Blazing Star Herbal School: October Edition 2019
(Mid October 2019)
Happy Saturday Morning Everyone,
Last weekend was glorious! Autumn at its very best. The phrase "arresting beauty" came to life for me as there were moments, several of them, that the simple beauty of a particular corner, or moment was overwhelming. Overwhelmed by beauty and full gratitude that moments like this exist during these turbulent times we live in. I hope everyone is able to appreciate moments like that. That is my wish for you all...slow down, listen, and look, i trust that you will find golden nuggets (possibly in the form of leaves!)
This Morning I Pray for My Enemies
Joy Harjo - 1951-
And whom do I call my enemy?
An enemy must be worthy of engagement.
I turn in the direction of the sun and keep walking.
It’s the heart that asks the question, not my furious mind.
The heart is the smaller cousin of the sun.
It sees and knows everything.
It hears the gnashing even as it hears the blessing.
The door to the mind should only open from the heart.
An enemy who gets in, risks the danger of becoming a friend.
In this news letter you will find information about this months happenings at Blazing Star Herbal School as well as a look into the future as we welcome our 20th cycle of Apprentices in 2020. You'll also find a couple of seasonal chai recipes, and a review for the Herb Crafters Tarot Deck, and invite to an Herbal Party (not mine)! and some really and I mean really GOOD NEWS, So read on read on!
Also, if you have an herbal product or a book that you would like to be reviewed in the coming months please send it my way! Also feel free to reach out and let us know if there is a particular class you are hoping for or an announcement to be made. Like with all small businesses it really helps us if you all register well in advance for classes and events so that we can better plan and accommodate everyone.
I am happy to announce that the Therapeutic Herbalism Apprenticeship beginning in March 2020 is FULL! If you were hoping to join us but did not get around to it please email me and I will begin a waitlist!. Looking forward to working with this amazing group!
We are looking for a fun and creative videographer who is interested in bartering their skills in return for a comprehensive herbal education (Year 1(Beginner Herbal Apprenticeship) and Year 2 (Therapeutic Herbalism) of our herbal apprentice program as well as the Ceremonial Plant Healing program plus any special offerings we offer during the 2020 season!
If you are ready to find out more info and apply click here or send us an email requesting an application form.
It is a serious thing just to be alive
on this fresh morning in this broken world.
~ Mary Oliver
In this class will will be exploring new and creative ways to call on our plant allies to help us thrive in these changing times. We are facing new levels of challenges that manifest deeper in the spiritual realm than we have seen before so we are called to rise to a new level of self care and deeper relationship with our plant allies and connection to the Earth. Separation is responsible for many of these ails; creating rituals and ceremonies which address our needs on the spiritual realm as well and the emotional and physical is the way forward.
Just reproducing recipes and tonics of past times no longer serves us in the best way as we have changed, as our needs have evolved, and our herbal practices need to become more dynamic to reflect this. Change is constant health is dynamic and our healing practices need to reflect this fluidity and move away from stagnant beliefs.
This class is a bringing together of the work i have been focussing on in the past few years and I am looking forward to sharing with you all.
I am also excited to teach it at other locations so please feel free to suggest venues that might be a good fit.