The same way self-care is an act of resistance; knowing plants and remembering the old ways of healing is, too. When you descend from a line of people who were refused a formal education: either to suppress knowledge or to be sold the myth that they weren’t colonized, but merely made a Protectorate (Uganda inContinue reading “Herbalism is resistance”
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Little drops of gold
Today was named Sunday for the sun. Helios, Ra, Apollo, Daystar the list goes on. As we inch into Spring, it’s understandable why people found countless ways to honor our giant star. Whether that is sun bathing, taking long walks, hanging washing to dry, we love to be in those sun rays. It’s almost likeContinue reading “Little drops of gold”
Ready, set…
Today marks the end of Imbolc, a Celtic tradition ushering in Spring and celebrating women and femmes throughout their major stages of life: Maiden, Mother, Crone. How like nature to reflect itself in our bodies and its seasons. Now is the time for preparing for a new growing season. Perhaps, you’re like me and you’veContinue reading “Ready, set…”
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