Honoring All Mothers
Today, I want to honor all mothers, for bringing life into the world. But life comes in many forms, and I want to expand the definition of motherhood to encompass creation of all types. Birthing a child is an enormous, indescribable experience (which I was lucky enough to experience). But birthing a project, bringing an […]
Rejoicing in a Time of Social Distancing and Quarantine
I know it’s tough right now, to heed social distancing and quarantine warnings. With spring weather creeping in, the sights and sounds of nature and wildlife are beckoning us more and more each day. It’s almost too hard to resist rejoicing with the natural world, due to the circumstances. But the risk IS real, so keeping the […]
Let’s not go back to how it was before…
In honor of Earth Day, I wish to express my gratitude for our home and Mother of all beings. We are guests here, and not masters. The planets will continue to revolve without us, but we need clean air, green plants, and the multitude of species to exist in order for us to thrive. Perhaps […]
What to Foods to Stock up on During COVID-19 Quarantine
While the Corona outbreak is threatening to become an over-engulfing pandemic, many people are panicking and stocking up on essentials in case of an impending quarantine. Social distancing and staying home as much as possible are thought to be the best ways to keep from contracting the virus. To help quell some of these worries, […]
My friend used herbs for COVID…and Here’s What Happened
I wanted to share a story a friend shared with me about her direct experience with COVID-19. It hit her suddenly, and hard. Soon, after, almost everyone in her family contracted it too, while one person remains asymptomatic, miraculously! Being an herbalist herself, she turned to herbs for help (hospital or other allopathic means were […]
Hand Crafted Cotton Masks for Personal Protection (COVID and beyond)
I also wanted to let you know about what another herbalist and friend is up to nowadays. Torin Murphy of Gnome Apothecary is hand-crafting cotton masks (with the help of his lovely partner Brianna) that he is practically willing to give away for free (cost is just $8 for materials used and shipping). These masks […]
What COVID-19 is Teaching Us
This may be a ludicrously unpopular opinion, but I’d like to point out the silver lining of COVID-19. It seems to me that as horrific as this virus has been to people’s livelihoods and entire industries worldwide, it also brought some important and profound teachings. I daresay, the entire situation can be likened to the […]
Pharmacist’s Herbal Guide to Boosting Resilience in a time of Novel Corona (COVID-19)
With rising panic regarding the latest pandemic, I just wanted to share some natural tips that I personally use to keep myself safe. My day job is in community retail pharmacy so I’m constantly around people, many of whom may be potential carriers, including COV-19. Our staff is airing out and ventilating the area often, […]
Why Yoga is My Church (But Not My Religion)
In a world of faceless strangers, often appearing as empty shells, busily navigating their individual lives in an overcrowded, fast-paced metropolis like New York City, it’s quite a wonder to find small pockets of community; and moreover, communion with spirit. One such treasure exists for me in a small, dimly lit, superbly hot room of […]
Why people don’t like perfectionists
Being a bit of a perfectionist myself, it’s taken me quite a while to figure out the answer to this very question. Perfectionists are people who try their hardest to be perfect, hoping this will make them more likeable. They were the kids that were “goody-two shoes,” or the “teacher’s pet,” or the class president. […]
