Coming out of the Closet

Its amusing to me that I posted this last week, however, it appears I did not post all that wanted to be said. 

I review what I posted and all kinds of images and thoughts arise in my head. I go back to the sub-title of this blog - Remedies for the Hearth  AND Wisdom for the Soul. I have been invited in some way to share a few more thoughts before I post about the herbs. 

I actually have a few conflicting thoughts about all of this stirring inside my head. I believe much of what has to do with integrating the voice of Sage with the voice of Ana. We all have these pulls of various parts of ourselves, all wanting to express themselves and all having opinions about one thing or another. So often the struggle in moving forward is that we really don't have a clue which 'voice' to listen to....which aspect of ourself is closer to our Soul and which aspect may need to be let go. If I were to separate these dialogues in this moment I would say that Ana is questioning the purpose and depth of these posts, wondering, "why in the world waste time writing about dream pillows and remedies when there is so many more important things that need to be addressed in the world? There are so many other things I could be doing to help the community, the earth, the world....."

Sage on the other hand is absolutely delighted to be coming out of the closet, is excited to be provided a little space to have some fun, not always be snuffed out by the idea that everything must have purpose and serve the bigger picture with serious fervour. Her thoughts are that perhaps this level of seriousness has a little to do with martyrdom? ..or with the idea that we must work REALLY hard and play BIG important roles in order to feel we have any value or worth.....Perhaps following joy and delight could ripple out in some way to create valuable change that has great impact as well? 

Mmmm.... 

Joy and Delight. 

Not many of us are greatly accustomed to embracing these 2 words in our lives. I think Sage has a point. I choose to be Sage right now. 

Small can also be beautiful :)

hence......

The Herbal Cupboard

Today I will post a few things I have created and observe what/ if anything emerges....

I have particular items in stock, however, I am also creating personalized herbal bundles for people dependant on their own needs. Each item is available individually as well.

If anyone is interested in purchasing any of these items on-line they can email me as I do have Pay-pal or we can do an e-transfer. I am also including information how to create these yourself as well.

You also can request herbal remedies/teas and have something
made

 Just for You

Personal Consultations are available. :)

"Peace be with You" 
Herbal Bundle

A complete package for expanding peace in your life, 

 increasing those moments of restful sleep.

....and....

Connecting more deeply to your dreams 

Includes Sleep Sweetly Herbal Pillow,  Lavender Eye Pillow, Peaceful Moments tea blend,
Sublingual sleep spray, Sweet Dreams Salve, Relaxease massage oil, Skullcap/Valerian Tincture
Whole package sells for  only
$39.95

or buy individually.....

Sleep Sweetly Herbal Pillow
$4.95

Chamomile: Gently calms nervous system. Also good for little ones with upset stomachs.
Hops: The oil within Hops has an effect upon the nervous system and has been used to bring on sleep
Rose: Bring a sense of well being, evokes a spirit of love in the mind and heart
Lavender:  Calming to the mind and body. Helps to alleviate headaches brought on by stress and fatigue.

Simply tuck this little pillow under your own and slip away into sleep with a little help from these lovely smelling herbs.

....... if you are inclined (and have the time) to make your own here are the instructions:

Create your own Sleep Pillow:

Get yourself some nice scraps of comfy fabric (I used some soft fuzzy old pyjamas) and cut it onto any shape you desire. Just make sure it is big enough to tuck a few herbs into. You will need needle and thread as well. I also used one of those little thimbles to be gentle to my fingers :)

Once your fabric is cut, choose which side you wish to have facing out and sew around 3 sides, leaving one end open to tuck the herbs in. Little tip to remember - to make it neat ensure you have the side of fabric you want exposed on the inside of the pouch so when you complete sewing the 3 sides you can turn it inside out and conceal your sewing job :)

You can use any combination of these herbs and even add Mugwort if you wish for it to serve more as a dream pillow. Another couple options for herbs are Lemon Verbana and Catnip (although if you have cats I am not so sure that is a good idea.. lol)

When deciding on how much of each herb to add, I generally base it on how the aroma of the mixture makes me feel in the moment. If its bringing me pleasure then I am guessing the mixture is about right :)  It may be best to mix the herbs in a bowl prior to putting them in your pillow. Once you have found the combination that feels best for you empty the herbs into the pillow and sew it closed, then gift yourself with a beautiful blend of aromas to help you slip into the world of sleep.


 Lavender Eye Pillow
  $5.95

Lavender and Hops (see above)

Double strand of elastic to keep pillow snug against your head comfortably. Perfect for those mornings you get to sleep in or for those days when you absolutely must have a nap and that light is just a little too bright.

To make the Eye Pillow simply follow instructions from the sleep pillow however cut the fabric the length from temple to temple so that when you hold it over your eyes very little light can sneak in. I found it best to sew 2 straps instead of only 1 as it sits much more comfortably on your head. (Especially if you move around a lot like I do!)

In my next post I will continue to display the herbal remedies/teas in this bundle. 

For now we will start a little at a time just to get the momentum going :)

 

 Packages that are in the works right now are:

Passage through Menopause

Easing Moontime

Energy enhancing

Cold and Flu Remedy kit

Easing Heartburn and Ulcers

Vibrant Root Chakra

Arthritis and Joint Pain

First Aid Kit

Kits can also be requested for children and pets

......and......

Requests can also be made for Custom teas.

...and remember..... 

Personal Consultations are available
to make something

Just for You! 

......or gifts for your loved ones :)

As the Wheel Turns

Wow.

It has been a long time since I wrote anything here.

There is such a paradigm shift going on within me and around my life I am much less cognizant what to express here. I never seem to be clear whether to use this space to share my experiences and the shifting nature of my Self in an abstract way or use this space to display and offer the herbal teas and remedies I have created...or it could be both......

......alas I never seem to truly know what ends up bringing me to this space. I guess that's because its truly really never up to me!

I have procrastinated with sharing my herbal remedies for some time as I often hear a voice within telling me everything is not "up to standard" as it should be, that I really do not have enough to share, or that people don't want to mess around with herbs anyway...... I am beginning to truly accept, however, that this voice is not my Essential self but rather that of the Critic and Judge that have resided within me for a very long time. I am realizing that the longer I wait for my idea of the "perfect" package" or the "right" quantity to appear I may never share what I have to offer. Do I simply keep planning, organizing, stocking and wait for the perfect time to come, until I truly think I am good enough....or do I stumble along and start putting forth bits and pieces and see what unfolds? Maybe, I am being called to do this for a complete different reason than I could possibly understand right now..

I have suspected this before however I am now starting to get an even stronger sense that perhaps at some subconscious level I am using these reasons as an excuse to stay small and somewhat less visible..... and I would not have to take the risk to step out there and reveal myself a little bit more.....

It is such a challenge for so many of us to risk showing ourselves. So many stories and memories in our minds that want to protect us. So often, we compare ourselves to all the other people out there and say "oh my god" I am not near as good as so and so, I can't possibly succeed doing this. I probably will be laughed at for even thinking I can do this.... I have so much more I need to learn before I can even think about sharing this with others, there is way too much to do and I really don't have time to focus on this right now anyway......and on and on we go.

I am thinking that most often we are either terribly afraid of failure or even more so of success...or possibly of both. Question is, how do we even define success?...and...is there really any such thing as failure?

I have realized throughout my journey that NOTHING I have ever done has been a failure or mistake. If any thing, any small thing, had been different in my life I would not be where I am. Every single step, every choice I made brought me to the next which eventually rippled out to this present reality. One that reflects much more closely the truth who I truly see myself to be. I had to peel away the layers of conditioning that were enveloped so tightly around me and uncover lies I had convinced myself as truths for so many years. In order to see the subterranean levels of truth I had to dig into colossal mounds of dirt and go into many dark crevices. Some of which I truly did not understand at the time, yet were essential to connecting with the web of roots beneath it all.

Now I choose to take this next step. My heart says go. Stumbling along, not really understanding what will emerge I choose to follow that which speaks to me from deep inside myself. Apprehension, fear and all.

My heart says go. So, go it shall be.

I think I choose to define that to be success.

Next post will be me revealing what is in The Herbal Cupboard and instructions on how you can make your own as well.

Bright Blessings!

Sage