Tag: life

There are plants that comfort. Some plants awaken. And then there are plants like Urtica dioica (stinging nettle) and Salvia officinalis (sage) — herbs that do both. One roots us deeply into the body, replenishing what has been worn thin.The other clears the fog, inviting clarity, discernment, and quiet wisdom. Together, they offer a practice of grounded strength and sacred awareness. Let’s explore their spiritual ...

Transform your backyard by creating a healing herb garden. Herb gardens are perfect for a small to average backyard, bringing beauty, history, and wellness right to your doorstep. Incorporating ancient medicinal herbs like wormwood and rue not only adds unique textures and scents but also connects you to centuries of herbal traditions. These plants have been valued for their healing properties and protective qualities, making ...

Julie Fragar wins the 2025 Archibald Prize Flagship Mother Multiverse (Justene) Hello Spring!  Welcome to 'Rabbit Holes and The Feral Patch!' Thank goodness in Europe spring is here and Summer just around the corner, I'm over being sucked down rabbit holes, those quick 'hack' posts which leave you amazed at the things no one ever told you, politics - that disgusting subject which polarises and ...

The Cost of Modern Living: Health and Family Are Losing Out With all the doom and gloom presented daily on our screens, I, like many others, am constantly thinking about how we can make positive changes within our own homes to afford ourselves a sense of stability and control over our lives. Busy City Street Amid the whirlwind of modern life and the cost of living, ...

Yes, Cool Like That! It all started leading up to Christmas 2024 and New Year's Eve 2024/25. I was feeling tres negative about my aging body. I needed to cling to the hope of finding a solution to the 'Weight Creep' I was experiencing. Apparently, once you get to the ripe old age of 40, it is not uncommon for both women and men to ...