Nature provides us with much of what we need without having to look too far. She provides us with sunshine, water, and plants. Many of the plants that grow prolifically around our homes and along our daily walking tracks are considered 'weeds'. However, many of these plants are completely edible and full of nutrition. If we look at these plants and the fact that they can grow almost anywhere and in any situation, it is plausible to think that they possess an energy of strength, endurance and vitality that many other plants may not. And the nutritional values held within these plants would confirm our suspicions. These edible weeds are so good for us, and tick off a lot of...
During Autumn, when the leaves begin to fall, flowers wilt and the general energy of the earth turns inwards, a nice way to stay connected to your garden is to focus on creating beautiful soil that will make plants thrive come Spring time. For this potion we will be following the natural flow of decomposition as it occurs in nature. As things die off, like leaves, wood, flowers etc. microbes, fungi and bugs break down the fibres in each of these things, releasing potent soil nutrients which make for fertile soil - something any gardener will pay good money for! This decomposition process requires 4 main ingredients: CARBON + NITROGEN + MOISTURE + AIR A little confused about what this...
Recently I have started a practice of sending a blessing into the river close to my home, each day. I take my shoes off, connect with the earth and then rest my attention on the flow of the river, my way of connecting with it. I then send a blessing into the water from my heart. Each day my offering is slightly different, but I trust that whatever arises is the perfect thing to give. My intention with each blessing is to heal the consciousness of the water, and thus the consciousness of all living beings. I understand from the outside this may seem a little deranged - how can I heal water with words? Let alone heal all...
Now more than ever, I've noticed that it's so easy for my energy to get scattered and some days I find it hard to concentrate and feel centred in my body. When structure and routine depart our lives it's really difficult to find peace and serenity. So I have written this post, which I reflect back on at times of instability, for some suggestions on how to realign with myself and maybe it could help you too? To create structure in your day, start with the morning. A new morning is a new beginning and a chance to lay the foundation for your mood and energy state for the rest of the day. Morning routines have become quite the...
The base chakra or in Sanskrit, the Muladhara chakra is our foundational energy centre and responsible for fulfilling our primal needs. This chakra is positioned at the base of the spine and is attributed with the colour red.The health of our base chakra is truly dependent on our connection with nature, our true home.Nature provides us with grounding, stability, foundation, nourishment and a motherly touch. When we have a strong connection with nature; all that exists in the flow of the world around us, it is likely we will have a strong base chakra. A Balanced Root Chakra is characterised by: A connection to nature and the seasons, trust in the flow of things, in tune with the feminine, nourishment, vitality, giving, grounded, ability to...
