HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY
Words cannot do justice to all the things that mothers do and mean to the world; therefore only a toast to all mothers in the world.
CHEERS with my famous Jungle Juice to all of the precious, invaluable mothers.
As I savor the juice, I give thanks to the elements and the Earth while sending out hope, love, peace and health to all those less fortunate than us. ENJOY the day!
Green Blessings,
Gudrun
Gudrun
PEACE BEGINS WITH A SMILE
As the seas of the world are rough right now
Let’s remember to build bridges, not walls.
Let’s sow seeds of hope, peace and love.
Let’s foster kindness, trust and tolerance.
Let’s remember that each one of us can make a difference.
We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean.
But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop. – Mother Teresa
Green Blessings,
Gudrun
Inspirational Thought of the Day
“Age is a quality of mind:
If you have left your dreams behind
If hope is cold,
If you no longer look ahead,
If your ambition-fires are dead,
Then you are old.
But if from life you take the best,
And if in life you keep the jest,
If love you hold,
No matter how the years go by,
No matter how the birthdays fly,
You are not old. ”
– Author Unknown
Before you speak, think.
T = Is it true?
H = Is it helpful?
I = Is it important?
N = Is it necessary?
K = Is it kind?
GRATEFUL
GRATEFUL for the bountiful harvest of herbs in the summer.
GRATEFUL for the time during the cold spell to turn herbs into medicine.
GRATEFUL for the knowledge to create medicines from the gifts of nature.
GRATEFUL for enjoying time with my grand daughter who helped in the creation of five different salves.
GRATEFUL for the opportunity to watch her learn valuable life skills through osmosis.
Green Blessings,
Gudrun
Canadian Herb Conference November 4 – 7, 2021
I’m busy preparing for my Presentation at the @canadianherbconference coming up this November. It’s a gathering of Canadian herbalists and herb enthusiasts that get together online. I will be presenting on the topics of:
– A Morning Meditation
– How to Create Your Own Flower Essences
You can reserve your ticket at https://herbconference.com/canadian-herb-conference-2021-registration/
Use my code (GP21) to save $21 off the cost of your ticket. I hope you will join me.
Green blessings,
Gudrun
SHOWING A LITTLE KINDNESS
Showing a Little Kindness will go a long ways and bring much needed light and joy into people’s hearts.
Green Blessings,
Gudrun
NUTRITION – THE IMPACT ON LEARNING AND BEHAVIOUR
“We know only too well that what we are doing is nothing more than a drop in the ocean. But if the drop were not there, the ocean would be missing something.”
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“The Wisconsin School Phenomenon: Impact of fresh, healthy foods on learning and behaviour” https://youtu.be/LgabV3Ktgww The video is older but the message is still relevant and powerful.
In 1997 the Wisconsin School District started an experiment, introducing wholesome, preservative-free nutrition for their students. Prior to the program the school was plagued with students dropping out and violence that required an on-staff police officer. After the introduction of the program, in a yearly survey required to be completed by schools, the school scored zero in the following five categories: dropouts – expulsions- drugs weapons and suicide. Out of 4,500 high school aged students only 16 (!) dropped out.
Why is it that nutrition is still not being given the attention and credit it deserves? We know the facts about the effects on overall health, learning ability and behaviour? How can children be expected to function properly in schools when they have no breakfast, reach for candy bars and fast foods during the day?…. If anything we put into our mouth/body does not provide the building blocks for the body to regenerate healthy cells, it should not be considered food. I wonder where the term “health food” comes from.
I strongly believe, that we owe it to our children (and ourselves of course) to provide them with the best foundation possible to succeed in life. Yet, society has the tendency to turn a blind eye to so many important facts. I encourage you to be strong, set an example for others and in this way, leave a positive footprint and make it easier for others to follow.
Green blessings,
Gudrun
AMAZING & SURREAL
Surreal is a good word to describe the happenings in the world right now. But to me, the weather today was just as surreal. I was so happy to move my office outside for a few hours – until my hands got too cold. What a blessing. I encourage each one of you to spend as much time as possible outside. Nature truly has the gift to nurture our entire being including our soul and spirit, and support us through these times.
Cheers,
Gudrun
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