Warm greetings Linsey,

In this moment of great change, amidst the backdrop of global and political turmoil on earth, you or someone you love has likely brushed up against grief. 🌹

Grief, although sometimes hard to sit with, is not a mistake, it is a universal part of our humanity that unites us in a field, even though that field may be filled with pain.

It is not something to "fix" or push away.

Grief is a language of our humanity; an ache that binds us to one another and calls us closer to the living world. 

When we allow ourselves to feel it, grief becomes compost. It softens us, rearranges us, and creates the fertile ground from which compassion and new life can grow.

In a way, grief is not an ending, but an initiation. One that only the brave and fearless can look in the eye and not turn away from. And in this tender threshold, the plants are waiting for us. They're not here to erase our sorrow but to walk beside it. To cradle our nervous systems, open our hearts, and remind us of beauty even when the world feels heavy. 

Today, we offer you 5 beloved herbs to walk beside you as you befriend your grief. May these companions grace your heart in this season of transformation.

Bobinsana (Calliandra angustifolia)

Bobinsana cradles the grieving soul, easing the pain of loss and opening channels of spiritual insight with its cooling and slightly bitter essence.

Hawthorn (Crataegus spp.)

Hawthorn gently encourages heart healing, fostering a sense of renewal by aiding in the circulation of both blood and emotions.

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)

Lemon Balm infuses the grieving spirit with a touch of sunshine, lifting the weight of sorrow and creating space for joy to coexist with grief.

Rose (Rosa spp.)

Rose invites the grieving soul to find beauty amidst the pain, encouraging the expression of buried emotions, boundaries, and softening in harsh moments.

Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata)

In times of distress, Blue Vervain calms the nervous system and offers solace to the grieving heart. Opening up to the prospect of beauty blossoming from pain.

As you meet these plant allies, we invite you to perhaps let it be a practice. 

Place a hand on your heart.
Breathe.
Imagine their roots entangling with yours, steadying you in the great turning of our times. 

May you feel held in their wisdom and be reminded that grief, too, belongs. 🌀🌹

All of our love,