A natural cycle needs a pause

Musings

I've been learning more about pines, spruces, firs, junipers, and cedars the last few months.  As a result, another layer has been added to what I see and sense with them. 

I'm always surprised to experience another layer . . .
. . . another portal in the labyrinth of the world of Plant Beings🌀

When I think I've learned all there is to know about a plant . . .
✨and then go through articles, books, videos to review my knowledge and gather up-to-date research 
 🌿or play with new herbal applications . . .

Why must I learn this over and over? The lesson that additional portals I haven’t yet experienced, are alive and well. Why must I learn over and over that an “end of the road” doesn’t exist in this life? Tendrils are always growing this way and that. The tree of Knowing is always branching, pruning, and resting.

So my lesson is this - it’s okay to rest after I’ve devoured a great amount of knowledge on a particular herb. That I might need a break from engaging with a particular plant because, well, everyone and everybeing needs space to breathe, pause, and rest. Additionally, dormant seasons are NATURAL and crucial to existence. 

The feelings of – “I’m at the ‘end’” of learning more about a plant; I’ve reached the “limit” of finding all the info that exists; the reciprocity circuit is complete - is actually the need for a Natural Pause. The dormant season within the cycle of knowledge-relationship-connection. It is needed. It must be followed. It can not be skipped. 

If you're interested in adding layers onto your herbal knowledge and experiencing, I have a few offers to share with you. Today’s gift is the  “Drink More Tea Challenge”, a 15-page workbook that went with a live four day video lesson series. The goal is to help people add herbal tea into their daily routines. Also, I found a video tutorial from 2018 about tips for making a cup of tea including showing different tea infusers. 

Video tutorial tea making 

Drink More Tea Challenge guidesheets 

Witch Camp

~Waitlist closes March 20~

Come meet some pines, elderberry, and so many gardens at Witch Camp 2025. 

Witch Camp is an upcoming in-person, four day event that I'd like to invite you to. Think summer camp for kids except the kids are grown and follow the lead of stars, plants, animals, and the unseen. 

Michelle Green and I are co-hosting Witch Camp July 31-August 3, happening near Eau Claire, Wisconsin at Stargazen Woodland Retreat Center.

What's happening at Witch Camp? Here are a few hints somatics, Hekate, shadow, paradox, tarot party, plant potions, herbal remedies, cauldron ritual, and more.

$25 will secure your place on our waitlist which provides some fun benefits such as:

• be the first to find out about early bird discounts
• payment plan options
• first access to registration and or those staying on-site - cabin selection

This non-refundable fee will be applied toward your Witch Camp registration. You'll be able to select from a range of registration options to suit your needs, including day passes and VIP onsite stays. Price range is $175-$800 and does include meals! Waitlist closes March 20 and registration begins in April. 

Witch Camp Waitlist Link

Witch Camp Facebook Event Link