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Green blessings,
Gudrun
I am a kind word uttered and repeated
By the voice of Nature;
I am a star fallen from the
Blue tent upon the green carpet.
I am the daughter of the elements
With whom Winter conceived;
To whom Spring gave birth; I was
Reared in the lap of Summer and I
Slept in the bed of Autumn.
At dawn I unite with the breeze
To announce the coming of light;
At eventide I join the birds
In bidding the light farewell.
The plains are decorated with
My beautiful colors, and the air
Is scented with my fragrance.
As I embrace Slumber the eyes of
Night watch over me, and as I
Awaken I stare at the sun, which is
The only eye of the day.
I drink dew for wine, and hearken to
The voices of the birds, and dance
To the rhythmic swaying of the grass.
I am the lover’s gift; I am the wedding wreath;
I am the memory of a moment of happiness;
I am the last gift of the living to the dead;
I am a part of joy and a part of sorrow.
But I look up high to see only the light,
And never look down to see my shadow.
This is wisdom which man must learn.
Kahlil Gibran
Hope is an essential element in any form of healing. Dr. Edward Bach said to never take away from anyone the hope for healing. I am hoping, wishing and praying that this year more and more people will re-connect to nature, so that Mother Earth will receive the much needed support for her healing. Everyone of us can make a difference. Let’s shift our focus to things that really matter and what life is truly about.
Green Blessings,
Gudrun
A day to remember to be grateful for and appreciate all we have;
A day to remember all those who are less fortunate than we are;
A day to remember to give thanks not just on Thanksgiving Day but every day;
A day to remember to send love, light and healing like star dust to every part of the world.
Happy and Peaceful Thanksgiving.
Green Blessings, Gudrun
A little history: I remember from my childhood in Germany that Thanksgiving (“Erntedankfest”) was about the celebration of the fall harvest. Churches were decorated with autumn crops and in school we would create beautiful food baskets and deliver them to senior citizen homes.
Stock up on ELDERBERRY- , ELDERBERRY/GINGER and LUNG-& COUGH SYRUPS. Only $20/bottle. See below for more info on these products. Call and leave message, 780.532.2464 or email me, gudrun@rainbowhealing.ca to arrange “shopping time”. Lots of other “goodies” on sale as well.
Cheers and green blessings,
Gudrun
ELDERBERRY SYRUP: traditionally used to relieve symptoms of cold and flu, such as fever, cough, and sore throat.
• Shortens the duration of cold and flu symptoms
• Supports immune defense
• High in antioxidants
Use Elderberry Syrup to maintain a healthy immune system, and for great-tasting relief for cold and flu symptoms.
ELDERBERRY/GINGER SYRUP: as above with the added benefit of enhancing the benefits of Elderberry, improving (peripheral) circulation, warming body and spirit. In addition, Ginger is acts as a digestive aid and has anti-inflammatory properties.
LUNG/COUGH SYRUP: a combination of herbs that brings relief from coughs, encouraging deep and easy breathing while clearing, toning and strengthening the respiratory system.
Heading into the fall and winter seasons it is good to know that, even in the north, we can still grow some of our own food, packed with vitality and nutrients, helping to fend off those pesky colds and flus that are certain to make their come back.
Today’s post covers WHY to sprout. In the following posts I will provide specific instructions plus additional information.
Why Sprout?
Sprouting is a great way of adding high quality nutrition to your daily life. Sprouts are the only food source that is still alive when we eat it. The process is easy and can be done by anyone with supplies found in every home kitchen. No extra space is required, even the smallest kitchen will do. Sprouting is very economical and therefore is suitable for any budget.
Any seeds and nuts can be used for sprouting; however, it is best to use certified organic seeds and only those that are intended as food crop rather than farm planting seeds. This minimizes the risk of contamination.
To my knowledge, organic sprouting seeds have not been implicated in any outbreak of food poisoning.
Sprouts contain the highest concentration of phytonutrients per calorie of any food. Phytonutrients provide a great spectrum of health benefits.
Benefits of Eating Sprouts
➣ Great source of nutrition; sprouts are rich in vitamins, minerals, proteins and enzymes
➣ Support and nourishment for the entire body including immune system and cardio vascular health
➣ Very easily digested and assimilated
➣ Improvement of the efficiency of the digestive system
➣ Protection against free radical damage
➣ Very inexpensive
➣ Available year-round even when other vegetables and fruits are not available
➣ Easy to grow at home
➣ Great variety of usages
➣ Plus lots more
Commonly Used Seeds for Sprouting
Alfalfa – Beans (various) – Broccoli – Chia – Chickpeas – Fenugreek – Lentils – Mustard – Peas – Pumpkin – Radish – Red Clover – Sunflower
NOTE: Most seeds and nuts can be used for sprouting but some may require more equipment and experience than the ones mentioned above.
Avoid sprouting seeds from plants that have poisonous parts.
You can save some of your garden seeds and use them for sprouting i.e. radish, caragana seeds
If yes, wherever you are, please join the “1 Million March 4 Children” next week WEDNESDAY, September 20.
See official website (as shown on poster below) for additional information, including letter templates to churches, schools, medical professionals.
Dr. Trozzi: “People of all colors and faiths are coming together to end sexualization, perversion and mutilation of our children. Here is my brief exposition of the issues, and an invitation to join me and others marching September 20th across Canada and around the world.”
Take a break, relax & enjoy…
Please consider joining this important event, September 20, 2023.
https://1millionmarch4children.com
Summer is here and with it for many of us the question: sunscreen – yes or no?
What causes more harm: the sun or the reaction of the chemicals of sunscreen with our body? If yes to sunscreen, how to pick the right one?
Following are some interesting facts and answers. Please share freely with as many people as possible.
http://herbalinstructions.com/SunscreenGuide.pdf
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