The Commodification Of Ceremonies and Plant Medicine, and the Importance of Traditional Offerings
While it is very true that there must always be reciprocity regarding the exchange between Medicine Person and ceremony attendee, it is a firm traditional understanding across generations and cultures that the attendee must give their offering voluntarily rather than from obligation.
It’s sad that within most modernized cultures this understanding has been lost or forgotten. Hence the argument for “suggested dominions” in order to give..
A Brief Note on Spiritually Bypassing Survivors
A quick note on personality shaming in regards to sexual + reproductive Trauma:
Some harmful things that well-meaning people say when you’re an assertive, outspoken woman who has survived sexual and/ or reproductive trauma;
1. “......but you’re so strong......”
2. “ You are a very sexual woman.”
3. “ It couldn’t have been that bad.”
4. “ Things like that don’t happen to people like you.”
Easy Winter Tea Recipe - Aphrodisiac
Throughout the seasons which are the most severe it can take much of our energy simply to maintain a reasonably healthy state. When exposed to more severe elements we can become dried out and brittle - both inside and out. At times it may feel as though there is no strong drive for sex when we are depleted or strained. If you're finding yourself needing to add a pinch of spice to your sexuality, we suggest you try this delicious herbal Aphrodisiac tea.
Ingredients:
- Apple Blossoms, dried or fresh - 1 part
Winter Vitality —> Easy DIY: Fresh Yule Potpourri
Throughout the season(s) which for many brings darkness, cold, and at times illness it has long been crucial for the Human population to build relationships with plants which have immune boosting, and anti microbial properties. By incorporating seasonal Herbal Allies such as Citrus, Clove, Cinnamon, Cranberry, Juniper, Cedar, Holly, and Fir into our hearths and homes we have preserved these important immune boosting traditions of our Ancestors. One of my personal favorite ways of doing this is to make seasonal Yule Potpourri Baskets filled with dried a decorated Citrus, Clove, and Cinnamon. They act as a fun family craft, beautiful seasonal ta
