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Why Is Journaling Important for Dream Interpretation?
"From an ayurvedic perspective, journaling is essentially mindfulness in action, since it gives us a chance to proactively and healthily process our emotions," says Meera Watts, founder and CEO of Siddhi Yoga, a yoga, meditation, and ayurvedic...
Dream Symbols: What Do Bees Mean?
The heat brings me back to the river. Today a tiny bee insisted on keeping me company. It hung around for quite a while. It never landed or stung; just hovered and buzzed near me. She got me thinking about a recent in-service I attended. The presenter reminded me that...
Dream Symbols: What Does Fire Mean?
"Set your life on fire. Seek those who fan your flames." — Rumi "Fire enkindles nature in solar heat, stellar brilliance, and flashes of lightning, seethes and smolders in subterranean regions, erupts spontaneously in rippling ground fires or soaring...
Elder: Leaves and Wood
What do Elder leaves look like? Elder leaves, from the versatile Elder tree (Sambucus nigra or related species like Sambucus canadensis), are pinnately compound—meaning they resemble a feather, with a central stem (rachis) and several leaflets arranged opposite...
How Phytoremediation Works: The Plants That Clean Up Our Toxic Soil and Water
Plants help us in so many ways. Got a cold? Drink peppermint or ginger tea. Can't sleep? Make a cup of chamomile tea. Want to cook something foraged and wild? Harvest nettles in spring, chop them into a pot of soup, or steam like spinach and toss with rice or pasta....
Blog: Elderberry vs Echinacea: What’s the Difference? Part 2
The purple coneflower, a true garden beauty, tall and colorful, attracting an array of butterflies and other wildlife, has been a part of our native culture for centuries. This plant helped bring natural medicine to mainstream awareness. It...
Blog: Elderberry vs Echinacea: What’s the Difference? Part 1
Herbal teas nourish and provide many health benefits. Warm liquids are recommended to keep our mucous membranes healthy and resistant. I keep many dried plants as part of my home medicine chest, but with any herb, it's wise to know how to properly ID them in...
Check out my podcast interview on Alchemy with Nancy
My latest interview on the podcast Alchemy with Nancy. Your Next Favorite Listen Awaits...hit play! Listen on Spotify || Listen on Apple Podcasts
Introducing My New Book: The Gift from Chiron
The Gift That Hides in Your Deepest Wound: Why Your Pain May Be Your Greatest Teacher What if I told you that your most painful experiences weren't random accidents or cruel punishments, but carefully orchestrated opportunities for profound transformation? What if the...
The Gift From Chiron
EXCITING NEWS: My new book! Release date: August 26th! It’s been a while since I reached out to all of you. Life continues to be a process, and writing Navigating Your Dream World was a dream come true. Literally. I appreciate the support and comments I received from...
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Judith Dreyer, MS, BSN, Writer, Speaker, and Workshop Presenter, Master Gardener.
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