Nature has it all figured out. Plant and animal communities thrive when there is more diversity. Bio-diversity is the marker for health in nature. The more diverse communities/ecosystems have higher productivity, increased chance of survival, and protection against disease and natural disasters. You may remember the idea of “survival of the fittest” from high school science class. New research highlights the fact that there is less competition going on and more of an “ecological niche.” Ecological niche describes how different plants and … More Learn from Nature: Valuing Diversity »

It can feel hard to feel safe with all that is going on in the world. Feeling unsafe can stress your nervous system out causing digestive issues (gas, bloating, constipation/diarrhea), heartburn, high blood pressure, anxiety, headaches, muscle or joint pain, lack of motivation, or hyperactivity. If you feel like your life is being threatened, please seek help. For domestic abuse call the National Domestic Violence Hotline 1−800−799−7233. For immediate support, call 911. Steps to Feeling Safe: Recognize that safety does exist … More Feeling Safe »

Gratitude is a powerful emotion. It can transform your life and shift your perspective. When you experience gratitude you are open to opportunities for love, joy, and success. You begin to find the good in each moment. People who practice gratitude are generally happy because they see the positive in most negative situations. Gratitude is easy when things are going well. When we need it the most, it can be difficult to find. Strong emotions such as grief, sadness, anxiety, or anger make it hard to find what is going right in life.

One of the most basic needs of all humans is to feel loved. During this uncertain time and especially with physical distancing, it can be hard to feel loved. Luckily the plant community is here to help. Below is a list of plant essences focusing on feeling loved. Each one addresses a specific pattern of thinking or emotion that blocks you from feeling loved.

Today in meditation, I heard the phrase “I am Beautiful.” For me, it is not something I readily think of when I look at myself. I don’t consider myself unattractive but somehow owning the phrase “I am Beautiful” did not hit as truth for me. After the meditation, I immediately tried to think of people in my life who had told me that I wasn’t beautiful. I mean, it must have come from someone else, right? Gratefully, I couldn’t think … More “I Am Beautiful”-When You Don’t Really Believe It »