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IN THIS ISSUE Volume 27 Number 2 • February 2008

REGULARS

SHORTS & OCCASIONALS 14

ECO-PROGNOSTICS: ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

DAVID KATES

One reporter’s picks for the top five alternative energy stories of 2007, as well as predictions for the new year.

RADIOACTIVE: JOHN LAMB LASH

EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK

GRETA BELANGER

DEJONG

ENVIRO UPDATE Environmental news from around the state and the west.

SLIGHTLY OFF CENTER: Seven habits of highly reflective people.

TURBAN ASKEW: STATE OF THE UNIVERSE SPEECH SWAMI BEYONDANANDA Deficit Inattention Disorder, electile dysfunction, irony deficiency and truth decay— the Swami offers heartfelt solutions.

RECYCLING DETECTIVE MELISSA MARTIN Doing take-out? BYOC*! (Bring your own containers.) Also “Can you recycle this?”

ENVIRONMENTAL GRIST GRIST.ORG Green news from around the country & the world. Also Buddha at the Jordan.

FEATURED CATALYST EVENTS MELISSA MARTIN Check out our online calendar for complete calendar and continuous updates.

ASK YOUR MAMA: RITUAL EVERY DAY Presence in the present is the key to creating rituals for daily life.

PROFILE OF A GODDESS: SKADI Meet the fierce Norse goddess of winter.

COMMUNITY RESOURCE DIRECTORY Salt Lake’s oldest network of unique businesses and organizations to enrich and enliven your life.

GRETA DEJONG

COACH JEANNETTE: LAW OF ATTRACTION Can using Law of Attraction turn frogs into princes?

JEANNETTE MAW

COMINGS & GOINGS What’s new around town.

GENIUS CATALYST: CONTROL VS. INFLUENCE MICHAEL NEIL Looking at what you can and can’t control helps avoid wasting energy on useless effort.

EYE ON THE SKY: FEBRUARY 2008 ANNE WINDSOR Guest astrologer Anne Windsor gives us some guidelines for the month at hand.

METAPHORS: FEBRUARY 2008 Change is everywhere; nothing will be the same.

ADVERTISER INDEX

URBAN ALMANAC: FEBRUARY 2008 Day by day in the home, garden and sky

AMY BRUNVAND DENNIS HINKAMP

DONNA HENES CAROL KOLEMAN

TAMARA ROWE & KATHERINE PIOLI

SUZANNE WAGNER

DIANE OLSON

TROY WILLIAMS

Reconnecting with Sophia, the wisdom of the earth.

CHRONIC WITH THE CHRONIC?

KIM HANCEY DUFFY

What happens in the brain of a marijuana smoker isn’t all that mellow.

TRANSFORM U: FOR THE FUN OF IT

AURETHA CALLISON

These tips help you step through the slush in style.

THEATRE: “SKIN IN FLAMES”

MARY DICKSON

Roger Benington directs SLAC’s current production, a work of “epic theatre” that is uncomfortable — and entertaining.

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ENERGY WORK & HEALING

GETAWAY

HEALTH, WELLNESS & BODY CARE

MISCELLANEOUS

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PSYCHIC ARTS & INTUITIVE SCIENCES

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CEILING FANS: FLIP THE SWITCH

ARTS & LANGUAGES

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CERTIFICATION, DEGREES & SCHOOLS

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PAX RASMUSSEN

THE YEAR OF CHOPSTICKS

KATHERINE PIOLI

Eating utensils as meditation tools.

A unique network of area businesses and organizations that are making a positive difference locally, nationally and globally.

2008, a new beginning: year of the Rat, along with animal sign forecasts.

Ceiling fans are year-round energy-saving devices.

COMMUNITY RESOURCE DIRECTORY

CREEKSIDE OBSERVER

MERRY LYCETT HARRISON

A rat, a raccoon, a lone mallard: We are all waiting for spring.

EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK Night lights and luminaries BY GRETA BELANGER DEJONG

a.m. I wake up ready to write. I feel well rested, though it will be hours before sun lights the western sky, the first thing I see when I open my eyes. After a lifetime of bedroom windows well shuttered, I am delighted each night and morning to go to bed and wake up in a room with a view. A few months ago I relocated my bed to a room long used for storage, a room without curtains or blinds.

Before that, I was a person who couldn’t fall asleep if there was any light in the night—not even the slow pulse of my laptop. Closing the blinds was a lifelong nighttime ritual. No more. I fall asleep smiling at the twinkling valley sprawled before me, and wake up to a vast sky. If I awaken to a moon, I follow its journey till I drift off again. Or I try, unsuccessfully, to really

sense the Earth moving and the moon standing still; which just goes to show that sometimes reality can be hard to swallow. Each morning before rising I lift my head and look toward the distant Oquirrhs. Usually, if it’s early enough, they are pristine. I’m still not used to the view, which means I’m amazed again each morning. I do wonder at all those downtown lights, and the street lights between here and there. What would the night sky would look like without them? I see entire floors lit up in the Wells Fargo building. How come? Do offices leave their lights on as beacons to guide everyone back to

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work? As if people might forget in the night, and in their 6 a.m. fog turn to drive up a canyon, to ski or go fishing; or just stay home and read a novel, or take their dogs on an extra-long walk. Maybe those light-emitting bank buildings are sending a silent signal, like a homing device. Come back, come back.... Years ago I used to notice, when downtown at night, how much useless lighting there was. Whole highrises lit up as if it were the holidays and all the kids were home. Now there are fewer lights. People are more conscious about their electrical consumption. We are not idiots. There is hope. But there is that bright lights/big city allure pervading our psyches. It shows in our language. Smart, important, people are “bright,” “beacons,” “luminaries,” “shining examples.” When we really like something, we are “delighted.” And of course there are the “stars.” Speaking of stars (lucky segue): I got to

After a twinge of regret at the realization that I was not loved for myself, I accepted the role of being somebody. attend the closing ceremonies party at Sundance last month. The people I met were hugely friendly. They kept shushing me into their photographs. They made eye contact. They smiled. I thought, wow. My stereotypes were falling away left and right. Then a nice-looking fellow in the requisite directorial scarf stopped me on my way through the crowd. “Congratulations!” he enthused. “You deserved to win. I was so busy—yours was the only film besides my own that I saw all week.” Aha. After a twinge of regret at the realization that I was not loved for myself, I accepted the role of being somebody. A director, apparently. The rest of the evening my friend and I kept wondering: Who? I didn’t have to wait long. Checking the list of winners later that night, I saw there was only one female director. And there “I” was on the front page of the Tribune next morning. Yup. I can see how I was mistaken for Courtney Hunt, director of “Frozen River,” which won the Grand Jury prize for dramatic film. I should look at Sundance-related stories from around the country. With all the photos taken, I’m bound to show up somewhere. I got the fun of fame without any of the hard work. On that note, I’m going back to sleep. And when I wake up, I’ll get to enjoy the view all over again. I hope you enjoy this issue. Let me know what you think. Greta deJong is founder, editor & publisher of CATALYST. GRETA@CATALYSTMAGAZINE.NET.

ZION CANYON – SEASONAL FIELD GUIDE ZION NATIONAL PARK 147,551 acres, 3 climatic zones, Geographic features include towering sandstone cliffs, among the highest in the world, and one of the last free flowing river systems on the Colorado Plateau. The park has a large, diverse plant and wildlife community: 800 species of plants, 271 birds, 75 mammals, 6 fish. Park information … www.nps.gov/zion • WINTER CLIMATE - FEBRUARY Daytime temperatures average in the high 50’s with many days into the 60’s. Snow is rare on the canyon floor. Trails into the lower Sonoran Zones are accessible all year. • WINTER WILDLIFE - COMMON VIEWING For a complete list, Zion National Park Visitors Center is open daily, 8AM to 5PM Mammals: Mule Deer, Coyote, Fox, Ringtail, Porcupine, Raccoon and Mountain Lion are not uncommon. Look for Desert Bighorn Sheep on the cliffs. Birds: Violet-Green Swallow, Great Blue Heron, American Coot, Wild Turkey, Coopers Hawk, Red Tailed Hawk, American Kestral, and often the Golden Eagle which nests on the east side of the park. The recently introduced California Condor, with their 9-foot wingspan, have also been spotted soaring above the cliffs of Zion. • WINTER ACTIVITIES - FEATURED HIKING TRAIL Morning frost and some icy patches may still be found on trails in the upper elevations. Check current conditions before beginning your day hikes. Chinle Trail Winter has the perfect temperatures to do this normally “too hot for summer” hike. A moderate-exertion walk through the lower Sonoran Zone into the petrified forest. Get local information on how to make this a long loop into Coalpits Wash. • WINTER ACTIVITIES - FEATURED BIKING TRAIL Grafton Ghost Town Road 2 hour, Paved / maintained dirt road. Ride to the scene of “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” movie set and visit the historic town of Grafton. • FEBRUARY - ZION CANYON FIELD INSTITUTE PROGRAMS Pre-Registration Required. 800.635.3959 or 435.772.3264 For 2008 detailed course descriptions - visit www.zionpark.org February February February February

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ZION CANYON - EVENTS Feb 8th “Life in Stone – The Long and Extraordinary History of Life in our Backyard” Paleontologist and Author Chris Sadler 7:30 pm Canyon Community Center no charge. A ZCFI Lecture Series presentation.

Feb 15th - 24th

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Bumbleberry Inn

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Parade of Homes in St. George

Area homes showcased – New products and treatments on display.

Feb 14th - 18th Valentine’s ‘Presidents Holiday’ Weekend Getaway Create a special, romantic interlude in the Canyon with comfortable lodging, great restaurants, and fabulous Spa services. Enjoy a warm weather, blue sky getaway. Special room rates or packages are offered by participating lodges.

Cliffrose Lodge & Gardens

800.243.8824 www.cliffroselodge.com A tranquil riverside setting; rooms and suites surrounded by beautiful grounds Featuring a large pool and a year-round waterfall hot tub. Staff naturalist will help design your outdoor activities.

Flanigan’s Inn & deep canyon Spa 800.765.7787 www.discoverZion.com 23rd ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S SPRING FESTIVAL Saturday, MARCH 15TH ! For Leprechauns of all ages! The Festival begins at 2pm on Zion Park Blvd. with a parade. Next on the Bit and Spur green enjoy the famous Green Jell-O’ Sculpture Contest, Live music, Irish Sword dancers, green beer and Irish food. Local restaurant menus will include traditional Irish favorites; Lamb Stew, Corned Beef & Cabbage and soda bread.

Rustic Park Lodge atmosphere, well-appointed rooms and suites, superior amenities, decks, patios and a hot tub. Hike the nature trail to a hilltop Labyrinth. The Spa offers a full menu of theraputic massages, exotic wraps, and luxurious facials.

Majestic View Lodge

866.772.0665 www.majesticviewlodge.com Rustic log buildings with lodge-style interior design. Visible from your deck or patio are dramatic and unsurpassed views of Zion National Park. Seasonal outdoor pool and year round hot tub. Steakhouse, Micro-Brewery, Bakery, Gift Shop, and Wildlife Museum.

Novel House Bed & Breakfast

800.934.7275 www.novelhouse.com Exquisite rooms, private bath/phone/TV. A quiet, romantic getaway for adults, free of children, pets, and smoke. Wonderful library / common room. Weekend romance packages available.

8 February 2008

BY AMY BRUNVAND

Sierra Club tracks Utah Legislature The Utah Legislature is in session from January 21 to March 5, and it’s up to us citizens to keep an eye on their shenanigans. You can follow bills of environmental significance by using the bill tracker on the Utah Chapter of the Sierra Club website. The Utah Chapter also provides an environmental legislative preview and it’s not all bad: Senator Scott McCoy (D) has legislation in the works to set a goal that 20 to 25% of Utah’s electricity would come from renewable sources, such as wind, solar and geothermal, by 2025; Rep Stephen E. Sandstrom (R-Orem) has introduced a bill to protect in-stream flow for trout habitat. So call your state legislators and let them know that you care about the environment! Utah Sierra Club Legislative Preview: UTAH.SIERRACLUB.ORG/LEGISLATIVE.ASP 2008 Legislative Session Bill Tracker: WWW.UTAH.SIERRACLUB.ORG/TRACKER/ Find your legislators: WWW.LE.STATE.UT.US/DOCUMENTS/FIND.HTM

ENVIRONEWS

Museum exhibit celebrates National Wildlife Refuge System

Mayor Becker promises environmental action

Environmental luminaries: Mark your calendar now

America’s Wildest Places, a new exhibit at the Utah Museum of Natural History, illustrates how the national wildlife refuge system conserves and manages ecosystems and flyways that depend on protected public lands. President Teddy Roosevelt designated the first national wildlife refuge in 1903, and nowadays there are 548 wildlife refuges in the system, with three in Utah: The Fish Springs refuge was established in 1959 to provide habitat for migrating and wintering birds; The Bear River Migratory Bird refuge is a key part of the Great Salt Lake ecosystem; and the Ouray refuge protects a segment of the Green River, giving vital support to wildlife in an area that gets less than 7 inches of annual precipitation.

In his first State of the City speech, newly elected Salt Lake City mayor Ralph Becker promised to begin work on his environmental agenda to accelerate the planning and funding for Salt Lake Bikeways; to ramp up action on the Jordan River trail completion and restoration of the river corridor; to move aggressively forward with rail and transit programs; and to revise Salt Lake City building codes to encourage use of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) building standards

Wade Davis Explores the Amazon

Through May 26. UMNH. 1390 E. Presidents Circle, University of Utah (Stadium TRAX). WWW.UMNH.UTAH.EDU National Wildlife Refuge System: WWW.FWS.GOV/REFUGES/

State of the City, 2008: WWW.SLCGOV.COM/MAYOR/ SPEECHES/2008/SOC01152008.PDF

DEQ reports on the state of Utah’s environment Population growth in Utah is exacerbating air pollution problems, according to an annual environmental report from the Utah Department of Environmental Quality. Most counties along the Wasatch Front would not comply with proposed tougher EPA ozone standards to protect public health. The growing population dumped 2.5 million tons of solid waste in landfills. Fish consumption advisories were issued because of elevated mercury levels in trout from six popular fishing areas. On the plus side, Utah dropped from third place to sixth place for states with the most toxic chemicals released to the environment. DEQ Utah Report on the Environment, 2007 WWW.DEQ .UTAH.GOV/ENVRPT/DOCS/UTAH_REP ORT_ON_THE_ENVIRONMENT_2007.PDF

Update: Wild and Scenic Rivers There are currently no Utah river segments included in the National Wild and Scenic River System, but there is still time to send in your comments and tell the U.S. Forest Service that there should be some. Wild and Scenic Rivers Suitability Study for National Forest System Lands in Utah.: www.fs.fed.us/r4/rivers/ Public comments by February 15. email: UTAHNFWSDEIS@FSCOMMENTS.ORG

Ethnobotanist Wade Davis will give a talk based on his book “One River: Explorations and Discoveries in the Amazon Rain Forest,” describing the journeys of the great naturalist Richard Evans Schultes during the 1940s when the Amazon was still uncharted and unspoiled. Sponsored by the U of U, College of Humanities and KCPW. Wednesday, February 20. 7 pm. Salt Lake City Main Library (Library TRAX). Free. Live Broadcast on KCPW.

Gary Nabhan on “Bridging the Urban/Rural Divide” “The Nature of Things: Exploring Our Place in a Changing World” is a University of Utah Museum of Natural History lecture series that invites you to consider “the nature” of change and your place within it as we ponder the future of our planet. This month, desert ecologist and ethnobotanist Gary Nabhan speaks on “Bridging the Urban-Rural Divide”: what the change to urban landscapes means for water, food and culture. A natural history writer whose works include “The Forgotten Pollinators” and “Cross-pollinations: The Marriage of Science and Poetry,” Nabhan has been instrumental in alerting us to the declining pollinator populations. Thursday, February 21, 7 p.m. SLC Main Library Auditorium (Library TRAX).

Jane Goodall: Peace with Nature In March environmentalist and humanitarian Jane Goodall will speak on “Reason for Hope” as part of the “Peace With Nature” benefit to support the Environmental Humanities graduate program at the University of Utah and the Jane Goodall Institute. The evening will also feature a talk by Utah author Terry Tempest Williams and music by Phillip Bimstein and Red Rock Rondo. 7 pm, March 4. Abravanel Hall, 123 West South Temple (Temple TRAX) $10-$25: WWW.ARTTIX.ORG

Bill McKibben keynotes alternative energy symposium Bestselling author and environmental advocate Bill McKibben is the keynote speaker for the 13th Annual Stegner Center symposium at the University of Utah. McKibben is the author of “The End of Nature.” His talk wraps up a two-day symposium on “Alternative Energy: Seeking Climate Change Solutions”with other speakers addressing topics such as “20% Wind Energy by 2030,” “Alternative Energy in the Fossil Fuel Industry” and “Policy Options for Utah.” Friday & Saturday, March 7-8 2008. Marriott University Park Hotel, 480 Wakara Way. Pre-registration: $130 before February 15. WWW.LAW.UTAH.EDU/STEGNER

Michael Pollan looks for “the perfect meal in a fast food world” Michael Pollan, the guru of sustainable eating, is the keynote speaker for the 2008 “Nature of Things” lecture series sponsored by the Utah Museum of natural History. His talk is “The Omnivore’s Dilemma: Looking for the Perfect Meal in a Fast Food World,” Thursday, March 13, 7 p.m. Abravanel Hall (Temple TRAX). Tickets ($10) for Michael Pollan are on sale now: WWW.ARTTIX.ORG.

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Seven Habits of Highly Reflective People If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve not yet conjured your New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resolve, here are some suggestions BY DENNIS HINKAMP think Steven R. Covey has milked the magical â&#x20AC;&#x153;seven habitsâ&#x20AC;? about as far as it can go. How can you tell? He added an 8th habit book. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s as if Moses delivered a last tablet containing Commandments 11 through 15. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have any objections to making huge amounts of money on self-help books. What bothers me is that a lot of highly effective people are self-absorbed jerks. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for seven habits that arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t so centered on self. For the new year, I give you Seven Habits of Highly Reflective People.

1) Empathize. It is really the fancy word for the Golden Rule and the aphorism to â&#x20AC;&#x153;walk a mile in my shoes,â&#x20AC;? but sometimes you have to repackage wisdom to get people to listen. Or, think of it as regifting unto others as you would have them gift to you.

2) Fix something. Even if it is not the most economical

way to solve the problem, fixing something helps you recycle, reduces the load on the landfills and gives you an incredible feeling of accomplishment in a complex world where changing a light bulb labels you â&#x20AC;&#x153;handy.â&#x20AC;? For the mechanically challenged, duct tape is the answer.

3) Actually cook something. Opening cans and boxes and stirring them together is not cooking. Defrosting is not baking. A microwave oven is just a Department of Defense project gone bad. Even if it is only once a week, actually peel a carrot, an onion and a potato and take it from there. There is no fast food, just impatient people.

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that I am one of those burdensome baby boomers, but you have to realize that although we will be a drag on social security for awhile, we will leave a lot of money and cool stuff in our inheritances.

5) Get some religion.

7) Do something for someone younger than you.

Pray, meditate, chant, howl at the moonâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;whatever it takes. Yeah sure, it is contentious and illegal in schools but it is still a great personal time out amidst the howling rhetoric and personal affronts we face each day. Whatever your personal beliefs (or those of those lying presidential candidates), it will at least make you slow down.

4) Walk somewhere.

6) Do something for someone older than you.

Whatever the question, walking is the answer...exercise, reduced pollution, calmed nerves, parking problems. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t walk, at least support those who do. Observe crosswalks and shovel your

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February 2008

2008 State of the Universe address Deficit Inattention Disorder, electile disfunction, irony deficiency and truth decay—the Swami offers heartfelt solutions BY SWAMI BEYONDANANDA very year at this time, I am asked to make predictions, and each time I politely refuse because I don’t want to jeopardize my nonprophet status. But this year is different. With 2012 just one quantum leap year away, we humans might finally be ready for a quantum leap of our own. The message is coming in loud and clear. In order to upshift our karma into surpassing gear, however, we must shift our awareness downward from the static of the head to the ecstatic of the heart. If we are to have an awakening instead of a wake, I predict heart times ahead.

Disheartenment in the heartland Heartenment, after all, is just the thing to counteract the disheartenment in the heartland. Take the economy—please! After years of untreated Deficit Inattention Disorder, the U.S. dollar is now worth less than a dollar of Monopoly money. As the most recent Greenspan report tells us, the average American family barely has enough green to span the average month. Meanwhile, trickle down economics has proved true to its name, leaving a growing class of pee-ons at the bottom. Then there’s electile dysfunction. Instead of transparency around how votes are cast and counted, we have an apparent trance. The secret ballot has been taken to the next level, and now voting machines with secret software count the votes in secret. This is called “faith-based” vote counting. Hey, some of those new “smart” voting machines are so smart, that they don’t even need voters! This makes perfect sense because government of, by and for the people has now been efficiently transformed to government of, by and for the very, very few people. Talk about minority representation. We are now governed by a smaller minority than ever in our history! Even when we do manage to get an election, the body politic still suffers from impotence. As we

learned after the 2006 election, just because we vote for someone doesn’t mean they are going to vote for us. Instead of canceling the Iraqi Horror Picture Show, the Democratic misleadership has gone along with the same basic neocon con, with only a cosmetic makeover—sort of a wolfawitz in sheepawitz’s clothing. Though the upwising continues, irony deficiency and truth decay still plague the body politic. Instead of forums that shine light on politi-

We are inextricably connected to the Universe. It is inescapable. Without the Universe, we’d be nowhere. cal issues, the media has encouraged againstums where incendiary phrases spark heated arguments. So, while red tribe Republicans and blue tribe Democrats argue whether it’s wronger to kill the born or the unborn, the born keep dying while the not-yet-born are stuck with the bill. No wonder our moral compass has gone south. As if global warring isn’t enough to worry about, now there’s global warming. It would be sad indeed to have come this far, only to see the headline: “Human Race Ends In a Dead Heat.” No wonder so many people are scared shiftless. The good news is, this is the State of the Universe Address and I am happy to report that the state of the Universe is copasetic – ever changing, same as always. This is particularly heartening when we realize that that universal state is also our own.

Universe knows best When it comes to universal wisdom, you can’t beat the Universe. First of all, the Universe is everywhere all at once. Talk about being on top of things. Even as it keeps expanding, the Universe has it

together—which means, as part of the universe, a part of us has it all together too. We are inextricably connected to the Universe. It is inescapable. Without the Universe, we’d be nowhere. Here is more amazing news. We are all descended from the same Big Bang! When the Big Bang went boom, all of the Universe’s parts departed from one particle. And that includes us. So, we might as well proclaim it proudly. “The Big Bang is my pop. Well, I’ll be a son of a gun!” The Big Bang is everybody’s pop, which means we are all related. If we are indeed a fractal chip off the old block, Universe-wise ... then somewhere we must be as wise as the Universe. For millennia, spiritual teachers have told us to look inside for this universal wisdom. It turns out, they were right. The real spiritual pilgrimage is actually a journey of about 24 inches, roughly the distance from the head to the heart.

The heart of the matter is the matter of the heart Yes, everyone is equipped to attune to universal wisdom because everyone has been given a heart. And yet, the heart seems to be the last gift we open. The most underdeveloped resource on the planet is the treasure inside our own treasured chest! Given all the craziness in the world, maybe if we invested in expanding our hearts, we’d have less need to shrink our heads. And less of a need to be so allconsumed by consumerism. We have learned to spend so much energy pursuing happiness that we never stop to think what would happen if we actually caught it—or rather, if it caught us. With all this hot pursuit, we have left real happiness in the dust. It is sad indeed that we end up jealous that someone else’s happiness might be bigger than our own. Freud called this “happiness envy.” As the saying goes, money can’t buy happiness, although it can buy anti-depressants. But if you are seeking more out of life than not

being depressed, the key to happiness is to grow your own. Every one of us should be asking, “What good am I?” What good can I add to the greater goodness? Maybe if we had greater goodness, we’d need fewer goods. As human beings, our biggest asset is love, so now is the time to get up off our big fat assets, and practice supply-side spirituality. Because we aren’t here to earn God’s love, we are here to spend it. We are here to re-grow the Garden from the grassroots up, and have a heaven of a time doing it!

Heartland Security Now while the solution is simple, no one said it was going to be easy. Just as the human potential movement has made great gains over the past 25 years, the inhuman potential movement has more than kept up. Everywhere I go, the little Davids I meet all ask the same question: How can we get Goliath to go lieth down? I have good news and I have other news, and they are both the same: It’s up to us. We must lead ourselves out of the bewilderness. Yes, we’ve been politically abused, so the first step is to disabuse ourselves. We must start overseeing instead of overlooking. By overlooking what we should have been overseeing, we have become enablers for the lowest common dominator. Whether it’s called globalization or gobble-ization, it’s the same old mining operation—that’s mine, that’s mine, that’s mine. Because we’ve allowed ourselves to imagine that someday that “mine” will be ours, we have agreed to a “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy with our government. We promise not to ask them what they are doing, and they promise not to tell us. That way, we can pretend to believe we are invading a country to keep the peace, when we are really there to keep the pieces. Meanwhile, back at home, they’ve given last rites to the Bill of Rights, and newspeak has become the new spoken language of the mainstream media. Now before we just shrug

The real spiritual pilgrimage is actually a journey of about 24 inches, roughly the distance from the head to the heart. and say, “Orwell, what can we do about it?” we need to see the only way to overgrow Big Brother is with bigger brotherhood—and even bigger sisterhood. Time to heal our spiritual dyslexia, and realize our natural state is sacred, not scared. The scared masculine and the scared feminine have given us the dysfunctional dance of abusers and enablers. Now we must empower the sacred masculine and sacred feminine to come together and conceive what has been inconceivable – the truly evolved human. We need to amplify the love and light to counterbalance the darkness and fear, and that is why we need a nongovernmental Department of Heartland Security to secure the heartland and let the powers in power know in no uncertain terms, “Bigger

brotherhood is watching you.” To do that, we must migrate en masse—regardless of political or spiritual affiliation—to the land of the heart. Instead of squabbling over the differences that separate us, we must cohere around the heart-core values we share in common. That is the only way we can trade our insecurity for inner security. No matter where we stand on climate change, one thing is clear. Global heartwarming is bound to change the political climate for the better. Whatever the problems, we have the wherewithal to address them. Now all we need is the aware-withall. Whether you call yourself a creationist or an evolutionist, or take the simplest approach of all to the Great Unknown —not knowing—one thing is undeniable: We are all one with the same One. The story of separation, survival of the fittest, and lowest common dominator—that is the old story. Only we have the power to close the book on the old story once and for all, by declaring: And they all lived happily ever after. And happily ever after begins now. © 2008 by Steve Bhaerman, WWW.WAKEUPLAUGHING.COM. Mark your calendar: Swami in Salt Lake, June 24!

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ECO-PROGNOSTICS

February 2008

Alternative Energy BY DAVID KATES

Reflections Here are my picks for the top five alternative energy stories of 2007, in no particular order:

1. Expensive Gas You were probably pinched at the pump enough in 2007 to realize that oil (and thus gasoline) had a record year. Pump prices ended 2007 at $3 nationally, about 65 cents more than December 2006. And crude oil hovered above $90 a barrel. Analysts were quite surprised that gas prices actually increased at the year’s end. Prices generally decrease between Labor Day and December. These extra fuel expenses are a concern for the economy. They also affect goods in stores, airline travel and indoor heating. The causes for the upturn are varied. There was a high global demand for oil (especially in China and India), despite the higher costs. This demand was coupled with Wall Street’s worries over leadership in oil-producing nations such as Iran, Iraq, Venezuela, Nigeria and Russia. The assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto on December 27, for instance, sent oil prices higher. Pakistan doesn’t produce oil for the world market, but it borders Iran and the Arabian Sea where oil tankers travel. Another major factor was the declining value of the dollar. Oil prices are pegged to the dollar, so crude has been more expensive to trade on the world markets.

2. Alternative Energy Rising The year 2007 should be the best so far for the solar and wind industries. Rhone Resch, president of the Solar Energy Industries Association, projected 60% solar growth in the U.S., after a record year in 2006. The American Wind Energy Association predicted that 4,000 megawatts of wind generating capacity was built in the U.S. in 2007, up from 2,454

megawatts the year before. Alternative energy sources still provide only 5.5% of the world’s electricity, but this percentage has steadily grown in the last decade. Investments in alternative energy hit $66 billion, compared with $55 billion in 2006. In fact, solar and wind are growing so quickly worldwide that there have been supply and manufacturing capacity shortages. Purified polysilicon for solar cells and steel, copper, and concrete for wind turbines have been at a premium, driving up costs. A number of analysts believe thin film solar technology is beginning to take off because it is less costly than standard silicon cells. Advocates argue that the industries’ tremendous growth cannot be sustained without long-term federal production and investment tax credits. Unfortunately, these credits

portfolio standard, which would have required that 20-25% of the nation’s electricity supply come from renewable sources. Democrats also axed the production and investment tax credits from the bill. Proponents believe the credits have been essential to the incredible growth of the wind and solar industries in the last few years. Democrats were unsuccessful in repealing tax breaks for big oil companies, as well.

nantly impacted local and regional air quality.” But carbon dioxide affects global air quality, so regional regulations are not going to solve the problem. The U.S. Supreme Court and two other federal courts ruled in 2007 that the EPA and California (with a waiver) have the authority to regulate greenhouse gases, even though they’re not listed as air pollutants under the Clean Air Act.

4. EPA Crushes California Emissions Law

5. Climate Change on the World Stage

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rejected California's emissions law in December. In a news conference, EPA administrator Stephen L. Johnson said the federal energy bills (passed that same day) would do a better job of curbing vehicle emissions.

Climate change was everywhere in the news in 2007. “An Inconvenient Truth” won the Best Documentary Academy Award. Then the film’s main protagonist, former Vice President Al Gore, won the Nobel Peace Prize along with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The Intergovernmental Panel released its Fourth Assessment Report, which summarizes the three previous working group reports on global warming. Finally, the U.N. sponsored a large Climate Change Conference in Bali, Indonesia, to build on the Kyoto Protocol.

Utah is among the 16 states that have adopted, or are in the process of adopting, California’s strict automobile emissions standards. were stripped from the energy bill passed in December. The current credits expire in December 2008.

3. The Energy Bill Congress and President Bush came to an agreement in December on an energy bill that will mandate the biggest increase in fuel efficiency standards in three decades. Carmakers will have to average 35 mpg for their fleets within the next 12 years, a 40% increase. Biofuels such as ethanol and biodiesel will be a larger part of the nation’s fuel supply, as well. The law specifies that 36 billion gallons be available by 2022. The bill also gives research funding for cellulosic ethanol development. Additionally, light bulbs will be three times more efficient by 2020. And federal facilities will have to use Energy Star lighting and consider green building techniques. Democratic lawmakers made a few concessions to get the bill passed (after coming up one vote short). They removed the renewable

California requested a waiver to enact a strict law to reduce greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide. The California Air Resources Board claimed the law it crafted would achieve the fuel-efficiency standard of the federal energy bill—35 mpg— but four years earlier, in 2016. This would reduce emissions 30%. Under the U.S. Clean Air Act, California has the right to set its own emissions rules as long as it gets a waiver from the EPA. (This is because California, with its serious air pollution problems, began regulating emissions before the EPA came into being.) California has submitted more than 40 waiver requests in the last few decades, and all were approved by the EPA. Sixteen other states, including Utah, have said they would adopt California’s rules if green lighted. Administrator Johnson said he wanted one national emissions standard rather than a patchwork of state limits. He pointed out that California’s previous waivers were to regulate soot and smog, “pollutants that predomi-

So, how will the top news stories of 2007 fare in 2008? Here are some predictions:

Predictions Oil Even More Expensive Crude oil started 2008 with a bang. On the second day of the new year, crude oil traded for $100 per barrel for the first time in history. The price quickly fell below $100 again by the end of the day’s trading, but the assertion that oil could never top $100 was shattered. Gasoline prices on January 2 averaged $3.05 nationally and $3.31 in California for self-serve regular. (California uses a more expensive blend of gas because of stricter emissions rules.) Heating oil prices will be up during 2008’s first quarter. The cost of gasoline generally

The dearth of silicon for solar cells and steel, copper and concrete for wind turbines should end in the next two years because of increased supply investments. But the December 2008 expiration of the federal production and investment tax credits for renewables could cause problems for the industries. surges between winter and spring, and 2008 shold be no different. Some analysts think the average price of gas nationwide this spring will be $3.40 to $3.75 per gallon, with California stations hitting $4 for regular unleaded. But observers are quick to point out that the high prices and a weakening economy are likely to lower gas consumption. There’s disagreement about whether there’s enough gas production for the summer driving season. Another unknown is how much high gas prices will encourage consumers to purchase gas-electric hybrid, natural gas or flex-fuel vehicles.

Alternative Energy Rising Higher The Worldwatch and Prometheus institutes published a report in 2007 predicting that photovoltaic costs would fall by 40% by 2010 because of technological breakthroughs and the astronomical growth of the industry in China. The dearth of silicon for solar cells and steel, copper and concrete for wind turbines should end in the next two years because of increased supply investments. But the December 2008 expiration of the federal production and investment tax credits for renewables could cause problems for the industries. Resch predicts the U.S. solar market will be in decline by the second quarter of 2008 because of the uncertain tax credits. Investors, manufacturers and installers will be wary of large-scale solar projects that take many months of planning. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid have vowed that they will introduce legislation for the credits in 2008.

California v. Bush California and 15 other states wasted no time in suing the Bush Administration on January 2 over its refusal to let the state regulate

greenhouse gases. The Clean Air Act lets California control emissions as long as it receives a waiver from the Environmental Protection Agency. Other states can then adopt California’s emissions laws. Sen. Barbara Boxer and Rep. Henry A. Waxman of California have vowed to hold hearings involving EPA, White House and automaker staff. They sense that the EPA’s decision may have been politically rather than scientifically or legally motivated. Records show that carmakers met with and submitted letters to White House officials regarding California’s waiver request. The Los Angeles Times spoke with EPA staff who said they recommended California’s waiver request be approved. But EPA administrator Stephen L. Johnson ignored their recommendation. California Air Resources Board officials and environmentalists are confident that they will prevail.

Beyond Bali The next major United Nations climate change meetings will be in Poland in December 2008 and Copenhagen, Denmark, in December 2009. The Bush Administration has put together its own conferences, the Major Economies Meetings (MEM) on Energy Security and Climate Change. The goal of the symposia is to strengthen the framework produced in Bali. The first meeting was in September 2007 in Washington, D.C. and featured representatives from 17 countries, the European Union and U.N.; the second meeting end-January in Hawaii. The administration hopes to produce a MEM roadmap by the close of 2008. Analysts are concerned, though, that the MEM proposals may be in conflict with those discussed in Bali. Congress is trying to do its part through the Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act. N David Kates is a reporter and blogger with ALTERNATIVEENERGY.COM.

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THEATRE

“Skin in Flames” Roger Benington directs Salt Lake Acting Company’s current production, a work of “epic theatre” that is uncomfortable — and entertaining BY MARY DICKSON

the death of his own daughter, which led to his marriage falling apart. In the reporter, he finds a reason to go on living.” Is she the young woman in the photo? If she is, he can promise her a life of money, celebrity and everything the West has to offer. As the play unfolds, the audience begins to question who the girl in the photograph was. “It’s a bit reminiscent of the documentary ‘Capturing the Freedmans,’” says Benington. “As the facts are presented, you keep shifting your

“Clua is asking us, as Americans, to question our involvement in foreign affairs. What are our motives? It’s very timely.”

rowing up in South Africa, Roger Benington was no stranger to political theatre, a prevalent art form in the politically and socially chaotic country. His mentor was director Barney Simon, who was at the forefront of the Market Theatre, a hot spot of South African theatre. Every weekend, Benington went to see Simon’s work. The experience shaped Benington’s own career. Now, the former artistic director of Salt Lake’s Tooth and Nail Theatre returns from New York City to direct a potent and provocative work of political theater by Spanish playwright and journalist Guillem Clua, “Skin in Flames.”

Translated from the Catalan by DJ Sanders, the play is a devastating parable for American imperialism and the destruction— both unintentional and more malevolent—that it wreaks on developing countries when it tries to impose western-style democracy. In “Skin in Flames,” two intertwining stories play out simultaneously on stage. Set in an unnamed country, a fledgling and troubled democracy, the stories unfold in a stark room of what once was a grand hotel, a favorite of foreigners and of locals intent on committing suicide by jumping from its roof. At the story’s center is a photograph of a young schoolgirl hurled

PHOTO BY SALLIE DEAN SHATZ into the air by an explosion that set her back ablaze. Taken during a brutal civil war, the photograph has become an international icon of war and innocence—a haunting image that changed not only a nation, but the world. When the internationally renowned photojournalist (played by Morgan Lund) returns to the country 20 years later to receive a prestigious award, he is interviewed by a mysterious young female reporter (newcomer Kenya Rene) with motives of her own. “Since taking the photo two decades earlier, the photographer’s life has become stuck and he is clearly miserable,” says Benington. “The photograph coincided with

opinion about what’s real, what’s true and what really happened. It keeps you guessing. What are the photographer’s intentions? He says he can’t change the past, so he’s going to change the future, which he genuinely believes he can do. Clua is asking us, as Americans, to question our involvement in foreign affairs. What are our motives? It’s very timely.” Parallel with this storyline is that of a U.S. doctor working for the U.N. (played by Paul Tiernan) who has come to the room to have sex with a young local mother (Deena Marie Manzanare). In exchange for sex, he provides her the medication that sustains her comatose daughter’s life. The doctor dominates her, uses her and ultimately destroys her. The power of the industrialized world feeds upon the desperation of the developing countries. America gives aid, but it comes at a price. Artists, it has been said, are always at the forefront of political change, which they see and document first. Benington’s South African mentor was a champion of political theater – but with a stipulation. “Barney said to me, ‘It doesn’t matter what you have to say. Your first responsibility is to entertain, then you can put your message across.’ He hated political theatre that failed to entertain.”

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For Benington, what brings people to the theater is “knowing there’s a darn good story that has relevance. The two go hand in hand.” He calls “Skin in Flames” “one of the most exciting plays I’ve read in a long time. It’s not an American point of view. I actually think SLAC is very brave to do it. I don’t think it’s a play that’s easily done in America.” The play won several prestigious awards in Spain and has been produced only twice in the U.S.— by Philadelphia’s InterAct Theatre Company, which dubbed it “a blistering meditation on the mass marketing of war and the darker side of forgiveness,” and by the HotCity Theatre Company in St. Louis. The latter production resulted in a St. Louis radio station calling it essential viewing for “more adventurous theatergoers, for any who oppose the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq or who question the morality of U.S. foreign policy, and for those who need their complacency challenged.” German playwright Bertolt Brecht called this genre of theater “Epic Theatre,” in which the broadest function is to educate. It’s theater that at the core strives to shake that complacency, igniting the audience’s perspective so that it can identify social ills. Ultimately, it’s theater that makes us look at who we are, which is precisely what “Skin in Flames” does. “Skin in Flames,” recommended for mature audiences due to nudity and sexual content, underscores the importance of political theater — theater that challenges, that is uncomfortable, that is relevant and that dramatically highlights the socio-political problems of the day. N

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Reconnecting to Sophia, the wisdom of the earth An interview with John Lamb Lash, author of “Not in His Image” INTERVIEWED BY TROY WILLIAMS Christian mob and murdered in the street. Many historians believe that the murder of Hypathia represents the death and the end of the classical world and the entrance of Europe into the dark ages. Hypathia embodied the Pagan intellectual class of Europe in pre-Christian times. They were teachers, mystics, writers, artists and poets. Everything they represented was symbolically destroyed by her death. TW: What were the Christians so threatened by? JLL: It took three or four centuries for the ideology, belief and practices of the new religion to be defined—the belief system in a savior, the belief that an off-planet father will stand over the judgment of the world. The people who formulated Christianity did not enter into a friendly dialogue with the religions that existed in the ancient world. Rather than come to them in a spirit of generosity, they came to the Pagans with a spirit of hostility. Christianity rose to power primarily through events of violence, imposition, coercion and the destruction of any competition. TW: Break down what you call the Redeemer Complex. Take us through that.

s humanity itself endangered by our religious beliefs? When we look to religion to seek answers to global problems, is it possible that the religions themselves might actually be the source of our crisis? John Lamb Lash is a practicing mythologist and the author of “Not In His Image: Gnostic Vision, Deep Ecology and the Future of Belief.” Lash explores the violent rise of Christianity and their campaign of genocide against the ancient Pagans. He further suggests that the Gnostic myth of the divine mother, woven together with contemporary deep ecology, might offer a course correction for the evolution of our species.

TW: You begin your work in 415 A.D, with the murder of a Pagan noblewoman outside the Great Library at Alexandria. Who was Hypathia? JLL: Hypathia was the daughter of the head of the school of mathematics at the famous Alexandrian Library. She was a teacher, a scientist, a mystic and a writer. Hypathia was driving home in her chariot when she was confronted by a

JLL: The first element is the belief in a father god (not a mother) who alone creates the world. That father god is an off-planet deity. He is not in the creation—the creation is his handiwork. The second element is a chosen people who reflect the awareness of the father god. Third, the messiah is sent by the father god to guide, drive or compel the chosen people to fulfill their destiny. The fourth point is the day of retribution, judgment and universal damnation for those who have not followed the divine plan. This whole package I call the “Palestinian Redeemer-Complex.”

The people who formulated Christianity did not enter into a friendly dialogue with the religions that existed in the ancient world. Christianity rose to power primarily through events of violence, imposition, coercion and the destruction of any competition.

It was formulated over many centuries in the Jewish religion, and then it passed into Christian ideology to survive today. TW: We see the genocide of the Pagans, the destruction of the Mysteries, the Crusades, the Inquisition, the conquering of the New World—all justified by the cross. LJJ: That may sound like a sweeping generalization. I’m not arguing that we can blame all of human violence on Christian ideology, but for something more subtle. Humans are capable of violence and oppression. When that tendency becomes legitimated by a grand religious belief system, then the violence takes on a superhuman dimension, going totally out of scale. That is the kind of violence we have seen associated with the Christian religion for 2,000 years now. TW: And it provides a cover and justification for dominators and abusers to maim and kill. Take us through what you call the Victim-Perpetrator Syndrome. JLL: For some 50 years in American psychology, we have developed the idea of the abuse bonding, or what I call the “victim-perpetrator syndrome.” A bond forms between abusers and those they abuse, and some of the abused will become abusers in turn. Even the abused people in the system who do not become abusers will remain faithful and loyal to those who abused them. We see it in dysfunctional families where children who are beaten to an atrocious degree will stand up and defend their parents. I looked at the victimperpetrator syndrome to analyze history and found that the ideology of Christian salvation is a pathological concept that serves as a cover for the victim-perpetrator game to continue. TW: If perpetrators of abuse are more often than not abused themselves—what abuse was inflicted upon the Europeans prior to the first Century that produced for them this drive for domination through violence? JLL: Go back and read the Old Testament. Read how Jehovah treats his chosen children. TW: He’s always threatening to wipe them out! JLL: He punishes them, and then he promises to reward them more highly than any other nations. But that’s only a lure to pull them deeper

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into the bonding. The next thing you know, they’re being punished again and told they’re not good enough. If you read the Old Testament with this victim-perpetrator syndrome as a key, it’s a pretty eye-opening experience. Another, historical example is when the

ation only favors the perpetrator – and the game goes on. TW: Let’s segue into deep ecology and the myths of Sophia. JLL: I believe the path of deep ecology is a way back to what we

I believe the path of deep ecology is a way back to understanding the earth as a divine presence, regaining our connection with ecstasy and knowing the earth in a non-dual sense. That is, knowing that we are part of the cellular life and consciousness of the earth and that we are one with the wisdom of the planet without separation. Europeans discovered America. They systematically perpetrated genocide on the Native Americans. Why did they do that when they could have acted otherwise and made alliances with those people? My answer is that the Europeans who came to the Americas in the 15th century had already been victims of genocide and violence through the imposition of Christianity. They were the abused who turned into the abusers. TW: I attended an Earthdance downtown as a group of people gathered to pray for world peace. Two prayers struck me in particular. A member of the Northwest band of Shoshone stood up sang and spoke of a prophecy of our pending destruction—and then invoked “Jesus our Savior” and the need for deliverance. Then an African Christian minister gave a prayer and invoked Jesus again, praying for world peace. I was awe-struck. Here were two men, representing two cultures that have been utterly devastated by Christianity, and they are both invoking the deity of their oppressors to rescue them from the very oppression that the deity created in the first place! JLL: It’s a staggering insight. You couldn’t ask for a clearer illustration of the victim-perpetrator bond than that. I’m sure they were totally sincere in their beliefs, but I would call them seriously deluded. They are essentially pleading with their perpetrators in a sense saying, we want to reconcile with you. But reconcili-

had before the rise of salvationist, patriarchal ideology. It’s a way back to understanding the earth as a divine presence, regaining our connection with ecstasy and knowing the earth in a non-dual sense. That is, knowing that we are part of the cellular life and consciousness of the earth and that we are one with the wisdom of the planet without separation. I think deep ecology is the path taking us back to Sophia, the goddess of wisdom and to the Pagan Mysteries that were massacred by the rise of Christianity. TW: You are talking about a total identification and immersion with nature as a life-force that can heal our psychic wounds. JLL: Many people of the world have come to understand indigenous cultures and recognize in them something profound that we need. The indigenous wisdom of, say, the Inuits of Greenland and the aborigines of Australia is essentially the same. Indigenous wisdom offers two key factors that we need for both moral and physical survival. One of those is the ability to learn by direct contact with the wisdom of the natural world: learning from the earth, from the animals, from the trees and the sky. That means having the humility to learn and be taught that we are part of nature by the non-human part of nature. The second key factor is rapture, ecstasy and the connection with the life force of the earth. We have lost that ecstasy and we have lost our ability to learn from the earth. But

we didn’t lose it from a natural process. It took 2,000 years to beat it out of us. This rapturous bond was violently ruptured. It’s no surprise that we find the world today full of people taking anti-depressants. The one thing that can save us from the abyss of loneliness and depression is our connection with the divinity of the earth itself. I believe we are now at a threshold where these things can be understood, and we can recapture and recover what was so brutally destroyed. TW: A key aspect of spiritual development and healing is the idea of ego-death and an expanded identification. JLL: Ego death was the primary experience that people went through in the ancient Pagan religions called The Mysteries. The Mysteries were prevalent all over the ancient world, from the British Isles, all through Europe, Spain, France, Italy and around the Mediterranean Basin. There was a vast network of these so-called Mystery Schools. The founders and teachers of these Mysteries were called the Gnostics — “those who know as god knows.” The primary act of the Mystery initiations was to let go of your sense of self momentarily. Your sense of ego, your sense of separation, and your identity dissolved so that you could participate in a greater sense

JLL: The first step toward recapturing the Mysteries of Sophia, whom the Pagans understood as the divinity and intelligence of the earth, is to learn about that ancient Pagan religion and to appreciate, understand and absorb it. I think this is a deeply personal and intimate process. Everyone makes the reconnection to Sophia in their own way. And as they do, groups of people will form. There will be a cellular organization, not a recreation of the Mystery Schools in a New Age sense – but a cellular rebirth through certain groups of people who share this passion for the Goddess Sophia and a passion for the earth. TW: And we are seeing an increased awareness of global warming and a renewed passion for healing the planet? JLL: Of course, but beware in mind the difference between deep ecology and ecology in general. Deep ecology asserts that the earth, the sky, the trees, animals, microbes and plants have an intrinsic sacred value apart from us and apart from their use for us. In ecology we think, let’s take care of nature because we need nature in order to survive. That’s a very healthy attitude, but it’s not the spiritual attitude represented in deep ecology. I feel that deep ecology is more compatible with the view of ancient Mysteries.

The primary act of the Mystery initiations was to let go of your sense of self momentarily. Your sense of ego, your sense of separation, and your identity dissolved so that you could participate in a greater sense of being. of being. The concept of ego-death is something you may come by nowadays in Tibetan Buddhism and in other forms of Asian mysticism, where you learn that you must momentarily forget about yourself. You don’t annihilate who you are— but you momentarily transcend the limits of your personal self to go into a sacred knowing. This is the path of initiation.

It’s a spirit of humility. I would never say that we “save the planet.” To me that’s very arrogant. We’re not going to save the planet. We’re going to correct ourselves so that we can live with the planet—and the planet will heal us. The divinity of the earth feels for us. We have to correct ourselves so that we can become aligned with that greater life-force—Sophia. N

TW: We don’t have the Mysteries anymore. Today we have The Secret and a lot of pop New Age ideas. How does one go about experiencing that reconnection with Sophia?

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Chronic with the 2 chronic ? What happens isn’t all that mellow CONCLUSION OF AN 11-PART SERIES BY KIM HANCEY DUFFY 1

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ich Glade has been a practicing psychotherapist since 1968, and has spent a lot of time with drug issues. He is also a Buddhist meditation teacher in the Tibetan tradition. From both meditative/Buddhist and psychotherapeutic perspectives, he sees a lot of similarity with regard to marijuana—because pot affects attention, memory and recall. The following is an interview with Glade on how popular views of marijuana as a harmless drug don’t jibe with the recent brain research, or with the people he sees in his practice.

What have you learned about marijuana that goes against the popular opinion that it opens up one’s perceptions, that it’s not harmful, and that it’s not as bad as alcohol so should be legalized? Let me see if I can give you a quick and overly general differentiation of function in terms of the cerebral cortex of the brain. The frontal lobe has executive function with three important phases: reality testing, using intention to integrate values into the current reality, and refining that integration in a way appropriate to the situation. Is this the portion of the brain where people’s morals are held, and where events are assigned salience? Yes, in the present moment. Now when people smoke marijuana their dominant brain activity switches to the posterior part of the brain which is principally a perception processor and analyzer. It tends to rely on templates.

You’re saying that the executive functions in the frontal areas of the cortex go offline in someone who is high, and instead they’re using the posterior part of the brain? Sure. And children do that. A child can’t necessarily do reality testing, but they can learn to recognize a situation and apply a rule to it. They don’t necessarily know how to find the value that’s actually underneath the rule, and adjust their responses to the current reality. So if there’s any ambivalence they become flummoxed? Yes. And what happens is that if you’re relying on templates, you become more rigid. You think: There’s a right way to do it; I’ve labeled the situation X, and X requires Y. It’s an indicator that the nuanced functioning associated with mature frontal and prefrontal lobe functioning is not available to that person. Even when the chronic user isn’t high, their prefrontal cortex isn’t functioning normally? Yes, they can perform things in a very routine way with a high degree of skill. Template-based behavior is the most useful behavior in certain contexts, if we want someone to repeat something over and over. But in any situation where you need to rely on memory and past information, current reality and current information, and you need to make value choices and situationally appropriate assessments—you’re going to have a huge amount of difficulty because marijuana significantly impairs memory and cog-

nition and interferes with the kind of attention that’s necessary to the current reality. In the chronic user, those functions may have essentially gone offline. By “chronic user” do you mean people addicted to pot, for whom quitting would be difficult? Anyone who has used pot for longer than 15 years is, in most cases, going to have a pretty difficult time stopping that use. What kind of weekly use are you talking about? People who smoke four to five times a week or more. With people who regularly smoke on weekends, what happens over time is a significant alteration in the function of the frontal areas of the cortex which affects your ability to pay attention and execute a whole series of executive functions, including emotional regulation. It affects your ability to test reality. If they quit smoking pot would this function return? It can and frequently does if the person engages in activities within which they resume utilizing executive function. It is a matter of strengthening neural pathways through dendritic growth. Dendritic growth is the result of using a pathway frequently. Is that what you do? Yes. Example: I had a client who had been diagnosed as having strong psychotic tendencies. He was hospitalized and put on medications. In his intake materials, for whatever reason, there was no evidence of anyone asking him about drug use. This man had used pot daily from the time he was 15. What actually happened was that he had marijuana psychosis. This is where a person begins to have a certain amount of paranoia and anxiety, except when they’re high. Part of that comes from this inability to discriminate what is real. They have the combination of impaired memory function, impaired ability to pay proper attention and assess the immediate environment —and if they have any kind of paranoid tendencies they will be amplified. When he quit smoking marijuana and went into a treatment program, his wife became afraid of him. He’d been a mellow, easy-going guy who never got angry, but suddenly he was putting his fist through the wall. They ended up in divorce. He actually became quite functional when we got him through this period. The withdrawal period? It’s longer than that because you have to relearn emotional processing. Another example was a man who was quite functional in the community, held a good job, and performed rea-

sonably complicated duties. He was given a simple neurocognitive task to maintain attention and intentionality, but became very frustrated with a task that a 10- or 12-year-old would have no problem performing. What’s going on here is if you bypass difficult emotions and difficult situations by getting mellow and high, your brain circuitry gets formed differently. And what we know about the brain and its neuroplasticity, whatever circuits we’re using is where the dendrite growth occurs. If you frequently get high, you stop using those circuits. Then when you want to use them they aren’t there, and have to be rebuilt. So with a person like this, my interest is to teach them how to stabilize their attention, stay present, learn to describe the reality they’re in, and see the nuance and details. Secondly, to begin to have some intentionality. Teach them to have a point of focus and maintain it over a period of time. Does this happen at a particular phase of life, like middle age? Yes. What I typically see is the chronic marijuana user who is having a crisis, and it’s as though reality is saying to them: Wake up! Friends or family are telling them they smoke too much pot. Or they realize it’s possible their son’s meth problem is related to dad going out into the garage and smoking a pipe every evening. When their crisis becomes unavoidable, the issue of marijuana use becomes serious. Is this a baby boomer issue? Yes, as near as I can tell. I’ll give you another example. A woman came to see me after her teenage children became aware that she smoked pot almost every day, and she panicked about what impact that might have on them. Through her work with us, she got off pot and did quite a bit of attention training. That was two years ago. Recently she came back and said she needed better parenting skills. She recognized that she started smoking pot as a teenager to avoid things that were too difficult, too complicated. Her husband had long since quit smoking pot and wasn’t bothered that his had wife continued—until they started talking about the potential effect on their teenagers. She did a lot of work rebuilding her marriage but when she became sober, she realized she and her husband lived parallel lives. She had simply disengaged. He went on doing what he wanted to do and, though he didn’t have an affair, she realized how much time he spent with friends at work. His social world was not with her. She was home, high, and listening to music. Wouldn’t it be the same if she were home nursing a cocktail?

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Chronic with the 2 chronic ? What happens isn’t all that mellow CONCLUSION OF AN 11-PART SERIES BY KIM HANCEY DUFFY 1

a problem that is long-lasting and difficult to eradicate

slang for high-grade marijuana

“If you bypass difficult emotions and difficult situations by getting high, your brain circuitry gets formed differently. What we know about the brain and its neuroplasticity is that whatever circuits we’re using is where the dendrite growth occurs. If you frequently get high, you stop using those circuits. Then when you want to use them they aren’t there, and have to be rebuilt.” I used to think that smoking pot heightened one’s suggestibility and loosened inhibitions. But what happens with marijuana is that our ability to pay attention is altered, though not in the same way as with alcohol. With marijuana, the ability to do certain cognitive tasks is reduced. Physical abilities are not as impaired unless they’re using high doses. But this gives them an illusion because they don’t feel drunk. They’re mobile, they feel okay. However, in a situation where they may need to make a splitsecond decision or evaluate a number of things, they may not have the ability. So the chronic user loses the ability? Yes. The areas that they avoid using, through marijuana intoxication, end up losing functionality. Which is true with any drug. Yes. But in particular, with marijuana, they may be trying to smooth over their relationship with reality. To not have to deal with things that are difficult. I have a client who went through a depression in his early 20s and didn’t like the side effects of the drugs they put him on. He found that he felt better if he smoked pot. After a period of time he started to feel depressed. So he’d developed two kinds of depression: on-pot depression, and off-pot depression. Is that because he had provided his body with dopamine for long enough that it stopped producing natural dopamine? Then when he quit smoking (and providing the dopamine), his body had no source of either natural

or pot-induced dopamine, so he was left with no sense of joy or pleasure in his life? Right. With a lot of substance abuse, but particularly with marijuana selfmedication, patients see it as a less serious drug with some salutary effects. The notion is that: “I work hard all day and just need to chill out. I don’t want to get drunk, so I’ll smoke a joint.” And when people smoke pot, they’re typically in their own head. They become disengaged. How do you turn this around—with meditation and cognitive restructuring? I do neurofeedback which has been around since the 1980s and has a very good clinical record. Along with that, I do attention training using biofeedback, plus cognitive behavior therapy. Where does the meditation come in? Meditation becomes important for those who want a replacement for smoking pot. So—we’ve talked about what smoking does to the individual’s brain. What about the effect of having a pot smoker in the family? We hear about the physical dangers of secondhand smoke—what are the psychological effects of it? When parents are chronic pot smokers, how does it affect their kids? I think it has a profound effect on children. I don’t have research on this, but from my own clinically informed experience, kids do much better with parents who are fully present and available. You know, a lot of people don’t think they’re addicted. They think, “Well, I only smoke two to three times a week, and if I can’t get any good stuff for a couple of weeks it isn’t a big deal. It’s not like so-and-so who has to have three drinks before dinner. I don’t have that kind of compulsion, so I’m not addicted.” But then they try to stop and find they’re easily frustrated and vulnerable to becoming enraged. In some situations, if they can admit it, they don’t know what to do anymore.

* * * * * his concludes the interview with Rich Glade on the effects of marijuana on the brain, and also completes an 11-piece series on addiction for CATALYST. Twelve would have been too expected, and addiction teaches you the unexpected. So just add to this series the addiction we didn’t discuss, the one that’s affecting you or your loved ones. Do some digging and see what you can find out about it. We are surrounded by people with food or nicotine addictions which are slowly killing them. And though it’s not as easy to spy a person with a gambling, shopping, sex, exercise, or work addiction, for some people these compulsions constrict their everyday life. Response to this series has been rewarding. Therapists have requested copies. Articles are passed around in Al-Anon gatherings, and used as talking points in agency meetings. Salt Lake County Division of Youth Services is publishing the series in book form. I thoroughly enjoyed having the license of time to quiz these experts without having to submit it to my insurance company for payment. I was able to coerce a policeman to be candid in my living room, and to ask the hard questions of a beautiful young woman who saved her own life. All of these people are experts; some got a little more scraped up getting their knowledge. One thing became quite clear: They all want to help. There are people out there who will accept a phone call from a stranger in need at any hour. People who meet every day to help family members of addicts. People who will rearrange their schedules for someone who is ready to go into treatment. Treatment works. Not for 100% of people, and not on your timeframe. But therapies exist to help addicts heal. ◆

Kim Hancey Duffy is a freelance writer in Salt Lake City, and is also a member of Salt Lake City Mayor’s Coalition on Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs: SLCPREVENTIONCOALITION.ORG.

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ast month we learned the pitfalls of using polystyrene (Styrofoam). Many restaurants use polystyrene for hot beverages and foods. I decided to investigate some local restaurants to see what recyclable options they were giving us along with our food. Eating out is one of my favorite pastimes, but lately every time I go out to eat, I’m plagued by thoughts of what my leftovers are going to come in. And when I pick up take-out food there always seems to be an unpleasant surprise waiting for me in the bag. So what’s a green foodie to do?

Many restaurants are aware of the issues concerning take-out containers and are trying to make responsible choices. Sage’s Cafe, known for its organic and environmentally friendly approach to food, has the same approach when it comes to

Bringing your own containers from home, whether plastic, glass or reusable take-out containers, is the best option.

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“Can you recycle this?” The Recycling Dectective answers your most difficult disposal dilemmas. Q: I have a small microwave oven that fell off the shelf it was sitting on and broke. I don’t feel comfortable throwing it into the trash and have been trying to find out if there is a place that recycles that type of item?—Chris A: I found two locations that will accept microwaves, but neither is in Salt Lake: Guaranteed Recycling Experts will recycle your microwave for a fee of $10. Phone them

take-out. I recently met with manager Chad Anderson during their Sunday brunch. Watching all the delicious meals go out, I wished I was there for more then just an interview. “We use the Bio-Plus [take out containers] approved by the Green Restaurant Association,” said Anderson. Bio-Plus containers are made from recycled paper and lined with a special wax which allows them to be recycled or composted. So you can feel good about using their containers as long as

at 801-386-2533. Stone Castle Recycling will accept your microwave for free. They are located at 2675 Wadman Drive in Ogden, tel. 801-731-9444. Q: Is all aluminum ok to be put out for recycling? Aluminum foil, pie tins, etc?—Jim A: Yes! You can recycle aluminum foil and pie tins, even the actual tin ones. You can also recycle the foil lids from your yogurt and cream containers. Basically any foil and tin including cans is recyclable and getting recycled at the plant. Remember: Don’t worry about washing your foil off; the plant doesn't care, and they would rather you save water.

you are recycling them or composting them. Restaurants interested in making sure they are purchasing recyclable containers can go to DINEGREEN.COM. Most paper take-out containers can be recycled. Many times these are mixed materials (paper with plastic lining). While we have heard conflicting reports by officials on whether or not these items are recyclable, these paper products are getting recycled at the plant. (They will likely be recycled with cardboard instead of paper.) Many restaurants, including Cafe Trio and Market Street Grill, are now using these paper containers. Plastics are another widely used recyclable container. Pinon Market uses plastic clamshell containers for take-out. These containers are reusable; just wash them out. When they break or wear out, recycle them. PF Changs and Pewii, its smaller sister restaurant, both use great plastic take-out containers. These containers are very durable and can be reused plenty of times before recycling them. Another recyclable choice are tinfoil containers that are used at Barbacoa, Cafe Rio and The Bakery. These containers are recyclable along with the plastic lids that usually accompany them. Delivery, anyone? Pizza containers are made from cardboard and are more then welcome in your blue bin. When in doubt, call a restaurant ahead before ordering take-out or ask your server what take-out containers they use when you want to take your leftovers. If you see they’re going to put your extra food in polystyrene (styrofoam), then don’t take your food home. Or, if the food texture accommodates it, ask for it wrapped in wax paper, saran, aluminum foil—even a sandwich bag (which you can carry in your purse or pocket) may work just fine.

A reader’s suggestion At the downtown law firm where I work, we get two kinds of Styrofoam that can be reused, and I try to make sure we do. Possibly others might benefit from this info or reminder. The big white Styrofoam that comes around appliances and electronics (TVs, computers, etc.) can be taken to MARKO FOAM, 2900 West 1100 South (approximately). They don’t take styrofoam cups or packing peanuts—just the big awkward stuff that surrounds furniture and TVs. Ask at whatever mailing facility you use— they may be glad to resue your packing peanuts. (We took ours to Mailboxes, Etc.)—Rex

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Biodegradable plastic is not the answer. You can’t recycle it (it pollutes the recycling stream if you do). And, for all practical purposes, it’s not really biodegradable. Make note of restaurants that give no options besides polystyrene. While you can still eat there, just don’t get take-out. Almost all the restaurants I visited use polystyrene for their soups so make sure to ask. At Wild Oats, I did find that they use recyclable paper cups. Barbacoa also offers a nice plastic recyclable, reusable container for its soup. A new type take-out container is now on the scene. Biodegradable polymers look like plastic and papery styrofoam, but are made from corn and sugar cane. Oasis Cafe and Wild Oats use biodegradable polymer products. Wild Oats also uses this product for their “plastic” bags. When I first heard this I jumped for joy. But there are a few problems with the biodegradable polymers. They sound as if you could put them in your backyard composter or throw them in your trash and they would decompose like any vegetable. This is not the case. To compost, these containers need to be in a controlled environment that reaches 140 degrees for 10 days straight. Your backyard composter is not going to do the trick. Biodegradable polymers are said to have a life span of 20 years, but in a landfill they can last anywhere from 100 to 1,000 years just like regular plastics. By tossing biodegradable polymers in the trash we are also adding to landfill waste. Currently, there is no recycling program for these polymers from our homes. Also, the corn or sugar cane from which they are made was probably not organically grown, so add in the petrochemically derived fertilizers and pesticides as well as the fuel for the machines that cultivated those crops—to say nothing of what corn does to the soil. It’s really no less than strip-mining another precious natural resource. Since most of the population doesn't recycle (CATALYST readers excluded), some think it’s better to have biodegradable polymers in our

landfills then styrofoam or plastic. The concept of biodegradable polymers is new and growing. Instead of using oil, a nonrenewable resource, as plastic does, these products use a resource we can grow again and again. Their production also emits less greenhouse gases than the production of plastic. There is still a lot to be learned about biodegradable polymers and a lot of questions to ask. It would irresponsible not to look further into these items as an option. It would also be irresponsible to think of them as the cure-all. All hope for sustainable take-out is not lost. “We have plenty of people who bring in their own containers for take-out and catering events. Some even bring in their own to-go bags,” said Anderson from Sage’s Cafe. Pinon Market has the same philosophy. “We do get customers that bring in their own take-out containers, and we are more than happy to accommodate them,” said Victoria Topham, owner Folks, this is the direction we all need to be headed. Again, let’s rethink! Bringing your own containers from home, whether plastic, glass or reusable take-out containers, is the best option. The second best option is to not take food home at all. The final option is to take your food home in a recyclable container, reuse it if possible and then recycle it. Since many restaurants use polystyrene (Styrofoam) for to-go soup, my advice is bring your own container or “No soup for you!” It seems the deeper we delve into the recycling bin, the more complicated it gets. While some choices are better than others, the only choice that will make a significant impact is bringing our own containers for take-out and leftovers, which takes more time and effort on our part. (How often are we remembering our cloth bags when we go grocery shopping? Ahem.) For some restaurants this will require a little adjustment, but it’s not impossible. We are called a “throw-away society,” a “consumer culture.” For so long, we have just accepted things the way they are, as if there are no other options. Let’s vow to change that view. Let’s become “the culture of change and sustainability.” “ You must be the change you want to see in the world.” —Mahatma Gandhi If you have a burning question for the recycling detective, email melissa@catalystmagazine.net and we’ll get to the bottom of it.

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2008: A new beginning The Year of the Rat BY VALERIE LITCHFIELD

and entertaining large groups of people, as well as making money. Being the first, Rat people possess great qualities of leadership; they don’t mind a lot of responsibility and they demonstrate a strong presence that other people respect. These qualities can be seen in the lives of George Washington, the first U.S. President and modernly, in Vice-President Al Gore, the leader in one of the the most imminent issues of our day, global warming. Since Rat years are the introduction into a

n the mood for a new beginning? Emerging like the sprout of a seed buried deep within the earth comes the Chinese Year of the Rat. According to Chinese legend, this ground-dwelling animal was the first to arrive at the Buddha’s door to join him for a great feast. The steadfast Ox led the way, but toward the end of the journey, the Rat ferried his way across the celestial river on the Ox’s back and then jumped from his head to gain the first spot of the Chinese zodiac. Consequently, the Rat is deemed not only clever and ambitious, but a symbol of good fortune and wealth in Asian cultures. Here in the west, the bright, happy and charming personality of Mickey Mouse entertains us as only a Rat can with verbal jousting, a charismatic smile, and a sharp, funny demeanor. This small, fastmoving creature became the catalyst for cartoons, movies, and elaborate amusement parks that promote the Rat’s favorite activities of socializing

Since Rat years are the introduction into a new 12-year cycle, it is good to remember that choices made during this year will carry long-term consequences. It is wise to take some time at the beginning of the year to carefully decide what you would like to manifest in your life during the new cycle.

new 12-year cycle, it is good to remember that choices made during this year will carry long-term consequences. It is wise to take some time now to carefully decide what you would like to manifest in your life during the new cycle. It is an excellent time to start a business, buy property, or invest long-term. Rat years can also be a time to pay for the excesses of previous years. While a recession might be

looming in the economy this year, remember that ventures begun in Rat years have a high likelihood of prospering. Flying Star Feng Shui energies of the year bring money to the East position of residences or offices. Activating the East with a water feature will bring rapid business growth and profits. The energy of romance and education luck will be in the Northeast and can be activated by four stems of lucky bamboo, or a pair of mandarin ducks. The North brings a mixed bag of career luck, promotions and money, but is also the place of “Grand Duke,” the most confrontational energy of the year. Enhance the good luck with coins, white crystals or a gemtree. Confront the “Grand Duke” by placing a “Pi Yao” (a Chinese mongoose) to face into the North. The center brings financial luck and high achievers in the family; enhance this energy with a metal Money Buddha, or a ship pointed into the East. The energy of reputation and future wealth is found in Southeast this year. Place a smooth round crystal there to magnify or a Dragon image to build vitality. Two bad lucks of the year in the Flying Star Feng Shui system are both located in the South. This area holds the energy of sickness, and is home to the “Three Killings”— health issues, money problems and accidents. It’s best not to disturb this area. If you must work or sleep here, place a metal Wu Lou, a gourd that signifies health in the Feng Shui system. Slow-moving water in a large container is said to calm the “Three Killings.” The negative influence of robbery and back stabbing is in the Southwest this year. Curtail with a Chinese Coin Sword or Foo Dogs. Stress and arguments are present in the West and can be reduced by adding a goldfish picture or metal bells. N

Animal Sign Forecasts Rat: 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, Horse: 1930, 1942, 1954, 1984, 2008 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002 A busy year is in store for the ambitious Rat. Rats could be taking a quantum leap forward as a promotion or a new job beckons. There will be new opportunities for both expanding financial prospects and widening social circles. Any new friendships a Rat starts this year could blossom into long-term romance and bring the blessings of marriage and children.

Ox: 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997 In business and financial matters, Oxen can expect to do very well in a Rat year. After all, it was the Ox’s solid back that carried the rat across the river, and for this they will be well rewarded. There could be a promotion at work to a position of authority. In matters of the heart, remember that attention and tokens of affection will bring harmony to the relationship, while neglect will bring conflict.

Tiger: 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998 The fast pace of the year of the Rat could entice Tigers to overstretch their resources. This is not a particularly lucky year as business and personal relationships will be challenged. Social and emotional life fare a good deal better as Tigers are visited by the romance star. Use your abundant energy this year to formulate a plan for future success.

As this is the opposing sign, the Rat year is likely to be a difficult one for the Horse— it slows down their step with obstacles, mishaps and general bad luck. This is not the time to start a new venture or make major decisions. Don’t expect a promotion this year, but job training and education will prepare you to move ahead next year. Romance is unsatisfactory and relationships will cause conflict. Pause and take a relaxing vacation.

Sheep: 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003 In Rat years, Sheep can make good headway both professionally and personally. The trends are very much in the Sheep’s favor as there will be openings and opportunities for advancement. Meeting new people this year could lead to the blossoming of true love. This is also the year for travel to new places. Beware of being cheated by people you trust.

Monkey: 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004 Monkeys can use the auspices of the Rat year to expand their ideas and promote projects. This is a lucky time for them, giving Monkeys every opportunity to succeed in almost anything they attempt. This is also the year to be saving a nest egg for growth in the upcoming cycle.

Rabbit: 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999

Rooster: 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005

A great year is in store for the Rabbit with plenty of opportunities to make money. This is an auspicious year to make changes in your career path or focus on the positive aspects of your current position. Either will lead to longterm good fortune in the upcoming cycle. Flirtation, love and romance also lie in wait for the amorous Rabbit.

Scurrying Rat energy is never easy for Roosters. Careful pacing is essential, as quick decisions and emotional outbursts will lead to trouble. Career progress is slow and heavy expenses may have Roosters dipping into their savings. Relationships, too, will be unsteady for the crowing Rooster. Seek training and stay positive as this year lays the foundation for the new cycle.

Dragon: 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000 Dragons are at their best when the pace is lively and exciting, and this nonstop year promises to be just that. With creative energy at its peak, a stream of good fortune will flow the Dragon’s way. Refrain from being impulsive and devote time to considering your options. The course of love runs smoothly for Dragons in 2008.

Dog: 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006 This is an all-around prosperous and auspicious year for Dogs. They can make good progress and advance their worldly aspirations. Though Dogs are conservative and not known to be lovers of change, this is a time for something different. Any new schemes the Dog person initiates will bring success.

Snake: 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001

Pig: 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007

Snakes will find the lively scenario presented by this year invigorating, as it inspires them to awaken to new ideas. If you want to pursue different avenues, this is a good time to seize the opportunities that the year has in store. Gains this year will come through recognition rather than money. Happy relationships will be abundant, and there is great promise of romance.

Rat years herald a fresh start and new opportunities, and this has a destabilizing effect on Pigs as they prefer a settled atmosphere. Be open to the energy the new cycle brings, but avoid the Pig tendency to push too hard. Steady work will advance the career into unexpected places. The year also promises success in romance, and marriage is likely.

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Grist.org Masses Marketing Indian car company to sell world’s cheapest car India-based Tata Motors plans to launch what it’s billing as the world’s cheapest car later this year, a five-seater selling for about $2,500. The roughly 58miles-per-gallon “People’s Car” hopes to lure less affluent folks in India and other developing countries who often rely on ultra-cheap two-wheeled motorbikes and scooters for transport. source: Agence France-Presse

Runaway Sue California, 15 other states, and five nonprofits sue EPA over waiver decision California has made good on its promise to sue the U.S. EPA over the agency’s refusal to

Buddha on the Jordan One snowy day recently, our friends Peter Hines and Karen Fazekas built a Snow Buddha Head (incarnation no. 1) in an open field along the Jordan River parkway. It stood over five feet tall and faced eastward. Peter thought it looked like a cross between a Mayan chieftain and a trueto-form Thai Buddha Head. We thought it looked like Peter. It was late afternoon and the shadows were long by the time they finished. “All in all, we were fairly pleased with our efforts and the end result, though not perfect, was buddhaful,” Peter writes. Peter returned at 8 the next morning to take sunnier photos, but the Snow Buddha Head had already been defaced. “I did feel a certain amount of disappointment,” Pete admits, “but then I realized the Buddha was once again teaching me the lesson of

allow the state to regulate greenhouse-gas emissions from vehicles, and 15 other states have made good on their promise to join in on the litigation. The swarm of states, along with five nonprofit groups, filed suit last month in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco. The presumed shared feeling of the group, as stated by California Attorney General Jerry Brown: “The denial letter was shocking in its incoherence and utter failure to provide legal justification for the administrator’s unprecedented action.” source: Los Angeles Times

Moving Kite Along Cargo ship to use massive kite-like sail on trans-Atlantic voyage A huge cargo ship set out to impermanence and non-attachment (lessons I keep getting to learn over and over again). Who knows—maybe it was a truly enlightened being who took to heart the saying ‘when you see the Buddha on the road, kill him.’” Peter has not been put off and is indeed plotting the location of

cross the Atlantic Ocean last month with some help from a massive kite-like sail that could offset up to 15% of its fuel use on the journey. It’s hardly a return to purely wind-powered shipping, but it’s a start for the hugely polluting maritime shipping industry. “This is a serious attempt to reduce bunker [fuel] costs and polluting emissions,” said a spokesperson for the Germany-based shipping company that is testing the roughly 1,700-square-foot sail. “The kite will be used whenever it is possible on the voyage, and we are convinced it will revolutionize cargo shipping. We would consider fitting them to all our ships.” source: The Guardian

On Spins and Needles Knitters seek out eco-friendly yarn Knitting is a hot hobby these days — raise your hand if you received a hand-knit scarf as a holiday gift — and stitch ‘n’ bitch regulars are eager to break the next Buddha head. He says he will invite more friends to help in the next dharma snow creation. Maybe it will be a whole field of Buddha heads. “Of course, you can incarnate your own at any time,” he points out. “But it sure is a fun activity to do with friends.”

out from toxic-dyed, pesticidesprayed cotton yarn. The next time you’re in the yarn store, keep an eye out for a to-besweater of soy, corn, bamboo, or milk fiber, organic wool, or recycled crustacean shells (really!). Of course, many yarns are still shipped from afar, and some chemicals are necessary for anything dyed. “You really want to be really environmentally friendly?” says Clara Parkes, author of “The Knitter’s Book of Yarn.” “You raise your own sheep. You spin it, and you knit your own wool.” Not a baaad idea. source: Columbia News Service

The Italian Job Milan, Italy, institutes congestion charge In Milan, congestion pricing is the new black. (Oh, like you have a better fashion pun?) Under Milan’s new plan, which kicks off as a one-year trial, vehicles driving into the urban center on weekdays between 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. must pay up to $14 per day; low-polluting cars are exempt from the charge. The money raised will be put toward public transportation and bicycle paths, and Mayor Letizia Moratti hopes pollution will be reduced by 30% and traffic by 10%. On the first day of the scheme, traffic was estimated to be 40% lower than normal. source: BBC News

Better Than Sacks China announces ban on super-thin plastic bags, fees for others China has announced a ban on super-thin plastic bags in the country as well as a fee for other plastic bags, both beginning on June 1. The ban was prompted by the usual plasticbag concerns of rampant unsightly litter and the wasted resources used to produce it all. The notice suggested widespread use of cloth bags and baskets instead. Penalties for rule flouters, including manufacturers of plastic bags that are less than 0.025 millimeters thick, include fines and other penalties. Up to 3 billion plastic bags a day are used in China. source: Reuters

Let Your Commission Be Your Guide Federal Trade Commission reviews environmental marketing guidelines

With growing consumer concern about greenwashing, the Federal Trade Commission has agreed to review its voluntary environmental marketing guidelines. The agency recently held a public forum addressing carbon offsets and renewable energy credits, the first in a series of workshops designed to review the guidelines, which have not been updated in 10 years. (See GREENWASHINGINDEX.COM where consumers can rank the greenwashiness of various ads.) source: BrandWeek

Get Smart Use of “smart grid” technology could save U.S. $120 billion, study says A yearlong study by the Department of Energy has concluded that when consumers are given the means to closely track and adjust their energy usage, power use declines by an average of 10%. In addition, the study found that households’ electricity usage during peak times fell by up to 15%. The study estimated that “smart grid” technology, if used nationwide, could save $120 billion in unneeded power plants and transmission lines, and over a 20-year period could displace the equivalent of 30 large coalfired power plants. source: Reuters

Share and Share We Like Tech companies offer free rights to eco-friendly patents Four tech companies have partnered with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development to introduce the Eco-Patent Commons, which will offer the rights to eco-friendly technologies for free. IBM, Sony, Nokia and Pitney Bowes have donated 31 patents into the public domain, including one for a shock-absorbing cardboard tray that would replace the need for Styrofoam peanuts and another for a way to recycle cell phones into new devices. source: San Francisco Chronicle “While we take our work seriously, we don’t take ourselves seriously; because of the many things this planet is running out of, sanctimonious tree-huggers ain’t one of them,” say the GRIST folks. They work hard. And they’re fun. Send them money. Learn more at GRIST.ORG.

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Reclaiming Valentine’s Day Don’t be shy—express yourself BY SCOTT EVANS Since the 1840s, Valentine’s cards have been predominantly ready-made. At a time when the prevailing culture believed it was inappropriate to express romantic feelings to one another directly, premade cards allowed people to express themselves safely. Astonishingly, we still operate under the same model. With over 7 billion greeting cards mailed each year (1 billion of which are Valentine’s cards), it appears as if we have lost our way with the written word. In shoeboxes across the world, we sentimentally store old love letters and the first “I love you” notes

centless roses, mass-produced greeting cards and shrink-wrapped boxes of chocolate are effigies of a once-enchanted date. Burned from our collective memory, the origin of St. Valentine’s Day is rooted in pagan ceremonies and Christian folklore. Today’s celebrations have been reduced to prefab evocations of emotion.

In shoeboxes across the world, we sentimentally store old love letters and the first “I love you” notes roughly scribbled by our children and grandchildren. When was the last time we wrote something ourselves that would fit in someone’s box?

roughly scribbled by our children and grandchildren. When was the last time we wrote something ourselves that would fit in someone’s shoe box? Working in restaurants for the past 15 years, I have served many eager patrons on Valentine’s Day. After serving all those three-course dinners for $50-$150 in the past, I will never again go out to eat on Valentine’s Day. My fellow restaurateurs may be thinking ill thoughts toward me as I say this, but let me explain. Due to the large volume of customers, holiday service often suffers. The price of specials go up, and food quality down (the result of high-volume strategies). On the 13th or 15th or any other date, those same restaurants offer so much more value, not only in the quality of the food, but in the atmosphere and service as well. Dining has always been a passion and truly fulfilling pastime for me. It began with the meals I shared with my late father in Los Angeles on my annual visits. The conversations we shared over countless meals featuring cuisine from Ethiopia to France are still poignantly filed in my mind, trumped only by dining with my partner and wife Shannon. Dining allows us to pause, look into each other and express our inner thoughts and dreams. Yes, a glass or two of wine helps the words flow, but dining is moving more and more toward entertainment. Who better to entertain you than those whom you love? Use those hard-earned dollars to splurge for a bottle of bubbly that you would not normally buy. Try out that recipe you always wanted to prepare, stop by the wine store for suggestions on a wine pairing—and handwrite your beloved a card worth storing in that shoebox. ◆ Scott Evans is a manager and liquor buyer at Squatter’s.

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The Year of Chopsticks Eating utensils as meditation tools BY KATHERINE PIOLI

o to any Asian-cuisine restaurant and the setting will usually include a pair of chopsticks. Many people dining in America, however, will not even attempt to use such tools, opting instead for a fork. White Westerners seem to be notoriously bad at balancing their food between two thin sticks, as I learned one day at a restaurant in Boston’s Chinatown. I had joined my Chinese-American roommate Li Huan for lunch and was the only non-Asian in the restaurant. When the food was served at our table, the entire restaurant watched as I picked up my chopsticks; could I feed myself properly? Thanks to Li Huan’s gift of chopsticks the year before, I managed it in relatively good form. The diners in that Chinese restaurant might have had a particular interest in my performance since—as most people agree— chopsticks were invented and first used in China. Although no one can say for sure, some guess that chopsticks have been used in China since as early as the eleventh century B.C. After some time, the invention spread to other areas of the Asian continent, and in each place the chopstick found its own personal style. The Koreans, for example, commonly eat with metal chopsticks. The idea for using metal probably derived from the habits of Chinese royalty, who ate with silver sticks, believing that

the metal would change color if it came into contact with poison. The chopsticks Li Huan gave me were more Japanese in style— being made from wood instead of metal, bone or bamboo. They were an elegant pair, each stick carved from a single piece of dark wood, smooth, round, and tapered at the ends. When I first received them at the end of our freshman year, I admired their beauty. However, unsure when I would ever want or need to use a pair of chopsticks, I promptly packed them away. Three months later, after a summer of farming in rural New Hampshire, I returned to the hectic life of academia. Readjusting to the stressful routine of class, work, sports, and meetings proved unexpectedly difficult. I missed the simple days feeding animals and pulling weeds. Finally, I decided that if I was to enjoy even one tiny moment in the day I needed to slow down, and one area of my life where I could control the pace was mealtime. Out came the chopsticks. Notwithstanding the variety of food cooked and served at my college co-op, for the remainder of that year I strove to eat everything with my chopsticks. Often that meant fishing blocks of tofu and carrot out of my soup and then lifting the bowl to my mouth and drinking the broth. With non-stick foods such as beans, it meant finding the patience to grasp and

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chew each morsel individually. Reaching for a pair of chopsticks in search of tranquility seems completely appropriate. They are, after all, a tool originating from the same land that gave rise to meditation, tai chi and tea ceremonies. These cultural forms, through movement and ritual, promote a life of calm introspection. And, even though my own movements with the chopsticks may at first have appeared clumsy and awkward, these foreign utensils helped me to create within my daily life a moment of calm. At first I didn’t even realize the potential of my choice in promoting mindfulness, but as I continued I began to formulate a practice around the dining-ritual. Sometimes I would focus my thoughts on where the food on my plate had come from, the soil and the rain that had fed it. At other times, I kept my awareness on my chewing, my breath and the movement of my hands transferring the food from plate to mouth. Of course, the original reasons for eating with chopsticks had nothing to do with meditation. An ancient Chinese rule of etiquette banned knives from the table to avoid reminding the eater of the gruesome event of killing the animal that is being eaten. This required food cut into bite-sized pieces before cooking, which conveniently decreased cooking time and allowed the cooked food to be immediately consumed. The only problem remaining was how to retrieve the hot food from a boiling pot, or from a plate, without scalding oneself. A children’s story, written by Ying Chang Compestine, an author from China, attributes the invention to a young boy. Unable to compete with his older brothers at meal-time, the young boy decides one day to grab a pair of bamboo sticks. The sticks protect his hands from burning and while his family waits for the food to cool the young boy eats his fill. Unlike him, speed and instant physical gratification were not my aims. When I set the slender chopsticks between my fingers, each bean or leaf of lettuce had to be considered and grasped individually. Picking carefully at my food, all thought of the day’s stress and tension faded away, and I felt at peace. N Katherine Pioli is a CATALYST intern who graduated from Bryn Mawr. In the summer she fights fires in Wyoming’s national parks.

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BY AURETHA CALLISON ost people I talk to in Salt Lake don’t see the point in bothering about fashion. “No one else does,” they say. “I don’t want to feel stupid or overdressed. I don’t want to feel cold or look silly.” I used to think fashion was silly, too. Expensive, wasteful, ridiculous—the judgments abounded. Now I see fashion as fun therapy and a valuable means of selfexpression. If you’re willing to give it a shot, here are some ideas on how to do Salt Lake late winter/early springtime slush in style. The spring fashion forecast features feminine ruffles, gathers, beading and feathers. This is a fun time to be female. Sheer, transparent tops or dresses create underlying interest with a peek-a-boo effect. (Sheer graphic tees over unusual camisoles would be a modest approach toward this trend.) Wear minimal jewelry if ruffles are around your face. Big bold rings are your best choice on any occasion, and a fine drop earring in a colorful stone (amethyst or any jewel tone) is a delicate finish that is nearly always appropriate, like pearls. Spring points toward a refined ’70s style in higher-waisted dark jeans and graphic or ethnic prints for men’s shirts, women’s tops and dresses. Super bright and bold color is the king of spring—certain to brighten our gray skies. Just one splurge of color is enough— keep the rest of your outfit neutral. Rocker-style zippers and snakeskin accessories can come out of your closet to play. Metallics are still white hot! Try silvery metallics with various shades of gray and charcoal instead of basic black. If you like metallic shimmer on your shoes, pick them up this season because they may disappear soon. They are very functional with any evening dress and a silvery flash at the end of your dark jeans. My personal favorite is copper—authentically me—so when it is on the market, I snatch it up!

To stay warm in style: My favorite tips. Always wear a soft scarf in a medium width and a good color for your face. A scarf is 15 degrees of adjustable comfort that you can easily stash when you get warm.

Fun, sleek, colorful waterproof boots are everywhere. From wellies to red metallic galoshes, there is a style for everyone. Kneelength denim skirts with wool opaque tights and tall boots are super warm and go with everything. Don’t be afraid to wear that shot of color on your legs! Put the fun back in functional! For after-work parties or events—do dress up! No one wants to see you in the same

No one minds seeing you looking sexier, more creative and more fun. clothes you wore all day. Bring rhinestones to bling up a basic outfit. Wear a metallic belt, scarf, or change into metallic or snakeskin shoes once you get to your event. No one minds seeing you looking sexier, more creative and more fun. Guys: Put on a black blazer with maybe a silk shirt in navy or cobalt blue. Spare us the old pilled ski sweaters you’ve been wearing for years. Make us want to touch you—get a luscious black or blue cashmere sweater. Buy some dressy boots, western or otherwise, to give us a break from the mutant rubber and fleece things you’ve been wearing on your feet. Go easy on the cologne. Never underestimate the power of a nice jacket, shirt and even a tie. Wear them with dark slim-fitting jeans, we don’t care—just dress up your feet and your torso for us. You had us at “dress up.” If you don’t opt for fashion, at least enroll a sense of humor. My sweetheart wears his grandma’s Dr. Seuss-like hand-knit hat leaning off his head. It always makes me smile. I see so much sameness in Salt Lake. Fleece from head to toe and clunky utilitarian shoes at every turn. My friends, it’s time to raise the bar. If you consider yourself to be above or below fashion, I invite you to set your judgments aside and try it on for size. It just might fit fabulously. N Auretha Callison is an intuitive image stylist living in Salt Lake City. aurethacallison@yahoo.com

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breezeway, I heard a thump in the nearby garage. It was still dark and it spooked me, so rather than investigate, I went inside and stood behind the locked glass door to wait and see. We had a visitor, all right. An enormous raccoon stepped out of the dark garage. It appeared obese and maybe older because it had so many white hairs around its nose. Though the dog was nearby, it showed no sign of alarm or intention to confront the animal. We both watched it amble off the breezeway into the murky morn. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had one other bit of excitement. For months, a lone male mallard has floated in a deep pool up the creek within sight of my house. I got in the habit of calling a greeting to it every day because it looked so forlorn. One cold day while I was pounding at the thick ice on the driveway, my dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s movement got my attention and when I looked up, I was startled to see the duck standing just a few feet away. Neither my dog nor I had seen it approach; it just suddenly appeared, huge and glistening in all its iridescent shades of blues, teals and greens. I could see it had a bum wing that drooped. Before I could finish taking in the sight, my dog put her nose to the slick surface and began a chase, resulting in the three of us slip-sliding in circles like clowns on the ice. Webbed feet offered no traction so the helpless duck tried to stay by my protective side. I had to raise the shovel and my voice to screech at the dog who was having the time of her life enjoying her true nature â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to herd anything that moves. Finally, with sweat pouring off my brow, I was able to shoo the duck back into the creek before the dog took a bite of its tail feathers. Looking forward in my calendar I see that I have marked some days in the near future of February that remind me to hang on for spring. I see that on February 27 the pine cones start popping and that the beautiful wood ducks return in the first week of March. I take a deep breath of stale indoor air, close my eyes and try to imagine the beauty of the spring soon to come. N Merry Lycett Harrison is a longtime resident of Millcreek Canyon.

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University of Heidelberg will discuss German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s initiatives concerning climate change. Chancellor Merkel has been a leader in addressing solutions to climate change problems. Dinner: 6p ($14); lecture at 7p. The public is welcome to both; reservations required for dinner: 277-7493. Sugar House Park, Sugar House Garden Center, 2100 S (1600 E).

“Music for Motion, Air and Strings” with Brooklyn-based sleepdance Feb. 20-23 (Wed-Sat) 8p; Feb. 24 (Sun) 4p. at the Women’s Art Center. In this eveninglength work (about 50 minutes) dancers and musicians methodically manipulate a set of elasticized music suspended from a fabric ceiling. Aided by dancers Angela Helland, Jen Kosky and Stephanie Sleeper, violist Stephanie Griffin and saxophonist Chris Mannigan play the contemporary music of Arthur Kampela, Tristan Murail, Tony Prabowo, Chinary Ung and Phillip Glass. The performers offer a physical interpretation of the music, while negotiating the tension inherent in an environment where everything is weighted, suspended and elastic. Presented by Wasatch Dance Collective and Dance Theatre Coalition. Women’s Art Center, 345 W. Pierpont Avenue. $12 ($10 in advance).WWW.SLEEPDANCE.ORG or SLEEPDANCE@GMAIL.COM.

Learn How to Nourish Yourself and Your Community February 27 6p. Community supported agriculture (CSA) is part of a growing social movement that encourages urban and

rural citizens to share responsibility for the land where their food is grown and how their food is produced. Members or “shareholders” pay a fee at the beginning of the growing season to meet a farm’s operating expenses for the upcoming season. In return, members receive a portion of the farm’s produce each week throughout the growing season. Join CSA for a free presentation and learn about the benefits and challenges involved in forming a CSA along the Wasatch Front. Main Library, Lower Urban Level , 557-0521, WWW.GREATSALTLAKERCD.ORG.

The UN Association of Utah: Climate Change—Different Approaches Between the US and the EU February 26 7p. Dr. Erich Pohl of the

Where the Mind is Without Fear: A Tribute to Rabindranath Tagore February 24 2-4p. Rabindranath Tagore was an Indian poet, Brahmo Samaj philosopher, visual artist, playwright, novelist, and composer whose works reshaped Bengali literature and music in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Tagore became Asia’s first Nobel Laureate when he won the 1913 Nobel Prize for literature. Professor Deen K. Chatterjee, U of U, will discuss Tagore’s life and writings, and local artists will perform his songs, dance, music and poetry. Main Library. Cosponsored by the SLC Public Library and the Asian Studies Program in the College of Humanities, University of Utah. Main Library, free.

Progressive Agenda 2008 Explore the major social questions of our day through documentary film and discussion. University of Utah, OSH auditorium. Free, open to the public. Feb. 8 7p. The film “Meeting Resistance” has been called the “missing puzzle piece in understanding the Iraq war,” providing unique insight into the personal narratives of people involved in the resistance, exploding myth after myth about the war in Iraq and the Iraqis who participate. Feb. 9 9a. Screen “An Inconvenient Truth” with Larry Lohmann, an environmental activist/author from the United Kingdom, and hear him speak on “How to Fight Global Warming: Carbon Trading or Carbon Reduction?” Feb. 9 2p. Michal Moore’s “Sicko”clearly shows that the health care crisis doesn’t only affect the 47 million uninsured citizens—millions of others who dutifully pay their premiums often get strangled by bureaucratic red tape as well. This film also highlights countries that offer free health care.

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have planned festivities including comedy, bingo, films, faith, artists, ice skating, bowling, parties and much more. Party in Park City with a day of skiing, bobsledding, snow shoeing and more. Get wet or watch the friendly swimming, water polo and diving competitions. Tickets and info: WWW.UTAHPRIDECENTER.ORG, 539-8800.

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The annual concert series takes place on four consecutive Sundays, showcasing some of the most uniquely wonderful regional talent. The one-hour concerts are free to the public (donations appreciated), and refreshments are served after the performances. First Unitarian Church, 569 S 1300 E, 582-8687, WWW.SLCUU.ORG. Feb. 10 7:30-8:30p. Kate Macleod and the Pancakes Feb. 17 7:30-8:30p. Marv Hamilton and Leraine Horstmanshoff Feb. 24 7:30-8:30p. Atherton March 2 7:30-8:30p. The Crescent Moon String Band

WinterPride 2008 Feb. 8-17. 10 Gay Days. Choose from a 10-day calendar of spectacular social, athletic, arts, cultural and spiritual events. Over a dozen local GLBTQ community organizations

Middle Eastern Film Festival See the Middle East through the eyes of its filmmakers with this series of four films. Discussions led by Professor Laurence Loeb, U of U

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Bagging Birds Through February 8. The installation of 130 “plastic bagged birds” attempts to shed light on the environmental impacts of our plastic trash in the hopes of encouraging consumers to think differently about their habits of consumption. Artist Carol Sogard gives as an example the albatross which will fly hundreds of miles to feed its baby chicks pieces of plastic which it mistakenly thinks of as food. Albatross carcasses are found on beaches filled with hundreds of plastic pieces discarded by consumers. Art Access II Gallery, 230 South 500 West #125. M - F, 10a to 6p.

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But can he dance? Feb 9, 8p-midnight. Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker emcees Utah’s ballroom dance community’s premier annual event. Novices can learn the basics in a free dance lesson with Margene Anderson of DanceScene at 6:30p prior to the ball. Enjoy waltzes, polkas and pops standards by the Salt Lake Symphony, and jazz dance fare by the Wayne Christiansen Trio. The award-winning BYU Ballroom Dance Team will perform two floor shows. Full sit-down dinner, extensive silent auction. Olpin Ballroom, U of U campus. Tickets: $50 & $75 at WWW.BROWNPAPERTICKETS.COM. For more information, visit WWW.SALTLAKESYMPHONY.ORG.

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Presence in the present is the key to creating rituals for daily life BY DONNA HENES Dear Mama Donna, I think rituals are very important, and I feel their lack in my own life very strongly. But the fact is that I can never seem to find the time to actually plan special ceremonies. I am always too busy, too tired. I would appreciate some advice. Time Deprived and Pooped in the City

Dear Typical City Dweller, In a culture which defines itself in terms of clocks and dollars, it is difficult to claim the time and mental space to devote to an occupation that results in no visible product. Non-product and nonproductive are definitely not the same thing, however. We may think of ritual, ceremony, contemplation and meditation as not doing anything, but down time is not negative, it is not not doing something. What we are doing when we step off the rat race treadmill is resting, reflecting, ruminating, regenerating, rejoicing, receiving, re-sourcing; re-centering and renewing our energy, our essential spiritual selves. Nor is sacred activity a luxury. When we carve out a niche in our busy lives to do the sorts of things that feed our souls; when we establish an integrated, ongoing ritual practice, we produce beauty, order, harmony, reverence, patience, introspection, connection, understanding and appreciation, which enriches everything else that we do. Ceremonial observance adds lucid layers—depth, dimension, drama, and distinction—to our lives, making the ordinary seem special, and the special, extraordinary.

When we carve out a niche in our busy lives to do the sorts of things that feed our souls; when we establish an integrated, ongoing ritual practice, we produce beauty, order, harmony, reverence, patience, introspection, connection, understanding and appreciation, which enriches everything else that we do.

Perhaps your idea of what a proper ritual should consist of is too daunting. If you imagine that ceremonial practice must be complex, complicated, ornate and overly organized, you are confusing a ritualistic concept with actual ritual. All that is truly necessary for effective and transformational ritual is a well-conceived, honest and sincere intention and the willingness to pay attention to the process. Even the smallest, most mundane and profane moments of our lives can be potently sacred, if we honor them as such. The trick is to treat dailiness in a consciously celebratory manner. Those precious few quiet minutes in bed before we propel ourselves up and out into the day; the last sleepy moments at night before we fall to sleep; the precious stolen hours of quality time that we share with family and friends; time spent in the bath, in the garden, with a good book, even doing domestic routines; can all feel like holy rituals if you perform them with a concentrated ceremonial intention. Our resolution for sanctity makes it so. Concentration = consecration. By making the time, by taking the time, by taking our time, and honoring all our times, we bless ourselves and endow ourselves with depth and enduring meaning. We consecrate our very lives, and celebrate the continuously wondrous miracle of our living. Meals, for instance can certainly be more than the mere rushed intake of calories, nutrients, television news and bickering. A normal supper on any average evening can be one of life’s most agreeable ceremonies if we establish a comfortable, leisurely, aesthetically pleasing, emotionally safe environment in which to enjoy food and convivial company even — especially — if it is “only” that of our own. When my mother died, I inherited my grandmother’s set of turn-ofthe-century hand-painted china. I have always loved those dishes. They evoke fond memories of Gramma’s excellent Jewish cooking and her unconditional love for me. They hold a complete smorgasbord of rich and heady sensual childhood recollections. To this day, when I eat from them I can hear my grandfather’s gruff benediction as he swallowed down his customary pre-meal shot of medicinal schnapps. I can see the giant blue spruce outside her Detroit dining room window and

smell the lilac bushes that surrounded her tiny house. I can feel the fine stitches on her immaculate, embroidered tablecloths and my little brother kicking me under the table. When Gramma died, my mother took the enormous set home with her to Cleveland. She wrapped each piece carefully, lovingly, in tissue paper and put the whole thing, covered in layers of protective plastic, away for use only on special occasions. For a while we enjoyed them at holiday suppers and other celebratory occasions when they were filled with company-only extravagances like black olives and pickled watermelon rinds. But as time passed and the family dispersed, special occasions became rare. I didn’t see those dishes for years, and I coveted them. Now that they are mine, I, too, cherish them and use them only for very special occasions. Every Meal. Every Day. I am careful with them, to be sure, but I use them. If I break one occasionally, I feel bad about it for a second, then put the pieces on the soil of my potted plants where their colorful pattern continues to cheer me. If there are none left by the time I die, so be it. One less find for the Antiques Road Show. The art of approaching all areas of life with the same dedicated, detailed devotion that one would apply to an important ritual event is endlessly affirming. I think of this mind set as altared sense-ability. The process, the conscious and conscientious practice of living a seamless ceremonial existence. The finely tuned craft of making every single detail matter and every precious second truly count. It is this constant presence in the present that ultimately nourishes and energizes us. With ritual in our mind, any time is sacred, and any place a sanctuary. When we allow ourselves to claim the psychic space and set aside the valuable time for creative ceremony — when we assume the entitlement, the ability, and the authority to do so—we are able to tranceform our perceptions, our perspectives, our passions, our experience, our expectations, and, in the process, our entire reality. Mama Donna Are you cyclically confused? In a ceremonial quandary? Completely clueless? Wonder no more. Send your questions about seasons, cycles and celebrations to Mama Donna at CITYSHAMAN@AOL.COM.

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Skadi Fierce Norse goddess of winter

BY CAROL KOLEMAN

SELF-PORTRAIT BY CAROL KOLEMAN; ASSISTED BY MICHAEL REID

Name: Skadi, Goddess of Winter Translation: Old Norse meaning harm or injury, sometimes shade or shadow AKA: Sister of Wolves, Goddess of the Hunt, Ondergud (snowshoe goddess), Skathi, Skadhi, Shining Bride of the Gods Mythology: Norse Symbolism: Wolves, bow and arrow, spear, skis, venomous snakes, snowshoes, winter, frost, ice, snow. Dressed in white fur and metal armor, she rules over mountains, wilderness, hunters, and winter, imparting justice, vengeance, independence and knowledge. Story: Skadi’s story begins with her father, the giant Thajzi who stole the Apples of Youth from the Vanir gods. The gods soon began to lose their strength

and beauty, so they were desperate to get the apples back. Knowing that Thajzi would not return the

Very soon after this, Skadi appears on Asgard’s snowy horizon, storming over the hilltop full of vengeance for

Skadi is a complexity of forces. Just as winter is unrelenting and powerful yet filled with humor and subtle nurturing, so is she. apples willingly, they devised a plan. They set a trap by building a great fire near Thajzi’s realm in Utgard, then retrieved the apples while Thajzi was away. As soon as Thajzi discovered the loss, he gave chase. Not realizing that he was being directed into the fire, he charged straight into the flames and was burned to death.

her father’s murder. This goddess cuts an imposing figure as she approaches—a giantess in full armor, seething with rage and challenging the Vanir gods for blood or compensation. Rather than battle, the gods offer Skadi her choice of a god for her husband. She has her eye on one particularly striking god, so she agrees. The story continues

with intriguing, if not perplexing, aspects involving a god’s testicles tied to a live goat’s horns for a laugh, a god line-up, and very clean, attractive feet. All this results in Skadi ending up with a different god than she had hoped for — not the stunning Baldur, but the sea god Njordh, who incidentally had very nice feet. Njordh represented all that was in contrast to Skadi; while her dwelling was the dark, icy mountaintop of the north, his was the bright, warm ocean of the south. Nevertheless, they made a compromise by living in one another’s domain, alternating nine days in one with nine days in the other. Very soon, however, it was apparent that neither could endure an atmosphere so different from their own. Njordh could not sleep from all the howling of the wolves, and Skadi was driven to distraction by the screaming of the sea gulls. So, clean feet aside, they agreed to go their separate ways. Skadi, giantess goddess of the north— strong, fierce and independent—may still be seen roaming the winter woods with hunting bow in hand and sister wolves at her side. Interpretation & Meditation: Like most goddesses, Skadi is a complexity of forces. Just as winter is unrelenting and powerful yet filled with humor and subtle nurturing, so is she. Skadi reminds us that we must go through a period of stasis in order for rejuvenation to occur. We need winter in our soul, a pause in our progression before we rush back in to the surging stream of springtime growth. Skadi always finds a way to provide in the wake of her devastation. As goddess of the hunt, she teaches hunters to use the bow. She provides and nurtures in a no-nonsense style. She doesn’t hand out sustenance on a silver platter; rather she gives us the tools to provide for ourselves. Don’t mope around complaining about the cold and the lack of things growing. Sustenance is all around

you if you are willing to work for it. What may seem dead today is only waiting to burst into full bloom. What does winter symbolize for you — death, the hunt, life? Don’t stop at accepting this as a mere story; go beneath the words as you would go beneath the frozen earth to find a root to eat. Dig up your truth. We may try to fight the nature of winter; huddle inside our warm homes and avert our gaze from what is outside, but it is there we must venture to experience Skadi’s wisdom. In the freezing winter, we become fierce through sheer survival of it, fierce enough to storm over the icy mountains and claim our life just as Skadi did. Here is your challenge: Go out to the snowy mountains alone, without another soul in sight (don’t get lost and wear warm boots). Focus on the blood surging through your veins to counteract the icy chill, fill your lungs and feel them warm the freezing air before you exhale. Notice the cold seeping into your bones. Go on, suffer a little; some of our greatest teachers tell us that enlightenment comes through suffering. Consider this while chilling your bones in the snowy hills; death is nearby if you stay too long. Allow its icy breath to caress your warm cheek. Bring yourself to the point of discomfort before you return to the safety of the fire. Stop for a moment and savor this life, this possible death. What do you find in this very moment? Like bubbles in liquid, what matters most will rise to the surface in the moment of suffering. Prepare yourself to be surprised. For what you thought was crucial in your life you may leave behind in the snow, and what you might never have considered before may lead you back to your incredible heart. Music: Wake Skadi by Hagalaz’ Runedance may be heard on YouTube N Questions for the Goddess? Email: KOLEMAN@EARTHLINK.NET.

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Mango… the art and science of living Juicy! Jill Jeppesen, Energy Coach. 2321877, WWW.GETCLARITY.COM. Using the Lights On Learning Method™, you will rapidly connect to your passion—your deepest purpose. With the use of digital image-feedback and an energy-based interview system, you will both see and feel what lights you up. The clues to your passion are reflected in your physiology, and those clues are waiting to be revealed. Jan Magdalen, LCSW 582-2705, 2071 Ashton Circle, SLC. Offering a transpersonal approach to the experiences and challenges of our life cycles, including: individuationidentity, 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. Marilynne Moffitt, PhD 266-4551. 825 E. 4800 S. Murray 84107. Offering interventions for psychological growth & healing. Assistance with behavioral & motivational changes, refocusing of life priorities, relationship issues, addiction & abuse issues, & issues regarding health. Certified clinical hypnotherapist, NLP master practitioner & EMDR practitioner.

Sunny M. Nelson, MSW CSW Healing with the Higher Self. 801-7551229. Interventions to assist Autistic and Indigo children and adults. Healing with assistance from the Higher Self to resolve trauma, addictions, grief/loss, women's issues, emotional pain, gay/lesbian/bisexual issues. This approach teaches the concept that one chooses life events for the purpose of soul growth and spiritual mastery.

Getting Married? Marriage ceremonies that create life memories, inspired by who you are. Ceremonies unique to your beliefs. Other rites and rituals available. Performed by Rev. George Garff of the Inner Light Center, Omni-denominational

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privateREVOLUTIONS 232-6162. Online Coaching. Success Soundtracks. Strategic Plans. Revolutionize your life or business in 2008. We help you cross the finish line, mixing powerful right-brain tools like visualization with strategic coaching. Goal-focused packages or custom soundtracks – available completely online. Credit cards accepted. WWW.PRIVATEREVOLUTIONS.COM. Stephen Proskauer, MD, Integrative Psychiatry 631-8426. Sanctuary for Healing and Integration, 860 E. 4500 S., Ste. 302. Steve is a seasoned psychiatrist, Zen priest and shamanic healer. He sees kids, teens, adults, couples and families, integrating psychotherapy, meditation and soul work with judicious use of medication to relieve emotional pain and problem behavior. Steve specializes in creative treatment of bipolar disorders. SPROSKAUER@COM-

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Jon Scheffres, MA, LPC 633-3908. 1550 E. 3300 S., SLC. Every life is a call to adventure. Offering an awareness-based approach for treating depression, anxiety, marital/relationship issues, adolescent behavior problems, domestic violence and addictions. Individual, family, couples, and groups. Stress reduction through yoga and meditation. Clinical consultation and supervision also available. Mike Sheffield, Ph.D. 518-1352. 1104 E. Ashton Ave (2310 S.) #112. Coaching and psychotherapy with adults and youth. Integrative approach to personal transformation, emphasizing process work with selfawareness, pattern change, transitions. Workshops and groups on mindfulness, creativity, emotional intelligence, transformational journeys, relationships, parenting. Sierra Earthworks Foundation 274-1786. Holladay, Utah. Ramona Sierra, MSW, LCSW. Providing clinical services through integrated approaches utilizing traditional and indigenous healing practices to health/mental health and complementary medicine. Most insurances accepted. SIERRAEARTHWORKS@QWEST.NET. Steve Seliger, LMFT 661-7697. 1104 E. Ashton Ave. (2310 S.) #203. Specializing in helping people develop healthy loving relationships, conflict resolution for couples, developing powerful communication skills, resolving parent-teen conflicts, depression, phobias, ending & recovering from abuse, conflicts & issues related to sexuality & libido in men & women, sexual orientation issues. Sarah Sifers, Ph.D., LCSW Shamanic Practitioner, Minister of the Circle of the Sacred Earth 801-531-8051. Shamanic Counseling. Shamanic Healing. 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.

Spiritual Coaching Marlise Cromar, Oceans Consulting. 815-3658; (MARLISE33@MAC.COM). Spiritual life guidance using a refreshing combination of wisdom traditions including Buddhism, the Tao, Shamanism, Mayan Calendar, A Course in Miracles, Numerology, Christian mysticism, and Eastern Indian consciousness. Focus is on bringing bal-

ance to life by harmonizing masculine & feminine energies and embracing your unique, creative role in the collective transformation. Outdoor sessions welcome!

Naomi Silverstone, DSW, LCSW 209-1095. Psychotherapy and shamanic practice, 989 E. 900 S. #B5. 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. SoulCentered Coaching 440-1752. Sara Winters. Find balance in your life by opening your heart to connect with your Soul’s Desire. Matt Stella, LCSW Red Rock Counseling & Education, LLC 524-0560 x1. 150 S. 600 E., Ste. 7C. Psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families and groups. Specializing in relationship work, mens issues, depression, anxiety, addictive patterns, and life-meaning explorations. Daniel Sternberg, PhD, Psychologist 364-2779. 150 South 600 East, Bldg. 4B. Fax: 364-3336. Sensitive use of rapid release methods and EMDR to free you from unwanted emotions to allow you more effective control and happiness in your life. Individuals, couples, families, groups and businesses. Treatment of trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, tension, stress-related difficulties abuse and depression.

Jim Struve, LCSW 364-5700 Ext 1. 1399 S. 700 E., Ste. 2, SLC. Specializing in life transitions, strengthening relationships, fostering resilience, healing from childhood trauma & neglect (including male survivors of sexual abuse), assisting partners of abuse survivors, addictions recovery, sexual identity, empowerment for GLBT individuals/couples. Individual, couples, group therapy and NET (Neuro Emotional Technique) practitioner. Flexible times. WWW.MINDFULPRESENCE.COM The Shaman’s Cave John Knowlton. 263-3838. WWW.THESHAMANSCAVE.COM TalkingWithChuck.com Chuck Davidson, M.A. Through a series of conversations I offer insight into helping you find rational, effective ways to set new direction for your life, and to help you find ways to reduce the barriers standing in the way of reaching your desired destination. CHUCK@TALKINGWITHCHUCK.COM, PO Box 522112, SLC, UT 84152, 542-9431. Patricia Toomey, ADTR, LPC 463-4646. 1390 S. 1100 E., Ste. 202. The Dance of Life—Transformation within an integrative psychotherapeutic process of healing & spiritual growth

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A Course in Miracles STUDY using somatic movement analysis, dreamwork, principles of psychoneuroimmunology & guided imagery to initiate the healing process. Specializing in symptoms of stress, depression, trauma, pain, eating disorders, grief, life transitions, utilizing (EMDR). Individuals (infants, children, adults), couples, groups, business consulting, education.

True Self Recovery Tel. 712-6140. 455 E 400 S #410. Compassionate, non-judgmental addiction support group employs evidence-based holistic healing and creative arts practices. Tuesdays 6-8pm, must pre-register; $50 ($75/couple.) Package discounts and financial assistance available. Call to register or email SHANNON@TRUESELFRECOVERY.COM. WWW.TRUESELFRECOVERY.COM.

Goddess Circle 467-4977. Join us second Monday of every month for Wiccan ritual. Free, open, women & men, beginners, experienced & curious all welcome. 7:30pm at Central City Community Center, 615 S. 300 E. Rm. 35-36. Inner Light Center Spiritual Community 268-1137. 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 & children’s church 10am. innerlightcenter.net Kanzeon Zen Center International with Zen Master Dennis Genpo Merzel. 1268 E South Temple, 328-8414, WWW.GENPO.ORG.

Christiane Turner, NLP Trainer, Coach, Consultant 979-4799. CHRISTIANETURNER@ YAHOO.COM. Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) is the art and science of human excellence that offers effective tools for creating lasting change. We offer NLP training, coaching and consulting—one-on-one and groups. Come to our monthly free seminars to learn more about NLP. WWW.QUANTUMNLP.NET

Salt Lake Buddhist Temple 363-4742. 211 West 100 South. Shin Buddhism for families. Rev. Jerry Hirano and the sangha welcome you to our services Sundays, 8:30 a.m. tai chi /qi kung, 9 a.m.meditation service, 10 a.m. dharma school service, 11 a.m. study class. Naikan (self-reflection) retreats for everyone. Please check our website for calendar of events. WWW.SLBUDDHIST.ORG.

Western Sand Play Associates (801) 356-2864. Jungian-oriented sand play therapy--children and adults. Training for healthcare professionals. Offices in Salt Lake and Utah Counties. Directors: Drs. Cliff Mayes and Pam Blackwell Mayes, C.G. Jung Fellowship of Utah.

Salt Lake Center for Spiritual Living 307-0481. Elizabeth O’Day, Minister. A home for your spirit. 870 E North Union Ave. (7150 S at 900 E), Midvale. Sunday celebration Services at 9:30 and 11am; childcare at both services, Youth Church at 11. “Empowered people sharing in spiritual growth.” WWW.SPIRITUALLYFREE.ORG.

Elizabeth Williams, RN, MSN 486-4036. 1399 S. 7th E. #12. Lic. psychiatric nurse specialist offering a safe environment to heal inner wounds & process personal & interpersonal issues. Specializing in relationship issues, loss & grief work, anxiety, depression & selfesteem. Adolescents & adults, individuals, couples & group therapy. Barbara Jenson—Sound & Light 466-8944. Clarity Coaching. 487-7621. WWW.KATHRYNDIXON.COM.

SPIRITUAL PRACTICE meditation/study groups, churches/ ministry, spiritual instruction, workshops Antelope Island Spiritual Foundation 364-0332, 150 South 600 East Suite 1A. A community-based developmental spirituality program. Beginning level group support encouraging internal exploration, challenging the individual’s attachment to personal history; intermediate guidance for responsible use and discernment of transformative power through a series of initiations; advanced guidance and mentoring in community leadership with ceremonial Deathlodge, Purgesweats, Dreamlodges, Shamanic journeywork, Kundalini principles, and Self-Stalking practices. INSIGHT@VELOCITUS.NET.

Transcendental Meditation Program 635 8721 or 446-2999, WWW.TM.ORG. The easiest and deepest meditation, automatically providing rest twice as deep as sleep, most researched and recommended by physicians, for improved IQ, enhanced memory, better coordination, normal blood pressure, and reversal of aging, TM greatly deepens happiness and calmness, and is the bullet train to enlightenment. Urgyen Samten Ling Gonpa Tibetan Buddhist Temple 740 S. 300 W. 328-4629. 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.URGYENSAMTENLING.ORG

Vedic Harmony 942-5876. Georgia Clark, certified Deepak Chopra Center educator. Ayurveda is the oldest continually practiced wellness enhancer in the world. Learn how it can help you harmonize your lifestyle and well being. Primordial sound meditation, creating health workshops, Ayurvedic wellness counseling, Ayurvedic oils, teas and books, Jyotish (vedic astrology). Georgia has trained in the US and India. TARAJAGA@EARTHLINK.NEt Work, Live and Practice Buddhist Community, Northern CA. Work-Study opportunity includes housing, vegetarian meals, living allowance, free classes in meditation, Tibetan yoga, Buddhist psychology and more. Work with projects of benefit to all humanity. Learn about us at WWW.NYINGMA.ORG or call 510981-1987.

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February 2008

Can using Law of Attraction

turn frogs into princes? BY JEANNETTE MAW

getic power of influence to affect those around you. This isn’t something you need to be aware of before you do it – you already are. In every moment you send out a vibration that affects others. Dr. George S. Pransky, author of “The Relationship Handbook,” says the Heisenberg uncertainty principle can be applied to human relations. (That’s the principle that states observing something changes it.) “Your state of mind alters the behavior of people around you,” Pransky says. The way people act around us depends on whether we bring out the best or worst in others, which is driven by whether we harbor positive or negative thoughts about them. Most of us aren’t conscious that our thoughts, feelings and energy alter others. That doesn’t mean it’s not happening. For example, recall a time you met up with someone who was in a dramatically good or bad mood. After just a few minutes you may have noticed your mood shifting, right? It’s not that you were changed, it’s that being in their field brought forth similar feelings from within you. This is “entrainment” in human relationship. We feel the effects of our commingled energy, whether we’re conscious of it or not. Pransky says, “People are like magnets, either attracting or repelling each other. As your level of goodwill rises, people become ever more cooperative.” So you already influence others according to the energy you flow. When you learn to use that power for good, instead of letting it run by default, you can dramatically improve your relationships—even if you’re the only one doing it.

What do you know? aw of attraction practitioners know the way to attract new romance is to love themselves the way they want to be loved by another. Loving yourself creates a vibrational match for receiving love from the outside. It’s a simple matter of giving yourself that which you desire from another. But what if you’ve already got a partner in life who isn’t “being all that he can be”? Or maybe your dream-come-true bride devolved into a shrew over time? Can law of attraction help you change someone or improve an existing relationship?

Many deliberate creation experts say you can’t change another person, even with the voodoo power of your mind, because you can’t create on another’s behalf. Which is true. We can’t control what someone else wants, nor what they attract in life. Manipulating another into change isn’t likely to be successful. That doesn’t mean we can’t use the practice of deliberate creation to dramatically alter the nature and experience of our relationships. Check this out:

You’re already doing it You’re already using your ener-

The first obstacle many of us run into when using the power of our thoughts and feelings to alter relationships is what we already “know” about our significant other. When I “know” my boyfriend is

insecure, unreasonable or inconsiderate, I create him as such. By having this knowing of him, I elicit those traits from him. Conversely, when I alter my knowing, I allow him—in fact, energetically evoke from him—new traits, behaviors and ways of being. In order for that to happen, though, I must relinquish my unsupportive beliefs about who and how he is. You’ve heard the saying that people live up to and down to our expectations? It’s because our expectations are energetic invitations. As I know (or expect) my coworker is always late, I contribute to her lateness. As I know she is too busy, she is (at least for me). As I expect she is inconsiderate, I create an inconsiderate colleague. I elicit those qualities from her. Releasing what I know her to be, or the negative expectations I hold, allows her to be and do something different for me. Many believe this is how Jesus healed the sick; by looking past their disease and seeing them only as complete, whole and healthy. He didn’t know them as ill, he instead saw them as he knew they were capable of being. He brought forth their perfect health from within. So, if we see our partner as a frog, he is a frog (at least for us). If we see him as a prince, we create the space for him to leave his frog self behind and become a prince.

Putting it into practice How can you use deliberate creation techniques to rectify a spouse who doesn’t do what you want—like compliment you, initiate sex, or take responsibility in the household? There are plenty of effective ways to address these situations, but from a law of attraction perspective, you start by making peace with what is (since resistance to what is will only reinforce more of what you don’t want) and then release your knowing (along with your irritation) of “how they are.”

Many deliberate creation experts say you can’t change another person, because you can’t create on another’s behalf. That doesn’t mean we can’t use the practice of deliberate creation to dramatically alter the nature and experience of our relationships.

Embrace a new knowing (i.e., belief, understanding, expectation) of him or her. Find feelings of compassion and love. Imagine how you’d like your partner to be. Imagine the appreciation you’ll feel when you see changes. Maybe you can recall a time when he or she was this way. All those steps will help you flow uplifted energy, which will call forth new ways of being from them. If there’s any part of them matched up with what you’re flowing, they’ll deliver. It’s not that you’re controlling or manipulating; rather, you’re just purposefully using your power of influence.

Mirror, mirror It’s interesting to note that because we can only experience what we’re a vibrational match to, others reflect what we are vibrating. If you notice a lot of cranky customers, you’ve probably got an element of crankiness flowing within. If you’re experiencing generosity from others, you can claim that quality for yourself as well. Which means our partners can show us where our work is. If my spouse is condescending, I can check in to see how I might be condescending—whether to myself or others. When my dogs are nervous, I know I’m flowing nervousness. Our relationships offer a mirror to become consciously aware of what we’re vibrating, and thus attracting.

Inside job More helpful than anything, though, is to cultivate the practice of giving ourselves what we want from others. Instead of expecting our spouse to change so we can be happy, as author Byron Katie would say, “If you think it’s so easy to make you happy, you do it.” As you cultivate your own happiness, you attract people, circumstances and opportunities that will create more reasons to be happy. The bottom line, as author Esther Hicks (channelling Abraham in “The Astonishing Power of Emotions”) says, “Nothing brings out the worst in another faster than your focusing upon it. Nothing brings out the best in another faster than your focusing upon it.” We get what we look for, so look for the best in those close to you, and you’ll both be well rewarded. In fact, maybe we could flow some positive expectations about our political leaders? If we could expect great things from them, either they’ll deliver – or make way for someone who can! N Jeannette Maw is a Law of Attraction coach and founder of Good Vibe Coaching in Salt Lake City. WWW.GOODVIBECOACH.COM.

Suzanne Wagner Psychic, Lecturer, and Author Sylvia Brown Lecture March 14th, 2008, 6:30 PM For information or to register contact the T.A.O. Institute at (801) 468-1212.

To schedule a private session with Suzanne or to order books, call (801) 359-2225 Email suzanne@suzwagner.com Or visit www.suzwagner.com

Call (801) 359-2225 for more information. Integral Tarot Class Integral Numerology Class March 1-2 & June 28-29, 2008 April 5-6, 2008

Channeling Class May 3-4, 2008

Suzanne’s Books & CDs have been accepted to Barnes and Noble INTEGRAL TAROT BOOK

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PSYCHIC FAIR Suzanne Wagner Numerology, Palmistry,Tarot, and Channeling (801) 359-2225

Melanie Lake Tarot, Kinesiology, Essential oils. (801) 451-8543

Ross Gigliotti Tarot, Past Life Regression, Intuitive Coaching, NLP, Hypnosis. (801) 244-0275

February 19th & March 18th 6-9 pm At the

Adam Sagers Tarot, Numerology, Astrology Art. (801) 824-2641

Golden Braid Bookstore.

workshop for those wishing to uncover the deeper aspects of love and intimacy in their relationships

Sex, Love, Intimacy and Relationships We will discuss the new paradigms for relationships in the 21st century.

$25 for 20 minutes First come first serve.

Shawn Lerwill Channeling, Intuitive Arts, Clairvoyant (801) 856-4619

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Krysta Brinkley (801) 706-0213 Horary Astrology, Palmistry, Numerology, Tarot Larissa Jones Tarot, Intuitive Essential Oil Readings, Healing with Essential Oils (801) 424-1217

Uncover the true masculine and feminine aspects within you.

experiences only. Please arrive early, space fills quickly.

Call the Golden Braid Bookstore at (801) 322-1162 for information. Nick Stark Energy Worker, Shamanic Counseling, Water Breaths,Tarot. (801) 394-6287

Explore ways to rekindle the passion back into your love life. Lecture is on a donation basis. Suggested donation of $60 per person for the entire weekend. March 22 and 23th, 2008 Noon to 6 p.m. both days Commitment to both days is required. Class size is limited, pre-registration required

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COMINGS AND GOINGS

What’s New Around Town BY TAMARA ROWE

ATTENTION CATALYST ADVERTISERS AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS: Help us keep our readers informed about changes in your business. Send us news about your company or organization—new services, products, projects, employees, location, menu, hours, honors, etc. Email us a brief message (include telephone and name): tamara@catalystmagazine.net

she says. Every person moves within their own level of comfort, and in a deeper sense, such listening can stir up subconscious physical memories and emotions. It is at this level that AquaNia also acts as a spiritual practice, showing its influence from Eastern philosophy—a practice, she says, which enlivens emotions and engages the spirit. —Katherine Pioli

Crystal Ray New metaphysical store opens in Utah County Four owners, Crystal Rae Miller, Liberty Mason, Holly Sue Hatfield and Chris Allen, recently

jlfogel@comcast.net. Tel. 455-6343

HappyBaby, HappyBellies Organic baby food now in Utah; cooking classes, too

Green Building Center Expansion completed; new hours, products, workshops, website The Green Building Center located at 1952 East and 2700 West is celebrating the completion of their recent expansion with longer hours, more eco-friendly products and workshops, and a new website. The Green Building Center is now open Monday through Friday, noon to 7 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (and by appointment). Also, along with the expanded space comes expanded product offerings: Rais wood stoves, Green Fiber cellulose-based insulation, Terra Green Tiles, and LED light bulbs. The Green Building Center offers many workshops and events from hosting Green Drinks (the free business networking group for anyone interested in sustainability; e-mail SLCGREENDRINKS@GMAIL.COM for more information), to offering energy effi-ciency strategies and building techniques. For more information check The Green Building Center’s new website featuring video how-to links, galleries of Do-It-Yourself and contractor projects, workshop calendar and enhanced product information. WWW.GREENBUILDINGCENTER.NET Tel. 484-6278.

AquaNia New fitness format suits athletes, infirm alike Imagine a new fitness class combining dance, martial arts and healing arts (such as yoga), all conducted while standing in water. AquaNia is a new movement and fitness form designed by Salt Lake resident Jaqueline Fogel. She began teaching AquaNia classes at Neptune Diving last month. It originates from Nia, a movement technique invented in 1989 by Debbie and Carlos Rosas who broke away from the health and

fitness mentality of “no-pain, nogain” by creating a movement technique which fused Eastern and Western movement forms and philosophies. The uplifting motto for Nia practitioners suggested finding fitness with “no pain, all gain.” Today, Jaqueline Fogel happily continues this philosophy in her own aquatic variation. “This movement is really a joyful experience,” she says. “We get to discover how it feels good to stretch.” AquaNia retains most of the structure of its predecessor, including the music and movement sequences used in the land-based technique, Jacqueline has found that by transposing the form to water the experience becomes more accessible to people who

otherwise feel restrained by physical problems, whether those problems be pain, other physical handicaps or old age. Working in water, she points out, eliminates the fight with gravity and allows the form to adapt well to all bodies. She says she’s had success teaching classes to senior citizens and people confined to wheelchairs. She was told by a recovering cancer patient that AquaNia was the only movement that helped relieve pain. Jacqueline also promotes AquaNia as a form of cross-training. With your heart below water, she explains, it actually works harder so you get more bang for your buck. Practicing AquaNia teaches people to relisten to their bodies,

HappyBaby makes fresh frozen certified-organic baby meals such as Yes Peas (peas with a hint of mint) and Baby Dahl (red lentils, potatoes and carrots with a touch of cinnamon and coriander) as a way to introduce healthy and flavorful herbs and spices to tiny taste buds. HappyBaby recently added HappyBellies, the first-ever baby cereal with probiotics (living organisms that assist the body’s naturally occurring gut flora). Both products are now available throughout Utah. For the DIYers among us, attend a free cooking class and learn how to make some of HappyBaby’s most popular baby meals, as well as related meals for the whole family. Taught by Franck’s sous chef Robert Perkins. WWW.HAPPYBABYFOOD.COM. Free cooking class Friday, Feb. 8 at Ft. Union Wild Oats: Rose Maizner, tel. 560-3843 or e-mail ROSE@HAPPYBABYFOOD.COM.

opened the metaphysical store Crystal Ray in Utah County. Crystal Ray features New Age wares and books, treatment rooms for energy arts such as reiki, intuitive readings, rapid-eye therapy and a conference room where they currently hold certification classes, seminars, workshops and yoga classes. Crystal and Liberty are both Reiki practitioners and Crystal is versed in the healing energy of crystals. “One of the misconceptions of new age arts and conscious in Utah County is that the lifestyle contradicts the prominent culture of the LDS church,” says Holly Sue. They are there to dispute that line of reasoning. Crystal Ray is a full-fledged center for healing, networking and personal development. Their commitment and mission is “to provide an oasis of connection and soul vitality for all people in Utah County and beyond; all are welcome to come and heal, to be healed, or to shop.” Check out their grand opening fair from February 10-16. 661 W. State Rd., Pleasant Grove. Mon-Sat, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tel. 801-785-8855.

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cheese-applewood bacon potatoes and armagnac peppercorn sauce are among these offerings. 202 So. Main Street. Open for breakfast, and dinner seven days a week, and lunch Mon-Fri. Reservations recommended. Tel. 363-5454; WWW.BAMBARA-SLC.COM.

Hotel Monaco Kula Yoga Studio Will trade yoga for ?: offers yoga for work, a free beginning class, and one free class to locals Since owners Adam Ballenger and Matt Newman opened Kula Community Yoga Studio, they have offered a “work for trade” option if you have the time or need a little help with your yoga passes. Because the studio is new, Adam says there are plenty of opportunities for trade if you are willing to work. Kula also offers general discounts to students who meet the criteria, to help out during tight times. A Monday night Introduction to Yoga class is another free-ofcharge option for beginners. And, as is becoming common among many SLC yoga studios, your first class of any kind at Kula is free. 823 E. 400 South. WWW.KULASTUDIO.COM

Master Lu’s Health Center

Chinese martial arts instruction to assist individuals in achieving optimum health and fitness.

welcomes new acupuncturist Master Tyehao Lu has returned to Master Lu’s Health Center. After three years of study he now holds a masters degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine. Tyehao Lu is working as a licensed acupuncturist. Also a

3220 South State. Tel. 463-1101. WWW.LUHEALTHCENTER.COM

Master in Shaolin Kung Fu and Tai Chi Chaun, he helps Master Cheng Lu teach martial arts classes. Master Lu’s Health Center is committed to provide expert, quality, and professional integrative health care and

Golden Braid Books Website up & running From browsing and shopping for books, gifts, candles, picture frames and aromatherapy items to seeking out psychic counselors and events—Golden Braid Books is now available online! Check out the free numerology reading on their homepage, find out when Susan Wagner is presenting, or choose a special gift for a friend. WWW.GOLDENBRAIDBOOKS.COM.

151 South 500 East, Salt Lake City. 10 a.m.- 9p.m. M-Sat; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. Tel. 322-1162. INFO@GOLDENBRAIDBOOKS.COM

Bambara New executive chef, Dave Jones; new menu Bambara has hired Executive Chef Dave Jones. A veteran of more than 25 years in the kitchen, Jones is as passionate about cooking as ever. Jones is further known in the community as a fundraiser and a valued mentor to other chefs. Jones’ new menu debuted last month, featuring a broad “World of Flavors” influence. Some favorites from past years remain on the menu due to popular demand. The mouthwatering blue cheese house cut potato chips, the roasted corn bisque, and the pan seared filet mignon with buttermilk blue

Receives top awards The Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City, one of Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants’ boutique properties in the United States, has been named one of the top 500 hotels in the world. As part of the sixth annual T+L 500, Travel + Leisure’s global team of reporters and editors culled the 500 highest-rated hotels from their World’s Best survey, identified what differentiates them from their competitors, sussed out the best rooms to book, and determined what services, amenities and perks not to miss. Hotel Monaco also just received their 8th annual Four Diamond Award from AAA. “To earn a Four Diamond Award, lodgings are upscale in all areas and offer guests a wide range of amenities,” said Rolayne Fairclough of AAA Utah. Utah now has eight Four Diamond restaurants and 14 Four Diamond rated lodgings. 15 West 200 South in downtown Salt Lake City. WWW.MONACO-SALTLAKECITY.COM.

Salt Lake Running Company honored as one of 50 Best Running Stores in America Salt Lake Running Company in Salt Lake City, a locally owned

Vertical Diner The 100% vegan Vertical Diner, located in a refurbished 85-year-old diner, has expanded their hours. They are now open late Thurs.-Sat. The restaurant, which serves only fair-trade, organic teas, chocolates and coffee as well as organic and local produce whenever possible, has been voted a Restaurant of the Month on VEGCOOKING.COM, a site popular with people who cook, eat out and own vegetarian restaurants. The Vertical Diner is owned by Chef Ian Brandt and his wife Kelsey, who also operate the popular downtown Sage’s Cafe. 2280 S. West Temple. Mon-Wed, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Thurs-Fri, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-10 p.m., and Sun-10 a.m.-3 p.m. Soon they will expand to 9 a.m.-10 p.m. every day. 801-484-8378. verticaldiner.com

specialty running retailer, was recently recognized as one of “The 50 Best Running Stores in America” by two leading trade and consumer publications. They are the only running store in Utah to be recognized. The Salt Lake Running Co. has been keeping Utah’s runners happy and running since 1995. Owner Guy Perry has assembled a team of exemplary employees who are knowledgeable about anatomy, physiology, kinesiology and nutrition. In addition to providing expert recommendations on products and injury prevention they also offer nutrition and strength training seminars and training programs. Salt Lake Running Company carries shoes, socks, insoles and apparel for all seasons, nutritional supplements, gels, hydration equipment, running books and more. Two locations. Salt Lake City: 3142 S. Highland Dr. Tel. 484-9144 (toll free: 866-899-9144). Draper: 1132 E. Draper Pkwy (12300 S), tel. 676-0844.

WWW.SALTLAKERUNNINGCO.COM. The Draper location also supplies other lifestyle sports including swimming, triathlon, and yoga.

Red Rock introduces limited edition 102.% brew After brewing for four years (figuratively speaking), Red Rock Brewing Company is finally releasing its Belgian-Style barrelaged trippel, RedRock Rêve. Available in limited quantities at both Red Rock restaurants as well as the Bayou and Fiddler’s Elbow, the special edition trippel comes in commemorative 750mL corked bottles. Rêve is barrel-aged in medium toast French oak casks for an entire year. Belgian candy sugar gives it a sweet yet dry finish. This unfiltered brew is golden in color and 10.2% alcohol by volume. And who says Utah’s beer is wimpy?

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Control vs. influence BY MICHAEL NEILL

“Happiness and freedom begin with a clear understanding of one principle— some things are within your control and some things are not.”

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—Epictetus (circa 100 AD) y wife and I were having an interesting conversation last night about control vs. influence—that is, what things are within our control and what are outside our control; what is within our sphere of influence and what is outside of it. While we didn’t agree on every point, here are the highlights of what we came up with:

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What we found so interesting in exploring these distinctions was how little we directly control (essentially our attitude, words, choices and actions) and how much we can influence, from our inner

environment to the global economy. For example, a recently published study showed that Britney Spears makes a contribution of over $100 million annually to the U.S. economy when you take into account her personal spending, album sales, and the amount of media coverage built around her life. While most of us don’t leave quite that obvious a footprint, every spending decision we make will impact the economy and every consumption decision we make impacts the environment. In my book “Feel Happy Now!” I share the following story: While interviewing Olympic rowers at the 1996 Olympics, sports broadcaster Charlie Jones spoke with a number of the competing athletes. Any time he asked them a question about something which was outside their control (like the weather, the strengths and weaknesses of their opponents or what might go wrong during a race), the Olympians would respond with the phrase “That’s outside my boat.” By refusing to focus on anything beyond their control, these athletic champions were able to bring all their resources to bear on what was within their control—everything from their physiology, mental maps and story to the actions that they took preparing for and competing in the actual event. In my own life, I’ve found that focusing exclusively on what’s “in my boat” not only increases my effectiveness, but reduces my levels of stress dramatically. As the baseball player Mickey Rivers once said:

“I’m not going to worry about the things I can’t control, because if I can’t control them there’s no point in worrying about them; and I’m not going to worry about the things I can control, because if I can control them there’s no point in worrying about them.”

Experiment: 1. Explore the question of control and influence for yourself and/or with a friend. What do you actually control, to the extent that you can make it happen or not happen every time? What don’t you control? What are you able to influence, either directly or indirectly? What don’t you have any capacity to influence? 2. Play the “Don’t control/Do Control” game. For every item you come up with that you don’t control, write down what you do control that will positively influence the result you would like to achieve. For example: *I don’t control my weight, but I do control what I put in my body and how much I exercise. *I don’t control my kids’ behavior, but I do control what I say to them about it, when I say it, and what I do in response. *I don’t control my clients’ results, but I do control the environment I create for them during our sessions and the tasks I set for them between sessions. 3. Take on a 30-day “control” challenge: For 30 days, focus exclusively on what is within your control and notice what happens. If you find yourself spending time “outside your boat,” just climb back in and carry on down the river. Have fun, learn heaps, and choose wisely! N Michael Neill is a life coach and author. Hear him Thursdays at 11am on HayHouse Radio or visit his website, WWW.GENIUSCATALYST.COM (c) 2008.

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Healing Mountain Crystal company blowout sale Healing Mountain Crystal Company, housed inside downtown SLC’s Healing Mountain Massage School, is having its first sale to make space for new inventory from the Tucson Rock and Gem Show. This extravaganza lasts through April 1. Check out their crystals “by the inch” and unique rock arrangements. The more you spend, the bigger the discount! In other news, the Healing Mountain Massage Campus in Cedar City opened last year and is going through an accreditation process review this year. They already have their initial grant of accreditation. 455 S 300 E. WWW.HEALINGMOUNTAIN.ORG. Randall Nikola: 1-800-811-0468.

Rape Recovery Center Offers new expressive arts therapy program Robin Friedman, LCSW recently started an innovative expressive arts therapy program at the Rape Recovery Center (RRC). Expressive arts therapy is a “creative, less-verbal approach for healing and

resolving inner conflict.” RRC offers a weekly group for women over 18 with a history of sexual abuse. In a supportive environment, the program uses journal writing, poetry, visual arts, music, sound, movement and sharing as a means for self-discovery and healing. No art experience is necessary; it’s about the process rather than the product. The Rape Recovery Center continues to offer long- and short-term counseling on a as-needed, sliding scale basis for survivors of sexual abuse (female or male; teenager or adult; past or present). A trained on-call hospital response team (HRT) is available 24 hours daily. The Rape Recovery Center trains volunteer crisis workers several times yearly. The Rape Recovery Center needs cash donations, Zim’s gift cards, folding tables, and art supplies for the expressive arts therapy program. Call for details. Tel. 467-7282. Confidential 24-hour crisis line: 467-Rape(7273) WWW.RAPERECOVERCENTER.ORG

Six projects receive Creative Community funds The Utah Arts Council announced the recipients of the 2007 Creative Communities Grant for artsbased community development projects. Six grants totaling $95,000 were distributed to individuals and nonprofits throughout Utah. * Brolly Arts, Salt Lake City: Production of a series of art projects designed to promote a sense of community in the Sugar House business district. * Cache Valley Center for the Arts, Logan: Creation of a Utah Public Radio station in downtown Logan that will produce original broadcasts highlighting the arts and related events. * Casino Star Theatre Foundation, Gunnison: Main Street beautification and creation of evening arts and cultural programming in downtown Gunnison. * Salt Lake Film Center, Salt Lake City: Production of locally created videos to be streamed and projected on Main Street as part of Downtown Rising. * Simple Earth Art Center, American Fork: Creation of a memorial sculpture park and Museum of Geneva Steel’s history in and impact on Utah. *Tremonton City Beautification Committee, Tremonton: Creation of botanical gardens and sculpture for the library. Creative Communities Grants support of the creation of innovative connections

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February 2008 Make the most of the sign of bright ideas BY ANNE WINDSOR

“What is genius but the power of expressing a new individuality?” —Elizabeth Barrett Browning n almost imperceptible shade of gray separates the unique from the weird, the unusual from the wacky. Step too far left of eclectic and people start asking you if you’ve taken your medication or if you need a ride back to the group home.

help you dance to the beat of a different drummer than Aquarius? If you really want to make the most of the sign of bright ideas you’ll resist the temptation to rush headlong into the romantic depths of a certain upcoming holiday. Instead, you can use the Solar Eclipse on February 6 to break out of your rut and change the overall landscape in your life. Yes, Aquarius is the sign of evolution as well as revolution, and

Aquarius is the sign of evolution as well as revolution, and the gods are beckoning you to pull up stakes and roll with them. On the other hand, paring away the rough edges of your personality to conform neatly to the rules and regulations of political correctness doesn’t exactly work either. Eventually, you have to make peace with your inner wild child and realize that your quirks and oddities are a good thing. And what sign is better suited to

the gods are beckoning you to pull up stakes and roll with them. But this isn’t just some screwy, hare-brained, version of cabin fever and mid-life crisis rolled into one. Thanks to the hyper-organized Virgo Lunar Eclipse on the 20th, you can actually make some headway. Especially if you take time to pause and ponder the progress you’ve

already made and address the practical issues that you may have overlooked back when you first set your brilliant plans into motion. So, go ahead; dust off those goals and aspirations and New Year’s resolutions that have been kicking around in the dark corners of your consciousness. The cosmos will be more than happy to help you get back on track, unearth your individuality and reveal your genius, no matter how unconventional and unusual you really want to be when you grow up.

what is on your day planner. Are you filling your life with busy work, or are you making measurable progress towards your heart’s desire? Best Day(s): 3, 4, 12, 13, 21, 22

Read your moon and rising sign, if you know them, too. Aries (March 21 – April 20): You may be ready to move ahead with your life, but the heavens are hinting that you’d do well to stop, to listen, and to dream just for a little while. You’ll be amazed how a little quiet time can refresh your perspective and breathe new life into your long-term goals. Best Day(s): 1, 2, 10, 11, 19, 20, 28, 29

Scorpio (October 23 – November 22): Love and money don’t always go together; so don’t be surprised if you and your sweetie get into it about needs versus wants. Stop yourself before you give her the cold shoulder…or it could be more than just your shoulder that gets cold in the winter nights ahead. Best Day(s): 8, 9, 16, 17, 26, 27

Taurus (April 20 – May 21): There’s just no way around it—you are facing some very difficult decisions these days. Ultimately, you have to decide if you’re ‘being’ all that you can be, or if you’ve allowed yourself to become complacent for fear of rocking the boat. Best Day(s): 3, 4, 12, 13, 21, 22

Sagittarius (November 22 – December 22): You want to move ahead in your relationship—your lover isn’t so confident. And what’s worse is that every time you try to talk it out, there’s always some kind of misunderstanding. Solution? Relax, stop pushing and give the other person plenty of time to think things through. Best Day(s): 1, 2, 10, 11, 19, 20, 28, 29

Gemini (May 21 – June 22): The ball is not exactly in your court, and by the end of the month you could end up feeling overwhelmed by all of the significant “others” in your life. Take some time to figure out who will stay and who will go so that you aren’t trying to be all things to all people. And if all else fails, take the high road in all things. Best Day(s): 6, 7, 14, 15, 23, 24 Cancer (June 22 – July 23): Admit it; deep down, under the neat, tidy, secure life that you love so much is a part of you that just wants to do wild and crazy things. It’s astonishing how much more meaning you can glean from life when you step out of the well-worn pathways of your everyday existence and take a walk on the wild side every now and then. Best Day(s): 8, 9, 16, 17, 26, 27 Leo (July 23 – August 22): Despite the disappointment and disillusionment you have experienced in personal or professional relationships in the last few months, there is hope for a new beginning. It’s up to you to size up the potential for a fresh start, but at the very least, stop the blame game. Best Day(s): 1, 2, 10, 11, 19, 20, 28, 29 Virgo (August 22 – September 22): Try something new: write out a description of your ideal day. Now, compare that with

Libra (September 22 – October 23): Love is in the air, but so are tension, stress, and miscommunication. Surprisingly, it’s you who will most likely fire the first shot in this week’s battle. Once you’ve got your partner’s attention, don’t stop till you’ve spoken your heart and mind. Oh, and if the warfront is at work, prepare to tell your boss how it really is. Best Day(s): 6, 7, 14, 15, 23, 24

Capricorn (December 22 – January 21): Steer clear of the gossipy group around the water cooler and cut a wide path around office politics this month. Focus on future projects, instead. As for your personal life, take some time and get away with your sweetie. Best Day(s): 3, 4, 12, 13, 21, 22 Aquarius (January 21– February 19): Your kids, your friends, and your lovers will take you on quite a ride this month. What’s more, you’ll be feeling so sensitive you won’t be able to invoke your usual “Spock-logic” in relationships. There’s nothing to do but to take some time out so you don’t lose your self in an ocean of emotion. Best Day(s): 6, 7, 14, 15, 23, 24 Pisces (February 19 – March 21): Whether you want to write a book, paint a painting, or become president, it is about time for you to figure out how you will turn your vision into reality. Take stock of your relationships and determine how they contribute to or detract from your ability to succeed. Best Day(s): 8, 9, 16, 17, 26, 27 Anne Windsor is a professional astrologer in Salt Lake City, Utah and the author of “Mapping Your Soul’s Purpose.” Please see her listing in the CRD for contact information. © 2008 Anne Windsor Astrology. All rights reserved.

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Global Mama Mother and daughter bridge east, west and beyond with tea and gift services Global mom Marlena Tumlin (who has lived on several continents), and her daughter, Noelle Brown (born in Africa), began Global Mama via word of mouth by offering their friends the finest quality organic, loose-leaf, Fair Trade teas and tisanes (caffeine free herbal drinks) and a international collection of unique handmade gifts that support global non-profit such as the Tabitha Foundation (Cambodia) and Global Mommas International (Ghana). Now Marlena and Noelle have a store (1753 S 700 E) with commercial kitchen and storefront space to host their own intimate tea parties (up to 12 people). One side of the room is decorated traditional Victorian, the other is a zen sanctuary! Their global gift collection includes pure silk Cambodian shawls and purses, elegant candles, and tea sets. Global Mama offers both in-house tea service and home party with a short presentation on the history of tea, tea accoutrements and your choice of teas and tisanes. They can also provide gift baskets and custom orders of scones, cookies, bread, and light luncheons from their kitchen. Global Mama specializes in tea parties for young girls— complete with children’s tea sets and a collec-tion of dress-up clothes. Global Mama is available by appointment.

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200 tons of humanitarian aid to adopted villages and organizations in Afghanistan. Working with Egyptian and U.S. coalition hospitals in Afghanistan, they also facilitated five lifechanging surgeries. Their goal is to build an orphange that will provide a safe home and beginning education to 1,000 orphans, with the understanding that helping children is one of the best ways to ensure a brighter and more peaceful future for our world.

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between culture, art, community building and planning, civic engagement, the use of public space for the enhancement of economic opportunities, and quality of life in Utah’s communities. This is the second year of the Creative Communities Initiative.

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February

Change is everywhere; nothing will be the same BY SUZANNE WAGNER

Web of Life Wellness Center Todd Mangum, MD • Aymi Bennhoff, FNP for the treatment of: stress • fatigue • toxicity • weight issues sleep disorders • hormone imbalances anxiety & depression • gynecological concerns

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Arthurian Tarot: Hare, The Hermit Mayan Oracle: Shadow, Portal of Transcendence Aleister Crowley: Knight of Wands, Virtue, Ace of Disks Medicine Cards: Squirrel, Dolphin Osho Zen Tarot: Fighting, Master, Postponement Healing Earth Tarot: Woman of Shields, Nine of Pipes, Temperance Ancient Egyptian Tarot: Queen of Disks, The Fool Words of Truth: Peace, Maturity, Magic ebruary brings a renewed cultural sense and belief in the possibilities of positive interaction within our communities, as evident in the primary election process that has excited and inspired the American spirit. We have not had such a vibrant, lively election in many years. During this election, many stimulating conversations that may never have been brought up in elections before will expand the verbal forum, opening us to new ideas that can be brought into action. February springboards many differences into the forefront of the political landscape. Change is everywhere. Nothing will be the same. There is a strong force within everyone’s subconscious that motivates us in new directions. This creates a symbolic return to a long forgotten source of inspiration and emotional fulfillment for the country and ourselves. That forward movement will begin with a huge leap as we move into the Year of the Rat. In Chinese astrology, this year highlights action, ingenuity and intellectual shifts in awareness. This Year of the Rat will promote everyone’s efforts to seek new knowledge and information. You will see great interest and shifts in the global economy toward more self-sustaining systems that help and support everyone. This is a year to achieve results and create practicality with stability. The Year of the Rat will minimize negative scandals and bring a renewed surge of patriotism. This year represents new beginnings politically and environmentally, and a willingness to do things differently. Things begun this year will have positive

long-term consequences and will enrich your life for a long time. The influence of the Year of the Rat with the pattern shifts in February allow us to drop our pretenses and begin to reclaim the true expression of our deepest soul’s yearning to connect and touch others. This election brings us back to examining our roots that have been weakened by neglect. Our deep-rooted beliefs save us when strong winds try to topple us. Our country has been in some very strong

America has needed something to enliven its spirit and patriotic impact in the world. It begins in earnest in February. winds over the last five years, and it is now time to reconnect to our base and find the true meaning and expression that we want to create. February brings us back to taking care of America in a way and stabilizes and enriches all of us. Everyone will be trying to predict which way the political river is going to flow. No matter what, it is a close call. Every moment we make micro-adjustments; our perspective refines again and again. There will be much fighting and searching for the best new expression of the emerging pattern. Yet, peacefulness, maturity, and magic also affects everyone. We are searching for the new pattern that will allow us to find the renewal of the American dream within. Fun and play will come with this change. America has needed something to enliven its spirit and patriotic impact in the world. It begins in earnest in February. So, as the energy finally lurches forward this month, reclaim the mastery you have within, take a few risks and try new things, and be grateful that you are an American. N Suzanne Wagner is the author of numerous books and CDs on the tarot. She lives in Salt Lake City.

February 2008

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DISPLAY ADS IN THIS ISSUE Listed Alphabetically A Course In Miracles (Celeste Cohorn) . . . . . 47 All Saints Episcopal Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Angel Portraits (Alyce Finlaysen) . . . . . . . . . . 40 AquaNia (Jaqueline Fogel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Arndt, Libby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Beer Nut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Bell, Elaine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Berryhill, Lori, L.Ac.Mstom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Beverly Hill's #1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Beverly Hill's #2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Bikram Yoga SLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Black Sheep Wool Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Blue Boutique. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Body & Mind Studio (Claudia Flores) . . . . . . . 46 Brain Harmony workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Caffe d'Bolla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Caffé Ibis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Carl & Erin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Center for Enhanced Wellness (Zeng) . . . . . . 43 Cerami Chiropractic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 CG Sparks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Chez Artistes/Tay Haines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Clarity Coaching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Coffee Garden #1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Coffee Garden #2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 condos/Carl Armknecht . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Crystal Ray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Cucina. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 D. F. Dance Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 DanceScene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Darwin Day/Humanists of Utah. . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Depot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Dog Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Dragon Dreams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 e2 Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Eagle Gate College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Earth Goods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Five Element Acupuncture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Flanigan's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Flow Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Full Circle Women's Healthcare. . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Garff, George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Gary Renard workshop (Sue Borg). . . . . . . . . 45 Gem Faire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Golden Braid Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Green Building Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Healing Mountain Massage School . . . . . . . . 27 Healing Mountain Gems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Home Caregivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Icon Remodeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Idlewild . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Inner Journey Healing Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Inner Light Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Jack Mormon Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Jenson, Barbara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Kanzeon Zen Center #1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Kanzeon Zen Center #2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Knead a Massage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 KRCL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 KUED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Lish, Kristen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Lucarelli, Michael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Master Lu's Health Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Menopause, the Musical (NewSpace Ent.). . . 35 Millcreek Herbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Mindful Yoga (Charlotte Bell). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Moffitt, Marilyn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Montessori Community School . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Nataliya's Healing Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Nostalgia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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58 February 2008

FEBRUARY DAY B Y DAY Milbert’s tortoiseshell butterfly

IN THE HOME,GARDEN & SKY BY DIANE OLSON

FEBRUARY 1 The Sun rises today at 7:38 a.m. and sets at 5:46 p.m. The average maximum temperature this month is 43° and the average minimum 24°. Average monthly snowfall is 9.3 in. Look to the southeast tonight for Venus and Jupiter, close together in Sagittarius. FEBRUARY 2 Winter Cross-Quarter Day, also called Imbolc. Take your lawn mower and tiller in for service. While you’re at it, drop off your bike, too. FEBRUARY 3 Now’s a great time to build trellises and frames for raised beds, repair and repaint garden furniture, and clean and sharpen tools. FEBRUARY 4 Tonight, look for Jupiter and Venus above the crescent Moon. FEBRUARY 5 Mardi Gras. If you haven’t already, order new seeds and inventory your old ones. Test leftover seeds by placing 10 of them between moist paper towels; keep warm and moist. If fewer than six germinate, buy new ones.

like…rutabagas. Also called swedes or yellow turnips, the rutabaga is a cross between a cabbage and a turnip. Its leaves, as well as the root, may be eaten and it’s delicious in stews and soups. Don’t eat too many, though, as rutabagas, like sweet potatoes, lima beans, cassava, maize and bamboo shoots can cause hypothyroidism and goiters. FEBRUARY 7 Chinese New Year: Year of the Rat. This is an excellent time to redesign (at least on paper) your irrigation system. Place heads to deliver maximum coverage in minimum time. FEBRUARY 8 The Rare Pit & Plant Council (aka The Pits) is a NYCbased group dedicated to growing seeds and tubers from edible plants found in local and ethnic markets. the_pits_web.tripod.com/. FEBRUARY 9 Take a walk around the yard and push frost-heaved plants back into place and remulch. While you’re out there, fix fence panels or trellises that have blown down. FEBRUARY 10 Look for cedar and bohemian waxwings feeding on last year’s fruits and pyracantha berries. Waxwings are among the few birds that don’t defend a breeding territory and therefore don’t have a true song.

FEBRUARY 6 NEW MOON. Try growing something different this year,

FEBRUARY 11 This month’s birthstone, amethyst, is a purple variety of quartz. The name comes from the Greek a (“not”) and methustos (“to intoxicate”), as the ancient Greeks and Romans

believed that the stone was a protection against drunkenness.

most expensive spice, comes from a special variety of crocus flowers.

FEBRUARY 12 Feed your soul: Buy yourself a bouquet, or cut branches of early spring-flowering plants to force. Place branches in warm water and set in a cool, dark location until they begin to bud; then move into a cool, sunny spot.

FEBRUARY 23 The black-capped chickadee, one of Utah’s most common winter resident birds, nightly descends into a state of mild hypothermia, gradually lowering its body temperature by as many as 20 degrees, to reduce heat flow to the outside and conserve energy.

FEBRUARY 13 FIRST QUARTER MOON. Kestrels, also known as sparrow hawks, are returning to their nesting spots. If you live on the edge of an open space, hang a kestrel nesting box. You’ll be glad you did. You can find plans to build a box at www.dnr.state.md.us/ wildlife/wakestrelboxplan. FEBRUARY 14 St. Valentine’s Day, originally called Lupercalia, the festival of sexuality. It’s mating season for wolves, coyotes, foxes, raccoons, owls and eagles. FEBRUARY 15 Put out some suet and watch for flickers, with their gorgeous red cheek patches and black spotted breast. Downy woodpeckers like it, too. Be warned, so do starlings. FEBRUARY 16 Pull mulch partly away from emerging bulbs and perennials. FEBRUARY 17 If the ground is mostly clear, you can start adding compost to garden beds. Fertile soil will need two to three inches of new compost, depleted soil four to six inches. FEBRUARY 18 Houseflies are hatching. Mourning cloak and Milbert’s tortoiseshell butterflies are emerging from hibernation. FEBRUARY 19 Turn and prune houseplants to keep them shapely. Most flowering houseplants need to be within three feet of a sunny window.

FEBRUARY 24 If the temperature is above freezing, prune grape vines, honeysuckle, clematis, holly bushes and fruit trees. Also, cut back ornamental grasses and thin climbing roses and raspberries. FEBRUARY 25 It’s time to start seeds for cool weather vegetables, including broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, leeks, lettuce, mizuna, onions and spinach, and slow-growing ornamentals like ageratum, lobelia, petunias, snapdragons, verbena and wallflowers. Asparagus can be started from seed, too, but plants started from root crowns become productive a couple years before plants started from seeds. Grow seedlings under grow lights or in a sunny window. Be sure to keep turning them once they sprout. If you need to thin, use scissors to avoid disrupting delicate roots. FEBRUARY 26 If you had trouble with scale and mites on fruit trees last year, now’s a good time to spray them with dormant oil. Spray on a windless day when the temperature is above freezing and not expected to drop below that for 24 hours. FEBRUARY 27 If the ground has thawed, you can plant and transplant deciduous bushes and trees. FEBRUARY 28 LAST QUARTER MOON. This is a great time to pull perennial weeds like mallow, plantain and crabgrass. You can also cut the dead growth from any perennials you didn’t trim last fall.

FEBRUARY 29 Leap Day. The Sun rises today at 7:01 FEBRUARY 20 a.m. and sets at 6:18 FULL SNOW MOON. p.m. Mourning There’s a total eclipse doves, canyon of the Moon tonight, wrens, house finchthough here in the es, meadowlarks West we’ll only be and red-winged able to see the blackbirds are penumbral phase at beginning to sing. moonrise. Bluebirds are FEBRUARY 22 returning to their waxwings feasting on dried fruits Crocus, violets and summer ranges. snowdrops are I believe in God, only I spell it Nature. blooming. Primrose, daffodils and —Frank Lloyd Wright hyacinth are poking their heads Diane Olson is a freelance writer, proofreader and above ground. Saffron, the world’s wanna-be fulltime naturalist.

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