What is your door into the extraordinary? August 2024 Newsletter

How do you describe yourself to others? We define ourselves partly by sharing what we find astonishing. Engaging in personal reflection, whether through books or experiences, deepens our wisdom. Contributing our deep knowing to the collective not only heals the self and others but also invites us to be introspective and contemplative. 

As an adult, I deepened my love affair with plants through plant identification books and herbals, both modern and ancient. I became a gardener, clocking 10,000 hours on a bent knee, becoming intimate with the seasonal cycles in a garden. 

There are a myriad of ways to embrace the unknown. Have you ever gone on a blindfolded trust walk through the woods? How many trees have you hugged? When did you last sit by a green growing thing and listen for the wisdom? 

Little did I know that I had changed on a cellular level. I knew on body, mind, and soul levels which plants were the best remedies for various ailments. This understanding of my potent allies became a part of my genetic footprint. In the ensuing decades, I have felt like a child with a surprise that I couldn't keep to myself. The transformative power of plant wisdom is profound. It has healed me and can potentially restore the world's well-being, offering hope and optimism for our health journey.

What is your door into the extraordinary? I've played with plants for as long as I can remember, not just in a physical sense but also in a spiritual and healing sense. They were my friends when my playmates lived in another part of town. Plants' fragrance, color, shape, and bloom periods throughout the season captured my imagination and appreciation for how structure and pleasure can co-mingle for pleasurable sensations on several levels. 

Where does your wisdom emanate from? What do you hear when you sit in silence? What flashes of genius do you channel when it's quiet? With whom do you share it? 

As we age, we distill who we are. Our passions define our path. Each day, we refine our beliefs. We continue to embody what we love. 

Where is your path leading? Let's talk in a Deeper Health Call if you want to discuss a new or different direction. What needs refinement in your life? I'd love to hear about your health journey, where you want to go, and what, if anything, is standing in the way.