Just over a week ago I was asked to join the board to finish out her term. After much contemplation and discussion I have accepted the offer to join the board and in doing so I have chosen to stand up and actively participate in the problem-solving required to ensure the health and wellbeing of the organization. I believe in my heart that the American Herbalists Guild is worthy of this nurture.
There is no other sight in these feral woodlands of Southeast Ohio that makes me feel the way that Blue-eyed Marys do. It is the warming of unconditional acceptance…like being held in the arms of Mother Nature herself as she kisses me on my forehead and reminds me that I am worthy of her love.
Against all odds, the white trout lilies here on these creek banks are thriving. How they came to be here after such devastation is nothing short of miraculous, even if their future here remains uncertain. I have found deep meaning in my daily observations of them, as it has become ever clearer to me how much of our human selves can be found in the stories of these plants – stories of patience, discovery, preparedness, tragedy, community, reciprocity…and resilience.
