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Plants are more than medicine. They are living presences: intelligent, communicative, and deeply woven into the spiritual ecology of the land. Across the old herbal traditions of Europe, the herbalist was not only a healer of the body, but also a listener, a translator, and a relationship-builder between humans and the green world. In this free workshop, we’ll explore the foundations of the plant spirit path: a practical and grounded approach to building direct relationships with herbs and trees through observation, intuitive perception, and simple spiritual practices. This is a time dedicated to slowing down, listening deeply, and recognizing the ways plants speak through sensation, symbolism, emotion, and insight. Together we’ll cover: • What plant spirit pathwork is (and what it isn’t) • How traditional herbalists related to plants beyond chemistry, and how we do it still • Ways plants communicate through dreams, body sensations, and intuitive knowing • Simple methods for meeting a plant ally safely and respectfully • How plant spirit connection can deepen herbal practice and personal healing The class will also include a short guided plant connection journey with one of the most ubiquitous trees of the Salt Lake City area, offering participants a direct experience of meeting a plant presence and receiving insight in a calm, grounded way. No prior experience is needed- just curiosity and an open mind. Come as you are, bring a journal if you’d like, and prepare to listen. About Josh Williams: Josh Williams is a clinical herbalist, educator, and practitioner of traditional plant spirit work, blending grounded herbal knowledge with the living folklore and spirit traditions of the Celtic lands. Through his teaching, writing, and community work, he helps students reconnect with the intelligence of plants: not only as medicine, but as guides, guardians, and initiators. Josh’s approach weaves together traditional herbalism, animist spirituality, ritual practice, and traditional craft, offering a path that is both deeply practical and richly enchanted. He is the founder of The Green Arte, where he shares teachings on plant lore, green sorcery, and reciprocal relationships with the natural world. When he isn’t teaching or seeing clients, Josh can usually be found in the mountains and hedgerows, learning directly from the land and the spirits that dwell within it. Josh is in clinical practice at Flow Acupuncture & Apothecary in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah where he offers private herbal medicine consultations and workshops both in-person and online. Learn more about Josh Williams here: www.HerbalistJosh.com & www.TheGreenArte.com https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/events/an-introduction-to-plant-spirit-work

Join insightful lectures at SaltFire Brewery exploring gender, sexuality, and race in a safe space. Engage with experts and foster community understanding.

The lectures were envisioned as a space to start conversations about gender, sexuality, and race. They aim to provide a safe and inclusive environment. In these informal lectures, experts in their field will share their knowledge. They will invite the audience to engage with the topic by asking questions. Participants can also present their perspectives. 

The Fernandes Scholarship is dedicated to supporting the mental health of individuals in communities that are under severe mental stress due to current political climate.The scholarship will prioritize University of Utah students who identify as a member of one of more of the LGBT+, undocumented, immigrant, and BIPOC communities. 

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Join us the first Tuesday of every month this fall for a mystical series of evenings celebrating Sufi Poetry. The Rumi Poetry Club was founded by Rasoul Shams in 2007, on the occasion of the 800th anniversary of Jalâluddin Rumi’s birth. Since then, they have celebrated the poetry, inspiration, and perennial teachings of Rumi and other poets of the heart, nature, and spiritual life from around the world. Rasoul Shams first learned of Rumi's poems in his Persian classes as a young boy in Iran. The works of Rumi and other Persian poets have been his spiritual companions for decades. He has studied and lived in India, Japan, and the USA. His books include Rumi: The Art of Loving, Rumi Essays: On the Life, Poetry, and Vision of the Greatest Persian Sufi Poet, The Words of Rumi, and Through Love Pain is Healed. https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/events/autumn-with-rumi-september-2026

Many of us move through life believing we are simply being ourselves—yet much of what we think, feel, and believe about who we are was shaped long before we were conscious of it. Our earliest experiences create invisible patterns that influence how we relate to ourselves, others, work, creativity, love, money, and purpose. While these patterns often begin as strategies for belonging and survival, they can quietly become limitations that keep us from fully expressing who we are meant to be. In this experiential workshop, participants will explore the hidden forces that shape identity through the lens of Jungian psychology, archetypes, and the Archetypal Family Field™ framework. Through reflection, guided visualization, discussion, and practical exercises, participants will explore: The invisible family patterns that influence identity and behavior How early experiences shape our beliefs about ourselves and the world The Mother and Father archetypes within and their influence on emotional grounding, confidence, and self-trust The voice of inner authority and how to strengthen it The creative wisdom of the Magical Child archetype—the source of imagination, possibility, and authentic expression How to begin releasing inherited roles, expectations, and limiting narratives Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of the unconscious patterns shaping their lives and practical insights for reconnecting with their authentic nature, creativity, and inner wisdom. This workshop is designed for anyone seeking greater self-awareness, personal growth, creativity, and a deeper connection to their true self. About Amy Lukas, Fallow Renewal, Founder Amy Lukas is a soulfully strategic visionary—a creative alchemist who has transformed a two-decade career as a design entrepreneur into a practice rooted in Jungian coaching. Her work fuses artistry with inner inquiry to guide soulful professionals in unlocking new levels of creativity, purpose, and personal fulfillment. Drawing on Eastern philosophy, social neuroscience, and depth psychology, Amy creates spaces that invite stillness, reflection, and profound transformation. She honors beauty, depth, and truth, and brings grounded wisdom to those navigating meaningful life transitions and moments of inner realignment. As the founder of Fallow Renewal, she guides individuals to uncover unconscious patterns, explore their archetypes and life themes, and reconnect with their deepest values. Her work supports clients in rising into the life they were meant to live—with clarity, courage, and authenticity. 
Learn more about Amy and Fallow Renewal on her website, https://fallowrenewal.com/ and you can find her on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/fallowrenewal/

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An inspiring event to help you grow, connect, and breathe a little deeper. Whether you’re raising neurodivergent children or just want to feel more confident and connected, this event is for you. For more information and ticket purchasing please visit: https://bridgewayconnections.org/events/

Utah Nonprofits Association Annual Confrence. Details here 

Presented by Amy Lukas, this 90-minute, beginner-friendly workshop will help you explore the hidden patterns, emotional triggers, and unconscious beliefs that influence how you earn, spend, save, receive, and value yourself.

Throughout the evening, you'll be guided through reflection, experiential exercises, and compassionate inquiry designed to help you recognize recurring money patterns without judgment or shame.

In this workshop, you'll explore:

• The hidden beliefs and emotional patterns influencing your financial decisions
• How family conditioning and early experiences shape your money story
• The connection between self-worth, receiving, success, and financial abundanc
• How bringing unconscious patterns into awareness can create greater freedom, choice, and empowerment

Thursday, December 3rd, 2026 @ 6:00 - 7:30pm

Learn more about Amy and Fallow Renewal on her website

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