GENIUS LOCI SPIRIT~ Hallows Eve

GENIUS LOCI is the Protective Spirit, the Guardian of a Place. MYSTIC Paracelsus rived the old 'Doctrine of Signatures.' This system  equates the features of a Flower's Personality through it's Color, Growth Patterns, Scent, Shape, Taste, and Natural Habitat as Clues 2 it's potential Healing Properties. Just as our Physical Forms, Facial Express, Posture and Movements can lend clues 2 a Discerning Observer as to our True Nature!  
 In honor of this up~coming
 Hallows Eve, this  "Hallow Be Thy Name," this Holy Night 
 we shall visit the SPIRIT the Invisible Aspects of our INNER LANDSCAPES.

As I ponder the GENIUS LOCI, of one of my Sacred Places, as THOMAS MOORE suggests; I find within this protected Spring, the faces of BLACK EYED SUSAN.  This FE remedy is a Powerful Catalyst for unlocking episodes of the past locked away in the recesses of the Psyche.  Black Eyed Susan Encourages our Psyche, as the root word suggest, to allow a metamorphosis stage of a Butterflies Flight that comes with Release! Or, revisit the story of Eros, (cupid in Latin) and Psyche which means "SOUL" in Greek. In fact Psyche, a beautiful maiden, personifies the Human Soul, purified by her passions and misfortunes!! Working with Black Eyed Susan's,  powerful unlocking properties offer a unique and profound Transmuting opportunity.  Her Yellow Face capturing the Sun's Light, just as she Shares Her Light Shining, Upon our Shadows, the Black of Her Center!

RED CLOVER BLOSSOM'S pink-red friendly color, reflects this FE Essence as a Powerful BLOOD Cleanser.   Her gentle pink goes deep enough to address Family Line Issues. Her Red reflects the Psychic Properties of the  
Spiritual Ego as it resides, as sow does
JOY, within our Vein's Blood!
 AS OAK'S story has already been shared in my 9/11 Dedication, which by the by launched this whole FE study; let us move onto POISON OAK.  Poison Oak's Fear of Intimate Contact can serve 2 really embody the Lessons + Healing Potential found within All FLOWER ESSENCES. As with the Plant, many Souls feel quite insecure about their Personal Boundaries.  The FE Remedy as found in Poison Oak, may serve to Soften this Mars Like exterior that keeps everyone at a  
"Safe Distance."sete~~REALLY~~not kidding 0;-)
The HUMAN SOUL + SOUL of NATURE ARE LINKED
ANIMA MUNDI 
IN The Law of One!! 
Love All Souls Day ~ et toi?
w/<3 cas ;-D

THINNING OF THE VEIL

IT HAS BEEN SUNG, by a gnowing poet of 30 years, "The world according to Cathryn, (aka cathryn-isms) has a view point of Ever More+ Ever More" It is sow Buck, and never more apparent than this Season, who's Reason is known for it's Thinning of the Veil, allowing for FORGIVENESS. Forgiveness is the Truth behind TRICK or TREATS, soul cake anyone? has me sete.  

The Dedication to 9/11 found my lessons spinning in an unexpected direction. Now that I have learned to spell Obedient, I followed, returning to one of my first loves in the Healing Arts, as offered within the FLOWER ESSENCES. A personal Healing Journey Inward and study, began 33 years ago, resulting in a lifetime process of active self-awareness, which is required for transformation. To create true Wellness of Being , the Emotional and Spiritual aspects of our beings must be addressed. (or un-dressed ;)) Consider returning 2 June's Lesson Dedicated 2 Heart Felt Losses, as taught by TCM Summer Season of Heart, and Hearts expression of JOY + laughter! I am reminded of a favorite saying to live by: that ...Our Power Lies and is Released in Light Hearted Laughter. With Huna's assistance... Just Breathe deer hearts...  
Haaaa.... can turn into Ha Ha Ha w/little effort
Aloha <3

THINNING OF THE VEIL - "The Reason for this Season", has been expressed throughout Antiquities need 2 Honor Those Who Have Come Before. A moment of pause 2 Honor your Ancestors and in doing sow releasing the past thru Acceptance and Forgiveness. As we move into Autumn's TCM lessons,  the Lung Season and it's expression is Grief.  We must welcome the dark as a place of stability and reflection of what was + what is. This CLEARING, releases our emotional pain bodies in order to empty our temples. Sow we may learn from Jack O Lantern's One man story of Morality and it's Life Lesson of Being in Service,

 Shinning the Light Om on... 0;-) cas

MESSAGES FROM WATER ~~~~~~Dr. Emoto

KNOW THY SELF ~ "Water is a mirror reflecting our minds through emotions and thoughts". Through Dr. Masaru Emoto's beautiful, must own books, reality is captured in water crystal and snowflake photography, that is awesome! Water plays a vital role in Flower Essence production. The power of the unseen and immediate results of our vibrations, through every thought, spoken word, intention or emotion, is inspiring enough to en courage us 2 become masters, of our responses 2 our world!  "What we think, we become.   All that we are arises with our thoughts.  With our thoughts,  we make the world."  ~ The Buddha 

It has been said, " It is better to know the patient that has the dis ease than the disease the patient has." Understanding the relationship of emotions to the health of the psych and the body must be addressed!!~ (+ undressed revealing the pure naked body, the vessel, we arrived in)~Dr. Steiner recognized a fundamental four-fold division of the human body as:

Physical Body - The biochemical and mechanical structure;
Astral Body - Seat of the Soul housing human desires, emotions and feelings;

Etheric Body - The life sheath immediately surrounding Body connecting to Vital Forces of Nature;

SPIRITUAL SELF or Ego - The true spiritual essence of each of us.

"Brother what ails thee?" As healers of ourselves and others, we must cultivate the ability 2 form pertinent questions, to listen and to observe. Let us learn from the lacking question 2 aid the ailing Fisher King, in the Quest of the Holy Grail, to insist on Self Discovery through Honesty and the Presence of Awareness.

Let's do this 
w/Light + Love
 <3 cas

To see Humanity harmed this way 

Oh the pain to see the whole world cry 

especially when it’s friends and family 

Is Silence golden

But my eyes still see

I’d Silence golden, golden

But my eyes still saw 

  Talking is cheap as people follow sheep 

Even though they’re led to a hell hole 

How could they tell they deceived them  so well 

Pity they’ll be the last one to know

Is Silence golden

But my eyes still see

Is Silence golden, golden

But my eyes still saw 

How many times will they fall for these lies 

Should I tell them or remain Silent 

And if I tried I know they’d say I lied

Mind yourself not cool to be a fool 

Is Silence golden

But my eyes still see

Is Silence golden, golden

But my eyes still saw 

But my eyes still see

But my eyes still see”🎵

So how do we protect our sanity our well-being back into a Homeostasis status? The Concerted Global Gas Lighting (all pronouns welcome here;) has led to bloody-tongue -word-twisting and biting cruelty. The “nothing to see here“ narrative of the mind bending unrelenting psychological warfare that was deployed upon all of humanity must be addressed. 

We need to Reveal Wounds psychological or physical in order to Heal! We must find ways to offset the “don’t believe you’re lying eyes” narrative. We simply cannot unsee the past three years, and the toll it has taken. 

Anyone that knows of my dedicated service to the healing arts of 44 years, knows that I will always offer solutions to consider when posing problems. One Rising concern I’ve seen is regarding blood pressure. Maintaining Homeostasis is not possible when blood pressure is either too high or low. 

There’s no doubt Humanities stress levels have been rampant and prolonged. It’s no wonder I’ve seen arise in clients experiencing: racing or fast heartbeat, Hypertension, high blood pressure not to mention strokes and heart attacks! The symptoms may include but are not limited to abnormal heartbeat, anxiety, lightheadedness, pain or tightness in the chest, neck back or arms. 

Gaia’s apothecary is proof positive mankind was given all that we need in the Garden of Eaten! It is what ‘The Power of Weee’ refers to as the “original medicine“ ie. food as medicine. Food Is Not What some would have us believe as the “alternative.” Food is, was and always will be the original medicine intended for mankind’s well-being. As a Herbalist I would be remiss not to share one of my favorite old school, “go to’s” in my cupboard!

Cayenne Pepper aka 🌶 Capsicum🌶

That being said here goes the dreaded and wretched  Disclaimer! and I quote “Statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the FDA and I’m not intended to diagnose, treat, cure,  or prevent any disease or health condition.”

That being said, Now back to the garden! Capsicum the active constituent found within a whole family of peppers may do more than spice up your life. Many of my next statements “may” have actually been “proven.” But suffice it to say I will be inserting the word “May.“ 

Spicy food including many varieties of peppers contain Capsicum the active constituent that may aid in lowering blood pressure by controlling blood flow. By improving the circulatory system your heart, arteries, capillaries and nerves may be strengthened as well. Cayenne or capsicum may act to Tonify; that is to support or nourish many bodily functions. 

For many decades I begin most mornings with a warm tonic on an empty stomach drank through a straw. I have many tonic additions depending on the season but they all include: lemon or apple cider vinegar always with a dash of cayenne pepper to start my metabolism and aid in the possibility of clearing mucus out of my body! 

And since were sticking to the basics of “The Great Reset 101” of doing No Harm let’s get back to the basics! In my writing and teaching I will always try to default To the old adage that you have exactly what you need within your reach! 

One of the known and often forgotten tools within your reach is your breath. Be it anxiety, hypertension, Racing Hearts no matter what your expression is of your in-balance; the fastest way to check in with yourself before you wreck yourself is to focus on your breath.

Just 🧘‍♂️  Breathe 🧘  please 🧘‍♀️ 

It’s not just for yoga girls;) 

There are as many disciplines of breath control and awareness as there are snowflakes;) Become an advocate of your role in self-care and take responsibility for re-educating yourself on this first action of your life! With focus on deeper, slower, more measured breaths; we can breathe new life, renewed Spiritus (ie Holy Spirit) into every fiber of  your being. 

Why even our very overloaded brains register this measured breath as a state of relaxation. Have you ever heard the term rest and digest? This does not just apply to the foods that we digest but it also applies to our ability to digest our lives. In my writings and teachings I am of the mindset that one size does not fit all and that you must find the system that suits your needs. 

So let’s start at the very beginning with what is called baby’s Buddha Belly’s first breath. You can’t get more basic in my ‘Great Reset 101’  than with the tool that you have right under your nose!  Known to “may” help with many of the aforementioned maladies. I will leave you with a simple formula that I’ve used with children. “Simon Says” ...

•Breathe in through the nose •  for a count of 4 expanding and welcoming softness ~ focus on the Life Giving property of oxygen •

• Now hold at the top of the breath count of 4 ~allowing the breath to expand throughout your body infusing your cells with life’s element • 

•  Through perched lips exhale for same count of 4 ~ to expel byproducts and release unwanted emotions ~ that no longer serves you ~ imagine exhale as important as inhale to dispel • 

•Now hold at bottom of breath same 4 count (for now) ~ allowing the body the empty space in order to  

💨 welcome your next new breath. 💨 

🌬 “Inhale the future, exhale the past." 🌬

Now, Rinse and Repeat. This quiet space, will do more than you may know to realign with your true nature. This mindful pause helps to remove the automatic responses in life. To develop an Eagle’s eye bringing forth a new perspective.  A round of 4 done several times throughout your day can give you a new lease on life! Quiet moments such as time on your ‘Throne’ or driving or even standing in line makes good use of your time. 

All of nature stays true to nature, naturally; as it realizes its full zenith potential in the stillness of just being. Our true nature reveals itself in the still point of meditation. But first you must show up to train the mind gently and consistently to rest in silence. For it is in the quietude of regular meditation, the ability to connect to the source of consciousness itself is revealed. It is in this silence that the very nature of Self can reveal itself!

Oh yeah and just smile please, surely you’ve heard that a simple smile has the ability to release a plethora of feel good hormones                           but more on that in another read! 

Stay tuned in for a deeper dive into tools y’all   have within reach to consider! Blog will be:                                     

“The Great Reset 101 Harm To None” 

For information and access to products I am including the link below. As a  dedicated practicing Herbalist for over 40 years, Nature Sunshine remains my Tried, and True. Offering the finest, TCM, aromatherapy, herbal, nutritional, vitamins, minerals, proteins  and flower essence products you can find. Nature Sunshine is North America’s FIRST and largest herbal manufacturer! After 50 years they still hold to the highest educational programs and high quality Standards.

https://www.herbalart.net/

For a deeper dive into my writing and/or ways consider my book reflecting 44 years of dedicated service in the healing arts. Written to be used as a personal journal of your journey! Categorized as a Reference Book. Now Available in Hard Cover on Amazon or any Brick and Mortar Bookstore. This little gem went global all the way to India, on its’ own merit global all on its’ 📚 own merit 📚

https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/author?ref=dbs_G_A_C&asin=B01DS2Q0GY

We must Find + Stay Calm to Carry on

🙏 “God Bless Us, Everyone” 🙏

An apple a day,” and now “The rest of the story.” The Medical Journal actually studied this. Here’s the results:  “The study tells us that the “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” aphorism was coined in 1913 but was based on the original form with a different rhyme, some 149 years ago in Wales: “Eat an apple on going to bed and you’ll keep the doctor from earning his bread,” went the proverb in Pembrokeshire. The daily apple eaters in the study  were more likely to successfully avoid prescription medication than the people who did not eat apples.”

🍎  “How do you like them apples?” 🍏

“Will wonders cease to exist?” 

🍏 🍎 🍏

Talk about Original Medicine                                       🍏Thyme to Upset the apple cart…🍎

That being said, here goes the dreaded and wretched Disclaimer! And I quote “Statements regarding dietary supplement meds, have not been evaluated by the FDA I am not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition.”

How do y’all like my ‘cya’ small print? 

REFLECTIONS OF SHADOWS

PSYCHOLOGY 101 ~  Carl Jung 
SUMMER SUN by Rbt. L. Stevenson ..."Meantime his golden face around
                                                                       He bares to all the garden ground
                                                                       And shed a warm and glittering look
                                                                       Among the ivy's inmost nook."
 SUMMERTIME'S SHADOWS playfully keep me grounded, as I am reminded of the importance, that the shadow sides of our emotional lives can serve.  Acknowledging the darker aspects dwelling within, is hard work for anyone who prefers to focus on the Light.

PSYCHOLOGY 101 ~  Carl Jung ... "In contrast to the meditation found in yoga practice, the psychoanalytic aim is 2 observe the shadowy presentation - whether in the form of images or of feelings- that are spontaneously evolved in the unconscious psyche and appear without his bidding 2 the man who looks within. Painful though it may be, this is in itself a gain." 

This summer was filled with an unusual number of CELESTIAL CONFIRATIONS providing Opportunities for Processes EnCouraging Breakdown before Personal BREAKTHROUGH! As we bravely look into those "inmost nooks", and crannies, it can truly be an opportunity of addressing, and releasing fears, worries and self doubt,  all obstacles, standing in way of walking your true path! Be it in the form of unhealthy relationships, bad habits, thought patterns, or an unhealthy disconnection from our feelings and emotions with an unchecked ego! THIS year we must prepare ourselves for a new season, A NEW REASON, A NEW CYCLE, a NEW AGE of SPIRITUAL BRILLIANCE (more on that @ another moment in time!)! LET us rid ourselves of the past, staying focused on the present with a refined shift in self awareness; moving 2wards our Greatest Good + Highest Joy. With an empty vessel we can look forward 2 "less of me and more of Him". Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om 
 "Just Breathe"
w/ Light + Love ;-) cas

Greatest Good + Highest Joy

"THE CHURCH OF EARTH"

ART OF HEALING  ~ Since the Dawn of Time, Flowers have played an important role in feeding the body, mind and spirit, resulting in harmony.  Let us linger, contemplating the study of Vibrational Remedies of Flower Essences.  A new "Spiritual Science" is emerging, developing an intuition through clear sensing, or inspiration through good listening skills, w/the clear sight of imagination. Science can't solve the ultimate mysteries as found in Nature, even modern day Herbalist are often not relating 2 qualities of the soul's needs. We must return 2 the traditions of folk medicine and shamanistic views, relating physical properties and effects of the flower's soul qualities to our souls.

Let us dedicate our Lessons 2 the awakening of a deeper understanding of addressing Emotional Pain Bodies that are often the underlying cause of our Dis-Ease! Turning our attention to the value of Flower Essence Therapy (aka FE), and the Emotional FREEDOM found within these remedies!    We can experience how Mother Nature nourishes and protects us, as we deepen our connection and respect for earth. These next few 'pages' will attempt 2 put a very beautiful, deeply profound, healing modality into your awareness.

SKY ABOVE, EARTH BELOW Consider seeking ~John P. Milton  ~ wherein he wrote, ...."The Church of the Earth was the greatest Church of all; that the Temple of the Forrest was the Supreme Temple, when I went to the Sanctuary of the Mountain, I found earth's Natural Altar- Great Spirits Real Shrine..."Seeing the Spirit within Nature was Humanity's most ancient, most primordial Path of Spiritual cultivation and realization."    
2 bee cont... ;-) cas

SALT OF THE EARTH

VOCABULARY 101 ~ SOL is the root wood for SOLAR and SALT. There's a connection between the sun and salt, since both are essential, to our life and bodies. When Jesus said, in Mathew 5:13, ..."You are the salt of the earth," he was referring to the 'bedrock' type of character found in a person that is a foundation for loyalty, and dependability.  The Latin word, salary shares a connection to the root word sol, explaining the saying, ..."worth his salt," when roman soldiers, received salt as part of their pay, bringing power and energy to their bodies and minds.

BIOLOGY ~ SALT is a basic ingredient in the blood and our bodily fluids, just as it is in our Seas!  SALT is a basic survival food,  bringing vitality to the body, along with aiding in mental clarity. Our abuse and misuse of the wrong amounts and types of salt, has encouraged a "salt aversion", in Western Medicine, as a contributing factor in Heart Disease. This has led to much confusion about a basic food, which we literally can't live without! Salt intake is dependent upon many factors, and must be individualized! Dr. Linus Pauling, PhD and winner of 2 Nobel prizes said, "You can trace every sickness, dis-ease, and every ailment to a mineral  deficiency". 

LET'S REVIEW SUMMER'S FIRST CLASS ~ SALT is a very Yin energy, and can leave one craving sugar (which is Yang), such as dessert, or ice cream after an unbalanced salty meal.  Like wise, excessive sugar will leach valuable sodium from the body and give rise to salt cravings.  The only kind of table salt that should be considered are the unrefined Sea Salts, which are richer in the valuable trace elements and minerals. Land boxed Salt,  as found on American tables are devoid of most nutrients. Even Sea Salt, needs to be processed properly, many of which have been cured in the sun are better choices than those that have been processed, washed, or kiln dried. Many cultures prefer cooking with food and/or condiments instead of the 'salt shaker'.  Condiments such as tamari, miso paste, miso broth, amino acids, umeboshi salt plums and pickles.  Seaweed vegetables, such as Nori are tasty sources of  iodine.

Let us remember, that is was this humble, yet essential element that inspired Mahatma Gandhi to lead the Salt March!

<3 cas

To see Humanity harmed this way 

Oh the pain to see the whole world cry 

especially when it’s friends and family 

Is Silence golden

But my eyes still see

I’d Silence golden, golden

But my eyes still saw 

  Talking is cheap as people follow sheep 

Even though they’re led to a hell hole 

How could they tell they deceived them  so well 

Pity they’ll be the last one to know

Is Silence golden

But my eyes still see

Is Silence golden, golden

But my eyes still saw 

How many times will they fall for these lies 

Should I tell them or remain Silent 

And if I tried I know they’d say I lied

Mind yourself not cool to be a fool 

Is Silence golden

But my eyes still see

Is Silence golden, golden

But my eyes still saw 

But my eyes still see

But my eyes still see”🎵

So how do we protect our sanity our well-being back into a Homeostasis status? The Concerted Global Gas Lighting (all pronouns welcome here;) has led to bloody-tongue -word-twisting and biting cruelty. The “nothing to see here“ narrative of the mind bending unrelenting psychological warfare that was deployed upon all of humanity must be addressed. 

We need to Reveal Wounds psychological or physical in order to Heal! We must find ways to offset the “don’t believe you’re lying eyes” narrative. We simply cannot unsee the past three years, and the toll it has taken. 

Anyone that knows of my dedicated service to the healing arts of 44 years, knows that I will always offer solutions to consider when posing problems. One Rising concern I’ve seen is regarding blood pressure. Maintaining Homeostasis is not possible when blood pressure is either too high or low. 

There’s no doubt Humanities stress levels have been rampant and prolonged. It’s no wonder I’ve seen arise in clients experiencing: racing or fast heartbeat, Hypertension, high blood pressure not to mention strokes and heart attacks! The symptoms may include but are not limited to abnormal heartbeat, anxiety, lightheadedness, pain or tightness in the chest, neck back or arms. 

Gaia’s apothecary is proof positive mankind was given all that we need in the Garden of Eaten! It is what ‘The Power of Weee’ refers to as the “original medicine“ ie. food as medicine. Food Is Not What some would have us believe as the “alternative.” Food is, was and always will be the original medicine intended for mankind’s well-being. As a Herbalist I would be remiss not to share one of my favorite old school, “go to’s” in my cupboard!

Cayenne Pepper aka 🌶 Capsicum🌶

That being said here goes the dreaded and wretched  Disclaimer! and I quote “Statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the FDA and I’m not intended to diagnose, treat, cure,  or prevent any disease or health condition.”

That being said, Now back to the garden! Capsicum the active constituent found within a whole family of peppers may do more than spice up your life. Many of my next statements “may” have actually been “proven.” But suffice it to say I will be inserting the word “May.“ 

Spicy food including many varieties of peppers contain Capsicum the active constituent that may aid in lowering blood pressure by controlling blood flow. By improving the circulatory system your heart, arteries, capillaries and nerves may be strengthened as well. Cayenne or capsicum may act to Tonify; that is to support or nourish many bodily functions. 

For many decades I begin most mornings with a warm tonic on an empty stomach drank through a straw. I have many tonic additions depending on the season but they all include: lemon or apple cider vinegar always with a dash of cayenne pepper to start my metabolism and aid in the possibility of clearing mucus out of my body! 

And since were sticking to the basics of “The Great Reset 101” of doing No Harm let’s get back to the basics! In my writing and teaching I will always try to default To the old adage that you have exactly what you need within your reach! 

One of the known and often forgotten tools within your reach is your breath. Be it anxiety, hypertension, Racing Hearts no matter what your expression is of your in-balance; the fastest way to check in with yourself before you wreck yourself is to focus on your breath.

Just 🧘‍♂️  Breathe 🧘  please 🧘‍♀️ 

It’s not just for yoga girls;) 

There are as many disciplines of breath control and awareness as there are snowflakes;) Become an advocate of your role in self-care and take responsibility for re-educating yourself on this first action of your life! With focus on deeper, slower, more measured breaths; we can breathe new life, renewed Spiritus (ie Holy Spirit) into every fiber of  your being. 

Why even our very overloaded brains register this measured breath as a state of relaxation. Have you ever heard the term rest and digest? This does not just apply to the foods that we digest but it also applies to our ability to digest our lives. In my writings and teachings I am of the mindset that one size does not fit all and that you must find the system that suits your needs. 

So let’s start at the very beginning with what is called baby’s Buddha Belly’s first breath. You can’t get more basic in my ‘Great Reset 101’  than with the tool that you have right under your nose!  Known to “may” help with many of the aforementioned maladies. I will leave you with a simple formula that I’ve used with children. “Simon Says” ...

•Breathe in through the nose •  for a count of 4 expanding and welcoming softness ~ focus on the Life Giving property of oxygen •

• Now hold at the top of the breath count of 4 ~allowing the breath to expand throughout your body infusing your cells with life’s element • 

•  Through perched lips exhale for same count of 4 ~ to expel byproducts and release unwanted emotions ~ that no longer serves you ~ imagine exhale as important as inhale to dispel • 

•Now hold at bottom of breath same 4 count (for now) ~ allowing the body the empty space in order to  

💨 welcome your next new breath. 💨 

🌬 “Inhale the future, exhale the past." 🌬

Now, Rinse and Repeat. This quiet space, will do more than you may know to realign with your true nature. This mindful pause helps to remove the automatic responses in life. To develop an Eagle’s eye bringing forth a new perspective.  A round of 4 done several times throughout your day can give you a new lease on life! Quiet moments such as time on your ‘Throne’ or driving or even standing in line makes good use of your time. 

All of nature stays true to nature, naturally; as it realizes its full zenith potential in the stillness of just being. Our true nature reveals itself in the still point of meditation. But first you must show up to train the mind gently and consistently to rest in silence. For it is in the quietude of regular meditation, the ability to connect to the source of consciousness itself is revealed. It is in this silence that the very nature of Self can reveal itself!

Oh yeah and just smile please, surely you’ve heard that a simple smile has the ability to release a plethora of feel good hormones                           but more on that in another read! 

Stay tuned in for a deeper dive into tools y’all   have within reach to consider! Blog will be:                                     

“The Great Reset 101 Harm To None” 

For information and access to products I am including the link below. As a  dedicated practicing Herbalist for over 40 years, Nature Sunshine remains my Tried, and True. Offering the finest, TCM, aromatherapy, herbal, nutritional, vitamins, minerals, proteins  and flower essence products you can find. Nature Sunshine is North America’s FIRST and largest herbal manufacturer! After 50 years they still hold to the highest educational programs and high quality Standards.

https://www.herbalart.net/

For a deeper dive into my writing and/or ways consider my book reflecting 44 years of dedicated service in the healing arts. Written to be used as a personal journal of your journey! Categorized as a Reference Book. Now Available in Hard Cover on Amazon or any Brick and Mortar Bookstore. This little gem went global all the way to India, on its’ own merit global all on its’ 📚 own merit 📚

https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/author?ref=dbs_G_A_C&asin=B01DS2Q0GY

We must Find + Stay Calm to Carry on

🙏 “God Bless Us, Everyone” 🙏

An apple a day,” and now “The rest of the story.” The Medical Journal actually studied this. Here’s the results:  “The study tells us that the “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” aphorism was coined in 1913 but was based on the original form with a different rhyme, some 149 years ago in Wales: “Eat an apple on going to bed and you’ll keep the doctor from earning his bread,” went the proverb in Pembrokeshire. The daily apple eaters in the study  were more likely to successfully avoid prescription medication than the people who did not eat apples.”

🍎  “How do you like them apples?” 🍏

“Will wonders cease to exist?” 

🍏 🍎 🍏

Talk about Original Medicine                                       🍏Thyme to Upset the apple cart…🍎

That being said, here goes the dreaded and wretched Disclaimer! And I quote “Statements regarding dietary supplement meds, have not been evaluated by the FDA I am not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition.”

How do y’all like my ‘cya’ small print? 

ALL FATS ARE NOT CREATED EQUAL

THE HEART OF THE MATTER ~"Let Food be your medicine, and medicine to be your food". ~Hippocrates~ Our Father of Medicine~ We "MUST get back to the GARDEN", learning to adjust nutrient dense SALT INTAKE + finding BALANCE with Healthy OILS + WATER, as an important part of the ART OF COOKING!! SALT doesn't ENTER CELLS ALONE! OILS + SALTS are held in CELLS, only when combined in proper ratio! Unlike the Western school of thought, who shuns both of these essential nutrients of oil + salt, let us adopt the Oriental beautifully balanced approach, preferring 2 use in the Art of Cooking, with such condiments as found in Liquid Amino Acids, Tamari or Soy Sauce, Miso, pickles or Umo Salt Plums, 2 name a few...

 SHOPPING 101 ~ LET us review a few Heart Smart considerations:

           Organic Whole Butter  ~ Julie Child, (a girl after my <3) once said, "If you are afraid of butter, use cream," please consider Organic Only.  As pointed out in a Spring's Class regarding Detoxing; Heavy Metals, Hormones and Antibiotics are likely to be stored in Fat cells.  Even on a budget, my eggs and dairy shall always remain my number one choice for choosing Organic. Not to mention taste and self life. ;) 
Extra Virgin Coconut Oil~It was a sad day in America (SAD) when the politics of the 40's replaced this Imported Tropical Staple in our Cupboards, with the likes of soybean and corn oil! :(  Extensive studies in the Yucatan and in Sri Lanka, who's daily diets include EVCO, enjoy the benefits of healthy hearts, increased metabolic rates, and stronger thyroids.  One look at the beautiful skin of the Polynesians brings understanding why Coconut oil is in our sun lotions!  

Extra Virgin Olive Oil~ As featured in the well known Heart Healthy MEDITERRANEAN DIET, which emphasizes Healthy Fats, based around cold pressed or more likely cold extracted "EVOO"<3

           

          HONORABLE MENTIONS~Include: Avocado Oil,  Flax Seed Oil, Hemp Seed Oil, Grape seed Oil, Sesame Seeds + Oil, and Walnuts + Oil.  I would be remiss if I did not mention a few favorite humble seeds such as Chia, Hemp and Pumpkin seeds as staples one should consider when allowing..."Let us ReLearn the Art of our Foods nourishing our bodies in such a balanced way it serves as our medicine. 

BON A PETIET

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To see Humanity harmed this way 

Oh the pain to see the whole world cry 

especially when it’s friends and family 

Is Silence golden

But my eyes still see

I’d Silence golden, golden

But my eyes still saw 

  Talking is cheap as people follow sheep 

Even though they’re led to a hell hole 

How could they tell they deceived them  so well 

Pity they’ll be the last one to know

Is Silence golden

But my eyes still see

Is Silence golden, golden

But my eyes still saw 

How many times will they fall for these lies 

Should I tell them or remain Silent 

And if I tried I know they’d say I lied

Mind yourself not cool to be a fool 

Is Silence golden

But my eyes still see

Is Silence golden, golden

But my eyes still saw 

But my eyes still see

But my eyes still see”🎵

So how do we protect our sanity our well-being back into a Homeostasis status? The Concerted Global Gas Lighting (all pronouns welcome here;) has led to bloody-tongue -word-twisting and biting cruelty. The “nothing to see here“ narrative of the mind bending unrelenting psychological warfare that was deployed upon all of humanity must be addressed. 

We need to Reveal Wounds psychological or physical in order to Heal! We must find ways to offset the “don’t believe you’re lying eyes” narrative. We simply cannot unsee the past three years, and the toll it has taken. 

Anyone that knows of my dedicated service to the healing arts of 44 years, knows that I will always offer solutions to consider when posing problems. One Rising concern I’ve seen is regarding blood pressure. Maintaining Homeostasis is not possible when blood pressure is either too high or low. 

There’s no doubt Humanities stress levels have been rampant and prolonged. It’s no wonder I’ve seen arise in clients experiencing: racing or fast heartbeat, Hypertension, high blood pressure not to mention strokes and heart attacks! The symptoms may include but are not limited to abnormal heartbeat, anxiety, lightheadedness, pain or tightness in the chest, neck back or arms. 

Gaia’s apothecary is proof positive mankind was given all that we need in the Garden of Eaten! It is what ‘The Power of Weee’ refers to as the “original medicine“ ie. food as medicine. Food Is Not What some would have us believe as the “alternative.” Food is, was and always will be the original medicine intended for mankind’s well-being. As a Herbalist I would be remiss not to share one of my favorite old school, “go to’s” in my cupboard!

Cayenne Pepper aka 🌶 Capsicum🌶

That being said here goes the dreaded and wretched  Disclaimer! and I quote “Statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the FDA and I’m not intended to diagnose, treat, cure,  or prevent any disease or health condition.”

That being said, Now back to the garden! Capsicum the active constituent found within a whole family of peppers may do more than spice up your life. Many of my next statements “may” have actually been “proven.” But suffice it to say I will be inserting the word “May.“ 

Spicy food including many varieties of peppers contain Capsicum the active constituent that may aid in lowering blood pressure by controlling blood flow. By improving the circulatory system your heart, arteries, capillaries and nerves may be strengthened as well. Cayenne or capsicum may act to Tonify; that is to support or nourish many bodily functions. 

For many decades I begin most mornings with a warm tonic on an empty stomach drank through a straw. I have many tonic additions depending on the season but they all include: lemon or apple cider vinegar always with a dash of cayenne pepper to start my metabolism and aid in the possibility of clearing mucus out of my body! 

And since were sticking to the basics of “The Great Reset 101” of doing No Harm let’s get back to the basics! In my writing and teaching I will always try to default To the old adage that you have exactly what you need within your reach! 

One of the known and often forgotten tools within your reach is your breath. Be it anxiety, hypertension, Racing Hearts no matter what your expression is of your in-balance; the fastest way to check in with yourself before you wreck yourself is to focus on your breath.

Just 🧘‍♂️  Breathe 🧘  please 🧘‍♀️ 

It’s not just for yoga girls;) 

There are as many disciplines of breath control and awareness as there are snowflakes;) Become an advocate of your role in self-care and take responsibility for re-educating yourself on this first action of your life! With focus on deeper, slower, more measured breaths; we can breathe new life, renewed Spiritus (ie Holy Spirit) into every fiber of  your being. 

Why even our very overloaded brains register this measured breath as a state of relaxation. Have you ever heard the term rest and digest? This does not just apply to the foods that we digest but it also applies to our ability to digest our lives. In my writings and teachings I am of the mindset that one size does not fit all and that you must find the system that suits your needs. 

So let’s start at the very beginning with what is called baby’s Buddha Belly’s first breath. You can’t get more basic in my ‘Great Reset 101’  than with the tool that you have right under your nose!  Known to “may” help with many of the aforementioned maladies. I will leave you with a simple formula that I’ve used with children. “Simon Says” ...

•Breathe in through the nose •  for a count of 4 expanding and welcoming softness ~ focus on the Life Giving property of oxygen •

• Now hold at the top of the breath count of 4 ~allowing the breath to expand throughout your body infusing your cells with life’s element • 

•  Through perched lips exhale for same count of 4 ~ to expel byproducts and release unwanted emotions ~ that no longer serves you ~ imagine exhale as important as inhale to dispel • 

•Now hold at bottom of breath same 4 count (for now) ~ allowing the body the empty space in order to  

💨 welcome your next new breath. 💨 

🌬 “Inhale the future, exhale the past." 🌬

Now, Rinse and Repeat. This quiet space, will do more than you may know to realign with your true nature. This mindful pause helps to remove the automatic responses in life. To develop an Eagle’s eye bringing forth a new perspective.  A round of 4 done several times throughout your day can give you a new lease on life! Quiet moments such as time on your ‘Throne’ or driving or even standing in line makes good use of your time. 

All of nature stays true to nature, naturally; as it realizes its full zenith potential in the stillness of just being. Our true nature reveals itself in the still point of meditation. But first you must show up to train the mind gently and consistently to rest in silence. For it is in the quietude of regular meditation, the ability to connect to the source of consciousness itself is revealed. It is in this silence that the very nature of Self can reveal itself!

Oh yeah and just smile please, surely you’ve heard that a simple smile has the ability to release a plethora of feel good hormones                           but more on that in another read! 

Stay tuned in for a deeper dive into tools y’all   have within reach to consider! Blog will be:                                     

“The Great Reset 101 Harm To None” 

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We must Find + Stay Calm to Carry on

🙏 “God Bless Us, Everyone” 🙏

An apple a day,” and now “The rest of the story.” The Medical Journal actually studied this. Here’s the results:  “The study tells us that the “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” aphorism was coined in 1913 but was based on the original form with a different rhyme, some 149 years ago in Wales: “Eat an apple on going to bed and you’ll keep the doctor from earning his bread,” went the proverb in Pembrokeshire. The daily apple eaters in the study  were more likely to successfully avoid prescription medication than the people who did not eat apples.”

🍎  “How do you like them apples?” 🍏

“Will wonders cease to exist?” 

🍏 🍎 🍏

Talk about Original Medicine                                       🍏Thyme to Upset the apple cart…🍎

That being said, here goes the dreaded and wretched Disclaimer! And I quote “Statements regarding dietary supplement meds, have not been evaluated by the FDA I am not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition.”

How do y’all like my ‘cya’ small print?