Past Musings
A Reflection on Reconnecting With the Earth
This essay speaks to the reality of our invisible and visible interconnection with one another and all life on the planet, with a focus on the plants and trees as healers who can awaken us to our authentic selves. It speaks to the necessity of reawakening our connection with the earth no matter where we live, city or country, to help us remember how to attune to and trust our own senses. It is an exploration of the need to reweave experiential wisdom as found and felt in our own bodies with our intellectual…
Topical Herbal Medicine This Thursday - And an excerpt of a healing story
Though I may not be the first herbalist that comes to mind for topical first aid medicine, I've actually had a good amount of successful experience with it. In addition to applications for wounds and bruises, topical herbal medicine offers another essential means of self-care…
Happy Inauguration Day!
Today I'm grateful to those leaders who work tirelessly on our behalf within the system, luminaries such as Stacey Abrams and AOC and many others. And I'm especially grateful to the countless unnamed people of every age and race who literally knocked on peoples' doors to get out the vote…
Topical Herbal Medicine
Though I'm probably not the first herbalist that comes to mind for topical first aid medicine, I've actually had a good amount of successful experience with it. In addition to applications for wounds and bruises, topical herbal medicine offers another essential means of self-care…
Happy New Year!
Let's raise a glass to the rising tide of love and justice entering the world! As a new calendar year begins, it is common practice to "resolve" to do this or that,which can feel more like a pressure-filled chore than opening a door. Rather than making resolutions once a year, then being disappointedIf you don't follow through, let a regular meditation practice support your dreams…
Winter Solstice Ritual Celebration
I don't usually show up in your mailboxes again so soon, but I am super excited about the upcoming Winter Solstice Ritual. It is going to be fun, beautiful and empowering! I feel strongly about the healing power of community rituals…
Happy Winter Solstice!
Here's something that might surprise you... When I was growing up one of my heroes was the great inventor Thomas Alva Edison. When I was in elementary school we went on afield trip to his workshop in Menlo Park ~ his imagination and creativity inspired…
Herbs and Plants Are Magical
Do you feel as tapped into your inner guidance as you'd like to be? If you could use more of that, this course is designed for you! Following your intuitive wisdom brings more magic and synchronicity…
Happy Thanksgiving 2020
In the spirit of gratitude, I would like to express how grateful I am to the next generations of herbal students and herbalists who are raising their children in relationship with what heals us all, and what truly matters, renewed connection with the loving generosity of the Earth and Spirit…
Nourish Your Nervous System
I don't know about you, but between all the excitement of the past week and the challenging events of 2020, I am focused on giving my nervous system all the nurturing and nourishing that I can! I'd love to share some of my favorite herbs, recipes and earth-connecting tips with you in the upcoming series…
Healing Magic Rituals for America
When our hearts ache and feel like they're breaking, most of us try to keep that from happening. We hold on tightly, trying to keep them intact, rather than letting go into pain. Yet, the truth is that grief expressed is a sacrament, and an alchemical force…
Happy Samhain! Ritual suggestion and a recipe
Do you find yourself dreaming or thinking more than usual of loved ones that have passed into Spirit? This is increasingly common at this time of year. I've had several dreams in the past week that my beloved parents are on their way to visit me…