolves would mean hunters’ paradise. But after seeing the green fire die, I sensed that neither the wolf nor the mountain agreed with such a view. — Aldo Leopold

Another wolf killed in Utah Last year a Utah hunter shot a wolf after mistaking her for a coyote. No charges were filed. This past November a second wolf was killed in Utah after getting caught in a strangulation snare set to kill coyotes. A third wolf was killed in Colorado last April by a hunter who also claimed he couldn’t tell a coyote from a wolf. It’s bad enough that so many hunters don’t seem to know what animal they are shooting at, but “accidental” shootings are also preventing wolves for dispersing back into their historic range. In Utah, indiscriminate killing of coyotes is encouraged by a $50 bounty created under the 2012 Mule Deer Protection Act and in parts of Utah wolves were also stripped of Endangered Species Act protections due to a sneaky rider on a 2011 budget bill. In a press release, Michael Robinson, a spokesperson for the Center for Biological Diversity, says “Utah should end its futile and brutal war on coyotes, which in turn has had a deadly effect on at least two wolves that have wandered into the state.” He adds, “There’s plenty of room for wolves in Utah and with an effort to educate hunters, they would almost certainly come back on their own.” BIOLOGICALDIVERSITY.ORG/NEWS/PRESS_RELEASES/2015/WO LF-11-30-2015.HTML

$14 million for misguided effort to privatize public lands Somebody needs to give a copy of Charles Dickens’ Bleak House to members of the Utah Commission for Stewardship of Public Lands. In the novel unscrupulous lawyers persuade a young man to pursue a fruitless lawsuit until the inheritance he thinks is his is entirely squandered on legal fees. In a similar manner, the Commission has

been hornswoggled by a team of Louisiana lawyers to pay $14 million of taxpayer money for a quixotic legal attempt to transfer control of federal public lands to the State of Utah. The lawyers plan to argue that the United States has no right to forever retain the public lands within Utah’s borders. It’s not likely that this argument will succeed in court, but if it did it would be a severe blow to conservation of natural areas, recreation and tourism not only in Utah but in the entire Western United States. National Forests, National Parks and Monuments, National Wildlife Refuges, and BLM Land could all be managed or sold to maximize revenue in the same way as Utah State and Institutional Trust Lands (SITLA) are currently managed. The State of Utah is counting on resource development revenue to pay for things like wildfire suppression (never mind that the price of oil is currently so low that the recent oil and gas boom has already gone bust). But in a land transfer Utah would probably get only surface management rights and not mineral rights. Two legal scholars at the University of Utah have released a new report titled When Winning Means Losing: Why a state takeover of public lands may leave states without the minerals they covet.” The report points out, “It is ironic that in 1932, Congress considered conveying ownership of the vacant, unappropriated, and unreserved non-mineral public lands to the states. The states opposed the proposal, fearing that without control of the minerals they could not afford the expense of management. Yet today, [Transfer of Public Lands Act] TPLA advocates are rushing towards the same financial cliff, either unaware of the likely consequences or unwilling to acknowledge them.” Legal Analysis (Dec. 9, 2015): LE.UTAH.GOV/INTERIM/2015/PDF/00005590.PDF. When winning means losing. (John Ruple & ROBERT B. KEITER, 2015).PAPERS.SSRN.COM/SOL3/PAP ERS.CFM?ABSTRACT_ID=2701292

Utah national park visitation soars In 2015 more than by more than 11.5 million people visited national parks in Utah, an increase of more than 1.2 million over last year. Nearly 7 million people visited Utah Bureau of Land Management lands for recreation last year.

Utah air quality problem, “serious nonattainment” Last New Year’s Eve, air quality status for Salt Lake City, Provo and Logan was downgraded from “Nonattainment” to “Serious Nonattainment” by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) after failing to meet Clean Air Act standards for six years running. This is the first and, so far, the only part of the US to be reclassified as “serious.” EPA plans to give the State of Utah 18 months to come up with a new clean air plan. Environmental groups say the plan should be completed no later than June of 2017 so that the public can participate in the planning effort and the state has time to attain standards in 2019. Utah Physicians for A Healthy Environment: UPHE.ORG. Utah Chapter Sierra Club: UTAH.SIERRACLUB.ORG. Western Resource Advocates: WESTERNRESOURCEADVOCATES.ORG

Utah gets utility-scale solar In another first, Utah’s first utilityscale solar power plant has opened on private land near Parowan. The project was built by Scatec Solar, a Norwegian company, and the power produced will be sold to Rocky Mountain Power.

Lake Powell pipeline a costly water boondoggle In December the State of Utah asked federal regulators for approval to build the proposed Lake Powell Pipeline project, a massive water diversion from the Colorado River that would be piped to Saint George, Utah. The State of Utah currently has no repayment plan for the $3.2 billion project. Economists estimate that water rates in Washington County would need to increase by a whopping 500% in order to pay back the cost—that’s $781 per year for the next 50 years from every person in Washington County. The Utah Rivers Council says there are better alternatives to building this expensive water boondoggle: eliminating property tax subsidies for water, converting water formerly used by agriculture to municipal uses and more aggressive water conservation efforts. Utah Rivers Council: UTAHRIVERS.ORG; Citizens for Dixie’s Future: CITIZENSFORDIXIE.ORG ◆

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The political made personal A conversation with Kate Kelly on the 30th anniversary of Roe v. Wade BY GIULIANA SERENA

Roe v. Wade, a 1973 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, acknowledged that a constitutional right to privacy under the 14th amendment includes a woman’s right to choose a safe, legal abortion. Prior to 1967, abortion was illegal throughout the U.S. The women’s movement of the 1960s connected abortion rights to gender equality. Women began to speak out about their illegal abortion experiences. Between 1967 and 1973, 18 states liberalized their abortion laws. Still, poor women who could not afford to travel were at a disadvantage, and illegal abortions, often unsafe, continued. Roe v. Wade struck down all remaining criminal abortion laws, allowing all women the option of a safe, legal termination of pregnancy at the discretion of the individual and her doctor. Ref.: OUR BODIESOURSELVES.ORG

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any people recognize Kate Kelly as a fierce advocate and passionate activist. A graduate of the American University Washington College of Law— the only law school in the world founded by, and for, women—in 2013 she founded a group called Ordain Women to advocate for gender equality in the Church of Latter Day Saints. She was famously excommunicated from the church in June 2014 for speaking out against the fundamental exclusion of women, but her work for parity in religion continues unabated. Last September, Kelly joined Planned Parenthood Association of Utah (PPAU) as their new Strategic Advocacy and Policy Counsel. We asked Giuliana Serena, a rites of passage facilitor, to interview Kelly

about her expanded focus. Tell us about your decision to get involved with Planned Parenthood. All of my passion and professional experience has been to protect basic human rights and be an advocate for myself and other women. The position at PPAU came up and I thought it was a perfect confluence of my training, skills and commitment to human rights and my desire to empower women. Utah has been my home off and on since 1999, when I came to do my undergrad at BYU. I have a connection to this place and the people. I’ve had many positive interactions with Planned Parenthood over the years. I am childless by choice, and before I got married in the Salt Lake Temple, I went to

Planned Parenthood to get affordable access to birth control. As a young married law student I received free healthcare from Planned Parenthood, including well woman exams and cancer screenings. I was so grateful for the care at Planned Parenthood, and dissatisfied with the misogyny I encountered in the LDS Church that eventually I started paying my tithing to Planned Parenthood as a donation, instead of to the Church. Working for PPAU is one of the most direct and concrete ways I can help protect the rights of women in Utah, a group I care deeply about. Most people have pretty well established beliefs on the subject of abortion rights. How would you characterize the state of abortion rights in the U.S.? The anti-choice movement has not been successful in overturning Roe v. Wade, as much as they would like to do so. But they have been extremely effective at turning the fights against reproductive rights to the states. They are systematically chipping away at access to abortion. In Utah that has meant limiting providers who perform abortions, instituting age requirements, parental consent requirements, a 72-hour waiting period, and several new bills that will be coming up in the 2016 legislative session to reduce the number of women who can access abortion. A crucial case will be decided in June of 2016 before the Supreme Court. The case challenges 2013 legislation in Texas that is some of the strictest in the nation. This is the most pivotal case thus far, aside from Roe v. Wade (see sidebar) and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, a 1992 decision limiting Roe v. Wade and allowing states to pass some laws to regulate abortion. So, 2016 will be a big year for choice, both nationally and in Utah. Planned Parenthood Association of Utah hosts an annual Roe v Wade Anniversary party on January 22, the day the Supreme Court

made its landmark decision in 1973. What’s the intention of the celebration? The event celebrates our rights, as women, to control our own bodies and reproductive choices. It is also a chance to come together as a community, and prepare ourselves to protect those rights. This year we are focusing on storytelling. We have the fantastic opportunity to partner with you, and collaborate on bringing women and men in to tell nuanced, vulnerable, powerful stories about abortion care. We did a series of workshops last month to help people prepare powerful stories to tell, and have curated a diverse set of stories, both from those workshops, and from other community members. These stories will be performed at the January 22 event. So are people actually going to want to come listen to stories about abortion? In doing this storytelling event, we want folks to know that stories about abortion, like any other stories about life events, can be emotional, but also fascinating and sometimes even humorous. There will be a wide range shared by the storytellers and it will be such a deep, compelling night. It will also be fun! It is a delightful thing witness the beauty of human experience told in a setting such as the one we’re creating. Why do you think it's important to tell these stories—for the storytellers, the audience, and even for those not in the room? It is imperative for those with real experiences with abortion tell those stories and make them known. It helps us all step back from our black and white narratives, on both sides. One in three women in America will have an abortion in her lifetime. Hearing stories that are told with courage and nuance helps us also see the humanity in women who terminate pregnancy, in a way that reading about it or hearing about it from policy makers or pundits rarely can.

What kinds of stories can folks expect to hear on the 22nd? The stories will be about lives, about mistakes, about joy and hope, about new beginnings, about compassion, about the entire range of human emotions. There will be stories from women who have had abortions, providers who performed abortions, men who are allies to women, and a range of experiences. I think attendees will be surprised at the breadth of stories. Do you have hopes for the event to have a broader impact, and how so: There are so many ways in which I have changed my mind over the years. I remember exactly where I was and what I was doing when I first heard a woman tell a positive story about abortion. Professor Pamela Bridgewater was my mentor in law school and told me about how she had an abortion as a very young teenager. She described it as a medical procedure that for her was a very unemotional event. She said that “my parents told me that being a teen mom was not Dr. Martin Luther King’s dream for me and helped me end the pregnancy.” She told that story publicly and at speak-outs because she wanted to shift the paradigm about reproductive rights. Professor Bridgewater made the political personal to me in a very dayto-day way. I was always pro-choice, and I realized for the first time when I heard that story that for some people, abortion is very uncomplicated and matter-of-fact. Whether or not people intend to attend this event, how can they support PPAU and its mission “to promote responsible sexual behavior and to reduce the physical, emotional and social costs of unplanned and unwanted pregnancy”? Planned Parenthood is one of only two abortion providers in the state, and provided this service to 1,247 women in 2014. Interestingly, Utah had the lowest abortion rate ever recorded in 2014. To me this indicates that, now more than ever, women in Utah are getting access to the care they need, in many ways because of Planned Parenthood. If people want to stand with women and protect their choices, they can email me KATE.KELLY@PPAU.ORG to join our Citizen Lobbying program to help protect our right to choose on the state level. They can also contact me if they are interested in volunteering with PPAU. There is a lot of work to do! ◆ Giuliana Serena is a ceremonialist, rites-of-passage faciiltator and the creator of Moontime Rising. She’s also co-founder of The Bee, a semi-monthly storytelling gathering in Salt Lake City.

Who has an abortion?

bortion is a common experience: At current rates, about one in three American women will have had an abortion by the time she reaches age 45. Moreover, a broad cross section of U.S. women have abortions. 58% of women having abortions are in their 20s; 61% have one or more children; 85% are unmarried; 69% are economically disadvantaged; and 73% report a religious affiliation. No racial or ethnic group makes up a majority: 36% of women obtaining abortions are white non-Hispanic, 30% are black non-Hispanic, 25% are Hispanic and 9% are of other racial backgrounds. Contraceptive use is a key predictor of women's recourse to abortion. The very small group of American women who are at risk of experiencing an unintended pregnancy but are not using contraceptives account for more than half of all abortions. Many of these women did not think they would get pregnant or had concerns about contraceptive methods. The remainder of abortions occur among the much larger group of women who were using contraceptives in the month they became pregnant. Many of these women report difficulty using contraceptives consistently. — Guttmacher Institute

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CHINESE ASTROLOGY

Life will be a barrel of monkeys

Love, money and opportunity in the Chinese Year of the Monkey

Advice for the Monkey Year 1. Monkey is the symbol of the setting sun in Chinese lore. This year, make it a point to see a lot of sunsets. 2. Fire years are a great time to follow your passions, and redefine your vision. Dream big and don’t listen to voices of doubt. 3. Live by the adage; “Not My Circus, Not My Monkeys”, you can’t fix everything, especially in the Year of the Monkey. 4. Monkey years are a great time to increase exercise and physical activities. Go climbing, try a zip line, or let your inner child swing from the monkey bars. 5. Display the Three Wise Monkeys as a reminder to “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil” nor dwell in negative thoughts this year. 6. The mischievous Monkey likes to take risks, so accidents can happen.

Exercise some caution this year. 7. Engage in the social vibe of the year by enlarging your circle of friends, and meeting up with like minded people for the sheer pleasure of it. 8. Exploration is a key component, so whether it’s your own backyard, or the jungles of Amazon, find fun and adventure in new places. 9. It will be easy to start projects and not finish them this year, as Monkey easily loses interest. Try to maintain focus and a healthy balance. 10. Take in all forms of entertainment and nightlife; the circus, magic shows, improv, plays and stand-up comedy. 11. Keep your sense of humor this year, you’re going to need it. 12. Scams and betrayal are plentiful this year, so do you’re homework.

n the mood for some bigtime fun? The Chinese New Year for 2016 will be bringing it, with the arrival of the Yang Fire Monkey. The actual Chinese New Year starts on February 8. But you may have felt the energy over the past month. This actionpacked animal has come to delight us, play tricks on us and entertain us in carnivalesque ways. According to Chinese legend, the Monkey is the ninth animal in the 12year cycle of Chinese astrology. The number nine in this system is deemed very lucky as it carries the power of three, three times. In ancient times, the number three symbolized the force of initiation uniting with the energy of germination, resulting in fruitfulness. In the feng shui system, the number nine encourages us to magnify and realize our dreams and brings an increased selfawareness of our truest desires. Connecting to these desires can be an effective way to silence the Monkey mind and infuse our desires with the power of imagination that can bring them to life in the coming year. Fire, the ruling element this year, is part of the Five Elements of Taoism. Ancient Taoists observed repeated patterns of expression in nature and the changing of the seasons and interpreted and described these patterns as Water, Wood, Fire, Earth and Metal. The elements fuel each other and represent the transformation that occurs in the world around us; they are metaphors for describing how things interact and relate with each other and how change is orchestrated in the universe. Fire element is the expansive energy of summer, and brings illumination to an already energetic Monkey. Fire element will be made more dynamic because it’s yang and symbolizes the brightness of the sun. This warm, optimistic energy brings happiness, ignites passions and opportunities as well as making it easier to reach out to people in friendship. Monkey can be a trickster, so nothing is straightforward. We can try to attend to every detail, but somewhere along the line a monkey wrench will be thrown into our plans causing them to go awry. Be advised to have an alternate plan if you’re buying or selling, planning a party, changing jobs or going on vacation. Monkey years are notorious for

BY VALERIE LITCHFIELD being a roller-coaster ride, so surrender to the journey. Obstacles, like hurled bananas, will also play a part; plots and schemes, real or imagined, will appear in the workplace, on social media and in family relationships. Monkey, being an opportunist, will find ways to succeed, no matter what. Monkey energy releases inhibition and promotes flirting and teasing that could lead to promiscuity. Last year’s healing energy of the Sheep

Nothing should be taken for granted this year, as things might not be as they seem. will be replaced by the Monkey’s selfcentered and superficial behavior. Monkey is an unabashed entertainer, so parties and socializing will be plentiful in 2016, as well as opportunities to step into the limelight.

Monkey people: 1920, ’32, ’44, ’56, ’68, ’80, ’92, 2004, ’16 Those born in the Year of the Monkey have an insatiable curiosity about the way things work and make excellent scientists, doctors and engineers. They are also noisy yet brilliant communicators, are great with words and are gifted with great mental powers and abilities to problem-solve. Monkey people are best suited for the hustle and bustle of the jungle or city life and are invigorated by the demands of work and an active social life. They occasionally take a “time out”—not to rest but to explore a different course of action. Monkeys are thoroughly entertaining companions and have good will towards others. While they retain their youthfulness throughout their lives, they are also easily bored with hearth and home, and the demands of parenting cramps their style. They constantly need to be surrounded by people and usually have a vast network of friends and acquaintances. With their clever minds, bubbly spirits and sense of adventure, these people can’t help but be popular.

SLIGHTLY OFF CENTER Predictions 2016 unfolds in a flamboyant style, as real lifes masquerades in mystery and amusement resulting in unpredictable events. Nothing should be taken for granted this year, as things might not be as they seem. However, quantum leaps can be made if you’re willing to shake things up and freely and fearlessly express yourself. Monkey invites us to choose a new costume, swing from the trees and explore parts of the jungle we haven’t seen before. There isn’t a rehearsal in the Year of the Monkey, it’s a time of making it up as you go, because Monkeys can do anything. Optimism and risk take center stage this year when it comes to markets and money. Fortunes will be made and lost in the blink of an eye. Strategy and planning are advised, while acts of desperation will surely fail. The pleasure-seeking Monkey will make following a budget challenging as he loves to throw money around and indulge in the finer things of life. While it’s best not worry about money this year, don’t throw all caution to the wind, as income can become erratic during Monkey years. 2016 is an excellent time to become an entrepreneur and original business ventures are likely to succeed. Quick deals can make resources available and progress will figure prominently this year. Expect to see advances in the sciences, technology, education and the performing arts. Markets are driven by fire energy, so the stock market will continue to be very active especially in the spring and summer months as people will be in the mood to buy. Monkeys love romance but relationships might be a wild ride as there will be a tendency to treat them like a game. They can come and go with lightening speed and issues are centered in trust and jealousy. Love, on the one hand, will masquerade as being fiery and passionate, but unsustainable, so you might want to be careful about tying the knot this year. Long-term relationships find deeper intimacy as routines are invigorated with excitement and merriment. 2016 is also a good luck year to have a baby. The yang fiery energy of 2016 will have people on the move, exploring and discovering the world. Tiger people (those born in 1926, ’38, ’50, ’62, ’74, ’86, ’98 and 2010) will have an unsettling year as they find themselves in direct opposition to the Monkey. Tigers can anticipate change in all its forms from a new job to a new residence. It is recommended that they carry the pendant of the Snake, the Monkey’s secret friend, to draw the Monkey away. Monkey people will find themselves looking inward for change during their own year. 2016 will be very fortunate for Monkeys overall as well their friends the Rat (1924, ’36, ’48, ’60, ’72, ’84, ’96, 2008), Dragon (1928, ’40, ’52, ’64, ’76, ’88, 2000, ’12) and Snake (1929, ’41, ’53, ’65, ’77, ’89, 2001, ’13). ◆ Learn more from feng shui master Valerie Litchfield on Sun., Jan. 31, noon-1:30pm: "2016 Year of the Fire Monkey —Feng Shui for Health & Prosperity." Salt Lake Buddhist Temple, 100 S. 215 W. $18, includes handouts.

By Dennis Hinkamp

When Did We Stop Trying?

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f we can put a man on the moon, why can’t we [fill in the blank]” was an oldtimey admonition for why the world wasn’t progressing quite the way we hoped it would. The last time we put a man on the moon was 1972. I was a sophomore in high school and half the world’s population wasn’t even born yet. We made it to the moon, drove a dune buggy around it and made it back with less technology than you have on a basic smart phone. Of course, during this renaissance of technology we also built the Ford Pinto. How could we have come so far and done so little? Well, we are advancing in music from 8-track to cassettes to CDs to thin air. Anybody with a car can now fulfill the dream of being a cab driver. Anyone with a spare room and a doughnut can call themselves a bed and breakfast. Anyone with a computer can publish their own craftiness or gut-wrenching recipes. In the spirit of noninnovation and retro hipness, I’m starting the hash tag, #IWCPAMOTMWCW? (If we can put a man on the moon why can’t we— ?) I would also grow a beard, but I am genetically incapable. We have the technology to signal warnings to sales attendants in the same store that we’ve already been asked “do you need help?” Maybe a low-tech funny paper hat or an expensive start-up app on your cell phone that beeps on the sales staff’s phones when they get within five meters of you. Call it a sales pitch

restraining order. #IWCPAMOTMWCW? You should be able to get your own pitch-free radio station for a year once you have contributed to the fund drive. #IWCPAMOTMWCW? We should have mechanical dogs that follow us around and give us constant positive affirmations. “You’re the best! Have you lost weight? Age is just a number. I need to be recharged, how about you?” #IWCPAMOTMWCW? How about an IP address-seeking missile? Why is it that my cell phone provider knows my every move but we cannot immediately strike down terrorists the moment they post a video of a beheading, stoning or manifesto? #IWCPAMOTMWCW? Why can’t we give free Viagra and Cialis to all the horny nut bags out there buying rhino tusks and bear parts just so they can get “happy”? Likewise I’m pretty sure we could 3D-print something that looks even better than ivory so that the other nut bags will leave the elephants alone. #IWCPAMOTMWCW? You want a trophy? You can pick up all you want for 59 cents apiece at Deseret Industries. Okay, so you want an animal trophy on the wall to project your prowess? How about a cow head for every 500 hamburgers you eat or chicken feet for every 12 omelets? You stalked all these down in the supermarket. Why not be proud of it? #IWCPAMOTMWCW? ◆ Dennis Hinkamp would like you to shoot for the moon or at least moon somebody in the coming year. #JustStopAlready

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Purpose after 60

The journey toward conscious eldering

BY KINDE NEBEKER

The clock ticks. We mature— or are we just falling apart? We may notice new issues—faltering senses, revised enthusiasms. Other changes we may welcome. This year, CATALYST will examine ways to deal with the passage of time. Traditionally accepted signs of decline are not necessarily inevitable. Learning certain skills can head off decrepitude before it starts. New perspectives can make change an adventure. We’ll share people’s personal stories as well as dish practical advice from trainers, philosophers and others with something to share. We hope you’ll enjoy this series on Aging Gracefully and discover a little something to take away, wherever you are in life.

huck leaned forward and picked a wooden bead from the pine needle basket that Ron held out to him. He eased his tall, 76-year-old frame back into his chair and held the bead up to the light streaming in from the windows of the Alta Lodge meeting room. As those in the circle who had picked a bead before him had done, Chuck explained why he had picked that particular one. He turned it around in his fingers, speaking briefly about where he was in his life right now, which was at somewhat of a standstill. He noted that the bead was decorated with lines and dots. “I chose this bead,” he mused simply, “because I am here to connect the dots.” It was the weekend of September 11, 2015, and I was co-facilitating a “Conscious Eldering: Living with Passion and Intention” weekend retreat with Ron Pevny. Ron is the founder and director of the Center for Conscious Eldering out of Durango, Colorado, and the author of the book Conscious Living, Conscious Aging: Embrance and savor your next chapter (2014: Beyond Words Publishing). He has offered this particular nature-based retreat around the country for the past 15 years. Ron and I share a background of wilderness rites of passage guiding as taught by the School of Lost Borders. We met in 2014 at the annual Wilderness Guides Council Gathering in Northern California, and decided to work together to bring this weekend retreat to Utah. Ron is my elder in rites of passage work, and it was lifechanging for me to sit with a master; to learn, listen, and to be part of creating the weekend’s experience. The ages of the eight people who attended this Conscious Eldering retreat spanned three decades. From Elizabeth, in her mid-50s, to Renate, in her late 70s, all were curious, active people who sensed there’s

something more to getting older than a slow decline toward death. It turned out to be a weekend that cracked open, reinvigorated and somehow changed each one of us.

Cultivating awareness Ron’s use of the designation “conscious eldering” holds within it the core ideas that were conveyed over the three days we spent together. As he pointed out on the morning of our first day, “conscious” means simply to be aware. It is possible to continue to grow in awareness as we age, even as we eventually lose the physical and even mental capacities we had in younger years. We can continue to cultivate awareness of our outer world by staying curious and open to change, but more crucial is growing in awareness of our inner world, becoming aware of the questions we hold inside ourselves. For it is by going deeper within that we hone the wisdom that a true elder holds, and it is how we prepare ourselves for the time when we will pass from this world. “Elder” is a designation of veneration for older people who have achieved a certain wisdom of value to their community. Turning “elder” into a verb (“eldering”) denotes action. It means that as an older person, I not only have sought and earned real wisdom, I am active in my role. I offer it to others. I have a purpose, and I am living it in the world. Chuck came to this retreat with his partner Jean, who would be retiring from an illustrious career in the coming years and wanted to do the next thing in her life with her characteristic panache and punch... though that next thing was not yet clear. Chuck is a quiet man and I could sense his reserve. Clearly he was not someone who emoted over

holding hands and singing Kumbaya. But over the days, as Ron showed himself to be an ordinary man who had cultivated a strong spiritual sensibility, and as we took time to walk on the land, to listen to each others’ stories and share our questions and epiphanies, Chuck began to open. He shared that he had a wealth of work experience, having been a production supervisor for military navigation systems, a pilot, a casino pit boss, a real estate broker, an accountant and a boat captain. He had also built three homes. Chuck intimated now and again that these days he spent too much time at the computer, watching the stock market. At our final group dinner together, out on the lovely deck of the Alta Lodge surrounded by peaks and the first fall turnings of the aspen, Chuck shared with us a newfound passion. He wanted to utilize his master’s degree in counseling psychology by supporting young people in finding a career they loved. Chuck later told me had created a website some time ago but had not done anything with it (WWW.TALKINGWITHCHUCK.COM). “ I love to build things,” Chuck mused. “I’m going to help kids build their lives.”

Mortality as an ally The journey of conscious elderhood is a journey towards greater and greater wholeness. Although our culture may not recognize it, our psyches know there is a life stage that is elderhood. Healthy elderhood is marked by greater interiority and self-reflection. It is a time when we become wholly comfortable with ourselves and are living at a deeper heart level. We become more relational, more service-oriented, able to be a powerful loving space for others. We are more centered in “being” rather than “doing.” Our connection to Spirit/Mystery/God becomes stronger. All of these characteristics are natural movements. Our mortality is our ally here; as our death becomes more of a reality, the trappings of life that do not serve our soul or spirit fall away. This time of our lives, as Jean so aptly put it, is better served by this admonishment: “Don’t just do something, stand there!” The journey of Conscious Elderhood is also one of finding true purpose. Our usual understanding of the word “purpose” is one that implies usefulness, utilitarianism, usually something that contributes to society in a quantifiably constructive way. But in this context, purpose is more about an internal alignment that brings together the rich experience of a whole lifetime and focuses it in a way of being, an outward loving demeanor and a full, embodied and deeply rooted inner life. How one’s

“purpose” as a conscious elder manifests is more something that is felt by others, rather than something that can be put on a spreadsheet. But getting to this place is no picnic. As in every stage we pass through in our lives, growth and transition is unnerving and unsettling at best, and painful, dark and very confusing at worst.

Transitions Mary is a transition coach, a woman in her early 60s who knew from the time she was in sixth grade what she wanted to do in life — to make work a good place and to help people work well in their careers and their lives. She has worked really hard herself, as a manager of human resources in the corporate world, to consulting in training management and employee coaching to

“Eldering” denotes action. It means that as an older person, I not only have sought and earned real wisdom, I am active in my role. I offer it to others. I have a purpose, and I am living it in the world. starting her own consulting firm, What’s Working Well® in 2001. But about a year ago, Mary hit a wall. Her body, her energy, her whole being seemed to rebel. She realized she could not continue doing what she had been doing for 30 years. But letting go of work she had loved for so long was a terrifying thought. Luckily, Mary knew about transition — after all, she coached others through theirs. By the time this Conscious Eldering retreat came around, Mary had been lying low for nearly a year. She knew she had to nourish herself, and had been soaking up everything that caught her heart’s interest. She came looking for energy, for re-focusing and authenticity. It was in the time spent out in nature, and in the wisdom of the group that had gathered in sacred space to explore the same questions, that Mary found new energy, and a deeper sense of her own authenticity. “It’s in the journey,” Mary said, “to be open and be willing to be changed that releases new

energy.” And what’s so great about the later years of our lives, she added, is that we don’t have time to waste! A motivating truth, indeed. When humans transition from one stage to another in our development, our psyches go through three identifiable stages: separation, threshold (a liminal space or neutral zone — essentially no-man’s land), and reincorporation. In the separation stage, our psyches begin to move away from what and who we have been, at times wreaking havoc on ourselves and those around us, especially if we are not conscious of what’s happening. Next, in the threshold stage, we go through a time of feeling completely in the dark, alone, without a rudder, not knowing where to find land. We slowly grope forward, and eventually, in the reincorporation stage, a new energy begins to emerge, and we begin to sense ourselves as different; a new self now on a new path. This transitional dynamic feels familiar to most of us when it comes to that great change of adolescence to adulthood. We understand that introspecting, freely experimenting, boundary-breaking adolescents need support and guidance to navigate through this change. What our culture does not fully recognize is that this dynamic happens several more times after we become adults. And we need assistance each time — or at the very least, we need to have some idea that these three stages exist and that there are things we need to do in each stage in order to stay on track. One of the most profound takeaways I had from the weekend was the idea that perhaps many older people begin the psychic shift from middle/late adulthood into elderhood and get lost in the grief of the separation phase, or get stuck in the threshold or liminal time, not knowing that feelings of grief and being utterly lost are part of a natural phase that preceeds a new beginning. And so they end up floating around in no man’s land for the rest of their lives, thinking that it’s just the nature of old age, and never develop into full elderhood. This is a tragic loss of human spiritual resource for any society and, I believe, is a huge loss that we are suffering from in contemporary culture.

Insights The depth of transformation that magically occurs when humans gather with a shared intention and slow down enough (especially when held in the quiet of nature) to tap into the wisdom of their higher knowing never ceases to amaze me. Chuck connected the dots of his life. Jean was able to clarify her

intentions for the next part of her journey, and see elderhood as a time in itself, rich with possibility, not merely a continuation of middle age. Mary found new focus, energy & authenticity. In the safe container and circle of intimacy created in the retreat, Elizabeth gained new insight and clarity around primary relationships in her life that will allow her to move forward into the “afternoon of life” with grace and wisdom. Renate wrote these words after lying on the floor listening to the rhythmic beating of a drum: “I feel like a child, as the soft drumbeat increased, growing, youth, strength, then, as the drumbeat diminished, my body became weaker, melting back and disintegrating to the dust of the earth.” Cindy was able to recognize the hidden resentments blocking her ability to re-focus and re-energize herself to do the work she has been called to do — creating caring communities for meaningful aging. The workshop was Rebecca W.’s first step toward moving into her eldering with dignity and awareness, holding compassion for herself and others, now having specific tools to do so. And Rebecca S. was able to befriend parts of herself that she had pushed away, helping her to live now from a more authentic place. May those whose souls feel a stirring to create a culture that is steered and anchored by conscious elders be guided along the path. We need conscious elders! ◆ Kinde Nebeker guides wilderness rites of passage trips and medicine day walks, and offers presentations on rites of passage, ecopsychology and related topics, as well as mentoring in psycho-spiritual development. www.newmoonritesofpassage.co

RESOURCES: Books Conscious Living, Conscious Aging by Ron Pevny The Making of An Elder Culture by Theodore Rosak The December Years by Sara Davidson From Aging to Saging by Zalman Schachter-Shalomi Death Makes Life Possible by Marilyn Schlitz The Final Crossing by Scott Eberle

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GARDEN LIKE A BOSS

Begin your garden now! Learn the language of seeds

BY JAMES LOOMIS

he seed is one of the most powerful and resilient biological technologies on the planet. A magical time capsule for plant life, it contains the ability to not only store a potential plant for years, but the ability to replicate itself and generate more seed once it does. A Judean date palm growing in Israel, nicknamed Methusela, comes from a 2,000-year-old seed found in King Herod’s Masada complex. Varieties of beans grown by the Anasazi have been found in multiple cliff dwellings and are now commonly grown in gardens all over the US. Consider the limited lifespan of the technologies we are so proud of! How’s that four-yearold cell phone working out for you? Knowing seed catalogue terminology enhances the shopping experience. The more you know, the better you’ll grow. Cultivar: This is the technical name for a variety of plant produced by selective breeding. Selective breeding: This is a process by which a grower selects which plants to breed based on chosen desirable traits in a crop—flavor, disease resistance, insect resistance, beauty—and then uses those plants to improve a variety. In seed production circles, this is known as compressing the genetics. This traditional approach to evolving and improving plants has over thousands of years created the incredible diversity of cultivars we enjoy today, with the exception of a handful of modern GMO crops. Open pollinated: This refers to a plant that will, when pollinated, produce seed that will result in a plant that resembles its parent. Select open pollinated seed if you plan on saving your own seed, which you should! Take precautions to avoid cross pollination so that you end up with plants that are “true to type.” Self pollinated: Many plants can set edible fruit all by themselves, without pollination. These have what is known as “perfect flowers.” If you are growing on a patio, or have a small space to work with, selecting varieties that self polli-

nate helps to ensure a good harvest. Hybrid: While selective breeding compresses the genetics of a cultivar, making a hybrid involves taking two distinct cultivars with compressed genetics and breeding them, which results in offspring that benefit from the best characteristics of their parents. It is

The gardening season arrives every year as the mail carriers trudge through the January snow to deliver seed catalogues. These glossy pages of garden porn entice growers with visions of future success. a common misconception that you cannot save seeds from hybrids. You can. However, the seed saved from hybrids will usually not resemble the plants they were saved from, but rather a mix of the original two parent plants. F1: This represents the generation of a hybrid, so an F1 would be first generation, F2 second, etc. Resistance: Through traditional plant breeding, we can select plants that are resistant to disease, insects or both. These plants have characteristics that naturally allow them to defend themselves, so if you have struggled with a particular disease or pest in your garden, consider selecting a variety that is resistant. The type of resistance is indicated by an abbreviation with the plant description, and you will generally find a key to them at the front of the catalogue. For example, in the Mountain Valley Seed catalogue’s Tomato Ace 55 VF, the “V” stands of verticillium wilt resistance, the “F” stands for fusarium wilt resistance.

Determinate: This means the plant will grow, set and ripen the majority of its edible portion all at once, then die. This is very useful if you are planning on preserving food, as you can get one big harvest and be done with it. Indeterminate: This means the plant will continue to grow and set fruit, slow and steady, until the plant dies. This is useful if you want to enjoy a paced harvest over the whole season. Useful tip: Often, especially in peas and cucumbers, if a single fruit matures completely, the entire plant will quit setting more fruit. Don’t forget to harvest regularly, so that you can keep the privilege of harvesting regularly! Heirloom: Originally, an heirloom was exactly that—a cultivar that was handed down from one generation to the next. This usually meant a variety was particularly well adapted to a specific bioregion. However, nowadays the term usually refers to an older, more rare variety of plant that is not associated with commercial agriculture. OMRI-listed: The Organic Materials Review Institute determines which materials are suitable for use in organic growing. Look for the OMRI label on fertilizers, pest controls and other gardening product you purchase to be sure it’s safe for you, your children and pets, insects, and soil microbes. Coated seed: Occasionally a seed is coated with a substance to help combat disease or improve germination. As an organic grower, make sure any seed coating is OMRI-certified. Pelleted seed: This process helps to take those itty-bitty seeds like carrots and make them large enough that someone with chunky manfingers, like myself, can handle individual seeds. This also allows them to be planted by seeders easily. They are coated with a material, usually a clay base, that dissolves with water and allows the seed to germinate. While more expensive, they can sure make planting easier, and save you time on thinning in the future. As with coat-

ed seed, make sure the material used to pellet the seeds is OMRI-listed. A word about GMO: Genetically modified organisms are created through lab techniques to bypass the limits set by nature on the reproduction of a species. No company sells GMO seed to home gardeners. While the catalogue culture has brought individual gardeners an ever widening range of choices of cultivar to select from, the paradox is that the overall total number of different plant varieties continues to diminish every year. According to National Geographic, we lost nearly 93% of our vegetable varieties between 1903 and 1983! Why is this? Historically, varieties of plants grown were quite unique in different regions, with gardeners and farmers saving their own seeds and stewarding their own varieties. As mentioned above, the term “heirloom” refers to exactly that—a favorite variety of plant that was passed on from generation to generation, a plant particularly well adapted to a particular bioregion. How many of you still grow a tomato, lettuce or squash grown by a great-grandparent? This generational stewardship grew increasingly rare over the last century, as the number of farmers rapidly decreased, convenience elbowed out tradition, the supermarket paved over the gardens, and large seed companies conglomerated and gobbled up smaller regional seed houses. Local seed companies are now rare; in fact I know of only one company improving and adapting varieties for our bioregion: Snake River Seed Cooperative in Boise, Idaho. Fortunately, this trend does seem to be reversing, due in large part to the resurgence of interest in genetic diversity, food security and the reward of seed stewardship. As enjoyable as it is to scroll through the latest garden catalogues, I want you to consider a time in the future when you’ll no longer need them. Just as produce from the garden is better than anything at the supermarket, seeds saved from your own garden will almost always outperform something ordered from a far-off grower. Before you place that order this season, consider attending a seed swap, calling your grandmother, or asking your favorite gardening buddies for some of their favorite seeds. ◆

Local sources for seed:

Snake River Seed Cooperative: SNAKERIVERSEEDS.COM Traces: TRACESGARDEN.COM Mountain Valley Seed: MVSEEDS.COM James Loomis is a small scale “beyond organic” farmer, and teaches monthly workshops on various topics involved in Regenerative Agriculture. Visit HTTP://ON.FB.ME/1QRXEYQ for workshop schedule.

DANCE

2015 in dance

Hunger Games, twerking, and better living through chemistry

BY AMY BRUNVAND

s we welcome the New Year, it’s good to know that in the dystopian future people will still be playing fiddles and contra dancing. If you saw the movie Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part II, you may have noticed the extras at Finnick and Annie’s wedding doing petronella turns and left-hand-star, do-si-do and swing your neighbor. They are performing contra dances written by Seth Tepfer, a dance caller from Atlanta, Georgia. In fact, contra dancing is described in Mockingjay the book as well, where guests at the wedding form two long lines to dance. Tepfer suggests that young people might be encouraged to take up contra dancing by telling them they can “dance just like they did in The Hunger Games!” In a timely response to growing racial tension in America, Dartmouth College religion professor Elizabeth Perez posed the question, “Is twerk sacred?” Her finding: Yes, probably it is. Perez published an article on “The Ontology of Twerk” that traces the origin of twerking to dance traditions of enslaved Africans. She points out that what Miley Cyrus was doing at the MTV Music Video Awards back in 2013 wasn’t actually twerking but something derided by “Queen of Bounce” Big Freedia as “exercising.” “The expectation that any bump and grind could be called twerking,” Perez writes, is “an oversimplification akin to calling the ballerina’s fuetté rond de jamb en tournant en dehors ‘a spin’.” Perez makes a convincing case that the parody and ridicule directed at twerking represents cultural prejudice against Black movement styles and concludes, “To twerk at all is to dance on the edge of a grave, one vast as the Atlantic Ocean itself.” 2015 also saw a resurgence of interpretive dance put to practical use. Chemists in California found that DanceChemistry videos are an effective

aid for teaching and learning chemical concepts. Students who viewed videos of modern dancers performing choreography based on topics like thin-layer chromatography, melting point and miscibility not only scored better on quizzes, but derived more enjoyment from their study of chemistry. As one satisfied chemistry student put it, “The video was silly, but that is why I’ll remember the information.” The Dance Chemistry project was inspired by the annual “Dance Your PhD” competition held by American Association for the Advancement of Science and the journal Science. The competition rules require that the dissertation must be in a science-related field and the Ph.D. candidate is part of the dance. The 2015 overall winner was Florence Metz at the University of Bern in Switzerland for her dance video, “Do policy networks matter to explain policy design?”; the 2015 Audience Favorite went to chemist Jyaysi Desai for “Molecular mechanisms involved in neutrophil extracellular trap (NET) formation." You might notice that the 2015 “Dance your Ph.D” winners as well as the DanceChemistry chemists are all women (not to mention closet contra-dancer Katniss Everdeen, who represents a new female heroic archetype). Women seem to have an edge on the kind of spatial thinking embodied by dance. Probably this is a cultural artifact because in contemporary American society boys are encouraged to do math and women to dance. However, as Perez’s twerking research shows, when you dig a little deeper into dancing what seems silly and trivial on the surface can tap into some much deeper issues. Clearly, scientific advancement, cross-cultural understanding, and our chances of surviving climatechange-induced dystopia require more dancers of whatever gender. ◆

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Skiing over fifty Downhill with attitude and a touch of anime BY DEBBIE LEAMAN y husband and I have danced our ski dance for years. With gusto for the sport, he extols an “epic” ski day; I casually mention the whiteout. He pushes for steeps; I retreat to groomers. When he praises me I know I’m in for a few more runs. As much as I want to give it all up, I can’t. Howard and I made a pact 19 years ago, when we left New York and traded our East coast ambitions for an outdoor life in the Wasatch Mountains, that we’d always ski, well into our 80s we told each other - that was before our knees hurt, when we could still check a trail map without reading glasses – and we’d imbue our children with the same passion. Together, we took lessons, workshops and clinics. Following behind in my husband’s tracks, I skied down chutes, raced through gates and found myself perched on the edge of one too many precipices.

Pink Japanese anime and skull graphics be damned, liquid energy lived in those skis and I wanted to drink it up. An uber-macho ski instructor once told me that I’m a level-9 skier with a level-5 attitude. Translation: I’m an expert skier with a bad attitude. It’s true. And I’ve often threatened to quit. But the moment I say to Howard, “Let’s try snowshoeing,” he is online researching new skis for me. When I’m in a good mood, such enthusiasm is contagious; when I’m cranky, it floods over me, like I’m being waterboarded. But in skiing, as in life, we managed to navigate most anything together until, a few years ago, I finally encouraged Howard to start skiing with his friends on the weekends. While I cheerfully chauffeured our two teens around town, he got his yah-yahs out with his testosterone-filled buddies. It was perfect—for a while. But at some point I began to worry that the better he got the less he’d want to ski with me, or, worse, the less I’d want to ski with him. The revelation terrified me. That year, we'd planned to spend Valentine’s Day together, my choice of activity. I opted for a winter hike and a nice lunch, but that morning when I woke up, I actually wanted to ski. Not only did I want to ski; I proposed we “demo skis.” My offhanded suggestion made Howard’s day.

We headed straight to the resort’s demo hut to testdrive a few pairs. Part of the way through the day, I clicked into a pair of “rocker” skis — fat, black skis with curved tips on both ends and Japanese anime graphics so strange that even our teens would've gagged. Whatever. I took a deep breath, looked beyond the wide-eyed pubescent girl staring up at me, and took off. I hit some bumps, powered through crud, and floated over what little powder I could salvage on the side of the run. I skied fast, competent and strong. My heart raced as I soared down the run, and for those few minutes I forgot that I was AARP-eligible. After our last run I immediately bought a pair of the next year’s model. Pink Japanese anime and skull graphics be damned, liquid energy lived in those skis and I wanted to drink it up. Back at home, I lovingly leaned my new spoils against a wall in our garage, afraid to hang them with the other skis for fear of damage or, worse, complacency. Really, I wanted to bring them inside and wrap them in a blanket, protect their innocence, their newness, their fountain of youth properties. When our daughter saw my new boards, she looked at me like the time I’d brought a pair of jeggings home— tight jean leggings—which fit, by the way, but I returned the next day. “Hmm, interesting,” she said as she popped out her ear buds. “They aren’t really you, Mom.” “I know,” I said, “aren’t they great?” She shrugged, slung her backpack over her shoulder and slipped inside the house. I was your age once, I muttered after her. Seriously. Half-way down life’s run, having shifted from youth to middle age and quickly heading towards my lodge-lounging twilight years, I still don’t understand how this transition has happened so fast. Everything seems to be picking up speed as I travel downhill. My life’s trail map should read: Conditions ahead unpredictable. Will I be able to do move forward gracefully? Maybe, with a touch of attitude, and a little Japanese anime. Two days after buying my rocker skis, we headed to Alta. It was an epic snow day by anyone’s standards — three feet of fresh powder. I cleared my head and let my body do the work. I sliced through the deep powder, turning without effort, and loved every minute. “Sweet skis.” A 20-something guy with shoulder-length hair nodded at me in the lift line as I prepared for my next run. I laughed and hoped it wasn’t just the skis that impressed him. In the next 10 days, I hit the slopes over half a dozen times —something I hadn’t done in decades. Aside from calves that burned and a pulled glute muscle, I could walk down stairs and function without too much pain and too many Advil. In the evenings, Howard read me passages from his latest technique book, Soft Skiing: The Secrets of Low-Impact Skiing for Older Skiers. “… Skiing is a sport at which one can not only excel, but get better and better as the years go by,” he reads. And “skiing depends on stuff, on equipment… Today, that perfect turn is easy—not because I got better but because my skis and boots are so much better. Those great turns are somehow built into our modern gear, waiting for us….” Anime girl, you know it. Sometimes what feels like youth can be bought. ◆ Debbie Leaman, a freelance writer, has decided to use her renewed love of skiing to become a part-time ski instructor.

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NON-PROFIT Local First 12/15 801.456.1456. We are a not-for-profit organization that seeks to strengthen communities and local economies by promoting, preserving and protecting local, independently owned businesses throughout Utah. Organized in 2005 by volunteer business owners and community-minded residents, Local First Utah today has over 2,700 locally owned and independent business partners. WWW.LOCALFIRST.ORG Red Butte Garden DA 12/15 801.585.0556, 300 Wakara Way, SLC. Red Butte Botanical Garden, located on the University of Utah, is the largest botanical garden in the Intermountain West, renowned for plant collections, display gardens, 450,000 springtime blooming bulbs, a world-class outdoor summer concert series, and award-winning horticulturebased educational programs. WWW.REDBUTTEGARDEN.ORG PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Healing Mountain Massage School DA SLC campus: 801.355.6300, 363 S. 500 E., Ste. 210, SLC. Cedar City campus: 435.586.8222, 297 N. Cove Dr., Cedar City. Morning & evening programs. Four start dates per year, 8-14 students to a class. Mentor with seasoned professionals. Practice with licensed therapists in a live day spa setting. Graduate in as little as 8 months. ABHES accredited. Financial aid available for those who qualify. WWW.HEALINGMOUNTAIN.EDU SPACE FOR RENT Space available at Center for Transpersonal Therapy1/16 801.596.0147 x41, 5801 S. Fashion Blvd., Ste. 250, Murray. Two large plush spaces available for rent by the hour, day or for weekend use. Pillows, yoga chairs, regular chairs and kichenette area included. Size: 395 sq. ft./530 sq. ft. WWW.CTTSLC.COM--, THECENTER@CTTSLC.COM TRAVEL Machu Picchu, Peru 6/16 801.721.2779. Group or individual spiritual journeys or tours with Shaman KUCHO. Accomodations available. Contact: Nick Stark, NICHOLASSTARK@COMCAST.NET, WWW.MACHUPICCHUTRAVELCENTER.COM WEALTH MANAGEMENT Harrington Wealth Services DA 12/15 801.871.0840 (O), 801.673.1294, 8899 S. 700 E., Ste. 225, Sandy, UT 84070. Robert Harrington, Wealth Advisor. Client-centered retirement planning, wealth management, IRA rollovers, ROTH IRA’s, 401(k) plans, investing & life insurance. Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC. ROBERT.HARRINGTON@LPL.COM, WWW.HARRINGTONWEALTHSERVICES.COM

MOVEMENT & MEDITATION, DANCE RDT Dance Center Community School FOG 801.534.1000, Rose Wagner Center, 138 W. Broadway, SLC. RDT’s Dance Center on Broadway offers a wide range of classes for adults (ages 16+) on evenings and weekends. Classes are “drop-in,” so no long-term commitment is required. Hip Hop, Modern, Ballet & Prime Movement (specifically designed for ages 40+). WWW.RDTUTAH.ORG RemedyWave: Dance your own dance, Shannon Simonelli, Ph.D., ATR 5/31/16 385.202.6477, 300 W. 403 N., SLC. Tuesdays 79p. Grounding, pulsing, wild, uplifting, rejuvenating journey through music and dance. Unlock your expression, passion & joy. Love to dance?

‘Used to’ dance? Re-member your heartful, responsive, embodied Self...Come dance! Workshops & special classes. WWW.REMEDYWAVE.ORG MARTIAL ARTS Red Lotus School of Movement 12/16 801.355.6375, 740 S. 300 W., SLC. Established in 1994 by Sifu Jerry Gardner and Jean LaSarre Gardner. Traditional-style training in the classical martial arts of T’ai Chi, Wing Chun Kung-Fu, and Qigong exercises). Located downstairs from Urgyen Samten Ling Tibetan Buddhist Temple. WWW.REDLOTUSSCHOOL.COM, REDLOTUS@REDLOTUS.CNC.NET MEDITATION PRACTICES Rumi Teachings 6/16 Good poetry enriches our culture and nourishes our soul. Rumi Poetry Club (founded in 2007) celebrates spiritual poetry of Rumi and other masters as a form of meditation. Free meetings first Tuesday (7p) of month at Anderson-Foothill Library, 1135 S. 2100 E., SLC. WWW.RUMIPOETRYCLUB.COM YOGA INSTRUCTORS Mindful Yoga: Charlotte Bell DA 1/16 801.355.2617. E-RYT-500 & Iyengar certified. Cultivate strength, vitality, serenity, wisdom and grace. Combin-ing clear, well-informed instruction with ample quiet time, these classes encourage each student to discover his/her own yoga. Classes include meditation, pranayama (breath awareness) and yoga nidra (yogic sleep) as well as physical practice of asana. Public & private classes, workshops in a supportive, noncompetitive environment since 1986. WWW.CHARLOTTEBELLYOGA.COM YOGA STUDIOS Centered City Yoga DA 4/16 801.521.YOGA (9642), 926 E. 900 S., SLC and 955 W. Promontory Road at Station Park, Farmington, 801.451.5443. City Centered Yoga offers more than 100 classes a week, 1,000 hour-teacher trainings, monthly retreats and workshops to keep Salt Lake City CENTERED & SANE. WWW.CENTEREDCITYYOGA.COM Full Circle Yoga and Therapy 8/16 385.528.2950. 1719 S. Main St., SLC. A unique therapy and yoga center providing treatment using the latest research-based interventions for dealing with a broad spectrum of mental health issues. Our mission is to create an inclusive and empowering community that fosters healing, restoration, and rejuvenation for the mind, body, and soul. WWW.FULLCIRCLEUT.COM Mountain Yoga—Sandy 3/16 801.501.YOGA [9642], 9343 S. 1300 E., SLC. Offering hot yoga classes to the Salt Lake Valley for the past 12 years. We now also offer Hot Vinyasa, Vinyasa Flow, Restorative yoga (classic and yin), Barre-Pilates, Hot Pilates, Qigong & Kids Yoga. Whether you like it hot and intense, calm and restorative, or somewhere inbetween, Mountain Yoga Sandy has a class for you. WWW.MOUNTAINYOGASANDY.COM Mudita—Be Joy Yoga 3/16 801.699.3627, 1550 E. 3300 S., SLC. Our studio is warm and spacious – a place for you to come home and experience yourself! Varied classes will have you move and sweat, open and lengthen, or chill and relax. Come just as you are, ease into your body and reconnect to your true essence. WWW.BEJOYYOGA.COM

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ASTROLOGY Transformational Astrology FOG 212.222.3232. Ralfee Finn. Catalyst’s astrology columnist for 20 years! Visit her website, WWW.AQUARIUMAGE.COM or e-mail her at RALFEE@AQUARIUMAGE.COM Christopher Renstrom 11/16 Astrology Lovers: Looking for a class? Christopher Renstrom, professional astrologer, teaches class three times a month. Perfect for beginners or advanced students. $30 each or 8 classes for $200 prepaid. Come to an Astrology Slam and get a mini-reading, $15. For details, WWW.RULINGPLANETS.COM/PRIMETIME-ASTROLOGY or email: RULINGPLANETS1@GMAIL.COM PSYCHIC/TAROT READINGS Crone’s Hollow 11/16 801.906.0470, 2470 S. Main Street, SLC. Have life questions? We offer intuitive and personal psychic consultations: Tarot, Pendulum, Palmistry, Stones, Shamanic Balancing and more. $25 for 20 minutes. Afternoon and evening appointments - Walk-ins welcome. We also make custom conjur/spell candles! WWW.CRONESHOLLOW.COM Vickie Parker, Intuitive Psychic Reader 6/16 801.560.3761. I offer in person and long distance readings. My readings are in depth and to the point. Get the answers you are seeking. Readings are by appointment only. To schedule, please call or email WINDSWEPT@XMISSION.COM. For more information, please visit: WWW.WINDSWEPTCENTER.NET Margaret Ruth FOG 801.575.7103. My psychic and tarot readings are a conversation with your guides. WWW.MARGARETRUTH.COM Jeannette Smith, Psychic & Evidential Medium 435.513.7862. Bringing Heaven to Earth. Reconnect with your loved ones in Spirit. Psychic Readings. 30-minute, 60-minute, in-person, phone & small group readings available. Psychic & Evidential Mediumship classes. Located in Park City. For more info. please visit: WWW.PARKCITYPSYCHICMEDIUM.COM 2/16 Nick Stark 6/16 801.721.2779. Ogden Canyon. Shamanic energy healings/ clearings/readings/offerings/transformative work. Over 20 years experience. NICHOLASSTARK@COMCAST.NET

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Suzanne Wagner DA 1/16 707.354.1019. In a world of paradox and possibility, an intelligent psychic with a sense of humor might as well be listed with the family dentist in one's day planner. Suzanne's readings are sensitive, compassionate, humorous and insightful. An inspirational speaker and healer she also teaches Numerology, Palmistry, Tarot and Channeling. WWW.SUZWAGNER.COM

PSYCHOTHERAPY & PERSONAL GROWTH COACHING Christine Gentry, Transformation Coach 801.380.5459. Intuitive transformation coach would love to team up/partner with like-minded individual(s) to add value to existing services. My focus and strengths are in areas of intuitive spiritual belief work, accessing the brainwave state to clear negative subconsicous programs. B EGIN Y OUR M ETAMORPHASIS @ GMAIL . COM

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Donna Dinsdale, Integrative Health Coach 11/16 801.979.0111, 336 E. 900 S., SLC. Donna is committed to and passionate about helping you optimize your health and empowering you to live a life that is filled with joy, ease, vitality and boundless possibilities. Offering integrative health & wellness classes, workshops & coaching programs. WWW.D ONNA D INSDALE .COM, DONNADINSDALE . SLC @ GMAIL . COM Life Mediator 9/16 801.438.4688, S. Salt Lake. Between you and your dreams lie the hurdles you struggle with. Let’s work together to find a peaceful resolution to a path forward. Specializing in relationships and dating. Call now to schedule your one-one-one private session with a Life Mediator. WWW.LIFEMEDIATOR.COM, INFO @ LIFEMEIATOR . COM Linda Radford, Clarity Catalyst 3/16 801.369.5406. Do you know and trust your inner guidance? Can you feel your purpose and personal power? Linda’s unique approach is the catalyst that guides you back to center, where clarity, truth & peace of mind are found. WWW.LINDARADFORD.COM, LINDA@LINDARADFORD.COM HYPNOSIS Holly Stokes, The Brain Trainer 6/16 801.810.9406, 1111 E. Brickyard Rd., Ste. 109, SLC. Do you struggle with mental blocks, weight, cravings, fears, lack of motivation, unhappiness or self sabotage? Find your motivation, confidence and focus for living with purpose and passion. First time clients $45. Call now. Get Instant Motivation Free when you sign up at: WWW.THEBRAINTRAINERLLC.COM, HOLLY@THEBRAINTRAINERLLC.COM RECOVERY LifeRing Utah 2/16 LifeRing Utah meetings offer abstinence-based, peerto-peer support for individuals seeking to live in recovery from addiction to alcohol or other drugs. Conversational meeting style with focus on personal growth and continued learning. Info.: WWW.LIFERING.ORG. Local meetings, please visit: WWW.LIFERINGUTAH.ORG THERAPY/COUNSELING Cynthia Kimberlin-Flanders, LPC 10/16 801.231.5916, 1399 S. 700 E., Ste. 15, SLC. Feeling out of sorts? Tell your story in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Seventeen years specializing in depression, anxiety, life-transitions, anger management, relationships and "middle-aged crazy." Most insurances, sliding scale and medication management referrals. If you've been waiting to talk to someone, wait no more. Healing Pathways Therapy Center 3/16 435.248.2089. Clinical Director: Kristan Warnick, CMHC. 1174 E. Graystone Way (2760 S.), Ste. 8, Sugarhouse. Integrated counseling and medical services for anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship, life adjustment issues. Focusing on clients’ innate capacity to heal and resolve past and current obstacles, rather than just cope. Modalities include EMDR, EFT, mindfulness, feminist/multicultural. Individuals, couples, families. WWW.HEALINGPATHWAYSTHERAPY.COM Shannon Simonelli, Ph.D., ATR 5/31/16 385.202.6477, Holladay. An integrative non-pathologizing approach, serving adolescents & adults using Art Therapy, embodied awareness/movement, brain based shifting, imagination, symbol & dialog for well-being, practical skill building and healing. Begin to feel better & live at your full potential. Holladay office or videoconference; free 20 min. consult. WWW .N EURO I MAGINAL I NSTITUTE . COM , WWW.INTEGRATIVEARTTHERAPY.ORG Jan Magdalen, LCSW 3/16 801.582.2705, 2071 Ashton Circle, SLC. Offering a transpersonal approach to the experiences and challenges of our life cycles, including: individuation-identity, sexuality and sexual orientation, partnership, work, parenting, divorce, aging, illness, death and other loss, meaning and spiritual awareness. Individuals, couples and groups. Clinical consultation and supervision.

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Marianne Felt, CMHC, MT-BC 12/16 801.524.0560, ext. 2, 150 S. 600 E., Ste. 7C, SLC. Certified Mental Health Counselor, Board certified music therpist, certified Gestalt therapist, Mountain Lotus Counseling. Transpersonal psychotherapy, Gestalt therapy, EMDR. Open gateways to change through experience of authentic contact. Integrate body, mind and spirit through creative exploration of losses, conflicts and relationships that challenge & inspire our lives. WWW.M OUNTAIN L OTUS C OUNSELING . COM Mountain Lotus Counseling 4/16 801.524.0560. Theresa Holleran, LCSW, Marianne Felt, CMHC, Mike Sheffield, Ph.D., & Sean Patrick McPeak, CSW. Learn yourself. Transform. Depth psychotherapy and transformational services for individuals, relationships, groups and communities. WWW.MOUNTAINLOTUSCOUNSELING.COM Sanctuary for Healing and Integration, Integrative Psychiatry — NEW! 12/16 801.268.0333, f 801.268.3777, 860 E. 4500 S., Ste. 302, SLC. Group outpatient private practice of multidisciplinary mental health professionals led by Carmela Javellana, MD, DABPN, providing comprehensive mental health and neuroscience-based services for children, adolescents and adults. Standard services plus psychospiritual coaching and pharmacogenetic and nutrigenetic testing for personalized health care. Most insurance accepted. WWW.SHININTEGRATION. COM Stephen Proskauer, MD, Integrative Psychiatry 10/16 801.631.8426. Sanctuary for Healing and Integration, 860 E. 4500 S., Ste. 302, SLC. Steve is a seasoned psychiatrist, Zen priest and shamanic healer. He sees kids, teens, adults, couples and families, integrating psychotherapy and meditation with judicious use of medication to relieve emotional pain and problem behavior. Steve specializes in treatimg identity crises, LGBTQ issues and bipolar disorders. Blog: WWW .K ARMA S HRINK . COM , STEVE @ KARMASHRINK . COM Sunny Strasburg, MA, LMFT 2/16 Sunny is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in Jungian psychotherapy. She has completed training in Gottman Method Couple’s Therapy. Sunny meets clients in person at her office in Salt Lake City. She also works with national and international clientele via video Skype. WWW.SUNNYSTRASBURGTHERAPY.COM, SUNNYS@JPS.NET SHAMANIC PRACTICE Sarah Sifers, Ph.D., LCSW, Shamanic Practitioner 801.531.8051. Shamanic Counseling. Shamanic Healing, Minister of the Circle of the Sacred Earth. Mentoring for people called to the Shaman’s Path. Explore health or mental health issues using the ways of the shaman. Sarah’s extensive training includes shamanic extraction healing, soul retrieval healing, psychopomp work for death and dying, shamanic counseling and shamanic divination. Sarah has studied with Celtic, Brazilian, Tuvan, Mongolian, Tibetan and Nepali Shamans. 3/16 Naomi Silverstone, DSW, LCSW FOG 801.209.1095, 508 E. So. Temple, #102, SLC. Psychotherapy and Shamanic practice. Holistic practice integrates traditional and nontraditional approaches to health, healing and balance or “ayni.” Access new perceptual lenses as you reanimate your relationship with nature. Shamanic practice in the Inka tradition. NAOMI @ EARTHLINK . NET

RETAIL line goes here APPAREL, GIFTS & TREASURES Black Mountain Gemstone Jewelry: A time for gathering stones 9/16 801.359.6262, ArtSpace City Center, 230 S. 500 W., SLC.

Bringing you timeless, unique jewelry with the spirit, positive energies and natural health qualities of the Earth. Handmade gemstone jewelry, quartz fountains, tumbled stones, gemstone malas, stone pottery and more. Choose from our designs or create your own custom design. Visit us online & learn more: www.B LACK M OUNTAIN B EAD . COM , BLACKMTN@XMISSION.COM Blue Boutique 10/16 DA 801.487.1807, 1383 S. 2100 E., SLC. Shopping Made Sexy. Since 1987, Blue Boutique has expanded to four locations, offering the finest in a variety of sexy lingerie, sexy shoes and sexy adult merchandise to discriminating shoppers. We’ve created comfortable, inviting environments with salespeople ready to offer friendly and creative advice. WWW.BLUEBOUTIQUE.COM Dancing Cranes Imports DA 7/16 801.486.1129, 673 E. Simpson Ave., SLC. Jewelry, clothing, incense, ethnic art, pottery, candles, chimes and much more! Visit Café Solstice for lunch, too. WWW .D ANCING C RANES I MPORTS . COM Golden Braid Books DA 11/16 801.322.1162, 151 S. 500 E., SLC. A true sanctuary for conscious living in the city. Offerings include gifts and books to feed mind, body, spirit, soul and heart; luscious health care products to refresh and revive; and a Lifestyles department to lift the spirit. www.G OLDEN B RAID B OOKS . COM Healing Mountain Crystals DA 11/16 801.808.6442, 363 S. 500 E., #210 (east entrance), SLC. A welcoming crystal shop located one block from the “Trolley” Trax station. Offering: crystals, jewelry, essential oils, $2 sage, ¢.50 tumbled stones, Tibetan singing bowls, spa products, books, chakra healing supplies, gifts and more. We are known for our low prices. WWW .H EALING M OUNTAIN C RYSTALS . COM iconoCLAD—We Sell Your 2/16 Previously Rocked Stuff & You Keep 50% 801.833.2272. 414 E. 300 S., SLC. New and previously rocked (aka, consigned) men’s and women’s fashion, summer festival gear and locally made jewelry, clothing, crafts and decor. M-Sat 11a-9p, Sun 1p-6p. Follow us on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter @iconoCLAD to see new inventory before someone beats you to it! WWW . ICONO CLAD. COM Lotus DA 11/16

801.333.3777. 12896 Pony Express Rd., #200, Draper. For rocks and crystals. Everything from Angels to Zen. WWW.ILOVELOTUS.COM Turiya’s Gifts 2/16 DA 801.531.7823, 1569 S. 1100 E., SLC. M-F 11a-7p, Sat 11a-6p, Sun 12-5p. Turiya’s is a metaphysical gift and crystal store. We have an exquisite array of crystals and minerals, jewelry, drums, sage and sweet grass, angels, fairies, greeting cards and meditation tools. Come in and let us help you create your sanctuary. WWW .T URIYAS . COM FARMERS MARKETS Winter Market at Rio Grande Rio Grande Depot, 300 S. Rio Grande St., SLC, 84101. Every other Saturday, 10a-2p, Nov 7- Apr 23. The Winter Market at Rio Grande supports sustainable, regional agriculture; builds community; increases access to nutritious, local foods in urban areas; and educates consumers about shopping locally all year. Local produce, meats, cheeses, pastries and more. WWW.SLC F ARMERS M ARKET .ORG DA 5/16 HEALTH & WELLNESS Dave’s Health & Nutrition 7/16 SLC: 801.268.3000, 880 E. 3900 S. and W. Jordan: 801.446.0499, 1817 W. 9000 S. We focus on health & holistic living through education, empowerment and high-quality products. With supplements, homeo-

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SPIRITUAL PRACTICE line goes here ORGANIZATIONS The Church of the Sacred Circle 9/16 801.330.6666, 3464 W. 3800 S., WVC. We are a local independent church of non-denominational earth based spirituality. We welcome all those who follow Paganism, Wicca, Witchcraft, Asatru, Druid, Shamanic, Eclectic and other traditions. We hold public full moon and new moon circles, monthly events, psychic faires and are family friendly. www.S ACRED C IRCLE C HURCH . COM , INFO @ SACREDCIR CLECHURCH . COM Inner Light Center Spiritual Community DA 2/16 801.462.1800, 4408 S. 500 E., SLC. An interspiritual sanctuary that goes beyond religion into mystical realms. Access inner wisdom, deepen divine connection, enjoy an accepting, friendly community. Events & classes. Sunday Celebration: 10a; WWW .I NNER L IGHT C ENTER . NET Salt Lake Buddhist Temple — NEW! 12/16 801.363.4742. 100 S. 211 W., SLC. Everyone is welcome to Shin Buddhism (Pure Land). Sunday Services: 9a Meditation, 10a Dharma Family, 11a Dharma classes all ages, Asian Arts classes 12p. Meditation Class Wed. 6:30-7:30p, all levels. Lumbini’s Garden Buddhist Books and Gifts open Sundays. “Come as you are.” WWW.SLBUDDHIST.ORG, WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/SALTLAKEBUDDHIST, WWW.MEETUP.COM/SALT-LAKE-BUDDHIST-TEMPLE Unity Spiritual Community 7/16 801.281.2400. Garden Center in Sugarhouse Park, 2100 S. 1602 E., SLC. 11:00a Sunday celebration, message, music and meditation. We teach love, peace, acceptance, and practical, everyday application of spiritual principles to help people live more abundant, joyful and meaningful lives. WWW .U NITYOF S ALT L AKE . ORG Urgyen Samten Ling Gonpa Tibetan Buddhist Temple 9/16 DA 801.328.4629, 740 S. 300 W., SLC. Urgyen Samten Ling Gonpa offers an open environment for the study, contemplation, and practice of Tibetan Buddhist teachings. The community is welcome to our Sunday service (puja), group practices, meditation classes and introductory courses. WWW .U RGYEN S AMTEN L ING . ORG Utah Eckankar 12/16 801.542.8070, 8105 S. 700 E., Sandy. Eckankar teaches you to be more aware of your own natural relationship with Divine Spirit. Many have had spiritual experiences and want to learn more about them. You will meet people with similar experiences who also wish to share how these improve our daily lives. WWW .E CKANKAR -U TAH . ORG INSTRUCTION Two Arrows Zen Center 3/16 DA 801.532.4975, ArtSpace, 230 S. 500 W., #155, SLC. Two Arrows Zen is a center for Zen study and practice in Utah with two location: SLC & Torrey. The ArtSpace Zendo in SLC offers daily morning meditation and a morning service and evening sit on Thursday. TAZ also offers regular day-long intensives—Day of Zen—and telecourses. WWW .T WO A RROWS Z EN . ORG

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n these fast-paced times, it is easy to forget that I am in charge of my life. I am the one choosing who and what gets my attention. It is not my family, my boss, my country or the world that determines my path. It is up to me. The beginning of the year is a wondrous time to reconnect with my center and create practices that will support me living true to myself. I believe the simpler the practice, the better. Here are six simple guidelines to reclaim your space, your day and your precious life in this New Year.

Reclaim your space Simplify. This year choose just one small, one medium and one large project for each season. For example, your purse (or wallet), the kitchen counter and the bedroom. I constantly talk with people who are carrying the stress of all the clutter—of “too much to do”—all the time. The lists keep them awake at night and rob them of their health and peace of mind. By consciously choosing which projects you will take on, you allow yourself to release all the others. They can wait. Also, each season has its own energy. You can tap into winter and ask what projects would feel good to do now. The garage will still be there in the spring and your body will be happier about tackling it then. Honor your bedroom. The bedroom is the most important room in your home. You spend more time there than anywhere else. The purpose of the bedroom is healing, rest and intimacy. Yet, this room often becomes the dumping ground for clutter or distractions. The beginning of the year and the winter season is an ideal time to transform your bedroom. It is time to make it a place you love to be. Remove all paper, technology (especially TVs and computers), clutter, projects and storage items. Take time to ask yourself: How do I want it to look, feel and function? What colors, textures and furniture do I want? It’s wonderful to wake up surrounded by beauty and end the day nurtured by your sweet space.

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Reclaim your day Choose the top three each day. The simplest and most powerful way to reclaim your day is to take 5-10 minutes in the morning and ask: What are the three most important things for me to do today? These are the three things that only you can do and that you know in your heart and gut are most important. Write them down on a 3x5 card, your smart phone or a post-it note. A shift happens in the physical plane when you write things down. Then do the three things first. Give them your commitment and attention. Ask the Universe to support you. Open and close your day. Commit this year to consciously taking 30 minutes in the morning and evening to open and close your day. Rather than diving into action the moment you open your eyes or collapsing into bed when you are exhausted, take time to transition your body, heart, brain and spirit. Follow the natural cycle of Earth. The sun slowly rises and then sets. You can create your own rituals. A morning cup of tea and sitting quietly while your body and brain wake up is a heavenly way to begin your day. Soft jammies, a comfy chair and a good book make for a divine ending no matter what age you are. What do you want? Make a list of your possible rituals and try them out.

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Reclaim your life Get a buddy. Change and growth aremore fun with a buddy. Commit to getting together at least once a month for a year to help each other. Choose the project that would mean the most to you and be amazed at how much more you get done as a team. Choose a theme. Stay connected with your self throughout the year with a single word that holds your intention. (Examples: trust, hope, play, action.) Then enjoy noticing how the Universe makes this real for you. Your life matters in this world. Your thoughts, words, actions, ideas, heart, healing and being are unique. Make 2016 the year you get to know yourself better (or again). ◆ Marla Dee is the creator of the Clear & SIMPLE Way to clear the clutter of your past and get organized at last. WWW.CLEARSIMPLE.COM

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Jan. 8: Fischer conducts Mozart & Mahler. 7:30p. Mahler’s Seventh Symphony & Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 4 by the Utah Symphony. The highly anticipated return of violing-virtuoso Augustin Hadelich. $18-79. 123 W. South Temple. USUO.ORG

Jan. 2: New Year’s Sound Bath @ Dancing Cranes. 1p & 5p. Himalayan metal bowls, crystal singing bowls, flutes, drums, didgeridoos, etc. which invoke deep relaxation, naturally assist in meditation, stress reduction and holistic healing. Bring a cushion of mat to sit on. $7-$30 suggested offering. 675 E. Simpson Ave. (2240 S). DANCINGCRANESIMPORTS.COM

Jan. 9: Free Wing Chun Kung-Fu demonstration class. 9-10:15a. Free. Red Lotus School of Movement, 740 S. 300 W. REDLOTUSSCHOOL.COM

Jan. 2: RDT Dance All Day @ Dance Center on Broadway. 9a-3p. $10 for all day – hip hop, modern, contemporary, flamenco, African, repertory & prime movement. Rose Wagner, 138 W. 300 S. RDTUTAH.ORG Jan. 2: Winter Market @ Rio Grande. 10a2p. Free. 300 S. Rio Grande St. SLCFARMERSMARKET.ORG Jan. 2: Paper Planes film screening. 11a. Presented by the Utah Film Center. Free. Main City Library, 210 E. 400 S. UtahFilmCenter.org Jan. 2: New Year’s Celebration w/ the Utah Symphony & Utah Opera. 7p. Abravanel Hall, 123 W. South Temple. USUO.ORG Jan. 2: People Under the Stairs @ Urban Lounge. 9p. w/ DJ Juggy, Burnell Washburn, Better Taste Bureau. 21+. $20. 241 S. 500 E. THEURBANLOUNGESLC.COM Jan. 5: THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING film screening. 7p. A film by Avi Lewis, inspired by Naomi Klein’s international non-fiction bestseller, this film is an epic attempt to re-imagine the vast challenge of climate change. Main City Library, 210 E. 400 S. UTAHFILMCENTER.ORG

Jan. 9: Ayurveda & The Chakras, Part 1 @ We Are Yoga. 12:30-2:30p. Ayurveda views the spice and brain as the seat of the chakra system which supports physical and emotional health. Learn asanas that strengthen the chakra system by examining back bending and inversions. $25. 2545 Parleys Way, St. 100. WEAREYOGASLC.COM Jan. 9, 16, 23: Myth & Movement: Gods. 3-5p. Get to know Ganesha, Hanuman & Shiva through story, asana, mantra and mudra. $20/class or $45 for all three. 2545 Parleys Way, St. 100. WEAREYOGASLC.COM Jan. 9: National Theatre Live from London: GB Shaw’s Man & Superman. Noon-2p. $10-20. A romantic comedy, an epic fairytale, a fiery philosophical debate, Man and Superman asks fundamental questions about how we live. 10-20. Broadway Centre Cinema, 111 E 300 S. THC.UTAH.EDU

Jan. 9: Skullcandy presents: An Evening with Badfeather @ The State Room. 9p. A purchase of tickets includes a complimentary pair of Skullcandy Grind headphones. 21+. $10. 638 S. State. THESTATEROOM.COM Jan. 8: Dubwise w/ Shank Aaron @ Urban Lounge. 9p. 21+. w/ Bandwagon, Strick 9, illoom. $5 before 10:30p, $10 after. 241 S. 500 E. THEURBANLOUNGESLC.COM Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31: Brazilian Samba Drumming 4-week Workshop w/ Samba Fogo. 12:30-2p. Musical Director Mason Aeschbacher. No drop-in. $60 for workshop. SLC Arts Hub, 663 W. 100 S. SAMBAFOGO.COM

Jan. 12: Meru film screening. 7p. Sundance Film Fest ’15 official selection. The world’s best professional climbers face the Shark’s Fin on Mount Meru, in the Himalayas, which has never been scaled to completion. Free. Main City Library, 210 E. 400 S. UTAHFILMCENTER.ORG Jan. 12: Dump Trump! Rally against Trump's racism and Islamophobia. 12:30p. Organized by the Revolutionary Students Union. Free. Student Union, University Of Utah, 200 Central Campus Dr. REVOLUTIONARYSTUDENTSUNION.COM Jan. 13: POW (Protect Our Winters) Day. 2-4p. Free UTA service to Little Cottonwood Canyon. Come to the Tram Deck Plaza to learn about environmental accountability from POW athletes & win prizes. Snowbird Ski Resort, 9385 S. Snowbird Center Dr. PROTECTOURWINTERS.ORG Jan. 14: Humanists of Utah conversation with Tribune editor Terry Orme 7-9p. Discussing upcoming legislative session. First Unitarian Church, 569 S 1300 E. HUMANISTSOFUTAH.ORG Jan. 15: Can this man change your life in 10 min. or less? Meet with Mas Sajady. 7-9p. Through two new-death experiences Mas was gifted with intuitive and healing abilities. $10; free before 1/11. One Mind Studio, 216 W Paxton Ave. MASSAJADY.COM

Robert Simms, choreography by Natosha Washington & Sofia Gorder. Larimer Center, Rowland Hall, 843 S. Lincoln St. Jan. 15: Gallery Stroll. 6-9p. Phillip’s Gallery & other galleries. Free. 444 E. 200 S. GalleryStroll.org Jan. 16: Winter Market @ Rio Grande. 10a2p. Free. 300 S. Rio Grande St. SLCFARMERSMARKET.ORG Jan. 16: Troublemakers: The Story of Land Art film screening. 7p. Unearth the history of land art in the 60s and 70s when a cadre of New York artists sought to transcend the limitation of painting and sculpture. UMFA, 410 Campus Ctr., UtahFilmCenter.org Jan. 16: Discussion Class on NDE’s, OBE’s, and Astral Projection. 2-4p. Taught by Amy Hasna and Audy Wayman. $15. Sacred Energy Empowerment Center, 261 E 4500 S. SACREDENERGYSLC.COM Jan. 16: KRCL presents An Evening w/ Todd Rundgren @ The Depot. 8p. w/ John Ferenzik, Jesse Gress, Prairie Prince, Kasim Sulton. 21+. $30 adv./ $34 day of. 400 W. South Temple. DEPOTSLC.COM

Jan 6: Sierra Club Social. 5:30p. Meet new friends, socialize with Sierra Club volunteers and staff, learn about club campaigns. Sage’s Cafe, Jade Room, 234 W 900 S. SIERRACLUB.ORG

Jan. 16 & 17: Long Live Art! Party. Sat. 11a-midnight, Sun. 11am-4:30p. Enjoy your favorite UMFA artworks and experiences in one weekend. Tours, films, art making, yoga, music, a dance party, and more. Visit one last time before UMFA closes for 18 months of remodeling and reinstallation. Free. UMFA, 410 Campus Center Dr. UMFA.ORG

Jan. 7: Our Melting Ice: Climate Disruption and Energy Choice. 7p. Speaker panel and screening. Free. SLC Public Library, 210 E. 400 S. SLCGREEN.COM

Jan. 8: Free T’ai Chi & Qigong demonstration class. 7-8p. Free. Red Lotus School of Movement, 740 S. 300 W. REDLOTUSSCHOOL.COM

Jan. 15: Black Social Change: Preserving The Story. 6:30p. Multidisciplinary performance with local dancers, film, lyric baritone

Jan. 12: Blackalicious @ Urban Lounge. 9p. w/ Dusk. 21+. $18 adv/$20 day of. 241 S. 500 E. THEURBANLOUNGESLC.COM

Jan. 6: BoomBox @ The State Room. 9p. w/ special guest Ryan Bauer. 21+. $18. 638 S. State. THESTATEROOM.COM

Jan. 7: Bevies for Avy's with special guest Pixie and The Partygrass Boys @ The State Room. 8p. Short Films & Contests in support of the Utah Avalanche Center and KBYG Campaign. 21+. $6. 638 S. State. THESTATEROOM.COM

Jan. 15: Third Friday Bingo with the Matrons of Mayhem. 7p. This month the charity will be Utah Stonewall Democrats Outreach Project for Hispanic and LDS voter registration. Hot dogs, drinks, etc. Non-alcoholic. Family-friendly. $5 for first bingo card; $3 additional cards. First Baptist Church, 777 S 1300 E.

Model of proposed 80-ft. tall temple for Burning Man 2017 designed by Alice Toler Jan 12: Temple of Awareness Fundraiser. 7p. Burning Man film festival and 2017 Temple fundraiser. Mingle with fellow burners, and learn about the Utah Temples Project. Films, opportunity drawing, cash bar, and more. $2 for the films, and a suggested donation of $5 to raise money for the proposed temple. Brewvies Cinema Pub, 677 S 200 W. BREWVIES.COM

Art, Health, Spirit, Natural World, Music, Events/Festivals, Meetings, Exhibits, Education/Workshops. See the full list of events and the ongoing calendar at WWW.CATALYSTMAGAZINE.NET/EVENTS

Jan. 16, 18, 20, 22: Lehar’s The Merry Widow by the Utah Opera. 7:30-10:30p. $10$88. Capitol Theatre, 50 W. 200 S. USUO.ORG Jan. 17: Le Tableau (The Painting) film screening. 3p. Three characters living in a unfinished painting venure out into the real worldin search of their creator, to convince him to finish his work. UMFA, 410 Campus Ctr. UTAHFILMCENTER.ORG

CATALYSTMAGAZINE.NET 23 Jan. 20: Bobby Rush @ The State Room. 8p. Presented by the UT Blues Society. 21+. $17. 638 S. State. THESTATEROOM.COM

Jan. 23: Darla’s Aerial Arts & Utah Flying Trapeze Winter Performance @ Kearns Olympic Oval. 6-8p. CATALYST’s own Sophie Silverstone is in this performance! $20. 5662 Cougar Ln, Kearns. DARLADAVIS.COM

Jan. 21: Sustainable Soirees. 5:30-7:30p. Gathering of female entrepreneurs, educators, artists, community activists, business women developing community and support. Stories at 6p. Sustainable Startups, # 50, 340 E. 400 S. SUSTAINABLESTARTUPS.ORG

Jan. 19: A Conversation with Black Girl Dangerous (Mia McKenzie). 12p. Martin

Luther King Jr. Celebration Week. Award-winning author and activist, creator of Black Girl Dangerous, website forum for queer and trans people of color read by millions. Free. Union Saltair Room, U of U Union Building, 200 Central Campus Dr. DIVERSITY.UTAH.EDU Jan. 20: Psychic Fair @ Golden Braid. 79p. 20-min. readings for $25. 151 S. 500 E. GOLDENBRAIDBOOKS.COM

Jan. 26: Reggae Rise Up Presents BALLYHOO! @ Urban Lounge. 9p. 21+. $10 adv./ $12 day of. 241 S. 500 E. THEURBANLOUNGESLC.COM

Jan. 21: Rob Garza of Thievery Corporation @ O.P. Rockwell. 9p. 21+. $20. 268 Main St., Park City. OPROCKWELL.COM

Jan. 27: Andy Frasco & The U.N. @ The State Room. 8p. 21+. $17. 638 S. State. THESTATEROOM.COM

Jan. 21: MLK Keynote: Talib Kweli. 121:30p. Hip-hop artist and activist, will perform a 10-minute spoken word with an hour keynote address for the University of Utah’s MLK 2016. Free. Union Ballroom, 200 Central Campus Dr. UTAH.EDU/EVENTS

Jan. 27: STS9 @ The Depot. 9p. 21+. $25 adv/$29 day of. 400 W. South Temple. DEPOTSLC.COM

Jan. 21: Becoming Bulletproof, documentary. 5:30-8p. A film that starts a conversation about how persons with disabilities, rarely seen on screen, are excluded from our wider culture and how we can effect change. Free. Art Access, 230 S 500 W, #125. UTAHCULTURALALLIANCE.ORG

Jan. 19: Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism. 6:30-8p. 8-week introductory course providing a contemplative and experiential base focusing on the core teachings of Tibetan Buddhism. Tuesdays until March 8. Tuition: $50. Urgyen Samten Ling Gonpa, 740 S. 300 W. URGYENSAMTENLING.ORG.

dance. Dress code: white, “Wonderland” themed, fantasy, Alice in wonderland. DJ Ebenflow, DJ Better Homes and Gardens. $25 adv./$40 day of. 21+.The Fallout, 625 S. 600 W. UTAHARTS.ORG

Jan. 22: I Am Salt Lake LIVE. 8p. They will be recording a live podcast. Special guests Jay Whittaker, Cat Palmer, Richie T. Steadman. Club 50 West. $5. HTTP://ON.FB.ME/1MYQLQX Jan. 22: Half Moon Run @ Urban Lounge. 9p. Postfontaine presents. 21+. $15 adv./ $17 day of. 241 S. 500 E. THEURBANLOUNGESLC.COM vJan. 23: SLC White Party: Wonderland. 8p. 16th annual. Art, ice sculptures, performance, music, photo booth, cash bar, and

Jan. 29: I am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story. 7:30p. Post-film Q&A with Caroll Spinney, moderated by Ken Verdoia. $5-39. Kingsbury Hall, 1395 E. Presidents Cir. KINGSBURYHALL.UTAH.EDU Jan. 30: SLC Singer Songwriter Showcase @ The State Room. 9p. Morgan Snow (Triggers & Slips), Daniel Young (Hollering Pines), Ryan Tanner (Lower Lights), Paul Jacobsen (Madison Arm). 21+. $10. 638 S. State. THESTATEROOM.COM Jan. 30: Dances of Universal Peace Community Celebration. 4-6p. Free. Pot luck snacks & fellowship to follow. Donation. One Mind Studio, 216 Paxton Ave. HTTP://ON.FB.ME/1J3CX0R Jan. 31: 2016 Year of the Fire Monkey: Feng Shui for Health & Prosperity Noon1:30pm. taught by Valerie Litchfield, Feng Shui Master. 18$ Salt Lake Buddhist Temple, 100 S. 215 W.

ILLUSIONS

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Assistant Professor of Mathematics University of Utah

Why do bees construct honeycombs using hexagons? What is the most efficient way to stack oranges at the supermarket? Braxton will answer these profound questions and explain how the ideas can be applied to the problem of image segmentation.

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

FEB 10, 2016 | 5:30 PM (must be 21+)

242 So. Main St.

(Ride TRAX to Gallivan Stop)

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ILLUSIONS marks the return of the Nikolais Dance Theatre. Alwin Nikolais, a groundbreaking American choreographer of the twentieth century, created unique, multi-media dances that continue to be an inspiration for companies such as the Blue Man Group and Cirque du Soleil.

This season’s production contains two distinct viewing options: 1) Family Matinée featuring a condensed program with curated content perfect for the viewing enjoyment of children of all ages (Jan 30 @ 2pm) 2) A full length program featuring the full breadth and impact of some of Alwin Nikolais’ most provocative dances (Jan 29 & 30 @ 7:30pm).

Single Ticket: $35 / day of show $40 Student/Senior Ticket: $15 Arttix.com | 801.355.ARTS

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YOGA CULTURE

Redefining “advanced” yoga with questions to ask yourself as you practice

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ecently I read a blog lamenting the yoga cultural emphasis on “advanced” poses and how all the social media photos of yoga practitioners in these poses is likely scaring people away from practice. This is probably true, and certainly a valid concern. But I want to take the discussion a step further and pose the question: What is advanced yoga, anyway? Is “advanced yoga” the ability to slip easily into full Pigeon? Is it the ability to wedge your ankle behind your head? Is rocking arm balances on the beach advanced yoga? There’s nothing wrong with wanting to challenge our bodies. But the truth about the poses that are widely considered to be “advanced” is that they will only ever be accessible to a small portion of the population, no matter how many decades we’ve practiced asana. And their practical benefits in terms of allowing our bodies to function with ease in our everyday lives is questionable.

The pursuit of bendy We’re all built differently. Some of us are born with stable joints and strong ligaments. Some are born with shallow joints and loose ligaments. A person with stable joints may have perfectly relaxed soft tissue, but still have limited mobility because range of motion is limited by one bone running into another at a joint site. A person with loose or shallow joints will simply be able to move their joints further before encountering bony contact. Over the years I’ve encountered a number of students who could do “advanced” poses on their very first day of class. Does that make them advanced practitioners? Conversely, I’ve observed students with decades of practice who can’t touch their toes. Does that make them beginners? Most of us can maintain and even increase our flexibility with consistent asana practice. But to what end? Is everincreasing flexibility a goal to covet? For a person who tends toward the stiffer side, maintaining and increasing flexibility, within limits, is probably a positive. For a person who’s naturally flexible—often the people who become attracted to asana in the first place because, “I can do this!”—not so much. As a person born with loose joints, including the hip dysplasia that has enabled me to perform all kinds of

amazing feats of flexibility, I’ve had to rethink the popular Western notion that more flexibility is always better. When naturally flexible people practice asana, going too far is almost inevitable. In order to feel something— anything—we flexies have to push our joints to their healthy limits and beyond. Never mind that the point of practice is not to “feel a stretch.” The real issue is that pushing our joints to the limit further destabilizes them by stretching ligaments and wears down cartilage as bone grinds against bone. For a naturally flexible person, building stability—not more flexibility—creates balance. I’d argue that a naturally flexible person doing fancy poses that require hypermobility could be in the beginning, rather than advanced, stage of his/her practice. Here’s why:

Steady and comfortable

According to Alistair Shearer, translator of The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Sutra 2.46 means, “The physical posture is steady and comfortable.” Hmmm. “Steady” implies stability. “Comfort” implies ease. Nothing in there about being über-flexible. And here’s Sutra 2.47: “[Asana] is mastered when all effort is relaxed and the mind is absorbed in the Infinite.” Advanced asana has nothing to do with what your body is capable or incapable of performing. It has everything to do with developing the awareness and sensitivity to be able to practice from a place of ease, presence and contentment with what is. It is learning to partner with your body, rather than trying to conquer it. I tell my students this all the time: When I see a person in my class backing away from doing the “full” pose; sitting out a pose and doing something else entirely; or resting deeply in a simple, so-called “beginning” pose, that is advanced yoga. When I observe my students resting in the present reality of their asana practice—no matter what it looks like—without straining, pushing or judging themselves for a perceived deficit of yoga ability, I’m elated. Their minds are at ease, fully present and content—even grateful—to be in their bodies as they are right in that very moment. That is mastery. ◆ Charlotte Bell has been practicing yoga since 1982. She is the author of several yoga-related books and founder of Mindful Yoga Collective in Salt Lake City. CHARLOTTEBELLYOGA.COM.

Inquiring into your practice Here are some questions you might consider asking yourself as you practice: • How is my breathing? If your breath is not free and easy, mastery (according to Sutra 2.47) won’t be possible. • Where am I feeling stretching sensation? Is it in soft tissue along the bones? Probably okay. Is it in a joint or joints? Back off. • What’s my mind up to? Do I feel that my current practice is deficient in some way? Do I feel that my current practice is superior? Both these things are judgments that get in the way of actual yoga (the settling of the mind into silence). Practice is just what it is—practice. It’s not a performance. Simply be present. • Instead of asking the question, “What more can I do to go further in this pose?,” try asking yourself, “What can I stop doing that’s getting in the way of my experiencing this pose here and now?” Remember that yoga asana asks us to partner with our bodies to create a state of ease and stability, a place where our minds can find rest. The goal of asana is the stilling of the mind. “Advanced yoga,” however we choose to define it, isn’t the goal. We can be at ease any time, when we let go of the idea that outward manifestations of poses are the point. The journey is inward, and it leads you to this very moment.

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COMINGS & GOINGS

What’s New Around Town Beltex Meats opening At Beltex Meats, where owner Philip Grubisa practices whole animal butchery, the motto is “waste not, want not.” Here you can find standard chops, steaks and sausages at this new meatonly shop along with more exotic meat offerings like paté and head cheese— products that use the leftovers from other cuts but taste just as good, Grubisa says. And, from chicken to lamb to goat, Beltex meats are sourced locally whenever possible. Check out their new storefront on the north end of Liberty Park. Beltex Meats, 511 E. 900 S. 532-2641. BELTEXMEATS.COM

SL Chiropractic welcomes Angie Binkerd Salt Lake Chiropractic has expanded. Joining Dr. Suzanne Cronin and Sarah Gilbert is Dr. Angie Binkerd. She received her doctorate from the University of Western States in Portland, Oregon in addition to a B.S. in human biology. Prior to chiropractic college she earned a B.S. in sociology with a minor in criminology and chemistry at Utah State University. Growing up in Heber City, Utah, with a chiropractor for a father, Binkerd says she’s felt the impact and benefits of chiropractic since infancy. “Our bodies are capable of amazing things and it is my

job to keep them doing what they do best with chiropractic,” she says.

Vive Juicery expands Local Love—a cold-pressed cleansing juice made with beet, carrot, apple, swiss chard, lemon and ginger—is just one of the juice blends that has attracted a loyal following in the Salt Lake Valley. Local couple Brittany and Bryce Thaxton began selling their cold-pressed juices at the Downtown Farmers Market and Winter Market in 2013 and it wasn’t long before their business took off. Last month they opened their third location at the Bangerter Crossing shopping center in Draper. You can also find Vive juice in Sugar House (1597 S. 1100 E.) and downtown (219 E. Broadway) and at the Downtown and Wheeler Farm Farmers Markets. Vive Juicery, 129 E. 13800 S., Draper. Mon-Fri 7am-7pm and Sat 8am-6pm.

Sunny Strasburg moves Marriage and family therapist Sunny Strasburg recently moved her office from South Temple at 5th South to 1399 S. 700 East in Salt Lake City. Sunny specializes in the Gottman Couples Method, EMDR and Jungian psychotherapy. She meets with individual clients and couples. WWW.SUNNYSTRASBURGTHERAPY.COM

Sonita: Afghani rapper in Utah This year, as you thumb through the Sundance Film Festival guide to chose which films to see, consider Sonita, an entry in the World Cinema Documentary competition that follows an assertive young woman from Afghanistan who dreams of becoming a rap singer. Living in exile in Iran, she makes a video with friends called “Brides for Sale” after she learns she is about to be sold into marriage so her brother can afford to buy a wife. She is 16. The video goes viral. Sonita, the woman, quickly gains international attention for her music and her outspoken stance against child brides. Along the way, she is offered a full scholarship to a private high school in Utah. (Sonita Alizadeh is currently a student at Wasatch Academy in Mount Pleasant, Utah.) The film is, on one hand, an intimate look at one girl who bravely, and respectfully, rejects the sexist social expectations of her culture and, on the other, a wider look at the powerless situation of many women in today’s world. The 91-minute film will be shown six times throughout the festival. Interview with Sonita: YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=HVEMTDBABSC

Waldorf school opening, August 2016 Enrollment for the 2016-17 school year is now open for the Wasatch Waldorf Charter School, the first Waldorf School in Utah. An approach to

education started by the German-born educator Waldorf Steiner, these schools are known for their “head, heart, hands” philosophy. Classroom studies often emphasis development of artistic expression and critical reasoning skills,

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Sat January 9 BADFEATHER Presented by Skullcandy

with only minor reliance on quantitative and standardized testing. The tuition-free public school, to be located in the Millcreek area of Salt Lake County, welcomes students kindergarten through 8th grade. Each grade will have space for approximately 60 students, for a total school population of 540. Enrollment will be chosen by lottery this spring. Educator positions are still being filled. Information on specific employment openings and qualifications can be found on the school’s website. WASATCHWALDORF.ORG

Local home brew shop expands Wed January 20 BOBBY RUSH Presented by The Utah Blue Society

Fri January 29 ANDY FRASCO & THE U.N. Sat January 30 SALT LAKE CITY SINGER SONGWRITER SHOWCASE

Salt City Brew Supply, on Fort Union Blvd. in Midvale, has been around since 2011. In September, they opened a satellite store in Ogden. The new shop is currently the only homebrew supply store in Ogden and carries everything needed to make beer: 50 kinds of hops, 70 grains, and both liquid and dry yeast cultures. They also sell kits for wine, hard cider, mead, kombucha and soda.

with Morgan Snow (Triggers & Slips) Daniel Young (The Hollering Pines) and Ryan Tanner (The Lower Lights)

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State-of-the-art Public Safety Building The Public Safety Building joins an elite group of only nine other buildings in Utah that have garnered LEED Platinum certification. That is the highest certification currently available through the LEED program, which stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and ranks buildings for their environmental sustainability in design, construction, operation and maintenance.

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Utah company, Healthy Hemp Pets, makes CBD-rich dog biscuits

nd no, your dog will not get high. Your dog will, however, probably want more. Dave Merrell, founder and CEO, needed an effective veterinary supplement for his dog, who was prescribed Rimadyl for her hip dysplasia. After a particularly disgruntling experience with a poorly labeled and ineffective product claiming to be the “1st CBD dog biscuit,” Merrell decided, “Hey, I could do this better.” Through extensive research on industrial hemp oil suppliers from Europe to China, he finally found a reliable high-grade hemp oil in Colorado, at Whole Hemp Company. Hemp, unlike marijuana, is high in CBDs (cannabidiol), and low in the psychoactive constituent of cannabis, THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). Medicinal uses for CBDs became well-known from the “Charlotte’s Web” story when Colorado parents Paige and Matt Figi, desperate for a better treatment for their infant daughter Charlotte’s persisting seizures, were shocked to find how CGD-rich oil, extracted from a certain strain of medical marijuana, reduced the frequency of her seizures from a couple times per hour to two or three times per

month. Healthy Hemp Pet Company, dedicated to being 100% legal, uses what is defined as “Industrial Hemp,” and is legal under the Farm Bill of 2013. To be classified as industrial hemp means a THC level of less than 0.3%. It’s tricky to claim the health benefits of CBDs, besides being a good source of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, and vitamins and minerals that aid tissue repair, since CBDs are still undergoing clinical studies. Merrell can, however, tell you about all the good feedback he’s been getting from customers on their website. The biscuits also contain other ingredients that are tasty for dogs and help joint health such as greenlipped mussels, wild Alaskan salmon oil, tapioca, sweet potatoes and ground peas. McGregor, the CATALYST resident dog, is infamous for his snobbish ways with food and his hermit tendencies. However, when we gave him one treat, he came out from under Greta’s desk, looking hopeful for more. Find Healthy Hemp Biscuits at Ma & Paws Bakery (Millcreek), Healthy Pets Mountain West (Cottonwood Heights), Love Your Pet (Park City) and online: HEALTHYHEMPPET.COM.

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Therapeutic Musician Training Studies show the beneficial effect of live music to reduce anxiety and ease pain. This month, the nonprofit Music for Healing & Transition Program is initiating a certification program for musicians who would like to create a healing environment for people who are giving birth, prematurely born, dying or recovering form illness or surgery. Students will learn to serve the ill and dying with live therapeutic music at bedside. Serious amateur and professional musicians, vocal or instrumental, are encouraged to apply.

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Sensory deprivation tanks— the latest cure-all? Last month The New York Times reported that sensory deprivation tanks are taking that city by storm—“Could floating be on its way to becoming the new yoga or acupuncture: just the latest in a long line of once kooky-sounding wellness trends that have gone mainstream? Quite possibly.” The point is relaxation. Slate writer Seth Stevenson described his float sessions as “so restful and meditative, I’d come out feeling like I’d ingested a cocktail of sedatives and ’shrooms.” Physician and psychoanalyst John C. Lilly (most famous for his work fostering communication with dolphins) devised the first isolation tank in 1953. Today’s light- and soundproof pods contain skin-temperature water and 900 lbs. of epsom salt each. Floater-controled light and sound is often added. A session typically lasts one hour. While creative types, meditators and people who really need to unwind can all benefit from the tanks, athletes are also big beneficiaries. The Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles and the Phillies float. So do the Ogden Mustangs hockey team. I-Float Sensations in Ogden, open since March 2014, is their “official float center.” I-Float owner Keith Guetschow says football players who come in concussed, aching and bruised after a game are remarkably recovered after two 90minute float sessions. Guetschow’s spa has two pods. Rates for floating at the South Ogden spa are $69/hour. At the time of this writing, a one-hour float for first-time visitors is $49. I-Float Sensations, 1490 E 5600 S, Suite 2, South Ogden. 801.888.6777. WWW.IFLOATOGDEN.COM

METAPHORS

JANUARY 2016

Cast your old self into the fire; you will rise from the ashes transformed

FREE FILM SCREENINGS SAT JAN 2 11AM PAPER PLANES

Directed by Robert Connolly 96 min | 2014 | Australia | Not Rated | Rec. for ages 10+

BY SUZANNE WAGNER Osho Zen Tarot: Fool, Going with the Flow Medicine Cards: Buffalo, Ant Mayan Oracle: Polarity, Portal of Transcendence, Cauac Ancient Egyptian Tarot: Prince of Swords, King of Wands Aleister Crowley Deck: Oppression, Princess of Swords, Swiftness Healing Earth Tarot: 5 of Shields, 3 of Wands, 5 of Crystals Words of Truth: Beginning, Peace, Evolution

hat a wild ride 2015 has been. Never has it been more important to surrender into the bigger energy surrounding you and to go with the flow. Yes, everything and I mean everything is different. What was confused is becoming clearer as mid-December’s choices are gaining traction. Many of you had certain

You are being put through a process that allows you to shed the shell of your former existence. You are being quickened so you can reconnect your highest self with your human self. Unified, they are more powerful than you can imagine. See how your mind has been keeping you from recognizing that you’re the master player in your own great game of life. Enormous shifts are happening and yet there is nothing to fear because where you’re headed is so much greater than where you have been. There’s no need to hold on to your past self. It was but a vehicle to take you to this place. 2016 promises to be a much better year than 2015. The number 8 (2+0+1+5) was filled with sadness, despair, upset and conflicts that pulled you out of your comfort zone. The number 9 (2+0+1+6) is a year of completion, empathy, intuition and artistic expression. You can finally let the past go and step into who and what you really want to be.

The City Library

210 E 400 S Salt Lake City

Twelve-year-old Dylan’s talent for folding and flying paper planes takes him from his home in rural Australia to the bright lights of Tokyo in this charming film.

TUES JAN 5 7PM THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING

Directed by Avi Lewis 89 min | 2015 | USA/Canada | Not Rated The City Library

210 E 400 S Salt Lake City

Inspired by Naomi Klein’s international non-fiction bestseller, this film is an epic attempt to re-imagine the vast challenge of climate change.

TUES JAN 12 7PM *Post-film discussion with Dr. Perry Renshaw of the University of Utah. The City Library

210 E 400 S Salt Lake City

MERU

Directed by Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi 87 min | 2015 | USA | Rated R

After suffering dramatic set backs in their lives, three professional climbers confront the Shark’s Fin on Mount Meru.

SAT JAN 16 7PM TROUBLEMAKERS: Directed by James Crump 72 min | 2015 | USA | Not Rated Utah Museum of Fine Arts

410 Campus Ctr Salt Lake City

perspectives that have shifted. Letting go of old patterns is never fun. Looking directly into the eyes of your prejudices and outmoded ways of thinking is never pleasant. But you have done it. And you are living your life from a place that you own, rather than from within a pattern that has trapped and owns you. In January, expect outcomes that you’ve been trying for over a year to manifest. It may still feel like chaos has the upper hand but keep surrendering to the flow. If the next action isn’t clear, then don’t move. The clarity will come in the proper time. Let the energy of Cauac, a Mayan symbol of transformation, teach you a thing or two about the power and potential of the Thunderbeings. Owl is one of the archetypes of Cauac and as I write this, two owls are flying past my window. Yes, you feel in the dark and yes, there are many unknowns. But do not allow that uncertainty to pull you into despair or let you to fall into the illusion that you are separate from source.

Nothing holds you back. Notice all the love offered to you and let the gifts of that energy fully in. Let the connections with others support, guide and invigorate you. This month you will feel as if you are caught in a difficult situation and there’s a way through but it’s an incredible leap, one that seems absurd to even try. But something inside believes you can do it and that now is the time. Catch the magic of this moment; otherwise it will pass and you will never know if you could have made it through. Let your motto for 2016 be one of bravery. Don’t give up. You are on a new frontier, one that is sacred for your growth and potential. Accept the challenge,. Use the fear to fuel you to new heights and propel yourself towards the challenges of 2016. Cast your old self into the fire and discover that you will rise from the ashes transformed. ◆

You’re the master player in your own great game of life.

Suzanne Wagner is the author of numerous books and CDs on the tarot and creator of the Wild Women app. She now lives in California, but visits Utah for classes and readings frequently. SUZWAGNER.COM

The Story of Land Art

Unearth the history of land art in the 60s and 70s when a cadre of New York artists sought to transcend the limitations of painting and sculpture.

SUN JAN 17 3PM LE TABLEAU (The Painting)

Directed by Jean-Francois Laguionie 79 min | 2012 | France/Japan | Not Rated | Rec. for ages 9+ Utah Museum of Fine Arts

410 Campus Ctr Salt Lake City

Three characters living in an unfinished painting venture out into the real world in search of their creator, to convince him to finish his work.

TUES FEB 2 7PM BECOMING BULLETPROOF Directed by Michael Barnett 82 min | 2014 | USA | Not Rated

The City Library

210 E 400 S Salt Lake City

Documents the making of a Western film featuring actors with and without disabilities, and questions why we so rarely see real disabled actors on screen.

TUES FEB 6 11AM KID FLIX MIX

Directed by Multiple 40 min | Multiple | Multiple | Not Rated The City Library

210 E 400 S Salt Lake City

A wonderful selection of the best short films included in the 2015 New York International Children’s Film Festival.

Utah Film Center is able to provide free film screenings through the generosity of sponsors and members. You can become a member of Utah Film Center for only $60 a year ($5 a month) and help keep film free!

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A monthly compendium of random wisdom for the home, garden and natural world BY DIANE OLSON JAN 1 NEW YEAR’S DAY. It’s the perfect day to switch out calendars and mark birthdays and other important dates. Maybe make soup while you’re at it; one with warming herbs, like cinnamon, cardamom, cayenne and ginger. JAN 2 LAST QUARTER MOON. Robert Smithson, creator of the Spiral Jetty on the northeastern shore of the Great Salt Lake, was born on this day in 1938. Spiral Jetty is beautiful in winter. JAN 3 The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks tonight and tomorrow. If it’s clear, look high to the north after nightfall. It’s usually one of the year’s best, with up to 40 falling stars per hour. JAN 4 Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts a warm January, with temperatures averaging 38 degrees— six degrees above normal. Other forecasters, however, predict that the super El Nino will bring a super ski season, with the majority of snow falling this month. JAN 5 In medieval England, Twelfth Night marked the end of the winter festival of Saturnalia. The normal social order was reversed, and who found the bean in the king cake ruled until midnight.

JAN 6 Ever seen a flock of cedar waxwings? They’ll take your breath away. In winter, these gorgeous nomads travel from yard to yard, searching for leftover berries and fruit. JAN 7 At dawn, look for Venus and Saturn to the right of the waning crescent Moon. Venus was long thought to be two separate stars– the morning star and evening star—respectively known as Vesper and Lucifer. JAN 8 If you’re looking to conserve energy and lower utility bills, an energy audit is a good idea. Beware scammers offering free audits, though; it’s a common sleazy sales ploy. Questar offers audits for $25. Email In HOMEPLAN@THERMWISE.COM or call 1-888-324-3221. JAN 9 NEW MOON. It’s National Mail-Order Gardening Month and here come the catalogs. Go ahead, indulge in an afternoon of browsing, dreaming and planning. (See “Garden Like a Boss,” this issue.) JAN 10 Crows hold funerals. And grudges. People who frighten, anger or hurt a crow can count on being heckled and scolded by all the crows in the area for at least three years. JAN 11 Look for Orion, the Hunter, in the winter sky. The three stars in his belt are Alnitak, which is 100,000 times more luminous than our Sun, blue supergiant

Alnilam and Mintaka, a double star. JAN 12 Orion’s sword is home to the brilliant Orion Nebula, a stellar nursery where new stars are born. It’s one of the few nebula easily seen with a telescope. JAN 13 If houseplant leaves are turning yellow from tip to stem, nitrogen is needed. Dissolve a package of unflavored gelatin into a quart of water and apply to soil. Repeat monthly. JAN 14 Last fall, a floating city appeared in the clouds above two Chinese cities. It was a Fata Morgana, a rare, lightbending mirage, named for

Morgan le Fey of Arthurian legend, Fata Morganas include both upside-down and rightside-up images stacked upon each another. The Flying Dutchman ghost ship was likely one. JAN 15 Birds need lots of fatty calories in winter. Set out suet, peanuts, nyjer, black-oil

and hulled sunflower seed and you’ll see house finches and sparrows, California quail, dark-eyed juncos, mourning and Eurasion collard-doves, Downy woodpeckers and northern flickers. JAN 16 FIRST QUARTER MOON. Sprinkle a couple drops of eucalyptus oil on your shower wall to clear lungs and sinuses. JAN 17 Go for a walk, whatever the weather. Being outside for just 15 minutes per day decreases stress, depression and aggression, and increases general health, happiness, healing and attention span. JAN 18 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY. MLK visited Utah on January 31, 1961, and spoke to a crowd of more than 1,500 in the University of Utah Union Building. JAN 19 It’s breeding season for red foxes, which are still fairly common in the south end of the valley. Soviet scientists created a new breed of fox, the Russian Domesticated Red Fox, and they’re as tame as dogs. JAN 20 Need some happy? Start some seedlings or a worm bin, or transplant houseplants. Be sure to use organic soil. Exposure to the soil organism Mycobacterium vaccae makes you happier, healthier and smarter for up to 14 days. JAN 21 In a power outage, food in the fridge will stay good for four hours. In a full freezer, frozen food lasts 48 hours; in a half-full one, 24. JAN 22 When the Moon is almost full, but not quite, it’s waxing gibbous. Just after, it’s waning gibbous.

JAN 23 FULL WOLF MOON. Temperatures on the Moon swing from 260 degrees F in the daytime to -280 degrees F at night. In some deep craters, though, it’s always around -400 degrees F. JAN 24 Running a ceiling fan in reverse pushes warm air down from the ceiling, so heat doesn’t go to waste. JAN 25 Plants have way more senses than we do—15 to 20— including analogues of our measly five of sight, touch, taste, smell and hearing. JAN 26 Hearing crazy trilling-mewling-whistling-growling-shrieking sounds in your backyard? It’s raccoons mating. Raccoon sexy time lasts well over an hour, and hookups occur several nights in a row. JAN 27 Look for Jupiter just above the waning Moon tonight. JAN 28 Though human ears are now stationary, we still retain the ancient neural circuitry that enabled our mammalian ancestors to rotate theirs. JAN 29 Edward Abbey—writer, provocateur, monkey wrencher, “earthiest” and long-time Utah resident—was born on this day in 1927. “All we have, it seems to me, is the beauty of art and nature and life, and the love which that beauty inspires.” JAN 30 Now would be a good time to take the lawn mower or tiller in for sharpening. JAN 31 LAST QUARTER MOON. Take a walk and look for swelling buds, greening garlic and blooming violets and snowdrops. ◆ Diane Olson is an author, content strategist at MRM\McCann and long-time CATALYST writer.

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