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Burnout is a Constant Under Capitalism
Burnout is a spiritual problem. Burnout occurs when your spirit asks for ease, and capitalism forces you to say "no."
Capitalism is a spiritual enemy. Capitalism is an enemy of wellness. Capitalism is an enemy of the body itself.
No More F*cked Up Teas, Please
You would think something so simple was hard to fuck up. Yet I've noticed a rather widespread problem with teas on the market. Here are the two biggest ones
Sleeping and Surviving
Nervines are plants that could be beneficial to our nervous systems. They may nourish, soothe, or stimulate -- some in the long term, and others in the short.
In Praise of the Herbal Mind Menders
Mind menders are what I call the herbs that keep my mind well enough to go about my daily business. They’re all nervines, many with a tonic function — and they’re soothing to my body/mind as much as my spirit.
Intuitive Strategies for Feeling Free
The opposite of feeling used up, drained, and burnt out is feeling free. There is nothing more intuitive than feeling free.
Skullcap
Skullcap is a nourishing, bitter nervine. It has an affinity for anxious, stressed out folks.
Rose Petals + Rose Hips
Is there any plant ally more beloved than the rose? Its beauty and scent have inspired love poems, fueled winter holidays, and helped countless people open their hearts to love.
Holy Basil
Capitalism makes burnout inevitable. Tulsi Kapoor nourishes our brains, and helps us navigate our culture of overwork while being kind to our body/minds and ourselves.
Oatstraw & Milky Oat Seed
Did you know oatstraw is a powerful healing tonic for those of us under chronic stress, living with anxiety, or healing after prolonged illness?
A Love Letter to Mugwort
To say that I fuck with mugwort is a huge understatement.
It is a mainstay in my psychic life. It is my go-to replacement for white sage. It’s foragable in my growing zone and it is super abundant, as well as being beautiful and silvery